The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-09-20 00:00:00

CATTISTOCK.

SUDIAN DZATIL—On Moutlay week, as Mr. Wil-
liam Symes, of hawk Farm, had taken his ride
round his farm, he aliglied and was walking to-
wards Ins house, whenlie stopped and leant over a
small gate to speak to some .1. his labourers. Dur-
ing the conversation he was observed gradually to
sink down on the gate, and the man to whom ha
was speaking immediately went to his assistance.
Medical aid was sent for, but it was of no avail, as
he expired a few miuutas before Mr. Rainfall ar-
rived. Deceased was a middle aged man, and has
lelt a widow and six children to lament their loos

POOLE.
Cocsry Corwr. —The usual monthly sitting of "
this court was held in the Guildhall, on Tuesday last, '
before the judge (E. Everett, Esq.) There were a
largo number of plaints, moat of them settled out of
court ; those that came before the court were of no
public interest. 'John Davis, blacksmith and car.
penter, of Lytehett Malravers, an insolvent debtor,
obtained an interim order of protection. His debts
amounted to £93 16a; assets and good debts
£l5 35., interest in property £42 !is. 2d. Tuesday,
October 18, was appointed for the first examine
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tine.
LONOYLEET NATIONAL Sewnota.—The Hon. and
Rev. Mr. Howard, Her Majesty's Inspector of
schools, has just inspected the Longßeet National
I School. He reports—discipline good, general attain-
' ments very fair. The master has been working with
, zeal and success.

METROPOLITAN ENGLISH OPERA.—On Wednes-
day, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings the
Metropolitan English Opera Company gave repre-
sentations at the Townhall. The operas selected
were "La Sonnamhula," "The Bohemian Girl,"
"La Trovatore" and " Maritana." Of course with
the limited space at their disposal and other circum-
stances the company were not able to render every ,
incident of each piece or introduce scenic effect, but
we venture to assert that as far as vocal talent and
histrionic ability are concerned the performers are
unequalled in the provinces. The prima donna,
Min Mary S. Edwin, possesses a clear and beautiful
voice, and what is of equal importance a distinct
pronunciation. As Amens in "La Sonnambula"
she sang "0 love for me thy power," and "While
this heart," with great power, and in conjunction
with Mr. Henry Manley the first tenor, rendered
the duet "Take now this ring," in a manner which
elicited warm applause. The character of k.avino was
, well sustained by Mr. H. Manley, as was that of Count
' Rodolphe by Mr. K D. Corn, whose fine bass was
heard to great effect in "As I view these scenes,"
and "Maid, those bright eyes." The ever popular
song "Still so gently" was rendered by Mr. H.
Manley with great effect, and loudly applauded.
Mrs. H. Manley, as Liza, by her excellent acting and
vocalization earned well merited applause. The
other members of the company well sustained their
parts, and at the conclusion the performers were called
before the curtain. In the "Bohemian Girl" the
characters were well sustained. -" I dreamt that I
dwelt in marble halls, by Miss Edwin, "You'll
remember me," by Mr. H. Manley, calling forth
repeated plaudits. The opera of "La Trovatore"
VMS performed on Friday before a crowded audience
with groat success. On Saturday evening "Man-
tans?' was performed. 'f be performance each evening
concluded with a sketch of an amusing character, in
which the acting of Mr. Bentley, Mr. H. Manley,
Mr. Corn, Miss Hodgson and Miss Bella Brenta was
very good in the "Jolly young watennan," which
concluded Friday evening's performance. Mr. J.
Manley played "Tom Tug" and rendered the "Bay
of Biscay" with great success. Mr. Bentley made
an excellent "Robin," his comicalities kept the
audience in a roar. Mr. Corsi and Miss Hodgson
played Mr. and Mrs.. Bundle, the henpecked hus-
band and staunch wife, with marked ability, while
her daughter. Whilelmin, was personated by Mrs. H.
Manley, who sang "Charming May" in a charming
manner, and acted her part to perfection. The per-
formers were ably accompanied on the piano by Miss
Mortimer. On the whole, the performances were
excellent, and we pronounce the visit of the Opera
Company to Poole was unquestionably a rare musi-
cal treat to the inhabitants.

POLICE.--John arogle and Frederick Gtogle, were
brought before the magistrates, charged by Jemima
Brown with a most brutal assault. lined 4115., and
costs. each. When the prisoners left the court, John
Crogle mid to the complainant, "ill give you wine
more of it yet." The mayor had both the prisoners
brought duck and bound over John Grogle to keep
the peace for two months.
A(fred (lark was brought up on Friday, charged
by John Handle, master of the vessel Ellen, with
deserting his vessel.--Sent on board.