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June 28, 1890. THE HAMPSHIRE ADVERTISER COUNTY NEWSPAPER. Winchester. 10 Portsmouth, 220 while at Bourne- I mouth there are 225 subscribers, 20 at Boscombe, 18 Poole and 12 at Christchureh. The reason for Tunmer (late of Surbiton), who preached the opening sermons at the same church some quarter of a century ago.

There were good attendances all day, and the collections amounted to 3 19s Id. The Hurstbourne Stakes of 50 sova each, ft, with 100 added. Five furlonga Brodrick-Cloete'8 Cereza. by Petrarch Cherry 8st 81b T. Loates 1 colonel North's Sir Frederick Roberts, 9st s.

T. Cannon 2 Mr w. Throckmorton's Anakim, 9st F.Webb 3 sir F. Johnstone's Stop, 9jt G. Barrett 0 Duke of Portland's Caithness.

8st 111b J. Watta 3 Betting 7 to 4 agat Sir Frederick Boberta, 2 to 1 asrst Anakira, 9 to 2 agat Cereza, 5 to 1 asat Stop (offered). Anakim made piay from Sir Frederick Boberts and cereza for half the journey, when the last-named drew away and won by four lengths two lengths divided the second and third Stop was last. iVV4'0? Plat (Handicap) of lOOga New mile, sir W. Eden a Eversfleld, by George Frederick Ma Belle, 6 yrs 12st 31b Mr.

G. Lambton 1 Jlr. Dives a Volcano, 5 yra, list 101b Xf Captain E. B. Owen 2 Air.

Davia Gieashubler, aged, list 101b vr TT -vr MB. F. W. FLIGHT, of Twyford, won a first prize for roses at the show of the Royal Horticultural Society on Tuesday. The Aliens Society.

The annual nomination meeting of the trustees and stewards was held on Tuesday evening, at Mr. H. White's office, when five deserving children were nominated for apprentices by Mr. W. H.

Myers, Mr. H. G. Johnson, Viscount Baring, M.P., Mr. W.

Coles, and Mr. W. W. B. Beach, M.P.

The trustees supped at Mr. Clowier's in the evening off the conventional spatchcock and champagne. THE Abbey Grounds are already, under the competent upervision of the city surveyor (Mr. Gamon) and the good practical gardening of the curator (Mr. Foot), getting to look very lovely, and there can be no doubt that the ratepayers will rejoice on Thursday, July 3rd (the opening day), over the acquisition of such a beautiful promenade.

The eastern portion is in a state of conversion. The Mayor (Mr. Jacob), should be heard and decided by Mr. Roy, who however, said he should be willing to oblige Mr. Lamport and save his clients the expense and trouble of coming there again, but he was inclined to think he was unable to do so, as the Act required two magistrates to be present, and therefore the case must be adjourned until the next court the 31st of July.

The sergeant whose duty it was to see that magistrates were in attendance at the court was absetit at Stockbridge races, by order of his superior officer, and in his absence they had no explanation' as to why a second magistrate was not in attendance Mr. Superintendant White said the sergeant had made every effort to get a second magistrate, and had failed. Mr. Lamport said then if the case was adjourned he would ask that it should stand over until the court in August, and Mr. Roy consenting to this adjourned it accordingly.

There was an application for a transfer of a license, and also a charge of drunkenness against a man named Plascott, and these were adjourned until the 31st of July, when no doubt two magistrates will bo present. Screens. Panel Screen for Fireplace 1, Miss Nixon 2, Mra Spiller. Laundry Work. 1, Mrs.

Allen 2, Mra Edwards 3, Mrs. GodsalL Maps, Paintings, and Writing. Painting in Water Colours 1 Mr. A. Lloyd 2, W.

H. Seargent Penmanship (20 lines) 1, J. Hall 2, W. Butcher 3, Edna Bobinson 4, Annie Higga Map of England 1, Clift 2 E. J.

Hunt 3, Buckland 4, Polkinghorne 5, WassalL Illuminated Texts 1, Ernest Buckland 2, Ernest Bandall. Oil Painting 1, w. Henri. Pen and Ink Miss Brookman. Photography.

Best Collection of Photos of Winchester and Neighbourhood 1, Miss Johnson 2, Mr. Welch. Flowers, Basket of Wild Flowers 1, Mabel Clarke 2, F. Pearmain 3, B. Carter.

Bouquet of Wild Flowers 1, F. Pearmain 2, Nellie Targett 3, F. Henley. Collection of Wild Flowere, named (children under 14) 1, F. Pearmain 2, Nita Chalk 3, G.

Preuting. Collection of Vegetables Mra Pearmain 2, H. Knight 3, Mr. Potlin. Three Window Plants in bloom (not more than tiY1, H.

Knight 2, Mr. Potlin 3, A. Hine. Cookery. Loaf of Home Made Bread 1, Mrs.

Whistlay 2, Mrs. Barratt. Plain Currant Cake 1, Mrs. Martin 2, Miss Gale. Six Boiled Potatoes 1, Mrs.

Bennett; 2, Mrs. Pearson; 3, Mra Godwin. Cake (special) 1, Mrs. Whitlay. Servants.

Female Domestics over 201, Caroline Teeton, with Mrs. Newbolt 30 years 2, Sarah Strong, with Miss Mayo 23 years 7 months 3, Loaisa Smith, with Mrs. Williams 10 years 10 montha Out Door two or three sheep The woolly creatures are his particular charge. Where you see rooks you will moat likely see or hear jackdaws not far from them, not Invariably but generally With the jackdaws you will And the beau tifully-marked atari ings. "That ia never a starling, exclaimed a friend of ours, on being shown a faithful portrait of one of these birds; "I though starlings were all black." And so think many who have not noticed them closely.

If they were not such common birds they would be highly prized on account of their beauty and their aptnesa in acquiring various accomplishmenta No British bird, not even the kingfisher, surpasses its plumage the metallic beauty of cock starling at nia best. He is a glorious fellow aa he puff3 out the feathers of hia throat, drops hia fluttering wings, and sings a love-song to hia mute. Hia yellow bill ia almoat aa bright aa a blackbird's. A mimic ef the first order, too, be s.Cornhill Magazine. The Sultan's Housbkeeping.

it is estimated that over six thousand persona are fed daily at his Dolma Bagtche Palace when the Sultan ia there. One who is well informed gives a graphic picture of tbe Sultan'3 housekeeping. He admita that it ia clear that there ia good executive ability in the management of this enormoua household, for there is scarcely ever a jar or a hitch, even under the impulse of tbe moat untimely demands. Every different department ia under the control of a person who ia directly responsible for that, and he has a corps of servants and 3Javea under bis orders, who obey him only, and he ia subject to ihe Treasurer of tbe Household. Women have uo voice whatever in the management of anything in any department.

Their sole occupation ia to wait upon their respective mistresses, or to serve the Sultan in some specified capacity and the labour about the palace is 2 I tnat no one wrks very hard except the Ohamberiain and Treasurer of tbe House-711" Qamberlain is mostly occupied ia administering to the wants nnH r.o.io ti i there being so many at Bournemouth is on account of a large number of doctors and boarding-houses being connected, and at Cbristehurch the matter has not been before the inhabitants more than about a month. To make the service more complete, the company have introduced at Southampton a new switchboard on the multiple system made by the Western Electric Company. Limited, of America. This instrument is of very elaborate design, fitted up at the central office, in Orchard-lane, and of the same design as these used in New York and LondoD, where each board in use costs from 4000 to 5000. That fitted up at Southampton cost SO0.

and it ie worth recording that in making the change there was no interruption to the traffic over the system for more than five minutes. The last new extension was formally inaugurated on Monday, when a number of representatives of the Press were invited to the offices of the company in different chief towns in the county. At, Southampton they were received by Mr. Robinson, the local manager, Mr. Rose, being in his company, and together they gave the necessary explanation.

Conversation was easily carried on with persons at Bournemouth, Chxistehureh, and Poole, together with other places, after which, at the invitation of Mr. Robinson, an inspection was made of the new switchboard, and it certainly seemed a marvellous instrument, and the young ladies engaged upon it showed themselves to be very expert operators. At the conclusion of the inspection Mr. Robinson, together with Mr. Rose, were thanked for their courteny to those present.

SOUTHAMPTON POLICE COURT. Wednesday Before Alderman J. H. Cooksey (in the Messrs. A Pegler, P.

Payne, and J. E. Le Feuvre. OPINIONS DIFFER Joseph Smith, 18, a labourer, of 3 King-street, was charged on remand with violently assaulting Henry Newman, in Bridge-street, on Monday. Mr.

Hutton (Messrs. Bell and Hutton; appeared' for prisoner. Prosecutor said he lived in Simnel-stieet, and was a labourer. At about midnight od Sunday he was standing near the Dock-gates, when the prisoner came up and asked for some matches. He told him he had none, and prisoner then said Come up here and I'll give you a match," at the same time abusing him.

Prosecutor went towards the trees on the Platform, and here they had a fight. He was getting the best of it, when a gang of young fellows set upon him, knocked him down, and struck him whilst be was lying on the ground. He saw a policeman and appealed' to him for assistance. The officer told him to run home, and he did so. being pursued by prisoner and the others.

They overtook him, and struck him again In reply to Mr. Hutton, witness said prisoner was one of the party who assaulted him on the second occasion. Harbour Police-constable Richards said he was on dutv upon the Platform shortly after midnight on Sunday and saw prisoner and prosecutor together there. Prisoner made some remark about it being far enough, and immediately turned round and knocked prosecutor down. A crowd of youths came round, and prosecutor asked the constable to protect him.

He accompanied him as far as the Back-of-the-Walls, and there prisoner and the others ran away. He advised prosecutor to run home, and he began to do so, but shortlv after witness heard a noise, and on going to Bridge-street, saw pi osecutor lying on the ground and bleeding profusely from wounds on the face. He was unconsckJus and Richards left him to the care of Police-constable Cheater, who bathed the man's wounds and brought him to the Police-station on a truck. Dr. Palk (police-surgeon), who was calledtb see prosecutor shortly after the occurrence, found him suffering from lacerated and contused wounds on the face and head and in a semi-conscious condition, and was of opinion that the injuries could be inflicted in the manner described.

Police-constable Boggeln was on duty near the Dock gates when prisoner and prosecutor were wrangling, and heard them arrange to settle the difference en the Platform. He followed them as far as bis beat extended, and then lost sight of them. He afterwards arrested prisoner. Mr. Hutten contended that nothing had been proved but the fight, and there was no proof that prisoner had taken any part in the second encounter.

There was a division of opinion on the bench, and they gave no decision. Prisoner was released from custody. A DlSPCTE ABOUT Meat. Henry Axe, butcher, of 51. Derby-road, was summoned for assaulting Ada Elizabeth Duffett, a domestic, in service at 184, Derby-road, on Saturday evening.

Mr. Hutton represented complainant, and Mr. Lamport appeared for defendantComplainant was sent by her mistress to change a fillet of veal, the mistress disputing that it was a fillet. He refused to receive it and shf went home, returning to the shop a second time. Mr.

Axe said the meat was not his and she had better throw it away. She went to pat it on the marble slab and Mr. Axe then struck her with his closed fist on the arm and side. The meat was knocked upon the floor and he kicked it after her as she left the shop. In reply to Mr.

Lamport, complainant said she had been to the shop before on similar errands. On the second occasion she did not enter the shop, for Mr. Axe prevented her, and it was in attempting to prevent her leaving the meat there that the assault was committed. Mrs. Stride (complainant'e mistress), and the mother of complainant spoke to seeing bruises on the girl's arm and side, and Harry Scovell, a young man, witnessed the assault.

He said Mr. Axe struck her with his clenched fist and knocked her from the doorway. Complainant tried to force her way into the shop. The defence was a total denial of the circumstances alleged by complainant and her witnesses. Henry Axe, junior, and an assistant, named Dennett, said defendant did not strike or push the girl.

She persisted in putting the meat on the slab, and Mr. Axe simply took hold of the meat and threw it after her into the street. A penalty of 10s and costs in all 1 2s 6d was imposed, with the alternative of ten days' imprisonment. Thursday. Before Alderman J.

H. Cooksey (in the chair and Mr. T. P. Payne.

CIRCUMSTANCES CONSIDERED, AND THE CASE DISMISSED. Elizabeth Hampton, 47, a widow, of Princess-street. Northam, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Bevois-street, on Wednesday afternoon, and further, with having broken three panes of glass, value 6s 6d, in the window of a house in Bevois-street, the property of George Windebank. Police-constable Vincent said the woman was in Bevois-street in a very drunken condition, and she created a great disturbance, occasioning a crowd of about200 persons to collect. She had to be carried to the St.Mary's Police-station.

Police-sergeant Rose, who was in the Police-station when prisoner was brought there, said she was very drunk. On the charee of breaking the windows, prosecutor said prisoner came to his house, and refused to leave. At last he turned her out, and6he then broke the windows. Prisoner denied that she was drunk, and, in extenuation of her behaviour, made accusations against prosecutor, with whom it seemed, she had at one time been walking out." The bench, taking all the circumstances into consideration, came to the conclusion that the case ought never to have been brought before the court, and dischareed prisoner. The prisoner's son stated that his mother wa not quite right in her mind, and had been in the imbecile ward at the Workhouse in consequence.

FRIDAY. Before Alderman E. Bance (in the chair) and Mr. vv. Bone.

Too much Brandy AND Soda. Harry Annells, a seafaring man. was summoned lor assaulting his brother William, living at ti, Goater's-court. on the 24th June. Defendant had been drinking, and could not stand steadily.

-Alderman Bance asked was the man in a fit state to appear before the court. Inspector Curtis Evidently he has been drink ingDefendant Not bin drinkin' hav'nt been dnnkin' at all only drink I've had 'b soda water and brandy. Alderman Bance You have had too much brandy and not enough soda water, ap parently. Defendant No, I've not had any brandy forgot nY self. Inspector Curtis You had better come down stairs along with me.

Defendant You're not gom' t' lock me in Inspector Curtis No come and take a seat. Defendant left the court with the in spector, and the case was remanded till Saturday. COUNTY BENCH. FRIDAY. Before Mr.

Steuart Macnaghten (in the chair), Colonel Dugmore, and Mr. F. Willan: Without a Muzzle. John Cook, of Swathling, admitted that his dog was unmuzzled in the highway, and was fined 2s ikl and 7s costs. The Cows Came Home Harry Pelham, a young man, was summoned for permitting three cows and a heifer to stray in Butgess-street, Basse tt, on the 17th June.

I be animals had been turned out on the Southampton Common and strayed home. He was fined Is for each of the cattle, and this, with the costs, amounted to 8s. MISCHIEF. Walter Blake, a boy was summoned for stone-throwing within the district of the Shirley and treemantte Local ol Health, on the 19th June. He had been previously cautioned against the practice.

and on the present occasion was pelting a man pushing trucks. Fined 2s rid and 7s costs. Jehn Butler, another boy. acknowledged having thrown stones in Park-road. Freemantle, on the 19th June.

He was fined Is and 7s costs. Only a Poor Lone Prisoner John Gray, a middle-aged man, was charged with stealing a purse and 2s, the property of Eliza Dunning, of Bishopstoke, on Wednesday evening. MrB. Dunning had attended the temperance demonstration at Eastleigh, and was leaving a tent at the close of the meeting, when prisoner passed and re-passed her. She felt bim touch her each time, and, puttine her hand into her pocket, missed her purse.

Frederick Appleton witnessed the theft, and information having been given to the police, prisoner was arrested. The purse produced was the one lost, and this a boy, named Stan brook, saw prisoner throw Adams asked for a remand. Prisoner said he threw himself on the mercy of the court with regard to thepresent case. He was only a poor lone prisoner." The police had treated him cruelly, and had carefully examined him to see if he was the man "wanted" in another case. The Superintendent of the Borough Police was satisfied that he was not the man.

and therefore he asked to be dealt with summarily, The bench remanded him for a week. LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. WINCHESTER. Winchester Cathedral, Sunday, June am. Holy Communion.

U.O. Matins. TeDeum and Jubilate, Calkin in flat. Introit. He that shall endure," Mendelssohn 219 Eyrie and Credo.

Garrett in D. Hymn before the sermon, 224. S.16. Litany. Hymn before the sermon, 446 Preacher, Rev.

F. T. Madge, Minor Canon. 4JD. Evensong.

Magaifleat and Nunc Dimitti? Jilkin in fiat. Anthem, "The wilderness," Goss, 338. Hymn at elee of service, 234. In Residence. The Very Bev.

the Dean. A Model of the Cathedral choir with its superb carvings. executed many years ago by the late Mr. R. Lucas, of Chilworth, is amongst the valuable exhibits in the St.

Thomas's parochial exhibition and it ie faultlesB in detail and proportion, and very valuable. THE Marriage of Captain H. Gore-Browne 6)th Rifles, and Lady Muriel Murray, second daughter of the Earl and Countess of Dunmore, will take place at St. Paul's, Knightsbridge, on the' 16th of July- Hospital Sunday was observed on the 22nd in all the churches and chapels of this city, and the amounts will be paid in in the course of the week. The following have come to hand s.

d. Cathedra 20 9 3 St. John's 2 18 6 Christ Church 19 14 7 St. Cress 12 5 0 St. Lawrence 2 13 6 St.

Maurice 16 11 1 ot. Swithun 2 5 0 St Paul's 6 6 0 AJ1 Saints 12 8 t. Thomas I 24 10 0 lldteaV TemPrary Church 1 10 6 TW-cHome Services (Miss Perfcs) lfi 5 City Baptist Chape1 1 6 Wesleyan Chapel oe Free Methodists 15 0 fTrHpaSlynEI0NS teheld by the Recorder Mr Castle, Q.C.) on Wednesday next, and there are three prisoners for trial, charged, one with steal- poultry06 thC therS With stealin The County Sessions commence on Monday for the transaction of civil and financial bust new, and the prisoners, 26, will occupy Tuesday and Allotments. Mr. J.

Uruitt, the Clerk to the Christchurch Sanitary Authority, at their meeting on Saturday read a letter from the Local Govern ment Board as to the allotments at Moordown, Bournemouth. He said he had written to ask how the calculation of rents for allotments should be made, and the reply had practically confirmed what he had suggested, as differing from the opinion which the Rev. E. W. Sergeant (Vicar of Moordown) had received from some professional men whom he consulted.

In accordance with a wish he had sent a copy of th.tt letter to Mr. Sergeant, who now proposed to call a meeting for the purpose of ascertaining how many people are disposed to take allotments at the price fixed. Rifle Shooting at Bournemocth. On Monday last, at the Bourne Valley Range, an interesting rifle shooting match between teams representing the (Bournemouth) Company of the 4th Hants Rifle Volunteers and the Shaftesbury Company of the 1st Dorset Rifle Volunteers took place. The Shaftesbury men proved winners by a total score of 733 points, against the home team's 703.

Collision. A couple of ponies attached to a trap bolted on Monday afternoon in Old Christchurch-road and collided with a railway van. A little girl was thrown out and shaken and the pole chains of the carriage snapped. Police Court, Thursday. Before Mr.

R. Stephens (chairman) and Mr! F. C. Hvde. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A LADY VISITOR Mrs Mary Oyler, of London, a visitor to Bournemouth, was charged with breaking and damaging a rose tree, the property of Miss Sinclair, on Jnne 23rd, doing damage to the extent of 2a 6d.

William Morgan, gardener to Miss Sinclair, said that on Monday evening he was standing outside the door in the lodge at Beech-wood, when the defendant was noticed in the grounds. He follAwed, and stopped her just outside the gate, and asked her what she had come in to steal roses She denied that she had any rosea Another lady, that he took to be her sister, came up and said he bad made a mistake. They then went on, and he watched them go into the Holdenhurst-road, and, after a visit to the Railway Hotel, saw them go into a house, 9, Bailway-terrace, Southcote-road He got a policeman to call at the house, and the defendant came to the door. He charged her with damaging the rose tree, and she said it was cruel to follow her in that way. After refusing at first to do so, she gave her name to the policeman.

On searching the grounds he found two roses in the road, and several branches containing bads, which had been broken off the bashes in the grounds. By the defendant He did not say to her You great fat beast ii I had my way I would send you to prison to take some of that fat off." He did say that if she went to prison it would take some of her fat down. The bench dismissed the case, as the evidence was so conflicting, and, calling up Morgan, said bis remarks to the defendant were very much uncalled for, and that he deserved a severe reprimand for making the offer to the defendant to stop the case on payment of two guineas to the hospital. Morgan I deny it, sir. COUNTY COURT.

Wednesday. Before his Honour Judge Mackonochie. Beferrbd to an Arbitrator Besiall and 8on, sanitary engineers Bournemouth, v. George Jov, farmer, Bomsey. Mr.

H. T. Trevanion for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bell, of Southampton, for defendant. The claim wa? for 30 14s 2d, and was sent down under Section 65 of the County Court Act, 1888, from the.

Superior Court. There was a counter-claim for 7 10s Mr. Bell said that it was a question of builders' work entirely, and he would have no objection in submitting it to some architect or builder in the town as referee. His Honour agreed that it would be better to call in the help of an expert and by consent the action was referred to Mr. J.

Mc William, builder, of Bournemouth, to take evidence, and report to his Honour. A LONG ACCOUNT FOB GBEENGBOCEBY. G. 8. Love, greengrocer, Lansdowne, v.

Eli Hayter, late coal dealer, of Lansdowne. This was a claim for 18 13s 2d, for greengrocery supplied. It appeared that the plaintiff had dealings with the late firm, but he said he had not understood that the accounts were set-offs, as was often the case in such matters. In this case the goods had been ordered by the defendant's servants, wife, or daughters, and delivered to the bouse. James Hayter, the other partner, and son of the defendant, had a separate account Mr.

Druitt suggested, after some argument, that if his Honour adjourned the case it would not come before him again, as an arrangement could be arrived at. His Honour adjourned the case accordingly. POOLE. A Present for the Mayoress of Poole. On Tuesday afternoon the Mayoress of Poole (Mrs.

Budge) was presented with an album as a souvenir of the recent visit to the town of the Prince of Wales. The album contained the photographs of children in the fancy costumes they wore at a ball given by the Mayoress in January last. The parents of the children subscribed for the gift. DORSET. The marriage of the Rev.

Frederic Cooper and the Hon. Hilda Sturt is fixed to take place at Crichel, Lord Alington's seat at Wimborne, Dorset, on the 23rd of next month. A Rare Fossil. A head of one of the monster ichthyosaurus playtodon has been found on the cliffs at Lyme Regis. Early Closing.

Following the example set by Dorchester, Sherborne has now adopted the early closing movement. A Praiseworthy Object. At a sale of work held on behalf of the cot fund of Sherborne Hospital, on Tuesday, orer 22 was realised. Commemoration Day at Sherborne School. Yesterday (Friday) was observed as commemoration day at Sherborne School, on which occasion the anniversary was observed with the customary festivities, at which there was a large gathering of the friends of this celebrated foundation.

A Generous Church Gift. By the generosity of the late Mr. R. Williams, of Bridehead. a verv commodious residence in South-street has been made a free gift to the parish of All Saints for the use of the present and all future rectors under certain conditions.

The Fraud on the Dorsetshire Bank. At the Central Criminal Court, on Wednesday, Henry Riston, accountant, was sentenced to five years' penal servitude for frauduently endeavouring to palm off ou the Sturminster branch of Messrs. Williams' Bank a forged bill of exchange, for which he obtained nineteen five pound notes, but was arrested before he could make away with the plunder. A Desperado in Trouble. At the Dorchester Borough Police-court, on Thursday, a painter named Symonds, hailing from Sherborne, was brought up charged with a violent assault on the police on the previous evening.

The prisoner was found in a very intoxicated state at the bottom of the to wn, and as be made use of threats to burn down certain property in the vicinity, the police deemed it advisable to place him under restraint On one of the officers going to the spot for this purpose, he set upon the constable in a brutal manner, biting and kicking more like a fiend than a human being, and at last it was found necessary to have recourse to the frog's march "to get bim to the lock-up, on the way to which he not only savagely bit but also kicked the police. For this brutality defendant was now sent for a month's hard labour. PAEOCHIAL EXHIBITION AT WINCHESTER. The third exhibition of home industrial products, pet animais, ana or general objects of curiosity, of art and of archsology, got up in the parish of St-Thomas by the Rev. A.

B. Sole, M.A., rector, and a most energetic committee (for the rector's energy is contagious), commenced on Wednesday afternoon, in the Church House Gymnasium and Parochial Hall, and although there were strong opinions that these affairs being annual would fair off in interest, these turned out fallacious, for this, the third show, was the best yet held, and, of course, there being better space for display, the exhibits were well seen. Of course, the object of the show is the encouragement of home work, such as cooking, needlework, carpentry, embroidery, model making, the manufacture of cakes, the boiling of potatoes, and other most essential requirements in home happiness. Then, too, the arts were not lost sight of, such aa metal work, photography, drawing, turning, fret saw work, while dressmaking, even from the doll of childhood, found a field for emulation, whilst of quilts, worked by Penelopes of all ages, there was a goodly show. There was a nice display of artistically arranged wildflowers, and a little menagerie of pets, from the pigeon down to a cat.

The exhibits lent included one or two very valuable old paintings, one on panel, by Holbein, of Erasmus, and another, decidedly Holbeinesque in character, of an ancestress of the Rector, early part of 17th century, with the punning coat-of-arms of the family, A sole displayed." There was a fine portrait of that versatile party Mr. Gladstone hune mostaoDroori- ately near Core's Vale of tears and vicissitude." I here were some capital water colours by Mrs. Mayo. The Rector showed several cases of coins and fictilia from Uriconium, and also some from Winchester, notably from the foundations of the Parochial-hall, ranging from Rome to Tudor times, and also some finds near the Westgate of Romano-British ware, The Rector, like all men of reading and taste, is always ready to visit diggings and rescue relics of the past for the instruction of the present generation. Mr.

Bell, of Radley House, exhibited Bome magnificent cases of beetles, moths, butterflies, collected and mounted by himself, the Bplendour of which was something really wonderful. Scattered here and there were old Bibles, books of antique engravings and of topography, Indian work, bits" of local scenery by local artists, and, in fact, there was sufficient to attract a lover of the curious for a day. The home products were good, and showed that the exhibition did good in promoting home pursuits and happiness, and thus good ends are gained, and the prizes offered are sufficient stimulus to continue in well doiog." There was no formal opening, for the committee, in their attempt to capture some leading personage, failed therein, and so, at the eleventh hour and fifty small minutes, they were minus the regular procedure. We believe the Mayor (Mr. W.

H. Jacob), if he survive the excitement of the coming crush of openings," has promised to distribute the prizes, which have been awarded as follow PBIZE LIST. Models. Boats and Ships 2, P. Andrews Engines-No entries.

Furniture 2, Mr. Kneller. Vehicles No entries. Needlework. Men's Cotton Shirts 1, Mra Porcaa 2, Mrs.

Lonsdale. Women's Under Linen 1 Miss Sturgess 2, Mrs. E. Paris 3, Miss Osgood Aprons-Miss HatherelL Fancy Quilts 1, Mrs. Deavin 2, the late Mra Stroud.

Marking Samplers 1 Lizzie Pike -2, Florence Long 3, Nellie Spiller. Hemming Gertrude Humphreys 2, Hester Blake 3, Alice Bennett. Darning Nellie Spiller 2 Mary Humphreys 3, Florence Chalkley. Crewel Work 1 Mrs. Tilden 2, Mrs.

Hunt 3. Fraulein W. Henri Mats 1, Miss Tinney 2, A. Jonea Rugs 1, Mra Bead itch work 1, Sergeant Jenning 2, Private Greening. Knitting and CROCHET.

Men's Knitted Socks and Vests Mabel Goulding 2, Miss Butler 3 Maud Gonlding. Children's Knitted Socks and Vests W. Henri. Women's Petticoats 1, Mrs. Teeton 2, Miss Roberts 3, Mra Manual.

Special Child's Vest Ir E. Kimber. Men's Knitted Stockings 1, Mabel Goulding 2, Miss Butler 3, Maud Goulding. Children's Garments 1, W. Henri.

Women's Petticoats 1 Mrs. Teeton 2, Mra Roberts 3, Mrs. ManuaL Carpentry Useful Articles for House 1, Whale. Fretwork 1, Mr. Bats 2, George Boss 3, Mr.

Webb. Wood Carving 1, Mr. Godrieb 2, J. Andrews 3. Miss Picktball.

Brass Work 1, B. Downie 2, Jones 3. J. Carter. Picture Frames 1, R.

Spiller. Bookshelves and Brackets Q. Streed, jon. Lord Dudley's Dake of Bichmond, aged, i2at'l01b nr. Owner 0 air.

a. Moncreifte's Wenjy Jones, 3yTS, lOst 71b Owner 0 Bettmz 6 to i rnrat. 9 1 Dint t1Z 1 g4 Volcano, 10 to 1 agst Dake of "uicui mcnmoDa snowed tne way, with Volcano and tjiedshubler going on next, until a quarter of a mile rrOD? noniet when Volcano took the lead, but gave way at the distance to Eversfleld, who won by a neck OUr Ieneths narntsil t.ha sonnnH a rA thir'rl WanW Jones was last. The winner was bought in for 240 A Selling Hunter's Plate of 103 sovs. Two miles, on the flat.

Mr. Murray's Cyril IX, 5 yrs, list 31b Mr. G. Lambton 1 Frogmore, 5 yrs, 12st 31b Mr. Hobson 2 Mr.

E. W. Baird's Lovelock, 4 yrs, list 71b Captain Lee-Barber 3 air. Bayford's Agrieola, aged, 12st 71b Mr. H.

T. Barclay 0 Lord Dudley's Barton, aged, 12st 71b Owner 0 Lord Dudley's War Paint, a yrs, 12st 71b. Charles 0 Betting 7 to 4 on Cyril IX, 5 to 1 each agst Lovelock and Burton, 10 to 1 agst any other. Burton led until half a mile from home, when the favourite drew out and won by three lengtha bad third. THE TROY STAKES of 50 sova each, ft.

Bush in (5 furlongs). Five subs. Duke of Beaufort's Bagimunde, by Petronel Baz- man Roll. 8at 111b Cannon A PLATE of 103 sova (New Mile) and an All-Aoed Plate of 103 sova. (five furlongs) did not fill.

SALISBURY GUARDIAN. SALISBURY. The Wiltshire Society. The annual Wiltshire dinner was held on Wednesday evening, at the Albion, to celebrate the seventy-fourth anniversary of the Wiltshire Society. The Marquis of Bath occupied the chair, and was supported by Lord Robert Brudenell Rruce, Sir Francis Rurdett, Mr.

Walter H. Long, M.P., Sir Gabriel Goldney, Mr. Story-Maskelyne, M.P., the Hon. and Rev. Sidney Meade, Major-General Barton Mr.

G. Sotheron-Estcourt, Mr. G. Phipps Eyre, Mr. C.

N. P. Phipps, Mr. Algernon Neeld, and many other gentlemen connected with the county. The toast of the evening, Prosperity to the Wiltshire Society," was proposed by the Marquis of Bath, and received with much enthusiasm, after which a long list of subscriptions and donations to the charity was read out by the hon.

secretary, Mr. W. Drummond Dowding. AN Absconding Bankrupt. A meeting of the creditors of William Baker, accountant, of Salisbury, was held on Tuesday, at the Official Receiver's office.

Mr. Baker absconded on the 23rd of May last, after admitting the misappropriation of over 600. The accounts Bhowed that something like .1600 had been misapplied. The total liabilities were estimated at about 2500, and the assets did not realise more than 100. The Official Receiver obtained a summary order and an order of adjudication which constituted him trustee of the estate.

Dbvizbs Corn Exchange, Thursday. The following were the quotations at to-day's market Beat new wheat, 16s 9d to 18s Od 8econdary, 12a Od to 15s OX Barley, malting, 30s to 36s secondary ditto 26s to 30s grinding ditto, 20s Od to 24s Od. Oats. 17a to 24s. New beins, 16a to 18s old ditto, 18s to 20s Od.

Fine flour, 28s Od to 32s secondary, 25s to 27s. Beat bread, lOd per gallon. We had a small supply of corn to-day. The trade was dull at about late rates. The rains of the past week have beaten down the heavy crops of growing corn in all directions, but it is hoped that with warm sunshine they will rise again.

Devizes Poultry, Butter, and Meat Market. At this market, on Thursday, the prices were as follow Fowls, 4s Od to 5s Od ducks, 4s Od to 4s 6d milk butter, wholesale, K'd to lid ditto, retail lTd to 12d eggs, 16 to 18 for Is beef, 7d to 94d per 16. mutton, 8d to lOd per lb. chops, lid per lb. steaks, lOd per lb.

lamb, la per lb. veal, 9d to lid per lb. fillet, lod per lb. bacon, 8d to 9jd per lb. pig meat, 64d to 7d per lb.

fat pigs, 7s 9d to 8s 9d per score. Pork, 7d to 9d per lb. Butter was in fair supply. Prices advanced a halfpenny per pound. Eggs not plentiful, and the turn dearer.

Calnb Pig Market. Messrs. Charles and Thomas Harris and Company, Limited, of Calne, Wilts, report: Our prices of prime pigs for the week ending Friday, 4th of July, in lots of not less than ten, on rail within 75 miles of Calne Stores Over seven but not exceeding nine scores, 8s 6d per score over nine but not exceeding ten scores, os Od per score over ten but not exceeding eleven scores, 7s 6d per score. THE BISHOP OF WINCHESTER'S GOLDEN WEDDING. The public festivities in connection with the golden wedding of the Bishop of Winchester commenced at Farnham Castle on Wednesday, when the venerable prelate entertained about three hundred of the aged inhabitants of Farnham.

His lordship was present with Mrs. Harold Browne, and several members of bis family. MR. GLADSTONE AND SLAVERY COMPENSATION. WHAT BOSS THIS MEAN.

Replying to a correspondent who drew his attention to statement that when the slave traffic was abolished compensation was paid to those interested, and that Mr. Gladstone was now in the enjoyment of a considerable amount of this unearned increment, Mr. Gladstone says It was the possession of slaves, and not the traffic, which was abolished in 1807 without compensation. What the Gladstone family have enjoyed is a large aggregate loss, partially diminished by compensation. LITERARY NOTICES.

NEW PUBLICATIONS. Village, Town, and Country Sermons, by Charles Kingsley. Messrs. Macmillan and Co, hare published, in one volume, a collection of nearly sixty sermons, which appeared originally in two. It makes a large book and one specially adapted for Sunday reading, or to occupy one's quiet moments.

The Head of the Family (London Macmillan and This is one of the new and popular series of Mrs. Craik's (author of John Halifax Gentleman) novels, which are being published by Macmillan and Co. It is nicely illustrated by Walter Crane, and will no doubt be in great demand. Tom Brown's School Days, by an Old Boy. Messrs.

Macmillan and the publishers, have kindly forwarded to us a copy of their sixth edition of this well-known book. It is one of their wonderful series of sixpenny editions, by popular authors, and it contains no less than sixty-eight admirable illustrations, by Arthur Hughes and Sydney Prior Hall. The Days op James IV. London David Nutt, 270, Strand. This admirable little work on Scottish history, by coatemporary writers, is one of a series which aims at setting forth the facts of our national history, political and social, in a way not yet systematically tried in this country.

It is planned not only for educational use, but for the general reader, and especially for all those to whom the original comtemporary authorities are for various reasons difficult of access. The Archer's Register, for the current year is a useful book, edited by F. T. Follett, archery correspondent of The Field. It is not only a register of the various clubs and club meetings, but gives a very interesting account of the Early Days of English Archery.

The Holiday Painting Book is a charming little work, by Miss Constance Haslewood, and published at a shilling, by Messrs. F. Warne and Co. It is a marvel of beauty and cheapness, being full of coloured illustrations, accompanied with outlines for young students to till in. It is one of the prettiest books that has come under our notice.

LITERARY GLEANINGS. Stanley's Dog Randy and the Guinea Fowl. We were sitting convening about our prospects, discussing the probabilities of our couriers reaching some settlement on this day, or the next, and the time that it would take them to return and they desired to know whether, in my previous African experience, I had encountered anything so grievous as this No not quite so bad as this," I replied. We have suffered but not to such an extremity as thia Those nine days on the way into Ituru were wretched. On our Sight from Bumbire we certainly suffered much hunger, and also while floating down the Congo to trace its course our condition was much to be pitied we have had a little of something, and at least large hopes, and if they die where are we The age of miracles is past, it is said, but why should they be Moses drew water from the rock at Horeb for the thirsty Israelites.

Of water we have enough and to spare. Elijah was fed by ravens at the brook Cherith, but there is not a raven in all this forest. Christ was ministered unto by angela I wonder if anyone will minister unto us Just then there waa a aound as of a large bird whirring through the air. Little Bandy, my fox terrier, lifted up a foot and gazed inquiringly we turned our heads to see, and that second tne bird dropped beneath the jaws of Bandy, who snapped at the prize and held it fast in a vice, as of iron. There, boys," I said, truly the gods are graeioua The age of miracles is not past." and my comrades were seen gazing in delighted surprise at the bird, which was a fine fat guinea fowl.

It was not long before the guinea fowl waa divided, and Bandy, ita captor, had his lawful ahare and the little doggie seemed to know that he had grown in esteem with all men, and we enjoyed our prize each with bis own The Farmer's Feathered Friends. The rook is a specially industrious bird he is up early, and does not roost until dusk and when we consider that from his first flight in the morning nntil he roosts at night he is continually clearing the fields and pastures from insects that would injure the farmer produce, we must recognise him as one of the greatest unpaid benefactors of man. He steals some fruit, it is true. Nearly all wild creatures take a small tithe from man it is only their due, for by their unwearied exertions they destroy those enemies, whose name is legion, that he could not combat without their aid Only those who have lived with the birds all their lives, roaming about in the woods, over the fields and the waste lands, can form any opinion how much man is indebted to his feathered friends for hia welfare and comfort. Next to t.h a r.hfl jackdaw, the shenherd's assistant Whenever a farmer shoots one of these bright little fellows, he kills a sanitary inspector ox, we might say, accompanied by the Corporation in their regalia, will open" the garden on the above date.

THE Hermitage. This curious example of the 18th Century building, in the Middle Brooks, beautifully photographed by Mr. Rider, of this city, was noticed some short time since in our columns in connection with the visit of an American lady, who felt an interest in the place from a connection with it of a relative of hers. We fell into an error or two in the description, and can now state from the lips of the present owners the history of the place. It was built by Mr.

William Kernott, bricklayer and master builder, about 1790, and he employed materials from the ruins of Magdalene Hospital, selling to Dr. Milner, the Roman Catholic Bishop, the old arch which now forms the entrance to St. Peter's church. The property descended to Henry Kernot, Carey-street, London, who sold it to Mr. G.

Hurll, shopkeeper, wholefcit to his son, Henry Hurll, cabinetmaker, who, going to America (New Bedford), sold it to Andrew Holdaway in 1838, and in 1846 Mr. Barker became the owner, and his son and sisters are now the owners. It is a curioui fact that in seventy years there have been but three tenants of it. The place makes a picturesque photograph, and the street with its ancient gables and Cathedral tower as a background in the south is quite an artistic bit, well produced by Mr. Rider.

The School Boabd. This nuisance, which is once more talked about as imminent, will, we believe, be staved off for another decennial period, and for ever, perhaps, for we hear that the prospect of getting the money voluntarily to meet the demands of the Educational Department and the necessities of local schools, and thus preserve denominational teaching, is of the brightest. It is an open secret that one gentleman has offered (anonymously) 500, and it is also known that many are ready to subscribe, and thus the nuisance of a political-religious election every three years, the certainty of a rate of Is in the and the interference of obnoxious nobodies with the clergy, the ministers, and the school masters and mistresses, will, we hope, be removed far from us. A happy item in this perspective is the fact in the foreground that at a meeting the other day at Canon Durst's, the Roman Catholic priest, the Congregational minister, and the Wesleyan pastor all met amicably, and agreed to stand by denominational teaching! This was indeed a happy meeting, and perhaps if they were more frequent the union of Christendom might pass beyond the ideal into the real. The Royal Counties Agricultural Show on July 9, 10, 11, and 12, in this city, promises to be the best yet held in the Royal counties by the society, there being one of the largest subscriptions, both local and general, ever known in its history, and by far the largest entry of all sorts for competition.

At a committee meeting on Thursday, the Mayor (Mr. W. H. Jacob) in the chair it was decided to devote 40 of the surplus to the decoration of the city, to give a grant to the Bee Keepers' Association and in fact, to spare no expense to ensure that all shall go well in the Royal city of Winchester. The Mayor will open the show, and Prince Christian will visit it on the second day.

The shedding at Bar End is rapidly approaching completion. City Bench, Tuesday. Before the Mayor (Mr-W. H. Jacob), Messrs.

Budden and Little. A DESERTER John Brown, a deserter (on his own confession) from the 69th (Welsh) Regiment, at Cork, was identified by Arthur Littlefleld, a private in the corps, and handed over to the escort to be conveyed to the regiment for punishment. ALRESFORD. Mb. and Mbs.

Gillon, of Wailhouse, have left their residence, 54, Cromwell-road, Londou, for Alresford House, which they have taken for the summer. ALTON. Alleged Pilfebing by a Postman. On Tuesday at the Alton Petty Sessions, before Mr. J.

G. Wood, Mr. M. G. Knight, and Captain F.

Stephens, a letter-carrier, named George Holden was charged with stealing a letter containing a 5 note. It was proved that a 5 note had been changed by prisoner, and the number of it corresponded with that lost. Prisoner was committed for trial at Winchester Assizes. BASING-STOKE. The Mabbiage between Mr.

W. G. Nicholson and Miss Beach will take place on Saturday, the 19th of July, at Holy Trinity, Sloane-street, London. ALDERSHOT. Abmy Manoeuvbes.

A sham fight took place at Aldershoton Wednesday, in which twelve thousand men were engaged. Sir Evelyn Wood was accompanied on the ground by an officer of the American Army, who has been sent over to witness the summer manoeuvres. General Bell commanded the eastern force, composed of half a squadron of cavalry, six field batteries, three infantry brigades, and nine battalions and Geoeral Baker Russell commanded the western or pursuing force, which had three batteries Royal Horse Artillery, llth and 19th HuBsas, 16th Lancers, 5th Dragoon Guards, one regular battalion, and two battalions of militia. The general idea guiding the operations was that an eastern force bivouacked at Normandy (Guildford) had resumed the march in pursuit of a western force retiring on Basingstoke. General Bell sentforward his advance guard through the copses at Rushmoor, followed by the main body, scouts having reported that the enemy's rear guard was close in front.

His orders were to secure the Tweseldown position as early as possible. Sir Baker Russell was ordered to delay the advance at all risks, even to the loss of his cavalry, in order to ensure the possession of the junction of North Horns cross roads till reinforced. The attacking infautry were well handled, but there were some brilliant charges by the Lancers and Hussars, and when cease fire sounded at 1 o'clock the rear guard still held the position of Beacon's Hill and Tweseldown. HIGHCLERE. Illness of Lobd Cabnabvon.

We regret to learn that Lord Carnarvon, who has been ill for some time, but who appeared to be progressing favourably, has had a relapse, and that his state causes much anxiety to his family. He is at his house in Portman-square. Further medical advice has been called in and the members of his family are in attendance. His lordship is suffering from neuralgic gout, but it is the great weakness of the patient that causes the most alarm. The bullentin issued on Thursday morning, as to the condition of the Earl of Carnarvon, was to the effect that he had passed a better night, and was tranquil.

A second bulletin was issued in the afternoon as follows Lord Carnarvon is free from pain, but his condition is extremely critical. Edwabd Beadon Turner, F.R.C.S." An inquirer at a late hour was informed that no further change had taken place. All the membere of the noble Earl's family are with him. STOCKBRIDGE. Spobting Notes Mr.

W. Brodrick-CIoete's Cereza, which won the Hurstbourne Stakes at the Stockbridge meeting on Thursday, is trained by R. Marsh at Newmarket, was bred by her owner, and had not been seen in public before. Her engagements comprise the Zetland Plate at Leicester Summer, Mersey Foal Stakes at Liverpool July, Kempton Park International Breeders' Two Year Old Stakes, Badminton Foal Plate at Leicester Autumn, and Rous Memorial Stakes at Newmarket First October. Next year she has liabilities in the Midsummer Plate at Newmarket July, Coronation Stakes and Rous Memorial Stakes at Ascot, Sussex Stakes and Nassau Stakes at Goodwood, Midland Derby at Leicester Summer, Breeders' St.

Leger at Derby Summer, Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster, One Thousand Guineas, Epsom Oaks, and the Leicestershire Royal Handicap of 6000 to be decided at the Leicester Autumn Meeting. Fitzhampton, who finished second to FitzRoyal for the Grand Prize of Paris, has joined the team under the care of John Porter at KingBclere. ROMSEY The following have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shelley Bontein, at Paultons, near Romsey, for Stockbride races Earl of Enniskillen, Lord and Lady Hindlip, Lady Norreys, Lord Capell, Sir Charles Hartopp, Baron Max de Tuyll, Mr.

Hed-worth Barclay, and Mrs. Hwfa Williams. Floweb Service. On Sunday sermons were Dreached in the Abbey Congregational Church, in connection with their Sunday Schools, and in the afternoon a Flower Service of Song was held. On Tuesday the annual treat was held in Broadlands Park, by kind permission of the Hon.

E. Ashley. The children assembled about 1 o'clock at the Abbey Hall, and formed into procession, and headed by the Romsey Brass Band marched to the park, where a variety of amusements were provided and a capital tea. Games, were kept up to late in the evening, when a return was maae to tne Marketplace, where cheers were given by the children for their kind entertainers for the day, and the day's proceedings were brought to a close by the band playing the The Queen." Sunday School Annivebsaby. On Sunday laBt sermons were preached in the Wesleyan Chapel, in connection with their Sunday school anniversary, and on Wednesday the annual treat took place, the place selected being a field near Dunbridge Railway Station, whither they were conveyed by train, the party returning late in the evening, all apparently well pleased with their outing.

Almshouse Election. We are very pleased to find that the Trustees of Kent's Charity have selected Mrs. Eliza Streeter (widow of the late Mr. Austin Streeter) to the vacant almshouse in connection with this charity, in Middle Bridge-street. HYTHE.

Petty Sessions. These sessions were held at the Drutnmond Arms Hotel on Thursday, when the only magistrate in attendance was Mr. Roy. Richard Bedford and Emily Bedford, husband and dd onmmnnod far A-A I nnA WIJ.G, Tw 0uuuiruu. xvi 1XIOU1U.C11J UUUUUb ttUU refusing to leave the licensed premises of Henry ui true uougio ibtci u.

mere nius uuij uuc magistrate present, and the Act requires that such cases shall be heard before two justices. Under the circumstances Mr. Lamport applied that the case LYMINGTON. Mabbiage of Miss Heseltine. The marriage of Viscount Cantelupe, eldest son of Earl Delawarr, to Miss Dorothy Heseltine, daughter of Mr.

John Heseltine, was solemnised on Tuesday afternoon, at St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, in the presence of large congregation. The bride, was charmingly attired in a costume of rich duchesse satin and white morie draped with Brussels point lace, tulle veil fastened to the hair by diamond ornaments, and surmounted by a wreath of orange blossoms. There were eight bridesmaids, including four sisters of the bride and two of the bridegroom. They were attired in dresses of white muslin, embroidered and trimmed with Valenciennes lace, hats en suite, trimmed with morie ribbons and ostrich feathers.

Each wore a diamond brooch and carried an uncommon bouquet of white pea blossoms and barley spikes tied with white streamers, the gifts of the bridegroom. The brother of the bridegroom was best man. The ceremony was fully choral. Princess Louise (Marchioness of Lome) was present, being attended by Lady 8ophia Macnamara and Colonel Collis. The bridesmaids were- the Ladies Edeline and Leonora Sackville, sisters of the bridegroom the Misses Silvia, Diana, and Clarissa Heseltine, sisters of the bride; Miss Helen Lovell, Miss Evelyn Trotter, and Miss Muriel Heseltine, the last taking the place of Lady Margaret Sackville, the bridegroom's youngest sister, who was prevented from attending through indisposition.

Princess Louise (Marchioness of Lome) presented the bride with a diamond crescent brooch. The bride was given away by her father. Theceremony was fully choral, and waB conducted by the Rev. T. Teignmouth Shore, M.A.,Chaplan-in-Ordinary to the Queen, assisted by the Rev.

H. Montagu Villiers, M.A., Vicar of St. Paul's, and the Rev. Ernest Heseltine, M.A., of Handringham, uncle of the bride. After the ceremony the bridal party adjourned to 196, Queen's Gate, S.W., the residence of the bride's parents, where the reception was given and later in the afternoon Viscount and Viscountess Cantelupe left for Norris Castle, East CoweB, a seat of the Duke of Bedford.

Among those also present at the ceremony were the Countess of Derby, the Marchioness of Abergavenny, Countess Grosvenor, the Duchess of Bedford, the Countess of Galloway, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Countess of Dundonald, Sir Stafford and Lady Northcote, Lady Lawrence, Canon Duckworth, Sir Samuel and the Misses Wilson, The bells at Lymington Church were rung at intervals during the afternoon and evening. Bankers' Institute. Amongst the list of successful candidates at the final examination, held by the Bankers' Institute, appears that of Mr. Sidney C. Rashiey, clerk at the Newport Branch of the National Provincial Bank, I.W.

Mr. Rashiey is a son of the late Mr. C. Rashiey of this town. The examination included political economy, practical banking, commercial law, arithmetic, algebra, and book-keeping.

Baptist School Tbeat. Beautiful weather favoured the annual summer holiday excursion of the Baptist Sunday School, which took place on Wednesday at Balmer Lawn, roc ken hurst. There was a numerous attendance, and the young people spent a thoroughly enjoyable holiday. Oddfellowship. At a meeting of the Bud of Hope Lodge of Oddfellows, held at the Anchor and Hope Hotel, on Wednesday evening, the following appointments were made for the ensuing half-year G.M., Bro.

B. Winsey N.G., Bro. W. H. Harper V.G., Bro.

W. Bower Elective Secretary, Bro. D. Elgar. COUNTY COURT.

A meeting of this court, was held on Tuesday, at the Townhall, before his Honour Judge Mackonochie. BEFUSAL OF NEW TRIALS. Application was made by Mr. H. St.

Barbe for a new trial in the case of M. Feltham, of Sway, v. G. Trent, of Lyndhurst, tried in July last, being a claim for hauling pitprops, which plaintiff failed to substantiate. Mr.

Lamport opposed the application, and it was refused. A similar application was made by Mr. Kilby in the action, Britton, carpenter, of Brocken hurst, v. J. S.

Newman, of Ober-farm, tried at the last court, plaintiff being awarded a verdict. Mr. Bell opposed the application, and it was refused TOO ILL TO ATTEND. R. Selfe, Brockenhurst, v.

Captain Fitzroy. Claim of 2 lis. Mrs. Selfe also claimed 2 17s lOi Mr. Coxwell said the defendant was too ill to attend Mr.

Bell, thereupon, consented to an adjournment. FACTS DISPUTED. Mr. Edward Bance, auctioneer, Southampton, v. Hy.

Saunders, Armstrong-farm, Brockenhnrst. Claim of 16 for rent. There was a counter-claim of 25. Mr. Bell applied for an adjournment, Mr.

Lamport opposed, saying the facts were very simple. The owner of the farm had sold it to plaintiff, who required three fields for building purposes. Defendant agreed to give them up on consideration of a payment of 25. This had not been paid, and defendant had not paid the rent Mr. Bell said the facts were disputed Adjourned, the question of costs being reserved.

A HUSBAND'S LIABILITY UNDEB A SEPABATION AGREEMENT. Klitz and 8on, music sellers, High-street, v. William McKay, of Pimlico. Claim of 3 12s, balance due on the hire of a piano. After the death of Mrs.

McKay (who had hired the instrument) plaintiff discovered she had been living apart from her husband on an allowance. As the husband had paid the debts owing and repudiated this account, the action was taken. The facts were not in dispute. His Honoar held that as there had been a sufficient allowance to the wire, who had no authority to pledge her husband's credit, he was not liable. Judgment for defendant.

A FRAME WANTED. W. Morris v. E. Green.

Claim of 7s 6d by plaintiff, a travelling photographer, against the landlord of the Sway Hotel, for a photo supplied. It appeared the photo had to be framed, and, this part of the contract not having been carried out, defendant refused paymentPlaintiff denied anything was said about a frame. Verdict for defendant, with costs. Plaintiff Will you allow me my day's expenses (Loud laughter A BANE HOLIDAY BIDE. Jolliffe and Son, postmasters, v.

E. Bartlett. outfitter. The parties live at Lymington, and on Whit-Monday defendant hired a trap to go to Bournemouth. The horse broke down on the journey, and defendant had to hire elsewhere.

Plaintiff said this bad been allowed for, as the charge was 25s, but he was only suing for 15a Defendant said he had to pay 6s out of pocket expenses Verdict for 9s. A BENT CLAIM. G. T. Phillips v.

S. KearL The parties liveat East End, and this was a claim for 3 lis 3d, rent. Mr. Robinson for defendant. Practically there was no defence, though matters were rather mixed hd as the rent due had been Bold with the property.

Verdict for plaint'fl. A WEAK SET-OFF. 8. Thomas, Queen-street, baker, v. J.

Limming, builder. Claim of 3 12s lid. Defendant attempted to claim a set-off of 3 15s, for work done in 1832, of which he admitted he had never Bent in a bilL Verdict for plaintiff. EXTRAORDINARY STORY ABOUT A COW. W.

A. Lye v. Chas. Bailey. Mr.

W. Cox well fer plaintiff, and Mr. J. Bobinson for defendant Claim for 12, value of a cow detained The parties live at Hordle, and in April last plaintiff engaged defendant's wife to attend to the household duties and look after the cow during Mrs. Lye's illness.

After a few days, on the suggestion of Mrs. Bailey, the cow was taken to defendant's bouse, as she said it would be better looked after. Plaintiff had agreed to this on it being understood that he was to receive half the cream and butter. A week later, when he wanted the cow returned, defendant refused, saying it had been a gift to his wife, and that the cow had been sold His Honour declined to believe such a "cock and bull story," and gave judgment for 5 and costs. DAMAGE, TRESPASS, AND SEIZURE.

Cbas. St John v. John Kiteher. The parties live at Sway, and this was a claim of 2 15s for seizure and illegal detention of six ducks. There was a counterclaim of 36s 6d for damage to growing peas.

Mr. Baw-lins for plaintiff, and Mr. Bobinson for defendant. On June 3rd some ducks, the property of plaintiff, strayed on to Kitcher's garden. He said they damaged bis peas to the extent of 6s, and would not give the ducks up until this was paid.

Judgment was iven for 15s, the value of the ducks. Kiteher v. St John. Claim of 12s balance on sale of a donkey. A set-off of 5s 4d was pleaded, but disallowed.

Verdict for 12a PERFECTLY RIDICULOUS. W. Morris v. W. Lawrence.

In this action, plaintiff, a travelling photographer, sued the landlord of the Bed Lion, Milford, for a balance of account owing since 1887. Defendant who answered his name when called in the morning (when plaintiff was absent) was not now presentIn reply to the Judge, plaintiff said defendant was trying to best him, but he was determined to have the money. His Honour said the case must stand adjourned. It was a perfectly ridiculous claim, and made a fool of the court He had not patience with it. Plaintiff It will be very inconvenient for me to attend again.

(Laughter.) The Registrar: Then you had better give it up. RINGWOOD. Medical. At the Convocation held on Tuesday for the University of Durham, Mr. Henry Geary Dyer, of this town, was among the number admitted to the degree of Doctor in Medicine, for practitioners of fifteen years' standing.

United Friendly Societies' Fete. The members of Court Earl of Normanton, Ancient Order of Foresters, Loyal Manuel's Lodge of Oddfellows, and United Patriots Benefit Society, together with the juvenile members of the re- fete on Thursday, at Holly-grove. The brethren attired in full regalia, accompanied by the Verwood brass band and the Bingwood Friendly Society's brass band, to the parish church, where Divine Service was held. The members afterwards went in procession through the town, which was gaily decorated, to the place of rendezvous, where a public dinner was provided by Mrs. Palmer, of the Crown Hotel, presided over by Colonel Esdaile.

Amusements, consisting of the Bayford Maypole Dancers, and foot and other races, were provided. A large number of visitsrs were present, and an enjoyable day passed, though the proceedings were somewhat marred by the rainy weather. BOURNEMOUTH. AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF THE HAMPSHIRE Advertiser Mr. T.

J. Hankinson, Royal Library, and Messrs. W. H. SMITH and Son, Railway Station, to whom Advertisements may be sent.

Pokesdown Congregational Chubch Reopening Services. The re-opening services at the Pokesdcwn Congregational place of worship were held on Sunday and Wednesday last. On Sunday three sermons were preached in the church in the morning by the Rev. W. T.

Moreton (Christ-church), in the afternoon by the Pastor, the Rev. E. Pickford in the absence of the Rev. J. Ossian Davies, whose unavoidable absence was greatly regrettedand in the evening by the Bev, J.

-nan r. Barrett, with Mr. w. Morton 4 years 2, W. Attwood, with Messrs.

Jacob and Johnson, 40 years 3, W. Fielder, with Mr. W. Coles 40 years. Errand Bov under 161.

Jesse Carter. 2J years 2. W. Jackson, with Mr. Beall 2 and one-third years 3, rearce, 2 yeara ANIMALS and BlRDa Rabbits 1, Ernest Grace 2, Mr.

Milsom. Fowls 1, Mra Daniels 2. Mr. Tanner 3, Agnes Humphreys. Cats 1, Mrs.

Pearson 2, F. Stevenson. Canaries 1. Mr. G.

Stroud 2, Miss Osgood 3, Miss Tinney. Parrots-1, Mrs. Edwards; 2, Mra Bulpett 3, Henry Jones. Guinea Piss-1, J. W.

Stopher 2, Miss Bell. Pigeons 1, Mr. Purchase 2, Mr. Avery 3, Mr. Butt The judges were Models Mr.

Ashcroft. Needle Work MisB Butler. Mra. C. Widthnm.

Miss Wells. Miss King. Knitting and Crochet Miss Chapman, Miss Gale, Mrs. Taplin. Dress Making and Dolls Miss Budden, Miss Nixon, Miss Bell Carpentry Mr.

Fielder. Panel Screens Mrs. Margerison, Miss Mayo, Mrs. S. Aylward.

Drawings, Paintings, Maps, Ac Mrs. S. Aylward, Miss Corfe, Mrs. A. Lloyd, Mr.

W. L. Morrah, Bav. W. Naish.

Laundry Work Mrs. England, Mra W. Bailey. Photography Mr. Rider.

Flowers and Vegetables Mr. BL B. King, Mr. Black-more, Miss Flight. Cookery Mr.

Holdaway. Domestic Servants Mrs Sole, Rev. A. Menzies, Mr. C.

H. King. Animals and Birds Bev. H. King, Mr.

G. Ward. The press are much indebted to the Rector, Colonel Morrah, and, indeed, all concerned, for the greatest kindness and consideration. We almost forgot to state that the refreshment stall and the room where work was sold were presided over by ladies, whose charms, set off by millinery and dressmaking, made the entrances into these apartments not only perilous but extremely risky in a financial point of view. We noticed that the lords of the creation passed by on the other side and saved their exchequer.

STOCKBRIDGE RACES. Stewards Sir F. Johnstone, Prince Solty-koff, Sir W. Throckmorton, Bart. Starter Mr.

A. Coventry. Judge Mr. C. E.

Robinson. Clerk of the scales Mr. W. C. Manninc fllArk nf t.h course Mr.

T. Cannon. WEDNESDAY. Though some of the stakes fined down to small proportions, enjoyable sport was witnessed to-day, and, as usual, the local people made a big show. For the Cup, Juggler cleverly rewarded those who laid long odds on him, and Papyrus, most fancied for the Beaufort Handicap, won rather easily.

T. Loates had three winning mounts, including Cordelier, who started at 100 to 8 for the Johnstone Plate, in a field of four runners. The Sixth Zetland Stakes (a Biennial Sweepstakes. 100 sovs each. Five furlongs.

Mr. H. Fen wick's ch Novel re by Charibert Tempete 2 yrs, 8stl21b T. Loates 1 Dake of Beaufort's Bagimunde, 3 yrs, 8st 121b T. Cannon 2 Betting 7 to 4 on Noverre.

Won by two lengths THE Mottisfont Platr of 300 sovs. Bush in (five furlongs). Mr. Abington's br Nero by Fitzjames Edith, 8st 91b T. Cannon w.o.

THE ANDOVEft STAKES (Handicap) of 5 govs each 2 ft (to the fund), with 150 added by the Bibnry Club. Old mile. Sir W. Throckmorton's Balderdash by Blue Ruin-Talkative, 5 yrs, list 131b Mr. W.

H. Moore 1 Sir C. Hartopp's The Skipper, 4 yrs, lOst 101b Captain Lee Barber 2 Mr. T. Cannon Dornoch, 5 yra, Ust 101b Mr.

E. W. Baird 3 Mr. Yates's Duke of Richmond, aged, 12st 131b Mr. A.

G. Hobson 0 Lord Cholmondeley John o' Gaunt, 4 yrs, 12st. 51b i Owner 0 General Byrne's The Vicar, 5 yrs, list 131b Mr. H. Owen 0 Lord Durham Bondager, 4 yrs, list 131b Mr.

G. Lamb on 0 Sir C. Hartopp's The Tyke, 6 yrs, list 101b Lord Dudley 0 Duke of Beaufort Benbow, 4 yra, list 91b Mr. H. T.

Barclay 0 Mr. Sneyd Romano, 3 yra list 2ib Mr Monni-niffn ft Betting 7 to 4 agst Balderdash, 7 to 2 agst Bondager 6 to 1 agst John o' Gaunt, 7 to 1 agst The Skipper, and xkaj tu agst any oioer. won oy a necK. The Stockbridgb Foal Stakes of 20 sovs each, ft. with 150 added nominator of winner received 50 sovs out of stakes, and second saved stake.

Bash in (5 furlongs). Dnke of Westminster's Adieu by St. Simon-Farewell, 8st 91b G. Barrett 1 Mr. A.

Taylor's by Exile LL Lady Charlie, 8s 1 131b S. Loates 2 Mr. T. Robinson's Billow, 8st 81b M. Cannon 3 Mr.

J. Joicey's Pacific, 8st 111b Robinson 0 Mr. H. Milner's March Past, 9st lib Loates 0 Mr. Yates's Curtain Lecture, 8st 111b 0 Duke of Portland's Simon Magus, 8st 111b Watts 0 Betting 5 to 4 agst March Past, 11 to 4 agst Lady Charlie filly, 4 to 1 agst Adien, 100 to 8 agst Pacific, and 100 to 6 igst Billow.

Won by three lengths. THE Danerury Plate of 103 sova Bu3h in (5 furlongs). Mr. A. W.

Merry's br by Master Kildare Daphne, 8s) 121b Liddiard 1 Sir John Kelk's Chancery Belle, 8st 91b Bickaby 2 Mr. K. 3neyd's Kynaston, 8st 121b Watts 3 Lord Dudley's Meadow 8weet, 8st 91b G.Barrett 0 SirC. Hartopp's Escamoteur, 8st 121b S. Loates 0 Mr.

A. Yates's Cylindrical, 8st 121b Edmondson 0 Baron C. de Tuyll's Perhaps, 8st I21b Bobinson 0 Mr. T. Cannon's Remuneration, 8st 91b.

M. Cannon 0 Betting 9 to 4 agst Meadow Sweet, 5 to 2 agst Escamoteur. 9 to 2 agst Perhaps, 6 to 1 agat Kynaston, 8 to 1 agst the Daphne colt, and 10 to 1 agst Bemunera-tion. Won by half a length. The winner was sold to Lord Dudley for 260gs.

the Beaufort handicap Plate of 300 sovs. One mile and a quarter. Mr. F. V.

Gooch's Papyrus by Peter Nitocris, 4 yrs, 6st 131b (car 7st 21b) Loatea 1 Mr. J. Durward's Quiscard, 3 yre, 8st lib (inc. 51b ex.) G. Barrett 2 Mr.

R. S. Evans's Botten Bow, 3 yrs, 7st 81b M. Cannon 3 Mr. H.

M. Cardwell's The Baron, 6 yrs, 9st Watts 0 Mr. E. W. Baird's Chippenham, 3 yrs, 7st 51b (car.

7st 71b) Loate8 0 Mr. T. Clayton's Hinningtoa, 4 yrs, 7st 21b Griffiths 0 Mr. D. Henty's Gunter, 3 yrs, 7st Brown 0 Mr.

H. Bansford's Lifeguard, 3 yrs, 6st 71b Wall 0 Betting 5 to 2 agst Papyrus, 3 to 1 agst The Baron. 4 to 1 agst Lifeguard, 9 to 2 agst Gniscard, lOOto 14 atrst Botten Bow, and 100 to 8 agst any other. Won by twe lengtha The Stockbridge Cup, value 300 sova (6 furlongs). Mr.

Abington's ch Juggler, by Touchet En- 5 vr8- 9st 91b T. Cannon 1 8ir W. Thtockmortoa's Albertine, 3 yrs, 8st 71b Mr. W. Low's Napoleon, 4 yrs, 9s 1 111b G.Barrett 3 Betting-4 to 1 on Juggler, 5 to 1 agst Albertine, and 100 to 6 agst Napoleon.

Won by three parts of a length. tThe JOHNSTONE Plate (Handicap) of 103 sova Mr. B. W. Baird's Cordelier by Marden Cordelia Ann, 3 yrs, 7st 71b Loates 1 Mr.

J. M'Kenna's Eakeveke, 5 yrs, 7st 81b Lord Dudley's Quicksight, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (car.st 8ib) 2 Mr. W. 8mith's Maid of Athoi, 3 yra, Sb" 3 Betting 13 to 8 on Eskeveke, 2 to 1 agst Quieksteht0 and 100 to 8 agst Cordelier. Won by twoTengths THURSDAY.

Rain fell freely for some hours in the morning, and it was not until the afternoon had well advanced that the sun came to the rescue and drove the dark clouds into the background. The shower during the progress of sport did not last many minutes, and changed as was the temperature the suspending of the dust nuisance was much appreciated by those who had to drive to the course. So poor was the promise of sport that the attendance would not have been large under any circumstance, and interest may be said to have centred in the Hurstbourne Stakes, which witnessed the successful debut of Cereza, an own sister to Red Cherry, wearing the seldom-seen colours of Mr. Brodrick-Cloete. A couple of races having failed to fill over night, the introduction of a match and another private Sweepstakes did not overstock the card.

a MATCH 100 sovs, 25 ft Six urlonga Lord Durham Bondager, by Glendale Mra Knight, 4 yrs, 12st 31b Owner 1 Lord H. Vane-Tempest's Brooklyn, 5 yrs, 13st Owner 2 Betting 7 to 4 on Bondager. Brooklyn got off in front, but after going a short distance the favourite drew right away, and won in a canter by twenty lengths. The Second Year of the Thirty-First Biennial Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 added One mile and a-half. Prince SoltykofTs Lusignan, by Poulet Queen of Cyprua 8at 41b J.

Woodburn 1 Mr. G. Conway's Bright Eyes, 7st 121b M. Cannon 2 Betting 100 to 8 on Lusignan, which made all the running, and won by three lengtha Thb ALINQTON Plate (Selling Handicap) of 103 sovs. Bush in (five furlongs).

Mr. T. Cannon's Rappee, by Touchet Eau de Cologne, 3 yrs, 7st 121b M. Cannon 1 Mr. T.

Brinckman'8 Marakah, 3 tts, 8st S. Loates 2 Mr. E. W. Bard's Nick o' Time, 3 yrs, 7st Smith 3 Mr.

B. Moncrieffe's Sailor's Knot, 3 yrs. 8at. Loates 0 Mr. D.

Henty's 8weet Pea Brown 0 Betting 7 to 4 agst Marakah, 9 to 4 agst Sailor's Knot, 3 tol agst Rappee, 100 to 8 agst any other. Nick o' Time led, attended by Marakah and Rappee to the distance, where the last-named drew out, and won by a length and a-half some distance between the second and third Sweet Pea was last. The winner was sold to Mr. Brinckman for 55 guineas, and Sailor's Knot to Mr. Yates for 75 guineaa The Stockbridge Post Sweepstakes of 200 sovs each.

T.Y.C. Three suba Prince SoltykofTs Red Prince, by Thurio The F.Webb 1 Dake of Westminster's Oregon. 9st G. Barrett 2 wvuiw a U(J ueu, 173 Betting 15 to 8 on Oreeon 4tn 1 ami Bed Prince. 5 to 1 agst PilotelL Oregon held a dear lead to the distance, where Bed Prince challenged and won by two lengtha Pilotell bolted out of the course.

Private Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, p.p. New mile. Mr. H. Milner's Shrine, by Clairvaux or Isonomy Pilgrimage, 3 yrs, list 51b Owner 1 Lord Cholmondeley's Scene Shifter, 5 yrs, 12st lib Owner 2 Mr.

W. Low's Napoleon, 4 yrs, 12st 61b Owner 3 Mr. H. T. Barclay's Scotch Earl, 3 yrs, list 51b Owner 0 Lord Dudley's Abeyance, 5 yra, 12sl 81b Owner 0 Betting 7 to 4 agst Shrine, 3 to 1 agst Scene Shifter, 9 to 2 agst Scotch Earl, 10 to 1 agst Napoleon, 100 to 7 agst Abeyance.

Scene Shifter made play, dear of Napoleon, with Scotch Earl last to the distance, where Shrine challenged and won by a length a neck divided the second and thiid Abeyance waslaet. almost constant attendance upon him; so the Treasurer of the Household haa the burden of the housekeeping on hia Durly shoulders. He haa an oreanised torce or Duyers, who are each charged with the purchase of certain supplies for their individual departments each bavins bis helpers, servants, and slaves. One man is charged with tbe duty of supplving all the flah, and as. to furnish fish for at last six thousand persons ia no light undertaking in are no great markets such as there are in all other large uuvo aoout twenty men to scour tha vaneus small markets and hnv nt nv, each of these men has two others to carry the fish they buy.

About ten tons of flah a week are required. There are nearly eighteen thousand pounds of bread eaten daily, for the Turka are large bread-eaters, and thia is all baked in the enormous ovens situated at some dis- Minco iroia loo paiace. rne food for the Sultan is cooked by one man and his nirla and nr. rn i It is cooked in silver veasela, and, when done, each kettle ia aealed by a slip of paper and a stamp, and thia is broken the presence of the Sultan by the High Chamberlain, who i takea one spoonful of each separate kettle umuie bua taaies it. TUia is to guard againat poison.

Leisure Hour. humours op the London Stock Eichasor. The London Stock Exchange men have always been wven 10 practical jolting, particularly when, to use ineir own term, tnere ia no business doing. It is pretty well known that the precincts of thn Honsm are jealously preserved from the intrusion of the outside, and perhaps naturally curious, public, and whenever a stranger, eluding the door-porter's eve, haa contrived to enter the building unperceived, he haa been greeted with themvstarioUBOrvnf "Vnnrt.pan hi-mrl-rodl" a signal for a good deal of hustling and chaff. The wisest plan ia to take it in good part, and make one's escape as soon as possible or, assuredly, tbe silk hat will lose its shape, and the coat probably its tails, before the wearer returns to the open air and to freedom The cry of "Fourteen hundred" is said to have had its origin in the fact that for a long while the number of members never exceeded 1399, and it was cuatomarv to hail every new earner as the fourteen hundredth." It has, in ita primary sense, long since lost significance, for there are now nearly 3000 members of the close corporation which has its home in Canel-court.

A few years ago some well-known Belgian gentlemen were in tnts country, and obtained permission to view the House. A hint of the affair was obtained by three practical jokers, who betook themselves to a rnstniminT'i and were rigged out in the most extravagant disguises. They returned to the Stock Exchange in a "growler," and were duly admitted by the expectant waiters, aa the attendants are called, though they wear uniforms and not "swallow tails." The party of foreigners" were being gravely piloted round the Honse by tbe deluded jobber who had procured them the right of entry, when the real Belgians arrived, and the jokiata had to make a hasty retreat. On November 5th, guya have been sometimes carried round the markets. When speculation ia asleep and bona-fide inveatment business ia scarce, the Ioiterera in the House indulge in all sorts of gamea.

more fitting to their schoolboy daya than to manhood. It used to be a favourite pastime to fill a filbert nut full of gunpowder, attach a tiny fuse to it, and then place it on a member's hat, or ou the seat close to him, when he was having a nap. Results can be imagined. One day the trick was played upon a prime mover in the whole business, and he determined to be revenged. He went out of the House to a fruit stall in Hercules-passage, and returned with a large to which was fastened a huge squib, which he hurriedly laid down in the centre or the floor.

In less than two minutes, says the chronicler, nearly all the members discovered that they had important engagements to keep, and bolted. The squib went on spitting and sputrering. One of the manugers ordered a member, who went by the name of "Long Annuities," to take it away, but he, thinking it contained at lea8ta pound of gunpowder, refused. So the supposed infernal machine waa left to burn itself away in a nearly-deserted House, which waa done without any startling effectSj as the nut was, needless to say, quite harmless. Caisell Saturday Journal.

ENTERPRISE. When times are bard aDd trade is dull, The merchant then, who wise is. Doth not sit down to scratch his skull While he a scheme devises His trusting creditors to gull. But straightway advertises. Then comes a sudden boom to trade, And presto, change! hia fortune's made.

BRET HARTE'S JURY STORY. Bret Hlirtfl t.plla thia at.n-rrr nhnnt. kha flt t-i 1 California lb waa over in the Mariposa Gulch in 1850. They bad never had a jury trial there. If a man stole a horse they lynched him and that settled It.

But the people, many of whom came from Massac husaete began to tire of lynch law and sign for the good old jury trial of the East. So one day, when Bill Stevens had jumped a poor man's claim, the Masaachusseta fellows resolved to give him a good old-fashioned jury trial. Thev took him into tbe back end of the board pot office, selected a jury, and the trial commenced. Dozens of witnesses were i-lled and finally the jury retired to agree on a verdict. When they had about concluded that Jim waa innocent, the boys outside came banging at the door.

What do you fellows want aaked the foreman through the keyhole. We want to know if you h'aint about agreed on the veTdict. If you h'aint, you'll have to get out. We want this room to lay out the corpse in THE LOST PACKMAN. A YORKSHIRE STORY I have been asked to tell the story of the Lost Packman, who travelled from Scotland into the Yorkshire moors, calling at the homesteads of the dalesmen He entered Yorkshire in the neighbourhood of Richmond, passed into Wensleydale, then across the moor to Swaledale.

In going into Swaledale he rested at a farm-house which he had visited for years, and for what I know his father before him. He was a man of general intelligence, and appeared to have received a fair education. He could apeak on and discuss all tbe principal questions of the day with the dalesmen, who seldom heard of the doings of the outer world, especially at the time of which I write early in the century. Our packman waa read up in the movements of Napoleon at that period, and the victories which our own Wellington was then achieving. He sometimes passed down the Swale aa far as Ripon.

where he would spread his harden sheet upon the cobbles of the Market place, and exhibit bis wares. The farmers' wives flocked round the hardy Scotchman. He was thin-faced, but looked the picture of health although advanced in yeara. I sometimes think I hear his sweet, voice now, musical to an extreme and once hen he brought hia son. their voices blended so harmoniously that I should think they would nave delighted the ear of any listener.

The old man would 3ay, Look leddies. at the guids this lad and hia brothers and myself manufacture them in the winter and I'se warrant ye they'll wear well." From Ripon the packman would pass over to the Nidd, calling at the farmateada on the way to Patelv Bridge, staying in the immediate neighbourhood all night. Next day he would cross the moors to the Otley district then bis route took down the valley, via Kirkby Overblow to Sicklinghall. Sometimes be diverged into the Park, and by this way entered the village. Hia laat call waa Skerry Grange, where he abode for the night.

This is an old farmatead which haa stood the storm for centuries. The good lady of the ho uae was noted for her excellent management, always having tbe best butter, eggs, ducka, and chickens in the market. Here the packman looked over his stock, made an entry of what he had sold during the day also a list ef the goods he wanted on nia return home. He generally received the goods to repleniah his Btock at Ripon and Wetberby, the supplies coming by the 3tage waggons that ran at that period. After having on this particular occasion overhauled his stock, and completed his arrangements for next day, be partook of ref reahmenta.

Then he looked over hia cash account, which, according to the statement he had sent to Glasgow, amounted to about 100. As on previous occasions, he had supper there, and mine host and the traveller had a pleasant evening together. Having enjoyed the ham and eggs, next morning he commenced hia journey to Wetherby, shook hands with the farmer and bis plodding wife over the gate on the road-side, and travelled on. With the load he bad to carry he had neeesaarily to walk at a slow pace, and was passed on the road at the top of the hill oy a Park farmer and three friends, who drew no and said he regretted that he could not give him a "lift." He afterwarda was seen by another gentleman who lived on a farm juat outside Kirkby Overblow, and where he had been a frequent visitor, who likewise regretted bis inability to give the packman a lift" on account of the conveyance being so crowded. my friend I shall get through," said he, and it ia likely that those were the laat few worda he uttered this side of the grave, for somehow he mysteriously disappeared.

Every effort waa made to discover his whereabouts. Two of hia sons came down from Glasgow with a detective, who traced hia journey from its commencement to his disappearance without effect. The only thing ever elicited waa that a gun-shot had been heard in the vicinity where he disappeared on tbe morning when be was missing. For many years afterwards reports were repeatedly current that the packman had been suddenly seen for a moment or two near the place where he waa last spoken to. The most circumstantial of these reports wa8 from a farmer who lived in the vicinity, and was well-known and respected in the district a man not given to drink, and a man not easily to be deceived.

One day he had been leading lime with a waggon drawn by three horses. The lime had been taken to Clifford for a manufacturing firm there. He went with the lat load rather late thinking to finish all in one day. He left the village about nine o'clock, and never took the horses out ot the conveyance. He called in to say "Good night" aa he passed his parents house at Wetherby.

All went pleasant with respect to his journey until be arrived at the top of the hill on the Sicklmghall-road. On hia arrival at the tap the leading horse suddenly jumped round. Tbe farmer sprung from the shafts, ran round the end of the waggon and caught the horse by the head and took bim to tne trout. 1 here he saw the cause of the horse being startled -a man lying on the road drunk, as he supposed. The farmer pacified the horse, and went towarda the man with the intention of putting hia toe into hia ribs to awake him, aa he thought he was asleep, but was astounded to find that the man had vanished.

The whole thing was a mystery. It was impossible for the object to have passed up or down the road without being seen, aa it was a full moon and the sky unclouded The farmer went bome and told the household of thia extraordinary experience, and to the dav of bia death waa unshaken in hia opinion that what be saw on the road was the ghost of the Scotch packman Bat tbe most astonishing part of my narrative is to follow-namely, the finding of the body of a man buried a heap of soil, bead downwards, in th corner of the field close to where thia happened The remains were removed to a God's acre in the neighbourhood, and from then till now we have never heard of the apparition being seen. The writer, if necTssarv could give tbe names of all the parties concVued. 7' Hbnry Crosslky, in the Leeds Mercury. flfaWorS A Cocoa Powewing valuable.