To be sold by auction, at the Kings Arms Inn in Sherborne on Saturday 29th next, for the remainder of a term of 2000 years. All that close of rich meadow ground called Bridgeland-Mead, containing by approximation seven acres, lying in the parish of Thornford, and now in the occupation of Mr William TOOP as tenant to Mr Samuel TRENT.

For further particulars apply to Mr BATTEN, Yeovil.

To be sold in fee by auction at Castle Neroach Inn on Friday the 28th instant, a messuage and about 34 acres of land, called Madgeon situated in the parish of Buckland St Mary, now occupied by Matthew DUMMETT; other information may be had by applying to Mr KINGLAKE of Taunton.

Wanted immediately, as an Apprentice to a Surgeon and Apothecary, in genteel and extensive practice. A Youth of good connections and proper education. 

Apply to Messrs RAWLINGS and BETHELL, surgeons, Yeovil.

Wanted to exchange, a rectory of about 120L per annum in Cornwall for a rectory or vicarage in Dorset, Devon or Cornwall, in which there is a good house and some glebe lands. Also wanted to purchase, the next presentation to a living in either of the above counties, of about 300L per annum, on which there is a comfortable residence for a clergyman's family, and a prospect of being presented within a short period. 

Apply to Messrs WALLIS and PENROSE, attornies, Bodmin.

Wants a good situation, as Bailiff or Hine, a man of good character and respectable connections; understands husbandry in all its branches, is well acquainted with all kinds of cattle and timber. The wife very capable of undertaking the office of a housekeeper, and has no objection to superintend a dairy. Their age about 40; have no objection to any part of the kingdom, being without family; should a place offer, they have no objection to going abroad with a travelling family. A place not offering for both, the man will engage for himself. 

Letters addressed to Mr William KING, hairdresser, mentioning particulars will be duly answered.

To be let, and entered upon at Lady Day next, a very roomy, healthy and convenient dwelling-house, situated in the most pleasant part of Cheap Street, in Sherborne, late the residence of Thomas GOLLOP, Esq, and before him of Mr Samuel FOOT, with the large walled-in garden, hot-house and shell-house adjoining, and at the upper end of the garden is a good stalled stable and granary. 

Application to be made (if by letter post paid) to Mr BATSON, at Sherborne afore-said.

To be let, and entered upon the 5th day of April, 1802, all that mansion house and farm called Folke Farm, situate in the parish of Folke, now in the occupation of Mr Gerard SAMSON; consisting of 377 acres of arable, meadow and pasture land. 

For a view of the farm apply to the present tenant; and for further particulars to Mr MOORE, attorney, Sturminster Newton.

William CROSS most respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has entered upon the Swan Inn, which is fitted up for the accommodation of gentlemen travellers, and other respectable persons, who may be pleased to confer their favours on him, which he hopes to merit by attention in every department of his duty. 

Neat wines and genuine liquors; good beds and comfortable rooms; the best of hay and corn, with warm stalls, and every other convenience.

To be let by private contract, either together or separately, two compact and desirable farms situate at Stapleton within the parish of Martock, each comprising about 150 acres of rich arable, meadow and pasture ground, with proper farmhouses and outbuildings, and one moiety of the tithes of corn and grain arising on the premises, and on some other lands in the tithing of Stapleton. 

For further particulars apply to Mr W H RICHARDS of Kingsbury Episcopi, the owner of the premises, or to MR TOLLER at South Petherton.

The thirty dairy cows, which were advertised to be sold at auction by John WARR at Bowood, in the parish of Netherbury on Friday 6th March 1801, are now to be sold the same day at Berwick Farm, in the parish of Swyre. 

After the above will be sold six carthorses, three waggons, with all other implements of husbandry, belonging to Berwick Farm afore-said; the property of Mr William PURCHASE, the sale to begin at one o'clock.

On the night of the 4th or the morning of the 5th, and on the night of the 20th or morning of the 21st of this  instant February, were stolen from fields called Furringtons in the parish of Crewkerne two fat sheep, the property of Mr Robert ROWSELL, of Merriott. 

Whoever will give information of the offender or offenders so that he or she or they may be brought to conviction, shall receive a reward of fifty pounds. And if any one concerned will give evidence against his accomplice or accomplices he shall, on their conviction, be entitled to the above reward and a free pardon.

To be sold by private contract, an estate at Lamyatt near Bruton; consisting of a dwelling-house and other outbuildings, and several parcels of pasture ground; in the occupation of Mrs Elizabeth WHITE, widow, as tenant at will; held for the life of a very healthy person, aged thirty years. Which estate is capable of great improvement. 

For further particulars and a plan thereof, apply to Mr Thomas WILMOT, attorney, Endless Street, Salisbury; and if by letter, post paid.

Wanted, at Michaelmas next, a governor and governess to superintend the workhouse of the said borough. 

No person need  apply who cannot produce respectable testimonials of ability for such an undertaking, and also to moral character. 

Applications with proper testimonials to be directed (post-paid) to Mr J WELLINGTON jun or Mr William JAMES, overseers, of the said borough, on or before 1st August.

The inhabitants of Whitchurch will hear with regret that their old letter-carrier Mrs WATTS, has been compelled by age and infirmity to resign her situation. She is now close upon 70 years of age and has held this situation for the last 14 years, having succeeded her husband who held it from the time of the introduction of penny postage. 

We are pleased to hear that a few friends have commenced a subscription on her behalf, and have no doubt that it will be liberally supported, and that she will not be allowed to miss the small stipend she well earned as long as she was able.

The first body to be interred in the recently consecrated cemetery was that of the late Mrs Sarah BAKER, on Tuesday.

The Rev G S ATCHLEY officiated.

On Sunday, at the commencement of the morning service, a handsome brass altar cross was dedicated with appropriate ceremony to the memory of the late Rev W C MOUNSEY, it being the anniversary of his decease. 

The cross was a gift of the rev gentleman's relations and friends, and bears the inscription, "To the Glory of God. In memory of William Coward Mounsey, MA, vicar of this parish, died 28 October 1889."

Mr W KITCHENER, of South Street, who until recently drove the mail-cart to and from Dorchester, left the town on Friday for South Africa, where he is joining General Baden-Powell's police.

The Kings Head Inn. This public house, the property of the late Mrs THYER, was offered for sale by Mr KNIGHT on Thursday. 

It is the only licensed house in the village, and after a keen competition it was knocked down to the Crewkerne United Breweries Company for £1,600.

On Tuesday a sad accident occurred, resulting in the death of Thomas HAWKEY. He was employed with other men by the contractors of the new Naval Harbour Works in blasting stone in a quarry near the Grove Road. They were in the habit of firing several holes at a time, but on this occasion one of the charges failed to explode. 

The bell was rung for the men to re-assemble, and when the unfortunate man was near the unexploded hole it exploded, mutilating him to a horrible extent. He was taken to the Hospital at once, but expired before he could be attended to. He leaves a wife and one child.

Viscount Bridport, who is spending Christmas at Bronte, Sicily, in company of his son, the Hon Arthur W A N HOOD CB, has entered upon his 87th year, having been born December 23, 1814.

Mr and Mrs W COLE, of Kingston, celebrated their golden wedding on Wednesday last. They received many valuable presents and letters of congratulation upon the event from their relatives and friends. Mr Cole is one of the oldest tradesmen in the town, and both he and Mrs Cole are held in the highest respect.

Miss SERRELL, with her accustomed generosity, has during the past week distributed rabbits to the parishioners, and to the poor she has given beef, plum-pudding and 2s each.

On Tuesday the Mayor received a cheque for £15 from Colonel WILLIAMS, MP, to be expended in coal, which the hon. member desired to be distributed amongst the poor of the town. The gallant Colonel will receive the deepest gratitude from those to whom a hundred-weight of coal is a boon at this time of the year.

Two acres of land in this parish were left in 1830 by Mrs MOUNTFORD, who was buried in Haselbury Churchyard, for the repair of her tombstone, and the surplus to be distributed in bread annually. The distribution recently took place by the Vicar and churchwardens. The field above referred to - Newman's Close - is now rented at £8 5s per annum.

We are requested by Mr John GATES, brewer, of Bell Street Brewery (contractor to the Whitchurch Board of Guardians) to insert the following: 

Sale of Food and Drugs Acts, 1875 to 1899. 
To the Rural District Council, Whitchurch. I the undersigned, Public Analyst for the County of Southampton, do hereby certify that I received on the 21st day of December 1900, a sample of beer for analysis, and have analysed the same, and declare the result as follows: I am of the opinion that the same is a sample of genuine beer (quite wholesome) as supplied to the Union workhouse. The sample has been examined for arsenic and other deleterious substances. 

There was not a trace of arsenic present. As witness my hand this 29th day of December 1900. (Signed) Arthur ANGELL.

There has just died at the Workhouse and old man named John PITT who, had he lived until Saturday, would have celebrated the 102nd anniversary of his birthday. He was a native of Halstock, a shoemaker by trade, and resided for many years at Bradford Abbas

On Saturday Sidney HOLMAN, a youth of 17, son of Eli Holman, of Viney Bridge, employed at Mr A HART's factory, by some means got his right hand caught in moving machinery, and the hand and wrist were cut clean off, and the arm broken between the elbow and shoulder. The lad was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Swine Fever. 

This disease has been certified as existing at Mr STRIBLAY's piggeries, and the usual precautionary measures have been adopted.

Before Dr LEACH and Mr KENNARD on Tuesday, William R ALLEN, of Hinton St Mary, was charged with threatening to kill his father. 

Evidence was given by the prosecutor, PC SPALDING and Mary WILLIAMS, and the defendant was bound over in the sum of £20 and in one surety of £20, or go to prison for one month. 

Prosecutor was surety for his son, and so overlooked it.

On Monday before the Mayor, Alderman F Harris MITCHELL, Peter BATTEY, a labourer on tramp, was charged with drunkenness. 

PC PHILLIPS, on being called to the Crown Hotel to eject the prisoner, persuaded him to leave the town, but afterwards found him wandering the streets in a drunken state. Fine 10s, or seven days imprisonment. Prisoner accepted the latter.

On Saturday Messrs Henry DUKE & Son held their annual sale of swedes on Middle Farm, under the instructions of Mr James SHERREN. 

Some 83 acres were offered, every lot of which was sold at prices ranging from 25s to 40s per acre.

The Old Brewery, late in the occupation of Mr John PARHAM, and the property of the late Mr ANDREWS, was submitted to auction by Mr H SENIOR at the Crown Hotel on Monday. 

There was a fair attendance, and Mr CREECH, of Sturminster, acting for a client, became the purchaser for £560.

Mr J STOCKWELL, son of Dr Stockwell, has been presented with an electro-plated dish with revolving cover by the inhabitants of Bruton on his marriage.

Mr J ANDREWS of Beaminster, who is well-known in the neighbourhood as manager of the local bank, attained his 80th year on Monday. He has now recovered from his recent ill-health.

Each cottager in this village has within the past few weeks received a gift of coal and rabbits by Messrs CRANE and RADCLYFFE, of this parish

On Friday evening PC ELSWORTH was on his rounds towards Stalbridge Weston. In crossing a field he found an elderly woman, named Jane WEST, between 60 and 70 years of age in an unconscious condition. He rendered every assistance and sent for Dr ENSOR, who advised her removal to Sturminster Union. Had it not been for the first aid rendered by the constable the woman would undoubtedly have died.

Mr Thomas MILES was on Monday engaged with another man hauling faggots to the cottages in this village, and when proceeding toward the last cottage, he was riding on the shafts of the waggon, from which he fell, and one of the front wheels passed over his chest. 

He was picked up and taken to his home, and Dr INGLE of Somerton quickly attended, but had little hopes of his recovery. He became conscious but gradually got weaker, and died on Wednesday afternoon. He was much respected in the village.

In a ploughing competition in New Zealand for a champion prize of £10 against all comers, Mr Stephen LAMB, brother of Mr W R Lamb of Cheap Street, was the winner.

P S HOUSE has just been the recipient of a purse of gold and an address from some of the inhabitants of Evercreech and neighbourhood, to mark their appreciation of the manner in which he fulfilled his duties while stationed in the village. 

P S House has been removed to Somerton.
[This was the then form of saying he had been transferred to Somerton]

The death occurred early on Tuesday morning or Mr J NEWBERY, who for many years was well-known as head gardener at The Shrubbery. 

Deceased was an authority on all matters appertaining to horticulture, and acted in the capacity of judge at exhibitions, and was an active member of the now defunct Ilminster Flower Show. 

His loss is mourned by a widow and grown-up family.

A New York telegram says:- 

Mrs KIPLING has purchased a site for a summer residence at Chesterfield Lake, New Hampshire. It is believed that the family is returning to the United States.

Miss LAMBERT, who has been employed for six years at Sawtell's Printing Works, has been presented with a handsome china dressing-table set, on the occasion of her approaching marriage with Mr A E CHURCHILL, of Yeovil. Miss HAMBLIN made the presentation on behalf of her fellow employees.

The following message was picked up on Chesil Beach [Dorset] by a man named Cooper, about one and a half miles west of the Fleet Coastguard Station in a lemonade bottle: 

"March 4th, 1900 - Corporal C PHELPS, 10th R Hussars, South Africa. All safe and sound, thank God for it. Love. Mrs Phelps, 31 Station Road, Plumstead, Kent." 

It has been forwarded to the address mentioned.