The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-02 00:00:00

WIIitBORNE.
ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.
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The Itai;1;1--;;;Po—r.-:1—i-3.-u-it ".'irie7;rl:4"—Pio. 4.406.
of the Soutb-Western District, AO F • stew celehrstol
st the Crown H tel on Thundity last, the 21. t
not.. A. moot ',Musette' supper woe provided by the
Hooves, Mrs. Upah4l, with the assistance of her sou.
About PO sat down. Sir E. 11. Greathed, ICC 8., took
tie chair. There were present —(Jub-r Revs.
F. Trottnen and Rev. Lory, Dm, C. 11. H. Psektn-on,
S. G. Parkinson, and W. Wyke-Siuith, Masers. B. J.
Kerridge, H. Moore, Harvey. J. W. Smith. G. Wawa. C.
ilonaton. S. Munatan, S. Martin, E. Gowling, R,
: Waterfall. J. W. Street, H. Dyke, J. Syron, S. Hayter,
A. Gardiner, Tope, Fillmore, Knight, Bowles Jacobs, and
others. After the cloth had been removed the following
touts were drunk in • most enthusisetic way. The Chair-
man, in proposing the toast of "Th. Queen, said that it
ame home to us more in the present crisis than at other
times: but he believed that she was assisted with
ministers who, he hoped, would bring no safely through
ow: present difficulty. It was drank with three cheers
right loyally. The next toast was "The Prince and
Princess of Wales and R Family." The Chairman
remarked that the recent visit of His Royal Highness to
this neighbourhood brought his name more before us.
During the interval a glee .so song by Messrs. Dyke,
Rayne. and Gardiner. Mr. J. Whitehead Smith accoth
Psaving them on the piano. Mr. G. Wilson then pro-
osed "The Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces," and
remarked that this was • toast which affected 01 greatly
at the present time and he could only say that the best
thing we as Englishmen could say would be that we
should not wish to a- e this country engaged in actual
warfare, but if it came to war we should look to the Army
did Navy se we had done in years gone by. The naval
men were comparatively speaking when afloat always in
danger. As to the volunteers, they were assuming • great
force and their efficiency increasing year by year.
rim coma was warmly drunk, coupled with the names
of General Thrinx and Mr C. Munckton, of the yeomanry.
—The Chairman remarked that after the able speech of the
last speaker he had very little to say as he spoke as every
Englishman should speak, whether soldier or sailor, be
alluded to the Crimean war, and remarked that the
English troops were obliged to give up fighting because
our allies did, but he thought the time was come when we
must fight to secure a Luting peace for the next 50 years.
He also returned thanks for the navy. —General Th ring said
that, speaking after Ms friend the Chairman and Mr. G.
Nelson, he could only ray that the Reserve Forces and
Volunteers were in • great state of efilciency.—Mr. C.
timackton also returned thanks for the Yeoaketury.—Mr.
Porridge, who is an old volunteer, thought they were
hard working set of fellows, and if necessary they would
prove worthy of the name —The Chairman thee proposed
" The Health of the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese and
Ministers of all denominations," coupled with the name
of the Rev. G. F. Trotoisc, who, in rept,, said he was
extremely glad to have such a peaceful toad proposed
after the warlike speech, proceeding, because he believed
Is the Church and the establishment, and as it had stood
mw a storm in the pest so it would in the future, and
would be tolerated as long as the Bishop and Clergy acted
as they had hitherto done. And although Pressed with
other duties be had thought it his duty to attend such
meetings as these, and although rather late he had put in
an appearance to express hie feedings in connection with
such a good cause, and state that in caaes of sickness be had
found the great benefita derived from benefit dentin
Fie thought that the Board of Guardians (although some
members were emend) should always take into considers-
Coo that when • man belodged to a benefit society he
should in every way be supported by them, if sicknees
and want came to his door Se it showed his desire for
independence, ic. He also took the opportunity of
mentioning his awdstanth name, the Rev. Lory and
that he believed the people of Winthorne would Sod in
him a good 'dead end neighbour. —General Thnng then
proposed "The South Western District, Ancient Order
of Foresters," coupled with the name of Mr. J. W. B.reet,
P.C.R., who replied lit • very neat speech, and said that,
in responding on behalf or the South Western District, he
thanked them "'my kindly for the toast, and, as they all
knew theirs was not the only they felt
• pleasure in working hand-in-681T
with other
societies, knowing the great benefit, attfiched to them.
As the Rev. L F. Trotinan, had already stated the
Poor Law Boards ought to take into consideration, that
where a man belonged to these societies it showed his
desire for Independence and they ought to support him in
every way, and that on occasions like these it brought
men together and showed the outside world the banters
derived nom societies such as these. He was always
olommg to we (atheism automat them, like the., present
but would rather see them financial and not honoree,
members. He also stated that the district was 1,000
members stronger that, when the year began and that too
notwithstanding numerous Mews by death and other
none The institution had nobly fulfilled the object for
which it as designed. It had assisted the sick in the
hour of affliction. It had soothed the sorrows of the death
bed, and bad been the comfort of the widow and or
A glee was sung by Messrs. Rotor, Dyke and G er,
rt. chairman in pen,pnlng the next tout, success to Court
Albert. No. 4,405 said that during his lifetime be had had
the opportunity of seeing the noble advantages derived
(roes Innefits ot these societies, and that the Ire repro-
rented around him were nempt from any ng,emeim.
mint although, he was morn to say, they were not so years
000. In Drowsing the tout he coupled it with the name
of me &Atop, the secretary, who replied and thanked
them for the way in which the tt had been drank, and
dated that as regards Court " The peat
'" had
been the best in the history of the Court, tam, dofr the
pad IS month., members had been Initialed,tnaZa
total of KO mem hers. The balance in favour of the Contwl
after paying ,CllB Ss. &L. Sick and Ils eria pond was
on it& Aw lid., being &n to the Court of 41e. 7d.,
done, (he panyeer. Kr. G. Wilson thee proposed the
health of the Medical Officer of the society, which was
drank with modal honors He remedied that they were
gentlemen, we could not do without, and 'peeking of him
as • school and Mend if he rendered such skill towards
them as he did towards others, he knew they must esteem
him be knew be was esteemed, especially aniongst the
poor as well as amongst the most wealthy of his patients,
not only for his skill but for his kindness, and he hoped
the members of this society recollected the ardu ma duties
that Doctors had to contend with, as he as net always
babied the counter or desk as the Itheeltant or Tradesmen
and that when ill they ought to recollect be could not be in
two places at once. He believed that he was also the USW
surer of their aociety,in twit both of health and wealth and
that be was well twin amongst this ea his late father
bad been before, and that if blesne weld read the some
ootib.. bond would not he brallea.-11r. Parkinson, in
r• thanked the for the way in
which is health had =6"drtute=l in • few well-
chosen remarks hoped that the csoadidence in his
father would still be placed In him, sad that placed
riguld try
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Patriota—Kr. thee proposed "The Health of
the Chalmam "la • neat epee* 410:8"4 Of ILANI,
Onestbesl—thanideg the 'roma for teki the cluir st
this pawing. The moan's sad Lady arolideed's
health was drank isith neieni 111111 d is reply the
noble Obeiriesu statedapat pleasure vs him to he
prment at such a raged d b. hoped confraternity
sr
in all ranks ould cont use, and he thanked them most
sincerely for the way in which the health of himself sad
family had here drunk.—Tnen followed the remaining
.S.
toasts—" The Visitonc,." Ladies,' 'The Teen and
Trade of Wlnshorneu Vice-Chairman and
make," The Prem. sad liset."—ste half.hour's
intsi was granted, and veryssovrivial evening was
spent, the company dtspersing about quartar•past 11.
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SWAN AGE.
AT the Mission-ball on Thursday. tlatinst.' the last and
most successful lecture of the season was delivered by
Mr. J. Grief. subject—" The Russo-Turkish War," which
waa beautifully illustrated by means of the lime-light
apparattu. Among the 50 views exhibited were scenes in
, and about Constantinople, Adrianople. Erxeroum, Rusts
chink, and Sc. Petersburg. capitol Bights of the Turkish
ironclads, of the postage of the Damen% of the Lasting in
the Shipka Pau, of the Battle of Plevna, the whole cut.
eluding with • view of Lodi& surgeons at their work of
healing, and of the torpedo destroyivg a Turkish )(minor.
A comic reading. "Yet you please, was also illustrated
Jorlez the evening. The attlienoe was • very gr..0.10.e.
Tex fulluwina gentlemen were nominated as aghdidat,.,
fur the two seats on the Local Board on Saturday list.
The tint tee were nontioated for to election. Mswa.
Wiliiaw )leikle (chairman of the Roar G. Weeks.
George Burt (ex-chairman)_ tienn Weeks Burt, Alfred
Gillingham. H. Ilium; and IL J. Harman. The last three
were nominated without their own consent, and there-
fore retired. The first four are now seeking the suffrages
of the ratepayer. These gentleman have received no less
than 26 notuloatora The election fever is ravine
A Vicirin Mutual was held on Monday, 25th mast
The Rector, the Rev. R. D. 'Prayers. occutsied the chair.
The room was crowded, and a large number of ratepayers
congregated on the slope outside. This unusual intwrest
meant " work," so the natives said. The trade had been
summoned to attend, and it was an intere.ting study the
stelid look upon the faces of the veterans who ventured
under the mitient but ugly tower of the church. Othen
were there who belonged to the farming interest, and it
became at once evident that arbitration we. already at an
end, and that nothing but war would satisfy either pony.
The Chairman read the notice of the meeting it Wee
simply to elect overseen of the poor. Mr. Herman
nominated, and it was unanimously agreed, that Mews.
Alfred Gillanghain and J. Log be re-elected. The next
business usually has been the no oi nation of two guardians
of the poor, and the parish has from the heehlehh< 01 the
, Union Act acquiesced in the choice of the vestry. The
Rector reel the returning officer's notice of instruct.=
for the election. A (tulle& of talk ensued, the site
endeavouring to instruct the more ighorent, and they
proving themselves wiser than their teachers, eo far as
blowing Whet "end to do' Wee concerned. All exercised
great command over themeless. and even • lively
skirmish of Mr. H. Smith with an unseen writer of
" Flambee and Flickers' was viewed with langhter. Hr.
Smith thought that that writer. If he had no "hone and
trap," might borrow one. As a guardian he had himself
attended Waroltsm at great expense and ineonvenience,
and should have to to-morrow. As to not knowing the
poor. Why he (the speaker) know everybody in Purbeck.
He couid only say that the Board would not "have some"
who wanted to be on it. The Rector jocwsely
suggested
t Mr. Smith this was not meetly the business t
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them; and an inhabitant who herl no legal standing in
the vestry charmed away the guardiao's wrath by Use
further suggestion that Mr. Smith was not the only
person who had been depicted by the said writer. Mr.
W. Meikle declined to stand again for Swaneees and Kt
H. W Burt was nutuitusted by Mr Triune; Hr. Howlock
and Kr. J. Stevens were alas Doman dad. Kr Henry
Smith at length marale-d tau he wee not unwilling to be
renlected, and he was likewise prop wed. Toe Chairosan.
then instructed the ratepayero how such might nominate
forth. mune* any candidate they pleased. The vestry
minute book was signed and the meeting separated. The
trade accounted CR their attendance In force to, their
resolution to return Mr. H W. Burt as • geertemn..
During the day !I sus. H. Smith. I% Hurlock, H. Pr
Burt, and .1. Steven. were duty u tonostel
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Tel original Solo/ melodist. and Tyrolese gingers are
announced to give evening concerto in Porbocit during
next weak. 0, Woodsy. at the National Schoolroom.
Code Canis; on Tunidayat the Gougregstional Sclt lol•
P.M SWILM.C. ; &Da on Wodnoaday at Caurch Ka one
noir natn.treloy is very sweet sad highly roc puulendo4
and tney invariobly devote • snare o 1 the proilto tosows
good object in connection with too town they mil.