The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-09-17 00:00:00

FORESTERS' DEMONSTRATION AT LITTON

CHENEY.

On Thursday was held the annual Foresters' fete at
Litton Chaney. In honour of the event the village
was pettily decorated with floral arches, banners, and
bunting. A procession wee formed at the residence
of Br,. Bligdnn at 8.30 a.m., and proceeded to Sim.,
Puncknowle, Baglake, and other Intermediate places
where they were hospitably treated by the friends
and members of the society, the bells 'of the village
church ringing some merry peals meanwhile. On the
procession returning Divine service was held. The
Rev. E. P. Legge conducting the service. The text
wee selected from Luke 10-30. He ably explained
that our Saviour was ever careful in ministering to the
bodily as well se the spiritual comfort of his followers
whilet on earth, and alluded to the benefite which
their eocbity affordedithose who were connected with it,
and finally appealed to those present to join the
Foresters or a similar society. The service over, the
procession was mformed in the following order :
Bro. Neon, equipped as" Rohm Hood."'
Rm. Aplin mounted and equiPlee.
Bmthere John Thuntav, H. Steven., 2C Hansford,
Thorner, J. Gooditen, Junes Polley, Harter Legge, and L
Pitcher, lion. he:.

Band of the let I) R.V.
The Thspensetion Mottu
fioriety s Banner.
Brethren and Officers of Ahhotabury.
Brethren of Litton Cheney.
, In the above order the promotion wended its way to
I a field kindly lent for the occasion, where under a
spacious marquee, dinner was served by Hint Trump,
of the Cross Keys, Bridport, who catered in his usual
excellent style, entire satisfaction to all. The
E. Rev. P. e presided, supported by Mr. Barrett,
I Mr. Powell, . Morgan, Mr. Hine, Mr. H. N. Cox,
' Bridport ; Mr. Hounsell, D.S. Weymouth; Mr. C.
I Sullen, Mr. N. Roper, An Nearlylso persons sat down.
1 After the removal of the cloth the usual loyal toasts
were drunk, viz.—" The Queen," by the Chairman, who
expressed • hope that Her Majesty would never
=ger from "Dizziness" whilst she was so ably
supported by Beaconsfield. (Cheers.) "The Prince
and Princess of Wales" followed, and was heartily
received.—Mr. C. Bake proposed "The Army,
Nary, and Reserves," making allusions to the "bung-
ling of the Gladstonian party."—Mr. J. Hine then
protested against this, adding that the meeting was
not of a political character. The result of this un-
expected discord Wing that no response was made to
the toest.—Mr. H. N. Cox " Swore to the
Noble Order of Fainters, especially to the Litton
branch, "Hearts of Oak." He referred to the
advantages of this Institution and the benefits which
accrue when sickness assailed them. He was sure all
would heartily join with him in wishing the greatest
.possible success to the Court. (Applanse.)—Bro.
Bhgdon expressed his gratitude In finding ep many
visitors present. They had that day received many
tokens of sympathy, and he wished, on behalf of the
brethren to thank those who had so kindly enter.
I Mined them. (Cheers.)—Mr. J. Rine, of Beaminster,
I stated that • friend of his, • farmer. had promised his
*men 6d. per week extra if they would join the
ikhftellowe or Foresters' Society. He thought this an
example worthy of being imitated. (Loud cheering.)
—The Chairman thanked the last speaker, and
promised to do his utmost for the benefit of the society,
but wanted co-operation.-ILr. Barrett proposed "The
Officers of the Hearts of Oak Court of FOtlitaill,"
coupling the name of Mr. Louis Pitcher with the
toast—Mr. Pitcher, secretary, expressed him thanks,
saying there were already in their court 30 young
men, who where all honest and repeatable, and that
they would, no doubt, prove • credit to the order.—
The Chairman next proposed "The District Officers,"
complimenting them for the excellent manner in which
they lied discharged their (hake. —Bro. Hounsell
responded and presented the statement of accounts.—
tic. S. Binder responded to the visit/rt.—Some sports
, took place in the field during the evening, the band
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, meanwhile playing some 11 vel music. The day being
beautifully fine there were • number of visitors
present. Some of the Bridport cle Club made •
run to Litton during the evening. sports were as
follows : -
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HACH OF On HUNDIULD Yenta ilkghte of hilrdll4.
—lot. 3a.. J. Barley. The oosotaittee decided to withhold
the Zed prise to consequence of the leader throwing the
hurdle".
LONG JUMP. —L4, To., P. Sawyer_ Sled. le..,Jetnie HOZ.
HIGH lOW. —lot, 3. Booby; HOH, geowarn
CURSING ME °HWY POLII for bag ol mattes. was by
"leek the Clown."
QUART= MIA FLAT-RAM —lst, at., P. &writ; ltd.
ls.,_Leiri Clerk.
There wore various amusements for tits juveniles.
stalls of oodootiorsery,ac., and dancing was thoroughly
iniored.