The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-28 00:00:00

AENULL DINNER OF THE RIFLE CORN

The prime won at the late shooting contest of the 3rd
D.R V. were romend for distribution at the annual
dinner of toe corps, which took dam at the Hines Arun
Hotel on Thursday gowning Ink under the presidency of
the Captain, who was supported by the Mayor nod several
other gentlemen. The t.bis. ware deafened with Conn
and choice plants in pot o and W. 11 Bryon,, Roo., MP.,
I and R. Willisms, jun., Lg., kindly sent a quaetity of
! game. Among those resent were :--Osptaln Haien,
I the Motor (A. Pope. Z.l ). Copt. and Add. Harmer,
Lieut. B. D Thornton (tj G.T.0.), Limit. B. Wtlliame,
I Ind Lieut. G. William. Amines, Sii. Aneistant-surnoo
• 8.,,,,,,, melt, gaarzermaater Cross, Qtartrivalasfer-Sergt.
I Darden, Staff 8 lot Osmond, Dr. Aldridge, Kr. Herbert
Hotimm, Mr. Atkins (South Walk), Sergt. RUMMY, Laser
CorpL Cick (in the tire-chair). IlLewsra. Room Smith,
Jewpb R Almon, .imi., Henn Ling. C. Panama (p0et-
m.,,80.4 Joseph &Alison, Jan.. Mr. Clies (Mein% Willing;
and Co.'s Bank). Mr. Dilnioaa (Trorows). &wet. Rutin
, Kr, Trod, Mr. G. Greenlog. Kr. Seward. Mr. lin*
I Mr. T. G. Beyer, Mr. Somata Marts. Mr. Brown,
• Mr. J. Webber, Sado Baker and Guy, Kr. T. Walden,
' Phineer-Sergt. J. B. Taylor, Mr. Frost. jun. Sere. Bogert,
I Mr. linen. Jun. Kr. Loader, jun.. Mr. H. Hill, Mr. Hill.
' jun., la., there being about SD present.
Atter dinner the Guttman loyally gars "The Queen."
aml the toast was beartily drunk, and magically honoured
be the band of the corps, who were located in an inflaming
mum
The Matron, at the request of the Chairman, gave " the
Aram Bevy. end Auxiliary Forose," • toast always received
with the greatest popularity, and it ought to be, especially
now when the army ban retermed dctotious from one
I war, and ban nearly finished another. Thins Std. ware
ere very rxnensies, but while we have such an ann, the
honour of Oki Kociand will never be @Bowed to flag.
After epeaking of the navy, his Worship said of the
auxiliary loran, the V. Juntas.. are • great ad efloiant
put, and an soonornical entrance to the army. tee
surto:Wee were trying to nuns them like the regular
army, nimbi them in ~let, awl woo out all, the active
young men over 69—(inaeater)--as fiergelit Taylor—
laughter)—and others. TM volunteers will always be
willing and capably to assist the odor brandies of Me
service. He joined with the toast the IMMO of Captain
and Adjutant Harmer, Cep an Hodges, D.R V., War.
Tboraxa, Q a T O. (A.mlimit )
Adjutant Bagman felt more at home examining Sergeant
Baker end 13 aveoat Gay Man In Standing up the. In
gm.. Wand wand nausea had come to the front—Colonel
who was ken at etterbarneo=locatied at the
tris.bool. General Kahane in In they most
of; In with a amall army of IMO or 3010
the Memo; took 7B irm. and the emote led.
Neer a pest of the army Is loom be readsilei than the

D west rev:seat mewed ant on board ship and then as
Surkey's bone, and ha wag •rt .or. they were not the
oriole, bores marines. (launter.) They won at Platy
and other pats of lulls, sod lb Barinlal. and they ought
to N. proud of therm
L'eat. Troaaron was mond that th• foomaary, though
but io sight. men I, memory do,. The yeomanry are
Agiting tb.ir own battles woad adveran Paeans and
go,oigo onapotition. aad hoped to meet swim and tell
of bailee ten.

-ViiwAlts returned thank, for the volunteer..
for Cie:.la Hodge. for once in his life had shirked hie
duly. Ho thanked them very hesrtily.
Captain Hotooke 3rd Dl r, F.. said wear. honoured In
the tormence of the worshipful the Mayor and ottive of
the orporatioo, who hal &way. somporte I the eolontenr
moveuitht to the lest of their ability. The Iltyor to .1
given • very haudaoree prig and at SUMO per..mal Incon-
venience was present this 'venial. (APPlauea) The limo I',
though • little wanting In experience, we. yet metal. m
he had energy to battle seams% the difilnultlea of the
officio, and Mr. Pope had succeedel In doing that to their
satisfaction. He elm named Dr. Aldridge. M". geharoo
and Mr. frost as among those whom they were glad too see
present, and called on Use Mayor and Dr. Aidridge to
respond. The toast wee heartily drunk.
The Metro was warmly received. He thanked Captain
Dodges and the compeuy. For his owe part ha could my
• great number of erdeoua duties are connected with the
and wee glad his term of office was coming to
a dom. It would not moue. them if be .SUL into the
Council work of the year, end it would not make the rates
• halfpenny the lees, so he lel tit to Dr. Aldridge to ilVtat
of Lb. work in the Cooncii He was P!seeed to..eso
creditable a body of nom under the command of as able a
captain ea Captain and assisted by such subalterns
as Leut William. and Loeut Andrew., no corps is better
oiflicered than theirs, mot If not ealc-ent they ought to lat.
He load served his Queen mid couotry for tote. Ye aot
tint as • privet., and no xt as • lieutenant comtuandint.
beds good deal of agreeable recreation. and was mtiodied
the movement provided • health' and useful mode of
speeches leisure time. (Applause.)
. Dr. ILDIUDGI considered the debt was due from the
clumps to the volunteers fur their sod, patriottpu, vdt
cimicy, and indomitable rourage. Zogland 0100 w respe.:t
by all tee nanoos of Eto ope, mod had shaken off the
I reproach of being • notion of shopkeepera The vole ulerr
movement IS on. of the most merel that had been mole
during the past century. For the Corporation be recurund
thanks, though they might tits! on some people'. tom,
they must do thew work cortacieurauuely and do their hest
for the tro•a. No one hal dime better for the town than
Use present Mayor, and he should be glad if he would con-
tinue In the office for another you.
The Cumakax next gem, " the health of the Member
forth. 11 Romeo," Captain Brinier, who would have hoes
pleased to by here; but be had an engagement to go Into
the Midland Chintiea It was needless to say what a
eery good member they had, for they knew him well
eriettgh t but he gave them hit health. (Applauart
80•4 TAYLOIL : tits care of No. on.
The CeUntatee next we "the health of our good old
commander Colonel 11Sallslr. Chir present comina,ler
Coker' Pheemed, and the other offioers of the Dorset
battalion. Colonel Hansel is the father of the wolatatem
movement but esanot stand the hilarity of the evening,
and Colonel Steward Is out of the country. Naming the
various superior officers, he remarked how glad they were
to have Adjutant Hamar —(epplause)—Quarterineater
Crew, 9eart.reamter-bergeent Durdem woo miiht be
called 'evergreen.' for he bad fifty years' work on hire
Yet Star-Sergeent Oansoad, whose services are recegmeed
and valued very much, and our good old friend, Pioneer-
, Sergeant Taylor. (Applause).
• Adjutant Makatea responded, and stated that having
had 19 years service, the Government were going to tell
him to go—inc, no, hope notl—lor while they sent off
, volunteers at the age of to, in the line they were going t
send them after 90 yews Gerona'. Adjutant farmer told
how Colonel Sureerd enquired onto LSO intoner economy
, of every corps in the county, and dilating on the merits of
• each staff °doer he returned thanks.
Quartermaster Qum mid his duties were In the peace"
flll Ion.; but he felt he'd 'SLIM' be • fighting man than •
man of peace at any price. ile promised the duties of his
office should be carried out to the beet of his power for
Us. satiefacUon of the battalion, and if he had any
favourite it was the 3rd D. ft V.

--iirin-MtTir-&r-gems— -Colin,' re said seven were itow
sitting round the table of My 00 men originally enlisted.
He did not wish to lease lass yammers, and felt that he
could go through a campaign as well as ever, and he had
been through all, except when Bergamot Taylor won his
victory at two Hog's Back, and if &flowed to stay • few
years longer, he ahoukt he glad. (Applause.)
Btas-Bergeant Oaroso said it waa 00 years agu since he
gra. scorn toss • VoillOteer. wad be had 11 years more to
run, so he'd used t, mach to the duties.

Pioneer-Sergeant TAYLOR thought their regiment ought
to he represented at the brigade centre, and If one of the
volunteers were .at Ise should be glad to be that man,
otherwise he hoped to serve one year more and bays •
pension. (Miriam... 4
Sing. Mr. Suomi : "A Country Life for me."
Cipt•in Notion spot. of the work during the put
year, and the pr.eprct for the future. Of oruree they
shared fu tbe bad weativir cod never had such • bad time
sit at Alderebut ; neverthelesa, the men carried out their
nianceuvrea very well, and enjoyed themselves weiL He
ear opposed ro adding on tbe point. foe 'booting to the
potato fur drill* attended, he was all for drUl and all for
shoe!jal, ond Mt rest rule was ti disqualify any man
(row iecirvinc a prior unties be ha I at•anderi a cert di,
ouruber of &Ha. la their 'hurting they bad improved,
thank* to the active eneraie4 of Statl-S-r,eant Ounotel, •
n"inber of young about were coming forward, who would
br formideol: ant i,ronietr, of the old hands. They had to
find the battalion bar", awl therefore he wished to hare •
number of good recruits, but :lily must he men of goal
moral character, and who will come in to learn their drill,
sad not for the sake of the rpm., and the outing.. tHelui
and applause.)
VIZ PRIZES

Were then distributed. the 21• TOR presenting his own
pa. to Hr. Chick. One of the competitions wee for
shouting at unknown distanc .5, an exo.illent plan for
making really rood shots. Sere. Raiders had won the
sigreg it.' Prize. • very handsome cup to be won by the
same moo years is succeruion liclore it was his property.
and this we. eup,ilemented by a present of Lfi *Avon by
the brother of Capt.& Hamar. Staff-sergeaut Ounond
had won three pewter. during the practice season, and the
other pewter was won by Sergeant Mallard. Sergeant
Osmond, it wee remarked had we no unsay pewtairs that
Meta.d of taking them three pewter*, be took two spoons.
SORE. OSROND " WYTIor Bit 1'
Lieut. Wiwast gave the "Succeasful Competiton,"
remarking it is ales. • matter of corianstalation to
We honest steady work get ite rewarda (Appian.-.)
Lance-Comma CHICK responding, said he had shot for
tuentr yea., and be was pleased that after winning all
the officers' prises, be had won the Mayor's. He bad nine
years I en, • to run, and hoped that after nine year; he
might sm the present Mayor give • prise and himself win
it.
The health of the hon. members and donors of prises was
("meted with the heroes of Dr. Aldndge, Mr. Atkins, Mr.
Delman. the gator, Mc.
Dr. ALD li RIDGE and Kr. DUNsir responded. the latter
feeling that there weo are not volunteers ought to support
the volunteers ; Lieut. Thornton Mad said the I armors could
not come bemuse they were staving at home to look after
their affairs in these bad Sines. Ha oonfeseed he had
never known such bad tin.: he had had two bad
harvests, and thought he should sink under it, bet he had
never known it so v. 4 as sin. the last three bad harvests.
Kr. ATAINS also responded
The MAYO& said the thanks of the retro% were especially
due to Captain Harmer's brother for offering to give the
Lt as a supplemental prise to the cup as long as his brother
I. here, and,
Dr. ALDRIDGE gave "the heath of the Captain. (Great
applause.) A great deal of the efficiency tonal have
ernes trotthe character of their officers, in Captain
Hodges they had one of the best. lie was full of urbanity.
was the boa all-round chairman he knew, and was
• Interested in everything that. for the good a the town.
He gave "the health of Captain Hods., and the other
Oaken of the rm." (lltuicial hips.)
Captain HODOU always considered the °Kos of •
captain was no sinecure. and he found it true, but his
inter.-st in the movement as. unabated, and so ling as
he had limit', and strenstly be should be very pleased to
devote thin and hi• time to the 3rd Donet,
Lent. WiLuatt only wished he could do move for to.
cone, on outer olul faces took hint beck to his first camp
at Milton, when they marched into camp looking more
like millers than like respectable people.
&mod-Lent WILLILMS Asnumws (who was received
with immense applause) hoped tient year they would have
the battalion challenge cup here. Last year they would
have had it had not the rain moiled their shooting.
The band played appropriate manic daring the evening,
which wee occupied with several other toasts and goad
SOREL