The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-06-14 00:00:00

ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPRTISBURY BRANCH
OF THE DORSET COUNTY FRIENDLY
SOCIETY.

This event came off on Tuesday, the 7th inst. We
are happy to e 44. tbst though the Bpetisbury branch
has pot been long funned, it is progressing both in
numbers and In importance I most of the members are
quits young men, and there appears every iwnlishility
that in the warn of • few years. among the most tin.
portent branches of the County Association Elpetisbury
will be included. . .

The inemben met about helf-past ten. and preceded
by the Shroton Institute Band, paid • ridge to Charlton
Marshal, end from thence to &tarots. Morning prayers
*ere read by the Bee. H. B. Viserd, the mar,
the Ina lemon be the Bey. Mortimer Heath,
rector of Lytchett Netnews, the second by the Rev.
R. it. Watts —The Rev. Mr. Heath preached, taking
for hie Wet Matthew 84h chapter, 31 and two following
verses—ln the course of his address the preacher ex-
*load that though it might .eem .ornewhat stranee
for hint to choose such • text of scripture to address the
members of • a ciety porprely formed to provide
wont the calamities and misfortune, calved through
ill-health, yet it was he consiAared, only right at such
• dive to remind them that while they Provided, as they
were bound to do for et emeelvre and their families, yet
' there was the more important duty of preparing for •
higher and holier state of existence. The meaning of
the text wee not that we should be idle, careless, or
indifferent respecting this life, but that it should not
Bret claim our attention or engroes our thoughts to the
exclusion of religion.
The chants and medial porticos of the service were
very well given, Keeler Calfably presidieg at the organ.
After the servies the members Proceeded through the
clings, sad then returned to the Mill Green, kindly
granted by Mr. Davis, where, under an awning, a very
superior dinner was provided by Mr. Babbitts, of
Sestiebary, which gave greet satisfaction. The chair
we. taken by the Rev. H. B. Visaed, supported by the
Ham Morin. Heath and R. R. Watts.
On the removed of the cloth, the gave
" The health of the Queen," remarking on the great
trial she meat be undergoing, it tionaaluenos of the war
Istely raging betweee destria end Pruaia end the
Daises She had spatial shims on our sympathy on that
amount. Two strong and powerful nations a era wairiNg
war with • weaker power, sal it was the characteriatic
feeling of Englishmen when • weaker power was thee
oppressed to take its pert. He had no hesitete in
zr thus publicly they had his sympathy, and he
ped the Hanes snrcesid. (Cheers.) Her
IlleireWe health was always drank with feelings of the
pseut)nyiliy and on the weliset occasion he was
oire tin woal soh* with it a fpg of sympathy.

"The health, of the Priam and Princess of Wales"
were then proposed by the Cautious, who nail it was
not merely bemuse the Prin....e was alli.d *Bib the
royal family of England by her marriage, but because
she was the daughter of the King whom countty
bad been ruthlessly invaded that we particularly felt
for her, and in giving their, health@ be would call fur
three special cheers of sympathy for the Princess
(Drank with loud cheers)
Haaetr, of Shroths, mit' he rose with great
pleasure t; propose a tout. It was that of the Bishop
and Clergy of the Diocese. He was sorry indeed that
circumstsnoes prevented his attending church that morn-
ing, as he oonsiderei the yearly assembly of the society in
God's house, the moat important part of the day's proconi.
lug, when they met together to give Him especial thank.,
for His mercies to them as indiyhtuals, aud to them a-
members of the society, for they could not expect their
moiety to prosper if thew did not publicly acknowledge
God's goodness. They did well therefore in asking their
respected clergyman to open his church for them, and
he was sure all woold join with him in thtnking hiin
for It and of fuming the sorriest of the Rev. Mortimer
Heath to preach to them. He frosted the day would
never dawn when they lightly looked upon this part of
their day's anniversary. With the toast he would
couple the name of Mr. Heath, with thanks for his
excellent sermon.
The Rev. Hormuz Hunt respooded, and said that
as the Bishop was better known to them (the clergy)
than to the laity, be could truly say he was beloved by
all in his diocese. He hid taken a deep hold on their
affection by his amiability of disposition, the interest he
took in their welfare, and his untiring seal in good.
As regarded himself, while thanking them for the
honour they bad done him in smapling his hems with
the tout, be would not add anytliiog further to the
renorks contaisaed in his sermon but this, an earnest
hope that what he had said might be a permanent and
not a transitory good, that they would treasure it up in
their minds, and practice it in their lives. (Hear, hear.)
" The Army, Navy and Volunteers," was then
proposed by the CHAIILMAN. It might be truly said
that if it had not been for our army and navy. Englend
would never have been what she wag ; indeed the
eoule have been nothing at all. As regarded the
volunteer form, that was a child of later growth. and •
remarkably fins ch;l lit was. He trusted it wou'd be
many a day before either of their services were required.
It bad been said of • late oar that England drifted
into it; be traded such would not be the cese now ;
but if we were forced to fight. it was to the army and
navy we must look, sod to our brave volunteers to
defend us at home. He therefore called for three
hearty cheers for them, and would ample with it the
name of that deservedly popular man, Colonel Hansel.
(Drank with loud cheers.)
The CHAIIII•N said the nett toast he had to propose,
was one in which they were specially interested. It
was " Proaperity to the Spetisbury and Charlton
Brush of the County Association." He might say of
it that though it was a small child at present, it was a
very thriving one. During the year they had added
five new members, and from what he understood from
their honorary secretary, Mr. Harvey, they had
gone on well as regarded finances. He looked
ourgoostin.ob Trecyietiaesseitteld ten leavening a vast
e a mooliuo7 et
mum of moiety, of canting the more favoured and
wealthy to take an interest in the condition of the
poor, and also in cueing the working classes to foal
they had that sympathy. To keep tip this good feeling,
and to maintain the welfare of the whole moiety, it was
essential that each branch should be jealous of its own
honour, and look well to its management, and nothing
tended so much to carry out this as the appointment of
good stewards. He Ina acre that both Mr. Harvey.
the hon. steward, and Mr. Kniebt,the working sh ward,
had ably fulfilled their respestive duties, and he
therefore, with the toast, coupled their name.. (Cheers.)
Mr. HARlntir, in responding, said se he had been
called upon he would Brat respond, though to Mr.
Knight, as the acting steward, was due the praise for
the macaw which had attended the operations of that
branch. He was glad to state that though the branch
was young—only in its Infancy—it was getting on
well, and was not the least in point of numbers in the
aunty. He regretted to find, however, that at Chart.
ton, where they first held their meeting', very little
Progress had been made, and this he attributed to the
oPposition of a gentleman residing in that locality.
Metering to the old club In the village, Mr. H. said they
must not look upon their branch as an opponent to it;
but desired Its autumn also; for himself he trusted it
would be maintained for mossy years to diffuse comfort
anti help to its members. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) On
looking over the annual statement he found that their
branch had 41 members, five had since joined, so
Dont they were getting on. Their receipts had been
£39 Its. Ole., and their expenditure £l9 12s. 3,1.,
leaving • balmier, in favour of the general society
of over £2O. The speaker then referred to the
mown of the Duane branch, where they had
nearly 201) member., and had been able, notwithstanding
• great amount of sickness., to per over yearly £lllO to
the general fund. A. regarded the whole society it was,
be was happy to state, in • most flourishing oondition.
Their honorary members were increasing in number,
and he trusted they would get the farmers in that
neighbourhood to become so. They ought to give
benefit societies every assistance. They had the
work of the poor man when in health, and
they should therefore assist to the utmost
of their power to encourage him to provide for a day of
sickne s. If they did not they might depend upon it
thew would have to support him in the ',hope of poor
rates. He hoped to see more of their honorary members
present another time. There wu one subject in con-
nection with their branch he wished p ;rticularly to
allude to, and the more so sobs saw reporters present,
and as he knew that the repent they contributed
to were extensively circulated throughout the
country. he (mull mention it, and thst was a
cam of fraud. The party he alluded to went to another
part of the county, leaving his subeeriptions due to this
branch. When applied to for money he sent • certificate
properly filled up, and signed by the minister of the
parish, elaiming his sick pay on account of illness. As
he was sneers it was not sent him. When him money
again became tine, he sent another certificate, and
afterwards • letter of complaint, saying that it was a
bard cue bemuse he had removed, and had not paid up,
that his money was not sent, and solicited • subscrip-
tion on his behalf. Both of the papers so sent up were
forgeries, and when it was found out he was expelled.
The same party tried the same plan on the Blandford
Board of Guardians, and was sentenced to Dorchester
Gaol for 14 days. This showed the neoessity of a strict
investigation, an that the society should not be iropomd
on. Mr. Harvey then referred to the great loss the
society bad ;sustained by the lamented death of Mr.
Stormer, their president, whom loss, next to that of
Mr. Poroher's, would be felt more than any other
person connected with the moiety. To the lemma
Uanch especially, his sudden removal from among them
would be severely felt. The Roe. Chairman slot
alluded to the same event, and said that it might
be considered the one great lois of the county
at the present time. Mr. Seymer, by his kindness,
generosity, and his oonsiatent carrying out of his
political opinions, gained for himself the respect and
esteem of all claims of the community. He was univer-
sally beloved, and he (the Chairman) desired to bear his
testimony in however a humble manner, to his great
Worth. e was gone to his rest, but his deeds of kind'l
non and nevolenoe would long be remembered. He
prayed that the God of the widow and fatherless would
support those be had left behind in the day of sorrow
and aflliction. (Hear, bear.)
The 1t... MORITHIS HIATH, In proposing the health
of the Chairman, expressed the very sincere pleasant
he felt in calling him his friend, and also expressed his
belief that be was also the friend of all who strove to
maintain an honest and upright ammeter (Cheers.)
In responding to the toast, the CHATILMAN stated
that nothing gave him greater pleasure them assisting
those committed to his charge as rector of the pan,
and be was sure in no way meld be do it Inere
effectually than by giving his support and coun-
tenance to the County friendly Society. He regretted
very much that he was not able to be present at the
anniversary meeting of tbe other club. He certainly
Intended to have touched, and to have presided at the
dinner on that occasion, and he wished both societies
every eneeeire, trusting that the number of members
would increase. The heaths of Mr. Rawlings, with
thanks for his kindness in allowing the wicket field.
and alto to Mr. Davis, for the use of the Mill Green, were
also proposed and received.
Mr. BASVIT proposed the health of the visitors,
coupled with the name of Mr. Watts, In which that
gentleman responded, and said that though his Mali
wee not among the list of the honorary members
this year. he intended it should be there next, and
cope, seed his hearty approval of the objects of the
society.
" Buenas to the Nees" and the " health of the pur-
veyor of the feast" having been given, the Chairman
vacated his sees, and dancing tomit playing, end other
amusements were indulged in. Several of the party
repelled to the mishit ffeld. It was intended to have
had a match between the Marston and Spetisbury
eleven.. but in consequence ef some of the former not
being able to leave home, the following sides were
chosen, and the result is es follows :
Ma. J. KNIGHT'S KLITEN.
Rev. H. B. Visaed, b J. Knight
J. Knight, sen., e G. Ames
H. KnL,ht, It Harvey -
C. Amee. b Wilson • •
H. Hillsor, cJ. Adams •
M. Byrom, e Wilson
Doirnton. • J. Adams
E. Paloter, e G. Amen
14)011,01j, b Harvey
S Harvey -
Davis, sot out •
Wide.

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Ma. HA/gyres Ungar.
G. Ames • • • • - • • 4
J. Knight, jem., b Loa • - - 5
b C. Ames
Harvey, bJ. Knight • • - • 3
ltalmotb. aJ. Haight • - - 5
J. Crew, b C. Ames
Rev. R. R. Watts, b J. Hal&
Wm Knight, bJ. Haight
J. Adams, a J. Haight
'leaden, be. Ames
R. linker. oal -
By. •

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The usual Miewiants al fairs, dub festivals, ha,
were mom thus mead strong muter. Among the..
VII • party who tasselled with performing dogs, but
we regret to Mate that the poor fellow bad sustained ,
• serious loss by the cowardly conduct of same
saisweent at Norodom, where be stayed the prosodist
night. Though own pl ',Mg with the summate have bis dap
faetrned upduring the night, soon eller they were loosened
Is to. morning they sip what proud to stryanine
&ad in the eosin of • few sainutes lose of them thee._
We understand that the Rev. Yr. Pearce, with his
usual kindsess, pee the poor man lie, and expressed his
willingseas if the party woo found out to bear the Deg
of prommutios.

Barr Mum as nom IT TES Gaon Wain=
Uprise has boss arrived sk by the careful and coostaat
improvestast of the locomotive The same mesas have
made Herring's Mispietie Brushes sad Combs equally
pot it They are now the airospted arid certain remedy
foe Sh• Mades of no Dolorour, Nervosa Hesdasiak
kn, and rontoro tin odour to QM ask to e toy
maks
N.B. —Counterfeits aro =ado.
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