The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-12-26 00:00:00

GAZETTE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1871.

Mid the pleasure given thereby we hope repaid the
adies for their labour of love.
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St. Mary's is mob • large church, and withal of a
shape that the decoration is • rather formidable
uudertaking. We remember when it was oonfined to
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wreathing of the pillars with ivy, and a few other plain
aderoments, which nevertheless consumed • large
amount of materiel. Thle year there have been a few
stepa in advance. Round the front of the gallery ran
the ascription In 15-inch church test capitals " Glory
to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will to-
ward men," with "Alleluia" at the chancel made.
These words were worked—some in laurel, yew, holly
and ivy leaves—on a white ground, with others in
white letters on a @cadet ground; the whole had a
gig sag border of laurel leaves, and ooloured diaper
work between the words. The pillars of the gallery
were as usual spirally wreathed with ivy, and crowned
with Christmu shrubs. The pillars of the pulpit were also
e n wreathed with ivy and holly. Over Sir J awes Thornhill's
altar piece was the text "A Saviour, which is Christ the
Lord," in church text. In front of the pulpit was the
sacred letters I. 11.&, designed in a rather unusual
manner. The letters were of the Russo-Greek form,
the inner part formed of bright red Indian soaks berries,
bordered with closely.worked box leaves, and outside
all was a border of yew, lighted up with snake berries.
The cloak was trimmed with evergreens, and the royal
arms backed with &crimson ground. Among those who
assisted in the detonation were: The Mayoress
(Mrs Robertson), Mrs Criokmay. Mrs Hopkins. Mrs
Rom, Mrs !Wedge, Mrs Kerslake, the Misses
Crlekmay (three), the Minns Milledge, Miss Ross,
Miss Vincent, Miss Randall, Miss Brown, Mr
G. R. Criokmay, Kr R. H. Cox, Mr Milledge, Mr
S. Milledga, Mr Criekrasy, jun., Mr Robertson, jun.,
ka. Tee new stalls for the eharobwerdene would be
pieced lu the church in time for the Sunday serviees.
We were glad to see the spirit of church decoration
awakened among the congregation of St Mary's, and
may hope, when larger numbers join in the work, that
the effect produced may by its grandeur surpass the
rest,

Mr. llowann said that Mr. Turd never intended
In any shape or form let east any slur upon the late
harbourmaster. Whilst he (aT. Howard) had the honour
of filling the oleic ohair, he could testify to his
effiMmoy. There was no question that from old age,
ho was latterly getting into failing health, but no
person ever struggled mom earnestly to fulfil the duties.
As to his successor, Captain Robert Fowler had per-
formed those duties well during the time of his father's
Illness, and he proposed Captain Fowler to 'nomad Mr.
Pearoo._ . .

Mr. GROVES remarked that Mr. Tigard had said it
would be desirable to limit the age to which the
barbour-master cmild bold his appointment
This was settled by deci Hag that thgt uffi:er should
hold during the pleasure of the Council.

The MAYOR endors,El the remarks of Mr. Aldermen
flow,rd. lie ctrainly lii not hoer any off:Leas
rt rezk with regard to the lalaHarbourmaster...

Mr. liowsrd'; proposition not being% seconded, Mr. F.
W. time was appointed without a division.

IMMOVLL 01 MowELD FROM TEM LUND&

Mr. THOMAS repeated that Mt. Joliffe ii williog to
pay £3 per year for the exclusive right to remove sea-
weed from the Sande, and to guarantee to remove it
whenever required.
Mr. Howse') suggested letting Mr. Joliffe have the
right for six months, for half the money.
Mr. THOMAS replied the other months would be jolt
the time when the seaweel Is s nuisance, Mr. Joh& Is
• highly respectable man, keeps oapital horses, and
deserves great °refit.
The MAYOR dated the o,niition to be that the con.
tractor shall be compelled to remove the weed at all
times when required by the Inspector of nuisances.
Mr. HowAngo proposed the offer be accepted.
Agreed to.