The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-06-02 00:00:00

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JUNE 2, 1868.

let Tbesieffailamt, 11 ,west "net ye may walk '
liensay toward that that as without." The
rtiv. Qantas's reeeerke wee la Aro Mal the
boast ilepietdaoo. Inaba ON society Inculcated upon
he nalibeirs the . mane as the Apostle desired the
waved. to the eh faith to enjoy, and to show
forth. There was only ofi. Ite in which a man could be
said to be independent, end that was by behest in-
dustry. We were all dependent one Sate another—the
rich as well as tbe poor. Tbe master upon Ms work-
men, and the werkroan upon his wear. The rev.
gentlemen showed the great difference between the eta'
of the image and that alto. civilised world ; the savage
i might be said to he independent, at ill was the inal
pendence of want, of mieery, and as being an outcast.
The very Ins9tution they were members of showed •
desire on their part to bb, in the truly Christian sense,
independent. The indepbodence you wish, is to pay
every man what you owe him, to walk honestly, to owe
no man anything. It is not anomie for you to be in-
dependent in the general sense of the term, that is, to
have Do much money as to be able to live without work,
but by frugality and economy to have sufficient foe
you r daily wants. Industry is the es ly sans whereby man
could be independent. The whole world ought to be ooe
great friendly society, the rich with tima poor all working
together. Frugality was the most marry for main.
raining this honest indepeudence. Idkoest was not •
national sin, but the want of frugality was one o( the great
drawbacks to its welfare. He therefore joyfully hailed
the spread of such useful societies an theirs, and wlefeh
was begun in the true spirit of of the Apostle's words.
He behead it would prove a great blessing to many.
By cultivating them habits which this society called
forth,they would note/rely increase their own comfort and
happiness, but would ger* benefit the whole com•
unity. —The public meeting for the tran.action of
business was held near the schoolrooms the chair was
taken by the Rev. Mr. liana The foliating officers
fm• the incoming year were unanimously appnineed
'funerary steward, Mr. James Oliver; surgeini, Pr,
John Wills ; steward, Mr. Isaac Clench. Sureffee,
Mr. William Foot and Mr. Robert Holdway. The
members to serve on committee were also ap-
pointed.—The dinner took place in the school-
room, which was most fatefully decorated for
the occasion, to which about SO sat down. The elands
were supplied by Kr. Woolfrey, of the Bakers' Arms
Inn and -redacted great credit on his catering
everything being of the beet.
On the removal of the sloth the CEARMAN gave the
"Health of Her Majesty **Queen.* This toast, he
coosideree!, was one which ribald be drank by the
members of the gaiety, not merely laseense it was
customary, and glad ae• matter of Doane, 'but be-
cause it embodied a great pflosiph, namely, that of
good government. We looked upon her Malay as the
head of tbet azalea form of governateet by wbieb
we enjoyed to many privileges, and so much freedom,
We ad shared in her son-owe, and her bereavement
was no ordinary one, for she had no one her equal to
sympatlise with her ;and when her beloved husband
died, she la • faithful and confiding Mood whose place
no one raid fill. He trusted brighter days were in
store for her, and he WRI sure„all present would drink
with the treest loyalty—the health of the Queen.
The toast was most heartily responded to, the band
afterwards playing the National Antheiri.
" The Health of the Pries, and Prinoest of Wales"

wu -Lls-et;.glv—en Tr4O—tie. einin,-11; genthithen
remarking upon the very enthusiastic way both the
prince and hie bride were received by the nation, who
as • people were not considered very demonstrative.
When, however, Foglishmett esteemed an individual
they showed their feelings in • no unmistakeable way.
(Cheers)
The CEAMNAN then gave the "Army, Navy,
Yeomanry Cavalry sad Hide Volunteer's." In pro-
posing sods • toast he felt that be overt to meet an
objection which, might be raised, and that was, that as
a minister of the Church militant it was his duty to
fratpeas and not wish sccess uto those who fought
tle4. e,
His answer to such an objection was this—
that in being prepared for war, we were using the beet
means in our power to preserve peace. To the formation
of that noble army of volunteers, 150,000 effective
men, we owed, in his opinion, that fretdons from war
and Its attendant horrors which we now enjoyed. He
000ld very comfortably go to rest, assured that if
an enemy were to invade our shores we were
fully able to meet him. As • proof that volunteers
were Ate to fight, they bad only, to take the
ease of the present struggle in America, where
the whole of Om ciontbatente were volunteers. He
lately read that one of our most distiagtiabed generals.
wflo bed lately returned from that country had gives it
as his opinion that the forces in America were u.A so
effective, nor so well trained, as our volunteers. With
the toast be would eouph the names of Mr. Homelier
for the morns:ray, sad Mr. Goddridp for the navy.
(Cheers.)
In responding on behalf oi Ibir navy, Mr, GOontlncs
said that the kind feelings displayed On such occasions
as the present were thought oh and rho& [mos with
pleasure by the British sailor in whatever part of the
globe he might be stationed. Since the time he was in
the service many °tangos had occurred. Iron had
laperseded wood. We used to boast of our wooden walls,
but them roe now feet disappearing. But we still bad
the old Hogflet tar, who, whether in wood or iron ships,
would, he was Mir, e'er do his duty. Their bravery was
unquestioned, and he felt mitt please* in ramming
on their behalf. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. Sour= returned thanks on felted(' of the
yeomanry. While he was with them they bid octet
been called upon to meet an enemy, of which he was
very glad J bat if they had been opposed, he was rare
they would three given • good amount of themselves.
He liked the yeoinafty eavalry bad spent many happy
hours with them, and was sure )Isey were all jolly good
fellows. (Cheers and laughter.
The Csaiimas, in proposing the" Ashur and Clergy
of the Diorope," said that it might perhaps he thought
that by site this toast, it was like proposing cow
noble *elves. But there was OM peculiar reason why
the members of the Dsrset Friendly Society should, in
all their meeiless,remember theelergy, and that wmthat
' in looking over the last year's report, he found that out
of 33if hebltary ettrtherr, 64 of them were 'clergymen.
and that of the rrm*
sebeeribed by the same body, the
clergy gave £46, which Wat • far larger sum in propor-
tion than was subscribed hi thenobrltty,gentrynnd yeo-
men of the county. Therefore he feh that Ia all their
meetings they as • society should remember with grate-
ful feelings the aid the clergy gave them. He Was me
Is thus acting, the clergy did one of the beet things they
Weld for the -labouring dames; and be mg sure that the
deny as • body had the best interests of the poor man at
heart. He felt great pleasure in eoupling with the town
the health of • gentleman who had long
_laboured moue
them. to whom they were greatly Washed, sad who be
i biped mm to see meneyisg a higher position in that
pet& ney bad to think hies for the very excellent
lammo they bad that day linen to, and he was per-
esethil thelt if they carried oat his useful advise the
members of this society would be greatly benefited.
He would now call emir them to drink the toast bilked
proposed, coupled with the health of the Nev. Mr.
Evans. (The toast was merst entlamisidically ressived,
assay members expressing their very great pleasure it
gave them to hear that Mr. Evans was to sewed to the
rectory of the with.)
The Rev. Mr. EVANS, In responding to the toast, Nit
heartily thanked thole peseent for the very kind manner
they bad drank hie to. Little did be expect when
their late lamented clergyman died that he would be
nted
livieg offal* *Midi Pla.4thre, makingsad indi;rdlesteratiwroa tawhialla taMm was a
distant part of the emetry, where he would not have so
large a panels to stead to. Bet when he was offered
the living, he fait tat be should be only &ohm his duty
asesplag it after laboarine for more than treaty
pees wog them, and he trusted that his remaining
1 with them would modem both Soldiers and their own
welter& (Load ebers.)
Th.' Hmiths of the Honorary Members" was then
given by the Chairmen, who said be was exceedingly
sorry I. lad that the amount neeteed from them had
cosalderehey fallen et If. saw before him several of
their number, and be thought the hen way vsmald he not
only to ask them ter give Ikea speeethleat elm to in-
' crew their subseriptions. The swims and pennies'
working of the society &seeded greatly upon them;
they maid dolt • vast muntai of good both by their
advice and eouseed, and by their rnoneY, and be waitlYi
th.tatospeeir.ple marejelbtoneinxereaset
meeting;number
and whoever wind as chairmen then should bring Use
matter again before them, so that the society's feeds
ight be so increased that there should not he any
fear hat that the expenses of management might be de-
frayed by the honorary meeelmen contributions. He
aertainly thought that • windy embalms • population
of 190,000 more than 338 supporters might be obtained
for the society. He should in connection with tits toast
firm give them the health of Mr. Roberta.
Mr. Rosters, in responding. mid that be always bad
taken • lively interest in the seems a beneat societies.
For more than 20 years he °mimed the affairs of the
oldest slob in the meaty,— that of the Shoehorns Chub.
which had lately celebrated Its 100th enniveremy. If
permitted be could give them some very interesting in.
forestial respecting Its history. At one time so low
was it brought that only 10 members could be found to
walk at its anniversary, and it would have ceased ts
min but for the timely aid gives by the Megrims,
who exerted themselves is it behalf, sad asesesded in.
rtiseveral gentlemen to become Mammy members—
I tthat time it had gone en prosperously. He there-
into Waned that many more genthemin in the meaty
would be induced to join their association. and be would
willingly double his mem' subscription. (Cheers.)
As *proof of the high estimatios his services to the poor
were held by the inhabitants of filserborm the speaker
headed round far the inspeetios el paillasse present
• very handsome box, ertheli was enhearibed for by PO
poor townsmen wise he was about to leave, as that
though be had laboured hard is their behalf, his revises
did mot go unrewarded—the they seemed the approbation
of these be setemeed. Tissakiag them for thew patient
listening to his remarks be wished them sad the society
that were enamored with every moms. (Loud cesen.)
The CHAIRII•3I then proposed the " tidiest °Moss
of the Society." There was no clam of men they were
more indebted to than thoee belonging to the medical
profeenon. They same to them whoa soother per..n
could help them, and their pneral &Mentos end the
self-denial they showed was felt and appreainted by all
claim. With this tend be would staple the same of
Dr. Willa, and, at the same time, be was mire he only
expensed their feel*ga as well as his own, when he said
of him that be was set cooly a skilful sad excellent
doctor, bet that be was also a kind and sympathisiag
friend in whom they mould amide, and who used hie
beet emeticse to restore them to health when his
serving were respired. (The toast was drunk with the
greaten eathsnasni, and • warmth / feeling which
must have been very gratifying to the worthy pate-
man.)
Dr. WILLS eatable retersed thanks. The apprecia-
tion of the servile. ad himself and his brethren in their
"enemies was their best reward. Whoa visiting the
di it, they had the speciosity diking mash goodboth
their advice sad
br • thhin and ho was pomaded be
auk Wit Y Iso=oatbely did their dther. He felt ,
laid see jet Vest to them for the very kind
-tk bad received the toed, tented ever helagrrif,„ • approbate& After a few farther rentathe
;Tr= sit down amid load cheers.
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