The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-10-11 00:00:00

WEYMOUTH AMATEUR DILULATIC SOCIETY.

The members of this society, accompanied by a few
friends, spent • mo-t himmonious and jovial evening on
Friday, at the Comers' Arms Inn. An excellent supper
was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Jones, the worthy hoot
and hostess Of the establishimmt, and tl • manner in
which it was placed on the table bleated the greeted
credit soon the arrangement. .4 their Calcine About
30 gentlemen sat do on at the fective board, under the
genisl ptesidency of Mr. Compton and Mr. Thredder.
After the cloth had been removed, the Chairman, Mr.
Compton, proposed the usual loyal and patriotic testa,
whioh me* wish every demonstration of welcome.
The Cd sled td, in giving the toast of the evening,
remarked that it was well.known to all present, and
to meat people In the town, that some amusement had
for long time been felt to be wanting, and which cer-
tainly had been the come yell within the but moth or
two. That want had ndw been supplied by the society,
whose heath he was about to protame. and he wished it
every mesa. (Hear, hear.) Some time ago. theatre was
established in the town, but which he thought wasn't a
very profitable undertaking, and for this simple ream,
that greet expeetsitiorui were required from professional.
"thieves, they melt be. When, however, theatrical
performance were taken up by a body of gentlemen
like themselves some latitude was alive,. allowed; bat
from remedu *loch he had heard from gentlemen in the
town, and from whit he had seen himself, be
bad great pleasure in satin', that they re.
quire very little latitude, and their perfor-
mances bad bun gone through in an exclellent
winner, and the greatest credit was due to every one
engaged. (Hear, hear.) He hoped this was only the
beginning of theatrical performances in the town, and
that !something of this sort would be permanently
est tblished. He alluded to the want of a suitsble room,
retnarking that the approach to the one in which the
enteruitonente took plikee wsa not all that one could
wish, and thought a suitable roost neigh be provided,
for the town was really dowsing one. (Heir, bear.)
A. room was required, not only (or theatricals, but tot
the amusement of vi tom The s •eitity were
alining forward in the wioter meson, when most of
the visitor. to the town had left; but he thought they
might oontinue their services for 12 month., and in no
doing there weever, chance of *heir arriving at greater
perfectiott He won sure the whole of the townspeople
wished them every sueous, and he did no himself.
(' 'beers.) There wee one gentlemen present who had
taken great interest in the isociety ; in fact, it might he
said that be had organised it. With his moisten, e they
could do wonders, without it, nothing, and if they tried
to pull together in the seine direction they would arrive
at their attest desires. He wished to couple with the
test the name of Mr. Dawson, the smeary of the
stem,. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. Dawoos, in responding, said he thanked them
for the cordial manner in which they bad received the
het of the moiety, and begged to return thanks.
He felt great interest M the society, and so long
as he remained their secretary should do his utmost to
eery it on with sucesea (Hear, Mar.) Although,
probably, he might not mead in the town many years,
sill, while he did he woold do his beet to promote it.,
welfare and hoped that afterwards it would be carried on
moo:asfully as at the prefect time. (Cheers.) There
had been a great want of amusement in the town and
hist winter there was nothinggoing on atoll, on the; only
thing young men Mold elci was to go into • public-house
and have a game of card', Mid It was far more innocent
for them where theatrical perform mare than to do the.
(Hear, hear.) Judging from the rommenoemertt he was
of °pinks that their undertsking wee appreciat. if by
the people of Weym oath. In conclusion he again re-
turned thmks for the tattering compliment paid him.
The VHS Ctfaisulte. in proposing the health of the
Chili-me, remarked that wbon they placed Mr.
Compton in the &Mr It was to discharge a very re-
spoosible task, but lie wag always willing to oblige,
and he (the seeker) fal not think they *odd have a
better man in the chair. No tom of amusement rind
took platee la the town without Mr. Compton being
always ready to some forward and lend • helping hand.
(Cheers)
The CHAIRMAN, after tendering his thinks for the
honor worded him, remarked that he alwallt felt
• great deal of Swear. in meeting his tallow towns-
men at hay time. He had known this neighbourhood
f. 4 twenty years end had aloof bikes great interest in
it. of wrote not fdreting. the town of Weym.attli.
(Hear, hear.) He had el•olys deed hie but endeavours
to join in anything that tended for thi g 0.4 of town,
end hoped the every man who took oMoe vfould
do the same. Noes be had been in business in
the town—seven jean—rapid strides had been
made not only In the improvement of the town,
but in the improvement al their sport& Whether they
loolt•-d at the regatta, rams, or anything else, a marked
improvement Might be knitted. In alluding to the
Prise of Wake marriage elebrattoo, he said he
thought great credit -as doe to MAI indts for tire ripener
In whish 40 gentlemen oiled them-elm ins body, add
carried out she demobstration in the way they did. Mr.
Thredder had said more of him than he deserved, be-
came he had only been an humble individual in curry-
ing out earthing connected with the ammoniate of the
lotto, but Smyth* which bad that object in view would
always edslingod is serves. lames.
The VICR-UHAIRMAN, ii ter flompllineatary terms,
propoilid the hankie of Mesits. Wallis end Melly. two
gestlenien to when the gooey were muck Indebted for
having *Hied th e; sings Som. *marry.
Mr. •LLIS returned thanes, Lewin the society
that be should be happy at any time to lend • helping
band, provided the task did not take uf too much of
his time.
The health of the property man, Mr. Newington,
was also given, and In reply he stated that he had doe
his best to provide the society with *Mulls require-
meta He however impreed upon the members that
It was a matter of impossibility to be always borrowing
irons prisons unintemsted in the pixie?, and foggested
that in future the st cameras should be supplied from
among tbeinHlve..
The CHAIRMAN, IR highly elogieffetsmls, needeemd
the health a/ the prowt.. Mr. Ooagh, to which that
gentlem .1 appropriately respoieded, assuring the com-
pany that so long as ha bad heath be ellarald ever be
found at his post.
The health of the stage 'manager, Mr. W. R. P.
Jeffery, was next submitted from that chair, and in
reply be Meted that SD long as be beld the
°Mee of stage manager he woodd do his best to make
the piece produced from time to tints pees off aa
miceemfally aa possible, mad to give that aisea to
the society which it WIN hiode&o to do.
Several other emsplimentary touts were given and
responded to. and somas eamileat sone sting, accom-
panied by Jonas band, end • very pleasant evectimg was
&ivl spent.
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PRESTON.—A BOY V
siderable alarm yes ceased in this villep on Friday
evening be lb* report that • boy named William
Oeborne, 17 years of s. bad dabbed another Gee, named
James Spasm; on coming flow mehooL The report In-
fortsnately proved too true. sod on *girl, it wu
found that Spawner had base subbed bie left thigh.
Dr. Foe, who mug in attandamm, discovered that the
Ironed was • most serious one. *lad as it is very likely
to result fatally, the peties were eommitailated With,
and Osborne apprehended. He was brought before
Herbert Williams, Esq., at the Shinhall, on Saturday
aftornoma, sod mewled until Saturday mixt, in order
to see bow Bproteer would be by that Wise.
WOOL—At the fourth quarterly meeting of the
Salisbury Dioes-an Charch Building Amodation, held at
the Board-rem, Salisbury, on Friday , the ill instant,

hO applicatioe was recetved from the Rev. P. Newiagtoe,
too i,,mbent, for aid towards taking down mid Ire-
ne Mut; the parish cherish, which is not ooly is • very
die ',dated state, be is quite inaderiaste for Vs
ovomirsodation of the yarishioDers, room beteg pre-
sided f•rr only 190 9ut of • poptilati.o of 194. Moe
were many ilifßoulties in the ease, but the commits-a, le
considerstimi of the earneet endeavours med. to
surmount them by those interested, voted • great of
LlOO. •

FRIAR WADDON.—Da•nt or Ida. WILLIAM
DOWSING. —Agriculturists and dealers not only of
the twenty of Dorset, but of adj....cot ones, grid
I. arn with regret that this gentlei•an died somewhat
suddenly at his residence, on Wednesday of
malignant fever. Mr. Dunning, as a breeder
and grasier, w.s well known, •id his lius will
he severely felt. The week previous 1.0 wee
In rvbast health, and was present at he annual
mle of sheep, and then espresami • hops that
he should live many years to have similar gather pp.
But this was not destined to he, for within a
week he was a corpse. Wherever he wee
known he was respected, and his sadden dessioe will
be deeply deplored by • bergs circle of friends and
aoquaintanum. His final renting place is at Sydling,
where his remains were interred in the pariah church
on Saturday last.

WICKLAND NKWTON.—IMSW BTIALISG.—On
Fncley, the 7th instant, James Billing, of Maiden
and Joseph Can iy, of Okeford Fitspaine, were
brought up in to custody of Mr. Supt. Brown, at the
police-court, Cerne Abbas, before Colonel Diehl,
dared with stealing two Southdown ewe sheep, of the
value of O. at the parish of Buckland Newt di, on
Thursday, the 29th ult. the prop. rty of Mr. William
Foot, of Buckland Newton. Both prisoners were crowmitted for trial at the sessior.s.
BS aFTESBCHY. DISTIIMMING SOICIDI. On
Friday last the inhabitants of this town were startled
by the report that Mr. George linker, an old and
'pasted tradesman, had ootemitted suicide. It appears
that the deceased artie early in the morning, took down
the gun, and after loading it, went into the backhoose
and shot himself, where he Was found with the muzzle
of the gun in his month, the trigger having been
forced down by his foot For some tune pest deceased
bid IN-sa suffering from lowness of spirits and mental
stakser. A few hours after the heartreedingoccurrenes.
Mrs. Williams, den issed's eldest daugh'er, arrived from
London with the intention of persuading him to ac-
company bar to London. An inquest was held the
mane day at the King's Arnie lon, before W. Hannau,
SKI., coroner. The jury, after hearing the evidence,
returned as their verdict--" That the deceased onto.
witted suici'e whilst in • state of unsound mind."
BLANDFORD. —EVE:nine CLAsnim Fon Womono
Men.—These classes will be opened on Tuesday and
Friday evenings, when instruction in reeling, seating,
and arithmetic, will he gratuitously given to all attend-
ing above the age of 20, from 7 to 9 o'clock, at the girl's
National schoolroom. We sincerely hope that very
many will be induced to avail tliesnoelves of the advan-
tages to be gained by a constant and regular attendance
at this school. It. objet is to supply a defeat which
unhappily p-vails to • great extent in this, as well as
mu other districts, consequent on the very early age boys
are taken away from school to go to work. nose who
attend may. by perseverance, succeed in securing • we-
tificate froin the Southern Counties' Adult Education
Society, which will be fussed of no slight advantage in
obtaining situations of trust •nd emoluni. nt. If a
Hampshire man by mitring use of such advantages hes
succeeded in Kanto. • situation forth t3OO a-year at
Calcutta, why not • Dorset wall also? To all, there-
fore, we would commend the lesson taught in our iidant
schools—" Try, try, try."
Entail% CHAIIII.IOS BRUM BaliD.—We have often,
with sincere idessure' had to notice the very excellent
performances of this jo•dtv celebrated band, and have
POO the gratification of announcing that 011 Wednesdat
evening at a public dinner at the Crown Hotel, the
members will be presented with the teetiroonal rased
on tht-ir behalf, which we are given to understand
amuonts to something like £llO. We siocencly hope
Mn Eyers will be favoured with • "bumping" house
on the occasion. Mr. 11. Fookes has kindly consented
to take the chair.
SPETTiSBCRY. —Cincirr.--On Saturday last •
friendly inateh, a. a srindop for the le•0011, was played
between the Spettisbury anti Cb trltun clubs at Spettis-
bury. The anair was not looked upon so much a a
trial of skill as slitting conclusion to the many hahpy
meetings which have been held during the year. The
Chariton club was only begun at the beginning of the
yet, and was otigiosted, we believe, by the Rey. 8..
Watts, whose sini has seer been since he first moue t,
the village, to protases, by every possible means, both
the Vesperal and /Orbital happiness of the people.
We trust ilist the suitable advice given to the members
both by b(r. Visas! and Mr. Watts win have due
weight, and that next year We shall have to chronicle
seversl successful competitions of the Charlton club
The following is the more :
Brirrrialinair.
J. Knight, bR. Knight • - 1 run out - • 0
Ames b Watts. - • •16 b Watts • 0
.1. Knight, • end bH. Knight -2 at Wilson • 5
' J. Shoes, c sad bH. Knight - 2 b H Knight - 0
Melmoth, bH. Knight • • 2 bIL Knight • 2
' Thorne, aH. Knightd- • - 6 run out • • 5
bH. Knight • • • 0b H. Knight • 2
Vlasrd, H. Knight • - •11 bH. Knight - 1
W. Knight. not out • • - 6 b Watts -25
Hillier, ls Watts - • • 0 sand b Watts •13
, noodle, b Watts - • • I not out • • 0
I Byes 18, leg byes 1, wides 8,- 24

CHAILTOR MAISHALL.
Bellows, bW. Knight - 1 bW. Knight • 4
Chinn. bJ. Knight • • - 2 rue out • • 1
Griddlestone, bW. Knight - 2 1•6 bw. • • 1
Watts, e Ames • - • 3 leg b. w. - • 0
bJ. Knight - - 0 natant • -25
Knight, bJ. Knight • •2b W. Knight .• 4
Longman, bJ. Knight - -0 e Visard • - 2
COT, bJ. Knight • - • 2 e Visaed • - 2
bJ. Knight --4 b W. Knight - 0
Hopkim, eJ. Knight • - 0 b .1. Knight • 0
Toop, not nut - • • - 0b W. Knight • 2
Byes 2, leg byes 2 • • 4 By.. 1, leg b 1,- 2

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It will be seen by the foregoing that the flpettisimry
gentlemen beat their opponents, in one innings,
with seven runs to spare. Mr. Henry llisy. of
Twining's London, and alternately Mr. Yiserd and Mr.
Welts stied se umpires. At the conehaskre of the
match hearty cheers were given to the Rev. R. Waite
and the Charlton tarty, to which that gentlemen re-
sponded by trimming the pleasure he felt in pining
with them in • friendly match. It could not be ex.
meted but that their Spettasbury Mends would beat
them, as the Chmiton ins only • young eleb, and had
not had much practice. He toped. howv•er, that if
spired to the Pelt season they would he able 10 show
better play. The rev. gentleman *occluded by calling
for hearty cheers fee their Spettisktury Moods. This
was most cordially given, and in responding, the Rev.
H. B. Visard .aid, that it was a seem' of oonsiderable
stisfection to himself tube with them that day. As
regarded them holidays and amusements, their position
,as clergymen was • peculiar one. Believing that what-
ever tended to draw rimer together the tlergymen end
bis psrishionerg, end to promote • friendly spirit be-
tween them, it was right far the dirge to join its, he
felt he wee only doing his duty by joining in their
harmless games sod •musements. Them games
brought t reeler the various elitism of the corn-
reohity, and contributed much to that spirit of ,
Britieh pleek and courage which was characteristic ot
Englishmen. (Cheers ) At the same time whilst the
clergy thus joined with them, there wee • certain
amount of respet due to their recibir' and positioe,
and the more the spirit of unity end ronlislity existed
between them the greater would bi tile happiness felt
by all. The rev, gentleman pointed out that proper
intention to the roles of the guns and obedient," to the
dirertions and drabness of the captain were ementlelly
necessary to make god ericheters, end concluded by
expressing • hope Hat both mother and daughter, the
Spectiebory and Charlie.' slobs, miAbt work her.
monicouly together, alternately " licking" eech other.
The Her. ji. Wade also exhorted the memhers rrf the
Charlton chili to greeter relied to the rules, and
attention to the °legion slid rl, cisio, sof the captain,
remarking that be w.s of opinion there bad been too
much emtrovergy daring the past swoon, and trusting
that for the future, shoult they be spared to es et to-
gether, they would improve in their play. Three en.
theriastie cheers were thou given, tied the party sepa-
rated.
BILYANSTON.—HAtiIteent TREAT. —OO Wedees-
day, the 6th inst., • hell wad given by Ilse noble lord of
Bryensten to the servants end others ns.re or less con-
nected with the h. onehold, (between 80 and WO upon th,
ocessioo of tee marriage t.f his youngest son the Hon.
end Rev. Walter Berkeley Portni..n, to Alice youngest
dweghtor of the late Sur John lifordeent, Eat. Tb•
spaciods permute ball was pily decorated for the
044.4i04 with evergreen., and over to 11.•11.1104 the
mate, Happy may they be," worked with green
leaves one white grourrd With a border of Am dahlias,
presented • very pleasing treat The pleasures of the
evening begin with dancing to the mestoel strains of
Mr. Ems's quadrille bend, in which all appeared to join
with greet rpirit, until ball-pea eleven. when they were
eli contacted to the speciosa kitehen, where • ptuons
topper was laid out, much to the credit ot the cook
. Hering paid des respect to the good things set before
them, the eompsey were then supplied whipsaw*, and
the health at the bride and bridegroom proposed by the
butler, which was responded to by the company with
due respect. Supper being over the company return. d
. to the ball where dancing Wee messed with re-
newed vigour, end was kept up with greet spirit
, until four o'clock. A variety of r.theshments wen laid
out in s room near the hall, to width the • agony
visited during the meting. Evert thing was done
that amid be by Hie housekeeper, cook, mid butler for
tbe comfort" of the 'nests, and they were duly rewarded
by the eratificatiou of seeing every one thoroughly
enjoy themselves.
SALISBURY. Bunions Finn alitelerge-
lerePT.—We "egret to state that, between 7 and 8
o'elork on Saterdsy morning Ism, smoke was emu
ferules hem the roof of Mr. Ferrant's home' in the
above Meat. The engine from Catheriets,treet wee
quickly at the spot, and • plentiful supply of water
obtained, but notwithstanding the efforts used, the
roofs of three houses were consumed. Fortunately
the whole of the property was carefully removed from
the proximity of the flamet, but remised much damage
from water. Kr. Bartlett bed • lane quantity of
bathe,, bides, to., is the top room of his hones, some
of whist' were much beret. The police, under the able
direetioe of Superintendent Celdow' were most efficient
in the performance at their duties. It was fortunate
that the digester did not occur at eight, or it is mere
than probable that the whole street, with St. Thomas%
Church, upuld bins (Olen a prey to the devouring
element. The homes partially destroyed appear to be
very old ones, consequently more liable to easy ...critter"
by bro. We believe Mr. Pewee is insured. Many of
the homers in Salisbury ere very old, hyalite thalami
roofs, and es there is no ire mops In the town, it is te
be hoped that the above csocurreeee will crew the sato'.
tices of the inhabitant, to the oneweity of providing one.

111T111 CATHEDRAL—A prebendal atell In Faster
Cathedral haa be.. Nonce vacant by the death of the bey.
William Wood.* Harvey, II A. The re.. rent'eman
was rester of Truro, and chaplain to Viaoouht Falmouth.