The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-05-31 00:00:00

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLANDFORD ST
MARY'S FRIENDLY AND BENEFIT
SOCIETY.

This event, which is looked forward to with con.
ederable interest by • large portion of the working
classes of Blandford and its neighbourhood as a
Almon for recreation and innocent enjoyment, was
celebrated on Wednesday, the 25th May. Fronts
,noted statement issued to the uninhers we find
that the club was established in 1638, and now
numbers 163 benefit members. Doting the peel
year between .C9O and £lOO has been expended in
'irk allowance. and the total disbursements hays
bees £l2O 2a. 100. In °compasses of the large
mount expended tu sick relief, the balance in fa.ou,
4 the society, tborttjh augmented by about £35 as
,ntereet on money invested, has only amounted to
54 17s. 311. Every well wisher to the moiety
herefore, and every member who rightly Considers
the clusetion, rejoice that the expenses connected
With the festival were not defrayed frees the box,

lint that nes member contributed his fair share
.warils them.
The reernhers of the society met together at their
club room about 11 o'clock, and, as soon as the
. ern...gement* heel been made, marched in
ei• eesemi, heeded by the Milton Minas brass band,
to the beepitilile resident>. et Mr. Williams. one ~r
the honorary members. and On their way to church
paid a visit to Mr. _eetiir, one of the society's
friends. The
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Shruton, officiated at the eerviea in the church, and
delivered • very masterly and impressive extempire
address from Matthew xxii., II to 14 verses. He
first showed that the 'useable ens also a proptecy,
part of which had been fulfilled, part was
being fulfilled, ant that the last and mem
eoloinii porton of it we bay.) every reasin to
believe would lie fulfilled, from the feet of tl.e
accurate and entire fulfilment of the first. The
first part Was Christ's mission to the Jews, their
rejection of it, and the total destruction of Jerusalem.
The second, described as the king sending his
servants into the highways and hedges, was being
fulfilled, and that to be fulfilled is when the king
comes in to see the guests, tic. After enlarging on
the two latter parts of his subject, the rev, gentle-
man earnestly entreated his hearers to see to at that
they were prepared for this heavenly feast, and par•
ticularly pointed out that what the guests were
bidden to was a joyful celebration —a ms rriage
feast—and that that man's religion could not be of
the right kind which did out make him happy. As
a test whether they were preparing for this marriage
festival, the union of Christ with His Church, they
should seriously consider whether in this world the
service of God's house and the various means of
grace were occasions of delight to their souls. The
preacher concluded by imploring all present, even
in their day. of mirth, so to use their opportunities
, as to secure their everlasting wellbeing. The
. musical portion of the service was very nicely given,
the anthem chosen being (coin the b4th
lat, 2ed, and 4th verses.
At the conclusion of the service the members pro-
ceeded to a field kindly lent for the occasion by Mr.
Tozer, and in which Mr. Ball's capacious tent wile
erected. More than 150 sat down to an excellent
cold collation, furnished by Mr. Mouckton, who
spared neither expense or attention to give satis-
faction, and we have the pleasure to add that in our
hearing many of the members expressed themselves
as perfectly satisfied. The chair was taken by Mr.
Hector, whose liberality and kindness is well known,
and who on this occasion added to his former muni-
ficence, by entering an extra quart of beer to be given
to each member, so that none should feel that the
new trrangements of the festival, by which each
member was limited to • certain quantity, he was
crippled or curtailed in his enjoyments.
As soon as the cloth was removed, the worthy
CHAIRMAN (who WIN supported by Mr. Lock, Mr.
Oakley, Mr. Eyera, Mr. James, and other (needs)
proposed "The health of the Queen," remarking
that in the several statioes of life—as a wife, a
mother, and a sovereign —no one could have filled her ,
exalted position better than Her Majesty. She was
the best sovereign the world ever knew. He trusted
that during the remainder of her reign she would
be kept free from foreign invasion and domestic
strife. (Loud cheers.)
"The health of the Prince and Princess of Wales"
was then proposed by the CH•IRMAN, who said he
could truly sympathise with the young peeple, and
especially with the young Princess, whose father
bad been an shamefully used by those tyrannical.
despntic, and disgraceful powers—Austria and
Pin.aia. He yet hoped • brighter day was in store
for the Oxon. (Loud cheers.)
The CH•IRM•N then gave "The Army and Navy,
the li.omanry and 'title Corps." They were • body
of men to whom we were much indebted, but God
gia twe may not need their services. (Cheers.)
If or the health of the Bishop and Clergy of
the D.ecase had been proposed. and the excellent
sermon of M. Mamma aJlinowledged,
Tie taLimslAN said : Their next toast was One
te which he hoped they would cordially respond.
It was "The health of their patron, Sir William
Marriott," who unfortunately was not able to be
present with them that day, but who always mani-
fested the greatest interest in the success of their
society, and spoke of them all with the greatest
kindness. He (the Chairman) knew they would
wish him a long life, and join with him in the h pe
of soon seeing him in has old ancestral hall. (The
toast was drank with three times three, and every
lexpression of hearty goodwill towards the worthy
baronet.)
"The health of the Ladies, and especially those
who took an interest in the society," was thengiven,
and cordially responded to.
The Cinelitemi said the last toast brought them
nearer home, and it was now his pleasing duty to
give them what might be considered the toast of
the evening. Ou looking over the annual statement,
be was glad to find they were programing, but still
not so well as he could have wished. In consequence
of the heavy drain upon their funds through diner,
they had sot been able to deposit so much in the
savings bank this year as last by about ell) or .Cl 2.
Yet notwithstanding this they had increased their
stock by about £54. (Cheers.) He thought they
had every reason to be satisfied, yet, at the same
time he would advise them to be as economical as
possible, so as to be able to raise a large fund to fall
back upon. In consequence of the bed practioes of
some clubs, at their festivals, Mr. Tidd Pratt had
issued instructions that not one penny subscribed.
either by the benefit or honorary members, to the
fends of such societies as theirs, should go towards
the expenses of their festivals, and as one of their
trustees be was bound to nee that law carried out.—
On the present occasion they had tat down to an
excellent dinner, supplied by Mr. Monckton at •
risk, and he was sure he would not have much of •
bargain when all expenses were paid. He (the
Chairman) therefore hoped that all would heartily
enjoy themselves. No two persons in the world, he
believed, wished them more happiness and enjoy-
ment than he and his friend Mr. Look. (toed
cheers.) They had now £1,581 17s. 60. invested
in the funds and the savings bank, and he trusted
that their numbers would increase, and their society
prosper. (Enthusiastic cheers were then given for
the society.)
Mr. LOCK, in proposing "The health of the
Chairman," said that all who knew Mr. Hector
knew him to be a most kind-hearted man, who
eadeavoured to do all the good he could to his fellow.
creatures. There was not a sick person in the
parish but what his family visited and assisted, and
be WAS auto every one present would most cordially
join in honouring the toast. (Cheers.)
The worthy CHAIRMAN said he most heartily
thanked Mr. Leek for the very kind way be had
proposed his health, and also his friends present for
the cordial way they had received it. He had bass
a supporter of their society from its commeneemeath,
and he trusted always to do so. Nothing gave him
greater pleasure than to see working-classes enjoy
themselves, and he trusted for many years to was
to meet them at their annual festival. (Cheers.)
"The health of the Secretary"—Mr. F. Smith—
was then proposed by the Chairman, who said he
was sorry that that excellent servant of the society
was obliged to be absent front what was called the
rich man's disease—the gout. Mr. Smith kept the
amounts in the most satisfactory manner, and to him
their best thanks were due. (Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then proposed "The Health of
the "Visitors," coupling with it the name of his old
friend of the Crown—Mr. It. Byers, and Mr. 8.

Oakley.—(Loud cheers.)
Both gentlemen responded, Mr. Eyers expressing
his best wishes for the society, which he said be
trusted might go on even more prosperously, and
Mr. Oakley, after thanking the company for the
honour they conferred upon him. proposed " The
health of the Treasurer,"—Mr. Lock, remark ,ng
that it nnight be said he belonged to the Brahma or
Chubb tribe, inasmuch as if they gave him any
money to take care of be 'wised it with so firm a
grasp as to let none weeps him. (Laughter). He
was sure that the trust they reposed in him was well
confided, and he thought they were under great ,
obligations to him. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. LOCK. iii acknowledging the toast, said
nothing afforded him greater pleasure than iu
&silting to promote the interest of such an esoelleut
society. He joined them at the first, and he truster.:
always to be able to give them his assistance. As
regarded his duty as treasurer, that was not much.
They confided their money to him, and he would
promise them always to take care of the cash. (Cheers
and laughter.)
"The health of Mr. Motickton" was then proposed
by the Chairman, who said that gentleman had
undertaken to furnish them with • good dinner, and
he took upon himself to say that he had kept his
word. Everything was of the beet, and in shun.
dance. It was • great question whether Mr.
Monekton would be able to cover expense.. At any
rate it was a risk to run, and he (the Chairman)
thought the lout they could do was to drink his
health, and that of his wife and family. (Cheers).
flumes to Agriculture," coupled with the
name of Mr. James, was then 'proposed by Mr.
0 , in acknowledging which that gentleman
said he considered the change which had been made
as regarded providing for the expeuessof the festival
a very judicious use. There was nothing so perfect,
hut that it might be improved. He thanked them
for drinking his health, and he trusted often to meet
with them on such occasions.
Mr. Eeena proposed " The health of the
Agricultural Labourer." He was sere that when a
man thoroughly studied his master's interest be set
onle gained his esteem, but he was sues be he
assisted in the time of adversity. He trasied those
present would to the utmost of their poweessek to
gain the good•will and sympathy of their masters by
an honest and faithful discharg. of their duty.
(Cheers.)
Mr. If zitherr Beer, ia responding, said it gave
him very much plasm, to see the way everything
had been conducted, and returned his sincere thanks
to the Chairman and other friends foe their kindness
in being present, and also for their good wishes for
the labourers.
Two or three other toasts followed, and after
abort time the band adjourned to the open, where
d w ounimenoed, and kept up with good
eirilaas
all about nine e'slest

ANNivras uor OW TFIE STnIIRP UNE
FRIENDLY AND BNuIC SOCIETY.

Th,s event was crelebreted loth the en-tomer, re-
jurclugs ott Tuesday last. The meinbere first paid &
rime to those of their honorary members who resided,
At Aett, headed by the exmlient brae. bend Irmo leerner
Mouser. Here they were received with most now,
weiceme. sod on their return were aocumpatted by
Mr. L. *hi, who witu the other honorary mentbene
Lk. s great otter, st in the weliare of tile club. Om
their way to church, the Nee. C. Tuffo.l, Mr. &trete.
And Us. Kenny, honorary members, joined the pro-
' eeasion. The wren* for the day war very impressively
read by the former geutlewan, who &leo preached an
&huitsble sermon from Psalm cxvi., II and part of 12
and 13 verges. Alter notieiog troth it wet the especial
duty of the members present to Pak back and pander
over the ,ostsy mercies they had been the reerment• of
doing the year, ihr rev. genttem.in remarked that the
word. awl intentions expri sect in the text were
especially al plimble fur their uee and adoption that
tiro, thearaucti eatery few of their impeller were tonet
through satinet, mut the (fewer part of thom present
looked healthy and atrohg. Toere were, however,
dangers to be encounter., in a tune of health ami
stroll 'to. Many a vol.l niitng in smooth waters had
been lost through the curl, sines. or negligence of tier
ere*, and too often a time of comparative immubity
front tr al was one of danger to the man's best interest&
After d A elites on this pert of hie subject, the pri octet
exhorted las fellow members to be thankful for the
greet bleering of health, and by their moderation sad
tad conducts endeavour to preserve it. rewinding theta
that in in, thousands suffered ill-health through their
own intemicrance and leading a dowolute life,and whose
sot rows were greatly increased hy the reflection that it
am by their owe Nall. Ile then showed from the
example of David aid others bow unworthy anti
sinful creatures could alone render praise to
GA, and exhorted all present, ant especitilly
lathers of families, to pray daily (its hleming on them-
. selves and theft famine,. and to attend the tines* of
Prayer regularly, remerking thet lie !SW many gamaa.
I present he did note.. any other trine in the yeast.. Ha
feared there were many who seldom went to ellitrolt, or
any other place of worship OD the Sundae. Each
member of the club should remember that his individual
conduct nil-Med on She whole alrmittY that the Male
was iej omit or advanced in it* leanest by his coodact.
Each one, therefore, by hie good eautuebb, by kio
temperance, big purity of lengesse, aa. hIS honest
todustry, should be ace pillar to the ovelety pfwbdo,k
he 1. rmed a part. The rev, gentleman mmerlitm:4 ,bm
discourse by entreating his bearers to seek to swy.o2
that blessed hope of eternal salvation which all what
truly and sincerely believe in Christ were premium,-
At the tanielusion of the service the member*
proceeded through the village, and then adjourned to
partake of dinner in a barn, kindly lent for the latessioni
by Mr. Kerley. Abmt 80 sat down to a good esbstaa-
toil presided over by the it,,. C. Tufforli, who'
was tupported by Mr. Lewis of Ash, Ur. Flower of
['mem, Vann, Mr. HArrett, Mr. Keeley, fn. Abiple
imitate having been done to the good cheer provided,
The CUAIIIOIIIN rose and said: It gave him mock
pleasure to propose a toast in which he Wad awe they
would all heartily join. The aaoivenary of their
Glut, happened on a rather auspicious day, that of that
birthday of Her Majmty the Queen. The years tat&
Her Majesty bad ruled over this onntry had generally'
been very prosperous ones. This was owing to a great
extent, no doubt, to her excellent swept', lillariatot
p.m year Her Majesty had been again sailed the
a .evrre trial. As they Were aware her eldest daughter
was married to the Prince of Prussia, and lat.ly her
eldest am, the Prince of Wales, had the,
Princes* Alexandra of Denunrk, so that her fetings.
reuse have been sorely tti.tl by the unhappy war which.
had broken out. No doubt the symiethies of English-
men generally were with the breve Danes, who
badl
been, he considered, most unjoetly treated; bet Memo
Queen most have felt th-ee trials the more manly, as
she wm so closely allied to both parties. He greeted
therefore that they would cordially respond to the
toest--**The health of the Qeeeu." (Drunk with lead

cheers.)
"The health of the Prince and Princes. of Wales was
then proposed by the CH ileums," who,in the course of
his remarks, particulsrly alluded to the respect which
the Prince showed to his excellent father'. memory;
not • .ingle speech had he male in which he did not
mention him int-rine of the greateetrespect and esteem.
As regarded the Prince., by her amiableness and kind-
ness of disposition the had giined the love and good will
ef all by whom rho or.s surrounded. The Royal family
were deserving of itur deepest thiepotby at the primmest
tine, aO.l h.- (the Chairmau) was sure all would heartily
join with him in the expression of • AINCNTO hope that
the dark cloud which hung over their happiseas end
peace might soon he removed. (This tos.4 was else
entliusiodieslly cheered.)
The Clialan•N then gave "The Army and Navy,"
retuatking tut not only in times of ere we in-
debted to thou. who were fighting for u., but also in
times if peace, as it wss by being prepared for war we.
•nser. ii peace. To the roam ho would r.po add *tn.
Volunteer.," anti the " Yeomanry." He had hoped to
hay- then Mr. Goodridge among them the, day, to reply
to this toast, but in bia unavoidable absence i hey would
do their b. at to honor it.
Mr. L wisp °posed "The heslth of the Bishop and
Cl.igy .4 the Diocese," eoupled with the name of their
esteemed clergyman—Mr. Tuffnell. From what be
knew of that gentleman he was ...he had the intermits
of the society at heart, which indeed his esoellent
advice at church also proved. As regarded the bishop,
though they did not often see him he uederstood that
he was a very kind hearted rod active nose, sad ono
who strove to do his duty in the high statioa be filled.
The clergy generally were ever ready to help and smith
in every good work, and deserved their esteem and Web
wishes. (Loud cheers.)
The Bev, C. TUrrtigLl., in responding. said that the
behalf of the Bi.hon and Clem he thanked th.m, It
was true they did not know very much of the bishop,
for it was impurible for a man to be in several place"
at once, and the area over which he hail charge was
very large, including both Dorset and Wiltshire. He
could assure tit-to he works I very hard ' • during the
past year he had held confirmations in no less than 74
perishes He often wondered how he was able to do
so much, and he could assure them that if any of his
clergy neglected to do their duty or mithondnetedtheaw
salver he was soon down upon them. As .egardeelthe
clergy, he would only say that nothing afforded them
greater pleuure than assisting such rocietie, as thea
pre.ent one, and so long as the member. conducted
themaelves in a proper and becoming manner, they-
would ever find the clew ready to give them a helping
hand; and for himself, while their festivals were con-
ducted in an orderly and peaceable manner, he should,
feel it a Measure to rejoice with those who rejoiced, as
well as to weep with those that wept. (Loud and long
continued cheering.)
Mr. Fool, the clerk to the club, then proposed "Th.
health of the Honorary Members," remarking that he
was very pleased to see their worthy rector again present
with them."
Mr. W. Flowta, in responding, said that he on be-
half of the honorary members returned them his emcees
thauks. Nothing gave him more heartfelt pleasure than
to contribute towards keeping up such a society. These
was one thing he wished to bring before them. They
would remember he .poke of it two yetis ago, and that
was the desirability of holding their anniversary on
some &rid day about the present time. Trinity often
fell 14 days later than this year. and when it did there
was certain to be a great deal of bay about,and else other
work in various directions. Two days coalition from.
work at each • time would certainly entail great loss.
His opinion, therefore, was that it would be only fair
and tight when Trinity fell late to have their festival
scalier. He could not mei why they should sot hay*
their anniversary at some aced period—say 26th or
36th May. By so doing he -as sure they would not
ouly greatly oblige their employers, bat would also
themselves reap an advantage, for if their masters found
than desirous of eonaulting their interests, they, on
their port, would do their utmost to help them. (dries
of "Very good. sir," "That', right," and loud sheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then proposed "Suothot to the
Stourpaine Chth," and said he was very glad to find it
was in • prosperous condition, and that they had in.
stressed their fuods by £36 during the part year. B.
however reminded them that they bad need to be
prudent, inamtich as their members were getting older
and more liable to sickn...—rbeumstism and bantam,
especislly,- mid advised them for the future not to take
anything out of the funds to meet the expeodithre olf
their festival, but to math the be. subscribed by moth
member sufficient. They much also remember that
without they could show • goodly sum saved they would
not get young men to join. He also remarked that the
lion. members whose donations amounted to about 17
did not give that auto for eating and drinking, yet in
point of fact about that sum was taken from the funde
to meet shore expense.. He comeinded by proposing
the benefit members of the slob, coupling the name
of Mr. Foot with the toast, whom her Joan D'Oyly at
a former meeting had said that if Mr. Oluistotie
wo, to die, so ably did Mr. Foot draw up his state-
ment. that be thought he would be qualified to fill his
place sot Chancellor of the &chequer. (Loud latsehtar
and cheers.)
Mr. POUT suitable returned thanks, after which
Ittr. ataarrr proposed " the heelth of the absent
honorary members", who he fully believed h.d the
inteiest of the society at heart, but at the same time
couridered that if nothing very important prevented
them they thould be prmeot. (Cheers.)
Mr. Plows' Lindst touch cheering, prepared "The
health of Mr. Barrett and his lady," remarking that
sine, they last met he bad taken to himself • wife, and
he trusted, if sealed to inset again next year, he should
have to propose the health of • little matter or Mies
Barrett. (Loud laughter and sheer,)
Mr. BARNETT. having acknowledged the compliment,
Mr. Lewin proposed "The health of the ladies," thd
"Our nest merry meeting," and the members then paid
a visit to the hospitable resides.* of Mr. Godwin,
where they were reviled with some" real Oeteber."and
in high glee and full of fun and frolic. returned In 114 P
it right merrily on the light fantastic toe to the ex.
hilirating strains of the 1 sterns band, the performers of
which gamed for themselves "gokien" opinions, by the
admirable and masterly style of their playing. [We
ought in justice to mention that we were wrongly in-
formed when attendieg the Whitchureh elub, than
the band which played there came ol.i-fly from War-
minster Common, and was not connected with the
worth band as we. represented to us.]
From a printed statement of the fun's et the Stour
thine Society, we find that only seven guineas lave been
paid ens for sickness during the year. Total amount of
fends £306 lie. 4d., being an hamar of CS 15.1. bd.
during the year. Number of bees& members 70, and
--ery members IL

Niters 111031 TRa PALACI.—Th• liodidscavaitts are
Dow using Be ckitte Hamond Black This f.rit
must prove to all that it is better :ha:tit/ other kind.
for, of mores, they use the best of • mg.
Tnis is all ap 04 improvement, ore all &suites
should be in that direction. Time was when good Me
was readily obielualge—pure wholesome Ma—Dr.
Samuel Johnson liked such; and people generally seek
such sow. Joint (.2timactian low sot bees slow in lading
out that his con pan off his brows waste 1.11•1111
_ley
colouring all qualities alike, thus greatly inenaokag kle
own and the merchant's profits, at the asaaumier's 51
room Ills highly requisite that Pad tea he again
noddy °bimetal& ; Hiwniman arid Co., London, there.
fore import it pare, without any =Worst powders. its
surface, being the Wong, &listens, sad iiipetsttag
=sorts ; the green dell olive—set Ithei ; sad
WE not made intensely desk; this every lugHib
tea drinker admits Is • greet desideratum. Stippled
only in pothole, through
_Hernia's.' *in eissirrilii
etvislisirma 11 this We met.