The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1869-08-24 00:00:00

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(late Mi. ) Mr. .1. flouth's c. by The Mu-
Mr. R. Liewellyo's b. c. Swan- qui; out of Rotantond
tsaL Mr. n. J. Ilsyt.e, Steward.
Mr. J. Crs)'s Lady Annie Mr. W. Day's I. by l`romised
Mr. J. Powney's cb. I. by land out of Wcrthloss
Trumputcr—Lady Somerset Mr. Biwyley's Thormettls
Mr. klutalasCeatUpode Mr Breyie)'s Gnome Xing
Mr. S. Day'. Dick Curtin Mr. J. Smith's Nita
Mr. Mobh r. by LanibtAnuut Mr. T. Conti,. Sialarla
.4 Chrr"ker. ilr. T.Ousn's Lady Blackthorn
Sir P. Johnstonv's Maid of Mr. Steverts's Repose
Athol Mr. IL Goatees King

RAPTLST RECOGNITION SERVICES AT
WEYMOU rii.

The service. in recognition of the rettlement of the
Rev. R. Andrew Griffin, as pastor of the church meet.
ing in Bank Buildings Chapel, Weymouth, were held
on Wednesday last. At 11 in :he morning • sermon
waa preached in the rased by the Rev. John Aid's. of
Reeding, who derived his text from Daniel ii., 44. There
was • amyl congregation.
In the afternoon • cold collation was laid in the upper
schoolroom, where the following ladies and gentlemen
were present :—The Mayor (J. Tizarel, Esq.), in the
I chair, Mr. RN. Howard, vice-chairman, Heads. J.
Aldia R. A. Griffin, W. Page (Chard), R. S. Ashton,
H. W. (Independent), A. Puddicombe, J. S.
I Simon (Wesleyans), W. W. Sherren (Portland), J.
Davis ((harnanster), Messrs. Webb, Ayles, Commute,
S. Brown, Buck, Drew, Bette. F. Arden, W. Roberts.
P. roil Behnke, (Dorchester), Carey
Read, F.. Roberts,Head. Damon Royal, K Bennett. J. Landis,
J. Lundie, jun., Leirmouth, J, Humphrey, W.
Hallett, J. Beale, S. Beale, A. Rolla, T. Williams,
Glover, Dennis, Mesdames Griffin, Gillingham, and
Henning, Miss Bowditeih.
Aftßr grace had been

The Mat oil rose and gave the toast of "The Queen,"
which was received with applause.
The next toast was "The Minuters of all Denotuins-
tiona," coupled with the names of the Rev. W. Lewis
and A. Puddicombe. He acknowledged the goodness
end kindness of the ministers, and the care they gene-
rally took for the well-being of every one in this town
and everywhere else.
The Rev. W. Lewin remarked that the minister. of
all den••minations are the ministers of one denomination
—(hear)—and we ewe loyalty not only to the Queen, but
to the Great Meister of all. If we did His work in any
little corner allotted to us, we heal a reward exceeding
that in any other service. He spoke with feelings of
the highest respect and deepest affection of Mr. J.
Birt, and was glad to welcome his successor, hoping that
all the ministers might be able to work together for the
glory oi God—hear).
The Ray. A. Penutoosee confirmed what had been
, said by Mr. Lewis respecting the union between
ministers in Weymouth. They (the Wesleyan ministers)
were birds of Pessore ; but while be had been here he
had enjoyed the great Christian union between them
all. He welcomed Mr. Griffin to Weymouth, and the
Mayor and Corporation to this meethtei and hoped that
their presence here was only an earnest of haring them
among them on many future occasions— (hear).
The MAYOR gave "The health of the Ree, Mr.
Aldis, and the other ministers present"- (drunk with
applause).
The Rev. J. ALDUS had many anociations with Wey.
mouth. Ten yeare ago he was present at the re-opening
of the chapel, and there met their late pastor, • man of
sound worth and high Christina characti r; and with
his usefulness he was well-acquainted in London. Fie
beard from his friend, Mr. William Beddome, of the
goo I deeds of this Church, and Lad learnt to place it in
hiith niche of honour. Speaking of the Rev. A.
Giiffin, he had the fullest confidence in commending
him to the church here, and was satisfied he would he
ussful to there in particular, and to the town in general.
He advised them to • orb him, and yet not to work him
to death. No student should ever be in his atudy an
hour without • definite aiu2—(hear), In conclusion
lie commended Mr. Griffie to he town, and to the
Mayor in particular. for active wotk. Mr. Lewis
be knew very well before, and hoped his infirmities
would grow with his growth, for • human being :
without infirmities would be so grotesque that we ,
should all stare at him. As to Mr. Ashton he kilos
his father and trusted the son might prove as good a
man—(heard He trusted that Mr. Griffin would live long
to serve the Best of Masters, whose set vice lent its
charm to every hour of life—(hear.)
The MAYOR next proposed the toast of " Snecess to
to the chetah and congregation of Bank Buildinp,"
coupling tbere•ith the name of Mr. Griffith He knew
all their wishes with respect to Mr. Griffin, and had no
doubt he would reeide among them highly respected for
many years—(besr.)
The Rev. A. °merle returned thanks. In surveying
his position he felt most hopeful. The singular unsup
mity of the people, and the cordiality with which they
had received him, all confirmed the belief that be hail
been sent here by a Higher Power, and he hoped mush
good might be accomplished—(spploise.)
Mr. S. Bsate said that the rhumb and people in
obtsinug Mr. Griffin thought thtmaelyes singularly
blest. They did not have e_veral tainisters, and then
ask whom they liked best ; but they made every
enquiry about the minister they would hear, and they
Invited him. They had determined that whatever their
hand &owl to do. they would do it with all their
mhtfelt (tertian God', blessing would rest
The Rey. R. A. Gummi prnrc.eil the health of "the
uiepnn, them-
sisalem- thcaity pi.... )
Mayor and Corporation"—(applanse). At a former
time it a Mayor and members of a Coi ',oration pro.
tented thetneelvea at what was called • " convent clo,"
itthewmoualtne but though
itrem hadthenmott4yeritddeicuiwneedsn,dbacrL"hte;r days had
evidently einie—(.l3Plans4
The MoToR returned thanks, expressing the pleasure
he hail in being present. Ile had no contrected views,
eepeeially in r•ferenee to religion, and could not help
recalling the time when a respected relative of his was
one tif their •importrre—(heer).
Mr. Duty retutned thanks, toting that the Mayor
was the very beat that hail filled that seat—(great
applauseli)t.;oe else responded. He would be most happy
to promote the best Interests of thii church and comae-
gatioe—(applatuie).
Ite•. J. Alden then propeaed 'the health of the
Jodie,"

Mr. I A RDEM in returning thank., hoped they would
never meet together on any ma-salon wizen latlie• could
not be admitted (hear and ariplatige).
Th. meetiog then broke up.

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