The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-01-19 00:00:00

THE PROPOSED NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL

On Thursday afternoon a large number of persons
partook of tea in the schoolroom attached to the
Wesleyan Chapel, after which • public mooting took
place in the chapel, which was well filled. Cl.lll.
adorable interest was manifested in the proosedings,
as it was stated that the report of the Melding fund
for the new Wesleyaa Chapel would he reed. The
chair was occupied by John Parsons, Esq., of Bath.
The CUAIPALS expreemd the pleasure he felt in
coming to Weymouth to meat some old friends, and
mmethaly Mr. McKenzie. When coming through
Dorset that day be was serried back 100 years ago,
' when he remembered that John Wesley's grand-
' father and great-grandfather laboured in it, and
' especially in this asighbourbood, with oomidarable
macaw He then alluded to the sufferings of the
early WesleyprimAndb permeations which they
endured for the Gospel of Christ, and re.
marked that, althea( they were cast into prison,
when they came forth again doors were thrown open
in which they could press* and hold oomenonice eon

venient to have to preach the Gospel in a barn, and
related an instance of where it was the habit of
some Weeleyans to preach in a barn near Hudders-
field. He said there had been some strolling
players in the neighbourhood, who had found their
way into the barn for shelter, and a black man,
who was the trumpeter belonging to the party, had
'rot on a straw mow. It happened to be the preach.
in night. The congregation assembled, the
minister came, the hymn had Seen sung, the prayer
offered, and chapter read; another hymn song, and
then the text given out "Blow ye the trumpet in
Zion." Blackie gays his master a nudge, saying,
"does he mean me," to which be replied, " hush."
The preacher still went on, and again mentioned
his Wit, when the blackie again said "do you think
he means me," when his master replied am before.
The minister then divided his subject into heads
and then repeated the text, when the black man
said "he mast mean me." His master replied
"that if the preacher said it again be could give
him • low blast." The minister then went on and
said, "yea, the trumpet shall be blowed," when the
blackie gave such a blast, to the horror and con-
sternation of the entire congregation, that they all
absconded from the building, and ran away with the
exception of • poor man, who was lying at the
bottom of tbe mow troubled with lumbago. This
man, looking to whore the sound proceeded from,
saw the black man looking at him, when
he said, " I say, master, you mast be as
gentle with me as you can, for I am not in the
habit of coming here." He thought it was the devil,
and was imploring his satanic majesty to be
as lenient with him IN the case would allow.
(Laughter.) That was a sad break up of the con-
gregationorithout the benediction being pronounced.
In this town they could worship God without being
disturbed, and he had no doubt they would succeed
in building their new chapel. As an instance of the
difficulties which attended the erection of • place of
worship, he narrated a case where one was built by
the exertions of seven persons injWiltabire, and said,
if seven poor people, through God's help and their
own efforts, could build such • place, how many
sevens where there amongst them, who, if they had
faith and strength in God, could do the same.
(Applanse.) After alluding to a chapel which had
been built in Lancashire, be recited with
pathos and effect the poem written by Eliza great
"Where there's • will there's a way." One grand
point, he remarked, was to be united; let them
have a long pull, • strong pull, and a pull altogether,
and their chapel would soon be built The sooner
they got their chapel the better, and the Lord world
help them, and His blessing rest upon their labours
if they continued in prayer. He said it would be •
great robbery of blessings if they were hindered from
helping forward the work of the Lord. They bad
many calla upon them ; but as they gave, an would
blessings be multiplied unto them. After per-
sonifying the streamlet and the stagnant pool, and
speaking in beautiful language of their respective
uses, he said that some years since • cry was made
that the supplies flowing from the Wesleyan body
would soon be stopped. It was imposrible to do so,
and in support of this recited a poem with
great effect He prayed that success might attend
their efforts in Weymouth. There was a work for
the Church, and there was& work for Dissenters, and
although they might dissent in minor matters, they
did not on the grand one. If there was only one
monster baker's shop, and that in London, would
they not all be wearied in running there for their
breakfast? They had tried to make a large ship, in
which all the little smacks were put together, and
had made a great blunder. After • few further re-
mark. he wished that their chapel might soon be
erected, and that the blessing of God might rest
upon them both in time and eternity.
The CHAIRMAN suggested that in order for parties
who might wish to have a brick in the chapel, • col-
lection would take place at the doors, to enable
them to dose.
Mr. RAOGITT stated that in addition to what he
had previously contributed towards the new chapel,
he would now give • baptismal font.
Mr. ANDERSON apologised for any inconvenience
which might have taken place at the tea, as pro-
vision had not been made for so large a number.
We must not omit to state that between the
'peaches ROW sacred music was sung by the choir
in a very creditable manner, and also that there was
a beautifully executed model of the proposed new
chapel on the chairman's table,

with the other, When he thought of Dorset and
the early Wesleyana, it always brought to his recol-
lection when they used to have a small brat and go
into secret corners to worship God. He then pasted
• high eulogium upon Mr. William Beak, and
advised all who wished to know the history of the
Wesleyans to read the work written by that gentle-
man on the subject. Alludinglo the chapel, he said
no doubt it was thought a good one when their fore-
fathers erected it, and they wished to do all the
good they could in their day and generation. There
had been great progress since the days when
Wesley's grandfather and grsat.grssidfather laboured
in this neighbourhood. Blesss be God "onward"
was their motto. They would not be deserving the
name of Methodists if they did not go ahead. The
present building would accommodate shout 100
percale, but now they were disposed to offer more
aommmodation. When it was erected the same
doctrine would be preached there as here. He re-
joiced in that fact, for although there might be
minor differences between them, they did see eye to
eye in reference to the great doctrines of the Bible.
He gloried in this, and though some other branches
of the Wesleyan church were founded, they were all
one in doctrine, and would be so long as they con-
tinned Wesleyan Methodists. (App use.) Some
people were satisfied with any kind of doctrine; but
they were not; they were one in doctrine,and rejoiced
in that fact. He was thankful that they had this
chapel for so many years, aft more so that they
were going to have • larger and better one. No
doubt they had met with a few difficulties in the
way, for the new chapel had been talked about for
year.; but one great difficulty had been removed in
obtaining a piece of land. He then alluded to the
difficulty he bad experienced in obtaining a site for
a chapel, when Lord Portman, the father of their
member, said he would give them a piece of land for
99 years at Is. a•year. Alluding to the (uncle. be
mid he supposed they had sot enough, or else they
would nut have had this meeting. In conclusion he
called upon
Mr. A NDIERSON to read the report. That gentle-
man in alluding to the arch formed of cypress over the
chairman's had asked if he was there that night to
preside at the ft;neral ceremony of the new chapel?
But whilst cypress was found in burying-places, he
noticed that it was an evergreen, therefore he rep-
posed he wee there to learn that the new chapel was
not going to be buried, but was all vigorous as ever.
After stating that it was customary at the end of
the year to take steak sodas. bow they stood, he said
he would endeavour to put matters before them in as
clear • light as possible. Tbe amount promised to-
wards the new chapel wee i 1,138 15e. 7d., and all
that had been paid, with the exception of .C 432.
(Applause.) The money in band, reckoning some
sums in his palmation, which had not yet been
paid, was £B5O. He had also • subscription of £5O,
which they had heard of before- he meant Mrs.
Heide's, which she had directed to be applied in a
certain way, and which was now out at interest at
5 per cent; so that they had £9OO in actual cash.
He did not wish them to be mistaken, the amount
was £9OO in actual cash. There was upwards of
£4OO yet to be paid in of the money premised.
They bad the old chapel to sell, so that with the
money in the bank and in hand, and supposing they
were in possession of the mosey promised, and the
value of these premises, be reckoned they were
worth more than £2,000. (Applause.) It was
likely that the decision of the trustees of the chapel
would be to defer certain works connected Rath the
new one, which could be possibly done. He said the
lowest tender for the construction of the new chapel
was £3,300. This, added to the expenditure for
carving, glass, and gas, would altogether amount to
£3,533. Supposing the principle was acted upon by
the trustees, namely,of deferring certain parts of the
works until such time as MIRO money was raised,
the carving could be left out. He was glad to say
that in this work he had endeavoured to take
• full share of the responsibility. He did
like to feel on his own shoulders • work which he
recommended to others. He saw so much of the
band of the Lord in the new chapel scheme, and
the self•denying exertions of persons, that it was his
determination to assist in the scheme to the very
end, and to the full extent of his power. lie had
promised £125, and he was glad to announce that
kir. tanning and himself would give the gas fittings
free. That would be an addition of about .C6O.
Supposing some of the works to be deferred, the
expenditure would be reduced by £4OO, and then
they would soon see the new chapel. The Matter
was in their own hands, to say whether it would be PORTLAND.—Tint tars Miss Canzicre—On
soon or lea, and it remained with them to say how Sunday • very impressive funeral sermon was preached
soon the £4OO should be paid in. He bad thus at the Independent Chapel, on the reliant death of
given them a rough idea of • bow the matter stood, this estimable lady. A large number of persons were
They might rejoice upon this occasion to know that present.
the commencement of the new chapel was very near Liegamere.—W. H. P. Weston, Esq., who has
at band, and he should be pleated to see them go oftentimes shown • benevolent and generous disposition
heart and hand into the work. He most say that towards his work people on all holiday time., by giving
he never saw in any matter more distinctly the them extra money or beef, lately presented each man
guiding hand of the Lord. The way had been his employ with 2s. fid. worth of prime beef, and the
elude plain, and they had never doubted about ja
' with Is. £.l. worth. This • ks well for the
kill feelings which are cherished between the employer
having the chapel. He then referred to • converse,. sad employed, end if this principle eme more carried
tile. which he had had with some person about the out there would be a better feeling existing between
chapel, when he said, "You will see the chapel master and man than that which now exists in many
near the Market House as BUM as the sun shines." places.
He wanted them to do their bast, and be wished BL A NDFORD.— Pommes Rear:elms. —As
to bear his public testimony to the fact that in all aoootlooo in our last, the second of the aerie* of reed-
be had given to the Lord he bad paver lost key- lonisoinn connection with the Wtorkvog.ldee's Club came
b.
onob..l.l..dVaetry.frbez
thing, but had gained a great deaLeven in temporal "
things. The Lord would do the suns to them if attended, which eisennionnnautchhtee
it is considered that (except for member.) the lowest
they honoured Him by giving to His cause. He charge is jd. If these readings are designed for the
did not want them to build a chapel which would amusement and instruction of the working classes, why
fall down in 50 years, and its timbers be rotten in charge such • price for admission as they cannot pay?
20 years. He did not want them to hurry the To make them popular they must be cheap, and if the
work, because that would be acting like children. committee will only reduce the charge te lit, and have
He wanted them to work mend have& good building, the readings oftener, we doubt not they will succeed in
one which they could all appreciate, and ens to what they wish to accomplish.
which they could point to and say. "There is the Waterer; Muni Cunt —On Tuesday night, the second
e of a series of Popular Readings, in connection with the
result of our united efforts, we have all • stick in it.
above club, took lace at the Townhaft The subjects
He believed • man's spiritual growth and program were :—Selections p from "Uncle Tom's Cabin." raid by
through life were actuated by giving liberally to- Mr. Edward Fisher; "The noble Mercer." and some
wards God's cause; and if they were to read new Nursery Rhymes, reader, Mr. IS. B. Smith;
certain chapters of the Bible they would find this selections from the works of Dickens, reed by gr.
to be as plain as the light of day. They, as a con. James Domoney.—The chair was taken by Mr. W.
gregation, bad done • great deal and had cleared the 1. Groves.
debt off this chapel. He wanted them to be united Duecessios Ceass.—On Monday evening a very ably
in this movement, and be was satisfied that the written paper on the " War in Jean" was read by
blessings of the Lord, spiritual, in addition to Mr. Meikle before the members of the above class, of
In concinai_ whom, we are !sorry to say, but few were present. The
temporal, would reet upon them. "" writer, interesting account °Ube
ea he stated that • friend, whoa name he would noextent,after giving a very in
climate, population peculiar characteristics
mention bad given him Cl towards the new chapeL of the people, and of the two powerful clews
(Applause.) by which the nation was governed, namely,
Mr. Raoorrr then addressed the meeting. After the spiritual and the tele:oral, proceeded to
stating that be was as anxious as any one in the consider the relations which existed between that
d England, in the course of which he referred
congregation that the new chapel should be built"" country an
sai he thought he had done wonders when be to that late unhappy fracas which had occurred there,
d k whim, an &libel,. met ki„ life but wk.....
presented I guineas OU towards that purpose. He dyad he untended sus rash and injudicious. He also
expressed • hope that he should live to see the new expressed his opinion that the late refusal made by
chapel built. He had given money towards it, order of the English Government was an let of gross
and would give still more. He wanted town it built, cruelty, unworthy of a great nation like England, and
The glory of God and salvation of souls was his totally opposed to the principles by which that country
prayer. Alluding to the old chapel be said he had was said to be goeerned—Christien principle.. All
seen hundreds of conversions in it. It had been the present pre
hospital for thousands, who had gone away e cured eizn'whiedch ttheheirsniabtjleltactwt iion 'introdth the
ad,
mthiraosbelhe
some differed from the views expressed, and on. division
to Australia, America, and different parts of the
In favour of Mr. Meikle's views, 5 ;
world. He also stated that the treasurer at the the numbers were
against 6.—We understand that the subject for dis-
bank had stated to him that he would boy these canon on Monday nut is "Anti-smoking," to be
premises, and give • good price for them. In con' Introduced by Mr. Pitt.
elusion he put in the hands of the chairman • letter weer', Lopow.—ean Thimosy evening a very
which he had received from Mr. License, of Len- tinguished party were entertained at the dove named
don, in which was inclosed a cheque for .C 5 towards hospitable mansion, by Mr. and Mrs. Wyndham.
the new chapeL Private theatricals, lowhich the Misses Windham, Mrs.
pal d. The Rev. J. Roamer, in addressing the meeting, Fitsharding Kingsoote, and the Mims Moss King took
said he was proud to belong to Portland, and on ." P
eharacters, were succeeded by a anee
thhichrinciwaskept up with great spirit Mra. Edwards, and
looking at the congregation, with all due respect to
so of the -members of King's quadrille band from
the isdiee and gentlemen of Weim""th' the finest Bludford, were present, &a their excellent perform-
and tallest o them came from Portland, and epees met with deserved approbation. The ball-room
before many years bad passed over their heads presented a very beautiful appearance, and every thing
that place would outstrip Weymouth. He said passed off with the greatest edit.
that letters now reached him, directed " Portland, REDHILL —On Tuesday, the sth inst., no inquest
near Weymouth," but aeon the case would be was held before Thomas Rawlins, Esq., on the body of
altered, and the direction would be "Weymouth, Mr. Thomas Hamilton, an old and respected inhabitant
near Portland." He then referred to a case in of the village. It appeared that the deceased, who was
point, stating that letters used to be directed 82 ears of age, was found dead in the vicinity of his
"Manchester, near Althingham." Manchester was son's residenee.—Verdict, "Died by the visitation of
almost unknown then but the case was different God."
now, letters being addressed, " Altringhani, PIMPERNE. —On Tuesday last James Baurstock,
near Manchester." Alluding to the old of this village, was brought before Lord Portman, at
chapel, he said it had many pleasant amocia- BrYeett'a, charged with stealing eon; and was ra-
tions
connected with it, because many peeciona mended Lid Saturday.
souls had been converted to Christ. They were, COLEHILL.--Butooa AOOIDINT.—On Thursday
however, wise in seeking • better place; one more ljuitonanHaceident of a ve:-yc.rectesb:setare happened to
k IL It appears that
in &Gardena:* with the spirit of the times, and with Hayward,ly:ith others, 11131.0 bird shooting, and had pet
the intelligence of the age, and to the position ther guns in • hedge near • pond, on which they pro-
which Methodism ought to take in so thriving posed sliding, after which Hayward drew his gun from
and populous • town as Weymouth. He then the hedge, and in doing so, by some mishap, struck the
alluded to the difficulties he had experimmed in hammer of the other inn, causing it to explode, the con-
erecting • chapel, after which he remarked that he tents entering the right heed and side of the unfortunate
was pleased with the report which had been read. y?ans man. He was immediately taken to the house of
It showed that the light was about to dawn, and Mr. Cobb surgeon, but there is little hopes of his
that the day would soon come when the foundation rwwwori•
of the new chapel would be laid. That was the CORER MULLEN.-0e the 7th inst. a young man
starting point, when that was accomplished awned Nathaan, an apprentice to Mr. Barnes,
carpenter and wheelwright, fell heed foremost into a well,
they might goon expect the completion. Adverting
whilst in the act of drawing water • but, fortunately, he
to the early Wesleyan preachers he said they were succeeded in rued= himself, sustaining no other injury
a remarkable class of men, and it was • curious fact but an unwelcome ducking.
that their glory seemed to consist in building WIMBORNE.—Perre Seasiores, January Bth--
chapels, and leaving the responsibility for the present (Before C. J. Parke Eaci . Rev. C. J. Glyn, and
generation to grapiewith; &edit was a source of COW Willett L. Adye, 844—Leonard Long. of Holt, was
gratulation that the debts upon many of them had summoned on the tel emotion of William Thorne, for
been paid off. It was one of the wisest policies to trespassing in smith of ganie on land in the occupation
erect chapels free from debt, and the House of God of Mr. Mettle, of ord farm. Mad 10e. and
ought not to be incumbered. After • few further °oda, or one month in default.— Charles Monk end
0
Habger, of Holt, were summoned, on the
remarks on the subject he concluded by expressing William
his Immure at having an opportunity for meeting information of red,ettk,_ceweewl.flot., trrPasetttrespassingin
Mr. .e. seam 01 game 00 Moat 010061011 T.Evans.
of Uddene Habrod was fined Ills. and costs, or one
Mr. Parma Mcßeenr., of Chippenham, then month, it bang his liret offence; Monk, being au old
delivered a most telling and masterly address, offender, was fined 40e. and costs, or two months' hard
interpersed with anecdotes and poetry, which labour, in default —George Zebedee and Jame. Zebedee,
kept his audience enraptured. He said that all of Cranberne. were fined 10s. each and cats, for
who were indebted to the Gospel were bound to do nespereing in search of gone on land belonging to H.
Munro, Esq., on the information of William Hunt.—
all they could to help forward Edward George, alehouse keeper, of
had derived from that cause. He then contrasted
Hunt.—
and mentioned the advantagesthwehicheausethisofroCuhoristrt;
on the Information
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Bunton, on
keeping his hove open for the ef beer
the present state of the land to what it WIS 'u after *levee on the 25th December. Defendant pleaded
mutant's, mentioning several Oboes where churches guilty, and said that he was not ewers it was so left
now stood, where idols used to be set up. Alluding tie the polio.msn neme in and be looked at the ewe—
to the old chapel, he said he thought it wasnisomeary I. being the first offence be was ordered to pay the
that a larger one should be looked for. No doubt coda, and was untamed as to his future eroded.—
the old one bad dose its part, and served the town Joseph y, of Kamm, was summoned on the Informs-
well. many had there found the foot of the
b.
.of P.C.. Webb, for stealing flee fir trees, value one
mystic ladder which led to heaven •
. The ease was adjourned till next Bench
. Freeman eppeared for defendant.—
for glory, until Christ had' in it many had •
called them into , ,„ ,
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Ha. Inn
for
being
eed faithful servants. They might be thankful, drunk and refusing to leave his buss. &tiled out
they had thisbowie to continue in; that tool' of court, on payment of costs—James Hoare, of Ham-
were & to leave it voluntarily and werenot Mame bow -bows keeper, was fused gl and scats for
00IDrtO leave by dearer of re or nt, notice to emitting dnuakesau
ea the information se
s in his Mass oe the 11th
quit. (Laughter.) He laid it was not very con.snainased

Superintendent Beynton. The ease was proved he
P.C. Webb. Mr. Freeman appeared for defendant.
Elizabeth Saunders and Harriett Small, of Corfe
Mullen, were summoned on the information of Stephen
Head, for destroying understood, the property of St.
John Coventry, Esq., of Ennwle Home. Ordered to
pay 3d. Monne each and costa—William Witt and
John Primer, of Hinton Martel, were fined Sc. each
and costs for being drunk whilst having &arse of
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SHERBORNE.—Menterserts' Mirror°, Thutsdey,
vidaetneeWofin.bP".C.r"'Arrey.the 28th
of
before R. Gordon, K.q., J. Goodden' ' Esq. Captain
Palwasser, E. Benthall, Esq., L. G. St. to. Esq., and
the Reeds. J. Blennerhaosett, sod N. Allford.—John
Welborn., • guard on the London and Sonth-Western
railway, was brought up in custody charged with being
drunk whilst on duty on the 4th inst. From the
evidence it appeared that defendant was in charge of •
luggage train on the day in question, due to leave
Yeovil Junction at 8.5, at which place his duties com-
menced. Befnre the train was ready to start he was
found asleep in his van, being intoxicated at the time ;
and Mr. Pendry, the station master, considering that he
was incapable of perform,ng his duty, suspended him. A
, porter who was acting as breaksman to the same train
was oleo found in • fearfully intoxicated state at the same
time, but he had since absconded. Mr. Chitty. of
Shaftesbury, appeared for the defendant, and called
P.C. Burgess, of East Coker, who stated that he had
seen the man on three several occasions that night, and
in his opinion he was not drunk. The Bench, however,
were unanimous in their opinion that defendant WAS
drunk, as alleged, and incapable of executing his duty
at the time in question. Having been punished by
the company on two previous occasions for a like
offence, the Bench in this instance inflicted a
fine of £.5. Defendant will also lose his situation.
George Whittaker, of Long Burton, was
summoned by Jane Look, of the same plain,
for an assault wiromitted on the 23rd of De-
cember last. —Complainant stated that she went to de-
fendant's house on the day in question to fetch her
husband, who was there drinking. A quarrel ensued,
and defendant pushed her out of the house, kicked her,
and threw something over her. Defendant, however.
produced • witness, who dated that In course of a con-
versation which she had with Lock, complainant
admitted that ohs had abused Whittaker very much,
and that she was not certain whether it was her
husband or defendant who kicked her.—The evidence
being unsatidaotory the ease was dismissed. -Cherie.
Stevens, landlord of the Alma lon, Sherborne, was
charged with selling beer after prohibited hours.
The cane was proved by P.C, Freeman. who
stated that on the 4th of January he found
four men in the house at quarter to 12 o'clock,
drinking. Defendant, in justification of his guilt,
pleaded that the frot had stopped his clock, and he
was not aware of the lateness of the hour. The Bench
considering defendant's plea not improbable, and his
haring hitherto borne • good character, dismissed the
case on payment of costa, 4s. 6d.—Geo. Whittaker,
of Longburton, was charged with selling beer without
a license on the 28th of December. This was a very
daring CAA. From the evidence it appeared that
defendant was • great nuisance to the parish, es
account of his had habits. A number of persons had
also been convicted at the Sherborne Sessions, from time
to time, for being drunk and disorderly, who had
obtained theirdrink at Whittaker's. The polies knew that
he had been selling without a license for the last four
years, but they had never before had an opportunity of
catching him, so artfully did he Gerry out his illegal
proceedings. From the evidence of P.C. Wren it
sppeered that on the day in question be sent a woman
to the defendant's for three pint. of beer, giving her •
shilling to pay for it. He followed her, and heard her
asked for the beer. After • short passe some one said
Inside, "It was • shilling you gave toe," and the woman
replied, "Yes." The same prison also remarked,
"We are very careful who we let bare beer, as there
has been • bit of • row." The woman then left, and
brought the beer and 4ed. change.—Jane Loveless stated
that she was sent by the police constable, and that the
woman who served her was defendant's wile.—Mr.
Sansom, • guardian of the parish, who was present in
Court, remarked that defendant's house was • IltliA•000
to the place. Defendant was fined £2 10s. and 10s.
soste.—Henry Bowditoh was charged with evading
toll at Sherborne.—Mr. Ellis appeared for complainant,
and Mr. Chitty for the defendant. After • lengthy
discussion the case was dismissed.