The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-28 00:00:00

WRYXOIITH.

l'Awralunur DiasoLviu, —Pearson and Browni,g,
Melcombe Rego., phatiqrapher , gale. 4, and pivtare
frame makers.
THI I{OIAL ITALIAN lIANI/.--A meeting of the band
committee has been held, and we understand the ser-
vices .4 the band have been retained for the next
season.

THE MI NICIPAL ELMMON.-Mr. K Pidgeon writes
of a statement that he is a probable candidat•—" It
I s utterly untrue. without the slightest foundation of
any kind, and has been made without my knowledge
or consent."

THE LATE DEVALCATIONe.—A subecription b. being
raised with the siew of relieving the bondapen, who
are called upon to make up the deficit of 1:400, the
amount of the default of Mr. Parsons, the Wyk' rate.
collector now in Dorchester gaol. [Where is the
money gone ?—Eli.]
ROT•L ITALIAJI 11•111 L—Two concerts were given
by the members of this band on Monday at the Itoyal
Motel Assembly Room., but the audiences were small
indeed. Warm applause, however, was awarded to
each of the pieces, especially the violin and piano
solo, of Signor Bertoncini, and Signor Bertinl
respectively.

A CCI DENT. - A serious accident harpened on
Saturday afternoon to a little girl named to.° Stark.
She was playing on the Esplanade with a number of
others, when she was oohed off on to the sands,
brooking the poor little girl's leg. She was at ODCO
taken home in St. Thomas-street, and Dr. Lush was
promptly in attendance. She i. now progressing
favourably.

Tamara, ROYAL.-011 Friday last Menem Beaufort
and Lever gave an admirable repre.entation of Shakes-
pearen sublime tragedy, "Othello. Mr. Lever's
character as the vengeful Moor was an artistic perform-
ance, as was Aliss Herrick'. " Descieniona." A specisl
word of praise must also he given to Mr. Beaufort as
v, !ago," M. Lever in returning thanks for the
liberal patronage of the ‘Veymouth public, inti-
mated his intention of returning at no distant period.

DIPAITVILIi Or Mg 32%0 RIDIIIIENT.—H.M. troop-
ship Assistance arrived on Thursday afteromm with
the 56th Foot on board, who have now taken the place
of the 32nd Light Infantry at the Verne. The same
evening, 100 of the men, including non-commissioned
rakers disembarked and proceeded to the Verne. The
caul ceremony of taking over quarters was gone
throngh, and the next day the remainder of the regi-
ment landed, and marched to the Verne. The 32nd
left the name day for Jersey.

As OLD 01111111DZIL -At the Court on Wednesday,
Sarah Wilkinson was charged wit 1 beinr found
In the bethl7 machines at the Preston fieldr, not
Lasing an/ am of abode, Moo with doing wilful
dasiase,—r. . Kale mid last night between live and
six he went to march for her in the machine, and
found her locked in one of them. There had been
repeated oomplainta of Mr having been found there.
___ Edwin Knight the bathing-machine attendant
found the machine foroed. Two bolts were dammed,
and other doors were broken open.—The defendant
denied committing the damage, and the Bench, not
considering the cam proved, &mimed the defendant.

AMAMI COMMIT. —A select amateur concert of
vocal and instrumental music in aid of the circuit
funds was given at the Wesleyan Schoolroom,
euldsweereet, •tri Wednesday evening. The chair was
taken by the Rev. It. Allen, who opened the meeting
with a tow appropriate remarks. An ample and
.„.„,ried programme mu performed, the selectiofte being
both vocal and instrumental, anthems were performed
by the choir, Miss May Freeman and Mrs. Stedman
.any, Mr. and Miss Williams and Mn. Brice
performing at the harmonium, piano, and violin. The
concert wadi a success in every way, and the attendance
Vlllll extremely good. The duets by Miss Brio. and
Miss Williams were rendered in such a manner as to
obtain the heartiest applstue. Miss May Freeman
was encored for her highly tasteful rendering of Dr.
Arse's song "Where the Bee Sucks," a. were also
Mrs. Colo and Mies Hawke. for Blockley's road duet
" Hearts and HMI'S." Mrs. Stedman received a
well-merited encore for "The Sailor Boy's Farewell"
(Blumenthal?. A trio from Verdi. opera "Traviata,"
in, violin, piano, and harmonium, was elomdingly
executed by Mr. Williams (violin), Mrs. Mee
soigne), and Mim Williams (harmonium). " Ring
iliut Wild Bella," vocal duet, by Mrs. Cole and Mies
was encored. Mrs. Stedman sang Sullivan's
al sad wag, "The Lost Chord," in • most artistic
manner, and was warmly applainkxl. Mr. William.
and Dime wore encored for a violin and piano.'
forte duet
lb/ Romani. The customary rote of thanks
to the pe ormen was
um: 112. W Blin and
Beals sad Aka:onion! by 0. Mr. Probst and
Mr Brios repooded.

StSMUG Nitwa.—Arsierds: Brighton, Falk,Jersey.
genera ; Aquila, Flisher, Jemmy, geseral
Western. Blampied. Cherbourg. gale"' ; South of
Ireland, Pearn, Cherbourg. itenerol ; Crean., Painter,
Cberboug:, general; Jacinth, Hodder, Hamburg;
Pniatoe. ; Bxhibition, Moore, St. Baena. potatoes.
William I)yer, Hayward, Shields, coal; Polka,
s'eweastle, coal ; Louisa, liVsll. HarUepool,
c'..l; Annie, Hodder. Goole. coal; Loch-awe, Hold%
Shields, coal; Ada, Maynrs, Plymouth. grain;
Agennris, Wurlc, sea, fish; Samuel and Hari.
Woods aea. 1143.--Sadiags . Brighton, Falle,Jereey.
general; Aquila, Filcher. Jereey. general; Cygnus,
Painter, Cherbourg general ; Month of Ireland, Pwarn,
Cherbourt general; Gt. Writerr.Blampied,Cherbourg,
nenersi ; Jacinth. Hodder. Hamburg. ballast; Louise
Hillm in, Sinnig. Burnt Island. ballast' Samson,
Waltham Portlcnd, ballast ; Exhibition, 3lnore, St.
Manx h disc. ; Thomas Edwin. Barley. Boole, bal-
last ; But, Poole. ballast ; Kts. Reds,
Hartlepool, ballast; Nnroutod, Trodesen, Newcutis,
bal:ast.

HOLT MIUTT SIISDAT Somote. —ln accordance
with the wish of the Church of Ensltnd Sunday
school Institute that -nude, last should be a spec'
Intercession my for Sunday :ichoola throu.:hout the
world, or rather those parts where the Institute has
It. branches, extending to the ColooMe end America.
special services were held on Sunday last at Tanity
Church. At both steam,* scrod 1 hymos were
and collections mole It aid of the Holy Trinity
Sunday Schools. Tin Re . S. ,huttleworth
prewhed an approbate sernrm in the mornioz.
They had a .no Ilv 'limber in their schoole, 'ix, 636,
and if he were to include the Bible claoree which ones-
prised the elder ones, they would have more than 700.
For there there were about 45 towhees, an I he elvoild
like to mention on thla the SundJy..chool Sunday,
that he should be glad if a few in we te.whera vro•dd
be forthcoming for these six or seven hundred sch dats
Of course th-y could not, and did not. expect that
the attendance of teachers at the Sunday Schools
should be quite so good is the day schools. They had
a good many teachers, it wu true, but they amid not
Aiwa, a expect them to be present, ther4 .re they
wanted some to act is eupernum eery teachers. He
hoped the congregation would b liberal in their ono-
tributi.ms towards the expenses of the Sunday School.
The expenses had to he kept quite distinct from those
of the day lechool. The Government auth 'Titles were
very particnbw about that; they would not allow
the t,unday School explain* to be paid out of the
ordinary day school reeeipla
_

ARYT Satterms RZADOIS' SocilirrY.—A meeting of
the Weymouth breech of this society was held at St.
Mary's School-room. on Wednesday evening. Tla•
attendance wee extremely good. Col. Oox' R. S., took
the chit. no Hymn, "Stand up, stand up for
Jesus," having been mug, CoL Stanley Scott reed the
mond statement. which showed that £32 17a, was
Last year sent to the parent society, an excess on the
previous year of en 17.. 3d. Speaking of Mr.
Statham, the Weymouth and Dietriet Army Scripture
Reeder, he said he had given the greatest satisfaction.
He had very arduous clothe to perform ; he performed
them in • most satisfactory manner. Col. Montmorency
testified to his efficiency, and said tin men of the
32nd regiment were extremely sorry to Imo him. He
hoped next rear the fillallooll of the branch would be
In even a better condition, as he had induced the Rev.
J. Stephenson to give the society • "sermon" at
John's, and he hoped the Rev. .7. D. Addison would
be induced to grant the same at Holy Trinity, and the
Rev. Talbot Greases at St. Mares. (Hear, hear.)
Their oontributions would thee be comdderably swollen,
and the Weymouth branch would then go on swim-
mingly. (Applause.) The Chairman then addressed
the meeting. Everybody, he said, sympathised with
the soldier and time sailor, and they were always
received with kindness and with sympathy, therefore
a society which worked so efficiently among one
soldiers should he most cordially supported. The
pure Gospel was the nuly panacea for all the evils that
besot the soldiers' path, and be asked them to help on
that society which endeavoured so faithfully to preach
that goepeL —Colonel Saadwith gave • most
Interesting account of the Society's labours especially
during the late Zulu and Afghan wars, Lad related
misty touchf.g anecdotes of tne joy which the
society's agent. had brought to many a poor wounded
•oldier'a heart.—Mr. Statham and Colonel Willoughby
also addressed the me ting.—The doxology and bene-
diction concluded the proceedings.
Loan ie Cirr Misisiox.—at well-attended meeting
in aid of this most useful Mission which knows nothing
of mete or parties, but whom simple object is to carry
the Gospel to every house, garret, and cellar was held
in St. Mary's schoolroom on Tuesday evening. Mr.
R. if. Eliot occupisd the re,air, and he was supported
by the Rev. Lion. I Grevn (deputation from tits parent
society) tte Rev. J. 31 ulline, sool the Rev. IV'. Lewis.
—lle Chairman read the anneal financial statement.
There was collected by various bien•la. US 9.;
collected at lust year's meeting, 2. 6d. ; making
• total of 1.1.33 11.. 61. • nn, deducting 30s. for
expenses, they forwarded £3'd Is. 61. to the society.
H. was sor-y to say, however, that this was • idling
off from the previous year. for they sent up £33 14s. IL
The Rev. J. Mullins, speaking of the work of the
So iety, said in one ye ,r it distributed s mething over
three million. of tract.; thei agent.. in one year
made n lets than two millions of visits to the houses
of the poor; and it bad issued 23,000 copies of
portions of the Word of God last year. It wee
alto a marrying Society, for last year they had
something like 150 marriages brought to pass through
the effort. ,4 the agents, thus making those formerly
living in sin, live as they ought to live. They had
Induced last year no lee. than 160 people to close
their shop. on the Lord's ~Day, and about 2,000
dr,inkardsbndbesnrvalelmned from their hmetting
—The Rev. W. Lewis, too, pleaded earnestly for the
work.—The Rev. W. Lionel Green said the society
lots 447 city missionaries, and each one visited every
month about 2,000 persona. Special misaionaries are
appoint.sl to visit cabmen, soldiers, tailors, Germans,
French, Spaniards, Oriental,, and men of all grades
and all shades of religion. There are Al missionaries
especially appointed for the exclusive visitation of
public•houaes and coffee shops. It will thus be seen
the society is doing s good work and deserting of
et cry support.