The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-02-03 00:00:00

SWANAGII.

Came or Snrrot.—The service held in the
MiSIIIOII Hall at 10.46 a.m. is altered toll 3'clock.
CHORAL Sooterv.—We are pleased to bear that this
*misty intend giving an entertainment shortly, in
aid of its fund., and we hope it will be well patronised,
as stioh a deserving society should be.
The annual social supper of the Ancient Order of
oreaters, Court "Pride of Purbeck," to which nearly
100 sat down, took place at the Anchor Hotel on
Wednesday. The supper, provided by Mr. Hoare,
was of the best, and gave the greatest satisfaction to
all. The chair was taken by Ge rge H. Bond, Esq..
J.P., and the vice-chair by Mr. Jones. The usual
Wadi WWI (Oval and responded to, and singing. ha,
were kept up with spirit until the extension
hour allowed.

SWANAGR BRAM BAND. —Captain Allen McLean
has forwarded LI 3a. to the treasurer (Mr. Andrews)'
as a subscription from the lit Hants Volunteer
Artillery (fivranage) towards liquidating the debt .f
5 incurred last year ly the purchase of new instru-
ments. Captain McLean also Lays how much pleasure
it will give him and his brother officer. Lieutenant
Kittoe, if the band could play on the few public
occasions on which the Volunteers turn out during
he year.

ON Friday evening lad the Volunteer Artillery and
the Town Band were entertained to a supper in the
Drill HAIL given by the company officer. The hall pre-
sented a moot attractive appearance, being decorated
with flags, tc. The Commanding Officer, Lieut
S. D. Kitt" occupied the chair, being supported on
his right by the Chaplain, Rev, R. D Traiers, and
on his left by Mrs Kittoe, Sergeant H. W. White
being in the vice-chair. After ample justice had been
done to the good things provided, and on the cloth
being removed, the Chairman gave the first toast of
the evening, "Her Most Gracious Majesty the
Queen," the band playing the National Anthem. The
Vice-Chairman then gave "The health of our new
commanding officer, Lieutenant E. D. Kittoe,'
coupled with the name of Mrs. Kitten. In his remarks
he said the battery had laboured under a great dis-
advantage, having had no one to take them by the
hand; now we had not only an officer willing to do
everything in his power tor them, but he was deter-
mined to thoroughly master hie drills, and make
himself competent to take the men to any sort of
drill to which he might be sent, and he might rely
upon the men assisting him in all that lay in
their power. The old Drill Hall had been enlarged,
gas laid cia, and a fire-place put. in, making the
plat* more comfortable. Mrs. Kittoe deserved a
special vote of thanks, having with her usual kindness
in looking alter the wants of others, provided the
men with the daily and weekly wipers, also given
several sets of garner, and provided the Drill Hall
with • complete set of gymnastic apparatus for the
amusement of the men after drill, which they
thoroughly enjoy. Three hearty cheers were given
for Lieutenant E. E. Kittoe, and three more for Mrs.
Kitton, The Chairman then gave "The health of our
worthy and respected chaplain, Rev. R. D. Trai era,'
whom he had only known for about 21 years, but he
had always found him a kind considerate gentleman.
Rev. Travers responded in a few well-chosen remarks,
referring them to the noble deeds done by our bra e
army in the Soudan, and urging them to be punctual
in their drills, and make themselves really efficient
as marksmen and good soldiers, and be ready for any
duty they may be called upon to perform. In con-
clusion he congratulated the battery upon having such
a good officer to command them, and he was sure
Mrs Kittoe would do all in her power to make the
men as comfortable as possible. The Chairman also
informed the battery that he had received a five
guinea cup to be shot for, given by G Bond. Esq.,
for whom three hearty chases were given. Such a
turn out the battery has never had sines its formation.
The band, under their bandmaster, Mr. Holt. played
"God Save the Queen." which brought a most sue-
awful evening to • close.
All entertainment was given on
M Mande_ January ,
el: the Congragatiaml Sunday School, by the
and Wagers, in aid of tbe School Funds
The room was well filled with people. The Rev. T.
R. Steer presided. The following programme was
well rendered :—Hymn, " Brightly 0 leans Our
Banner," the school; song, "Another Year is Dawn.
ing," the choir; recitation. "The Wreck of the
London," Mr. G. Potter; song, "Come, Happy New
Year," the choir; recitation, "Tired," by Mies It
Hardy' dialogue, "The Imprisoned Rebel," the
Mimed E. Brown, H. Shott, and A. Gillingham ;
anthem, "Glory be to God in the Highest," the choir ;
recitation, "Burial of Moses." Mr. G. Beer; care!.
" Silver Star," the choir; recitations by three of the
infant class," What not to do," by Emily Phipard
" There iS & OTOIN2 Hill" by Eugene Tomes; Jesus
High in Glory" by Mary Turner (the little ones
were quite perfect, and did their parts remark-
ably well ,• dialogue, "Two Sabbaths," by
the Misses. J. Woolbright and It Hibbs, ended by I
the school singing the hymn "How Sweet is
Sabbath;" solo, quartet, and chorus by choir; recite-
floes, "We are Bevan,' by Miss A. Dowland," and
"My Father's at the Helm," Miss A. Bowly ;
duet and chorea, Oh. the are," choir; recita-
tions, "The Spider and the y," by Miss Addie
Tomes." and " B•by's Day," by Min L Hardy'
song, "Glad New Year." by the choir; recite.
tion. "When our Ship Comes In," by Miss
Lizzie Haysotft ; recitation, "Counting the
Pennies," by Miss E. Tomes; "It Can't be Yon,"
by Min Gertie Stickland (encored) ; duet, Then
was Gladness with the Angels," by the Misses K
, Tomes and C. Hayman; song, "Oh. Silk( the Pass:
tug Years," by the choir; recitation, "Ring Bruce
and the Spider?' by Miss Louie Tomes' "Christ and
the Little ones," by Miss Ada Stickland hymn.
"Beyond the Swelling Flood." by the school' recite-
,bone, " Our Sunday l," by Master R. Hardy,
I after which a very pleasant evening was brought to
I • close by all joining in the evening hymn, "Glory
to Thee, sdy God, this Night." Great praise is due
to Mr. W. Collins for the able manner in which he
conducted the singing, and also to Miss A. Tomes
for presiding at the harmonium. We hope these little
entertainments will be carried on during the winter,
which will keep many of the young folks out of idle-
ness.