The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-06-02 00:00:00

lET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE TPESDA

Ps" by irtr Wbt,l itaft. Bwora
Adman, by 1. en Mitt off teladma Feria Abilities.
Form troops. • Pete setadram By threw, Wifess
tics,, time. Advance In edteloe hem 1$!
Tont to the left on isemad squadron. Form in-
verted Ifte to lb* Mir. Union of troops from the
right of the equadrtle to Ad, lilt. Form line to the mar
onimar tr,op. Change frantic the left Close column
In the grst aquadron, right Is frost. 0°111•6 '3646P
trout to the left. Deploy on the gret illtadron. Ad-
vance in doable solemn from the bentre. Form line to
the front Retire by alternate quadroon, mewed bY
skirmishers. Tenn line on the mewed aquadroe.
Bkiresbhers fall in. Line advance, walk. trot, .=
and oharge. By threes, change position. MOO
Close column on tim woad squashes, right in front.
Squadrons attack to the (root in sesensiden, retiring by
Ilion from both Saab, Lod Morelia 01)111111/11.
Deploy on the Mooed squardom the line attach
to Um front. Retire IV Wow by right of
squadron. Form Ifni advance in parade order.
The renew being concluded Lord do Be. mid :—Lord
Rireis, pigeon, nonaommiseioned officers, and privates
of the Qema's Own Regimens el Dorset Yeomanry
Cavalry, I cannot posably leave the ground without
*sprawling tow well satisfied I have been with your
performances. Considering the abort time allotted to
you for drill, I consider it quite matrellons how
admirably well you ham easentsd the movement* which
you have been called Open to do. lam certain,
n
yoe hed ennead beset and soul into it, it srouldt:
been Impomible for, yet tabor* seimitted yourselves
as you have de. In the tince that I have Just ip-
so is esfectory to se* that after • geld day not
a single piece of saddlery or accoutrement is displareed,
whi shows that you take pains in putting them on.
One thing further I Wore to remark upon is the
admirable manner in which the regiment is mounted.
I have inspected live or six regiments of yeomanry bat
this is the beet mounted I hays bad the pleasure of
inspecting. I hope you will motions to keep up the
onrpe in its present state of egiciinacy.—The regimens
then formed in a column and proceeded to the town
where it was diamiamd.

Tel onrluwiz
took pans as Friday afternoon at the Beaton Hotel,
when • sumptuous repast was spread by Mr. Yeardwf.
About 250 invitat; Intl been issued by the officers of
the Q.O, Thi following were present :—Mr.
Arthur Dillon, Mr. Gundry, Hityrkins, MA. S.
P. Guidry, Ray. J. and Mrs. , Kr. and In.
Way, Ma as.ksworth, In. Wifllsase Mr. Moreton,
Mr. Emery, Mrs. Ma*lyipe, Mr. abd Mrs. Nogg, Mrs.
Prenkerd.ifts. :and Miss Middleton, Hoe. M. B. Port-
. Malcolm, M.P. (Poltallaehl, Major sad Mis.
Ease. Mr. H. Donnish, (Mayor of Weymouth). Kr. J.
11. Calandt, Mr. Frampton, Capt. Sotheby, R.N., Mr.
and Mrs. Glover, Major Nugent, Mr. F. Fane, Mr. Clap-
colt, Kiss Rada, ffe, it,. and Mrs. Fetherstoahaugh, Mr.
and Mrs, Littlehales, Capt. and Mrs. Hombre, Capt.
Hawkes,Mias Helyar,Mrs. Digby,llissBoott.ool. Dig .4
Count E. de Loasads, Hon, Mrs. Hobart, ,011 a Hobart,
Miss el Hobart, Capt. and Kra Fiera, Mr. sad Mrs.
Nash, Mr, ?man, M 4,. Foster, Mims Helyar, Major.
General Sir J. XnbeL K.C.8., Lady and Miss Michel,
Mr. etegiall (Town Clerk), Mr. B. Gundry,
Mat. Fhre.la.r (sth D.R.V.), and Mrs. Thresher, Rev.
F. and Mn. Fisher, Lieut. Weldord rith D.R V.),
Ensign nand (fith D.R.V.), Mrs, Mind, Mrs. Will-
mint, Mr E. O'Kelly, Mrs. G. Williamsou Daniell Mr.
Pantos, Mr. E. Denison, Mrs. H. Farquharson, Mr. Z-
IA. John. Capt. Barrington &OWN,. Mr. F. Fano Ben.
Dolt. Major-Genersl Shively, Mr. A. Grant, Mr. B.
Napier, Mr. sad Mrs. S. Farquharson, Mies C. Farqu-
harson, Mrs. and Miss Maskew. Mr. Grills, lbw sod
Miss Comm, Mr. Mrs. sad Mies Waldiii!lir. H. Brace.
Capt. Groves, Mr. M.
Major sa4 Kn. Portmao, tc'rtlYistbsibilirPwimitt. IFL
Ssymer, M.P., Mrs. sad Mies &now, or Astell,
Major Frosning, Carr.. Powell, ye, LW,
Cara Wardlow, Miss Vandektr, Miss Helier, Miss
Theobeld, Kr. and Mrs. H. P. oambrfriga, Mr. and
Mrs. Reorient, Mr. and Mrs. T. Coombs, Mr. W.
Bower, Miss C. Bower, Lieut. R. B. Foster. LW., Mrs.
P. Maekwood, Kiss Rumen, Mrs. R. Russell, Miss
Allen, Miss F. Allen, Mr. B. Bower, Mr. and Mrs. W.
Nooks. Row. IL P. Carobridp, Mrs. sad Miss Post-
man, Mr. Goddard, Rev. T. arid Mrs. Baker, Lady
Blanche Osborne, lady Emma Osborne, Count's. of
llohnter, Lady Sierra, Lady Habana, Mr. L. Con,
Hon. Alice Pitt, Hon. Miss Pitt, Hon. Blanche Pitt,
Miss Weld;, Mr. G. and Mier Arden, Mr. E. Waldy,
ke., ko.
In the evening • linatifal display of fireworks took
place in the rings, which was vritnesead by several
thousands spectators. A ball alai took plan at the
Royal Hotel, which was attended by • large and
fashionable company. The Yeomanry was disbanded on
Saturday.

TEI ANOIIIItINTI
took place place on Wednesday, and consisted el a
sailing match, boat racing, a duck bunt, and hurdle
racing. The weather was beautifully fine, and thousands
of people visited the town. The &planed' and Pile
Pier were crowded with people. The regatta went off
admirably, indeed the races were mush superior to those
at the annual regatta. These sports took Dime at the
extremity of the pier, nongskin of Which Captain
Cousins had mooed Obe of his steamers, and this was the
starting place. Three o'clock was the time announced
tot the first race to take plate, and soon alter the pre-
eroding, commenced. The first race was
A sailing match for boats not exceeding 18 feet in
length, stem to stern-post. Open to shy boata. First
prim, a silver cup, the gljt pf the ladles of IVeymoutb ;
oeeoud, £3 is.; thint, Cl 10s, About 16 mUes. The
following bone competed :—Porpoise, Yr. R. &aunt ;
Ratger, W. Thompson, ; Lily, Captain Otway ;
and Effie, Mr. F. Ayling. The boots went off well to-
gether, but Porpoise and Lily took the lead, these boats
In tarn met, taking first places. On arriving at the
mark near the Preventive station the Lily loot ground
by gait( Into rough water, sod Porpoise taking ad-
vantage of this oversight, took the lead and went away
in beautiful style. On coming round the comities
brat for the first time, Porpoise was erinsidera yin
advance of Rattler, closely followed by Lily find Me.
The coune comprijed s cireult of about tee miles, which
had to be sailed round three times. The bons in the
first round dime lit the following order : —Porpoise '
3.40; Battler, 3.45; Lily, 348; Efse, 3.50. In the
eeeotid round ths boats kept the SaUl4 positions,
although Porpoise had gained considerably upon Rattler,
and there appeared every probability of the former boat
being an Wry winner, bet as will be seen sealt was sot
the case. The boats rounded the committee boat as
follows the second time :—Porpoise, 4.30' %radon
4.411; Llly, 4.47; EMe, 4.56, tbn last 'round Mu
'rib& which was very filth., dropped, and the Porpoise
became beeelreed tor about 15 minute.. This mishap
enabled the Lily, which had hitherto sailed third, to
galn upon the other boats, and being adapted for • light
breeze took the lead and rounded th• sommittee bode
by &boot a minute before Porpoise. Thk:d rthilid :
Lily, 5.50; Porpoise, 5.51; &WON 6.91; &L
About tour o'clock the bolt richt( commenced. The
various matches were well cottoned, and afforded the
spectators ntech exeitement. A four-oared galley ram,
manned by cadets belonging to H. ht.& Britannia.--
Prile, for knit boat, Ave gold anchor& the gift of the
Weymouth and Portland Steam Packet Olympus, ;
second prise, five gold boat shares the get of Mr. R.
Thomas. Five boats entered tor thlierace. The follow-
ing am the names c 4 the %oats and orews :—" Swallow"
—Messrs. flatkob (stroke), Hailnoes (coxswain),
Betbell, Pismo:mod and Lambert. "Faloon"—Yesere.
nobs (stroke), Edgecombe (columns), Allen, Dean
and Priekett. "Hawk"—Mew., Halln.lM (stroke),
Madden (coxswain). Braliam, Barnard, and Beresford.
"Swift"—Messrs. Billing (stroke), Evans (coxswain),
Dashwood, Aubertin, and Brotheroe. " Skyiark"—
Messrs. Hamilton (stroke), Lovell (coxswain), Bargees,
O'Neill, and O'Connor. After some lapse of time had
been spent in taking up penitents the nignal was given,
and • capital start was effected. Per some distance the
bona kept well together, and no change mold be
noticed in their position. On naming the fag for the
boats to tarn round Hawk took the lead closely
followed by Falcon, and • alight &nano@ behind were
Swift, Skylark, and Swallow. The contest, however,
raged between Hawk and Palma ; but on nearieg the
winning poet the Hawk's crew exerted all their strength,
and beat the Falcon by about seven or eight lengths.
The other boat, came in a few lengths behind each
other. Tb• following is the order in which they
arrived :

Hawk
Fakes 2
Swift
Skylark
Swallow
A foureared galley rue, manned by tadate belonging
to H.ILS. Britannia. • Pint prim, the mme vale* aa
the prise ahoy., the gift of Newt. &kiloton and Son.;
second pries, five gold boat charms, the gift of Messrs.
R. W. and H. Reynold's. The saIIIII baste were entered
for this race as in the above one, only being manned
by different emus. " Hawk"—Weeen. Wickham
(stroke), Gifford (coxswain), Devett, Clarke, and theft.
• Swift" —Menem Bloomfield (stroke), Horner (sox.
swain), Rosa, Brooke. and " Faloosi"—liesers.
Hoyle (stroke), 13eekles (ea:swain). Browns, Poe, and
Royds. " Skylark"—lLmers. Lilliaptou (stroke),
Taylor (coxswain), Duraferd, Williams, and
Haeonochie. "Swallow"—lleears. Edge (stroke),
Pell, (aosswain), Sandilauds, Home, and Jukes. A
capital start was again rude but Hawk and Swallow
took the lead, and maintained it throughout the rem.
The honour of first prise was strongly tootested for by
these boats, hut from the commencement of the raw
Hawk was • little in advanee of Swallow. On arriving
near the winning-plus the new of the latter but
exerted all their strength, and began to gain upon the
Hawk, but it wu in vain, and the Hawk was again the
winner by about a quarter of a length. The other
boats nue in well together

Hawk
Swaney
Swift
Faeces 4
Skylark
The nest nee wile the Q.O.D.Y.C. gell.y roes, the
dews to ississist entirely of the various troops of the
Teoyenry.—Plist prise FA ; emend, £3; and third,
FL Only the represeaditivse of four troops sornorted.
Lod wore drawn for the boats, whieh resulted in the
following bode and crews :—" Swift," Slandford ;
" WatiOny," Dorchester ; " Mack:Dow
Vale; "Wildfire," ldelbury.
_On the gun being fired
for darting the Waterlily foaled against • boat which
had approeohed too near the Place of starting, sod thus
left her some distance behind the other boats. The
Swift, the Swallow, and Wildfire made • goo_d
start, but soon after the latter took tbs lead,
sad nisiatadied it thtoughout, the Swanow dialog
• good snood, notwithstanding that an oar was short,
one hlest..beeri broken is the race. Ws think it is
ray that if this mishap had tat occurred she
wield bays the winning boat, as they were not
many yards distant from seek other. The Swift was •
little in kb. marl; but notwittidandirsg the mishap to
the Watedny her dim pulled adatralily, and at the
does of the rods was dose upon the wake of the former
boat.

-
(Welber') - - • I
Swallow (Vol.)
tiwift (Blaniford)
Watedil" (Doeshester) - • - - 4
The out nee was Whine kit sad eneed Gutters
Waring to Her Majesty ships Britannia sad Oolonee,
maned W news Iran the respeetne skips. Ent beet,
£1 10a. ; nand, 1110 a, Tlse Matron was Wise sera
the lag sad it 5...,. This was the meet suiting nes
at the ead showed seiner asd elnepth.
The Colones mutton wen the lest to inn, sad is shoot
lies missies atter the Hritessies sateen tenors&
The Worn boats hope ahead ahead et ewe ether.
sad tamed rood the Assam Impair. Ups lonise

tesett‘fde
°toil thine the boats were almost
sled f Atha having
dismal eiob other the •
and the bile boats woad 1" the
swiftness et • bird. The griit bitisi, however, was
slightly In *Arta* Mid kept the &lanes until the
winning Plant was arrived, when she beat the woad
by 'hitt s quarter of . lattitb- The Briteseie
°eta"' at tbutial also kept bravely together. and
rounded the steamer within • gamier of a length of
rash other, but In co doing the dreg Gutter gained a
slight advantage whiela it maintained, sod ultimately beat
by several lengha.
A " dull" Inat thee todi pladd nest 'Yre the
bathing machines Amid. This Orli "ll.: Much
anlnsement4 the " ddir contriving to elude his
purauM4 for a eonsiderable time, but was eventually
ciptured. This concluded the aquatic sports, and
although these caused much excitement, those yet to
come caused mom. We allude to the minature steeple-
shams on the @soda Here two lights of hurdles had
been erected, and some capital running took place.
The "turf" was well represented, and some betting
business was done. The oonoourse of spretatore assem-
belga to witness this novelty was immense, and
extended almost the entire length of the Esplanade.
The PAWN was from the sands nearly opposite Augusta
Place to a mark opposite the Belvidere, and back again
to the starling_poipt. Corporal ?mikes acted as judge,
and PritittoJ. Wadsworth as starter. The first contest

Was
A race for 5 guineas. The *wood hone entrance
fees. Distance about a mile. FOUT flights of urdles,
9 subs.
Ur. S. Ywirelwfs "Atalanta" (Owner) - 1 I
Mr. Roger's," rabima " (Owner) - - 0 2
Mr. Godwin's " Patty," (Owner) - - • 3 3
Mr. Compton's " Preston," (Owner) • - 2 0
Mr. C. UMW/ " Vortex." (Owner) • - 0 dr.
Mr. Sitymour's "Chance," (Owner) - 0 dr.
Mr. Simmood's " Mamaroni," ((r. Byeeee) - dr.
Mr. G. Collie'. "Queen of the Vale," (Owner) dr.
Two horses hi in this race, one in clearing the
hurdhis, and the other from running against a boy.
The lad wee injured, but neither the horse nor jockey
sustained any injury. 011111111110eT was the winner of the
first heat in a minter. In the mooed beet Atalanta
took the lead and maintained it throughout, nue"
being atuisi second. In the lest heat Atalanta elan
tdoli the end *on easily. The next race was for
A ti me Silver Inkstand, the gift of Mr. Vincent,
jeweller, of St. Mary's-street 4 entries. Once round
the course.

Mr. Conipton's "Preston." (Owner) - • • • 1
Mr. R. Ireezele " Atahinta," (Owner) - - 2
Mr. Collie's "queen of the Vale," (Owner) - 3
Mr. Oodwin's Patty," (Owner) • • - 1
Preston took the Ind, Atalanta being in the
roar, but on nerving the turn had crept up to
littbut could net pull up in good. time for
ern journey. Mi. Compton here stole a good
March, but Mr. Yeserley nW not seem inclined
to let him have it all his own way, and a
most exciting race home took place between them.
After turning the post Preston woe some distance a
head. but Atalanta pined at every stride and on reach-
ing tile winning poet was beaten only by about • length.
We must not forget to state that the silver cups for
the boat and home racing, together with the gold orna-
ments for the cadets, were supplied from the well-
known establishment of Mr. Vincent, eilvenunith and
jeweller, of St. Ifs street.
In Qt. evening Mr. Avant's concert took place, at the
Assembly Homes, Royai Hoteloincier the petreptage of
the Aeon of the yeomptY. The ittendance was very
Urge. ,The tool: faM were Miss Chipperfield (from
)enlidlet'i and St. James's Hall, Concerts,) Min Melon,
end it. Barker, Esq., Mr. Avant ably presided at the
piano. The programme comprised a very rich selection
of music, and the concert gam entire satisfaction.

Coscree. —On Thursday night the Weymouth Choral
Society pee their annual spring concert, at the
Assembly Rooms, Royal Hotel. There was • large
company who manifested their approval of the manner
Is which the various pieces were sung by malt hearty
plaudits and Insistent encores. The number of per-
formers were about 50. and under the direction of the
choral master, Hr. J. W. Board. Hr. John Potheeary
junr., ably resided at the pianoforte. The programme
comprised • seleetion of very choice molar masks The
chortles were admirably repderbd, being sung wlth
gist preeiskitt and taste, whilst the glees and pert songs
were sung with capital effect. We do not intend to
particularize any one, for where all acquitted them-
*cies' so well it would be a somewhat difficult task;
suffice it to say that each one was op to his work, and
the manner in which that was discharged shows that
a considerable amount both of time and trouble must
have been devoted to them by their choirmaster, Mr.
Bowl, Bishop's glee of "Bath! Apollo strikes the
lyre" was capitally sung, and loudly applauded; whilst
an encore was demanded for Romini's chorus, " Carno-
vale." A part song. "Spring hither advance*" was
very efficiently rendered end commaq.ded • repetition,
as did also Bishop's biennial glee of "The 'rinds Whittle
told." "Th. Chough and Crow," a gip (Bishop),
was loudly applauded, and an encore followed. The
concert leased off admirably, and everyone seemed
initialled with the manner in which the Choral Society
had acquitted themselves.

FORESTERS' DEMONSTRATION.
Rarely will our town been so gay in one week as HI
present one bide likely to be. The oft-used expression
of how dull the town is cannot be applied to Wey-
mouth last week. Foremost of the events stands the
assembling of the yeomanry, then balls, concerts,
aquatic sports, and other amusement, followed in rapid
stionision, and to worm the whole the followers of bold
Robin Hood and Little John, of the town, "Court
Plume of Feathers" and "Court of Sailors' Hope,"
assisted by brethren of neighbouring warts, got up
their annual demonstration. The day selected for tint
event was on 'Nelda"; Flip leers hoitted in honour
Of the demonstration, and people docked into the town
by rail, tea, and conveyances of all descriptions, and
last, though by no means the least in point of number,
thole on "shanks' rPT:" Tim,:nue element, the
weather, 7.. s very propitious for the assembling of the
gentlemen clad in Linooln-green, and was all that, in
newspaper phrenology, "could be desired." As the
morning wore on the streets became dotted with
Wingers, dressed In holiday attire, sonic of "hong
evidently were "young men from the ,eorurtry," and
" got up" flit the *nation, The plate appointed
for the procession to start from was the Court Room,
as the Literary sad Scientific Institution, brit loin
before the time appointed for it to proceed srou,6:tte
town that quarter was besieged with peopfe, the r
proportion of whorti, however, non aid iiited of s'
• deeqrHin :he eine of street Arabs There was
014 novelty In the Foresters' demonstration this year,
that no dinner was provided, and that they did not
attend Divine worship. The rearm assigned for this
omission we are not in possession of, but we had an idea
that in demonstrations of such societies as the present
• good dittoed' we. onesidso to *Mid as No. 1, in
the festiritgeg of ill'. day. Members, thprabr.• did
mit met until half-past It o' when after waiting
for those people wheelie never be punctual, for almost
an hour, a procession was formed, conisting of the
officers and brethren in full costume some of whom
were mounted on horses, arrayed in tin regalia of the
Order, with banners and Bap from "Court Flume
of Feathers," "Court Ws of Jersey," (Jersey,)
and ".Court Progress," Derehester. The proonsion
was not so large • onei as toss of previous gears, and
these lie • Oval falling off of mismber• After KWH
time had elapsed • procession something like the follow-
ing Wil farina
Itobin hood. mounted.
Little John andAretle Traveller, on horsebaok, attended
by their Merry Men, mounted.
sth Dorset Rite Corps Band, in uniform, wider the
dimities! 0! h.b. Stagg. . .

Two Fo;nt;r7,in-itillt-witt—;; on foot.

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Hauser of Court Plume of Feathers, Wermouth.
°Moen sad Members of Court PIUOIO of Feathers.

THlleera—aaZ Members of Court of &does Hope.
elepherd sad Shepherders_in car, decorated with

overseen&
Officers and Members of Coon Perseverance, Portland.
Oaken and Members frost Foresters' Coarte at Dor-
. . .

chaster, Bridport, and Cerne.
iiimeborn Band, ;eider Brother 0. W. P. Jones.
The proceseion then paraded Om principal streets of
the town, and the route was thronged with epectetore.
After making • good circuit the procession
proceeded to • geld on the Wyke road known
as Bellield, which had been kindly placed at the
service of the Foresters by R. H. Bwalield, Seq., and in
this the amusements took place. Thu spot selected
_ . -

.;Om-a;de-d-bita-nilita lied aid sea viewi, embracing
Portland, with its magnificent breakwater. with ships
riding at anchor under its protection, the West Bay and
English Channel, and picturesque valleys and dells on
the land side. In this field the public were admitted
at a small cost, and the amusement. soon commenced
after the arrival of the procession. As we stated before
the demonstration took place without a dinner being
provided for the members of the Order and friends, but
there ' was no lack of refreshments on the
Speculating Bondsoes erected booths, fitted witr aist
and sloping bombes, industriously dealt oat beer wr
retailed spirit.; whilst tents for the male of gingerbread
were not wanting. But the former description of
" stores" were most extensively patronised. and these
quenched the thirsty crowds, notwithstanding that a
booth was erected by brother Moors, to retail out, tea,
coffee, and other creature oomforts, loins serir Part
of the afternoon and evening the attendance of visitors
at the Said was somewhat scanty, but as the evening
wore on the attendance was barge. The Yeomanry
were well represented, and seemed to enjoy themselves
thoroughly. The Rifle Corps bend and 470001' quadrille
hand were in attendsace, and discoursed • charming
selection of music. The votaries of Terpsichore were
pretty numerous, and lads and lames, and very often
old ones too, tripped merrily to the inspiring strains of
the bands. The chief feature of amusement, however,
was that of " kissing in the ring," and this was most
extensively patronised. The tau- se:, "bashful" young
ladies of count, were in great force, and showed won-
derful feats of pedestrumism in running after ths
"lords of creation." The Yeomanry said Engineers,
however, monopolised mort all the patronage of the
ladies, and civilians were, comparatively 'peaking, not
much in demand- Quoits and archery were also eaten-
sively patronised, and altogether a most pleasant
evening was spent.

THE DORSET COUNTY FRIENDLY SOCIETY.
libuurrox.—Ampvissiar op :az Iwzairs

Itowrza BaAmcm

On Thursday lut the members of this society held
their theirerell7 at the Endowed Schoolroom,
which wee most tiebeully decorated kr the coomion.
On arriving at the village we soon were amide mu
scions that something or, thee coannion was aboat
to be treameted, by the flatteria• of numszoos smell
beanies in front of the school-hazes, sad from the
old °bunk tower. The bells were rialiag, sad
everything indicated that for once in the year, in
lee* the Shrotonians were determined to enjoy
tbenwelvra The day being ressarksbly goo and
mild, added greatly to this Joyous hoofing. Abut
eleven Wilk& the members of the society met
at the schoohroom, and aurched is promotion
=ti • part of the villsgs, and from theses to
where as excellent sermon was odpsest
She Ser. Mr. Norton, who _'°4 foe
rooter. The rev. radon= took bus tut from the
10th and 11th Tense of the bat chapter had

Corinthiani. The importance of rightly thing time
haa been dilated upoti b wrteei in evert isis, led
the peek, the philodophet th Obibinthriipilt, god
the divine have each pointed out the aid of not
making use of the present moment to achieve some
good. The object of the Dorset Friendly Society,
and all such institutions, was to take time by the
forelock, and to prepare for those calamities and
diseases to which all men were liable_ But he was ,
of opinion that no society could prosper [MIMS it had
the Divine blessing and that wee, no doubt, their
belief, or elin they would not thus meettogether in
the House of Hod year after year. The revered
gentleman then dwelt upon the solemn truths cob.
tamed in the words of the text, showing, that
though we ought to provide everything neces-
sary for this life, we ought at the same time
seriously to prepare tor that endless state
of existence after death, and that final tribunal before
which all must nand, those who had lived in former
years, and those who now existed—the warriors of
ancient Greece and Rome, the Canars and the
Phi:oaks, the Ptlomeys and the Alexander&
Monarchs would appear without their clowns, beggars
without their rags, tryants without their power,
slaves without their manacles—all cleaves and from
all dimes would be present. No exception. No
artifice could shield them. They would be Jude,
and the decision would be final and just. Thr
rev, gentleman 000cluded his observations by an
earnest prayer that all might so act in this life as
that they might ea,joy eternal rest and pew..
Al the conclusion of the service the members
returned to the school•reom to elect the officers for
the ensuing year. Sir E. B. Baker, Bart., took
the chair. Dr. Wills was most unanimously chosen
as the medical officer. Vomiters of committee:
The Rev. W. Manuel, (chairman), William
Rabbit, H. T. Short, J. Aplin, J. Crocker, James
Trim, Joshua Coombs, and W. Domini ; Stewards,
Mr. Thomae Harvey and the Rev. J. Acton, of
heath.. _ _

While the table- Tem being prepared for dinner,
the members pr i visit to several gentlemen in
the village, an I 4.in returned to the schoolroom
The dinner wu served tip in stoelletit style by
Mr. Cross, whose catering on this as on former
occasions gave every satisfaction.
The usual loyal Mute having been given and re-
sponded to, the worthy CH LIAM ur gave the" Bishop
and Clergy of the Dimas," remarking that be knew of
ne body of men who were more anxious to do their
duty than the clergy, and especially the bead of the
Church in that diocese. With the toast he had the
pleasure of adding the name of the Hay. Mr. Norton,
to whom they were under great oblipxs for the
very excellent sermon he had given them. In his
discourse he had shown how we ought to act to our
neighbours, and also to ourselves as in the sight of
God.

The Rev. Mr. NORTON said: Though he was not
one of the clergy of the diooese,yet in point of fact he
was now as one of them, and be felt great pleasure
in being present on that occasion. He trusted that
at their next meeting ha should not only be a resi-
dent clergyman in the diocese, but also one of their
number i and so far as hers:add jtidge,tim moiety de-
served the support of every one In the county.
While they conducted themselves in an upright and
sober manner they would secure the esteem and
reaped of all those who now gave them their suprirt.
He wished them all long life and happinesa (Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then gave the •' Army, Navy,
and Volunteers." Of the British Army it
might be said they had proved tbemaslvee equal to
any in the world; but mini had by hisside a gentleman
who was well acquainted with the army, and had
commanded as fine • regiment as any in the service,
he had no occasion to say anything more about that
branch of the service. Unfortunately no one was
present to reply on behalf of the navy, but of
this he was sure that the gallant fellows forming
that servift would always do their duty. The robin-
tetra were rin untried body, and he trusted they
would long remain no. Not only was the name of
Colonel Maid allied with the regular forms, but
when the volunteer rifle form was formed he nobly
came forward, and in the most handsome manner
offered his services. This he considered showed he
was a good man and true. (Lead cheers.)
In responding to the toest, Colonel MALIT said: We
bad the happiness to live in peaceable times ; but he
was certain wh r the .Armes of the army
were required they would be most cheerfully
given. He believed that both branches of Use
service Irmo in um efficient • state as it was possible
fob them to he. He belleted that the tolunteeas would
prove a very efficient force should Bait airtime be re-
paired. We hear nothing now of foreign aggression.
TIM raising of that force had put • complete stop to
that fear. He thanked them for the honour they had
done him in proposing his health in connection with
the army and navy, and wished them every blessing.
The CH./Ages then gave the "Lord-Lieutenant and
Magistracy of the County." As regarded their lord-
headspring not • better man existed, or 054 who desired
more heartily the happiness of the people; sod as to the
magistrates he was sure that whenever they were called
upon to punish offenders they did it as far as they could
with justice and with an earns* desire to fulfil their
duties in a satisfactory manner. (Cheers).
This toast was responded to by Colonel Mats?, who
said, that living under such a constitution as we were,
It was necessary there should be morns parties to
admigister jostles ; they endeavoured to do their duty ;
and tbotigh It Wu hardly to be extpated they as magis-
trates could please those who broke the rts• yet he
believed they had the support of the great bod of the
community, and the hearty say in which the toast was
Neared proved that the members of this society heartily
approved of their conduct.
The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the " Health of the
Method Officers," said: As good health was the crudest
blessing in this life to no clam of men were the cow
more indebted than to the medical pedenden,
H. am Pleeeed to see one of that body al spa-
awl present Pith %ern that day, mod be bopedbriedd
be found oftener at their festite board gobk Ode
sick chambers. He had no need to ilk thew to Mak
Mr. health mod hgartity, ler that he iris sun
they Would do, (Long and ecarthoneri *ming).
Dr. WHIG, in reply-, said that gothhig We Muni
and bis brethren of the medical profeedert Wife
or afforded them greater encouragement, than
their services appreciated, and it would always be bin
aim and study to gain such approbation. (Loud elmia&J
The "Health of the Honorary Members" was then
proposed by the Chairman, who raid there were MIVOMII
present be might call upon to respond ; yet as they were
deity' at hand. be should call upon a gentleman who
had some • tonsiderable diptance to visit his old friends
In Dorset; and who, though metromid fro. among these,
still showed his interest in their welfars. by below. up
his subscriptions to their excellent mosety.
_ll9l* the
toast of the visitors he had the pleasure of adlieg gposi
Mr. Shoat, and wished him every blousing. (sacs.)
Mr. Snort, of Clapham, Surer, in rePlyr ilaPraand
the vety great Pleasure it was to him to meet with old
(deride, sod also to ffnd that the Dorset County
Friendly Society Was in sinda a flourishtng slain He
knew of none which pobeinned semerior dams es &Ns
for support. Al the same time be was ICITI legal
that the honorary members' subscriptions had fallen off.
It was suggested by one gentlemen that each member
should endeavour to get another subscriber, or double his
subscriptions. Now, nabs wan a poor man emscaratively,
he could not promise to doable his subscription, but
be would endeavour to get Mother gentleman or two to
give them • aubscriptioe. Of this be am sere soa
more worthily downed support. Re begged tottal
the noble elaainom for propoling, and the oompany
present for drinking his health. (Loud cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the health of the
Stewards, bearing testimony to their general silleieney,
and especially to that of the steward of the 'worse
branch. He would therefore give them "The Stewards,
cou_pled With the name of Mr. Harvey."
H•RTIT, in responding, referred to the kindness
of their worthy chairman ha returning front Weymouth
especially to be priciest at their aninversary. To him
they were under great obligation, se also to dame
gentlemen living in the neighbourhood, *be so ably
assisted them. Merano, had been made to the falling
off of their honorary members' subsoripdoos. but he
was persuaded if a spools' effort, was amide, instead of
being less they would be considerably Increased. He
had received • guinea from the Vim Archdeacon
Suckle. (Cheers.) He was happy to say that the
lwerne branch was in a very encouraging position.
Their receipts were more than De beyond their expen-
diture, and they had added to the general fund over
£l2O. The number of members in the branch was 192,
and they had also been the means of raising two caber
branches in the neighbouring villages. Some people
objected to join the society, became the names of is
many gentlemen heeded their annualstatement ;but, as
they all knew, the honorary inemlsere had nothing to do
with the disposal of the money. They were • guarantee
for the respectability of the dub, and by their aid the
expenses of management had been defrayed.
Mr. CLENCH also responded on behalf of the Child
Oireford and Shillingstorie brooch.
After the health of absent friends had been proposed
and cordially responded to, Colonel NALer gave the
"Health of the worthy Chairman," who was • good
neighbour, a kind landlord, and an excellent friend,
especially to the poor man. The toast was received
with three times three, and one cheer more for Min
Riker.
Slat EDWARD, in reply, said it always gave him numb
pleasure to be present on such occasions, and to see his
friends and neighbours enjoying themselves. Be
especially thanked them for drinking his sister's health,
who took quite as much interest in their welfare as
himself. There was one or two more toasts he must
rive them, the first of which it would not do to omit,
or else fie was sum they would be offended, and that
was "their Sweethearts and Wives." (Laughter and
cheers) The toast was drank with rounds of &PPlanan
_ ,
"Success to the Press" mothers given, and responded
to by Mr. Millard, and the Chairman an flounced that
their next anniversary would be held at I.welns
The members then formed • procession, am l Proflnaflan.,_,
to the field near the high road, where • me."Pon____•na
been erected, and where ihe evening misspent hi _urtomn
amusements, as cricket, dancing, he. all
highly delighted, the worthy baronet looking m' with
evident delight as both young and old tripped it ca an.
light fantastic toe.

CHILD ossroen asp SHILLIINGITOKII mat%
The Snit anniversery of the Child Okeford 6W
Shillnigatone bring of this easallsat society was
held al Teasley. The nonnbere net at the bedewed
gshookosee, Clliild Okeford, at 9 a., and dierel=
prooseded to the residencies of the
at Shillinsitooe. heeded by the fibro—r..4. had.
oboe, *sienna parforinanew we hare an former
occasions had just 01010 to couneend. On their retails
they paid a *ant to those gentleman in the village who
by their person wad their puree have Sunni their
**actinism to ao-opeo Is the mom of tbs wasistr.
Shortly herulit o'cloelt divine envies wireatnetii9
Us. perish
A. Dania& I=6 Ir &brit. BOW reed ITisattitifal upon
the MOUntll," a* the einekg wee much Wier thee
puesrally seagmtdenr rowdey TWIT sheath...The sermon was hi the by. D. vans, reetor
al Child °Ward, who took for his test the 4th chap.