The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-01-10 00:00:00

BOARD OF HEALTIL

The report of the Eatimate Committe was read,
from which it appeared that a rate of Bd. in the I
was necessary to meet expenses of improvements,
amounting to £1,109 2s. 4d., for the next four
months.
REPAIRING CHURCH-PASSAGZ AND GOVERNOR'S-
LANE.

Before the tenders were opened for repairing
Chnrch•passage, Mr. HOWARD said at present that
place was quite a nuisance, and he should like the
consent of the church people to takejdown the wall
there.

The Towx CLERK said before that could be done
the consent of the Bishop must be obtained. _
.. ...

Mr. Alderman DEVENISH asked Mr. [Toward if he
would support a church-rate, which would be
necessary to cover the expenses of removing the
wall. (Laughter.)
Mr. HOITAB.D said he would not, but he would
double the amount of his subscription. He would
not support a church-rate, and believed the church
party would have more money if they did not have
aoy church-rates.
Two tenders were opened for the repairing of
Church•passage—one from Mr. We,akley for E 6 Gs.,
and the other from Mr. Williams for Ell 10s. That
of the former was accepted. Mr. Williams was
the only person who tendered for repairing
Governor's-lane, his estimate being £l2l if paved
with Heynton stone, and £ll2 for Putheck.
Mr. POTHSOARY considered it would be unwise to
etpend mocha large sum of money as that mentioned
at the present time; and other Councillors acquiescing
in this view, the Surveyor was instructed to tem-
porarily repair the lane.
This concluded the business of the meeting.

WA REHA.M.—Lonox or Urirrv, No. 386.
The festivel of St. John the Evangelist was
celebrated is the Townhall, on Wednesday (Tuesday
being market day, and consequently inconvenience
to many). The Lodge was closely filled at six
o'clock, when Brother Barfoot, who was elected
Worshipful Master in September, was duly installed
by Brother Hodtins, P.P.G.S. W. of the Lodge of
Amity, Poole. An initiation also took place, many
gentlemen from Swaeage, Corfe, and neighbourhood,
having joined the Lodge during the past year. Other
business having been trsnsacted, the following
officers were appointed : -The Rev. Dr.
Burrow, S.W. ; James Spicer, I.W. ; Thomas
Jones, treasurer; Charles Groves, secretary and
organist; C. Yearsley, SD. ; W. Petts, LD. ; Dr.
Dyer, LG.; S. H. W. Charrington, and Thomas
Joseph Mowlem, stewards; J. Frampton, tyler. It
was unanimously voted that Dr. Poynter should be
presented with the Past-Masters' Jewel for valuable
services rendered during the past year. We have
to congratulate the Order on their flourishing Con-
dition ; the Lodge has been at a low ebb for years,
and we understand has been with difficulty kept
together till latterly.—Brother P.M. Groves, we
believe, the oldest brother of the Lodge, (he baying
been registered in 1808), has for • considerable
period exerted himself in the cause, and it is with
much pleasure we find Brother Poynter and other
younger membeia exerting themselves in so
enthusiastic and praiseworthy a manner. On
the Lodge being closed, they repaired to the
Black Ideae Hotel•where Brother Petta had provided
a capital supper, which gave great credit to the
catering capabilities of his establishment We must
not forget to express oar thanks to Brother Hoskins
and Moores of Poole for their presence.

HIGHER LYTCIWIT.—A ball took place on
Monday evening, the Ind instant, at the large school-
room, Higher Lytohett, which was well attended, be-
tween 50 and 60 being present. Refreshments were
provided by Mr. Crumples., of the Chequer's Inn, and
everything passed off most satisfactory. Dancing com-
menced at eight o'clock, said way kept up with good
spirit till five a.m., to the enlivening strains of King's
Quadrille Band from Blaudford. At the conclusion,
the national anthem was played, and three hearty
cheers given for Mr. Cnimpler, and three for the band.
POOLE. NIIV Visa's DAY. —On Sunday
morning between thirty and forty of the Poole Rifle
Volunteers attended Divine Service at the parish
church. The sermon was preached by the chaplain
of the corps, the Rev. Alfred Wilkinson, RD. The
volunteers were accompanied to and from church
by Harman's brass band.
Pula= TZA..—On Monday evening a tea was held
rin the schoolrooms opposite St, James's Church, in
aid of the funds of the Sunday school, when the
attendance was everything that could be desired.
After tea, addresses were delivered by the Rev. A.
Wilkinson, (chairman,)the Rev. J. Parr, the Rev.
Tracey, the Rev. It L. Morris, Rev. J. Casher, H.
Emmott, Esq. F. Styring, Esq., &a Between the
speeches the Choir of St. James Church sang some
hymns, &a. The room was very nicely decorated;
and there being about 400 persons present, the bazaar
aid tea were both very successful, and a large portion
of the debt will be able to be paid off.
LONGFLEET.—The new chanoel of this church
was consecrated by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop
of the Diocese, on Tuesday morning, January 3rd,
in the presence of a large number of the clergy and
inhabitants. The Bishop was accompanied by his
chaplain, the Archdeacon of Dorset, and the
Registrar. The chancel was erected by Messrs.
Knott, Durnford, and Saunders. The new altar was.'
given by the Bishop of Salisbury, the pulpit by thel
contractors, the new oak lecturn by the Rev. M.
MaPatey, and the cushions by ladies of the congre-
gation. The were read by the Rev. J. L.
Williams and I I. J. Parr; the first lesson for
the day by the MoPatey, and the second by the
Rev. S.
; the eeme,-- game by the
'he Rev. A.

Bishop .
''il kisses,