The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1882-10-10 00:00:00

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, IRS 2.

THE DORSITHHIRE REGIMENT.
GiumatrLa, October 7.—The traorpwt Batavia, with
the Ist Batudion Dareetahire Begimeot oo hoard. Pawed
here thit morr'oz. homeward bound.

to Captain Mansel's proposition. It seemed to him
an absurd thing that the number of beds having been
very muoh reduced in late years that they should
increase their staff. They would doubtless remember
Wale few years ago they had a great outbreak of
pylons's, and they had • physician down from
London. The very first thing he did wee to suggest
that they should redoes the number of beds, and
this wars done. Their &anon &Iwo compelled them
to reduce, and the consequence was the beds now were
only about 50. At the prewnt time they only
had something like 85 patients, and the great insj-rity
of those were physicians' eases. So if they were to
increase the number of their acting surgeons to four
instead of three, it would be an absurd thing to ask
them to tske charge of so very few cases. Ile was
very happy to hear they had now something
like five good men in the fiel I, all eager and
anxious for the offices, but if they increased
the number too muds, they would make it not
worth their while to o (Rear. heard As to
incteasing the consulting surgeons be felt very strongly.
Ile thought when a man came to the age when his eye
warn dine and his natural force abated, instead of
giving up all connection with the Hospital, he thought
they would feel it to be a compliment mid a gracious
sot for the Committee to ask him not to sever his c
nection with the Hospital entirely, but to continue as
• °moulting surgeon. (Applause.) to that position he
was sure he would beet very west use. He heir,' and
trusted it would be possible that this resolutiou tieght
have a retrospective view, and tbst those two elevens
who had now retired—Mr. Good and Mr. Tudor—
might be made c insulting surge ti'. Ile did not see
1 why they should not be. Mr. Good would have retired
some time ago had he not felt his c omeet ion with the
Institution would be entirely severed. If they c mid
make them consulting surgeons it would be a very
gracious act. (Applause.)
' Mr. K Is. KINIOILSLZT seconded the motion.
The Rev. E. Lutit,w questioned the legality of
carrying this amendment without again giving the
, proper notice.
The :Itis on the same subject. I don't
think it can be held that when a notice is given to
wmoider • certain matter, and te pass a certain
'resolution, that you are not at liberty to alter it.
There can be no doubt you are not tied to the words of
an original motion,
The Rev. M. HANHIT, to WO any gOOOtintil.
suggested that they should put Captsin M neel's
in.,tion and negative it at once, and then put the
other.
Captain Mass= : But it all bears on my resolu-
tion.
Ultimately the am-n iment prop eed by the Rev. H
Everett, was put and carried nom con.
Toe body then resolved Reel( into the soljourned
meeting of the 21st.
The Re +. C soon NASH proposed that advertisements
be inserted in the papers giving notice of the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Mr. Go ii, and to adt for
caudidates_; also to appoint a day for election. 11. for.
ring to Mr. Tudor's resignatiom the rev. Canon
remarked a 1 he could say was he did not know Sir.
Tudor's reason for resigning. It might have been his
wish not to stand in the way of younger men coming
ferward ; all he knew was the hospital was under,
very deep debt of gratitude to bin, which it could
never repay. (Hear, hear.) Si toy of them could
remember his coming here with the very highest cre-
dentials as • surgeon from Lou Ion; he had main.
tainted cmii sided to his reputstion by treating
some of the most severe castes with the greatest
success. lie regretted very much that he Ivo thought
fit ti resign. (Hear, heard Tivi wore now in this
p sition—they hal two Ca, endure, and it w a a question
if they could give notice of the two until they ha I be I
a meeting of governors within ten clays' notice to c
suer if it was adviable to fill it up. He reminded
them these general meetings were • great expense t
the Hospital, and he did not see why they should not
say there were two vacancies, and proceed at once.
Mr. Pori did not see how they could get out of
having two meeti4s to fill the two vacancies. There
might be especial reasons for filling the two
sepystely.
Bringing • desultory conversation to a point, Canon
Neeu proposed that a general meeting be called on
Thursday, the 19th, tea consider the advisability of
filling up the vacancy on the cortical staff caused by
the resignation of Mr. Tudor, aleo to appoint one or
more c .nsulting surgeon.
Mr. KINDISISILIT : Have we no power to ask the
gentlemen who resign to hold office until their successors
are appointed? That would remove • great part of
the urgency.
Mr. EIOSOX They do that now as • matter of fact.
The COMB* ts : Let it al be don on one day—it
will only be a question of • week or two.
Canon NAateti proposition was CArti xt, thus leaving
Tu.ler's re,i gnation to be considers ion Thur clay,
and tle two vacanciee to be filled at one suceeeding
meeting of the governors.
The her. H. hetaerr gave n dice that at the next
general meeting he will move "That no acting surgeon
be appointed in the litepital except under the clear
understanding that he retire at the age of GS." The
meeting closed with • formal vote of thanks to the

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preeent capacity u mayor; but he hoped next year he
should appear before them again, and in his uuiform.
(Applause.) Al. a volunteer he felt he could number a
great many go el friends, and be inlet.' they would
remain .0 for mint years to Coma. (Loud applaum.)
Mr. Alitermsn Hammer, in response, expremed the
groat pleasure he felt at meeting hie volunteer friends
owe more at their annual dinner. (Applause.)
Mr. ARTHUR LOCK, as an old brotner volunteer,
responded on behalf id the Councillors, and tie-tined
to the worm inter,st which be felt in the volunteer
m mement. (Applause.)
The CHAIRMAN sail he wie snra they would accept
the next toad with • gre it deal of pleasure. lie
approached it, however, with • groat deal of ditfidenee
and with some anxiety, because he was weaiing the
Queen'. uniform, and must not touch n puitia. Tneir
rolonel was very stiict on that matter, awl if be were
to make a slip, the adjutant would report him at onoe
to the colonel, and he would be hauled over the a ale.
He begged to propoee the health of " The Member for
the B irough." (Applause.) He did so simply al mem-
ber for the borough, and all he could Ray was he only
hoped as 1 ng as be was in that capacity he would be
with them on these occasion.; but if anything should
happen that Mr. Brymer should not be their borough
member, and another gentlemen should come amongst
them even though he might be of another way of
thinking, he should be equally happy to receive him,
and to propose hi. health. (Hear, hear.) He only
hoped if Viey did make a change they would have as
good a borough member se they had now. (Applause.)
At 81 eveiits he doubted very much it they would
have another who would be as good • friend to the
volunteers as Mr. Brymer was, for he need cot remind
them of the extreme kindness which they had always
received from him, for not only had be always been a
handsome subscriber, hut had given liberally towards
the eplanilid prime which were seen on the table.
( kpplause.) They would all remember his kiniine •in
inviting them over to spend the day on Puddletown
Heath, which had afforded them the highest pleasure,
and he was sure they all appreciated his kindness in
that respect. (Hear, hear.) He smoke for himself
he never enjoyed a pleasanter or happier day in his
life, lie was sure th-y would drink his health with
the greatest cordiality, an) with three times three.
(Tee t mat was received with loud cheers and musical
honours.)
Captain BRYN'', who, on rising, was warmly
received, said be hardly knew how to respond to the
very greenmail manner in which Captain Hodges Imi
proposed the toast of his h•-alth, and for the manner
in whiA they had rep .n led to it. lie was sorry to
say, although iii one way his task was easy, in the
other it was mods • good deal harder than it ought
to have been. His occupation gine off. Hi+ °CCU'
patina at the pres-nt time ought to be to talk politics,
but he was debarred from that. Perhap+ in some ways
. . . .
se he might not

he was rather alai ?f thq., i? ?Om ways

he; lit' all er:Ois he wiZs deberred, 'and he did not
wish to enter into politics in any way. lie th ought
the Government which instituted that order was
p-rfectly right, for on such occasions an then° pane;
Wre
ought to be eschewed. (Hear, hear.) It m ule it
The members of the " C" Company, Dorset Volun-
Nader for him in another way, becanm ii he hal to
teem, with many Meads and mnlitery vidters, spent • speak of them he shorid have ha Ito think about
m agreeable eveedag on Thera lay, when their
them, and perhaps read them up, because, as they
remittal diluter took piece at the •ms Hotel. were well aware, he wee one of that large section who
repreftented conotituencies—not only smell but big
Mr. H. Fr at provided, as is the custrom at this old once—who tried to do their duty in the House
Commons. There is too much gabbling. (Laughter.)
h wtelry, an excellent repast, and combined with
If each one of the 680 members we, ti tall( as much
genial presidency aid go id company, • very enloivol`le an a few did, they would never do anything. They
time was spent. Captain Hedges occupied the seat di I not do much at the present moment, but if they
of honour. the vie-chair bring filled by Colour- were mil to take ti talking bc didn't kuow what they
Sergeant Marti.. Ameng theme preeent were Captain weld I di. (Lauebter.) Captain Hedgen had kinaloy
W. E. lerym.r, M.P.. the Nlayor (Mr. Alderman *aid he took a great interest in the volunteer., and be
Erne mi. Captain and Adjetent he Merchant, Lieut. mud pay he did, for he bel eve i the voluuteers
G. J. Williams-Andrews, Mr. A'derman Gregory, Mr. throughout leneland formed a er-at and a noble force.
Arthur IL Lock, Mr, dle•;ta de. Lieut. Hirington, C•ptain fledge. hat alnn kin Ty referred to hi. milting
I.ieut. H once, Lieut. Pollexima, Qoartermester Crow, them to Pudold owe lest summer, but Inc c mid assure
Q isrtermseterS oriterust Borden, Mr. Dunmsn (Troy. thorn he was ode too glad that they did go. He wee
tome). Mr. Rumeer, Mr. Samways, Mr. H. Ling, aery happy to este them at all times. He di I not
Mr. Wool, Mr. Dibben, Mr. J. Guy, Mr. It 'beets, mean t.i ask them, and for them nod to come, but if
Mr. Brown, Mr. H. Mandl, and the following non. he he make Ith
commisnioned offi-ero if the Company :—Staff-Sergt. -en expected them to come ;anal he hooped
IF they coed I all meet again next year, at ab out the
Osmond, Pioneer• Sergeant J. E. Taylor, Sergeants same time on Pat dile-own Ho oth, they might be able
Roger., Jalutford, Baker, and Barnes. to get uo some exciting contest in oth oding an also In
During the dinner, the band of the cert. a, stationed okirmi.hing. (ANA ow.) lie bore testiuseny to
in an aute.room, performed a good selection of music the valuable ad reolerel him by Pionter•Sergeant
under Bandmeater Stevens. Taylor on that occaxioo. He again assured them he
Grace having been sail, the CHAIRMAN rose and was mod happy to see them, awl if in succeeddig
gave the toast id "The Queen," which was drunk with year. they agaiu name over he would try to Live them
musical honours, new rangex in another part of the heath. The hon.
Aldermanry Navy,;nl uc. in prop ning the health of the member, referring to recent experienced in Egypt,
Am
and Reserve Force.," said it roeuired op oke of the importance of such .tioir. One of the
w nds of his to speak in their ;noise—deeds spoke objects of the volunteer force was to make every MAU
climes. (Applaus..) They had only to refer to the a good average idiot, and cot three or four Ii at claw
rocent campaign in Egypt. an Ito recall the glorious ram, who go ab out the country and take all the p ots
manner in which our army et wmed Te-el-liebir, and prizes all over the place. (Hear, hear.) lime
which Arabi ha 1 pronounced to he impregnable. The average ohooting of the company ought to be the great
greatest praise Wan 111110 ,ine to Sir Ga act Woleelee thing, and nit the 'core of two or throe iudividuala.
for tie admirable manner in which he carried out the That would he the met serviceable in Donee( war, for
attack, with comparatively little lose of life. With if anything happened to their two or three men,
regard to the navy. he was sure he could speak of them where would the red of the company ? (Hear,
in the highest praise as well an the army, for our blue- hear.) He ag.in thenket them very much for their
jackets had shown that nod only could they work kind recetotion of the toast.
the big gun. on board, but they ha I marched The CHAIRMAN then Rave the health of their
shoulder to shoulder with the army, and c 'lobbied Honorary Colonel, C lona Maned, their Commandant.
with them in evert- uodertakinz. (Appleune.) An tr, Colonel Steward, and the other Field enol Staff
the reserve force', he understood they now forme I part °Rio...en ..f the Battalion. (Applause.) A letter was
of the army. They were an yet an untrie I body, and read from Maj or Williams, in response to tho invitatien
he only traded that the day Wee far dintant when they to he present in which he expressed regret at inability
would he called into active service; but he was quite to attend, he having only arrived at Britleheed that
sure when they were called upon they would give a day. Especial mention wax made of their new
geei aeic aunt of themselves. (Applathed With the A 'intuit, Ca t. Le Merchant. He (the Chairman)
toad hoc motet the names of Captain be Merchant w.an sure the feeling's of the members of the company
and Captain Brymer. were quite in aec oral with the appointment lately
Captain aol Adjatant Lx Meactiarr, who wee male. (Ahrolause.) They had the pleaeure of hie
warmly chewed, nand he felt nine &Olden°. In rioting c. mpany at their last camp, and he himself had seen
to return theeke for the army when he new e owe rod- enough of him to know he wane thorough soldier. Of
code nround • him. He had already adopted the Qe ortermeder Cross the Chairman 'poke in the
volunteer uniform, and he had identified himmelf, memo- highest termw Ile was once a member of their tom.
what. be hope I, with the force already. He trusted pany and they knew him very well indeed—quite well
ho oh out Ihe able to do so more, after • little wed- enough to be sure nothing would be wanting on his
epee; but OW, they meet all remember, was his first tart too do his duty in the department of which be was
year in the corps, and he hal seen nothing of the the heed. (Applause.) He war sure they would agree
rolointeers before, bavine spent many years in India, with him it was quite imposdble for any soldier to
Ile could only say he was tinkle blew:nod endeavours fight and turn out in the field if they had not • Read
to i lentify himself with them. (Applause.) With quarter-master. From their experience of Quarter.
regard to the army, their deed' -.poke for them ; they muter Cross they knew he MO always been impressed
ha I only to turn to the many brilliant actions which with the wish to do his duty, and be bad not felled in
had take place of late in Egypt, too see what the that duty, on the contrary he had eteelle 1 in it.
British soldier was dill made of. (Hear, hear.) All (Hear, hear.) They had seen enough of his excellence
sorts of romance had been ..pre ailing in times past that in camp, and since he had been at the head ef the
the Englinh soldier was deteriorating, but they had comnaiwarlat nothing had been lazkiog. He only
seen noth'ng of that 'eta!, at any rate, and the short wished he had been lu Eglnot, for then they WOJill
service system still upheld the British soldier', name not have heard of the dirty water, the uncooked mast,
all over the world. H, must now say a word for his and the ha I bread; he would have taught them a
own regiment, the Demist Regiment, the tint Battalion lee-on and hid them how to feed there men. (Hear,
of whicu they now formed the v dunteer corps. They hear, and applan.e.)
had e.g., bat luck the other oley, for they got an far Captain and Adjutant Lx MARO..ANT said this was
la Malta, it opted a fortnight, cud were then ordered the first time he hum Iliad the brewer of appearing before
back again. 'roe only regret he had had since he them in any public way exeept at croup. He had then
joined the vo'unteers was when his regiment wan just jooined the battalion, and had then joist become a
ordered to Egypt the other day; he rather thought he volnuteer. All the werk was now ti him, and he bore
was out of it, and he sheet] like to have resigned, if testimony to the cordial ex.istance he received from
possible' then. But that was the only time he had stall one and ell. Mire estrticially he alluded t m Quartet-
regretted j doing. (Applause.) mader Cross for the able way in which he wedded him
Lieut. RAININ ma le a character:2Se speech in in every turn, helping him to meet everything as it
respending for the army. He had never made • might tube done. He alm refeired to the able auist-
epeeoh in lois life' he had often tried but it was no since received from Nome of the staff sergeants, and
g (A voice "Plenty of room sir.") Yee, he bed especially from Staff-Sergeant Osmond. Aided by them,
always found he had far too much room, ant he had he found bin duties very much lightened, and this en.
to " jack it up" long ago. (Laughter.) Ever duce !lanced the pleasure which he felt in finding such a
the Battle of Waterloo° he heel dom.l speechomaking bettelion handed overt o him by their late
had gone out in the army. (Leughtee). lie could Adjutant, Major liermer. (Loud applause). He
only agree with C opt. be Merchant the army bad wee erne his lINIne WoMil he well received by them all,
dine Pretty well lately; and he emil I say they for he knew he was popular. He merved with him
were a rattling good lot of fellows. (Much laughter ) for monv years, code more popular officer in hill own
Lieut. Pi:muerte respindel on ballet( ,of the reeiment it would have been difficult to have fount
Militia, lie toe, hod mayor made • speech in hie life. The difficultien of his offices wore the greater, when he
(Laughter.) Ile lily wished the Dorset Regiment knew the man he had to However, he
had w00pp.3.1 cut a little longer, for they were coming horn.' am go on and do everything he condi tm ac-let in
back awi hie fun wee all over (Much laugher.) promoting the dinipline end the welters of the
Used. Bev SIR. C., returned thanks on behalf of battelion, and 'beet year at Aldershot be hoped he
the Yeomanry. Although be wore the blue, he was almoi I he far better ago to an.id them in their drill
not able to I,SLMIId fir the blue-jackets. alth .ugh he and their other doth 4. (Applause.)
should like to do al very much, for he did not believe Quarter-Master Cerise thanked them for the compli.
there was any force, the army not excepted, that had ment they had held him in coupling hie name with the
done more good for England, or had done more t • toast of the stall officer.. He could assure them that
uphold her gl icy than the British Navy in the his dutiw were made uncommonly light by the kind
present campaign. (Applanoe.) All of th •na had manner in which he was &misted, and the ()levant way
friends, and manly hail relatives out in Egypt, serving ie which Ms duties were adpreciated by thew above
In the navy, ccl he was sure they were all proud of the him. It was indeed a pleasoire to work fee their coin-
service, that they bad rendered through Maio esinpeiga wonder. creme! Steward—(applauee)—for 0,) one but
It was nit • couip•ign against • very great the staff officers kno the trouble he took in the web
enemy, but still it had shown our army was fare of the bat.alion. They could not know the number
not altogether so Inglorious as some people had of visits be pall Lim when there was anything
trial ti make out. He could not eap9..rt what importent goirog on, and Captain Le Merchant
Capt. be Merchant had said se to the shoot service could bear testimony that they were innumarable,
system. although no doubt he was a great deal better nothing Wan ICI . much trouble if he thought the
authority on the stilled than he was, but he did say be battalion wonld be in anyway benefitted by it, and
Mad hear it related that all men, who were under one the way la which he appreciated the services of those
year's service, were drafted and were not alowed to about him made duty a pleasure. (Applause.)
gnu ; also that the ,he i eld molders were Again thanking them, he Ramrod them he ehould
Picked omit for the fird oloace, an.latwAy• bore the brunt al w oys ii. hi. utmost for the batta',on and the C Com-
..f the IL:11111g or the marching wherever it Wan. r p.o.e. (Applause.)
(Hear, hear.) Tnerefore, he ili I nod think they Th. CHAIRMAN proposed "the health of the Staff-
c.ou'ol at present male themselves on the short Servants of she Battalion," and coupled with the toast
service sydem. Ira the V luntcers they hod no door; thensmenof Qoartermaater.Sergeant Darden and Staff-
eervLe, he was thankful to say. (Hear, hear ) Sergeant Dimond. Feeling allusion was made to the
Year after yea- they saw the Damned of all the old illness of Sergeant.Slajor Watts.
Mende, many of whom almoiat began with the Qeartermaster•Sergeant Drahix said from the kind
volunteer movement, who bad beee its greatest friends man uer in which the toast Wan received he knew their
and Mlles, and who were always well to the front when serVICHI were appreciated. He assured them that since
there wee any pap moles or shooting, an very th promotion to She odice be had endeetoused to do

often they saw their names as the principal prize everything la his power to carry out his duties as a
winners.
ti. Applause.) He could assure the younger volunteer. (Applame.) Sines he had been in the
members were the men they ought to cherish Commieserbit Department be bad done everything he
and keep as long m ever they could ; 11124 he could cold for the good of the battalion, and he was quits
say for his part, in regard to the force to which he sure if he had not carried them out properly Quarter-
lies' the honour to belong, that he always regre'ted master Cross would have been down on him pretty
whsnover an 01r1 non-c itnivissioned officer or man sharp. (Laughter.) In conclusion he promised in the
retired. They were the greatest help in keeping the future to do his beat for the good of the corps.
troop together, and they were always ready to do (Applause.)
everything they c.uld to help their captains and their . Staff-Sergeant 08XOND said the work was oertainly.
offioers. He dared say those present looked upon the , made light by the kindness received front the staff
Yeomanry as an antiquated force, but he cool. secure officers. Its trusted so long as he had health end
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them if it came to any war in which England was strength he should be able to carry out his duties as a
ooncerned, and we were lava led (which ho hoped we staff-sergeant of the battelio,, and to help in every,
shoo' I never see), at all evens tie could promise them possible way Ii forward the interests of the "C '
one thing, lithe yeomanry of Euglaad were doubled, C .mpany. (Applause.)
trebled, or quadrupled in numbers, they might rely rioneersSerr cant Tar Lon also replied, lie was
upon them to de all they could to defend their hearths prowl to ha acid a volunteer. Twouty-three years ago
and their homes. (Loud applause.) h., joined—in 11359—an Ihe regretted to say that the
The CHAIKMAtt then read a letter from the Rev. H. gentleman who entered his name, the late Sergeant
Everett, their acting-chaplain, expressing his regret Davis, was now lying dead. fle thanked them for
at being unable to &Wend, owing to • prior engagement. the manner in which they had coupled his name. II
He then proposed the health of "The Mayor and wanted at any time, he assored them he should
Corporation." They were all very pleased to have the always be at their service at a minute's notioe,
honour of the preemies) of the Mayor that evening. (Applause.)
He had always been a good friend of the volunteer Atthia stage the prizss wonatthe recent competition,
movement, and was an old voluuteer himself. (Ai>. according to the list receltly published, WON
pieeAo ) They bad also au Ablerm in of the Borough distributed, the total amounts of each being as
Staff lersteant °mead, /S It •
represented by an old volunteer, Mr. Ald moan foll.rlolsto:—oiristoph.,
£10;
Gregory —(eppleuse)--and the Councillors wore also
represented by an old volunteer, Mr. Arthur Lock; see,geost meteor 0, ,a : Corporal K AA...
~3 ; 1,,,,,e,•,
Mr. Councillor Diusien was alai a volunteer, so it only Leas. L.; Private Stockley, £5 13.. 41 ; L.sace-Corp cal
showed if they wanted good Mayors, goal Ald:ruieu, Spicer, Li. Bugler Churchill, Li 10.. ; Private Tansy, £2;
C°l""."s.".•;Ciliafgrea:lnil.tiliiitti.c2k4..l"ir.44Lilliin;l4Beitrpg;"arizein.rti;vß‘Prilri:V2l:
god Councillors, they must start in the volunteers.
(Laught-r.)
A:AI:ells:IL 71;,,,PvariteestepouVocuser., :10: ;wl:rbib.varte..
pWriaclede:. MI.
The Karoo said he felt some difficulty in respond-
/I It. : Private F. Mealier,
Band.
ing for this toast,lnasmuch as he ought really to ap.war
before them as a voluoteer—(hcar, hear)—hut their
captain desired that he should appear in black, and Sergeant Steven', £l.
not as his feelings would have ptunipted him to have llowtettr,,wibun tHinegatthhe, pinca'apsstawnonilarty.thaercosmpopeketitiootntohne
lone—as • volunteer. He thanked them very cordially pu
occdlent cheating of Corporal Robinson, who, he
for the compliment they bad paid him in respind,in,_g
r ett I toe iy, wai not presents Thirteen hits out
to the toast, and he WU sore all the members of the
i'Le.r;mh'icsei,prcoacull
i 1., 'hots wasideedathcaoedsvheoidtuo,g,7l
done
mg. i
ivici,i stalkingand
bett
eh :in. di I
Scotland,a o t i think
Corisoration w .ul.l be gratified ti find that the toast
had been so well received. Its, too, had the honour to
belong to a rattling lot of good fellows, as his friend
thilranywate.Stodicvkidli received the ea:wool prmiultel,,ardndanthed
in red had saiil—(laughter)—and he felt further that
he belonged ti another rattliog lot of good fellow,
and that was the volunteers. (Isond applause.) He priy.,,, .i.iiieY•
had had the pleasure of appearing before them on • Th., health of the "Successful cempeutonc,
was
'zoo I .., .s-ca.ions b 'fore, and sex years ago in his

then drunk.
Private CHHISTOPHZR, who responded, said he was
proud to be first at last, by winning Mr. Brymer's cup,
and he hoped be should be successful in winning it
three times running. (Applause.)
Tn. Honorary Member., and Subscribers, and Dolton
of Niger wets the next toaO, coupled with the names of
C.pt du Monier, Mx. Ilunui.n. Mr. Webber, and Kr. J.
Guy sip tel.' mention was also made of the liberality
of Lord Alington.
Curtain BUCEs,. briefly responded. He was sorry to
ern two or three gap. in the list this year, which they
would have great difficulty in replacing. He only ho.ied
those who should fill their places +would be •orthy of their
names sa those gone before. So lone ea the " Company
conducted itself, and was as well led, as at present, they
sho rid be only too It.ppy to remain as honorary members,
and hello in every p,esihl, way. (Applause.)
, Mr. Deneau, who had attended those gathering' for 22
,1 years, expreoed the great pleasure he felt at again being
I present. The volunteer movement war a glorious institu-
tion, and he trusted that as long as he lived he should be
able to attend their runnel g ,thering.
Mr. ARTHUR LOCK, Mr. J. GUT, and Kt. WZBBER also
responded. The cher promised to give a towards the
pros lint next year, It is needless to say this announce-
mot was Inudo cheeps I.
The Maroft propoird " the toast of the evening." the
health of Captain Ho Igoe and Lieu' n ant Andrews, end bore
flattering ts.tlsnorty of thtlr thotough soldierly qualith s.
He knew of no men who were better qual,fied intell
by head and by heart, for the poeitions they held. then
Captain Hodges an! Lieutenant Andrews. (The toast was
received with musical honours.)
The CHLIRJIet fold he tntriatnly felt he was appoting
before them not IN en untried man, for he had been in the
volunteer force for 22 par., and he could assure them that
during that time he bad endeavoured to the beat of his
ability to to hi. duty, He thought the Mayor was not
very far wrong when be said be wee born to be • soldier.
(A epic-. vociterously "' Maxey." Perhaps he
had somewhat mistaken Ws vocation, and ought to be
wearing • red coat instled of a green no,; at any rate he
was content to let things remain as they were. He could
smite them he had always had the intereats of the
voluntlers, and of hit own c tmany e.t.a.:Oily, at belrt.
and he was fain to believe that he had not spent the 22
year, in vain, and from the state of the Company, at the
present time, ho trate I his labours were not alto*, tier
lost (Applause.) At the seine time they must not rest '
upon their oars 103 Much, and he had still ii go on work-
ing and to cell upon them to support him as the captain
of the company in carrying out his duties es volunteers.
(Applause.) lie impresod upon all the desirability of
adding materially to the strength of the c onipany, for
they were . onewhat low in their istretirth, Mal being able
to mu.ter 71 on their roll. Ile hal to thank Lieutenant
Andtews p brticultrly fir the great support he had afforded
him in the laO 12 month tomes be had taken commiseioh,
in c ioductina the all airs of the company. (Applause.)
illviox referre I to the importance of retain, nit their
excellence in shooting, the C.ptain assured them that so
long as he had the honour an I pride, es he esteemed it to
be. to command the cou3pany, he should do his very
utoorot to npintain the efficiency of the company.
(Applause.)
Lieut. ANDREWS, who was warmly received, said he
could not *Mad before them that night and &aunt he
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4030 position as Captain Hodges .113, 44 • tried volunteer.
Ile was on his trial now, and he hugol and believe], that
with the great &gist trice he had ht.herto received, both
from tho captain and the members of the company, t sat
when he had served the number of yeer. Cant sin II Agee
hal dcgie, they would not tied him wanting. (Apnlauee.)
Lout Andes.' w-ferred with pleasure to the tart that a
Volunteer Post- .ffise Corps was weleobel to carry out
very difficult and responsible deltas. There were two
points he ...pea illy wi.hed t refer to, v's • their numbers
as I shoiAllog. Their number!, lie was sary to say, were
not what he sheuid It ti roe, though he had every
meson to believe, and he hoard on all eld s, they would
be joined by • glees of soon now who would be • support
to their co-ps, an 1 C Connolly what always be "A I " in
the Volunteers. (Loud applause.) Safer as their .hooting
▪ cme Teed, the coht.et toe oth.ir day with the 2nd
(Queou'e).in which several repreeentatlvesof theCCampany
took pert, maintained their st.tus as • shooting company.
lie wee eepocially p eaoo sit, oi P 1 date Ouriotopiier Cow.
ferward and en-ton the rising 'hots of the corps In the
way in which he hail d (Hear, hear.)
The Cuomo° gave the health of the " Non-commie-
▪ efla :ere," au-I allu led to the valuabli service. of
C.lout•Sergvaut Harris and Stall-Sergeant Oomond.
(Ar.pl
Colour-Sergeant MARAIS sail he was ixtramety obliged
for the manner in which the toast was received. Ile had
HITVA 21 years in the corps. and as long as be sea. in the
company he would endeavour La do his duty. (Applause.)
StetT-Sergeaut °otos° am respanded, and expreseed
the pl.naure bet •1! et the young shots coming on.
Sergeant Mt riOlin also responded.
The CHAIRMAN next gave The Old Mambo!..."lle
WAS pless,l to see to many present, as it showed they still
took an Interest in the c
Mr. Ruesst. (lot, Qa otermaster-Sergeant) returned
thanks, and said be oh. -old give a prise next year. Mr. A.
Loch and Mr. GREGORY also responded.
The Visitors" was liven, Captain HODGES remarking
he was glad to see so many of the R.H.A. present, and
called on Sergeantoklej-ir Robyn!s to respond.
The gallant Seatogeke.ffiaacet made a ear Pal speech.
Referring to the vol anteeril being brought in clover con-
tact with the army, he sold it must bare Its good effect..
Ile only wished they had rifles. se that he might get up •
team and try and beat them at Maiden Cagan
" The Host" and "Oar Next Meeting" brought the pro.
oeedieng t • close.

directloo. Ma noticed at • recent Diocesan meeting the
Blaine said he La I been • total abstainer twelvernont
old be fully intind.d to c,ntinue one. Alto he nutioed
the Rae. Newman flail at C rota Unurch took the blue
ribbon and was followed by I,H$ others, who did the same.
Mr. Spurgeon had Mso lat-ly opened Ms Taternac •
the worriment He thought if they got the clergy on
thea side, they were bound to be successfal if they gave
them time.
Mr. JOSIMILIIVIIISprowtsed,and Mr. J. CURTIS aeconded,
• rote of thanks to the Mayor fur Ms attendance. Mrs.
Brinniger for Massif and husband thaake I the gentle-
roan pre•ent for their attend .nce and t •rts. kind weber,
and the base worn then declared by he Worship to be
open for Latium.