The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-07-06 00:00:00

STURMINSTER NEWTON.

CORONATION DAY—This annual holiday was made
quite a pleasure day in our little town. -The whole
of the shops, with the exception of those of two
were closed, as well as the offices of our professional
gentlemen. The morning was ushered in by the
firing of cannon, and soon after day•break, the work
of ornamenting the town commenced. From almost
every window flags of various colours and devices
were hung; and in the centre of the market place
one of our townsmen had, with infinite pains, erected
a triumphal arch, from the centre of which a large
flag floated in the breese, bearing the motto : "God
IA Ve the Queen." At 12 o'clock the splendid browband
from Abbey Milton, dressed in their uniform, en-
tered the town, and taking their stand in the market
place, played some lively tunes. Many expressed
their regret at not hearing a peal hew our ()bus&
belle ; but, as is mai on these ocoordose, they were
silent, the worthy vicar refusing to allow them to be
rung. Soon after two o'clock a general wlJoanunent of
the tow uspeople took place to a lorge field adJeising the
town, and being on an elevated spit, the view, tom.
prising the two adjoining counties, was very beasti.
Ail. Here too, as in the town, the busy hand deems
skilfhl persons had been et work, and place* were
marketlutit by flags for quoits, oricket,,Jingling, greasy
pole climbing, foot moo', Se. Then 041171 e a grand tn.
unwind arch, with tinge at each end, hearing the
words " Welooine," and, " Clod save the Queen."
Here it was quite evident the light•feetwi (Unwire
were to enjoy themeelvee, re the ground had been
mown and rolled fnr the 00(Ntleell, The field soon
began to assume a very animated impeet, each vie.
ing with his neighbour to make the day one of amuse.
intuit and pleasure, the gentry nut only aiding by
their sidewription but by Mullis in the merry
dunce, whilst throughout the a ninon and evening
there was a gay assemblage of belles womanish% in
the Held, or resting in frictillv groups the seem, all
the gulden ray. of situ were shedding their beams
on those sammilileil, was one of unusual- gaiety, the
light drama of the ladlea adding very enneitlerably
to the charming ethic!, l'ulkas, quedrilles Rad
country dance. were muiesseively engaged in till the
shade. of evening *impelled the veal imemblage to
retire, after which a supper took place at the Clown
hotel, at which about 40 of the tradesmen vat down,
ably presided over by H. C. Hashwtood, Nen, the
duties albs vice chair being perfumed by Mr. W.
U. Isaac After the removal of the cloth, the usual
loyal toasts were proposed from the chair, which on
all 0013141101111 are drunk with enthusiasm, but at this
time an extra cheer was given fhr our beloved
Queen. The health of the committee of the funds
wee then given. The Chairman, la a complimentary
iiimeoh, proposed the health of the Vim Chairman,
Mr. W. 0, Isaac, thanking him for blowtortions in the
decoration of the town, and alluding le the seal he
had displayed in conducting the runs! spotta. This
toast was drunk with musical honours. The health
of the Chairmen wee then prepared and ,trunk with
nine times nine ; other inflate followed, amongst
them " The ladles," drunk with enthusiasm. some
excellent tongs were sung during the evening, mod the
cimpany did not separate until • late hour, after
having spent a very plemant day.