The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-11-17 00:00:00

Dorsttobire.

aim. —Dr. Fox, after paying • feeling eomp/insent 6°
the memory of the late Mr. Percher, said he was glad
that Mr. Bingham, whom he had known for more than
• quarter of • century, bad taken his *ea As medieal
officer of this branch of the society ever puce is" for-
mation, and of other Globe for 40 years, he could form
an opinion of the advantages of each ; and after • careful
investigation he had come to the conelasion that
no other club was based upon such soerid PTinetPleez
and so well managed, u the Coueey Society, &no
therefore he gave it his best supeora H. then narrated
• conversation which had "'ikon place that morning be-
tween himself and • man, who stated as his reason why
the Dorset County &Kiev bed Bo few members in the
town was because they did not bold their meetings at
publie-houses, and have fasts, processions, and regalia,
and then retire to • geld where there woad be dancing
and drinking. He (Dr. Fox) knew from experience that
it was at the letter place that • great deal of droaken•
nes and gross immorality were practised, and narrated
• case which had some under his own observation. The
Dorset County Friendly Society was not established
for the purpose of wading he money in such • manner,
and say mode that might be adopted having ten-
dency in that direction ought to be avoided. He only
hoped that all men who had that propensity would
never join their society, as they should be much better
without them. Dr. Fox concluded by wishing the society
every succeee.—The Bev. C. W. Bingham, of Bingham's
Melcombe, addressed the meeting at some length, and
after a few introductory remarks upon the motives
which induced Mr. Portlier to originate the Dorset
Friendly Society, proceeded to state that the chief
reasons why the society did not succeed so well
as it ought, was because their meetings were
were not held in public.bouees, and therefore they had
the publicans against them. He would not say why the
society did not succeed. He, however, would rather
have one sober member than 12 drunken ones.
• sober member WU • much better member of
• club than • drunken one, and was much more likely
to live. He had a better life, and the better the life the
better the member. This was One of the mat reasons
why Mr. Porcher was so &allows to establish this club.
The 'soaker then read some returns recently made by
Mr. 'lldd Pratt relative to friendly societies, and the
money 'pent in drink. Being members of friendly
societies was a matter Of business, and it was not
necessary that in transacting it they should get drunk.
When • gentleman insured his house or life that was •
matter of hipline's, hut he did not think it necessary to
drink • bottle of win% He did not think it necessary
every time he paid his premium to drink a bottled wine
with the directors. This was ILD absurd idea, which had
grown up in people's minds, and be was glad to see that
the Times newspaper was taking up the matter in that
light, and endeavouring to persuade people that when
they join • friendly society it was foolish that • certain
min should be spent in drink. The speaker then alluded
to the expenses of management connected with
some societies, and lestanced one club who had
expended 40 per cent, in so doing. The County
Society had no such expenses to pay they
were derived from subscriptions of honorary members,
and had bees so from the commencement. The mana-
ges. had nothing for their labour, although at times it
was troublesome work. It was necessary to have • paid
secretary, and • small sum was paid to the stewards.
They had,gone on Increasing, and had now about £6500„
and last year they enrolled 3i33 members, making a total
of 609. After some further remarks the rev.
gentleman said this !society afforded •
opportnnity to effect an insurance upon bare,
and said he had no doubt but that some Were
brought for that purpose that evening, and although
they were noisy young recruits, still they were happy to
take them. If • baby was entered at one year old at
341:1. a-week until the age of 14, he would receive flO ;
bat if it should please Cod that the child should not
live to that age the money would be returned with bp
tercet at per cent. This was • good investment,
and he hoped mothers and fathers would make it on be-
half of some ef those children who bad been making
such a "row." (Laughter.) If, however, the child
should not have the money at the age of 14 by payment
of 2d. a-week, be could have it at 21. After
a few other remarks the rev, gentleman concluded • very
Interesting address. Other speakers also addressed the
meeting, pointing out the advantages of the society, and
encouraging persona to join it. Afterwards some ex-
cellent dissolving views were exhibited of "London—
past and present," whioh gave great eatidaction.

DOECHESTER.-Tee Ex-MAYOR'S BAIMITIT.-In
accordance with usual austere, the F.x.liayor. J.
Gelpin, Esq., esterteiued • number of the prioraPal
ln
habitants of the town to a sumptuous banquet at the
King's Arms Hotel. The company was not alone con-
fined to gentlemen belonging toLserotty of ehich the
En-Magee is • member, but con the officers of
the Royal Hone Artillere, the clergy, and gentry of the
town. The banquet was of the mod Emplace' dedaip.
Lion, and reflected ttl‘reatest credit upon the cuisine
deportment of the K Arms Hotel, whilst the Wines
were of the choicest stage. The elude was taken by
J. Galpin, Esq.; whilst the vice-chairs were oterucire
by G. Symonds anti C. Weston, &qrs.
evening was passed in speech-reeking and convivi-
ality, end the utmost good feeling prevailed throughout.
At the sauce time a dinner was provided by the ex- Meyer
for the officials connected with the borough as well as
for the staff of clerks connected with the Town Clerk's
onion This also took place at the King's Arm's Hotel,
and through the generosity of Mr. Galpin everything
that could be wished for was provided, and wine supplied
ad heated. Mr. Penny occupied the chair, whilst the
duties of the doe-chide were discharged by Mr. J. R. R
Curtis. This meeting was of • very convivial and happy
nature, and the health of the founder of the fear was
i
drunk n • bumper.
ODD FILLOWs SCITZIL-On Tuesday evening • ma-
vivial gathering of the members irad friends of the
" Hood in Hand" Lodge of the Independent Order al
Odd Fellows, took at their Lodge-roosa, the
Dorchester Arms. Fre7an excellent draer was pa.
oiled by "min, host" H. J. Land/chid. The chair was
taken by Mr. James Aodrews, and the vice-chair
by P.O. Old. The party numbered between 30
and 40, amongst whom were many tradesmen
of the town. Full justice having been done to
the bountiful repast provided, the Chairman gave the
usual loyal toasts, after which the Vine-Chairman gave
"The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," 'seeding with the
former the name of Sergeant Gardener, of the Royal
Hone Artillery, and with the latter the name of the
Chairman. The toast was suitably acknowledged-The
Chairman gave "The Manchester Unity of Oddfallows,"
calling on P.P.G.M. Haines to respond, who,
in acknowledging the toast, gave an interesting
amount of the programs of the Unity from It.
oomateueement in 1812 up to the present time,
from which it appeared that it now had 355,000 mem-
bers, and an invested capital el £2,000,000. Within the
last ten years they had enrolled upwards of 120,000
members. The Chairman appropriately proposed the
toast of the evening, "Success to the Hand.in-Hand
Lodge," and called upon the secretary to respond.
-P.G. Old, in responding, maid that the lodge had
been established about four years. When first started
Healy consisted of nine members, now they bad more
than seven times that number. During the present year
the Lodge had experienced • great ddl of sickness, and
them had been one death, and they had expended up-
wards of £3O in sick pay. The receipts for this year,
up to the present time, amounted to L'7l/ ; whilst I:150
was placed to the credit of the Lodge in the Savings
Bank and treasurer's hande-The Chairman propoied
the health of the surgeon of the Lodge, "Dr. Penton,
who, he said, WY prevented from being present through
illness.-Several other personal toasts were given and
responded to, and the harmony of the evening was
coldnoed by some capital singing.
WEYMOUTH. -One of the choicest of fish-the
ealmoo-was caught by some fishermen in the West
lry on Monday. It was • remarkably fine one,
weighing 54 lb..
FOILATZRIS' TILL AND CC,NcERT.-The first of these
pleasant reunions took place at the Literary Institu-
tion on Tuesday evening. For this treat the credit is
due to Court " Plume of Feathers," No. 3,152, who
have on previous occasions provided amusement and
recreation during the winter evenings. The first of
these social gatherings, SA we have said, took lido on
Tueeday. and was a complete success In every respect.
The Court-room had been made to assume • very pretty
'writer-sore. being decorated with the handsome banner
and certificates of brethren of the Order, together with
flags and evergreen,. About six o'clock a public tea
was provided, to which • large posrty eat down to a
most convivial and social meal. The grand event of the
evening was to come-the concert-end this went off
admirably,the room being nearly crammed with a respec-
table and delighted audience. The concert consisted of
vocal and instrumental mu tic, the former being admirably
performed by amateurs-both ladies and gentlemen ;
whilst tho latter was most efficiently rendered by
Brother. J. and IL P. Jones's quadrille bead, under
whose management the concert was conducted, and the
satisfactory way in which the arrangements were carried
out reflected great credit upon them. A most 1
charming and varied prograinnie had been provided,
amongst which were some of the most popular songs,
including " Let me like • soldier fall," which WS/
tolerably well song by Mr. Greener, and was 'wady
applauded, but his after song, "Nil Desperandtun,"
was, we consider, much more effectually rendered, and
an encore was demanded and given. A German
serenade. by Mons. C. De Hayden, was admirably given,
and threw the audience in convulrions of laughter, and
the performance had to be wain repeated. Of the
sentimental part '4 the programme the ballad, "Come
with MO to fairy land," sung by Miss Creech, wee de-
cidedly the best of any, end reflected great credit upon
the amateur. At the conclusion she was loudly ep-
pleaded, end dng an encore. The ballad of "Then
you'll remember sue," sung by the same lady, was also
admirably given, although it did not meet with that ap-
plause which greeted her former song. The old English
6siled of "Ye melancholy history of ye babes in ye
wood," was Sung by Mr. William Jeffery in enetUuse,
wild was the favourite of the evening. Certainly the
song was admirably given, and reflected great credit
twee the songster, who, by his comic manners, kept his
audience In convulsions of laughter. It is &brume super.
Beaus to add that an encore WAS demanded and obtained.
The same amateur, at • later part of the evening,
sang "The country fair," with buritoque descriptions,
in which Le appeared to be quite at home in the usual
speeches made Or showmen, and entreated his audience
" to walk up." the song was loudly applauded, and by
special request Mr. Jeffery sung " Old rhino." A
duet, entitled "('neural Courtship" rung by Mr. Jones
Sall Mi. Fox, was also most vociferously encored, and
was well sung. The other portions of the programme
were equally well rendered, and reflected the greatest
credit upon the amateurs engaged. We are given to
undenitiosi that another of these pleasant gatherings
will shortly take place, when we hope again to see item
well patronised as on this occasion.
Dokarr CoUNTY Fliit3IDLT Seeirry.-On Tuesday
evening a tea was provided for the members and friends
of the Weymouth branch of this useful society, at
the National School-room. A very large party sat
down to a bountiful supply of tea and cake and the
usual accompaniments,. After the tea • meeting was
held, when the claims of this society were ably advocated.
The chair was occupied by the Worshipful the
Mayor, who in opening the proceedings, said it must
be a subject of regret to them all that their
worthy rector, who had occupied the chair on
previous occasions, should be absent that night on
Recount of his evening lecture, He (the Mayor) how-
ever readily accepted the invitat to pre.ide over
them, as lie thought this was • society well worthy of
their constant and aniginal support. Though be was
not able to enter into the details 'if this society, which
hid been established for several years, he was supported
by thew gentlemen who had taken a deep interest
In it for years past, nod who, he felt assured,
would bring before them such statements as would
induce them to support or join this society. As an PORTLAND. -TN g Lan at& -The following
employer of labour he could state the reasons which circular has been Weed, inviting sympathy on behalf d
hod come tinder his notice, why men did not care to join those parties whose boat, were destroyed from the
such • society as the present. The objection by the effects of the late hurricane :-The late gale of October
eller mos was this, that in their young days they joined Stith, having totally destroyed ten boats and seriously
• friendly society, built WAS now extinct. At first they injured six others, it was resolved that an effort be
got a little meekly pay when ill, provided the funds made by endeavouring to assist those who have lest
would allow of it, but afterwards could not get any. their means of earning an honest livelihood. This being
a case deserving of sympathy, it has been proposed that
The County Fiiendly Society was • society which
decreed their extended support, being based upon good an appeal be made to those who are at all times willing
and sound principles. They would not find this society to aid and assist in the hour of need, well knowing that
pay one year and not the next. It was based upon segnnioes this appeal will meet with that response which the
which extended throughout the county, and if one part of necessity at ,act, a distressing ClUe MUSS DOS& command.
it was not self-supporting the other parts would amid it. Relying on your generous sympathy no words are
Addressing wives and mother., the Chairman said be neeereet7 to "II forth thane act, of charity which has
felt it was incumbent upon them to support • society of always been so characteristic in the time of calamity or
this airL It was the mother and the wife generally distress. The damage sustained by the baits during the
who had to espend their husband's ages. Now K iota gale is upwards of 28°, as"lued by JelePh
3.
they would make • denial for • week. lel that denial Talbott Weymouth. a° elFerienced heat-builder ; end
could be lading if it was continued, • provision might as some of the unfortunate owners have their means of
be made, when, to use a common expression, the bread support entirely suspended, this appeal on their helmet(
was deprived them through sickness or death, they is now earnestly solicited. The following gentlemen
would get an advantage which be was sure would be have kindly consented to set as loch honorary tree.
well worthy of that denial. It ea, to them they deers for this relief fund, and all amounts will be
ought to look for to encourage this society, publicly acknowledged by the Press. All amounts sent,
because it was one which assisted in time of should be made payable to one of the hon, treasurers,
need. As he had s,il before some of the old men and all communications addressed to the bon. secretary.
In his employ had rated, as their reason for not An "Ay response is earnestly solicited, and all amounts
joining • friendly society, Was because when they wanted in atampe or otherwise will be most thankfully received.
money the funds were short. He felt assured that if James Mabey, Fari„, Chiswell, Portland, Edward Allen,
employers and employed would mist a society like this Eret. lion. treasurers. Thos. Nicolas, Fag.,
It would not only tend hi the temporal but spiritual F.K.:C.S.,Spring Gardens, hon....deter,. John Street,
advantage of them all. He then alluded to the common JUL, builder, Portland, boo. assistant rerelery,
expriusion made use of by souse people, who did, " FATAL ACcIDIST.-F. C. Stegpall. Esq., held an in-
have aubscribed to a society for • great many years, and qUeSt on Thursday at the New Hotel, on the body of •
have never lied • penny from it." In that OW he con. nshennen, named Richard Attwool, who met with his
'Wend ouch persons ought to be more thankful, death by drowning, on Wednesday. The feihmilte
is
They ought to be thankful for three reasons the evidence adduced -William Lane said I ion •
People were ready to ssy, "Thank God I have never Itetterm"• On Wednesday morning I went fishing with
ro,tuirod anything from that moist why should I nth. deceased in a boat. When we were near the outer side
Denbo any more r They ought to thankful for these pier-bead of the Breakwater, the boat was struck on the
reasons. First of all, to carry out their own expression, larleard side by • sea, driving it upon an iron bar eon-
"thank God." In the second place it gives them an in. lulled with the Breakwater. The collision upset the
dependence in case they required assistance, instead of boat, when deceased caught bold of another iron bar.
immediately going to the parish. Thirdly, they had He held on as long se his Strength would allow him, but
an opportunity, though however small, of render. at last was obliged to relinquish his hold, as there was a
assistanceingassistanceto their fellow-workmen in time eery heavy merunning at the time. When the heat
of need. (Applause.) Mr. Eliot stated that be nee,' I swam to • Pile, but it was with the utmost diffi•
catty I could ova my corn life. Deceased mild not
had taken a deep interest in the society from its
commenoement, and in its infancy gave a great min', end when he tolinuniabed his hold he sank, and
'drowned. -Thomas Way, a labourer on the Brea.
deal of time and attention to promote its pros-
water, proved Ander the body of decreed amongst
verity. It was 14 years Pill/0 that exeellent man
some stapes conneet with that work. When be sent
the late Mr. Charles Panther attended at the Townhel
in this town, and formed this breach of the Dorset f° biosties bodywss still `rarte, but he W•• dead.-Tb•
Friendly Society. The speaker tiro passed • glowing coroner artily put the eircumstonces connected with
,
el:Unitise on the earth of Mr. Percher, stating that he neeee•ea • 'et° USW" the lair, and expressed his stir-
Plea that the body should have been so soon washed
bad • warm heart, and always felt the greatest Pleasure
in rendering &distance to any individual in trouble, and ...ore' only having been in the water about !When
Tbe jury returned • verdict of "Accidental
more particularly in aiding the labouring slurs. m, inquired -
Way t me usual fee, 5e., for picking
Hie heart was always ready to promote their proa.
OP a body, when the coroner remarked West he thought
pent;, and those who knew him would deeply
Mr. it would be the best way to give it to the widow. Way
regret the great loss they had sustained. ssr. .
with that intention that be naked.
replied that I was
Eliot then expressed his regret that during the
this,Deceased
14 years this breech of the socioty had been formed, &
the largest town in the county, should contribute so and three' who was 37 years of age, has left • widow
children totallyu Tided for, but we beer
;
few members. The Dorset Friendly Society was formedthat a wil
ese atoiohnave will lmia,edm"m be set s
been deprived foot to provide
asprirod rd their
upon • footing very differect from the common clubs. livelihood,- The • their
It had a large basis; ita foundation wes upon prin. mains of
hlst•Cibilig • did also the coroner,j•"...ga "whilst
ciples which would ensure its taring proep-rity, and fees for t
subscribed
was different from thaw clubs which, after • few years, £1 10s. was jbiby
stisepgenonknatlemenA.L.,tsenai.kingug the
were broken up, having spent all their resounds. He wart lest diluter
then alluded to the great advantages offered by this altogether VI in, Bd.
society -tbe two grans, features being that of providing its HERE REGIS. -The epidemic of scarlet fever,
members with moirywhen incapable of work through which brae out in this parish some months ago,
Bickner, and of receiving • sum of money upon arriving hag now quite disappeared, and we trust from the
at • stated age, when ineepritaied from working, which important sanitary improvement+ that hate taken
would provide them with comforts and necessaries for rut maims 'imitations of this alarming diatom
the remainder of their lives, instead of seeking shelter 1;517..0 lme severe.
In the workhouse. On looking at the reruns of the
society for the past year, he found t The Board of Guerin," of the Waroliam and
heir stook amounted
to £6,524. whilst £1,219 had been expended in side
for
this district
(louvre. ;MOD.
utedLysteirwimuisdaioallimutioffioerty,
The society was increasing every you, as in 1858
the stook only amounted to £3,591, so that in three of .CB, and expressed their satifintion at the efficient
years it had added Z. 3,000 to its stock. He then pointed manner in which Issaciiirronsted his duties during the
out the advantages offered by this society to sUes of late epidemic al fever.
other dabs' and concluded by mid* an "Wl4 from BLANDFORD. -Oar ourally quiet town pre.
=oh delivered on the advantages of the County embed eery animated appearance ea Monday the
by the late Rev. H. F. Fishtail some years

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.
Et.ecelox Or MAYOR.
A quarterly meeting of Town Council was held
on Monday the 9th instant, the whole of the municipal
body, with two or three exceptions, being present.
Beyond the duty of electing • Mayor for the ensuing
year there was no business transacted of interest.
Mr. Councillor Dam in rising to propose the re-
election n( their Chairman for the ensuing year, said
that by his attention to the duties of his tidies, he had
already won their confideuoe ; and as several important
questions would occupy the attention of the Council
during the ensuing year, he (Mr. Drew) thought it
would be beet for the interests of the town that their
chairman be again requested to take office.
Mr. Alderman Ehtur agreed with Mr. Drew in the
enooninms paned on the Mayor for the ability with
which he had discharged the duties monocled with his
office during the put year, which bad been a very
eventful one—one distinguishing feature of it being the
marriage of the Prince of Weles. He was pleased to see
whilst in • foreign land, the accounts in newspapers
showing the loyalty of the people of Wey,notith on that
occasion, and the excellent arrangements made
by the Mayor for giving effect to the wishes
of all classes in the town. One important
subject would, during the ensuing year, claim their
attention, and which he. should have to bring before
the notice of the Council -the drainage of the town.
I He should call the committee appointed to consider that
subject together et an early period ; but since he had
but spoken on the subject he had put himself in
communication with the Chairmen of several Local
&arils of Health. He believed that through
the Council's exertions the drainage of the town could
be effected, without either carrying the sewage into
the harbour or Backwater, and that this scheme could
be carried out with but • slight increase to the present
rates.
No other gentleman being proposed for the Mayoralty,
Mr. H. Devenieh was declared duly re-elected for
the ensuing year, and the oaths of office were ad-
ministered.
Mr. Councillor Hang rose to propose a vote of thanks
to the Mayor for his services during the past year. He
bad filled the office in a manner which reflected credit
to himself and credit to the town. He thanked Mr.
Devenish for the honour he had conferred upon the
Council by accepting the Mayoralty for the ensuing year.
Mr. Councillor Ilihhitnoe said he would cordially
second that proposition.
The Mayon, in returning thanks, expressed the
pleasure he felt at receiving that renewed mark of kind
feeling which had just been accorded him, as be felt
soured it was not a mere formal vote of tbahlks. Laying
aside any private feelings of his own, as it seemed that
it was the unanimous wish of the Council that he should
again occupy the chair, he had great pleasure in accept.
ing office. lie was proud to say that whether in or out
of the Council he bed always received the cordial co-
operation and assistance of every member connected
with it. This had considerably lightened his duties,
and made them an sgremble task. He concluded by
stating that he should still further exert himself to
atm out any measures that would in any way be bene-
ficial to the interest of the town, but at the same time
expend with due care the borough funds.