The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-05-25 00:00:00

GRATEFUL REMIMIRANGI OF MS MIN lONS AMONGST TRIO

DURING Till LAW MAVIS 'MAL
NAV, 1868.

The preparation of the gratifying souvenir was entrusted
to our fellow townsman, Mr. Saunders, silversmith,
High East-street, and as • work of art it reflects very
great credit on his well known skill and taste.]
Mr. A. L. COOPER then, in a neat manner, presented
to Mrs. Arden, in the name of the parishioners of Came,
Whitoombe, and Herringstone, an elegant bracelet.
The Bev, GEORGE ARDEN, evidently deeply moved,
rose to respond. He said they must permit him to
return thanks on behalf of Mrs. Arden and himself.
They, would, of course, easily believe that it was with
very mixed feelings he addressed them on this ocuasion.
He could not but feel sorry to part from the kind friends
who had been so good to him during the 11 years he had
been amongst them ; and he was touched with a feeling
of gratitude and joy at the very kind expressions use
towards him, and the generous approval he had received.
Eleven years he had spent amongst them with hardly •
few months' absence, and those years had been
chequered—u was the lot of all—with various viciesi•
tudea of trouble, of struggling, but yet of happiness.
He should, however, have another opportunity, on the
following day, of more particularly adverting to this
matter, in the few words he should address to his parish-
ioners in continuation of the remarks he had of late
offered to them from the pulpit. If, nevertheless, any
thing could add to the pleasure both of Mrs. Arden and
himself at receiving title present it was the knowledge
that 10 was the gift of all. Had It been the gift of one
or two it would have been prized, but it would not of
had the sanie value to him. To have laboured among
those people eleven years, to have heard the kind feel-
ings expressed by Mr. Hayly, Captain Darner, and Mr.
Cooper, and to have no doubt whatever that all enter.
tamed similar sentiments towards him was indeed truly
gratifying. He thanked them all sincerely for the
memorial they had just presented to him and to Mrs.
Arden, and when they two should die, the presents
would be handed down as heirloom in their family, as
an encouragement, he hoped, to those who should fol-
low to do all that God and man called them to take part
in. He need not trouble the assembly with further
obeervations, but thanking them again and again for all
their kindness and sympathy, he wished them many
happinesses in this world, and in the world to come
• crown of everlasting life which God would give to
all those who serve Him faithfully. (Applause.)
Mr. A. L. COOPER proposed • vote of thanks to
Captain Darner for his courtesy in presiding. (Cheers.)
Captain DAMER in acknowledging the compliment
said that, while on occasions of hilarity, festivity, and
great joy it was usual to propose a toast, he thought he
might in much the seine feeling and in somewhat the
same way ask every one to drink success and prosperity
to Mr. and Mrs. Arden. He really hoped they would
drink it fervently and from the bottom of their helots
as he should himself. (The health was cordially drunk
by the entire assembly ; and refreshments were then
handed round.) Captain Denier reiterated the pleasure
he felt in being present. On the night before he
had believed he should have to be across the Channel, in
Ireland, unless some great change took place in what
was being considered by Parliament, arid he had only
heard the result at midnight and had left London at 11
that morning.
Mr. BAYLY in appropriate terms then proposed the
health of Mrs. Dinner and the family. (Applause.)
Captain DAMER in returning thanks, said lie could
only tell them how much Mrs. Darner regretted being
absent. She was not in very good health, and the
preceding night had had a severe struggle with the
doctor in hopes of obtaining permission to visit Came.
She was very desirous to do all the good she could to
her neighbours and friends, and he himself heartily
joined in the seine feeling. (Applause).
The assembly then adjourned to the lawn, where re-
freshments were bountifully served to all, and repeated
and hearty cheers were given for Mr. Arden and his
lady, Captain and Mrs. Dinner, and Mr. and Mrs.
Bayly, after which the parties withdrew to their
residences.

We understand the Rev. George Arden will oontinue
at Came about two months longer, when he will proceed
to Ireland and be succeeded by the Rev. George Dawson.