The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1870-12-13 00:00:00

Till WEATHER. —The following is onr raeleorologtod
report :

g /3 Weight State of Weather.
314
Dee. • •
6 33 SI NW Misty ralm
a as al NW & N Fog. /bowers
7 34 33 N us
8 38 20 NW&NEIF%D.
9 31 30 N& NW nue
10 30 30 N& NE Foggy
11 37 16 E& SE Fog, rain

FOOT AND Koine Dteakee.—The returns of the Dot.
cheater division made op this morning, give the following
result. Four fresh outbreaks have occurred during the
past week, and the disease now exists on 33 farms.
There have been attacked sinee-106 cattle, 165 sheep
and 11 swine. During the week four swim) have died,
but 171 cattle, 71 sheep, and 17 swine have recovered.
There remain diseased-325 cattle, 311 sheep, and 42
swine.—ln the borough the four cattle affected at the
date of the last return have recovered, so thst at the
present time Dorchester is free from the disease.
FUNERAL OF A VOLUNTREIL —On Friday afternoon
took place the funeral of Private James Martin, of
Fordington, who had been a member of the Dorchester
rift° corps from the 3rd of March, 1866. He died oa
the 3rd instant from consumption. The coma met at
at the drill-room, under command of Cnptain Coombs
There were present Battalion Quarter-Master Sergeant
Newman, Gol.-Sergeant Gregory, Sergeants Darden,
Humsey, and Greening, and upwards of GO men Waled-
ing the band. The marched to the house of the
deceased volunteer, and on the way to the cemeti7 the
band played the Dead March in Saul. Members of the
"Old Friends," to which society Mr. Martin belonged,
also attend,d. The Bev. Handley Mottle real the
burial service. Three volleys were fired over the pave
by • party consisting of one sergeant, one corporal, and
12 men, and between the volleys the band ployed • few
bars of the Dead Marsh. There were • large number
of spectators. On Sunday morning, the corps, under
the command of Lieut. Hodges, attended Fordingten
church.

N never Scflooia.--fiermons were preashed on
Sunday last at Holy Trinity church, by the Reciter
(the Nev. H. Everett, M.A.) on behnlf of the National
Schools,. In the morning Mir Rector preached from IL
Chronicles, avii., 7.9. "In the third year of Jehoisha•
phat's reign ba sent to his princes to teach in the
cities of Judah: And with them he seat Limits'
and priests. And they (alight in Judah, and had the
book of the law of the Lord with them, and went
shout throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught
the people." From theexam* of King Jehoehaphat,
who had the direct approval of God, the preacher urged
the duty of giving to the children of this country a
religious education a knowlege of the elementary
truths of Christianity, which should /serve as • map to
guide them in the ways of righteousness through life,
and a: last to the heavenly kingdom. Ho invited
them to give their aid to the schools, for which he
pleaded, voluntarily, reminding them that if they were
not so maintained in efficiency, Government would
enforce a rate for their due support. He believed the
schools in Dorchester afforded sufficient accommodation
for the elementary education of the whole of the
children in the borough, but their difficulty was likely
to arise front the bad attendance of the children
through the indifference of the parent.; and be
asked his hewers to use their influence in persuading,
and, if needs be, forcing, all over whom they had say
control to send their children to school, that they
might receive the education which is becoming so neces-
sary to teach them how to use aright their growing
power. The collection amounted to £l2 Is. Bd. fier
MOIL were also preached at St. Peter's and All Saints
the collection at the former plamamounted tort 2s. 4d
and at the latter to £3 105.84.

Tag PROTESTANT CHURCHMAN'S DUTIIII IN 1871,—
The Church Association to uphold the principles and
order of the Church of England is an institution that
claims to be not aggressive but defensive—as the Rev.
E. Garbett states in an admirable paper in the Christia*
Adrocalc. Harmony in detail carried out la a large
variety of things is a more conclusive proof of the
Evangelical and Scriptural character of our Church
than the decision of any one single 9neetion of doctrine.
There may be defect in the doctrinal definition; but
there can be 11006 Is the tone and spirit indicated in a
°onetimee of details. A recent report of the English
Church Union enumerates twenty partieulars, in which
the labours of the Church Association have settled the
law of the Church of England. Many of these
points are of great importance, being visible embodi-
ments of doctrine : such, for instance, as the probibitien
of kneeling during the prayer of rionsecration, elevation
of th 3 elements, the lighted candles, the use of incense,
the wafer bread, and other like points. In repressing
practices expressive of doctrine, we practically reprees
the doctrine. It Is my firm conviction that more Is
done for truth in the repression of doctrines expressed
in acted signs and deeds, than of doctrines expressed in
words, since the one exercises a more subtle and fatal
influence in demoralising the heart, than the other
does by an exact definition in theology, In bewildering
and beguiling the head. . The prosecution, under
taken by the Church Association have not arisen from
any wantonness of party spirit, but have been forced
upon us by the plainest considerations of truth soda spir-
itual worship,purchased for us by the blood of our fore-
fathers. . . Up to this time we have achieved us-
varying success. . . The great broad principles of
wonlip laid down in the Word of God, and the
detailed regulations for its order enacted in the
Rubrics, have bean proved to agree."

ODDrebtows' Arrniveanaer.—On Monday evening
was celebrated the 13th anniversary of the "Bed of
Hope" Lodge, Independent Order of Odrifellows,
Manchester Unity. A dinner was provided at the
Royal Oak Inn, to which between 60 and 70 sat down.
[Jr. Aldridge presided, and the vies-chair was taken by
Mr. G. J. G. Gregory. Amongst those present we
noticed Dr. Smith, Mr. Parsons, Mr. R. Maher, Mr,
Davis. Mr. Hodges, Mr. Far sell (Weymoetli), Mr
Smith. Mr. Pearce, Mr, H. Read, Mr. Fudge, Mit
Balmer, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Webber, Mr. Rowe, Mr
Dart, he., len —On the table being cleared, the usual
loyal toasts were given from the chair and duly
honoured. The Chairman then gave "The Bishop
and Clergy of the Dioesse, and Christian ministers at
all denominations." This was followed by "The Arms,
Navy, Militia, and Volunteers." Kg% Hunt, R. M.A.,
and Col.-Sergt. Gregory, 3rd D.R.V., responded. The
Chairman next gave "The Independent Order of
Oddfellows, Manchester Unity." He was glad that 10.3
many of this working men of Dondisster belonged to
moieties estoblished on such firm banes. Deputy Grand
Master Farwell responded. The Mazialmaiiiir Unity
numbered 475,000 members. The Pool* district, ef
which the "Bud of Hope" Lodge finned • pert, wss
oLe of the largest subdivisions of the Manchester Unity,
numbered 3,742 members. with a reale' of £20,000.
sad bad paid this year £5OO for funeral events* hide.
misdeal of tick pay. —The Chairman next gave "The
Bud of Hope Lodge," in cordial terens.—Bro. Webber,
NA)., responded, as did also Bro. Pike. who said thjg
was their 13th anniversary. Mei had 210 members,
with a capital of £l,OOO. They had paid se loss • sum
than El3O 3s. lid. to sick membera—Bro. Ampblett
proposed "The health of the medical oeer Dr.
Aldridir," whisk was dilly hammed anti asknowledged.
The Vise-Chairman gave "The Loyal Hand.in-Hnod
Lodge of Oddlellows," to which Mr, Balmer responded.
The Chairman proposed " Kindred Booisties," and Mr.
C. Hodges and Mr. H. Read returned thank•—The
Vies-Chairman proposed "The health of the Chairman.°
Dr. Aldridge acknowledged the eomplialent.—Bro.
Plowman proposed "The Maser and Corporation of
Dorchester," to which the Chairman responded. "The
health of of the Vice-Cbalrmae" wee next given by Ibis
Chairman, and duly honoursd—P.O. Listed' proposed
The Town and Trade of Doreberlee," which woe
acknowledged by the Vice—Bro. Amplilett
proposed "The Visitors," to which Mr. Andrews ran.
ponded.—Tbe Vice-Chairman proposed "The Prose,"
whisk was mita* acknowiedged.—The Chairmaa
gave " The 'ether," for whom Dr. Smith returned
thanks—" The Host and Sooner having been given
by the Viee-Chairman, &ad responded te bi kr. GIMP
Read, the Chhirmeh retired.

Tag LIQUEFY OF LIST WEIS IX FOIDINOTOE.—
On Sunday morning, in the pulpit of Fordiogton church
allu.ion way made to the above inquest, and the di..
treesiog death (of A. Moralism) which occasioned it.
The preacher (Rev. Handley Monte) took as his text
I Cor. lv., 5, "Judge nothing before the time, until
the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden
things of darkeess—and then shall every man have
praise of God." He first alluded to the original re-
ference of the worts as used by St. Paul, • reference
especially to the Christian ministry, and the duty of
forgetting the Minister in his Message. Passing to the
more general bearing of the words he pointed out that
Judge working does not mean "have no opinion on right
and wrong;' very fsr from it indeed ; but "remember
your ignoranoo of individual hearts ; and of the full :
cireumstanses of each isle; and remember that you
are youxieil to stand before the judgment seet of
Christ." "Yes," the preacher continued, "the Lord
will some, to brim to light the hidden things of dark.
nest. Every rising sun, every beat of the clock, Is a
a step on the march to judgment. Before that throne
every soul that ever lived will Mani in living
consciousness; CJILOCICACt will wake up there with
energies never known before. What an unveiling it
will be I A few days ago. in our own pariah, a careful
and oinseientrous enquiry was held, before oesponsible
men : and there was a certain unveiling of hidden
things of darkness, of worse than heathen darkness I
I cannot but implore all who have any inflow:ice (and
who has not ?) to use it against the Melll2ll and the
places of snob dark things. Use the influenoe of
prayer, of friendship, of example, at least the example
of never giving ociuntenanee or encouragement to such
things and such soignee yourselves. But this is not the
main point I would press. I clothe inquest as an in-
" Mince of the unveiling of hidden things of darkness;
and then ask, what will the grand reveiiing be?
Not merely of vile deeds end abominable words, but
of every secret thought. An infallible Judge I Yes,
and infallible witnesses also ! No fear of the awful aio
of perjury; no need to admiaistu a hurried oath ;
no formal Eason that Book which will judge Masers
at the last day. Conscience will fella. frail, Me whole
fruit, and nothing but the milk, to the Lord Jesus
Christ. Would that It were more so now I Now the
voice of Death himself Is often fairly drowned in drunken
hingliter. I have beard of abeam •hers • corpse was
lying brain I and disfigured, and beneath the grime roof
the sounder wretched revelry was begun again already.
Bat surely this was in the darkest corner 0/1101111. dark
heathen Nadi' In closing, the preacher remarked on
the last words of the text, 'praise from God.' It was a
wonderfal and blamed truth. In one sense no one
would dram praise that day, in his own merit; but
praise end a " orogen" would be given. St Paul would
receive his crown • end prophets, and martyrs, and
reformers, and evangelists; but not they only. Christian
parent', Christian frionds,Christisie Masbews in'shoals,
all who helped others to the Saviour, would have
praise from God. There would be crowns won in the
totems, and the field, and on dying beds. Such • crown
was worth the winning, and worth the wearing. if only
to be " oast at the feet" of Him to whom it waa reelly
dim. —The preacher referred also in the course of the
sermon, to the attendance of the rifle warp" on Friday.
to pay the last most touching rite at the grave of one
evil down in his early prima (Mr. W. J. Martin, of
Fordington). If there was stub a crowd, and sash
Interest, by one open grave, what would it be when the
last trumpet should sound, and all the graves should
°P!??

*Music awn RgiDENOL—On Tuesday evening, Doe 6,
• highly successful entertainment, °enduing of vocal
and instrumental music, and readings, was given at the
Congregational School-room, in ad of the funds of the
Sunday school. The room was well filled. Miss K.
Portnoy, the organist, presided at the piano, Mr.
Braley sosompanled on the violoooello. and the vocalists
were :—Soprano, Mimes Dave F. Putney, A. Pounay,
and Edwards; Alto, Misses M. Portnoy and A. flaw.;
Tenors, Messrs. Payne and Truitt ; Bass, Messrs.
Pounoy, Williams, and Webber. The entertainment
was commenced by Miss M. Penney playing • pianoforte
solo, "Pilgrims of the Night," (J. T. Stone), in excel-
lent style, eliciting well-merited applause. The anthem,
"0 Praise God in His Holiness." by the full choir,
followed, and went remarkably welL A duet, " Happy
is the Man," (G. W. Martin), was then given by Miss
F. Poona), an/ Miss A. Dews. Kim Penury possesses
a soprano vote. of great sweetness and power, and Miss
A. llawe's rich contralto voice blooded most har-
moniously, and the duet was beautifully rendered.
Miss F. Pomicy then sang " Hagar's Prayer," (B.
Toplift). This is • most pleasing somposition, and it
was doge fell justice to by the talented singer. The
old oharT, "Upton," (I.lr. Arnold), having been sung,
a duet, 'Conolder the Lillie.," (B. Toplift), wee given
by Mimes IL Penney and F. Ponaa, with much prod-
non and effect. Then followed the solo, "The Hope
Beyond the Grave," (S. Glover). The eoespries of Mini
A. Deere's voice was thoroughly tested in this composi.
I lion' and she sang it remarkably well, her upper notes
being beautifully clear, while the lower notes
were rich and full. The Rev. T. Neu* theta read
" Blind Old Milton," in • very effective manner.
The audience were highly gratified and testified their
, approval by mush applause. The good old anthem,
" Blessed be Thou" (Kent.,) was very creditably given,
although in the quartette some of the male voices were
• little out of tons. The (ageing in the lost chorus
was very swami al and redeets math credit on the
performers. Miss M. Pommy than sang very nicely
0 Thou who menet wars to owe," (.1. Hatton) sio-
oompanyhig herself on the piano. The 'chorus, by
Lawell Mason, "Jerusalem. my glorious home," given
by the choir, was • decided moues, and brought the
first part of the entertainment to a ohne. Part 2, con.
aired of merger music, and was opened with Kiss IL
Portnoy playing • planofore sole, "Dense NapoUtaine,"
I (Sydney Smith.) This pier* tested the ability
of the performer and proved Miss Potency'smanipnla-
lion to be of • high order. The operatic chorus, "Fair
shines the moon to Night," (Verdi) having been sou,
Miss A. Dow. gave • solo, "Remembrance" (Boyton
Smith), which was warmly applauded. A reading,
"The passing of Arthur," waa then capitally given by
Mr. Jeffery, and proved highly gratifying. The some-
what difficult chorus, "Sweet Peace Dew/ending"
(Mos tit), was a very satisfactory performance. It WM
(allowed by a duet', 'The Flower Gatherera" (S.
Glover). Thls was entrusted to NW F. Pouncy and
Miss A. Taws, and again the audience were charmed
with the sweet voices of the singers, and demanded an
enure, which was most gracefully complied with. The
pretty solo, "Speck Gently" (Blookley), by Miss F.
Pommy was • telling production, and narrowly lisaspod
an encore, but the &adieus', probably did not wish to
be too extravagant In their demands, Mr. Jameson
next gave some reading, in the Dorset dialeet, which
the audience greatly appreciated, and we must con-
gratulate Mr. al&Z11011011 on the eminent muesli be
achieved. The chorus, " The Summer Time" (G.
W, Martin), went well, and was followed by • solo,
"England" (J. W. Robing), which was sang by Mr,
Payne. The entertainment was brought to • termina-
tion by the quartette and chorus, "Now pray we
for our oonatry" (Floor), which was one of the gems
of the evening. The performers are to be songratu:
lated on the slyness which attended their efforts, and
we hope the good canoe for which they laboured will
besellted.

Couirrr POLICI. fielarday.—Bsfore E. Pearce, Esq.
Mary Maria Berden, • servant girl, wan brought up
on remand, from Weymouth, ohsrged wills forging two
cheques, belonging to her master, Mr. 3. Peaoh, of
Langton Herring She was oommitted for trial at the
arises