The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1867-10-01 00:00:00

District 0 etl3o*

DORCHESTER RIFLE CORPS.
The annul pries mosUnd took plue en Wednesday
look, at Maiden Casile, h.., thrush the killdeer
of the others sad Meads the oorpe, • good list of
ewas offered. The ofikers premot were Captain
.11 Coombs. Lieutenant J. Hedges, and Captain and
Adjutant Barrett Three fames were employed, and
the dim motions of marking was mad, the sergeants of
of the Dorm. Militia, as usual, kindly sating as markers.
The meaner in which fienreant.lta or Newraaa serried
out the arrasgements wee alike iatidssto,y sad pstify-
ing, and the competitions promised tarsier Th.
line weather rendered the day out M Maids. Castle
most pleasant, mid it was ausilent for the shootin*
The bend of the corps, under Mr. H. Wellspring, with
true volunteer spirit, freely went eat then sad OM.*
• selection of music, to the matilleation of
Had my intimation been given that the bear =la
have attended, no doubt many moss vialton would
have been attracted to the scene. On returning to the
town, the band played MEM the streets to the parade
ground. In the first tuna lion It will be notieed that
the drills attended by competitors are added to
their shooting more after • arta& proportion. This
Ii • novel eombination, but it mans to us a mut
eseellent one, seeing the pest importance of good
drilling, and Ir• doubt sot that the more it la considered
the mom it will emantend Waif to the approval of all
voknteers. _

-T79-1-"Wroni810 Pltrug.-Flve rounds each at 200
and 300 yards. Entractes la. let prize, Captain's cup;
2nd, Lieutenant's miss ; 3rd Ensign's prise. In this
competition points for attendance 116 company drills
were added to the MOM, three drills reekoning as one
There were 96 coespetitorawbose mores for shoot-
averegsd 17.11. The winners were: Ist, Lieutenant
Hodges, with 30 points and 8 drills, total 38; 2od,
Private Thomas Roger., 25 points and 7 drills,
32 ; 3rd, Corporal Chick, 26 points and 4 drills, 90;
4th, Private Guy, 22 points and 8 drills, 30; Private
Godwin made • total of 31, and Private Jeffrey also
31, but they preferred prime they woo in subsequent
eatspethions.
Tax Holtogog Mmii. £2O Lim Till MEDALS.-
Vivo rounds each at 200,500, and 600 yards. Retraces
is, Six prima, There were 28 entries. The mono
averaged 26.69. and the erbium were: lst, gold medal
Go be retained for one year only) and £7, Private Ling,
with 43 points ; 2nd, silver medal (to be won
two year
lin% sere, sion
Pri,mbesio
jr:gbecorting then nt,n,:enr'..s
property'
to be won two sasseseive veers before
belonging to .4 volunteer) and £4, Private Harris, 38
penis ; 4th, £2, Private Cam. 37 points; 5413. St
I.rlvato Day, 34 point.; 6th, Um outman fees (81 Be.).
Private John Rogers, 311.
Di. Biestrr Hairston's 210.-81ve roan& each at
500 end 600 yards. Entrance Is. Open only to first
elm men and marksmen of 1867 Four prim I here
wry. 18 competition, and the mores of those who shot
all the rounds averaged 17.71. The winners were:
Ist, £5, Colour.fiergeset Gregory, 28 points; 2nd, £3,
Private Godwin, 25; 3rd, 22, Private James fitsyner,
18; ith, entrance fees (18s.), Private George Davis, 14.
ffsacia HISOLIIILZY'II £lO.- I. rive rounds at 930
and 500 yards for LI, open to members who have paused
out of the 3rd but failed to enter the first clam
Entrance 81. 14hteen competed, and the mores
evened 1693, and the winners war.: Ist, £3, Private
P. Taylor. 26: 2nd. £2, Pnvate Oliver, 23; 3rd, SI 10s.,
Private 11. lathed, 23; 4th, El 10a, Private John
Greening, 20; sth, entrant* fees (9..), Private Hardy,
20-11.-Ply, rounds at 130 and 200 yards for mmHg
of this year, DM before ia • volunteer corps, for SI in
five paMs. There were live entries, and lb. scores
averaged 17. Tbe winners were Haas placed; Ist, SI,
Private Pm, 19; 2nd, 10a., Ormsby, 19; 3rd, 10s., R.
Taylor, 11; 4th, antrum freer (8.. 6cl), Thorns.
Ms, STEILeII 01311111 i, for the highest aggregate
score :-Private Jeffrey litt.
The annual snow look place Mussel at the Plume of
Feathers inn, ander the presidency of Capt. Coombs,
who was supported by Mr. J. F. Hodges, Mr. J. Galpin,
Kr. W. Hall, Lieut. Hodges, Hr. W. Manley, Mr.
Herbert Hodges, Yr. P. Hodges, Mr. T. C. W.
Rounders, Col.-Bergeent Gregory, Ikrgt. Gerd= Ac.Bergt..Msior Newman occupied the vies *hair, supp4ted
by Mr. Drake, M
Mr. Nutting, other and the o civilians
present were Mr. G. Haber, r, Curtis, Kr. Osaiond, Mr.
ROW, Mr. E. Cross, jun.. Mr. JlllOllllOll, Mr. 111111130,
sad Mr. Macaulay. A splendid supper was served up by
Corporal and Mrs. J. It. Taylor, to which H.Gerard Eiturt,
E.g., bed kindly arld4 with his usual liberality, a
basket of game, which was • pleading adjunct to the
other good things provided. At the adose of the repast,
and when the Captain had given an order for " glares
round," wherewith the soros might loyally drink the
Queen's health,
The Ch.irman briefly proposed "the health of Her
Majesty," followed by ' Prince and Princess of Wales
and the rest of the Royal family."
In preposinx "the Bishop and awry of the Diocese,"
the chairman said the chaplain (the Rev. J. Fisher) was
absent thringh being in Wales at some unpronounceable
place, which they might mature to troll with twelve Is,
three us, two de, and one o-(lasghter)-and the Rev.
T. Falkner, who be had rather expected, had not arrived.
However he would propose the health of their derided
friends in their lameness- - (applause).
Hong: "Work boys work," by Mr. J. AndrewL
The Chairman next gave " The Army and Navy." He
was afraid they could not boast of having • momenta.
tire of either the army or navy present, but they all
brew how much as citizens they owed to them, and how
much as riflemen they emulated them. lie trusted that
as long as they were riflemen they would emulate and
not corp (hear, hear)--and he hoped that the good
feeling which seemed now to exist (fur when the move.
ment commenced there was a little something like
Jealousy) between the regular and the volunteer, might
Increase and grow, and that they might have
man) opportunities in their volunteer lite yet of
being brigaded with the regular forces, end bolding their
own honestly and fairly alonride them -(applaites).
Nang : Corp. J. R. Taylor, "Pulling hard against the
'stream."

In proposing "the Lord Lieutenant of the County,"
the chairman said it would be recollected that thole of
them who had the honour of holding oommissions held
them under the Lord Lieatenent, and that they all were.
More or lees, under hie commend and supervision. lie
thought Dorset might well say it bad a Lord Lieutenant
of whom they were all proud, for hie name stood Rest in
England in every philanthropic object to which man
could devote his energiel—(bear, hear). They regretted
very meat that he wee prevented reviewing them the
other day, but the event took plain rather earlier in the
Ammon than meal, end than he had expected (they were
earlier altogether in their work this yea), ea he could
Not attend. As to the efficient substitute hie lordship
mot be would any nothing at present; he might have •
word to my by and bye. But they had • Lord
Lieutenant to whom nobody was more ready to give
honour than the volunteers, for Ms lordship was the
Bret volunteer in England in the muse of philanthropy.
He gam them with much pleasure "Lord Shaftesbury"
Song : Ca"poral Roberson, "Silver mconlight winds
are blowing.

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The Chairman next proposed "the County Members."
In mentioning them he could not forget a very deu
neighbour of theirs, Mr. ',Royer; he believed • very goon
friend of theirs, Mr. Portman; and a very sincere friend
of Skin in every way, Mr. Ckoard Start. Colonel
Sturt alwsys took care that they should have intne oat
these and other omissions, but at the present time he
wet in the north of Stiotland. lit. Start had taken his
place in that matter. Mr. Start, they knew, supported
the volunteers in comp and in every other way, and
bis thoughts weni always directed towards the names
of the volunteer movement. He gave the health of the
county members —(apolasite).
Song by Sergeant-Major Newman.
The next tout propped from the chair was "The
tßorough Members," in doing which the Captain said
bey had to thank thou gentlemen for adding to the
prize list that day, and for the support they gave them
at all times. He hoped the time would come when
Buy should see them at that meeting, but it outurred
at a time when they were seeking their pleasure far
away, and it could hardly be expected that they would
come the distance they must do to be present. However,
they luilth= in hones. He gave them "The members
for tits 11"—iapplaues).
Song: Private G. Yotfoni, "The death of Nelson."
The Chairman said they must not forget that England
owed much of her prosperity to her adonis,, and he
saw with very great pride that they had amongst them
the scion of one holding • high official positicio at the
Cape—he alluded to his friend Mr. P. Hodges, the sou
of the Chief Justice at the Cape. It was a matter of
pride and congratulation to them that they had a Dated
Men. bred and born amongst them, holding such an Its-
portmit case as Mr. P. Hodges'. father did, and he
understood the son promised well to follow in his
father's steps. He gave them nooses and prosperity to
the British Colonise, upecially tits Cape, and be coupled
with it the name of Mr. P. Hodgee--(applaue).
Mr. P. Hodges said he thanked them very much
indeed on behalf of his father, who boasted of being a
Dorsi t man, and looked forward with great pleasure to
the time when he could retire from his office and wine
book to his native town—(bear, hear). They had come.
teen at the Cape, although they were not no efficient as
thou in England—at least they did not pay the same
attention to drill. Still, they dulled to be efficient,
and he was sure they were very loyal. He only hoped
that the Rdis Amorriatioo would take the colonise under
their direction as they bad done the English corps—
(volutes).
Song by Kr. Jameson.
The Chairmen then gave "The Mayor, Aldermen,
sad Corporation of Dorchester."
Br. Alderman Galpin responded, upcoming regret
that the Mayor, who is a military man, was shunt,
and saying he was sure it was the desire of every
member of the Council to de his dote
Mr. Councillor Gregory also ruponded.
Mr. J. It. Taylor returned thanks as one holding the
Moth and important office of samesor in this borough—
(laughter),
Captain Coombs then distributed the prises, and as
smith man advanced to rueful his winnings he was
greeted with moth impious.
The Chairman seid he congratulated them upon the
whole competition that day—upon better shooting than
they had bad for many years, upon the good temper
with which it was condooted, and especially that in oats
of the 00to lSi
ions otteedanee at drill had counted—
Our, bear It wan thought desirable sad expedientthat sera ng should he done to aid thou men who
constantly attended drills, oudeetng to the efficiency
of the corps; and they resolved that drills should form
an element in the trompetition for the officers' prises.
The result had not been unfavourable, although the
regiater of drills had been of such on amount that he
thought if the condition had been di/ow:L.4 with the
result would have been pretty much the tame. Still,
attendant* at drill was an important thin. and It might
be that next year they would deem it right to make
drills count in all the competitions—(hear, haer).—but
that would be a matter for consideration in the coming
sauna l at present he merely gave them the intimation,
so that they might betted? for attendant!s at drill being
counted at the next annul prise incieting—(bur, hear).
He would now give them the health of the Prim Win*
nue coupled with the names of Lieut. Hodges, Private
Ling, and Private Jeffrey—(applausel.
The three volunteers nuintlesed imA briefly responded.
The Chairman next gave "The Magistracy of the
, Borough."

ILI. F. Hodges returned thanks, end torreinded by
CCadm "The Width of Captain Coombe," wideb vu
nk with tatuleal honours ead mash liming.

Captain Coombe, in replying, maid to Mae that he WII4
not proud of this' honoer would be wrong. It was •
matter upon which be prided himself ersessively, that
they were willing to lure him as their coesmaseter,
sad that they were pleased to signify their arsorobetion
of his erodnet as mirth la the way they had dose—
(applause). He weld safely lay that no was was ever
put is sea • proud position as he was In immersed*
the company be did—(applause). Whether it was in
asap oral review, whatever ciretun•tanore might min,
he always found that hie company wee a credit to the
town it came from, a credit to the 'aunty, and an
homier to himself —(spplause). They had bees with
hlis ism Hass when young rem might eel fooliehly,
whim opportunities occurred that yoong men could
hardly guard against, yet he had always bad the pleasure
and satWeetion of bringing the corps home in snob a
state of dline amid order, and gentlemeoly conduct,
film be proudly look around him and say he cow.
mended • 'company of gentlemen —(applause). They
always did malt to the town and to him, and the
proudest honour that had ever fallen upon him was to
commend the 3rd Dorset companY—inflilan.
Song: Private Ling, "Under the willow she's
"tat Z•iraaa nest proposed "the health of the
Subaltern Ofileers." He had reesived greet assistance
from Lieut. Hodges. The ensign wee young but he
promised well—he was well entered at ramp, and no
doubt he would prove to be a true Doreheeter rifleman.
Re did not say that of the lieutesant, bemuse they had
proved him to be erne. When he said he believed the
ensign would prove a true Dorchester rifleman, he
meant that he would sleep be ready to some to his post
when called upon, and do hie duty, 44 they all did,
honestly, fairly, and sffickintly—(applause).
Lieutenant Hodges upraised his sincere thanks for
the manner le which the captain had proposed his
health, and It had been received by the sampany. He
was sure that the ensign would have had treat Ploalars
In being present had he not been away from hoots The
rapt•he had mentioned that be had been ably melded
by the limit/sank and he would ask them, who would
Cot striae estrib a captain? Some three years ago he bad
the honour to he recommended by the captain on their
behalf as the ensign of the company, and that was the
proudest day of his life, and he should caws to
remember it with feelings of pride and estidaetiou Is
the highest degree. He then pledged that he would
do his utmost to promote the same= of the corps
—ferias of "You have”)—end he was pleased to beer
from Captain Coombs that his efforts had met with
Moth egg, pod —(applause). They might rely that as
loag as the 3rd Dorset lotted that he should be always
with them at his post, and he hoped it would be foe
many years to come. Never since the formation of the
corps, eight years ago, had it been in such a state of
=lty seat the present tirne.b.cirj bed a sort of
e nerve, aid whatever they always
were gars to pitch upon their arid all be good
friends together. They began their drills in good time
Is the winter, and at the first time of the °Diesel
calling upon them to go out they were reedy, and turned
out a good muster for Salisbury. There they had •
hard day's work- rather too hard he thought—but
afterwards they amembled at "The Goat" and had a
good dinner, and then mune home cuspate*. Then
their alms shooting was a great success. With regard
to the camp he was sure that the 3rd Dorset—without
saying anything bestowing too mush praise on them.
solves—set an example to the other corps in marching
Into temp, in the manner they condor:lied themselves
while there, and then in returning home and maretit/
up the town in good order and discipline. With re
to the shooting, be was sorry to say they had not been
suossodul in their match with Wareham. However,
they mast upset variatioos and vicissitudes, foe they
sooM not always bring the same ten into the Seld. Still
they mast try hard mother year, and if they did so he
had no doubt they should attain their old place in the
county. The oompetition that day had been altogether
a plessent gathering. He hoped it would be long before
they parted, and that they would continue to work
together, and that the 3rd Dorset would flourish—
' (spoken).
Cowrie soap by Hr. Holland, bailed with much
eethusiamn.

It. Obalrmao then gave "The Honorary Members,"
coupled with the names of Mr. G. Grossing and Mr. J.
Drake.
Mr. Drake responded.
Soap by J. It. T., vociferously sneered.
The Chairman nett gave 'the health of Sereeaut.
Major Newman,' whine great "services to the corps he
reeoganed ía the warmest manner.
Sergeant-Major Newman responded.
The next toast was "lb. Sergeants," and it we.
responded to by Colour-Sergeant Gregory, Sergeants
Darden and Ramsey.
Colour-Sergeant Gregory proposed "lb. health of a
brother volunteer of soother 'sores, Private Hell, of the
nth Middlesex ride oorps.—(applause).
Private Hall briedy replied.
Lieut. Hodges proposed "lb. health of Bandmaster
Wellspring and the band of the led Dorset," speaking in
the highest terms of the manner in which Mr. Well-
spring has brought the band to its present high state of
Mr. Martin responded on behalf of Bandmaater
Wellspring, who had left in oonsisouenos of indisposition.
The Chairman next gave "the Town and Trade of Dor-
&ester," *Dupla with the name of Mr. W. Manley.
Mr. Manley briefly replied.
Several other touts of • complimentary character
followed, and the evening was spent in • 'parietal and
fraternal manner.

WEST DORSET AND BEAMLNSTER RACES.
ifeiwzitnA —The Hon. W. H. B. Portman, me., H.
Gerard Stun, Esq., n.r., Joseph Gundry, Esq., C.
Itadclyffe. Esq., a P. Gundry, Esq. and J. P. F.
Gawky, Esq. Hon. Sec, Mr. K. G. Lep. Judge,
Hr. Barlett. Clerk of the course, Hr. H. J. Smith.
West Dorset ha. now added to its comely list of gala
days a race meeting. which gives promise of great
success. Under what carcumstanees Beaminster was
induced to depart from the uneventful routine of its
ordinary life, rosily nestling in the valley there, sway
from the shriek of railway whistles and the bustle that
follows in their train, we know not, but • few weeks ago
the announcement of a day's racing on Beaminster down
was made, and was speahly followed by the issuing of
:21i:11e irt2TerrlaZinnifirirlitgr of sixen terivessata wlittehd,vaerril
thus the foundation of • successful gathering was made.
Tuesday last was the day fixed upon for the sport, and,
to be in keeping with the good fortune that had
hitherto attended the movement, the weather was
beautifully fine. This induced large numbers from all
the auntry round to direct their steps towards
Beaminster Down, and the various roads from north
and south, converging at that point were untunially
animated—equipagn from the gay four-in-hand to the
unpretentious donkey-cart, filled with persons fashion-
ably dreamed or humbly clad according to their station,
followed each other in motley procession, while the
rutin, to whom such a day is • ne'er.to.be.forgotten
event, trudged along merrily as a mill-stream, the
elders dress. d in the comely comfortably garb of
bygone days, before shoddy and sham had taken
Possession of our clothes-shops, and the young men
, and maidens, sportias their gayest attire, and radiant
with health and spirits, but all congratulating them.
selves that it was such a fine day for thew
'ere job I" as they dubbed the first meeting of
the West Dorset and Beaminster noes. Approaching
the Down from the south of Dorset, • lovely panoramic
view of hill and dale, swelling knolls crested with fin
and broad plains but lately the scene of harvest opera-
tions, were extended before the gaze miles upon miles,
away, indeed, to the westward, well.nigh to the
Bristol channel, which is, they say, actually to be
was from this hill on • clear day, shimmering in
the tranlight at the verge of the horison, while
sweeping around to the east, beyond the extremity
of the down, the view is closed in by a
ue ridge of hills, and opens up to the south
uppiectrleildport Harbour, with the thriving town on the
Brid visible in the valley shelving down to the sea,
and stretehipg away to the eastward is seen the
rugged coast line and the adjacent country to Stanton
St. Gabriela. While we have been gratifying our eyes
with this fair landscape, the top of the Down has been
attained, and we find ourselves in the midst of •
gay throng, with faces and gestured betokening that
! freedom from care and that putting on of jollity, which
a pleasant country rue-course, not yet degraded from
Its legitimate purpose of sport to the demon gambling,
so pressninently affords. A' . d stand " well worthy
of the distinguishing adjective, was erected, with •
comfortable enclosure in front, • saddling paddock and
weighing-room conveniently placed, and all the
adjuncts of an old established rue courts were pro-
vided, and as the hour of commencing the day's sport
drew nigh, each and all presented a lively aspect. The
enclosure and grand stand, for admissien to which there
was an entrance fee of 35., was well patronized. In the
front was placed the judge's box, and from • flagpole, in
that vicinity, there flaunted • Union Jack. In various
places upon the Down, marquees had been erected
by speculating Holahan. and they appeared to be well
occupied during the afternoon, for the stiff breese
which whistled urea the Down was exceedingly
appetizing and rendered the furnishing of due providen
for the inner man an absolute necessity. The absence
of everything musical from the course was a singular
future. Not a fiddle, nor • concertina, nor a timbrel
was heard, nor did minstrelsy lend its charms to the
meeting. Indeed,the only extraneous sport that we
observed was shying" at Aunt Sally. wh has now
become very feeble fun, and • free fight by four
or five couples, yet the participators in that were
debarred the satisfaction of fighting it out to the
bitter end, by the interference of • police-
officer. The noes therefore were eagerly
watched from the beginning to the close, and
they were alike calculated to excite interest by the
good fields they brought out, and the gallant manner
in which they were contested. Permission to hold
this meeting on the Down IRO given, We should note,
by Colonel Cox, the lord of the manor. The course
marked out was about • mile in extent, and in the form
of an ellipse. It must be said that on this ocoasion the
ground was rather rough, but an improvement in this
regard will no doubt be made next year. But it has
another disadvantage much more dificult to remedy.
The pert of the course furthest removed from the grand
staisd Is situated in a declivity, and witUe running
over this portion of the ground the horses
are completely hidden from the view of those
on the grand stead. How this misfortune
Is to be obviated an another occasion we cannot
ecoosive, unless the committee adopt the ingenious
suggestion we heard made by • facetious sportsman
remove the grand stand to the middle of the Down,
and fix it upon • pivot, to be gradually turned round
with • winch, so as to keep the spectators in continuous
view of the race I Leaving the solution of this novel
problem to the committee of nine, Mr. W. Toby, chair-
man, we will proceed to record the several events of the
day, commencing with

T. Beimswess Stilling of 2 sows. eseb, with 20
mom. added. Half-lonfeit. Attest 00.01115.
214. F. Johnstone's " Osmanli,* 5 yrs., 10d. 1016.
(Saddler)l
Kr. W. CasiiWs 'Allow MIN" sod. 104. 1216.
(liseriedy ) 2
Mr. T. tlarmit's ' Rohm" 4 yrs., nat. TM (florists) 3
Yr. P. Grose's '&r.•. 4 yrs.. 716..(P311111$0 0
31
Mr. P. . " Flying Spanker, 3 yrs..
Smy) 0
NT. Worry's "Lily 111;itaa,". 5 711., 966.,_1!14.

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be gewilly oonoilwed a torsion* kikinnion for
Coniellin, kb moos prink Wainer win dinsoind in

this the owner of Flying Speaker seemed the lMst
desirous of operating, and took twoes to one on Oonitis,
fours to me apt. Allow Si., and sizes to one apt. any
GMAT. Six hors.' cantered down to the girlie(
pest, the sheenier being Mr. S. G. Marey's "The
M 550," Mr. Scott's " Ague. de Mansfeldt," sod Mr.
Brown'. "Nelly." A good start was effected shortly after
1 o'clock. and Sir. F. Johnstoee's "Camellia," was the
first to row to retreat, with "Allow Me" second, and
" Mohr," whom es copecks at the Weymouth meeting
were not calculated to admire ha in peddle favour,
third, the rest following in • duster. Very shortly
after the start, the horses were last to view as they
&weeded the valley. On re appearing, after going over
shout half the distance, oaa.llis was still making the
running, with the others in much the slime positions as
they previously occupied. A fine roe cursed home.
Criellis and Allow Ms had • splendid struggle for first
place, and the advantage was greed by Sir F. John-
stone'. mare by half-a-length. Than were several
lengths between second and third. The rest *mos up
together, save Lady Steam, who was early out of the
MOIL

Thu- Wan? Donee Or= Roams Race, of 3 sovs.
each, half forfeit to the fund, with 30 added. About
two miles and a quarter, over six Ilighti of hurdles.
Mr. Scott's "Jasay," 5 yrs., flat. bib... (B. State.) 1
Mr. Bidgood's "lert," 4 yrs., 10et 41b.. (Owner) 2
Mr. E. Richards's Kronberg," 5 yrs., llst.
( Maidment) 3
Mr. B. 0. Husiey's "John Cooks" late " Vierrey,"
5 yrs., list. Mb (Owner) 3
Tbs only defaulter in this rsee was Mr. J. Brice'.
" Fire Rater." By this time general speculation began
to be manifested by the occupants of the blamer* and
the grand stand, and the betting was after this sort
6 to 4 on Ironbmg. 2 to I apt. Jur/ and Golert, and
St. 1 apt. John Nilo. The public selection was no.
mistakeably " Jassy." who received general admiration,
and the "irresistible logie of events" showed that they
were right, and that the "knowing ones" who made
}Lemberg favourite were in the dark. Shortly after
three the four horses were diwpatched, and Jassy made
all the running. The other throe &basest were close in
attendees, as they wept down the valley. On &gala
eomiad into view Jamey was still limiting, with Kronberg
at her heels, Oldest several Maeda behind, and John
Cooks tailing off—indeed. he was "nowhere," and the
20 15 I offered against him was greeted with derisive
shout.. In that order they peered the post the Ara
time. During the mooed roand, the relative positions
of the hones varied bat slightly till they were coming
op the straight, when Clelert crept up to Kronberg, and
Joined issue with him for second 'honours, carrying them
off by a length, amid the plaudit, of the "stand."
Jassy won the palmier position in a caster.
The BIUDFOIT SILLIIIIO &Mgt' of 25 110.. Entrance
one am sash to go to the funds. Winner to be
offered by auction, and surplus over prim entered to
be divided between owner of second horse and the
&ode. Distance, two miles.

Mr. P. K. Medley's "Plying Spanker," 3 yrs., 7.t.
bib. (030) (llailment) 1
Hr. P. Genie's "'Arians," 4 yrs., 50. 80Ib (30),
(Phillip) 2
Kr. Mulp's "Red Ron," 6 yrs., Set 71b. (FM)
(Adams) 3
Kr. F. Parkins's "Loran," 3 yrs., Bst. (150)
(J. Andretr 0
Mr. T. Barrett's "Koine," 4 yews, 7st. 121 b. (1:30
(Barrett) 3
Mr. B. G. Hussy's "Beesering," 3 yrs., 6st. 131b.(120)
(Watts) 0
Kr. Warry's "Lady Sienna," 3 yrs., 641. Kb. (22)
(Gole) 0
114 r. J. Hebditeh's "Stella," 5 yrs., Sit. 111 b. £80)
(Hebditen, jun.) 0
Betting: Br= 00 Arlene, 2 to 1 apt Flying Spanker,
6to I apt. any other. There were eleven entries for
this race, but three failed to show at the poet. yin, Mr.
J. P. F. Gundry's Binocular, Kr. J. Brice's Mrs Eater,
and Kr. Frenelt's lady Jane. At the start, lady
Stennis jumped off with the land, but had pumped her,
self out before emerging from the dip. Red Rose,
Flying Spanker, and Arians, nintared together after h r,
with Lunn in sloes attandanee, and the rest bringing up
the rear. On rounding the curve Flying Spanker made
a spurt, and came to the front, and ran in a length
• head of Arlene, with Red Roes in the third plain.
The winner wee bought inat 030.

Tap COMITT Cur, given by R. Gerard Shirk Beg.,
ALP. !latrine, one sov. mob, to go to tbe mond
bone. To be ridden by gentlemen, farmers, or thar
some. about two miles and a quarter, over six Eights
of hurdles.
Mr. O. Friend's "Frailty," 4 yrs., 104. 71b.
(Roberta) 1
Mr. S. Seymour'. "Light of other Days," 4 yrs.,
10st. 10b. _. (Owner) 2
Kr. B. Con's "Shark" (late Sir Bobby"), 5 yrs.,
lOst. 10Ib. (Druiford) 3
Mr. W. Day's " C.l;iry,"6 yrs., list. 71b. (Hindman) 0
Mr. J. Symes's Restless," 5 yrs., 104. 10th.
(Owner) 0
Mr. Meltaelle'r "Hams," aged, lint. 71b.
(riebditab) 0
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Betting: Even on Frailty, 2 to I apt. Carry, 5 to 1
apt. any other. They were deapatched in good order,
and as they sure Into view up the hill-side Shark was
several lengths is the van pulling double, Light of
other Days second, and Derry and Frailty cantering
abreast in the third position, with Heiress and Restless
whipping up behind. In the second round Frailty
came oat from the others and led the way home, pissing
the post an easy winner, Light of other Days mooed,
and the Shark an indifferent third. The sup thus won
by Mr. O. Friend, of Homage All Sainte, was a hand-
some goblet, richly embossed, eupplied by Messrs.
Garrett, of the Haymarket, London.
Ten Sommer fiTicso of 15 son., for all ape.
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&amps 1 Nov. web, to go to the fowls. Dia—tait-e-•

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the mile.
Mr. W. Carlils's "Allow Me,” aged, 1
Kr. Baas "Jaen," It yrs., ... 2
Kr. P. M. Fladley's "Flying Spanker.° 3711, ... 3
Kr. E.G. Hassey's "The Mamon," 4 yn., .. 0
Kr. Scott's "Agnes de liandeldt,” 2 yrs. 0
Mr. Ponaroy's "Melplaisb Lass," 4 ym, 0
Betting : Been on Jassy, 2 to 1 apt. Flying Spanker,
3to I apt Allow Me, 6 to 1 any other. Allow Me
manifested some objection to being led down to the poet
bet was ultimately arranged in line with the rest, and
got off fairly at the fall of the flag, but Melplaish Lass
was left behind, and never started. Mee other entered
horses did not show, viz.. Mr. J. P. F. Otindry's
Blom:elm, Kr. Barrett's dEehts. Kr. ilnmeT's John
Cooks, Mr. Brown's Nally, and Kr. Hebditch s Stella.
Flying Spanker led, attended by Agnes de Mansfeldt,
with Jay and Allow me two lengths in the rear, and
the Masson dragging behind. On disappearing below
the hill Jassy and Agnes de Mansfeldt were &breed
leading, with Allow Me third, and the Flying Speaker
fourth. As they came into the straight Allow Me
continued gaining ground till be was in the van, and ran
M a winner by two lengths, while Flying Spanker over.
hauled Agnes de Mansfeldt and took third place by a
length.

A e.knientsriou Rice for beaten horses, of £lO 10a.,
given by P. Meech, Faq. Branner 10.. Ild. each, to
go to the rooond bona About • mile and a quarter.
Kr. P. Genie's "Arisen.," 4 yrs., 100 Tits (Phillips) 1
Mr. F. Parkins's " Larne." 3 yra, 941. 71b. (Kennedy) 2
Kr. E. G. " Bemiring," 3 yrr., Wt. 716.
(Maidment) 3
Mir. 8. fieymoar's "Light of other Days," 4 yea.
Kr. J. Symes's "Restless," 5 yrs.,lod.(Owner o
Mr. T. Barrett's " &gas." 4 yrs., 104. (Barrett 0
Mr. B. Cox's "Shark," 5 yr.., lOst. 711 c. (Danford) 0
In this race Mr. Genie's mare made all the running,
and won by three lengths, with Beesting a poor third.
This oonaladed the mom shortly before six o'clock,
and the visitors quiekly dropped away, for the bra's*
had bosoms exeeedingly keen and the shades of evening
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witreApithering round; but all who attended the rams
that they bad spent a pleasant day, and they
ZgouTd. be glad to visit Bearninster Down under similar
eireametaness in the year 1868.

bad amounted to £22 15e. 6.1., and the balance,
1£517 151. 10d., had been remitted 10th. parent society
—(applause). This was an increase over the preceding
year; and in returning the thanks at the eneiety to the
collectors and others who had exerted themselves in
Its WWI, be thought that thanks were also due to
Ur. lA= who had kindly given them the use
of the room. He then called on Mr. Salway, the
swotted= secretary, to address the meeting.
The Rev. H. Salway opened his remarks as to the
difidulty of =demising small meetings. He then pro-
ceeded to give an outline of the working of the society
at home and &breed. During the Indian mutiny a
special fund of £72,000 was raised, and it wail determined
to extend the expenditure of it over • period of seven
years, or at the rate of £lO,OOO. year. This sum con-
segued, became exhausted two years ago, nod it was
thee found necessary to make a special appeal through-
out the country, end which was responded to, and the
additional £lO,OOO was raised. Last year there was a
deficiency of 4500, and an additional £13,000 would
be required this year. If that amount weld not be
raised the society would be obliged to recall some of its
missionaries. Such a step would be fatal to missionary
work. The missions had received • severe check ia
Jamaica, through the outbreak there, bu' still there were
hopes of a larger field being opened. The rev, speaker
In various instances pointed out the great develop-
ment of the missionary cause, and the great inures* in
the number of converts. He instanced Skim Leone
as being very prosperous in that rupee There
you might see the black fellows riding about in their
carriages. Some held Government appointments, and
the natives and inhabitants supported their Churches
besides contributing to misaionery societies at home.
In the South Indian Missions there was also a steady
Increase in contributions and umbers. The total
converts there were about 50,000, but of dire about
11,000 were =baptised. In the North Western
American elation they had 10 congregations, or parishes,
eight native ministers, end 5,000 =everts, and one in fl
of thew were communicant& Against the bright
pictures he had depicted there were some dark spelt in
the Holy Land, and Turkey, and also in New Zealand.
After further expanding oath. great sill for missionary
labourers, the speaker concluded by begging his audience
by their earneet prayers and earnest weeks to help
forward the cause. He also paid &tribute of respect to
the ladies who supported the society—no lees than
£4.000 Wine realised from missionary baskets.—The
' Rev. C. Marion then addressed the meeting at some
length, and in coking for their support towards
raising the required sum of £13,000, pointed out the
' extended line of operation of the society for the
oast ten wars. Wieh reference to the work in
India be pointed aft many instances in which the
society had received various offers of such • nature as
the society could not refuse accepting, and in lending
their ald the melte had shown that the caws had been
greatly promoted. In this way, as it were,ithey had
" been forced by God's providence to five missions into
their charge. It was a serious thing to ask for L'12,000,
and be hoped they would take a real and warm interest
in the missionary work, and give &wording to their
means. The rev, gentleman's address was interspersed
1 with many illustrations of the power of the word of God
amongst the heathen and the universal good resulting
I from the missionary labour.—The Rev. Talbot Greases
followed with a powerful and lathed., appeal on behalf
I of the Church Missiouary Society. In pointed language
he depicted the great difference between real and unreel
I religion. Real religion was quiet and undemonstrative,
not showy nor ritualistic. If they were out down they
/ should look to the great missionary field, and we there
the work of God. In every pare in every compass at
) the globe, the Saviour wu gathering people to
himself. The essence of thus usimionary meetings was
) the enlargement of our conceptions of the family of God.
The rev, speaker enlarged on the subjest, and =Deluded
' an excellent speech by remarking that the local efforts
r in the missionary cause had increased, and thou who
' were more earnest in doing good to others were more
' earnest as retarded their own souls.—The evening
meeting was held at the National school-room, when
the Rev. H. Salway again advocated the cause, on
' this occasion confining himself to the working of the
t cause in China. After giving a general description of
:I;rzetticioss and wcial customs of that vast empire, he
to the brightest spot in it, in which were some
striking illustrations of the working of the gospel.
' He referred to the missionary station at Foo Chow,
when there were nine stations, and from the general
teener of the attires, one is led to believe that in
I China the field for missionary labour is meet
r h petal. Tbe Rev. C. Marmon &Ist addressed 1.
1 assembly, and carried us to the field of labour in
India. He pointed out the great ruefulness' of
the native ministers, and strongly advocated
L their continued ineresee as tending to promote the
cause of Christ. The Rey. T. °reeves concluded the
address by again impressing upon his hearers the
necessity of true religion, and the establishment at the
1 Gospel as preached by the Lord Jeans Christ, and he
) begged for their earned prayers and support in the
March missionary cause. A collection was made at the
) conclusion of each meeting.