The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1867-10-29 00:00:00

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Tan magnilloset ear= yacht Northumbria, OWEN!
0. B. stepbesece, he. ones more arrived in our
Urbane, this tt ee. we bsllswe. for a winter stay. She
has town up to bee old sno.,rlngs. On Monday the
40b,. .r the weather was quite enlivened by an
eiboiiAe display of bunting, and as if sympathising
with it. pretty sight the Jersey steamers in the harbour
sad Emu, other VIRROIS LIAO diSRIIII7IIOI their colours.
Tb. display lg we believe, in commemoration of the
birthday of ate of the members of Mr. Stephenson's
family on Sunday.
POOR RATIL—Tb• extra work entelled epos the
collecton of poor rates delimited in one of the parishes
of lb. site of fielWber7 Mania's), the collector ea
made 5112 Galls (the nth* population of the parish is
2297), but theit under the new mods of oolleetion
number of foals will be incrwed to 13,844, the
number Of entries in rat* and cheque book being also
Increased from 3408 to 7392. In eonsideratlou of this
olive work, the vestry of the pariah alluded to
have inereased the salary of the collector from Cl 5 to
cas per annum.
00892-OuituD TftraTroir.—The went of a meet-guard
elation in Weymouth ham long been felt, and this great
desideratum Is at tenth to be fur siebed. The site Axed
upon is the garden etteshed to the eanteen, on the
Moths, and the wattles will consist of ebief officer's
itouse,nine cottages, and watch bonne. From the plans it
appews at the front elevations facing lb* Nothe and the
north shore will be without doors th• only door beieg
at the bask pert of the house. The whole of the stone
Is le be from Purbotk, sad from the spousilleetion
throughout there is no doubt, that the bonne will be
sabatentiolly built.

VICIIIIIT.—A meeting for the parish of Weymouth
was held at the old Tavolall oft Thursday last, for the
purpose of making ea allow...is to the Overseen for
expenses linearred in making the eupplemental valuation
lies. The choir was taken by Mr. H. Devenish. After
a little otielksotion on de part of Mr. Need, the aline
01 £3 Is. wee allowed, on the motion of Mr. kyles,
seconded by Yr. W. Royal, The Chairman, before
brinineiting the prowsediap, said he thought it was the
duty of the ratepayers to aside the guardians by
bringing eases to their potties, where it woe considered
forties wee sot.done eithee to the parizb or the poor.—
Mr. Meade oseutioned these., of a peer widow or'lle had
buried her husband at her own expense, bemuse.
baring • tidy room. she was refused oedemas* by the
relieving officer. He wished to know whether it woe the
duty of the °Meer to bare brought the eare before the
Guardians, or whether he bad power to refuse it. The
Chairman said he was unasquainted with toe law bear.
hag on the point, and therefore if he gave an opinion
he might mislead them. If they net with • ease is
whiet, they considered right had not beat done, sad
mentioned it to him, he would lay it before the Board.
The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to Um
Chairman.

WgTour ATBLIIIIO ANIOCIATTON.—The stembers
of this associatiou terminated their onidoor MOM ou
Wednesday last by • °dulcet =fah, at Chafey's Lake,
between eleven of themselves and twenty-two of the
tradeomen and volunteers of the town. The by being
doe, there was • tolerabW muster in the field sad some
very good play took place, the B:porticos of the
Athletics and the tremendous execution &se by kr.
Lewis's bowling being too mush for their opponents, not-
withstanding their larger numbers. The fallowing is the
soore : Weymouth Athletic Assorriatioa. first inning?,
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304; Rifem;n and Tradesmen, Sae hielie, 55, seiesTn%
48 ; total, 103. The annual dinner took plus at the
Golden Lion Hotel, about sixty being present, the chair
being taken by Mr. A. Mason, and the voe-ohair by Mr.
Wallis, the secretary of the association. After the pre.
siminary loyal touts had been duly honoured, the
Chairman proposed "The Bishop and Quo, the Army
sad Navy and Volunteers." rporal Tyler. R.E.,
responded for the army.—Serg‘Ant Lee, sth D.R.V.,
for the volunteers, and Mr. Gough for the navy. —The
Chairman nett gave "Soften to the Weymouth
Athletic Asesciation," and celled upon the Captain, Mr.
Dominy—(' end shears). Mr' Dentiny briefir responded.—
Mr. Will said he wee ;goad .1 his position as seer.-
eery, and he was highly pleased that the club had been
successful this year in contending with their neighbours.
With respect to funds, their receipts had been
£lO is. 81., and their expenditure nearly as much, so
that they had only • small Wanes in hand. He would
now propose the " Health, of the Honorary Members,"
mentioning the names of Mr. Moon, Mr. Boonton, Mr.
Rolls, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Gough, Mr. Webb, he—
(loed applause). Mr. Mason and Mr. J. Boonton re-
ponded.—M r. Wallis neat proposed "The health of their
?reinsure'', Mr. Robinson." and he briefly responded.—
Mr. Wallis then gave "The health of Mr. &
and the compliment was acknowledged.—The Chairman
then proposed "The health of the Vies-Chairman and
Secretary. Mr. Wallis," who briefly returned thanks.—
Corporal Tyler then proposed " Suess, to the Trades.
men of Wevinooth," and Mr. J. Ruston, Mr. R. Rolls,
and Mr. Nowingtoe responded.—Mr. Beenton proposed
"The health of G. It Stephenson, Req."—Mr. Griffiths,
captain of the Northumbria, returned thanks on behalf
of Mr. Stephenson.—The Chairman proposed the health
of our worthy members, Mr. Brooks nod Mr. Edwards,
who were always plumed to assist in any good oblige,
and he believed they subscribed to the Athletic strands-
tine. Mr. Wallis said Mr. Edwards was • subscriber to
the association. The toast wu received with load
cheers.— Mr. R. Rolls proposed "The health of the
chairman," who thanked the eompany.—Mr.- J.
Bunton proposed "The health of W. Thompson, Esq.,"
which was °ethnologically received. Other touts were
proposed and responded to, the evening being also en-
livened by several •soeli, nt mugs.

Faentaareene.—The All Souls' Lodge of the ancient
fraternity of Freemasons held their centenary festival
at Weymouth on Thursday last, and. the Provincial
Grand Master of Dorset having signified his intention
to hold the provincial grand lodge at the same time
and place, both events were attended with great ectot.
Some historical particulars in reference to this lodge
will probably be interesting. It appear. that the
brethren have held their warrant from the Grand Lodge
of England for the period of 100 years, their original
wamint bearing .late 24th October, 1767, and the
Orand Lodge of England. in order to shew their
appreciation of the seal and energy displayed by the
eymouth brethren in the canoe ot Freemasonry. have
authorised the members of the All Souls' Lodge to wear
a centenary medal in commemoration of the event.
'The medal is of very chaste design and is composed of
silver, the name and number of the lodge being in gold
letters on • blue enamel circle round the medal. In
the centre is • "C" and other devices. The celebration
of the festival was commenced on Tuesday afternoon
by the distribution of one hundred loaves of bread,
with a suitable present of tea and sugar, to 100 of the
poor of Weymouth, corresponding with the number
of years the lodge has held its warrant. On
Wednesday evening • provincial grand chapter was
held at the lodge, at which the Provincial Grand
Master presided as the M. E.Z. of the pro-
vincial chapter. On Thursday the brethren assembled
at one o'clock to hold their province I grand lodge
and to arrange the business of the rovilme.
The lodge room appears to have been thoroaghlr
re-painted and re...lecorated at gent expense, and in a
very tasteful style. The walls are painted with
vermillion, and the ceiling blue, relieved with the
signs of the zodiac 'in white round the centre gaselier.
At the ant end is • handsome throne supported by
pillars of marble and gold. On each side of the throne
are shields emblasoned with the arms of the Masonic
Knights Templar, belonging to the encampment held
at Weymouth. They are arranged in the form of two
shields, and the effect is very pleasing. On the south
wall are two full-sized paintings of William Williams,
Esq., and of William Eliot, Esq. Both of these we
understand are very old masons, and have risen to some
eminence in the order. The lodge was some time
since offere.l MOO for one of thco paintings by the
family; but so high is the value they set upon them
that they declined parting with it. We must not omit
to mention the beautiful drapery about the throne,
which is embroidered yellow satin, and was both the
work and the gift of the mother of Bro. William
Williams. Nor must we pass unnoticed the master's
chair, which livery handsome —and was the gift of
Samuel Chas, Weston, Esq. The oth,r portions of the
south wall is filled up with painting, of past masters (ex-
cellent likenessee), and the warrants of constitution and
regimen of the different orders held in this lodge. At
the west end of the lodge are two splendid banners,
worked in silk,and surmounted by shields. On one is the
arms of the lodge, and on the other those of William
Eliot, Esq., who was for some years the Provincial
Grand Master for Dorset. The floor of the hall,
representing the ancient tesselated pavement, is unique
of its kind, and adds much to the general effect. one
interesting relic we must not forget to mention,
namely, the flag of truce which was used at Bomarsund,
and presented to the lodge by Capt. Hall, U. N. The
meeting on Thursday was held at one o'clock, Bro.
Jneph (Sundry, the P.G. Master for creel presiding,
supported on one side by the PG. W. (Itorest), and on
the othet by Bro. Pit. P.O.C. (Dorset). The
weather was favourable, and there was • goodly muster
of brethren from all parts of the peon's...,
Rad those from beyond it were by no means scam.
Among then present were— Brother Montague,
D.P.O.U. (1 menet) ; Hro. Vernon, Bro, Vigne, PAL IL
(Somerset); tiro Heath, P.P.o.o.(Donet). After the
lonise., opening of the lodge, the P.G.C. delivered an
able and interesting address, relative to the beauties
of Masonry, its privilign and respotaibilties The
dim purse was listened to with profound attention by
all present The busines of the meeting having been
tr./muted, the P G.M. appointed his °Moen for th•
etc uing year. The following were selected i—Bro.
George Burt. P.G.S.W ; Bro B. P. Gundry, P.G.J.W.;
Ate v. H. Rawlinson, P.0.C.; Bro. Cam !tykes, P.G.T.•
'Bro. John Tisard, P. 0.& ; Bro. Thos. Coombe:
P (i. ; Bra. C. A. Robinson, P.O. A.&; Ks G. R.
.Greening, PO,tD; Bro. C. F. Arden, P.O J.D. ;
Bro. J. Mowlem, P.G.S ; Bro. Joseph )ttundere,
P.O. D.C. ; Hro. is, e. Oundry, P.G.A.D.C. • Bro. I. H ,
Ruegg, GA. R. ; Bro. T. C. Avant, ;Bro. H
Long. p OP. Stewards :—Bro. H. W. Toby, Bro, H.
Fatten, Bro. R. coz. Bro. F. W. Good, Bro. J.
Dunham, Bro. O. Newberry. Standard bearers :—Bros.
John Kemp and Robert Case. It must be also stated
that Bro Avant, the organist, most efficiently dis-
charged the musical part of the day's proondino The
brethren afterwards adjourned to the Victoria Rote).
where en elegant dinner was supplied by Hro. Dunn, '
of which about 100 partook. PA" °unite) occupied
the chair, supported by several P.P O.K. and past and
present officer, of past Grand Lodge The brethren
were arranged at the different tables according to
seniority. this portion of the work being ably carried
out by the P.O. M•Wardt. A mongst those present
were Bro. Saul). G.C. (Somerset), Ben.. Wyndham,
P. IL, tiro. Edwards, P.S. W., Bro, Barrett, P.D C.,
Urn. Maunders, D.C., Bro J. Jacob, W. IL, Bro. John
Ilserl, Bro, C. F. Arlen, Bra, D. Collett, Kra. V.
Buckuell, Bra 0. R. (Mama', Bro. J. Shorten,
Bro. W Smith, Bra .1. Rolls, lira 0. Cris:limey, and
Bro J. Lundie (All Souls, Weymouth), Bra. T
('combs, Rro, James, Bro. Dick, Ad. After the removal
of the cloth, the Chairman proposed "The Queen,"
which was most loyally responded to. "The Earl of
Zetlan.l. the Grand Master of England," "The Earl de
Grey and R:pon, the Deputy Grand Master ol England,"
awl other Masonic toasts were proposed. During the
evening some capital singing took
Apiece, Breiher
Wyndham being • great favourite. very phawint
evening wee spent, the whole of the day's prcomehnp
haring paned off without single drawbaok.