The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-06-13 00:00:00

PORTLAND.

I I.M.S. WARRIOR i; -;;;RACllliT—the 14soli about the
lath or 151.11, when she will remain a few days, and then
proceed to Vigo.
ROrAl. RUMANK SOCIETT.--The bronze medal of the
Royal Humane Society has been awarded to Mr. I. 11.
Smith, Quartermaster of H.M.S. Seaniew, for saving the
life of Alexander Mc. Kinnon, who, being intoxicated.
attempted to commit suicide in Portsmouth Harbour, on
April 2. Quartermaster Smith ha, saved life four times.
WFRI.ETAR Tea-Mx•-rixo.—The Weston Wesleyan
friends arranged to have • tea-moeting in connection
with Weston chapel, on Whit Wednesday. To enhance
the pleasures they resolved to lay the tea tables in a field,
a charming arrangenient in fine weather. In the evening
a public meeting was to follow addressed by the circuit
ministers And other friends.

WHIT Moiinsv.--Gmat crowds of visitors came to
Portland both by steamer and railway on Whit Monday.
They took great delight in the Chesil Beach, and were
much interested in the fishing, although some were only
fortunate to see a few bass hauled up, others had the
beautiful sight of a good take of mackerel. The party
who came by steamer in the afternoon had the advantage
of being allowed to visit the interesting training ship
Boscawen.

WESLEYAN MINISTERS' SALARIF2L—There has been Con-
siderable gossip on the above subject, and some of the
Portland Wesleyans are not unwilling that the ministers
should have larger salaries, if they can be raised without
burdening the circuit, by Portland having to raise the
extra £lO for each minister, as first suggested by the
district. Many Portlanders think the ministers have quite
enough considering the comparative incomes of their
people; but still there can be no objection to an extra
amount being obtained from the Contingent Fund. If it
Is true that Portland receives from that fund very much
less than a neighbouring circuit, they cannot object to
apply for an extra grant for the special purpose of raising
their ministers' salaries, for Portland, of course, if there is
any choice amongst the preachers wants to get the best.
WHITSUN PARISH TEA PARTY.—This interesting gather-
ing took place on Tuesday evening last, at St. George's
schools, Reforne, under the presidency of the Rector, the
Rev. J. A. Beemor. Tea was laid at half-past five, the
following ladies making tea :—Dirs. liessor, Mrs. Parsons,
Mrs. Askham, Mrs. B. Collins, Mrs. Much, Mrs. E Pearce,
Mrs. H. Stone, Mrs. C. White, Mrs. Milledge, Mrs. J. C.
Lano, Miss Hodder, Miss Hansford, Mrs. Owen Lane,
Miss Lan% Mrs. II Attwooll, Miss. J. L Pearce, Mrs. W.
W. Ilinde, and Miss J. Lano. About 190 took tea. In
the evening there was a musical entertainment, which
was very well attended, the room being quite fulL The
hymns sung by the congregation were from "hymns
Ancient and Modern," the following being the order of
the evening : —Hymn 315, 'Gracious Spirit, Heavenly
Dove," by the Meeting' pianoforte duet, Grand Valse,"
(Schulhoff), the Misses hams; one, "Happy Dan," Mrs.
Milledge song, "The Yeoman's Wedding, Dr. Walker;
reading, "The Deaf and Dumb Boy," Mr. Z. Milledge ;
Hymn TM, "Saviour, blessed Saviour," by the Meeting;
song, "Once again," Mr. Newman; song, '•The Starlit
Dell." Mrs. flogger; song, "The Messenger Swallow,"
the Rev. J. M. Stack; duet, "Come where the Moonbeams
Linger," Mr. and Mrs. Hogger ; anthem, "fine, 0 Lord,
Ii the Greatness," Members of Church Choir; hymn 199,
"Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven ;" pianoforte solo,
Miss Newman; song, "Home they brought Her Warrior
Dead," Miss Stone; song, "Where there s a Will there's
a Way," Mr. Flogger snug. "The Village Blacksmith.**
Mr. Yates; voluntary on hart:amine. F. Pearce; anthem.
"I will lift up Mine eyes," Members of Church Choir •
song, "Only, Mr. Newman; song, Mr. Yates; g:
"Never Mind the Rest," Mr. linger ; hymn 197, "0 C'eld,
our Help in ages past ;" "God Save the Queen." The
whole was much enjoyed.