The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-01-28 00:00:00

POZTLAND.

MILITART. —The 2-20th Regiment will Ware Port-
land at the, end of this present month, and will be
relieved by the 32ad Regiment of Foot, from Devon-
Port.
NAVAL. —Lient.-Cotumander, G. C. Higgins, has
been appointed to the training Brig, BseBowsr, a
tender to the Bosearren training shin, via Lieut.
lyre, whose period of service has expired ; Lieu,. J.
R. 8. Napier Ime bees appointed to the Warrior riot
Limit. Turner, who has been aopointed to the Thus,
derer. Lieut. /Millie, has been appointed
to the Warrior rice Limit. Peaks, who has been
promoted Captain.

Plenums ktretouter 13Alkki. —The friends of the
Primitive Meth«liAt Chapel. Fortune's-well, are
=thine an earnest effort in their good work, am will be
seen from an advertisement elsewhere, and that a
bazaar of useful and fancy article' will be held in the
Schoolroom on Thursday and Friday next.
Sr. Ononar'n Scgoote BLS LA/ —We beg to refer
our readers to our advertisinir columns as to this
inner, which will be held on Thureday next, in St.
George's Soho°lro 'ens, Ref,rne, and trust that the
attractive and varied programme will draw many
visitors from Weymouth. and that the expectations
of all concerned may be fully realised.

Sot-PA Cuus.—Tbe members of Mr. Attwooll's
801-fa class and friends to the number of about 70 had
a social tea on Friday evening, in the Congregational
school, being the oomrnencement of the quarter. A
very enjoyable evening w spent by all. The usual
Christmas games with charades, songs, solos, etc.,
forming the evening's entertainment after tea.

VONCIRT AT THII Gaovs.—A concert was given on
Friday evening at the Grove fichoolroom to a large
and appreciative audience. There wee a capital
me, which woe carried out with entire sooner.
programme,
wee commenced by a schottische.
played by the l'ortl•nd Prison Officers' Band, which
was well received. Mr. Shakespeare then sang "My
Bostorwain Hata ;" this beautiful wog was •dmirably.
rendered, and wee greeted with loud applause. The
next song, "Thad, o' Flinn," was effectiv-le rung bv
Mies Reynolds. Then followed • duo, " L'invitation
pour le False," by Mins M. Clifton and Ml. Le
Illesurier, which was played with great spirit. The
song "La Bergman," by Min Reynolds, was mend
with • hearty encore, Mr. A rant then played the
solo "Balmoral," which amidst. of • medley of Scotch
airs; Mr. Avant is well known as an excellent pianist,
and his performance elicited the hearty applause of
the audience. Mrs. Bess yr then Nang, with great
sweetness, the song "He and I. which was *floored.
end In response she sang " IfPlv's Faith." Dr.
Walker followed with the ming "We drink to one
Saint more," which was enthusiastically encored, when
he responded with "Doughty Deeds;" both these
songs received the well-merited applause of the
audience. The first part of the progrestrn was con.
eluded by a song from Mr. Hosier, 'My Wife's
Relation.," which, ea le usual when Mr. Flogger sings,
wee greeted with the most enthusiastic encore; lie
then Bang "The Timid, ?ferrous Man," which was
equally well reosived.—The second past of the pro-
gramme opened with • concert aria, Performed by the
Band of the 20th Regiment, which met with the hearty
approval of the andienos. Mr. Sbaks.pee,e followed
with the well-known nautical song "Harry Bluff,"
and, receiving an encore, he gave "The Btirrno Onp."
MoLean'e—" A Robin Tapped at my Window,"
was well rendered. Mr. Avant received • hearty
, encore for the song the Heart is Young, and
responded by singing "My Pretty Jane." The next
1 was • duo (violin an piano), by Mn. Appleford and
Mr. A. Webb; this was a greet muttad treat, and
, wadi received with enthusiastic applause. Dr. Walker
,1 then saag, withgreat effect, "That Bright Smile of
1 Thine." Mime Reynolds followed with " Sing Birdie,
I Sing," which moti with hearty apProval. Mr. Roller's
song, "Muddle Puddle Porter," set the audience In •
roar of laughter. The Band of the 20th Regiment
then sang, In admirable style, a glee, "To all ye
Ladies now on Lend," after which the National
Anthem was sung and • very *meant evening's
amusement was brought to • conclusion.