The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-05-24 00:00:00

SPETIZSBURY FRIENDLY AND BENEFIT
SOCIETY.

The fortieth eardorreary at as above love* yes
celebrated oa Whit-Taseday by a yobbo preemies sad
dinner. From a priated etateareet vi liad that the
total Dumber of bs&4l amebas is 165, sad that the
illO.Olll for the past year, deducting a balsas, of
£4 2e. ltd. doe to the treasurer. sweasted to
£5OO 9c 74. Cask paid to sick terwaherc
10e. 5d.; to members we
1126 184. 64.; for deaths, £l2; invested Crallaßlarlfa
Bari Book, £100; whist', wish Wax dirbaresseals,
samaras' fess, leaves the above helmet dee
to the Sniaaraar. The levies as 11000Wli of &eared
vaeopberempe_asted to £73 lie. Is Ortober, 111111. obi
MR 14/111l 3s. 10d. sae eleathas tasks arsdis d

the satiety with the Contedasioterre for the Reduotioo
of the National Debt; two hall-years' interest raised
this Amount to £2,403 141. 7d., from whilh had bees
drawn during tee yersr noo, lea.iarg the VIM 0,
£2.203 14a. 7d insulted in the funds, and LSI 'Ls. tel.
in tile Serino Bonk, leaving a toeal (deducting the
amount due to the treasurer) of £2,262 3.5. 44. W the
credit of the elute The number of new members who
have joined dories' the year ie seven.
The members of the clots, after perambulating the
village, proceeded to church, beaded by the Itookton
braes Wad, and by their 011.1,11 aud respectable appar-
ent.. aoatribeted very mush to commend the society to
the favourable motto of the bystanders, Morning
, peelers were read by the aerate. the Roe. B. It Watts,
who also, in the unavoidable theme of the rector,
ribon the occasion. The rev. gentleman took
te:lxt from I. Thoolonians to., 1.
—He first dwelt on the particeler ditties
which the Church by her services called upon her
asembers to perform, and the bleseednee of that man
who enjoyed the outpouring of God's Holy Spirit; 110.1
Wm proceeded to show in how many ways that spirit
iodine be grieved. They as members of a social and
boob wooly brei espeeial need of this good spirit, and
especially on their festive day, when they were more
than usually exposed to temptation. It was, he 000 •
siderefil, not ouly a suitable but a proper way to com-
atose' Sudsy by joining together to ask God's gracious
spirit to be poured out upon them. He tussled in that
feeling they would go forth, and that in their enjoy-
ment they would not be guilty of any coos. He then
slluded to the 2nd lesson for that moraines serrate es
containing some excellent rules for their guidance.-
Ist, "Be at peace among yourselves." Every society s
prosperity depended in a great measure upon obeying
this rule. Let them strive to cherish a kindly feeling
to each other, to bear with each other's frailties, and no
to conduct themselves towards each otbi r as to show
they were indeed and in truth one united brotherhood.
The next rule was to "warn those who were unruly
and disorderly." This is a duty Inctunbent on all who
welted well to their fellow creatures, and it was their
especial duty on such so occasion, so that no shame or
disgrace might wet upon their brethren individually
or upon their society. It WU also their duty to en-
courage a weak brother to do that which Wlla right.
The 3rd instruction was, "To abstain from every ale
porno*, of evil;" not only from the commission or
evil, but from all that would lead to it. Aber dwelling
on each of these separate heads, the preacher concluded
a very plain and practical discourse by imploring that
God would abundantly poor riiit his Holy Siorit on all
present, and also on the whole of the members of the
slob.
The members then proceeded in procession to the
residences of the honorary members, whore they were
most cordially welcomed, and shorey alter two o'clock
sat down to an eaoslleut dinner *applied by Mr.
Em roan uel China, In Mr. 114l's splendid and
capacious tent. About 140 were proud., and to
far as we could judge all very much enjoyed them-
selves. The chair was taken by the Rev. IL R. Watte
euppotted by Mr. Groves, Mr. Oakley, Mr. Davis, Mr.
Leaning, Mr. Walker, and Mr. Julia James, the
indefatigable clerk and manager of the society. Before
noticing the speeches we may mention that the pro-
cession on it. way to and from the church was boded
by two beautiful garlands of Sowers, and four handsome
lags, two of which bore the fellovring mottos—" In
unity is strength," " By friendship we Boorish," "We
rise by industry," "Unity is the support of society."
After the cloth had been removed, the CiIIaIRMAX
proposed the health of the Queen, and alluded to the
very trying circumstances of her position at the present
time by the war waged by Prussia and Austria ageinat
Denmark. If at any time she needed sad justly claimed
our sympathies, it was the present. With turtles on
both side* was she intimately connected—one of her
daughters married to the Prime of Pfillsia, and her
daughter-itelaw allied with the how" of Denmark.
Her's was indeed a very painful position and rentleted
still more so by the lose of her eseellent husband.
Prince Albert was no ordinary man, and Her Majesty
seemed to feel his loss more and more. As flirtatious
and as Englishmen they could not but wympathise with
her, and be trusted all would heartily join in the toast.
(Loud and enthusiastic cheering.)
The health of the Prince and Princess of Wales and
the rest of the Royal family was then proposed, the
Chairman remarking that the Prince of Wales, while
IA his studies at the Universities, and while on his
travels, had proved himself a young man of
high moral principle, and one who took •
deep interest in the welfare of the people
M this country. (Cheole The Princess of Wales, too, %WI
• very amiable young y, and ought, at the lament
time, to have our deep commiseration; for it wee
impossible for her to hear of the cruel and wholesale
slaughterer her countrymen withiontbeinggrestly moved.
The whole of the Royal family had been so well brought
up by their excellent parents Clot there was every
moon to hope that they would prove an ornament and
a blessing to the nation. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. ()novo said it glee him much pleasure to pro-
pose "The health of the Bishop and Clergy of the
diocese." He wee very sorry that their excellent
rotor, Mr. Visaed, had been unexpectedly called away,
in consequence of the illness of his brother. At the same
time he eel glad that hi. place had been so ve 11 filled
by Mr. Watts. whiles excellent sermon he trusted they
would long remember, and wham &deice he hoped they
would all follow. The more he knew of Mr. Watta,
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The Rev. R. 8.. Warn, in returning thanks, also
expressed his regret at the absence of Mr. Vithrd, who, I
be knew had fully intended to have been present.
He (Mr. Watts) was greatly pleased to see the very
orderly and becoming way they all o.nducted them.
selves,and the great attention they paid while in church.
It showed at any rate that they wished to dedicate the
first portion of the day to God's service. He trusted
they would heartily enjoy themselves in an innocent
and harmless manner. In their happiness and pros-
perity he was sore the Bishop and Cl. rgy always took
great interest, for on no occasion did the true Quietism
clergyman feel himself more in his duty than when
endeavouring to assist his pooier brethren in their I
struggles in the world. And so long as such meetings
as the present were conducted in such an orderly
manner they would receive the countenance and support
of the clergy. —(Loud and long continued cheering)
In proposing the nest tossat—" Success and prosperity
to the Spettisbury Club"—the CHAlllitx remarked
that looking at the large gathering of member' present
end the printed statement before him. he must hope
that the club was in • better position than had bees
represented. They hal been told that it was on its
last legs, and Mr. Gladstone seemed to thy that all the
old hissielit societies could not mend. He would fain
hope not. They had done • vast amount of good, re.
limed many an lathing heart, end eostributed greatly to
support the distressed in their afilietioa. What they
mast try to do WY to infuse young blood into their
society. They had • good nest egg to draw from.
During the past rear through • large amount spent in
sickness they lad been obliged to draw £2OO out of
their stock. He trusted that for the future, by
'wealth:al management, that the interest added to their
oontributioss would meet all &moods, and that they
would, for many years st loath, be able to meet
together cm such an ocatsion. He would now propose
"Th. health of Kr. Groves," their brissoarer, and one of
the trustees. (Load °beers )
Kr. Gnosis, in returning thanks, mid that be eon.
uttered the society bad mode oth or two moves in the
right direction daring the past year. No money what-
ever was taken out of the funds to meet the expenses
of the festival. By this they had rallied round them
several influential friends, and he trusted they would
so conduct themselves as to gain the esteem and
support of many more. The question of the advisability
of dein' away with the great expense of doctors was
&Loth be by, uglit before thwa. For him-elf he wished to
be exonerated from all suspicion of any hostility to
these gentlemen. Dr. Spooner was his own mated
adviser, and therefore it was not likely be should he the
least prejudiced against them ; but looking to the vary
large sain annually paid to these gentlemen, it lad
bosoms • question whether or not, under present
circumstances, it nnold not be better to give up their
services. This matter would be brought before them at •
general meeting, and it wee cue that he hoped time
would calmly and dispemdthately *wonder. He 'hashed
them for their very great kindnees.end should always he
most happy to do his utmost on their behalf. (Loud

16: ()mom proposed "Th. Health of Kr. Dm:,
the patron, and air. Davis and Kr. flymes, the
trustees." Ha repudiated the idea of the snooty failing
et least for some years to earns; and if it did go down
the bill it bad something very ooinfortable to go down
on. 961 mendien had emillded the sum of 111 10a each
to the charge of the gentlemen he had named; and as
they reposed such oculldenos in them, be thought they
mould not do otherwise than drink their health'.
Kr. Dam returned thanks, and expressed his willing.
owe to do sill. his power to ambit the society.
"71te Health of Old Friends," templed with the name
of Mr. Keynes, was then proposed by Kr. GROVZS, who
also added that they were under peat obligations to
that gentleman for the use of the hid on that and
fanner ocessiona (Loud chasm)
"The Health of the Visitors," seepkd with the
mime of Mr. Oakley, Kr. Laanisig, and Yr. Walker,
was also given, all of whom adtalaly responded.
The health of the Chairman and also of Kr. John
James were also given. The baiter patlaman, who has
laboured long and earnestly as the elm* and manager
of the society, mid the mover of the proposition was
eepesially deservhig of their warmest thanks, as he did
a great dial of mirk for • very little whom, sod if they
seidd net Menem his pay they ought to assist hot as
musk as poodbin (Loud cheers.)
Beth pathos= having suitably aelutowledged the
compliment, one or two more toasts followed, ant Me
company broke up to enjoy the *mares of • dame au
elm gown award. Is tbe interval of speaking the
llonektou hood played several pioose in •
worthy style, and the day prod off in a
ISIOSST.