The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1883-10-30 00:00:00

DORCHESTER.

MlLlTART.—Majnr•General Willis, CB., command-
lag Second Infabtry Brigade at Aldershot, made on
Monday his first official inspection of the lit Dorset-
obi'. Regiment (late :r.k.h) arid h. on for the command
of Colonel Dixon, occupbd the Esat Infantry Barracks
on Friday 64, succeeding the York and Lancashire
Regimet,t, which bag pr needed to Bermuda. The
regirneut. 1700 psesente I a ama.rt appearsnoe,
and at the oluchvoion tba U Ink ral exprtmoed great
satiafactioo at the result of the inspection. The
regiment will shortly be wale apt • lull establishment
for foreign service.

130ItaCr COUNTY HOSPlTAL.—Arlditional collection'
received from pardbas : lio £4 7.. 11d. ; Type-
bar°, El 6.. ; Charlt n IL.IItI lodepeo INA Chapel,
14s. 31. ; P.li 100, El 2.. 11. ; A.kerawell El 11.. 81. ;
Cbaldoi llerio, £3 ; Broad ..i,dl.or, £4 13s. ; Ibber-
too, LI 101. ; itamoshatn, t 5 9.. ld. ; Cbillr..me,
£4 51. yd. ; Okeford F.tspaioe. £6 04. ld. ; Woo',
£6 2.. Il.; Ntoretoo. £7 10.. ; Porteshaus, El ; Piddle-
trentbide, £4 13.. 103. ; ,turminster Newt as, £4 4s. ;
Woattoo Vitspdoe, £2 6a. 61. ; 'Broadway and ltin-
oombe, 6.. ; Wint-rboroe Cease, £3 18s. 31. ; Star.
minder 111.arsh.11 (a iditional), 15.. ; Wimborne, £10;
Sbilliagetooe, £2 2 . ; £2 2..;
Abbas sod St .eplet ,u, £4 4.. ; Iloiwe, £2 17.. 31. ;
Dorche.ter C m.reg4t 14Cdapel, £4 ; Brauksoose,
E 86.. ; I worms Minster (moist)), Els —total to October
24th, £640 14s. 81.
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RAILWAY ll.c NG res.—A correspondent, who describes
blinseU am a friquent traveller, writes as followe :
The public only hear of th se f eiluree in railway
mansgemeut whereby injury or les of life to passengers
results; it heore is. t the cases constantly o our-
ring wherein the r.11w..y arrangements are equally at
fault, sod where serious c Jawlike are sly ~erted
by some provideutial arc 'alliance. Stub a case
occurred us Fa lay niKht on t se S 'merest and Dorset
line, where bitter experience ought to have inculcated
prudence and 0 ere. the 'hirer of the pass:oder troll),
which tree's Templecombe at seven p.m., when
palming wider • bridge about • mile and • half from
Wine 'Moot, saw the toil lights of a goods train ab cut
hall a mile ahead. Owing to his seeing it he VIM able
ti pull up clear of the ',thee tram ; had he run another
half .mile t erre would have been a frightful diameter
to chrocicle, and the Foecote tragedy would have been
re-enacted. Toe goods traio ha I run back for some
unexplained cause, but the circumstance which Is most
interesting to the public is tlat the goods train had
only one guard, whereas the usual number is two. I
think It is desirable for Friday's occoirecce to become
known to the public, though the worst cousseottenoe, as
11111 1.1111,011Y1N11. • • •••• ••••/g 046 ill. me.. •

PRIMITIVIS hiITHODIST anal-
versary of the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Durngate.
street, WM C444b444044 00 Sunday last, when Mr. R.
Davis (Strait in) preached two excellent sermons
to good oongrest.tions.—On Monday • tea meeting I
was held in the chapel, when about 60 sat down to an
abundance of good things provided by Mr. A. Daniell.,
Tomei/ante dotal, imbibed by Ma. Seymour and
Mrs. li,glar.—A public meeting was afterwards
held, and was opened by singing, and prayer by the
Rev. W. L. "Faylor. Mr. C. Cog was appointed
chairman, and in the course of his remarks ex
his gratitude at being again in fellowship wiTl:B7ht
church. They (the Primitive Methodists) had begun
with meeting in various brethren's houses, but now
had succeeded in having a chapel, and, although
heavily burieled by debt (over £500), they hoped in
time to be free. He trusted their future prospect'
were brighter, that the work ,d God would prosper, and
brotherly love increase.—Mr. Wake having addressed
the mooting, Mr. G. Riglar next sp ,ke. An the
ruperinten lent of the Sunday school, he advocated
Its claims. The numbers had increase I, and they
were now in • better financial position. Ile exhorted
the members to be diligent at the means of grace, and
God would abundantly bless them.—Mr. E. Burden
and Mr. Bellioger then gave addresees.—Mr. A.
Daniell. spoke on behalf of the Band of Hope in con-
nection with the chapel, and stated the first of the
winter entertainments would be held on Wedeeeday,
the 31st inst. He also stated they were anduvoruing
to get • school built at the rear of the chapel.—Mr.
0. Moon, Me. Bailey Mr. Haines, and the Rev. W.
L. Taylor &so addressed the meeting.—Votes of
thanks were accorded to the Chairman, and Miss K.
Garland for presiding at the harmonium.
BAND or 110 PR ENTERTAIMMIT. —Another of the
series of these most interesting entertainments took
place .t the New Barrack., on Tuesday evening
lard., by permission and under the distinguished
patronage of Colonel Marshall (commen ling), Major-
General Wilkinson, Major Hodges, Lieuts. Haloes
and ForbesPollexten, Quartermaster Stiokland, Mr.
Haloes, and others. The programme by our military
friends wan, as usual, varied, and proved most interest-
ing, being capitally arranged by Quartermoter-Sergt.
Manning, assisted by Sergeant•lustructor James,
Sergeant Stedman, and Sergeant Baillie. Major-
General Wilkinson and Major Hodges c notributed
greatly t the amusement of the evening, the former
gentleman being in his real element, land eliciting a
most favourable reception from thou who ever hold
him in the higheet **teem. Of Miss Lydon tao much
cannot be said for the admirable way in which she
again lent her able assistance, both in presiding at
the piano, and taking part in the programme thus
proving herself • grog acquisition to these entertain-
ments. Tee programme being somewhat lengthy.
encores were not permitted, though, by special desire,
Ma) or-G e I Wilkinson favoured the company with
one or two of his originals, and an encore was also
demanded from Miss H. Laird, for the admirable
manner in which she sang "Silver Bells." The song,
" Blind Girl t • Her Harp," by Miss Lydon, and duet,
"The Convent Bells," by the 4110:14 lady and MIMS S.
Laird, were unexceptionally well rendered, and
✓eceived with great aplause, as was also the song,
Come, Birdie. Come." by Mrs. Gosling. Munk
could be said of several of other performers if space
would permit. A duet by Miss Lydon (piano) and
Orderly•Room-Sergeant Curtis ). took immedi-
ately, also • recitation, "His First and Only
Giese," by Mies Ellen Millie and the song, "The
Pony an I His Master," by Miss Emily Bailie, were
exceedingly good, sod well appreciated, the whole
reflecting the highest credit on the performers. The
perteong, "God Bless the Prince of Wales"
brought a very eoloyable evening's entertainment to
• clue, and all deputed well satisfied, and looking
forward for the announcement of the next.
IMPROVSNUITS AT rue BAPTIST CRAPlL.—lmportant
and very desirable alterations have just been effected
at the Baptist Chapel, which are • great credit to the
energy and seal of the friends worshipping there, the
edifice having been entirely reseated and renovated,
and now presents a very cheerful and pleasant appear.
&nos Mr. Brown (Dorchester) has carried out the
alterations, and those qualified to judge speak in terms
of unqualified praise of the ouescientiotui and thorough
manner in which he has carried rut the work. The
re-opening was celebrated on Wednesday by a tee, to
which a goodly number eat down, and this was
followed by • public muting, which was presided over
by the Rev. J. J. Dalton (the pestor), who was sup-
ported by the Rev. T. Nears, Rev. J. Trafford, and
the Rev. W. Allen. A hymn having been Bung, and
prayer offered by the Rev. Of. Allen, the Chairman
delivered a brief address. It was • matter for prides
and thanksgiving when they considered the work teat
had been done. God had put it into the hearts of the
friends worshipping there, and they had acted nobly.
wisely, and well, in doing what had been accomplisher'
there. Still he hoped it was only the beginning of
better things. (Applause.) They had only to trust
in Him who had promised to be with them always,
even unto the end, for they would find Him faithful
who was a covenant-keeping God.—The Rev, T.
Nuys, in the course of • stirring address, said he
should be sorry for Mr. Dolton t be in the town as
the pastor of the Baptist Chapel without his usuring
him that he had his warmest sympathise. With all
his heart he wished him God s and prosperity in
the cause of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
He congratulated them on the improvements
that had taken place in the chapel. It was
Impossible to tell how much Dissenters could do, for
when they seemed t o be reduced to the very lowest
ebb, they seems I t, put forth wonderful vigour and
energy. He sincerely hoped, if they had not all the
money to pay for the work they had done so nobly,
they would have no difficulty in getting it. But he
reminded them they had something else to do beyond
looking simply to the outward and material fabric;
they must remember their grand object as Christian
men and women was to do something in the cause of
the Kingdom of their God. While realizing to the
fullest extent the magnitude of the evils of infidelity and
ecospticion of the present day, and especially among
cultured and philosophic minds, he 'eked them not ho
go away with the impression that infidelity had the
best intellects, although some of our brightest and
bast were practically divorced from God and His work.
Under those circumstances, he advocated • thoroughly
practical religion. Forget past difficulties, said Mr.
Noses in 000clusion, and be on with the future. Get
more of the grace of God in your hearts ; bureau
your love of Chrtet, and then, whatever men of menu
may say, you will be on the right side. Mae yon,
Mr. Dalton, have a long day to preach the Gospel
of Christ, and may you, the congregation, support him
to the full extent of your power. I would advocate
self-forgetfulness and devotion to the cause of God.
Many people lament that nothing is being done; but
how oan it be done unless we do it, and bow can there
be "nooses unites we seek and pray for it? If we had
but • tithe of the emery, the spirit, the seal, and
enthusiasm that men fling tato their sport', amuse.
meat., and pleasures (that they would put into the
sth of November, for example), and that they
throw into their business—why, we should turn the
world upside down. (Hear, hear, and applause.)—
The Rev. J. Trail ird c ongratulated the members on
the beautiful change that bad taken place in the
chapel. He then endeavoured to enforce the neces-
sity of working for Christ, forgetting all differences
and distinctions. He then urged thew to be co-
workers with their minister and with God, and this
day would then be the beginning of good days, and
they ahould all rejoice. (Applau.e.) -Rev. W. Allen
congratulated the minister and the congregation OD the
improvement in the chapel, and remarked it was a
wise step when they re-seated the chapel. Still be
trusted they would RO on and nootinue to Improve the
chapel. He impressed on the meeting the necessity
of poisons! religion ; religion was a good cure for
shyness, bad temper' • sovereign sure for jaundice, it
would make crooked people straight, and rough places
(Leughterd They also needed an Inermeed
love of God and His Book. fished been s
at the ignorance which many in Dorchester dra,airt
with reference to God's word. Many people never
reed it, and In centret he mentioned • minister who
bad read it 2$ times. He himself would be &Aimed
If he did not reed it through every year
sod every time be read it he had fresh views, and was
more than ever &lighted with it. It revealed the
simple plan of salvation, therefore let it be the guide
of their life, • light unto their feet, end a lamp unto
their path. Then they should not only love God's
Book, but God's House, and show it by taking • goat
and paying for it—in &drone.. (Laughter.) Ile
trusted they would have better days in Were for them
in the future than in the past. They heel had • great
deal of struggling, and he deeply sympathised with
them. He believed they had been Welly used, and
had had • great many difficult! e, but all things worked
together fur good, and he believed that would. In
oonoluslon he urged the cultivation of mutual love
among the meMbers.—Mr. Z. Bleirett (escoeferawbo
dewed slag fell statement of emonolle the