The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-05-23 00:00:00

BLANDFORD INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Tux opening of our Industrial Exhibition took place
on Tuesday last, and was attended with the most
satisfactory success. The various articles for exhibi-
tion were very tastefully arranged in the Corn Ex-
change, on raised platforms, covered with white and
red cloth, those made by exhibitors occupying the
centre portion. The number of exhibitors in this
class was nearly 200, many of whom must have been
very diligent during their spare hours, and gave gra-
tifying proof that the object of the kind projector,
the Rev. J. R. Quirk, had been fully realized. During
the previous day, and on the morning of the Exhibi-
tion the committee of management, and more espe-
cially the Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. Groves, bad been
unremitting in their attention; and we most heartily
congratulate them on their success. As will be seen
from the list given below, a larite number of rare and
beautiful articles, of various designs, were sent in for
exhibition by ladies and gentlemen residing in the
town and neighbourhood, and this addition proved no
small attraction and aid to the diocese of the 07 hib-
ition. The walla were adorned with various paintings,
engravings, &c., from the studio of Mr. A. Stephens,
and lent by W. H. Atkinson, Esq., Mrs, Edwards,
Mr. Eyed', and other friends. Perry's ingenious
models, which were engaged for the OCCILISiOII,
attracted a large share of attention, especially of the
juvenile portion of the company, whose happy
countenances as railway trains passed swiftly by, or
water wheels revolved, and merry chimes were heard
from Yeovil's old church tower, fully warranted the
high enoonium the public press has passed upon these
clever designs. On entering the room the first thing
that attracted the eye was the mottoe, "Success to
the Blandford Industrial Exhibition." At the upper
end of the room was a raised platform for the accom-
modation of the pianist and choir, on which was
also placed a magnificent collection of geraniums,
kindly sent by H. K. Thurston, Esq., and on the
table where refreshments were provided was placed
a most beautiful bouquet of choice cut flowers, sent
by Mr. Cadie. The room was opened to the public
at two o'clock, and was soon afterwards filled by a
highly respectable company, including the dlife of
the town and neighbourhood, who were soon actively
engaged in inspecting the various articles. Among
those present we noticed J. J. Farquharson, Esq.,
Mrs. Farquharson and party,Mrs. Major Farquharson,
Sir J. D'ollyly, Bart, E. A. Castleman, Esq., Mrs.
G. P. Mandl, Col. Todd and party, Rev. Prebendary
Watts, Mrs. E. Smith, Rev. J. It Quirk and family,
Rev. R. Farquharson, Rev. C. J. D. 'Wickham
and , W. C. Finoham, Esq. and Mn. Finobam,
F. .Jo Foci., Mrs. Johns, W. Smith, Esq., and '
party, Rev. E. L. Stuart, Rev. J. Penny, Rev. Mr.
Tufnell, &c., &c.
The exhibition was closed from five to half-past
six. On re-admission, a very large party again pre-
sented themselves. In addition to the previous
attraction, the Blandford church choir sang several
glees, songs, and choruses, Mrs. Edwards ably pre-
siding at the pianoforte. The following was the
'election for the two evenings ;
Chorus—" Long live England's future Queen," Choir.
Song—" Old Familiar Faces," - - W. Lance, jun.
Duet—" The Larboard Watch," (MeFunrarm-n4Lann. ae and
I Part Song—" I love the merry Spring time," Choir.
Song—" The Villsge Blacksmith," - pr. Furmsge.
Song—" Just as Well," - - - - Mr. Lance.
-ophorna--" Home, sweet Home," • • - Choir,
Duet—" The Army and Navy,"{ Messrs. Lame and
krlikrog—" Never Mind the Rest," Mr.
l'Glee—" See our Oars," . •
'Tart Song—" Gaily through the Greenwood," -
illoug—" A thousand a year," • - - Mr.
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me dill,"
Song—" Nil Desperandum," • • Mr. Furmage.
Song—" The Ironsides," • • • Mr. rurmage.
National Anthem.