The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-10-22 00:00:00

Marsh, Mr. Searle, Mr. J. R. Taylor, Mr. Stainer, Mr.
Loveless, Mr. T. Bothwell (Gundford), ito., ht.
On the removal of the cloth, the CHAIRMAN briefly
Fro/lolled the " Health of her Majesty. the Queen,'
which was immediately followed by "The Prince and
Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family,"
and both were heartily drunk.
The next toast on the het was that of ",The Army,
Navy, and Reserve Forms," proposed by the Cami-
lle,, and responded to on behalf of the army by Mr.
Suitt!, and by Mr. J. B. TAYLOR for the Volunteers.
The CHAMIMAN proposed "The Health of the
Bishop and Clergy, and Ministers of all Demonina-
tions " believing then:to be a zealous and hard-working
body of men.
1 . PANNT briefly responded.
Song. Mr. Voss Love among the Roses,"
Dr. Atzetooe gave "The Health of the Borough
and County Members." They were very fortunate
In having such good members for the county, MAD
who always di I their duty, and well represented the
constituency by whom they were returned. With
regard to the borough member, Mr. Brymer, he wee
always anxious to do what lay in hie Power for the
good of the town, was most regular In his attendance
In the Hon e of Commons, and when another election
came on, which he believed was not far distant, be
would no doubt again solicit their suffrages. He wee
sure it would afford thee" present very great pleasure
to join with him In drinking the tem.
Song, Mr. Brown: "Forty years agree."
The tout of "The Mayor, Aldermen, and Town
Council," wee next proposed by the °RAHMAN, who
thought we had at present a very good body of gentle.
men, and he hoped there would be no change at the
forthcoming election.
The MAYOR (Dr. Aldridge) responded, remarking on
the many things which men ba public 'debars to contend
with, and how often their actions were misconstrued
by those around them' but the appreciation of their
services shown on such occasions as this more than
made up for it all. He had had the honour of being
the chief magistrate of the borough during the led
twelve months, and as this warn his last dying =
—(Cries of "No, no; try it another year")—he
to thank the Council generally and the public Akers
of the borough (their Chief Cmstable, Mr. Coward,
and the Borourh Surveyor, Mr. Norman) for the way
in which they had Mood by him, and so MI& brz
to carry ont the duties of his office. The
tonal ways did what theytthought beet for the
welfare of the town, and were worthy of every
conal Ignition from the inhabitant.. (Applause.)
Mr.G 'gooey also reeponded,enck,nring the remarked
Dr. Aldridge with regard to the efficient way in which
the public officers of the borough did their duty. He
had always been willing to do all that lay in his power
to advance the Interests of the borough, and always
sheild be, and hoped he should have the demean of
attendin&t.h_e_Court Led dinner for many years to
come.z7h Song . Taylor: "There's a kind relation.'
Dr. ALDUS/GI proposed "The heath of the Town
Clerk" (Mr. G. Symonds) in very eulogistic termittl
Mr. H. SenorDe responded, in the num
absence of his father.

Mr. l'iowsiroo-s—then mug a capital song—"
Waiting for Thee at the W.ll"—which was rani-
ferooely applauded.
The Vica-Cuariusur had a toast to poopos. which
he believed to bland with all their via.,
" The Town and Trade of Dorchester."
Mr. Deux; who had earsodod Court Lest dinners
for a great number of sn, and was the oldest trades-
man In the town, nem= He hoped tholes who
were growing up to take his place in the town would
do as well as he had done.
The litros proposed "The health of the Chair-
man," whom he was pleased to me occupying that
position. This wag drunk with musical honours.
Mr. Lugo responded.
Song, Mr. Searle: "Pour out the Rhine Wino."
Mr. G• amour gave "The Vise-Chairman," who had
so efficiently carried out his duties.
It had been a great pleeeure to Mr. MOTTO= to
moist that evening, and be should always be plowed to
help in any way he was able.
Song, kfr. Holland: "Th. Royal Blue."
The CHLIZILLN proposed "The Officers of Court

M;. JoHII LOVILI3B. the only acting officer of the
Court, humourously reeßonded.
Song, Mr. Webber : ' Poor Black Joa."
Toaat,Mr. Mutford : "May the prima moments be
the worst In our Ilvaa."

The CHAIIIMAN (170 "The health of Mr. Norman,
borough surveyor."
Mr. NORMAN thanked them for the very kind way
In which they had received hie name, and he was
pleased to hear from the remarks of the Mayor that he
carried out hie duties satisfactorily.
Song, Mr. Mush: "Although I'm 79."
The "Host and Hostess" war next given by the
CHAIRMAN, and Mr. BAUM briefly responded.
Song, Mr. Trowbridge: "Nancy Lee."
Mr. Rouser proposed " The Ladies," to which Mr.
FIRO6r, Mr. BROWN, and ?dr. Bastrawsrrs responded.
Mr. SYMONDS gave the "Industries Of the town,
An."

—Mr. Warn= and Mr. Blown responded for Messrs.
Eldridge, Pope, and Co., and Mr. BARI= for the
Meals Brewery, the latter remarking that the other
brewery went in for quantity but they for quality,
and ordered glares round for the company.
Song, Mr. Guy: " Pour Jolly SinitU"
Song, Mr. kfutford : "Give me a cot in the valley
I love."

_
Our "Next Merry blasting" by the CHISIMAII
bronght the toast Hat to a close, and joke and gong were
well sustained throughout the evening.
The following lines on the songs of the evening,
were composed by Mr. Brown (our local poet) daring
the proceedings, and were reed by him lmne.dim.ly
after the last song :

Ma proceedings bsing °Paned by ?dr. Ling,
Mr. Joseph Vats consented to sing,
Tolling of " Lose among Roses" so s.set;
Brown of his Devon.hire friend did treat.
J.R T. follows and, in his narrations,
211,ys in eleti--save us from relations.
. . .

Trowb,dg. its well ;
his often so do, of course he won't tell.
Friend Searle conies next and touch.... wham
Which smacks of his business—.J., of Mill&
A popular singer all know Freaky le
With his excellent voice sod comical phis,
And when on • subject as good as the sea,
Applause NNW C me down most tremendously.
MV. Webber being robbed of his favourite song,
Said to do such a thing wag dirty and wrong,
But neverthelem VICO Os "Old Black Jos,"
The last verve of which wee quite telling you know.
The "Oolorsdn Beetle's" come so said the little MA
Although his 72 friend Marsh does the very best he can.
And Trowbridge next obliged us with that good song.
Nancy Let"
And no one in the room can do more justice to it than he.
" Four Jolly Smiths" did than appear in the person of Mr.
Guy,
And I verily believe that he's quite equal to you or I
In striking the Iron when its hot.
Or I'm misinformed in the note I've got.
To the "Greenwood next wis were esked to come,
A rather cold piece to Walt our Inn.

BOROUGH POLICK —llormaY.
Before Hr. J. F. Hodges and Mr. R. Davin
Marla Wsring, who was represented by his wife.
we. eummonth by Mr. Pearce, the School Attendance
Commissioner, for neglecting to send his child to echooL
Defendant promised to send the &Ltd to school. and the
matter waa adjourned for a month to see II mho fuldlied
her promise.
lreeleriek Whittle wee summoned under similar (Arco=
dances
The wife pleaded the child was unfit to go from sickness.
never having been well since she had the measles last
Christmat
A similar arrangement for adjournment was made.
George Mori was also summoned.
Defendant pleaded the child played truant; ha was met
regular.—Adlonrthd.

ikeriss Lawrence woo Men summoned.
He wes sorry his daughter did not attend as regular as
she might but there waa a family of seven, and the
mother we. not well at times, and they were obliged to
keep her at hams. —Adio
Thomas Looker's wee another case.
Tbe mother said the child was unwell and unable to go.
She had • sore bead and sores in her beck.
Mary Beer did not appear. fiko had been served with •
aammons, which oho had ref used to accept. so the itsrgesat
had to slip It under the door. This weal alao for neglect of
school attenclano•
Kr. Pearce stated the defendant was the step.mothsr of
the child and a widow. Be bad served her with notices,
and verbally cautioned her, and she had always flatly
refused to vend the lad, who wee seed IS, to school. Wing
she could not be compelled to do so.
Tined k. to be levied by distrait, or ems days.
Jacek William Skinner and Walser Davis, two respect-
able little boys, were riterpd with setting Sri to • work-
shoyt the ereteiceji.ol Hr. Laws*. of Bournemouth. It will
b. yonegsters some time ago got hold of
pubi squibs, and taking them into • workshop in the
Great Weetern•terrace, let them off among the shavings,
the result being the place eroo burnt down. The lads are
aged eeeen sod nine, and Mr. Lewis asked the Bench.
considering their tender age, to dismiss the ram. This
was done, the boys being duly cautioned sa to the serious
twasequences of their art.
WITXOI7TIC.