The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1884-05-27 00:00:00

II WILNILON.

ovit BAT the beginning of the week looked quite
gay with shipping, being more in than we have seen
for a long tune before, and on Tuesday there was
another arrival of railway materials.
THlnew steamer Bournemouth paid no a visit on
Tuesday evening after disappointing us in her adver
tised time, namely, 9.90 Tuesday morning. She is
certainly a very handsome steamer and of great speed.
She made a trap to Isle of Wight on Tuesday from
Bournemouth with a large number on board, and on
her return in the evening she paid us the
visit. As soon as it became known a greet many
spectators were soon down by and on the Pier to see
her, but some are doubtful if she "be twine to lick
the Empress "in speed, but she certainly arrived at
Bournemouth from Isle of Wight on Monday evening
(which was • shareholders' trap) before the Empress,
which we were told started at the same time. We
hope next week to give more particulars, alter they
have had • fair race.
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MiuNG cio;l4nitat 13ournemouth on Wednesday
evening, we had a large number 1,1 excursionists here
by the-Lord Elgin on that evening, the hugest by far
that we have seen by one boat this season. We hope
it will continue.

Tius Meirtisc.—A tea meeting, in connection with
the Blue Ribbon Army, was held in the British School
on Monday last at 6.30. The tables were abundantly
laden with good things, and well decorated with
flowers. A number of ladies kindly offered to help,
take trays, tre. The Rev. R. D. Travers said
grace, and all fell to, and for • time the ladies had
enough to do. After tea and the room was cleared
there we: a meeting, presided .wer by Mr. William
Meikle. In his opening address, which was very
brief, he spoke of the pleasure he felt in presiding over
this their second season, and the good he believed was
being done by it. Four hundred and fifty had signed
the pledge, with 260 Band of Hope, which he did
not think was bad for a small place like S
with about 2,250 population. He said he 'a
hel:et
what Mr. Gladstone said—that drink caused more
harm than all the other evils put together. He spoke
also on the Local Option Bill, after which he
called on Mr. A. Howell for a solo, " Twee Drink
that Spoiled my_ Boy." The Chairman then called on
Sir M. W. N. Wraxall, Bart., who addressed the meet-
ing at some length in • most facetious manner, and he
was warmly applauded during the delivery of his
address. Mr. W. Howell then sang a solo, Father,
don't you hear the Angelo' The Chairman then called
on Mr. C. Fletcher, who favoured the audience with a
Angry Words,- and hi,. like the other., W.
heartily applauded. Votes of thanks were given to
Sir M. W. N. Wraxall, Bart., the Chairman, Se.
tary, &c., and responded to. The secretary remarked
that if all were satisfied with what he had done
during the past season, he was pleased, and he had
done it heartily and with pleasure to help on the
cause, not for • few, but for all. He was very
pleased to see so many there to-night. (The room
was well filled, and a good representation on the
platform.) After • hymn, the meeting broke
everyone well pleased with what they had heard, and
each one had something to take home to remember.

WIERORNS.
1.0.G.T.—0n Monday evening, the 19th ind , an
I open lodge session was held in connection with the
, "Star of Wimborne" Lodge of Good Templar.. The
attendance was not so large as usual, but a very
pleasant evening_ Ira. spent. The following pro.
rtfunwas well rendered :—Song by Si.. Bailey,
ittlee Nell"; recitation, "The ltßride," Bre.
Plater; speech by Bro. Russell; song "Home," Sic,
i Ward • recitation, "The. Bit of Blu," Si.. %%rood.
I ford ; ;ceding, "The Soldier's Pledge," Sic. Fillmore ;
' address, Bro. Luckham ; melody, "Yield Not to
Temptation " ; addressee, Bros. Smith And Cousins;
Xl,ffy.
Sr.° JOHN'I4 BAND Or HOPL —The usual fortnightly
meeting of this society was held in the 2dission-room
on Monday, May 19th, and was honoured with
the presence of the Ron. Lady Gibson Craig and Miss
Craig, of Dean's Court. The :fleeting was opened by
eferfif Melody No. 7. A portion ~f scripture bring
r and prayer offered, the following programme
was nicely rendered :—Melody ; recitation, 'God
Only Knows," Cecily Burton' recitation, "The Spider
and His Pie," Nellie Judd' Slelody No. 87; recitation,
" Little Joe," Winifred Judd A dialogue by Jane
ICiver and Lnttie Bniford, "The Young House.
keeper," was well rendered, and brought forth loud
apphuse; Melody No. 47 was then sung. At this
stage of the proceedings it became known that Lady
Gibson Craig was present, which called forth • hearty
welcome in the shape of three lusty cheers. Her
Ladyship, on rising, said; My dearchildrett,—l thank
you very much for the kind way in which you have
received us. I am very pleased indeed to see such •
room full of such happy faces. It does you great credit
the way you recite your nice little pieces. After • '
few other words of encouragement, her Ladyship said
she hoped this would not be the last time she would '
be with them. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Fillmore then ,
gave • short address on flower gatherings, in the course
of which he said how nice it would be to haves Band
of Rope flower show in that room that night month. I
the flowers afterwards to be sent to the London Tem-
-speranceHospital This was unanimously agreed to
the children, and the meeting was brought to a
ose by singing the doxology. Mi. Gibbs presided
at the harmonium. The room was full.
RZADING.IIIOOII AND LIBILAAT. —The first general
meeting of subscribers was held at the Res,ding.room,
near the Corn Exchange, on Monday evening. The
chair was taken by the Rev. F. J. Iluyshe vicar, and
among those present were the Rev. K K Cleal, Major.
Gelyzal Tttruig, Maior-General Maclean, Mr. B.

Hopkins. Mr. Pyites-Clinton, Mr. R. flayter, Mr. W.
Atkins, Mr. Waterfall, Mr. Lock, and many others.
The meeting was, in fact, largely attended. The
Chairman haring expressed the pleasure he felt at the
progress which the institute had made, called upon
the Rev. E. E. Cleal to read the report. The report,
after referring to the opening of the institute, went on
to state members joined rapidly, there being at the
present 83 subscribers to the subscription room, 07 to
the news room, and 93 to the boys room, making
altogether a total of 263 members. The reading rooms
had been well used, and the average attendance had
been wunputed at 100 • day. Several alterations in
the internal arrangement of the rooms had been made,
and a capital bagatelle beard had been provided by
Mr. Boor. The report further stated that arrange-
ments had been made so that strangers could use the
reading-room, upon being introduced by • subscriber.
The report was adopted, and the Provisional Com-
mittee re-appointed a. tle committee for the year.
live members of friendly ,oejetj,,, and live nunnbnes
from the working men's reading-room of the institute
were elected on the committee. On the motion of Mr.
Hayter, seconded by Mr. Fynes-Clinton, a resolution
was pissed empowering the committee to form • cir-
culating library for the use of the members at the
present rate of subscription. The meeting Owed with
, • rote of thanks to the chairman.