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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-02-03

FUNERAL OF THE LATE NR. ELIOT.

The fusers' of the late Mr. William Eliot took
pleas it Raelipole on Friday lest, aid Is the Borough
either a shatter was pat op or sr Wad drew., fins
bele/ hoisted Waimea's. ri• Jim& was of • private
abaracter. It being the irk} of the deemed that It
should tos so, and the meurefol earl*, 'blob ores-
slated of as ppm hearse. three esuolass, sad about as
sassy priest' carriages, kit the ihanied's reeldesos
at twelve o'clock, a large umber ofsumetators
watching its program through the town. At Rail .1411
member, oi lbs Weymouth Corporatioe ami the Free
masons gathered within tbe paveyard mad tbe Halo
church was well filkod.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-02-03

MANAGE

FIGuRe CLee.—On Tuesday evening
last a meeting was held at the Coffee Tavern to elect
stewards, itc., for the year. It was propesed that Mr.
R. Hardy, pen. should be secretary, behaving carried
it on satisfactorily (iii the absence of Ilr Street 1 in
the past year, and Mr. W. Wareham treasurer. The
following members were then elected to act 114 Ml-
matter, and serve as stewards in succession if required:
—Messrs. W. Lagdon. A Kitcatt. W. Mellish. John
Speck, and John Co 'per. Nearly a score entered as
members, and it will be open to receive others
wishing to avail themselves of the opportunity en
Tuesday neat, February 3rd, from eight to nine p in
Untrance fee is , and 3d per week contribution will
secure Ti. per week in illoess, or double contributi ....
14s. per week. It M. at the same time suggested
(as two or three gentlemen had promised) that the
secretary should solicit subscriptions from honorary
tueinoers, and we are pleased to hair that several with
the rector consented to be such the next day.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-02-03

THE SOUDAN.

NEWS Fitoll ?LIE 7IWNT.
Two ollcial telegram& from the Sondem wore
received at the War aka ow Sun lay, and frost tbs.
' It would appear that some revers fighting
The 6r.t, from Ltd Wolseley, at K•Ati. 600,AI0Ce.
that General Earle's oolunin will be ready to-day
(Monday) to attack the A-.b. sear Birti, where they
haws been concentrated in considerable sumber,.
Tber mom I despatch, cent from Card, relates to Um
foroe at huskies, sal st.t e that • 1,131111i.11,41011
towards Elaahma distoverel Osumi Digna's followers
In a strong position, from which they mould not be
enticed. A Alla akirmisi, however, Onetirredr in
which one ligyptiou soldier was killed. Sir
Baker, In al laterriew with • oorrespondent on
Sunday, gays it aa ha opicion that the Arabs ware
not yet vsocutiebeJ, and that the Mabdi woold con-
centrate hi. tol'o were neer [Chest owl, order to hare
• decisive engmenteat with the British. Sm. champs,
are aneounced ia the appointment of officers with Oa
sepeditioo, a esevient upon General Stewart's •s.
forced retirt in ml front command.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-02-03

ODDPELLOWSHIP.

Tin 25th anniversary of the " Great Beaters "
Lodge, No. 4,823, was celebrated bore on Wednes-
day evening in the ecboolrootn, Glonoseterntrest, by
• public tea and entertelement (the first of the kind
etteroptat), which proved In every renown mous •
fat. Upwarde of 250 persons sat doss to tan. Ti..
roma was most ta.t.fully decorated with gage, kindly
bat by sibe Mayor (R. Thomas, Faq.) and the
b.sciful beepers Wagging to the lodge. The tables
ware bountifully spread with delicacies, suet as
fruit. mike, .ad other viands to tempt the visitors,
Souse viers aloe ferns sad flowers added much to the
What (lithe tables. After tbe tea the entertainment
was given, Cueocillar Aylesbury 0000pylag the chair
(in the absence of the 1161 or, through authsPoldtioc),
by Dr. Childs, who made • w pleadae
=ad4d ppropriate few
rednecks epos the mutual inmate
'nereffilag upon both abetabera and their m
men at the muse time. He lasted the
WM In • meet satisfactory condition, Bro. J.
Pickard, P. D. G. M. gave • brief report of the society,
stating that there wire 4 238 ledges, QS of which
were Wringing to dietri.t.. The total *vital of the
Unity wan £5,619,000, with an hterset of over
£10000; number of members, 5.079 000. This lodge
bane connected with the Poole District, which had •
metal) orship of 6.300 ots Jenue.y Ist, 1884. and on
January Itt, 1885, 6 682, an names of 292 on the
air, the capital of the Poole Dietriet amounted to
111,118 for the yew sadism January Ist, 1884. and
Jams .ry 1.1, 1883, £68078, being an increase
of £4,000 on tin y.ar.—Brother H. Per., secretary,
Tory thoughthally, did not burden the eudieons
with • men of figurer, but *imply remerkel
upon the benefits arising from beloogiag to such an
order ss the MILO., awake that to one member
alone they had paki over 030, and wore paying
him • pr<rn'oco. He also *tate I they lisrl splint on
sick and funeral expenses the sum of £5,100 do-log
the year. and that the present capital of the Lodge
was £1540. Tbn maraca! pOlii3ll 011 the entertainment
was node/ the direcioa of Bro. It. Rogers, and was
most agectivsly rendered. We would mentl in that
the Her. Canon Stephenson, with his usual landau.,
lent chairs for the occasion. Altogether the celebration
was an initnenes emcees, and the commit t e era to
b. comineodint for the efforts put forwent.
The amino was as follows : —Plaeoforte duet
Mises* Roger. and Notcutt ; trio, " These haws,
glee patty; wag, " Kiwis( Ilas," Miee Freeman
due., Lrve and Pride," Mr. and Mrs. Pelle ; tang,
Up in the Monument." Mr. Hiegley_t trio, " Red
Cross Knight," elm paty ; rwritatJoa, Mr. Crawford;
song," The Little Hero," Mr. Warren • violle solo,
Mr. Stan.: plaimforto solo, Mr. Tistirne ,• song,
" UddHlowship," Mr. Psi!.; sortg, _ " adult to
Market," Mies F 1,11.1110 • soar, Mr. Mayo-sib ; trio,
'4 Little rem" glen party; "God Save the
Q unto."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-02-03

FIBRAITON.
A PROTZST.
To Ow &fuer.

Sir,—As a Herstonian, I mast enter a protest
against the unfounded charge and assertion uttered
by the rev. chairman of the temperance and tea
meeting held at Kenton on Wednesday, the Ph.
when the rev. chairman made the astounding state-
ment regarding Herston—" That there was not such
a place for drunkenness in the whole county" No
wonder such an assertion roused the feelings of the
company aineenbled. and created • great distal-banes,
and some left the meeting indignant at snob a reckless,
charge. I hope that our worthy ano highly respected
rector will be more courteous in future, and not be
misled by the false statements of • party of Blue
Ribbon fanatics, who seem to have an utter disregard
for truth. Now, as regards dninkenneas in Herston,
we are no worse than our neighbour. in this respect.
—Hoping you will give this insertion in your valuable
paper. and clear the Ilerstonians of such a foul
oluoye.
VIATOIL
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-11-17

ENGLAND AND BURNAM

WAR DECLARED.

Rmsimeit, Thorsday.—A proclamation has 1e.,,
issued by King This,liew declaring that the Engloh
have made ridiculous proposals to the Burmese
Government, which cannot he stapled. There sill
conampiently be war between Burma!' and England.
All loyal Burimse are called upon to fight in dolmen
of their cmintry and religion. The king will lead the
troops, and the result will be victory. Tie proclanis.
tion iutys- " No Europeans or other foreigners.. t„,
molested at lament. Only after the fnuitier 0
ceased by the invading army will the slaying f 111.. m
be allowed.' Many Europeans MT leseing Readably
witholit interfonuice from the Burmese.

The following is as nearly as peosible the compreiti.
of the brigades forming the Burmese. expeditionsry
force :—Thi. lirst brigade, under General Nornisn,
oonsista of the 2nd Battalion hiverp..l Regiment, 2.1
flueen's Own Bengal Native Infantry, 11th Bengal
Native Infantry. two to three bat LOTH". of artillery,
and it is expected the Naval Brigado; the 141,
brigade, under General Mode, consists .4 the 2nl
Battalion Ifampshire liegiment, lst Madras l'ioneers,
Native Infantry, Ow 12th and 2nd Madras Native
InfantrY, N.. 4, Punjatili Mounted Battery, and a
few mounted guns. The third brigade, under
General consists of the let Battalion Royal
Welsh Fusiliers, 21st and Zth Madras Native
Infantry, No. I Battery, Cuwpw. I'orta
Royal Artillery, and probably an Elephant flattery
.1 Artillery. Small detsclimenta .4 Royal Engineers
vv ill lw detailed to each brigade.

sHARP ENCi)USTF:It WM( TUE ENEMY.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-11-17

BLANprop,D.

Amu—is:chi. Rriila.y, whilst hunting
with Lord rortniati's hounds iii the neighbourhood
rommell, an accident occurred to the Hon. K.
Portman, I.i',eral cmilidate for North Dorset,
necessitating his conveyance to iwerne House, the
seat it Is Wolverton. Weary plumes' in. learn From
subsequent inititirios that the accideut is not
AM was at first feared, and in a few days we hope to
see the gentleman sufficiently recovered tounder.
take the duties appertaining to a cmilidate *uniting
parliamentary honours. On the day a more
serious act:Most occurred to Majort teneral Denne. of
the Ouniwissf, Itlandfonl, whose Itch, in taking a
fence, came in contact with all overhanging bough.
causing a severe straining 411 this coats of the neck,
tho effects of which will very probably be felt for
some time to come.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-11-17

BOOthiIiPTON.

Isinonm. On Friday evening last an
o elm-air lmm,lmimö was butt in timid vmllat, iii .mq.imrl iii
1b....i0n .4 !Dorset. Thu night was bosiatifully
line, :mil there was a geoil attendance .4 those inter.
tel m, Sao AIL:J.4.I;IIg topic of the dip, viz.—
" What shall Ido wlm my yote!'' S. &sapping-
imint nod much dis wam felt at &1... conduct
.4 the n.v. gen&leinan who bad given hi* poi-mission
for the use .4 the schoolroom, and then a few hours
Ist4ore limo time AMI,0111101.• 1 for the meeting had with.
drawn it. This had the effect ilf keeping away many
who had intended to have been there to hoar the
Liberal side of the ques.iono—Mr. Howard Bowen
prexid...l, and the audience was most orderly and
ristliiisi.e,ic all Suongle.—The Liberal song, "
Mei...l I lies' ug loom sung, and throe lusty
clue given fir Mr. Stlargi., Mr. Rouen said that no
il.oilit they wen. rather diaappointed at the rev.
gentleman ref g thein the use of the sell...anion'.
Ile had given as his reason for refits'ng that he had
grAnted it for the us. of tho candidate, but as lie had
heard that Mr. titurgie would not he able to COMA
lie refused. Time explanation was reet,.VIINI by the
aiml;ence without any detu.sistration of annoyance, c..n.
tenting thentselvelt with such remark., an "Just like
tho Tories "--" It won't do them any pool "—" That's
Uhrismanity ain't it."--thie ventured to say, that
aoine .lay they would have as much power to use N. he
had to rebus. the sch....l.—Mr. Bowen said they were
to m.o congratulated ou having such a beautiful nigh t
and good attendance. lie apologized for the absence
of Mr. Stuntia who wall working hard in his =WASS
Alltl was everywhere well received. lie pointed lila t
benefits they were enjoying through the Liberalism of
the past, and what they might expect from the Liberal
in...gramme not before the country, and O,llOltlLlOll A
stirring speech by exhorting Seen to vote for Mr.
Sttirgis and the &lady of proFrow, Liberal reform, and
tho cheap limit. —Another folseral sing W:1,11 smmimg All,l
the Rev. T. NCIVI. billowed with a capital abire.s.
Speaking of the disestablish:nen& of the Church hr mmmlii
that personally hi. wan in favour of diaestatilisliment
but he did not lielieve the queation was
ripe enough to be taught forward in the
next Parliament, and he advised those !Ahern! Ohurch
man prerent not to it., eletemed (nen voting for the
Liberal tarty, by the Twinm pushing this question to
tho front, for slier... Were gother and pressing reforms
that had (0, Is, dealt Ilowen then explained
the ballot, exhibiting an enlarged form on canvass..
Hearty cheers were given for the apeakers, Mr.
Stunt's, and the I/raid Old Man. The meeting then
quietly ilispented. bet before the carriage moved off,
A labourer's w,fe stepped up tim the window and mill,
Mr. Moven, give my love to Mr. Sturgis
and tell his. I hope he will be on the top of the pod,
and eau leg over.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-11-17

Corrtspontitnce.
ME CHURCH AND DISRSTADLISHAINNI.

71, au Editor.

Sir,— The lamentation of "A Chnrchntan " in
pier last week's paper in but the exprelnion of a
feeling- that if these Stat...appeinted
gentlemen amine, do letter than many of them Are
doing just now, they lisd better clear
If such thing. a.. "A Churchman " reports were
and in a chapel on the other aide, how the clergy
would hold up their pious hands and call it " igniw.
anis% intolerance, and bigotry," but there is no fear,
for the !invest local preacher in the country would lie
ashamed to talk such "duff. I know we arc called
"political dim...titer.," hut for every political Pennon
in inir chafe!. there an. fes in the churches, and there
its only one nbinly for "A Churchman ;" that in—
come out and touch not the unholy alliance.
The l'eetinasterA liberal forbide the post officiala
taking part in election matters. I. it not time for
the natiun to unmet upon it., that these State Church
officials oefne to be Tory election agent.., or
resign their pinition!
What a prirsay but va•Ceriat•like theology this
good preacher is minded to have taught in quoting
the words of the tenets 10 who wan a aunt
compared with the men who tetntenl him and then
mit I iff I Jiidaa., doubtless fell into the error of
believing whatever the prieeta approvnl war right,
but lie found Mit error, and prieetlike, they
were the flint ti taiint him in hi. ifi.tre... Hail they
.liiiwn tin, least iiympothy with him in his sorrow,
he might liar,. lisd hope, and, Peter-like, found
repeats itaolf. Follow the
',resit, lie feed. you with chaff, and leads you illta I
error. Stand nit agnied him, and you an. peenibuited
and wnoigvil. 'This ha. been the portien Elle' IKII.
111.41 fie many yettni. But then i. a h,.nd-writing on
the wall—the villsops are giving their verdict oil tin.
Feitabli.l .ut, which will be " weighed and found
wanting."-1 ani, air, yours truly,
JUSTICE.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-11-17

0114 IRS IN DORCHESTBR WALKS.

70 the Nolit.r.

notice that it is a practice to take the ale or
away (wen the walks during tho winter month.. NIA,
ask if you er PI so, would he kind crtinigh (ii give
1114. the requiem le it freni fear of decay, I,r what? I
think I run right in stating that in the majority of
tilacesi where irate are provided, they are allowi il
remain eel all the yenr re I. It Certainly is net P.
1111.3.11 t 1.. sit in them during the cold and chilly
period of winter as it is in the mourner, 3.4, I think,
It is very often plemasnt enough to make people wish
(seprially thiee nut eehject to rill. tin') they
were permanent fixture& amino' temPonul ene.•
I am min, not a few would Ir highly pleiteed if the
authoritive ceuld we their way clear to let them
remain, as drained, all the ymr round, and I, for one,
trust they will be able to do .o,—YourN truly,
0,11 iNTKItITIui,I
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-11-17

ANNUAL VOLUNTEER SUPPER.

This annual omvirial gathering teek plane at thn
King's Anus Friday csuing laut, mid wee
largely attend° I by membens and friend. of the G.m•
pany. Stajor }lodges was in the chair, supported by Mr.
W. K Bryommr, M.P., the Mayor (Ablermaa
Grogory), Lieutenant Williams.Andremi, Tultertor.
Master 10-oes, Lieutenant Williams, and r.
Meater-Sergeant Durden. • There were also present:
Robinson. pin., Mr. Moms, Mr. J. &cat,
Mr. Payne, Il3tad-Senreant litayner, Mr. Roberts, Mr.
Rued* Mr. S. gartin, Mr.Manh. Mr. J. It
Stroud, Mr. J. Greening, Sr. F. Holland, Sr.
Ifivladon, Mr. G. Greening, Mr. Mhorgolil. Mr.
Itre.rn, and Mr. tyward. Colour4i..rgeant Iberia
occupied the vie...chair. Mr. Feet supplied a capital
repatit.
At the close the CHAIIOI ill the lkfiere.l wssiblo
manner, prowess:l "The Queen," which we, received
with inusiad honours.
The Any a_ i Navy, and Reserve Forum," was pro-
posed by the MATO'. Hie Worship brietlT alluded tu
the meet gallant nerviest and rPoaklnB 6b•
volunteers. said although enrolled more than • quarter
of a twatury, they were still untried. He WM quits
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-11-17

ROROUOH POLIOE COURT.

TUDIDAT.--Botoro the Affir,r (Aldermen /toward),
Masers. Buck, Robyn., lictre. Nathan. RAU,
Tixerd, and Vincent.

1./AIRAII,INO YRS RAILWAY 0011PAIY.

James Sheltie, was charged with riding in a railway
carriage on the London and South•Westorn Railway
without having }aid the proper fare, and with intent
So defraud the cmtnpany, on October 17th.-.
Defendant Souk a ticket from Dorchester to Upwey,
but earn° on to Weymouth with it, and never offered
to pay the ereem.—Mr. Unstable preeecuted.—Tbs
defendant was reprimanded, sod ordered to pay 10e,
including oasts.
lintklaTloll acre.
Seven persons were brought before the court fee
infringement of the Education Aite, els :—Harriet
Parker, Martha Uill, Charlie. Warns, Henry Vya,
William Stanley, Thomas Vys, and Peter titailley.—
Mr. I'. Hooper prosectited.—Rech of Ma defendants
was warned sot to relent the vileueee.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-11-17

WAR BETWEEN SERBIA AND BULGARIA.

OUTBREAK OF 1108TILITIF.S.

has declared war sgainat Bulgaria, and
hostilities have already commenced. Very shortly
after the declarati.si the Servians ma& a general
advance terms che frontier A minuet/sic wasopened
on some ontlying sullngu in the direction of Tssri•
broil, lust the invading army having oocupied these
Junta auecouded eventually in capturing the town of
raaribred without much los.. The Bulgarians had
3-1 men killed and wounded, and ISO were taken
prisoners by the enemy After this reverse Prince
Alexander'. troops retreated. The Serviana have Alao
taken ths heights overlooking the town of Tm. Both
King Milan and Prince Alexander ham iastied pro-
clamations to the people calling upon them to defend
the interents of their country, and the greatest
enthusiasm prevails in both minis. Prince Alexander
has telegraphed to the Sultan soliciting his assistance
against Mc invaders.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-11-17

AAtLT.

George Cattle was chargal t;:th assaulting Thomas
Irskhae, on :coven:lwr let, at tlwertnitigne.—Mr.
UnitaMu prosecuted, :Mil Mr. E. Burnett defended.
—Complainant said on the in question, about
tweaty past 10, 11.• was in the anufany of a
man named Lillington, and when they 1161.4va1 Burst's
firs he taw the defendant and two other mem named
Brinstsw mid Boiling. Stems; were thrown at hen
with great violence. They went back to ace who
threw them,and the men dispeaed.—By Mr. liurnett :
Ile did not see Catz.le throw the stones, but be had
witnesaos who del.—Rober.: Robins, labourer, it
Ow tttttt oigne, maxi on the day in quail:on be wan with
Cattle and lientsum, and Folthatn and Lillingten
passed. He SAM Cattle thr iw tl•ree stones in their
direction.—Albe-t Lillint;..on said he wa.s with
lelthatn at the time mentioned. Several stone. were
thrown at theta very violently.—Mr. Burnett
• !dressed the Bench for the defence, but cal!ed no
wituestma. —The caw was dismissal