The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1883-01-30 00:00:00

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Bats or Woes alio ColtesmaztOtre.—A very
pleasant, and we trust leanelally, seoessefei rattles
may be anticipated la PA. Mary s Bawds twasterow
(Friday) afternoon and evening. The work sod
fancy articles untold at the bonsai (with new ocratribn.
Sous) are to be (Wooed of, the proceedings helot
solivened by a good myeloid poogramme =the
event's. Light refreshments will also he
Two noses Woe= Kitoimita.—(L) Early applica-
tion I necessary to Neon berths b r the Orket steam-
ships to the Olape. Austad* sad New Braised. (2)
The Getters! Life and lire Ameserree Co:r=4
claims upon life polish@ bornediately en
woof of death and title. For fall Dertlealare apply to
ihe Weymeeth Stook Mr. 8. 3. 3. T:=l
Trialty-rood ; also for the Naiad ips
I' Amick% and the Osetle Line (Donald Curries) to
be Cape of Goad Maps
Pagegorrarion.—Mr. James Hanel having beset
promoted to be stationmaster at West Moors Juadios,
the porters, guards, and drivers of the Booth. Wolters
Narver, who attesided tie Bible taws at the 'taloa,
el wide Mr. Hallett is a leading member, protested
kheumroiegh the Bev. Canon Btosbenson, as
&today with three handsomely bound
woeits6the Paw. Carom making an eppropriate
ligiya.lbs—Anirtaeargas treat Western Blampied,
Cherbourg general • Brighton, Mistier,' Cherbourg,
; Lea, general;
Jersey, general; Colonel
terlargiae, Go, Loriest, potatoes; Balkan,
Mande. Phliadelpkia, Great
Wasters, BlamPiek Chwbooqi. Morro' ; &Witco.
11/Mgar, Cherbours, general; Aquila, Painter, Jersey,
C:si; Healy, Fryer, Guernsey. ballast; Ernest,
tistaso, Trequier, ballast; Mor slog Star, Ls
Mo,trow, ballast.
Bon tot Pun I:7nratro.—At the Borough Patty
&mines on Tuesday, before J. Itobegise,, But., B.
Hopkins, Req., tied J. Landis, ti.ig Mary Ann
summoned for not o the magic-
trite,' Ronda I was is-
trates' order, as to payment towards t support of her
child loan Industrial School.—Tbe Beach had issued
on
order to di.train. but nothing woo found. Oval
£5 was due from the women, very little had been paid.
and £1 7a, was the amount now stied for.—Sergroot
Apiary proved the oaer.—Mrs. 14.4211 said she had no
work, and could not pea —Order untie for 14 days,
with a fortnight allowed, la order to give her a chance
.1 paylng.
House norms NOT Tatum —Selina and
Job Light, a woman and boy, were summoned for
hawking without a market tioket.—Fiorgeant Ariorty
saw them on Thursday last hawking Sowers in front
of the Royal Hotel, and cautioned them; but the
veins§ said she had a pedlar's certificate, and was not
obliged to Pay. TboY went on hawking, and after.
wards sold all the flowers at a 'hon.—Tile woman said
shot did not know the rules of the plane, aod did not
think there was any harm in hawking It twors.--It
appeared that site bad been wanted, and told aloe
weld get the ticket at the Market Howe. BM 'Altered
the mosey to the Sergeant, who of own', refused t
take it t —She now pleaded abs bad six little
obildren.—Mr. Robertson said they would not allow
eves inhabitants to hawk without tickets • but, after
the woman had rewired • caution, delmidento were
TIM? AT 1111 UNION —The imbeciles, children, and
old women of the Colon were eaksoialeed at tea,
Ito on Thursday night by the Madness of several
ladieNinoluding the Mimeo Plow. Miss
Mrs. W. B. Burets, Mrs. and the Mi-sse Payne,ijsPli°l
Mies Aylesbury, the former sitesdier
ere their wishes carried out, toad Mrs. Cookerolt, Mks
Pram and others, who assisted with subsoription•
About 40 children, 90 vowel, and oil ilotboolio rocs.
had • capital feast of tea and oaks, breed-sad-batter.
and "real Jam," the sink words were visited, both men
and women receiving oohs sod toe la pies"' sad
afterwards oranges were distributed, and in a short
time theziatered into the evesisg's liellideasets with
great sp daadeg to the Wades of Richard OfOV4M
and Johnous . Mr. W. M. TMesito• gave readings
from °wrier, Caftan Leolitile, and weft estertained
with Mrs. Cinders thoughts on tobacco sad the
Merles of as umbrella behind, lksiose those oho
encouraged the lea ware the master and ratotrons, Mr.
and Mn.. IBidesp, Mr. Raiser. Mimes Thissitos,
Mies Vague, Mks Bishop, Master Besielda Mies
Woodward, Mr. BMWs% the Industrial baker, and
maa Lakin% the Neale in., and wish Ike. 6bB,_
as* enlegment el theme poor MPS Win PIP "'
PP
• masenside hens

Toneeenees Mining al Sr. Jonins—Oes of the Mr. G. R CIICIINAT was called upon to propose
teetotal mestiap which distingede St. John's was " The Army, Nov f, and Reserve Forces." (Appleose.)
held at the schoolroom oe Monday evening, when In "peaking of the Yeomanry, he hoped we should
there won• fair attesdance.—Tbi Rev. Canoet soma have • proper piaci to rece'•e them in—a P'ece
Stephenson referred with satisfaotion to the temper- where they could have • ball. Ile believed in the
MOO spina made by Her Majesty through Her lineations of the Corporatioo, but they might be pais-
Mishima, awarding chi diminution of Um trade Is guided, and he spoke of lb. posed rooms on the
intoxicating liqoars with satiefectioe. EveryberlY pier es something like the Hall-bydbe-Sea at Margate.
ought to be filled with joy, says Her Majesty at the He was in favour of a suitable place between the
trade going down. God greet that es of Her King's Statue and the Railway 8 anon.
I;leety's may sever have to be .He was Captain Gnome, R. Company D.R.Y., responded,
to have Mr. Wilson, secretary of the Diocesan and said they would be ready and able to do garrison
puma Society, here.—Rev. P. Bell Salter, who duty if tbe army were celled elsewhere. He thought
said this was his first temperance speech, spoke to the government should deal more liberally with the
total ablitainerf, those who called themselves moderate, Volunteer', as in finsurial matters, they led a hand-
and those who had done nothing in the cause at all, ti-mouth existence. (Hear, hear.)
He sated them to leave off deing with a groom if Quartermaster Bstorron. in responding for the
he sells wine, sad urged people to be temperate in all Yeomanry, stated there Is a prospect of their coming
things. He did not think we were called upon to here in larger numbere—(applause)—still he bad room
give up intoxicetiog drink in itself, but because it is for five or six recruits, and should be happy to enlist.
• great national curse. It is not *rose Is Beal, Song, Mr. R. 0411 LIT. " Where are the 'ye of the
lamanie, if ens all had a pure heart, we should not Old Brigade r
Ned to take the pledge against it. As to the moderate Dr. &Erre, J.P. give "Ott two worthy borough
aglakers, where did they draw the line? In ompartoon members, nit Frederick Johnston, B srt, and Mr.
• a fivehottle man, a man of one bottle thought he Henry Rdwards." (Great applause.) Long might
was a moistest) man, and by and by. those who only they continue to represent us, sad long may we have
Seek • few gismo would be smosidered mono us the privilege of sending two members to Parlioment.
drinkers. Bend= they were doing no good to others. If we may not have that privilege long, let Os rejoice
How could they share in that which is doing so much in our members, if we km them we shall
harm? Total abstainers have • clearer head and a epos the like again. (Applause.)
feller pocket for abstinence, and, besides that, let US The toast was remised with great chewing.
do what we ran In bye for the brethren • let us not Mr. If. EDI/LSD% M.P.. said: I cannot find words
love in word, but in truth.—Mx. Wilson diamein adequately to thank you for the kind Minnie in which
erganhing secretary, said the meetings all through you base been pleased to receive this toast;
the diocese are better thin winter than they ever have unfortanetely the poverty of our language only allo as
been before. The impetuses movement is a greet the same words for the greatest as well ,s th smallest
national movement ellainet • greet national evil; favour. I beg to thank you, Id r. M syor' lor the
the evil was linked with the name of Ragland every- flattering terms in which you proposed the health of
' where, and it is a rootetril, being at the root of so my worthy colleens" arid myself ; and to you, gondo-
-1 any other •Vibl. Lord Shaftesbury said that out of men all, for your warm reception of it. I am sure
70,800 lunatics in England bed Wales, 50.000 had Sir Frederic would have been pleased had he been
become so beoeuse of arms drinks, and be also maid with us this eveolog, and we should have been pleanni
I many become so through being the children of drunken to welcome him amongst us; but es have the a airs.
permits. There are 144 graves dog every year for faction of knowing be la in the" sunny South," and!
drnakaeds. We ought to fight aphid the habits of hope thoroughly enjoying. himself. lie may possibly
drinking, such as treating, drinking heelthe, and worse be itnilf the Prime Killistet • visit. (laughter)
than all—that ridiculous habit of tricking bumpers. The utu of France is overrun with British legis.
A wombs delayed signing the pledge, though she had baton, all" on the recruit," prep,riog for the coming
and OW reason was b 001111.41 when the Pledge- session; and they will, I hope, come back like lion"
k vu.promised, bronglit is she was drinking a glass of beer, refreshed.
'and there was ja.t half a glees left, and she wanted to SRI CLOW IR.
I drink it bemuse it was • pity to waste it. (Laughter.) fool hardly iwormod venturing upon a operok
It would have Ws. Weiss me. her to *sow IS sway' for I cannot iiut call to mini I have been recently
It donde she Sodomise, and this was why General segaged in Parliament in eadeseouriog to limit the
Sir John Miami sad Sir Garnet WoViiever took
amount of talk, or what some people "putting on
any hstolleselel "es on • nad "m the gag." I therefore do not want to bore you with a
letter mid time an cm midis" were " ribbon tan.:T='—";2o.l-'o3t,n!t....'"kt Lam_
_s_ure_
_yeckon,4frwouoldf
the
I we should have the Sliest army ever sent out from this
country. We ought to promote codes taverns and 1744 1,7.74;:00mr" • Z•M m 7" '
Parliamentary torsion, for you ere well acquainted
I reading-room wherever they exist, and buy Head mid
intel control with taro, and, for the coming session,l am not in the
• ad other
"SA' to be „Wmlesewnfs sweets of the aseveratnallt tothoiently to know what
askedaskedels* fat m a ps`m" where ar,they intend, so that it would be only conjecture. But
Itsw inhabitants° are 13 Pnblisessr G
a=sawnd ssii I should like to au, II le to our mint doings. We were
, 300 or 400 people were four pa room'
Semen he especi
with al T candommed. In one to carry an the leg Lion for the nation, and when
IMP le She he mund that £463 wsalb °lr°dsTsis summotted to St. Stephen's to pass rules to enable us
s u call to 'rad she disgraceful wen that have taken
wee despatched on one Saturday night, and • great you . . ees _
wawokaa, who kal 2.200 &snow about the country ace to the noose of Oommons, you will, lam sure,
eald that tie for bottle the sold • bottle orlie f eve seen the necessity of stringent roles being passed.
as often es • bottle orriftnre.. As to Sunday Wall! the Government prop Joel the Cloture, and, as
you are aware, the Opposition opposed it tooth
he icsand that 61 every °swells elms was • and nail. The " ins 'r and the " outs " never
vest majority in favour of Sunday dosing. In the agree; one s and the other N opposes. Now,
/Crest m ant Oddfellows it was found they will not -war est
alma
markers over 40 yaws of ago; but in the saao
ng rpposip
tloa wads totbat,thennoetwwitrultuitines—dihosag the
of Tomperame they And that between 40 and 50 they •"`"
opposition been is power during the Met Sasebo and
Is rotdraw awes sick pay Uwe 'Amts. As Is suss"' encountered the dinaerial scenes that took place in
Mr. Fawcett said that as much as they were shorten-.
Rouse or uminons, by the obstructionists, they
lug the revenue by diminishing the revenue hom
would have demanded the Cloture, or measures equally
haeriang drinks, so much money was limited in •
the 2,044.0H00 Savings Bank. He „kw ram to join troutitg.,
oanuiddlhrvesob,en equall far as ts.. sa: the t Govern
p to the Cloture.-
y
the total sbssiweass aseSlw. We wswe IS es be midWe are entirely send by party, and it seems to
that the Christianity of England is so strong that we
be
drove the evil out, and that we "hall have sonars good ss,selkehigyelegiwaowheelesisroodmmasoldkearrprorr lehe
strong legislation for tide country. Rev. Canon r_":217,7
ea we account of the deputation which willed
Stephenson urged them to keep away the temptation m.
o
om the little ne& Them is • tremendous amount ups" "mm rd mm"`"P" esli' asking him e° stand
fr
H road work Tor to be dose worooark. for the g n
nomes. !ado.
.of Manchester at the next
emotion. ter e had repuen et some iambi to the &me-
ths time for trying the Stuadsy Closing Question c min
he hoped they would disfranc the rich, and he wee nation; he wont into what might be called a personal
hise y
sure elegy would carry it, sod no mistake.—After the explaatioo as to wh he was at variance with the
doxology and benediction, kook womb..s were 0w404 front bench on his silo of the House, and he said it
was because they did not sufficiently ramose the
for, marlo joined the branch and took the blue ribbon , .
' Inet.sullis of Her saltiest, government. e emu it
two " moderate' " also joined, was the duty of UN )ppogition to oppose every
moaners. If this is the policy to be carried out, I
think we shall find the Colors a useful measure. Not
that I think the Cloture will be moots used; its effect
has been greatly ovin•rated ; it will really not
come into operation; bat the power to use it will have
an effect, end, coupled with other rules, will restore
order and regularity to the proceedings of the [ionic.
.STINDING CONXITIIUn.
The new rube we have passed promise largely
'curtsied labours imposed upon members. It is pro-
posed to have a staoding select committee of 801 s 100
or 120 members; they are to form a Parliament of
themselves, work all day, c ossiderieg the details of
bills, and present thorn to the Route. I need hardly
say bow business would be facilitated if this c,uld be
doors—them c eremitism to present bill. with each clear
evidence of full and Impartial examination that the
House would dispense with going Into details; but I
do not think this to be possible. I know leading men
In commerce who say they must resign their seats. if
they were selected for such committees. Mr.
O'Donnell, in a speech be delivered, ruggested payment
to members, so as to place them on an equality with
ministers, but I hope the day is Mr distant before that
becomes a necessity. Still Ills difficult to understand
how these large standing committees, represented as
they should be by all the leading men, much as bankers,
merchant', manufacturers, barristers, and lawners,corn
afford to work in a committee room all day, giving up
their pannier, and be bound to be in their places in
the House of Commons to support the measures they
have been carrying out in the committeesroom.
(Hear, hear.)
WM.

Egypt him been the great question of the time, and
very naturally still continues to occupy public
attention. I think the country has reason to c ingratu-
late itself on the achievements of our sailors and our
soldieri. (Applause.) They fought in Egypt, not
only for the interests and welfare of Eogland, but for
the whole civilised community. This country has no
interest in that land (apart from the security of the
road to India), which is not common to all the civilised
world having business in Egypt. We desire only
equal justice between men and man, security of life and
property, and the development of the reeourme of
Egypt. These things are equally desired by all
nations, and I do not believe there is any disposition in
any quarter te doubt that if we secure than for our.
melee*, they will be equally at the disposal of all.
If any uneasiness exists abroad, it arises from the fear
of hesitation on our part in adopting effectual measures
for the attainment of these common aim.. It will be
our own fault if we squander the advantages we have
gained ; for ill, of vital importance to the l'oever that
owns India, and this requiem no profound statesman-
ship to recognise its force. Webers) thrown away our
ohanoes before; I call to mind the Crimean War, the
swami of life and wealth, all for a paper treaty that
was set at nought during the lifetime of those who
signed it. Ido not want to annex Egypt; but I want
to avail having to do the work over again therefore
I hope we shall remain until Egypt is strong enough
to take care of herself. The Egyptian expedition has
had the best effect in India ; there la a feeling of pride
at the admission of our Indian troops into comrade-
ship with English soldiers. I believe that for the first
time • Government expedition, complete in every
, equipped at all points, left our shores and
particular
Its demetion without • hitch or accident of
any kind, and in circumstances which were satisfactory
to all concerned. I think that justifies the reforms
that have been carried out with so much patience, and
(tridents great credit on the naval and military authori-
ties. (Applause.)
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I do not want to dwell upon the unhappy stet, of
framed I hops the *vests that are now tartar place
there will root out those miscreants forming the secret
societies. The laws recently passed mat be given • fair
trial, and I hope the waina session may be available
for messnres that are necessary for other parts of the
kingdom. We are to have • B wkruptcy Bill, and
there is certainly nothing more needed. It bas been
proved how @my it Is to pees • bad bankruptcy bill,
but very difficult to get • good one. Then there ix a
bill to reform the Corporation of London. I think it
is the plethora of wealth the Corporation is supposed
to suffer from, and requires bleeding. I wish the same
might be said of our Corporation here. Then there is
another bill to which great prominence is given • but,
Luckily, it deem not affect Weymouth—it is the Ce;rrupt
Praetor's Bill.
There is one measure that hes only been postponed
for a very abort time; that is the allsimportant
measure which one qoakes on thinkieg about —the
County Franebiee and Re-distribution of Seats.
(Voice: The. eon., the better) I think the sooner
the batter, because I am quite estiefied the wooer it is
estUed, the more reasonable • measure we shell have.
If it is kept open "on the raw," a more sweeping
meson,* it will be. I never eould be • party to be
represented by numbers, thee.- fore I hope it will soon be
at•led. (Hear, bear.) Lord Ilaetington, the other
day, said that so many decayed and decaying con-
stituencies most give way to thriving ones. I am
very glad to think that at Weymouth we are neither
decayed nor decayinz, but that we -re prosperous.
( Applause.) The trade of Weymouth is certainly on
the increase, and I am only worry we have not more
space in the Harbour. (Applause.) The opening of
that trade with Cherb •nrg bad been followed by an
increase that ha I more than equalled all their expects.
thus. (Applause.) It was my good fortune to be one
of the pioneers to go to Cberb meg on the opening of
the traffic, and I was one of the first to send a
telerram to my friend Mr. Howard that the trade was
commenced. (Applause.) Ido not see why we should
not bring more ships into the harbour and increase
our trade considerably. .(
Applause.) We could have
• second line of tramway on the other side of the
harbour, and I should be only too pleased to In what-
ever I can to facilitate the trade of Weymouth. On
behalf of my oolleague, Si• Fr cleric Johnstone, and
myself, I return you our thanks f.r drinking our
le,alths. and I hope we shall escape, by the proeperPy
of Weymouth, ever losing one mmtber. ( Applause.)
Song, Mr. J. PARSONS your Powder Dr,."
Mr. J. G. Rowe proposed "The health of the Mayor
of Weyreouth, Mr. Howard," a gentleman who ham
the int-reets at Weyny MI at helot, and who boa the
courage of his et envictions. (A.pplanee and musical
honours.)
The lIATOR responded. Ile thanked his prederwesor,
Mr. Robertson, for having resuscitated this annual
festival, and the gentlemen who took part. Mr.
Cricktnese was no exception, and his ideas should have
due ooneiderstion. But. reminding them of the fable
of the "Old Man and his Donkey", he said if we
obeyed those who objected we should be like him who
never made use of that animal. They must go on, or
' should deserve the character of the Do-nothing Club.
He thanked hi. fellow 4 ternamen who had made
I suggesiions, and thew should ultimately cern* before
; the Local Parliament. He thanked their worthy
member, who had come at such 111000•111110000. (Ap-
; piano.)
Song, Mr. Wrirrram, jun. : "Never Englishman
knew tine Mem&g o. r to
Mr. Council] or Wirern r° said we glory in our
. e."
• municipal inetitnUoss, said that we govern ourselves ;
• but it is almost an equal boast that we have to punish
oarisives. We had a wholmonas dread of the eclioce

master in our younger days, and though we have not
perhaps that same dreai, we should bold the" Justices
of the Peace" in respect. (Applause.) Th•ir only
leanin; is towards mercy, and our Chief M orlstrate
if p *Able would let off every prisoner brought before
the Bench. ( tpplause.) Beside that, where there
used to be stern faces, these ample of the Mayor has
brought pleasant smiles. (topiaries.) H, guys" The
Jatstices,"c ,upled wih the nano, of Dr. Smith and
Mr. Robertaou. (Applause)
Dr. Suff., J.P., sail the County Justices had lo.t.
• most worthy and valuable chief in the Chairman of
quarter Seseions—'rd Portman—they all de.slored
his lose ; but they had unanimoosi eleated Mr. Floyer
ea his someone, and the lion. %V. IL R. Postman as
Vies-chairman. ( toplauee.)
Mr. R 'stereos, J. P., sad after • good conscience
they valu,d most ,d all the approbation of their
fellow.townsmen. The M ayor was an excellent chair-
man, and he hop,d he w nail be peroetual Mayor of
Weymouth. (Applause.) Sh irtly before Christmas
wins 000 r people were sommonel for poor-rates, but
the M iyor adjourned the case,' for a fortnight ; be
would rather pay all th) in nisi himlf th in these
poor people's Christmas dinner should be spoiled.
(Applause.)
Son:. Mr. Beirrtestoxe The Rhine Wine."
Mr. C F. ARIAN gave " Tbe Town Council of
Weymouth." (Applause.) They hare a good deal to
pat up with, but they endeavoured to do their duty,
and have the interest r,f the town at heart; they do
their arduous duties man'ully ; but t 0.,. is • great
de4l yet to do, and they are always ready to go forth
to do their duty. They have a very aide chaplain to
put them right, an), when he g ts about them more,
we shall have a perfect Council. lie coupled the
nem, s of Mr. Alderman Lou lie and Mr. Couucillor
Graham. (Musical honours.)
Mr. Alterman Luning briefly returned thanks.
Mr. Councillor GRAHAM reap rode I, and salt his
ow' to had always been as near as possible—" Excel-
sior." We must not take any notice of ravens and
cookers; but j An toes titer bend in band, shoulder to
shoulder, to get op WS sy good things for the benefit
of Weymouth. With the Mayor's euergy and that of
the Corporation we are b mod to win. If the town will
only do wh at I, right, and stand up manfully, we
shall beat the rest. Tao toast was drunk very
c rlislly, an-i more so than be expw'ed, considerMS
the croakers outside. (IsanglAur •,d applause.)
Mr. Councillor Camtuci also promieed to do his
best for the welfare and prwperity of Weymouth.
(Applause.)
Mr. Councillor Cuarts said it was • very Important
O&M to be • councillor of %Vermouth. We have all
the beauties and advantages, and must supplement
them by works which we have means to carry out by
means of Mundipal Sack. If we carried out such
works by means of Muoicipal Stock, it would not
cost us so much as by the pieoement mains of the
current rate. This town should be a thoroughly
cosuinercial one, as well as a watering place.
era better places than the Pile-pier for the improve-
ment suggested, but we must have what is offered to
us, and perhaps have besides apiece on the Esplanade.
Every member has the interest of Weymouth at
heart ; may we go on and prosper.
Mr. Councillor S. hitusoos sail two years belong-
ing to • Du-Nothing Club was long enough, they had
, begun to do better by electing the Mayor, and he
believed they meant business sad would carry it out.

(Applause.)-
The CI(AMAIN (Rev. J. H. Scott) being called on,
asked the Corporation to weepy their ewe at Aural
every Sunday, when his influence, over them would
be more vieible. He d.cl not believe the town is
going down—not a word about it, and he naked the
members of the Press to exercise the eirestre a id keep
letters that do harm, out of the papers. (Hear, hear,
and applause.)
Song, Mr. Maass : "Beware how you Tread on
his Tail."
The CHAILWAN next gave "Prosperity to the town
and post of Weymouth." Never wee Weymouth more
prosperous then at the present time, as be wee ready
to prove to the uttermost. By situation, geographical
, position, it was made a port of commerce, so favoured
that no other town can compete with It. The
commerce of the port slime last September
had more than doubled itself. It was • grand
thing when that extension was carried out of the
end of the pier, it helped on the increase, and
encouraged the C much. If we had put a
large cordon on the town, and laid out • large sum to
attract others, and that had failed, we might have
croaked over It; but we have gone on slowly, step by
step, still inertia log. But now, instead of coming to
a watering-place for • long time, people's minds seem
to be on the work like • railway, and we most meet
the present tendency of the public mind. If we hare
larger houses we must have approaches Improved.
(Applause.) We must nt fancy we are under • ripe
cherry tree, and have only to he upon our backs and
the fruit will fall into our months. The Improvement
Scheme has been thoroughly &sawed, some discussion
has been aroused as to the buildings proposed on the
Pile-pier; but let them remember the thousands of
people who have come down here, and stood about in
their wet garments, with nothing to do. Woe that
the proper way to receive our visitors, (Ne,
no.) The proposed buildings on the pier would
net clash with any other scheme ; let us
have both. (Applause.) In considering the question
of means, lotus think how we can do it without pub,
ting any extra rent upon the rates; uut let us see the
money, when raised by way of loan, is laid out
judiciously, and.we shall see the prosperity of the town
doubly sod trebly increased, nay, to the utmost of our
wishes. And nextlyear may we be able to speak of the
still further Increased prosperity of our town.
(Applause)
Mr. J. Rows (Royal Hotel), responded, and hoped
what is done by the Corporation will be successful.
Mr. R. R. Tetsor thought WO CMCWWC do better than
follow the Corporadoe.
Mr. Brows also responded. Of all the town improve-
ments he had not given any very close attention,
having enough to do with his business. He thought
there was too much talk about the town improvement,
an l the ratepayere eh mhi back up the Corporation.
We have WO better site than liodwell and Sincleavas,
and he regretted that wliti it was proposed to open
the town, and make improvements, that was allowed
to drop. Ile also wished t see the commercial part
of the town improved.
Rev. J. WOOD asked whether the improvements had
been discussed at a town's meeting. At Rodwsli the
town had a mine of wealth at its back; but the town
had allowed it to lie behind a series of Petticoat-lane
places.
TCO htaeos would be pleased to call a public meet-
ing at any time
Song, Mr. Hits.: 'Break, Break, Break, at the
foot of thy crass, 0 Sea."
The "Health of the Vice-Chairman" followed, Mr.
Arden, the Magistrates' Clerk, and Mr. Zillwood
hillledge being named, and received with musical
honours.
Mr. ARDEN, as a fellow-townsman for many
felt It a great privilege to be present, and retarned
thanks.
Mr. ZiLmoan ltrumos also
_responded.
Song, Mr. E. Bsensrr : "The Midshipenits."
The Meru' gave "The Visitors," mentioning Mr.
Targett, who so efficiently performed his duties--(sp-
plause)—Mr. Keigell, the geotaseeter, whose 'limiter
in mods was well known—(applause),—and Mr. Charles
Jesty, who is almost one of us.
These gentlemen responded, the latter stating the
town had very much improved, and as • ratepayer,
he should be pleased to see it farther Improved.
Bong, Mr. GRA/ILN "Rock um to Bleep, Mother."
Mx. bras= hernotirously proposed "The Ladies,"
declaring the Worthy Mayor only wanted • wife.
There are • lot of pretty girls and pretty women in
Weymouth. With the toast he coup:ed the nem* of
lieut. Bowen and Lieut. Gums, who responded,
the latter suggesting that the ladies sh 'old be present
at the dinner another year.
The CHLDIX4I gave "Th. Press," which was duly
responded to, sod the CHADUILN then gave to "Os:
Next Merry Gathering."
The CHLtruira returned warm thanks, on behalf of
the guests, to Mr. and Mrs. Bring, for the able way in
which they had catered that night