The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-10-28 00:00:00

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Copies of this paper may be obtained at Mr. W.
Bell's, Bookseller, , High-streist
FOOTBALL. —On Saturday last a match was played
here, between the Wimborne and Bournemouth Foot-
ball Clubs, and ended in • draw, both clubs obtaining
a goal.
HARVIXT FESTIVAL. —Ol3 Sunday last the Harvest
Thanksgiving Festival was held in the Minster, when
two sermons were preached, in the morning by the
Rev. Dawson Darner, and in the evening by the Rev.
G. V. Garland, to crowded congregations. The services
were special. Two anthems were sung, viz., "Thou
visitest the earth, "by Celcott ;and "Fear not, 0 Land,"
by Sir John Goes. The anthem in the evening was not
at all well rung, bad time and too much shouting being
the principal parte. The chancel was very nicely
decorated by several ladies with wheat and flowers.
Collections were made, which amounted to £l6 18s.,
which will be divided between the hospitals at Dor-
chester and Salisbury.

ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL OF THE UNITED
PATRIOTS' BENEFIT SOCIETY.

The members of the Wimborne branch of this society
celebrated their 96th anniversary on Tuesday evening
last, by • public dinner in the Corn Exchange. A
large supply of beautiful ferns and flowers were kindly
lent to adorn the tables. The walls were very taste-
fully decorated with flags, and the gathering warn •
decided success. The dinner was provided by Mr.
Miles, of the Albion Hotel, who catered well. The
chair was taken by Lieut.-General Sir Edward Harris
Greathed, K.C.8., and he warn supported by Lieut.-
General Thring, R.H.A., C.W.W. Wyndham, Esq.,
T.D.8., Rawlins, Esq., Rive. E. F. Trotman. G. V.
Garland, I. Campbell, Powell Jones, Messrs. C. H. W.
Parkinson, 8.0. Parkinson, F. Johns. T. Laing, It.
P. Hopkins, Whitehead Smith, RAM., T. Randall,
RAM., J. E. Brine, R. L. Lindley, A. Moody,
Richard Waterfall,Wheeler (general secretary),
Tom Chiesell, C. unckton, S. Munckton, Will,
(secretary of the Blandford branch), H. Waterfall,
F. Budden, S. Hayter, R. Eloock, J. Baker, S. V.
Thome,, H. Dyke, A. Dowding, &c., &c.
The company numbered between 170 and 180.
The CHAIIIIIAN proposed the next toad on the list
which he said was • most comprehensive one.—it was
"the army, navy, and auxiliary and reserve forces." It
nee unn for him to say much with reference
to the fi:ecrorgeee branchee.of minim, al everyone In
wintborne, he supposed, read the papers ; but this he
remarked that they had meet happily arrived at the
terminstion of the Zulu War, and so far had

done remarkably well. As regarded the war in
Afghanistan, he wished he could say that was over as.
well. If brave conduct both of officers and men was
worthy of praise and ad.-niration, he was sure that the
bravery and noble conduct of those engaged in
that war would long be remembered. He had the fullest
confidence in General Roberts that he would bring
that war to a speedy and successful termination.
Personally, he was extremely pleased that to General
Roberts was committed this most important duty, as
he (General Roberta) was his (the speaker's)
quartermaster at Delhi, and, although then a young
: officer, was diseingushed for his bras try and courace.
He (the speaker) was also personally acquainted with
Major General Hill, the military governor of Cabul,
and be remembered that on one occasion, when there
was • sudden outbreak of the enemy in Delhi, that
gallant officer, sword in hand, went to meet them, and
would have lost his life but for the aesistanae of
another brave soldier. Though they had in the
Afghans a race which could not be trusted, yet he
believed they could fully rely upon those two officers
and the men under their command to maintain the
honour of England. After alluding to the attempt to
blow up Bala Hisser where the gunpowder was stored,
the noble chairman said he thought it almost
impossible to speak too highly of the British Navy.
The toast of the navy was especially appropriate for
I that day, as it was the anniversary of the battle of
1 Trafalgar and he only wished the navy was more fully
i represented. With regard to the auxiliary forces,
though they were not so much talked about as they
were some years ago, pt they had been going on
improving inefficiency, both as marksmen and in drill,
and in what was still greater importance, discipline.—
With "the Army, Navy, kc," were coupled the names
of General Thring for toe army, Mr. Nlatthiae
Thomas for the navy, Lieut. Thomas I). B. Rawlins
for the volunteers and Corporal C. NI unckton for the

yemiantry.
General TURING, in refl.isling for the army, referred
to the Zulu War, anl to the bravery of our soldiers,
many of whom ars quite young I 5,..n Vet these brave
men were thought but little of in times of peace, and
he had, an an officer laming recruits, often heard it
said by their relations that they would rather see
their sons in their graves than that they should go an
soldiers. He really could not understand this, as in
the present day the British soldier was well fed and
cared for, fairly paid, and well educated. For his own
part he considered it would be much more to the
credit of young men to join the army than to be loaf.
ing about the streets' and in the neighbourhood of
their homes. (Hear, hear.)
Lieut. Itswuss (6th Dorset), said it was a great
pleasure and • source of pride to him to be called upon
to respond for the volunteers. As many knew about
20 years ago it wan thought that there was a danger of
England being Invaded and this kindled that feeling
of patriotism w'hich war a distinguishing characterietio
of England. The volunteer movement, for so it was
called at first, was the outcome of that patriotism and
If it vraa to continue and increase it must rest n the
same foundation. He considered it was the duty of
every young man to be patriotic and to show his
Fatnotism, if circumstances permitted, by being a
member of the volunteer force. He felt it not only a
cluV but a great plasure. (Apnlauxe.)
Corporal MCNCKTON, Q.0.Y.C., suitably responded
for that body.
For the Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese
and ministers of all denominations the Rev. E.
Tmtman, vicar, responded, and said he had on
several occasion, been called upon to stand by
the grave of even members of benefit eidetic%
and heard it maid. Ah, "If it had not been for
the drink he might have lived many years more." If
the officers of such societies were to see that the rules
were rigidly enforced and if they—and from their
position they could—would only, if they saw one of
their members indulging too freely, kindly use their
influence to stop him, how much good would they do.
He thought also that it would be well if the managers
of such societies were to make a rule that relief should
be withheld in Midi where intemperance was the
cause of illness.—They would not only aid the cause
of temperance, but would put a very wholesome
check on their members. The Chairman proposes! the
" United Patriots Society," and the general secretary.
Mr. Wheeler spoke as to the stability of the society.
It had been established about 36 years, had 300
branches, and 14,000 members, and an invested capital
of £33,000. The accuracy of the calculations, on which
the Patriots' Society wan founded, was proved by the
fact that seven years ago their members were 0,000
members, now increased to 14,000 ;theircapitali:l2,ooo,
now increased to £33,000 • since the society was
established, 1.200,000 has been paid for sickness and
other benefits. The Rev. G. V. Garland then proposed
" suocess to the Wimberne branch." With the toad.,
,he coupled the name of the clistrict secretary,
Mr. R. Waterfall, who had worked hard for the
society (musical honours). Mr. R. Waterfall,
secretary for 14 years, gave the following statietics ;
I number of members 160, 39 having joined during the
last two years and 3.13 since the formation of the
society in 1851. Receipta during the pant year,
£175 15e. 9d.; disbursements, £76 4s. 6,1. : leaving a
balance in hand of £213 us. 3d. The receipts for the
present year amounted to about £194 and there wag a
prospect of handing over £lOO to the society's fund.
Through the exertionsof the members of the Wimborne
branch, they had been able to .qien lodges at Poole,
Parkstone, and Ringwood. (Applause.)—The Rev. E. F.
Trotman propooed "The Medical Attendant" and
spoke how 'highly their services were valued and the
usefulness of such gentlemen.—Mr. C. H. Parkinson,
, the lodge medical attendant, suitably responded and
gave "the health of the Chairman." This was
received with loud and long continued cheering and
extra chesni were given for Lady Greathed, the infant
son, and Mies Greatlied.—Sir Edward expreased his
grateful thank, to those among whom he had come to
reside.—" The Town and Trade of Wimborne" was
proposed by Mr. Hopkine and Messrs It. L. Bodly
and It. Elcock responded. The arrangements were ably
carried out, and be, much praise cannot be given to
Mr. It. V. Merrell who worked so hard to make it •
pleasant evening and to Mr. Miles for the slpendid
manner in which the dinner was carried out. A party
of glee singers, consisting of Mews. H. Dyke, S.
Hayter, It. Adams, Eaton, and Meadway, sang
very nicely. The Rev. Powell Jones and Mr.
Whitehead Smith accompanied on the pianoforte.
Several good wags were sung.