The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-01-05 00:00:00

BLANDFORD.
BL A NDFORD FARMERS" CLUB.

At the monthly meeting of this flourishing society,
held on Saturday, the 26th December, the pro-
gramme of the subjects for discussion during the en-
suing year was arranged; and it was again resolved,
" That the various artificial corn and root manures
purchased by the members of the club should be
analyzed by some eminent chemist."
The following is a copy of the programme for
1858 :

January 30—On the rearing and fattening of young
stock.
February 27—On the preparation for a root crop,
the most approved manure, and the best time and
manner of sowing.
remedy.
Ma 27—On
24—On the best sort of pigs for general pur-
poses, the management and the mode in which
—anOdn the e diseases se
means
of
of
they may be rendered most profitable.
farming
prevention stock,
an eidr
May 22—On the breed of sheep best adapted for this
th
causes,
district
October 23—On the general and most approved sys-
tem of farming in this district.
The county ball on Thursday last was very fully
attended, 125 of the aristocracy of the neighbourhood
honouring it with their presence. The ball room, as
well as the refreshment room, was very tastefully
decorated under the superintendence of Mr. Eyeia,
and to the melodious strains of his excellent band,
dancing was kept up with great spirit for some
hours. Amongst the company we noticed Lady
Rivers, Hon. Misses Pitt (2), Lady Scott, Hon.
Mines Scott (2), Sir E. B. Baker, Bart., H. K.
Seymer, Esq., M.P., and Mrs. Seymer, Hon. Walter
Portman, lion. Edwin Portman, Misses Portman,
Misses Drtunmond (2), J. J. Farquharson, jun.,
Esq., Sir. W. 'Medlycott, Mrs. Waldy, Waldy,
jun., Esq., and Mimes Waldy (2), Medlycott,
Esq., H. Denby Seymour, Esq., M.P., and Miss
Seymour, Charles Parke, Esq., C. J. Parke, Faq.,
and Mrs. Parke, Capt. and Mrs. H. Farquharson,
Mts. Moss King and the Misses King (3), A. H. du
Boulay, Esq., Mrs. T. du Boulay, —Dearden, Esq.,
J. T. Radelyffe, Eeq., and Miss Radolyffe, Noyce,
Esq., and Mies Noyoe, Bower, Fack4 Capt. and
Mrs. Bower, Miss Bower, Gordon, ~ and Mrs.
Gordon, Mrs. Seymour (Knoyle), Miss Seymour,
Alfred Seymour, Esq., Webber, Esq., Seymer
Ward, Esq., Capt. Napier Capt. Darner, Lieut.
Mensal, Troyte Bullock, E.g., Admiral Ryves, Mrs.
and Miss Ryves' T. D. Clay, Esq., and Mrs. Clay,
Capt. Evans and the Misses Evans, W. Lethbridge,
Esq. Blair, Esq. Fane, EN., and party, C.
Bourl '
e, Esq., Robertson, Esq., J. B. Hawkes-
worth, Esq., Major Portman and 2 sons, Mrs. and
Miss (Over, Capt. and Mrs. Monro, W. Fryer, Eaq.,
and Mrs. Fryer Misses Churchill (2), J. C. Fyler, Faq.,
0. C. Ferrer, Req., Mies Grills, F. T. Johns, E.g., and
Mrs. Johns, E. A. Smith, Esq., and Mrs. Smith,
Williamson Daniell, Esq.' Miss S. Fizoirv,3 Miss M.
Fryer, H. Fryer, Esq., J. Oldham, ~ and Mrs.
Oldham, Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Heath, ~ too.
Mr. EYRE& CoNczar.—This entertainment, which
took place at the Assembly Rooms on Monday last,
was a decidedly successful affair, both as regards the
selection of music as well as performers. The at-
tendance was good, all the principal seats being well
Ailed by the Olite of the town and neighbourhood.
The performance commenced with the well-known
glee "Come o'er the brook Bossy," which waa sung
with excellent effect by the Misses Brougham, Mr,
fienge, and Mr. Rosenthal. This waa followed by
" AW.ldin's lamp," sung by our great favourite George
Genge. Next we had "The Elphin Call" duet by
the Misses Brougham ; and after that Master Eyers
performed a selection from "Ii Trovatore" in a
beautiful style, and elicited much applause. Mr.
Rosenthal (the celebrated English baritone) then
sang in a very excellent manner a selection from
Verdi's "II Trovatore," which brought out his fine
voice with capital effect. He was followed by Min
E. Brougham with Mrs. Groom's pretty song
" Come ferry me o'er," which was sung so charm-
ingly that she was compelled to come back, on
which she sang "O'er theses." The quadrille band
then played in first-rate idyls D'Albert's walts
"The Queen." A duet by the Maass Brougham
and madrigal by those ladies and Messrs. Gangs and
Rosenthal, brought part Ito a conclusion. The band
opened part 2 with the "St. Petersburgh Quadrille,"
and were followed by Mr. George Genge with "The
Hazel Bower," which was encored, when he sang in
his usual felicitous style "It is time I should talk to
your mother." The next song "La Manola" was very prettily sung by Miss J. Brougham, and was
also encored. Then came a trio, "This magic wove
Scarf;" and next Gay's fine song "Goon Rhein
Wine," which was very well sung by Mr. Rosenthal
with orchestral aooornpaniment, and was rapturoualy
encored. Marriott's waltz "Amy" was then played by the quadrille band, and was much applauded;
after which Miss E. Brougham sang Kneken's song
"Come in '." then our old friend, Gauge, again, "Herr
rily goes the Mill." This was given with such feeling
and effect that a unanimous encore burst forth at
the conclusion, on which Mr. Genge sang one of his
favourite ballads "Sally in our Alley.' A duet by
the Misses Brougharn, a gallop by the quadrille bead,
and the National Anthem concluded the performance.
We can only say to those who did not attend this
entertainment that they lost a great treat, as such •
combination of vocal and instrumental talent is
rarely brought together in this part of the country.
(Loca News continued in the Pied Page.)

Printed and published for the Proprietors by Joint
BARTLETT ATKINS, 0/ Fordinitri Hill, Dorchester,
Printer, at the Office of The get County ltaprees,
Church Street, Doreliester.—Tuesday, January sth,
1858.

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