The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1866-07-17 00:00:00

BLLNDFORD.

FORESTERS AND

FRIENDLY SOCIETI Me

DEIIONsTIL4TION.

A happy and joyful day to many hundreds of both
young and old, grave and gay rid, and put, we
Thursday last. The young realised in 110131, measure
thore pleasures which youth so unpin by looks forward
to; the aged, contrasting the present with the past,
could not bat acknowledge with some degree of setisfae-
ti in that great and important changes for the better bad
taken place in the meal recreations of the people; the
grave put on cheerful smiles as they witnessed the
innocent delight of others, and all igocead to via one
with another in Promoting good fiillowship. The
occasion was also one well worthy of remark. A
Foresters' or Oildfellowe prommino is a pretty sight,
but when in addition Si either of these, three
other societies join in fraternally and hold high
festival, something more than the mere pleasure of
eight seeing is rolled forth. Such a union is worthy of
all prates and &genes every encouragement, and this
was mat appropriately shown by the noble owner of
Brgenstone, Lord Portman. The gathering together of
no lane • number in one body ea the Forester',
Blandford Club, United Patriot., and Building Opera•
tires Benefit Societies, could not have been carried out
but for his lordship's kindness in placing his magnificent
Park at the dispnal of the oonamittee, and herein we
see how,thoie having • large portion of this world'. goods
at their disposal can gracefully contribute to the
lupines of those not so richly endowed.
The day was ushered in by the firing of cannon and a
merry peal of bells from the church tower. With
respect te the first of these reanifestatima we regret to
hear that several panes of glees were broken hy the
coneunion, and certainly this exhibition of rejoicing
took place at too early an hour in the morning to be
pleasant to the inhabitants. As the day wore on, flags
and Menem' were displayed from windows in various
parta of tbe town, • rustle triumphal ands was erected
in the front of the Hines Arms Inn, and • similar ors.
mutation graced the estrum to the Working Men's
Club room, with the words "Welcome to the United
Friendly Society." The entrance gate to the park at
the top of White Cliff Mill Street wee decoreted with
evergreens, as was also on. or two parte of the town.
Shortly before ten o'clock, Foresters, wearing their
green' sashes, and the various emblems if the
order Mean to ademble. The United Patriot*, headed
by the Blandford Temperance Band, (who really con-
sidering the short time they have been under Mr.
Applin's training, play exceedingly well), bearing •
handsome new sebscription banner, having the arms of
the order on one side, sad the Blandlord Arms on the
reverse, marched to the park, followed by the members
of the Illendford Club, headed by the Shafteibuiy brass
baud, the Blandford Champion band followed by the
°Moors of the Foresten came nest. By this time •
goodly number of persons, chiefly of the fair sex, had
mentbled in the oark, where we found the purveyor of
the day, Mr. R. Ban, of the Choughs Inn, belly pre-
paring for dinner.
On the Barn, in front of the miter's home,
which is 'Boated dose to the park, "nimble moommoda-
lion tied been made for Mrs. Edwards and the Blandford
Moir, and about 11 o'clock public service commented by
singing the hymn commencing "Lord of heaven and
earth and omen," No. 114 of the collection used at
Blendford Mundt. By this time • large number of
people, probably from 800 to 1000, had membled in
front of the lawn. The Litany and ooncluding prayers
were them read by the Rev. W. E. Perm. "trots of
Blandford, after which Whitfield', anthem, " Behold
how good and joyful a thing it ia, brethren, to dwell
together in unity," was ably song by the choir, the
deed, "It is like the dew of Herniae, which fell upon
the hill of Moo," by /Airington and Butt, being
especially worthy of aomineadatios. The Buy. J. R.
Quirk preached an admirable venom from Gal.. et., 2,
" Beer ye one another'. burdens, and so fulfil the lewd
Christ." After showing that the words bore • striking
analogy to our Saviour's commend to lon our neighbour
as ourselvee, the preacher dwelt at length upon mime of
tbe various burdens and trials mankind lad to suffer,
and the way in which many of them evils could be re-
lieved. It wee, however, impossible that the doh could
seen by the most profuse liberality, relieve but a men
portion of want and sufferine endured by their fellow.
endures, did not all tat gold in Übe east maid proem.*
immuoity from suffering. He than, alluding to the
(*mann of benefit sosietin, showed that by such com-
binations • very considerable proportion of Buffering
was 'Wedded and provision made for the unemities of
the family when the bead was laid by through sieknese ;
by them also decent interment was moured to the mem-
bers, and the aridity and sorrow of the widow and
orphan considerably relieved. Such societies saved the
country at load two and a half minions eterling in poor
rates, and were therefore worthy the support of all,
even on the grounds of 'instate:est. Remarking on
the muses which induced men to join each societiew,
namely, became they ezpected some thee in their life
to be ill and were sure they would die, the rm. gentle-
men eatreated those present not to cad aside the
gospel ottore of mercy, but to prepare whilst in health
and strength for death, showing that by these 'stellar
teal powers man was esidond with and his aepiratioes
after happinem, that beyond this life there was an im-
mortality of existence of happiness, which orgy they
who had fled to Christ for adrenal mild hope to enjoy.
Ha then mod earnestly entreated them so to avail them-
selves of the enjoymen's of the day, by avoiding same
In eating, drinking, and snails', as would contribute,
not only to their present., but future well-being. After
the sermon. the Moir meg " Glorious is Thy name, Al-
mighty God," from Mosart's 12th mama
The oommoy thee quietly left, and proceeded to an
sodomy in the park, where preparations were made
for the procession.- All being arranged under the super-
inteodance of Mr. W. James, the secretary of the
Monitors' society, they left the perk and proceeded
through the principal streets of the town in the follow-
ing ceder :

Twelve mounted Poresters, repressating Robin Rood,
Frier Took, Will Searlet,ltod Lane John, with their
attendants all dressed in Lincoln grim, and as we
opine, though not quite so formidable, yet oertainly
quite as picturesquely dressed as the cidebrated
bowmen of mmtioni days.
Sheitesbary bruin band.
Woodford club banners.
Members of the Blandford elub.
Ti.• United Patriot' new banner.
Members of the United Patriot Society.
Building operatives banner.
Members of the society.
Blandford Champion Brim Bead is their band carriage.
Banner, "Earl of Nortnington Court,' Ringwood.
Member, tithe Court.
The Dispensation of the Poole dialivist.
Banos, of Coart "Amity" Pools.
Members of Court "Amity."

Banner of Court " fcegre. " Diweborter.
Members of Court • o
Banner of Court " Preseveranes," Portland.
Membin of Court "Golden Arrow," Blandford.
Blandford Tamen,mon B"d-
Banner of Weymouth and Melavabo Begis Oosrq.

In this order the circuit of the town was made sod
the prounion returned to the perk. where all being
farmed in lin• three hearty °beers were glue. and 'b.
°amnesty very gladly took their rats at the table, which
nu esesedinaly well spread with • espital cold dimmer.
The chairman for the day, C. J. Hamlet°, Faci., being
unanoldaelr Prevented from arriving at tine appointed
time for dinner, after welting • considerable time, on
the motion of the Rev. J. R. Quirk, the Mayor took the
eimir. Before the dinner wee emsoladed however, Mr.
Hambro imme into the teat and was loedly cheered.
He was supported by the Mayor (W. C. Ifinehare,
Esq.), Her. J. R. Qairk, Rey. G. Quirk, Rev. W. E.
Peney, Mr. G. Quirk, Mr. GI. Dardes, Mr. biker, Mr.
H. Blaodford, Mr. A. Green, Mr. Oman, Mr. Mar-
.ball, Mr. E. M. Spooner, maroon, W. H. Atkinson,
Eel.. sad other gentlemen were also present. Aboet
210 at down to tbe feetlee board.

On the removal of the sloth lb. CHAMILII Mee and
said it needed hardly any words for his. in propelling
efeellit so loyal a body of men, " Tbs health of Her
most gracious Kajosty"—ttood *beers). The National
Anthem was then sung by the company with mush
Tho Citalliner proved "The baslth of the Prises
and Pillions of Wales. He felt certain that no notion
could be blared with • hotter Fri. as and Aimee than
the English, and be IMP also sere that In tii• °oleic' of
thee whom they beams King and Queeo of these realms
they would command the homer sod revert of their
people—(cheam) From his etiewecitios with the Prime be
was able to Mate that big highness bad a:premed his
detarminatioo to pay • visit to Donmetabire at the sed of
the year, and would probably he a guest at Oritelaill
House—(losd cheers). He hoped to be able to being
the Princess of Wales with him—(repeated cheers) sod
of this he (the Chairman) was aerials that they would
rive their Royal Highnemes a most anthuslastie reception
—(sean). He trusted 11,lie mum tho Prime would atop
at the Crown HoteL He was sure Kr. Byers would do
his best to watertain hiss.--(aboonl.
In proposing tho next least--" The Army and Navy,
the Valuation and Yeomaary Cavalry," tha Chairman
said that ha bad the homer to Woes to both el the
latter forms, and he was proud in Wag mosected with
Kern. Tim seems of wadue had advanced at snob
• rapid rata, that eves the best disciplined troops
appeared to be of Hula avail &salon soldiers armed
with that most deadly maims the meat(
—Omar bear). He believed that the ialt
Governmest would so.. plow In the hands of air
troops the vary beet sod most effective weapon
that amid be made, sod be had so fear that armed with
such • weapon British pluck would be able to melanin
the hamar of this ciounkry—(lond eliaors).
Ka. CUMIN. pf Q.O.R.Y.C. retarned theatre os
behalf of be Yeomanry. He considered be Mould be
out of pleas in responding for the masker army. Al the
mune time he mud way AM he believed the Army bad
done its duty whenever celled upon. With regard to
tim Yeomanry he believed they bad also dose, and were
prepared to do their duty. Referring to the war on the
'Costlassi, Kr. Chemin expressed his sore* ItoPe that
wholova might Aries we should show oensives 11±t
seek and mesa. ben endavonn to maintain the
of power is Zappe. Ho sertsialy would net like he see
latilunee at= for &kV ipposclimest, bee
be ted they eve: be ready to he dillies Moir
homes, their mieustry and the admirable eicsosetution
under whieh it was oar happiness to live. Mr. Chimes
emeindel amidst loud @been by mein thanking tba
etespeny for the honour of having his name °espied with
the Mask

The Cwerswair said be rcee with the most seem
*seem to propose the set beet, as the gestlemaa
With wee see he should eespie It. wit preset with
thee, 11w.. the of the Beth* sed them of the
Meath is +blithe same of the Rev. I. R. Quirk
- (them) U. wassidered hq °Mee is be both jmfr,
sad proud to hove swab • its mese thee
" Sl> we to% se W• and lead absent
The key. J. Qom. after ti
for the eathimisetio way th ..tkliig the oseseeDY
referred to former ear^* -4 ha r, "Ni 4. taut"
he had ooly b., •
..,,nresates of the societies, wins
will he tb• porta bet • short time. The
bet then reolted wes estoodtheti a:rearing,
slier betas with those sow two eat, it wee eves
Mem HP to eud that Moe wee they knew of sash ether
Illiaitesibliode of geed fee* were his towards
fth trusted that as the bed pose es es it would
waders sod Wit the .sore istoiew of 400 h other
the owe dowdy the Mu of tiod if eel MiC•111 meld
be teit beeps tem. RI belld lasysioess
heeded as ide erste a swathoothe ova ksowe to many
of this. note were few was who had stood web •
tali as Mr. Patsy. fie had bees trosarbt up in the
town is a boy, bed Hoed is 11 se • yeast/ mut, sod se •
warted rasa, sod in ibor-sirmal Actions at life b•

had always borne a good character as an hosourable,
upright person—Gond absent) Mr. Quirk then referred
to the open sir service of the day, and expnemed his
satisfaction with the order maintained. It was by
seeking the Divine blessing on their societies that they
could only hope to prosper. In his former parish there
was • branch of the Oddfellowe' aociety, whose members
yeasly walked on their anniversary day two and two to
church. not drawled fin any pertiestlar manner, and he
could not but nodes, (bet whilst two or three other
societies, who failed to observe the publio recognition of
God" help and blessing, became less and less prosperous,
the Oddfellosne society became stronger and stronger.
It was a very noble sight to see them that day walking
in orderly procession through the town, end whilst
Inking at them he could not but °outran their prosful
state with the diabolical carnage tad slaughter which
during the previous week had taken place in Germany.
Such destruction of human life via awful to think
about. He trusted that we, no a nation. should be kept
from baring anything to do with the dispute, except so
far as friendly advice. He had been informed that the
French Emperor had engaged no services of the tundra'
gunniskers in England to make needle (WM, and that it
would the two years before that order could be com-
pleted. This showed how highly he eatimeted their
value. Referring again to the societies, 11. r. Quirk
expensed his great saidefactson with the unity existing
among them, and his most earnest and beat wishes for
their prosperity, and mat down amidst loud cheers.
The Rev. W. E. PEICT, who was most warmly
received, said it wee quite unezpected by him to have
been called upon to respond. He thanked them most
heartily for their kind reception, and be hoped that as
long as be was with them be and they should he able by
the aid of God's Holy Spirit faithfully to discharge hie
duties as • minister of Jens Christ. He was pieced in
much more favourable circumstances than many, by
having to work with one so deservedly and highly
esteemed among them. Hy trusted that their rector
would always find him ready to co-operate in every good
work—flood cheers).
In answer to loud calls, the Rev. G. Qum brother
of the rester, also responded to the toast. He stated
that he came among them a stranger from North Lanca-
shire, but having bunions in the adjoining meaty of
Somerset, be thouebt he would pay a visit to Blandford.
He had intended to have returned the preceding evening
but was pomaded to remain another day to see their
procession. Though his brother had been in the
ministry Inners, and himself 90 year; yet they had
never had the opportunity of wonting each other till
last Sunday. and be certainly was very much pleased in
attending the service. Though he had the charge of a
rutin larger parish for many yean. that of Luton in
Bedfordshire, and ha/ preaebed in leaver shurelass, he
never heard a more general response in a church, or so
full and hearty an ascription of praise, as on Sunday
last, end on the present amnion he felt Jibed done him
good. and he was the better of it in staying be be
present with them that day—ninon). Mr. Quirk con-
eluded by humorously remarking that In consequence
of his brother's house being full be had transferred him
to Governor Byers, who he wee glad to say had not had
him snouted as yet—(laughter).
The Rev. .1. R. Quinn then proposed "The health of
the Chairman," whale presence he said was doubly
welcome from the intimate connertiou be bed with the
Prins and Primers of Weise. Mr. Hombro was well
known to themeless most liberal gentleman. He was
Captain both in the Yeomanry Cavalry and the Volun-
teer., and the claims of no charitable or petriotie object
were ever brought before him without securing his aid,
sod be ever took great interest in ell that oontributed
to the welfare of the oisighbourbood,
The Chairman's health wlis drunk with musical
honourm. Mr: H. Blacdford ably leading and acting as

The CII•LIX•• returned theatre. When be was
applied to by Mr. James to preside on that ccosaion, he
made op his mind not to disappoint them—(obeers)—
aad he bed paned from Wiaehorno to attend. If there
had been any fear of his fawning, Mr. James took
sire be should have no excuse, for he or some tee else
bad a large bill put up near where be resided in Loudon,
erkiela be could not help seeing, announcing that 0. J.
Hernial, would take the chair at the Foresters' festival
at Blandforel—flaaghte4 He woe always very Iliad to
meet with them on snob 0010•10111, and *vestal, to see
any of his brother volunteers. He also heartily thanked
them for drinkies tire. Hambro's health.
The CHAIIVAIt maid it was with the moat hearty good-
will he proposed the neat toast. One of the first
societies be Japed was that of the Foreeters. and there
wee no body of men he had greater respect for. Now
they must not think this was made up for the orraelon
--(laughter). He waft met 1 them, and he felt gad
plauare in being one--(eheers). But on the present
occasion he bed • still more pleasing duty then even
preparing them only, be had be propose ilat nooses of
three or four societies. He mg very glad indeed to me
them thus meeting together is unity and good-will—
(cheers). With the tout he would couple the sans, of
their seentaries—Mr W. James, for the Foresters :
Mr. Dulaney, Blicidford Club': Mr. Hood, for' the
Patriots; and Mr. Wills, for the Operatives society—
(cheers). _

kir. W. JANIS, said he was extremely obliged for the
honour they Ind cooterned on bins in emaciating his
name with the tout As regarded the ascient order of
Foresters Friendly Sonde be was happy to say it WU
In s very reoperate condition, for in 1845 the number
of &AA is of the order was 146, whilst last year it wee
225, each succeeding year since 1845 showing
that gradual Morena which was the best
security for permanence, became it showed no
fictitimui excitement Is the same period the number
of courts of the order had increased from 1455 to 3493,
She average number of members in mob court haring
also Jet:greased in the sane period from 4510 811 In
1863 the number of honorary member., was 1090, and
in 1865 it was 5886 (cheers). Finally dm number
of financial members, by which he meant those that
received aid from the order, yea In 1845 only 65,909
whereas lest year it wee 931,077—(L00d cheers).
Strikieg 53-u this treat Wong* of an order it became
still more significnot from the fast that its hareem last
yoor Coo no leas then 235331—(ehears). Then lona
might satiety say person of the good management, and
spoke plein'y ef reciprocal advantages immured by the
institetios in itsmisatone of good to mankind, for the
order of Foreseen wee established not only in the
united Kingdom, hot in the Colonies, New South
Wale', New Z. 1•414, South Africa, South Australia,
Tasman* V etttlit, America end the Wert
Indies. With regard to their own court, the
"Golden Arrow," he fogad, that slue its establishment
In September 18110. tlei Court had progressed very
favourably, for at the pnesnt time they had 100 benalt
members, and oajdtel of upwards of £29o—(ebeera)
Mr. Jules ItOttoster, returned thanks on behaU of
the &Ledford Friendly Society. He considered they
were wader great obligations to their friends the Foreeters
for their kind invitation to join with them that day,
especially as they were prevented'hylhe order of Hr.
Tidd Pratt, from using in, of their (nods for festival
expenses. Hs was happy) to say that the Bien iford
Friendly Society was in a prosperous state, and be
trusted it might for massy yeas ambient so to afford
relief to its suffering and aged members—hood cheers)
In the &lissom of Mr. Hood, the swat of the United
Patriots Society, Kr. WILLI returned thanks for that
body. He rejoiced to say that the United Patriots now
numbered over 70 members. There wa• one adeas•aas
in thhi society, which commended itself very strongly to
the regard of all, namely, that it was the first society
in the town which adopted. wale of pennon for
different clues; according as they could afford to pay.
Thu principle was, however, now being adopted by other
societies. At the present day there was not amen in
Blandford who could not, if he oboes, belong to Dame
heeds society —(ebeers). It wee very different when
he first came into the town. Then there were only two
societies. He desired here publicly to flunk those kind
friends who had misted them to purchase the handsome
benner dieplared that day, and which be was rare they
must all consider reflected great aredit on the maim,
Mr. Tuttle. Whilst on his legs he might also aa well
respond on behalf of the Building 'Operatives. That
society had been somewhat despised by some parties, but
It had gone on prospering. IL it they admitted very
young persons, and at the present time they had thou
belonging to it who were also members of three other
societies ; this wee through the low rate of payments
they took. He believed that that society now had
the largest °umber of members of any in the town,
namely 141, end they had only lost four members by
death daring the nine years it had been estsblishod.
Mr. Wills concluded en abbe speech by showing the
adventegee of unity end friendship among the different
societies in the town,, bed at the sloes was warmly
applauded.

W. H. Arxisem, Esq, mid be bad the permission
of the Chairman to propose the next toast, and he did
so with very great pleasure. He had lived in Bland-
ford about 13 yeses, enaarquently he oorsidered himself
fully untitled to .all a Maadford man. With a
body of gentlannes, whose health be was about to
propose, he sae personally acquainted, and he wee sure
as a body they were mail? respected. The toast be
had to propose wee that of the Mayor acid Corpora-
tion of Mandford," with 'epeeist thanks to Me Mayor
for his kindness in being present-OmM chairs/-
W. C. Fiscass, gm. (Mayor,) returned thanks,
and expremed biers'? grist pleasure in beim present.
He believed that to promote the beet interests of the
town was the earned wishAtod aim of every individual
member of the Nance. With regard to their gather.
log be had travelled from Devon on purpose to he
prment, to deep sai interest did he feel in tbe welfare
of their slabs He was sere It gam mush pleasure to
the Corponatiou to see err good a feeling striation between
the several benefit societies of the town, with one of
which—tin Blandford Friendly Society —he had bear
comemeted may years, Indeei this was the 30th meeting
be bad atteeded. It wee only yesterday he saw a pro-
casinos of Foresters In Devon, which to his mind was
far more complete than theirs. For not only were the
memben present, but tteir wives—(bear,
WM
hear.) The
of the ladies added greatly to the . and
relspairrtedaly thought that the mon plan might be
adopted ia Dorset. He was extremely pleased to see so
goodly • compsny, sad the olf.ensr they met together in
each a amial way the more likely was It that they would
be frienda.7-(ehessal The soneinded by
=rig • She health of Mxlll. Spooner," se
tear of the Foreelem—Dond sheers.)
In respoading to the toast Mr. BPOOIII2 expressed
his 'inter. *WM in beast mem& It would always
be his earnest care to administer to their relief In the
day of sienna, and his adrift to them was that if they
kl• • link P°ll7,nc% to delay sending for him, aa
cording to om,proverb,A Aiwa, in time elms
T•"''...trine. take in the GM Mage of disease
"` "9, more value tan when iftervarle taken—

CitanxAs tben said they scald not think of
separatiag without having one or two more tomato. The
first was the health of Ara noble lord in whom pork
they west bolding their fsetival—(lowd and long ens
-
Hosed cheering). No doubt his lordship wmM has.
paid than a visit had it not been forth. reseal heresy.-
omit he had suffered. He was sun all proemial dsur
sympathised with him in his trial—(hear Marl.
West was drunk with every demeseersties of applaue.)

ilk. U.IT Mt; said u only Os.. th. maw Wanl.
of hie isedelne he weld sot alow tie tout to pees by
without responding on Ins " warn
sure weld .1 all tunes out otiolnosto Mo-
nate Ins happiness of the of oitutd.)

• •
" The health aed wens el/ the Prase wax thee p,
p... 4 by the Ye.. J. P.. Quirt, Is a tow roloasiol Is
IW/A lw was *Goodb. aeasplimeet tha repramatatiwe
al the Dona Goludy Sopron 154 IW•Orwla, ea Mao
way the» vapor ate aoadacted.-11r. llsu Lan having

°h:lnU. Casuisow V. as the mmelediag Meld
th of the ladies," labials Mr. J. Dummy in a
few well chosen remarks acknowledged on their behalf.
The CH then roes, mid on retiring was loudly
cheered. His attention being called to the newly par-
abased banner of the Patriots society. be eery embereaslT
headed the committee £2, to make tip Ms clamor:l in
the list of subscriptions, and ill addition placed £5 in the
hands of Mr. J• 1311114 towards the expenses of the
foativaL

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TIE. gates were thrown open to the public on payment
a est each, at three o'clock. Daring the evening Kr.
Sian' band played the:following selection.
PART L
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Pas Redouble — Parton.
Grand mato Teare— • ....... Smith'
Grand detection_ ...... .." "..
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PART 11.

rival Horn Bolo..." Death of Nelson* „eolith.
Figaro Quadrilles Smith.
gaiok Mareli.." Smiles of fleeting frimadship" Smith.
Various amusements went participeted in daring the
evening, dancing being the chief, and at nine o'clock the
bead played the National Anthem, and the oompuli
left the park.