The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-02-08 00:00:00

PRESENTATION TO SEROEANT MAJOR
MITLLTNS,

A very pleasant gathering took nlace at the Queen's
Ifetel, on Freday last, when Sergt.-Major Mullins, of the
7-22 brigade Royal Artillery, entertained at supper a few
friend.. who had helped to provide mtpical entertainments
at the Nothe Fort, during the time the battery have been
here. The gallant Serzt.•Majer occupied the chair, faced
by Mager nunner Harding, and there were prement. Mr.
C. I'. flee. Mr. W. nee, Mr. W. R. P. Jeffery, Mr. Watts,
Mr. C. Board, Mr. Tucker, Sergt. Grimwood, Sergt.
If ...he.. Sge.
Mr. Cook provided an excellent repast with delicacies of
more than the season, and every one expre.sed satisfaction
with hi.. catering. A capital de.ert having been placed on
the table,

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The CHAIRMAN gave "The Queen," "The Prince and
Prineuis of Wales," "The Army and Navy," the latter
'molded with the name nf Serer. Grimwood —(applause).
Sen. GitigwooD flab' he had great pleasure in returning
thanks, feeling that he was amongst some of the truest
friends they had ha,l in Weymouth. Mr. .Teffery, Mr.
Gee, and Mr. Tucker, especially had always lent their help
in every way they could, and in the best manner possible;
he therefore gave "The Health of present friends—(ap-
plause).
Song by fiergt. Gsumwoon : "John Barlezcorn."
Mr. TUCKER proposed "The 7-22 LA., coupled with
the health of Sergt-Major Mullins. We had known them
very well for years past, and a better lot we never had
among us, and we were only sorry they were going to leave
us—(musleal lionnum).
Sergt..Major ft'LLINS, addressing his comrades of Wey-
mouth. said it had been his good fortune to have been
stationed here nearly three yeare,and he had never received
' such kindness as they had received in Weymouth, and he
believed the 7-22 were respected by all classes in Way-
nieuth- (applause)—and he believed they would leave
with a clear conscience and a good name(—applause).
Master Gunner lIARDINO (Portland Castle) said the 722
kept themselves smart and had a goal name. Ho had
been in the Artillery 24 years, and the 7-22 put him in
mind of the times when soldi.ring was soldiering, and
not humbugging as it is now. He had seen men turn out
on parade pretty well ; but never Co well did they turn out
I when cut for a walk as the they seemed to have a
pride in dressing themselves.
Sergt. Gmerwoon said Weymouth was one of the
prettiest and hest watering ylaces in England, and it had
agreed with him well. Ile was not no stout when he name
down; he came down one and was now four—(laughter).
He gave the "inhabitants of the Royal Borough of Wey•
mouth." coupled with the name of Mr. W. R. P Jeffery—
(applau
Mr. W. R. P. JEFFERY returned thanks. His words
would fall far short of what the inhabitants outable would
say, for all that had been said would be cordially endorsed
by all the inhabitanta—(applause).
Song by Mr. WATTS: "Ring the bell, Watchman.'
Mr. C. P. ORE had a very pleasing task to perform. A
few friends in Weymouth, had bought • little present in
the shape of a ring which they intended to give Sent.-
Major Alidlitas trusting that when he was away, he would
think of the old friends he had left behind. He only
wished it had been better. He then presented it to the
Sergt-Maior amid applause.
The Cssoltssx heartily thanked them for the very hand'
come present which had been given to him that evening.
He could assure them he felt proud to receive such •
present from friends he had known, and he should value
It as a gift from many many friends, and he hoped it
would he in his possession for many years—(hear, hear and
applause).
The present consented of • solid gold ring, engraved
with the compass and square, the Sergt-Major being •
Freemason.
The Vine-chairman's health was next given, and Master
Gunner Hums° responded,
Mr. TUCKER sang "Over the hills and far away."
"The Press" was then proposed by Mr. TUCKER, coupled
with the name of our reporter, Mr. W. T. Roberts.
Our REPORTER, in responding, referred to the honours
the 7-22nd Royal Artillery had won in the Bay, as • boat-
ing club, the prize they had brought home from Hampshire
with their boat their pluck in the football field, the hard-
ness and straightness of their cricketers' bowling, and the
Queen's prize, the gold cup, brought home from Shoebury-
neon, from the great gun contest, while for smartness,
trimness of dress, and excellent behaviour, they were not
to be easily matched —(hear, hear).
Mr. BOARD sang "The Good-bye at the Door."
The CHAIRMAN gave "The health of the worthy host,
Mr. Cook," who neatly responded.
P Mr. C. . Gee pro " The Ladies," coupled with
the name of Sergeant Hughes,
Song, Mr. COOK: "The Barrels."
Several other songs were sung, and a pleasant musical
evening spent

WEYMOUTH LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.
MONDAY.—Proient : The Mayor (Mr. G. B. Weldon!),
Aldermen Ayling and Howard ; Councillors Drew,
Thomas, Talbot, Vincent, Dennis, Walker, Lundie,
Charles, Wallis, and Snook.