The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-10-09 00:00:00

Borsttibire.

Wsvuocilt. The forty-second anniversary of
the Weymouth branch of the Wesleyan Missionary
society was held on Sunday and Monday week in the
Wesle'vau Chapel, Conygar-lan e. On Sunday two
pennons were p i reached ; that n the morning by the
Ike. J. Calvert, 17 years missionary in Feegee. and
the Rev. H. Jutsuin, of
that in the evening by
Portland. A missionary meeting was held on
Ni„„do night, when after singing and prayer, Mr.
'Anderson was called on to preside. The report was
read by the Rev. R. Cooke, in the absence
of the Rev. J. S. Vint, secretary, who
was unable to attend through indisposition.
The total income of the Wesleyan Missionary Society
last year was £140,005 ss. lid., of which sum
1.95 His. 2.1. was raised in the Weymouth circuit.
The meet iig sas addressed by the Rev. S. Heard,
and the Rev. H. Jutsuni, of Portland, Mr. Haggett,
the Rey. W. Lewis, and the Rev. J. Calvert, who
attended as a deputation from the Parent Society.
The reeeedingp throughout were of an interesting
and animated character. There was no flagging—
ne prosy, common-place talking—nothing savouring
of the ludicrous or theatrical style. The Rev. J.
caked was, as would naturally be supposed, the
" of the °venial/
o great gun • awl thc other speakers
were necessarily brief, in order that he might have
anoJe opportunity of describing the manners, cue.
toms, habits, and dispositions of the pe„pze among
linin he hail lahoured AS a Missionary for the last
17 years -their former condition, and the cemliness
with which they had embraced the christian religion.
The rev, gentleman is an admirable platform
speaker, and one of the most able advocates of the
Missionary cause we over had the pleasure of listen.
mg to. Being imbued with a thorough missionary
spirit himself. Ina remarks were calculated in an
eminent degree to create,. even amongst the most
lukewarm mid careless of his hewers, an interest in
/scour of the MUM: for which he pleaded. Our space
forbids giving even an outline of the reverend
gentleman's address ; suffice it to say, that the meet-
ing, as a whole, could not fail to deeply interest all
posent.
TIIIS AZTIrs. These marvellous specimens of
humanity held their first reception at the Victoria
maembly Rooms, on Monday week to very large
eithenixa, who gave very decided marks of their ap-
probation. Some remarkable (Replays of musical
ability on iustruments of peculiar instruction, ac-
eenipany the exhibition, which is well worth attend-
ance. Antics is the name of a tribe of Indians who
settled in Nies ico, bet ethnologists seem to find great
difficulty in accurately determining to what nation
tins unique pair belong. The account given by their
exhibitor indicates that they are the remnants of an
extinct race, who, being held in religious veneration;
and being kept distinct from other families of their
nation, have degenerated. The conformation of
their features and their remarkable facial angle, when
oimparial with the sculptures in the British Museum,
would lead one to the conclusion that they are the
lineal decendants of the Assyrian Jews, and that they
possibly belong to some of the lost tribes of Israel,
almse decenelanta are supposed by some to be merged
in some of the tribes of the American Indians. The
specimen of the South African young %vernal' is also
unique. Her figure is remarkable ; her countenance
is intelligent, and her peculiarites striking. She
plays by ear on the piano, dances, and converses
freely.
CUNCIRT. —On Monday week Miss West Haven's
vocal concert took place at her own residence, Mel-
onnbe Villa, before a numerous and select audience.
The progratnine was agreeably diversified, including
swore iif polyglot songs, duets, trios, and quartettes
of the best authors, and even sonic Welsh melodies.
A libretto, or book of the songs, was also presented
to the hearers, to enable them to enter into the
meaning of the soft strains, some of which were
brilliant and lively, some sentimental and pathetic—
witness a romance by Blumenthal, upon French
words, called 1.• rhernin du paradur, which was
sung most exquisitely by Miss Havell. This highly
talented awl indefatigable oriole had llMUrell the
valuable assistance of her own master, Mr. Frank
Mn, and of Messrs. Oakley and Buck, our best
baritone and tenor amateurs. The other performers
were Miss Haven's pupils, who really sang con amore,
and acquitted themselves of their manifold task with
great power and precision, and vied with their
accomplished instructress in charming the fashionable
audience. Miss Havell surpassed herself, and all
ilkl credit to her. Several songs were encored, and
the company were delighted.
It nitit A TluN COE: KT. —Edward Platt, Esq.,
barrster.at-law, attended at the Townhall on Satur-
day last for the purpose of revising the list of
borough voters. The conservatives were represented
by Mr. Steggall, assisted by Mr. Hare ; the liberals
were not represented by a solicitor. Several names
objected to by the conservatives were struck off the
het. The liberals, we believe, made no objections.