The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1885-02-17 00:00:00

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WiiIJOfINE
SEurn3 (SraciAL).--On Sunday morn-
iuu mat the anthem. '• 0, Lord, we pray Thee,•' will
1,, sung. and a )) n preached by the Bev. S. E.
Nicholls, at the close of which • collection will be
made in aid of the Salisbury Diocesan Branch of the
Church of raigland Temperance Society.
ruutie BAN I.S —W., have frequently hoard it
remarked these bands are not sufliciently.reminieratisl
for the tune and trouble spent in getting up music
to suit the public taste. let this town can boast of
two creditable bands, tiz. the Ride Volunteer Brass
Band and the Town Band, the former under the
leadership of Sergeant Foot, and the latter conducted
by Mr. James Wareham. On Saturday eeeninz both
parties were out. The Volunteers played in the
Square, and the Town tisited the residences of Mi.
Churchwarden C. Ellis and Messrs. Crould, }mud,
Tilsod, Newman,2kc.. .

Disexu.—On Monday evening a public dinner in
connection with the branch of the L itited Patriot, "
in thin town took place in the Corn Exchange. Among
those present were—lto. 11. Sturt (Chairman), Hee,
F. J. Huyshe. Rev. S E. Nichols. Messrs. Laing,
Burgess, Whitehead Smith, C. Parkinson, S.
Parkinson, and Lull, and many of the principal
tradesmen of the town. .bout 130 sat down to
dinner, and not only did they enjoy a good repast,
but spent a most pleasant evening. As usual the
Orpheus ijuartette (Messrs. Wareham, Brethers, and
nom) gee., a selection of glee., and, judging from the
hearty reception they received, they are becoming
greater favaurites than ever, for their iiingiag in
exquisite. Mr. Stanley Itayter also enlivened the
evening with some songs, causing roar,s of laughter.
'Jr. Vi'heeler gave an i steresting account of the
development of the society, and during this ovenin
the late secretary' Mr. Waterfall, was presented Witki
a salver inkstand and penholder.
Ws, it NN'iLmNiiss on nix Daixe I—This wan a
charitable question put on Saturday s vcning last,
after §me of the worshippers§ of Bacchus had made a
large perforathei in the plats- glass window of Mr.
Orman, tailor, stc. The sully wonder is that there are
not snore accidents arising from the to, frequent and
over indulgent use of intsszicauts in this parish We
have heanl frequently that there are persons who can
find money lor 'seer. but not for bread. Of course
the baker has to tick the credit ; the drink traffickers
has e money down or no liquor up.
Emmy Bun's. blamshird's new nest has
been discovered in the dris e towards 'the Shrubbery."
containing three eggs. We are not particularly st§s
prised at it, considering the mildness §§f the seasoa,
and the ceneral surroundings; of the shrubbery
GUNCERC.—On Tuipklay evening, February 10th, a
grand eveniug concert was given in the Corn
Exchange, uncier the distinguished patronage of the
leading families of the town and neighbourhood, by
Mr. A. Fowles, choirmaster &c., of the Minster,
assisted by Miss Julia Jones, of reputed ability, and
Mr. A. Gardiner, of Winchester Cathedral, Air. J.
NI. Hayden, of galisbury, was expected, but was pre.
vented through indisposition ; T. Joyce of the
Niinster Choir, and the Hey. Nichols, ably filled
the vacancy thus caused, Mr. J. T. Wells. IL A.M.,
flautist, was. also piesent, and was considered to ;be
one of the best that ever performed in the Corn
Exchange. Mr J. Whitehead Smith, organist of the
Minster, was the solo pianist and accompanist; and
the harmonium, was presided at by one of his. pupils,
Mr. H. J. katon. As a matter of course, at a concert
of this class the opinion thereon would be
ninny and varied, some praising certain things above
• measure, whilst others would reversely criticise. Ac-
eording to the prograinine issued, a rush and rare
treat was in store, but we are informed the programme
was soinewhatchanged: Appended is the programme :
—Part I Serenade, 'The Flowereta Close at Eve,'
Rev. N ichols and Messrs. Gardiner, Joyce, and Fowles;
song, "When the Inatrt is young," Muss Julia
Jones; song, "My queen," Rev. S. E. Nichols;
duet. Think a Sailor is Faithful ' Miss J a ones nd
Mr. Fowles ; song, "My Sweetheart when a
Mr. A. Gardiner; song with chorus, A Sailor',
LAirfoe,;:ar(e;n,citiirednt,), (€.1,.,01-:ruedwlrs, Lugrlees "j.TMyleay.elliai:s;
pianoforte solo, "see Saw.' waltz, with vocal obligate,
Nlr. Whitehead Smith and Nl:nster choir hoys.
Part I I.— l'art-song, "Though Day Asleep is Falling."
Rev. Nichols and Messrs. Gardiner, Joyce. and
Fowles ; song, "Brave t)ldl tick," Mr. Joyce:
quitstette, with baritone solo, "Thou art my Dreasii,"
solo, Nlr. Fowles, humming accompaniment by Rev.
Nichols and Messrs. Gardiner, Joyce, and Downing;
,Wena, "Softly Sighs." (encored), Mow Julia Jones ;
soiw, with piano and harmonium, " Ihe Lest
Muster." encored." The Village Blacksmith," Mr. A.
! Fowles flute solo, variations (encored), Mr. J. T.
Wells; song. "Golden Love," Mr. Gardiner' song.
"Little Maid of Areadee"(encoreil). NI iss Julia Jones ;
part-song. " Good Night Beloved. Rev. Nichols and
messrs. Gardiner, Joyce, and Downing ; God Save
the Queen. ' Considering the notice given and the
talent engaged, we consider the attendance to have
been very unceintinerative. Me,s Julia Jones li.,
played her splendid voice to great §xlvantage, and the
Rev, S. F. Nichols prove‘l a very able substitute for
Mr. Hayden. Mr. Fowles sang splendidly, and was
encored. Mr. Wells is undoubtedly Ime ot the best
flautists we have ever heard in Wimborne. Th..
manner in is Lich the See Saw Waltz wan sung,
reflected great credit on Mr. Fowles and Mr. White.
head Smith. The part songs were very tastefully
sung. Musically the concert was a great stICCeSS.