The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1884-03-04 00:00:00


DOIOIII3IITIM.
FtlA—Considerable alarm was created in Tty-
street on Miseda_y evening by the bursting out of a
=l't Lk% Mmes' house. The flames nes • oon-
height above the chimney•pot, and it was
deemed advisable to send for the fire brigade. Mr.
Supt. Coward was promptly on the epot with the how
reel, arid In • few minutes the apparatus woe attached
to the main and at work. The fire, which eras
gradually burning itself out, was promptly eitio.
'Malted. We believe considerable damage was done
to furniture by the water. Mr. Ewes is insured in
the " Royal," of which Mr. F. J. Holland is the agent.
Foaserrar. —The 6 nand el report of 0 mrt." Progress,"
No. 3,038, barn ju.t be... lamed, and from it we learn
the Court has made satisfactory progrees during the
year. Them are Nov no use than 350 benefit members
good on the books, and the following is an abstract of
the C ,urt funds :—To total worth of Sick Fund.
£1.668 3s. 41 ; ditto Management Fund, £4 10e. 34 1. ;
ditto Beuevolont Fund, Eil 10.. 21. • total,
£1,714 Is. 941.; By balance of loan to Southampton
Corporation at 4 per cent., lees 5:6 and 811 instalment
repaid, £777 10e. Ild. ; Southampton Harbour Board
Bond. at 4 per cent., voo ; luau to Southampton
Urban Sanitary Authority, at 4 per cent., £300;
Amount in D 'reheats' Seeing, Bank, £297 8.. 31. ;
balance with treasurer, £394.. 741.;t 4.1, £1714 3.. 941.
The total amount of C art Fun la on December 314,
1682, was £1 :,51 14.. 3!.. showing a net increase on
Lb. present year of £169 11.. Gil. Great praise is due
to the secretaries lied the Cu...mitt*, of Management
for their efforts in promoting the prosperity of this
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s Cacaos IiILITUIT."—This was the subjsct of
a lecture delivered by the 11,,. J. Pickles, of %Vey.
mouth, at the Primitive Methodist Chapel on Monday
evening. Tbe atlas lamee was not large. The chair-
men (As. Daniell.), baying used a few opening
remarks, called upon the trot irer to commence hie
address. Mr. Pickles gave • very interesting and able '
lecture, firm explaining that the "Church Militant "
means a fighting church, and therefore the Church of I
Christ was the 'Church Militant." lie proceeded to
compare the vsrioue mots, churches, chapels, Az., of
England to the different divisions, battalions, and
companies of the British army, taking each sect
sepitretrly, dealing with It, and sifting it thoroughly.
The audience was a very attentive one, and manifested
their approval of the lecture by their frequent hearty
plaudits. Several hymns were sung during the
evening, Miss Vine very ably mei ling at the har-
monium A collection was made at the close to assist
in augmenting the pastor', salary.
Remnant's/sr AT Win FOILDINOSOIL—A.nother
capital ein‘wtaintoest ("lb. last of the season") was
given in the West getMostos Schoolroom on Monday
evesint Theirs wee an excellent little glee party
who =
gang with considerable precision and
ander ll'. Yieber's direction. The follow-
lieLlass the masked programme :—Piano solo
el " (Ditterna), Mee Reid • solo, "The,
Children's Home," Mr. W. J. Dardin; solo, " The
Silver Rhine," Mies HMG Williams ; duet, "('I
That We Two Were Maytag," Mies Bleach' Smith
and Kr. W. J. Burden ; solo, "The Little Hero"
teitereda.2.l. A. titkilrland ; solo. "Daddy."
l; solo, "He Loves me Still,"
Mi.Eisnobe Smith ; glee," Emmeline ;" trio' Mr.
Amor, Mr. Lane, and Mr. Stickland ; song. "Como
Back to Erin," Miss Kate Williams; solo, "MIM
the MAGA" Mx. A. Seicidand ; solo, "The
Oboeieter," Min Nortnantoa i eolo," The Scout," Mr.
W. J. Durden ; glee. "Blow ye Balmy Breen/ ;""God
Ban the Quell. besides tide Mr. G. Flom mused
great amusement by • reading from Pickwlok, as did
U.. Meese Smith and Mr. G. Flom in • little rustic
" tragedy," the latter provoking roar, of laughter,
Mr. J, Pope'. clever imitations were • great Nelms
of the programme. Mr. Durden's voice was beard to
great advantage in both his songs, and the duet, "Oh,
that We Two were Meese," by Miss Smith and Mr.
Darden, was exquisitely sung. Mr. Btickland was
very stioosesful, and gained well•nterited applause.
Mies Mthael gang with great taste. The trio by Mr.
Amor, Mr. Lane, and Mr. Stiokland was well rendered,
and eneored ; and Mies Blackatone Williams gave •
aloe performance of "The Silver Rhine' and "Come
Back to Erin." One of the beet items in the pro-
(MEMO was Miss Normanton's exceedingly hateful
reudiring of "The Chorister," which waa received
with marked approval. Mr. Fisher rendered invalu-
able help se oolitic:tor and accompanist.
DIDIPINDINT ORDIS or 000IML9W1, LITAL
HAND•II.I34ND Lll3OB, No. 4,822.—The ann La state-
ment of this thriving lodge (Secretary, hit. 0. T.
Old), has jest been Issued. The number of sub-
scribing members on the 15th January, 1881, was 216;
admitted daring the year, 16' one month., ham dial,
and 8 left by non-payment. Toms were on the book.
on the lit of January of the ferment year, TX) mem•
berg. The following is • statemeut ~f the funds of
the lodge —To 'vomit of fouls In Dorchester Town
Council, 1:800; two freehold cottages and gardens,
£515; SICk Fund, £753 10i. U I.; Manarecnent Fund,
£9 17s. 811. lodge property,E.M.:-Total, £2,101 7s. 101.
iLN Iltlen &get —Oa Tuesday afternoon some of
the Borough police were employed in ejecting a
party named Stone from a house, situated within the
precincts of the Green at Fordind io, an ejectment
order having been previously obtained by the owners,
An admiring crowd soon congregated to watch the
proceedings. Ia • short time the goods (not • very
valuable or extensive c inaction) were deposited on
the Green, and remained there till late in the ermine,
when some frienily shelter was accorded the not ,r.
Innate family. Mrs. Stone bi Is fair to be • first,-
clam "stump' orat r, as she occasionally gave her
ejectors • bit of her mind in language trial would
have done credit to a 11111ingegate fish wife.
Art Amnia° lecnostrt—ldra. 11. Everett took a
prominent part in one of the popular Saturday
night free entertainmeota at the Hamilton Hall,
Salisbury, last week, and crested • favourable Immo-
doe. As:carding to the Wifte Mirror the following
amusing little incident occurred :—The piece Mrs.
Everett selected was from Tennyson, the story of •
reformed cobbler and hla wife being told with good
effect. Mrs. Everett haa considerable dramatic
power and her elocution is remarkably good. In the
midst of the tale in rhyme, so effectively was it given.
an elderly man in the front row of meta felt the
lesson come borne forcibly and with • grunt he rose
and left the hall, the audience being immensely
amused at the Incident, se was none the less the lady
herself, who was warmly applauded at the close of her
performance. Later on in the evening Mn. Everett
came forward again, at the risk, as she remarked, of
offeadbag the elderly gentleman who, on indignantly
leaving the hall, had declared that "they Issued"
women too moth nowadays. A recitation entitled " A
Hole in the Carpet," was given by the lady to the
intense merriment of the company, the moral being
that it is better not t quarrel over trifles. Mrs.
Everett also delivered • ten minutes' address upon the
evils wrought by strong drink, which was, she said,
of • deadly nature, deitroyirut thousends. Site urged
the power of example. The idea of robbing the poor
nun of his drink, Mrs. Everett ridiculed, an 1 she men-
tioned incidentally that nine out of every ten of the
convicts In Portland Prison were seat there by drink.
Mrs. Everett o %eluded in the worth of Mr. Glad-
stone by saying that drink destroyed more than war,
postgame, and famine put together. Mrs. Everett
reappeared, reciting "Fallen by the Way "very
cleverly, and displaying a marvellously retentive
memory. Mrs. Everett also gave a short and emus-
lag recitetlos on a bald bead—an Aneeeleill nelmition.
A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the ladiss
and gentlemen who had oontributed their eetTiOeS,
and especially Mrs. Everett.

PORDINGTON WORKING MEN'S CLUB.
One of the best " social" gatherings that has taken
Oace in connection with this club took place on
Tdo= evening inn?:
oc,Coffe? Tavern, and w
ti. had mad. ersra
arrsagsment possible to prevent any hitch and tbys
manner In which everyththg was carried ueredounds
to the credit of the originators. A capital programme
had been prepared, thus saving a great deal of tinth
In running from parson to person who !night be
Induced to " give a song." On previous ow:salons the
admission ha. been free ; but on Tuesday evening a
mall payment of a Fenny admitted noo-menthers to a
oonpl• of hours enjoyment. It showed that all dames
apprealthe these "evenings," by the very large attend-
ees, of parishioners, the room being completely

—The prowedings opened with aa overture on the piano,
pert ormed by Mire Plummer, after which Mr. Spinet
delighted hie audience with the popular eons, "Why
rows the British Lion r which was capitally sung.
Mr. Leonard followed with a pathetic story, In verse,
of the "Little Hato." Mies Plummer, who, by the
way, is beaming very popular with the Fordiartio
Eitisang In szoallent style, " Wouldn't You Ilk.
Ow," and came in of course, for a good round of
LP=Mr. 0. Sargent, ever ready to please, cams
"Tinkle Tinkle Turn" very nicely. Idr.
Tom Winter sang" Strad by your Country," and was
peeled with vociferous chew& Mr. H. Screen's song,
" Tell me, is my Father Coming?" brought the first
part of the programme to • claw. After an interval
of Is. minutes, In which most of those present In-
dulged in coffee and buns, part two war oommetwed
with a reading by Mr. W. E. Grow.., from one of
flouthey's works, entitled " The Well of St. Keyes,"
in which was powtrayed the future happiseas of those
who first drank from the well before marriage. Miss
Plummer In "Gentle Fame " was loudly applauded.
Mr. Sargent again wag " Hurrah for the Life of a
Farmer," and being moored gave "She Did, She Did."
Mr. Spikier gave ' Tom Bowling," and was warmly
Mr. Tom Whilst followed with "Th.
nirdielutand. ," and, of course, was cheered. Mire Marsh
played • pkinof ogle itelectios, followed by Mire Kate
Toop, with • sou' entitled " Wool you Bay my
Pretty Flowers?" Mr. Leopard gave two
reading..
mulled" Fairy Tel The last on the list wir Mr.
Sargent with itle "Bradaltaw's Guide," and was spoofed
The audience throughout both ports heartily took op
oboruww. We trust that another of the., pleasant
imputags will shortly be held, as it helps to bring all
domes together, and make the club popular, We
must sot omit the name of the Pat orgaolet, Mr.
Norman, who throughout the eves assisted at the
*Do, se also did Mire Hodges, and thanks of the
.ortiag are given to them for their efforts to please.
fonowirag programme ww performed :
Part I.

siocc.Wky ROOM thellTatt;it Loa I" W
•" Littla Hero "—Ras. A. A. Leonard
Wouldn't You Llk• to Know .. Yin Ptomain
"Tinkle Tutklo Mr G. Sargent
" Stand by Your Countes."... . Mr. T. Wham
Tal no is OA y
al FatberTo Coaling t
Intsry of o
Part IL _ _ _

Riamag......" The Well oat: iC;rno.". .11,r W. E Groves
Some.••
Song Harrah ler the Lilo of l aratec " leacort;
Mr. G. SIZSMI
Pianoforte duet ..... . ...... ................ .......Mua. Mara
. " Teas &oiling
nuT Te1”:"...11.v. A. A liwonerl
sea& "'Wool you Buy my Posltj Flowers I Mier K. Toop
t.n.aorti) Mr. G. Sargent
'God Save the