The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-06-06 00:00:00

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I present the Hon. and Rev. A. S. Rice; he hoped he
' would come again another year, and bring more of the
clergy with him. (Di uuk with enthusiasm.) The Hon.
and Rev. A. S. Rice returned thanks. It had always
been his wish to connect himself so far as
, possible with his parish. He lied always felt
that such societies as the Bowood Provident Society
were productive of much good if rightly conducted.
Be thought if there was a provision for sickness and old
age the society would be much benefited. The worthy
chairman and himself (the Rev. Mr. Rice) thought so
jointly. Of course there would be more subscriptions
wanted, but why did not the large land-owners of the
neighbourhood contribute more liberally If they
would come out better perhaps they should be able to
give many an old and infirm man an annuity. Mr. Rice
thought it would be much better if the members of
Parliament thought mole of the wants of the working
men, and a little less of the franchise. The Post Office
Savings' Bank, and the Post Offic, Annuity Funds were
two of the best friends the working men ever had.
Many thaoke were due to Mr. Gladstone for those two
measure; for they were not liable to frauds, &c., as
many other societies were. lie hoped they would all
think on England's great motto, " England expects
every men, this day, to do his duty," and act up to it.
The rev, gentleman concluded a very pithy speech by
passing • high eulogium on Captain Groves. The health
of the worthy Captain and Mrs. Groves having been
most enthusiastically drunk, Captain Groves returned
thanks. It was very probable that he should be called
away to serve in his regiment, and such being the case
he bad handed over the treasurership to Mr. Cook,
who he was sure would welt parry out the division
which was to take place neat year. They had now
nearly £7OO in the 'Bank, which he thought was not
at all bad for apart of a parish. He was very glad to
see that the little he had done had met with their ap-
probation. The chairman then gave the health of the
vice-chairman, Mr. Wilruott, who had been a member
of the society for twenty-seven years, and hoped he
would remains, such,for many years to come. (Cheers.)
J. Hine, Esq., of Netherbury, then gave the toast of the
day, "Success to the Bowood Friendly Society." The
Chairman returned thanks. He could not say more than
he had already done. The society was in good pros-
perity, and every thing looked well around. He hoped
that the club, although they divided next year, would
re-form, and still continue. In conclusion, ha gave
the health of the Visitors, coupling with it the
names of Messrs. Hine, Dauncey, Frampton,
Squire; Andress, &c. J. Hine, Esq., returned
thanks. He should very much like to see the
Bowood Club and Netherbory Club combined, and have
one really good club, instead of two as at presents but,
of course, that was for their consideration not, his
Song, "Never mind the rest," Mr. Virgent.—" The
Press" having been given and responded to the Chair-
man gave "The Ladies," and Mr. Virgen; responded.
The company then adjourned to the field, where already
a great number had assembled, and soon dancing was
commenced. Mr. Cole distributed a quantity of cider
amongst the company. The greatest hilarity and good
humour marked the proceedings.

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