The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-08-15 00:00:00

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY AUGUST 15, 1876.

was preached by the Rev, V. P. Haniforne, senior curate, teller than those ordered by my worthy colleague. Nemo gave some clear acrobatic and comic performances,
from Philipplang iv., 6, " Let Your modelation be known (Haar, hear, and applause.) For the toast Sir Frederic the brothers Levuti also astonished all by their Harlem
unto all men. The Lord is at hand." Thc rev. preacher galled upon the
,e Mr. Alderman Howard, Mr. and other gymnastic feats. 'I he artistes were received with
urged the Oddfellows to enjoy their pleasure with Councillor Thomas, 2271.1ouncillor leandie and Mr. Coen- immense applause. Between 3,000 and 4,000 people
moderation, as directed in the text, and, Mluding to the cillor Wallis, to respond. visited the ground, and the whole affair must be set down
work of teetotallers, he said that any societies banded The Maven, In responding, remarked that those who as • thorough success. We should note that the money.
together on the total abstinence system he had the had said that he ought not to le there on the present taking stand was kindly lent by the Races Committee;
greatest respect for, and if a man had been ensnared by OCCSMOO had reckoned without their beet. He bad been and Mr. IL N. Howard most kindly not oaly lent the ft Id
the sin of intemperance, and felt that be could not take inked to take the chair, and he replied that he was gratuitously, but also fitted up a shed as a committee
Intoxicating drink in moderation, he was very wise and afraid he should be unable to do so. There was a certain room, and the committee are earnest in their thanks to
may right to abstain entirely. Those also who abstained amount of etiquette to be Deserved ; but when he heard the worthy alderman. The pleasures of the evening were
for example to their fellow men, were of course to be that our friend Mr. Edwaribi, and Sir Frederic Johnstone, continued till about nine, and by half-past nine the field
much honoured' but he held that man is to he perfected, were to be present, he Intended it was quite right and was cleared, thus everything paw l paused off i Hest eatisfactorily,
not by freedom from temptation, but by Victory under it, proper for him to be there. As they had heard from • credit to the hardworking members of the committee,
and t.M true secret of intemperance does not consist in • those gentlemen that they were blether Oildfullows, he ' who devoted a laborious day to the work.
scanty supply, but in the strong self-restraint with which I was happy to consider himself as mob invited by those 1
we use God's gifts. gentlemen as other gentlemen preeent It had occurred
After service the procession passed along North Quay, to him what could be the 'timelier of the word " Odd-
Rodwell and St Leonard's-roads. to Hope Square, and I fellow," and he took it that this society hail its origin in
returning along Trinity-road over the Bridge and up St. miserable old bachelors -(laughter) -he happened to look
Thomas; and the Front, the marched to a meadow. around the table, and was perfectly tl ilibergasted,
y_
kindly lent by Mr. R. N. Howard, and opposite the (laughter.) end when lie saw another gentleman (Dr.
Collegiate School. Here dinner had been provided in a Smith) come in, it still further wld Ato his amazement.
spacious marquee by Mr. J. Smith; but the member, and Ile het been trying to find amen the ranks who were
• number of gentlerneu were in weitine outside, and miserable Oddlailows but he failed to find one there who
when the borough members, Mr. Henry Edwards and Sir was not either married or about to be. (Hear, hear.) But
Frederic Johnstone Bart., appeared they were receivel of those around him at the table. amongst the whole lot
with hearty cheers, which bmpoke how gratified the of them, they could not find a wife, a alibi, or • sweet-
Oddfelioves felt at the double honour conferred. The heart amongst them. (Laughter.)
marquee had the legends "Welcome," and "We are The honorable CHAIRMAN begged to say that the Mayor
loyal, and brothers all, in large letters on the sides, and was speaking for himself. (Renewed laughter.)
the tables were very salt, adorned with beautiful bouquets The MATOR could only suppom that some were content-
of flowers. Mr. Henry Edwards, M.P., presided, at his plating entering the married state, and when they saw •
side being_ seated Sir Frederic J ohnotone, Bart., H. I' stately nest being beautiful prepared, they naturally
supported by Mr. G. B. Welsford (Mayor of Weymouth), thought there was something in the wind. (More
Go onel Akers, It.E., Mr. It. N. Hos ard, the Rev. V. F. laughter.) As Mayor of %Vermouth they naturally
Itsosonie, Dr. Mardi Dr. Moorhead, Dr. Griffin, Mr. It. expected a very long speech from him, and having care-
Thomas, Mr. bundle, Mr. Henry Naugle, Mr. G. It. fully prepared one, he thought best tome:nitre the length,
Crickmai. Mr. John Bunton, Mr. Grahm. a Mr. Targett and found it 3 miles and three quarters long, therefore he
(chemis , Mr. Felton, Mr. Price (11.1 L Customs), Dr. reserved it for another occasion, and if they had the
Smith, lderman Ayling, Mr. S. Jackson, Mr. Thiselton, pleasure of meeting them 15 or 16 j ears hence, it would be
Mr. G. Hounsell (Bournemouth). Mr. Stone (Portland as good then as now. Ile expressed the pleasure he had
Lodge), and many others. A capital cold collation had in being present, in seeing the Offilfellowa and kindred
been provided, to which Mr. Edwards made a handsome societies, prospering; he hoped they would go on and
Fluent of lobsters. The waiting was good, and the whole prosper, and be productive of unmixed good to future
arrangements reflected credit on Bro. J. Smith. Grace generations. (Applause.)
before and after meat WAS said he the Rev. V. F. Ransome. Mr. Alderman HOWARD, in responding, said his speech
The quadrille bend Oiled inside the tent, was Smiles long, and he ahould certainly adjourn it as the
After dinner the CHAIRMAN said: As an honorary Mayor had. His Worship had talked about sweethearts
member, I hope I may be allowed to call you "Brother and wives; he (the Maim) was only throwing out • few
Oddfellows." (Applause.) lain bound to confess that I hints, of what he meant to do. and that very ahortly, and
am in the same position as the epicure, spoken of by there was, Mr. Howard assured them, a great deal more
Sydney Smith, who said-" Fate cannot harm me; I have reality in it than they might have thought at first From
dtied to-day." (Laughter.) The first thing I beg of you the time the Manchester Unity Started odges in the town
is to liel glasses round. (Applause.) he had done everything he could to benefit them; they
During the filling of the glasses we gather from Bro. deserved it of everybody-of the Mayor and Corperation.
Thiaelton some particulars respecting the Oddfellows in and, with the greeted respect to the members, they
Weymouth, In the town there are three lodges of deserved that support which the Gevernment of the,
Oddfellews-the "Great Eastern," the "Excelsior," and country has already *hewn. In anything that he could do
the " United Brothers," the number of members in each, to support the Oddfellows, they might command him at
and the capital on the lit of January last was as all times. (Applause-)
follows: —' Great Eastern" -16 members, capital, Mr. Councillor THOMAS had experience of the benefit of
Abia 15a, led.; secretary, Mr. Samuel Jackson. P.P.G.M. these societies from twenty years as • guardian for
"Loyal Excelsior e-etee members capital, on lea 1014.1 afelcombe Regis perish, and while sitting at the Board of
tomato:7, Mr. W. M. Thiselton. 'United Brothers' - Guardians he could scarcely ever remember a case when
7d membms, capital, £215 184. 91.1. ; secretary Mr. Clarke, AD Oddfellow er one connected with a similar society
Total number of members, 33e; capital. .e ;6211 lea Nee sought their aid. Ile had been an honorary member of
Besides the above there is a juvegie Lodge, of which ar, one society for 10 years. It was exceedingly gratifying to
F. Dowling is secretary. the Corporation of Weymouth to find men of their
The CHAIRMAN Brother Oddfelloire, the first reflective feelings receive the toast in the way they had,
toast I have to propose to you to-day is one which lam and he returned thanks. (Applause.)
oats satisfied will meet with • hearty reception. for when Mr. Councillor LUPINE responded. Ile was sure they
i see that placarded there-. W. ~... loyal an Brothen had confidence in the Corporation, who carry out any
a 11,7 lam quite sure that you will join most heartily in measures for the advantage of the town ; but they were
" The health of Her Most Gracious Majesty." (4,. really so short of what was important. They would do
please.) I give Hired with all eerneatneal ; long may she very much more, if it were not for that private, public,
prireignde,alugthe
on.„limey iconApUnumieue l they ot only the idol but the and want-the want of funds. Give them that, and
would go on making Weymouth not only the Queen
The band played e !stational Anthem, and we may of watering places, but the home of those who are sick and
that they played appropriate
rime as well " the enjoyment of these who are in the here anticipate, and say
music at the giMng of each toast, prime life. (Applause. or )
The CHAIRMAN followed with that of "Their Royal Hr. Councillor WALLIS, in responding, referred to the
Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest figurative language they had heard about lions and lambs.
of Royal eremily,e It must be a source of fjp.o,t miff, While be was in the Council he would do his best to try
fication to the entire oommuity to know that the Prince and nibble out any discrepancies. As to the Mayor he
of Wales identified himself with all the philanthropic had always found him to go perfectly straightforward.
movements of the day, and was seeking that knowledge (A/Pinuen)
which would enable him to fill the highest position in the The CHAIRMAN said: I approach the next toast with
country. The Prince had won golden laurels in India, some diffidence, because I feel that it is the toast of the
and the Prince and Princess of Wales with the other day, • toast in which ourall feel deeply interested, but
members et the Royal Family never lose an opportnity of not more than I do. ?'want you to drink "Prosperity to
promoting the happiness of the.people. (Applause.) the Manchester Unity of Oddfellowe," of which you are •
The Commie( next gave The Armyook bac u
. Navy, and branch. Ido not know any society that merits more public
Volunteers." The pride with which we all l
favour than the society of Odilfellows, and I do not need
k urn
the past, makes us very hopeful of the future, and he telt to use much argument to prove this, because when the
quite satisfied that if the our or the independence of Friendly Societies Bill was talked of, and a committee
thls country require the services of the army or navy, was appointed on the subject, that committee reported to
the result will be as it hitherto has been. As to the Parliament that if all the societies were conducted on the
Volunteers, we may speak with equal hopefulness of principles on which the Oddfellows are conducted, there
them, that, although they have not yet been called upon, would be no need of legislation. (Applause.) Unfortu-
yet, if called upon, they will do whatever brave men can nately, all societies are not conducted on the principle of
do. He thought that for the interests of this country. the Oddfellows. (Hear.) A friendly society is necessary
even in the times of profoundest peace, we ought to for the labouring man, and the great object any working
maintain our army and navy in the greatest state of man mud have in Mew in a friendly society is this-that
efficiency. (Applause.) With the toast he coupled the
names of Colonel Akers, ILE, and Dr. Tisani (Applause, whenever he joins a society, he shall join • solvent society
-(hear, hear)-and that he will be certain of getting the
the band playing "The British Grenadiers," " Rule benefits which when be joined he MU led to believe he
Britannia." &c., should receive. (llem, hear, and applause.) He is •
Colonel AKERS was exceedtngly sorry that the lot of prudent man, be is • man that looks not only to the
responding for this toast should have fallen upon so present, but who looks forward to the future, and as my
exceedingly unworthy • representative of the army As he worthy colleague haa said, he has to exercise self-denial.
was. (No, no.) There were men in the town who tou.ht, Now education in self-denial is better than all
and fought herd ; but he was almost a featherbed soldier the e location in the world without it; we cannot arrive
for he had scarcely seen a shot fired, although it was not at those comforts and ads antagee which we might
his fault. Ile knew • man in the town who had fought otherwise get. One of our greatest difficulties we feel
through almost all the Peninsula, and at Waterloo- is to make • sacrifice for the future ; but without making
Edward Hunt, who was only a private soldier, but he sacrifices in the present we cannot lay by for the future,
(Colonel Akers) as a Colonel respected him very much (Hear.) It is • credit, not only to this eminent society,
Indeed, and be was sure fellow.townsmen would find hint but to the Foresters also -(bear. hear)-that they are
out, for he had nothing against him lathe service, and he really and truly the pride of the nation; without the
was 81 years old. Then Captain Burnett had fought co-operation and without the aid of the Government,
through the Peninsula, and who was he, a man of these these societies do support themselves. (Hear, hear, and
days, that he should respond. But as a molecule of the applause.) When my hon. colleague eaid that You had
army Itself, he might be proud. The British army had half • million of members, and four millions of money,
never disgraced itself, and though small now, compared what does that mean? It means something very startling.
with Continental armies, it would never be beaten with (Applause.) The Government found it was utterly
diegrace. (Applatme.) For the navy he had no excuse to impossible for them to undertake the reeponsibility of
; nuti had been great at least ever since the Spanish looking into your accounts thorouglily, and if they did it
Armada left many of her bones in the West Bay- supertically, they would do more harm then good. (A
(applause)-and he felt perfectly confident they would VOICE: "We don't mean them to have the chance.") Ilut
hold their own in any war that might tome. There was they impressed upon you the necessity of having your
• time when Englishmen were thought very "odd accounts audited regularly, and that at the coil of the
fellows" indeed :at the battle of Waterloo Napoleon saw years at least you should take account of your stock. Every
• British regiment apparently overwhelmed, but they man in business would estimate his stock to the very last
went into the fight amdn and came out again, till Napoleon stick- because it may be that only that tut stick is his
cried "Those fellows don't know when they are beaten." profit, or it may be, his loss. If he would not take that
As to the Reserve, everyone must be proud at bearing how estimate, I should not trust him. (Ilear.) We know,
they came out, there had been &doubt whether when men much to our regret that there are a vast number of
left the colours and went Into the Reserve, whether they poor men to put by thew hard. earnings. with the antici pa-
would ever be got hold of again ; but when called, only two ton that they would receive help in sickness; but
per cent, did not turn up, and when they turned out, unfortunately, when they were wanted, there were no
everybody was proud of them. The commanderin-chief assets. (Hear.) I eatheslly believe that if every honest
Sir Augustus Spencer, spoke in very highs terma, both oi working moan in this country WAS an Oddfellow or •
the militia and the vu unteera though they could not Forester, or belonged to some kindred society, we should
flatter themselves they were perfect, for none were never want • prison, and workhouses woald be empty.
perfect. These were times when we must not go to sleep, (Great applause). I have much pleasure in drinking
but work, and treat in God that all would go well in the ' Success to the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, coupled
end. (Applause.) with the name of Mr. Thiselton." ((treat applause.)
Dr. MARI/ also responded. The Volunteers have The band played " Rule Britannia," and Mr. Thinelton
become quite a national institution, haying been in was received with Lodge honours, and also with musical
existence more than 17 years, and never being in such • &mew.'
state as to efficiency and numbers, as now. If called on, Mr. THISELTON returned thanks. He had much pleasure
they would all flock to the standard, and defend their in assuring them that the Manchester Unity, and the
hearths and homes. (Applause.) District to which they had the pleasure to belong, were
Dr. Gal yat r gave" The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese in • most flourishing condition. Ile should not attempt
and Ministers of all Denominations." Wherever there is to introduce statistics, because they were a dry desert,
suffering the clergy seek it out and give advice and help. after the feast they had had in the excellent eneeches that
and in the support of benevolent institutions the elegy had preceded his, but he referred to the different ledges
give as mach help ILI the rest of the public, although c in the town, the great Eastern.the United Brothers, and
Utter are to many times more numerous than the clergy. Excelsior, to the latter of which be had the honour to be
In this world all is uncertain but death, and if we do not "'ratan% The meaning of the word is, as they knew,
think of what the clergy teach before that time we shall e onward and Upward," that is the motto of the
repent it for ever afterwards. With the toast he coupled members, and their object is to press onward toward the
the names of the Rev. V. F. Itaasome and Rev. W. Lewis mark. It is the object of the Lebifellowie society to
). impress upon them
-i that-
" Not enjoyment, and Ind sorron , fflegaites.:. V. F. RA.WINE, in responding, vol he hail Is our destined end or sat ;
worked for nearly 10 years in Weymouth and Was known But to act that each to•nnirniw
G
to most of thens, and he was an Odffiellow himself -
(applause). Dr. riffin said the ministers of Christ were , , s Fled es farther 'ham 1r'.1.Y."
found by the bedside; he hoped that was true-be s'sgr-u---
r. G. It. CRICKMAI gave "The Medical Officere." who,
endeavoured to be there himself, but certain members of he knew in time of need, attended to the members
the Oddfellows were there alm as oet as much be. and itlle coupled with the tout the nam of es Dr.
was because he sew the Oddfellows there that he was thoroughly.
TietrdeDr. Moorhad, and Dr. Griffin.
induced to join them-thear, and applause). Dr. TIZARD. the senior medical officer, who had been
Rev. W. Lewis responded for the ministers of the asaociated with the Oddfellows for more than 15 years,
different denominations. His friend and neighbour, Mr. responded, and said their health was never better than
Ramome, lived in the same terrace as he, and in the at present Ile had more than 200 Offilfellows under his
parish where they worked he was rued to bear testimony m.
to what Mr. Ransome had said. Of all the working care, and only one case af sickness among the
(Applaum.) That was somewhat due to the improved
clergy he ever knew Mr. RATISOMe should carry away the sanitary condition of Weymouth-out of 16 seaside water-
palm, end he was very grateful for the indefatigable way ing places and seven inland towns enumerated by the
in which Mr. Ransoms worked. In the Nonconformist Ilunar-General, Weymouth stanch seventh in point of
ministry they had not the happiness and advantage of 4 (Applause.) The social position of the working
such a host of earnest workers who have time as well as heen was materally improved, and for that they
eeith*
i had
inclination as Mr. Rename, but they did what they "
greatly to thank the gentleman who eat in the chair for
could' and he trusted they were especially appreciated by
is most valuable gift to them a few years ago. (This
the Oddfellows, whose work was again to theme charitably n
allusion to the Working Men's Club was warmly
disposed, the latter would never be able to overtake ana apple:Med.)
relieve the mass of suffering If it were not for the help of Dr. Mamma° also returned thanks. An ounce of
these and similar societies, whose work was akin to theirs, prevention was better than a pound of cure. Great care
for ministers of religion wished to help people how to should be exercised in the choice of candidates for &drills-
live well to-day as to give consolation in the hour of
death-Slur). sion into the Order. (Hear.) He was happy TO SET that
the amount of illness in the lodge under Ms care had
The MAYOR had the greatest pleasure in rising to give the been nothing during the pa.st term, so that if he had not
next toast, which they would agree with him was the had the opportunity of curing mybody, he had at all
toast of the day. After reviewing the toasts given, his events the satiefaction that he had not killed any one.
Worship said that In order to en oy municipal indepen- (Laughter.) From the position he held in the hospital,
dance and rights, we require gen croon to come forward e could bear teatimony to the amount in which that
and take upon themselves the onerous duty of represent- e
institution had been relieved by the friendly societies.ing us In Um House of Commons. Ile proposed "The
health of our representatives in Parliament (Applausia The hospital used to be filled with accident cases of the
" h
Long as this municipality had been represented, it artisan class, whereas for • few weeks past there bad not
been a case in any of the wards. (Applause.)
never had better or more fitting repreeentatives-(115 Dr. GRIFFIN responded. Ile attended the juvenile
plause)-and he was proud to propose their health. e
was not only proud of them for the length of their purses, branch, and thought it was a great pity that it was not
fur their unbounded liberality, bemuse they are all ready better known. They should endeavour to lay by some-
thing for their children, who in the juvenile Oddfellows
whenever wanted, but because they discharged their
duty. Thou two lainbe-(laughter)--were to be seen on branch would get medical attendance, and an allowance
OM side and the other of the House of Commons to up- in sickness proportionate to their age. (Applause.)
hold what they believed to be the sentiments of Wey- Sergeant LAIRD proposed "Kindred Socictiet and Visit-
so "
mouthians, and difference of opinion caused a difference
of duty there : but they were here as brothers. Ile 4Brethren.
Iro. &oar. reeponded on behalf of the Portland lodges,
wished to propose their health in a wey that it was which had much Increased since the meeting of the
impordble for him to find utterance for. We are pleased A.M.C. Then they only numbered 186, hut now 300
aM delighted to find our two members present, and they members, then their capital was about .C 1,400 but now
will never fail in their duty. Ile gave " Our Bus-pug over £l,lOO. (Applause.)
Members, Henry Edwards, Es q., and Sir Frederic John- Brother Hoe:seem, of Bourneinouth, also responded.
stone." (Loud cheers and one cheer more, followed by Bourne lodge was established in 18535 and now was the
musical honours.) second lodge in the district, with about 100 members and
Mr. EDWARDS, M.P., said: Brother Oddfellows,-1 rise SW Witt (Applause.)
to thank you, asl do most heartily, for the warm manner . How), proposed "The Visitors" and produced a
In which you have been pleased to receive the toast, large bundle of letters from gentlemen unable to attend
Our worthy Mayor has been pleased to allude to our the dinner, but all of whont breathed hearty geed wishes
services in a flattering manner, and I shall leave my towards the success of the society. (Applause.)
worthy colleague to reply for himself; but lam certain Dr. Semi responded. Ile believed the society of Odd-
that it is all our endeavour not only to do our dut y to fellows had made its mark not only in Great Britain, but
the nation, butts meet your pleasure also. I have had the throughout the world. The lodges are now in such •
honour of being your representative for nearly ten years petition that they will go on till they can provide, not
-(applause, and "You shall be there another ten")-and only for themselves and families, but for future genera.
the first meeting I think I attended in Weymouth was • tie' (Applause.)
meeting of Oddfellows in the year 1965, and I think that Dr. Nominee!, proposed "The health of the Chairman."
was a much larger meeting than the present one. From (Loud applause.) Mr. Edwards constitutes the beau ekef
that time to the present one I have had many pleasant of a chairmen' Ile emehleed the '"ee"" i" "wd° with
meetings in Weymouth; but I never have more pleasant the fertile, in re. As to thefortiter id re, whenever any-
meetings than those of the friendly societies. The thing wal.,hre,iighte. Edwards which w" of .hteePertence te,
honourable member concluded by again thanking Weymouth, Mr. murales was always maoy strongly
them, and intimating that he had something more to say to support our interests, as was instanced in the question
about friendly societies by and by. (Great applause.) of the claims of the different towns for the site of the
Sir Find:RlC JOHNSTONE. Bart., M.P., said-Brother proposed Naval College. (Loud applause.) As to the
Oddfellows, it is nearly Gum years since I had the honour moviter in mode, it was not necessary to say anything,
of presiding over the Manchester Unity, when they held and for him (Dr. Moorhead) to attempt to do so would be
like painting the lib', or gilding refined gold. (The toast
their Annnal Moveable Committee here. I feel the 1
deepest interest in the Oddfellows' Society, and particu- was received with MI the honours.)
tarty, I need hardly say, in the lodges of Oddfellows at 1 The CHAIRMAN said: Brother Offilfellowe,-1 do not
' Weymouth. (Applause.) Throughout Great BritaiO4 know in what form lam to address the ladies, many of
re
Ireland, and t. Colonies, the are no less than 4, i whom I am very pleased to see in this tent-Dr.
lodges, numbering over ha f a million of members,
with , Moorhead, I have to thank you very meth for the very
a capital of nearly £4,000 000, and carried on at en annual ' complimentary way in which you have proposed the toast,
"penes 0f£100.40,1 i need hardly 'ay that of this ' and you, brother Oddfellows, for the very hearty response,
society you may well feel that " Unity is strength." , Fitt have been pleased to give to it. I am aural do not
(Applause.) But, brother Oddfellows, it has far greater ! Know any occasion on my coming to Weymouth that has
wealth than this; it has the wealth of the heart, the given me greater pleasure than I know you have done me
wealth of kindness from man to man, from heart to heart. ' to-day, in accepting me asyour Chainuan. I shall only be
(Appleuse.) Brother Oddfellows, it teaches you to ' too happy again to accept this distinguished post, and to
self -denial, that self-denial of saving, which leads do all I can for your Order. (iireat applause.) It has
rntbee great quality, independence a character ; it been the source of the ;rudest possilde pleasure to me on
other occasions to assist in advancing the interests of
teaches you to take care of your property, to watch for a Weymouth. (Applause.) It must be very gratifying to
rainy day. and to provide funds for your widows and
orphans in case of need. (Hear, hear.) I thank you every one to find everything going on amicably in
Weymouth, to And the town ful=eople, and every one
then, most sincerely for the very kind way in which you
bars drunk my health, and I most sincerely hope and leehing hall You are pl with the glorious
bust that those brother °Mellows who me „f the came weather, wli must tend to the prosperity of the nation;
but I suppose very few will believe, for we can hardly
opinion as I am, will never have cause to repent their
trust (Great applause.) realise the fact stated the other day by an eminent
Sir Flagenale Joursrore again rose, and mid: agriculturist How rich we must be Isucotuing, when
I Brother Oddfellows, the next toast to you is one which I you remember that every shilling per sere saved on the
have only just known I had to peewee. It is rather 4.7,000,000 acres of land, will amount to a gain of over
difficult for me to propose this toast use it is "the ax. 300,000 to the country. (Hear.) I will not detain you
Mayor and Corporation of Weymouth." (Hear, hear, longer, is there is an anxious party outside; I hope you
9 The Mayor has deecribed us as .anibee_enaughtme, an will have very much enjoyment, that the Oddfellowe
I feel really ow after the words his worship ha. nude Society will prosper for ever and ever, and that I shall
use of ,
Gt
so that I cannot express my feelings in the we, i live to see it. (Loud and prolonged applause.)
should. lePlanse) The Mayor is a meet eecellent Mr. J. Itturforr proposedoi "T e Ladies," to which Mr.
Mayor and does everything for the town that is possible; cc terms, responded. Henry MANGLE, in ch
1 therefore wish to propose with all honour "The Mayor Sir FREDZIUC Joineeroxig then proposed d the
"health
of
and Corporation of Weymouth." (Applause,) A. my the Rev. Hr. Maumee, who responed, and very kindly
worthy colleague has ordered glasses round, Ido not see gave "The Press."
I think Our Acronym returned thanks, and the company then
joined those outside the marquee.
this will
whet
be a have it all his own w‘ayym(lngomerareyiboot
to
Here the bands perforated &Hornets:de, and various
IVhe" health of the Maroc and Corporation," and I
like therefore now to order that your glasses be amusements were indulged in. The Committee had pro-
wled, and perhem, they will fill them a lute bet tided a very capital entertainment, in which the Broth**,

WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESD tr.—Present: The Mayor (Mr. G. B. WeWord).
Aldermen Miliedge, Ayling, and Howard; Councillors
Thom", Charles, Dennis, Walker, Snook, and Wallis.

'Tug COilt ROW .IEITY.
It was ordered that tinders be invited for the repair ot
this jetty, the Harbourmaster having given an estimate
for the cost, according to the Surveyor a specification.

PAINTIEO THE GUILDHALL:
Mr. Jolliffe tendered to give the necesaary surfaces
three coats of paint, and do other necessary work, at
g+i 101.; Mr. Harry S. Moore tendered to do the work to
the satisfaction of the Surveyor for £lO.
On the motion of Mr. Tuomss, the tender of Mr. Joililfe
was accepted.

VIZ NAVAL COLLEGE.
Mr. Alderman HOWARD produced • letter which he had
received from Mr. Edwards, M.P., who bad written
immedietelY on the apintment of the committee on the
sites for the proposed Naval college, bringing the claims
of Weymouth and the district to the notice of the com-
mittee, and they bad written in reply, acknowledXing the
receipt, as follows
"Committee Room, No 1, New-greet,
' Spring. Gardens, S W. . 7th Aug. 1676.
"Sir,- I am directed by the President of the Naval Cadets'
College Site Cwilimittec., to acknowledge the receipt of your
letter of the lit indent, bringing to the notice cf the mminittee
the localitue of Weymouth and Portland.
" I am, Sir,
" Your obedient servant,
"Or. ORANDIDIAR,
" Secretary to the Committee
_ _

Henry Edwards, Eaq., M.P."--• --
Mr. Alderman HOWARD suggested that it would be well
to write and ascertain when the committee are likely to
viral Weymouth and Portland.
The Tows CLERK WIIII requested to wnte to ascertain
when the committee are likely to come here, according to
Mr. Howard's suggestion.

AS OLD SERVANT.
An old man named Thomas Bartlett applied for some
light emplopment by the CounciL He had been in the
Corporation s employ 40 years ago, and suggested that he
could wash down the Harbour stem.
Hr. Alderman blititmoo thought the Surveyor should
be instructed to look out some light employment for the
poor old man.
Four shillings • week was first named as his remunera-
tion; but Mr. Wuxi's thought they could give him •
shilling a day, and it was supported by Mr. CHARLES
and others, and agreed to, that 6s. per week should be
given.