The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1884-01-22 00:00:00

DORCIIISTII2I.
AT the lal• of Wtrits Poultry and Pismo Mow,
held in Newport es Wednesday, Mr. J. 1). Mowlams
of this town, took third miss for Hamburgh cock and
hen; and Mr. T. Henry, Wareham, 2od for bantam
cook sod ben.
Times Mee of the let Battalion 1) oreetehire
mint, dressed to the new KAM-coloured clothing, ae
recommended by the Aldershot °moraines on an
Active-service Dress for the Army, were cedersl t
Irvin Alderehot Camp one-Wedneeday to
Mocm omte, 1., inspection by ths Qmen. Onionel T. T.
Digo* accompanied the party.
LOCAL COMMISaIOII.-3rd Battalion of lb. florist•
&ire Regiment: Lieutenant George Owen Mearm to
be captain ; dated 12th inet.—Captain M. J. R. f.
wick, Ist Battalion Doreetthire Regiment, ha. him
*elected for employment in gine, wader Mr. Clifford
Lloyd, at a salary of £3OO a year. He is under
onion to proceed by °ermined route at the IMAAIRR
possible data.
DRAMATIC RIM:IMO. —Mks Batsmen (Mrs. Crowe)
delivered a reading of dramatic and miscellaneous
selectione at tin Town Hall, on Toledo! evening, to •
large and appreciative andienes. We believe MO
Lecture SoMety had endeavoured to procure the at- ,
teadance of Mies Isabel Batemac, Mrs. Orowe's
sister, who gays such nolverwil aatiefection, but this
lady is now playing an important part in London,
and wee unable to contract soy eogegement.—The
Rev. T. limeell-Wriglit occupied the chair. and in-
troduced Mrs. Crowe in pleasing terms—The pro-
gramme, the lady admitted, Imoird somewhat to the
melancholy phew', and oontained only one piece
which might be termed humorous. Among the beet
feetures were "After the Aeoldmit " (Bret Herta),
the " idill Wheel," hurl " Toe Lifeboat " (Degonet).
We did not coneider the Ythakespeariao selections so
satisfactory asi LIMN meotioned.—Toe audience ap-
plauded the pieces very heartily.
CMIUSTMAR TRIM AXD mew-
berm of the Holy Trinity branch of the C.E.T.S. wen
eatiotained to • capital Wino Tuesday overdue. After
the tea • Christmas tree and entertainment were given
In the Infant Schoolroom of the parish, which was
crowded. An admirable address was given by Mr.
Ballam, ot Lytchett, which provoke' refs of
laughter. Major Gollop then sang a temperance song
of his own composing, which was well received. This
was followed by an amusing tempera/me comely
written by a relative of the Rector. In which the
characters were well sustained by Mr. and Miss (1 ulsi
and Mr. T. Pommy. A capital stage bad been erected
by Mr. Gould. This amusing situations of the piece
were greatly enjoyedob taisigsdienoe. At the fall of
the curtain Major
vethe Roolorea. wog,
*Medialae Jack.." bad encored he gave "I
Badly Am So filmpy." The tree was then lighted,
and the presents given to the lucky one.. Tise eater
tabeasat was • moat sajoyable one. Mies (lollop aid
Mr. Gibbs played the moompeniments during the
evening.
TORDIBOTON WORKING Max'. " social
" of the members sad friends of this flourish.
log
took place on Toresday evening, a microscopic
entertainment being 'elected. The committee were
fortunate in obtaining the services of Doctors Hussey,
Day, and Fisher, and Miss Giunpbell, each of whom
brought their microscopes and objects. The *need-
awe was very large, the room being milts filled. The
objects coosieted principally of animal life. Mies
Campbell exhibited soma excellent spodmeo. of the
different parts of tile epider, notably that of the jaw;
she also exhibited some exielleat parasites. Dr.
Hussey's inflection was extremely good; it emulated
of wings of Insects, and many specimens of the shell
tribe. Dr. Day produced the Memos of a moth, which
was • wonder in itself ; be also showed a piece of •
human tonne, which lied to • little controversy as to
whether it was • woman's, It being very fiery; but,
with all the Ingenuity of Mr. Day, he mold net give
Me audience any definite idea about it. Dr. Fisher
Mowed a clot of blood, which appeared fall of living
matter floating about; also the sting of a bee. There
were also many other objects too REIRMWOUS to mention'
but throughout It was • grand moose. Bonn capital
songs were sung dude, the evening by Mr. Sari:sot,
Mr. W. Spills', Mr. T. Wimar, and Dr. Fisher, Idles
Campbell and Miss Hodges prodding at the plum.
About ball-past DIM the Rev. A. A. Leonard proposed
• vote of thanks to the exhibitors for their excelleot
sotertainmeot. After singing "God Elate the Queeo,"
the gathering broke up, having enjoied • pleasant
(sod we trust a profiteble) analog. We would advise
all young men of Fordington to give in their mums
to Mr. W. E. Groves, of to any member of the corn-
mittes, feeling mewed that they would be benefitted
thereby.
TRUTT° TEE Uillolf INNAI73.—The Inmates of the
Dorobesier Delon bad their annual treat On Wednes-
day, thanks to the kindness of the Dorchester friends.
A bountiful tea was provided, to which old and
sat down, and this was followed by magic
young
ra views of Loodon, displayed by Mr. J. M. Lush
(Dr. George enlivening the proceedings with music).
After the trip to London, the children sang suitable
pieces, and the Christmas tree was lighted. The tree
was laden with no lees than 200 articles, given by the
&nowise &MOOR other. —Mrs Ashler and the "Dem
Ashley, Mrs. A. H. Look, Mrs. Hurd, Mrs. W. ,
Fookes, Mrs. Ling, Mr. Young, Mrs. Wood, Mr.
ko. The tree, which wee given by Mr. H. N.
Middleton, bed been admirably trimmed by Mrs. A.
H. Lock, asel.ted by the MIAMI Rakes and
Young, and Mies Bishop. Among those present
during the evening were Mrs. Henning, Miss
Klogdon, Mrs. A. H. Lock, Misses Pail,.,
Dr. George and Mrs. Bowen, Mr. F. Mille,
Mrs. Young. Mr. and Mrs. Digoo, Mr. James,
Mr. Blake, Mies Loader, Mines Ratko, Mrs. Bishop
and pony. Km Blade, Ur. J. Hszel and party, the
Mimes Hegel, Mies Wood, Mr. Ward, &a. Mr. and
Mrs. Pearce (the meant and matron) strove to their
utmost during the day to ensure the ooasfort and
of the Inman.. as well as the convenience of
visitors. During the afternoon Mrs. and Miss
Ashley visited the union, and inspected the tree. when
Mae children sang nom* pieces. We must not omit
to =motion the comity and borough members gave
subscription. to the treat.