The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-06-03 00:00:00

SYMONDSSIIRY.
SYMONDBBURY FRIENDLY socurry.

The annivereary of the above aociety was held on Tues-
day hat, during most wretched weather. Aecoluleotel
by their officers, in the re:eis of the club, the men
aasembled at the Croa Keys Inn, 8 ruth-street, Bridport,
the residence of hot Trump. Headed by the bend of
the lot D.R.V., under the leadership of 8ug1e.11.4
Foster (by the kind permasion of Captain Whethein) •
procession waa formed, and wended its way to Symondse
bury, calling at the house of the president an I
treasurer, Mr. C. E Intends, Providence C ottage, where
they were entertained. Several other place, were vi.ited
in roosts, reaching the village about twelve oalock.
D.ruie service was held at the parish church tot half-past
twelve, the prayers tieing read by the RW. T. W•,,titlai.
tn, of Chideock, La lessons by the rector, Rey. H.
Rawlicuson, and the aterrnota woe preached by the Vicar of
Wootton Faxpaine, the Rev. Foster L,odo. Th, words
of Los text were—" Provide things honest In the sight of
all men." Divine aorvice over, the procesdon Was re-
formed, and the members ewer., a field in proximity to
the church, where, under a spacious m ,rquee., dinner was
served by Host Trump. The attendance was wane what
limited owing to the inclement weather, but the dinner,
an excellent one, was fully appreci.oted and much coon-
nyroded. Everyone knows that when Mr. Trump is
caterer the arrangements are faultless. After the removal
of the cloth the loyal toasts were given lov the chairman,
Mr. C. Eimunda and were received with enthuaium,
Mr. Edmunds remarking that on such ex...dons he liked
to remind them that they should reeognire the hand of
Providence in bringing them together once mare. A.
I oyal eubjects they all hennaed the Q teen—(toear. hear)
—and they would do wall to express their sympathy watt
Ire trou.olea. Dodos the past sear Her Mallet, has
Lad her full measure of trouhe and anxiety. The loss or
some of Ler finest aud bravest troops in Aaica and
Afghanistan had caused her no little pain. Sge had abo
lately to mourn over the lot* of • dearly loved daughter,
the Princess Alice.
"The Prince and Princess of Wales and Rvai Family"
being proposed, the CHAIRMAN referred to the late speech
of the Prates at the House of L rd.;o alluding to the
system of training for naval service the eons of the Prince
were undergoing. he observed they were as parents
patterns for many of their subject.. The Doke and
Duchess of Edinburgh were punning the even tenor of
thew way, and be trusted the future of the Duks and
Duchess of C onnsught would be prosperous. The toasts
were all received with much enthusiasm and with musical
honours.

The eIIIATIXAMI next gave "Tn. Army,. Navy, and
Volunteers," coupling the name of Bugle-hi 4101. Foster, of
the let D.lt. .V. with We ',Mt. Although he trusted the
day would transpire when men-at-arme would bu no
longer needed, still be thought one of the greatest polici«
of the present day was to keep the arm), navy, and
volunteers in the highest state of efficiency, They had
done something like real fighting lately in varioue parte.
He would not touch upon tbe menu or demerits of the
Zulu war, but at any rate the Zulus had had a striking
proof of the gallantry of our men, who were alive) s
to do all that wee rtquired of them. If the Dorset BY.
should encamp this year at Burton firalitock, agar Brut-
port, ne need not say that he WY confident all would give
them a cordial reception.
Bugle-Major POST= appropriately responded on behalf
of the Volunteera

A march air was then executed by the band.
The CHAIRMAN then goes The Bishop and Clergy of
the Diocese. with Christian Ministers of all Denonainee
twos." He liked to put the toast In a coinprehensies
manner, and truer-el that they all wet in-empective of
deuominational differences. A little ecclesiastical volcano
had lately burst in their midst, but he would not now
touch upon that (it was evident from the laiught:r that
followed this remark that the recent Bdthenlescoptun
proceedings were referred but. Bet eihitever their ideas
he crusted they all appreciated the vs/us and cork of
Christian teachers. They must not forget to thank the
rector for opening the churen on that day, nor the clergy
for their kind airirtauce. No clergyman being present to
mimed, a erlectiou of music was played by the band.
The Unalliderig than proposed thu tO•gt a the day.
namely, " Success t) the Symondebary Friendly
Society.- To ensure nieces there meat be union. He
was pleased their members had increased under the able
management a Srcretery W. .I. Siicklanl It they
wished tho receipts to equal the embureemenui, they must
all work with a will, lie had touch pleisure in coupling
the name of Mr. Sikkim& their worthy @eastern with
the truce'.

Mr. STICKLAND rose, amid loud cheers, and explained
the cash eccount, the ricetpts being of a satisfactory
nature. The present number 01 members was 161. Mr.
Sticithand gave eons. seasonable advice with refit:ince to
U,. sick fund which had recently been established The
system, he thought, had an 3 would be a great benefit to
many. A benefit society without a sick fund would not be
prftltictlve of much benefit

Mr. HARMS (.ice-chairman) next proposed " The health
of the T. mime," which was drunk with cheers.
" The Press," by Mr. IL N. Cox, of Bridport, and was
duly acknowledged.
Mr. STICKLAND twit ProPoilled 'The 'math of the Mgr`
man." They all knew that be was ever doing a good work
amongst them, and one of the best teal*s in his charecter
was that once haring put hls hand to the plough he
looked beck. Mr. Limunds had ever be.o a faithful
friend to the Society.
The Cuataisan, in response, stated it caused him much
pleasure to preside. hie treated they would continue
individually to be a credit to the socisty of which they
were members, and in that case the society would remain
a credit to them. Hui Providence blessed bim with a
longer purse and mailer family he "redid have summed
them still more. The toast was heartily reogived and with
musical honour. _ _

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" The health of Rout Trump was then drunk,
followed by the !'lririt.rii" and "Ladies," which con-
cluded the list of toestall
Tbs inclement state of the weather of course precluded
the pomibility of dancing outride, al rain continued
without intermission throughout the day. The driving
rain coullned the band to the marquee, where mine capital
music ass rendered at intervals. The company, although
limited, enjoyed themselves to their hearts cintent, and
separatki about 11 o clock, having spent a convivial time
of it Banners doated from the church tower, and the
hells sent forth several merry