The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-04-25 00:00:00

'club must feel—he meant the loss of their dear good
president, Mr. Seymer. In the report it was stated that
, he was always ready to give his services to the society,
not only on all public occasions but in private 'conned&
(Applause.) After the departure of their friend, Mr.
Porcher, whom they might look upon as the founder of
the institution, and who worked so well for its pros-
perity for so many years ; and when he (Mr. Bingham)
was solicited to take his place, he felt how incompetent
he was to do so, but one of the great helps he expected
was from Mr. Seymer. During the last two or three
months of his life he had the pleasure of paying a vigil
to Handford, for the purpose of going deeply into Om
affairs of the society; and one of the last business acts
of Mr. Seymees life was to have a thorough considera-
tion with him respecting the state and prospects of the
Dorset Friendly Society. (Hear, hear.) They hoped
Feat things from Sir Edward B. Baker. Many of them
knew him. He bad always taken a deep interest in this
society. He had been present at many of their meet-
ings, and would always give it his most hearty and
cordial support. (Applause.) Amongst other subjects
mentioned in the report was that of friendly societies
union. It was probable that some present were not
acquainted with that society. He held in his hand a
little publication, called The London Mirror, a weekly
journal of national institutions. It contained a p.rfect
account of friendly societies union. The union had been
formed under the auspices of • person who was a most
active and earnest friend of friendly societies, Mr.
Sotheron Estcourt. Although that gentleman had
been obliged, in consequence of the state of his health,
to retire from Parliament, it was hoped that his powers
of business would long be spared him, he having con-
sented to become the president of the union. The hon.
secretaries of the institution were well known. One of
them was the Hon. and Rev. S. Beat, formerly &clergy-
man in this county, but now residing at Andover ; and
the other an old clergyman, the Rev. J. Hodson' the
secretary of the Clergy Mutual Assurance Society,
gentleman who took great interest in friendly societies.
(Hear, hear.) Mr. Bingham then read the rules of the
union, remarking that he thought that if the union
once got into thorough working order it would be found
of great advantage to every friendly society established
on sound principles throughout the country, and would
perhaps produce amongst them more uniformity of
working. Amongst the objects which the union had in
view was the endeavour to create a union between
friendly societies throughout the country', that if, for
instance, a member of the Dorset Gaiety should
emigrate to a distant county, he would there obtain the
same benefits from the friendly society there as he
would receive if he had remained in Dorset. (Applause.),
He believed this would be of great advantage if this
system oould be earried out, as'it see med. to hirii—thiW
there had been occasions during the working of their
own society when it would have answered admirably.
During the past year he had the assistance, as he
had always had throughout the short period of his
holding office, of his good assistant-seeretary, and he
felt pretty safe when lie had him at his right hand.
After a few further remarks he moved that the report
he received and adopted, and printed for circulation
among the members of the society. (Applause.)
The Rev. NATHANIEL BOND seconded the proposition.
The Cnarrinsx said, inputting that proposal to the
meeting, be wee sure they would wish to offer their
tribute of praise to their most excellent and kind hon.
secretary, and their worthy assistant secretary, Mr.
Davis. (Applause.) They hadtheard a very lucid state-
ment of the affairs of the society from Mr. Bingham,
and the thanks of everyone who took an interest
in the society were due to him for the care, attention,
diligence, and kindness which he had always shown
towards the interests of its members. It appeared to
him {the Chairman) that on the whole they ought not
to be dissatisfied with the report which had been read.
The increase certainly was not rapid, but it went on,
and they might hope that although the foundation was
being laid slowly, it would prove no less sure and
lasting. (Applause.) Be could say that he had never
thought it to be his duty to urge --- to become
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for a purpose so undeniably good as the one before
them. He had the pleasure of knowing that they were
not met to support a fallen or waning reuse, hut that
this club—for which they were met to drink a social
and not an extravagant glass to its suocerie—was in a
solid condition, working its way in the judgment of
those whom it mainly concerned; because it had gone
on prorressing, certainly not rapidly, but it bad gone
on progressing, as he had before remarked, and they '
hoped its progress would continue, because it was
founded upon reasons and principles which deserved
support and respect. and which could not fail to make
themselves known in course of time. (Cheers.) It
was never an easy thing to set anything afloat, but
when it was once well off the stocks, and well
afloat, then its proportions were seen by all around,
and at last reached that success which it had just reason
to expect. He did not mean to say that this was the.
only club or society in England which deserved support,
but it had an element within which he belieyed to be
superior to its rivals in this neighbourhood. He was
therefore glad when their neighbours and friends joined
it, because he believed that by no doing they were doing
that which would do them good. (Applause.) Hs
rejoiced to see so highly and respectable a company
gathered together that day. Many persons had ex-
pressed a wish that the company had been more
numerous, and that others of then members had joined
them. They all liked to have their own way when they
could, but they must not find fault with those who re-
mained at home from either matters of convenience or
for reasons beet known to themselves. He thought that
by their meeting together in this public way they were
rather falling in with the wishes and feelings of the
majority, who thought that it would give a stimulus
and excite inquiry into the rules of the eociety, which
they believed could bear inspection, and that the more
they were looked into the more satisfactory would be
the result of the inquiry. (Cheers.) Ho °considered •
meeting of this kind very desirable, whilst others
thought that on the whole no good was done by attend-
ing, and therefore had their own a for not
thinking fit to attend. However, the gbly numerous
company appeared to be contented, and at any rate
there were as many present as the room would hold,
and as far as he could judge were very well satisfied
with what they had seen, heard, and done. Therefore
he thought they might rejoice at having met, and when
they returned to their respective neighbourhoods
they Gould tell their neighbours, who were
members of the society, that they would have done well
to have attended, that they had a pleasant evening, had
had • good dinner, had not been extravagant, but had
got their money's worth for their money, and that on
the whole the society was hi a prosperous condition.
(Cheers* He was very glad that in was the ritsirman
of the day ; be was obliged for the kind mention they
had made of his name, and wished to drink all their
good healths and success to the society which he believed
fully deserved it. (Applause.)
The CHAIRMAN, on again rising, said he must ask
them to drink the health of one to whom the success of
this society, as they all knew, was mainly due, and that
was their secretary. (Cheers.) They wanted • president,
there was no doubt about that, and also • committee
and officers; but it was upon the labour of one or two
persons that the omen of this institution really and
mainly depended. As the welfare of • school depended
not so much upon its strict rules as upon the school-
master who carried them out, so it was with this ,
society. It was to the hands of those who took the
trouble to manage them that the success mainly
depended. They ought to consider themselves most
fortunate in having obtained the services of Mr.
Bingham, and he was sure they would drink the toast
with the greatest pleasure, and with every feeling of
respect and gratitude which they could infuse into it.
(Applause.)
The Hey. C. W. Brromex said he was sure the kind
manner in which his health had been proposed, and
the warm and friendly way in which it had been re-
ceived, was quite • sufficient reward to him for any
little labours which be might have bestowed upon the

persons
members of this society. e thought on the principle
that good wine needed no bush, that it wit
Pio duty and interest of those who wished to
insure a provision for sickness and old age to belong
to it, and considered that this principle would in oourse
of time find its way to the people at large. He knew
that they liked to ree results rise rapidly before their
eyes, but that'oould not always be the case. Good
results had however been attained. The income of the
society and the capital had increased, and he for one
did not see why every one who wished well to the
society should not consider the report which had been
drawn up by Mr. Bingham as a satisfactory one, and
adopt it. He then submitted the motion to the meeting,
and it was carried unanimously.
The Casiastas said before going any further he
thought it was right they should—and what he was sure
the meeting would have great pleasure in doing—request
the gentlemen who acted as secretary and assistant.
secretary to have the kindness to continue their valuable
services to the society. (Applause.)
The Rev. NATHANISL BOND remarked that he knew
it needed very few words to make the proposition which
he was about to do, which was that the meeting
request the Rev. C. W. Bingham to undertake the
duties of secretary for the ensuing year, and Mr. Davis
those of assistant-secretary.
EDWARD Pasties, Esq., in seconding the proposition,
said he could only say that one very strong reason for
retaining Mr. Bingham and Mr. Davis was this, that
they could not do without them. (Laughter.)
The CHAIRMAN : That may be called a clincher, but I
believe it to be perfectly true.
The Ssoarranv having returned thanks for being re-
appointed, proposed that the treasurer, auditors,
trustees, and committee were re-appointed,
The CHAIRMAN having asked whether any person had
any remark to make,
The Rev. 0. L. MANBEL said he desired to be
Informed about a difficulty which had arisen in the
branch of the society which he was connected, and as
this was a business question it might be well to ask it
se that a satWactory answer might be obtained for
other branches where a similar diffioulty might occur.
The question he wished to ask was with regard to the
limits of the medical officer of the branch. The
medical officer of his branch had been put to great
inconvenience by having to visit persons residing s con-
siderable distance from his residence. He desired to
know whether a medical officer WAS obliged to visit a
member if he lived several miles away?
The Rev. G. V. GARLA2iD alluded to a similar case in
his parish, and after considerable conversation it was
thought that the rules of the society met the cases in
point; but should any dispute arise it was determined
to lay a ease before the trustees.
THE DINNER

working of the Dorset Friendly Society. fee could
safely say it was no ambition on his part which led him
to occupy the poaition which was so fitly occupied by
their dear departed friend, Mr. Porcher. He (lifr,
Bingham) always felt that when he was carrying out
any work in which Mr. Porcher took an interest, he
was certain that he was doing quite right, and that he
was doing his duty to his fellow countrymen and to his
God. (Applause.) The greatest satisfaction he could
receive from his position as bon. secretary of the Dorset
Friendly .Society was by seeing it prospering. He was
happy to think it was prospering, although not, per-
haps, so extensively PA 80M3 of its most earnest friends
could wish, but still it was sufficient to show that the
experiment had not been an unsuceessftil one, and he
thought they might have the fullest confidence that it
would go on satisfactorily. (ffear, bear.) Still, how.
ever, be was bound to remind them, if be referred for
one minute to business matters, that their society
had not yet come to its full trial. They had
heard that • Mr. Gladstone had said that all
friendly societies, founded even upon the worst
principles, generally lasted well for 22 years. It was
after that period when the pinch began to be felt. They
were not yet so old as that; they were now 18
years old, and be thought the pinch was now about bob.
felt. The one thing he would impress upon this society
was that they should try to carry out their rules; that
every committee should work well together; that they
should not manage this society so loosely as other
certain societies which had fallen into trouble bad been
managed. (Hear. hear.) He was talking not long ago
to Mr. Sotheron Estoourt about the rules of this society,
when he said, "I do not care what your rules are so
long as you act up to them, and as long as you deter-
mine that they should be carried on in a straightforward
and business-like manner." It is just what the old
poet had said—
" Whateer is beet administered is best."
He (Mr. Bingham) could not sufficiently impress upon
upon them the great importance of thoroughly carrying
out their rules. Everything seemed to depend upon
that—being satisfied that every member proposed was
duly qualified according to its rules, and doing every-
thing in their respective committees which they could
do for insuring that all members brought before them
were properly qualified. It afforded him the greatest
possible pleasure to see this institution prospering, and
he heartily hoped that so long as it pleased God to give
him strength to work it, not perhaps in the position of
hon. secretary, which he thought he was now old enough
to resign; but, in his capacity as a trustee of the society,
he should always be willing to do something in order to
aid in its prosperity. (Loud cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN, in submitting the next toast, said be
had something still more acceptable for them. It was
to drink "The health of the honorary members,
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took place at the Red Lion Hotel, and was an excellent the Rev. Nathaniel Bond." (Cheert.) He need not
repast, the manner in which it was served up reflecting add anything to the mention of that name to insure it
great credit upon the cuisine of the hostelry, being received by them with every possible token of
The room was filled with a very respectable cenipany. esteem respect, and regard. They knew his worth; he
J. H. Caleraft, Esq., Ably discharged the duties of had been before their eyes for many years now,and they
chairman, 'lnverted on ilia right and left by the Heyde. had never ceased to regard him with that respect and
C. W. Bingham, Nathaniel Bond, 0. L. Keisel, G. V, kind feeling which they must have towards him as a
Garland, and Mr. Davis. neighbour, friend, and gentleman of large influence in
Graoe having been said by the Rev. 0. L. Mansel, on their neighbourhood. (Cheers.)
the removal of the cloth, the CHAIRUAH gave the toasts The Rev. N. BOND, after returning thanks, said he
of "The Queen and tte Royal Family," which were could only say, as he had said before, that he had the
inset loyally responded to. greatest pleasure in attending the meeting, and seeing
The CHAIRMAN said the next toast was that of "The so respectable a body of the supporters of the society
Army, Navy, Militia, Yeomanry, and Volunteers." assembled. He had, if they would allow him to spmk
They were all the defenders of their country, when the of himself, taken • great interest in this society from the
honour and necessity of the case called upon them, and first. After alluding to a club which he formerly
he had not the slightest doubt but that everyone of supported, he said he thought the principle which they
these services would be ready to fulfil their duties ought to take into consideration was that a nun in his
whenever the country called upon them for that day of youth and strength should lay by • little to pro-
purpose. (Cheers.) lie trusted, however, they would vide for the days when his youth and strength turned
not have occasion to call upon them; but certain he to old age. (Applause.) It was with these feelings
was that it they were, every branch of Her Majesty's that he attended the first meeting assembled at Dor-
services would do their duty; because in this happy (Mester, when his excellent friend, Mr. Percher, was
country of theirs, they did not know what the eon- present, and when this society was fairly initiated. He
seription wan; the whole army might be called had watched over it ever since that time, and taken an
volunteers, for no man entered it unless voluntarily increasing interest in it, and 110 trusted he should
and willingly. In that respect England alone stood out always do the same. (Cheers.) He rejoiced in the
as a glonons exception to other countries, who were properous state of its funds, and the way in which it '
only able to fill up the ranks of their annies and maybe was going on, but he thought it might apply that mode I
by means of the odious conscription. (Applause.) which Nelson gave at the battle of Trafalgar, "England
Whilst giving the health of those who had done expects every man to do his duty." The club expected
glorious and good serricea to their country, wheneverthe
honour and necessity of the country called upon them, every man to do his duty. There should not be any
, shirkers to begin at the bottom. Then the committee
which they had seen in the army and navy times should do their duty fairly and fearlessly; the stewards
Without number, and also to the honour of those ishoold be active ; and then he hoped they would be
who bad come forward voluntarily to assist in active at head-quarters. He considered it a great thing
the defences of the country whenever unhapp2 for them to remember was that their tables were ail
necessity should arise, they Would drink to the heal calculated upon the basis of honesty in each depart-
of the Army and Navy, Militia, Yeomanry and ment, and really they ought not to blame their
Volunteers in one common toast. They were all accountant if they allowed persons to shirk work who
.Bnglishmen. They were civilians as well in solaiers, ought to be employed, or admit unfit members into the
They had all the benefit of equal laws, and every man society. They all ought to have an intermit in seeing
who joined the ranks of these services was ready to the rules properly carried out, and if this were done
defend the privileges which they, as Englishmen en- he thought the club would go on and flourish, and they
joyed. (Loud cheers.) They did not wish to interfere would not then see or hear anything of breaking up
with the opinions and affairs of other nations. They amongst the members of the Dorset Friendly Society.
wished to enjoy pease and quietness in their own way wheem)
without being troubled by other nations. It was only The CHAIRMAN proposed "The health of their
in that sense that theremarkable institution of Volno- assistant-secretary, Mr. Davis." They bad drank the
titers was called into action, and which now existed, health of their most excellent aeoretary, Mr. Bingham,
It was a defensive not an aggressive force. They stood and he had assured them that his assistant-secretary
within their shores. They did not wish to interfere was his right arm, and they all knew how necessary a
with anyone, and did not want anyone to interfere with right arm was,therefore he (the Chairman) had no doubt
them. Those were the general feelings which animated Mr. Bingham had not in the Last exaggerated Mr.
them, and in that point of view they were valuable lassies services. (Loud applause.)
adjunct* to the reenter forces of the country. (Applause.) Mr. DAVIS, in acknowledging the complimeut.
They all deserved well of their country; Some for good remarked that it had given him pleasure to attend the
services past, and others for what they would do if meeting. Although he feared he must say his modesty
called upon. With the toast he coupled the name of would not dare him to take the kind things which the
their assistant-secretary, Sergeant Davis, of the 3rd Chairman had said about him, still his sincerity made
D.R.V. (Cheers.) him say he had done what he could. (Cheers.) He
Sergeant Davis, on the part of the Volunteer force had great pleatinre in being present, because he could
to which be had the honour to belong, was sorry to find congratulate the members of the society, honestly and
that he was the only member present. He considered farrly, ripon the satisfactory state in which their society
he WWI not the person to say so, but as the only one stood. Last year there was a heavy call upon them
present he hoped that their chairman's opinion of them for sick pay, but notwithstanding that they satisfied
would be realized if ever their services were required. every claim made upon the society, and whilst doing so
If he thought it were otherwise he should withdraw were enabled to add £6OO to their capital. (Vociferous
from the force, for he believed it would be deceiving the cheering,) He maintained that whilst a society mold
country to remain in it. (Laud cheers.) go on its that way, satisfying the claims made upon it,
The CHAIRMAN again rose and remarked that now he and still adding to the &mital of such an institution,
had to propose • toad of a totally opposite character to it had a right to claim, that which in his opinion it was
the previous ones, it was the health of their excellent entitled to, the entire suppovt and regard of the county.
chaplain who was • man of peace, not of war, and (Hear, bear.) He had been speaking of the past, but
whose absence] they lamented. He did not feel himself he could also my something of the last quarter whioh
competent to dine with them but he (the Chairman) ;
feelings
was sure they all respected him, and that their had just gone by in the present year. He was ready
upon the order of the trustees again to invest £2OO on
towards him must have been quickened by having his return to Dorchester. (Loud applause.)
heard him that day proclaim to them in the A few other toasts were given and responded to and
most appropriate and affectionate terms that the company broire up at an early hour.
message which it was his privilege, as well as his duty,
to proclaim for the good of his fellow townsmen and Mr. THWALTZS, chairman of the Metropolitan Board
°matures ; and which could not have boon set before of Works, is to be knighted at the opening of the great
them in a more teaching, more apprepriate, more system of intercepting sewers on both banks of the
eloquent, and dear terms. (Applause.) He begged to Thames.
propels. Mr. Capers health, with many thanks to him The introduction of commodities thatcommand • large
for his appropriate and eloquent discourse. (Applause.) sale from their distinctive advantages being valued by
The Rev. N. BOND remarked that be had the per- the public, frequently attracts a host of imitators. To
mission of the Chairman to propose a toast, and he felt endeavour to pass off inferior articles some closely copy
that in doing so very few words would be necessary on the trade-mark, labels, packets &a., of Messrs. Horn].
his part. He homed to propose the health of their man, the well-known original Importers of the Pure
Chairman, Mr. Celcraft. (Loud applause.) Tea; therefore purchasers should not fail to notice that
The CHAIRMAN, in responding, said he felt extremely the signature—` Ifornimat and Co., London"—is on ,
gratified by the kind words of Mr. Bond, and by the each genuine packet. Their tea, from its reliable good
flattering reception which the company had accorded quality, has for a quarter of a century been in great
the toast which had bcon proposed. Mr. Bingham had favour throughout the kingdom, proving that all dames
told them how it came to pass that he had the privilege require good tea, mud prefer sterling quality to mere
and honour to fill the chair that day, in the abeerues of appearance. Messrs. Hornimans" agents number &bora
the president of the society, ilir Edward B. Baker, wbo, two thousand; those in this locality are advocated in
had he been within reach, he (the Chairman) bad no our eoltimns.
- have filled the ...' '- in • manner which TRH KING OP PRUSSIA ADDRICSBI2I HIS GISHIALS
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eying that he have rendered this and many other results undeviating.
as portehle to For hurtance, Herring's /darted° Brushes; in restoring
ty one could Grey Hair to its natural color, and in eradicating the
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