The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-02-11 00:00:00

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the name of Brother C.S. Weeterti. (Drunk with
Lodge honours.) Heather CS. Western responded,
and in a k,relp lucid aid oonvinejeg speech explained
the pridciples and benelthof the order, contt listing
them with those accruing from local clubs. "Go into
whatever part of the country, or whatever chine, and
if in distress, there (said the worthy C.S., ) you will
--ire to find the hand of Odd Fellowship extended
your relief. Such is not the case with local
the members of which, if compelled to seek
'living in distant parts, in distress, have nothing
back upon. Brother C.B. Western's
.. was listened to with the greases
ttion, and at its conclusion he wat
loudly and deservedly applauded.—Brother C.S:
Western again rose, and in very flattering terms
prod "The Health of the Chairman, as the
j.dioal officer of the Lodge." (Drunk- with Lodge
honours.) Brother William Mate briefly returned
thanks for the kindness with whic.h his health had
been proposed, and responded to, assuring the mem.
intra .trouldever.flnd .lunt...resdy and—to.-tm.
do his duty by them, if sickness should necessitate
their applytng to him. "The Poole District" was
then prdpoleol by Brother H. Galton, and received
with Lodge honours, .a.n.l was responded to by G. M.
Tanner, and D.G.M. Smith. "The Health. of
Host and Hostess Knowles" MIS then proposed by
C.S. Western, who thanked them for their liberal
Voting.' 'which was briefly responded to by the
iforthy host. This hathoonions and truly comfort-
able meeting then began to diverse, it being near
1 atm.-, Brother- W. lists vacating the chair, and
receiving, as he left the room, a thorough good
hearty English cheer.
• STURMINSTER NEWTON.—Owing to the late
porcine defecation at the Poole Union the guardians
of Sturmiuster Union, in thereise ef theirperogative
and Zu Lastiicationito themselves, the ratepayers, and
their ulltherM celled an especial meeting on Wednes-
day, to scrutinize and thoroughly examine the pig
aetd baking amounts. The account ' for fourteen
consecutive years was produced, and by the judicious
management of the master, there was a clear profit
of nearly £3O per annum, in addition to which, many
of the boys have been taught the trade of baking,
and are now procuring a livelihood in different parts
of the country. The Board expressed themselves
perfectly ithed ip every respect, and to appresiets
the servl4s of' tie master, Mei Cleitgb, they
incresusdhls salary 'llO a year.
WA REHAM.—ltirts CORP& —A financial meth
ing of the 2nd Company of Dorset Volunteer Rifles,
was held at the Black Bear Hotel on Tuesday, the
4th inst. The meeting was numerously attended,
Captain .in and Lieutenant Lacey being present.
The funds of the corps, thanks to the patriotic
liberality of the inhabitants of Purbeck and Ware-
ham, anti- the good management of the captain, are
in a veriyeatitory state. 'We believe, lifter pay-
ing all debts, they have nearly £l5O in hand.
Corp* J. Spicer is promoted to the
.rank of ser-
geant; and Private C. Churchill to that of cor-
poral.
WIMBORNE.—RXLIGIOUB TRACT SOCIETT.—.OI3.
ThunPdaY evading leet, ,tbe annual 'meeting of the
Wimborne Minster Auxiliary of the above Society,
was held at the New Townhall. The chair was
occupied hy the Rely. Carr Glyn, and the Rev. Peter
J. Saffery, who attended as a deputation, gave a
very pleasing account of the opethtions of the
Society during the past year. There was a large
' and attetitive audience, and the proceeds of the
the evening amounted to about £3 10s.
Glavantsw: —On Friday evening last, Mr. A.
Mackenzie gave an experimental entertainment on
Galvanism, Electro Magnetism, and Voltaic Elec-
tricity, at the New TownhalL be lecturer gave
interesting illustrations of the vhltaie and galvanic
batteries, showing their wonderful powers in
submarine explosions, and described the method
adopted by Colossi Paisley, of the Royal Engineers,
for -removing the wreck of that ill-fated ship, the
Royal George. He performed some exceedingly
clever expenmenta in burning iron wire, firing gun-
pOwder, he., by the voltaic battery. The electric
telegraph, its construction, and mode of working it
were ably explained, and some amusing experiments
of table rapping performed, diecloung the imposture
of those who profess the " mystery" by means of
the electro-magnetic table. The electric light, and
electro-magnetic printing telegraph were illustrated
by apparatus in the room, and some highly amusing
totheitments were performed with galvanized wager.
The exPerithenta were a "great success," and the
lecturer was frequently rewarded by rounds of
applause by a crowded and highly respectable
audience. The only failthe we'noticed in the pro•
ceedings was the lecturer's attempt to imitate, a
li`Fellithman's broken P.riglish—a- thing which none
but one capable of speaking the Welsh language tan
successfully perform. The members of the excellent
drum and fife band of the National School were in
attendance, and performed several vocal and instru-
mental piece, la a highly satiefictory manner.
WHITCHURC/I.—TEMPERSNCI Socurre.—ln
consequence of it having been announced that
IMessrs. Gatehouse and Vincent, of Shaftesbury,
I would deliver addresses on the subject of "Teeto-
talism," on the stetting of the 30th ult., the National
Sehoolreent, kindly lent by the Rev. G. Maxwell, I
was crowded to ezceas, and many persons were I
unable to find sitting accommodation. Owing, how- I
ever, to the unfavourable state of the weather, the
expected orators did not arrive • but not to dis-
appoint the company, ii. ablic meting wee resolved
on, and Mr. G. Shave' Secretary of the Local Ammo-
dation, was called to the chair. The proceedings
invite commenced by the beam band playing some
; pieces in an admirable manner, after which addresses
were delivered by Mr. G. Snook, President of the-,
Whitchurch Society, Mr: W. Morris, jun., and
' Mr. J. Wareham. The whole of the addresses were
an appropriate character, and the. meeting ex-
. reseed their approval by frequent marks of applause.i,f
he "National Anthem,' by the band, coaoluded
the proeeedings. ,
' POOLE.—Liss Instesncz.—Mr. Jabez InwardM'
on Tuesday evening, delivered • lecture at the Tem-
eranee Hall, on the "Philosophy and Instinct ef
.Life Assurawie." The ball was crowded, chiefly
by females, and ninny parties were unable to Obtain
Pitting athoutedatiOn. Of course bfir. Inwards mad.'
what many would :consider a dry subject at figure.'
I very inter:Wag one of tact and anecdote, and was.
frequently rapturously applauded by his fair audience.
A correspithden writes :—:" Thetrade of this pert ,
s at the 'present. lme exceedingly doll, as an illns-
ration of witich,l may remark, there haa net been
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List 7ortnight. I is said that :thefl. the wont
mos to the wont, a change for the better may
ortl3' bi axZtoft" As, therefore! it is impossible
or things to worse than they IRV at present, we
nay confidently hope. speedily to see better days
for the port of Pole. '