The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-06-20 00:00:00

CHAR!iO.ETR.

THE ELSCTIMi. Treeby has been can.
yawning this village. We hear that he is extremely
well-pleased at the result thereof.-11.

HAY-MAKINO.—A continuance of the magnificent
weather, which we have had for the past fortnight,
hes led several of our farmers to commence hay-
making. The shears are good, and more than an
average yield is anticipated.---B.

WATER. —Through the kindness and liberality of
Mr. Hawkshaw a great boon is about to be conferred
on this place, in the shape of a plentiful supply of
pure water, in which indispensable requisite Char-
mouth has hitherto been but poorly off. For though
nature has placed an abundance within easy reach,
as yet no good method of distributing the precious
gift has ever been adopted. This state of things is
now to be remedied. Messrs. Brown, of Lyme, have
contracted to build a tank, capable of holding 11,500
gallons of stater, at the source of the spring known
as the Grange, and to lay mains and provide public
taps through the whole length of the village. Any
householder will be able, we understand, at a
trilling expense, to have the water brought Into his
house.—B.—The following is the speech of Mr,
Norris, at the conclusion of the ceremony of turning
the first nod of the waterworks, as forwarded to us
by an esteemed correspondent :—"I cannot but greatly
regret the absence of our excellent rector, and I
know you all deeply sympathise with him and Mrs.
Breton in the heavy affliction which prevents their
being among us to-day. I feel that I am unequal to
the task of fitly addressing you, but I know you will
kindly bear with the few remarks I shall make. We
have none of us forgotton the great calamity which
fell upon us last autumn in the prevalence of fever,
of which so many of us were ill, and which took
away some among us by death. As a medical man,
I believe that sickness was greatly due to the want
of good water. (Hear, hear.) And putting aside all
political considerations, I believe you will agree with
me, that we are very much indebted to Mr. Hawk-
shaw for conferring upon us this really great gift,
perhaps the most useful in his power, and one which
I hope will go far to prevent the recurrence of a like
calamity."

FRIENDLY SocierT ANNIVERSARY.—The celebra-
tion of the anniverury of a society, rejoicing in the
peculiarly-distinctive title of the Charmouth
branch of the "Manchester Rational Sick and
Burial Association," took place on Wednesday,
June 14th, and like all the other doings at this
village, it was engaged in unanimously and
heartily. The streets were beautified with floral
arches, some of them being of a particularly hand.
some character—to wit, that Near the residence of
Mr. Hodges, bunting was displayed in all directions,
and graceful shrubs were planted in every advan-
tageous spot. About mid-day the Colyton brass
band arrived at Host Holly's, aid soon after the
clubites stumbled. The annual business having
been transacted, the members and their friends
formed in procession, the band took up their position
in front, and struck up a merry tune, when the gay
merry-makers marched to the residence of Captain
Munroe, where they were generously refreshed.
From thence they proceeded to Mr. Hodges's field,
where Mr. Holly had a capital dinner in waiting for
them. About one hundred sat down, nader the
genial presidency of Andrew Tucker, Req. Mr. E.
H. Day and Mr. Norris occupied the vice-chairs.
After the repast, "The Queen and Royal family"
was proposed by the Chairman, and received with
the customary demonstrations of loyalty. 'The
Rational Sick and Burial Association" was the next
toast. Englishmen aro usually willing enough to
drink the health of their noble selves, and it is
perhaps needless to state that the Charmouthians
formed no exception to the rule. The name of Mr.
T. Fippen was coupled with the toast, and, in
responding, that gentleman said the association was
rapidly extending throughout the country. Since
last year nineteen new branches had been formed,
and 1,125 members admitted. During the short
time he had held the office of agent for this branch
which was established June 15, 1854, 82 members
had been added to the society. In a little more
: than twelve months he had admitted 25 members,
: and the number was being gradually increased.
I Dist year the society paid to members for sickness
and deaths the gum of 01 19a 10d., which fully
: demonstrated the value of the Association to
those beluiging to it. He concluded by
proposing " The health of the Chairman."
—A. Tucker, Esq., in I brief speech responded, and
then gave "The health of the Rev. Mr. Breton and
family," which was drank enthusiastically.—Mr. M.
Morcomb proposed "Dr. Morris's good health."—
Mr. Hodges, jun., gave "The health of Mr.
Morcomb," which was heartily received, and Mr.
I Moroomb returned thanks.—The Chairman then
gave "The Vice-Chairmen, Mr. Day and Mr.
Hodges."—Mr. Hodges responded, and proposed
"The health of the Ladiest."—Mr. George Hodges,
as a bachelor, responded.—" The Freers" was given
by the Chairman, and Mr. S. E. Croft, es the repre-
sentative of this paper, responded.—Mr. and Mrs.
Holly, the host and hostess, was next given, and
duly acknowledged. Several other toasts, including
"The Churchwardens," "The Gentry and Trades-
men of Charmouth," "Captain Munroe," and "The
Supporters of the Club," were given and heartily re-
sponded to. The toasts over, the party adjourned to
a field, where dancing and various games were ,
spiritedly engaged in till night fall, when the party
separated, having throughout the day fulfilled the
sage's injunction of being "merry and wise."