The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1877-04-10 00:00:00

PORTLAND.

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were several other songs that well deserved encores.

THE ELECTION.

The collating of the votes came off at the (Ewe
on Wednesday ; but about midnlay there wax a
cessation for lunch. At Haim time the \leilance
Party expected to carry four of their men and Mr.
Hodder, who 6,11;14.n-tea in both aides. Those named
an likely to be auceeasful were Mr. Josseph Hodder,
Mr. .1. C. Limo (Ohl party). Mr. J. Seriven (V.) Mr.
G. E. Andrews (V.) Mr. W. Attwooll (V.) Mr. W.
Coombee (V.)

. .
RESICIT OF THE condir.
The public anxiouvly expected the declaration of the
i'll
npl altllats
the afternoon;atnig ht u hut
oaeeliartheatiymwerel ,
w.tmiva.pliin
evtlttedw,
3hz
however, believed that the following are the succmodul
candidates :—Mr. Joveph Hodder (both sidev), Mr. J.
Lano (Church party), Mr. J. I'. Scriven (Vigilance),
Mr. W. AttwotAl (Vigilance), Mr. U. E. Andrews
(Vigilance), Mr. T. Comhen (Church party). The
unaticcettsful would therefore he—Mr. B. Stone (C.),
Mr. W. Coombe,. (V.), Mr. C. Attwooll (V.), Mr. H
Collin', (C.), and Mr. 11. Smith (('.)
The following iv the result of the late election :
Joucph ILvlder, 1,029 ; .1. C. Lano, 1416 ; J. P.
Semen, 87": W. Attwooll, 622; G. Andrews, NH; T.
Comhen, 744 ; C. Attwooll, ft.Ti; 11, Collins, MO; B.
goi; VV. 4:44;; 11. Smith, 470.

COM:RD:ATLI /NAL CHURCH ANNUAL GOOD
FRIDAY TEA.

On 4:”rxl Friihty the annual tea and public meetine
connection with the above church was held in the .chaul,
Chistault. About iIIu partook of a capital tea, priwille,thy
the, yylies ot the ...fluent n.
. • .. .

After tea the public meeting wits hell under the pre-
sidency of the Pastor, the Rev. W. M. Fell, sepportist on
the platform by the Revs. E. Bolton and W. Levis, of
Weymouth, the scles4 being crowded.
Mr FELL was glad to see so many present and although
he was a stranger and a kirnberlio, yet, notwithstanding
be Wu already warmly attached to Portland. (API dense./
He hail been seven years the other side of the avorbt and
the last five or six in England yet he hail not seen any
place so much like New Zealand as Portland.—Letters had
tern reeeiveil from the Revs. T. Heave, of Dorchester,
Kr. Itificher, it Upwey, and Mr. Smith, of Weymouth,
regretting their inability to be present
Rev. E. Roma: (Gloucester St., Weymouth), sail there
were thrse good things he should speak about as being a
cause for congratulation. It wax something to Ire OA
about that there was a numerous party, and a good party,
bemuse a satisfied one; a good party because a united
party, united not by the constraints of law, but by bowls
of brotherly love. They were brought together by the
force of a
Master. Another goal thing, for which they hail great
cause for congratulation, was that in Mr. Fell they hail a
Got Post", He, Mr. Holton heti the former pastor, Mr.
Sherren in great honour and esteem ; but it was "no
small matter to congratulate you to night that you have a
good pastor in Mr. Sherren's place." Mr. Fell was a
man of experience, tilled with the spirit of God, animated
with desire for the winning .if souls, a man of power and
of devotion, with the fear of God in his heart, and a heart
devoted to the service of the Master. One other cause for
conontidation was that they had a gout mla brightening
prospect The sun was beginning to shine um', clearly.
It wits hard to walk where there was no light, and when
we knew not where we were going; hot when light
breaks in then hope conies and we cap take every step
with confidence and vigour, Mr. Holton concluded an
earnest speech by saying "Pray well, AO work well, and
hold: fast one to the other, an I then no soul well Is; ills-
appOinted in the issue."
Rip.. W. LEWIS (Hope (7hapel, Weymouth), AM very
glad, to be present. They (the audience) were like the
chriStains at Appii Forum, in welcoming the apostle, but
those in I 'hurley were left weeping, as the apostle left his
frieeds at the port of embarkation. Reference had eon
niade to the former pastor, they must con.eious that
theyi were in a better position now than they were, in
consonence of his work. God had His different workers
each adapted to a particular work. A go sl work Mr.
Sherren had done, and no doubt hut Mr. Fell would reap
advantage therefrom. Referring to sermons Mr. Lewis
quoted Mr. Gladstone's words spoken at the City Temple
that soul could be got from the simplest sermon; the
getting of good depended not no mitch UPOII the sermon
as upeti thy hearer, Let there Is, it prayerful disposition
and ki preparation of heart on their part corresponding to
the prepared ground for the seed, and they should
endeavour to he the good-ground hearers. They were the
witnesses of the preacher; often the whole case of a
coussel broke down through his having one hail witness:
an they, the church members, were the pastors witnesses
and if their good works were being made manifest and
their lights shining bright and clear, then those who were
looking at them would say "We will go with you, for we
see God is with you."
The Choir under Mr. C. Way' lone., did good service.
The usual votes of thanks closes, a very interesting
meeting.
Mr. FELL on Sunday evening took occasion to utter his
views on the great question that is agitating the Christian
World at the present time viz ; -The doctrines of
conditional Iturnortality. He said this subject would
heroine a burning one at no distant time, awl he did not
shrink from dealing with it. A soul lost was lost
absolutely, lost for ever. This loss could never be made
up. Lost property might he recovered, a lost character
might be regained by years of uprightness, hut a bet soul
never. Mr. Foil's discourse was founded on the 113th verse
of the xxvi. chapter of St. Matthew, "lee what is a man
profit.' if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own
soul, or what shall he give in exchange for his soul." The
loss was not to be regarded as loss by annihilation.

the Goon FRIDAY the friends of the United
Methodist Free Church in this parish held their
seventeenth iumiversary tea meeting, when about 90
partook of the good things provided. After which
there was a public meeting which was well attended,
and presided over by Mr. Anderson, of Weymouth ;
and addresses were delivered by the Rev. A. Cron,
Mr. Payne, and other friends. The reading of the
report for the past year was very satisfactory, all
current expenses having been met and ill of the
principal paid off. Also on Easter Sunday two
sermons were preached, and collections made on
behalf of the chapel funs's, which, together with the
profits on the tea and a little help from one or two
friends, amounted to £i, which will go to still further
reduce the principal; thus placing the funds of the
chapel in a better position than they have ever been
before.

MINTERNI.
CIIESCIf DECORATIONS.—The church was prettily deco-
rated for Easter with spring flowers, &c. The very hand-
some azaleas and lilies were from the conservatories of
Minterne House, and the primroses and other spring
flowers were contributed by the children of the Minterne
Sunday School.
CERNE AB-
BAS.
CHURCH DrCORATIONS.—The parish church was ex-
quisitely adorned on Easter Sunday with spring flowers
consisting of violet., priniroses, and daffodils, the whole
being intermixed with too-s.
LYTCHETT MU-
NSTER.
antis, MEFING..-Tyhm.nnuel ttni meeting of the

ENCrIFIIMEICING ON GOOD FRIDAT.—The trains
running as on Sundays, werecrowded on Good Friday,
and large numbers of people flocked to the Verne
Citadel, near which cricketing was going on.
PRIMITIVE MaiIIoDDITS.—TVA VMS laid at the
Primitive Methodist schoolroom on Good Friday, and
so many attended that tea was twice made, about 200
being there. After tea an entertainment of readings,
recitations, aml sacred songs, was given, the Rev. J.
Hawkey presiding.
THE NVE4LETANi.—The quarterly meeting of the
Wesleyan Society was held at the Vestry, Easton, on
Monday, and the proceedings were fraternal. The
two present ministers were invited to remain for the
ensuing year, and one Portland candidate for the
ministry passed the meeting—Mr. Josiah Flew.
WRILEYAN HuME MladlONS.—On AVednesday the
home mission meeting VOW held at the Wesleyan
chapel, Easton, when the Rev. W. Ford, chairman t,f
the district, was the deputation, and with the Rev. W.
It. Lewis, of Weymouth, addressed the meeting.
DEATH OF A Watt-CONNECTED CoNvicr.--OnSatur.
day last, an inquest was held at the Prison (.11 the body
of a convict, who is said to have been a master trades-
men at Bristol at one time. The deceased's friends

were telegraphed to, when the man was veri Ill; but room
they ilid not arrive till after his death. They then FAWCOntlen CHARITY, consisting of 211.0 loaves of bread
stayed at a hotel in Portland, and an application waa was distributed to poor persons at :it. James's vestry on
made for the body to be given up to them for burial. Rester Monday.
The Prison authorities telegraphed to the Home Tint Primitive Methodists had • tea meeting on Good
Secretary. and permitudon was granted. So the funeral Friday, when about 70 partook of the soda! cup, and
procemion went from the Cliftsin hotel to Reform addresees were afterwards delivered by the Km G.
ehun•liyaril on Monday, and the interment took place
,I.,in,ltir:ralni
rMie.ttri,.grhiWyi e"co
snw'tasit:,:hne:2oll,lll.lt:hVie:Wles..l,eutndS,cwhnootolrootem.
at the burial ground where , trauy others rest.
TIM G, OD FRIDAY ( '1111II•11 Sexy ICES have been , and the room was tiny well filled for the meeting. The
very well attended, there being large congregations at 1 chair was taken by Mr. G. Curtis, and the other speakers
church morning and evening, and we are glad to hear ' were the Rev. S. Wesley, Mrs. Tilley, Mensrn. A. S.
that there wee a marked improvement in the Mowry- Hodges, M. K Farwell, R. Crab)., J. Crabb, and W.
ance of the day, at least on the Hill. The Easter Uhaffey
1 . ' with the Conservative Assoelation a tea
. congregations were also large, and there wan coneitier, mt'"nnwe'tial, at the Antelope lintel Ansembly•room
t'. omneeKasinger ild'onday, and was largely attended. A concert
able numbers of eommunicantit both at early mornin
and midday celebrations. by Mimi amateurs followed, when the room was crammed
I erittecnan Itiottat..—A question hast been inn I The M.V. M. Pater, Vicar of Ilamw,tliv. ticcepied the
during the content, which we give for what it is chair, anti Mr. .1. smith, organist of St. JO.IIII,I'M ('torch,
worth. "14 a man who buried a home tinder IliN on; prt•nideil at the pienoforte.
Esernit VE.,f RT. -A vestry meeting was held at St.
, Jarim*'n i leech on Emter Tumelay, for the purpom
sanitary
n*'
f .aliftamarn:ll7l"."‘l'Vhritl7:;‘;'n'aytoliebethea gTueltn.ire'rfeitlisl
CII.M.HIng churchwardens and sideeinen, electing
to, perhape he will !Teak up for himself. i orgaeint, and chooeing eommiseionere for carrying into
Pont-mat. Megrisin--The Vigilant 'arty h
--lve ! ,11,•1atil 41,.t. of Parliament mail« in the oml, gene oi
been active during the preparations for the election. ' po. n.ign of King George the See-el, for providing a
On Thursday evening they sent r I the crier I proper ptve for keeping gunpowder and for lighting the
challenging any of the " Old party" to meet them at I streets of the town. The rerter's wardee, Mr. .1 newel%
Fanton Grill•hall, and disprote any of theirallegatione, anti the parish warden, Mr. S. V. Hopkins, were lsith
The "Ohl party" did not aeswer the challenge ; but i re'eleried. a. w"Il i,' Ili" '''i'llu'llit"ll- Alto,' wenn!
ii it 2no of the " Vigilant iii tatty" gathered, including ' gr:iptir.l.l.h.Vet.b.ror n'Ill:t I`it'.l,,winitlet:i:r.. • P
me, lb
Pile:
Mr. Robert Pearce and Mr. E. Scriven. We are
the
understanding that three month.' notice should be given
informed that Mr. Pearce spoke adudrably tin behalf lon either side. The actotiets of the t•lturchwartlens,
of the Vigilant party. which were pawed, iihowed the total receipts during the
Tin; VOTING BOX.—The box for reeePtion of voting past year to have bee. .1;2:01 2s. Id., and there ea, a
pipers was made accordi rig to re.,liition of the Board ; hawolra,,ne,delinroLiaadwo.if
andf .:14..:
t littrh
di lid.ac . _
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brought
fh ,e r
co ,
the
tin,j7 lu: .
Mayorl
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rai .
ha we are informed there wan a difficulty about
tlimposing of the three keyit. The gentleman ' cl'it•Rmuni r 0..,..„..
nominated to have one, as belonging to the " Old
A.l4llrl"ir Vol% ,Mtlri.ejlti. ilitlnne"limargile.d with ntealing finh,
tPh4ertr::4 tirroliwnienig btlietawkheoltehewe7;hlVT„ifbeileietrne"ft.:tnleie 1 property of Mr. Robert Denten, Yeas I _ln tip and
security 44 the papers,—upm the Vigilance party. I discherged. as no further evidence it: still be obtained
igne':isonos AND THE CLAIDAST. —Mr. George
of this town, a strong synipathiner with the
The usual f irm of tying up the box with tape and 1 aLg.rma,,in.i:gt,lh.t.,
trneTec.ont,.re,cienn.titur wrote .1110 V..1:1s.:1,i,r:iltITtIllt1,1.1:::10,:nl.
'veil,y,ili'insliXtuilT.ll'47.rt I I
TM:l.ot neltellr throught.huiilllTl:shil;:llola/gen,ool.nmtmlelinnai 7,,,
in wife..hr.
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ei in Mn
Monday evening a concert wait given at Iteforite tbilph. with a relquesrthadl.dhether"o'u"ltlb:
Schoolroom, the following being the programme : her Majesty. A day or two afterwards he received a reply
Part L—Pianriforte mkt, Mins Andrews ' anthsnl, to the effect that "Sir Thomas Bithlulph is unable to lay
"Christ being Raised from the Deed," The Choir; the enclated before the Queen, and returni it hi Mr.
song, "The Chrintiau Menet)" Mr*, minedge ; duet, Lewingdon." The VIITSC4 were next tient, with a petition
.• Come, ever Smiling Liberty, Masters F Peal., and and quotations from the 2lth chapter of Proverb* to the
J, Lane : solo, " Arm, Ann. ye Brave!' Mr. W. Att• II Secretary, nile in hi. turn ("resoled the whole to
weal •* tinartat, "God is a Spirit," Mrs. flogger and Sir Thomas Biiidulph. Soon after this a letter was
Miss Stone. and Messrs G. Ilogger and 10. Wood ; received by Mn. Lewingdon from the latter, acknowledges
inag, " Where'er you Walk," the Rev. W. F. Berry; mg the receipt ef the lines, de., and advising lion that if
sem; "Waiting for the Ink,: Mrs, Ilogger, Part ll. lie had any appeal to make on behalf of a pricier in
Soldiern'cleirus, from "Fount, Choir ; snug, " A Sequence Dartmoor he should make it to the Home office, and not
to the Three Little Pigs" Mr. !(ogger; sena. " The Old to the Queen. Another epistle to the Secretary it State
cottage Clock." Mrs. Mt• Lean ; sing. "Tim Stirrup Cup: elicited a formal acknowledgement, whereupon the
Kee. W. F. Henry; song, "l'm About to Marry," Mr. applicant wrote to the Hotne Secretary asking for ferther
Winter; song (with local hits), Dr. Parsons; song, 'Bride information, and received the following reply • " Sir—l
Bells," Mon J. O. Andrew.; song. "0 Fair Dove r Mr. ant directed by the Secretary or State to acknowledge the
W. F. IL Christman; ilnet, "The Naggleten.,,n " Mr. and receipt of your letter, and to inform you in replv that it
Mrs. Hugger • song. " Little Gipsy Jane," Miss Stone; is not his duty to present verses, dir., to her Majesty,
song, "Nil Dt:s.pemnduiti," Mr. W. Attwooll ; part song, and that those you sent were therefore forwarded to
"The Wreath. Choir i song, "Fin so Awfully ll'ill," Mr. Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Biddulph, as intimated to
Hugger, and, being encored. goo "The Sewing Machine"; you in the letter front this department on the lit). instant
ltd Save the Qesieni." I am, Sir, your obedient servant, A. F. 0. LIDDELL"
The gem if the evening, was the quartett " Gil ie a
Spirit:" but the length of the progratnine prevented
that and Mr's. Andrew'. ' gong, " Bride Bells," being
encored. The people were, however, determined to
have Mr. Winter and Mr. Hogger hack strain; and in
those two instances the demand was yielded to. There