The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1884-03-04 00:00:00

LAMGTON KAT/LAYS/LS.

TZA AND E tlNNawf.—ln connection with the
D t Friendly ,lociety, L togton lii men, •toi •
entertainment took place on Shrove Tuesday. A com-
mittee we. formed, and everything arranged, and the
following la lies kindly c Anointed to take trays :—Mre.
0. and W. lLamund., Mr.. Simodero, hl a. Tranter,
Mrs. Winget, him John Bower, Mrs. Keyneon. Mrs.
Guy, U., and the Mime* Symes, Phippard, Bridle,
and Webber. At six o'clock tea was provided in Mrs.
Sarrelre Schoolroom, which was very prettily decor-
ated with the boxed number of pictures, mottoes
worked in wool, Etc., that we have seen for many •
day. Grace waa said by the Rev. H. J. Bissau,
and over 170 "fell C.' and did justice to the good
things provided. The l.angtm Brass Band played
'elections of music daring the r•past,. After tea, about
half-an.hour elapsed before the eixertaloinett, which
was in the Parish :4choolroom close by, o.rnmenoed.
At the appoi..ted time a large number of people were
seeking admiesi m, and 000 n every available spec, in
the enhool we. filled. Ti-, limy. H. J. Mason intro-
doled Nome friends fioin -4wanaige, who had kindly
COMA to help. He had received letters from
the Rev. Mr. Smith and U. B.n 1, Req.
to say they were very sorry they null not
be present, lie then introduced the following pro-
gramme in his sl jocular m diner, which di always
pleasing to bear. lustru.nental opeoing part by the
Langton Brsoo Band, followed by Mr. T. Hillier's
song, "Mary, the Pride of tbe Dairy' (in character),
which WM rapturously encored, and reminded to with
the "Grecian Bond." Mies Meech then In her usual
style gave • re* ling. Dr. Jum taut then sang
" !distant Shore," fuliowed by Mini N. Burt with
"Just a. Well." A Site duet, " Rertignier," by
Moore. H. June. and F. Dewar, was heartily received
and encored. Mr. Elgell. having just arrived, gave
the "8in,,.. is on the Ilys "le very goo I style. Then
the friend, from Swanage gave 04 • dramatic skstch
iu five parts, " L ore, Honour, and Obey," and it wag
loudly applauded. iThe L tngton Band opened
the seoond part. Mr. D. E. Hillier then gave
" Pulling Hard Against the Stream." and received an
scours. Meagre. Edge!' and T. Hillier next intro-
duced the masterpiece of the evening, a comic duet,
"By and Bye," which wag uproarioualy socored.
Mr. Andrews came In for an (maws with "Just
Behind the Battle," and Miss Hillier'. " Little
Mountain Led" was very nicely rendered.
Jones and Dewar gave another selection on the flute,
which was much admired and applauded. Mr. J.
King then gave a Direct dialect recitation (in
character) in such an amusing in antler that to satisfy
the audition, he had to sing the" Lees of Linchester,"
also In character, which brought the programme Al
an end. Ti,. Rev. If, J. %moo then tinily thanks
all friends for their help iii the different ways. Alter
" God Sire the Queen" the audienc disp Tool,
delighted with the or io, ent• r Mom 'it. ii. C
will long ha remembered by in lily. Mr. C. So:Il nra
also Canal in for a char. .4 thanks tor rouniug his
COU44IyAIItA4 t ; AO I fro ;luring the ereoii.g. 411,11
praise le oleo due to the Isington polioeulan for hi,
effort, in the preservation of order.