The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-11-21 00:00:00

District ldcius.

THe Woasisu Mazes &vim renew their discussion
Glamor shortly. Mr. Case, the secretary. would be glad
to recsdve intimation of papers.
Blume hissAssasims.—There is to be a grand
mae,Lueratle on Plimpton Skates at the Corn Exchange
on Wednesday, November 22nd, for which tickets will

be issued.
Witcrea Ain.—Mr. Justice Lush luta fixed the
winter assize for county number nine, including Banta,
Dorset, and Wilts, to be held at Winchester, on
Friday, Deceutber let, instead of Ilecember 2nd, as
previously annourved.
AT the weekly meeting of the Borough Guardians
on Wednesday last, Mr. Dean, Stratt.n, was
elected relieiing officer. There were 35 votes, out ..f
which_ Mr. Dell4l received tn, Mr. Morgan

second with 10. -
IN our paragraph last week r.:conling the jsresenta-
thin of a silver salver to Mr. George Davis on his
marriage, by his employes, we omittvi to mention that
the inscripth at on the piece of plate was very hand-
somely emyraved by Mr. Knight, jeweller, engraver,
/cc., of lihch East-street, Dorchester
TIIE " lbsr.egr COUNTY PotLTIIT SNOW " is to be
hell at lisrchester lin January 17th and lath, 1877.
This ill one of the exhibitions which appears to have
given great satisfaction.' The payments have Icon
most prompt, and the inana.:ement of birds as well as
of the finance, reihicto great credit upon the secretaxim
end committee.
WENT FoRDINOToN READING Roux. -The schssd
room near the church, is opened every week-tlay even-
ing, except Saturday, from seven to nine for working
men. Newspapers are supplied by the weekly contrl.
butiona of the members. tither newspapers and
several perhslicals, arc lent by friends. It is propsied
to have elnasaa for instruction. Men working in I/or-
chester and neighbourlossl, may become members,. A
lending library will be connuctol with the Institution.
'rut IhMteIIESTEK troop of dhl a foot
drill at the Militia Barracks, on FruitS There wee •
fair muster, but it was rather a wet aff dr. as the rain
fell heavily. 'The "Ricers present were Captain
Foster, IJeut. Middleton, Cornet Thornton and
Quartermaster Hamilton, and the rank and tile,
numbered about 40.
Donn. Couxyv HORPITAL.-The matron begs to
acknowledge with thanks the following presents :--Six
brace of pheasants from Mr. R. Willi:one, of Bride-
bead ; six brace of pheasants from bliss t'afyit Grove,
of Zeals ; a handsome screen, made of toloured pictures,
from Mrs. E. H. Bingham. of Dorchester; and a chair
for carrying invalids from Mr. E. W. AVilliams, of
Herringstone.
NOMINATION Or SHIIII/111. - The following are
among the nominations for Sheriffs :-
DOMOrraltltth. - Ernest Clay Ker-Seymer, of
Hanford, EMI. ; Montague Williams, of Woolland,
Esq. ; James John Farquharson, of Langton, Erg.
Wittentax. - Richard Walmisley, of Luckham,
Chippenham, Esq. ; the Right Honourable Edward
Pleydell Bouverie, of the Manor House, Market
Lavington ; George Pargiter Fuller, of Neston Park,
Comtism, .hati.
Sollhit.srr,sHlKe. ---William Pinney, of Somerton
Erleigh, Somerton, Esq. ; Conrad William Finset, of
Frankfurt Hall, Cleveden, Es.i. ; Edward Charles
Chatham Strode, at South 11111, Shepton Mallett, Esq.
Hots TRINITY.- -On Tuesday, Lieut. 11. W. Hill,
of ILII.S. Warrior, gave an entertainment in the
Town Hall, entitled "Two hones in the Workl of I
Magic" in aid ~f the organ fund of this church. It
V/10l under the patronage of Mr. W. E. Ilrymer the
borough member, and there was a large, and (million-
able attendance. The gallant Lieutenant, whose per-
formances we have before noticed at length, proved
himself an admirable adept in the art of sleceivins the
eye by the quickness of the hand, nod a professional
might have envied his adriotness. In ssldition "the
gag" as they say theatrically, was extremely humour-
ous, and kept the audience in thormgh good temper,
both with themselves and him: The Box trick now
so well known, concluded the performances; and the
young Tar, whom Lieut. Hill placed inside the box,
it being then tied by four gentlemen selected from the
audience, who appeared greatly to enjoy the joke, on
the screen being ren.ovel, in about a minute wee
found to be quietly sitting sin tke still corded box. Toe
Rev. 11. Everett at the conclusion, tendered the
thanks f the meeting to ths performer, which was
cordially endorse,' by the audience,
WzatcvAN FOMEAGN Miasma:l.-In continuation of the
services held on 8 lay,* public meeting way hold on
Monday evening in the Wesleyan Chapel, when there was
a good attesdance. Th.., proceedings were commenced by
singing a hvinn, and prayer by the Rev. W. Allen. Mr.
Crocker pr. sided. Ansi was supported on the plait...no by
the Itev. W. Allen, It-v. J. T. Hamley and Mr. GI loon
Wright (Wesleytins), and the Rev. T. Heave (Congreca-
tionul).-The Chairman raid they were met chat evening
to consider the subject of spreading Owned the benefits
they en.igfeil ai a Christian nalson. Tim foreign returns
of the Wealeyan Missionary Society for the past year
showed an incre tr., of 3.001.1 members. and 10,000 were on
pia]. They could scarcely conc.•ive the glorious effects of
the gospel ,41 the loathes, who were by its power raiaud
up out "I. tin- miry clay -clay at which the soul would
revolt -Mr. G. Wright reel the report for the peat
year, whieh was highly satisfectory.-The Rev. .1.
Ihmley, said Use misaha work was one which appealed
to their sympathy anti stipPort, when they consider.' the
many Wes-logs sod privileAcs scattered on their live,.
England Olt. DOC 111.ara what it. is flue--at one time it
was a h,atheis is stin. It hal sod only been rival... 4 but
It had elm beeu Christianised. Chrhdianity was
introduced in the sixth century. it WWI this that had
watered their nal bra, was the source of all their
staid it would lie lose ingratitude if they did not do all in
their pow, rti exteiel that it ispel to others. Iletteli,enesi
was a higher motive than gratitude. They should send
the g:krel t the licaten inentl4o they pitied them.
Ch et ili oodeilise they were lirethern, termed by
tlie saute Almighty hand. There were louder erica than
that which came from Maiteedonia, come over anal help
us." Let them, with a brotherly hand, reach out to them
the gospel. it ~uly feeling in their hearts. but iu their
pocketa-The nee. T. Weave said as Cungregetionalhie
anal MeV-dusts, they were very good friends, their one
desire beiir, the advaneentent of Christ's Kingdom.
'There always hi beets oldoctors to missionary work; hut
they would sever think of argiiiti,.; iviussileaf 111111111111nUt the
beauty of souisls. They, is Christiana knew what the ewe
pel haul done for thens. Thu gospel that had conquered
English and B,etels could conquer any African, Muldoon,
or Chine-°. What a long history it would he if Mr. Allen
were tO give tile .1.1.316 of his I damn in Africa, or could
Ilrother Moffat relate MY experieuce. They had evidences
from all dimes that superstition was giving way, and
by and bye the mountain* of sin would be le, elled.
Nome there were who, like the priest of old, peas by on
the other aide, never contributing ever so little to help
God's cause. A lean once nail you may put a dozen
such souls into a child's thimble, nut your finger in, and
then they would rattle at the end of it. "God loveth the
cheerful giver," small though his offering may be.-the
Rev. Alleu /Mill they were met together that evening
fur the furtherance of that Gospel which Christ
told His disciples to go Into all the world and
preach. No matter how sleep man had sunk in sin. It
reached the Hottentots as well :ut any other of the human
family. The African, in point of intellect, was equal to
the European. The African was the mow degraded of all
tribes. Missionaries from various parts, may tell use how
many men are crushed beneath the wheels of tussah,e
ears, bow many children are thrown into the river Ganges,
and so on; but 'Aar all he could prove, from hi, own
experience, that Africa was the most degraded, when them
was marosly an object but was worshipped by some one.
Ile had seen Africans by thousands worshipping the boa
constrictor. Each one there had household god. placed
just inside the door of their hooves, • piece of clay made
intn the forte of a man, without consulting which the
African neither buys nor sells. The rev. gentletnau then
gavu a very interesting and profitable account of his
labours in Africa, aud concluded by urging his hearers to
help ea this great neck-The Committee for the ensuing
year was then appointed and. on the proposition of the
Rev. W. Allen, seconded by the Rev. J. T. liamley, a
vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Chairman,
A c:llection was made at the rose, in behalf of the above
rxdasloo• mountins to a 17s.