The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-08-15 00:00:00

D.REB(.IIEO. IN THE. BACKWATER.

The Ilium had had it brought to his notice that some
parties dredged in the Backwater. and destroyed all the
young fish.
The question of right being talked of, the Toils CLERK
said the Council had not only a grant of the land under
the Backwater, but of the water flowing over it.
Mr. iIOWERD thought the men needed bait.
Mr. Tuonss said that the small fish caught there
included the young of turbot. brill, soles, and other
valuable fish.
The Town Clerk was requested to examine into Use
matter, and to take what steps were necossarl•

LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.
_ SKOKZ.

Mr. Wawa asked if -an--y-sTteps had been taken by
Mews. Devenish and Mr. Groves to abate the nuisance
from smoke. He had had complaints from his constituents
that they were nearly smothered, and as the smoke
nuisance was very annoying this hot weather, he was
determined, if he could not get redress by way of the
Council to take more stringent measures. He referred to
cases where one person had been tined LK and another
.E. 5 and desired that his former notice be placed on the
paper for the next meeting.
The TOArN CLERK asked whether Mr. Wallia wished to
single out two firms, or would he make the notice
applicable to the whole town?
Mr. Wsurs said: Decidedly let it apply to the whole
town. I have • brother-in-law a baker, and he will be
obed to consume his own smoke.
The MAYOR. Mr. WALKER, and others, spoke of the
nuisance from the railway smoke being as great as any.
If the rest were abated this should be also ; but howl
Echo answered " How?" The amended notice as to
compelling smoke within the borough to be consumed
MY ordered togs on the paper for next meeting.

Tifle PARK.

The lengthy and important report of the Borough
Surveyor respecting the Park. is to be considered in
committee before it comes to the Board.

RADIPOLI MILL SALE.
The Mayor, Mr. Walker, Mr. Snook, Mr. Milledge, Mr.
Luce, and Mr. G. Eliot, were appointed a rorninittee to
fix the reserved price at the sale by auction of Radipole
MilL

COMPESSATION CLIImEn.
Mr. Hoyle, solicitor, to Mr. Bunton. offered to receive •
cheque for .f.lOO to full discharge of his claim for com-
pensation.
In answer to Mr. CHARMS, the TOWN CLERK stated
that be had a good defence to the action.
Mr. Mums was in favour of resisting the action; they
ouitlit not to lose .CIUO or • hundred pence.
Sir. HOWARD slaked why the other claims were not
resisted I Why make fish of one and flesh of the other
The Mavo• thought the Board should avail themselves
of the defence they had, because they did not believe
that Mr. Bunion had • fair claim. In the case of Captain
Thresher, after Sir John Goode had reported that damage
WSW about to be done every member would wish to pay • ,
fair and reasonable compensation. In the present claim I
had not • vast benefit accrued to the property belonging
to Mr. Burden by the Dam being zonstructed I He
believed that the land instead of being used for business
purposes would now be used for building, and that it
would be worth Li 000 more if it were in the market.
Mr. HOWARD said that the land above the timber pound
belonged, with the exception of a small strip, not to Mr.
Burden but to other people. If the Mayor went on the
principle that improvement of part of the property would
counterbalance the damage through there being less
access to the timber pound, why, surely, Captain
Thresher's land was increased in value, except the piece
that was overflowed, and the cases were about equal.
I In answer to Mr. Citiatia, Mr. Howsui said the land-
lord expected the rent might have to be reduced, but at
the present time there was a lease.
Several members remarked that the damage then was
done to the tenant; and Mr. THOMAS said they were in •
different poaition to their position as to Captain Thresher's
claim. Tbe landlord claimed in that case, but now the
landlord to whom no damage accrued made the claim;
and the tenant, who alone if anyone was damaged, made
no claim.
It was stated that Mrs. Betts who had made • claim
had given it up ; and some councillors spoke with great
approval of the honourable way in which Mrs. Betts had
foregone her claim.
On the proposition of Mr. Dgiteis, seconded by Mr.
CHARLES it was resolved that Mr. lloyle be informed that
the Board could not entertain the claim.

rutty WALLS THROUGH ROOFS.
Mr. WALKER had put a notice on the paper to repeal
the bye law ordering that party walls be carried on
through the roofs, lie had been informed that the
foundation in Melcoulhe Regis was so shifting that there
was a continuous settlement for four or five years, and
the builders could not keep the roofs dry if the petty
wall was carried through the roof; they were subject to
continual repairs.
Mr. CHARLES corroborated this.
In answer to the MAYOR, the SURVEYOR said the object
of the bye-law was • protection from fire.
Mr. Scoot asked if the Insurance Company demanded
such • condition I
The Sunvgron replied No.
Mr. SNOOK, in answer to the MAYOR, said that in many
watering places, which he named, the bye-law was the
same on this matter as here.
Mr. llowsan said it would coat just as much to alter
the bye-laws in several places where alteration is required
as to,alterlit in this instance only.
It was resolved to refer the bye-laws to a committee of
the whole Council for alteration or addition, and to give
the Surveyor instructions not to enforce the present bye-
law on the above point, on condition that Use builders
carried up the party walls to the slates in the roof.

.114 i OUTLYINSI FOOTPATHS.
Mr. THOMAS had, when collecting for the Regatta, had
his attention called to the had state of the outlying foot-
paths of the borough. lie asked that the Surveyor
should prepare plans for the efficient repsir of thtse
footpaths. Comparing the state of the paths there with
that of other towns with their nice uphalte or other
footpaths, he thought it more necessary to have them in
good repair in a watering place even than round inland
towns.
Mr. I/INNIS seconded Ur. Thomas, and thought the
path from the Gas House to the Cemetery should be
especially looked after, and • certain unpleasant place on
the left hand side filled up.
Mr. Artie° complained of the state of the footpaths on
the sides of the Dorchester-road. The people up there
complained that the Local Board really did nothing for
them.
Mr. CHARLES believed the owners of the houses in
Wellington terrace exercised rights of ownership over the
footpaths immediately outside their houses. One person
actually would not allow people to go over the part of the
footpath opposite his house, but made a lawn, and
actually had it mown.
Mr. WALKER complained of the holes dug in the foot
paths of the Park by the circus and other people, and
actually left behind not fined up.
Mr. liewsan thought the Dorchester-road one of the
most important parts of the town, not so much for the
sake of the people who lived there as for that of the
general public, who frequented very much the footpaths
and the road as • pleasant walk.
Dorchester, Preston, Rodvrell, and Wyke Roads, and
the road from the risth, by gas works te cemetery,
were first selected to have their footpaths improved; but
the pathway to where the yachts lie was added, and, •
claim being put in for the Park footways, it was
resolved that the Surveyor prepare plans and specifica-
tions for improving the outlying footpaths of the borough.
The Greenhill footpaths were mentioned, and Ur.
Alderman Howse') stated that he did not consider the
path opposite his house was his property at all, but that
the public had the right to go over It
Mr. CHARLES asked about the Greenhill posts
Mr. MOwARD had not the least objection to the posts
being knocked down.
Mr. CHARLES appealed to Mr. HOWlltd to set a good
example, and knock down the post.
Mr. HOWARD had not the least objection to its being
done, but they must ask Sir Frederic Johnstone.
TUE SAILORS' goer.
An appeal ad niirerieordiam was made by Captain
Meade, R.N., to the Board to excuse the Board rates of
the Home, which is in • needy condition, owing to the
Fleet not having remained at Weymouth, and Captain
Meade feared it would have to be clued if the rates were
enforced.
It was decided to excuse the rate at present.

samorrrs WA.NTE.D.
Mr. CHARLES asked for a statement of accounts of ceas-
pools tilled up and comiections made with main sewers,
and of lead tilled up under notice of the Board. He
explained, in contradiction to a report, that lie did not
cast any imputation on the late Surveyor. Holding
• return made to him, he complained that it was not all
that he required.
The Tows CLERK made an explanation, in which he
stated that he had not the slightest complaint against
Mr. Seaman in his public capacity. He explained the
course of proceeding where work had been done by the
Board, and he had only had to IASHS one summons; In all
the other cases the money had been paid with three
exceptions. Surely he was to have a discretion in the
matter without issuing summonses against respectable
pawns of this town. The very moment he got the money
from the parties on whose property the work was done,
that moment be paid the tradesmen who had done it.
He had had an infinity of trouble, without any remuner.
ation. One person be could not get the money from,
for he died, and was buried at the expense of the parish.
Mr. CHARLES asked if any monies had been received on
account of cesspools since his notice t
The Tows CLERK sadyes.
Mr. CHARLRS thought be had then done Some good.
The TOWN CLEAR gave a lengthy explanation of what
had been done, stating the difficulties of the step-by-step
Prartvoris said the history of the Park had been a
I history in the dark. .f.. 323 lls. Sid, expenses had been
Incurred by the Board, and £l6l ss. Bd. received, so that
there was • large balance remaining.
The Tows Curia said be could not legally enforce the
payment, and it was his duty to get all the money be could.
mu was respooMble for ibe gide of Yr. Saimaa, bet be

had no imputation against him, for he had nisei difficul-
ties to contend with.
Mr. QUILLS was glad at all events that ditil had been
received.
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A great deal of conversation took place on the matter.
but no resolution was moved.

Tilt PARK.
Mr. THOMAS had a resolution to move on the Surveyor's
report on " the Park." lie thought It should he laid
before the Local Government Board, to be considered
with the enquiry made by Mr Harrison.
The report was not passed. but Mr. Howard promised
to send his copy of the report to Mr. Harrison himself.

GA S BILL
An account for • quartersa was presented, and,
sukdeet to any corrections,
The next business of the'flo—a-riTconsisted of the passing
of building plans.

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EXHIBITION OF COTTACIERS' WINDOW
FLOWERS,
Lord Shaftesbury recently remarked that window
gardening is a pursuit which fosters mental refinement
and habits of gentle care and attention, and can ecercely
fail to inspire a truer and more reverential awe and
gratitude to the Great Unseen Power that watches over
all. We heartily endorse these remarks of the noble Earl.
and we rejoice to see that 'hews are being held in
different parts of the country for the purpose of encoureg-
ing the poor to cultivate flowers. flanks to the warm
friend of Weymouth. Mr. Henry Edwards MP., the
second exhibition of Cottagers Window Flowers took
place on Wednesday last, many prises having been
kindly offered by that esteemed gentleman for competi-
tion and the result was, although we should like to have
seen more competitors, satisfactory. The show Was held
in the Auction Mart, kindly lent for the occasion by
Alderman Howard, under the most favourable auspices.
The exhibits were prettily arranged on tables, and as the
weather was all that could be desired, the number of
spectators was satisfactory. Considering the difficulties
under which, in many instances, the pretty flowers are
grown, the exhibition WY most gratifying. Many of
them which were remarkable for their brilliancy and
size of their bloom had been reared in narrow lanes and
very small rooms, and dimly showed that much of that
"gentle care and attention spoken of by Lad Sheiks-
bury had been bestowed upon them.
The show was open to the public at two o'clock.
previous to that Mr. Alderman Howard who has teken
very great interest in the work, and his two able
assistants Mr. H. Warren and Mr. Rebate were at work
arranging the various pot flowers, bouquets, vegetables.
ibc., that had been entered. Several beautiful pot flowers
were kindly lent for exhibition by the Rev. Talbot
Crowe*, Rector, amongst these were two beautiful
maiden hair ferns—eight feet in circumference, two
magnificent pots of compenule with flowers nearly six
feet in height, two Lonseri Gibbs (tree ferns) and an
agave Americana all of which were greatly admired.
Mr. Alderman Howard kindly sent for exhibition three
Barbonica which were veryMne, besides other pot
eV. a
rs.
Mr. Newbury, of Upwey. exhibited twelve very nice
ferns, different varieties, also several cut dahlias and
I geraniums.
Mr. Parsons, of Upwey, had on view • choice selection
th ferns, several geranium and a dozen cut dahlias besides
Other attractive flowers.
Me. Robert Style exhibited three elegant bouquets not
for competition, made up of the choicest flowers, and
most tastefully arranged, these flowers were deservedly
greatly admired.
Ur. John Dominey sent four cases of honey for exhibi-
tion—beautiful samples of the delicious results of
Industry.
The fumbles for general competition were very good;
there were also beautiful pots of geraniums, Bethlehem
stars, petunias, ice-plants, lemon-pUnte, and other pretty
plants too lIIIIDCWOUY to mention.
The wild flowers were not so good as the display but
year. This was doubtless owing to the very dry semen
that we have had. However, there were /several wild
flower bouquets prettily arranged.
In the exhibition were two photographs of Mr. Henry
Edwards, surrounded by sweet flowers. We heard one
lady say that Mr. Edwards required no ornamentation—
his actions were so beautiful. We endorse her senti-
ments.
Mr. Godfrey sent a very nice collection of plants not
for competition, which was • great addition to the show.
Amongst the attractions of the exhibition were several
remarkably pretty birds, several of them were sent by
Mr. Henry Baker, of Bood-Oreet, amongst them were a
rose-breasted cockatoo, very handsome, in full plumage.
• " Noepariel," • waxbill, with orange cheeks, a
manakin, a beautiful canary, ; these birds were •
great attraction to visitors.
The vegetables and fruit department was not so good as
last year, this was doubtless owing to the long dry season
—the potatoes were far better than we expected to have
seen especially those sent by Mr. IL Warren, Mr. G. J.
Venue, Mr. John Ford and Mr. Roper. The last gentle-
man sent a large dish of excellent flukes. Mr. John Ford
exhibited Redskin Flower Balls, Mr. Vertu., Silver Skins,
and Porter's Excelsior, and Mr. Warren, Pateeson's
Victories all these were merely sent for exhibition; the
general show of potatoes was good. The vegetable
marrows were excellent, the onions and parsnips were
very good, but the carrots and fruit indifferent. Mr. H.
Warren exhibited hl remarkable beans 13 inches in
length and there were some fine bunches of rhubarb.
We must not omit to state that the large room in which
the exhibition was held was prettily decorated for the
occasion by Mr. Warren, Mr. Roberts and Mr. Pretty.
At twelve o'clock Mr. Henry Edwards, M.P., the kind
donor of the awards, visited the exhibition. and expressed
the great pleasure he should have in offering prizes
again next year, when he hoped the number of com-
petitors would be larger than at the show of lige. We
sincerely hope that the labouring classes of Weymouth
will take advantage of the kind odor of Mr. Edwards,
and conic forward next year in large numbers, and that
the weather may be more favourable for their flowers
than what it was during the past month. In the month
of July no leas than It persons sent in their names 1111
competitors; but owing to the hot sun the flowers bad
withered before the exhibition took place.
. Mrs. Hunt exhibited six pots of petunias, which
obtained a prise ; they were certainly remarkably good.
In the Wild Flower Department Miss K Kilby took 14
prize; Elizabeth Foot, 2nd; John Kingman. 3rd; Armies
Woon, ith. Two prises were also awarded for arrange-
ment in devices, the first was obtained by Mrs. K Foot,
awl the 2nd by Ssinuel Bartlett
Some of the cut flowers were very pretty. Charles
Foot took Ist prim for arrangement, and Mr.
Henry Palmer, of the Rodwell railway-station, for the
best collection. Susan limed took Ist prise for orna-
mental devices in flowers. The awards kw fuchiaa were:
—lst, Mr. W. Joy • lad, Mr. Robert Comben ; highly com-
mended, Mr. E. iVarland. Um. Slade had • very fins
begonia which obtained • prize.
In the vegetable and fruit department the principal
prizes were :—Apples: Mr. Robert Comben. —Onions :
Captain Grey.—Red potatoes: Ist, Mr. Charles Clarke;
itml, Mr. George Baker; 3rd, Mr. Robert Ostler.—White
potatoes: lit. Mr. T. Roberts; 2nd, Mr. H. Warren ; 3rd.
Mr. John Allen extra prise, Mr. Moore.—Parthipe : Ist,
Mr. R, Hillier; 2nd, Mr. Geo. Pike.
Mr. Newberry, of Upwey, and Mr. Parsons, of Broadwey,
kindly discharged the duties of judges.
The following were amongst the early visitors at the
Show;—Mr. It. Edwards, M.P., the Mayor of Weymouth
(Mr. Webeford), the Rector (the Rev. Talbot Greaves) and
Mrs. Greece's, the Rev. V. F. Ransoms, Rev. J. Lewis,
Rev. J. Bolton, Dr. Tizard, Ur. and Mrs. Hallett Mrs.
Pidgeon. Mr. Ilascombe, he.

73. in • proemsket rd the village,
totay. sad happy sight, nearly even child cerrring a with appropriate mottoes. After tea pngeg wars
awariald to the 14 children who passed the Covernineet
examination. Books to the value of .C 1 ss. were
tributed. A moat pleasant afternoon and evening wars
spent, and all thoroughly enjoyed therneelves under tbs
excellent management and liberality of Mrs. Kendall.
An excellent tea was provided by Mr. T. Lewitt"
now, who exerted himself to give every one enjoyment'.
Edo" sowleating the children heartily cheered the rind
friends el the school and their excellent and belayed
Mistrese—Mrs. Trent.

FOMENTERS FETE AT CERNY.
The =gibers of the A.O.F. who hold -cruet in Cane
have to be congratulated upon as successful a fete as
ever been held in this pretty little town. Considering
enormous number of counter attractions it is auat7,
of surprise that Cerne should have been invaded with at
wiio
awegr
irnadle"aithhtithetth,reaelinirt:theacoukabgi nweemeremirk.dthae:Enisejvioerfusamthnyalieetlasn'co.gedrtan, yceLlheiTnadwonmiseendadgn°lsi!hinel:rt,rgucenii.
satisfaction derived from the affair contraded I -oe--rsi,`""
pretentious gatherings.
A Forester s Fete at Come without a procession neu
be like the py of Hamlet without the Pri w
a 1:110114 illlPWng one had been organiser end r
brave gentl d the King's emen who used to aughter `nem
in the forest of Sherwood were duly represented, clothed
vensi-
in that gergeous,but perhaps uncomfortable attire mewl;
associated with a life under the Greenwood tree. Th.-
Evershot Brag Band under the leadership of Mr. T. Vi -be
beaded this motley gathering, while banners a I th
emblems of the order threw an additional glory a'
it
Amid the admiring gale of hundreds Robin HcZeir
a
his merry men assembled at the court house at
th.--
Elephant and Castle, and from thence marched el
Mare's. the hells ringing out • hearty
from the tbe fine out tower. There theywaLi—
coalineaireenednedou wfthhmoetemlesonithegeut:, nerereeeenLeierfiltGaegiuentpale°4theteaß.l4;ll,.„....ol7",,...c.
Into what our Sherborne contemporary pungently call,dal
"Rank-folly-day" and told his hearers a great maa ;
thing which for ourselves we don't believe appl"
near home. However, the rev. gentleman as 160 br !s,
es.-
very gracefully set that right at the dinner.
, C service there was another perambulation and theeNue,-
on marched the fields kindly lent by &
-
rory to
and Mr. Gronee—gentlerne*ver Willing to
ward any public movement in the Oau.. Tee zwair'
was lovely in the extreme, for before the visitor lay neri
Hug amid the gent hills the picturesque town, the has '
shadows of a brilliant afternoon giving • colour
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picture that the most unimpressionable could &neonate
Here marquees had been erected, and in the hese? '
Thomas Fox had laid • cold collation. It • 'Au:
cooked, and, above all, well weltered.
The new member for the county, est itee. E H T
Digby, M.P., had promised to preside-. eel -•
ition of the efforts made in bb ~
rpelculay little place. The presence of the hoe. ftetiS,,,r,:,
doubt added materially to the success of the meetier„ to,
as will be Peen from the following list of names, ther;
was udo • distinguished attendance of gentlemen sin
bad' turned out," as 0110 of them expressed it to us,
melt the captain."
ong,tthecosunsany were : -Dr McEnery, Mr. J. E.
Bridge, Mr. George Mayo, Mr. E. Raunton, Colonel Digby,
J. Mount-Settee, Mr. C. J. Andrews, Me L
Rev. J, Hosegood, Itev. If. 11x, Rev. W. J. Pope,
Dr. ke, Mr S. Etyma', lb 11. Mayo, Mr. J. &um.
Mr. R. Genge, Mr. A. Pope, Mr. E. Pope, Mr. 11 Duke,
Mr. H. Cockerels', Mir. T. Dunning, Mr. H. Denning, Mr.
W. Crow, Mr. G. Symonds, _Mr. 11. Foot, Mr. P. Foot, Mr.
W. L Foot, Mr. Old, Mr. H. burden, ke., er.
At the conclusion of the dinner the oratorical part of
the proceeding commenced. Captain Dishy took the
hint thrown out in this paper, and kindly forbore to
,halict a political speech u the Foresters, but the
' occasion beintgemore a tofor some sensible talk on
recruiting, Adjutant of our volunteers
availed himself of it.
Of course the health of Her Majesty was duly honoured,
and then followed the toast of the Prince and Princess
of Wales. The Crummiest thought it was • matter
for congratulation that His Royal Highness had
returned from his Indian tour without his health
having in any way suffered, although as he, the hon.
member understomL most of the Prince's friends who
accompanied ) bail either felt the effects of the
climate during the trip or since their return. The
Prince's brother the Duke of Edinburgh was now with his
ship in Basica Bay, and he was told was not at all satisfied
with the food he got there ! (Laughter.) For the only
fresh meat be could get was goat's meat, and that the
Duke did not appreciate.
Colonel nose had the honour to propose the tout of
"The Bishop and Clem and ministers of all otter
Christian Denominations. It was not a toast which it
was necessary to dilate upon because there must be
present to the mind of every man there the blessings
which they derived for living in a christian country ; for it
had been recorded in the pages of history, both peat and
present, that as a nation inculcated the principles of
religion in its internal overntuent so proportionately was
its success and ty. The duties of the clergy were
arduous, they were unobtrusively performed, but the
mark they left was great. (Hear, hear). With the toast
he coupled the name of the Rev. J. lloaegood.
Rev. Mr. liggeoon, in reply, thanked them sincerely
for the kind way in which they had received the toast on
that the second occasion when he had been called upon to
respond for it at a Foresters' meeting in Cerne. The
name of the clergy was well received last year, and he
was thankful to think it had been that day. It had
given him • personal pleasure because be had said some
hard things to them. but he wished them to understand
his remarks had had nothing to do with Court St Austin
—(cheere)—but referred generally to the termination ,4
fides. The rev, gentleman concluded with expressing his
thanks on behalf of the Bishop.
Mr. COCIMILAM gave the toast of "The Army, Navy,
and Reserved Forces," and amid great cheering mentioned
the name of Mr. Ross whom be believed to be present,
and who was one pf the gallant four from Blandford who
upheld the honour of the county at Wimbledon. The
existence of such forced as their volunteer' and yeomanry
enabled him to go to bed perfectly happy. (Laughter.)
Ile didn't care for what was going on in Turkey or Elite.
for he believed their army and navy, in spite of the
croakers, were first clam (Hear. bear.)
Captain and Adjutant Ilocer Barrie responded.
He begged to thank them most sincerely for the kind
way they had toasted the Army. Owing to recent leer).
Lawn that compliment, as far the purchase officers were
concerned, was much greater than formerly. To put it
practically to them, if their worthy host load by accident
put tutu emetic into the wine they toasted Her Majesty
with, the taxpayers of the country would be the gainersof
some large sum by the death of their honourable Chair.
man and their humble servant, for they were pledged to
pay them the price of their commissions if they sold
out. Every officer now dying in harness did his country
great good even in death, and can console himself with
the old Roman saying, " How sweet it is to die for the tan.
payers of my country." No, the toast should no longer
be "The Army," but the sentiment formerly uttered be
the subaltern of a "Moody war and speedy promotion.
Having said something of the effect of the abolition
of purchase which might surprise thinking men, be
would detain them a little to speak of the rest of the
army, and his rearionn for doing so were that he could not
but persuade )iinieelf that England after all is a military
country, that those who easy it is not so are mistaken,
and that even the audience he had then the honour of
addressing hail eanething akin with the Army. They
were met together to celebrate and organise a society to
Make provieion for the attack of man's ancient enemies,
accidents, dieeasc, end death. They provided beforehand
for the war by retaining skilled officers to tight those
enemies, awl when the evil time came they were enabled
to show is stning front, and in many an inAance to ward
off these arch enemies, disease, and deed). Well
what was the Army but a paid society of the Stater.
drilled and iiisciphined in time of peace, to ward off the
enemies of old d. lie thought be was right in
taking it that in town of Crane, whose hills were
crowned with, and were in view of, the strong military
camps of the old men of Dorset, they were not indifferent
to the soldiers of their country, and that they would
beer with him while be told them something about thewi.
Having been separated from the active eervice with the
regulars for • little time, it would be presumption On his
part to say much on that subjeet, especially in the
presence of a senior officer. wbo, moreover, serveo in that
crack regiment, Her Majesty's Coldstream Guerds. He
would only say that he thought the complaints about the
quality of the recruits ATM • little exaggerated. That
elite corps might find II difficulty in getting sufficient men
to come up to their standard, but the men enlisted
for the line were much the same as they always were
since be had the honour to serve ; and why should it not
be so? It was said that the inducements to enlist were
not sufficient. He vrould state them to them,. and ther
should judge for themselves. A 'Adler on joining eta
fully clothed and equipped, three meal. a day (inehnhaS
3tlbs. of good meat), medical attendance, a good roof over
his head, and draws Is ed. a week in rash, with nothing
to do with it but by beer and baccy. By a recent mien'
Pon. he will obtain at the time of his discharge. Ate!"
Veer& genies, the sum of J;ls 2e. &L, paid into the
savings' bank of his native toe as, to be drawn suit by hire
on his return home and spent how he likes. And whet
are his duties I He io on the average employed from
till 3 p.m. at military duties, and from that time till If rox
he is his own master. Guards come every fifth or est!
(lay ; but let him tell them that guards' duty was wain(
half so bad as turnip hoeine. Now, tell him (the speak
what young man among them can, at the age of IS. _.„
constant employment which will enable him, after grief
for rent, grub, clothes, and doctor, to find he has 3i.
every Saturday evening to go on the spree with, and me
look up at the age of 24 and say he has gle 2. iii. of his
own in the bank. Now, he had endeavoured to eel th•
matter clearly before them. Ile had said nothing libt
good conduct Pay. lie had said nothing about t
pleasant society of a good regiment. Ile had Ilet
mentioned promotion, with its sweets and resyonsihdiZ
He had not tempted them with the gold o
beauties of Canada, or the wines of the Blediteranean.
had put before them the ordinary soldier's life.
.p!
would pass on te speak of that tine body of inen
the Army Reserve. He had no doubt that there
some there that day who joined that army a, toeor,•,
soldiers, whore punctual appearance at muster ,S
soldierlike appearance oa the field drew praise from?,
Secretary of State for War. He could not help thinkne&.
that when it was better understood that after serviw,&
six years • man could retire with 3e. lid. a en;
and in ordinary times be called out to drill for one see
only every three or four years, that many more yetiol
men would join Her Majesty's service, and that emploil
of labour would see the advantage of haying on
estates men who already have secured &I. a day witkoo
,iii any way affecting their time. It was his good fosis_
to be present this year at the inspection of their CoifLr
Militia and to hear the high compliments paid the
the inspecting officer' but be only saw the ghoot,nr_
Dorset Militia. Ile only saw WO men. whet.'t we"
ought to have been 1,000. Why we., thett A "P4...11.
the sea side in that pleasant, but slack, month of
with full pay, rations, and • good kit, ought W
iod
these whom' inclination did not lead them to roam. w;
serve Her Majesty at home in this excellentt",
ancient service. It behoved employers of labour
all they could to forward the voluntary enlistment o,e,
the Militia, for there was a rod in pickle at Westuo
eta,
called the Ballot Act for the Militia, which, if 41
through inability to fill the ranks be reituitee" w tit
cause some little smarting amongst the farmer. _
also saw the gathering of that body of men, the fern
pride of Dorset, the Q.O.Y.C. ; but what a
fslhist
there (not from horses, but from numbers) sine tu•
days ! Where were all those fine young men in Wit,
met at the Green Man, Durweston Bridge. an! Or.
Ash, or Sydling Barn in January? Ilebester,
Goodden, and Guest never wanted for followers InZa
hunting field. Why are they not backed up_in
of Mars Oh! for the old spirit of the leek"' ,
Flowers's, Parmiter's and Popes 1, Symonds's and Sydrod
But if the t
tc:et. were not Atone in this, the ett,ld. ribieaon.
the,' couldexcelli all in competition at"
He had on one more of the British Anu,
tak of, but that branch was one that prevee,„';
else that England was a nil WI
een, 4
Thosealgthlngem who were at Hyde Park on the fotr,
last month saw • sample of 30,0011 of an ellu,r: Teo
constitution and pAyeigue unequalled in the weelol,
150 000 of such men, the flower of England. you'. 01
will,out Tue. withourion, without atir induce:or
than the honour and my of old England, liaise
sixteen yaws placed (=selves under redden' oil
tiene, have showed themselves whenever call& uPeu:
given up valuable time to perfect theinselveirty."
duties, and have to a great extent BO eerfec'';ilitsrf
selves. And be was told England WY not a
2.otultrY ; Lifland was • country of sheeka:7;
-4 may be • "of ` ' Put