The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1867-01-01 00:00:00

W EYMOUTH.

L

euracy of Outoingtne, near Weymouth. has
become vacant ; it is in the gift of the Rev. W. J.
Pope, MA.—Standard.

firiara—Ths Mary Ann, fishing smack, of Lime
11.gis. came into the huboar on Friday morning
with 100 bushels of sprats on board

CArTAIN GRIDLIIT, bag very kindly sent a
donation of 15 guineas in aid of the funds for supply-
ing coals and clothing $o the pour of Weymouth and

CIIRISTVAI HOLIDAYS. —The greater part of the
shops were closed on Wednesday lest; some, how-
evre, could not be indnoed to ooncede the holiday to
their employfs.

Tux Rev. J. Hoot, Northmoor Green, will de-
liver a lecture on "Ritualism," on Friday evening
nett, at tbe Bowdon Hotel Assembly Rooms. A
charge will be made for admission.

Tile Union Spinet's, numbering about 180, were
entertaine&with'beef and plum pudding on Christmas-
day, with the mina/ accompaniments to the dinner.
A tea is being ermined for Thursday, the 3rd, by
Miss Algot', with a Christmas tree for the juveniles,
the rest being raised ay subscriptions.

CHURCH DRICORAIIO2I. —IR sooordanos with time.
!honoured custom the different churches were taste-
'fully decorated on Christmas Day. Some of the
devices and Wits in evergreens, berries, and
Illuminated characters, were exceedingly pretty, and
showed much taste on the part of those who
bad osotributed towards this very appropristo
• work..

Pairsrtrrarros.— On Christmas day the scholars in
the second class of Hope Sunday School pnwiinted
their teachm, Miss Shipper, with an elegant plated
teapot "as • small token of esteem." It was ac-
companied by • abort note, in wh!ch Miss Shipper
waa spoken of se their "dear teacher," and by an
illuminated card conveyed the "best wishes" of the
esseem.

Palma, Amu. en trion.—A cleanses of the pillar
letter boxes now tek• pleas daily (Sundays eseeptal),
so that the mutants may be made op with the
London mail leaving at 12.20 p.m. Tits afternoon
delivery of lb. Loudon day mail °oatmeal's, at &5
p.m., the bap being brought by the Great Western
train doe here at 2.35 p.m., in lieu of the South.
Western at 4 p.m.

encurrY Prrrr Seestows, Fridey.—Before R. H.
lawsifield sad W. Eliot, Faqra —Frederick Morris, of
Wyk. Regis, was summoned for destroying some
fencing belonging to Mr. R. Rasping. On the 4.h
of December, P.C. Chaffey raw prison*/ commit
the injury while be we. in the turnpike road.
Defendant when he saw the constable asked him to
way nothing about it —Fined one shilling and oasts.

LOP. Pesserrariori. —At the conclusion of the
litinnese at Court "Plum. of Feathers," No. 3152,
on ti,oaday evening sennight, • handsome silver medal
and elver mord cam were presented by the C.R.,
Bro. R. Ostler, to Bro. W. Purchase, D.0.E., sub-
scribed for by • few members who have appreciated
the seal and labour of the latter in the mese of
Forestry. Bro. Purchase satiably acknowledged the
preeent, and wee pleased to fled his services had been
of use to the court, and in any way in which he
could be useful be was ever ready and willing to lend
a helping hand.
Aocromer. The driver of the Royal Rotel
omnibus, Mr. Roger.. niet with • severe accident on
Balurday night week in High-street. He had backed
the vehicle towards the pavement, and wagon the
roof removing the luggage. when the horses moved
and be fell, striking hia bead violently ma the stone*
and inflicting a very serious injury. Re also
fractured three of his rile. Although so much hurt,
It is anticipated he will mover, unless secondary
symptoms moos. The sufferer Ism been under the
attendance of Dr. Nathan, and is Mill programing
fe you rabl y.
CHRUITIWI Tem —A sale of work took place on
Thursday and Friday last at the National School-
room, the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the
Cliumb Missionary, Church Pastoral Aid, and Jews'
Seriatim, and one of the local charities. The severs!
Malls exhibited some very handsome work, and
among them that in behalf of the new church was
onnapionoue for the taste and skill displayed in the
variety of articles that were offered for sale. The
ladies who superintended the sale were—Mrs. and
Mies Clifton, Mrs. East, Misses Emit, Misses
Grammes, Mimes Spark.., Mrs Robertson, Mrs. W.
Talbot, Mrs. Coles, Mrs. 0. Andrews, Mies .
Andrew, In the °entre of the room stood a very
fine Christens tree, which, when illuminated in the
evening, had a very effective appearance. Joan'
quadnlle band attended, and enlivened the proceed-
ings with their music.

Bata..—A fashiosahle ball took place at the Royal
Hotel Avoembly•room on Thunidsy evening last, the
etuwards being Ooz, T. Conlaon, Fag., A.
Quick*, Req., Capt. Hoskins's, 56th Ragt., Capt.
Hill, 56th Rest. Amnng the oompany were Kra
and Mir Days, Mrs. aod Miser Wballey,
Captain Whalley, Mr. R. Whalley, Mrs
Homey, Miss Homy, Miss Halkett, Mr. R. G.
Hanwolt, Mr. Kitimat Hancock, Mr. 'Dania, Capt.
Huskiest's, Mr. Wood, Col Cox, Mrs. Cot, M.
Way, Mimes Stanownhai Lima Wiwi-piton, Mr.
Levert, Mrs. Wittook Wittook, Miss Wittook,
Mr. Pemberton Wittock, Mrs. and Misses Betakes,
Ur. J. Helyar, Mies J. Helyar, Mr. Halyar,
Captain Browse, Capt. sod Misses WOO, Mr.
Bishop, Mies Sykes, Min Berglier, Mr. Walsnaley,
Mr. W. Beyrner, Mr. Warrington, Mrs. lisosett,
Mr. E. De Pesttieny O'Kelly, Mr. Weds% Mr.
A. Woke, Mr. and Mrs. Le Marchast, Mira
Smith, Mr. JAZDAL

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The widow, and orphans of those who hays been live
years subscribers, and who may die from the
immediate effects of exposure, or other accideats
arising out of the pursuit of their calling, are relieved
on half the present established wale. There are
also annual grants, under certain conditions, to
widows of members drowned or killed. A bout 140
sailors belonging to this port are members of this
society; and it is to be hoped that those of you who
do not subscribe will at once come forward and do
so. It is but 8.. each year I Surely you can afford
that little, and insure to yourself, your wives, and
families the many benefits of the society. Should
any of you be on • voyage at the oommenoement
of the year, you may instruct your families to pay
the subscription for you, or it may be paid in
advance, only it must be remembered that
none are eligible for relief unless the subserip.
tioo for the current year he paid. Now, on
another matter, of the greatest interest to all sailors,
A large and ictluential meeting of shipowners has
been recently held in London , the Lord Mayor pre-
siding, for the purpose of oonsidering the expediency
of organising a fund for the seamen of the United
Kingdom; by contributing to which they may entitle
themselves to • pension when incapacitated by age
or other causes from following their profession, and
also an annuity fund for their widows. Bilios then,
several thousand pounds have bean subscribed, and
the Belvedere IDACiIIOII, belonging to the late Sir
Culling Fardley, on the banks of the Thames, has
been purchased. It has 24 some of land attached,
and has been fitted op as a home for aged
seamen. Greenwich Hospital provides for all old
wan-of-wars-men; bat, until no., there has
been no provision for merchant sailors. This
is a Greenwich Hospital for our old merchant
sailors, • home for those wha have no friends living
to take oare of them. Those old tare who have
wives or relatives with whom to reside will receive
help front the institution, so that there will be no
need of the workhouse, should they be unable to
support themselves. Upwards of 2,500 names of
seamen have already been sent in voluntarily from
London and the out ports, through the honorary
agent. of tb• Shipwrecked Mariner's Society, promis-
ing to subscribe to Belvedere when it is ready to
motive their support. It is ready fowl go and see
for yourselves. The first election 'rid take pleas so
soon as your subscriptions come in—let it be at once
men I Have your poor old inessinates at Belvedere
before next winter, instead of their having to apply
for the Union; and remember the song of your
fathers:—

"The boast of a ter, wherever he mils,
Is the heart that can feel for another, "—Dibdis.
May you that subscribe never want; but if you do
it will be a proud satisfaction, when housed within
its walls, that in your young days you lent a generous
hand to support it; go ye then, all that can, at once,
and subscribe to this the only true benefit and wed.
fare society for the merchant sailor. Your subecrip•
liana will be received by the honorary agents (Ship-
wrecked Meriners' Agents) throughout the kingdom,
shipping masters, secretaries of mikes' homes and
institutes, and by the undersigued. Masters and
mates will establish • claim to be received into the
hospitals by subscribing £2 to the fund; mariners,
£1; annual subscription—masters and mates, lie.;
mariners, le. 6d. Connected with the Belvedere
Institution a fund has been established whereby
each sailor can provide for his wife in tees of death.
This annual subscription is small, but the amount
depend. on the age of the seaman and his wife at
the time entering. Another fund too, has been
established to enable seamen to subscribe to • pension
fluid, so that on arriving at the age of 60, or before
if personally incapacitated, they may receive an
out-door pension of Weber £9 to £lB, £27, £36, or
£46 • year, according to the amount they may wish
to pay in for. The amount, as in the Widows'
Annuity Fund, depends on the age of the applicant.
The earlier you join, the less there will be to pay.
Every facility is offered, so that the amount may he
paid by instalments or otherwise. The committee
have good corifidonce that the officers and seamen of
the mercantile marine will not lose the opportunity
' of establishing for themselves • " harbour of refuge"
to which, if they are obliged to bear up, will afford them
safe and comfortable anchorage for the remainder of
their live*. A long pull, • strong pull, and a pall
altogether, will not fail to do this, nor will the aid
of • generous public be withheld in providing such
an asylum as shall be worthy of this great maritime
country. This great booa to Bailors cannot be too
highly estimated, and at the new year when you pay
your supscriptions to the Shipwrecked Mariners'
Society, you will have an opportunity of learning
every particular, and to become subscribers to any
or either of these funds, so that • long list of seamen
belonging to the port of Weymoeth may be sent up
. to swell the 2,600 names already down, and thus
make a provision for yourselves and for your families
In your old aga Three cheers for Belvedere Roma,
for the aged. and disabled sailor !! I Subscriptions
will be received by Mr. R. Damon, hon, agent to the
society, 9 Amoeba-place, Weimomb.