The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1883-03-06 00:00:00

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UM'WTI floonnes.—We are glad to observe the
moms of Mr. Alfred Clark in the lid of those who
matriculated at the Loadon University, In the first
division In the January examination. Mr. Clark was
educated at the Don't County School, and is • son
of Mr. W. H. Clark, of Cern* Abbas. He is the Bth
of pupils of our County School, who have matriculated
dam VW.
TIN WOOD Tarrtmoster...—There is being made •
libsial response to the appeal made fo f,,ds to pro-
ems, the late Mr. Wood's collections of recent and
lowa shells for presentation to the Museum at
Dorchester. Among the suhecribers we msy already
ante the followies:—Rev. Sir Talbot Baker, J. C.
Maneel•Pleydell, Req., G. D. W. Dieby, Req., Rev.
0. P. Cambridge, J. Flom EaL,lfi.rd. P., R. Willieme,
Jun., Req., H. B. Middleton, ~ Miss Payne, A.
Pops, Req., Rev. P. R. Gorringe, ofessor Buckman.
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BIOTCLING.—The third annual general meeting of
the " Dorchester Rovers" was held at the CA'esk
Tavern on Wednesday evening, when about 30
members put in an appearance. Mr. T. S. Duncomb,
the captain, was unanimously re-elected.
W. B. Bawler as sub-captain, and Mr. W.
Watkins as has. ma, were also re-elected. The can.
slates were voted as follow§ :—Mews. Jeffery,
MGM, Hill, P. Osmond, and A. G. Bawler.
Messrs. Hill, R. Legg, and Jeffery were again ap-
pointed buglers. The hon. see.. statement showed •
email Warms in favour of the club. Seven new
members were elected. The club intend to have • ran
to Lniwprth on Good Friday, and a good muster is

expiated.
August, Sorra' or Posy Orrtos EIRLOTIVIL—This
simnel social gathering took place on Wednesday
evsztine, and was a very enjyabie affair. Mr. C.
Parma occupied the poet of chairman, and Mr. Dyson
Wi• the vice-chairmen. Among the visitors were Mr.
F. Rear, Mr. R. Starner. and Mr. L Robinion.
After the exoellent repast had been disposed of, the
usual loyal and complimentary toasts were honoured.
The toast of the evening, "Th. health of the Post-
master, Ilk. C. Parsons," was proposed by Mr. Dyson
be pleasing terms. Mr. Parsons, he said, had now
bees Postmaster at Dorchester for 20 years, and he
trusted he would continue tz occupy that position, and
enjoy exorlient health for 20 years longer. ( Applause.)
In reply, Mr. Famous expremed his thanks to Mr.
Dyson and the company, and hoped the goodl relations
at present existing between them would continue in
the future as heretofore. (Applause.) "The health
01 iinbearibers to the supper" was drunk with all the
boom& Boum excellent songs wore given during the
evening, and the gathering wise exceedingly pleasant
and conviviaL
YOUNG Wonsan' Cuarertzer Aseocuszoe.—The
members and friends In c osneselou with this useful
aesoeiatkos, which is under the menagerie's:it of •
committee of ladle, of the town, bald • tea meeting
be the Allan Hall on Tuesday evening last, The
roam had been decorated by several ladies, and
presented • pleasing appearance. About 130 eat down
he • oapitel tea, the tables being presided over by the
followlair ladles :—Mrs. IL Darden (Mayoress), Mrs.
A. J. Evana, Mrs. IL Burnett, Mn. J. If. Lush,
Mra, W. Dixon, Mr.. Vetch'', Miss thyme, Miss
Fowler, Miss Hodges, and Kin Pearce, while several
other ladies rendered valuable assistance. Fourteen
members of the Wareham Branch were present, also
Mies Samson, of the Upeey Branch.—A public meat'
tag wee held in the hall after the tea, when the Rev.
H. Pelham Stokes (the zealous Rector of Wareham)
delivered a deeply praotioal and earnest Gospel
Wren& G. Curate, Req. (president of the Y. DLO.A.)
asampled the chair, and there were also present—Rev.
IL W. and Mn. Collinson, Rev. C. F. and Mr.. ,
Powys, Mies Sheridan (Frampton Court), kc. The
hall was crowded to overflowleg, many being unable
to gain admittance. After singing hymn 35 (Sankey's),
the Rev. IL W. Collineon read • portion of Scripture
endi=doinn prayer. The Rev. H. P. Stokes bawd
his et, 14, dealing chiefly with
the humility of St. Paul as an example. The most
eminent Christiana were the most bumble. The
roar urged upon all Christians present einglenees
" How beet can I glorify God?" Giving
a erir=r7of the " worl "to which tie Christian is
to be crucified (sod which appears to be so much in
need of being understood), he said he could best define
It as anything and everything that comes between the
soul and the Lord Jena Christ. The rev, gentleman
besought all present to cast aside petty differences, and
to love and work with all those who loved the Saviour.
A loving appeal was made to the C 01116410 OM of the
unconverted, who be knew felt the need of something
they had not got, to accept the offers 1 mercy of God
In Christ Jesus. The &Areas was much appreciated,
and thanks were accorded to the rev. geotlecoan.
Other hymn. were song, Miss Curme presiding at the
bi um. The meeting closed with the benediction.