The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1870-07-05 00:00:00

.FORFSTERB AT WEYMOUTH.

The grand- Zta-M—ons—tra-tio-n- of -t-h7i-nnited Foresters'
Courts of Weymouth took plasm on Coronation Day.
Th. weather Wu not too warm but no rein fell ; it IPSO
in fact, just the sort of day best suited for • fete. The
members met at the New assembly Rooms, Market-
street, and the neighbourhood was crowded some half.
hoer before the appointed time. At It o'clock, the
proosesion was formed in the following order •.
Foresters on horseback, in the costumes of Robin
Hood and Little John.
Town Band,
Drum-and-fife band of the Cith D.R.V.
Ofßoers with ingot& and emblems.
Brethren in full regalia.
Visiting Brethren.
Banner of Court " England's Hope," 4418, with Forester's
Arms. and on the reverse " Good ilarmuitan."
Brethren of Court" England's Hope."
Banner of Court " fisilor's Hope.' 3483.
Foresters' Arms, and Weymouth Arms.
Forester. and Shepherds of "Sub,'. Hope,"
Juvenile memhers of Court "Plus.. of Feathery."
Woodwanl•_with axes.
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Banner Court " Plume-O-1-Pilasert-73162, emblematic
Nunn with motto "It fa better to gtve than to receive."
On the mane, Widow end
Brethren of Court Plume olVd"Litters.
Emblems sod Gap.
Tbe promotion sdvaneed thronsht Bt. Mban's Bow
to the Biplanade, encompassed the Rinse, promeded up
the Kap'anode, across the Backwater Bridge, to a lied
indly tear by lir. B. Knight.
The dinner was provided by Bro. T. Sherry, of the
Cooper's Arms, and laid in a marquee provided by Mr.
Hayman. About 150 members and (Heads sat down,
and were well entertained, the provisions being of good
des, and well cooked. K. N. Howard. Esq. (mayor),
was in the chair, and Mr. W. T. Aylesbury officiated as
vionohairman ; there were present—Dr. Moorhead, Dr.
Griffin, Dr. Simpson, Mr. &nick, Mr. Hole, he.
After dinner the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were
given from the chair, in the Mayor's felicitous style,
and received with manifestations of entlinsialm.
The CHAIRMAN said the toast be was about to propose
wee one that commended Welt to their attention.
Forestry was now an institution of many years' stand-
ing, and every year it therethed in numbers. It wan
started by that British feeling which esused the English-
men to fight his foreign battles. had caned him to
unite with others so u not to be dependent on shanty.
They relieved those whom the Legislature made itself
bound to relieve. In supporting those who are in
distress they lightened the burden on the rates of the
country —(spPlessa). He wished Forestry ever, 111009011
and although people might have smiled at their dis-
play, their banners, and their dresses, it was no empty
show for which Foresters wore and carried them through
the streets. It was done that others might impairs
into its principles, and if they did so they would And
It. band of universal brotherhood, and would desire
their brothers, their husbands, and friends to join. The
name "Forestry" was given in the days when Beglisie
men could not enjoy the liberty they do now, and they
were obliged to resort to the West. Zoidishanen 4ared

not let the setborittes know they were meeting together
they were obliged to look round, and see that only
broshrts were present. That wee why this blandly
society had adopted the name of Forester', and • good
name it was. In oonelsision he gave "Suomi' to
Forestry"--(oheers).
Bro. POICHLIII responded. and Own nouns statistics
relating to Foresters. In pea 31, 1869, they had 247
District., 3,889 Court". 361.210 womb", 74" boo•
members, showing an incluse of five &stride, 64
Court" 15.248 Onancisl members. and 316 bee,
hers. B-oides this they had in hand £1.300.000
,to the sick fund, £45.000 on the management lend,
81211.000 district funeral fund, making a total of
Tier AN said the daddies just read showed
snottily the advantages of Forestry. They were divided
Into districts, and again Into Courts, of which they bad
three in this town. The nano& were most appropriate
.11inglend'a Hope, and Sailors' Hope, and 'Plume of
Feathirs, each of which was engostive of some good
quality in Forestry. He proposed the three Weymouth
G.urts—(obsers.)
Bro. liousseLt., responded for Court of Plume
Feelers, sad said they had expended £233 Si. 4d. in
eel pay, and yet their capital was intact, and they bad
£360 in the Sseings Bank. Some persons had thought
they were in error to exhibit sash dresses as they did ;
bin not one penny was taken out of their funds for
drink, dinners, or regalia. Their money was invested
°artfully in the Weymouth Starnes' Bank. Each
member had, if be chose to have a dress, to obtain it et
his expense. The Court had 220 financial members, and
the borough members contributed to every Court In the
flewe—nheers.)
Bro. llowhiut responded for Sailor's trope, 3,483.
When they held their arat demonstration 10 years ago,
their was but one Court in the town. Now they had
Laereased. not Only in England, but in various remote
parts. His Court had • greet amount of sickness last
years, and Li ss. lit. per member had been paid in
.'oboes" for the last,teelve months, bet now they had a
good number of young members, and their sickness was
bat small—(bmar .)
HIV BeGLAND responded for Court ogland's Hope.
This society was self-supporting, unless they bad • great
amount of sickness, and when they had, they got up a
demonstration to set the society again on in Ws. If
the court mould not meet its demands for sick pay, they
did Pot close their boa, but they had the High Court
to fall beak upon. The medical men bad the greatest
responsibility as to the amount of sickness, for at one
time, they had suff-red a gent deal from medical men
whu did not pay sufficient attention to taking care thst
only proper members were admitted. However, they
were now going on well, and they would ist bygones be
byegones- (hear).
The Ceallillair said that, in their medical officers,
they had some of the best medical nom in the town. He
was glad to see two of them present, and hoped they
might . have • patient open any of their anDiver-
aeries. Dr Third was really an invalid, and it was not
Stet be had made an axons for his sbeence. He gave
the health of Dr. Moorhead and Dr. Simpson. and
hoped that Dr. Timid would be present on the next
cassaion.
Dr. Moolunsm responded. Be trusted that while
both his °plisse°e and himself were manned by the
conseiouness of having done their best to do their ditty,
they lad done it to the satisfaction of those present—
(hair). The prosperity of such societies was dependeot
on their medical stag, and In rejoiced as a true patriot
to seek the rise and progress of this and kindred
societies. He trusted that Forestry would go on
prospering and to prosper—(applause).
Dr. Stamm also responted, and spine of the scale
of paymeote during sickness as- too high, and should
certainly advise that some steps should be taken to
diminish the amount. At protect the Courts were
composed principally of young members, but as they
grew old, unless there were some precision to pension
old members, the fund would be exhauiitei He
thought the seals of pay should be reduced from 14e.
to 12i. or 10s., and put by at lent 33 per cent of their
refits towards a reserve fund—(ion.)
The Comeau' said an tuitional snack had been
made upon the fends lest year, which was one waked
by an extraordinary mount of sickness, and yet it had
not affected their stability, which had increased from
year to year, and had even withstood this great
shock. Referring to their borough members, be said
Coronation Day was no holiday for the House of Com-
mon", and several heavy divisions were expected to-day
so that the borough members could not be present.
Mr. Edwanis had commissioned him to give them an
extra donation, and be bad no doubt Mr. Hamlin,.
when he heard the extraordinary mount of dokoses
Vol had had, would do the tame. In conclusion
be gave the health, of the Boronth Members, which
was receieed with sheers sum musical honours.
The Contains then gave the healths of the Hen
Members whose do nations help. d to keep up thei
demonstrations. He coupled with the toast the name
of Mr. Aylesbury— (cheers).
Mr. diLeriellat responded. He looked on Forestry
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having • gnat hold upon the country. In helping
• ice societies as this they helped themselves, and it
behoved all respectable thinking men to support such
anociations. It was the pride of every Englishman to
avoid the union if he could, and to joie tits Foresters
would enable him to do so. He rejoiced in being able
to assist Foresters to carry out their objects; but dis-
liked an improndent man as mach am he could. for
• I should strive to provide for the hour of trial that
might come. He hoped the results of the demonstra-
tie. would excel their most seognine expectations. In
oonolusion he proposed '• The health of the Chairman."
wailing him prosperity and long life--(musimal honours).
The Outsmart thanked them from the bottom of
his heart He bad searched into the principles of this
society when he first took Pert in it, Many years ago,
he had been connected with ever sine, Ind it WWI
an additional satisfaction to him that the results bad
L76vs:d his first judgment correct. The chief digol.
of the town ought to come forward and support
them, as was done in other towns. Weymouth ought
to occupy • position second to nom between it and
Loudon. He hoped his sumessor would some forward
sad attend their demonstrations, and they would find
Ctre and profit therefrom. He propped "The lirl of Dr. GriSn. Mr. Hole, Mr. Moore, and Mr.
Bartlett as visitors."

Mr, Burris responded. Be reepeeted • man who
respected himself. and the man who kept himself from
the carisli by means of • club subscription wu worthy
of the menet of all.
Mr. HOPS, HP. R. MOORS. and Mr. BARTLIVIT
rupooded.
The Cearam•s gave "the health of the Visiting
Brethren."
Bro. &num al Portland, returned thanks.
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The Cat/Jana, next gave "Th. Ancient Order of
Shepherds, and kindred sorietice."—(cheers).
"The Ladies," "The Press," and "The Host," were
afterwards given.
After this the company repaired to the field, where
Aant Sally, and other sports were
enjoyed. Bro. F. Neebe, the esteemed manager of the
Weymosth Theatre, sontriliak.d greatly to the Inn of
the evening by e number of comic sketches. The band
played selections of mane, to elvish dancing was carried
on with some spirit, sod the beauty of the evening,
added to the pleasant charactter of the scenery on this
side of Weymouth, attracted immense crowds to the
field, so that the affair must hare been a great pecuniary
sitcom. This is no doubt owing, after the fineness of
the weather. to the evaslient erreneemente made by
Bro. W. Hounsell, secretary, and so efficient sommittes,
who were incessant in their exertions to provide that
all the details were properly carried out.