The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-04-25 00:00:00

Mr. R. if. Eliot eras ap-pointed—tWasurer to the Authority,
on the proposition of Dr. DILZW.
The security was fixed at 43100.
This was all the business before the Board.

HOLY TRINITY VESTRY.

This was held on Easter Monday at noon, there being
present :- Rev. J. D. Addison, vicar in the chair ; General
Addison; Revs. W. F. Itansome and Berry, curates : Mr H.
Wheeler and Mr. Snook, churchwardens: Mr. Jesty, Mr.
Jenkins, Mr. It. Thomas, Mr. W. M. Thistleton, Mr. R.
T. Atkins, Am.
The C11•11.11AN said their business was to elect Church-
warslens for the ensuing year, and that had better be done
at once, leaving whatever they might have of parish talk
to follow. As vicar he begged to thank Mr. Wheeler for
his kindness and attention during the past year, and
several others, durieg which he had been vicars church-
...Lydell, and begged to nominate him once more, being glad
that he had kindly consented to lie nominated again. Be-
fore asking the parishioners to nominate another church-
warden, he would say he hail received very great kindness
and attention from lir. Snook, whatever had been wanted
lie bet been most cheerfully ready to do, and though of
couriie, he (thevicar) could not prescribe what the parish
should do, he should be very glad if Mr. Snook were re-
. _ _

'-'l47.7l}wri proposed Mr. Snook, Mr. ATKINS seconded,
and he was elected the VICAR saying the parish could not
have a.2.etter selection than Mr. Snook.

The VICAR continued that he must once give his earnest
thanks to all who had been concerned in carrying out the
duty of this chmrch. Of course all bad their failures and
weaknesses, but if they tried to do their best in the
station of life in which it has pleased God to place them,
that was all that could be expected of man. To all he
gave his most earnest and wannest thanks, especially to
his brother clergy and the churchwardens, to the organist,
the leader, of the choir, and the choir themselves. In all
respects be had found the greatest kindness from them
all ; all had tried to do their duty, to carry on theservices
of Almighty God in the way they should be—with care
and reverence. Doubtless there had been failures, but
still, as long as they kept their duty in view, and tried to
do it, they might hope that those failures might be over-
looked, aud their services be accepted by God—(hear),
With regard to parish talk he was afraid they could not
make it so hopeful now. This time last year, there was a
very strong hope that they wopld by this time have been
well forward in building their new church. A very pima
sum of money was offered for the purpose of
rc buil;Ain,%•
new church, and they designed to place it in the n
at the top of the hill. Most unexpectedly—and t was
indeed a knock-down blow for them—they found that it
was impossible, for some reason or other, which they did
not know, to procure the site. He was afraid the offer
was very likely to expire before long, but they had no
ground on which to expend the money. A church was
exceedingly wanted for the parish, but it turned out
finally that if the land could not be procured, the best
plan would be to enlarge the present church—make it
large enough to meet the wants of the parish. On this
they were met, on the other hand, by a refusal to give the
money, on the part of those persons who proposed it. He
believed the two best sites were the Chapelry site, and
that where the present church stands, but they were much
hampered and impeded, and what would be done, he
could not tell. When God in His providence designed a
thing to be done, He opens the way; repeatedly it had
happened at the darkest hour, when they saw the least
hope, that God had opened ths way. He could not tell
them any more now, he was a good deal cast down about
it, but he hoped that some day or other, either while he
was incumbent, or when he was removed and another
took his place, that the work would be done. In the
interest of the town as well as of the he did hope
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to turn to a different subject, they saw what a nimailicsm
range of schools they had. The rooms had been most use-
ful for the pariah, and that was a great blessing. flo,
although there had been soma failurevnther thirtga hod
boa Kowaplished. Io that. ft, was asuifi to pow

Mr. WHILLER could quite understand that it would be
a difficult position for Mr. Ransome.
The Rev. V. tAgsoisa said if there was a bona Me scheme
in which there was something, he thiught they might get
the money.
General AnnisoN asked if any sum could be appropri-
ated to paying the architect, supposing the whole scheme
came to nothing.
Mr. RANSOME said that Mr. Ferry was • friend of theirs;
he was doing • church at Dorchester, and perhaps he
might come down next week.
General ADDISON remarked that there was also the
question where the soldiers would attend, during the time
the church was pulled down.
This was stated to be about three years.
General Anoteog continued that this would be a matter
for the Chaplain-General, lie might with the soldiers to
attend a church, and not at a schoolroom, the soldier's at-
tendance might be removed to another church, and then it
would be • question of possession. The War-office would
pay the clergyman where the soldiers attended, that would
be he supposed, at St. Mary's and it would be doubtful
whether they would be afterwards removed from St.
Mary's without any special reason.
The VICAR thought • barrack service might be Carried
General AornsoN thought not, while there was a church
so near as St. Mary's.
Mr. SNOOK suggested an arrangement might be made
with the War Office that the soldiers should return to
the perish rhumb after it was rebuilt,
. . . . . . .

General .kDDISON said it might be tried; but he felt
alniust certain it would be agreed to.
Mr. Jestv suggested a friend at Court might help.
General ADDISON wired, supposing the congregation fell
off, or their payments, while the church wa, being rebuilt,
how were the clergy to be maintained during that time!
Were they quite sure the congregation would remain, and
pay the same pew rents, ac. Otherwise it would be de-
priving the parish of part of the clergy during the time the
church was pulled down... . . .

Mr. N 1 lIF.F.LER said that had not teen forgotten : it was
a most imp vtant matter; hut there would he no difficulty
in that way ; the church would not he pulled down nor
the work in any way proceeded with until the clergy
were fully provided for.
Mr. SN(Poli agreod.
The Vicsa said—the first thing would be to consult Mr.
Ferry, and then to consult the War Office, lie and Mr.
Ifiutsome would consult Mr. Ferry.
This was tinathinously approved, and the vestry broke
up in the usual way, with, vote of thanks to the Vicar.

FASHIONABLE AMATEUR THEATRICAI.S.
Once again Capt. Castle and his friends have given
Weymouth an opportunity of seem' A n,,. theratna repre-
sented at our Theatre in the style that attracts a lar.re
" hotiae " in which the "upper ten" are themselves
at once the principal portion, and also a main
attraction. To see such a number .4 lash lily
dremed ladies and gentlemen a. we saw on the floor of
the house was of itself worth a good deal, and the
•Iremenakeis and milliners might go into ecstacies in
describing the variety of the fashions, the richneas of
the coettinuss displayed. Such a description is beyond
our isiwe. s ; but it was like the first signs of the
returning " season " to witness our gentry met again
in public with their Inunbler friends. The approaches
to the Theatre were brilliantly lighted. All along the
arched approach were hung fabrics in bright colours,
and pictures of dramatic celebrities were shown near
the inner doors. Upstairs, the balcony (to our
taste the best position for seeing) was occupied by the
middle classes, while the gentry nearly covered the
floor.
The theatre was adorned with flowering plants, flags,
and a banner for each "season" ..f the amateurs, and
Mr. T. Ileale presided at the piano in front of the
footlights supported by an efficient band We may
here note that the amateurs included Capt. Castle,
Major NlcAdam, Mr. Finch, and others, &misted by
Miss Sarah Thorne, from the Theatre Royal,
Worcester, late of St. James' Theatre, London, and
Miss Nina D'Arther, of the Theatre Royal, Worcester.
After the band had played an overture in good
style, the first piece was Mr. J. It, l'lanches comic
drama, " Not a bad Judge," with the following
cast:
Marquis de Treval ... Major McAdam.
ceunt de Steinberg .. . Mr. llooper.
John Caspar Lavater ... Capt. Castle.
Rutty Mr. Winsmore Browne.
Christian., ... Mr. Gidson.
Betman, (burgoumater) . Mr. Finch.
Zug . ... Mr. Williams.
Noiary Williams.. D. Browne.
Servant . Mr. H. Browne.
Louise de Steinber... Miss Sarah Thorne.
Madame Batman .......Miss D'Arthez.
Soldiers, Peasante, ke., by every available Browns.
The scene is laid in Switzerland, in 1781. The act-
ing was expressive, and the language particularly
correct. Mr. Finch warn excessively amusing, Capt.
Castle evidently thoroughly at home on the stage, the
Count de Steinberg was well played by Mr. Hooper,
and the dress of Major McAdam was magnificent, his
rendering of the Niihau was also good. The ladies, of
course, filled their parts well, and all deserve much
praise; they were rightly called before the curtain at
the dom.
Next foUowed the comedietta "Tears," cast as
follows :
Gerard Vivian Major McAdam.
gate, (Isis wile) Miss Sarah Thorne.
Sir Francis Ainslie ... . Capt. Castle.
Mabel, (his wife) Miss D'Arthez.
Jean, (waiter) ... Mr. Finch.
Scene :—Sitting Room in Hotel " D'Angleterre," Baden
Baden.
The scenes were full of fun,oapecially those in which
Major McAdam and Mr. Finch appeared; at them
the laughter was most hearty and long-continued.
After the delivery of an epilogue, the audience again
warmly applauded, and the band played "God Save
the Queen.
At the Wednesday's performance every available
seat, almost, in the balcony was occupied at an early
hour, while below there were very few vacanchairs,
I and the "house " itself was a fine spectacle.
The first piece was "Delicate Ground," in which
I Captain Castle himself ably played Citizen Sangfroid,
Mr. Gibson impersonated Alphonee .le Gramilier, and
Blies Sarah Thorne took the part of Pauline. We
have not time to detail the plot of the piece ; it must
suffice to any that it " went " with all the success
exceltten followed the comedietta " l'earg," cast as on
the previous evening, and played with equal, or
superior success, the laughter of the audience being
repeatedly evoked.
The performances concluded with the well-known
but always excruciating farce, "Whitebait at Greens
wich," with the players as follow.: -
Mr. Benjamin Buzzard... . Major McAdam
Mr. Glimmer . Mr. Nicholls, R.M.A.
John Small . . . Mr. Finch,
, Miss Lucretia Buzzard bliss Sarah Thorne.
Sally ... ... Miss D'Arthez,
1 After this the epilogue was again given, with varia-
thins, to suit the pieces of the evening, and caused
laughter and applause, and all departed delighted with
the entertainments, and the arrangements altogether,
which have relie,ted so much credit on Capt. Castle
and his friends.

POWPLAND.
ACCIDENT AT THE Bu.AKIVerr.SL —List Week a man
named Robert Home, employed at the Breakwater, fell
from a height te the rocks, and was severely bruised. Ile
WAA attended by Dr. McLean.
THE ANNUAL Tea AND MERINO in connection with the
Wesleyan Sunday School Library was appointed for
Wednesday night. Addressee by ministers and singing by
the choir were, as usual, the means provided for Plownot-
IYirissing the time.
UISANCES IN THE GROVE ROAD.—We have received a
complaint that Raster Koaday excursionists were annoyed
when in the Orovejlthad,by the bad smells caused by illegal
acts of some official. who are very reedy to omuetiti if
everything done by others is not exactly as they li e.
ACCIDENT To Ma H. Russau.. - On grater llondAtMr.
Rummell was pleiwuring at the Weymouth Skating Kink.
when he unfortunately slipped, and fell on his right arm,
• bone of which was snapped. We are glad to sad that
Kr. Russell is doing well.
PIAALTTIC SEIZOIA.— On Sunday morning last, about
two o'clock, Mr. Simon Pearce, a member of the Local
Board, had • paralytic seizure. Kr. I earce, who is about
60 years of me, was rather unwell en the previous night
On Wednaday aftersoon we were glad to find that Dr.
Sullivrn, considered Mr. Pearce was very much better, but
will still require to be kept very quiet
CH•DOES AIIONG THemiTllOOlllT MINISTEDS.—Rev. R.
Mod., who his been three years, and the Rev. J. C.
Silcox. who has culli:en bare one year, will leave the
island in a few mon other Wesley= miaisters supply-
ing their "lama The .J. Hicks, Bible Christian, and
the Rev. R. Richardson, the active Primitive Methodist,
are also leaving this Yew.
DmAag AT Tmg Dgror.—On Good Friday morning the
wind blew nearly sok from the northeast, and about
Bft or Oft of the i'KEUM•IIA Pier at the &sakwater
depot was washed away near where the floating water
tank hermit rolled so much in the storm that Capt. Elliott
thought of getting up steam on the Breakwater steamer_
Ind towing the teak Into Wellthuth Harbour. The whirl
attiewanis abodwatad.

over the services of his energetic curiae, Mr. Ransoms A YOUNG PORTLANDFX DitOWNILD IN W
be (the vicar) plainly told them he had Dot the energy for Gush, schoolmaster, of Ringwood, had be:LEL—Mr. J.
the work. But it was done, and he believed that no holiday here ; but on Wednesday morning hen,,°De4diolta
parish in the diocese had anything like such a fine range sad news that his younger brother was drown" "l - the
of schools, so that, altbough there was • great deal to dis• Ferry, Wales. The father of the lad reshied'isi: "net
courage in the parish, yet there was also a great deal to • year or two since, and was then well h",,,;:rtkati
cheer. The great thing was to &Nod upon the arm of respected as superintendent of the Primitive Me-thn,„rdint
God to open the way. At present they did not see how Sunday School.
the new church was to be built • but trusted it might be 'rug Ganes SCHOOL—We are pleased to see }
done, by iii+ love and tatercy—(hear, new portion of the infant'e School, on which Met'''. the
Mr. WIIF.ELIR, in a few words, 11e4.te.1 to thank the liave leen at work for some month's past, is
Vicar for the tery kind way he had spoken of him, and I; was need for the first time on Wed
he should be very glad to take office again. being the day appointed for the annual "I 41,
Mr. SNOOK also returned thanks, and said there had not examination. The new work has added to the lea eee
been much work for them during the last year: but he the already handsome buildings, which now attord %,/
hoped there might be in the coming one. He asked if accommodation for the whole of the children Eke school in this part of the island. The exasninith,
there was any suggesting'.
'it N.,'
Mr. WHF.KI.ER said be had been given to understand off ins very satisfactory wanner, the boys espwi.,
both from outside and in the vestry that if arrangements well. A good report is confidently expected. Y."log
could lie made for the services to be held at the schools, PitgetirraTlON TO etrr. nuoisos.--The pay.ww.,
the present church could be p'lll.l down, and the molter the Pend regiment, Capt. Thomson, is a meaps., 7r of
would be forthcoming for a new one. Weideyau Society, and very much esteemed II
The Vic tit WM not quite sure it would be neceseary. willing to help the ConKregationalbits, !wen
lie believed that Mr. Bennett had what was added to his Methodists, bible Christiana and any deumninati.:ll,.."
church built on the outside of it. needed his help, and besides being an wriest
The Bev. V. F. It•NSOME said he knew that Mr. Bennett worker, lie has been a prominent leader in the Tmoue
was disaPPolutalli himself, tie fool a guarantee from the ance movement, being president of the
architect that he should not be disposseased of his church, Temperate., Society. In connection with th,
but when they had got to the part wanted, they tunnel denomination"; and societies he has taken the ch.:1"1
hint out. Thou he was building a new church outside meetings, aud with al: this he has so commend.'
the old one. al highly ass .
as an officer and gentleman, that he w
Pat The VICAR said he recollected attending Mr. Bennett's by his brother officers, some of whom have 1,,, `.4
church, mid on one side of it was a hoarding all uown attend divine worship with him. his going
through the church, the regiment was a matter of deep regret,
The Rev. V. F. RAJISOME repeated W
that Mr. Bennett, Wednesday last, the esleyan "class with why,
was turned out, and also his schools. Thomson met, under the leadership of Mr. .1: '44.
General ADDISON knew a church in Loudon where a Mills, presented the gallant captain with a
chancel was being built outside a church that had no Bible, as• token of esteem and Christian love 44
chancel before, and a rough brick wall was rut, have been attended with some success.
The Rev. V. F. RANSOM: said the dilhculty was in "Pitisic " Fon • SoLDIKIL --On Monday evening 'go
shifting out of the cld church into the new. They were one of the :19th dressed in a very little authority, 047
told here that they should have the use of the old part of here had one stripe), was marching about en
the the twait7-.
e girls' schools; but the second day after the contractor the Cove, when he came across one of the beach:lieu rh,
took it in hand they had notice to leave. LC. brought the beachman to attention by a
Attention was next called to a plan for building a new "Who are you rand the Portlander, quizzically
elviog
church near where the Nelson Inn is. the one stripe, no doubt, attempted a inks by 'nests
The VICAR said it would be nessjy all on made ground, "I au, an escaped convict, run away from the prttot
and the foundation would not be good. The LC. thereon turned to some privates, and come,,e,'lm
The Rev. V. F. RANIONK was afraid it would not be them to fall in. First of all he had four of them ; tut,ls—
thought very favourably of. For more than five years the yuu can't well form column four abreast with Nei
offer he spoke of had been made to Weymouth that was, men and an officer, he summoned four more unlucky
more than five years since the persons who mock the offer privates and made them also fall in. Next he coupon,-
proposed to build a church in llelcombe Regis, but for 'led thia formidable column to arrest the civilian,
reasons which all present understood, that church was him to the barracks, and hand him over to the
fn
nut built. With very greet difficulty he prevailed on authorities. Whether be found the matter too sen:Srs
them to hold their hands, and to make the offer else- and repaired to the Cove Inn for further assistance. r•p,n
where. They sent down an agent to look at the site on sayeth net; but next time he was seen out Ode,
the hill, and then they not only made the offer for bend- being elected from the inn by two civilians ited,
ing the church, but also to pay for the purchase of the crop. The Aory goes that be went later int.. the
site. They offered to pay Sir Frederic Johnstone 2,0110, and managed to run against two of the county
and he (Mr. Ransome) had made that offer to Sir Frederic whom he taxed with "rounding" on the Hrkil, le;
privately, and he refused. It was impoesible to persuade declared they shouldn't round on him. Femur., t„.
Perode at a distance--espeoially when they had guru out the dignity of the strip.. nom-um. of nigher main.%
,of their way to Relp—it we were shittin,g our oleos ii hitunelf osioe up, and, under the threat of endanger.,
was impossible to divest them of the feeling that "Where his stripe, made hina epilogue to the police—Theth lusly
there's • will, there's a way. If the parish could get spirits of the new regiment must take care they kat
the opinion of Mr. Ferry, • really good London architect, confound Portland with the purlieus of Portsmouth Q 4.
sod lay the opinion of the architect, and at the same time they may find their mistake. Only on Easter ausas,
of the Commusionera, before those who offered the money. Lawrence Maine was walking about in Eaton lane, barmy
they might get it for the present site. But it was rather apparently more energy than wisdom, for he fell into s
an ungrateful task on hie part to be putting first one quarry near the saw mills, fractured his wrist, go, bid
scheme and then another before those who made much cut on the forehead, and had to be taken to hospital.
an offer for help.
Mr. SNOOK thought those who offered had confidence
in Mr. RaJoiolllo.

THE CHANGE OF GARRISON.
At last have departed the 102nd Madras Fusibers, eh,ss
fine brass band has been so important an ad;unet
attractions of the neighbouring watering fey, othe
veterans of which regiment have been such sideuro,
among us, while it is scarcely too much to say
raw Irish Irish boys with which the regiment Wm ,sr'ijk4
were no bad that we can scarcely expect worse Teluse
a pitch had matters come between the old awl
soldiers that that after the fight in Chesil, and the injuries G
Sergeant Florence, the old soldiers were in a state Lore,
ins on—we will not say mutiny—but disorder, for on aid
all declared that if they could catch the men sishis
brought such disgrace on the regiment, they would lynch
' them without a long trial. AU that is over form for et
Thursday night H.M.S. Assistance arrived M the Harbour
between five and aix, and came to anchor between six aaj
seven o'clock. She brought a wing of the 37th regiment
from Gosport, which it is understood, are to remaiu hers
till the arrival of the relief regiment. The 37th had a
tolerable passage, except that it was bitterly cold the
Assistance being described as particularly well "
hated," and very little comfort obtainable on board. So it
was not pleasant for the 37th to remain quiescent on hoard
all Good Friday, awaiting the barracks alum Verne being
vacated by the 102nd. The latter had their share of
discomfort when the beds were emptied, and the castes
returned into store, and oi.le of blankets all that was
allowed to sleep in for the night. Single nee might
rough it; but it seas awkward for the married couples
with families. Early in the morning of Saturday the
baggage was conveyed down to the Breakwater, and the
regiment shortly afterwards left by the aany.poes. ;sod
marched down the north slopes of Portland to the Break.
water, as they were to embark at the coaling petc,
instead of the Usual pier. The tine band played "Auld
Lang Sync "and other farewell tunes ; but the welds- of
Castletown bad all the opportunity of seeing and hewing,
the people of Fortune's Well, who were tie the Issokaiut,
being utterly disappointed. By the nine ss'elosil, tr.*
from Weymouth, the detachment (nen the barracks
there, under Captain Vetch and Lieutenant Bettina...,
enter., the Island, and nianbcd also to the Breakwater.
H. MS. Seaniew, the l'Oralflll steamer Connus•lisre, the
ateatoer Ocean Brisk, and ;I barge, were employes] in eie.
veying the troops to sad from the Assietainas, whit lay
about the middle ssf the outer Breakwater. The sessele
managed it well, n.h the horm, being conveyed that way,
though it eao at first (carol it must be taken to Wey-
mouth for embarkation. All was accomplished wtis-
factorily, and without mcident The baggage of ties new
ir.arri.su was conveyed up the Zigsag-nfad, and e hits
Fortune's Well was expecting to iiee the men, the latter,
being active tinsl used to hills, gallantly marched op the
fare like a storming party, and took the Verne Citadel,
in the way their predeemeoris heel vacated it, Isy the sally.
port. The new garrison are part of the :17th North Hants,
whi.„. honours are Minden, Tourney, and the Peninsula.
They are last from i fteport, about twelvenionths frog
India, where they were employed amour: other duty in
the pursuit er Koer Singh. The " niarching-in" state 515
ass follows --Major ,rAlleyne, in command ; Capt. J. E.
Whitting, Capt, It. Skinner, Capt. W. C. tooling; Lieut.
I'. K Veriest% Lieut. W. P. Monet; ton, I.ieut. A. It.
Ilennell ; 12 sergeants, Ii corporals, .4 drummers, 210 rank
and rile_; total 257. There is no band attached to the
wing. The sergeants' names are —ColoueSergeant
..f. C.
Motile, acting eergearit-niajor l'olour-Sergeant W. heate,
acting quarteranaater sergeant; Colour-Sergeant .
Cockerton, Colour-Sergeant le Wickens; sergeant, IL
Carr, J. Digglee, J. Ellis, W. Metall, 11. Turner, 11. W.
Gateley, T. Haley, and C. Smith, Lances Sergeants W. C.
Ginner, 11. Keen, J. Towers, and E. Cousins. We under-
stand that the regiment gave 'some popular entertain-
ments at Goeport, and we hope they may do something of
the kind here, before the Assietance, which is to take the
Itl2nd to i:ibraltar, returns with the 31st reginieut to
relieve our visitors ofithe 37th.