The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-01-17 00:00:00

WEYIIOUTEI.

Tea WITYOUTH Tows BAND.—We understand that
it is contemplation to supply the Town Band, in readi-
ness for the ensuing summer, with an appropriate
uniform.
LIOACIRIS—J. Sharp, E.g., who recently expired at
the Burdon Hotel, bequeathed MO to the Weymouth
sanatorium. £5O to the Royal Infirmary, and £5O to
tit: Mary's Church.
RICH AIL O'NEIL, the sailor who was taken in RD
insane state to the anion, died there on Tuesday morn-
ing. He had been very much bruised, and it is no
wonder that he sink under his hurts:
GRASD GONCIRT.—We hear there is to his grand
concert here on the 30th or 31st of this month. Martha.
Liebbart and other eminent singers are engaged under
the management of Mr. ''. A vent:
SAILORS' BETHEL.- -Mr. W. Roberts, hos, secretary
to this valuable institution, has received from each of
our borough members, C. J. T. Hambro, Esq.. and H.
Edwards, Esq. the sum of £5 be, towards the funds.
MR. EDWARDS'S PHRSILST Tome POOL—Part of the
U., given by H. Edwards, Bog., to the poor of the Bible
Chi-ethos congregation was expended on Tuesday even-
ing in a fres tea to &bent GO poor old men and women,
in the Free Church meeting house, Caroline-place.
The reinsinder has been distributed among the poor of
the immediate neighbourhood.
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOLII.—The quarterly teachers'
tea-meeting and supper were held on Wednesday even-
ing. The pester, Rev. R. A. Griffin, Mr. J. L Robens,
Mr. A. Dennis, conductor of the branch school at
Patton, nesr Chiekerell, and about 30 teachers were
present. The school was reported to be in a prosperous
condition. and the teachers were greatly encouraged.
Mr. Dennis's untiring exertions, with those of • good
staff of teachers, have been mainly instrumental in the
success of the Patton school, which numbers about 80
scholars. The Putton school IA • most valuable Rift to
• neighbourhood that mush required the friendly
labour of kind heart•—ED,l
MELCORRE BEG'S WORKING 1113111 BEADING Boos-
-A lecture in connection with the institution of which
Mr. S. Ifilledge is hon. see., was given at the National
schoolroom, on Wednesday evening, by J. Drew, Esq,
who selected his ornate and interesting work (for each
of Mr. Drew's lectures is a finished work of art) on
"Lady Jane Grey." Mr. Drew bad not the advantage
of his lecture being advertised, and his audience wee
not so large as those of some former leetares ; but
those who were present were most agreeably
entertained.
Tag CATAPIILT NITISkNOR.-11r. Wilkinson, of St.
Vary-street, OD Monday meriting found that one of his
plate glass windows had been pierced by &small missile,
evidently shot with very great force. The hole made
on passing through the glass was, on the street side.
only the vise of a small horsebean, and of an oval
shape. Inside, fragments of the glass bad been splin-
tered away over a space • little larger than • crown
piece. The missile broke • picture glass behind, and
dashed some of the glass • considerable distance. It
must have had considerable velocity to have made such
• clean hole in the window, and to have done so much
damage. Whatever it was it could not be found; but
it In supposed to have been shot from One of those toys
called "catapults," which are so dangerous in the
hands of idle boys.
Tatter AT THR CNlOS.—Another very pleasing
event came off at the Union Workhouse on Wednes-
day evening last. Some kind ladies had interested
themselves in providing for the pleasure of the
children and old women, and the Womon's Ward was
smartly decorated in anticipation. Festoons of ever-
greens bung from the ceilings, and each was finished
off with a row of oranges hung on strings. and form-
ing • novel and pretty fringe, interspersed were
Chinese lanterns, and the whole looked exceedingly
graceful The walls had mottoes in evergreen leaves
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of the order, and the motto, "Success to the Loyal 'o'n coloured ground+, and bordered vital' evergreens
Biadon Abbey Lodge," was worked in green leaves- nicely arranged. There were in large characters,
The chair was taken by Mr: W. Dartale of Wait "Feed my lambs," and "Unto us • child is born,"
Madan, supported on the right and left by Messrs: the latter in imitation of church text, and a great pro-
W• Spioer, Poynter, Nichol, lßudder, Card, of Ware. fusion of plain end coloured pictures almost cowered
ham, Smyth, and Pickard of M eymouth, Bolden, J. the walls. Tea was laid about five o'clock, and 52
Basoombe. in. Tbe vice-chair was bile! by Mr. S. 11. boys and girls, in the primmest and cleanest of oloth-
Farwell of Weyrnottb, who VIA supported by Meagre lag, heartily enjoyed the sweet comestibles. About •
Hodges, (Dorchester); Sherry, of (Weymouth) • Deny, dozen ancient women participated in the treat, and the
Walker, Moore, Walker, jun., Langford, kn.' After whole were attended by the lEmen Pi. Mama
the removal of the cloth; Dowding, Misses Allen, Min Borrett, Mrs. Ward, and
The Chairman gave the usual loyal toasts, " The family. There were &leo present : Oolenel Ward,
Quoit, the Prinoe and Princess of Wales and the rest Poor Law Inspector, who is resident at Weymouth,
of the Royal family," which were duly received by the Captain Hornet, and the Rev. V. F. Ransouse, and
company, the cheers being led by Mr. Spicer. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant, the kind master and mistress,
The next tout was, "The Bishop. Clergy, and of course, and beertily proud were they of the honour
Ministers of all Denominations." The Chairman said done their little as well as their ancient charges. Al ter
In giving this tout although we had no minister tea, the Rev. V. F. Ransome gave • genial address,
present, he thought they would be doing a part of reminding the pleased recipients of the feast that they
their duty by attending such meetings as these, and en- should be thankful not only to thou good friends
*swaging provideat men in their efforts to assist eho had been the 11111423 of promoting their enjoyment,
each other, but also to God, who gives us all good things. He also
"The Army, Navy, and Volunteers." followed, and made some remarks speoialleaprwoeriate to the °Peeing
was warmly honoured, of a new year. and feelingly addressed the old people.
Song : Mr. Smyth, "Red, White, and Blue." After Mr. iteuome's address, three cheers were given
Mr. Hodder of (Wareham), responded for the Navy, for the Ingalls Przizid the rest of the friends. The
Mr. Dorey for the Volunteers, room was then for the exhibition of a merit.
The Chairman then gave what would be oonsideeed lantern, which Capt. But wax generous enough to
the toast of the seeping, " !teener to the Oddfelloew' Aria, awl ilisplsy tn the aelmirin• senesce-en. who..
Society." The 'tics-Chairman responded for the faces, as they were ranged in rows at the end and one
Manchester Unity, in doing which he quoted some side of the room, refloated thegreetest pleasure. The
statistics to show that this was the largest benefit other side was occupied by the old wonsea, who basked
society in the world. He also remarked th at these in the comfortable warmth of • romping fire, and who
societies were the cause of a great reduction in seemed to enjoy the pictures too. Behind the screen
criminality end pauperism. (whch Mr. Ransoms erected and laboured with •
Boag : by Mr. Spicer. youthful cheerfulness to make transparent by the help
The Chairs's= gave, " Success to the Bindon Abbey of • large brush and water) were not only tbe lantern
Lodge." Mr. T. theacombe responded and said they and apparatus, but • number of toys cunningly con-
numbered 86 good members; they had increased 14 coaled on shelves. These were brought out after the
during the pest year, and had paid £7O on sick pay exhibition, and immense delight their distribution
during the year? caused. The whole of the proceedings were such as to
Song: by Mr. Poynter: give platens to all concerned,
The next toast was, 'Success to kindred societies," Dirricotrtte OP • Sea Cerruti.-- The schooner
and Mr. Hodge', (Dorchester), responded, Jessie Forrest. 133 tons, belonging to Jacob Forrest, of
Song- Mr. Smyth. Liverpool, F. W. Edwards, muter, left Winnebegb,
The health of the Chairman was given by the Vice- west cout of Africa, east of Caps Coast Cutts,
chairman, and the health of the Vicie•chairman, by Mr. Ashentere, on Oct. 20th, with a eargo of palm oil. The
Spicer; " The Visitors;" by Ile Dorey ; "Success to poor captain WU suffering from ague, and the terrible
the Old Friendly Society," coupled with the name of fever of that deadly Gout, and was very glad to tura
Mr Sly who is • friend to all such sooretie+, by Mr. homewards, and leave the country of Ja Ja and Oko
Spicer • "The Honorary Members' by the Vioe•chair• Jumbo, But the wind was strongly mainst him and
mop "'Host May" for the very capital dinner be had pro- blew gales from the north with oomiAorial chopping
Tided, finished the list of the toasts, after which there round to the N.E. and this made their prccrsss,veTY
were some very good soa, &tette and glees sung, sod slow, es they wont sad tasked from day to 'formality
the party separated highly delighted, at • late hour. beating up in the eve of the wind. The crew did not
'wood the efforts of their captain, or do anything to
WHITECIIUII.OII. relieve him from his anxiety, at least wording to
INDUSTRIAL 00-OPIRATITS 80011111.—Tbe lialf•vearly his account, for he describes most of them as I•sy and
report of this society ending December 31st, 1870. has dirty, and in feet regular scoundrels; at times they
just been issued, by which it appears that the principle would not work, be said, but behaved so badly that
of co-operation in this village maintains its standing, the whole brunt of managing and guiding the ship fell
and is very attoossefnL —The cash amount is as follows: upon the poor sick captain, with the mate, and the
—Receipts, cash in hand last half-year £75 Is 34d. satin boy. To add to their difileultieg, the breve bor,
remind for goods. £472 5e 44d, gloving account and who lent his captain and mate all the assistance he
other receipts, £l3 61 9jd. The expenditure under could, met with an accident by falling from a spar,
this head was—Paid for goo& £4OB 14s 71d ; dividends and was =nob braised. So two sick people and one
end Interest £32 16s 21d, other expenses. 1.2115 s 51; able one the mate) had to manage this vessel, slowly
each in hand. £B9 7s 24d—total Iwo 134 80. The gaining her way homswarcl, with what assistance the
capital eersonat was—amets 2252 12. Old, and the rest of the crew chose to give. They crept &moss the
liabilities in members claims, as pm share book, £l5O Bay of Beall in this condition, till they clime to the
Is 100, Caries • balance of £lO2 10, £3, which with western islind of France, Usbant, that stands out like
a balance of 4. 7d for the previous half-year Wal die- • sentinel before the entrances to the English Channel
posed of as follows I—Payment of interest to abate' to the south-west. The wind had been from the N. 8.,
holders, 21 8+ ; reserve fund last half year, and they kept pretty clue to Ushant, to make the
gib his Oid addition this half year, £lO 184 10d; entrainse to the channel, end get in home waters as
dividend onB=loa ; members prirobsaers, at 2. in the soon as they could. But here the wind served theca
£32 7e; balsam tarried to last half-year. 916 g. a terrible trick; it gams on to blew great guns, and
Kee* the mmimeheemeet of the moiety in 1868, the that wasn't the wont of it ' • round went the treeoher-
weenlpte for goods amounted to £4,1214s 1011.1 ; the pay- mu gale to the NW., and Unbent, which they were
menu for goods to £1,854 Is 34: and payment es almost inclined to "hug" before, became • dangerous
dividends to oharebolders to £193 17s hid, beside five lee shore. Jam! went the helm fount, and they clapped
ear mak jia annum Interest on shanhohler's invent- on all the sail they Gould to weather the land ; but the
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