The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-08-08 00:00:00

thing to elealPhitin of, tbie punctuality on parade and the
general behaviour had been very good indeed. Any little
nokie or talking that had been beard In the tents at night,
he thought was caused by inexperienced hands, by teem-
lien s who had newly joined the hattalioa, and who did not
know any better, and if any such cases were brought to
his notice, he attributed theta to ignorance and want of
experience. He was very pleased to find that the notes
he hail given them at the commencement of their week's
encampment, for their conduct had been fully attended
to. There hail been one OT two failures; mistakes would
happen sometimes, and he thought the reason why some
mistakes were made yesterday was partly owing to the
unpropitious date of the weather, and partly through a
strange voice giving the word of command. If it bad
been the Adjutant's voies, or his owe, he thought them
mietakes might not have been made. lie hoped ti have
the pleasure ot meeting them again next year, and that
ho should then be aide to take • strong hattallen to
Ablerallot or situ neighbourhood. (Applause.) He then,
in the name of the oflicers awl meantime of
the battalion, thanked the Mayor awl inhabitants
of Weymouth, for the reeeptien and entertainment given
them on their entry: he also thanked the landlord,
'Squire Weld, and the tenant of leadinoor, Kr. Scutt, for
lending the ground and interesting themselves on behalf
of the battalion ; Captain and Adjutant Mount-Batten
awl his staff, he thanked fur bringing the junior often.'
up to toe pitch of efficieney they were in at present ;
tzuartertuaster Newman and his staff for the able manner
in which they had undertaken and carried out the
arrangements, for they had been here not only this week,
but the week previously, preparing for the battalion. The
coastguard lie thanked for the services they had rendered,
and those who had kindly lent vehicles for carrying the
baggage to and fro, they had kindly come forward and
offered really more than was needed. He wished also to
tender his thanks to Capt. Atnyatt Brown for the efficient
services of the police in keeping Lad characters off the
ground., and watching the property while the men were
at drill. Capt. Foster he thanked, fur the valuable
, services of the Dorchester troop id Yeomanry Cavalry on
the Review day. The Mayor awl Mhabitaets of Wey-
mouth, who had entertained them on their entry, were
about to do so again on their return, awl he intended to
call upon the battalion to give three cheers for the
Mayor and inhabitants whilst they (the battalion) was
here, and as he lifted his hat they would cheer according
to the warmth of their feelings, anal hu had no doubt how
those cheers would be given.
The battalion them marched into Weymouth, headed by
the band, playing at intervals. They took their course
down the Front, and into the R.ings Gardens, where
already the Reception Committee had provided large
quantities of bread and cheese, beer, sad giugerbeer.
The weather continued gloriously fine, and it was
remarked that this finish alueeit made up tor the misfor-
tunes of the review day. The windows overlooking the
Gardens were gay with lashes eudeavouring to see the
soldiers' lunch ; but, as the volunteers were ranged on the
south and west sides, so as not to have the sun in their
eyes, unfortunately they also turned their hacks to the
ladies, just the opposite to the tuned practice of the
military. The public crowded as close as possible to each
gate, and oaw as much as they could of the temperate
repast The officer* were entertained as before in the
central tent, and during part of the time, the battalion
baud, who had their ref reshmenta separately on the north
green plot of the gardens, played lively music.
When the officers' repast was nearly over, the MAYOR,
on behalf of the town, asked to be allowed to express the
satisfaction they felt that the Colonel heti fixed on Wey-
mouth for the battalion encampment of this year, and
they Loped the battalion had enjoyed themselves. They
had endeavoured toile the best they could to receive them,
aud though the weather had been unpropitious en the
Review day, they hoped today would somewhat make
amends for it. He begged to propose the Colonel's and
officers' very good health, and hoped etc might again have
the pleasure of awing them here on somewhat similar
duty—(applause).
Colonel STEWARD, addressing the Mayor and gentlemen
of the committee, said he had again very great pleasure
in thanking them for all they had done for the battalion.
Their kindness had been beyond what he could express
they had entertained the battalion nobly, had given them
a most handsome present towards the amusement&
unfortunately, they could not use it, he begged to hand
the Mayor back the very handsome subscription. The
battalion were wit able to afford the amusement which he
hoped they would have afforded to the visitors who came
to the camp; but he hoped that on • future occasion they
would be more fortunate. He begged to return the Mayor,
committee, and inhabitants, his very best thanks, and to
drink their very good health.
The MAYOR &leered Colonel Steward, without for One
single moment consulting the committee, that they could
receive the subscription back. In the name of the town,
he requested the Colonel would take it and apply it to
the benefit of the battalion in any shape or way he might
think best—(applause).
Col. STEWARD said his Worship put him again under
another obligation. He accepted the subscription on
behalf of the battalion, with warm thanks, and would
take care it should be made use for the benefit of the
battalion, and so that the name of Weymouth should
never be forgotten amongst them.
Capt. YKATMAN added that the Rev. Talbot Baker had
given him Aso a very handsome ambaaription towards
sport, and which he (Capt. Yeatman) had returned to him
last evening; but in the most handsome manner Mr. ,
Baker had returned to him again for the battalion,
(lieer).
Three cheers were then given for the Colonel and
officers, followed with "it's a way we have in the army,-
led off by Mr. B. Parsons.
Col. STEWARD said they heaped obligations upon
obligations; lie was very much obliged to them indeed.
The sth (Weymouth) company, led by Lieut. command-
ing theton, then left the ground to pay the rest of the
battalion the compliment of • military farewell.
CeL STEWARD, steeping on one of the chairs, proposed
three cheers for the Mayor and inhabitants of Weymouth,
and led thena off with that tine sonorous voice which has
been 60 Irequehtly remarked during the camp week,
l'he ineta responded with hearty good will, hoisting
their caps on their titles, and cheering with all their
might
. The companies then marched in front of Augustalilace,
down Bond-street, awl up St. Mary-street to the Railway
station, outside which No 5 company were waiting, with
presented arms, and in two lines, through which the
departing cempanies marched "at attention," and left
by special train.
Weymouth company returned through St. tfarpstreet
to the Guildhall and round to the brill Mall, in front of
which they piled anus, and returned us good let of their
camp requisites to store.