The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-07-18 00:00:00

LYTOILETT YA.TRAVERS.

OnDrELLows. Al FORIOTTIEri DEMONsTHATIoN AND
Firm.- On Tuesday the members of the " Prince of
Wales" Lodge of the M.U. of Oddfellows, and of
"Court Hope" of the Ancient Order of Foresters,
enjoyed their annual Vte at Lytchett. The members
met at the Rose and Crown Inn at 10 Wepsulc, and
formed in proceseion in a field near the house in the
following order :

Miisn.ited Forester.

Woolbndge Brass Band.
Juvenile Foresters and Oddfellows carrying the Dispen-
sations of the respective Orders.
Poole District Banner.
Juvenile Members Three Abreast.
Banner.
Members of the " Prince of Wales" Lodge carrying the
District Regalia.
Banner.
Past and Present Officers of the Lodge.
The sight as the procession wound round the hill on
their way to church was very pretty, the members
being neatly attired in blue and white sashes, and the
officers wearing their full regalia. The Rev. W. M.
Heath joined the procession from his residence, and
conducted the service in the church. The rev. gentle-
man selected as his text ail 11- "Not slothful in
business ; fervent in spirit, serving the Lord." The
Preacher observed the occasion was well calculated to
give rise to very important reflections, and was
admirably suited to these who bore in mind that if
they possessed a treasure in the immortal soul capable
of 8o great and glorious a destiny in the eternal
future they possessed it in an earthen vessel, from
which it might not be separate(' The rev. gentleman
Passed on to argue on the worthlessness of things
temporal, as shown by their uncertain nature, and to ,
enlarge on the true endurance of things eternal and
heavenly. This, he remarked, was only to follow the ,
teaching of God in the Bible. A minister who did
not do this would not be "rightly dividing the word
Truth." The text contained no contradict3i7
Proposition, but placed in a clear light, as did
other parts of Scripture, and the whole tenor
of the' Bible the o
every man to do his duty in his earthly station—an ,
obligation dating from the time when Adam was
sent to till the ground and made lord of the
earth and its rsoducts. Pursuing the theme
the preacher sag there was no alternative but to
admit the soul's salvation might actually be advanced
, by and through our worldly occupations -that human
I institutions might be made a part under God, • grace
of the Heavenly scheme for saving man. Otherwise
we est one uràlnanoc of God against another, and

represented ourselven as hindered--
appointments; which Ovid premed npon us.
" We need not bid for cloistered cell,
Our neighbour and our work farewell ;
Nor strive to wind ourselves too high,
For sinful man beneath the sky.
The trivial round, the common ta,k,
Would furnish all we ought to ask,
Room to deny ourselves ; a road
To bring us daily nearer (;,u,'
After the service the procession was re forine.i, ;not
the members paid complimentary % isits to their
honorary supisoters, of whom we regret to Ray ti
are hut few. At two o'clock about tin sat down to „.rc
very excellent dinner, provided by Mr. Myles,
Rowe and Crown Inn. The chair was taken the
Rev. M. M. Heath, summrted by Dr.
(Parkstone), Mr. H. Crumpler, Mr. A. Amts., s.
Crowder, Mr. Bowden. Mr. Saunders, Mr. Ilank..„
zsie, If. P. Foote, and Mr. If. B. Foot, seeretary
the lodge. Before the toasts were proposel a eiderable number of the members left the table me.
in giving "The health of the queen and the Rl
Family" Mr. Heath expressed his regret that so oya
few
remained to drink it. If there was One virtue which
those who belonged to the Oddiellows' or Foreater,,
Societies nhould be proud I.f it W 45 their loyalty.
(Appleuee.) Proposing as the next toast o The
Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces" the Chairman Aaj.l
at the present time the army was of special interest.
for though they were nut encamped in the immediate
neighbourhoou they were out in coup to go through 4
course of drill. It Weol 11104 i important the. fonyi
should be maintained in an efficient state to prener,e
internal quietness, and what was of far more cense
quence, to prevent invasion from without ilfear.
hear.) Mr. Street, of Ponies wf an old %obintee;
iespondeil. Mr. H. Foot had especial pleaosre
propeeini; "The Bishop and Clergy of the Ifief:ese
and sumetere of all Denominations," because with it
lie had to couple the name of their esteemed eler.y
man, Mr. Heath. They were all hi.fhly gratithorii;
having his company, for no one had shown a greater
interest in the welfare of much then
he had. Mr. Heath said lie was sure the cler
had ever shown a great interest in tlie pe •.:
'v
'
and welfare of benefit nocietiess. It 'ls'.Venty• their duty
to promote every good work, and certain
objeas oil such benefit societies insist lie
So long as such societies as theirs were eon.hicte,f
proper manner NO long would the elec.*. and Inink,•e,
feel pleasure in supporting them and givik: them
an
j the help they tsuild. The Chairman then read a letter
j from Mr. Norton Western, of Poole, remoin,
inability to attend, and then gave "STlVees. t,the
Manchester Unity. of (fdsifellows and the Ancient
Order of Foresters. ' He remarked thq knew
than he did the special benefits such societies confermi
on their membeni, but from hie own point
considered they did a vast goesi by the a-seciinion
which they brought about between man and man. it
hasi been said, and truly, it was a very bed t)sin.; firs
man to live alone. It was impossible that any blab
should get all he wished for; but when lie saw other,
were deprived of comforts and enjoyments which he
possessed (and by the intercourse which benefit
societies brought about, they had the opp,rinnity ,4
seeing and knowing the trials and sufferings ef their
fellow members); there was a muted interchange of
sympathy, and it cow-limed to mutual benefit, inmo4
gsssl will and contentment, and thee might ,hpenil
upon this that being contented wastle. isa)
enjoy a happy life. Ire was sure tiny wenl.l all ioin
with him in wishing the prosperity, well belie:, awl
increasing usefulness of the hytiliett ltsietie. the
Poole district, and the societies gererally. With ths
tOgLet be coupled the tianies of Mr. Foet awl Mr.
Street, Mr. Foot, secretary to the Lyteliett lussigr
stated the 'Manchester Unity paid last year e 311,000
iii sickinees alone, and I.go,otel to widows and ..rpleui..
It coesieted of 1,073 lodges, with over half aluillien ,4
membeni, and at the close ''l 1147.1 had au
capital is? £337,127. The Lyteliett Isslge, started it
piers ago, had now 81 members, and el2r. invested.
file fate of sickness had been very heavy, r-ei
being paid last year. Four years ago there wen: enly
27 members. Mr. Street, in responding fer the
Foresters, made Mane annleing remarks on the pned
of sympathy evinced by members fine to the other, a,
shown by a man who biet his wife being offered either
of the slaughters of a fellow member. The ssincluding
toasts; were " The health of the I 'hairman " and The
Medical Officer.," to which the Rev. M. Heath and
Dr. Nunu respondel, 'rise evening was spent in a
convivial manner, ihmeing, kiss in the ring, and other
amusements being enjoyed.

WIXBORNE.
AN INQUFAT wal. held before Mr. TI as Rawlins,
Coroner, at the house of P.l*. Walter Pope, at Holt,
in this parish on Wednesday, on the Issty of dames
Blake, aged id a labourer in the employ 14 Mk.
Lenthorne, who ilk,' suddenly whilst haymaking on
a rick of hay, on Tuesday the 11th inst. The jury
returned a venlict of death from " !heart ilisewie."
D.R.V. There was a full dress parade of the
above company 11n TtiendaY lad for the adjutant's
inspeeti .... , they were also joined by .71 men front the
Bth company (Blandford). There were over In men
present of the 6th, which, isinsidering the diort
notice that had been given of the parade, was a %cry
good muster. The two companies being fonned
one were drawn up into line and %airy minutely
inspected by the adjutant. After being drilled tor
about is hoot...tint-admit the company was halted, and
the adjutant ounplimeutial the men ,an their steady
drill and hoped that they would turn .sit well for the
colonel's inspection which will take place on the 2:itti
instant. quartennwiter Ser4eant 'bidden waviaa
command of the 6th, the other officers being at
Wimbledon, anal quartermaster•Ser,reant Groves in
command of the Sth.