The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-05-16 00:00:00

A BALL_

took place on Monday atthe-loyal Hotel Assembly
Rooms, under the patronage of the officers of the
Queen's Own. A very large company were present,
amongst whom were Lord and Lady Digby, Lady Maria
Fox. Strang waye, Lord Rivers, Hon Theresa Digby. Lord
R. Grosvenor, Sir Richard Glyn, Mrs. and Miss Farqu-
harson, Miss Radclyffo, Lieutenant Dena, it.M., Mrs.
and Misses Churchill, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Saunders,
Mr. Ilbert, Mr. Lewin, R.N., Mr. Weld, Mr. and Mrs.
Pox, Miss Addison, Mr. Boyce (75th Regiment), Mr.
Tewan (75th Regiment), Mr. Cotton (75th Regiment),
Mr., Mrs., and Mina Okedon, Captain Fluyshe,Mr. Gray,
Mr. A. B. Foster, Mr. Vandeleur, Mr. and Mrs. Mogg,
Mr. Prankard Jones, Miss Blackleg, Major Frampton,
Mr. Calcraft, Mr. Smith Marriott, Lieutenant Jacob,
R.N., Mr. Blocksome, Mr. and Miss Weld, Captain
Shakerley, Mr. A. Bankes, Mr. Hancock, Mina Newing-
ton, Mr. and Mrs. Troyte-Bullock, Captain Templar,
Captain Goddard, Colonel Wardlaw, Captain Graham,
Captain Glyn, Lieutenant Elphinstone Mrs. and Misses
Fenwick, Mr. Twyford, Captain Thompson, R.N.,
Colonel and Mrs: Mannsell, Captain Floyer, Ur. E.
Okelly, Major and Mrs. Wood, Colonel and Mrs. Cox,
Miss Brugge, Mrs. and Miss Yeatinan, Lieutenant
Yeatman, R.N., Mr. R. Whalley, Mrs. Digby, Mrs.
Hunt, Mrs. and Miss Neville, Mr. and Mrs. It. Whalley,
Mr. R. Whalley, Ste.
Tux New Meow Flail,
Was again the eentre of attraction on Monday evening,
on the occasion of the members of the Amateur Dramatic
Society giving their second performance during the
visit of the Yeomanry. 'The entertainment was under
the patronage of Lord Rivers and the officers of the
Q.O.R.Y.C. Never have the capabilities of the ball
been taxed to such an extent as on this occasion, the
spacious building being crowded, and there must have
been 700 or 800 persons present. Still there was ample
accommodation for all, and this was provided without
any confusion or inconvenienee. The New Music Hall
is one of the best buildings in the town for entertain-
ments to take place in, and its arl venters only require
to be known to be appreciated. The Amateur Dramatic
Society is entitled to many thanks at the hands of the
Amusement Committee for the recreation which they
have afforded the Yeomanry, and it is gratifying to see
that their efforts to please have been appreciated. The
pieces played on Monday night were "The Jacobite,"
"The Porter's Knot," and "The Area Belle." Never
since the society has appeared on the bawds do we re-
member seeing its members acquit themselves more
creditably. The crowded house, no doubt, gave them
energy, and one and all played with spirit and animation.
The applause which followed each piece was vociferous.
The REVIEW
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was the principal feeiu;i3 Of -th-e—Week. and is an event
which is usually looked forward to with interest. The
weather was delightful at the commencement of the
morning, but towards the conclusion of the review a
cold wind sprung up. The Yeomanry mustered about
10 o'clock, and after the troops had been told off, pro-
ceeded to the drill ground at East ChickerelL The
field is well adapted for a review, being on the slope,and
capable of holding an immense number of horses and
carriages' at the same time affording the spectators an
excellent opportunity of witnessing the various move-
ments connected with the review. Although there was
• long line of carriages drawn up, containing numbers
of gaily dressed ladies and gentlemen, and the attendance
of spectators on foot was large, still there was a great
falling off of persons, compared with 'what used to be
teen at reviews a few years ago. The Yeomanry
looked exceedingly well, being admirably mounted and
equipped, and their soldierly bearing was the theme of
general remark. Shortly before 12 o'clock, • detach-
ment of the Royal Horse Artillery, from Dorchester,
about 70 in number, arrived, and kept the public from
trespassing in a most effectual manner. The inspecting
officer, Colonel Wardlaw, of the lit Royal Dragoons,
made his appearance soon after mid-day, accompanied
by his aide-de-camp Captain Glyn, of the same regiment,
and a most distinguished staff, consisting of General
Shirley, Major Paget, H. H. A., Captain Denne, R. H. A.,
Captain Shakerley, 8.H.A., Lieutenant Hare, R.H.A.,
Lieutenant Weng, Lieutenant Thomas, R. H.A.,
Dr. Tempt, R.H.A., Mr. MIA,* D.Y.C.,
Colonel Hansel, D.R.V., Lieutenant Troyte-Bullock,
N.S. Y. C. Major Mogg, N. S. Y. C., Captain Templar, Ist
Royal Devon, and Lieutenant Harding, N .S.Y.C.
Amongst other officers on the ground we noticed
the following belonging to the Dorset Militia—
Colonel Bingham, Major Wood, Captain Brown, Captain
Bower, Captain Davis Captain Warry, Lieut. Wdmott,
Lieut. Burnett, Lieut:lldridge, and Lieut. A. Coombs.
Several officers belonging to the Channel Fleet were
also present. Immediately on the arrival of Colonel
Wardlaw the review commenced, and the following
evolutions were gone through :
Open line and salute inspecting officer.
Inspect ranks.
, March past it squadrons.
Rank past in single Illes.
Trot past by troop&
Wheel into line, and perform sword exercise.
Advance in line.
Column of troops in rear of the right.
Left wheel into line.

Advance of echelon from the right.
Form line to the right on the third atinadron.
Advance in double echelon from the centre.
Form line to the front.
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Form an inverted lino to the rear by the wheel about
of troops.
Advance in column of troops from the right of &quad-
rens to the left.
Left wheel into line.

Change front to the left.
Retire by alternate squadrons.
Advance ingallop.
Form s close oolumn on thethird squadron left in front.
Squadron will counter-march.
The column will change front to the left.
The movementa were performed in a very creditable
manner, especially when it is borne in mind the short
period which the regiment have been at drill. The
Ginning WWI greatly admired, and the inspecting akar
was pleased to express his satisfaction at the manner in
which the Queen's Own dhieharged that part of their
I drill: At the concitudou of the review, the men were
addreesed by the inspecting officer.
' Colonel WARDLAW said: Lord Rivers, officers, non-
oominissioned oflieers and men of the Dorset Yeomanry
Cavalry,—l have very great pleasure in expressing to you
how extremely satisfied I have been with everything
which I have witnessed here to-day. I have often
heard by report of the superiority of the homes
belonging to the Queen's Own Regiment of Yeomanry,
but I was scarcely prepared he see such a large propor-
tion of horses of a very superior class. You are
extremely well mounted, your horses are in excellent
condition, and your appointmenta are remarkably well
put on. The parade movements were executed with
great steadiness, and you went through a variety of
field manceuvres with much precision. When I con-
eider how very few days you are able to spare for drill
in the course of the year, I am greatly astonished that
you should have arrived at such a pitch of excellence,
in so short • time. It is not expected you should aim
at the precision in drill, which is required in the
regular troop, nor the same uniformity of riding, bet
you possess, I consider, the best qualifications of a
cavalry soldiers; you are thorough horsemen,
having being accustomed to ride from very boyhood,
oonsequently you are able to ride up to the tail of any
pack of hounds in the county, and if necessary you will
be able to pursue an enemy over cross country. The
attack in front by succession of squadrons was exceed-
ingly good, as also the attack in line, more especially
that of the third squadron. I shall have much pleasure
in making a favourable report of everything which 1
have seen to day.
A Galan DRJVZINIII
afterwards took place et the Burdon Hotel, to which the
elite of the town and county were present. Amongst
the company were Lord and Lady Rivers Lady Digby,
Major and Mrs. Frampton, Colonel and Mrs. Bingham,
Captain and Mrs. Donne Mies Denne, Miss Okedon,
Major-General Shirley, oolonel Wardlaw, Captain
and Mrs. Bennett, Major and Mrs. hfogg, Mrs.
Prankard Jones, Mr. Harding, Miss Vandeleur. Mr. T.
Ffooks, Rev. A. meddle, Miss Keddle, Mrs. Griffis, Miss
Bantu, Mr. and Mrs. Digby, Miss R. &slakes, Captain
Mansell, Mrs. E. Bankes, Miss C. Bower, Major and
Mrs. Asian, Mien Althorpe, Mr. and Mrs. Glover, Mr.,
Mrs.,, and Miss Fyler, Mr. R. Glyn, Mr. Stephenson,
Captain Thomas, Captain Brown, Lieutenant Eliot,
Lieutenant Andrews, Mr. and Miss Neville, Mrs.
and Miss H. F. Yeatman, Mr. H. F. Yeatman,
Captain Cidoraft, Captain Gould, Major and
Mrs. Paget, Miss E. Okedon, Misst Beaus, Mr. S.
Holland, Miss Foster, Rev. F. and Mrs. Fisher.
Mr. and Mrs. Troyteßullock, Captain and Mrs. A.
Brown, Major Wood, Mrs. and Miss Wood, Mr. G. and
Miss Arden, Captain Foster, Major Steward, Mr. and
Mrs. Rowe' Mr. E. Gundry, Mr. Singer, Mr. Grange!,
Mr. C. Griflis, Mr. Griffin, Captain Willes, Captain
Broad, Dr. Moorhead, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Weld, Colonel
Bonen, Mr. Hinds, Mr. Douglas, Rev. J. Portman,
Colonel and Mrs. Cox, Miss Cox, Captain Gordon, Mr.
and Mrs. H. P. Cambridge, Miss Allen, Miss Dampier,
Dr. Lithgow, Mrs. Summer. Mrs "{inward, Mr. G. and
Miss Churchill, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Blennerhasset„ Rev.
J. D. W. Digby, Mr. F. C. Steggall, Miss Radolyffe,
Miss Warry, Mr. and Mrs. Tuard, Mr. Montague,
Captain Coombs, Lieut. Aldridge' Ensign Hodges,
Captain Yeatman, Lieut. Calcraft, Dr. Good, Cornet
Weld, Captain Shackerley, Lieut. Wens, Captain
Thresher, Lieut. Harris, Cornet Gundry, Sir R. Glyn,
Captain Yeatman, the officers of the 75th and the *gal
Engineers During the dejeuiter the splendid badd of
the regiment was stationed opposite the Burdon Hotel,
mid discoursed a charming selection of music, to which a
very large number of persons listened with pleasure.
THE DISPLAY OF FIBZWORKS
took place in the Rings, and was witnessed by several
thousand spectators, runny of whom came from
Dorchester, the Great Western and South-Western
Railway Companies having put on an extra train in
irder to allow people from that plane an opportnnity of
@Meg the fireworks. The display was of s first-class
*meter, and afforded the greatest satisfaction.
RIGTICINTAL ORDICH.
The following regimental order has been issued
_ "Weymouth, May 15, 1885.
rot}t •Celonel-cfMimandant Lord Rivers is
ninth 06MM:in beflne.4o' to communicate to the
tha Colonel W‘rdla of the let Royal
"Window, was wetttnaldir . with his inspection of
the Trill:lt th.l/4 ,da , a ,e begs to thank the officials,
~d privates most sincerely
Ilk, :
limb they have ahow
11 n
Attrflii.
.. haa enabled the rtgi-
Melillo war Oh
crwo4 tiZeo:l6l.
forth from the the
(Ses above.]
The olliors opmtßadipg troop uo requottEl t 9

appoint a day during the summer for each troop to
shoot in order to select six men to shoot for the cup
given by the Mayor, of Weymouth, at Dorchester, at a
day to be named by the Lieut,Col.-Commandant."
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THE DEPARTURE OP THE Queue's OWN.
On Wednesday the regiment assembled opposite the
Bordon Hotel for dismissal. A considerable number of
lemons were present. After the roll had been called,
Lieut-Col. Lord DIGBY, addressing each squadron, said
Lord Rivers has requested me to express his extreme
regret at being oompelled to be absent upon this parade
on account of illness in his family, but before I dismiss
you to, thank you for the attention you have paid to
movements in the field, your appearance,
the condition of your horses. He'said the
turned out better than he had ever seen
, is now my duty to dismiss you, but before doing
express a hope that you will turn out next
well as you have done this' and when you return
trust you will AM" everything going on to your
Urns and none the worse for your unavoidable
in Her Majesty's service.
. cheers were then given, and the regiment was
the hand playing the National Anthem.
PORTLAND.
FEDZBEL AN CONFEDERATE CRUISRES. A
circular letter his been issued from the Foreign
Office Withdrawing the instructions which were given
in 184 to the authorities at British and colonial ports
in reference to Federal and Confederate cruisers which
might pat in for repairs or fresh stores. The letter
seems to have been issued on the assumption that the
American war is practically ended at sea as well as by
land.

the general
and likewise ,
regiment had
it. It is no-
se I must -
year as well
borne I trus'
sabsfaction
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Hearty
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BROADMAYNK
?SERIOUS ACCMENT.-00 Tuesday last as Mr. George
Christopher, of West Knighton, yeoman and pig dealer,
was about leaving his son's residence at Broadmayne, in
endeavouring to get into his cart, the horse moved
forward, And the unfortunate man fell to the ground
head foremost. Medical aid having been procured, it
was ascertained in addition to severe body bruises, that
he had sustained concussion of the brain, but we hear
be is progressing as favourably as can be expected under
the melancholy circumstances.