The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1865-09-12 00:00:00

which id to he considered "rut" have Men
sum reediAl by • " remeeular Christianity," and 'hes
boating, cricket, pin) fig st nohliers, and smiler
matters, now 611 up the leisure of oar young men ullO
deed o Mid° thinking people &impair of the genera.
ton will^ they representeßl. But why it., we ikus
inoi 'f 'net itt • atilitarian age. We mint may
11111,14, imurw.lvec in s rntiona) manner, but we seek t•
make a profit by our amusements. Even the rata
Fellows and the Forestere, when they hold high-
festidal, must needs endeavour to reeks somethin4
out of it. And they have good Claire to suppor.
Anil there are a thousand other objects which hate
equal demands for our aid—religione, charitable, and
41;•nevolent institutions of various kinds, imploringly
saying to us, "come to our help." j3ut the dry
subscription liti. • repulsive looking scrap of paper.
People must have something for their money, and
hence have sprung up " outioes" of various kinds,
archery matches, fancy fairs, fêtes and bazaars, for
the support of hospitals and dispensaries, the build-
ing, enlargement, and repairing of places of worship, ,
and the hundred and one other objects of religion
and benevolence.

The bazaar aid fete which were held at Wienhorne
Minster on Wednesday and Thursday last, name off
in Stone Perhi the seat of J. B. Garland, Esq.,
situated at an easy distance from the tows, sad
possessing charms admirably pourtrayed by Idiltast
when he :

"A wilderness of sweet.; for nature here
Wenton'a av in bar prime, and played at will
Her virgin bneien, pouring forth more oweet,
Wild chore rule of art, enormous bliss."

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The baztar and fete, as most of onr readers are
undoubtedly well aware, were got up in &urinate,
non of the fund now being raised for repairing the
fine old organ of Wimborne Minster. The onj.eti
was a worthy one, and the way in which the
originators and supporters of the affair carried it old
was worthy alike of their beads and beasts. For
months past prepirattens bad been making, and so
Indefatigable had all taking part in them bees in the
matter, that, on the opening morning, the steno re-
sented a brilliant display of articles, useful ard
ornamental, estimated at upwards of a thommed
pounds in value. The ladies who had consented tie
hold stalls were, Mrs. T. Rawlins and Mrs. Webb,
Mrs: and Miss Ritchie, Mrs. Hanham, Mrs. and
Miss Garlattd, Mrs. Portman, Mrs. Whitehead. and
Mrs. Prevost, and the Misses Onelow. We regret,
however, to state that, owing to • recent family
bereavement, Mrs. Rawlins and Mrs. Webb were
' prevented from presiding at. their stalls. .Their
' places were, however, ably supplied by Mrs. King,
of Brankhouse Dens, Mrs. Aahwell, of Bellcroft
Hotels I.le of Wight, and Miss JBllllOl4 of Christ-
church. Mr., King herself contributed a large
variety of &nide& amongst which was a doll's cot it
the 18th century, that commanded universal sa -
minition. This was, perhaps, the most profusely
furnished stall, containing the wile et duke, and WM
very largely patronised. Among other things was a
fine sepia painting of Lulworth, by an amateur.
The articles on Mrs. and Miss Ritobie's stall were
almost wholly photographic, some eighty peend•
worth of which, we understood, was contributed in
Mr. Hopkins, of Bournemouth. Mrs. Garland'e
stall contained a splendid collection of Dresden
china, needlework, ornaments, and some drawiagli
admirably executed by Miss Margaret Garland.
Mrs, Portman's stall presented a large display of
plain and ornamental needlework, was dowers, anii
ornaments too nwrnerotui to particuhirise,.whiki Mr.
Whitehead's stall contained numerous contribeitiote
from her friends in Kent, and that lady was kindly
assisted in the disposal of them by Mrs. Baines of
Maidstone. Mrs. Prevost and the Misses Onalow
bad an extensive collection of toys, ornament,,
I needlework, &c., which was greatly admired.
Between 700 and 800 persons visited the ground
on the two days, amongst whom were the Earl of
I Eldon, Sir Edward Baker, Bart., Sir E. G. Glyn,
Bart., Col. Sir Edward Grestbed, K.C. 8., Col. and
Mrs. Evans, Hon. Edwin Portman, Lady Charlotte
Schreiber, W. P. Okeden, Esq., and Mrs. Okeden,
Mrs. CoL Maned, Major and Mrs. Portman, and tb•
Misses Portman, the Rev. Dr. Meteber, Mrs.
Fletcher, and Mrs. Bainbndge, J. B. Garland, E.q.,
Mrs. and the Misses Garland, Rev. Charles, Mrs,
and the Misses Onalow, Rev. James Webb, Rev. k.
Canis, Rev. John, Mrs., and Mies Clapoott, Rev*
G. V. Garland, Col. and Mrs. Evans, Rev. C.
Webb, Rev. M. and Mrs. Patsy, Rev. R. and Mn.
Plurntre, J. T. Baskets, Esq., Mrs, Adye, Mre.'
Clarke, Mr. Torkington, Mr. Rawlins, Mr. C. A.
and Mrs. King, Miss Ashwell, Mr. and Miss
Jenne, Mrs. Benham, Mrs. Charles Parkes and lb.
Misses Ritohie, Mr. and Mimes Prevost, Mrs.
Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Whitehead end
Mrs. Baines, Mr. and Mrs. W. Druitt, Mr. T.
Mrs. and Miss Mayo' Mrs. Hawes, Mr. and Mrs;
Van, Mrs. Carnegie, Mr. Daniell, Cap. Copeland,
Cap. Cookesley, Rev, IL P., Mrs. and the Mimes
Cookesley, Mr. Wheeler, and Mrs. Aldridge, Mr.
M. Webb, Mr. Bishop, and Mr. and Mies Creak,,
Rev. Mortimer Heath, Mr. C. R. and Mrs. Rowe,
Capt. Barrett, Rev. H. and the Misses Good, Mass
Warner, and Mr. A. Warner, Mrs. Clogstoun, Afro.
Burt: Mr. Collins, &c.

Sol shone forth with great effulgenoe on the gay
and happy throng, and the white canvass *Daemon
of the tents served to concentrate his rays so that
the heat thrown upon the heads of the people wee
almost insufferable. The consequence was, that the
refreshment booths which formed a semi-circle with
the bazaar were largely patronised for freaks, its
creams, and cooling beverages. Various amusenienit
such as archery, croquet, &c., were provided, and
the band of the 2nd Royal Marine Light Artillery,.
honsisting of 36 performers, under the leadershiti•it
Mr. J. C. Earle, their bandmaster, played the
fAlowing selections of music
PM:PCs.% Mt; Wednesday—Grand Me reh—"Jullen
Costar Callcott ; Overture—" Zampa," Herald; Val
—" The Guardd," God frey,; Grand St lection—"No ru,e,
Relbni ; Polonaise—' L'Af doable," Meyerbeer ; Belie.'
tion—" Orphee sus Eden," Offenbach ; Cialon—"
Fox Hunters' " ; Overture—" Miran* " Onnuoi ;
Selection —" Herold% Fre sox (Mere.," Earl (with soh •
for principal Instrument); Vale—" Mabel," Godfrey
Grand Selection—" Faust," donned; Quadrille --
" Nene Melodien," Strauss; Selection—"Reminisoence
of &mond," Godfrey ; dalop--" Glorioso," Helmemuller g
Finale—" God Save the Queen."—Thursdav :—Grann
March—" Ls Reine de Saba," Gounod ; Overture—
" Ouglielmo Tell," Rossini; neleetion—"Masaniello,"
über ; Quadrille—" Scotch," Faust; Seleetino—
" Burlesque," Rohner; Value—" Stella Colas," Van
Maanen ; Selection—" Trevatore," Verdi; Wedding
March—" Midsummer Night's Dream," Mendelseohn •
Overture—" Fri diavolo," Auber ; Waltz—" Amoret fez;
Tanze," Gungl ; Grand Selection—" II Tanoredi,'•
Rossini; Galop—" Neither Pesos nor Quietness,"
Doppler; Selection—" An Evening about Town," Raw
quit; Quadrille—" Der Freysobutz," Ye-us; Finale—
" God Save the Queen."

Among the devioes for raising funds in oonneetion
with the bazaar was the promotion of an election
among the young men, of whom they oonaidered
was the prettiest girl in the county of Dorset, with a
view of presenting her with a testimonial of their ad
preciation of her charms. The vote was b 7 ballot;
the suffrage was universal, the only qiiiiiiketioas
requisite for the exercise of the franchise balm the
purchase of a shilling ticket, ass guarantee (4 their
sincerity. Byron says :

"An eye's an eye, and whether black or blue,
Is no great matter so 'tis in request ;
'Tim nonsense to dispute about a bus,
• •

The kindest maybe taken as • test.
The fair sex should be always fair; and no man
Till thirty, should perceise there's a plain woman."
It may be that the ladies of other parts of Dorset may-
be disposed to question the correctness of taste and
judgment of the young men of Wimborne, in hinej•-
ing that the whole of the female beauty of the
county is concentrated in that neighbourhood. But
there ii gallantry in defending one's own, and
besides this, it is a law of our nature that thous
nearest us should have our firet regards. But awn
the gallants of Wimborne agree to differ among
themselves. The ballot box was opened on the first
evening of the bazaar, when it was found that several
of the young ladies of the neighbourhood had
received, with a photographic album, from two
or three to ten or • dozen votes. On Mies-
Portman's number being Added np it was
ascertained that 81 had recorded their vote. In her
favour, while, singular to may, the number wipe had
voted in favour of Mile Garland was precisely the
name. Who was to deride when doctor's differ? Theo
young ladies, in a graceful manner, came &mod
to decide the point themselves. They drew lets,
when Mies Portman drew the first prize So tbss
lady was accordingly awarded a locket and chain,.
while Miss Garland was presented with a phote,--
graphic album. The stewards for conducting the
arrangements were Mr. Rawlins, Mr. C. R. Rowe,,
Captain Barrett, Mr. R. P. Hopkins, Mr. John
Evans, Mr. C. Boor, Mr. E. Hanham, Mr. IL Si
Blount, and Mr. C. Webb. and so satisfactorily did.
they perform the duties of their office, that the
whole proceedings passed off with the greatest eclat.:
Between £5O and .030 were taken for admission to
the park, and the atone averaged between £.30 and
£4O each, Mrs. Rawlins and Mrs. Webb's stalk
realizing 50 guineas. The amount realized at Mrs.
Henry Portman's stall doee not represent the extent
of that lady's exertions in the laudable cause, shes
having handed to the committee some time sines-
upwards of AN, the proceeds of some concerts given
at Dean's Court, and chiefly the contributions of
personal friends, in aid of the same object, and too
much praise cannot he accorded to Major and
Portman, for their readiness, not only on this,
but on all occasions, in makingany sacrifice of time or
trouble to promote any object for the good of the
town of Wimborne, and the inhabitants duly appre-
ciate their kindness. Some disappointment Val
felt that the county rifle shooting should have been
fixed at the IMMO UNDO 111 this Me was determined
on, after it had been announced by handbills, and
some considerable loin occurred to the noes from this
circumstance. Sir Ivor Guest kindly lent his tents
for the occasion, and the fact that W. B. Garland,
Req., granted the use of his park, is soother
amongst the many proofs of that gentkenen's desire
On all occasions to assist in every good work.

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Tothdeb depteraber 12, 1862.