The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1866-10-23 00:00:00

PIUS. LIST.

PLOUGHING. —Men : Half an acre, with two horses,
without • driver. Thirteen competitors. First. £2
Wiliam Cake, servant to Mr. H. Symonds. Milhorne ;
second, LI Oa. 64., William °alpine, servant to Mr. G.
Keynes, Spettiabory ; third, 104., David Roles, servant
to Me. 0. Ellis, Bast Luiworth.—Boys : Half an acre,
with two horses, without a driver. Six competitors.
First, £2 10a., Toni Watts, servant to Mr. It. White,
But Burton, near Wool ; second, £2, Samuel Papp, see.-
want to Yr. G. Keynes, Spettisbury ; third. 10.., James
Barnes, servant to Mr. B. Bennett, Wareham.—Men
Half an acre, with oxen, with • driver. Three com-
petitory. First, £2 158., H. Lngiford, servant to E. J.
Weld, FAT, Lulworth Castle; second, el Os. 64.,
George Wilcox, servant to Mr. W. Buddeo, Coombe
Keynes.

Seam', Sus. —Lamb rearing, from • flock exceeding
300: lint. £2 15.., Joseph WiHoax, servant to Mr. W.
Redden, Coombe Keynes, for rearing 419 lambs from
412 ewe.: second, William Bogdan. servant to Mr. C.
Keynes. Bpettiabnry, for rearing 425 lambs from 453
ewe., 29 of which were barren.—From a dock exceeding
100: But, £2 51., luso Gibbons, servant to Mr. C.
Resent. Shitterton, Ben Regis, for rearing 207 lambs
from Be) ewes.—Carters for servitude : first, £.l 15e.,
William Mnrey, servant to Mr. T. Randall, jun.. Wins
frith, for 27 years; second, George Wareham, servant
to Mr. William Pukes, Tenant lloocktoo, 12 yam. •
labourers who have worked !the greatest number of
sears in succession on the urns farm : drat, El. John
Randall, sen., servant on West Chaldon farm (Mr. W.
Diudal-'s) for 61 years 6 month.; second, El,
William Woodford, Fervent on the farm of Mr. W.
Fookes, Tarrant Moockton, 39 year..
In several classes there was no competition. The
prises for mowing and sheep shearing we gave in Jane,
when the competition took plue.

I The dinner took place at the Black Bear Hotel,
,der dui presidency of C. J. Redolyffe, E.q, of
Hyde House. The company included 0. W. Fairer,
Esq., J. H. Calcraft, Esq., Clasen Fainter, FAq.' J.
Penton, Req., W. C. Lacey, Esq. (hon. sec), Col.
Vitiator, Dr. Daniels, Mr. A. B. Tee , Mr. H
Fookes, Mr. U. Haddam, Mr. H. J. flatland, Mr. C.
Haddon, Mr. W. Midden, Mr. T. A. Oakley, Mr.
W. Squires, Mr. C. Selby, Mr. C. Beale, Mr. W.
Best, Mr. C. Kent, Mr. J. Davis, Mr. W. Gower,
Mr. G. Ella', Mr. C. Belmont, Mr. H. Taylor, kc.
A dinner of unusual excellence, comprising half-a-
do:en coarse*, was served up by Mrs. Edwards, and
an efficient staff of waiters was in attendance. When
dinner was ended,

The natal loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed
by the Chairman, and were heartily received.
Captain 0. W. F replied to the toast of
" The Army, Navy, and Volunteers," on behalf of
the volunteer services of this country, including
yeomanry, artillery, and rifles. Though the rifles
were the junior branch they did not yield to those
portions of the service which had been longer "stab.
ladled in anxiety to do their duty. They had been
enabled by the kindness of the (aunty to get • good
deal of experience by going into camp at Lulworth,
and though, happily, their actual service' had not
been required any more than that of the other volun-
teer forces in the country, he believed in case of
necessity they would form a very respectable nufeiu
of an army, and would not be found to be " feather-
bed soldier'," but ready, with every other English-
man, to do their duty—(applause). He was told
when the rifle movement was begun in this neigh. ,
bourhood that it would be well supported for two
year., but that was the outside of the time people in
Wareham and Purbeck ever stuck to anything—
(laughter). He was happy to say, however, so
far as the rifle corps was concerned, that prophesy
was as false as it was discouraging—(mar, hear).
It was gratifying to know that all connected with
the movement had gooe on steadily together upon
the beet possible terms, without any sort of differ-
ences in • general way. When • difference of
opinion did arise, it was expressed with the utmost
freedom, for all were satisfied the intention of each
wa• to do wb&t was best for th• oorps. He thanked
them very cordially, and hoped they might long
meet together to acknowledge similar complimenta
—(applause).
The CHAIRMAN proposed the health of " The Lad-
Lieutenantand the Magistrates of the County.' He re-
ferred to Earl Shaftesbury's excellencies of character,
not only as Lord-Lieutenant but as • philanthropist
of world-wide fame ; and, with regard to the magia•
trates, be observed that many of those he was ad-
dressing were accustomed to meet the justices in
busineen of different kinds, and would, he was sure,
drink to the tout with all cordiality; and it must be
gratifying to them all to find how very seldom their
decisions were ever appealed against and overruled.
The magistrates were a body of gentlemen who
worked laboriously, and gave up •great deal of their
time for the good of the district" in which they lived,
and he was sorry that they did not always get the
thanks they were entitled to from those who ought
to give them. He coupled the toast with the namesof 0. W. Farrar, Req., end J. H. Caloraft, Esq.,
magietrates resident in this neighbourhood
(applause).
J. H. CALCRATT, El., responded. HO cordially
endorsed the chairman a remark" upon the character
of Lord Shaftesbury, and on behalf of the maga-
trate' assured them it was their desire to do their
duty to the beet of their abilities whenever called
upon. He could not, however, endorse Mr. Rad-
clyffe's remarks that they seldom or ever nude min-
takes, but he was quite OUTS of this that whenever
mistakes did occur they arose simply from errors of
judgment,—(hear, bear). He felt himself hardly
worthy to return thanks for the magistrates of the
county, though it was quits treis—as alluded 11-) by
Lord Portman at the Quarter Sessions —that with the
exception of his lordship, Mr. Cambridge and himself
were the two eldest magistrates on the list. It was
above forty years ago that he was made • magistrate,
and if wisdom came with years he should know a
great deal about magisterial law and practice, but,
he mu happy to lay that others (and Mr. Ferrer
especially) in this neighbourhood were willing to
take the burden of the duty upon themselves, so
that it was very seldom be was called upon to assist
in the magisterial business of this division. Coca-
*lousily he might be naught up on his return from
, the Hoard of Guardians to attend the petty sessions,
but generally speaking the duties devolved upon
younger, worthier, and abler men. In the name of
his beloved and respected friend Lord Shaftesbury,
and of the county magistrates, be cordially thanked
them for their reception of the toest—(aPlanseA
The health of "The County Member.' was pro.
posed
all
J. H. CALCUL/7, Esq. Be believed they
liked
lik three of them; they had their preferences
no doubt, but the oounty members differed from
each other very much on many points, and lOW
they might not like in one, they probably found
more than made up in another, and, one way or
soother, he believed their county representatives
, gave them great satisfaction—(applause). In the
, House of Commons they sat upon opposite sides,
but they were all on the most friendly terms, and
were ready on all occasions, and did not unfrequently,
pat their heeds together to forward the wishes of the
couoty so far as they were able to ascertain them.
and to set forward the sumo in regard to county
business, whether in Parliament or elsewhere. They
all regretted, no doubt, they were unable to attend
that meeting. Mr. Lacey had letters from each of
them to that effect, but he understood that Mr.
H. G. Start had promised, if all west well, to pre-
side at their annual dinner next yesr—(applause).
In conalasioe he proposed the toast, which was
warmly muived.
' The Quintus proposed, In kledly terms, "the
I health of J. H. N. Catwalk Esq., 31. T. for the
I borough of Wareham.
J. H. Cauntawr, Esq., responded in his son's on.
avoidable absence, who, be remarked, wu very
young in polities] life, and he dare my that if he re-
mained in the Horses of Commas any length of
time, like many great man before him, some of his
matimenta would be moderated and altered, hut he
nee quite 'Ore that there was no one is the House,
(ntber Young or old, who had • greater desire to do
his ditty, or who had given more earnest attention
to his dater*, so far as Wats is bla Ph" and
endeavouring to make himself master of the different
mblente brought before the House was coueersed,
than his sou, the borough member, had done, sad, for
Mr. Sadelygs'e kindly Emma= and their reeeptioe
ofos Imae, he gave them hie very beet Umiak*.
...rib. beam, a the Chairmen "- ems PeePeeedßabl
J. B. CaLu crr, Em. He ohearved that Mr. •
cliffe was very math and deservedly liked wherever
he was known, for he took a great deal of trouble by
keeping bounds and in digerati ways to please other
people, and very geserally succerded —(appleoes).

When they were disappointed by the gentleman
who had undertaken the office of chairman being
prevented coming, Mr. Radelyffe, on being applied
to, with great readiness and kindness computed.
For general reasons, and for his services as chairman
in particular, he was sure they would all drink his
health and wish him success in his hunting and
in everything be undertook, with • great deal of
pleasure—(applense).
The CHAIRIII•11 acknowledged the oompliment.
It was very little trouble and • great deal of pleasure
for him to be amongst them on that °emotion, and
whenever it was in his power to render assistance to
the society in city •ay he should be most happy to
do so. Mr. Caicraft had alluded to his keeping
hounds, and having given general satisfaction. lio
assured them it was no easy task to keep a pack
of bounds, but be had always studied not only
to show sport but to bring hounds into the field as
fit as could be, and the pleasure was so great to him
that in all probability as long sib, he had health and
strength he should keep • pack of hounds, and when
he could not do it he only hoped they would find
somebody t 3 keep hounds, and that with them they
would get u much sport as he had endeavoured
to show since he bad bad the mastership if •
pack. He coooluiled by proposing the health of
the Earl of Eldon, the patron of this society.
From all he had board and seen of the Earl, he
was satisfied that he possessed every qualification
they could desire in • nobleman and • gentleman.
Ile had been brought up most admirably by his
friend on the left (O. W. Fsrrer, Esq.), and here-
after be would feel greatly indebted to that gentle.
man for the pains he had taken in his education, and
in bringing him out as he had done. In three
weeks the Earl would be of age, and be able to
answer for himself; on the present oxen .n be spoke
of him as he had found him—of a most amiable di,
position and essentially a nobleman and • gentleman.
He had the greatest poesible pleasure in proposing
"The health of the Earl of Eldon"—(applause).
0. W. FARRIIR, Esq.' acknowledged the compli-
ment on behalf of the Earl of Eldon. He hoped
that the Earl would always take an interest in this
society, and be hoped that the society would take a
little more interest in Itself than it was at present
doing. They had had a very pleasant meeting,
though the attendance had not been so large as
might be expected, but he could not think that the
society was in such a flourishing state as entitled
them, in virtue of being members of it, to be neces-
sarily consideredfriends of the labourer,sn I he trusted
that greater interest would be shown Mit. He believed
the funds were not insufficient, but in their assembly
he did not see that strong agricultural element
which be thought those who subscribed largely to
the society had • right to expect, Ile trusted that
it was occasioned by the accident of a wet day,
but be thought it best to speak out plainly on the
subject, and he confessed for himself that while he
would make any exertions to help a body that was
making exertions to help itself, he should feel no
sort of interest in this society if the agriculturists
did not show that they considered it to be worth
carrying on. It was said "One should sot washout's
dirty linen in public," but he thought it best to look
things boldly in the face, and not go on speaking
floe things of themselves, and doing olthing at aIL
He ho he should not be misunderstood in what
he nil, but be did think the exertions of gentle-
men on behalf of the society and the trouble taken
by leading farmers in the management of its opera-
tion, ought to be met with • little more energy
on the part of the farmers geneially. For
the present he would do his hest to help
the society, and be hoped the Earl of Eldoo
would do the same, and that there was not a name
in which his lordship would more delight than in that
of the genuine " Friend of the Labourer"—
(applause). He proceeded to remark that they
mulled some well-known faces, and amongst
them was that of E. J. Weld, Esq.' of Lid.
worth Castle, whose abeam* they all
Both
in sincerely deplored, knowing the cause of it,
in public and private life they all valued Mr. Weld,
and in his sorrow now he begged to call on them to
drink his health and express their sympathetic con-
dolence with him in the bitter trial with which it
bad pleased Providence to abet him—(The toast wee
drank in respectful gainer).
The CHAIRMAN proposed the health ef J. H.
Calcraft, Fag., the President of the society, who
originated it, and lied done more than any other
person to maintain its efficiency. He thought that
the farmers of the district ought by means of this
society to show their desire to improve the condition
of the agricultural labourer. He pointed out the
need there was for skilled agricultural labourers at
the present time, and said he considered it would be
advantageous to the farmers, as well as beneficial to
the labourers, if the former bestowed a little more
time and attention they did at preseat in promoting
the interests of this society.
. .

J. li. Caucaarr, Esq.,.in responding, said that
both Mr. Ferrer and Mr. Radelyffe had taken a
rather gloomy view of the affairs of that day. He
had seen many small meetings in Wareham, and if
they always expected to get a full room they would
frequently be disappointed. Though there were not
so many present MI usual, be believed there were
still many with them in feeling who for one reason
or another were prevented attending, but did not
any the more for Muit intend deserting the cause—
(hear, hear). But be thought one indication that
the society was not going backward was the fact that
their excellent secretary, Mr. Laney, bad abundant
funds to pay all expenses and leave something over
—(applause). At the awns time, he should have
been glad to have seen a fell room, for meetiuge
always passed off with more pleasure and spirit
when such was the case. He referred to the origin
of the society, and the willing and handsome sup-
port given to it by the first Earl of Eldon, and went
on to remark that his opinion of its value rernainad
just what it was years ego. Ho did not think it warn
going to work wonders, or to turn every laboerer
into • first-class workman, but it certainly did to •
certain extent give encouragement to skill and
energy, and goal character. Ile then pointed out
how the competitions arranged by the committee
developed the energies of the labourers, and that
there wail no cases for despondency as to its condition;
it was • society which deserved enoonragememt, and
oe4ht to receive it. He alluded to the effort': of Mr.
Lacey on behalf of the society, and concluded by
proposing that gentleman's blilli—(applause).
Mr. LACIT, in responding, stated the financial
positioc of the society, as follows :—To balance from
last year, £8 12s. ; to amount of enhscriptinna
received, £692..; making the receipts, £7? 141. 21.
On the other side there was cash paid (en.
successful candidates half•orowns. te.,) £3 18e. 6d.;
expenses of advertising. ac., £8 Os. 6d.; by cash
paid in prism, £46 18s. 6d.' making • total expen-
diture of £3B 17s. 6d., and leaving a balance in hand
of £lB 16e. Bd.; but this Wanes is subject to pay•
manta for labourers dinners and eundry bills, but
will leave £lO clear in hand, beside several subeerip-
Mons which still remain to be oolleoted. He agreed
to a certain extent with whet had fallen from
Mr. Ferrer and the Chairman, for he did
not feel that the moiety was prospering to
that extent he should like it to do, and as be felt
it ought to do; yet as Mr. Caloraft remarked, the
finanoial position was satisfiictory. As secretary, he
must say that he was disappointed at not seeing a
larger attendance of gentlemen interested in the
operations of such • society. Re hoped that in the
future all of them would feel that something more
was required of them than merely paying di a year
to the funds—that they would take an interest in
the society, and indite' their neighbours to do the
same. For himself he assured them that be should
do his best to further its etwoese—(applause).
The CHAIRMAN proposed "The Judges."
Mr. J. A. Dativr responded, and maid that the
work was well done, though the field was not very
level.

"The Mayor and Corporatioii, and Trade of
Wareham," coupled with the name of Mr. J.
Penton, was nest proposed by the CHAIM/AP.
Mr. PAXTON responded.
J. H. CaLcaarr, Esq., proposed "The health of
the Rev. Prebendary N. Bond," who had always
takenrest interest in the society.
0. W. FAll.ll[ll, ZO, proposed "The masters
of foxhounds," coupled with the name of C. J.
Radolyffe, Req.
C. J. RADCLTFIL Req. responded.
"The Press" was then given and acknowledged,
after which the Chairman vacated his seat. Mr.
Penton was called to take his shwa, and subsequently
proposed "The health of the agricultural implement
makers."
Mr. IL TAYLOR, Of Dorchester, remponded.
This completed the toasts. Om which the evening
WY spent in harmony and conviviality.