The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-05 00:00:00

CHRISTMAS WITH TILE GARRISON.

On Christmas Day, our gallant troops in garrison at the
barracks and the Nothe Port were entertained with the
customary dinner of ssl things, and they marked their
mum of the Deal, by.lecorating their barrack rooms.
The L. Company (Capt. I(itinmalfs) of the floYal
Stirlingshire regal:lent, adunl.l their non., with fest.em.
and wreaths of evergreens. chainA of various colours, um'
gay artificial flowers, with which the chandelier in the
middle of the rnuin "AA entirely changed to a beautiful
objeet. Around the roan were various good wishes,
nicely lettered, as "God Save the queen." " to
the lobes," "A mein IL:1111.m. and a Happy new Year.
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A star of bayonets WU fixed on the wall, the rufawfards
were enihowered in eseritreenli, and wound the n 0,,, were
the honours of the re:intent -"Seritigapatain." "
" " and

The 31 C Wept. Leekeid .I...eorated with
coloured attains and etergreena, and their dielves were
fringed in vari ~,, • e aim A tine Atar of havonetA. and
other ',tars and wreatl.. where .0, the wall% while fe.d...ns
hung all newel the roe,l. Over the iirepla..e were dlvered
laurels and a enevii inzehl and Woe, with eti.:ravinz•
either side isti.l lwlow. iii (la, walls were "nerill:N
" imeknow; :mei " Delhi.** with "SUI,C,a (ii
th.! It .yal Tider•;*n.i.h"6...l Save the queen." The
wind.... were hung mith paper, to retire teat eertaies.
A ttttt leg theuc who worknl at the .lo...rations wet: Primate.
Drew. Farn•worth. an.l twirl.
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kin.lnes thulr Lit., Mr. 1,1111.,
luvl the ii•Tal rlari•tin. • f:tre.
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Tla; artillery in the :‘,...11e F..rt 11.1 a little
I.alf of the 2_•114 &awry alanald .Irc-i their
ron in the ItylV,

The nght.isalf of the lottery decorated the liltr.try,
etitting the giamend ..1 the r.s.ni with a royal statelard.
There were other royal .tmelard ott the walls, and chains
of coloured ti•sue paper en net. 1 fn., the chandelier to
all parts of the mina Over the tirepl en, wen, rosettes of
pink with festoons in various colours, 1...W.1 .0. all round,
while the walla had stars, rouur,, and chromatrope
i,e,igna. The tuottoes were tVelconte " and "Vivat
Itegina.' (Minter l'ainter U'Lli the itritteirtl de:orator in
this mon'. Over the lireplaee went vanou: title photo•
mph,- phot,ographe of tie. in. gun detachment, of the
10 in. gun itself, of the ytartermiaster. of the battery
taken at a "gin, also ore. taken in Inilta, pletherraPh .d
the nomeontot-ioned itttieete. Th,,, h,.! tern
doll of labour I.ltOWCil on, thiA, and the effect was eery
plearinh
Hut arhen you entered the notn if the left half of the
battery, t.wa• eeell at once to be tile hest f the whole.
Thu room Ire!,s out itect the top of the eaponniere, ati.l Is
not Mn bright some. In Irstneo;ete:ce Ilunner Wells
adopted 3.h:sign *elicit del away w ttli the nerd for I.ght
from outside. Ile rimmed an.l fitted up the net,, to
represent the tent te.bviee. The Paves, it is known,
worship the sun, awl ar.Cit a.id,.,,a part of hint, and
this idea caught in lesa, t.tis her. ably adapte.l, th emu
Icing brilliantly %alto! with white sil.l colounsl tamps,
The WiP,I.MN Mere covered with the tit.:44 of the allies in
the rritutat- war,—Englirh. Freneli, Turkn.h, and
r.i.ll4tlslV..f Union .laeks, Le„ coreealisl the
walls. There were ...loured festoons anil wraith., t,d tier.
gravels anti a beautiful crown, with tve., plinees
of-Wales feathers, numbers of signal nag, nal, whit met
blue hung *nand a magnificent design ef mutter's sword..
formed Ity Hanner Stirling. The curved their, radiating
in le directiots, representing the etan-gol of %he l'arsees,
while there ewe Miter painting. of that luminary in g.. 1.1
on blue, and ;hove all the letters %.li. throosite you were
displayol "A tuerrie Christmas," " bet Save the Queen,-
" Ileres Survey to our teddy c0rp.,"1., Iluntier
The lanterns around the room were .1 ealoured paper and
there was a tine glass chandelier, brilliantly lightel, in
the ovntre of the room, with 15 Loam ; I:unner thelfrey
designed part .if this, thinner Wells was the principal
designer, atel the whole relected very touch ralit on
his industry and good taste.

--Mr-.--ItoligNit asked bineedi what would be the first
words Mr. Edwahlo would employ if he were stausling
here now, and was certain they would he "My good uld
friend., I wish you all a very happy new year."-(applause)
Therefore he used those words as his own. The good
advice given by Mr. l'age, Mr. Eliot, and the Worshipful
the Mayor, he hoped would be remembered 211.1 acted
upon. lie was older than Mr. Eliot, and could perhaps
take his place in point of age with those who were seated
at the tables, and they all ought to be very grateful that
they continued to receive so many mercies at thh period
of life. It was a thought which should call forth pate
tude that there were those who care for such as need
or/apathy, and who will put forth their Lando to supply
the wants of Rime who need. Let theni remember that 110 PB CHAPEL CONGREGATIONAL
every good wish, every ability which has been afforded to ANNIi ERSARY.
render to their pleasurn today-though the feast has The friends who worship at Hope Independent chapel,
been given by one who is always kind and generous- had their annual congregational tea ana mmting on Wed-
have been bothered by One who has given us our being. ceelay night. That most unfavourable night of course
from whom aloes every good thing. He trusted the diminished the attendance, for elm meld buffet thneeth
recollection .4 this would be borne in mind as they passed the wind and on, iw that heat in your face over Weymouth
I inward through this year, and, as we have much to be bridge, mp or who could tra through tie winter rooting
thankful for in our mutual intercourse, 'we should remene that lay smite in,•hes thick on our pavements f About six
her that we owe everything to that good Being, anti if we SfOrti of the friends came from solunthere, and among
keep His law in view, and 'drive to obey it, taking His them two townemnicilloroand three ministers-Mr. 'Audis
will as the rule of our life, this will be to each of us • very Mr. 'Whew, Rev. J. I'. Fowler. Rev 11'. W. Sherren
happy new year-(applause). (Portland), and the pastor, Rev. W. Lewis.. They (mind a
The Her. W. Lewis expn:soed his pleasure at oeeing his warm welcome, and plenty of gin, U.re, a good deal too
friends and neighlmurs it, happy to-day. It had been a touch of the latter, indeed. The oil schoolroom was de-
(met day, and he was luito sure if they all partook in the contest for the occasion, its walls being lisped with lingo
.131111, proportion at the ladies on whom he hail hail the lent by Mr. S. Charles, and its beanu adorns,' with
pleasure of waiting, they had all had an abundance. lie Sides, and rosettes, an I illuminated with ninny candles.
lelieval no one in the room was more happy than Mr. The ladies who rorval the tables were apt, and a element
Edwards himself at the thought that so many were enjoy- titue watt enjoyed. After tea the aforesaid ministers and
lug themselves in that room. One of the greatest ceuncellors delivered abort speeches, and the Hope chapel
blaming Gal gives to others is the possession of a heneva choir which claims to be one of the lest for we can't say
lent heart, and whoever hail not such • heart, he was how far round, sang a number of male:net, very
quite ours, that Mr. Edwards had -(applan,e). His denim sweetly, though 'twas a very good night for the ladies to
had been to do good to all .4 them, and they rejoiced in plied that they had colds.
having a gentleman with ouch a broad and large heart as The Rev. W. Lewis first opokeof the value of hearty
Mr. Edwards-(applause). Mr. Edwards WAS none the work, and its necessity and blessing. It is not those who
loser; they believed in God and in prayer, for many of work the hardest that are to lot pitied, for hard earnest
them were aged people, and it would be a monstrous thing werk in God's service brings its own blessing. lie urged
or aged persons not to be praying persons: %eking people the people not to be discouraged, if they at Hots, chapel
might soiuctinue forget, but the aged must reniember, nail • good deal and various kinds of work to do. Tlie
and he was quits: sure that when they prayed to-night, speakeni at this meeting he urged to Lail short and sweet
they would offer a prayer for Mr. Edwanle -(yes, yes). -(hear, hear).
And he entreated them to learn to pray more for their Choir : "l.lome, let us join our cheerful songs."
friends IA for themselves, to be benevolent in their prayers The Rev. J. I rowtea cougnitulatal the people on
now they had to begin a new year. It was not likely half the unanimity ehown by Noncomfurmist congregations in
of them would live to see the end of the year, awl he Weytuouth ; they were en in the determination that our
advised them to begin to pray very much inure, to make Loni and Saviour shall he honoured. Never was it so
preparation for that Meshed world where the paid ditticult to retain a personal evangelical faith than at the
who has the largest heart of all, he, promised a home for preoent day. The newop,p n ero hare a vast sileet influece
all thme who love in our ILord and Saviour Jesus on the niitels of the people, ,affecting them with sosl news
Christ. His wish was that they might all meet there, like that of the great Oxfonl Railway accident, or the
that they might all meet Mr. Edward", there, and feast loos of the Cospstrick, or influencing thein by article. on
together in the presence of that goat and great (led who certain topics. These great topics arc f act... 4 the iore.ezit
ilwired to make them 311 hm.py-(applauee). ,Loy, and they create a I lemand for thoughts on thetu.
The Rev. Mr. Itesr u, Wnleyan minister, very Much This 19th century is full of demands, and thus we are
admired the {Keith, in which Mr. Edwanio otoal. He brought into intellectual competition nu that the
hoped this would be the best year of all they had lived. principle of sele,•tion, and of the struggle
and though Mr. 1... id httll "Id many of than were to for existence, is bruietht to hear upen raigion, awl
di yet he trusts,' Gal might ,pare them for many years religion must be well rootel situ.' its gr,utel is the
2(hear). They were met here under circumstances of soul. He Preen' upon them the value of evangelic.'
very great mercy • they had been presened froni sulfuring truth-to let no one stand between their soul and their
by any of the calamities which liml been spoken of, and s'eviour, and let nothing stop them from doine all they
which had sent terrorand desolation into it many families. ....obi ti opread that truth, labouring for the souls of
He hoped this would be a year of happiness. that thom their fellow onetime., until that truth shall reach and
old people who go to church would attend with great iiifluence all whom we knew-(applatied.
regularity, and, ns he had many of hit old prole there, lie tmartett: "DI, Zion, city of our I
would say to them attend to the exercise, of religion very lU.v, W. W. $llllllOl% hot.' they would understand
regularly, for th,•y would need mercy in timeline" hour, and the difference between unity and uniformity. He did
might (be Almighty grant it-(applause). not expeet that all should think alike :dealt church
Mr. ATLitallt'lit Was the next caned upon, and said if government Anil other ti-hi things more than that all
any words of his could all to their happiness, it would faces sl hl be alike. There are now such nut:genus
him far more pleasure than anything e 1.,. engagement,, such pressure .4 ',wane'.s emupetition, that
Ile bail hieked forward to this day with a great tti there is a danger lest in "lir murk fee the Lori we shoot,'
.of the opportunity for gook like the Ilehrew soldier
plese•ire, awl the placing I d ouch a dinner before theta I.y
Mr. Ethan', hal heen an art of ouch great kindness - that of old -"While thy servant WWI liusy here and there, he
he Ilia hot ...re who Mr. Edwards's enemies were, if he was gone." Ile bad the deepest sympathy it. the work of
had an enemy in the world they must all admire his kind- teaching the young, and urged that teachers should
totes at that dinner. He knew a faithful nicord would be progress in their males ,4 teaching. Ile ouggeoted often
given to Mr. Volwardo, and that record ceuld nut but be giving tune for reading and examining gool
pleasing it him. They Vol Itoh splendid roast beef- and recommendiug them to the ticholars awl interesting
(ipplausel,--and the pudding he could vouch for the good- them in thein, to as to ceunteract the influence of had
,d, because he Mated it -(laughter, and applause) literature-(applauw).
When lie 'asked round upon the mothers awl fathers who Mr. Councillor Renee, said this was a thaw for paning
heal lived on many year, in thiu town, he felt that they up the ledger awl seeing if we had made ',regressor others
lad a great deal if r,•-peet and [sympathy shown to them. who', and he hail little doutd we should a:1 admit, on
and he was glad that suiliiilll:. Inielissliirlthad come foeward examination. that if we had been more faithful and more
as waiters and v:01,1'. that day. Ile exhorted bin fellow industrious. we might have made far greater progress in
tradesmen, who had a little to eke, to dice it with plea- opiritual things. Chriatian men sought to examine
sums, and gosl will, for the benefit uf the poor, mid if there whether they haul e• worked as to have a right to expect
wis a man who valid nat give his lialfominea, he would (bees bleesing, and lie urged them to labour to make the
say to Lim "Tecre is some luxury you can forego, in next year hetter than the last by earnest, continuous,
order to give to the esse-( ipelsiev). Ile wished theta faithful work, bieking uP to God fee a bla4llit on our
and all their familia-, gratelclid Iron and all, a happy new LilalUl,-(applath.e).
year. Might they all maker, industry. and hy its means Sacred Song'. '• Illess the Lord, It my soul." Sung by
Lien unto from the ilo.r-(applause.) Mr. I'. Crocker: by Mr. Bartlett.
The )(sten said a dinner ter all of them would be • The Rev. 11V. Lewis expressed how much Hope emigre-
very awkward thing at this seasau utilesu they had some cation were indehted to their organist, Mr. leartlett, and
tile C 0111111.41011.1 place -(lteir). lie saw the representatiie to the char. Thooe who had a musical ear. and even
s 4 this parish, who hail most kindly sail he would ha those who had not, must have been platy.' among the
delighted if they would have the slthner in this mune and rest of the music, with the voluntary pley,•,l IT Mr.
he eailed Oil the Rev. T. 'Wither. Bartlett or the anthem sung by the choir during the
Rev. T. Fa iusge said it wan utily a minute ado that lie collection of the offerings --(hear).
came into this ram, for be had been unfortunately Mr. Councillor LVIDIL regretted that he occupied the
detained; just at the time e hen he wished to be there he place of his paotor, Mr. Bailey, who was obliged bv the
was wanted iii another place, which he would led dwell illness of ~ne of the len' preachers to atten,l a village
on became there was • time for joy as well as a time for I otstion himself tonight Ile thanked Mr. Len in for
gravity. Ile had leve called on to co across the water to attending the Baptist meetings, and his speeches at them.
tliat cemetery. NU doubt they all thought first of the Mr. Lutidie Amid he had eioden in that schadroant ti
kind pars-un to it 11'411 they owed that little entertainmenti Holes friaada, >own age though he
their worth mm y eber, Mr. Edwards -(apPlauset They al ilia not See one id two, (Sri, hefore him, mod of them
rciumnbered the kindness awl peal feeling he loa.l having enteral into rout, he rejoiced that another getiera-
idayed for litany years eclat -(ale,laues)-we itt,yer hal a had Wen raised up Weal! the Lord hlessed, and that
In item member than Mr. Edwanbi-frenewed appl.rosi the chapel and the schools could yet keep the wile
awl new they had another instance of his kindly motto on their bannen, that ef " Hope "-awed Ile
and It,, trusted there would Iv a reeiprocation of that was very glad to meet them and Mr. Lewis, and foll he
kindly feeling -Rear. leart Each hal their own pros ince might tor many Dian have that 'demure still (App4oe,),
and their own way of spmtking, and it was a serials thing Anthem :"I will extol thee, my God, 0 King.
Vu he a litinist,r of the golad. Thongh an unworthy one, Duet: lie shall feed his lick sheplierl."
he felt 014i,.,1 Ii introduce the subject: they were all , Anthem; "Gale unto me."
instruments in God's hand. for 110 rules the hauls of all, nu! an W. LEW'', h.tarpismed sow, kiwi;
y remark.u,
Isis kindly feelings into the heart, and we ought to have beta een the pieces awl the visitors' speeches.
the same towar,6 }lint in return. He hoped the go.xl The meeting closed with the doxology and prayer.
example vet to-day might draw the bearer of all towards In the vestry there was a Christnias tree, and a sale of
each other, both at Christina. and other times, in the work, and Mr. Freewill meditated a sale of buuka.