The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1868-12-22 00:00:00

Birctict Nibs.

lIELPLAISH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

PRESENTATION TO N. M. LOGGIN, Q.
A very 'TUMORS fnennig 01 nh• hlniPlnith Agritel•
"era &misty was held on Thursday evening last 61 the
White Hare Hotel, Bedminster, the immediate object
being to acknowledge the great and persevering exclaims
def. X. iso, Esq., who has for several years filled
the post of bce. see., and who has to that position
eesseeeded Le greet!, advancing the standing of the
society, end in tuning the balance sheet, which former
showed • sonsiderable deficit, into one which has some-
thing on the right side. nem was • large gathering of
the principal agriculturists of the neighbourhood, with
friends from 1120 MI distant towns. Among those present :
we noticed :Joseph Gundry, Esq. (chairman), Benjamin '
P. Gundry, Esq., Rev. H. Rawlinson, (Symondsbary),
Thomas Colic!, Esq., N. N. Losiin, leq. R. Damen,
Req. (Dorchester), Captain W. Swain, 3rd D.V.A.,
Saawrs. 0. Sento., R. Tokoon, J. Pitflaid., A. J. Piteeld,
G. R. Pitleld, John Pope, W. Permitter, S. Wanes,
Dommett, C. Dummy, Fe Legg, Puhann, John Way.
Jahn Bemis, C. Davy, Moe, L. Tomlinsoo,
Frampton, J. Bryant, R. Swaleidge, W. Tacker, Con,
T. anew, C. Hussey, R. Hussey.J. Hrputt
W.
Bradford, A. Good, O. Sums, N. Bishop, H. Smith.
Halls, Buister,l3. Cox, W. H. Dawkins, Baseembe,
Smile, J. Davy, Brown, eta. etc.
The proceedings of urine opened with • dinner Mid in
the large room of the hotel, and which was Piir
decorated for the omission in • stele that told of the
approach of the festive Name Christmas. ne old
motto, expressing the wishes of all, " Suouss to the
Melpistish Agricultural Society," was suspended behind
the chair, so worthlly filled by J. Gunder, Esq., during the
earlier part of the evening, and afterwards by that
eminent yeoman so long • pillar of support to agricul-
tural interest in the district, John Pope, Esq., of
Spasondabury. The repeat was got up in that recAcreAd
style which always reflects the highest credit upon Mr.
Efluhn't arrangements. end included all the delicacies of
the mason, exesedingly well nerved, and when we add
that the wafting was under the excellent management
of Mr. Parke, of Yeovil, it will be understood that
nothing was wanting to add to the enjoyment of AIL
Grace before and atter moil wee said by the Rev. H.
Rawlinson, of Symondsbury. IThe usual loyal and
patriotic toasts were proposed by the Chairman, and
responded to in •44EyIng manner, • few lines
mprou 1, late to cash sung by the company. in
the "Health of the sung
and Clergy of the
the Chairman expressed his wished for the
Mum. of the Bishop ed MLitt, and coupled with the ,
tout the name of the Rev. H. fiawlin.e., or 0yme..1.-
bury. The tout was warmly received, and followed
by the singing of • vents of the Old Hundredth Peals.
The Rev. Rewilseog said It was only lately that be 1
beard the character of this entertainment and wee not
aware that It was to be of a public, nature, but he I
Imagined they were to meet together as a private party
to mark their rupee* for the guest of the evening. Mr.
loWe. Hitherto he had had the highest *deem for him,
and had always looked upon him as • man of darling
worth and one who had the true ring in him • but
henceforth he should look upon him as • plated &idols
—(laughter). A gentleman at the further end of the
county onae mid that he attributed his fine health to
the number of public mestizo he had attended and the
times his health had been drunk —(laughter). The
Bishop through Canon LAW had expressed his wish to
have the prayers of the congregations throughout the
diocese., and no doubt they would all heartily pray that
God would give him • happyliame mato( alibis afflictions.
The rev, gentleman went on to say that when he first
mune into the county, he served under • most excellent
rector, who had two strong points in his sharaoter, •
strong attachment to kis shrink, and a belief that the
agriculturists of Dorset knew nothing. He fancied that
they did not even know the value of bone manure for
the myth of tureips—llangliter). But he was sure he
would now be obliged to ecafeas that there were few
things which the agrimilturiste of Dorset do not know—
(hear). Before he (Er. Rnwlinson) took • glass of wine
with hint he had to utter the words " Church and
State," and be never did so •fterwsrds without repeat.
lag that formula. Now, what did thou words' Church
and State" mean? They meant that the Queen wee the
head of the State, and also of the Chun*, and that, in
return for the church educating her people, she afforded
them that protection and assistance which the State
was eble to give. Alluding to • former meeting at which
the toast of "The Bishop and Clergy and Ministers
of all denominetions" had been given, Mr. Rawlinson
explained that he could not have drunk that toast,
because if he had dons so, he would have had to wish
meows to the Paulettes of the Agapemone, and the
Momenta°. and Shakers of America. He wished
other ministers writ; but be could not wish them success
lii their callings, breams he did not believe teem to be
right. naught the country, be regretted to my. there
was • miserable leek of attachment to the church, and
they had now • Minister at the heed of the government,
whom he would not call a Greenwich pensioner—
(cheers and bisses)—who was like MI Brummagem
manufactures, very worthless (bear, hear, and
repeated hisses). He was now chief minister of the
Crown ; but what had he done? He had sail that
one portion of our church wee paralysed, and what did
he propose to do? Let them look at him (the apeaker)
—he had two arms; but supposing his right arm hung
powerless and paralysed by his side, what would they
think of the doctor who would advise him to cut off
the paralysed era, awl tell him it would give strength
to the other? Fie did not wish to intrude polities upon
the meeting • but es the Hon. and Rev. Spring Rice
Led entinciatlci his opinions at a former Melplaish
meeting without being called to order, he determined
that on the first opportunity he would explain his own
views—(hear). Mr. Reelinson said that he hoped to
live and die a member of the Vatted church—(a voices
"of Colens.") • of England end Ireland. In conclusion
be begged to thank them all, whether they wore his
friends or those who did not agree with him, for their
kiwinese in listening to bins so fur—(cheer,).
The CHAIRMAN would next prop 40 a toast which was
always received with the greatest respect, the army and
navy, and that other noble torso which bed lately arisen
In the country, the volunteers of ell &nominations.
It would be useless for him to recall their noble deeds
of daring; bat be referred to that expedition to which
the grenteat enemy of all war would not refuse his
sanction, the Abyssinian expedition, undertaken to
revence the insults offered to Regime!, and the suffer-
ings of the captives of King Thmeicire—(lmar). For it
was long niece the army and navy had had an oppor.
tunitg of vindicating the honour of the nation which
but the greatest money power, as well as the greatest
meshanicel skill. Referring to the volunteers as • mune
of preserving for England the respect of all nations, he
alladed to the Yeomanry es an older force, with whom
they were connected, and who followed out the 11•1[18
prineiplm He was glad to see two gentlemen con-
nected with the lett e• forces, one in officer ef the
Yeorr any, and the other an officer of the Volunteers,
who had done such distinguished service, and he coupled
with the toast, the health of Mr. B. Gundry, sod
Captain liwain—(applause, the company singing "Rule
Britannia ") . . .

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Comet B. P. OCIWORT responded for the Yeomanry,
end Capt. SWAIN for the Volunteer.
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The teetlmonial to Mr. Lqggin was then unoovered,
and waled the general admiration of the company. It
consisted of a very handsome silver salver, beautifully
engraved with an appropriate border, mid bore Mr.
Loggia's ereet, with the motto, "Per Dews et formai
&Amid," and the following Ingeription
; -

Pre•ented by
The Ifelnlal.h Arlenhunt Societe.
To Ntenotas MAIUMALL Lonely, Rog
As • tAt‘tinential fe.teent snd rerwr
And In apreseiati,,n f k shlable service" Ls
Ilote,rar) Seen tAry
17th Ik4rtuber, I.

It vu supplied by Mews. Barnard and Soo, St.
Martin'adcOrsod, sod 1. valued at about 60 goinees.
With it was ale° presented • beautifully Illuminated
veil= datum:lent, oontaioing a list of the subscribers to
the fluid. _

The CHAIIMAN said they would now permit him to
propose what he must all the toast of the evening.
They were all aware of the reasons which had called
them together that day. They desired to do bonoer to
one who had been for many years the untiring bon.
secretary of their little but sueoesal al Melplaith Air).
cultural Association. In spite of the old adage that a
man is not esteemed as • prophet in bin own country,
their appreciation of hia service, and hie kind conoilmtory
and eentlemandike conduct had been such that nothing
would satisfy them but the presentation of that piece
of plate:which the committee had been fortunate enough
to obtain for this occasion. His friend Mr. Loggia wee
so well known that It would be quite enneemeary for
him to enter into a description of his qualifications,
which had so endeared him to them all and bad induced
them to (ono forward and manifest their kindly feeling
toward, him on this convivial occasion— (applause).
The amhlssmed scroll which he elm ',resealed contained
the names of those who had contributed towards the
parthase of this handsome piece of plate, and he etas
sena that his friend, when la promoted them both to
him, although the one was a comparatively worthless
and inexpensive piece of paper, and the other • salver
worthy of the artist, would hand down the paper to his
family with feelings of even greater pride than the
piece of plate. No one knew better than he did the
activity atul seal which had, mainly through Mr. Largin's
exertions, brought their Little satiety to that positim of
which he spas justly proud, which had established it
among tits ir own members, and made it, In short, what
If is —(applause). He therefore proposed "The health
of Nichols., loggia, Esq.." hoping he may long reside
einsag his (Weedy and neighbours, and enjoy the blessing
of health, and might he look upon this piece of plate,
and remember that It manifested to him their kindly
feelings which be had so honestly deserved—(applattee,
followed by a verse of "Live and let live").
N. hi /paws, Esq., on rising, was received with
loud and prolonged cheering. He said, "Mr. Oundry,
and gentlemen, what am I to tar, where am 1 to and
words, or bow am I tempts= my feelings of satisfaction
sad pleasure r lie continued that he telt a sense of
unworthiness of the kindlier.' done him. Had he di,.
played any extraordinary ability, hid be by any
stance of great good fortune, or by any devetsd merilies,
been the means of any specific mama to the Melplaiah
Agricultural Society, he thould have been nide to tram .
the cause for the ecreeeption of the Idea which that
aviming had mathred—(volcie : "You richly deem,.
It"). lie thotild prize the handsome gift ea a token of
their overwhelming kindness, but he was sensible that
he did not deserve it, and bad done nothing to earn it,
sad waa unable to discover why it shoeld be presented
to him ; and be oonld only, as Mr. Guidry had so
kindly put It—trace it to the good feelings which they bait
towards him. He had only ondeavoered, as every one
ought to endeavour, to walk honestly and justly with his
neighbour., and assist as far as be could in doing good.
'They moat let him indulge in them thoughts, even
though they were a delusion that snob were the feelings
which prompted them to give effect to what had that
evening occurred, as an acknowledgement of whet little
he hail done as secretory to the Melplaish Agricultural
amiety. How deep had been the gratification, how
sincere the pleasure, and how high the satisfaction,
which he felt, not only lo remise the handsome and
eeienble gift, white he had received at the handset their
worthy asthma ; but alao the other wideness of their
regard, and be sure such a thing could not have been
gat an without limb rw'llalla of regard. Their regard
and esteem included that of his friends and neighbours,
bet it was more than that, it earns from a clam of
gentlemen whose straightforeasdases and
es boaa3
British yeomen wore so Wade ed.,
and of whom the yeoman of itis- amity
Demi were me post an orsameat. The vales

of the Oh he felt the more deeply from tb
NA that the list of sebieribers earatethed the nom. of
one wbo was se dthervedle mired ethos( Shittal:
prioulturide of the distaist. • referred to hiest
ILL Pope, and him he tbaeked especially for the
honour he had doe. bite (Mr, Leggin) by taking his
place at that table—(eror). As to rds services to his
to the KelPthish Agriesulturat docility, true when be
took office as seerebasy, its members were not so great
seat the present time. It had not oely inereamod le
dm, but In merit. The last meeting was by far the
Liaest.savercessduelamais
it tura eaebirebi.ttioa of a streki.tdahate. thibez
with the of home, all the stook was worthy
of prises. I prises, it must be remembered, were
woo not only by those gestlemen who bad taken prises
at the Babb and West of Begleed show, bet also by
those whop class constituted the majority of the
farmers of this neighbourhood, and therefore he con-
sidered the Melpthish society was calculated to promote
excellence of stook mited for the very district in which
He operations were carried on. Mr. Loam next con•
gratalated the farming interest upon the Report of the
Commisdon upon the Employment of female Labour
In Agrioniture: It showed that morality walked
side by side with the honed indoety in our agricultural
districte—(bear, boar). With regard to the financial
petition of the society, be was almost afraid to trensh
upon the subject of anything that he might have done,
for be feared that, isistead of receiving such • handsome
prompt as they had given him, he should rather be
deserving of celteere—(eo, no). The year he beams
. secretary, he started with a balance against the
Noddy, and he kept up that balsoce, and Increased
it until last year it =wanted to EW 13a. 4i. That
kierease, be eonfeesed wee not due so much to falling
off in the funds, as to himself, for he had not looked
filter the subseriptions. But now, with the melodeon
of his young friend, Mr. Angles, they had been collected
with • success that proved they only required to ask in
order to have, and the society now not only Goes
nothing to any man, but few owe anything to it, and
they bail a small balance in hand of 168.—(applause).
adore he left the subect he felt he should be aiding as
an impeder, and taking that coedit which was not his
due, if he set down without giving the credit to the
committee, to whom, more than himself, the thanks of
the sweaty were due. He had to theists Mr. Gandry
for presiding over this meeting, and he would also
express his deep sense of the kindness and urbanity
with which he had treated him sines he emote into this
neighbourhood be reside. The people of the West of
Dorset owed Mr. Ottudry a deep sense of gratitude for
the ability and untiring seal with which as • county
magistrate he had endeavoured to dispense justice, and
to forward and promote the Interest and welfare of all
around. Be (Mr. Louth) soul] do au more, he «odd
57 oe more, then tp thank them from the bottom of his
heart for the handsome present they had given him,
and for the regard and esteem it conveyed. He should
ever prise it most truly, end th taking It home and
showing it to his wife, he should feel over main the
pleasure of knowing what gratification It would live to
• loving heart, and in her joy be should rejoice—
(implant/lb
Toe salver was then passed round, and was Inspected
by the oompany with peat admiration.
The CuacaMa.z then, alluding to the desirability of
the friends from the neighbourhood taking en intermit
In their society, gave "The health of Mr. Coifed, the
thief magiserate of a neighbouring town"—(reoeived
with musical honours).
Mr. Cohrox said he was taken totally unawares, and
when Mr. Guudry was speaking he was rather puzzled
for whom be Inhale] this meek of diatinetion. He
must take it to himself, partly as &personal sompllineot,
and partly as represeating in some mom a neighbouring
I borough. Having been thenected with the society for
many years, and having one year been chairman, he
mould testify to the seal and ability with which Mr.
Loggia had fulfilled his datles—riapplaum).
J. Pori, Req., said the opportunity was now given
; him of performing • most pleasing and agreeable act.
1 When be submitted the name of the gentleman whose
I health be WM about to propose, he was sure they would
I not falsify his anticipations, but would receive it with
I every feeling of attachment—he gave "The health of
their worthy Cheirinen"—(tremendous cheers). Let
them view his friend as a county magistrate—he
administered the law. of our country with firmness and
impartiality, tempering mercy with justice. A 3 a man
of business., he was an example to all, faithfully
diseherging all those duties which it behoved biro to a. la
his position se amenthant. As a private gentlemth he
was ever ready to assist them basal their amusements and
recreations. In fact he always took the right side, with
but one exception, and what that was be (Mr. Pope)
would not explain, because he was forbidden to do so—
(hear, hear, and laughter). In oonolution Mr. Pope
gave "The health of their Chairman, Mr. Gandry,"
whist' was received with great cheering.
J. GUIDRY, Esq., said be felt Mr. Pope's kindness had
Induced him to colour a great deal too highly the
picture he had so flatteringly drawn—(No, no). The
kindly feelings entertained foe him were very gratifying,
but he was gait, due thit Mr. Pope had spoken too
highly of the services be had the power to render to the
agriculturists of this neighbourhood, and such Nereids
had only been mooessful bemuse it had been his earnest
desire to win their approbation. It wag • difficult
poeition for a country gentleman, not having the
advantage, only to be eimairiel by deep and awards
knowledge of the laws of the country, to have to
dispense justice, because, from the very circumstancee of
his education, his mind has not been attuned to those
studies which are required to make him a good judge.
It wee difectult to separate his sense of duty from the
feelings he could not escape at the moment, for too
often he was liable to be influenced by feeling, of com-
passion for the poor people before him, while at the
mom time be was actuated by an honourable intention
to do the best he could in Helicon' of justice. Therefore
their kindness to him wee the more flattering. It was
also a great ;Aden» if he had been able to pedalo the
operations of the recently established Highway Hoard
In such &manner as to thoir approbation, and that
the results of their work had not been unfelt in this
district. The Ciao was coming when agriculturists would
be called upon to take a wore prominent port than tbey
have bad to do Idely. There was • measure which though
not at present embodied In the statute book of the
realm, would loon become, he believed, one of the
statutes, &est weald very much interest the people of
this country—le referred to the establishment of
financial boerds—(hear. hear), He slid not mean to say
that the finaMes of the country bad not been
administered °ogee one hand with regard to efficiency
anion the other to economy, but it wage jest principle
of the Governinent of this country that where possible
the power of rqulating the expenditure of the tones
should rest with the tax•payers. ,If it were possible that
they could hue a good and religious despot, it is
probable there could not be • better Government; but
Instead of their religious and gracious Quern, it would
happen by and by that a ruler would some like the
emperor Nero, awl then would be the days of retribution.
Every one who contributes towards the exPOOsell of this
country should have a voice In its expenditure—(hear,
heath The agriaoltariste in this matter would be called
upon to take a eigher stand than they had ever done
before, and he hoped they would make it their study to
prove to the woad that the yeoman of England are
worthy of the pipers which shall be placed In their
handle and thet they would he able to take important
trusts and carry oat important duties. In conolurion he
returned thanks, and proposed "The health of their
exerillent vice-president, Mr. Pope, and the committee
over which he had presided as chairman which had led
to the completion of that which they bad met to
celebrate that evening, the presentation of this
handmine and none testimonial which had been given
to their friend Mr. Loggia—(epplaute).
J. POTS, Req., was received with hearty cheers. He
wits at a loss to express his gratification for their kind.
flees, and could bet mum them how deeply he felt
this token of their &probation. The present to Mr.
L.:lPu had originated with their young friends Messrs.
John and Aired Pirield, who said "Let us do it," and
"We will de it," and done it they had, and them was
a very handsome ripped, to the appeal. Hat they
would be saying of him (Mr. Pope) the man bat been
to London, and whet did he see them? Why, at
Islington, be saw the greatest perfection to which
animals could be broulhe Her Majesty there had one
of the most perfect Devon heifers that he ever saw,
and all other breeds of animals were equally good.
They could read the susceptibility to fatten in the
sleepiness of the animal's eye, a pronsimeat feature in
the herd. Mr. Pope went on to deseribe the Norwegian
box' by which a man could bay. his meat cooked for
say five or ten minutes' and then keep it all day and
; have it warm and thoroughly cooked alter many boon,
i and he thought it would be a good thing for their
' labourers, so that the; might have as mum a dinner
under the hedge as at their own houses—(spplause).
I Mr. LOGOIN said he had the permission of the Chair'
i man to propose a toast. A secretary without funds was
of very little use, and he proposed the health of them
I who had contributed to the presentation of prises at
the society's shows—to the meant he believed of not
loos than £27 a year. He could not sit down without
eaknowledging their kindness, and he felt it both a
pleasure and a duty to propose to them the bealth of
a gentleman ea well known end decidedly esteemed,
as Mr. H. Damen—(applanes). He wished to thank
him for the hondeorue prises he had given to the society,
and the ammo which those prises had assisted in
producing. Mr. Damen was • gentleman who lived in
the Feet, whore they are suppmed to be wiser than thaw
In the west—(laughter)--he was a light of the east, and
he should be sorry for an occasion to pass without
thanking Mr. DIIIIIIO4 for the prises be had given, but
they also had to thank him for attending on that
eategion mad sodding in the presentation—(applause).
lfe DAM'S. Esq• returned thank., wed intimated
his intention of gains his prim to the Soddy so long
as It was competed for with the spirit it bad been
formerly. The little spirit of emulation excited did
great pod, end he did not believe they oared so much
for the money offered—(hear), But he came there that
evening to pay his respects to their excellent seoretary,
Mr. Loggia, and he would say that honour had beam
done Mr. Loggia in being presented with such a Mini.
menial, and honour they did themselves in presenting
each a Sedimental. In spite of the old edge, Mr.
L grin lead proved himself a prophet in his own
country, and they could not but congratulate him—
(applause). Mr. Damen, peering to another subject.
remarked that they often breed raised 1,. this neighbour.
hood, the question of letting lands by tender. Mr.
Denten believed the toodency to do so was bad in every
mom of the word. It had been said that land was of •
marketable value, and owners must get what they can
for it ; bet be thought something elm should be
looked to. It was not only tbeoweer, but the labourer,
who has an interest in the laud, and if it was pat up
to petiole be thought the labourer was likely not to he
seflielontie considered, and it was let to the disadvan.
um of the farmer and labourer also, and In the long
run the landlord gets nothing therebe—(apPletele).
The Want certeloly get. nothing by it, sod be was
quite dire the labourer suffered; it should be put up
and let in the old fashioned way. If a young fellow
grows up, falls in love with a nice girl, and thinks of
marrying, he (Mr. Daman) woald not give holt the
advice that Pima offered to persons about to merry—
" Don't I" but he would advise him on thinking of
settling, by no means to tender for land ; but rather to
go abroad if be would, than to oonspete for it in that
way—egrtht cheering, and a voice: "Can you given,
any information about the Chamber of Agrimilture, Mr.
Damen 1") In response, Mr. Damen said that their
worthy chairman had pointed out that a great deal of
work was before them, end the Chamber of Agrieulture
bad been darted, without refereed to the Parody'
Clubs just to pat and keep agriculturists in the proper
position they ought to hold in the body politic of the
aosatey. Dirms Ins any question of postal politku,

it would deal with questions cooly as they affected
sgrlcsltor,J minted,. It warn
qeoseion of the present day, wpai:l°.edtbethre
petoortl.roerd:iliepeaf:tr
tort, should not pay mess m well as real property.
n• jest mentioned them questions without wishing to
(wise any diseemion upon therm, for the farmers would
be milled upon at the proper time and piece to consider
these questions, ant he was quite sure they would do
their duty—(applaam).
I Mr. Locate said that as ',presenting some of the
landowner" in the district he quite nosed with Mr.
Damen that it is • very wrong principle to let land by
tender, and he said this in the interest of the landlord,
for he would rather have • good tenant at £4OO a year
then • bed oae at £soo—(mplausia).
The CIAIDIAN shortly afterwards vacated the chair,
to which Mr. Pope was uoanimoutly called, and the
pleasure:rot the evenig were continued for some time
longer under his able direction. "The health of Mr.
Parrniear," of Melplaish Court, who had been put in
the vice-chair, was given, and Mr. Paargrrge responded.
' The Visitors" was responded to by Mr. Bluets. of
Eirdling. "The Prose was responded to by our
representative, and "The Ladies" and other touts were
Useably given and responded to in due course. Several
songs diversified the proceedings of the cueing, and the
party did not break up until enamelled to do so ;by the
deportee, of friend, to their distant houses-
SPETTISBURY AND CH&RLTON MARSHALL
Missions is ran ELUIDIIIOO Int./MM.—The inhabl-
testa of these villages were on Wednesday favoured
with • visit from the Lord Bishop of Hooolulu (one of
the Suidwieh Islands), who delivered two very inter-
esting addressee on the peat end present condition of them
Islands, their importance in a commercial point of view,
tho productions of the country, and other partioulars,
relating to the moral, social, and religious condition of
the inhabitants. The attendance at Spettithery in the
afternoon was limited in consequence of the unfavour-
able weather, but the evening meeting at Chat-Item was
well attended.—The Rev. 11. B. %laird presided at the
afternoon meting, and—after the ohoir had chanted
the 67th Palm, "God be merciful onto us," &a, and
prayer for the Divine bleating had been offered—said :
The church over which the bishop presided had special
claims on the sympathy and liberality of the Christian
people in this country, from the fact that the people of
those islands were the first in modern Woes who had
of themselves solicited the Queen and members of the
English Church to send out missionaries. This 1/11A
very remarkable, and reminded them of what they had
heard read In the lemon for the day where the apostle
saw in • vision a min of Macedonia who mid "Come
ever and help es." Another swum for such interest was
that the Queen of those islands--Queen Emma, bed
lately visited this country for the special purees, of
exciting interest in the missionary work, and to solicit
smistance to complete the erection of a eathedral church
in the diocese over which his lordship presided. And •
third, and to them a very special mule for interest, was
that one who had been his coadjutor in them villages,
If,. halos, was now the archdeacon of thaw islands,
labouring with the mese earnestness and devotion an he
did whilst with them. On these grounds he (Mr.
Visaed) was sure that those present would most cordially
and heartily thank his lordship for coming to see them,
and that the address he wee about to give them would
not fail to deepen their interest in the people inhabiting
those islands.—lf is Lordship, who illustrated his subject
by maps and views of the country, alter minutely
deecribing the exact position of the Sandwich Islands,
proceeded to state that the inhabitants were • gentle
and kind people, very for removed from what he under-
stood by savages, indeed it appeared that cannibalism
was never known to exist among them. In a ooin•
menial point of view he 'toted that these islands were
of great important*, as being situated on the route of
traffic between the Australian Colonies and North
America—Australia exporting wool to America and
receiving in return wheel.. There was also a very
exteesive trade carried on with derma across the Psoifie
Ocean. and they had lately been engaged in deepening
their harbours to afford accommodation for shipping,
and when the line of railway was complete across the
continent of America, they would he able to have direct
communication with nearly the whole of the world.
The productions of the islands, which were very fertile,
consisted of the sugar-cane, coffee, and grapes of the
richest description, one variety especially was
most beautiful, and if imported into rest, not-
withstanding the general verdure of the grass
lands here, would, he believed, very much imprcve.
The geographical formation of the Wends was then
described by his lordship, who stated that Honolulu,
WM not as many had feared the soon. of dreadful earth.
quakes, but that it was the southern parts of the
island of Tahiti, where voloanoes existed, which was
visited by such calamities. He then described the
principal volcano, three miles in extent, and its
orator 700 yards in diameter, at the bottom was a mass
of liquid fire always boiling, the deposit by the natives
was called Pallas hale from their belief in former days
that a goddess lived there. The temperature if the
Islands was no genial that they required no fires all the
year round, and he recommended those who had any
oymptoma of consumption to go there and live. The
ple lived "hinny on fish and pee, • glutinous kind offood, and except on Sander. wore very little clothing.
On that day they dreamed as English men and woasen,
the latter following the fashions of this country as
closely as they could, and the chief men of the
islands were exactly the same as English gentlemen.
This, however, was not always the ease. Hi. Lordship
then proceeded to speak of the discovery of the islands
.by Captain Cook, and his death by • blow from •
native, attributing that chiefly to • misunderstanding
between the natives and his sailors, and not from any
ferocity of disposition of the former. He then showed
that even at that early period the natives could not be
considered as savages being ingenious and clever.
They wore • contented people, awl he believed at a
remote period of their history bad some knowledge of
the true God, for even mixed up with their myths and
legends there wee reference to the areetion of the
world, and many of the Levitical observances, such as
purification. This knowledge, they believed, had been
lost, partly from their isolated position, and probably
lanzauft they did not like to retain God in their
know re, but gave themselves up to a reprobate mind,
as had been the case with other nations. It was very
cheeriog to know that within shout a mile and • half
of where Captain Cook was murdered, there ass now •
Christian church erected, in which Cie Gomel was
preachei by • regularly ordained minister, !reared at
the college of St. Augustine, beside, a sehool-hoose and
• personage. In the year. 1793, Captain Vancouver
anent some time in the ialud, and on his return to
England brought as urgent request from King Kone-
hamehe who bad conquered the whole of the Wands,
for English miesionaries to be sent out. The church at
home was then in • cold, dead state, and the king's
request was not complied with, but soon afer a °moue-
gationalist mission arrived from America, and 25 years
after a Frenth Romanist mission was also settled there.
As time rolled on the people began to give up Idolatry,
and striking instance, of the power of Christian
truth on the minds of the people could be given, one
especiallp was worthy of note. It was that of a young
and beautiful princess, who to show her utter rejection
of idolatry, went down accompanied by a large body of
the people to the crater of Pallas, and there
stirred up with • pole this deposited lava. When the
pe ‘pie saw that no harm canoe to her and that the
gollear did not come out to avenge the Mode they
cried out "The Lord He is God." In 1862 the good
king, Kamehmoeha IV., very urgently requested that a
mission in connection with the Church of I,ngland might
be sent to teach the people, by letters to the Queen, the
Premier, and the late Archbishop of Canterbury. To
that appeal • response was made, and the result was the
sending out of • bishop and staff of clergy. The king
and his chiefs took great interest in the work, and
received him (the bishop) in the most friendly manner,
often meted as his interpreter whilst he was studying
the language and translated his sermons, being well
versed in the English Lineage. The principal men of
the island were perfect gentlemen, and exhibited •
gentleness of demeanour and courtesy to every one;
and the king, ably assisted by his queen, showed his
kind and amiable charm**, in • remarktble matinee
during the prevalence of small.por in his kingdom, by
visiting, and comforting the people, and by founding an
hospital for the sick, not only for his own people, but
also for sailors and others who visited those parts.
Queen EMMA, who had lately visited this country for
the purpose of exciting increased sympathy and obtain
aid to build such • church in Honolulu as would be •
credit to her toiletry, was also a most kind-hearted
lady, and with her husband went from house to house
to solicit aseistance to build the church, thus showing
the deep interest they felt in the progress of Christian
truth among their own people. The bishop then
Proceeded to give • short outline of his first landing in
those Wanda and spoke very highly of his coadjutor,
Arehdemon Mason, and of the peat work undertaken
by the late king in translating the English Prayer Book
into the Hawaiian language. He than alluded to the
death of the 'deg and of his brother, who
succeeded him, describing the latter u• man of more
firmness than the deceased king as a ruler, and as one
who took an interest in the welfare of the church.—The
Rev. C. K. Paul, of Sturedeeter Marshall, then
addressed the meeting, •nd especially alluded to the
expensive wren which the church enjoyed when not
monocled with the state, at the same time remarking
that in this country he did not desire to see the
severance of that ormseetion, which had for so many
years worked well. But should the time ever come
when any change unlit be made, the chenille, shish
had been planted In those islands oter which the
Bishop presided, might be examples to us at home.
Mr. Paul coooluded by stating that he had always felt
a great interest in the miseloo, as he was personally
uptainted with Bishop Pattie:in, Bishop Tozer, and the
late Bishop Mackenzie, and he trusted that something
would be done to assist the Bishop of Honolulu in Dom.
pleting the @harsh they were erecting in those islands.
He strongly advocated that the claims of one particular
branch of mission work should be a primary object In
making for the posonlory smistanee of their people.
A unanimous vote of thanks to the Bishop for his
interesting &dame, was than given, and the meeting
closed with singing Bishop Heine" Missionary Hymn,
"From Greenland's In Mountains," followed by the
Bishop pronouncing the blousing.

I lartedtrrgo Bireernstre—Plaes on the upper bar
of • grate, with the heads projecting *bout one lash
inward*, some ordinary Limifers—ln • few momenta
they ignite. Then in the same position plate a few of
the Patent Safety Matches of Bryant and May, London
(which ignite only on the box), and it will be found
that they may remain for hours - in fad, until the wood
becomes literally charred— without taking ere. We
look on this as a singularly interesting confirmation of
the safety of the new match. Care must be taken In
both clam to avoid acted contact with flame.
Tilt MAIII7FACTUNI OF WATCHES AND CLOCEN. —A
most interesting and instructive little work, describing
briefly, but with groat dearness, the rim and progress
of watch and dock making, has just been published by
Mr. J. W. Benson, of VS, Old Bond-street, 99, West-
bourdegrove, and the City Steam Factory, r.s and GO,
Ludgate-hill. The book, which is profusely illustrated,
gives • fell description of the various kinds of watches
and clocks, with their prices, and no ono should make •
nominee without visiting the above establishments or
consulting this truly namable work. By its aid persons
residing in any part of the United Kingdom, India, or
the Colonies, are rambled to select for themselves the
watch bait adapted for their um, and have it sent to
them with perfect safety. Mr. Benson, who holds the
appointment to the Prince of Wake, sends this pamphlet
to any &diked on receipt of two postage stamps, and we
CSanoa too simnel reeematend it to the notice of the
belesding mishear.

MR. STIIRN'S NARRATIVE OF hIS C tPTIVITY.
The annual public meeting of the society far pro.
meting Christianity among the Jews, was held on
Monday evening at the Natioaal school-room, which is
supposed to hold 600 persons, end which wet very
densely crammed, there being eurosly standing room
for those who had not some very early. Some tout
their seats as mush as three-quorum of an hour before
the appointed time, and their forethought was evidently
wise, for it was astonishing to see the numerous partite
of gentlemen and ladies who were usable to find seats,
while nearly half-an-hour was occupied in arranging
the constant arrivals.
The Rector, the Rev. T. A. Oreuee, wan in the
' chair, supported by the Rev. E. Headland, Broadway;
Rev. R. L. Marriott, itadipole ; Rev. Mr. Moldock ;
Trowbridge; Rev. T. Canna, Rev. J. Lynes, Rev. J.
B. Lewis, Rev. A. Davidson. end the °entre of attrac-
tion. the Rev. H. A. Stern, on whom all eye. were
fixed. .

"A
hyme having been ring, and prayer offered,
The CHAIRMAN believed he should best consult their
' wishes by converting the proceedings of the meeting
simply into an address from their brother who had been
in the house of bondage, and who bed come among
them to tell of the Lord's work in that distant land.
He considered the glorious result of the Abyssinian
expedition proved the power of prayer, and we, due
above all to Him who rules the mind in ita activity as
well as matter in its inertnes, and he exhorted es from
the history of the captives to trust, to wait, to prey—
(applause).
The Rev. H. A. STAIN, alter some remarks on the
peculiar claims of the Jewish rscie upon the sympethies
and efforts of Christians, said about nine years ago be
was requested to go to Abyssinia to make In
exploratory tour- not to establish • mission, but to
see what might be undertaken there. From the numbers
collected around him, he felt it his duty not to desert
the field, and his fellow missionary cementing, they
joined with another missionary, sent to the degraded
christians there, and ins limited time upwards of al
Jews or Falashm, as they are called, were baptised.
In 1867 he rent again with • missionary named
Raenthal and his wife, but he found that King
Theodore, who at his first visit we. courteous, mini-
fasted • kind of ahem interest in the mission, and generally
behaved in such a manner that they thought Abysainia
wee much favoured in such a monarch, had now instead
of being meceitul and humane, as he had pretended,
degenerated into a cruel, savage, and lawless monster.
But he (Mr. Stern) wu much cheered by what he
witnessed amongst both Jews and Christians. He
, wandered extensively, preaching the gospel of Christ,
and wherever he Unwed, numbers collected around him.
Every valley and wood became • little sanctuary for
agitated and enquiring Noels, and they were cheered with
the hope that their mission would be a kind of focal
Dower to irradiate the regions he had tzar, r ed. He
intended to retinae his steps to the Doane, and leave the
missionaries in charge. But difileultei and compile..
thins were developed, the political atmosphere looked
dark and desparing. There was • British consul named
Plowden, who we. thought to have a wonderful
influence over Theodore, but who Wu merely kept as •
kind of hostage, and again and again refused permission
to leave the country. Al lest permission was given and
he went towards Gondar, but was attacked by a rebel
chief, and was assassinated. Theodore made the best of
this mishap, marched against the rebels, overcame their
small arm.. end butchered 1600 men, and he (Mr. Stern)
had seen IMO skulls lying on • plain, and made a note of
It, whirl was afterwards made the subject of &charge
modest him. Theodore sent down to the coast pointing
out how he loved the English since he bad so revenged
the death of the consul, and Consul Cameron was sent
to him with presents of arms, as an acknowledgement
for the favours Plowdssi was supposed to have received,
and soon after the Fres* jealous of English influence,
Dint s consul also. Theodore then began to think
himself • much greater man, since England, France,
and even Austria, and Prussia courted him. Around
him were also flatterers, who would have agreed with
him if he said that black was white, or that the sun
shone by night and the moon by day. The French
cloned at first was perfectly infatuated with him, and
thought him the finest man Africa ever produced. But
he accompanied him to the battle•field, and found that
there he assumed the character of a fiend, who made
blood flow in the greatest profusion. The Frenchman
asked permission to leave the country ; but Theodore
would not allow hiss, tied when he repeated his request
put him In chains. This made him very indignant,
that he, the representative of the great Emperor
Napoleon, should be put in (Mains, and that in his
uniform ; but Theodore cared not. About this time a
letter tame from Napoleon, and all the Europeans were
invited to Gondar to bear it read. Theodore was sitting
amid some books and ancient documents, arranged
around him for effect, and spoke with such eallnO, s.,
grace, and dignity. that they were enchanted. But
when the litter, a very win said courteous one, was
read, he was offended, and said that Napoleon mu but
a man of yesterday, while he (Theodore) could true his
descent from Solomon, and why should he Insult him?
Hail it not been for the Abuna, the Archbishop of
Abyssinia, the French consul would have been put in
chains again. He sought and obtained petmiaion to
leave, and hurried as fast as his male meld carry him,
and though Theodore changed his mind soil sent !soldiers
diem him, be got to the coed. Thence he sent bask an
insulting letter to the King, charging him with brutal
conduct in imprisoning a French consul in his uniform,
and this enraged Theodore, who said he supposed all
the Europeans would do the same if be let them go.
Mr. Stern about 10 clays after arranged for his depar-
ture. Having stayed five days with the Abeam, an
excellent man who had been two years in the mission
school at Cairo, and who carried the good things he hail
learned there into practice in his archbishopric, he
journeyed, sod soon came to a plain where Theodore
was encamped. He was in doubt what to do, but was
told he could not pus the King's tent without a visit,
aud one of the servants belonging to Consul Cameron
and another belonging to Mr. Fled volunteered to
aesempany him. They enquired of roma of the thiefs
who came staggering out from dining with Theodore,
but were only told in • thick drunken voice that they
would see him by and bye. At sundown the poles of the
tents were moved, and the King was in the open air.
When he saw Mr. Stern he asked where he was going,
and being answered "Down to the coast, your Majesty,
with your pernineon," he replied "You lie; I did not
give you permission," though Mr. Stern had with him
the letter in which he commanded all the governors to
ail him in his journey. He then asked whether Mr.
Stern could cast cannons, and being answered in the
negative, again replied 'You lie." Asking the servant,
and being informed that he was going with Mr. Stern
to his eater, he replied " You dare to bandy words
with your muter r and had him beaten to death, as he
did the otter servant, who had said nothing, and was
prostrate. Mr. Stern might have put his band before
his face ; but the King said he put his fingers
between his teeth, which is in the But •
sign of defiance, and had him beaten ineensi•
ble. When he became conscious he found himself
chained to another man ; but could not ascertain his
offi nce. He was afterwards daily retched by
Ahyninian soldier., who are very unpleasant com-
panions, as they cannot bear clean water, and are no
fond of rancid butter that they put a roll of it on their
head., letting it melt and run down their necks, till
there are Do many carious strain that to ascertain the
substratum would defy a geoheist--(laughter). Yet,
they were very fond of him, and they talked about the
gospel in Joins till many of them were converted. The
native guards allowed them to write letters, although
Theodore threatened that if they did so he would cut off
their hands and feet, and were al rays faithful to them, so
that their only fear was lest their letters should fall
into the hands of Europeans, who would be their Indirect
executioners. One of the chiefs laid aside his silk dress
when he found that Theodore had taken it formerly
from Mr. Stern, and helped him with mosey, and
would not swept repayment. Had it not been for
money sent ,by their fyiends, they would often have
gnawed their lips in the agony of hunger. The speaker
described some of the horrors inflated by Theodore,
who had the at one time the bands of 40 individuals
wrenched off, and then left them to perish; some living
afterward' even ten days. Young women, whom only
fault was that one of their relearn; had fled from
Theodore's army, were beaten to death, and even
children were mutilated and left on the Plain, till some
hyenas pat an end to their sufferings In the night. Mr.
Stern went on to tell hoe the captives rejoiced at the
coining of the British en:edition, and how they longed
for it to reach Mamba& before Theodore. But he
crawled on with his beloved esanone, soaring off the
rebel chiefs who surrounded him, through a country net
one inch of which was loyal te him got to Magdsda,
and sent • letter to the captives, saying that, through
their prayers, he had arrived, and the sight of each
other would make up for all before. The approach of
the expedition, and the despondency of Theodore, were
next dwelt on, and the terrible night when they heard
repeated shots through the midnight air; all elm, even
the tongues of the Abysinian women, being hushed,
and they beard only the terrible whisper, "The King
is killing his prisoners r 307 were then killed, and he
! celled for the white men, but the chiefs suggested that
Abyssinian soil should not be polluted with their blood,
I but thisi:tibed should be pot into • hut and burnt. On the
11th of • tha King tried to commit suicide, but was
proven by his chide, and on the 13th Theodore set
, them free. Had he killed himself on the 11th, there
was no doubt that the chiefs would have nailed to the
ceptives and plunged their dagger, into their hearts.
Mr. Stern continued, speaking of their release —"We:
were taken down to the camp, and told to walk on.
We walked on a little, and cams to where King Theodore
was sitting on the very edge of the peas by which we
were to go. Beside him were a heap of slain festering
in the Me. His eyes were flashing, and hisexeautioners
were around him. We saluted him, and he told Mr. Remain
to go on. As he (Mr. Stern) passed King Theodore laid
hands on a musket, as if to fire at him; but the musket
dropped out of his grasp, as if an invisible hand had
touched him and commanded him to let the
weapon nest The King pressed down to the very pass
where we were standing, and although he looked
Ilk, • demon all the while, he calmly asked
OA 'Bow are your and bade um 'Good-bye.' We
prostrated ourselves before him, and then we most
deliberately walked on without any precipitation, for
we were very anxious not to excite his anger; not to
irritate his pardons, his 11l feeling against us. If we
hsdhsstened, Or rite to get out of his reach, humanly
speaking, be would have been certain to have sent his
hangman alter as, and we should have been executed
Instantly. But as we paned leisurely on. as if we were
rather reluctant to leave his presence, his anger was
hushed, and he allowed us to go, tUI, when entirely
concealed by the shades of evening, we hurried as fast
as we could and reached the lined of the British camp,
where we were received with hurrahs that went to our
hearts. But one voice we heard amid all the rest, and
he should never forget it. It said "God has heard the
prayers which have been offered for yon,he has softened
the heart of King Theodore, to allow you to go."
Every one of those brave soldiers endured
gnu hardships and dificultim Wore he reached that
terrible ambe, but not their perseverance, not the
wisdom of Sir Robert Napier, whom every one respected,
not the valour of the troops, could have effected their
liberation; not by might or by power was their
deliverance wrought, bet by His mighty um. In con.
elusion Mr. Stern made an appeal on behalf of the
society.
The 1t.,. T. ORRANIR said that ter worse sufferings
than thou they had been hearing of had been inflicted
by professed Christian nations upon the Jews, and he
urged that we owed it as a matter of simple jastiee
and restitution, to send the Gospel to that ram.
The Idoxoloo was sung, and • collection made
amounting to £l3 to. fid., and • pair of handsome
braaleig inn goo proseated on behalf ol a hdy.

PORTLAND.

STOPPAGE OF Till SAILWAT.-00 MOISGAT night the
very rough wind which had blown the whole of the day
Iron. the drove the water already expecte I to
be high fr iin the occurrence a the spring tide., ai a
great distance up the Cheat' bank. It is aupposed that
the level in the West Bay was between 20 and 30 feet,
above that in the Fleet lagoon on the inside. Tim rise
earl and dash of the breakers mountains high, OR the
bank, were sublime to watch ; but as the surf subipda.l
it was followed by • heavy ground swell, the roar of
which mold be hemi at • great di.tance. As generally
happens in cams when the level is so different on the
N.& and S.W. sides of the beak, the salt water cam-
meneed to percolate through tie pebble. at its base, and
with the increase of height outdide the pres.ure Weenie
greatar within. and soon torrents of brine ruined down
the incline. Between the Ferry bridge and the railway
station is • peculiarly expmed portion of the railway, and
hero the surding wat r swept belire it 1004- avers and ia'l2,
not only damaging the permanent way from thit came
but almost submerging it in the sea. This we. a .m•
paratively unknown at Wevinotith, and the 7.25 train
was a larder one than usual, containing a good number
of the oCiers of the Si. George and Boscawen, Maids,
niany men ; but it was unable to proceed, and the
passengers had to be landed about midway, so that Mr,
Martell, who dispatched it, was by and by greeted by
the return of Some uf his ticket., the pamengers
explaining that they could wit get the conveyance they
had paid for. Before this, Mr. Targett, station master
at Portland, had telegraphed to his colleague at Wey•
mouth, Mr. Fteynolda, and Mr. Grantham, permanent
war inspector at Maiden Newton, who immediately sent
up an CiECielit staff of platelayers Ise., by an engine and
van, and they set to work to repair the line, which was
effected as soon as possible, as the train ran MS usual
at 1.45 p.m. Another correspondent writes : —On
Monday • very strong gale blew from the south-west
over the Wand, Causing an gsondingly heavy sea to
rise in the West Bay, and at hieh water on Tuesday
morning so violent was the storm that the sea broke
over the Chesil Beach, into the village of Chiswell,
flooding the houses, gardens, and streets, railway atation,
and gas-house, forcing down a strong wall, and spread-
ing the ruins o'er the highway. Such wee the force of
the sea in the streets of Chitwell, and such damage was
dune to the roads, that teals by them, as well as by
rail, was stooped. The gas at the works was lost, and
the public cannot be supplied for the next few days.
Indeed Chiswell is,a wreck, and might almost be milled
"The De.ertsd Village," as many persons have left
their homes until the sea and wind moderate.