The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-09-28 00:00:00

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Ma. T.Warry, schoolmaster, opens &night school for the
winter season next week. It Ic hoped that young men
and lads will largely avail themselves of its benefit.,
lir tnixo RnoW.-11v order of the Baron Hamlin), the
Reling Room members are forthwith to enjoy larger
premise; and a double subscription besides in support of
the Institution.

ESLET•N AN:C/rEItURT.—On ThttrsdaY the Wesleyan
Methodists celebrated the anniversary of the opening of
their chapel 12 years ago. A public tea was held, but few
attended, the weather being wet. A sermon was preached
at seven o'clock by the Rev. A. Brice, on "Enter ye in at
the strait gate." dc. The meeting then took a practical
turn, and the chapel steward reported that exactly 12
pmr. ago (September 43, IPIO-) the chapel was opened with
a debt of £2lO. Repairs and a new harmonium, costing
nearly £5O, had been provided, and 4:20 of the above £5O
debt pail. There now remained £3O duo to the treasurer,
towards which a balance from seat rents brought it down
to xte odd. The steward challenged the debt with £O,
on condition that shares by friends to pay the remaitsier
be completed by September of next year. Promises of
various sums were given to the amount of £l4. thus
leaving only kl to be raised. The doxology was sung, and
the company separated.

INTNTERBORNN HOUGHTON.
MAARIAGI CZLRBRATION. —On Thursday last, to eel..
brate the marriage of his eldest am, Mr. Drake invited
his labourers to a bountiful supper of good substantial
joints and prime cider. After having thoroughly enjoyed
themselves at supper, Mr. F. Drake, who presided in his
brother's absence, protmsed "The health of the newly.
married pair." which was heartily responded to. The next
toast was The Founder of the Feast," who had left
onion that all were to he supplied with plenty to eat and
liTinke. nil
llth o M hoPedf that
would all enjoy themselves.
Tb r. ymen," the bailiff. was next
goon' the charge of the preparations for the feast was
left to him, and he had amply provided for all, and
exerted himself during the feast to see that all enjoyed
themselves. After a very pleasant evening, the platy,
numbering alxint 40, broke up with cheers for the mem.
ben of the family.

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BRIDPORT Unton CONTILACTS.JA:t • meeting of the
Board of Guardians ludd on Wednesday, the fouowing
tenders were accepted for the quarter ending Christmas,
and the half car ending Lady-day use. Dread Districts
-Briaport (including the workhouse), ABington, and
Bradpele, Mr. W. S. Spiller, sd. per Ins!; Askerewell and
Loders, Mr. Joseph Rendell, SW. ; Shipton Gorge, Bothell.
Inunpton, and Walditch, Mr. Jos. Roudell. 5iE; Burton
Bradstock and Chilcombe, Mr. Joe. Rendell, 5.1. ;
Puncknole, and Litton Cheney, Mr. Jas. Laver, 51.1. ;
Whil.chnirch Canonicoruin and Stanton St. Gabriel*, Mr.
W. Hawker, 51.1.; Wootton Fitzpentie, Catherston, and
Monktou Wyld, Mr. J. Coles, 51.1.; Chaeock and
Symondsbury, Mr. W. Hawker, 51. Meat-Mr. R.
Shuttle:, pork, 7111. ; beef suet mutton 714. per
lb., leg and shins Is. each. Flour -Mr. Juba Hounsell,
365. per sack. POiatoll-Mr. J. Ozeubitry, Ms per neck.
Milk -Mr. George Weeks, 3d, per quart. Pi-poi:gond-Mr.
James Guppy-salt 2s. 541.; candles, 54. 61.; soap, 304.; rice,
145.; sugar, 21d.; soda, Gs 9d.; starch, 31d. : pepper, 7.1. ;
treacle, 2.1.; mustard, 10.1. ; linseed meal. : soft soap,
1.1.; blacking, 6.1.- Mr. T. Osborne-Butter, Is. 3d.; oat-
meal, 20s. 6d. ; cheese, 31o.; peas, tis. 6.1.; tea, Is. Id.;
blacking. 3d.; sago, 2ed. ; blue, Is. ; cornflour, 54.; arrow-
root, 93. Colas.-Districts 1,2, 3, R. Tucker ; 4. G.
Brown; 6, R. Clark; 7, IL Clark; I, 9,10, 11, J. Miller.

BRIDPORT WORKING MN'S INSTITUTE SOIREE.
On Thursday evening was held the first soiree for the
season in connection with this Institute, and we should
think the succes, which attended it will induce the com-
mittee to repeat these gatherings during the dreary winter
time, at intervals, (we would suggest) of some six weeks
or so. Many of the working classes and others of Bridpurt
had pleasing remembrances of previous events of this
kind, and therefore it was not to be wondered at that so
many attended. It was to be regretted, however, that so
few availed theinelves of the opportunity to partake of
the excellent tea provided by Mr. 1). Roberts, confectioner,
West Allington, at six o'clock. About 3) sat down to the
social cup, the fairer sex predominating. Amongst the
sterner sex present were Mr. C. Edmunds, Mr. C. Posvell,
Mr. G. Thorne, Mr. It. Symes, Mr. T. Male, Mr. E. W.
Ewens, Mr. .1. Parnell, Mr. G. Weeks, Mr. W. Price, Mr.
It. Hann, Mr. 11. Margrie, &c., and the ladies took com-
mand of the tea urns, whilst the gentlemen in their turn
waited on the ladies by handing round the edibles, and a
pleasant half-hour or so was spent. Grace was said before
and after the repast by Mr. C. Edmunds. At the con-
• ion active preparations ware made fur the subsequent
events. There was the usual tuning of instruments, and at
seven o'clock an introductory selection commenced the
programme. The band was made up as follows :—Violin,
Mr. J. Foster; cornet, Mr. I'. Gage; piano, Mr. F.
Midden ; and the dance music and the accompaniments to
the Bono were capitally rendered. Shortly after this
some half-dosen couples stood up for the lint dance, and
from that time till the finish the proceedings were of a
very animated character. As the evening drew on there
was at least 13) present, and the capabihties of the ball
were manifest, no less than 20 couples being able to do •
polka at • time, The following was the programme,
which, as will be seen, was nicely varied:—
Welts......" Li. Roses," 0. Mara.
Polka "Bose of the Valley,"

Bonr •• • • "Joni SUM. .. Mr. B Hams.
Schuttosam "Mingo," . * J
Song " Bibbety Bob," .. Mr. C. Powell.
Quadrille " Italian Gunpaagn," .. R. irdiloert.
Song "The Shamrock of Ireland," Mr. 0. Thorne.
Scbutlieche "Calypso,' .. repeated by special request.
Song .. " Complaints," .. Mr. Walters.
"Meny old Ilme," .. Godfrey.
Recitation "Sally Brown," .. Mr. T. Male.
Polka " non:tut," . SraitA.
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Song 'Rule Driiirnia,"-- Kr. A. Mann.
Walls • "Cease thy reposing," .. Nowak.
Song "The Mau of many namea," Mr. 0. Thorns
Song "The Happy Family," Mr. 0. Thorne.
Country Dance.
Song (In character).." Good-bye, Sally dear," Mr. W.
Woodward, Jun.
Song (in character)..'lees her at the Window," ~Mr. W.
Woodward, Jun.
Schottische.
Step Dance .. Mr. T. Gage.
Original Poem.. .. Mr. C. Edmund.