The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-07-28 00:00:00

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elements, but the pleasant perambulation of the town,
with-
outand, thethoc fcalmvoecutlriwitgheiMgli
re souic heavy showers, which, altl,ougn
oratiou, r,auied much discomfort to these
iteremn...oetdaLofibLongrantredLii th" storm which foil al,oul eleien o'clock
afternoon; time to binigh all hope of having a fine
but the clOttigl soon dispersed, and the
remainder of the day was delightful, and the innocent
amusements of the little ones were not. marred by a
shadow of disappointment. The event to be celebrated
was the treat to the Sunday and day scholars connected
with St Mary's church. If elf-past two was the time
apppointed for the muster, and for some half hour pre-
ceding groups of children, (mini those verging into
manhood and womanhood to the tottering infant of sone
two or three years—were to be seen proceeding tarn
South-street, their faces clean and bright, and their
attire docked with all the smartness which their %amnia
circumstances permitted. There were sturdy youths
carrying large nags, and little boye and girLs with tiny
flags and banners, all bending their 'see, in the direction
of the Rectory lawn, the soot fixed upon for the assem-
blage. Just before three o'clock, the teachers and children
being gathered together, with the clergy, choir, c'iurch-
wardens, and ahem, a pro.ession was formed : the clergy
and chair, having robed, teak their places in front ; vestry
prayers were said on the lawn, and the whole body passed
into the churchyard through the private entrance from
the rectory, singing as they marched the processional
hymn, commencing :
IlreMtly gleams our banner,
Pointing to the sky;
Waving wanderers heavenward •
Ti their home on high."
A floral cross and the banner a St. Mary's choir were
borne in front, and the west entrance having been gained,
the clergy and choir took up a position on each side of the
doorway, WA continual to sing tJislinn as the large
number of children and teachers into the sacred
edifice. On reaching the interior, e organ, ably presided
at on the occasion by Mr. W. Stone, took up the strain,
and there wa..l a grand chorus of infant voices in unison.
All having entered, the congregation standing, the hymn
was repeated, the clergy and choir in the mean ume passing
up the centre aisle and taking their. various
..
spzitiweennre
intoned by hymn thhc,vingtorc't%eluge.cv4. lng c..henslowe).
and the service was choral throughout Tailis's music
being used. The choir, although somewhat small on the
occasion, acquitted themselves admirably. The Radom
for the day were admitted. The ed ad C DOOM 40 was
sung, after which the Rev. A. A. Leonard, curate, read
the 4th chapter of Proverbe as the lesson, and thee the
Dem Miw,-Mar was nicely rendered. The Apostle's creed
was monotoned, with a harmonized accompaniment on
the organ, and had a very pleasing effect. The first roller
read was that for Innocent's Day, commencing 0
"wueU,..l:evakioacilifhilngs,heibe.rtitYieihas..Gly.:dt;;Morliwntto
pytii:::2zsodtref(Attici:h.iereths.uiatinf..notidir:Mmtrhioethith.c..l bab:ingrd.pecorar..l_yianl.ersec.d)t
" Lord Jesus God end Man,
For love of mess a child;
The very Cal, yet born on earth
Of Mary uutlsllled."
The sermon was preached hr the Rector, who took as his
text Proverbs, 4 chooser, 2) verse "Let thine eyes look
right on, and let thine eysvids look straighs before thee."
The preacher observed x:ias his remarks on that occasion
would be very brief; edit he thought it right to any a few
words to them. He said that laying aside their books and
school duties for a sime, and indulging in innocent
pleasures, was not displea atv; to God. In fact, recreation
was absolutely necessary to ;,rown up people NA well as to
the young There was • snue for work and there was a
time for play. But, in UM midst of their pleasures, they
must still look forward, looL straight before them ; and,
like the traveller, on a jouraey, wise guarded against the
little stoned that were Impediments to his feet, and looked
forward to the ersd of his journey' so tuust they whilst
guarding against the little sins that now beset them, look
towards heaven, arid live for God. Let them that day
lay aside all selfishness and unkind words, and whilst in
their play think of God. It was no use for them to
believe they would be good in after life, if they did not
110 M try to live in the fear of God. Let them now de this,
and they would grow up to be useful men and women.
The rev. gentleman, in conclusion, said lie had no desire
to say anything likely to damp the enjoyments of that
day;but he felt he must refer to an event which had lately
transpired. Ile referred to the sudden death of Miss
Norman, who, at the time of her death, was a teacher ilk
their Sunday school. Ile believed she had lived to God,
and that she was now with the angels, and, therefore, the
happy thought of what she now was would not spoil their
pleasure that day. All who had associatcsl with hassled
have loved her much, and grieve much that they bad
lost her, but let them all strive so to live that at the INA
there might be • happy gathering around the throne of
God in heaven. The benediction having been pronounced,
• recessional hymn was sung, and the party returned to!
the lawn, where the flags were got ready, the promos'=
marshalled, and the baud of Mr. J. Foster took up its
position just outside the gate. Three beats of the drum,
and a move wise made in the following order : -
The besutiful nage behmaing to the Schools, one of magenta
and the other ul white silk, beano; the Inscriptions
" Bridport, Ilo)s' National ecliool," and
" Brklport Boys' General School"
reemotively.
Mr. J. Foster's Sand.
"Charter," bonlered with wee, bowie.: the words in scarlet
on • white ground, "St. Mary's C Schools."
Two dogs lent by the Loyal ur..u. Wessaa Lodge of
Gildfellows.
Girls, two and two.
Trophy,' in mere-rocas lona Severe, bearnl the words
" Holy, holy, holy, Luna God el 1101-1," on one side,
and on the reverse, -Gauen and earth
are full of she niajecy of
thy ;Gory.-
Boys, two and two.
Flags were interspersed, two very handsorue ones being
lent by Mr. 11. Bridle; and in addition the children
carried bunches a flowers and little flags and banners,
under the guardianship of their teachers, who walked on
they left the children3he bind playing a merry quickstep,
Proceeded up South-street down East-street, luck through
West-street, and returned to the lawn by way of South.
street. The spectacle was • very pleasing one, and many
of the townsfolk turned out to see their litoJe =ea pass.
Law to be sure, there be a lot of small ones," we heard
remarked by au onlooker of the weaker sex to a neigh.
hour who had a young child in her arms. " Ah, and there
be a lot inure which would have been there they
could: I have one home now in the scarlasiaa and
this one wouldn't go without the tether," Having a.g,ved
at the lawn, preparations were made for the feast. The
children, numbering &hoot SUI), were not made to sit on
the turf, as we have seen at some such gathering., but
stools were kindly provided, and all could sit and enjoy
themselves. Beautiful trees afforded grateful shade, and
the happy laughter of the children combined with the
flitting to and fru of fairy forms, rendered the scene •
truly charming one. Grace having been sung tea and
eTarecak.h.eheringtiterweladtours6cPehpanc:."eddr.p.ifingsi;le.ilyinwec:ieeti;enotht7illbaeldinnawidttleica"dbatmit inibenterventhe"walsethuir.
exceedingly gratifying. Amongst the teachers present
were Mrs Meadow° (who manages the Girls' Sunda
School) Miss Good (senior bible class). Mimes Trowerm(A
Mb. NesbeVy, Miss Vivian, Miss Alice Good, Ms
Fry, Mies Soil Mimes Brown (I), Mies Thome. mi.
Bridle, Miss H ar, Miss Middleton,. Miss Cooper, , and
Mule Biddlecombe. Boys' School: Rey. E. J. L
11,
Henslowe, Rev. A. Leonard, Mr. H. N. Cox
(superintendent) Mr. J. Turner (senior bible class), Mr.
V. Adams, Mr. J. House, Mr. C. Turner, Mr. F. Turner,
Mr. T. Raker, Mr A- Hann, Mr. F. Richards, Mr. S.
Hussey, Mr. W. Warren, adr. Deaner, T
Middleton Mr. J. Vivian, Mr. F. Bridle, Mr. el Bri
and Mr. J. Cole. Mr. and Mrs. Marilee, the nu. Dee'
master and; mistress of the day 'chock were also es
and rendered leech service by their tusseerrine
Amongst the visitors,who cheerfully lent fh°,4
were the Rev. F. J. Wilkinson (Sycnoudebnry). Mr. :era
Mrs. J. A. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. & %Vb.
Mrs. C. Newberry, Mr. W. :Newberry, Mra. T. ( Mr. amid
Dunham _ Hrs. J. C. Baker, Mrs. Coseer,
Evans, Mrs, H. Cooke and party, Mr. W. Stone, Miss
Guru% ie. During the time the little ones were having
tea the Bible dames had a separate tab over ere, 14
Mrs. Heaslowe and Mrs. John Turner. Inclining i -
and teachers there could not have been less'
than 1O
present, and within the last few yeari the number of
cwil:yainladulren.ol;aletuate.nuedpeicnrihgritdtehree:;schli;soifisd hit:sr:dem eeedy doubled,
thanks to the energy of the rector and his wife backed up
si6fupte‘cpliathertt now
came to the turn of the toacaerg and vueitn Special
errangemento were made for the comfort of these„ end the
were entertained to their heart's content. -We might here
fling at intervals during the
mention that the belle.
.were
half-past five o'clock a move was m.a.
to
the
ti:Adhottalheuti
heed leading, followed by the flags and banner., and the
teachers and children en moue. The field, kindly knit for
thdalw.eeTreial. occaa:7'stlip:::us'abil:fia7canElrliv.oeaJarMatea.dtillanibeourollasen:ritheerell,bganichon:unchrchtinfoMutht::::::nr7d. Nor
&mantle situated between the harbour road and
BothenßminPloiL and • mall charge waa made to the
public for admission—the ohildren's parents being
end of the
o presented
ielitax‘feeki.thaltp.ted.4D4ltedsavPaT. ir:ses:nc°lntiagse.A. 7:1
.aw°ere haiated at Ihnues, (or ,
for the :ful article., :d.sth:l;:l7.ll ronaistiag
Draper sieml
wrry kindly
hoemen had
prowliusugrevnihdgth,tadosiinaugiradmpn.l
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~ acting
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ahatoailvi n geylp
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torte orr.
seemednu.
t...lmo:to:id iiuss
the-rilut, and some very pretty dancing to the strains rit
[lemurs in playing at the game of " tut," which we
uCh
Leicnafdecc.t4nue.tt (14:hrere. the church
huLticch. I.."olythxjgicaumaylleenlincfhlohrYeechuirsheerst.lfo,
t4forThe
Rethe isc,Utrfockr--,
tll4°Qardie churchandwardethensil"Messr""al gelnf.V.uCoenewhanodhr. Turner).
assisted;er) ; the master and mistress of the school (Mr.
orfee) ; Mr. Houusell, (who had lent the flehbansnaltrrs.
Jv‘ll7.4elaitht4nlß4eel;.l.lwtlaill'esnenslomdfte"eottlell:wetwee,rtrelle:altain;dnotLiaoftilthpaelessanel:'7bbtoanbe4yselt'rec.l4ll4timi:::°ulet4:6424(lthspeiandae-h:niniult:LN:lt'--'t:i:t.:r4of

LODER. COTTAGE GARDEN SHOW.
For SOUIC years the Rev. W. T. Curphey, vicar of Lodersi
has been in the habit of offerin jiflzeo g to he compete,
for by the cottager*, market gardenerg, and gardeners'
med. in the pariah, and, we are sure\ much good has
been accomplished in thus promoting a spirit of emulation.
The ;...ardens and allotments have been properly attended
to, aad the result has been a far better crop of vegetables
than would otherwise have been the case Those who live
in the country we often think donut appreciate the luxury
of a garden, as they would, had they been residing in some
of our large towns and cities, where the sight of a dower
or vegetable grown in the °Pen is a rarity. NVe do Out
mean to say the cottager* do not take a delight La their
little cultivated plots, for visit the country whenever you
r team and you find the gardem• picture of neatness and
frugality. And who can tall the rich enjoyment the
cottager feels, as, in his leisure hours, he watches over and
trains mine tender flower, or the intereit which he expe-
riences in noticing how his vegetables thrive in comparison
with neighbour so-andso's And here the words of an old
poet come to our mind :
° For in the poor man's onion grow
Far more than weeds and Rowers ;
Kind thought. metentesent, pewee/ mini,
And Joy for weary hours."
VALI honour then to the Rev. W. T. CurpheY for the
interest he has thus shown in the moral welfare of Uwe°
with whom he is connected. Not only he, he taken much
Pains to foster the undertaking. but it has drawn largely
411 en his purse, as the prizes, amounting this year to over
are given entirely by him. Mr. 8411111911, BUrierrillan•
of 56dPort. hat the management of them shows, and t: hint much praise is due for the satisfactory arrangementt which have always been made
NA towarth t o'clock. .1,1 we
The morning WY very fine, -- the ett::. there was a
were on our war from ttridViliStich
w"
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tioUtin, wFhrii"cliyWaatft4rnherd nfe walthecal.ricaragebn"lmeundsth. tenet
heavy storm of rain and
and hea
Panied by vivid dashes of Ugh
°Wised to
YY.Peale of
of thunder, and far about half-an.hour we were
seek the shelter of a friendly caribou... The clouds having
Loder.,