The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-03-15 00:00:00

VOLUNTEER SUPPER.

The annual supper of the volunteer,, was given at
the White Hart Inn. on Saturday evening last, when
at six ~'clock an excellent repast was served by the
Host, Mr. R. Chapman, consisting not only of things
in 'mason, but atioat could hardly be expected, new po-
tatoes and brocali, and a salad of cucumber, lettuca,
and radishes. About 46 volunteers of all ranks rat
down under the presidency of Captain Dashwood, who
was supptrteri by the Adjutant ( Captain Harmer).
Lieutenant Wet's, Quartermaster-Se-geant Marshall-
say, Sergeant Norman, Corporal Davis, and Nieves.
Taylor and Robinson, the only two civilians present, or
one may put it as two old brothers in arms. After
ancplejustice had been done to the g.5.,1 things provided,
the Chairman in an able manner proposed the usual
loyal and patriotic toasts, which were well received
and heartily responded to. "For the Army and Aex•
Hilary Forces" Captain Harmer responded, touching on
the late disaster in the Transvaal. It would not b,
long he hoped before the Boers would be taught a lesson,
but he thought it was evident a mistake ha I been made
by General Colley, for whose death he believed every
one was sorry. Captain Harmar then alluded X, the
volunteer movement from its origin, saying it had now
or nearly attained its majority, being estahlistel in
1860, and observed that Her Majesty the Queen we,‘
going to hold a grand review in Wind,so- Park ...me.
time this summer, when no doubt a large number
would be present . He pointed out the usefulness of
the volunteers, and remarked that the numbers were
kept up in a most gratifying manner. He urged
all present to give their attention to their
drills, so that when they turned out for the
summer camp or manmuvers it would be found they
were able t•, compare most favourably with the rest of
the battelion.--Captain Dashwool then gave the non-
commissioned officers, coupling the names of Quarter-
master-Sergeant Marthallsay, Sergeant Newma i. and
Sergeant Norman. with the toast, which was acknow-
ledged by each officer, who remarked that it hardly
memed so long a; the movement was started It
male them think they we,r, getting old, but they
hoped to continue hi the Force for many years to
come. As Captain Hamar and Lieut. Watts had to
leave by train, the prires won during the year in
shooting were here imesente i to the succes-ful
-,mpetitors Se follows Sergeant Norman. t"L'ii
scars, with points for drills added, 110; £210... Private
A Cluett, 93; 55.. Private W. Cluett, :
Private H. Pastahle, Si; El 15s, Corporal J. Rose,
; Captain Dashwood. 78: tt 10a. Private R.
Newman, 77: r.., Private T. Daman, 77; El,
Sergeant Newman, 75; 17s. Gri., Private Fry, 75:
Private W. Watkins. ; 12s. 6.1., Private Knott,
63; lOs., Privet, NI. Cluett, 63; 7s. fel., Privare G.
Crew, 62; 3a, Corporal It. Rose, 61; 34., Private S.
Crew, 58; 45.. Private E. Pitt, 37: di, Private W.
%stable, 54; 2s. 64., P.ivate .T. Jeffery, 54; 2s. 6c1.,
Peivate Fish, 48: 25., Private J. Cieett, 48. Raw",
Prius-3s. 6d., Private W. Cluett; 25.. Private M.
Cmett ; 3s. 6.1.. Sergeant Norman; 25., Private H.
Bastahle ; 34. 6d., Private IL Newman; 2e., Private
A. Cluett.--Captain Dashwood then gave the healths
of two old members as visitors, viz., Messrs. Taylor
and Robinson, Plying it gave him great pleasure, and
he was sure to those of the company who knew them
when in the ranks a few years ago, to see them
present to join them at the festive board.. The
toast was well received and drank with musical
honours.—Mr. Taylor said he had to thank Captain
Dashwood for kindly inviting him to their annual
gatherings, although for the past two years he had,
from unavoidable reasons, been prevented from
attending, and, although not present, his heart was
with them. On looking round the room he still PAM
eld feces that rued to be side by side with him in the
ranks, a time which was really pleasant to look back
on, for he used to thoroughly enjoy it. He WAR glad
to see that the Government recognised the force at
last, and trusted the day was not far distant when
'hey would still be recognised more. He saw thet in
Mr. Childer's Army Organization Scheme that the
officers were not forgotten, for after 13 years service
they were allowed to retain their rank and wear the
uniform, and, still further, afterc2ts.zears they would
gat a step in honorary rank. Cra n Dashwood hard
already served over 21 yeare, an he hoped he would
serve many more, especially the 25 named, anti gee
his deserved honour, for he had been the backbone or
the corps, no doubt in Sturminster. Tho corps
respected him, and was ready at all times to, support
h'm in whatever duty they were called tea perform.—
Mr. R-thinson responded in a very humorous speech,
toach'ng on the many pleasant days hie had spent it
tee camp and elsewhere. He found that the duties
nos were more strictly carried out than formerly, and
he related several little amusine• anecdotes of the days
ot camp life. He thanked the gallant captain foe-
inviting him to be present, and he assured them he
had thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Some good
songs were sung at intervals by Quartermastar-Sergeant
Marshallsay, Messrs. Robinson and J. Taylor,
Corr anal Rnoe (2), Cerporal Welch. Private,, Bialerp,
Chostlnettwa(2,), and Sergeant
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and tech as t gam their approval. '• The Lana.." an&
other tamts followed till the hour of 11 areaud, when
"To our next merry meeting was drank, and, the
National Anthem having been sung, the company
separated highly pleased.