The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-05-25 00:00:00

BEAMINSTER FRIENDLY SOCIETY.

The anniversary of this society was celebrated an Friday
last. The previous day had Isom very wet, but on Friday
morning the sun shone brightly, all nature looked exmed-
ingly lovely, and the road from Bridport to Beamhuiter,
with beautiful trees, and bills awl vales on every hand and
the hedge-rows covered with bright blossoms and wPci
Sowers of almost every hue, was somewhat more pleaaant
then it was on the last occasion we visited Beaminater,
when dust to the depth of several inches covered the roads,
and lay thick on every leaf and flower. On entering
Ileaminster a stranger could have at once perceived some.
thing was stirring ; the first indication was the union jack
bloating on the tower, and the pealing of the beautiful
hello; in the streets fir trees were planted at ieterval•
entrances to houses were wreathed with evergreens, and
flags arid banners of almost every colour and shape were
displayed in great profusion. In the market place some
three or four gingerbread and other stall. were erected
and the juN eniles were already busy spending their odd
coppers. The hand of the 3rd D.R.V. (Dorchester) bAd
been engaged for the occasion. and arrived in reakowiter.
to the number of eighteen, under Mr. Wellspring (hand.
master) about ten o'clock. and by their excellent playing
during the day gave every satisfaction. The procession
started for the residence of Mr. A. Meech (secretary) at
eleven o'clock, and proceeded to the Fore Flare, where the
woes f the members were called over by the Secretary,
sub about 70 answered. The Procession WM then again
marshalled, in the following order:—
Blue Silk Flag ;
Honorary Members, Trustees, Otlicere, and Members of the
committee. two and two;
Rand
Red Silk Flog;
OrdlmrY Members two two ;
Slue Silk Banner, belongin to the Society, blaring the words
" Beeminster FflsivJlySodety ;“ an appropriate deign in the
centre, sod" Dieu et Mon [trek "is the Ore ;
Ordinal-7 Members, two and two.
Al, mt lel t,,,0k luta in the procession, the prettiness of
%ebb.), 14 el.. much enhanced by a number of moan banners
which W. horns by boys, and hail suitsWe mottoes painted
on them. All carried club sticks, those of the ofikon, and
hon. members, dr.. Wine of • elegant design, and havin
been recently refurbiebed.After the town had been

the hens risen' inerrilY ell the tint., the intmbete Pro-
ceeded to St. Setfe church to attewl

DIVINe SEASICK.
The opening prayers were taken by the Rev. LL Ran-
dolph the Venite, re Ikusa, Jubilate. and the special
Psalm for the ore:Won-the 34th-were sun., to appropriate
music, and after the 3rd collect Hymn :1:111 Ancient and
Modern, "Rejoice in the Lord ale•aye, an-I again I say
rejoice," was heartily joined in by those present. The
Lessons were reel by the Rev. E. Metier, by whom the
, sermon was preached, before which the Ifundreth
woo sung. The preacher took as his text
17, " And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, .to all in the
name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the
Father by Him." Ho observed that, in saying a few
words to them that morning, es a society formed for
mutual help to each other, one great question pressed
itself on them. Vas it because they were members of that
society, and it was customary to do so, that they attended
church that morniog, or was it because they were
Christians, and wished to do all in the name of Lonl.There
was no doubt such societies as the one whose anniversary
they were celebrating would have existed even if Christ
had not come into the world, for the ancient Romans and
Greeks had very similar clubs, therefore they had no
reason to flatter themselves that because such societies
existed in England it showed that the people were
Christians. They must go a step further--they must show
that the spirit which prompted them to du the work they
were engaged in was the spirit of Jesus Chrig -they must
show to their neighbours awl those around them that they
were brethren in Christ. In whatever they were engaged,
they must strive for the glory of God, and art as the
good Samaritan, who went about doing good. Were they
Amin:Wed with a love of Christ-did they desire to do all
they could to His glory? Each one of them would have to
die, and render an account to God. They were not sent
merely into this world to live, work, marry, and provide
fur a family, they were not sent as so many animals merely
to live, work, and die, but they were sent for something
better-to to the work of God on earth, to promote the
love and brotherhood of Christ amongst men, to work as
a servant, and to make preparation for that home provided
for them hereafter : they must prove themselves worthy
of that life which is to come, no that others might see their
good works -in fact, theywere daily and hourly called upon
to do all they did to the glory of God. They could n,,tdo this
of themselves, but they must look to Christ for help, and
He would not deny them-lie would send His Holy Spirit
into their hearts, and would help them to live the life of
holiness here below, and afterwards receive them to
Himself. This day was to the members of that society
a joyful day, and he would not wish to say anything to
&map their enjoyment, but as God's was the only really
happy way, they: would be increasing their own happiness
if they spent it in such a manner as to have nothing to he
ashamed of, and no cause for regret left on the rrow.
They must tberefore endeavour in all they undertook to
, work for the glory of Gal-they were not expected to be
constantly praying, but they must show by their every.tlay
: life that they knew God's eye was upon them. Let them
take the words of the text as their motto for that day, and
the rest of their lives, then would they abound in acts of
' love and mercy, they would follow in the steps of Him
who went about doing good, and at last they would hear
the welcome words, " Inasmuch as ye have done it unto
' one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me" and He
' whom they hart followed would lead them to their eternal
home, where sickness, sorrow, and death, would no more
be known. -Mr. Dunn presided at the organ, and played
an appropriate voluntary as the congregation left the
church.

The procession was reformed outside, and, beaded by
the band, proceeded as far as the police station, when the
rain descended ih torrents, end the company quickly
dispersed, taking advantage of the first shelter that pre-
sented itself. In consequence of the continued rain the
dinner was postponed from one o'clock till half-past, and
just before that time groups were to be seen wenaing their
way to the field where the marquise was erected, which
was in North-street, the field is in the occupation of Mr.
R. Bugler, and the approaches to it had been planted with
fir trees, whilst three or four gingerbread and other stand-
ings, an "Aunt Sally " or two, and a swinging boat had
taken up their positions. A large spate had been enclosed
for dancing, and two marquees, one belonging to Mrs.
Ilendall, the other to Mr. Durrant (Red Lion) had been
erected. In the former the dinner was laid, and the
latter was used as an ante-chamber. The dining tent was
appropriately decorated with evergreens and mottoes,
amongst the latter being "God Save the queen,- " flixt
Bless the Brinte of Wales" "Success to the Volunteers,"
" %Veleonie," "Scatter her enemies, and make them fall
&c'., whilst the chairman's seat was enbowerwl with
flowers, greenery, die.

The tent was pretty well water-tight, but there were a
few places where the rain came in, awl these were care-
fully avoided. The chair was taken by Mr. W. J. Daniel:
the vice-chair by Mr. P. Con; about hi) altogether sat
down, amongst them being Mr. J. I. Kitson. Nlr. E.
Coombs, Mr. J. Hine, Mr. 11. Virgint, Mr. E. Toleitian,
Mr. J. Andrews, Mr T. P. Cootubs, Mr. FL Swat:Mee. junr.,
Mr. J. D. Dunn, Mr. C. Hann, Mr. A. Andrews, Mr. W.
Andress', Mr. J. P. Cox, Mr. S. Joy, Mr. A. Nleech,
(ac-retail) , Mr. Durrant, ac., de The dinner, provided
by Mr. T Meech, of the Fight Bells illl2 was of a first-rate
description, and 'done full justice to :" grace was mid
before and after meat by the Chairruae., On the removal
of the cloth, the band took up a convenient place. and the
speech making proceeded. the band playing selections at
intervals.

The Climates?, mid h must apologise to them for
occupying the position he did as their chairman once
mire; ho maintained there were older officers far more
fitted to preside, and who ought to —Mr. Peter Cox for
instance, who had been much longer connected with the
club, anti wss therefore more competent than he was ;
but in answer to all he (the chairman) hail advanco,i on
the subject of presiding, the only answer he could get out
of Mr. Use was -" I won't --(laughter). The first tni-st
on occasions like the present was "the health of Her
Most Gracious Majesty the Queen," never had he attended
any meeting in Iteaminster where that toast had not
been received with feelings of pleasure, and responded to
in the mint hearty manner. AU Englishmen felt respect
for that Sovereign who has reigned over them hei so many
years, and by her conduct endeared herself to the hearts
of all, lie could wit do better, he thought than give the
toast in the word, used by tee Duke of Edinburgh
recently, when proposing tho health of his bother—" The
Queen—God Riess lier"—(contlnued applause).
The Basel : " God Save the queen."
The CHAIRMAN then gave " The Rest or the Royal
Family, including the Prince and Prit.coss of Wales, and
the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh." The Prince, they
knew, was about to undertake a long journey, for which
great preparations had been made, and he felt sure that
the hope of everyone was that he might perform that
Journey, and return to this country again, in good health
—(applause).
The Rand :

"I;,d Bless the Prince of Wales."
The CHAIRMAN next gave "The Bishop and clergy of the
Diocese, and Christian ministers of all denominations."
It was the custom, they well knew, for the rejoicings in
connection with most club anniversaries to be commenced
with • service at church, which he thought was right and
proper, for a religious sentiment should pervade WI their
meeting*, or he believed these sociotie-s would soon fall
through, and not succeed. Their Bishop was a very able
man; and as to their own clergy , he knew that, had their
esteemed vicar, the liar A Ccidd, been at home, he would
have been pleased to have been Kermit with them that
day; but on a great meeting In connection with the
Church was taking plum at Oxford, Mr. (Judd WAS Obi 4:Sit
to he Also:tot. The members of that society had &Wonted
divine service that morning, where Mr. Melia: had
preached to them, and he wade no doubt lait that they
had had some good advice from him ; cnouturtances, how-
ever, had not permitted him (the (*airman) being present.
Mr. Mellor was not very strong, awl he kit sure they
must put clown his absence from the dinner to the un-
-1 favourableness of the weather—(applaitsch
The Iliad: "Christmas Chimes.-"-

.
7110 CIIILIRMAN Said ho ;:;'j those present 4ero
beginning to get tired of hearing his voice, lot there were
throe or four toasts which always fell tc the lot of the
Chairman to propose, and the one he had how to give wan
one that was always very popular with Englishmen -it
wag that of the " Army, Navy, and Volunteers," and,
with regard to the Isttler, he thought the Beaminster
Volunteers were, ;k von ahle get of men --(appLluseb
With regard to the army, the Duke of flanihrulge had
NM& (aid, that if called upon, he believed every man in
that army would be ready in live minutes ft:. active
povitts--(applause). The First Lord of the Admiralty
had also expressed it as his opinion that every sailor was
equally willing and ready to join any vowel or stand
behind any gun as the blue jackets were in the times that
were paat. As to the Volunteers, ask them and they
would say they were minty to shod the last drop of their
blood in defence of their country. (A Voice: Tboy
would be ready to eat beef and: beer" —laughter). With
the toast he should couple the name, of Sericant Hine,
Sergeant)Leech, I onmral Tolman, and Cs rptral 'Komi%
of the lot Dorset Rifle Volunteers —.lmmlastreh
The Band:' British 1 :renadiere.
_

Sergeant HINE said ai a mcruhu- of the Volunteers he
felt it W. an honour 10 have his IMMO coupled with the
toast just propowni, although, as John Ilutchinr.4 had just
remarked, there was no doubt but that the Volunteers
could its their beef and beer. yet he was sure they could
LIO is bit of the fighting if called upon —(applause).
Sergeant MICFKII oho rempomkst. If ever the ti,Lse came
fig: the Voiunteers to act, he believed they wohist he ready
for they must remember they werc finglishruen, and
Englishmen had never failed to .bt their duty yet -•
(applause). Ile thought tits.), shonbl he thankful they
lived in England, whuv the service was voluntary, and
where conscription was not carried Old, RA it nes in &nine
countries. (A Voios : "We shall have to come to that
yet). Last year there were 115,000 'troluntoors who had
made themselves etScients, and, although this was& slight
falling off as to numbers, he did not think the force was
at any previous time so efficient as now. If the need arose,
he knew there were 125,000 more who would at once COMB
to the front, and be stilling to practise the use of arms,
and thereby be enabled to defend their country. The
watch-word of the army was now, as it had cNer been -
" ready (applause).

-.1-(TiTh 'HUTCHINGS : If we could gas au army of women
that would be the thing 1 bats lain afraid we should not
be able to get enough tea for them to drink, and I'm sure
we should timer be able to keep them under command -
(roars of laughter),
Corral TOLL/lAN said he was sure that as the asmy
woul never give out, neither would the volunteets. He
was sorry the volunteers were reduced in iminber, but he
believed they were more efficient than tv!..r, and the same
could be said of the army. He thought it an honour to the
Ist Dorset Rifles that their regimental band wag present
on that occasion- (applause)!
Corporal KRECH also responded, saying he should always
be pleased to do his duty.
There were loud calls for "Colonel Bruce," and Private
Cox, whilst thanking them for the way in which the toast
had been received, said he was sure the volunteers, if called
upon, wonld not be found wanting -(applause),
Jolts HUTCIIINOS : he 'e really think they'd goo "-
(laughter).
Mr..T. proposeil the next toast Ile wiab..l
it had fallen into the he,tida of one who would have lean
able to do it jiothios, so he was afraid be should hot be able
to do as The Friendly Society, the anniversary of which
the" were that day oekbrating, was a very useful mocha",
and every member of it was doing a good work, ha three
witys-itril, he was helping himself, in making provision
for a time of need secondly, he was doing what he could
to provide fur his family should sickness or death come;
and thirdly, he was assisting those with whom he wag
connected in the society, by principles of mutuality and
combination. He had heard the objection raked that
many men joined the society, which broke every 10 years,
that they paid in their money, but that before the time
came for them to receive it, they had run into debt, aud
thus it was mortgaged. Now, he did not believe this
applied to the majority of the members, !although he was
afraid there were some few to whom it did. Ile gave the
members generally speaking credit for much more thrift
5...
and wisdom than such a course would indicate. But even
where this was done it WM alt abuse, and not a use of the
society, and therefore such 111. objection did not hold goo&
Some said "It's mm us. to put by money : if I get sick, I
have only to so so the Parish." such sentitnents so
thoso wore unworthy of an Englishman. A good
vid hook said "It is more blessed to give than
an receive," and he firmly believed a nerann never
yet gave anything for a charitable purpose, but
he felt amply repaid for what he had done; and, on the
other hand, no one ever yet received charity without
losing some amount of self-respect; therefore he would
have every one put by a moan amount whilst they hail
the power, so that by and by. when sickness or distress
came upon them they should not be left dependent upon
the charity of others. He called upon them, therefore, to
come forward, try what they could do, and join this or a
similar society. That day, in the precession, he had
noticed that they had had some fresh gilt put upon the
club sticks, and he hoped the society would enter upon a
new lease front that data. and be even still more prosperous
than it was at the present time. He begged to propose
'SUJCOSS to the Bearninster Friendly Society," and with
It he should couple the name of their excellent .secretary,
Mr. A, Meech, who would, no doubt, give them some
amount of its positinta-ithree cheer; and " one cheer
more for Mr. Meech
Mr. k MUCH (*.Teter') thanked those tire,ent for the
manner in which the toast Mal been received. As far as
he was concerned he wished the society every suss' it
was one of the most ancient in this part of the countrl,
and he hoped it would long continue to exist. Three

year' aiio there had been a division of the funds, amount'
ing to £1,400; but at that time there scented to have been
some slight misunderstanding in consequence of. .C 1 per
member having been kept back as a reserve fund, and
placed in GOrernineet funds in the naling of the trustees ;
t the retstives of each member who had died since then
(some seventeen having died) the XI bad been handed
over in accordance with the rule: The 1:201.1 thus kept in
hand was put by for the rename of a reserve fund. a, that
they might be enabled to grant old age pay to the men,
teni, and he hoped some day those who thus made the
provision would reap the benefit of it. At the present
time, at the end of three years, they hail about .t. 5110 in
hunt; he had been told the society vu dead, but this did
not look much like it. He hoped, however, more would
Join the society: the rules were well framed, and the
society was designed for those who were perhaps not able
to pay sufficient or were excluded by age. or other minuet
from joining more pretentious societies- it seas indeed the
poor Man's club, and intendol for his welfare. and lie was
sure those mho joined it would never find out that they
had made • mistake. '1 he £lllO put aside, as he had said,
was for allowing old age pay when a man became entirely
incapacitated for work; an June next, sick pay would
commence; and another object of the society was death
pay- £7 to be paid on the death of a member, and on
the death of a member's wife; in addition to this the
meuibers were paying into a kind of saving's bank, and at
the end of ten years would receive their share el the
amount Now his friend, John Hutchings, who was
present, had been a 'member of the society for 53 years,
and had received AZ altogether at the five divisions
during that time. (Jogs : "Perhaps rye
sprat £35 more "—laughter). He thought the committee
in the past had managed very well; the society had
worked well, and he hoped more members would join it.
Today was the first wet day, be had been told, they had
hut for the last 30 years on the occasion of their Arun.
versary—at any rate it WWI the first he had ever known.
(Joan Iluxonsus: Twig a wet day, just like this, 53
years ago this very day "—laughter). He hoped that,
although the wet had no doubt kept many away from the
dinner, yet that from this time the society might be re-
invigorated, like nature had by the genial showers that
had fallen-(applause).
Mr. J. ANDREWS proposed the next tout He would
much rather siag. • song than speak, but he was glad their
chairman had not given him a different toast to propose.
It was that of "The Trustees and Managing Committee -
—a body of gentlemen, he was sum who had always done
their duty. The trustees were Lieut.-t'sil. ('ox, Mr. J.
Furniedge. and Mr- tiumlrY and the managing
committee were Mr. I'. lox (chairman), Mr. W. Andress,
Mr. J. I'. Cox, Mr. 11..1.811e5-ring, Mr. It. Swatridge, jun.,
and Mr. T. tiliver. Two better men than Lieut.-Col. Cox
and Mr. Peter Cox could not he found in the country, and
Mr. W. Andreas and the others whose names he had men-
tioned were all straightforward liusinesa men, who
devoted their time and energies to the good of the society

—(a_pplause).
Mr. l'Eri:n Cox said he WSS much obliged to Mr.
Andrews for the kind way in which he had proposed, met
to them all for the manner in which they had received
the toast. lie had been a member of the society since
ltek and, with one exception, had always during that
time dined at the club dimmer; nevertheless, in allusion
to what their Chairman had said about his taking the.
chair, he would remind Mr. Daniel that he was • superior
°dicer, gifted with more eloquence, nod therefore
more fitted to pm...me than he (the speaker) was. He woa
exceedingly 0.3..1 to hear the funilx were in inch a good
state, and widest the society every success—(three cheers
for Mr. (ox).
Song by Mr; J. ANDREWS : " EISSIISIDDSA. Sioatelpuipa
and Inshman. '

Mr. HINE proposed the health of the treasurer, and their
chairman that day—Mr. Daniel. lb had Ivan a Are.,
friend of their society, and always did all in his power for
the good of theft in Beaminster. Ile could go on and
speak in praise of Mr. Daniel till to-morrow morning
but he was afraid if he went on long, Mr. Daniel s.siM
take hold of his cost-tall, and pull hint down into his
seat. There were several more toasts yet to come, and as
the sun was shining, he knew they were all anxious to get
out and have a dance with the ladies, therefore he shonlil
say no more —(musical honours, led by Mr. Hine).
The Band here played a selection, rendering the fol-
lowing lines vocally
Im a soldier, I'm a soldier,
Should you want me.
You'll And MU In the ranks of glory."

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The Outwits said Mr. Hine had placed him in a very
pleasant, at the same time rather awkward DOwitioD ; be
had spoken of him a.s the treasurer of their society, their
chairman that day, and bad also made kindly personal
allusion to him. HO had always felt it • pleasure to do
a hat he could to conduce to the good of the Ileaminster
Friendly Society, but what he had done had not been
snort. He could certify that the other officers had done
their duty and had done it well; as chairman that clay, he
was sorry the rain had . tttt e on just at dinner time, for no
doubt it had kept many away. He looked Nam that day.
not only as a day of pleasure to the members of the
society; but as a holiday for lleaminster and the neigh-
bourhood and he hoped the weather would be more
favourable and the society be better supported by visitors
another year. With regard to himself personally, he was,
much obliged fur the kind way in wloch his health had
been received, and the same of hi:: wife included in the
eheers—(applause).
Mr. TOLEIIAN proposed the health of the auditors—
Mews. J. L Kitson and J. Andrew, The duties of
auditors were at ti iii- very difficult, but he was sure the
gentlemen he had ...amed did not mind what trouble they
took in being of service to the society- (applause).
Mr. KITU.N returned thanks, and in doing so, said he
should, be always pleased to reader the society any service
in his power. As one of the auditors, he could tell them
• that their secretary had an immense amount of work to
do; and lie could also Nor testimony to the methodical
way in which the isecounts were kept -he only wished his
own were kept half no well (laughter and applause).
Mr. .1 ANDREWS mid it always afforded him much
pleasure to do what he could; am he had to lonic over the
amanita, with Mr. Miami, he could say the book. were
kept in excellent ontar—nothing could be better;
with such an able accountant as Mr. Meech, he was sure
ito.ipistalcces would ever occur._

(.7sonita proposed " tho health of the secretary,
Mr. A. Meech." Those who had preceded him had spoken
so highly of Mr. Meech that, he was sure he need not say
much, but be must express his opinion tliot their secretary
was decidedly tho right man in the right place, and he
knew that he entered into the duties of los work with
heartiness, earnestness, and nil: without these mudificso
thins to one could bold office sucassfully, but Mr. Meech
possessed them in no ordinary degree. During the Si
occasions on which he (the speaker) had attended these
anniversaries, he only remembered one wet day previously.
and that was when he Was first secretary. :CI year, aRNNi
but he hoped front the dampness of the preeent occasion
new vigour would be imparted to the society. It was the-
duty of every MAU to provide for himself to he like the
bee not like the drone-and lay up a store for the time.).
need ; he maintained no one hail a right to live on the
bounty of others if ho hail the power pros for him-
self. These sswieti. had such an street in s jew—to make
, a man independent- and the host society deseried the
' most encouragement, but for himself he believed the
Beaminster society stood A 1 in that respect. He hoped
the views expressed by Mr. Meech aS to tho reserve fund
would be realised. and that the aged members might
thereby he liewetittml. Mr. Meech hail many duties to
perform, hut he was faithfully die-Mitsui:, all of them, sad
might he he spared many year. as be their secretarY--
, (applause).
I Mr.Mcmii thanked them [or the cor•lial way in which
his health hail been 'mint; he was always pleased to do
I anything he could for the bs•netit of Reamirter. This
society, which hail, been usLtblished upwards of a hundred
years, had dome notch good in its time, hut he believed
there wa: ecU greater work in store for it. He wouki
prupoec. " Success to all kindred societies," which had fin
thch, objects relief in times of infirmity, distress, sickness,
or death • -he wished all such societies success - (applause)
Ur. J. P. fox returned tlumks for the Odilfellows, and
Mr. E. TOLKMAN for the Viimters.
The 0111•IRM ix proposal "The Visitors," coupled with
the names of Mr. A. Asonnwe and Mr. C HANN. both
of whom responded, the latter expressing his regret that
the visitors weio no few—he hoped uode would In present
another year.
Sang by Mr. A. AataticaS : flillY Johnson's Sall"
The CTIAIIIMAN, in eulogistic terms, gave "The Press,'
which was acknowle•lawil by the representative of the
r'ke. 7.l7'AuppLies proposed " 'The Ladies," coupled witb
the name of Mr. E. Tolinuan, who rosponded.
Band : "here's a Idalth to all good lasses."
The CHAIRMAN gave "The Host and %stew" The
dissper had been a most excellent • he, well cooked and
well served, and their thanks were duo to Mr. 'T. Meech,
who had catered in well for them.
Mr. MRZCZ responded, i-xpmesini; the pleasure it
afforded him to lour the dimmer m well spoken of, and
mid he hoped he should abraYa lai enabled to rive Kalil"
factioh.
By this time it um mire o'clock, the Min was shining
brightly, a goodly her of the fair sex had arrived, and
the maiorit) of those in the tent left awl promeded out-
side, a hem, in the enclosed spuee, 'lamming I'AIOn became
general ; and the following phsrau • was gone through
, by the band, stationed iii. • raised : -quadrille,
schottische, lancers, vr.bs.:, quadrille, IN try dance, polka,
lancers, country wh nclottiie, country
dance, polka, lancers, schottische, •gualrille, country dance,
, Sixpence eaekh which included • printed programme. was.
' charged for admission to Um inclieure, and whibit monY
availed themselves of the tiolect spaer, there were others
who mafiosi just is happy outside, Ana thill,o,l to their
hearts content. Thom who did wit are abmit. dancing,
=Used theniselv. in other ways, sonic of the sterner
~ex having a shy, as " Aunt Sally," whilst the juveniles
pitrunhLol the swinging host, and so the evehing wore on.
The majority of the shops were clomil at an early hour,
but she attendance in the field was not enlarge as on some
former occasions, many being kept away without doubt
by the heavy rain which fell between one and two o'clock.
By the time the selection of :dusk had been gut through,
night was coining on, and the playing of the National
Anthem brought the ttiniversay proceedings of 1875 to an.
end.