The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-06-18 00:00:00

OPENING OF THE PLUME OF FEATHERS
NEW MARKET ROOM.

It is with tunch pleasure that we record the open-
ing of Mr. Taylor's new market room, which took
place on Tutuila, evening last, when upwards of 40
gentlemen sat dews to an excellent dinaer, which
was got up in firat-rate style by mine host Taylor,
and if it might be taken as • criterion of Mr. Tiqlor's
catering, he will give undoubted satisfaction to his
future friends and patrons. A room capable of
dining • tarp number of persons was what was
I wanted very badly in Derchester, as there was none
easy of sneer, except the Townhall, which, for
obvious reasons, was not often taken for that pet,
pose. In building the magnificent room, which
was opened on Tuesday last, Mr. Taylor has made
! • greet improvement to the town, and one which
will, no doubt, be appreciated by hie fellow tewno-
see. The room it'd,' is adjoining the house of Mr.
Taylor, is mitered front the street by folding
doors, and is 11tte4 op with every thing that can
condone to the combo, tab cestomiers.
We most not omit to state that a string hand was
emPloind by Mr. Torler isesesei the festivities of
the .omi-el, emi derivor tbe evening they placed
some ereale4 tents in a &Wrote style. • The
chair was occupied by T. Coombs. Erg., and among

the company present we noticed Dr. Aldridge, Mr.
r,autolla J. T. Shorto, Esq. Mr. Manley, Mr.
"rc•ninga and several other tradesmen of the town.
The rice-chair was filled by Mr. T. Bennett. At
the conclusion of the rerust, the usual loyal and
patriotic toasts were given, together with " the
Mayor and Corporation," which was responded
to by Dr. Aldridge. The "Trade of Dora:l:aster,"
was given from the chiar, and responded to by Mr.
T. Ensor.
The Crisinwsx said he now came to the toast of
the evening, and it was one which lured his powers
to the uturost He (lid not know how to say enough
and to say that neatly and appropriately,.
He was going to give the health of "JILT. '
better known as J. B." (Loud cheers)
They wished him long prosperity in that
room and in that house, and they hoped that they
might hark in the sunshine of his prosperity for
many years to come. (Hour, hear.) Must of them
had known Mr. Taylor for 10 or 15 years, and he was
sure they only wanted to know him more to like
him hotter every day. (Hear.) He was sure Waal
of them felts great interest in his welfare, and he
would call upon them to join with him in drinking
prosperity to Mr. J. It. Taylor. (Drunk with
musical honours.)
Mr. TAYLOit, who was received wlth loud ap-
plause, said he cordially and gratefully thanked them
for «awing there that day, and be also thanked Mr.
Coombe for his kindness in taking the chair, and
Mr. Bennett for filling the vice chair, lie had lived
in the borough of Dorchester 8 years come the 28th
of the present month, and he could safely any that
he had never uaet a ith such a jolly act of fellows,
spent such happy alays, or prospered more than
lie had during that tune, Awl he hoped iiy strict
attention to business, and lay kindness to them in
every possible way, to continue to merit their kind
support, lie was truly grateful to the people of
Dorchester, for he had met with more success than
he could have anticipated, and lie would not leave
the borough of Dorchester ii he could possibly help
it. He cordially thanked thew all, and be hoped it
would not be thu last cline he should have an oppor-
tunity of meeting them in that new room. (Loud
cheers.)
The "Health of the Chairman" was then given by
Dr. Aldridge, anal in responding Mr. I:001111A said
he hoped that what power he might have would be
exercised for the benefit of the town of Dorchester,
and he trusted that so long rui lie lived among thein
be should receive so kind a welcome as he had that
night. (Cheers.)
Several other toasts of • kcal and complimentary
nature were afterwards given and responded to,
and the festivity was prolonged to • late hour.
Several excellent songs and glum were sung (luring
the evening, which greatly enhanced the pleasure of
the occasion.