The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-02-02 00:00:00

BRIDPORT.

CHOWN ettAlliTittn. The last entertainment of the
searon in aid of there charities war given at the Drill Hall
on Tuesday evening, when, notwithstanding the unfavour-
able weather, there war a large attendance, the front and
se.-ond rests being well filled. Many of the ladies and
gentlemen who have so kindly given their genio:4 on
former orris-inns again rendered efficient all, and in
addition, we had two gentlemen from Ilesiminster (Mr.
Donn and Mr. Kitaon) who are well known and their
abilities duly appreeiated in that neighbourhood. The
Rev. E. J. L B. Ilen-dowe (rector of St. Mary's) introduced
the various artireec The following was the programme :
Glee .. Integer Vita" ( Fleming), Messrs. Dunn,
Mattbewe W and C Newberry.

Where.
" lady Clare," Mr CoUlna
libest; "Winter and Sumner," Mr W. Newberry
Nmnr 'The .. Mime Ilenslowe
(Innie ~ Mr. Kitson.
Vocal Duet "The Ellin Call," Miss. Neale and Longman.
Piano and Concertina Deet _&l en (rent "Martha,' Mama

Dunn and KIUNott.

Song . Miss Avant.
Comic Song " Awfully Jolly," .. Mr. tliddimm.
" Would you know my Celia's charms," Mears. Dunn,
Matthews, W. &fel C Newberry.
Reading .4 Mr.. Caudle on Shirt Hato.," Captain flood.
Cornet solo —Selection from. "II
.Trevatore," Mr. Verrier.

Song .. "The Stirrup Cup." .. .. Mr. Dunn:
=at Mary..tl?r. 6'147;7 the Inn," 11171r1.1wW111"M
Song . . What care I," . Miaastone.
Piano Duet "Fantasia on Irish Melodies," Mn. F. W. Good,
and Mn 8. Whetham.

Comic Song "Polly Perkins." .. Mr. T. Matthews.
"God awe the Queen "

The opening glee,
_" Integer, Vitro (Fleming). was sang
by Messrs. Dunn, Matthews, and Newberry (2) remarkably
well; it was accompanied Instrumentally and the voices
of the singers blended very harmoniously. Miss Shere
has &nice voice, and her unaffected rendering of "Summer
Roses" was very delightful. As usual, Mr. Collins did full
justice to Tennyson's "Lady Clare," and he was warmly
applauded. Mr. W. Newberry &sof pleasingly and with
good taste "Wintar and Summer, the music of which
was composed by Mr. W. Palk, a fellow.townsinan and
friend of Mr. Newberry's, the arrangement being by the
latter gentleman, awl dedicated to the composer the
pretty alr speaks well for the musical abilities of Mr.
Palk. Mime Henslowe, sister to the Rector of Bridport,
was so successful in "The Meuage" that she was encored,
as she deserved to be, and she gave in response "Appren-
ticed" (Miss Lindsay). Mr. Kitson (Ileamiloter) was so
remarkably funny in "Did 'em like Mullins" that he was
vociferously encored, and he then sang even more success-
fully "I've Last my Child." Then followed a vocal duet,
"The /Alin Call," by the Misses Neale and Longman.
Both these young ladles have musical voices and know
how to use them, and the audience were so well pleased
that they asked for a repetition, which was granted The
piano and concertina duet—Mr. Dunn playing the former
Instrument and Mr. Kitson the latter—was a very brilliant
production : it consisted of "Selections from Martha," and
the music brought out of the concertina was something
wonderful, and one could hardly fancy that the sweet
strains were proceeding from an instrument the unearthly
discords of which in often grate upon the ear. Mile
Avant, an old favourite, gave very nicely indeed " Bride
Bells," and we never heard her sing better: she was much
applauded. The comic song "Awfully Jolly," by Mr.
Giddings, took immensely, and he was tremendously
encored. but did not put in an appearance, and the Rev.
E J. L. B. Henelowe came forward and said that Mr.
Giddings bad miraculously disappeared on leaving the
Platform and could not be found, 80 the audience had to
rest contented. The second part opened with the catch
"Would you know my C,elia's charms," by Messrs. Dunn,
Matthews, and Newberry (D, and it was capitally given. and
pleased the audience so much that it was encored. Capt.
Goal, as on previous occlusions, created intense amuse-
ment by his reading of one of Mrs. Caudle's leztures on
if Met Buttons, and at the conclusion he was much
applauded. Mr. Verrier gave the cornet solo, selection
from II Trovatnre very sweetly : he was accompanied on
the piano by Mists Bstt Mr. Dunn sung in line style,
"The Stirrup ('up:" he wee ocorof, and then gave the
old song " I'm sitting on the stile, Mary." Miss Ilenslowe,
who has a really good voice, gave "Guinevere," with
miich taste: and this was foil...red by a recitation by Mr.
'Walters, "Mary the Maid of thellnn." The audience,
were vi pleased that they rioted it, and would not be
satisfied till Mr. Walter* Calllo on again he substituted,
however a song "Complaints," and created much amuse-
ment by the rendering of it. Miss Stone is well known to
Bridport audiences, end eh, sang very sweetly and with
kind taste "What Care I." The Irian, duet, "Fantasia
or Irish Meloiliirs." by Mrs. F. W. Goo.' and Mr*. 8.
Whetham was brilliantly played, awl iteknorrlolged by
the audience. Mr. T. Matthews gang "Polly Perkins
capitally. Ile WIIA attired as is milkman, carried
milk cans, and the audience were kept in a state
of amusement throughout Previous to the singing
of the National Anthem, the Itev. E J. L. B. lienshiwe
expressed the thanks of those present to the ladies and
gentlemen who hail so kindly given their services on
various occasions, and said they were especially obliged
that evening to the two gentlemen from Butininster
(Moors. Dunn and Kitson) fir the help they host affordet
Mr. A. Stone accompanied the various songs, ii'., on the
piano, and contributed in no small degree to the enceinte
of the evening. and we feel sure those present must have
separated feeling sorry that these entertainments have
terminated for the season.

yab:t

lb 16164 remains in the treasurer's halide. There is a slight
falling of In the arnount of subscriptions, which Use Com-
mittee believe to be due to temporary canna, while they are
glad to welcome nano new names on the list. The ningrega-
tional andlections are veiy nearly npial to last year's amount,
mid the thanks of the Committee are again due to all Nho
laboured to proinote the sueeme .if the illispital Sunday. The
number 14 .I..luti• SW is ; thin is accounted for by the fact
that last
.iear set end were goon with the specmi object of
clic:rim; off the debt on the liuddiog Fund. Thin object the
Committee rejoice to say is ACC •1111.11,.11LN1. ant then remains
now no hindraiwe to can, iss& ci their work free from Arnie's,
anti to further iesoloiug the a ivaitages and usettilne., of the
institution, •hicli time; beiletc to 11.11‘e 111,45 e an
established blessing to the towo of Itriilport and the neizht. mu-
hot. The went of the Hospital continuos to he satisfactorily
carried on by :..urse llnllisrii, and the kind careand watehful-
nossoveT the comfort 1 the patients by the 1.1,1im• Conniuttee
merit the wannest Mullis of the Conimittee."
. .

The financial statement showed rei;ipto amounting to
.Cft IMw Slit, and after meeting the expenditure and
paying a balanin of LI Its. tel. due to the freasurer last
year. there is kr, 15is. JR to the good.
The CHAIRMAN thought the report exceedingly satisfac-
tory m it showed about LIU to the good.
The Rev. E. W. MIT proposed That the report now
read, be received, adopted, and printed," and spoke of the
value attached to the institution by the parishioners of
Allington, who, living in the immediate vicinity id the
building, were enabled to avail themselves so readily of
the benefits of the Digreugary.
Mr. J. I'. SI:TtILL seconded, saying he could wilt*
en.lorse all the report said as to the usefulness of the
Hospital and Dispensary.

Mr. li. RV:MALL 1110Slai "That Mr. Joseph Cundry be
elected resident Mr. J. 1. St.:phials, treasurer : Mr.
G. M. Loans, secretary; and llefexs. 11. 1:. Hounsell,
J. I'. Suttill, A. Iteynolds, T. H. Ed hi, F. W. Good
W. H. Chick, S. Without, and/C. Wilson, members of
the committee." Ile was sure the appointment of these
gentlemen would meet the hearty allinanal of the meet-
mg. Although he had nut hitherto taken any active
Interest in the institution, he had watched its Progrnw
with much satisfaction, and could speak front experience
of the good accomplielnal by its means. All thank,' were
due to the medical officers., who had over been sympathenc
and attentive to the wants of those who had sought their
ail It was an institution founded 4or the common good,
and one in which all could unite, and he hoped for in.
creased subscriptions so that still more good may be done.
Mr. W. K. 'twice seconded, and it was carried.
Mr. T. It. EDMUNDS proporefl ....That the 11,11110 of Mr.
La Gros Denziloe be added to the list of medical (dicer.-
several years ago the committee had endeavoured to
obtain the series .d Mr. Denzil., but proioasional
diales then prevented hint, and he was ours all would
feel great pleasure that Mr. Denziloe had now acceded to
their rirptests . .

Mr. J: !Aegis seconded, and it was carried.
The Hey. F. J. AOSTIX moved "That the thanks of the
subscribers be given to the him. medical officers and the
hon. dispensers." He knew all were agreed that the
gentlemen he had named were indefatigable in their work,
and as representing a large number of subscribers he
begged to thank them on behalf of his congregation. lie
had that year given away more Dispensary tickets than
be had previously. and had at all times heard patients say
they had received the best attention.
Mr. H. WUCHIAM seconded, and it was carried.
Mr. T. H. EDMII/NIM proposed a vote of thanks to the
hon, secretary and hon, treasurer. to whom they were
much indebted.

-a-L:.—sec—onded, remarking what an excellent
secretary they hail, and the aid he at all Unica rendered to
the medical officers.

Carried with acclamation.
Mr. EVANS and Mr. Sri:rift:fa acknowledged the com-
pliment, the latter gentleman remarking on the satisfac-
tory state of the balance sheet, aml the aid afforded by
having a Hospital Sunday, which had been the means of
raising £5O for two successive years. He felt that the
thanks of the committee were doe to the clergymen and
ministers of the town for the appeals they bad made on
behalf of the institution. He hoped, from the remarks
which had fallen from the Rev. E. W. May a wrong im-
pression might not get about, flat gentleman had re-
ferred to bow much the parishioner. of Allington
appreciated the benefits it conferred ; he would therefore
say, that the institution was not intended for any parish
in particular, but for the whole of the neighbourhood ; and
although one of the rules stated that preference would be
given to the Borough of Bridport, he did wit know of one
haring been, ma yet, turned away. In addition, the com-
mittee always enneavoured to keep a bed that might be
available for any accident that might occur. Ho also
expressed the pleasure it gave him to welcome Dr.
Denzil?e on the staff

i;,;"Rev. ir 47 it r said he only meant to intimate
that the hospital being situate in the parish of Allington
the inhabitants were enabled to enjoy Ito advantages to
thr.folioxt extent. _

Mr. 3. if there had been any applications
for tickets which could not be supplied ; if not, he did not
see any need to ask for increased subscriptions,
A conversation insued on the suhject, and it seemed
that whereas clergymen and ministers were often out of
tickets, there were some of the subwrihers who were not
asked for tickets, and it was suggested by Mr. If. Scott,
to have a list of the subscribers printed in large type, and
hung in the Dispensary 1,0 that tho,e needing tickets
might know of whom they might be obtained.
Mr. S. WIIEIII4II proposed a vote of thanks to the
Committee, which was seconded by Mr. F. Scott,
and carried.

-Vrt..;-01 thanks wos accorded to tho Chairinou for his
services, and the meeting terminated.