The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-01-12 00:00:00

DORCHESTER.

A Hors' SUMIAT SCHOOL had breu established for Al!
Saint's parish.

THE nrcent inclement weather has made bronchitis and
colds unusually prevalent We hear that in the
country there Le no much illneet that we are told of
farmers having to borrow labourer+ in order to carry on
the necessary operations of agriculture.
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31iD 1).11. V. BAND.—On Thursday evening the band of
the Dorchester Kid° corps played for obout two hours in
the South Walk. opposite Mr. Aiderman ftalpin'a The
selection included • " Holiday i :atop," composed by
Master Galpim and arranged by the bandmaster. Mr.
Wellspring. The melody Is pleasing, and its harmonisa-
tion most effective.

FOOTSILL• On Wednesday, the 6th inst., a match was
pLlyed between the Unrcheater and the Everdiot Foot.
ball Clube, on the ground of the latter, resulting in an
eaay victory for the Lkirchester team by four goals and
four touch-downy to nothing. The return match nail be
played on Poundbury on Winhieslay uext, Illth inst.. at
2.30 p.m.
11 u NTI No Amon:cr. —Returning from hunting on Friday
Mr. W. U. P. Wed- in met witha painful accident.
Takin 4 • a fence at Miickleford, the hind legs of hi. horse
struck the timber, and the reyult was Mr. Weston was
thrown to the ground, by which he sustained aeveral cute
about the face and a fracture of the left arm just above
the elbow. Mr. H. Mayo, of Coker's From., who MY
there, rode off for Ur. Aldridge, who came with his
carriage, and Mr. Weston was carefully brought home.
Me is now doing well.

Pnasaffirriov.- Miss Mary E C'offtn, on her leaving the
Holy Trinity Schools, Islington. N., and previous to her
entering the Home and Colonial College, was prenented
with a most elegant writing desk by the Committee of
the Schools, and An equally handsome work-box by her
mistress and fellow pupil teacher, Inniides sundry other
preeente from the ncholars. It will be remembered that
Mins M. E.. Coffin is the fourth daughter of Mr. .1. Coffin,
of Durugate-street, and formerly of the Girls National
School.

Donsirr FRILNI,LT SOCIETT.—The paragraph published
last week rel iting to the election of a medical officer for
the Dorchester branch of this society, which sices the
bare facts Mal they came to us, seem+, without some expla-
nation, to covey an erroneous expression. We would
therefore ashl that Dr. Aldridge was in no way a candidate
for the office, and, indeed, was not acquainted with the
affair at all till he saw it in the newspapera It is right
to state this, in justice to an oil and esteemed medical
officer, and hearty supporter of the Friendly Societies of
the town and neighbourhoisl.

AsNuaL flummit.—The annual sapper 01 the employes
of the G. W. Railway Company at Dorchester took place
on Monday evening at the Great Weritern hotel. About
El sat down to a capital spnmd I.v Drat Grigg. Mr.
occupied the chair and Mr. Roberts the vice-
chair. Ample justice lxvring been done the good things pro-
vided, tho 11111111/ loyal, patriotic, amt complimentary toasts
wen given and well received. Thu happy party, having
enjoyed theimielvea to their hearts c intent, separatel
al.nit midnight. During the evening some capital :wogs
were sung by Nlessrs. Williams, Dawson, Etnerton,
Roberts, Ai'.
ASTI:IJIPE CIUUSTIIAS DINNEIL —The annual Christmas
market 'limier at the Antelope Hotel took place last
Satunlay, when a full party sat down to an excellent
rmast, admirably served. Mr. John II et.. of Martins-
town, occupied the chair, and the two vice-chairmen were
Mr. Levi Groves and Mr. T. Tuck. The usual toasts
followed. including "The headth of Mr. W. E. Itryiner,
the member for the borough," with thanks to kiln for his
' present of gauze. "The boat anil host was cordially
propuemt, wishing continued health to Mr. Sly and to
Sly better health, and acknowledging the lIISCCO SA of
their efforts to provide for the eonifort of all attending
the zuarket ordinary. Mr. Sly returned thank., for the
compliment. With mingled pleasure and business a
happy afternoon was spent.
WEITIIIIM. —The following is our meteorological
, report:—

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4
Jan.
4 47
5 47
45
7 42
42
9 43
I, 43

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3;12.
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41 $W 1010 u
40 8 Cloudy
39 SE, Misty, hazy
39 E•E ..: if Fogey, misty, Ilse
40 i BC Cloudy, dew
41 ' se Fugicr

DORCHBATIS UNlloll.—The ininate• of the Ihrehester
Cnion Wiuse hail their annual treat lastTlitiraday evening,
it having wen lapitponed from Christmas week on account
id the inclement weather. ‘'arietta ladies and gentlemen
in the town contribute to thi. feast, .inil the poor people
have a happy festive time of it The dining hall was nicely
decorated with evergreens and mottoes, and in the centre
of the room e large fir tree, with toys, sweets.
and comfortable artieloi of wearing apparel. After tea
and an alimulasorn of cake, the Christinaa tree was lighted
up, and the distribution of gifts took place. There were
present the Rev. R. T. Maskew (chaplain), Miss Maskew,
Mrs. and Mire Ein•on, Mr. T. Coombs, junr., Miss Coombs,
Mr. awl Mrs. A. Spicer, Mies Lock, Ulu Panton, Mr. .1.
Lovelorn (Vice Chairman of the Roan), itc. The children
sang several little pieces and hymns, under the direction
of Miss Handley. the schoolinistrials. tixeete were given
to the youngsters, there was a supply of tobacco and snuff
for such as choose to have it., and the treasures off the
ClirisUnaa tree gave much pleasure to Imtholil and young.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearce, the master awl matron, and Mks
(howne, ilia everything to promote the happiness of the
party, anal all seemed thoroughly to enjoy themselves.
Mr. C. Greening exhibited sooie capital iliuolving views,
tom) • ng interest and ainusenteut, :mil altogether the
treat was most succesdully carried out, and served its
purpose admirably.
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WILTS OF PRA YEA —i)uring the peat week evening prayer
ineetinp have been hell at tin, Congregational Schoolroom
from eight to nine o'clock, in connection with the Evan-
gelical Alliance. On Monday evening the subjects for
special intercession were for grace to express gratitude for
for more mercies, and for power to overcome
temptation. On Tuesday evening for kings and all in
authority, soldiers and sailors, rich and poor, prisoners
and captives, afflicted and bereaved, persecuted and
oppressed. On Wednesday evening for ministers and
preachem for schools and colleges, for children and
families, Ike. The meetings have been conducted by the
Revs. J. Duftlll and T. I.:cave, Mr. Fenner, Mr. W. Olive,
Mr. W. Pouncy, ikc. Suitable hymns were sung, and the
attendances were good. The meetings were continued on
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. At the close
of the Litter evening'. service the Rev. T. Scare thanked
those who had attended the various ineetiegs iiiiritur the
week, and trusted that much good would be accomplished
through their united prayer.. Ile thanked God that at
the commencement of another year they had again been
permitted to meet together, and lie exliorksl all to be
more than ever determined to work and pray, trusting
that they would not forget the special subjects which had
been brought forward, in their private devotiona. Ile
hoped that all sectarian feeling would be put aside, and
that there would be more unity than ever among the
various religious denominations of this land. If they were
permitted to gather together at the commencement of
another year, he hoped that the uwetiNis would be better
attended than during the past week.

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Lion-gar COUNTY MUSEIM4 LSD LIBRAILV.—The annual
general meeting of the member. took place at the reading-
room of the iteititution. Ihirchester, on Wednesday alter.
nentl. The Rev. Reginald Smith, rector of West Stafford,
preeided, the Rev. C. W. Bing Wan, Mr. R. Davis, Mr.
Aliiworth, Mr. J. Lock, tc- being also present The
foUovring report was praientea by the hon. secretary. Use
Rev. C. W. Minch=
Tlic mead 11.4., no further retv,rt to make than that the
Musemn has Just ab.ut maintalred Its financial position during
another year. The expenditure ter neccsmry repairs has been
eoniewhat higher than usual ,but has been nterly met by •
bind .101mtIon .4 65 from Mr W. P. ursimr. MP. The council
still clicrligi a the hope that • tune 00. may be male In the
county by which it literary and scientific Institutions may be
In some way combined, and by which they would gladly see
the collections.' the Ilineurn nude available for more extended
um:dulness Financial amount. -1/r—Suleeription list, 1474,
Eel Ire 0.1 Mr Steele, 62 2s ; intenen on deposit, 62 2.:
donation. ; papers. ES to 41 -total. 616. ele 10d; Mlance
due to the treavurer. January Ist. 1475, i.. 10 Is Id—grand
total, £125 7s I Id. Cr—balance due t treasurer. January let.
1574, 620 342,1: rent to Michaelmas, CIO; land and award
tat., £3 I7s 151 ; ratty, a;„; 15.: ineunnice, 15.; Mr roster.
• Ild ; Mr Shipp. ea Gs; Palmoubrirapli.eal Socie4,
ls; Mr Saunders. es ral • Mr Durden. 70 101; Marrs Croater
and Co, To '.I: advertisements, Chroisie!e, 4111 ; Dorwe
• nt y Express, 4s; Dorset County Express imwspaper, I. al:
Mr tir,:ory, £5 II.; Mrs Vous, ala ; sundries, 15s 7d—total,
£1157. li4. . . .

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The report and account.. were unanimously adopted. The
Rev. Prebendary Baker and Mr. Pearce, who retirssl from
the iiiiii uittee by rotation, were re-elected on the motion
of the Rev. C. Vs. Bingham. seconded by Mr. Aldworth.
The committee for the ensuing year will stand as before.
Cordial votes of thanks were tendered to the chairman
and the In, secretary—the interest which Mr. Bingham
takes in the success of the institution being warmly
acknowledgol.