The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-07-23 00:00:00

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RIVLE SHOOTING. —On Monday, the 15th inst., our
volunteers contended for three prizes. The lit
prize, a handsome parian bust of the Duke of
Wellington, by Minton, was given by Corporal
James Spicer ; the 2nd, a large handsome jug, made
at the Sandford Pottery, and a vase was given by
private Walter Watts; the 3rd, a beautifully exe-
cuted bunch of wax fruit was given by private James
Watt. The prizes were shot for at 200 and 300
yards, 5 rounds at each range. Private Candy won
the first, and Privates Bridle, Garland, and Whittle
tied for the 2nd and 3rd prizes. They shot off the
ties at 300 yards, private Brittle winning the 2nd and
private Garland the 3rd prize.
We subjoin the particulars of the 'booting °reach
man.
200 yards. 300 yards. Total.
Candy 14 pointa. 7 points 15
Bridle 6 ... 5 13
Garland 10 ... 3 ... 1$
Whittle 7 ... 6 ... 13
Hafdiman 8 ... ... 4 ... 12
Davis ... 12
Jackson 6 ... 5 11
„ W. Laker 7 ... ... 4 - ... 11
Serge. Drew 10
Private C. Liike 5 ... 4 ... 10
Midden 5 ... 10
Moore
Randall 5 ... ... 4
Tuck
Dixon
Sliephenl 6
Uphill 3 ... 8
Wilcox 3 ...
Picking 4 ... 3
Lapp
Penton 5 ... 0
„ Watts
C,orpl. Spicer
Private Wheatland 4 0
„ Sworn
„ Redman 2 ... 0
MONSTILIt Ple-INIC.-011 Thursday, 11th inst., the
inhabitants of Wareham, so justly celebrated for
their love of fun and jollity, immensely enjoyed them.
selves in the pleasure grounds of Stoborough Manor.
C. 0. Bartlett Esq., kindly placed the use of the
cottage, which ia romantically situated in the grounds,
at the disposal of the managers of the affair. Mr.
William Spicer was caterer, and amply provided
seventy persons with that beverage which refreshes,
but not inebriates, the thirsty soul. The Knowlo
band was present, and excellently played some dance
music. Fortunately it was a fine evening, and about
a hundred persons attended. The amitsementa, with
unflagging spirit and energy, were kept up till dusk,
when the party returned to Wareham as they came,
in omnibuses decorated with flags. Their services were
gratuitously given by Messrs. Yearsley and Sworn.
The whole asir gave unbounded satisfaction, and
was in every way a decided success.

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the-vicar of Yeovil, who as well as himself belonged
to the Ancient Order of Foresters. He thanked
them most heartily for their cordial reception of the
toast to which ho was now responding. It would be
cruel to inflict a long speech. upon his hearers at the
present time when so many out-door attractions in.
vited their return to the park. He therefore I
would merely repeat his thanks, and wish the Order I
every needful blowing.
The CUAIRMIN stated that the next toast was one
which they would all receive with pleasure, "The
Army, Navy, and the Volunteers," coupling with it
the health of Captain Nlessiter. The army and navy
of England had spread her fame and glory over all
parts of the world. They were known on every
sea and on every land, from the snowy ice-bound
regions of Russia to the dried and burning plains of
India. The reputation of the British Volunteers
had already acquired a European celebrity. It was
a proud thing for England to claim 150,000 men
who, self-equipped and self-supported, went forth to
learn the arts o war not for the purpose of aggresion,
but for the defence of our shores from foreign inva-
sion. They alone will be able to protect us. They
will save millions of money being expended on coast ,
defeectos, and we should be too strong for any enemy
to attack us. The volunteers of our neighbourhood
had progressed as well as any other corps in the vici-
nity. Captain Monitor was well known in connec-
tion with the local corps, and deserved the wannest
thanks for the perfection to which he had brought
them. He was sure they nould drink Captain
Messiter's health readily, the more especially as they
were enjoying themselves on his grounds. (Loud

cheers.)
Ensign DevaNtan and Ensign Lartonon replied on
behalf of the local corps. ,
The Ritcroa or BARWICK said,in returning thanks
on behalf of Captain Mersiter, he felt convinced
that his thoughts had been with them that day, and
were he present ho would heartily desire that all
those who were collected in the grounds should
enjoy themselves to the utmost. He hoped that at
the close of the evening a satisfactory balance would
remain in the band of the eward who had catered
so admirably that day. He should be extremely
pleased if the Foresters would accept him as an
honorary member.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed the toast of the
day "The Ancient Order of Foresters—Prosperity to
the Court of Yeovil's Pride, and the past and present
Officers," and more particularly urged those
who were not members to become so, and
carry on the good work for which the society
was instituted—to enable them to support them-
selves in sickness and old age, and to alleviate the
suffering of the widow and orphan. He would
strongly recommend them to join it. Were be to
go into a number of particulars he could not say
more than he already had said in favour of the
society. (Drank with enthusiastic cheers and
Foresters' tire.)
Brother CULLY, vice-chairman, in replying to the
above, expressed his surprise that some Yeovil
brother had not risen to respond to the toast given.
He would yield to no man in his esteem of the order.
It was very dear to him; he had belonged to it for
several years, and liked it better the more he saw of
its workings, and its integrity made him proud of it.
He had been connected with similar societies to this
for upwards of twenty years. He had seen
the birth of one of which be was partly
the founder, and had a natural love for it, and
must say lie considered it a success. The Ancient
Order of Foresters was second to no benefit society
in the world. It and the Manchester Unity of
(Nu Fellows were the best. Their objects were to
alleviate the wants of others when suffering under
dire calamity, and to protect their widows and
orphans should they succumb to disease or death.
He then incidentally mentioned the fact that there
were 150,000 volunteers and 200,000 foresters.
Next to the holy name of mother was that of brother.
He was proud to sty that all foresters were brothers
—he trusted in heart and deed. (Applarae.) [We re-
gret that we are not enabled to give this gentleman's
speech in e.rten.to, as we had intended, for being
seated at a distance from the speaker, the noise of
the bands outside the tent, the flapping of the
canvass, and the flow of conversation kept up by
those near us prevented our hearing more than GCCIA •
sional disconnected sentences.]
The Rev. Mr. THOMAS begged to propose "the
Health of the Chairman." It was needless to dilate
on his many excellencies of character, or the anxiety
that he evinced for the welfare of the town. He was
always ready to manifest his sympathy with,
and assist by every means that be could
devise, all that tended to the public good.
The CHAIRMAN after thanking the assemblage,
said he should be happy to aid as far as lay in his
power, not only this but also every other Asoci-
ation that had for its object the dissemination of
Christian principles and the benefit of their fellow-
men. He then otoarved that many of the company
i had already repaired to the orn air, and concluded
Iby proposing the toast—' fo our next merry