The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-12-21 00:00:00

WEYMOUTH.

DINNER TO BOATMI.2I —.ln Friday evenin.: last, onr
beloved member. Mr. U. Inward., e.wo a &neer t, 70
Ismtnneti of this port at the Mablewstreet .t-oeubly
It.uns. A capital repat was served up by Mr. irid...l,
awl Mr. Alderman liowanl presided. Aft. .r Om dinner
hail been eni.;ye.f, thh t.s.st .....The Q ,IN•11 " 0 .t. drunk !
with loyalty, and this was folltwe I by several tett. of I
local interest, including "'She Coal irate' " lite .!tip• !
: owner.," .tr., ere. Mr. Mare, as butelt ni-ssier and 1..a...t. :
Ileale for the shipping intm-est, 11011101110.1, awl Mesas.
lAvell. Wel.h. awl liver, for Me Ilaal Tra.t.. of ti.' wwt.
I f course the "Health of the kind Ihen.r of the Feast"
wan not forgotten, but wag received with the taut it
enthusiasm. The Chairman in the ovine: of the .: veiling
stated that he was sure the I.,atmen present would be
pleased at hearing of :snything that would promote. the
Pnenwrity of the port, ant he hail been inform...l on very
good authority that early in the ensiling year powerful
steau.us weal' rim (roils the Broakwater to SMIle p .rt in
France, and the 6...tu., r wonl.l of coarse reap 5.116 C
advalltage.—The kaki)' Party 1.,E4 e t r et about lialf.past
eleven.
neaoron Perry SlteenOS,, Tlumlay.-11.Tore Mt E. Itoplalti
and Mr T A'wbtt
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Th.,,,wp, !Ye was ehMued ttith loc,Tzing in S4rhool•street and
St Thoms....itreet, Ltd week.
P.S. Apr.). fottod him 11,4zi0: fir in .ney, and t..,k hilts in
custo.l), wlwn Itetound 3) I, a quantity .1 f.5...1,311,1 .noe apirles.
I Me month hard Labor.

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D ania' COC!CTI. SCOOOL.—Before the pupils of this I'OCAL ASiOCIATION CONCERT.
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school broke up fur the Christmas holidays au evening s Again cut Iccai imisiciaii• have given an °s em"- a
entertainineutaras provided for them by the engagement enjoyment of a very high IA 1., G.. lovers of the diyin..:irt.
of Mr. George Grounnith and his son, who are fatuous, Thu c ncert on kri•lay evening aile ettellilt•l I,Y a largo:
the father for humonnis readings an.l delineations, and awl appreciative audience, who, hy their c itistaut
the son for musical sketches. A number of frienils from applause. showed hots notch thi,y enjoyet the r •iviering
Dorchester were also invited to 1.0 present, awl the large
hall on Friday evening was fairly tilted. The Rev. T. oaf.,..ajuviadrivei'..l
,ainft.latt.rht:,..,„-,,.„:;;....,...„ tif 11111 l ieal gems. The
Rumen-Wright, the head master, briefly stated the more phvsoi cold.' have been dieiZl.:s'athtliti,litehaltual..'ille'r::
the omission of the gathering, welcomed the visitors, and see It o have :teem 1111 l .slat.sl every •ine with comfort. A
hoped that On y 'night become better acquainteL Mr. very eltioient band a.ble•l a farther cluirin by their t .stc•
Grossmith very cleverly and humorously gave several ful performances. They commence I with a seleeti•in from
sketches from Dickens awl an American author affording :. A1,,,h?1i.', in spirit ii style, awl the ts,rformanee. was
very grat amusement awl pleasure to the audience; end
rair •on gut :Mil fresh. lb, A...wham tiro. 1..111, .1 in
his eon's 11111iiiCal sketches were equally staccessful. At the the Chorus " oli Father! wli oe almighty power, ant this
close they were cordially cheered at the suggestion of the being (non Handel, if course it only re•te.l with the
Rev. T. Russell-Wright, awl, in response, Mr. Gromm
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ith singers whether it shoul•I Is. a treat, awl they acquitto,l
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dsscantet on the value of laughter. The boys and a themselves well, the hopeful tone of the prayer w 3. &Ile
m nuber of friends were afterwards entertained at supper. CHRISTIIIAS. gviitd•en.,,Aizsi. fr.thi.t
pi.steihnien.lt.lityha:titiictitalixti 1,..,11i tie Jtrit.nrulfl:.irlatnht.;
and had a very merry time, for Mr. Grommith and his son Ample preparations have been mule igy the various
were there, an.l stimulated the north of the party in a tradesmen of the town for supplying the public needs at 'lngots to cri.e altogether at adm al. inst.:A.l it grMil'*
very exhilarating way. Next morning the boys proceeded this "festive ,seasan. Butchers, grocers, p loiterers, and stan.ling ••ne atter arodlier. till all bay!. risen. Mr.
to their respective homes for the ("Mist.... holidays.
Drovkion merchants offer the requisite "creature corns Hanson, who has a toner sci,•,-. with !Willi' ei•i'l iii,te's
DoocilEsTEß VOCAL AMOCIATIOn.—Tne first concert of torts.. n„,l booksellers, drapers, awl cabinet makers especially the high awl atmth., toe ones, sails ' Ta aft 11er,
the sixth season wee given on Thursts9 evening, in the display an elegant stock of wares suital•le for presents. angels," with very fair sureem, th•.ugh we sh'ell'l hrt;',e
Corn Exchange, and proved equally interesting and All the public have to do is to take well-filled purses. and liked to hear hint firmer and • lean,r in sone. of Cr- 11"'ime
successful with any that have preceded it: for, although they may choose whatever meets their fancy in the notes. Beethoven's " Hallelujah" from "F.,ig...1i" wm
tie programme W/14 rather dry,the stringed han.Lon its first various chops.
appearance. more than atoned for any shorteoming in this ..f the tries. is
Mr. 11. Ling, County Ileum, has an elegant display of neat given hut;
otrh,etrA.si
lsiocinigat.i;no.na:nd,,t,h,..... ig I i at lint - Ow re
respect. Mi. JaaSiO R ,y,l, soprino, was the professional fancy goods, including the choicest novelties which the the singers soon milk.' together au I deli ',Ted tho el, .r.:
leading manufaeturers have produced for the present with proper fro...lout an.l Ibrighttie.s. Ili- 1:1;!•,1 Lairil .
engaged, and the selection wm in every way satisiactory.
Mr. Deleuhain of Weymouth, also took part as a soloist, seavm. Leather desks and jewel cases in every variety the profe•sioncl contralto. W.l-1 then harsh', IWO gave
but, although Lo has a few sweet baritone notes, he was of style, dectroodated goods In tasteful array, 'einem' •• Return oftsi of 1i0.t., ;*. she his a highly ntltivate 1
wit powerful enougli for the music or the hall, and can •
'WS in leather ant seal skin, desks with elegant mount- voice of c .nsiderrille p over ant ri.'hue'-.
only le considered as haalng tilled 3 gap fairly. On the mg.. m, papier machie card baskets, and flowerless the proper expression into the entre in .• of the l'r•iYer•
qano the performers were-Mr. J. 'Robinson, liner., and article_s of beauty and luxury are otleret .bat books; while every syllab Wle a
iwell pronounoel. Mr. 11 i•io.t.
em H. Parruiter ; harmonium, Master W. Bregorr. of all prices, sizes, an.l styles : seasonalile cants IMO followe,l with the sol.. " messing, lion' en.. p ever. 'ei 1
These have all assisted ..t previous concerts,Mol were PP' sachets, presenting many novelties ; trollies of all kin•ls, glory," art again aeldertsl tend,
siren-. ; the chorus t • i
!Went and effective. But the chief interest centsn in picket leoks awl diaries for the coming year, awl every would have heti: qnite w.ll etri tali w di. mt an oi.
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the stringed hand, which Was now Publiclr I,""wiated with article that can be desired front a Wheeler awl Wilson s stamp of some font, *Mei. we: heart tiO .' - wort-
the vocalists, for the first time ; and from the very gr.eat, ;swing machine to a half henna* Pencil. To see is t•itesire musicians. Next came the trionii.,, ..f ..o. mo tle
success whieh has at Wiriest their first appearance. we Win and, hating the mean_ ,s to buy: airl those who want the spare ~..14: Handel*, •• An5,.1,,, ever hri.:l,t mei I.wl - I,l'''t
charmingly ; she has a essh hire. cl.'ar i..,,,.. ,o 1 -‘1"
sure that this braneh of the association will go On Prod- largest sidection had better pay their visits early.
perouslv. We Imre always advocated instruniental help Messrs. F Steele awl Co. are clearing out their winter sang the beautiful iiiihic with corroetn',. 1 : 311, .: 1.1 t,t...
of this kind, and were mach gratified by their excellent fancy stock by a 44.11.11 drys sale awl there are great well earning the encore whit. followel. Mr. II I i toothan.
' perforinanees. The hand was connessed as follows :-tit lierZaltli to be had in sessoltahle good's, for there is a long then essayed the fine air •• Honour awl Arms." :MI
I violins, Mr. I'. Keats awl Mr. Stone (Bridl'orD,l "Lnd winter yet before its. mueh praise can Re Live iven Lively he gtohi • effort; Is: 11%, a
violins, Mr. Patten, Mr. Dibbens Mr- Sewar'l 2. viola. "r" Messrs. 11 mcombe, in a.blition to their usual varied wellrultivated voice. and singular goo-It iste : more h"v
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If. sine; violineello B „ Mr. ailey, and Mr. Parsont stork of drarv, have asble•l a special selection o w hoe f fancy as, however, desiratile in the air selected Ifewlel ..I,n 1
Weymouth ; time Mr. 11. Brown. The spacious ha goods suitable for presents ant In the way of trimmings chorus "Thanks he tollA," was next given by the A-1° t-
was well tilled, showing that the subscriber.. find con- for Christanas trees. +llion, ti,, peculiar eletra•ter of the musie •••••m c.l to
tinned pleasure in the eocoorts, although the novelty Mrs. Last's establishment on C'irshill is very tastefully require that it sle,,do 1,,, rcridere•l with more -.no it'co•-•
Las worn off, an.l the assoriation Las settled down to a embellished. In one window is a rich display .if fruits, than was attainet ; the ckte .t cf ~• .. net 1., v.ii. •in the
steady list of adherents. The conductor, under whom end grapes, candied peel and spices, with wreathing, of upper tliot.io was again oli erved, and Icor, ,t1•1‘.11: •11
the vsnety was formed out of the chaotic musical hell bright with berries or having variegated leaves, bead was te'iraide. Perhaps we an., ever-critic d wish
capability of the town remains-Mr. Roy ton Smith, and inter.pc•rwil with an elegant stock of dessert and crystals respect t ,the first pert; hot then ,a..rei moo . dies seem
the wonderful improvement in precision and artistic st)le Reed fruits. The secon.l win.l.iw is tilled with wines and to denten,' super-etcelletn•ein those :ate:opting t•i ren•ier
which bee been wrought since the earlier concerts, reflects spiritss in g.if array, Mrs. Last being the Dorchester agent it. howexer, we must Ist underst•ssi as
prailig With,nf
great credit on his skill an•l perseverance, and indicates for Hee.te. bithey. any reservation Mi-.Bouire's air, ant also that sung by
that the members
have profited commendably by his At Mrs. liowe's *di-known confectionery estaldishment Mis 4 Lamb, while the other part. were agreeable awl
guidance. The heel is a "new departure" awl we hope there is everything in that department got up in the best praiseworthy.
that it will con,soli•late the association br evoking new style. beside. crystallized fruits, a I sriety of eosaques. &c.. The seem p.' art cannuenewl smartly with tho "vert. "t r,''
Interest in the members, besides imparting life and lights Hr. Harrington, of PL C.rnhill. hasa variety •if from •• Ilmaniello," whieh the bowl rewlerelexcee',lll:ll
nee to the concerts. The programme consisted Of delicacies in the war of pastry and confectionery sneclalle well. The awowiation billowed Le with slie's four-Part I
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selections from Hamlet's "Samson ' and " Memish,' miepted to the season, and also a stock of toys and articles wmg " A ito lullaby •if life." Nisi 1•11111, this '''.''' f'"'"
awl • short secular part. It was, as we have for presents, ward awl calla *vial. e Dolby's 5.0117., "Ile thinks Ido
said, di s , awl although highly creilital,ly per- At Mn. Hannah's there is an elegant display of cabinet not love him ;" into it shc infused very lunch feeling. I
boxes in great variety, fancy Min.' singing with such purity of vie' and •-lcarne-1 a Er". •
fanned througuvut, there was nothing like enthusiasm goods, including work
on the part of the aunieucc except for the band's spirited writin . dasits, dressing cases in novel d_es_iens, holies' haos, ...aviation,
rendering of the familiar 'I ato.rsdi overture, awl the that she took the aiiilience 510 iii by sterm, •
ornaniZeital goods of the most tasteful fashion, and • awl was encores'. She responded with a pretty lilt, t.e.-•••1 '
scarcely leas popular "Tramp" chmus, In which the solo large collection of articles that are both ornamental and with most gra, 'fully. Mr. A. Z. Pahum then cis' Mae.
by Miss Revd was a insister's, display. hut for the band. useful. specimen of violin playing, •fantasia on Faust (I) , Dario')
we fear the concert might have been fiat, but ttc fiddlers Mr. Robinson. the music saloon, shows a great variety Mr. Palmer Is an accomplished twat ^lam an whether lie
save•l it- Shortly after eight the concert commenced a his ef Christmas cards and sachets, illunonate,t text., fairy doz., the Tarantella or plays the violin, he .ir 555. forth
the Samson selection, the overture to which gave scope for artittws of yations hinds, and, of course, Music Mil great applauw; may we hear hint again. Mn. Iliolsoe '
the bawl to display their ability. In addition to these musical snit:l:meets of even' de.eriPtion.
I, Combat has a taebeful display of voice, execution, and espression were all goe"1. art't he te'tt 1
next delighted all with "My sweetheart when a I, o• ; • '
already tiamedkMr. Boyton Smith took • violin, and Mrs.
oeizapeedrienisseedParrnandite.krianadt thleeadpieranoi.. The
C. Keats,
Mr. Leckela•
h.Pallteann I encore', when he gave ' Bon Bowling." awl went through '
Miss Gregory'e obl-established tor awl fancy repository, that crueial test of tenor singers... sun.assinglr entraneinnf !
whoa.' proficiency and steadiness larly contributed to wreaths and desicee in artincial flowers.
Is replete with the latest toys to charm the youthful inirul, when sung in le-t stylo, with much cretit to himself 1115.1
au, success of the band, most of whom have had but little, and elegant presenta for young Peolde. The steel Is largo satisfaction to the andienee. The Asvieiation nett won '
at any rate recent, experience on their respective 'estrus and varied, and should meet the wants of twist people. r. ikci,1,..1 triumph for their ren•lering of the low-part '
meats, kveriboily must have linen agreeably eurru.esl Hr. parsons's grocery establishment iu High Bastestreet IVALIZ '` 1 011 st.d , tny love," which they' gave with !
Imp the new life /he stringed instruments infiri into is deeket out very attractively. The "leading articles" in all the spirits,ikess ..n.I even arehness it moires. •
the hartnoor, and hip ;die person.' precision with which numberless plum puddings are interspersed with hoses of Mn. Delieniritti hat a success ii Sallivan's "sleet'. .
they Performed their &noted tuts. It was highly dessert fruits and various delicacies, while an obelisk of my live, sleep ;" his baritone is goo,' ano le. ...,-,etir '
gratifying. an I the antlienc,:dgtrie vttaz4.:l' APPr°l the finest sur Ato.l on either site. Wrmithings of holly, ' inanages it better thmi most amateur& so that when t"'"
cheer. Mr. Dehenham open f eeti.l4 Voi 4,... taderuili se, off the whole. ' song is suited ts his power, the effect is wlmir.o.l o
the recitative announcing the feast o Dixon. He has • Ars. Parnuter, besides both general and fancy drapery. Mandelsshon's "OH the sea," four part song, was given I>'ta voice of fair quality,
bly but
The chorus followed lacks antumuon. However dis Wed wort boast, ladled LW. and a variety of ancy the Association, who succeeded in making apparent the
credi - on wonderful Nature-Painting of Iteudelssolur, whether
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id*" Awake the trumpete Lott), alma^ 11;r:—.giati,-.