The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1868-06-02 00:00:00

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SHOCKING ACCIDIST. —An inquest was held on
Saturday last, by Henry Lock, E.+, deputy coroner,
touching the death of a labourer in the service of Mr.
Palmer, of Berington, named Thomas Churchill.
About six o'clock that morning Churchill and others
were mowing on the farm, when a rabbit ran oat from
the geese. Churchill ran after it, carrying his scythe in
his band,. Two men named Hansford and Moor joined
in the chase, outrunning Churchill. and Moor °aught
the rabbit. As he did so, Churchill, who wits behind,
exclaimed, "For God's sake come to me. for I have cut
my le z pretty near off; I shall surely die." They
went to bun ; he had fallen down over his scythe, as he
4t them, and the blood was streaming from his
t ,•••••, •, I • 'led up his leg with a handkerchief,
oil SI . t 'rut cart to take him home.
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M'Callum, of Bristol, at fele 1-,
that city on the previous Thursday, w . ,ore
the borough magistrates with the burglaries at e 1..,
houses of Miss Hussey and Mr. Richards, in East-street.
Miss Illts•ey identified prisoner es the man who entered
her bedroom during the night of the 16th, and stole her
watch, ehein, rings, and speeteeles.—James Dingle and
James Lacy slated that prisoner gave them the stolen
articles, and thin they hid them for him until just as
he was about to leave the town.—Frances
James liounaell, Frederick Lacey, and P.S. Lavender,
all of Brid port, grave corroborative evidenes ; and an
assistant at the Bristol Font OfflO• proved that prisoner
sent Lacey ri Post-office Order for 10a —Supt. M'Hale
proved arresting prisoner, who was at the time in the
company of a well-known burglar and swindler—P.C.
Coates deposed that prisoner admitted the offence to
him.—Prisoner was committed for trial.
CHORAL FISTIVAL The third choral festival it
Bridport, in connection with the Diocesan Choral
Association, took place at the perish church, last
' Thursday afternoon, end was a moot gratifying and
enecessful meeting. The church was decorated in a
: very testi ful manner with flowers rind greenery. which
I gave it • cheerful appearance, barmen ling with the
joyous service of song arranged for the occasion. There
was a larger oongregatinn than we remember seeing at
any former festival, and temporary seats had to be pro-
vided for many in the aisles. The clergy present were
—the Rev. Melville L Lee (Rector of Bridport), the
Archdeacon of Dorset, the Rev. Prebendary Broadley
of Bradpole, the Rev. Prebendary Rooks of Recipisham,
the Rev. H. Rawlinion of Symondsberv, the Rev. F.
Wahines of Bettieoombe, the Rev. T. L Montefion of
Csth.raton Legreston, the Rev. F.. R. Breton of
Charmouth, the Rev. W. Pereeval Ward of Compton
Valeta*, the Rev. C. Tower of Chilmerk, the Hoe. and
P.ev. Aubery Spring Rice and the Rev. Mr. Perham
(surste) of Netherbury, the Rev. Ii F. Brown (ornate)
of Bridport, the Rev. W. H. Wihron (curate) of Whit-
church Canonionrum, the Rev. W. H. Whitworth of
Chideock, the Rev. W. T. Corphey of Loden, the
Rev. H. 0. Francis of Bradpole, the Rev. Mr.
Mee Dowell of Powerstoek, the Rev. J. L L
Folioed, the Rev. S. Line 01 Frome Vauahnreh,
the Rev. F. Merry of Cattistock, the Rev. W. Codd of
Beaminster. the Rev. J. G. Brine of All Sainte, Chard.
stock, the Rev. G. B. Will, of St. Leonard's, Easter, the
Rev. It. S. Hutchings of Alderbery, the Rev. G. N.
Fooling of Winterslow, the Rev. FL C. de St. Croix of
Heytesbury, the Rev. C. G. Wheat of Milbirne Si.
Andrew, the Rev. F. W. Jenvrin of Little Toiler, the
Rev. A. H. Bell of Cern@ Abbas, the Rev. W. H.
Gorton of Portasham, Ac. Amonpt the laity we
noticed-8n Molyneux Napalm and party, Mrs. H.
Templer (11oundiad), Mr. and Mrs. flocks and Captain
and Mrs. Brown of Fnerhome, Captain and Mrs.
Sanctuary, Mo. Sanctuary of Powerstoek, Miss Ward
of Compton Eslenee. Mrs. Paulin Mildmay of Compton
Mapperton, the Misses Tower of Chilmerk, Mrs.
Hotehinp of Alderbury. Mrs. Brine of Cherdatoek,
Mrs. Brown of Hatecimbe, Miss Curphey of Loden, Mrs.
Cold, Mr. and Mrs. Sammie. Mrs. Benin, Mrs. Jefford,
Miss Honnsell, Mr. and Mrs. Newberry, Mr. and Mrs. W.
K. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. C. Tucker, Dr. and Mrs. gimes
and Mies Byrnes, Mrs. Geary. Mrs. Loggia, the If inure
Cox, and Mr. /hated, Mr. Bridle, Mr. T. Hartbeest-,
ye, Biddleemebe, Mr. Collins, Mr. H. N. Con (Rector's
churchwarden), Mr. C. Northover, Mr. and Mrs. F.
W. Good, Miss Symonde, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Knight,
Mr. Gerrard, Mrs. Cobb', Mr. Garland, Mr. IL T.
Fooks, Mr. Benham, Mr. Baer, Mrs. G. Cox, Mrs.
Moore, Mr. B. Whether'', Miss Whetham, Mr. Honey,
Lieutenant were. Mr. Dunn, Mr. Randle, Miss Pitfield,
Mr. Brown, Mr. Newton, Mr. J. Smog, Mr. W. Hine,
Mrs. Baring (Everghot), Mr. Russell (Beaminster) Mr.
Rousing, Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd, lira Tomlinson
(lfelplaieb), Kr. Bishop. ka, ke The service com-
menced about four o'clock. The surpliced clergy and
choirs having formed in procession at the Rectory,
entered the church by the west door, singing as a pro.
sessional the hymn beginning"o clap your hands ye
oceans," and the peculiar difficulties of this prefatory
strain, which is so seldom well sung by a body of
parochial choirs, were surmounted in a very
creditable manner. Having arrived in their
places In the chancel, the Pe Des. was sung
and the glorious anthem was given with thrilling
effect. Evening prayers were intoned by the Rev. T.
L Monteflore, the first lesson was read by the Rev.
L. Lee. The psalm. were chanted antiphonally, gad
the singing showed a marked improvement on the last
' festival. The hymns, and particularly the anthem,
also went well, and altogether the musie was rendered
as nearly faultlessly as Is possible. The rector of Chil-
mark (the Rev. C. Tower) was the preacher, and his
test was part of the 4th verse of the 137th pedal, "the
Lord's song." The offertory at the close amounted to
.E2l 17a. 7d. The choirs which took part in the festival
numbered 272 voices, made up of females-114 trebles
and 6 altos; males-73 trebles, 19 altos, 29 tenors, and
30 beaus. Bridport contributed 37 voices, Bredpole
24. Symondsbury 44, Loden 17, Rempisham 13, Power-
stock 37, Maiden Newton 25. Canister* 17, Cathereton
Leweston 6, Great Toiler 7, Frome Vaneburob 5, Cerne
11, Compton Valence A and Chermouth 7. At the
closest the festival the choirs and visitors, to the number
of between 500 and 600, were entertained at the Drill-
ball, at an ezeellent tea, furnished, bedsides the mead
soncoraitants, with a bountiful supply of substantial
, joints of beef, lamb, mutton, and pork. This
entertainment was provided by subscription. and Mrs.
, Lee, the estimable wife of the Rector, was Ude-
fatigable in her exertions to obtain funds and provisions
for the oecesion. The guests were seated at Ave rein.
of tables intending the whole length of the hell, whieh
were decorated with prettily-arranged vases of flowers,
and a number of ladies of Bridport kindly under-
took and gracefully fulfilled the arduous duty of
supplying the wants of the large company. This
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heartiness Toile exhilarating. The excellent band of
the 31-.1 DN. A., ander Mr. Bandmaster Wright. wag
stationed outeide the building, and played • °Matta
selectioa of music. We believe that all the choirs were
I potent except that of Symonisbury, the membere of
which were provided with dinner in their own parish.
I Grace was sung by the choirs Were and at the dose of
the repast. Then Bee Rector of Brideort
"The health of Her Majesty the Queen," neon
which the buil played the National Anthem, and
the loyal strain was sung by the whole company,
after which hearty cheers were given for Her
Majesty. The Rector then tendered thanks to the Rev.
T. Montefiore for intoning the service so adminibly, and
to the Rev. C. Tower for his excellent sermon. —The
Rev. C. Tower returned thanks. He had always taken
great interest in the Diocesan Choral Association, to
which, it appeared, he bad formerly been the lion,
secretary, ard when he resigned the Ere, W. P. Ward
was appointed in his stead At that time the society
had met with great swum. but it had been increasisill
ritiocessful year by year, and he had never heard a better
Choral Festival than this one, which had pawed off
without • single hitch. He was very gratified ale° to
find there was no debt attached to it, sail was vexatious
after all the time and trouble had been taken for those
engaged to find • heavy debt nimnined forth' el passes
of the festival. By the extreme liberality of the people
of Bridpors AMA bed not only been avoided, but this
handsome enterteirment bad been provided for thou
who came to the festival. He heartily wished meioses
to the Dorset Choral Association, and its briar* at
Bridport (eheers).—Tbe Rev. T. llontatiore also
returned thanks. He said it was very evident by the
large congregation at church that day that *hood
services were very popular. He trusted the
Laity would support the clergy In aommeneing and
carrying on these servictee would think of the snows'
of that day,and try to emulate it —(cheer.).—Arehdesseon
Sanctuary *aid he wished to say • few words on the
entertainment provided for the visitors that day. He
felt very strongly on the subject himself, his parish
having received such great hospitality from the people
of Bridport, and in speaking of his parish he wu only
the representative of the other parishes. On behalf therm
floe of • large part of tbe company present he wished to
return his beatty thanks to those church friends who
had provided so handsome an entertainment for them,
and had taken such great pains in receiving them there
that day. He believed But so many had contributed
to provide the good things that had been placed on the
tags', that if ell were required to return thanks there
would not be time for them to do so, so he would not
call on any one. He would mention, however, one lady
who hod been very active in getting up this entertain.
ment, and had spared no pail's to do so—be meant Mrs.
Lea—(applause)to whom they were principally ie.
debted for it. They were very much indebted also to
, the Rifle Corps for thous of the hall ; one could herdly
haagioe the value it had been to them. He then spoke
Itithe different fellowships of Freemasons, Orldfellows,
sad others, and said there was one fellowship of a
higher purpose than all of them, which en occasions
Ilk, this drew people together—he meant Church fellow-
ship—(eheers). To his nand it made no difference
whether • man was high or low, rich or poor, but if be
was • simple, straightlorw•rd, honest churchman, that
was • sufficient claim to his sympathies. He looked on
that meeting with great gratifieatioe ; they were united
together to do all thsy could for the benefit of the great
body of the Cherish of England to which they belonged.
winch Lad conferred pest blessings on the land, and he
believed wu destined to confer still greater blessings.
fie concluded by calling on Lieutenant Good, who was
present, to reply on behalf of the Ride Corps—(loud
sheers).—Lieatenant Good briefly responded, saying
Abet the Rifle Corps were very happy to have been able
to assist the festival by letting the company have the
use of their hall—(elons). The Ray. M. L Lee then
proposed the health of his most °zee' lent and respected
friend, the Secretary, Rev. W. P. Ward.
There were • thousand details connected with such a
festival as they had had that day before it could be per-
fected, and thouth be (Mr. Ward( had been absent on the
continent, constant communications had been received
from him on the subject, and he begged to return to
him their most grateful thanks for the help he bad
given them, and to which they ruight attribute the
.00CCS/ of the festival that day —Bond cheers). —The Rev.
W. P. Ward, who on rising was most entleusi stioally
obeertd, said he did not think their thanks were due to
him, he having bees absent on the continent during the
winter, but to the choirs a bo had practised together all
that time, though it was true his whole heart had been
in the success of the festival, and it was to his mind a
very excellent sight to as the choirs amenibled that
day, and to hear them rendering the services In snob •
different manner from what they did formerly. le the
lest few years great progress bad been made in choral
singing, and they had almo t obtained perfection that
day. To those who objected to festivals, church decora-
tions, and processions, he would point to the proceeding,
of that day. It was evident the people of England loved
their church, and wished to render its services perfect.
If any people in Bridpert should be dissatisfied at any
time—be did not say they would, but if any should be,
let them answer that they wished to do the church's
work in the church's own way. He thanked the
organist. who had so ably performed that day (Mr. T.
.in in' ern.), and also the choirmasters and organists of
• i; tee. He thanked the rector and his
t ' -el, who had rendered such
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fe•tir. al (sheer., T••• Rev. M. isfle als• ti.si 1. -
Yr. H. N. Co •f • rm.-uses, and Hr. d. I
in suitable terms, alt., whicr, the time has .ag Deo,'
arrived forth. visitors to depart by tbr train', •
eumpany separated, very much gratified Di... •
proceeding., Ro wm the supply of provisions
that notwithstanding the very large company present,
enough wee left to provide 160 of the old church people
of the psri.li with • substantial tea, at which seemsl
ladies audited, at the drill hall, on the following
(Friday) evening.

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