The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1868-09-15 00:00:00

DORSET COUNTY TEMPERANCE
ASSOCI ATION.

The annual assembly of this association of teetotallers
took piece at Blandford last week.
On Monday evening the annul sermon wu preached
in 'Randle'rd churoh, by the Rev. W. Acworth. The
attendance was fully as large as might have been
expected for a week-day evening service. The rector
read the prayers, and the minim' portions of the serviee
were very excellently sung by a full choir. The anthem
was from the 133rd Psalm. The rev, gentlemen selected
for his text 1 Corinthian*, viii.,l3 verse. "If meat
make my brother to off in 1, I will eat no flesh whi'e
the world stsnieth, lest I make my brother to offend."
The preacher pointed out that this forcible declaration
of St. l'aul's is the grand principle of the Christian life,
and he argued that it wan the duty of Christian people,
seeing the great evils of intoxicating drink, to become
abstainers.
The fifth annual conference of delegates and members
took place at the Town-ball on Tuesday morning, under
the preeidencr of the Rev. 11. B. Miles, rector of
Burlestone. There was • full attendanoe of delegates,
including the hon, and acting secretary of the associa-
tion. The meeting was opened by singing the firet
hymn on the temperance hymn book. The Rev. J.
Patten, of Koyle, engaged in prayer, alter which the
chairman called upon the Rev. S. Knell to read the
report.
The committee rejoiced on account of the enemas
of their labours, but mourned that strong drink is
yet made, mold, and drank in our land. The review of
another year's work assured them their (Aube must
prevail, and that the day will eome when the drink
shall no longer be made, the demand for it having
ceased through the adoption of abstinence principles by '
all our countrymen. The association had progressed,
85 out of the 94 places visited by their agents
during the year were affiliated either directly
or indirectly, and several others were ready to
join. The list of personal members wee now 135.
during the year two paid missionaries had been con-
stantly at work, and nine or ten gentlemen bad laboured
gratuitously. The honorary deputation list now
numbered 172 names. Me. Vaughan bad been with
them the whole year. Ile reported 191 meetings held
and 351 pledges taken. He had also visited and dim-
trihuted tracts. Mr. Flemington, who was their agent
up to April, attended Ili9 mectings,took 405 pledra,and
visited 1,024 families. Mr. Hance**, who was engaged
on Mr. Flemington leaving, thus reported 18 week.'
work-79 meetings, 117 pledges, 958 visits to families,
£l2 worth of books sold. The agents had been paid
without getting into debt. Special mention was made
five weeks' honorary missionary service. in addition
to ordinary deputations, by Mr. Saunders. From
November to April 250 meetings were appointed to be
addreuedlby honorary deputations. They considered.
third missionary was required for sin months of the
year. They believed folly 2.000 penons had signed the
pledge at meetings appointed by the association during
the year, and there was evidence of many having kept
the pledge. The Abstainer had been doubled in size.
Three quarterly meetings had been held, viz., at
Okeford Fitzpaine, Yetminster. and Swanage, all of sn
encouraging character. The fate at Canford Park was
• great 611000 SS, and the eommittes expressed ther
thanks to Sir Ivor Guest for his kindness. The profits
enabled the missionaries to be employed throughout the
year, and the Treasurer to report for the first time a
balance in hand, without • special donation fund being
raised. They urged, however, an increase of the
ordinary contribution'. A suggestion was made that •
special fund should he raised for visiting planes which
from lark of abetainers in them were not affiliated. The
death of .1. H. Cotterell, Seq., WU noted, and the
report closed by the statement that they would continue
the work of temperance reformation till "tho powers of
drunkdorn ore overthrown and the sun rises upon a
sober world" (laud cheers).
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The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report,
referred to his own knowledge of the work, and
especially to • meeting at Alton Pancras, when he met
some of the friends of the association. Ile had also
taken part in two very important meetings—not
exactly temperance meetings. but meetings whore the
question was brought forward. The first was • ruri-
decanal meeting. There be could not but feel that it
was his duty as president of the Dorset County
Association to stand forth and give his voice in favour
of total abstinence. The other _nesting was the
Archdeacon's visitation meeting at Dorchester, where
the subject was brought forward as to the best means
of checking intemperance in their several parishes.
Though the greater port of the clergy were not of the
same opinion as hime.lf, it showed that the subject was
being prominently brought forwerd ; and he believed
good would arise from that conference.
. The adoption of the report was seconded by Mr.
Greening, of Dorclumer, who, in the retiree of his
remarks, said that though at Dorchester the people
' wanted a good deal of stirring up, still he believed the
work was progressing in that town.
, The Rev. S. Knell, ic supporting the resolution,
alluded to that part of it referring to the death of Mr
Cdterell, and very ably commended the mum of
temperance to the increased sympathy of its advocates.
Mr. Hodges, the treasurer, read his report as follows :
—Receipts—book stock, e. 5 lis 51 • debt fund, 1:61 51;
society's affiliation fees, 1:56 155 '2pi • donation. ko.,
I£6 40 Ced • book sales, £44 15,; gooks in hand,
! £l2 18. 101; Caldera feta El3l lee 9d; refreshments at
1 ditto, £7O 9410 d ; total, £441 Ts oia. r isbursoments—
Balance due by society, kW 7s 91 • missionaries salaries.
£lOB 8s 5i4; incidentals, £9 1.8. 8.1 • printirg and
copies of "abstainers." £l4 24 5.1 ; hook. bought,
£42 Ils 5.1 ; hawkers liosneee, £4 ; expenses at Caramel
fete, LIM 61 !'d ; u-tal. ESN 13s 3jd. Balance us favour
of moiety, Elle 13. 94.
, The report and balm°s sheet were adopted.
On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. If.
Hodges, Mr. Geo-ge Curtis, of Poole, was elected
President for the ensiling year.
The Vice• Presidents elected were :—Rev. H. B. Miles,
Barlestone ; W. Darby, Ashiuore ; Bev. G. Hinds,
Swanage ; Mr. Patten, Knoyle ; Hill. Poole; Harker,
Sturminster ; Tanswell, Parley ; Hand, Lytchett
Minster; Thomas, I,ulworth ; C. Jape, Eel., Mere ;
G. Harker, Eel., Poole ; W. Neave, Eve, Fordingbridge;
?dears. Mate, Poole; Norton. Shaftesbury; Gatehouse,
Shaftesbury; Best, Sturroinater ; Hayward, Yettninster;
Lewes, Denheal ; Stoat, Milborne; Rom. Belthawell ;
Hobbs, Weymouth; Saunders, Lytchett ; Irew,
Sherborne.
Mr. Hodges was unanimously re-elected treasurer, and
the Rev. S. Knell as secretary
Mr. Mate, of Poole, proposed. and Mr. Saunders
seconded, and it was carried, "That this conference
desires to reoor lit. grateful remembrance of the ito rvices
of the late J. It. Cotterell, Esq., deeply feeling his loss,
and would thus publicly express their sympathy with
the breaved family."
Mr. Thornton, of the West of England Temperance
League, spoke of the value of organisations such as this,
and gave an (main° of the progress of temperance
in the West of England. Ile then proposed "That this
conference rejoicing in the efforts put forth to obtain
better legislation in respect of the traffic in intoxicating
liquors would especially draw) the attention of its
affiliated societies and members to the efforts at the
IPBreillse, wnthtiicmheithebeingliapvuest fthorisp.hbefokrceortnhhiddeuciridevP:,l,lB,l.ttoith‘r)eethfrptecettmierrtear most
disastrous effects to the country generally."
The Rev. G. Hinds, of Smusage, supported the resolu-
tion, and it wss carried.
Mr. Rae, of the National Temperance League, moved,
"That this conference feel grateful for the efforts put
forth for the young by the friends in this coonty and the
country generally, and trust no society wiil consider its
muthinery complete without a Band of Hope and would
recommend the banding of themselves together in such
unions as at Starminster. Blandford, and Shaftesbury."
Mr. Rose seconded the motion, and strongly com-
mented oaths coaduct of r Main parties who had written
in the were respecting him, and his expressed opinions
as to the objectionable amusements indulged n at Bend
of Hope Festivals.
An interval for dinner occurred, and about 70 sat
down in the Corn Exchange to an excellent repast.
provided under the management of the committee, by
Mr. Bath of the Choughs inn.
On resuming, the consideration of amusements at
Band of Hope festivals IVY proceeded with, and. ulti-
mately, Mr. Rose proposed "Thu this conference
recommends the promoters of the Band of Hope move-
ment, Donne:tee with the association, to make such
arrangements for the ammemente of the children at
their annual festivals as shall wholly set inside all
games which may be considered objectionable on moral
grounds."
Mr. Lewes, in seconding the proposition asked what
games they were which were considered objectionable?
Were they dancing, and kissth-the-ring '—(loud cries of
"bear, hear," and "yes"). The resolution was then
pat and carried.
The next resolution was one approving The Abstainer.
The Her. G. Hill proposed, and Mr. Belleau, of Sher.
borne, seconded. and it was carried, "That this Con-
ference approves of the appointment of Mr. Ilaneosk
and Mr. Vaughan as missionaries of the association and
ii:re,Tliheiredteiniradonatoe,
recommends to the executive the consideration of the
appointment of a th:rd missionary for the winter.
The other propositions were votes of thanks to the
Rev. W. Acworth, for his sermon, to the Rev. J. It.
Quirk, and the Churchwardens, for the use of the
church, and to the choir • to the executive, and to the
Blandford society, for Making arrangements for the
Conference.
On the proposition of the Rev. S. Knell, it was
decided to hold the Conference in 1869 at Weymouth.
Votes of thanks were paired to Mr. Thornton and
Mr. Rath.
the reports from the delcotes were then given.
Mr. Matte said there were at Stickland over 100 adults
and 150 children in Band of Hope, and they were in •
progressing state.
Mr. Curtis made • humorous speech, end said an offer
bad been made by a member of the association of a prize
of £5 for the best cooking apparatus for the field not to
weigh more than .11be. 1
, Mr. Cam said that at Poole during the last winter they
had some meetings, when from 200 to 500 were present,
i "lid gr7lllowpkasinsdossidne. at /tasty they were doing
ceirk:he:a:nes:
for the cause.
Mr. Itose said the last
against any mart of his owu size and weight! Mr, Case
confirmed this.
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the other
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through the exertion of friends at Poole the society was
progressing.t.
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H. B. Miles, S. Knell, G. Hinds, and Mr. Roe, and
seldom has there been • moth united and eneouraging
meetiug in oouneotioa with the tentheranoo movement.

FORESTERS' FETE AT ABBOTSBURY.
The Foresters' demonstration at Abbotabory on
. Monday week, " commemoration of the rooming of age
of the Earl of fiche/ter," was a great emcees% A goodly
number of Weymouth Foresters prooeededtothe pleasant .
villege, accompanied by the exisellenst band of the
Portland Artillery. At Partesham they were spat by
the Abbotabury, Dorchester,and Crewkerne lodgmhend,
after parading the village, proceeded to Abbotabory,
which was gaily decorated with triumphal arches,
mottoes, and bunting. They attended church,
when the Rev. O. 11. Penny preached from
St. Matthew xviii, 3.3. After service, they pro-
proceeded toe field kindly lent by Mr. Martin, where a
firet-rete dinner wee provided for them by Mr. Bartlett.
in a spacious marquee. Alderman It. N. Howard, of
Weymouth presided. supported by Dr. Parker. Meese&
J. White, H. Wihnott, G. Scutt,West, Hopson, Fulledge,
Stickland, G. White, Boatswain, H. West, W. West,
J. Adams, Ito., Ise
On the removal of the cloth, the chairman proposed
' the usual loyal toasts which were received with every
demonstra ion of loyalty.
The Chairmen in proposing "The Bishop and Clergy'
of the Diocese" regretted the unavoidable absence of the
Rev. G. 11. Penny. who bad been compelled to leave
that morning for Loudon. He knew the Abbotsbury
people valued their esteemed clergeman.—(hear
Mr. J. White returned Breaks. He expressed km
sympathy with Forestry, and said he had done all in his
power to assist in carrying its principles out with
integrity. As a guardian of the poor he amid speak of
the benefits the working people derived front benefit
societies. Whilst attending the board he had noticed
on many occasions, able body men apply for relief, and
also persons have been compelled to enter the house
with a broken arm or leg because they could not remain
at borne, through insufficiency of fool or mous to pay
for their medical attendance. The former persona were
sent away with 2s. rel. or the option of entering the
union. None of those persons belonged to a benefit club,
or the case would be very different. They would have
their weekly payment sod medical attendance—(mar
bear)—such were the benefits that Forestry held out
aryl it behoved those who did not belong to their club
to join it at once. These societies lessened the rates,
and therefore they ought to be encouraged—(cheers).
The Chairman propieed "The Army and Navy,"
coupling with it the name of Dr. Parker.
Dr. Parker returned tharike He said he was pleased
to notice that they were honoured aith the promisee of
several membere of the 4.0.1LY.C.
Mr. While mid be had belonged to that regiment for
the past rd para. and he returned thanks on behalf of
that body of volunteers.
The Chairman, in proposing "the health of Lord
Ilchester." said he did so with pleasant and heppinees.
The prosperity of Abbotsbury depended somewhat
upon Lord Llcheater—(cheers), The feelings of pleasure
and admiration felt for his lordship in that locality by
the residents he felt satisfied would be reciptocated by
his lordship—(hear, hem). He trusted the connection.
between landlord and tenant might exist to the
prosperity and happiness of all parties—(sear emil
cheers). He propmed long life and happiness, and every
blessing to his lordship. The toast was received with
enthusiastic applause.
Mr. llopeon, in the absents, of his lordship, in a very
appropriate speech returned thanks.
Dr. Parker proposed "the health of their excellent
Chairman"—(lsoi applause).
The Chairman responded, setting out the edvintagea
of Forestry. He said it had been in existence for more
than • century and numbered in its ranks, members in
all parts of the world—(elteers). Its annual income
was between three and four hundred thousand pounds,
and it spent in sick pay and in other oenefits between
two and three hundred thousand pounds—(cheers).
He could not forget that about eleven thousand pounds
yearly was given to the widows and orphans of their
society, to ch,r them in their hour of trouble—(mar,
bear, and cheers). What • source of pleasure mil
comfort it must be for the widows and orphans to
receive there benefits si hen overruling Providence had
removed their support and stay from them —(hear,
Lear). The worsting men governed their society. Every
court selected three officers from their members. Then
tney selected °there as delegates who formed the high
court. It was a credit to the working men for the
establishment of such a society, who had the manage-
ment of so huge an income—(cheers). Ile then pro.
posed "Success to Forestry at large," coupling with
it the name of Bro. England —(immense cheering).
Bro. England returned thanks for the order at large,
end entered into statistics, showing how successful the
society was, and the advanteges to be derived by young
men j Ming the society—Ohm:eh
The Chairman gave the health of the "Ladies," which
was received with great applause. Ile regretted the
young men of Abbutsbury being so extremely bashful
in not responding to the toast.
Mr. White returned thanks on their behalf with
three tines three.
The Chairman proposed the health of "The Visiting
Broths re"
Bros. W. Mordant and Purchase returned thanks.
The latter stating be also belonged to the order of
Shepherds, the seam' degree in Forestry. He earnestly
urged upon the brethren to join that order es well as
the order of Forestry.
Bro. Willmott, of Court 4729, said their court hail
experienced lrei days' sickness dunes the past year.
They had discharge all demands made upon their lodge,
and at the present time they numbered over 511
members, with a balance of £BO in hand —(cheers).
The next toast was success to "The Ancient Order
of Foresters, Court Bei...seer Lodge," No. 5,024. The
Chairman in a very humorous speech styled the lodge
ace baby lodge, which was doing well, in good health,
and increasing rapidly insise--(latighter). He joined most
cordially In the tows. On looking rowed ha noticed
the ladies who were well represented, admiring the
doctor—(laughter). Now if he bad asked any of them
about the babies he was positive they would have said
theirs was the best, and se it was with the doctor and
his baby (the young club)—(renewed laughter). The
doctor ou.tht to be proud of his child, and therefore, he
should propose his very good health—(cheers). The
Court had made • very excellent selection in their
medical man, and he was positive that nothing would
be slanting on Dr. Parker's part either in skill or atten-
tion ti make the Court a complete encases. The toast
was received with loud cheers.
Deparker returned thanks.
The Chairman proposed 'The health and prosperity
of the Honorary Members.
Mr. White responded, expressing his sympathy with
Forestry.
Mr. A. White presented the court with £5.
"The Health of the Committee and Officers of the
Court" was prepared and suitably responded to.
Bro. Tizerd also addressed the members.
The Chairman then proposed "The health of the
well.to-do Landlord of the Ship Hotel." The way he
had catered for them that day was to the satisfaction of
every one present. He was deserving of the thanks of
all for what he bad done that day—(cheers).
Captain ;Bartlett (smiling and full of good humour).
said he was delighted the Chairman and his friends had
enjoyed themselves, and especially that be had given
them general satisfaction. He wished Forestry suoocaa
with ail his heart —(oheers).
At four o'clock there were upwards of 1,200 persona
in the field, where all kinds of amusements took place.
Many of the visitors wandered about the neighbour-
hood, enjoying the delightful scenery. Everything
passed off most happily and successfully.

WIMBORNE PETTY tiEdSIONti, daemon:l 11th..
(Before the Rev. J. 11. Austen).
There being only one magistrate present several tithe
cases were obliged to be adjourned.
HIGHWAY Orrsurces.—Artbor liebidge, a carter in
the employ of Mr. Homer, of Witchamptoo,was charged
with riding in a waggon on the highway without reins.
—P.C. Chinn proved the ceea—Defendant appeared in
court after the charge was disposed of, and stated that
he only got up into the waggon to out A bit of bread and
cheese, when the policeman law him.—The magistrate
said he could not alter the decision, which wee that
he pay a fine of 12s. including costs, allowed seven
days.
Henry Homer was charged with • similissr offense.—
P.C. Chinn said he saw the defendant riding on the
shafts of a waggon without reins. He had • whip
which he was carrying over his shoulder. He wee
slightly in liquor.—Defendarit was very civil and gave
his name. 'Mr. Tasker,defendant's master, sent a latter
to the court, giving him an esseUent character.—
Defendant said be only got up into the waggon to cover
over souse meat which he was taking home for his
master. In consequence of his good character be was
only fined Is, and anger 75.
James Frond, timber-merchant, Pools, was charged
with using • certain timber-carriage, not having his
name legible painted on the same.—ln his defence Mr.
Frond stated that the under part of a waggon was used.
The name was on the waggon, and it was entirely an
oversight —Fined 10a. including costa
Cauzurr TO A HORAIL—John Meaher,a lad em-
ployed by the former defendant as Garter, was
charged with cruelly ill-treating a horns, by violently
dogging 11--P.C. George Hart said that on the 25th
August be was on duty on the Poole turnpike road
near Boerne-hill. The defendant was coming down the
bill with a timber-carriage drawn by two home. The
carriage was loaded Jest before be got to the bottom
of the hill he went round behind the carriage to the
other side, mid commenced beating one of the hors. •
with a whip, and continued to do so for nearly 100
yards. He then got on the shafts, and commenced
beating it most unmercifully under the flank. The
horses then stopped, and when they went on again he
commenced to beat them again. Witness told him he
ought not to do so, but Mr. Frond, the boys =ate,
told him not to mind such a fool, and ordered him to
beat them again. The horses were then going up the
hilL They did not appear distressed. One place on
the horses flank was bleeding from a fresh out by the
whip which had knots in it—Fined 10s. and costa de.—
Mr. Frond, who was somewhat excited during the
hearing of the ease, and frequently interrupted the
witness's, very quietly subsided when he heard the
decision and paid the fine.
CARDIN RoßßUlG.—Edward Carter, a lad about 14
years of age, was charged by Mr. Thomsa Joyce, of
titurminster Marshall, with stealing from a garden nine
apples and 13 pears.--11r. Joyce said he did not wish
to press the case severely against the boy, but wished to
have protection.—Fined 6d. and 71. costs, allowed 14
days to pay.
ILL•TRIATING A HOBAL—Chario• Foster, butcher,
of Lytchett llatravers, was charged with smelly
treating a horse by using it in an unfit state, it having
large wound on the shoulder.—The constable said the
wound was an old one fresh opened by the bed harness,
and the horse was in very poor coadition.—Fined
including costs.
A YOUNG MEN'S SPILKA. —Job Allen, William
Frampton, and Alfred Emmanuel, three young men of
Code Mellen, were summoned by Mr. Supt. Beynton
for being drunk and riotous, pulling and destroying
bell-pulls, and other freaks of • like nature.—They
pleaded guilty, and Mr. Baynton very kindly withdrew
the charge on their paying the roots.
social

HOLLOWAY'S Pitui-I-Disorders of the stomach and
bowels.—Tbeee pills act with so decided an effect, and
yet so gently, that people of the most delicate constitu-
tion may take them with every ectelidenoe of success.
They do not contain • grails of ineratu7, or other
noxious subtonic, being ounposed entirely end es•
chutes's of rare balsams. They us, therefore, equallY
safe and efficacious in al dissents, and as • family
medicine nothing yet invaded or dliseuered ean be
compared with them for • moment. With tinge ipso'
tamable pills at band, together with the petrified direc-
tions affixed to nub box, no other Reeled advice of
iumistanoe tee be needed in any *Wow era ol