The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1868-04-28 00:00:00

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WEYMOUTH
VOLUNTEERS.

The general annual meeting of the sth D.R.V. was
held on Friday evening last, at the Guildhall. The
amps mustered at half-past raven o'clock at the Hing's
Slane, and marched (heeded by the band of fifes
and drums), down Si, Thomas'-street, to the Guildhall.
Tne unpropitioun state nf the weather prevented many of
the volanciers from attending the meeting. The chair
wan occupied by the Worshipfal the May (J. lizard,
Feu.), and he was supported by Captain 'ftresher, Dr.
Timed, and Quartermaster-Sergeant Frampton, hon.
gee. to the oorPr.
The Mayor, in opening the proceedinp of the evening,
said he was very sorry to see so small an attendance of
volunteers, but it was owing priecipally to the in•
clement state of the weather. They had met for the pur-
pose of appointing a Finance Committee for the ensuing
year, to inspect the amounts, for the nomination of
recruits, and other business connected with the corps.
His Worship then read letters which he had received
from Dr. Smith and the Rev. J. Addison, ensuing their
non-attendance through prior engegements. Although
thaw gentlemen were absent, he was positive their
bents were with the volunteers of Weymouth—(cheers).
In lookingover the balance sheet he found they had
£2B its. 7d. is hand, but that was not all, for Govern-
ment were indebted to the corps in the sum of £74 for
the ospitatioa grant, which they were entitled to by at-
tending to their drill, which made a balance in favour of
the corps of £lO4 odd—(immense cheering). He oon-
sidered that wee • creditable financial statement
(bear, and cheers). There was another important duty
they had to perform that was to obtain recruits of
the right stamp; and In • town like Weymouth there
ought to be no difficulty is obtaining • down good
recruit.. (His Wcrship resumed him seat amidst cheers.)
Private Hibbs said he had gnat pleasure in moving
the adoption of the report, which was seconded by
Sergeant Jeffery, and carried by acclamation.
On the proposition of Private Crocker, the Rev.
J. Addison Dr. Smith, Captain Thresher, Lieutenant
Tigard, arid Co/oar Sergeant Lee, were re-elected as
members of the finance committee, _

The IL;Yor arid the; 7elt. imai.oess wee to elect five
efficient members of the corps to move on the finance
committee. Two of the mamba(' of the last committee
had tendered their resignation—Sergeant Roberts and
Private Mace. No one regretted more than he did the
retirement of Private Mule— (bear hear).
Mr. Crickmay said it was generally reported that
Serge mit Charles intended leaving the corps.
Captain Thresher said, from what be had heard he
thought they might loes Sergeant Charles, but he hoped
that he would vtdi remain with the corps.
The following were elected to act as members of the
finance committee :—Corporal W. Criekmay, Private
Nyton Sergeant Lee, Sergeant Charles, and Private

Captain Thresher said he was exceedingly plumed to
find the finuoial statement showed so good a balance
Is favour of th• corps, u they had had •
• verteehneav; jeer, and. • large sum of money
had for railway expenses to the
National Yds Ansochation Wimbledon meeting, and to
the Wicshorne rope drill, and other expanses uormary
for the improvement of the urns. It was very gratify.
log to h m when he saw lo good • muster of Om corps
at the Portsmouth Review, and be hoped they would
muster stronger at their neat rope drill, so as to enable
Bum to be effective for the next camp meeting. He
hoped his men would look after fresh reignite, and by so
doing the Weymouth volunteers would present as fins •
boA_ y of men as there was in ths county—ft:cheers).
Mr. Crickmay said he hoped the Mayor did not limit
the number of recruits to a dozen. There was also
another matter that ought to be attended to. that was
the appointment of an Ensign—(hur, bear). lie did not
wl'h the °Mean to listen to what he was about to say,
but he certainly shottld like his brother volunteers to
form • committee to have • dinner at the new Crown
Hotel—(obeare). By having a nodal gathering of
volunteers they would be enabled to enrol fresh recruits.
Captain Thresher said be should be happt in inviting
his oorps to sup with hiss in aboutu fortnight. (The
hteitettee was accepted with acclamation.)
fter some further business was transacted, votes of
thanks were pawed to the Mayor, Captain Thresher,
Dr. 'Tigard, and the hon. sec. Quartermaster-Sergeant
rnmiPtott, which were responded to, and the meeting
shortly after broke up.