The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-11-29 00:00:00

PORTLAND.

CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL SUPPER.

The cricket club, which includes within lie bounds
10 Very much of the energy of residents io the Island,
having concluded the Season and made up its accounts,
Mr. Freak Will., the hon. treasurer, Mat week issued
Ms balance sheet, as follows :
" Subscription.: Four ...embus at 21s, two at 20.., one
at 16a, eleven at 10a. 61., 28 at Bs., aud three et tr. 6.1.,
making MU. Football etub, LI liii. 24,; biro og utag-
luvereistl Ile. 6,1.; and other items, outwit a total oh
Tim psyments included: Due to treasurer, 18/0,
311.; hills due 18103, since paid. £4 Is. 7.1.; ummu
omens's. a 18.. 61.; rspsirs to ground, Ll 2.. 214 as.
gea.4.l 7s. ; rout of clubroom, ales. ; postage and mint,
Lag. £.3 le. ltd.—total, .C 27 12..

This was accompanied by the announcement of the
annual supper, at Most Hudsdon's Royal Victoria
Hotel, where the genial rector, Bev. J. A. Beasor,
as in former years, had consented to preside. The hour
at which the supper commenced we, supposed to be just
suited to the tram for bringing in Weymouth visitors,
and that train, being about 25 minute* late, assiated in
the allowing the usual "grace," for though Mr.
Hodsdon's is a very regular house suppers elsewhere
as a rule don't begin with excruciating punctuality.
It was a gay sight that the visitors saw, for the tables
were decked with flowers, and Mr. and Mrs. Hodsdun
had laid out &capital repast, while their to nu is worthy
of the beet party that can visit it. The Rector was
supported by the Coroner for the island mut the Mayor
of Weymouth, R. N. Howard, Esq. ' and Dr. McLean,
the vice-chair being taken by Mr. T. Will,, hon.
treasurer, there beiug ales preoent : -Dr. Has, Mr.
Jackson, Mr. Parsons, Mr. F. Reynolds, Mr. Targett,
Mr. Bewley, Mr. Foot, Dr. Atthill, Mr. Crocket, Mr.
Itosit, captain of the club, Mr. Scriven, Mr.
Johnson, jun., Mr. Flew Mr. Snore, jun., Mr. Ratcliffe,
Mr. Williams, Mr.. Barnes, Mr. Robert Johnson, Ac.
. •

" The heath of Her Majeety" was given in his Usual
eloquent style by the CHAIRMAN, who said every year
the Queen grows dearer and dearer to the hearts of
the people, who love to cherish her tenderness, tact,
and wisdom, for she always seems to do the right thing
at the right time. To show the popularity of the
Queen, the people instead of having their children
christened Abraham, Bartholomew, Deborah, or
Sarah, were having them called Vic oria. (Hear,
hear.) Only a few days ago a "ay was brought to
him to be curi.taned' Daisy May Florence," which
reminded him .4 the olden times ; but immediately
afterwards soother was brought, to be calls I—" Hose
Victoria." (Applause.) This shown h iw p.pular was
the name of Victoria. and he had much pleasure in
prvsaing—" Long life to the Queen." (Applause.)
The MAYOR 1 Weymouth gave "the Wallop and
Clergy of the Diocese, and Ministers of all denomina-
tions." The Army and Navy are doing deeds of
valour in various parts .4 the world, and these deeds
had been stimulated by the clergy and ministry at
house. He congratulated Portland in having a Hector
who took such a warm interest in their amusements,
hoped he might be spared fir many years to preside over
gatherings similar to that, and that the Portland
Cricket Club would flourish in tits future. (Applause.)

The CHAIRMAN returned thanks.
The Viez-Cfiatemate gave the toast of "The Army,
Navy, and Reserve Forel." believing if the latter
should be called noon they woul I give the enemy
something warm. (Applause.)
Mr. BARNRS reap Anted for the Army.
Dr. NlcLean. for the Reserve Forces, said the
volunteer movement had always been eery successful
in Portland, and at the camp at Southeast no better
could be found out of 1,300 men than the fifty frolic
the island of Portland. The 81,111 reviews at
Windsor and Edinburgh would give a stimulus to
the volunteer movement, and what they principally
wanted was a little more assistance from the Govern-
ment.
The CHAIRMA.N gave "The Portland Cricket Club,"
coupling with the toast of the eveuing the names of
Captain Boait and hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr.
Will.. Cricket, he said, is a noble En4lish game, and
the more it is encouraged and played, the msre the
strength of our youth will be developed. During the
pout year this club bad not been so successful as
formerly, and they must look round, and see what was
the cause, and if pouilfie remedy it in the future.
Cricket, bethought, is like Holloway's pals, • remedy
for all evils. (Applause.)
"Captain" BOAIT returned thanks, and said during
the put season they had Played 16 matches, and had
been defeated eight times, but he warn pleased to say
several young members had joined, and, if they
practised, he hoped next seas m to have a team that
would make it hot for the best team in Dorset.
" rho health of the Mayor iif Weymouth" was
given by the CHAIRMAN, who referred to the Mayor's
, great liberality and geniality, and sal I Mr. Howard
hal done much to promote harmony at the meetings
of the Portland Lozal Board and of the Weymouth
Corporation. ( Applause.)
The t wst was responded to by His Woß3Hir, and
so in after the Weymouth party left to catch the train,
for it may be remarke i the return was by no means
so well suited to the time table of the railway, since
the "last out" leaves at 0.10, by which time the
speeches had not far prsgreesed, though enough had
been said to show the eloquence which Ii remarkable
when Portland and Weymouth rival each other. True,
there was "the riad " for thus who liked to
stay • little after the feasting. was over;
but on this occasion the night was dark
and miserable, with abundance of rain and wind
combined—a very unsatisfactory set of circumstances
to faos,after Mr. Hodsdoces delightful room and pleasant
company. In fact the experience of Thursday night
impeessed on us what years' remembrances of these
toppers had already taught,—either that the gathering
ought to be commenced and concluded earlier, or that
• gentleman interest-d in the club and Portland goner.
ally should move the Railway Company to give a later
train out.
Afterwards the prize bat for the best batting selte
was presented to Mr. Robert Johnson ; but that for
the best bowling was not given, through the score
not having been kept.
Among the other toasts were—" The Trade of Port.
land," " The Visitors," "The La lies," and the "Host
and Hostess," when Mr. and Mrs. Hodsdon were
complimented on their excellent catering.
Toe CHAIRMAN vac ,ted the chair in favour of Mr.
Parsons, the respected station-master, and after a
little mare conviviality, the old toast of "Our next
merry meetiog " brought the pleasamt proceedings to
a close.