The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-05-10 00:00:00

BROALDWET.

Beoanwtr CHORAL Soci grY.—On Thursday evening
last, this recently established society gave a concert
with readinge a- the Temp .rance Hall, Broadway,
under the leade-ehip f the Rev. D. B. R. Banham,
rector of the psrish. sod by 7 :10 the Hall was well
filled by a highly respectable audience. The opening
of the concert c unm need with a par, song, "Drop of
Rain," which eras rendered in a reader', style by the
'society, followed by an excellent song, "The Fairy
Jane," by Mr. Parsons, who rendered the same in a
bola fine masterly voice. Next in ord r was Mre.
Stedman, with "The Storm," which she put forth
with splendid style and voice, sod quite ar nisei the
house with admiration. "Say, Watchman, what of
the Night?" by the society, was most cheerfully
sunz, followed by a duet, "Tired.' by Misses Be-eie
and S. Symonds, whose rendering of the same, wan all
that heart enuld wish. blise Benham then sung "The
' Children's Home" in a most promising manner, Miss
Sans 'm then gave a readier:, which was very
much relished. A pretty song. 'A Summer Shower."
(Marziodd, by Muis S. Symonds, was beautifully song.
"The Old Organi,t," by the worthy rector, brought
the first part of the programme to a conclusion. After
an interYal of ten minute's the society gave "1) ' my
! Liven like a red. red rose," followed by Mr. Paroons
song, "A Sailor's Wooing." Mrs. Stedman then
came with " Katey's Letter," most charmingly
rendered. Doet by Mr. Parsons and Mien S. Symonds,
" Wandering in the May Time," was well sung. The
choir next gave "The Sands t.f Dee." Mr. Z.
Milledge, with a reeding "The Vulgar Boy,"
delighted the audience in the extreme. Mies Beene
s• mon Is th.ll gave " Banbury Cross," and here it in
aim •st needless to say that the way it was rendered
n • might think thot this young star hail been under
training for year. pat. Mrs. Stedman and Mr.
il,..yrier then gay "0 ! tell me Gentle stranger," and
hroullit down the house with raptures if applause,
I ad was most deservingly at c wed, they returning the
favour most pleasing. Song the •' Miner." by the
rector, and part song, "Jack and Jill," with 'God
save the Queen " dight a most enjoyable evening to
Ia close. We may just add that under the able manage-
ment of the esteemed rector, the society vessei through
the programme in • mom steady and efficient meaner.
The following lithe programme :—Part sing, "Drops
of Rain -" 'song, "The Fairy Jane," Mr. Parsons ;
song. "The Storm," Mrs. Stedman; pert song, "Say,
Wetchman. what of the Night?" du t, "Tired," the
Misses B. and S. Symonds ;sing, "The Children's
Dome." Miss Binham ; resiing, Miss Samson. part
song, "Who rh II win my 1..c1y fair?" song, • A
Summer Shower," Miss S. Symonds ; song, "The Old
Organist," Rev, D. B. R. Benham ; part song, "0!
L ,ve's like a red, red rose ;" song, "A sail.•r's
Wooing," Mr. Parsons ; song, "Katey's Letter," Mrs
Stedman; duet, "Wandering in the May Time," Miss
S. Symonds and Mr. Parsons; part song, The Sands
of Dee." reading. Mr. Z. Milledge ; song, "Banbury
Cr es," Mice B. Symonds ; duet, "G ! tell me Gentle,
Stranger." Mr's. Stedman and Mr. Rayner; song.
"The Minim." Rev, D. B. B. Benham; part song
"Jack and Jill ;" God ',swathe Queen.

Liercr. Jelin B. Yount; has been appointed to the
Boscawen, whose complement is increased.
Cosine Nola W. T. ikravN has been appointed to the
Hercules, rire Rolfe transferred to the Warrior.
MORE SAILOR BUTS.—The training ship Liberty,
with boys on board from Devonport, was cruising in
the Channel but week, and put into Portland Roads.
SHIN H RCULIS AND Wallet .a changed
stations on the let of May. the ships' companies being
re-appointed : the Warrior's crew therefore came again
to Portland in the Hercul
THE LITERARY INsEITCTE, Fortune's-Well, has
slightly increased its numbers lat-ly, and the com-
mittee contemplate extending it use, in view of the
Mission Room at Caetletrovn being not now available
for cal tains and othem as iir Mr. Wyatt's time.
sallVvaßgleCKcomOtp' •I'nFlyEhalvt..);:eLn
itl:e.LAtiglDatLin—g
t'hreheit.Tint.
of
the remains ot the If...yid Adelaide. which are found to
be scattered 00 Cr half-a-mile gr -.ini, and we believe
ettorta will be made to raise some of the property yet
left beneath the waves.
THE SEAIIEW was to leave on Wednesday
day) for Harwich. The Hawk, which takes her plat*,
is a rather faster ve-tel, and draws about 24ft more
water. This is, it appears, the Fenton for the change.
WrSLIYAN3.—On Sunday the annual service in
behalf of the Easton Wesleyan Day Schools were held,
in the morning by the Rev. J. Brawn, Bible Christian
minister; in the evening by the Hee. J. beedr, and
the latter gentleman on Tue•day evening delivered his
lecove on "The White Man's Grave."
SIGNALLING STATION.—The lighthouse establishment
the present
proved useful,
signalling
tf
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seßionivalKl
permanent staff will be erected, and the station son-
u.t:l;:ei.uinapngoderlitirfothwrinemsecianhtalantieninyeluu,
nected by telegraph with the Easton Post-Uffice and
London.
GAS EXPLORION.—Last Tuesday Mr. Warren, of
Fortune's-Well, was employed at Nir. Drake's, where
he had substituted a larger gas-meter for the one
previously need. It was supposed that the work had
been completed, but on striking a match a quantity of
gas exploded, teriously burning Mr. War, en's face, so
that be had to be attended by Dr. Bower • Mr. Drake
was lees burnt, but sufficiently to canoe • Bower;
deal of
pain.
horses Mg. W. B. SCRIVIII.—On Thursday
Mr. W. B. Scriven, assistant overseer and collector of
poor rates, was in his garden, when he felt poorly and
went indoors. Shortly after entering his house he was
taken so ill that • doctor was sent for; Mr. Scriven
spoke after the doctor arrived, but gradually became
unconscious. He has since recovered consciousness,
but is unable to speak.
Tug Ray, D. KENDALL on Thursday evening I
lectured at the P initive Methodist Chapel, Fortune's-
Well, on "Havelock, the Hero of Lucknow ;" on
Sunday preached the anniversary sermons of the
We'Mtoll ('lisp.'; on Monday lectured at the same
place on "Jahn Bunyan," and the anniversary
celehration WM continued on Tuesday wit:, a public
tea. addreesed by the Circuit miuiateta and friends.
Taouetrsoes lungo SOiDIERN.— According to
report the Nee* sheep are not yet thinned out from
the garrison. although the officers are working hard to
bring them t order. It is stated a large number were
roving about between the station and Fortune'e•Well
-taturday night, and on Sunday a corporal's guard
of the pro' o wanted assistance of the p dice to search
the had hornier., when three f the men were found, and
we hear that over 40 prisoners were told off for mis-
conduct during Salm-clay night.
LITERARY 1.157111/TIL—At the annual meet'og of the
above ivetittda, held latt st•turday, the president and
other officers were reelected, The financial ci,ndition
was 'Mist lc ory, and scousiderable balance is le band.
Efforts are now being made to render this institute
embewhat more atitractive by the addition of the
S;iipp&Ag lia-e1,14 and other papers to those at present
taken io, not already a consi hirable lucre*s in the
number of members has been the result.
4 Corsca&T in aid ot St. P:eteea Sunday School
lump VOyl gave 9 at the prove bgtiooirnona oarTik,w,
A,v. when there weir a god ttendeovi,n, smo the
fo'Wwing
,It-ogramme was ef4ciently rendered ,
Comatina, • Lucia" (Donisetti), and 14th Regiment'
part Fong, "The Dawn of Dan" Mies Reynolds. Mies
Appleford, Mr. Chritchlev Sehnonson, Mr. E. V. de
Meric ; song, "The Vagabond," Mr. E. V. De Merle;
solo, " What are the Wit I Waves Sat kg!" Miss M.
Clifton (Piano Forte); solo, " The Meeting uf the
Waters," Mrs. Glionnell ; song, "Jack Yarn." Mr.
Chritchlev Salmonson ; song. "Punchinello," Mita
Stuart; duet. "La Fontaino," Mrs. and Mist Apple-
ford (Violin and Piano); e.,og "The Midehipineet"
Mr. Cox; duet, MIPS Appleford and Pr. iUy; balled
and chorus, " Statane 11. (Fla rfref. 'IWO 14th
Regitr.ent ; acne" Jeted D ele ream " Mrs O'Dn onell ;
gone. "Trine till , Death," Mt . K. V. De Merle; sole.
"Marche," Mies Saunders (Piano F.-rte); SODiro " A
Summer Shower," Mr. H. Chritchley Salmonann ;
tong, "The Children's Horne," Mimi Applefor ; dust.
"Serenade." Mrs. and Miss Appleford (Violin and
' Piano); part song. " The Dawn of they ;" song, "Rory
&Wan," Mr. Roger. Several of the songs were
*sowed; but it would be Invidions to lee
when kind aanatetus lent their wiiling aid.

BAND or liorg.--11. public meeting in connection
with the East .n Wesleyan Methodist 13,nd of Hope,
wash-Id on Friday evening last, April 29th. in the
New Schoolroom, Easton-square. The n ,ble building
being o.nof ortably filled. Mr. C. Mitchell, of
Fortune'e•Well, who le always ready to help brward
the temp3rance cause, took the chair, and in veil able
manner conducted the meeting. Mr. Peek. chief
boatman of the Top-hill C.a 4guard-stition, delivered
an address which was much enjoyed. Messrs. tt. W.
Comben and C. Flann, with Mi.s Alice P.-arc..., recited
teinporatce pieces, and Messrs. R. Collins and G.
Pearce gave readings. The choir sang very interest
-
log pieces, under the leadership of MASS Richer !son,
and on the wh,ile it was considered a very sacce.eini
meeting.

STII MINSTER NEWTON.
WIALETAN DAY SCHOOL.—The embolus ot this
school were recently examined by Mr. J. M. Callender,
II er Majesty's Inspector. The following reports have
been received from the Education Department : —"The
school has been true to it, old reputation for thorough
and accurate work, both in standard and class
subjects. Mr. Wilkins is a teacher of consummate
ability and 14111.Velia." 97 percent. of the scholars passed
the examination.

Tim TOWN CLOCK, which was the rut of our hige
member Mr. Drax, has stooped, and is undergoing
repairs by the maker.
In early youth, ***ears] who subsequently made their
mark in the various ranges of life, were contemporary
pupilli with the late Lord Beaconsfield—the young
Due-sell—at the excellent classical private school
belonging to a geitlem .n named Cogan, at MAIO Hill
Width .matow, Essex. conddered by good judges to
be one of the best Greek scholars of the day. Mr.
Disraeli, had before this been baptised into the
Church of England, and whilst at this school always
attended Divine service with the division of the boys
—very many who went to church-the others attend.
ing chapel at Walthamstow. The eon* of the late
Baron Gurney, (rice deceased) the Recorder of
London; another (d ceased), Clerk of Assize for the
Western Circa ; another since a clerg.yrnan ; also the
deceased Provincial Grand Master of Freemarronary for
Dorset—the late Mr. Gundry —were amongst his con.
temporaries; and we a em Debrett's List of Reoorders,
that the present Recorder of Wareham, though not
contemporary of I) smell's, we. subsequently at the
same school, wher* the late Premier got his first
teaching, but he ,rwed his use in I fe entirely to
hiniaelf, and no than owed leas to other* than he dW, as
is well known.