The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1868-11-24 00:00:00

SWANAGX.

Tait Pussy RZADUIOII.—It is needless to dwell upon
the general eteitment that pervades every breast
throughout the United Kingdom ; not only is it found
in returning • sufficient number of Liberals, so alto
ensure the disestabliihment of the Protestant church in
Ireland; but it so prevails in the lowa of Sinkage,
where Do hu.tinp have been erected, no noiniaetions
have ss yet disturbed the usual quieted' of this remark-
able place. It has no mayor or corporation, and few
follies, than what should disturb it 1 Why, peony
readings for elapse., ; and, from the lam of my being
a nonresident In this town, and having neither Meads
nor enemies in the immediate vicinity, I am shout to
give an account of the proceedings held at the Iliowlem
Institute, 011 Wednesday Wit, sad, frost what I have
above stated, my report wid be strictly impartial.
From handbills somewhat sparingly simulated, I learnt
the fact that seven p.m. was the hour of commence-
ment. so, putting on my great coat, and leaving dire.-
tions for my latest meal, I proceeded to am plate of
diversion. Gaining the street I was much struck with
the fact of gas in Swamp, as on my last visit it was
not even in its infancy, a decided ,proof of general
improvement. Reaching the Institute I observed • lady-
with two little girls, and one solitary pnUeman ; they
appeared as far apart as possible. The room was well
lighted and warmed, an inducement without doubt to
the many who thee began to pour in. The room
was flow crowded to moms ; not so much as mothir
place for standing meld be found, much less • smite
After some trouble one of the performers gained the
platform, and seated herself by the piano. She WOO
arrayed in • black 4k dims trimmed with ermine, •
turban hat trimmed with black velvet and ostrich
feathers. As soon as Kiss Wagon was observed (that I
afterwards learned on. her name) sho was vociferously
cheered by those it the gallery. The Chairman on
rising to name the lame about to be renderet, was, as
usual too late, and the, musk t 3 MO WY like shook
without its title pg.; it was badly done, toe treble
performer having many times to cheek her left band
oonjointer. The Chairman nos managed to wake up,
announcing Mr. Joseph Nowlem undoubtedly •
favourite as he eu warmly received, reeding a piece
entitled "Old Bois," whir:Aspirated many elderly Maims
who I noticed swing the ariskermy. Re Howlcm
read with great clearness, and the unabashed way in
which be 'sandlot his subject, is my °pietas, at once
marked him to be a master of his undertaking The
Ant vocal part was given by Mr. Fan, is • most
creditehle m , from the fact of his having a very
Wear powerful voice, and being perfectly at home with
his gong, it wm rendered In a mama style which I hear
Swamis lash, much. Mr. Fairy being moored by those
In the galley, rave another song, neither of which I
knew, sod like Miss Wagon's piece, the beauty of it
was nameless and lost. The above named lady now sang
an Italia song, which was well received by the.. in the
reserve seats, iontaining • good sprinkling of the
mastodon. Mr. Howbeit, being greatly sheered, sang
"Castles in the Air." He was encored, but the Cher-
man took his notes quickly, and announced Mr. Fairy,
who sing "The Arab to his Steed" in splendid style, in
fact, had he been a living monument of his name, his
reception could not have exceeded the way in witielt be
was welcomed. Kr. Saikamor• read "Smuggler Bill.'
which was indifferently mastered, there being MOOr.
action if body than power of voice. He appeared sac.
scions 4 las failure, and consented to Mug 'The Game
in the stubble," which went down with the audience
immemely after which two children dipared on the
platform, announced by the Chairmen as two little boys,
but, jetting from the braids of hair worn by the eldest,
I should (son she wait a girl in disguise. Thor Per-
formed with credit, reciting • pass from the "Playlet
Papers," and finishing with a dusts, "We we two unto
niggera" The Chairman fosoottovia Mr. Potts, he
commenced to read from "Valentine von," but having
been a little indisposed, it was almost Inaudible. To
pay him • *moldiness% not misplased, his powers of
elocutioo ars net to he despised. During this pert ad
the proonediop, mat of the boys Is the gallery seemed
to be dimming politico. The Chairman rising to eall
order, repeated that if it again occurred he should have
them removed from the pry. Order being restored,
hfr. Pope put aside "Valentine Vox," when Mho
Wm. played • medley. Kr. Itewlem, as
a special fevomrite, tang ' gone for ever."
This met with • i (introits encore, but the siltation of
those wits could appreciat+rod musk being celled to
the adenine( hours, • lion was dispensed wi•h,
and the vocal part ended y Hiss Wegou noising " The
minstrel boy" in the abeam of "God save the Queen,"
which had been mislaid. The Chairman, dwelt upon
the necessity of pitman/1i ,ty and thee commented on
the great improvement obtained Item practise, which
the penny readings induced those k niseertake, who
desired to gratify their friends, and he observed how
great was the contrast of the present so the pat, when
their efforts were very feeble, beckw they could not get
these to some and help, whose ability riveted the atten-
tion of the audience' but that difficulty was now over-
come, and every facility was offered for rendering their
evenings congenial. The Chairman resumed his seat
amidst the cheers of the boys, and two of them ended
with" Calcraft for ever r I believe some disappoint-
ment was felt at the absence of • yonng lady, who, I
remember, swig left year " Home sweet hoile," in the
sweetest and most fascinating style I seer bawd It
rendered. Should I visit !Swamps next year. I holm
improvement will have carried the performers far on
the road to perfection.

THI Prime mid Printers of Wales moot to Compiegne
on Friday morning, and were met at Use atetion by the
Boaperor Napoleon.
A Fenian demoostration in memory of the three
"martyr' of reform," A 11.., Lark* mid O'Brien, mu
"WmPsed °O Sunday id Loodoe, but it proved a
mimrable failure. Flaky was the leading spirit and
that fact alone was quit* safficaynt to *Aldan it.
Tea Prima of Weise mat with a alight owl& it on
Friday oltiltt Mantis, with the Isaperiel paity, at
Compiegne. It moms that woemeod sMg rush, at
the Froioe's holm before be hal thus to wheel it round,
and tbei eisoominense WY the animal wee throws ea..,
and tbe Primo unesated. His Mora kneo
was maned, bat so trilling trim the iejegy that the
Prime remoseted said rejoined the huseies piny.