The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-01-06 00:00:00

DOZO=MU.

TIAN THrne—No alteration is =dein the Great
Western trains In this district, and the November
tables remain In force.
Comm' HOSPITAL—The late collections at East
Fordington church produced about £3 for the funds of
the above most valuable Institution.
Sissosasna Bsesvotrers.—Through the kindness
of Mrs. Sheridan, of Kingston Russell House, and
Mks Motley, the poor of Longbredy base been
liberally supplied with coats doting the severe weather.
Faaatoxasce Fixruans.—The Dorset Hunt Ball on
Thursday next, the Bth inst., will, ea usual, take place
at the Corn Exchange, and the leading county families
will, it is expected, be represented on the occitTiOn.
BITIISIPACTIOSL—The Mayoress (Sire. W. Durden)
generously distributed • quantity of beef amongst the
poor of the town; the Rev. Tapp (son of the late
Dr. Tapp) also pending his usual gift of meet and coal
for the inmates of Whetstone's almshouses.
THZ FPIPH %NY Quarter Sessioos for Dorset will
commenee at the Shirehall at two o'clock next Tuesday
afternoon. The only notice of motion Is that by Mr.
C. J. T. liambro, Who will propose an increase in the
duties of the county surveyor, Walter Fletcher,
and corresponding augmentatlon of his .Mary to £306
per annum. He will also move the confirmati na of
certain provisional orders under the Highways and
Locomotives (Ameodment) Act. The trial., of
personals will take place the following day.
DOZILY COUNTY rouLTar, PIGMY, AND DOO SHOW.
—We would remind our readers that the entries for
the seventh grand annual exhibition to be held at the
Toon Hall and Corn Exchange on the 14th and 15th
of January, close on Thursday next, the let of
January, The Committee offer about 8-2513 to be
competed for in the 90 various classes, and we hope
they will meet with that support, both in entries and
subscriptions, they so well deserve. The judges
appointed for the occasion are gentlemen of the highest
standing, viz , for poultry—J. Teebay, Keg, Preston,
Lancashire, and W. Dixon, Esq., Bradford, York.
shire; pigeons—P. H. Jones, Hag, Fulham, London,
&W. • dogs—Rev. G. F. Hodson, North Pethertsm,
Bridgiwater.
TH2 Union-House—The Christina, Trio and tea
will thl'glst the Mouses of our Union on the 9th inst.
At Christina., over the chapel aml d Ming. ro rn en t-ances
was in Boos characters " Holy, Holy, Holy," and
on either ,i 4.1 of the dor wo, insotihtd 'Jr-n. our
Emmanuel "It green [Ct.:ling. At the oupo-ite end
Wa fix.. 4 "1111: v. Metal thanks to the t.stsr Ii me"
aco;esoh'ln nitbor side by a denim in ay. r.tri en.
The ride %%dim bore the text. in recoil fa•hion. " hark !
the Ilerred ,'gels Shoz," "GI ry t. the New Born
King," Unto You is Born this day a S triune," and
Him Name hell he called Emm-muel." In the
windows were ',hold en-ds besrln4 texts. There
were print, on the walls, and till windows were
bordered with ivy, the whole pre witting a very [deur.
exp.. appearanoe. The inmates, who, through the
kindness .4 the Guardians were provided with beef,
plum pudding, toba:eo, and beer, thoroughly enjoyed
themselves.

ESTIMT•IIINViT AT TRINITT SCHOOLROOM.— The
old object—lihtening the debt on Holy Trinity
Church—drew the friends on Tuesday evening last to
the Infant t'cooolroorn, when the Rev. 11. Everett,
who presided, stated Ma hope that by Easter a sub-
staetial portion of the debt would be paid off. The
schoolro-m was quite three-quarters full, and the
Mayor (W. Durden, Esq.) was there. The programme
was varied, c onmencing with the ever•amusing
" Barden r. Pickwick," kindly read by Mr. l'eard
Jillard. Mr.. NV. Cole and Mr. Morgan sang in well-
barmonibed voices Balfe's duet—" The Sailor Sighs,"
and it is plain Mrs. Cole will retain her reputation as
a singer by her fine contralto voice, Mr. Morgan also
wee very musical. Mr. W. J. Darden, son of the
Mayor, 'esti much applause for his pleasing rendering
of "My Pretty Jane," and bids fair to be a great
acquisition to our list of tasteful singers. Meagre.
Escott. Liug. and Morgan j 'toed with true spirit in
"The Travellers," Mr. Alorgan's immense "go," like
a stramengine, carried the rest on with further dash,
and they were dsservedly encored. Deeply pathetic
wee Mrs. .T. Pope in "Homo they brought her
Warrior, Dead:" the lady's voice is also sweet. The
Laughing part of "Love and War," by Messrs. Dunkin
and Morgan, t'ckled the ears of the majority,
who were vociferous in their applause. Mrs.
Everett was heartily received, and recited "The
Angels' Christmas Story" (Miss Procter) in a
clear and musical voice, and Mr. Morgan had
anothcr success in "The Minstrel." Although
troubled with a hod cold, Mr. J. Pope gave much
amusement by imitating a fly buzzing, bagpipes
droning, sawing, planing. and other noises. Another
treat was the fine duet "All's Well," by Messrs.
burden and Morgan, and Mrs. Everett very sweetly
:tang Hamilton Ablkl a " Rentember or Forge..." "Mr.
Oliver Douglas," an obi favourite at Holy Trinity,
had kindly written a NOMI mimetical sketch, and
caused immense laughter by his imitations of cheese.
tees at penny readings:, &r , rathsr exageerating the
ludicrous, we h ore. The SoinerAetshire dialect WIN
levied no by Mr. Jams .n for an summing reading;
and G "Ono Mork.ing, oh! so early," was
pleasantly a t tempted by M .1. Pope, who would
probably Ii o I a part in a duet or trio less arduous
than a mai, before so larzn an audience ; her voice is
sweet :toil clear. Mrs r nod Mr. Ninsgan sang "So.
the 11. niapp•ara in Sid'." with such harmony and
power th, t the atelit.ne.. w. oil not be denied an
enc.•re. '• Men t" VI4X 111V,i.,1 by Mr. J. puede,. to
'(''no into the Gar ler," ao.I he wee puceoeifill
be3on.l ,lonle. One of the " hiti" f th- evening was
made by Alr.. I'verett, who, with tom-kr:cable 'ewer
recited "Th.: edam) of the Light Bri;ade," and
although Tant yekik'd outburst has becn veiled so
often (ha. it seem. hackneyed, it remodel
with freshnes. (rim Mee. Everett, who rendered it,
where n quiet, like a trumi et call, Trial.. there we
deep pathos in the prowl. place. So impressive was
It that we almost neekkkl Mr. Afore:kW' funny song
"Old Timber. I. ica" to restore lightneas of heart;
but he did it e effectua'ly that an encore was the
result, when he gave that screaming'y funny favourite
"The Merry Little Fat Grey Man."—Mr. Everett
Invited sovereigns or bank note" for the church debt,
and the a..db.nce went home to see about it, no doubt.