The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-06-29 00:00:00

DONAMINSTBS.
Mx. W. G. GIUGORT, "choler of Queen's College,
Oxford, son of Alderman Gregory, ham gained a first-
clam in mathematical moderations.
Dievurre.r.—lt will be seen by an announcement of
our advertising columns that Mr. Deane. Webb, of 43,
Queen Annsustrest, Cavenclish-equare, London, W.,
ts Dorchester every alternate Saturday, his con-
sulting rooms being at Mr. Lockett's, 1, Cornhill,
Doroluater.
THE AZIMII. RAM SALIM and lettings in oonnec•
%ion with the noted Hocks of the county have been fixed
by the auctioneer, Mr. Eimer, as follow :—Friday,
July 16th, Watercombe ; Friday, July 90th, White-
church ; Friday, August 6th, Dorchester Fair Field
(the ram lambs of Mr. (1, W. Homer and Mr. J. Hull).
—See advertisements.
WASHING ST. PETER'S CHnecH.—The adjourned
rastllmeeting was held on Thursday morning, under
the es presidency, there being also present—
Mews. G. J. G. Gregory, T. Pound, G. Pouncy. IL
burden, Shutt), Curtis, idogg,Jscob, Ac. The boldness
was to receive tenders for the hsaung apparatus repairs.
Messrs. Crocker and Co.'s tender, it was thought, was
beyond the reach of the vestry, and on the motion of
MrGreg9sloOoded by Mr. Shorts", it was decided to
swept aura tendon at £l5 17s. Bd., to relay the
pipes, to the satisfaction of the vestry. On the motion
of Mr. George Pound, it was resolved to have a special
collection to defray the expenses of the repairs, when
the same are completed, the Rector remarking it would
hardly do in the hot weather, which we hope to get, and
when everyone wished the church full of windows, to
have • collection for the heating apparatus.
He hoped that, if made at the proper time,
one collection would be enough. Mr. G. Bung
mentioned the need of some repairs before the flag is
hoisted, and the sextoo, in answer to question', said it
was very tattered. The Rector remarked a tattered
flag was historical, but the matter was left to Mr.
Pouncy.
1 1:11113el Acute-mos TO THE THEOHIL—The
Rector o St. Peter's made special allusion in the course
of his sermon oft &witty morning to Her Majesty,
whose accession to the throne was commemorated as
In other churches of the neighbourhood by the adoption
of the special service in the Prayer Book for the
occasion. Her history, Mr. Knipe said, stood con-
spicuous in the history of the wora A parallel case
in the pages of the past wee rare. They who were
older c ,uld remember bow she came in her maidenly
majesty to assume the throne. The crown was placed
on her useful brow, and around her was shed the gram
of her unblemished fame and lofty character. A little
while after, amid the nation's shouts of joy, she was
united to • uoble-minded, high-talented, and illustrious
prince ; she was the useful, loving wife of that noble and
good up a numerous family, she was want-
man.lnc in nossetrtele omestic graces and virtue" ; she was
&aathful in all the purposes of her life—thoroughly a
mother while withal purely a Queen. The nation after-
wards wept with her in her hour of woe. After
dwelling on this sympathy, the preacher expressed
In conclusion of his reference to the subject a fervent
hope that the last days of the Queen would be her
best
TI112111•SCII Hun—About a score of Christian and
tensperanos workers gathered around Mr. C. Greening
at the Temperance Hall on Wednesday evening last,
She object being to decide on nuayures foe turning the
hall to account in the cause of religion and tem
anon They first enjoyed the social cup, providwi by
Mr. Greening for the committee, who are about to
start • mission in connection with the halL It is pro-
posed to hold mothers' meetings, besides an occasional
servioe on Sunday afternoons. Mr. Greening has for
some time conducted • successful band-of -hope there, and
the premises (which were formerly occupied as • chapel)
are so commocUous that it is felt it might be made •
centre of good in various ways. Mr. Bunion is prod-
dent of the mission, Mr. Wolff secretary, and Mr.
Greening, treasurer and collector, assisted by • com-
mittee, consisting of Mears. J. Wright, J. Shepherd,
T. Curtis, W. B. Davis, Dufall, Cooper, and 3L
Millar, ykupreeddent.—At the Meeting after the tea,
Mr. Bard= presided, and after tinging "Work I for
the night is coming" and "Rescue the perishing," and
prayer, said they were met with a view to benefit
mankind and wished to impress on them that intoxi-
cating drink would do no good whatever' we want to
rescue from intemperance and lead to a Saviour. He
called on Mr. Greening to lay the contemplated scheme
before the meeting.—Mr. Greening declared he wished
to see the public-houses closed; but a great deal
remains to be done, and friends are not "live to the
work. H.espoke of the shortness of life, and sudden
calls to eternity, explained that they had the hall at •
very small charge (6d, a week, we believe), and he
considered it a talent to be used for the good of our
fellow-creatures. The restrictions used to be that the
ball should only be used for religious or temperance
purposes; but some of thou restrictions had been
removed, and the Liberal Association will have the
meetings here. (Applause) But as an old temper-
ance man, he wee at war with the drink traffic,
and reminded them there is a large building
erected near the South -Western station,
ty'relni spoils that piece of ground, and means the
ruin of hundreds of families, unless they keep from
Intoxicating drink. Mr. Greening then told how he
intended to have a library, picture gallery, temperance
and religious meetings, mothers' and bana of hope
meetings, and said anyone may become • member at
• moderate payment.—Mr. Wolff pointed out the
dangers of " moderation," which too often leads to the
"mu lerate " man falling to worm. Let them pour the
oil of sympathy on the drunkard, and snatch them in
pity from sin and the grave.—Mr. Gardner and Sergt.
Clark spoke, the latter rejoicing that this tffort is
purely unsectarian. We want to see every Christian
church arguing in united effott, and the result would
be that an increase of souls would be won for God.—
Mr. Miller told of • young man who was going to be
married but felt nervous, took a drop of drink to
stimulate him, and came to the service drunk. The
minister would not marry them. sod he came again
drunk. "Why does not your young man come sober?'
said the minister. "lie won't come then," the young
lady replied. (Laughter.) Mr. Miller told of the
misery drink entails.—Mr. Foot rejoiced in the un•
sectarian meeting, Mr. Daniels in its unity, and said
they want more to help in preaching the Gospel out-
doors, Mr. Davis pointed out • sober man thinks more
than a drinking man, and the Chairman summed up
by warning all not to care for the contempt of others
if we wish to do good. —Sergt. Clark invited to the
prayer meeting on Friday night.—Several of Sankey'a
hymns were sung.—We understand it is intended to
re-case the floor. The plec3 now looks very cheerful
inside.
DOIICU EST ER AGRICULTURAL SOCI ETY'3
MOWING MATCH

At Sutton Poyntz Farm to. k place on Wednesday
Isar, by the kind permission of Mr. Henry
Pop.; the judges being Mr. G. Symonds. Nlonckton ;
Mr. Thomas Pope, Sutton ; and Mr. J. Best, Warm.
well. About . quarter of an acre had to be cut, and
there were three prizes, £2, El, and 10s., four hours
being allowed.
First, £2, John Lake, einployel by Mr. H. J. J.
Cockeram, Friar Mayne, Dorchester; 2nd, £l,
William Heller, employed by Mr. James G.
Sherren, Bockhampton ; 3rd, 10a., Robert Beet,
employed by the executors of the late H. Hawkins,
Esq., Friar Waddon, this being the third consecotive
year Best has taken the third prize. Highly com-
mended—George Matthews, employed by lan Henry
Mayo, rroome ; Henry Spracklin, employed by the
executors of the late Mr. J. G. Homer, Martinetown.
Commended—Frederic Isaacs, employed by Mr. G.
W. Homer, Athelhampton.
The judges told the men it was the beet lot of work
they ever saw, being exceedingly well pointed.
Mr. Henry Pope very kindly provided luncheon
and refreshment for the men. The members of the
society, especially from the neighbourhood, showed
the greatest interest in the work.—The annual exhibi-
tion of cattle and stock takes place on Wednesday,
July 28, for which entries close on Tuesday, July 13.—
The turnip hoeing match will take place on Mr.
Oakley Saunders' farm, Bradford Peverell, of which
do• notice will be given.
THE MARQUIS OF RIPON'S APPOINTMENT.
An anonymous Dorchester correspondent encloses
the following cutting:—".When AO much doubt has
been thrown upon the ability of the Marquis of Ripon
to do his duty at once to his sovereign and his
conscience it is satisfactory to find a correspondent of
the Times coming to the rescue. 'C. H. Tasmania,'
(feting from Brighton, writes:—
It may allay the disquietude of some of your readers to
know that it is possible for a representative of her
Majesty to boa zealous member of the Roman Catholic
Church and yet a faithful servant of the Crown.
We doubt if it will; but there is no harm in making
the experiment, especially when one like 'C. H. Tas-
mania has the following illustration to offer:—
The appointment of Mr. Weld to the viceregal govern-
ment of Tasmania excited the same misgivings which
have alarmed so many of nay Presbyterian brethren; and
It gives me pleasure to record my witness, upon landing
on these shores, that it is possible to combine fidelity to
cessaclentious convictions with the utmost loyalty to the
QUOM, and the most impartial devotion to the interests
of her dependencies.
Every allowance must he made for the kindly
Intention of the witness, who simply wants to
dissipate a silly errors; but it nevertheless gives us some
amusement that in these days of enlightenment such
an emphatic assurance should be necessary.
Evidently the British public has a great deal to learn.
But 'C. H. Tasmania' reserves the pith of his case for
his last paragraph:—
There seems to be a ch&ce between two alternatives
only. The Crown must return to its practice of limiting
Its selection to those who belong to the Established Church,
or extend it to those who, whatever their creed. Pftle.B
the fittest qualifications for the highest offices of state.
Just what we have argued all along. Unless the
Catholic Relief Act is to be a dead letter or at best but
partially operative, the Government has no right to
admit any consideration but the administrative abilities
of its nominee. Mr. Gladstone proceeded on the right
principle; but his carping critics prize intolerance
more than consistency.