The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-08-04 00:00:00

preacher observed that it was a good thing to meat —in-
gather as they did that morning; it showed that they
had a desire to thank God for tha mercies he bea
bestowed on them, and to ask His blessing on the pro-
medial," of the day; he hoped all the remainder of the
day would be in keeping with the commandment. He
was afraid the words spoken on occasions of that kind
were less likely to take root than at other times; for thoes
Present left the house of God, mingled in pleasures, end
serious thoughts were soon banished ; then swain there
were some who came there that day merely as • matter
f and were therefore not ready to receive advice.
lie re them that all earthly blessings came from
God, food, raiment, even life itself was the gift of God;
mean of himself could do nothing; he was afraid very
often looked around them, saw they were
pruspeiod took the praise to themselves—they for-
got that without God's blessing all their efforts would be
of no avail—they forgot that God was the source of an
good, and that to Him alone they owed everything. The
rev, preacher then traced the creation of the world,
remarked on the wonderful provision made by the
Almighty for the wants of man, and again urged his
hearers to acknowledge the geodness of God, and thank
Him for all His mercies. In conclusion, he observed
that although in meetings of the kind held thatirut
there WAS nothing wrong, there was much to
against Our blessed Lord had taken part in the marriage
feast of Cana, and if the proceedings of the day were
carried out in a proper manner there was no sin, but
there was at the same time much danger. He urged them
to remember that God's Ewan on them, let them so
conduct themselves that might not be tarry after-
wards for. 'anything they said or done, not forgetting
to have thankful hearts toward, the Great Giver of all
good things.
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ship of Mr. F. Hallett (organist) sang the chants, hymns,
de., very nicely during the service,
After the
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resei°n wee relerwed. and • slight halt having been made
at the Vicarage, the company proceeded to thereat of the
New Inn to
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rident), Mr. E. Ludlam, Mr, 11. bridle, Mr. H. Cook;_
Raba Mr W. hump, Mr. W. IL Collins. Mr. W,
Mac (Slane lam). Hr. V. Perm, Mr. F. C Stoodley,
Mr. T. Aahford, Mr. J. Gill, Mr. T. Wilinott, Yr. 0.
Frampton, Mr. J. Davy (treasurer). Kr. J. Davy jun.
Mr. W. R. Tucker, Mr. J. Mullins, Mr. W. Reed, Mr.
LUNA, Mr. 11- D. Lovelew, Mr. P. Loveless, Mr. A.
Pine. Mr. S. Co., Mr. Meech, Mr. H. Edwards, Mr. A.
Tucker, de., ie. All having feasted to their hearts' con-
tent, and the table having being cleared.
The Cm/dente gave" or "rack." Majesty the Queen."
remarking that for the last al years and upwards no body
ot true Englishmen had ever met without doing honour to
tbe queen : she was a lady they were all proud of—may
God bless her -'(applause).
Band "National Anthem."
The next toast was "The Prince and Prince's of Wales,
and the rest of the Royal Family," the Climax ir remark-
ing that the children id the Queen had endeared them-
selves to the country by naming foreerd end mixing ia
the festivities of the land—they did not stay at hunk,
cooled up in their castles and mansions
Band: "God Bless the Prince of Webs."
The Citsdenat next gave "The Bishop and Clergy, and
Christian Ministers of all denominations." lie mid it had
pleased God to raise up men to watch over tour spiritual
welfare—if left alone, we should soon go astray, and
therefore It was well that we had Christian ministers to
warn us of the quicksands of this life, and to point us out
the way to heaven. With the toast he coupled the name
of the Rev. W. E. C. Austin-Gourlay, whom he desired to
thank for the excellent sermon he had that morning
preached to them : and also the name of their esteemed
vicar, the Hon. and Hey. A. Spring-Rice, who was ever
ready to be ot use to the parishioners.
Rand: "Old lUD."
The Hon and Rev. A. Stoma-Rica thanked them very
much for the compliment they had paid the clergy. He
thought most of their thank, should be expressed
towards his kind friend ou the left, who had preached
such an excellent sermon to them that morning. It was
not often he (the speaker) had the privilege of listening to
a sermon in his own church ; but on this occasion he had
sulked Mr. Gourley, and that gentleman had readily con-
sented to Preach to them, and he (the speaker) was much
indebted to him for his kindness'. Ile thought Mr. Gourley
should respond for the Bishop and Clergy, as Mr. Gourley
was a rector, and he only a mear--(laughter), and if they
looked at Mr. Gourley they would use how much taller he
Wag than himself ; hut, at the same time, he thought he
WM somewhat the older clergyman in the county,
although only a mere trifle, as he well remembered enter-
taining Mr. Gourley when he first came into the county to
reside at Stoke. lie (the speaker) was ,ery glad to we
such a number of members and visitors present that day,
he did not like to we a telik half-tilled: and he hoped the
gathering would haves practical result in a large addition
of members to the society, lie was pleased too that the
visitors, hon. members, and members, now dined together,
as it gave him an opportunity of speaking to them all.
and ed welcoming old friends.
The Rev. W. K C. AUSTIN-GAM-AV said he thought
they had heard enough of his voice already that morning,
but he must thank then, for the kind way in which be hM
been received, lie urged upon them the duty of holding
firmly together, and sticking to their old dearly-loved
Church of England, remembering whatever truths had
been handed down to the present age raise to them from
that church. Vi ith regard to the Bishop of the diocese,
he (the speaker) realm-had and loved him very much: lie
had been brought ul) at his feet: ho wm ablaut afraid to
think how long it was ago; he was getting grey, and yet
he was still looking up to the Bishop as in days of old. He
well remembered sleeping the firat night he wax in the
parish of Netherliury at the late Mr. Bett's, and the next
night lie slept at the house of their respected vicar, so that
he had reason to remember the neighbourhood.
Ths CHAIRMAN then give "The Army, Nary, and
Reserve Forces." They all knew what the army and navy
had done, and they hoped much (non the reserved forces.
Their volunteer friends were now at Aldershot' just
before they started, he (the speaker) had met a friend of
his about three times as stout aa he was: be said to him
" Bless my soul. however will you stand it!" "Oh' replied
the volunteer, "1 am now in good training. Whets I get
I did not get there quicker "—Oaughter). With the toast
to the
I t°geittotof Lthbile bottom, Itto"halim, Iwslial".ll%r.ol::l7rltag:Z it was that
he should couple the name of Mr. Samuel I 'ox, of Beiunin-
Ater, generally known as "Colonel Bruce "—(laughter and
applause).
Mr. Cox returner! thanks. He observed that the volun-
teers devoted much of their time to the service of the
rill with
the
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of nseul:
and he WM sure if foreign foes ever landed in England
they would soon be made short work of —Gaughter).
Mr. READ also retorned thanks, saying he felt convinced
were
t t now
that the volunteers when called umni would not be found
wanting.—(A VOICE: Would have to get an iron cage to
can-)' em in—(laughter).
The Hon. and Rev. A. Srisco;•lticr. sail he wished the
next toast had fallen into abler hands —it was the toast of
the day, "Success to the Netherbury Friendly Society."
At the first anniversary after the recent alterations, he
felt sure all the members must be highly satisfied with the
result. This society had recently extended its usefulness;
for many years he had urged them to take the step they
had, namely to haves sick fund added to the existing club.
They had now done so, and he was pleased to hear from
their excellent president and secretary, Mr. Putman, that,
notwithstanding £l3 had been spent 'luring the past year
in sickness, there had been a good division amongst the
members. He thought that very cheering he had cer-
tainly much pleasure now in supporting the society, for he
felt that in doing an he was adding to the comfort of those
who might be laid low by sickness. When the branch
was started he had given as his subscription £*2 12a, so
that he might be considered as being a subscriber of one
shilling weekly. The success of the fund had largely
increased the number of member. ; but they must not be
content to remain where they were: onward ! must he
their motto, and there was another thing he should much
like to see done, awl that was to wean old age fund added:
64 hoped they would not despair; but strive till they had
that fund ,and when the benefits were increased, he Amid
have much pleasure in doubling his subscription. With
the toast he should couple the names of Mr. Putman
(secretary), and Mr. Davy (treasurer). (Musical honours.
and Band: "For he's a hearty good fellow.")
Ma. Pia.n.t.x, who was warmly received, said for many
years he had taken lunch interest in the society, and when
their late secretary (11r. Read) resigned, he had felt real
Pleasure in assuming the duties of that position. The old
club numbered 11l members, and had a capital of .471 its.
In the past year, two members had died, and one
member's wife. During the Past year they had had • sick
fond imxemeetim with the club which had been started on
statistics furnished by Mr. Auatin-Gourlay, who had tried
the principle at Stoke Abbot, and found it to work well.
They had admitted 51 mentlins into the Court, whose
subscriptions had been XS/ 15s. 7d.; this, with hma mem-
ber's wham. 'MMus edded, made the fund AMU id. For
sickness £I 3a bad been paid,and after the costa of printing
ride, tbey had tied a balance left of aboutl2o, which het
bor, divided amongst the member.. He was pleaseito say
they had now 11 members, belonging to the elek stab, and
vehe h°P.bright things in the future, lie was sorry they
by hon. menden,. as he
thought this sick branch particularly deserving of supsupport,considering that it was our duty to help those who tried
ti, belt' themselves; and he hoped the public would COMO
forward, and give in their lIIMUS as hon, members, Its
desired sincerely to thank Mr. Austin-Gourlay for the
re not better suppiarted
advice he had given them respecting the formation of this
branch, and should have much pleasure in doing all he
mold to further the interest of the Netherbury Friendly
'(applause).
Mr. Darr also responded. Ile hail been connected with the club 22 yearn, and, now that its usefulness was
Increased, should have pleasure in doubling his subscrip-
tfens—{VPlausel
Hr. ns
.11. 'Tucked proposed the health of "the
tco'irmand, • gentleman they were all extremely pleased
fee wi them —(great cheering).
The CHAIILMAX NO no doubt they had heart the expect
aim of being "up a tree." When the president of the.
society asked hint to take the chair that day, ho went up
the tree, he had been iip there during the dinner tine,
and he was now gradually coming down, and loped be
and bye to reach mother earth again. He had had muda
ple,sure in being present with them, and Presiding- as he
bad been told that be might do so without feeling that he
waithe "
men in the fight place." Forthe hearty
meaner iawafru% they had drunk his health and that of
Ith infant ion they had his sincere thanks.
The CHAIRMAN then gave the "Visitors," coupling with
the toast the names of the Rev. W. E. Mediu-Gourley,
Mr. Bridle, Mr. Rana Mr. Cooke, Mr. Taylor, and Mr.
Pine.

The liev. W. E. C. aurris.Got; aus raid he should
I"erelY thank them on Ids own behalf, leaving the other
gentlemen to respond for themselves. Mr. Putman had
said they were indebted to him for the seeress which had
attended the working of the sick branch. If by planting
the little need he had at Stoke, it had grOWil. and Nether-
bury people had taken a cutting, planted it in a hot-bed,
and it had become a flourishing tree, he was much
pleased, and he hoped other societies in the neighbour'
hood would profit by what had been done at NetherburY•
It was rather singular that the amount paid for sickness
sit Stoke Abbott last year amounted to £l3 11.., only
H.
'billing less than what was Paid at bletherbum He
hoped success would continue to attend their efforts
(applause).
Mr. F. Timm' responded, saying he aftaald have
pleasure in becoming an hon. member.
Mr. H. BalDa said he should also hase
being added to the list.
Mr. T. Row mid he had always taken an interest in
this society, and also the ODIN at Woke, and he should be
happy to contribute ft yearly to each of Shoes societies
Mr. Pins also responded.
The Rev. W. E. C. AUSTI,I4;OURLAT then pre "The
Frees," which was responded to ; " ThAN e Ladies" warn given
by the Cimiensx ; and Kr. LUDI proposed '"Flse
host and map's,* which brought the toast list to an
end.
The Procession having been again fornied.outside the
inn, the company moved off toward. the Brewery, the
they entmsd,and Pulman disbuisit
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tlOO was alcau at the hamar bald as Tuesday. Not-
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