The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-04-14 00:00:00

threatened with law proceedings by manufacturers whose
produce did not turn out to be worth quite what it cost—
laughter). But, gentlemen, those manures and those
threats very sooi disappeared they never heard any
more of the threats, they never saw an more of the
manures--tlaughter). Although he had said so much for
the Blandford Club, he must acknowledge that of late
years this Club has shown more life and been of more
utility; and he attributed very much of it to their .
admitting to their meeting.' representatives of the public
Ile never could understand if a man hail any light
at all hi hitu eby it be hid under a bushel—
(laughter) • lie thought h:zust!tit w. 116 the very thing that
ought to be displayed. Ile had read their discussions
with a vast deal of Measure, and he hoped with 1.0110 t
too. Haring said thus umeh in regard to Club:, they
would excuse him if he went on to that particular
aseiety in which they slid hint the hobour uf al!..wing hint
to represent theta in the Central Chamber in Leedom
Ile thought at the presentmeuent they hail a Ministry
diapuneif to deal with the questions affecting the agricul-
tural interest in a way that would be &did Ictory to theut
all • for when he considered that Mr. Disraeli had c.dled
to ;Mid hint such men as Sir Ms-se)' Lopes, their geed
friend Mr. Beach, and their far renowned Mr. clans
Sewell Read, all three chairmen of their Central Chamber
in Loudon, awl theta again Sir Stafford Northcutt., Mr.
Ward Ilunt.an.l Mr. Booth, all active ne•mhers of Cham-
bers of Agriculture, how could they think otherwi.o than
that the question of Local Taxatioe must come before
them, and le hi dealt with, :uel in a way satisfaetory
to them all, for they wanted itothiug more than maths"—
(ti,i,htesed And whets (Fey cousiderel there was Mr.
ard Hunt in the Ministry, who already lia.l it Bill pre-
pared on the Game LaWgi, might they ust ale. it-el satisfied
that question will be settled with justice t.,ot Ile
believed all they wanted was —that landlords shall not
keep their 'toe!; and their property at the expense of the
crops of their tenants —(applause) Let the grouud game
que dion be settled, met that was on that was reduirt...l to
lot tiooC concerning the game lan Farmers were a. -.et
sportsmen WI their Loviiords, and were a' emu us rtsave
spirt as they were ; hut they coil uot—they
would not allow their crops green for the feed of
the people to be eaten up by rabbits and harea—(at.
Mouse). These are que- times belon.,ln?; to the chambers
of Agriculture; their prosent position in the public JULIA
they owed to those Chambers, and Wist.llo,ll. they were
Matliffp,CtOtily tcttle,L he hoped they would! not forget
they hal to thank theta for it --(hear, hear). He would
now all a few words on that very delicate and very
difficult subject—the lal•uur questi.m. Tile price of
lalssur they knew had of late greatly risen, be believed It
was double what it was when he first leesan bminesa.
But to that the bsbourere where perfectly weleome ,• he
di.l not think there wags word to be said against it, but
their other proceedings they could uot apmere. Ile
believed that at the present moment the price ..f labour
in souse districts is no high that the cost of production is
greater than the value of the produce. Let them go to
the minima cial barometer, and what did they learn there I
That in 1,73 we exportwl One million sterling less than in
1,74 but imported 16 millions more than in
leaving no on the Masks Wawa, 17 millions
. the lepl. Then again if they looked at the cost
of the food of the people, they would find Mut last
year it cost ott millions to ray for foreign food to supply
our own people. Let then consider those thing., and say
whence they spring. They would hind on looking into it
that instead uf as it used to he, our exporting iron and
other articles, tin more especially, we were now Mime-L-
-ing them : and the reason was the cost of labour is such
that manufacturers are now obliged either to lower the
wages or close their businesses. pan wa, being imported
front Belgium, antis large .manttty of tin from Australia.
Look again at the figures of the Clearing-House
for the week ending the Ist April. which showed that
there had been 11 millions lets money massing through It
than in the corresponding week 1^72. Of the total
amount nine nifilions were ditock Exchnnge transactions,
but two millions et it represented so much lea, trade.
What must be the effect of all this ! It niust of necessity
lower the wages of the wage-earning class: It could not
be otherwise. If you stop trade you lessen employment.
and go reduce the market value of labour. But what say
the agitators is the cure ter all this! They say to the
employed " You must have more wages, and you must
strike if you don't get it : and, if an increase Is not
obtained 110, you must go abroad." They certainly do not
now tell them to emigrate to Brazil and Paraguay,
where many of our fellow creatural' have found a
premature grave hut they say "Go to Canada,'
"Go to Queensland." If yoa go to any of our
chief ports—to Liverpool, Bristol, or Londan, you will
find lota going to Canada and America, but you will also
Inset many who have returned much wiser but very dis-
appeinted men. If you go to Queensland, what It, vou
find i Another "leap in the dark." There you have a
tropical climate unlit for Englishmen. You are recom-
mended to go "up the country," where there are no roads,
no house& no building:, no beds, no comforts of any kind,
no Relieving Officers—flaughterd—no bread. But they have
got there an abundance of reptiles and of insects of all
kinds to make life miserable —laughter). They have none
of those comforts we have in is country and regard as a
matter of course, and which make life se enjoyable hare
—(applause). his had relations who years ago went to
rinada, and others who wont to Australia, taking suffi-
cient capital to buy traeta of what was called broken
cultivated land. They had been there some years, and
were not a pin the better off than when they went; and
if they were here, and even where they are, lie felt sure
they would join with him in saying —Englaud I aye, old
England ! I love thee still —(applause).
The health of the hon. secretary (Mr. Andrews) WU
very cordially drunkl. and responded to by that gentle-
man. He proposed the l'ress," and the compliment
was acknowledged.
. . .

Mr. I ODOM proposed the health of Mr. John Homer,
for several years the President of the Club.
Mr. HONKIL replied. remarking that he had ever
endeavoured to promote good agriculture.
me health of the hon. treasiirer w.a. next given, and
Mr. Chapman Saunlep, returned thAnka
A conversation took place alsoit its having the turn of
one of the other Farmers' (Ante, of the county to have
analyses of manures :0w1.% and tom the advisability of this
Club initiating analysc,. of feeding stuffs, but.the subjects
stand over till a future Club tneeting

Mr. 110W.1111/ said be hail never attended a dinner
whare the company bail been ai well c.d.:red for as on the
praient °erasion. Everything was provided in neural,
ably goal style, and the I lul. ersalit. Ile proposed
the gord! healths iif the " lhot llo.tess,"
Mr. Six aeknowlial 00l compliment.

I lite. itiMtZur74-4-tdie.e;;;Matz w'or.7-1;;;londed for Nome
time. awl it wat one of am mot tuteeotful meetintp ever
held by the Club.

TIIE EASTER VESTRIES.

The two follow ing pari,h meetings were held on Tuesday :
.411 .Stsials. —Tin, Rector (It:.. 11. Jones), iwedding ;
Mr. 11. Lock, Mr. W. Slade, Mr. .1. tralpin, Mr. V.
Ramsey, Mr. W. 11. Bradley. Mr. C. Parsons, Mr. A.
Lock, Mr. W. U I. Mr. J Crce g.—Thu Iteetor said
he was happy 0. -ay Mr. toe-k wool.' be the Rector's
churchwarden this year.— Mr. Calpin prtasesal tha's Mr.
Slade he again chosen for Co: ',arid, if he wool 11.. them
the fa etc of accepting it. -Mr. Rum ,ey seconded, awl it
woo carried.—Mr. Slade said if it were the wish of the
parish,. and
.he had lealth he woad flail' tilo•lot;o4 of
the °thee.-- The Itemor said lie we. happy 0. sec hint
elected again, and he was glad that Mr. NI ide was al.lO 10
te arnoligst them. For shlesmen Mr. Loek chose Mr. E.
and Mr. Slade monel Mr. done. Drake. Sonia
conversation followed as 10 the aliProorhiti .... of seats,
it, oral paridlieners Is Mg mums' who widied to to,
to slated. -Mr. Galpiii suggesbal the Iteetor or I lurch-
war lens should wait on the paridiamers t., aseert.sin their
wants, and then eiolervour to twos hie for them. lie
wanted to SOO a 'tsei parish and a 1,11 church. —Throw.
inc ..penWl the aoata Was bot the general
liking I%r a plaee to go to Was set against it ; and Mr.
Gallen spoke of the desirahility of iiiii re rather than less
attention being shown to toot...son coming to the church
and wanting seats. all...ruck the excellent way
in which Mr. Wool meets the wants; of stringers
wax generally recogniseL Mr. Slade raid when he
was, a little better he should be most happy to
call on the parishiouors with the Itector and the other
churchwarden to ascertain who wanted NOMA and so
forth ; and it was amanged the churehwardens should
find out the number of sittinga ieouired and then call a
meeting to decide what shouhl be done in the matter. On
the motion of Mr. Beacelahe, seconded by Mr. (:alpha the
churchwardens were thanked for their services during
the past year. Mr. Gallen then observwl that in thin
parish SO important part of the service was to a large
011tOlit 3.01..wi11ed by persons side, gave their services
gratu,tously —he meant those who assisted in the sing-
ing, and he truste.l the vestry would pass acute of dunks
to them. Ile 11411100 Mes.rs. Osmond, Seward, Barnes,
Sly, Meacham, and Roberts. lie was very glad to think
they were going on so comfortahly in that respect. Ile
was most anxious that their kind services should be
acknowledged. Although the organist was paid to a
certain exteat he should liko also to mention hint, and
proposed that the cordial thanks of the cartry be given
to Mr. Morgan, the organist, awl the choir generally for
their services during the last year, and particularly to
that portion who attend gratuitously. Mr. Slade
secw•ded. and it was heartily adopted. The Rector said
the singing was very good. and the boys behaved in a
decorous mannner. Ile mentioned that there would Ire a
collection in a week or two for the choir. There was no
other laisiesa-
--n.-

CAri.a Merck, West Fordinron.—This vestry was held
on Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock, the vicar (Rev.
W. C. Osborn) presiding, and there being present—Mr.
T. Lennon, Mr. J. Strong, Mr. G. Olive, Mr. E. W. Ewens,
Mr. Doering. and Mr. Cross.—The Chairman sail if Mr.
Lounun was willing he should have much pleasure in ap-
pointing bun as his churelawanlen for the ensuing year.—
Mr. Lennon thought that, after his long service, a change
might be desirable. and that a better ',erten might be
found to fill the office. Not being a pirishioner, he
thought lie was rather out of place an taking the duties
of minister's churchwarden. anal he considered that a
more fitting representative might be found in the parish.
lie felt that in this parish snore might to be done,
so that the expenses might be duly met. It was an on.
pleasant thing for him to he made responsible for debts,
and not to hare sufficient tummy in hand to met the
demand. At the present time there was • deficiency of
CO out, and he hoped something would he at once done
to make up that sum. At the same time, if it was wished,
he should be willing to serve for the coining year.—Mr.
Olive propoaed, and Mr. Ewen' seconded. the re-election !
of Mr Strong, as parish warden, and it was earned
unanimously.—The Chairman said he was very glad Mr.
Lennon bad consented to serve again, al they could not
possibly think of letting him give up without alt months'
notice —(laughter). With regard to naceting the expenses
connected with the church, he thought it would he • good
plan to issue collecting books to their friends in )or.
chaster and the neighhouriesel, appealing to them for
assistance, and netting forth the claims the inha-
bitants hail on them. The parish contained 1,000
persons, yet there were only • very few who had
the means of contributing. Many of the parishioners,
now aged and worn out, bail in their vigour laboured for
residents in Dorchester, and he felt sure, their need of
support only wanted to be male known to their kind
friends and it would meet with a liberal response. With
regard to the present aletieicaley, he should have much
pleaeure in doubling hi. .allocriptiom Most of those
present followed the example thus set, and .C 3 re. was
added to the funds.—Mr. Lonuon sail he should like to
know if West Fordington Wal altogether a distinct
district from East feralingt..n, as he understood some in
West Fordington paid church rates, which entirely went
to the mother church, anal Christ I lalreh was not at all
benefitted. He certainly thought if they were not
distinct, Christ Church should conic in for a share of the
rates raised, hut if they were distinct, then it was hardly
right the inhabitants of We.t Fenlington should be
called upon to contribute I..wards the expenses if the
mother church, whilst they hail a church of their two to
maintain.—Mr. Strong anal Mr. I Mee said they hail paid
the rate.—The Chairman said it wit a matter that as
WOO al ho could gait ivarticallars. h •11.41141 feel it hi. duty
L.) see tots. If the expenNe, ef divine service :mild not
be met, he should certainly luring the subject liebTe the
prin,• a Walt,. rolisilerin that most of the property in
the parish belonged to thc hr of I anal yet
assistance was never renalereal in any was, either in the
shape of relief, or in the mahatma:inc.,. of Ilisine worship.
A vote of thanks to the churchwardens for past services
closed the proo.-eilings.