The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-02-24 00:00:00

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WORKING M.ta CLOW —Mr. H. iliwerds, 11. P., hu
ve.y kindly given • new bagatelle board to the Working
Mon's Club.

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VOCAL ASSOCIATION. —Thfi looal soolety is now
meeting for weekly practice for a caanctert to be given
at Raster next. The principal feature will ba the
performance of "Too Prodigal Bon," an oratorio by
Mr. A. kullivan._

THB FREI CHURCH 110VBXZNT. —The energetic
Manchester inovemeut for, in the Interest of both
Church and people, throwing open parish churches to
poor and riolt, has seouret the adhesion of Colonel
Akers, who hss consented to become a Vl* President.
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ORGAN AT 01.01:10121Til CHAPZ6-B,rmons were
preaohed on Sunday I.at, by the Rev. E. Bolton, at
Gloucester Chapel, In aid of the organ fund. Tho organ
hie been tuned and put farther back in the gallery.
Mr. John Parsons has taken the leadership of the choir;
Mr. T. S. Wallis rernama org mist.
13v,w-Ootcri Mite.—The mail 01 Tueliay morning
WU delayed by the mall-cart breaking down "acme-
whore about" Ridgeway Hill. When we got the rail-
way to Woywooth, we may perhaps have an early
morning train from Dorchester, so AA not to be &pee-
dent on "Darts" and roads over hills.

Tni RSOINT SOIOIDI —Mr C. J. Frmman, ef 39,
St. Thomas—treat. flu very kindly taken up the roma'
of poor Brymitte wifo and chit iren. The anbeoription
he to raising for thin prorwees to be snecusaful. Mr.
11. Elwards, 111 P., immellately gees V, Sc, and others
have else coutribut.d. Donations are received at all
the banks.
A WITIFOOTII PROFESSOR IN tiONLIRSIT.—On Thum
day evening • concert of voeal aud inierumautal mule
WWI given in the parochial 110110.,ITODOVI, Paultoo, in
aid of the funds of the Cottage Hoepit•l, In spite of
driswing ran, whioh set in ewly in the evening, hero
was an exoeeding y good attendance, lee uding wet of
the gentry of the neighbourhood, and as the charges
for admission were high, the proceeds wol, undoubt-
edly, be considerable. Mrs. Hogg was warmly greeted
on entering the room, ant, with Mr. Thorne, reesivel
great applaute for their performatme of the opening
pianoforte duet. Mr. Thorne, from Weymouth, very
ably filled the °floe of conductor. and the wooer', on
the whole, was • great suociesa—Brisfol Mirror.
Es 151155 T AT TR. BartiaT
Tuevelay evening last, Kr, W. T. Hallett, whose
speciality in public *ppm,s to be iotroduoing t.
untravelled to distant swum, exhibited • large number
of eery oorteot and beautiful dissolving viewa The
first set Illustrated the voyages of St. Paul, and
included tome. (apparently photographic) in the Holy
Lend, in Asia Minor, &a. The present appearanee of
those ones famous places, such as E ,beaus, Miletus,
Tyre and • large number of others, was thus forcibly
impressed on the mind, without the trouble and espouse
of j•iurneys abroad. They were very pleasing, the
execution being at once bold and striking, and yet fall
of Rood half-tone, and the elm and light-aod.shade
effects remarkably well rendered. The Rev. J. liviley
explained the situation and Importunes of these plum,
and made the entertainment • useful lessen in Bible
topography. Ormasionally, we were gratified with •
hymn or anthem, nicely sung by some gentlemen,
luoluding Mr. Batley, Mr. A. Dennis, Kr. Jerrard,
As. Mr. Beedall, jun., sooompanying. After the
Scripture places bad been illustrated, there were shown
• large number of elaborate pietures of the Albert
Memorial and its elyenbvlie groups, Mr. J. I. Robyn.
givieg • careful description that added much to the
pleasure of the sight. Borne views of English plea.s
fAlowed, including • very valuable set of scenes in
Westminster Abbey. The whole were sufficient enter-
tainment withont,the inevitable Holy Sepulchre, which
like the National Anthem at concerti, rooms destined
to conclude shows of dissolrleg view,. Mr. Hallett
must be warmly thanked for his klindneix in lettiog so
many share the pleasure be evidmuy hmln in ekes,
and congratulated on the anoceee with which they were
dissolved one into another almost imperceptibly, on the
greed screen bungle front of the pulpit. The attend anim
was good. Mr. Hallett repeated his kludge's. on Wed.
needay night, when he exhibited at the Baptist chapel,
• series of fins cartoons representing the career of the
Prodigal Son, and gave mush delight to • large number
of Sunday scholars, who heartily expressed their
pleasure. There were also • number of London views,
exquisite in detail.
CONCEIT AT JOEIN'S 5C9001.7.—A. very enjoyable
entertainment we given at St. John's Schools On
Monday evening last, in aid of the funds of the resting
room andlibrary. The rooms arvre crammed, in Lot
Lore was no siting room to spare. Th., f.,llowing was
the order of the programme :—Pall? I —Duet Piano
and Harmoniure, Selectioo," Melidelosoko, Miss if.
Parmiter and Mr. AVAII„t. The performers played in good
style ; but owing to the instruments being too far apart
the sounds did not blond. Duet, " When the Winds
blows in from the Sell," Mhis Frost and Miss Parmiter,•
This was very pretty indeed, Mum Frost's °entreated
ad yet °horded evll with MM. Parmiter's rich contralto
vole-. Song, "Life's • Battle," Maliarki. ble. Oakley.
It was most spiritedly sung, and b-ing sneered, Mr.
Oakley reponded with Arditra "Stirrup Cop," for
whloh he received much applause. Beading, "The
Water Babies," Part 1, ; Key. J. T. Vau trey
read this with considerable naivete and vralsemblance,
and mai° it most swaying. Song, "One Morning oh
so early," Garry; Miss groat gave Oita with all her usual
spirit, and beiug encored responded with "I lore my lore".
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whrn the sipp4inno wa. sura,n tremendoto. Solo Piano,
" L^s Mee," Blumenthul; Miss M. Part:titer performed
till, piece retunrksb!y wel! ; but it was heard to the
beet effect in one of the rooms. Duet, "Hark the
Goatb,lis," Miss Parmiter and Mile Frost. They
rendered it with mush sweetnem, an 4 were much
apply:tied: PART Ig.—Duet Piano and Harmonium.
Volunteer March," 1' smarm. Miss li Pkraniter and
lie. Avant. Mr. Avant rattled this lively marsh off, in
most spirited style and Mies Parantter ably bore her
share. Song, " A life that lives for you," Salliasia
Mr. Oakley was in fitm voice, and rendered this with
=lob animation and spirit. He was heartily applauded.
Solo Plano, "Marsha Hougrolee," lluwlaski, Kr. Avant
executing the selection in true mu., den style, and we
were statoulah.d to find it so short. Song, "She
wandered down the Mountain side," 11. Clay. Mils
Frost sang this so much to the taste of her audience
that @be was loudly encored, and responded with
Happy little Maiden." Reading, " The Water
Babies, Kingsley. Rev. J. T. Vandrey was very
amusing in his rendering of Oda odd pier*. Duet,
"Under the Hawthorn Hedge," Glover; Miss Frost and
Miss M. Parmiter song this very pleasingly, Miss Frost,
with all that *realness which has male her • favourite,
and Miss Partaker with peouliar richness of vole*. They
w,re encored. Dr. Smith expressed the thanks of the
oompany to the kind friends who had contributed to
their entertainment, and the prour..mme closed with
the National Anthem. About £lO were the gross
premeds, and £7 or ES will go to the libr•ry fund.
DiaTli Or MR. MAZIRDSRa.—This remains of the late
Mr. Walden' were brought to Weymouth by train on
Monday night, and deposited at the Masonic Mall,
which was "raped in mourning. Messrs. Hallett and
Son were the undertakers, and they made arrange•
manta for the procession to brave the bail on Tuesday
morning at a quarter to 11. The mottrofal coritsi
heeded by Freemasons In black, with white kid gloves,
and wearing each • sorig of acacia in the button hole.
The order was me folio.. ;
Mr. Symonds, tvler.
Mr. John A. Sherren, Mr. :!:ex-man, .1.0. 170,
Mr. Targett, Mr. 0. F. Wadsworth, S.D. 170,
Mr. 11 A. Ayles, Mr. W. Norman,
Mr. J. .1. id Longman, Mr. C. Criekmay,
Mr. J. L. Carpenter, Mr. T. R. Charles, P.M. 170,
Mr. Graham, Mr. E. Dunn,
Mr. D. Collett, P.M. 170. Mr. A. Mason,
Mr. Aylesbury, Mr. Jaa Sherrent.
Mr. Ireland, Mr. Joseph Farwell,
Mr. J. Lundie, P.M. 170, Mr. W. Smith, P.M. 170, and P.O.D.C.
Dorset,
Mr. liarper, P.M. 170, Mr. J. Stele, P.M. 170,
Mr. J. Jesty, P.M. 170, Sr. J B. (jute, W.IL, 170,
Mr. H. T. Talbot.
Mr. El). Hallett, undertaker.

Dearer& efle Vearge I Bearerl.
Mourning Coach, containing lir. Jos. Maunders, son of the
deceased : Mr. Thomas hart, his .on-in•law ; Mr. Edwin
Malksit, son-In-law ; Dr. Joseph Drew,
brother-in-law

Caniage p!,l Wl7O, and yr.

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Jas. 3ddlodge, P.M and P.S.W. 170.
Carriage with Mr. W. J. Reynolds, (treat Western station.
master; Mr. Parsons, Portland station-master, and Mr.
Bucknall.

The proomelon went to Ci;itiey-mouth Cemetery. where
the ceremony was oerfo,med by the Rey. T. A.
Fs those, end the oati t W4ll deposited In the grave of
the deceased's wife. Thl Freomaeoos than platted on
the seftla the sinks of aoacia eighth they had worn,
anti the promysion returned. The decemsed was
initiated In 1813, became Master of 170 In 1850, and
again In 1839, we secretary of the Provinoe of
Dorset from 1855 to 1859, and wee Director of Dorm
monies for the Proehme of Dorset from 1861 to 1872.
TUISDAT.—Mefon, Mr. W Talbot, an,l Mr. G. Ruplulds.
MAWR Jr IJIC LXJL 111iD RATS.

Two persons only were summoned by Mr. Taylor, collector,
fee Local Board rote& He mid he wanted the money at wee.
IA a new rate hall been grantool.--Order made.
KllerOt KoilSt was strinmoned for allotting a dog to he at
large, that W 3.4 lldegeelell to the public. Defendant was willing
to destn.y the dog, or do alp thing with it that complainant
wished. The Superintendent asked for the case to be adjourned
that he might be mire thil was done. Complainant expressed
himself entisflod, and the summons was adjourned Ddemiant
was informed if the penalty, and asked to be allowed to keep
the animal it week, as it had pupa lie wan informed that it
must be destroyed before next Tuesday. The Superintendent
said this wax the second case of complaints of dog.. Two
children had been bitten by thins—Case adjourned.
NO,, Jrvinctut neruatlir.
Ckarle4 Silk, a, I.oy of Bunion's-buildings, was anzarl ii th
stedinis a mouth organ, value ie. bd.. the property of Mr. E.
Dunkin Lyon.
Complainant mid he had wen defendant hanging about the
and on Friday he had occults, 4i go to Mr. Minato/4
auction et,ollll. Before he went he had wen this mouth
harnionie.si safe; but when lie came back he mis...l it lie
hail only lout It in his shop the day before. Could swear to
the one pesinecd ; It was of extra the, snot he had only four,
which he bought from Dorchester on Wednesday, med had not
sold one if them yo.l, lie gave infomtation to the police, and
on Monday night prisoner confemed that he bad stolen it.
P.C. Houston' went to Mr. Brinunett's shop, and at the door
now prisoner, :Uni oskol him lee the th.organ he bad.
Prisoner took it out of hie pocket, and whom asked 71..1te1 vhe
got it he said he picked it up in Bon
tounday). Ile Wel taken to the police station, and there owned
c had taken it from Mr. Lyon's window.
Th. boy pleaded guilty, and his uncle asked that the
magistrates would take the cane and ded.le it et once.
Hui*. Vickery maid prlsono.or had a very had character ; be
bad been had in alsout stealing a lino before, and been
cautioned, avid his master said he had caught him that morning
steeling symetnniats. His uncle was • poor man, and bad no
work, and there was no one to take care of the hemp. He had
been sent to his grandmother'.; but abs sent him back to his
neck.

In answer to the Bench, the uncle said the boy was strong
and Innitliy, and there was nothing the matter with him,
exeunt that he was a boy • he was very stubborn, and vary
sly, anti ho was often obliged 1,0 war* his pocket& Hi now
Cueottragrd hlm to Ittati.