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

PRESENTATION OF solppits TO THE DORSET

3ili.iffi:

A ceremony of considerable interest in connection with
the Dorset militia took place on Friday morning, six., the
formal presentation of olours to the regiment, by Mrs.
lialL the wife of the Colonel of the militia. The men were
marched to Poundbury, and arranged in suitable forma-
tion for the ceremony, on three sbles of a hollow square
in the centre of the plateau. The officers present were—
Colonel A. W. 1141, Major V. T. IlaIL Maier R. Ilarimin,
Captains E. Burnett, W. 11. Bower, IL Aldridge, R. C. W.
Bingham, A. V. L Comet., S. J. liornsby, Lieutcnante
J. If. Austen, 11. B. MansebPlevilell. P. Ferrer, F. It. L.
Newell, Soh-Lieutenants F. G. Mackenzie, J. C. It
Creator, T. 11. B. Lbw, and R. J. Firittharsni, Adjutant
C. Clapcott, Surgeon G. ('urine, Assistant-Surgeon D.
Comm. Also, Lieutenant Gordon, sSth regiment. I.ieut.
Beresfunl, 21t1, regiment, Lieutenant Keinble, :Nth regi-
ment. There were prownit isergeants, 21 corp.nals, and
490 rank and tile. There WWI a numenitG gathering of
spectators, and amongst the company within the enclosure
we noticed—Mr.. Ball. Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. and Miss
0•110r11, Mrs. 81141 3liss Clapeott, the Rev. 11. I'. Raikes,
Mrs. and Miss itaikes, Mr. Fletcher, Miss Coombs. Mr.
and Mrs. Webster. Mr. and Mrs..t.. Manuel and the Misses
Hansel, Colonel, Hrs., and the 3lisscs A,,t4.1L Mi.,coombi.
Ilia,. Coombs, Rev. M. F. Beans, Colonel Wilkinson,
it. 1f.,!,., Mrs. Wilkinion, Miss Hunt, Mrs. Taylor,
_Mrs.
Broderick, the Rev. Itc;,inald Smith, Mr,., and the Misses
Smith, ke. The colours were rested against the pair of
drums piled within the square, four men with fixed
bayonets being in charge of them On the arrival upon
the ground of Colonel Sankey, in eOTIIIWIII,Iof the hrijcade
centre, and Mrs. IlalL the ceremony nmenctiol. The
Rev. W. C. Osborn, of Christ church, IVest Fonlington,
the regimental chaplain, wearing his surplice, ralvaileed
near the colours, and commenced the service with the
Lord's Prayer, and then the following; Almighty a,.d most tuerciful Father, without whom
nothing is strung, nothing 11 hole, we come before Tom with a
deep sense of Thine exceeding Majesty awl our own un worthi-
Mit praying Thee to shed upon us the light of Thy o mitten:ince,
aml to hallow and sanctity the work in which we are this day
"rt- li'ed-secch Thee to forward with 'rby blesdivz. the presenta-
tion to this Regiment of the Colours which are lumee.
forth to he carried in its rank,; and with all !olefin.,
and humility et spirit, we promme to oiliseera:u the woe in
Thy great in.., to the muse of pewee and happiness, truth and
justice, religion and piety. We Mouldy 'way that the Unie may
come when the sound of Warshall cease to be heani in the ;
but forasmuch as to our mortal vision that Limiest oilmen-
=ohm seems still far dietant, we hmeech Thee so to order the
course of events that these Colours shall he unfurled in the face
of an Enemy only for a righteous muse. Anil in that dare
hour may stain and disgrace fall upon them never; but being
bunie aloft as emblems of loyalty and truth, may the brave
who gather round them go forward conquering for the right,
and maitiminiug, as becomes them, the homier of the MUM
(own, the purity of our neat, holy faith, the majesty of our
laws, and the influence of our free and happy constitution.
Matte, we pray that Thy servants here mascot, not forgetful
of Thine exceeding mentios vouchsafed to their ittariment in
times gone by, and that all the Forces 41( our Sovereign lady
the queen, wherever stationed, and however vinplOyol, may
labour through Thy grace to maintain a pinscimice void of
offence towards Thee and towards man ; always remembering
that of soldier and of civilian the same account shall be taken ;
and that he is best prepared to do his duty, and to meet death,
let it come in what lone It may, who, In the Mtegrity of • pure
heart, Is able to look to Thee as a God reamelled to hint through
the blood of the atunement. Grant Mks, ii Lard ! for thine only
Son Jesus Christ's sake. A Int
Q Leal our heavenly rather, high and mighty, King of
kings, Lord of lords, the only Ruler .4 princes. who deist from
Thy throne behold all the dwellers upon math; Most heartily
we beseech Thee with Thy favour to behold our most gracious
Sovereign Lady Wean Victoria; awl so replenish her with the
gram of fly Holy Spirit, that she icily alway Incline to Thy
will, and walk in Thy way Emlue her plenteously with
heavenly gifts ; graot her Is health and wealth long to lire;
strengthen her that she may vauquish and overcome all her
e1t11.1104 &MI dually, alter this life, Shy lILly shah, ef orlasting
jos and felicity, through Jesus christ our lord. .1 iioen.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, awl
the fellowship of the Iluly Ghost, he with us all evermuro.
A ice.

After this "consecration" Mrs. Hall, accompimied by
Colonel Mulkey advised towards the colours, and the
senior Major, Mr. Halt unfurling the Royal standard,
handed it to the lady, who delivered it to Lieutenant
Austin, the senior Ensign, as he knelt upon his right
knee before her. Major Harman plaeed the regimental
eolours in the hands of Mrs. Hall, and she gave it with
the same formality to Lieutenant Manbtleydell, the
Junior Ensign. In making the presentation Mrs. Hall
said:—

"Colonel 11.11. °Meerut, nun-commlsaloned ...Meer*, and men
of the Dorset militia It to • great honour which pot have
con/erred upon me to day, and I wi,h I could more wort..ily
str=.t to you the Importance Th this event. e coli, on of
ent are Its emblems of devoDon and loyalty to our
ipuen and country. These are the feelitro .4 every true
istrilshman, and I on,, sure in none are they stroiver 11141, ll
you, the Dorset militia. I hare nut been will, 5.0 doring this
tr‘buug, but u,,,,,rthcbsis hare I fiminvini all our movements
with gnat Interest, and I WU proud of C.,: b,,,stoseed
upon yott or your discipline and soldierdike bt.ritig. In the
hands 01 sue.h u relzintent • I anifl.:ently place thole colours,
felling akoired you will faithfully imard them both in ptatee
and In war."

The queen's colour is the familiar Union Jack, with a
crown in the centre proper, under which is a goblin% scroll
bearing the words " Dorsetshire Militia" in black letters.
The flag has a fringe of crimson and gold, there is a lion
and crown at the head of the statf, and: pendant tassels of
gold. The regimental colour has a 1101.1 of green, with a
Union Jack in the corner. In the centre is a crown
prover, and a wreath of roses, shamrocks, and thistles,
encircling a field of crimson on which is inscribed
"Donsetahire militis" in golden letters. The fringe is of
CriMSOll and golf, the staff is surmounted by the lion and
crown, and the tassels are of gold.
donel rephol as follows
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&hi behalf 4,1 the ontlXlll, 11011, .11111114/I.lllNi officeru. and
men of the th.rset militia. 1 hett to thank coo tor the honour
lia4 °Milieus in presenting the c..1.1411.V.111,41,011W0t NI day,
and also for the shot intenat with whisk you have watt:bull us
during our hard, and, I think I may say, suceossful training.
The amatments of loyalty 11114 tiOVoloso to uhieb ot.i refer are.
!I may safely amen, burly ahared by the reaiineat under my
CoMillind. I hope, for the sake ef our et 1111 l try, it may never
he our It to meet a foe either at home or ithr rat but,
whether or not, I can say one thing -during peace we shall
gusnl and 'reserve thole colours, awl during war we shall
defend them toile last drop of our bbast."
The reginient presented arms as the Ensigns marched
into the lines with the colours Hying, and the band
played a suitable strain. It was a very pretty si„-ht,
and all who took part in the ceremony performed their
parts in the lined ielinirable manner. We may say that
Mrs. flail carried au elegant Imipmet, which had Imen
presented to her by Miss
Mrs. Hall, with Colonel Mulkey, and the party with
then returned to the nag staff, iunl the regiment
marched past in .1 of companies at quick lime, per-
forming tho movement with great Itilrea.. 01.1 showing
that the Erb f training at .tblershot has brought up their
tq valifyin: standard. The regiment then
returned to norcheirer, and wits elisiMined.
Sm. the afternoen there was the usual liinclienn given ny
the °dine., et um now cora Faelange, and in the evening
them was an early dance. The hand of the regiment,
under Mr. Carroll, played an interesting programme in
excellent style, and a larre number of persons gathered
to enjoy the 31111.11% At nine the National Anthem
brought the processlings to a close.
. . . .

, The training was completed on Saturday, and the men
returned to their ordinary avocations.
The following complimentary order has been issued :
&serve office, 30th July, 1574.
Before rellthruishlng the command of the Reserve Brigade,
the Major General begs to thank the officers commanding and
their staff for the untinstg energy and zeal they have shown hi
endtavouring to hring their rettinients into a state"( effkinney,
The officers have exerted themselves In a must liMineinorthy
manner to second the endmvours of their ontillininling
anti have shown a laudable desim t.t mitt, th,„,„1,„,
untainted with their dun.. The permanent staff have
laboured itamaantly to improve the drill and discipline of thvir
regiment. The tion.commimioned officers have behated well,
and the men have shown a very g.,,0d spirit, and linen with
rrent attention to the instruct/one given to thus,. They have
pured the) can u.af cli and that with a iitti more train-
lug they uould &iconic • Meet usciul tradw. Altogether the
',rigide bu guns, the major Genera/ great sattsfataion, and lie
truelst at all future trainings officers and nuni will take the tuune
int.r.. in their work, and show the same Intelligence and
good spirit In learning and carr)itig out their duties- -01
onion
(Signed). ClitLitini MILTON, t_ittain and It. Major
Regent: Brigade.

WZYMECIIITH.
GOOD TIMPLAJUI. —Lodge Stay of Portland, 1419, held
its quarterly meeting for election of officers ow Tuesday
night, when the officers were filled as follow:
Bro. w. w. p.a.; W.V.T. Bro. J. Rogers; W.S. Bro.
On;
_W.P.S. Jiro.. Ptintoso pro. cation •

W 57. 'Sri; Y.-tVyatt ; W. AI. Bro. Marsden ; W.I.G. Bro.
I. Pearce • W.G.G. Bro. A.. Ackerman. Bro. W. f kmtben
P.W.C.T. and Bro. Abel Att‘vooll is D.G.W.C.T. for
the ensuing twelvemonths, in the room of Bro. Puntis
whose period of service has expired.
Artaivid. Or AR Au.r.iign UNSEAWORTHY SHIP.—IS will
be retuembered that several sailors were some time ago,
sent to Dorchester gaol for refusing to proceed to sea in
the W. H. Randall, which they alleged was unseaworthy.
It is very satisfactory to find that the charge against the
vessel iS proved untrue, the following letter having been
received by the ship-brokers, Messrs W. Roberts end Co.
London, 10th July, 1874.
Messrs. W. Hobert. lc Co., Weymouth.
. .

•• Mr-You will be plowed to , hear that I bare
received news of the safe arrival at Bathurst of the W. If.
Randall. after, run of 23 days only. She has turned out her
—. without dam.- • • .

4Doodl,re" and they returned home to recruit themselves
after the fatigues of emnp.—Sheldrote's Aldenthnt audio
Kars :—" hit Administrative Battalion Dorset Bilis Vo
ltin-
toers.--A finer body of men than is in this battalion could
not possibly he wished for. and the Colonel commanding
Its been complimented on their general efficiency and

THE GRAND WESTERN ARCHERY MEETING
AT WEYMOUTH.

The Grand Western Archery Meeting cornmemxd its
olin on Wednesday. The meeting in point of
nninlrms Was very successful, the target list giving the
names of 82 ladies and 49 gentlemen. Toxophilites were
represented from the archery clubs of Cornwall, Devon,
Dorset, Somme:, and Wilts. The championess of
England. Mrs. Iforniblow, of the Grand National Society.
and Major Fklier, the champion belonging to the West
Berks Archers, were present. Nineteen pairs of targets
were ereete4. the proceedings of the meeting commencing
with the gentlemen ambers shooting at 100 yards. In the
afternoon the ladies came to the targets, shooting at nit
yards, and the gentlemen at SO. The splendid band of the
102nd Fusiliers wiled much to the enjoyment of the
luny. The attendance of spectators was very moderate
all day. The shooting was not so good as sometime for
the wind blew across the range, and WI., RO battling that
it was difficult to make proper allowance for it.
Supt. Hare and Sergt.•fajor Searle with some of the
Dorset County I 'onstabulary were on the ground ; but the
principal neel for the police was that their trumpeters
might blow the bugle, as a signal for shooting, and for
this they had been prepared by their practice to blow
before the judges at assize. Mr. Mow, of Augusta,place,
provided refreshments in a marquee, in excellent style.