The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-04-06 00:00:00

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1875.

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rahbely,,olri CONCERTS AT DORCHESTER CORN
EXCHANGE.
refreshment rim: be under the command Of Capt. In order to assist in ranting funds for the restoration
TUISDAY. APRIL 6, 1875. and enlargement il Holy Trinity church, concerts have
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NOTES OF THE WEEK. duct of its arrangements
, Mr. CharMs Cre • . ening having the con- amateurs, consisting of -
NOTES
VOesiams :
The prominence which is given b the G Con 1 Mrs Regivald Smith
envito TO THR DORSET Cs3UNTT PRiSON.- Hard
y e Govern- Labour • se • • 11, I. I. Morgan
ment to the Friendly Societies' Hill K . Benjamin
Holladay, Harry Smith, Michael
testifies to enner• dealing t.h.c. wMr A. Z Paliii.r, fond
the universality of the interest John I addock, • at eymouth, four months; I Twiner*.
manifested instealing oilcake Arc, at Okeford Fitsparne, I Mr. iaylor, LILA.
such institutions • and, when one
month; William Smith:ideating swede turnips at
we consider that Kinston 11 utstaitim wins :
several millions of men, axes, one month, and two years in a Refornia- •
mostly h to
of families 17.; Thwn" %Ile, misbehaviour •1 W • •moutli 1' nion colonel Wilideson nll. A. lit Violin.
are enrolled in benefit clubs, the importance --, el nays • John Turner, nic y Iti Wa%?eliain 11 days': Mr A. Z. Palmer ..
... lit t iolin (102 ail Fusiliers).
their being established o
j'm"hvar
i at
Br°4d
c wry,a lay;. Henry Drum-Major U. Whittle .. Isil violin (10:nil Fusiliers).
seven i s
n a sound •
ducted on the best ' bailsanclAxin.
Robertson, druu entice's, Sr., at Weyinouth, seven days lisrr igsschwite .. •• 21ad violin.
W principles, is clearly apparent. imprisonment Mr 11. 1). slew .. .. Viola
We hope, however, that Friendly Societies m ' TROUT Fmnixo.-We h that efforts being nus•le ilieb•i'i.sreA. assLE M°111," • • •• Isa.""nrinsiiii?•ad Rani I
not be overdone with 1
wi egislation. The
- - ••: --4"4'" • • •• ...,fluis ,-- "—Ars,*
Govern- protection e erg
1 the river Frome. Several years ago a project of that kind film Aldworth
Mrs. J. F. H . • - --'
ment may usefully require of the such edges .. )
msu statistics wss mooted, but the multiplicity of the rights created by mi. E. mc„,„
as will be a test of the'soundness, the letting of the adjoining ni.gdows rendered it impracts- mini M. ii.,..,„7„.. ••••
their and provide Piano.
for publicity be' •mg given to them;cable. Recent changes in this matterhave altered an that, N.. A. ~..1
..
but, much and there seems to be now no insuperable difficulty. It is yi... gi.„,
beyond that we doubt whether it would be conceded that the Freon is one of the best trout streams Mr. T. M. Morgan . • ) •
useful to go. Variations ' in the country, and if an 'ambition could be formed, with • • .. Harmonium
well be in management may such a fee of membership as would not exclude any Conductor, Mr. T. M. Morgan.
left to the societies themselves, as cir- legitimate linkers, while ensuring due protection, we be- The choir of Trinity church with several members or
cumstances ruay demand, although, no doubt Bove it would be of very groat advantage. the Vocal Association and others, formed the chorea SS
it is upon details that success largely dfollows•-Soprano • Mrs Reginald Smith, Mrs. Shaw M
A., PROPOsED EXcamillltaT OF THE DOS= RIFLE VOLUS. ~ • • •. , ra.
(Tem.*. gas FoR 1,C7 -The following circular has been Hodges, Mrs. A. Spicer,ins Pouncy, Mrs. A. Manuel.
The Dorset County Friendly Society is un- issued:-' The Dorset' Volunteer Association, considering Mrs. A. Groves. Mrs. Kagan. I 'autralto : Mrs. G. J. G.
doubtedly established on dprinciples,itclearthat the encampment of the Rifle irolunteers is Gregory. Miss SI- Hodges. Mrs. Hawes, Miss K. Partniter,
noun and • Bliss Lang, Miss Evans Mr. H Hod Mr.
affords the maximum of benefits for '
the muumum necessary to their continued efficiency. and that without it Palmer. . Rpm. • Tenor: •H. Hodges, .
it is almost impossible for so large a body of men to go ''" ond ntl, Mr. F. W. Seward, Mr. V. J.
of contributions, for the ex f expenses o manage- through the battalion drills required by the Goverment, W. Pike, Mr. % . Chick Mr. 0 Mr. W Churchill.
Bass: Mr. J. F. Hod kf * 0 . .
ment, which ordinarily are taken from the eunwl hope that all who are interested in the welfare ,„, m.A.x•mr. n n Hodges, r. W. anoint, Mr.
.Taylor,
subscriptions, are in the case of our County to
of the olunteers will enable them by sufficient funds, s''•
•is assemble in camp during 'ensuing summer. It H. IsaYmars Mr. F. Holland, Mr. Wintle.
The first took place on Thursday afternoon, and the
Society provided for by the payments
of must be borne in mind that, even if there were no camp .ample building was well filled by the most distinguished
f our residents and visitors from the surrounding district.
honorary members. Of course the tables of sovgerrbribtrabalnedextreum.tiast he inucuritzd for p
ces erform- of
Mayor of the town and Mrs. Burnett kindly
contributions and benefits are bailed upon i motive of efficiency. SThe eenraunrcpment will thius yea's; patronised the undertaking, and among those present
expectation of the average mortality and the Cat Burton Bradatock." were :-Rev. F. W. Tregarthien, Mrs. Tregarthen, Misses
Tregarthen, Miss Hussey, Colonel Wilkinson, Mrs.
average duration of sickness; and one would THE WEATHRIL -The following is our meteorological Wilkinson, Mrs. Coombs, Miss Coombs, Mr. Crane, Mr.
have thought that Dorset, at any rate, would rewrt ' Aldworth, Miss Tolley, Lely Michel, Miss Michel, Mrs.
not exhibit any excess in either case. But for Kinder:ley, Misses Kmdersley (3), Mr. Kitdersley, junr.,
Mrs. Thornton, %eters Thornton (2), Mies Thornton.,
several years the duration of the sickness of the Mr. J Lambert, Mrs. Lambert., Captain A. Manuel, Misses
members has been double that commonly Maned, Rev. R. Smith, Misses Smith (2), Mr. G. Floyer,
Mr. Webster, Mrs. Webster, Mr. G. Palmy, Mrs. G. Pavey,
experienced amongst males, and four times as Mrs. Fl P Flyer, Rev. W. ope, Miss Douglas-Willan, Hon.
great as is the expectation amongst females; Mrs. Williams, Misses Williams, Masters Williams Mrs
and, naturally, the society will not bear such a Grimstone. Miuses Marini (I), Captain Carr (102nd).
strain upon its funds. Neither should it ; and Rev. W. M. Barnes, Mrs. Barnes Mr. Fyley, Mr. A. Spicer,
Mr. It. Spicer, Mr. and Mrs. Malandaine„ Admiral Tryon,
there is evidently great laxity in the adininis- Mrs. 'fryon, aliases Warrington, Mrs. Warrington, Miss
tration of sick relief, for which the responsibility Austin, Rev. Prebendary Nash, Mrs. Nash, Misses Nash,
(2). Rev. H. Everett, Major C. W. Hawes, Mr.
must rest upon the medical officers, stewards, Furmedge, Misses Furmedge, Rev. It. C. Marriott,
and branch committees. At the annual meeting Mrs. Marriott, Mr. C. Reidy lie. Mrs. Radclyffe, Rev.
there was not much said on the important U. J. Green, Mrs. and Misses Green (2), General
Parke, Mrs. Parke, Miss Parke, Rev. \V. Urquhart, Mrs.
question of remedying this fault, but from what Urquhart,. Misses Urquhart (2), Mr. and Miss Osborn, Mr.
was indicated by the single medical officer and Taylor, R.HA., Mrs Taylor, Miss Broderick. Mrs.
the one steward who spoke, it seems evident Devenish, Rev. H. Jones, Rev. P. Sylvester, Rev. H.
P. Freeman, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Brymer. Misses
that sick papers are sometimes dated back to a Brymer (2), /dies Blencowe, Rev. A. G. Shirley, Mrs.
time prior to the visit of the doctor, and that a Shirley. Mimes Shirley (2), Mr. and Mrs. Tudor, Mr.
and Mrs. Furley, Mrs. Prevost, Misses Burnett (2), Miss
certain amount of malingering obtains amongst Middleton, Mr. H. B. Middleton. In 11. B. Middleton,
the members, of which the Puddletown steward Mr. Good! ord. Mr. and Mrs. E. Pearce, Miss Pearce, Lady
gave two curious illustrations. But the national Palmer, Major Eliot, R. li.A., Colonel Oldfield, Miss
Oldfield, Miss Coombs, Mr. Chipcott, Mrs. Clancett,
societies, of course, have greater difficulties in Major Leigh, Mrs. Leigh, Miss Leigh, Mrs. H. R Williams,
preventing imposition than a county society, yet Mines Williams (3), Mrs. Gime, Sirs. Emson, Mr. J. F.
they experience very little; and, no doubt, Hodges, jun., Mr. 11. Hodges, Misses Pope (2); Mrs.
Janmn, Rev. M. and Mrs. liankey, Misses Wallis (2),
examination into their system of checks would Mrs. Pannitec Mrs. Ferrer, Misses Ferrer Mrs. Is
suggest an ample remedy. It seems to us that Mansel,
_Miss Manna. Mr. R. Davis, Rev. H. Arm Mrs.
the medical officers should not ante-date a sick Figou, Mr. Tabor, Masses Tabor (2), Rev. S. Ho be, Mrs.
Hobbs, Bev. W. H. Valentine, Rev. E. Headland s. . Mr
paper under any circumstances, but write upon Randall, Misses Kendall (2), Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Atkins,
their certificates the actual day on which they Mr* Evans, Mrs. .1. 11. Smith-Marriott, Mrs. Frost, Mr.
saw the patients; that visitors, changed Gregory,lir. J. hatpin, Mrs Galpin, Mrs. Mayne,
Mimes Beardumre (2), Mr. A. Bankes, Mrs. Bankes, Mr.
quarterly, should see the members once a week; A. B. Foster Dr. Smith, Mr. Hayne, Mr. and Mrs. Symes,
and that those in receipt of sick pay should be Mr. E. Martin. Mrs. Martin Miss Martin, [Lev. G. Thomp.
son, Kra Thompson, Rev. W. Barnes, Miss Barnes, Mrs.
not only prohibited from working, but be not Cockeram, Miss Ceckeram, Mr. Herbert Williams.
allowed out after certain hours, much less to MraWilliants, Mrs. Colonel Bingham, Captain Sanctuary,
frequent public-houses as was mentioned had Mrs. J. F. Luttrell Captain Parry (102nd).
The concert commenced with the Chorus, with
been done by one member with a branch orchestral accommunment, "Coronation Anthem" from
steward. With regulations of this character, Zadok, Handel ;it was given with much sprightliness, the
and the cultivation of an honourable pride joyful tone of the music being well rendered, and the out-
hunting, almost breathless effect, of the shouts of the
amongst the members which would induce them jubilant multitude, was slily esPressed- Mrs- Itellinald
to keep from claiming relief except in absolute Smith gave Ihydn's sir" With Verdue Clad," and was
necessity, the Society would very soon place itself eminently successful, for although the exchange might be
supposed too large for any but professionals to fill it with
in an unassailable financial position. New rules sound, yet Mrs. Smith's voice was heard to great advan-
are being framed, and if those at present in (age. her high notes especially were pure and clear and
rang out wet ; the trills in this solo were well sustained,
force are not stringent enough to prevent impo- and there was an ailment of sweetness, softness, and
sition they must be made so, that the good expression that inside the per'onnance most pleasing.
members may be spared the pain and danger of The lady also successfully varied the expression in the
concluding passages. Mrs. Smith fairly took the
belonging to a society where imposition obtains majority by surprise, and she was most warmly 'm-
ead ruin impends, and that the bad may be plauded. Miss M. Parmiter and Mr. Morgan next sang
saved from their own mean disposition, and from Costa's duett "The Lord is my Shepherd ;" the voices har-
monised beautifully, ant the devotional spirit of the
wrecking a society which has been, and still may words was satisfactorily realised. Most gratifying was
be, of incalculable benefit to the industrial the clearness of pronunciation, which at once marked the
classes of Dorset, singers as free from the affectation too common in the
present day which would encourage such singing as one
Sir John Michel, speaking at Puddletown, cannot understand. The applause was long, and well
delivered a jeremiad over the army, but he did merited. Mrs. Arthur Mansel was the next songstress,
her voice was mellow and clear, compelling all to listen
not leave us quite comfortless, for he believes with delight for every note ; her " Wait patiently for
that by and bye our army will be again "the Him" WM very impressive, and the lady received warm
and deserved applause. The next piece was one of the
best in Europe ;" and he seemed to admit that gems of the afternoon. Mrs. Hawes came fonvard
great improvement has been made, even in these to sing Sullivan's charming solo, "He shall wipe all
evil days, in the social condition of the soldier, tears. The lady's voice, which is of superior quality, at once
took possession of the space, and made the whole atzuo-
for he painted the present advantages of the sphere of the Exchange vibrate with the sweet sound.
service with the attractive colours of a recruiting Although the lady sunned at first to feel the cares of
sergeant. earth, soon the glorious words lifted her beyond, and the
joy of "For the former things are passed away," was
We are glad to find that the hon. member for rendered with an aliandonment, only for a brief time
Dorchester is averse to permissive legislation, curbed by the sad remembrance of pain so well expressed
in the "sorrow and crying," and then soaring :loan into
Mr. Brymer made this declaration when speak- another burst of joy at the close. The encore was lit:r-
ing at the County Friendly Society anniversary, eistent, and the lady kindly acceded, a very fine sostesiefo
and we presume he had in view the Agricultural part being especially noteworthy in the encore sole. Next
came a quartett, " i 'ol is a Spirit' (iterndale Bennett),
Holdings Act, for he pointed to the absurdity sung by Mrs. A. Manuel, Mrs. liaises, Mr. A. Z. Palmer,
of a long array of clauses laying down certain and Mr. Taylor. In spite of an inequality in the voices,
rules, and, after all, concluding that they might the singing was round and full, but, perhaps, with scarcely
enough expression for the taste of sotne. Mrs. Shaw
be adopted or not as the parties interested chime, followed with Hummel's " Alma Virgo ; this lady has a
We are glad to find that the lion. member holds highly cultivated mire, and her shakes were very Lemuel-
this opinion; for, although the Dorchester Is ; the songstress showed a very proper abstraction from
the idea of an audience being before her, and seemed to
Farmers' Club was tolerably unanimous on the throw her whole soul into the worship rendered; yet
other side, many of the large agricultural some of the music seemed different from that to which
some of the words are usually set, and the effect was
societies in the country have strongly con- therefore piquant Much applause followed. Mr. Palmer
deumed the permissive clauses. No doubt gave Haydn a beautiful solo "In Native Worth," with
approving a compulsory Act would seem to much novelty of expression, and was warmly received.
The concluding piece was the inimitable " Hallelujah "
imply doubt of the beim-fides of the landlords, chorus, with orchestral accompaniment, and considering
and in Dorset, happily, there is no occasion for the numbers of the company, it was courageously
that ; but, when it is found that the general voice performed ; the audience stood all the time. An
interval followed, during which much movement
of the country, as expressed at Farmers Clubs, and conversation relieved the lashes and minds of the
Chambers of Agriculture, and similar societies, audience, but all were hushed on hearing the first sweet
notes of Haydu's "Second Symphony in IV' by the
is in favour of a good measure to be applied band. This piece gave the idea of peculiar playfulness,
universally, the agriculturists of Dorset will, no the power was admirably regulated, and to lovers of in-
doubt, acquiesce in that decision, for even to strutuental music its relined phrases must have been
charming. Mr. Taylor burst upon the audience with
them it will be establishing by law what they startling effect in" The Rat t," which requires any amount
now have by custom or mutual understanding, of power' his changes of expression were wen effected.
MA he wee immensely applauded licuini's duett • Mira
Parliament has resumed its sittings, after the fir Ulric* ltlral," wel giber. by Sim. Shaw end Mr. Palmer
Easter Holidays, with plenty of work before it; with great satisfaction to the lovers of this particular
but a review of the past does not inspire much"lid
(Lyle. 53 was llochsa's trio, with him, and piano,
raggio lusinghier," lay Mrs. Alldwerth, Mrs. Hodges, and
hope of valuable legislation. The Daily Telegraph Mrs. Shaw, the perforusance being throughout eximislingly
says— clever, and the effect at times brilliant or very sweet
There were hearty plaudits at its close. Mrs. Reginald
"The moral of this year's Parliament thus far is Smith was warmly received on coming forward to sing
that the reigning majority is afraid of • new idea. "The Merry Lark" (Hon. Mrs. Irby); both in instrumental
Now, if there has been such a thing as ' harasaing ' a and vocal performance the lady was most succeasful ; her
country with incessant reforms, there may be such a shakes and trills were something marvellous as well as
thing as vexing it with measures hardly worth passing. delightful, and she received • cordial encore. Most kindly
At present there is not • single principle projemed by she responded with "Should he upbraid," and again
any Minister in any Bill before the House which could charmed all. A duett (piano and harmonium) 'Selection
from Norma." by Sidney Smith. *withal performed by
draw a hundred people together in public meeting." Miss M. Parini ter, Mrs A. Manselt and Mr. T. M.
After noticing the very small surplus with Morgan. Thu (-sir performers s owed wonderful
which Mr. Gathorne Hardy will have to deal on power of execution, and Mr. Morgan is evidently
the 15th, when introducing the Eudget, the a true musician.
Of course the audience expressed
their pleasure by applause. One of the favourities of the
Telegraph says : evening, Mrs Hawes then, accompanied on the violin by
" We shall all receive the depressed explanations of Mr. Palmer, and on the pianoforte by Mrs. newel, gave
Braga's song "La 'Serenata ;" the lady's voice was simply
the Chancellor of the Exchequer much more tranquility delightful, and Mr. Palmer played the violin with skill and
if there is only reason to believe that in lieu of the
'free breakfast table,' now fading sway judgment A rapturousencore followed, and' Mrs. Hawes
right
• beauti- then gave " Remember man" This was indeed a treat, and
ful dream, the Administration of the ht honourable showed how admirably a beautiful voice and a clear pro-
gentleman will at least give us • blic Health nounciation of sensible words combine to give the greatest
'measure that will really save life, • Shipping Act that musical pleasure. Undoubtedly all will remember the
will not let sailors drown in overloaded vessels, an fair singer net only is sorrow as she asked, but "when all
Agricultural Law which will put miney into the soil, issound is le4ht" perhaps this was the crowning triumpli
an Adulteration of Food Bill whirl will keep people of the ootimrL Ur.' Palmer sang litoseints " Tarantella,
and no doubt had the words been °'ondereanded of the
from being poisoned, and a 4 udimture Law which people," they would have been still more delighted. As it
will please the country as well as the Lords." was, the immense spirit and abandon with which he rave
The Daily Nem! remarks : the rattling song, established him in favour, and procured
a persistent encore. Mr. Palmer's geeing would we should
"There is hardly one measure, except the Public think shine in some of Dibdin's sea songs. The company Health Bill, that anybody would miss if they at once conrulded with Sullivan's pleasing glee "Oh ! bush thee,
shared the fate of the Judicature BilL They are my baby." It was sung with softness and sweetness, and
characteristic product& of a tame Administration in Is ems a decided success. The National Anthem concluded
year of tameness. We may perhaps except the Duke i u.ost eathfcctory contort, en whCh we n'neratelate
of Richmond's Agricultural Hollings Bill, which, the musicians and the iodise e idlltc.
The platform and orchestra acre prettilY decoreigg.
though nut vigorous itself, has teen the muse of
, • and under the artistic hand of Mr. Wood upholsterer, at
vigorous' expressions in others. The farmers aIIOCIA- 1 slould be added
assumed an elegant appearance, but a
dons declare it to be not worth the paper on which it that thic finishing_ touch to the work WAS app the
in e
is written; but then they bad no reason to expect it wweful embellishment of flowers end foliage which Mrs.
would be of any value None of the characteristic Coombs had added. The railing in front of the 'ornery
measures of the Government are more decisive, a above the platform was lined with yellow drapery, and
shone this was placed a screen of blue and white, sun
vague permissiveness, a reluctance to say ' yeas sball,'
mounted by a festoon of evergreen and dowers while
an unconcealed desire to +arcs Mammon. chansettr-
along the front of the gallery ran a wreath of evergreens
ising them all. Parliament need not fear that the relieved with roses, the whale imparting a pleasing
will call it to any strenuous effort. The appearance. The front of the orchestra was draped with
days of strenuous legislation are gone by-and are yet muslin, above which was a wreath similar to that on the
to come." gallery ; over this appeared some beautiful camellias and
matess end in the front of the orchestra were pansies'
grass and moss in psts. 'ILL was a re), rola feature
and farmed tint* atreffective Pert ,useuieli. '
4 sccoisd concert on Friday evening wascqually. succour
fel, for there was a full bowie ; and so well pleased were
the audience with the performances that Omit reialls
lengthened out the programme till after eleven o'clock.
The ladies and gentlemen taking part were the same as
at the previous concert-Dorchester and neighbourhood
giving a large share and IVeyanouth kindly adding very
val"ble hell,. Amongst the former these concerts
have brougnt to the front rank Miss 11. Panuiter as a
pianiste, her success being most emphatic. end "eating
yuite a limo?. The audience comprisel the chief
nmihea °' she sewn and neighbourhood. the following
*Monger Others hetes Piessot . -Mr. car i.s. Eumett,
J. C. Gregory, lhr. Leonitni Gni ifie 'Meter
Gregorr, Ries Raker, Ur. Turn rs Turner, M. 1
Parnaiba. Mr. E. Pearce, .1,P., Sirs. Pearce, . iss
and Mr. Pearce, the Masten; Thornton (2), Mr. lierberi
Williams, Mr. G. O. Churchill, Mr. Aldworth. bliss Tolley,
the Rev. Reginald Smith, and the Mines Smith (3), Mr.
Tudor, Mr. Norman, Dr. Barton Smith, Mr. and Mrs.
J. V. D. Lawrence, Miss Lowrance, Mr. Cradle!, Mrs.
Taylor, Mr. J. W. Beach, Dr. and Mrs. Robinson, the
nee. 11. P. Raikes, Mrs. and Miss Ratko,' Mr. Radom.
e ;... .1 Edwards (County Hospital), Mr. and
m
ris I. syuo, (if cr.l:ter ), Mth
Sir. Alfred Scer, e Rev.
I. Kveretts Mr. roomier, Ilia Isc",,ica, 'r. ..nd
Cunnington and the Misses CunningtO (2). the 'Re". NY •
Barnes and Miss Ranges llama). Sfr. I. Spicer, Mr. and
Mrs. Ling. Mrs. Case, Mr. Thomaa, Mr. Patten, Major
Hawes, Miss Everett, Mr. Andrews and Miss Andrews,
Mr. 11. and Miss Symonds, Colonel and Mrs. Bingham,
Mrs. eel Miss Emson, the Rev. K. G. Watson and Mrs.
Watson, Dr. Aldridge, Miss Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. W.
Hawkins. Miss Tabor, Mr. Groves, the Misses Flower
(4), Colonel Oilfield, Miss Oldfleld. Mrs. and the Misses
Mantim; Mt and Krt. A. Atkins, Mrs. Good and wstY..
Mrs. Henn'. Lock and_ party tri, Ihr. awl Mrs. Alt 04
P.M Kr. Edwin Polm. Mr. smiths Miasma Holyar (tense).
Mr. and Mrs. Stroud, Mrs. and Miss Coombs, Mr. It.
Davis, Miss Carter, Mrs. Osmond, Miss Lock and party,
(IT), Mr. and Mrs. John Gatlin, Mr. T. Lock (Kingston).
Er. Lock, jun.. and Miss Lock, Mr. and Mrs. Frost, Mrs.
Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Dron, Mr. and Mrs. F. Holland. Cart
and Sirs. Chaldecott'llise Leigh, Miss Swan, Mr. Vatcher,
Mrs. Seward, the Misses smith r,g,i. Miss Keats, Miss
Foster. Mr. T. Ensue and Miss Ensor, Um Dunning, Mrs.
Rowell, if!. and Mrs. Evans, Mr and Mrs. Patten, Mrs.
Dowling, is. Parr, Miss flopekirk, Mr. Lonnon.
The concert opened with the ysmiliar overture to the
"Caliph of Bagdad" by the stringed instrumentalists,
flute,igand piano by Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Hodges. The
movement went with tolasble smoothness, while

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BAND OP Hoeg ENTARTAINIINNT.-011 Thursday evening
there was a pleasant gathering at the British Schoolroom.
Mrs. Colonel Bingham ever takes a deep interest in all
that tends to the welfare of the young, and the Dorchester
Band of Hope has been a specie/ object of her care. Her
efforts have been ably. seconded by Mr. C. Greening, who
has had over Ai years experie nee of teetotalism, and to-
gether they have been enabled to form a Band of Hope,
of nearly MO children. On the above evening these were
assembled in the British school, and gave an entertain-
ment of singing and recitations. It was a pleasing sight
to see so many little ones, the girls in the gallery tier upon
tier, and the boys in the body of the room. The manner
in which the pieces were rendered reflected the greatest
credit upon Mrs. Bingham, and those who have assisted
her in training this "little army of cold water drinkers
(as Mr. Greening is wont to call them). The entertainment
opened with Arbon's " Greeting song" by the whole of
the children, and they rendered it capitally. This was
followed by the sweet little hymn "Shall we gather at the
river," the soft parts being particularly nice. Moody and
Sankey's hymn "Hold the Fort" was next given, and
then Daisy Harris gave a recitation "flat, what mothers
are doing to-night," being heartily cheered at its con-
clusion. "A little ship on the sea" was sung by four
little girls in good taste, and was followed by another of
Sankey s hymns, " Knoeking, knocking," by seven little
fellows, assisted by the Rev. H. P. Mikes, who was
present the whole of the evening, and who takes great
interest in the children. The whole chorus then sang
"Work for the night is coining," capitally. Master
W. Davis followed with a solo on the cornet in good style
and was cheered. The glee "I knew a lad " was next
well rendered by three girls, M. and C. Holloway, and C.
Hardy. This was followed by a little girl, J. Word,
singing "The Minstrel Boy." She has a sweet voice, and
sang it with confidence. It was the gem of the evening,
and the little maiden received a well-merited encore, on
which ahe repeated the last verse. Master Curtis then
recited "The Raindrop." This was followed by "There's
a land that is fairer than day," by the whole chorus, and
then Master Willie Edwards recited "The sailor boy's
return." It was given fairly for one so youag, and
he was cheered at its clout 'Jesus of Nazareth passeth
by," was then sung by eight little boys, the whole chorus
taking up the last two lines of each venni. Master Stick-
land next sang very nicely "Good veers from Home," and
was heartily cheered. A little girl named Harris followed
with a recitation "Bruce of Scotland?" and rendered
it with much taste. Mr. Greening here spoke
a few words to those present, urging all who had
not done so to join the temperance society. He had had
over J years of cold water drinking, and it had dune him
no harm—(hear, hear). He followed by reading a piece
detailing the terrors of a drunkard just before his death,
and concluded by singing "Merry Dick," the children
heartily taking up the chorus. The recitation "Weary
Pilgrim.. was then given by two sisters C. and M.
Holloway, and they were vigorously cheered. "Safe in
the Anna of Jesus" was then sung by the children,
followed by "The barrel is a mighty foe, by C. and M.
Holloway, 0. Hardy, and —. Hardy. " Hold the Fort"
was then repeated, and " Prodigal child come home," and
the evening hymn brought this happy and successful
gathering to a close. There was a large attendance of
visitors, including the Mayor (Mr. E. Burnett). At the
close of the entertainment the Rev. 11. P. Raikes called
for cheers for Mrs. Bingham, and the hearty manner in
which these were again and again repeated showed how
much love the children of the Dorchester Band of Hope
cherish for their kind friend and benefactress. We
should add that Mrs. Bingham accompanied each piece on

the harmonium.
Gooe TeX PLA its' Tea AgP EN-rearm& st au. -0 n Tuesday
evening the members and friends of the Dorchester Lodge
of Good Teruplani held a public ten and entertainment at
the British tichool-room. Tea, which had been provided
by Mr. Foot, of the "British Workman" Temperance
Hotel, High tstreet was laid at 6.3 e, and about ff)
were present, including Bro. Foot, L.D. ; Bro. C.
Parsons, WIT.; Bra,. Whittaker, W.V.T. ; Bra. W.
Werren, W.F.S. ; Bro. Dowutou, W.T. ; Bro. Vincent,
W.S. ; dtc. At eight o'clock the public meeting and
entertainment was held and there was a large attendance,
the room being well tilled. Mr. G. Franklin was asked to
take the chair, and in his opening remarks said they were
met to advocate the cause of total abstinence, and to do
what they could tout a stop to the greatest curse of our
land-to wipe out the darkest blot in Eugland's fair fame
-to raise their fellow-man above the degrading position to
whet strong drinks brought him. He considered it the
duty of every right-minded man, of every Englishman, of
every Christian ti do all in his power to help on this
mat cause. The use of stiong drinks wee entirely con-
trary to the teachings of Christ and of the Bible, and he
felt that they tuse every means to put a hike to it,
for although the Good Tempters were increasing In
numbers and strength, the drink traffic wan also on the
increase-Sister Abbott from Weymouth then gave a
recitation "The lips that touch liquor shall never touch
mine" This wee recited very clearly and distinctly, and
in good trate, and she was much cheered.-Bro. Churchill
followed with a stag "bricked out of home," in character,
I and wait applauded.- Bee. Foot then addressed the meet-
ing. The' had assembled to help on the temperance
cause. Many through the use of intoxicating drinksled
loot their homes, their reputation, and finally their souls.
Statistics told them that dil,ooo persons go down to
drunkard's graves annually, and what dues it mean, but
that their souls are lost-the Bible had said that the
drunkard could not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. He
wanted to tonli the consciences of the little drop drinkers
that evening, as whilst they (the Good Templan) were
anxious to rescue the drunkard they wanted the moderate
drinkers to give it up altogether. It was thou who were
in most danger, for the habit grew upon them and by and
bye they could not resist their love of it, and were too
often led to a drukkardn end. The Good Tempters were
determined to put a stop ty this devil's work, as it was
this that led to such devilish influences. h(ene hard
things had been said about them for bringing rdieon into
the question, but he considered it was • religious subject,
and affected every Christian man, for if a man can be a
Christian with the drink, be can be a much better one
without The safe side was their side, and he urged all
who wished to do good, and who had not yet joined to do
se that evening-(applause).--Sister Abbott and Bro. Bolt
(Weymouth), then gave a dialogue, and were greatly
cheered. Bros. Dancey and Lockett followed with •
duett, Willie Dale," and Bro. Lockett afterwards sang,
"lam a Friar ofitrders Grey."-Mr. Dean next addressed
the meeti wasng. e as glad to see an many preeeht
especially the lit • outs. 71iose jueisnile Tempters
begun in a right course, and he toyed they vrould coM
tinue. He was much struck with Siettr d.bbott's
recitation just now, and he felt what a power warlike
would be in this temperance cause if they would only
" put their shoulders to the wheel," and enforce on every
young man the duty of giving up drink, refusing to allow
the bps that touch liquor to touch theirs-(apPlause). He
told an aming
_anecdote of a gentleman
ad who always had
bed vim us
. He had every possible vice and one day he
met an tile yuaker to whom he told his woes about these
bed eyes. Oh," Kitt tbd "what do you have
for supper r " A glass of brandy s.td water" was the
reply. to-nidlit, instead 'of wiatinit theßater-les
teke them off and put. them over your mouth--gere yp the
brandy and your eyes will soon be better"-(Laughter).
The gentleman followed this advice, and his eyes woe got
all right. Another gentleman the speaker knew bed been
very subject to cramp. His medical man ndvised hirei to
have a little brandy, just for his stemmata sake Sono,
little time after he met his medical attendant, who wits
very glad to see him so much better, and remarked that
It was the little drops of brandy that had done it, where-
on the gentleman said, "Ton my soul, doctor, I have not
taken a drop r Ile had simply well exercised himself
, evcry morning. The speaker told another similar
anecdote, -ral in conclusion urged all to come forward and
aid by plitffng .the tempters society- (applelso. Bro.
Churchill next sand " bleu (Le pledge," and was greatly
cheered. Bros. Hardy and Burden sod withlisugh•
able reeitastioa, itad Sister Abbott &lad Bro, lien ai.c.
recited a piece. The Weereouth friends wege not w'
the work, and the mm., is which they ;tepid their
parts" elicited warm applause. bro, Tom no recited
"The Drunkard's Vision In a very creditable meaner,
and was much cheered. Bro. Randall sang "The Gipsy's
Wareing" in good style, and the entertainment was
brought to • close by Bro. Tompkins reciting "Mary, the
Maid of the Inn." The Chairman said the Dorchester
friends' woe ay much obliged to their Weymouth
brothers siia littera du their kindness in coming over to
help them. This way the thst tatcrtainment of the kind
they had had, but as the season asdirted thm• hoped to
have others, when they would be
.e piemodio, theirfriends, and all whom they could eg with then.'
ge
(the chairman) agreed with Bro. 'Not that many tieth?
things had been mud against the Good Tempters for
bringing religion in with their cause, but he *mid tell
them from experience that temperance was a very great
step to religion. It was of very little use for young men to
hetet to impreuive sermons and go straight from church
or chapel iy the publichouse, as any good inionaceions
were soon reinotty. His own experience was that whilst
he attended those places he Wed "sty little about his own
soul, and less fur God's house. litto,tc Lave his hand to
the temperance mule, took to dittenditilf Val/grt4, dx.d he
thanked God there he had been enabled to give his heart
to Jesus: and he was not ashamed or Wind to stand
there that evening and confess it What they wented
was for every one who had not yetdone BO toffees forward
and sign the e book, or give in their names that they
'eight be pro lre in the Good Tempters. If they wished
hs teaser men and women, to live comfortable at home,
to be heof: diGt... to be happy in death. and blessed in
eternity. a ahem join the temperance society-but, above
all, give their hearts to Jeitli,--(tqapktise). In conclusion
einin "mace ode 'mug to an en
he :eget:dm& cordial vote shield
awe::: weyntnnthdl
friends. This was duly seconded, and the' easing qf
Several came forward and gave in their names to be
pro-
posed on the next meeting night Altogether the meet-
ing was • imeat success, and it is decidat to hold similar
getherings during the coming season.

DORCHESTER.
Dsrrii or Rms.—The aspa of rain which fell in
Dorchester during March was 1.44 Mtn% against OAS in
the corresponding month of 1874.
Doaciistraa CEDETILDT.—There were Se burials sa stas
camel iry in the year ending the :11st March, being tt
largest number for that period known for many years
past.
Mawr. OF SACILID Soya—One of these DOW popular
services is announced to be given in the Congregational
rhoolroona smit Thursday evening, the subject being the
' Life of David.- We understand that there will be a
large number of performers

Tun Dorset Quarter Sessions veld Le bald at the Shire-
ball on Tuesday next. Thu calendar it pegent is very
light containing the names of only four prisoners charced
as follow :—Jacob Bugler. stealing a shirt at Yetmloster
Isaac Heeling, stealing two rabbits, two bags, and a box
coulai•iing old iron and tram, at (iillinghaui ; Dengefull
Barney and SopliLs Light (on bail), stealing money at
Shaston St. James.
DOILICT COUIAk SCHOOL—The Rev. Thomas Russell-
Wright, 8.A., late Scholar and Priseinan of Pembroke
College, Cambridge, now heai-nniter of De Aston School,
Market Rama, has been appointed it the bead-mastership
of the Dorset County SchooL Mr. Rnaestlit'nght has
bad considerable exterience in tuition, and his testinioninls
are of the highest order. He will enter oitilll new duties
at the end of tbe summer term (July).
_ .

--
A valuable horse belonging to Captain Foster, of
Wsrmwell Home, died very suddenly on Monday after-
noon. The annual had been driven by ite owner from his
residence to Dorchester. nothing, apparently. being the
matter with it on the way. Before being taken out of the
trap, however, at the Antelope Hotel, it dropped
.down,
expiring in about two minutes. The muss of ftlith
sfterwarda ameesined by Mr. Rowe, 'seminary surgeon,
to be heart diseases.
Union Costrascre—The Dorchester Board of Guardians
have accepted tenders for the supply of provisions luring
the next mix months as annexed :—Bres No. 1 district, sii.4.Barmsna.
W. Abbott. Nether Cerne, it& per 41b. lowf • No. 2 dis-
trict, ditto, 4ild. No. 3 district, J. Drelecorcht. eater, Ni annual vestry held 4•11 Thursday, the Rev. W.
41d. • No. 4 distri C. Short°, Stratton, ; No. 5 dis- L. Barnes presiding. when the churctiwardens were re-
' A. Abbott, ter, ld. ; No. 6 ditto, elected. Mr. l Caine, for the parish, and Mr. C. Rosin*
*d. ; No. 7 distrißlitto_, 4d. • dour, ditto, 31t. per sack, on behalf of the clergyman.
drocerieg. W. Dorciestw. Bali, mutton, and Wrrls reference to the fever alleged, in
suet mom Lock an Son. Dorcliester,sa3d., 7d.. and dd. which !wrested irmed g our last issue, to exiat in thEFih
.41's :rctisce,TDoechisstereir. Chande.. butter, pork,
eltssPlii; IL
did- is no feuiver there, nyor has there brwliernreuillriece. iber;
fiU. 14, par lb., butter ; dad 7d. bid ILL pork. two ran ago.
•

varied and picturesque was the rendering of the some-
what bigarre character of die succeeding numbers. For • !
land of amateurs, with few opportunities of practising m.
together, (h.,- :r-liieved fair .ueeess, although had Mr.
Morgan contributed sow: harmonium, and a cornet and
drum been introduced, the effect would have been greeter.
Mrs. Shaw followed with " La stella confidante (Rthandi),
harp accompaniment by Mrs. Aldworth, and piano
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Mrs. Hodges. The accomplished musician sang wtth
grace and tenderness, and the harp was played with
charming effect. Warm applause testified to the approlut
lion of the audience. The chorus then gave "May-day.
a glee which requires to be taken trippingly and with
lightness, but the male voices were not over tuneful or in
unison, which rather marred an otherwise pleasing per-
formance. A iluett, "La Notte " Mrs. Hawes and Mr.
Palmer, with Mrs. Manuel accompanying succeeded, and
was highly appreciataxi. Nothing could be more pleasing
than the Indy's tuneful singing; her voice is even and
sweet throughout, and her style chaste. Mr. Palmer sings
in an easy confident manner, and has a voice of consider-
able compass, with some good upper notes. They were
encored, and repeated part of the piece. Mrs. Reginald
Smith, accompanying herself, gave Rossim's "Sol di
pianti anon dolente," with admirable effect, and received
an unanimous encore, which WU good naturedly acceded
to, and her substituted song afforded equal delight to the
company. Mrs. J. Hodges and Kiss Hodges, on two
pianos, played a capriccio of Mendebnohn's in D minor, in
excellent style. Mrs. Hodges's execution was particularly
brilliant and produced a perfect torrent of music, instinct
with life and melody. Even to those who have frequently
heard Mrs. Hodges as apianide this performance must have
been a delightful surprise Miss Hodges ably filled her
part, ins solid but tasteful style. The theme has a spice
of quaintness in it, and played admirably afforded great
pleasure. Mr. Palmer sang "My queen," in fair style.
?ilia; Pertainr accompanying, and was followed by Miss
M. Parmiter and Mr. T. M. Morgan giving a pretty duet
" The sailor sighs,- which elicited vociferous applaase.
Mrs. Hodges accompanied. We have been accustomed to
hear it sung with the parts reversed to what they were
now, and have • prejudice for that way. Mr. Taylor sang
"The sea" with irresistible vigour, Mrs. Hodges skilfully
playing the accompaniment, and in response to an encore,
gave " The blacksmith's son." This concluded the first
tar Haydn's symphony in C by the band with Mrs.
oLes at the piano opened the second part, and formed •
pleasing introduction while the audience were re-settl-
ing in their places. Mrs. Mansel, with nice style and
pleasing tone, gave "Sorge l'alba " Mr. NI organ
accompanying. This was encored, and Mrs. Manuel
in response sang a ballad. The duet " All's well," was
capitally sung by Mr. Palmer and Mr. Morgan, and
they were re-called, when they again gave the last verse.
Mrs. Aldworth's harp solo— Chatterton's " grins of
Scotland" pleasingly varied the programme; it was a skilful
performance, and the crescendo and diminuendo effects
were charming. Mrs. Hodges accompanied on the piano.
The performance was greatly applauded. Mrs. Reginald
Sudth succeeded with the ever-fresh "Home, sweet
home," and her rendering of the air gave immense satis-
faction. She Wll,l vociferously re-called, and then sang
with great variety of expression "Let me wander not
unseen." Miss 31. rariniter played as a piano solo an
arrangement from Der Frieschuts by Sydney Smith.
This was one of the most telling performances of the
evening, her incisive style and sparkling brilliancy elicited
general admiration, and the very hearty encore she
received was well merited, and shows that Dorchester
delights to honour her accomplished townsfolk. Mrs.
Hawes sang in very refined style, and most unaffectedly
" La Serenata," Mr. Palmer accompanying on the violin,
and Mrs. Mengel on the piano. It was the most perfect
of any of the performances, and, being enthusials„ist!li
encored, she sang "The happy_ dream," a charming
in the most graceful style. Mrs. Shaw's "0 care TM
I' Angelo," Mrs. Hodges accompanying, was an exquisite
rendering of a magnificent song, and it was heartily
encored, when a sparkling bravura was substituted.
Sullivan's "0 hush thee, my balmy" was very nicely sung,
and the "National anthem" by everybody concluded the
concert.
Special recognition must be made of the services of Mr.
T. M. Morgan, on whom devolved a large share of the
work of getting the performers together, and the conduct
of the practices. And, amongst the instrumentalists, the
efficient and arduous service so willingly rendered by Mrs.
J. Hodges throughout the concerts calls for the heartiest
acknowledgements while of the rest, the leadership of
the band by Colonel Wilkinson WM specially valuable,
and musically all that could he desired.
During the intervals between the two parts of the
concerts there were light refreshments provided for the
performers, nod Mr. T. S. Biggs kindly contributed wine,
sending them a liberal supply of champagne, claret, and
sherry.
We understand that the financial result is very satis-
factory, insomuch that tbe two concerts will add nearly
£lOO to the church fund.

PITDDLETOWN.
- There was a large audience at the reading
rooms, on Wednesday evening, at an amateur concert
given in behalf of the funds of the Dorset County Hospital.
The laudable undertaking was originated by the committee
of the reading room, of which Mr. W. Toms is the secre-
tary-, and it was carried out with great success. Mr. W. E.
Brvmer, 31. P., patronised the concert, and friends far and
near gave their musical assistance. Opening with God-
frey's "Lord of Lome Lancers, the baud created a
favourable impression, and their music set all the young
people longing for a dance The band consisted of Mr.
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him that it was not the duty of the local Boast to repair thane
roads, but for the owners to put the r• ad in repair and when
, they bad been approved by the Surveyor and passed, then the
Local itard coulii accept them, and keep them in repair. The
Board had a discretionary power upon the owners to repair the
reads: but they were not obllgcl on to call upon them. the
Diard were sorry for the maiden s of the Park: but the latter
were in a difficulty of their own making, • ifilfieuity mcle by
the owner, of the I nd end those who lived there. Mr Cox :
Why don't the Board, make the people make the made then?
Why does 3lr Steggall daily it about?- i he Mayor said -because
Mr Walker and other persons in Weymouth had canard
a communication to be made to the Local Government
Board, and in consequence of that everything Is now
stopiwd. -Mr COX : hen a man may get ruined.
Our business is entirely stopped by having no good road,
, and suppose I brook a machine coming down the road
, that is there, who Is to pay ?-The Mayor said that noticn had
' seen served on the o.llCrii to make the roods, the '
time had expired, and they were only waiting for a c0in7217n7-
ration from the Board above-Mr. Coo: My pert of the rind
Is made : but it is not in other parts, and I can get no approach
to my place of business. Talk about comity to • {dam foe
Justice I don't refuse to pay the rates, but Ima determined
to make my complaint -The Mayor: We are very sorry for
you-Mr. Corn: Yes, and a lot you all care about -no
Mayor: It is no business of the Local Bard to make the road.
I speak now as • member of the Board. You must blame Mr.
Walker and the other persons who made • communication to
the Local Government IMerd- -Mr. Cox: I blame no one. The
road 'no good when it was =de many read In St. Mary-street,
and I have made the road good In front of my place... Mr.
Kaggett : Did you make the road ?-Nir. Cox : Yea-
Mr tt: And WM it pencil by the Board ?--Mr. Coo:
Simply no, and we don't have what we paid for. -In arawer to
Mr Ayl rig, Mr Cox said the roads were all good at Brat, and
were sop' in a good state for Moilic time, and he had made and
kept his own road good till now-The Mayor asking if he
would pay, Mr Coo said: I don't want any making any order ;
I'll pay the rate when it is due. 11l pay the rate, in) dear slr
but let me have what I pay for, or it is making fish of one and
fowl of the other-Mr Cox was walking out, when • r raylor
asking him if he was going io pay, he replied "11l pay the
rate, my dear fellow, when you call on me "-r Taylor: I
have no right to call on you now you are sumnsoned. -Mr Cox,
however, went out without paying, and the magistrates were
about making the order, but sent for defend •nt first. He
came in, and tossed down • £.5-note to Mr Taylor, 'eying
" Take it out of that." Upon receiving his change, he ex-
claimed "'The next time you take Is out of me. I hope twill
do you good.-- Mr Taylor. The Is does not belong to me; It
does me no good.