The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-11-01 00:00:00

linnet Conntg Exprtss.

DORCHESTER, NOVEMBER 1, 1881.

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TEN DIOCESAN TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.

Agreeably to the wishes of our venerable Bishop.
the claims of the temperance movement ware brought I
prominently before the notice of churchmen from the •
pulpits of most of the churches on Sunday That
the " temperance sermon," from some of our diocesan
ars ice, at least, will be the means of reclaiming many
Bora the debasing evil, we are inclined to doubt very
monk but from the fact of the church associating
itself directly with the good work, very desirable
results may acorns. The Temperance Society of the
Church of Englatui is doing • great and noble work,
and in no way can it show the good principle, on
which it is founded than by its tolerant conduct to
regard to the numerous societies, the tenets of which
are far in &drawn of, and in a measure opposed to, the
working of the Church Society. The urgent claims
of temperance have been put forward in so many
different ways, in such • variety of places, and we are
almost led to say with such scanty effect that it
would almost seem • waits of words to add to it,
but at this especial season, when in obedience to the
call of the venerable prelate at the head of the diocese,
the clergy are giving an impetus to the flagging
~rim of wall-wiahare and workers in the temperance
work, we are disposed to add our voice in support of
any and every body, of whatever sect or denomination,
which has for its aim and intent the destruction of
Intemperance in our midst. In few platen proper'
Waage in Mee, are the evil and demoralizing effects of
drink more apparent than in the garrison town of Dor-
chester; sad we may se, in no place are there more
earnest and devoted workers than there are here,
both in the ranks of the Church and of Noncom-
format denominations. It is at this period of the
year that the good scheme put forward at the county
lemperanos meetings held some time ago would be
eery useful, and might poneibly be the means of effect-
ing slyest deal of good among thole whom Wimple-
awe agues so largely. It may be remembered that
the idea wee 'Managed at that time of holding enter.
taLanients of various kinds to which the working
dames might be invited, as a vary desirable mesas of
furthering temperance work; and in our opinion none
would be more effective. At that time, when did zeal
and ardour of those who gave their countenance and
support to the efforts of the County Temperance
&May was very warm and was, to all appearanos,
inextinguishable, the plan appeared feadbla and
el=hhibbillt, to the regret of many, eery
=etiaaolitite been done either by this Of by
any means, if we except the formation of branobee of
the Church of England Society, to follow up what
edam:ewe might have been made at that time. Nothing
would &mar to tend more to the decline of a society,
or more conducive to its ultimate futility than this
spasmodic burning and glowing, or in other words this
annual "crusade' of the great society which ought to
be the means of doing as much, if not more, than any
other in this county of Dorset, It is earnestly to be
hoped that the promoters sad those whose duty it is to
sake ea acti aspect in the society ,do not imagine that their
work if ended when they listen to the applause which
has perhaps followed • half-an-hour's oration on the
platform of • temperance coecting. What, in the
minds of • great many would effect more than ail the
temperance addresses, to which many have not the
opportunity or privilege of listening, would be the
iaditution of some good evening's amusements, where
working men might gather together and be entertained
by those who profess to have their welfare ao much at
heart. This would give working men • far better
opinion of temperance and temperance workers than a
great many of the high flown, and one might almost
say 'intemperate" utterances, for which many who
"fight the battle" on the public platform are respon-
sible.

The announcement of Mr. Justice Lindley's appoint-
ment se suomewor to Lord Justine Bramwell barn been
received with great satisfaction by the legal profession.
Sir Nathaniel Lindley, whilst WU at ths Bar, published
a work on partnership, which is • necessity of every
lawyer's library, • work which displays • combined
acquaintance with law and equity, which was • rare
thing when it was written, aid which, indeed, was
shared In an equal degree with none of his contempor-
aries, except Mr, Justice Maoist,. It is this
special qualification which has pointed him out for •
position in the Appeal Court, when more than in •
court of first instance it is desirable that law and
equity should be fused in spirit as well as in name.
The new Lord Justices learning, not leas than his
singularly irrideiment countenance, will illuminate the
august tribunal of which he has beano. • member.

DORORBSTIM.
Ftagwoaxe Dxmoseraaros.—T he General Coin-
War will inset at the Green Dragon on Tuesday I
evening.
Tan DOIRSITSEMIN Reionairr.--Capt. and Brevet-
Major J. R. Salsa' has been placed on retired pay,
with the honorary rank of lieutenant-colonel.
Bairn or Holm—Mx. Bell, temperance missionary,
addressed the Primitive Methodist Band of Hope, fn '
the chapel, on Friday evening last, and was listened
to with great attention.
Ramat, or Muse Wareacan. Miss Waterman,
who some time ago conducted revival services in Dor-
cheater, is again here for the same purpose. The first
et • fortnight's services was commenced on Sunday
lest, when she reached three forcible sermons in the
Primitive Methodist Chapel. There were good con-
gregetions. the chapel in the evening being filled to
excess. She will preach every evening this and next
week.
ACCIDIST.—AI Mr. Superintendent Gale was
driving on his rounds with P. 0.. Collins at Herring-
stone, on Sunday morning, the horse shied as the lodge
Wes were being opened, and both were thrown out.
Mr. Gale fell under the horse's feet, and P.C. Collins
was thrown across the road. Fortunately the horse
did not move after the superintendent was thrown, or
he would have been no doubt seriously injured • as it
was, he fortunately esoard unhurt. P.C. Oolitic,
with the exception of a slight bruise on the leg, was
also uninjured.
Tim °ammo= HOMDIL—Thsto was a meet of the
Cettistook Hunt on Friday last, at the Royal Horse
Artillery Barracks, in glorious hunting weather. The
attendance of huntsmen and spectators was large, and
the scene presented was exceedingly animated and
pretty. Mr. Ooddrington, the highly esteemed master,
who in on the point of giving up the Hunt. was pre-
sent, and kept watchful guard over the splendid bounds,
Ice which the hunt is so famous. Amongst those
t we noticed :—Colonel Wilkinson, Colonel
Mr. Carey Batten, lir. George Churchill,
Mr. Russel Ooz, Rev. Mr. Barnes, Mr. J. Groves,
=t Frith, Mr. Devenish. Mr. A. Mattinitisr;
ons Weston. Kr. Good, ko. Besides thesea
end geatlernen who were mounted, there were present:
Edwards, 11. P., Hon. Miss Ashley, Mr.
Ora Sykes, Roe
Tim Aeathalie—The following is the calendar of
committed to Dorchester Prison for trial at
Winter Angus. to be held at Winch/Mee
the sth inst., for the Corinth, of Southampton,
Wnilts and Dorset, under the title of Winter "Anis%
County, No. r—Jantes Higgins, for attempted arson,
at Hook, on the 19th of August last; John Stretton,
tor arson, at Blanciford, on the 18th of August last;
Richard Parsons, for far, at West Chickerll, in
Jaw bat ; Haynes, for burglary st Dorches-
ter, cm the let of October last ; air clarrith
breakbg and escaping from H.IL Priem, at teg
ter, on the 17th of October last, and on two charges of
*teas* clothing, &a, at the New Barracks, on the
171 b of October last; Joseph Andrews and William
Roberts, jointly charged with stealing at
Brtiport, on MI 12th of October last; liagiliam
Nicholas, for rape, at Wout.i.t, on the 21st of
°dab, last. Grey Paull, for manslaughter, at
Poole, on the 2511 of June lest.
IXV/J1? 003111VALST.—The concourse of people who
bays sightly coarinnated during the past week under the
leoo9
ar is madam awning of an anatkeser, who has
Ilaken—his stand within the precincts of the Fair Field,
as, grossly augmented on Friday last by the extra-
ordinary and unusual intelligence that a "baby
obey " would form one of the chief features of the
The novel proceedings took place at the
=ll:trie, when, at the request of the proprietor of
the Anotion Mart, mothers of the ten infantile
entered the lira The event came off in two
busocent babies, deprived of their ,
....Atwood forty lullaby and ruthlessly exposed to the
keen sweeernal sir, were gaily decked with bows,
abbess, and other paraphernalia to enhance their
baroty which of coarse was • specie' point. They all
wire under 12 months of age, and the prise-winners
were four and six months old respectively. The
brow was presented with a silver tea-pot, and as the
contest was so close, Mr. Harrison, the proprietor,
" a abonar piece of goods, though of somewhat
Dirk" Mad, to the mother of the second baby. The
contest awed intense amusement to the throng of
persons who had assembled.
gs Mowicurst. Constr.—The fight to-morrow
y) for the seats of honour in the Municipal
aSogsdatirrpilo::l:lo be s
parZelasusul wholy seTteore'bealgi It Is
first
t(f the five gentlemen who are to trio:kjonclusions.
Masers. W. Durdion, R. Hunt, F. and T.
Bemett ask for a renewal of confidence, an refer ln
their address to their past efforts to serve the burgesses
returned wlio returned them. They again ram them they
will or their beet endeavours, should they be returned
Le furthering the important works now in program;
„ad ell such matters as they may deem best for the
bearer of the ratepayers generally. Equally fair
yrookes are made by Mr. George Davis, the new
iondidate. Mr. Davie Is • large ratepayer and
rtexof labour, and, as • practical man he promises
Ibe can to promote the utmost economy in the
sitinleistration of the borough finances. Canvassing
is being briskly carried, but there have been no hostile
gapreseime of feeling on either side, and, hard as the
contest pernicsa to be, we have no doubt perfect
good feeling will be maintained between all parties.
• UNDIII twa 131 Mall Fl4o."—This highcouniling
phrase formed the this of an excellent lecture at the
Dorn Exchange, on Thnredafacetvuennin4cieuryder the
auspices of the Dorchester The
lecturer was Mr. J. B. Malden who has (111•10 i •
con-
_rable reputation in various large towns for his
desceiptive powers. The lecture was to deal with all
the Tart dependencies over which the British Beg bete,
the peculiar characteristics of each of which are always
matters of great interest to an intellectual audience.
There was a lams attendance, and the chair was taken
by the Rev. T. Russel-Wright. A most enjoyable
feature of the lecture was the illustration of the most
renaarkable weer by mesas of • very fine diorama,
which produced ray vividly and with rest distinct.
non the pecniier beauties of each. The lecture in
itself was of considerable merit, and was listened to
with great intermit throughout. The dioramic effects
produced were remarkably good, and some of the
""1" evoked hearty outbursts of embalm It was a
moot onkcable entertainment, d
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STEALING • WEEIO4IO Rfiria.—Ann Roberta, of
came, wee brought up in custody on Monday at the
Conoty Hall, Dorchester, charged with stealing a gold
we iding r ng, jacket, and other articles, the propertyof Mrs. White, of Osmington. Prieoner was appre-
hended at Yeovil on Saturday, and was now remanded
until Saturday next.
WitiLSTAS Mlasioxtay SMUION. —On Sunday
missionary sermons were preached 4 the Wesleyan
Chapel, South-street, by the Rev. Andrews. Chairman
of the Rath district. The morning atteodance was
moderate. The service commenced with singinij the
373rd hymn, "Jesus thy Boundless Love to Ms ; 'and
the lessons ware eeleMed from the 103rd Pealarn, and I.
Corinthians, rill. The rev, gentleman chose his text
form Bt. John's Gospel, 'lv. c. and 23. The duty and
privileges of Christian believers were referred to;
a knowledge of God was essential to know Him as
Father, and with one of old to say, "Whom have I in
Heaven out Thee, and there is none upon earth I
desire but Thee " Love to Christ was the essence
of true religion, and that love was to be true and
constant; God's law was love, and when the heart was
filled with f t love, the words of Jesus would be
E:r=alien and again, and his requirements would
ri studied. Said the presohor, people give their
tongues to Christ, and that wily; sometimes tits hand.,
the bead, or the feet, but Christ wanted the heart too,
for what were outward things to Hun unless they
spring from love? And when the heart's affections
were centred upon Christ and Heavenly things, then
the Father's reward follows. God loves the sinner,
and by His good Spirit seeks to lead them to Himself,
but God's love for His own children is one of superla-
tive greatness. He looka and loves His image there.
The preacher dwelt upon the sweet communion and
converse with God, which the true Christian enjoys,
and spoke of the privileges which His people experienced
when passing through the deep waters. God's promises
were true and lastaig, and a rich reward was in store
for the follower of Cubit. The sermon was one of much
power and eloquence. The Rev. Andrews occupied
the pulpit again in the evening. The service nom.
weaned with the well-known 190 in hymn, " Jesus thy
blood and righteousuese." The lesson read was the
lit chap. of I. Corinthiana, and the text from the
same chapter, and 214 verse. The rev, gentleman
spoke of the triumph of the gospel in the early ages,
and reasoned why such triumphed over opposition and
difficulties. Christians were despised and ill-treated,
but the preachers were men of faith and power,and of the
Holy Ghost, hence their earnestness and stedfastneas
of purpoee proved emineatly sumessful. There was a
necessity for the gospel, for the world by wisdom
knew not God. In all ages men had studied 'deuce,
history, and geology, but the most sublime knowledge
was to have an exjapritascital knowledge of God, as
our Father in Jesus reconciled. In the days
in which Peal taught the people, and temples
were reared to the unknown and there were
enquirers after truth. World's was sought for
, and obtained; but the true wisdom was not so eagerly
desired. Whence came the origin of preaching but
from God himself. He devised the plan, and therefore
it must prove successful. To preach the Gospel
qualiffoations were needful. None should undertake
tha all-important work without hearing the call of God.
, He creates egsnclm, and graata socomma Paul
preached Christ crucified; and in the Cross of Christ
we too showed glory. The design of preaching was to
save them that WU'''. When penitence is felt, then
Jean, the Redeemer, will (Recharge the debt, and
peace would follow.—The sermon was very interesting,
and the congregation, which was very good, doubtless
highly appreciated the eloquent discourse.

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