The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-03-29 00:00:00

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pump,' Or GUARDIANS. The election of
Guardians for the Dorchester Union will take plac. on
April Ilth. Mr. Arthur Lock, clerk to the board, is
the returning officer.
TN' yiaßAND.—Through the kind
_permission
of the colooel and offfcare commanding the Militia, the
bend of the regiment will play in the Walks on
Tuesday' ,nd Fridays fron. three o',lock LO fire.
DRUNK AND DISORDZILT.-0o Thursday at the
county Hall. before Cam Sykes, Esq. and Captain
mime', Private George Holmes., 14th Regiment as
chwesed with being drunk and disorderly at Portland,
ggidweeday night.—P.C. Stone proved the case.-
7haed sa. and costs.
To TN! CHARITABLI.—WO are glad to ROO that a
obwetption is being raised on behalf of the widow
and family of the unfortunate Robert Lee, who it will
b. remembe.ed wan killed by being crushed between
esiieray trucks • short time ago. A goodly sum haa
akeedy been received, and Dr. Lush will be plashed to
receive the smallest donations from our charitably
disposed townsmen towards the good ohj_ect.
g CoCIIITT HOSPITAL CLMULDEIIT.—Wears pleased
ge see that Mr. W. K. Groves, for sight years clerk
with the late Mr. John Brown, has been appointed
to this vacant*clerkship. The appointment was made
at the usual committee meeting last Tharsday, when
them were present —The Rev. Canon Bingham
(Chairman), Rev. Canon Naah, Hon. and Bay. A.
,pripg glee, Colonel Oldfield, Mr. E. W. Williams
(Heringstone), Mr. Alfred Pope, Mr. It. Devenish,
sod Mr. Alderman Galp.in.
Vaasa/wt.—At the L•oun2 Hall, Dorchester, on
piredeesday, before Captain anael, Nicolas Pyles was
charged with vagraticy atPuddlehinton. —P.C. Matehem
stated that on Tuesday afternoon he saw the prisoner
11 at several houses. He followed him on to Marlton
and Watansen, where he saw and heard the prisoner
beg ;he charged him, and took him into custody.—
Prisoner waa sent to prison for seven days.
Tamrsamics H•m.—Thia quarterly tea meeting and
entertainment in connection with the Band of Hope of
the Temperance Hall, Pease-lane, was held on Friday
evening. About 40 adults and 50 children sat down to
the tea. The interval between the tea and entertain.
meat was spent by the Band of Hope, headed by the
Broadmayne Drum-and-Fife Band, under Mr. C.
vagg, parading the streets of the town. The enter-
tainment commenced about eight o'clock, before •
large audience, there being nearly 300 persons present,
every available met in the hall being occupied. The
Rey. W. Martin presided, and • long . 00n.
awing of hymns, pianoforte pieces, Mraliollllons, &c.,
was performed, commencing with • hymn by the
choir, followed with prayer by the chairman. The
most interesting parts in the me were a piano-
forte duet by the Misses Al= Harman, which
was desegyedly moored; • solo " Beautiful Snow,"
eery sweetly sung la idles Harman'i two pianoforte
Doke, "Fairy Wedd " and "Ray of Sunshine," by
mks Albin and Mies . Harman; and • recitation by
Miais Fowler, who merited the applause given her for
the touching manner in which she recited "The
wid Ar's Bon." Interesting and amusing speeches
were given by the Rev. Martin, Mr. Clark, and
Mr, Drake.
DORCHZBTKI Caw= Ours. —That there has not
been a really first-rate cricket club in Dorchester is
much to be wondered at, judging from the attendance
at the meeting called at the Town Hall on Tuesday
evening last. Athletic Dorchester was in strong force,
and included many useful players, and some who, like
our worthy Mayor who presided, have dons some good
service in the field. Besides the Mayor there were
also present—The Rey. H. Puget Rakes, Mr. Alfred
Pope, Mr. Edwin Burnett, Captain Hodges, Mr.
Henry Symonds, Mr. Arthur Symonds, Mr. Charles
Parsons, Mr. Bishop, Mr. H. Ling, Mr. Newton,
Dr. George, Mr. Lipeoembe, Mr. Clarke (Cern.), Mr.
W. Durden, jun. Mr. Daman Mr. Burnett, Jun.,
Mr. W. Chick, Mr. B. Hasele_idr. E. Nutting,
J. Fudge, Mr. F. Eimer, Mr. IL Frost Mr. C.
Mr. L Robinson, Mr. Allen, Mr. Cross, Mr. Braith:
waits, Mr. H. Stickland, Mr. A. Spicer, Mr. R.
Spicer, Mr Dyson &c. There were about 60 persons
present. —The Chairman, in commencing the proceed.
log'. expressed the great pleasure he felt at presiding.
He had always felt a great love for the fine, manly
game of cricket, and, although the time was gone by
try active service in the field, still he should always be
glad to forward the game in Dorcnesteri in ev7
possible way. He hoped a good club would be started,
and that it would mations for many years.—The Rev.
H. Puget Raikes wae called on to give • statement of
how we stand." He first of all gave a brief history
of the rise and decline of the old club. It started in
1b72, and, after • flickering existence, went out in
167 e. At its fall, however, the treasurer had 00s. 10d.
to the good; but, after payment of expenses, be was
left with 10s. 10d., and that was what the new club
H
was to start on. e therefore proposed "That steps
be taken to form • cricket club, to be called the Dor-
chester Cricket Club." (Applause.)—This having been
ably seconded by Captain, Hodges. in which he pro-
mise] his support, note. a ' playing " but a " paying''
member, the motion was put and carried.—ir.
Charles Parsons. to whom all praise is due for his
efforts to revive the old (-Ticketing spirit in Dorchester,
then addressed the meeting. He mentioned that he
had been ably assisted by Mr. Raikes and Mr. W.
Burden, jun. in his efforts to start the club. With
regard to a field, he might say Mr. Boson was willing
to let the club • field near the Great Western Station
at an annual rental of £l2.—Mr. F. Ens,* spoke
as to the conditions, which were agreed to be
quite ressouable.--Mr. Edwin Burnett proposal
that W. E. Brymer, Esq., boo, member for the
borough, be the president of the club.—ln doing so,
Mr. Burnett said how plashed he was to see such a
good attendance of young Dorchester. He hoped a
thoroughly good club would be established, and pro-
mised his support. (Applause.)—Mr. Henry Symonds
seconded the proposition. As a lover of the good old
game, he wm, highly pleased that at lam a good club
was about to be established. Although be might not
now be able to play much, still he should always take
an interest in the club. (Applause.)—The motion was
carriert—Mr. Alfred Pope moved, in an agreeable
vetch, the election of the Mayor as Vice• President
He, too, should be only too glad to support the club
us paying member. (Applan.e.)—Mr. Henry Ling
seconded the proposition, which was carried by acclam•
ation.—On the motion of Captain Hodges, seconded by
Mr. W. Chick, the Rev. H. Puget Raikes was asked
to serve as hon. secretary and treasurer. Ibe .ev.
gentleman promi•ed to do his best in the office and to
forward the club in every way he could. (Applause.)
—The next business was to appoint Orin, and it
was moved by Mr. W. Bishop that Er. Charles
Parsons be elected captain for the ensuing year.
(Applause.) He had played with Mr. Parsons a good
many times, and he had always done his duty well.
(Hear, hear.)—Mr. E. Damen seconded ths protxmi-
tion, which was carried unanimously.—Mr. Famous
briefly acknowledged the compliment. Although he
alb uld have been pleased for a younger member
to hsve been appointed' and one who had more
time, still, he woolised to do his beat. (Applause.)
—Mr. W. Durdem, jun., was unanimously appointed
sub-captain on the motion of Mr. Lipecomfe, seconded
by Mr. Bishop. Up to this time all had gone as
"merry as • marriage bell," but here. unfortunately, •
difference arose, which although warmly discussed.
will not, we sincerely hope, militate against the welfare
md excellence of the club. It was with reference to
the subscription fee, whether it should be ss. entrance
fee, and se. subscriptirm, which Mr. Pope and a
majority of one supported, or that of 2s. 6d. entrance
fee and 68. subscription which Mr. Edwin Burnett
and the minority were in favour of. On the other
head Captui Hodges had moved, and Mr. Henry
Symonds emended, that the question be
till the amount of extraneous support grn
dtPbeen
mcertained. It must not be supposed that the "stick.
lag out" of the minority, with regard to the extra
half-crown, was from anythhig but that it was thought
that 10s. waa • sum which would keep out from the
club a good many young meat who, though good players,
could not afford so much. Ultimately 10c was agreed
to as the sum, and we can only say it is to be regretted
that the meeting did not accept some happy medium
or to have postponed the meeting for a weak as Capt.
Hodges and W. H. Symonds suggested. However
we hope the Inej.contents will support the town club,
so that we shall have one of such strength and
proficiency, se to he able to sent out not one eleven
°oIY, but several to uphold the honour of the county
town in the English game. The committee was
appointed as follows :—Meaas. J. Fudge, Nutting, H
Symonds Lipscomb*, Frost, and G. Rand. Mr.
Darman, isle. B. Hanel, and Mr. Robinson, declined to
serve. A vote of thanks to the Mayor brought the
meeting to • close. We have been asked to telt: t d
all gentlemen wishing to join the club oho
sen
the names to the Hon. Secretary (the Rev. H. Puget
Baikal. We are glad to hear upwards of sixty names
have been sent in as members. Among
Donne, Captain Mitoßel, and other
these are
of the leading cricketers of the town and neighbour-
hood.

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