The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-08-17 00:00:00

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Mr, ML NRANI said he thought the contractor was doing
~. well as they could expect— they niust tolerate a little
jnortiVORIOROE
With to what had been said as to ramming the
I !..rk sahl Mr. I lingle lassistent engineer)
. •!•,• ih..eght the rontractor'A way of lillinA in
it. mil would in the end tuake the beat road.
lie Si REKTOR said that was contrary to his experienee.
Tie TORN (*LEM( ww.lasteeeted to write to Mr. Cramp
r) on the subject.
GENERAL DISTILICT *arr.
The TIM!' CLERK presented his estimates for the ensuing
i.atf.irar, from which it appeared that the total sum
it oinsd for the purposes of the /tow,' woahl be VII.
• Mr. It, NIIAII moved "That • rite of 7.1. in the t he
3nd that the Inspector be instructed to Ellllllllol2 all
eiaolters in the existing rate."
Mr. T. 11. Etinuswi seconded. and it was carried.
Tux ixontrinsis REPORT
Stat that Mr. 'Hopkins and Mrs. Lee, who occupied
•'.41 Koehn unlit for human habitation in South Mill
hail been smut 11111 l ed. and that in consequence of
the de ....ion of the magidrates, who had ordered them to
pyy line if they ilid not leave or have proper accommoi
I provided they hail left, tool the premises were now
rlie A accommodation hail been provided at the
„ k of loop.es in Weal street, according to a previous
the Orsini. Mr. It. Hallett, in South.street.
pl.i . I an umbrella and a bicycle wheel in front of his
at, elevation. which was very unsightly, and
. owe. Ile hail not asked pennission the Loral

titasaid he was sure Mr. Hallett did not know
wrong in acting as he had.
\ T. II.t:IVIIINITS agreed, hut me..l persons must not
1.. ,mweeil to infringe the Local Itoanl Acts.
s. a li:opined liy the 3lsvott, ...eninded by Mr. 4. T.
Lein and carried -that as Mr. Hallett had fixed the
. mentiwneil a about the ...nen% .4 the Local Hoard
kred at once to remove them.
OIIEWFIERS. NEW II OA-
-1.1.ni, of this building. showing the drainage, ete.,
. and approved of by the Board.
rnr nonnuon !IMMO%
..‘eellent plain, executed by Mr. Lane (of the firm
vet Itakeici.ll), and showing the boundaries .4th.
be de.,insge and other matters of interest, were
. tie. an:l were inspected by the members of
, ;1..11.4 whom expressed their ailniiration at the
....4 the work. I°loured modes will bo supplied
n• .• CI each, if suhscribers can lie obtained, or
' if the number reaches 50.

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VISIT OF MR. P. RALLI, M.P.
M.P. for this town, arrived from the
p, 1, b• by the 6.11 train on Monday evening. lie was
. d I by his nedher and sister. A very large
1.'..,n. assembled in the vicinity of the railway
it:•,:e 1.. etleonie the distinguished visitors, awl as the
p , ',bred the station. detonating fog signals, which
I.'ll pl.ce.l on the rails exploited, awl the result WU
ti f. There Tram touch cheering awl waving
Eel...hick a.. the train drew up, which Mr. Rain
' .1 from the camiage win.low, awl in his
• be woo oorpojad.si„ all being anxi.ies to Nhilikn
tie howl. Mrs. Ralli and Miss Italli mere ..en-
I : I.v 'Jr. .I...eph Ilundry (The llvdel t., his private
• cringe. !deb was in waiting, an.l Mr. Italli toek his
e:tt en a earriage sent from the !lull Hotel. {leaded by
Mr l'oster'. land, playing • lively march, and neronri.anied
iw ~,, wsen.l.lnl, the carriages proceeded at • inuilerate
te t , the town, Mr. Ralli acknowledging by repeated
tj... eontinitous cheers, whilst his carriage was
i I.y a n 1111 l ber of enthushistic juveniles. On
t.chit the corner if Rarrack•street, the lunch halted
:•poite the King of Primed* Hotel, and the riuriages
I I.v way of East-street to The Hyde. The IsAls
M.irr's pealed forth merrily during the evening,
Mt F so es band played • selection of music in front of
tie lilt lintel, and tile streets presented a very nni mated
al.p...r.inee. Mr. Roth, with his mother and sister, are
tl.e Nests of Mr. awl Mrs. .1. Oundry, at The Hyde.
VOTIAIION OF MR. LOU.! AS AN 011OYELIAIW.
A owiel ledge was held at the New Hall on Wednesday
for the purywete of Initiating Mr. Rain into the
independent Linter of 01.1fellews. About 10 brethers
were present, including the Mayor of 13r1.1port (Mr. I'.
Twit. It the Rev. E. J. L. B. Illenslowo (chaplain), Mr. (7.
rebound,. Mr. J. Turner. Mr. J. )lartein, Mr lir.
ho ,1. At. The ofilcers being all
1,,,t4e was I,penol in elite form, after which
lir it dli wie. int:Anil...tint. the nemt by the Mayor and
Mr. 1.. F.lmunit. awl taken to Pro. S. Allen, (i.M. li,
hi was duly initrital : atel the introductoryroliiesea
miLt tic n re,.l icy I:ru. 11. N. Cox, Pew.
This tering ...whaled, the Mayer jenwseed "The health of
Mt Kalb, diva newly.electeil brother," expressing the
it ..ate him to meet him on so interesting
...yosie.e. The toast waa enthusiastiadlY drunk with
we • moor. of the order, after which Mr. Ralli, in a abort
j..ji opines-tate up nh, ndurneil thanks. wring he was
blzhly delighted te Ilan. the opportunity of meeting those
ed and considered an honour had been conferred on
Icy their t,iakiic l,etii an (hhlfellow. lie had listened
to the excellent address just read with much pleasum.
AII.I lie hoped he should prove a worthy brother of such a
imp The I.li.te WWI then formally
to•ed. Before leavii.4 Mr. RAIN .11..1 lintels with sack
( the hr,•tht r• prcoeeet, and Wert apple:tiled as lie retired.

THE EiirNDATION STONE OF TIIE
FoRKsTERS NEW HALL.
ae1..110413ti01l Atone in I,low-tient with II P..rentors'
New HAI wv LW.' on Thur..l*r, In Mr. P. Rani, M P.
r 14..1p0rt. For /welter tilue, owingl. the large Increase
..t hrothrr... there Irv: not been sulkient arroinnindatlon
th.• ..1.1 aria hence thio wen rrnilered
•, .. • cot iiiii orpoiot...i to con.iiler the
. I. ...LA all ir.ri...14 time of it, an.l we most eon-
, I • let•erele4i 011 tier Plelleiel•MlA
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, lin•lertAieg. A few decorations were put
•'. t en. At the Town Hall there was a pretty areh
w 1 ei."ii.' faring the east. and a largermwn
a the w et. whilst trees wereplanteil in the vicinity.
.•1 little flags were displayed. At the Royal
I At ti.. Ma,ono Arms Inn, large and hand.
,it. i.eie hung from upstair indows, and at the
• iolestreet there was a tasteful arch, with
I. • 141,:k letters on a white ttttt : " Sll,rea• to
r orester; Hall." Mr. Cooper (I 'horde Mead) hoisted
14.!rbg, Awl the srene around the site was rendered
, g.iy by long lines of enri.eolonred streamers suss
, between the poles. The bells ,d St. Mart's church
i'.• •I forth merrily as the brethren rennerteil with the
,a,a Itittellows beim to twister at their
and about four deloek the tbblfellows.
by Mr. Footer's band, joined the Foresters. who
. poeuel,bol in front of the 'loyal Pak Inn, and the
papsded ill the following order :
to .• t.. the Odd& I.ors, and csrried

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might be. he was norifident Mr. Belli would ever consult
the wishes of them all -(tremendous applause, the toast
Icing honoured with the " Foresters fire followed by
"t).ree cheers for Mrs. and Mika RAIL-)
Mr. Rst.Li, on rising to respond, onto warmly receive-1.
to the cii•-.•-- Ise
• rius,Brot yrForesters, Brother and Gentlemen, -I feel
cen,iderable diffidence in beginning to speak this evening,
because the kindness with which you received my health
has really almost overpowered me, and I can only express
in a few words the have extreme gratitude I have towards
you. lam in rather a peculiar position thin evening, for
when I go to bed to-night I shalt Prolethir done two things
which I never did before in my life - the lint, to have laid
the corner-stone of a building which I lope will he beth
useful and ornamental- (hear, hear)- and the second-a
feat which I am half way through -to have eaten two
dinners in the same day-(laughter). I cannot say what
its effiet will he, but in the rimming if you enquire
after my health I hope I may Ise able to tall you that lam
as well as I feel at the pee-rot time-(renewed laughter.)
Putting jokes aside,! must say I have been very happy to-
day to begin my share in the work of the Foresters, as I
was &leo yestenlay in commencine my duties as an 0,1.1-
fellow, for there can 1.0 no doubt that amongst the
institutions with which Enalmel is mire lied none reihnind
more to the credit of tier people than those treat friendly
oocieties-(cbeer.) I believe then, to he confined to the
Anglo-Saxon race--(hear, hese). We are often rebuked on
the existence of a Poor 1.3 w. and are told sometimes that
it is a blot on the country: but are not such inetitutions
as visors calcula tea to retrieve our character in that re.spect I
(ohm-re), When 1 heard the other day of the eniernous
strength of your societies. and the va.t area and population
over which they extend, I was taken by surprise. lam in!
formed, on good authority, by an °Meinl gentleman that in
Itl7 the total number of member% was Pee,ies Au t at present
it is supposed that tinftlelit ind iv ualsare affiliated to these
societies in F.nglasiii, and if you take into consideration
that at least no an average each one of these has at least
another dependent upon him-a w;fe, a child. or some
relation, you will find that 5,01.10,000 of people are interested
in the administration of the funds of your societies, the
amount of which, I sin also informed. Amounts to almost
L 11,000,0110 sterling. Therefore, I think they are worthy
of the heartiest support and encouraeement. I 11311 not
going to refer, at a gathering Eke this, to anything of a
political nature, but 1 cermet help touching neon the new
Bill for the regulation of Friendly Societies. I do not
pretend to be intimate enough with the w orient: of the
measure to know exactly what its effect will lie, but I can
assert that it is not intended to thwart or impede the
action of societies like youn-(cheers)---but simply to
prevent the evil of fraudulent organiaations which have
frequently been started, and therefore it must prove •
benefit to the Ochlfellows and Foresters and kindred
institutions which are eondiinsel on a (venni, .s. basis-
(renews...l cheers). The late Duke of Wellington, when
told that a certain investment was likely to produce five or
six per cent, replied that gond interest meant bad security.
No doobt when a society, regsnlleNs of solvency,
promises large payments to ito niembeni, it is • meat
attraction to some people, but the Friendly Societies Bill
will prevent the working claseis living thus inveigled-
(hear, bear). A Found compleyri.tl banjo is the only basis
omin which YrleniEy :societies can live and note ain-
(cheers). I hope thin Bill will have the effect of doing
away with the societies which are nothing less than
swindles, and increase the p slitopularity ei presperitl of
societies like the thl.lfellows and Foresters. 1 ale told that
in this neighbourhseel these societies extend considerably
into the agricultural districts. I hope they do, Isecate.e
otherwise I have heard agricultural labourers may be
inilueed to join societies based on lees sound principles. I
must thank you once more for your kindness in drinking
my health, together with that of my mother and sister,
who have had a very pleasant vidt, making the aequaint-
mice of some of my friends, as I think I may now call you
-(cheers). lam sorry they will not he aide to call on all
,of them on this occasion- I was deeply touched with the
way in which you just now received the mention of n,ynan,e.
It afforded me untstiegled satisfaction to lay the first stone
of the Foresters' hall in this town, and I hope whatever
happens it will always he remberesl that the first public
duty I performed in Bridport was the laying of the corner
stone of the hall, in which 1 hope you may spend many
happy and prosperous hours-diem! dicers). I must now really
apologise for leaving you, aa I have a second dinner to-
night. My friend, Mr. Gundry, has asked time dine with
him, and I hope, therefore, you will not think it rude
of me to nisi, you good night in order to join his party.
As Mr. Rani left the hall there wa4 quite an ovation.
The Cilititilse then proposed "the Amy. Navy, and
Reserve Forces" Whilst some people would quarrel and I
fight, we rould not do a ithout the army. and blue coats
and volunteers were also necessary. With the Waist he
should couple the name of Sergeant Hobbs, • gallant non.
comissioned officer who was stationed in the town, and
who carried out his duties with ,groat diligence Mi. R.
Gillingham and Mr. J. P. Corniek for the navy; and
Sergeant Hine, of the Ist D.R.V., for the volunteers-
(cheers).
Sergeant HONDA sail he need not dilate upon
the way in which the army and navy hail at all times
earried out their duties. Ili* commenderinehief, the
Duke of Cambridge, hail lately mid that •Ithotigh the
army was so small, lie was not afraid to go to any pint ~f
the world at its bead. For the honour done bun the
(speaker) by coupling his name with the toast he desired
I. therik them (applause).
Mr. Jinni's CORNICK, in respondlng for the navy,
mid he was sure it had a corner in the hearts of 311
Englishmen. and he believed the sailors iu the navy hail
elways merited the confielenee of their fellow count mien.
Notwithstanding abet might be said to the contaiy, be
maintained that the nave was so efficient all now,
for now physical free woo limited Ila by moral force. But,
although the 1111% y nu DOW better than allar it was before,
there was on,' thing it wan deficient in, and that Wu pay
-(laughter): he hoped that state if things WOlll.l WOW 110
TenoNlit,l-(aPPlauoa).
Serzelnt !line beim; aloent, there were loud iihio for
Ex.ldeut. 1.0641%, ala.) that ZetWeloall responile.l in his
usealle !minimum manner, keeping those in roars
of laughter &ming the time he was on his lees. He re-
marked that he hal given up lighting long IWO. as they
Might imagine, for it was not easy to li,tht and get fat tem
11.• was glad to le• present with them, whether el volun-
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hrothen.
Mr Footers Bah...
41E.. ni anti lirctlir. .4 the tatifellows. two *4 two,
t attiful Won r hete,ging Manna:igen Court.
ri and Brethren of the Foresters. two and two.
I—fore live o'clock the site wao reached, and here
,• d'itreol tiotether a vast crowd, the following ladies
num oe..uptinit prominent toroitions near the
o• idol: aa. Vibe hail : The Mayor (Mr. i Tucker).
Mr. italli. Mn. Kalli. awl Mies Rath, the Ras. E J. Lit
11-1,-lowe. the Rev. E. IV. May, Mr. T. (uatos, Dr.
t 'apt. tla.sl. Mr. J. T. Stephens Mrs. Stephens,
NE% e. Nen terry. Mr. J. A. Collins. Mr. .1. I'. Sulfa
the Miooes staid!, Itliso Marriott% Mr. T. H. Edmund;
7.1: N aut.,. Mr. W. Newl/erry. Mr. r. Newherrr,spor...
Mr .1e...k..r. lune, Mr. I). E. Itiddlecontbe, .N r. T.
er, Mr. J. Fatten (builder), &o. Moot of the
solo . w.rried liandwinte loctiviitets. Thu For.mters and
.. . ifellowohaving taken up their position:ion the available
,34 mad,
Tie Roy. F... 1 1.. It. IiENSLOWY. read suitable prayero,
..lot then Mrs. .1. T. Stephens handed to Mr. Ralli a
Leatittful oilver trowel, hearing the following inocript. -
honkli ROIL VAN hy the Brethren 4 o.ori
i.e f rh. We.l No. 3.1/16. WI the occasion ,1 his
~y Ws the foundation atone of their hall August 12th. 1375 "
no. trowel was supplied by Mr. W. L Matthews,
ii.weller. • 4 Itnaport.
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tecr., of Frieunllv S-i,•ty. or as private
viduals. 'The character of Km:Edit:ten wan good, for they
endeavottrml to help each other. and in no place wan thin
more the case than in Itri.lport - (applattsa lie conclude.l
he saving that there was st thin.: like a goo.' laugh to all
digestion. and they most therefor...pardon him for the
trivial remarks he had tomle. .me thing he c.mbl speak
seriously, 311.1 that wt” he could go to bell Pool sleep
soundly. knowin: that they luel the Brit:sh voltintegra to
defend their homei—Daiteltter„ and applause).
The I littax tN then gave "The health of their medical
°nicer, Dr. Denelee " (great cheering, awl metinicul
bonottrA
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Dr. Dxxxibor responded, tharkingdhem for the flatter-
ing manner in which they hail reveiveil the mention of
Ins name. Ilis dutieo wore at timeo arduous, bolt he on
all °erasion' entleavidired to to his duty, and to know that
hi* efforts were apyreriated by 0w1.% woold stimulate
hi. to renewed exertion., (Or. I /enzilis. lied now to leave,
and he wa. greatly elieere.de...)ve left the room).
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Tile CHAIRMAN 1.1,1P1.N1
." high C e out of th
Ancient Order of Forr.trr,, rourdr.l oah ti.' imof
Bro. E. Farr. Thr -Lon, prrsent knew the value .4
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U. High toil as a bole te ',Superintend the manage-
ment of the Various didriet.. enurt+, ke. it W.
by unity that strength wa: maintaiwel, therefore war
it essential that there mould be a superintending: power,
and that there ',humid be unity summed. them. 11 he toast
was honoured with Foresters' tire, led by Bro. C. Powell,
Mental y).
Bro. E. FARM Temeutmle,l, tracing the ill-bury of Forestry,
and .yiag that it Was over lellyears oldanil was startml at
Searberough,.under the name uof the Revel Foreeters ; but
at the headinteat of this century the name was changed to
the Ancient Order of Foresters. On I/en:tuber I, 1e74,
the onler comprised rti di' Aml into 4.241 court.,
and the number of contributing members was 1474,105;
and they had increased 'hiring the year to the extent of 6
districts, 74 courts, soil 21.1+17 inembenu whilst their
accumulated capital lune .C.".,:1te1,115.4—(100l cheers). It had
lawn usual to call the working clause- Minna elent, but
this 'lid not leek ll like improvidenur. The people
were I:mutually getting more thrifty, es wm plainly
instanced by the great great growth et tide awl similar
societies, most of the inewhers of which were working
men. II they did not lueloig to such it uesiety as this, they
would have to go le the parish. and the practiein( of them
habit* of self denial whilst exerting a gmel influence um
thaw who exercised them, also Old tuuuieh to hewn the
rates of this ',entry. The working elm' of England bail
been justly called the "bone and sinew " of the count'
and it aae weethy of remark that • juvenile society had
("meet je eldllitaitel with, Foreetty, which at ties
present time tamaluenel 27.3•7 juveniles, w Uth a capital of
nee.lBl. Amongst their honorary menden, were to be
found the names of many Obstinguished penonages, includ-
ing not a few menden'. of Parlharnent, and lie was proud
to say that they had that day initiated net the least
amongst those members in the lierson of Mr. Re"; timid
applause). Bro. Farr then referred to the duties of the
High t 'met, and concluded by saying a few words on the
yriondly societies' IEII, remarking that it would not lie
fi.,un,l to won antegoeistic to such staieties as the Odd.
fellaws and Forester, -111.1.1auseh
The ritaitutee then gl•Ve "The RI Wpm disSiict of the
Ancient "Met of Foresters," coupled with the MUM, 4
Bro. J. Weisfor.l. lie hoped to see Forestiy extended
threughout thedistrict —(Forestere tire,led by Bro. rowell).
Itre. WEISPORP responded. Ile said he need hardly tell
them that Forestry was inc of the nululest institutions in
the sentry;i• fur the members were Landed together fee
the highest niotivm - to aid the weak and to comfort the
io,,uurner. MaYr hiarta h.n,l t mothed by the
relief that wm afforded in time of eicktime. and how nuuiy
a widow haul been sustained in her wulittaile by the help
given. During the year no lem than 4.119,736 had been
paid for siehnem ahem ; and J:77,1:11 had been pail as
funeral money ; surely this WU doing a unat ansi noble
with. There were some who said that Forest', did
nothing for outsiders, but had not the Order given two
lifeboats. one of wh'eli was stationed at Teigesuouth. and
the other at West Hartlepool : and by means of whieh
eight of their fellow.ereatures haul her,, rescued from a
watery grave A 'together tide moiety had conteltuted
k 2,212 14s. i Id. towards that noble institution, and it now
raised £lOO a year to keep the two boats be had mentioned
io repair. He wa+ glad to sue• gentienien el the time'
come forward and help them. awl that day had shown the
aueinhers of the society in Briulport that their work wee
appreciated by them who were *Wee then' in the social
irate. He 'limier.' to thank the \layer and the %lee-
chairman for the amistance they hei rendered them, and
he hoped that the present was but the spring time, and
that the bud which was now su ecomiMig would yield
abundant fruit - lannialimh
jieet toast, "Success to the [lridium's Fonder*
Ilan." was promised hy Br. J. T. STEPHENS, a gentleinee
who has been most energetic in working in behalf u 4 the
Hew anul he wee luaully cheered luy the brothers
present an he ro-e I',mime the toast. He said he had
always taken a great interest in friendly societiee - at lead
in the voreaters and thlulfellows —ler lie believed they
were noble institutions. It wee a very dime. nalule thing
to go legging, but lie had on this occasion solicited sub-
wriptione for the Forestere' new hall with the greatest
confidence, for he considered he had a good plea to go
upon. Before he went round the brother, had pledged
themselves to build the hall and pay for it if they did not
gut ii penny given them. Ile went to seine friends !JO
th,7 II you want shall n.y mut build it yiewselees I"
Now he contended that it wall the dots. of all to aid such
sociellts .1,1 these, for did not the teal •ust of a provisien
by the members for Hews of sickeees and death save the
poor rates of thus town awl every other town in the
kingdom) Ile maintained that it ulol. rp te the present
time the help they had received had leen very gratifying.
Mr. Belli had „iibevenel cr,—(elleere). But it woo
nut Mr. Rai who would benefit much lw the society in
idport —it was rather the trades' iien and manufacturers
of the town that would to no, end therefore it was that
they should help thew their men ly giving £7, or Cl ay
It might lie did not at all make ['mends for du seeing this
society had been to thetue Union wee strength, lmt this
society did ~.it holier., 111 strikes, neither would it pay a
farthing to any man traselling who wait on strike. So
they ought to encourage such a sweep by all the means in
their power. If • man supported himself and put by for
a rainy day, he was as poach to be respected as his master ;
and it was therefore he always haul the ummtest Pleasure
in the world to support meh societies, and he hoped the
remarks he haul made woul.l induce others to come (envied
and help. Theit hissing a new hall would he a great
ciunvenience to them, and be would urge "heed Templar,
tsu Ctelle and join their ranks,.,, it would hue impossible for
the latter to form a society which ',wad confer such
Is !WIWI as that if hoe. .try. Mr SWidiens nuneluded luy
urging the ladim to do all in their power to get their
sweethearts or husbands to join thus or a similar society,
and there us, centinuml eliecring as he resunied hi' seat.
The CHAIRMAN then give "The Honorare Members ;“
all sorietim liked to have a numher of these. laid they
steer generally ronsiderml to be an ornament to is society
tlaughter and applaum). The tout was heartily
rereived.
Mr. J. r. MAKER returned thanks. He Walleorry he had
not attended the mmtings of the ....art is. he ought, and
a- be intended when he was initiatml tsu here lone; but
he was pleasmi that they had that day made four honorary
members As they bad a juvenile luranch, an he thought
there should be one fur the (snake ; for in • town
like Bridpert, where so n'any women were employed, it
would be • newt hoon—(cheers). He hoped the subject
would be takes Into consideration.

Ilen.,th the stone was plan: I a collection of papers,
in. I.c .1 e..py of the last issue of the Telegram. awl
ser.cite Mi. -.me 1.1 them, a sixpence hearing the date of
Ow present )•ear, being deposited there by t`4plaln Rood,
wertar having been duly spread by Mr. Relit, the
• me wti lowered, awl then, tapping it, the hon. member
• I " declare this stone well awl truly 1441."
. e.re then giten for Mr. 'tall!. Mre. ltoli an•l
• 1:.‘111 ; forth. Mayor; antl for the Rev. Y.. .1. 1.. It.
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11.•e.ieue ; and then the whole company sang to the tune
th. N.dional Anthem, the hand turoutpanyiug.
el.-.or Native Land." Mr. J. T. Stephens then called
f .r.heer• for the new ball; thaw were followodlhy'rbeen
I e- awl Mr. J. T. Stephen; and the preceediwoi CAW,
1,. 111 end.
The Fore‘ters then adieurrie.l to their Court Room at
the 11..yal Oak Inn. where Mr. RAIL tlie Nev. M. W.
M t). the Iles. F. J. L It. llenalowe. awl Mr. T. 11.
wan initiated 1141 hen. members. lir°. Thorns.,
.1H:dill/E. The fullowir• hop. niemberA were
: -The Map r, Capt. Wed, Mr. J. T. Stephens,
.1.1 Mr .1. r. Baker.
mid I hilfellowo, to the number of about
often% ant, -at doxn toan excellent .1" it provided
Iv 11.e.t Smith •t Town HAIL The room had
.been

t tst• I Illy decorated with Bowers, evergreens. and Aiga.
the chair awl rice chair being einhowered with i floral
Mar"r. who Preside.l. was sum...rte.t on the
ri,:ht by Mr. P Rant M.P., and on the left by the Rev.
V.I. L It. Ilene Wive. A ttttt ngst the hon. members mot
;otors there were aba• the Rev. E W. May, Capt. Gissi,
ihoziloe, Mr. N. M. Loggia, Mr. T. IL Isliutinds. Mr.
c. 1:1 1111 l fob, Mr. J. th Baker, Mr. J. Patten, Mr. Mc
II ',meth Mr. J. li. Sytues, Mr. Ilyke, Mr. SwaMeld. Mr.
clew.). Mr. J. P. Cornick, Mr. 8. Allen. Mr. W. E
.„1.,11. Mg. J. Hine and Mr. E Tolman (of the
: • •••••ters caurt, Reaniinster). Sorgt
. Mr. J. T Stephens occupied tbe
•es. the re •id 14 the cloth,
The %talus. adl•lressing those present as Brother
I,,,tber I i.l•lfellows, and gentlemen, sabi they
• e.; et •use the rapidity with which he should hare to
ih„ early t..alNts of the evening, for they 114,1 the
geco•re•: of a distutgoished (Oct. who had coino at lout.
iteonveili.e.ce to himself. to meet his brethren of the
1.16,11..14. :111.1 Foresters —that guest WM as they well
(t•low Mr. ltalli (great laughter). Ile would have to
lease early, in 0.11.44111•11 CO of another engagement. but
Is tore he did so, they wanted to get a few worda from hign
—(liear, hear.) Ile (the speaker) felt sure there was not
one disloyal man in the whole company, and that when he
spowli," the toast would be heartily received,
out, 'en- the best sovereign that loot over ruled. she WAS
tt••• hes! wife and the best mother ; her chil•lren were
50...A1t for far and wide, and wherever they went they
„..„. . red, and took the lead in all good works—
'. 41..1 tb. i4Asi. (bst nes the Queen...)
Th. 414%110101 then care "the Prince and Princess of
Wait... WO the re..t of the Royal Family." If they
sw•rettoi through the world, they niuld not fitul • nine.
6611i,‘ fMlkilY—(three cheers, and "one cheer more for the
rinn••••.l
'I he iftll4: " I•less the Aince of. Wales."

'the neat cave "the Bishop and Clergy. and ,
oil 111iItilitete.” lie knew them pretend would
toad.: that afternoon they haul initiated the
•. lien•lnwe and the list. LW. May as
and the clergy in this town were at all Hines
y to lode them in innocent recreation. and te *Mend
r.otherineft—teheers, with " illO t“1. Mr.
11.4145 we... and ...in' for Mr. May.'
It kit I "111 Itandreth."
The Itee. 1.. J. 1.. It. MVISLAWS return." thanks on
lothalf of 6," Ili."ltnr 4,nit Clern. anti Christiau ministers
.1 all ihnommations tapplaueo. It ae..
creat
pe.a
ak,,,ata to hits to present, and he was delighted
r. 1.,.t Ito tild friends the o.l4tallaara and his o.w
.1 the Forgoer,. lie felt honour,' in kavin
taken the part he dol in Wing Oa, ta„miation atone of th:
b all that afternoon. and he hoped the new building
t, a „atm a great benefit to them—(applamet
Re, E. W. Mit we. itli.a.eit to be able to atblresa
Foresters present as brother+. and he hoped it would
butt: before be thould elso ho a brother of the thhl-
rell,w,•—tapplantark._lie knew they Were ii.nging to he,.,
Ole Veen of Mr. 1111111, tnerefore he would not detain
kit intent himself with heartily thanking them
I r the manner in which his name had been coupled with
tai.ti
The CiiillinAtt he haul now to pep., the health
..t a brother thldfellow and a brother Fore.ter ventle-
ga at who was an honour to the town. They had not known
hins long, butt the more they saw of him the better they
:Mei him ; for he was ready and willing at every tootaana
ti.t all he could for the interest of every one in the town ;
and ite we, certain that at all times in the future they
would tintl Mr. Ralli the supporter of everything that
e otduced to the welfare of the borough--(aPPlansel. At the
late election, notwithstanding that there were some rother
Aittialg remarks made by others, no one had heard Mr. Haiti
otter an enkintl expression —(hear, hear.) He (the speaker)
l.'s. 'fere happy to see Mr. Haiti present that evening, and
telt they ought to be much obliged to him, fort. hail post-
a name attractiv=zrement—(Mr. Ralli : No, no)
(applause.) He was to hear Mr. Ralli say so, be
hod kindly come amongst them, an,) had shown Ity hie
laying the stone that day his consideration of, and desire
to accede to, the wishes oi the inhabitants. He hoped this
weal.' not be the last by many man.) time* that Mr.
haiti would he present with them, but that for long
••Ira they might be honoured with his company.
NJ difference what the political °Pinions of the tithete'

Mr. T. H. lenriettra WU also called upon to reeptmd. 1911iltsbirt.
He said he sympathised with the objects the society had
In view; and that was the reason be had that day been I
made • brother. He hoped hte sh, oak! longabewereda mitemonheirt—of
for
ll,' •ociete, and that he slew .1 .r. 1., no
the
I erection •tf a theltre on
'the spot. The ••Itape a the
oindattsid.
nil CHAIRMAN Mid he had DOW to bunildeingsipteurpoecad galisbaA7tigGgstotliohnasbasbeCtinditsrarie
iforoti
he had uverlueked just now—it was tieaalltellittofwthhieichr
worthy secretary. Mr. C. Powell—(ckeers and musical under the direction of Mr. B. Ferrey, the diocesan arch,
tSsionllslitsuryto,h.wire.tichtohred.as.
I tect. It is one of the architectural gems of the city, and
fnaolthneimntoenada.ofwth7f N:reaicartsdiCialoosed.,
honours).
the
for the kind way in which they had received his name; fourteenth century, and pert by Bishop Beckynton, in
Bro. Powitu. said he was very much obliged to them was partly built by Bishop Bali* of Shrewsbury, in the
he felt that he was undeserving of the applause they had , fifteenth century.—A
;,...ven hien, but he had at all tintes endeavoured to do his
duty, and he wax pleased that he had gieen satisfaction ;
and it would be les endeavour in the future to do what
wee just and right between the brothers. He would give
them • few th...tres with regard to the state of their Court
On the lot ef septenther next theie Court would bare been
established four teen years, during which period there had
been 706 members i. The number of weeks sickness was
2,735, and the amount paid E1,3)0 let liii. For fifteen
members and thir,y mernbers wives they had paid
£313 10s. as funeral money. and in benevolence to those
in distress .Ce 7 10, 24. They had contributed .C3'l9s. 3d.
to the district funeral fund, and CR to. 3d. to the manages
went fund, making a total of C 2,080 Ida Ad, since the
formati if the Court in benefits alone independent of
the doctor's salary, secretary, auditers, te.—(cheers). At
present they had $ll financial members, and • capital of
I.l.—(loud cheers).
'lnc CHAIRMAN then gave " Success to Kindred
Societies," couttung with the toast the name of Mr. .1. P.
Cornick, seereary to the Oddfellowa Lodge in this town
(cheers. and "one cheer more for Mrs. Convick)."
Mr. Cowan( responded. On behalf of the Oddfellovrs
he reldiJed thanks for the honour they had done them.
Ile was pleased the Foresters were now in a fair way of
has :rig a new hall, and he was sure that both of the
societies would feel the advantage of having a hall of their
own—(applause).
Song lII' Bro. C. Powe" : " Bibboty Bob."
Mr. I.l'. See-rue-vs proposed "the health of the Mayor,
to whom they were much indebted for the services he had
rendered that slay, lath at laying the foundation stone
and AA the' the' Ilan that evening—(appleuse). He had
told Mr. Tucker that he thought the beet thing they could
do would be to make him pet petual Mayor, and he was
sure those present wield &tree a ith him. (The Mayor's
health was drunk a ith musical honours, ' Forester's
fire" ie., and there WAS " one cheer more for Mrs.
Tucker."
Mr. Ti ceeit responded, sa3 • ig What a pleasure it WKS to
him to come amongst them, and do all in his power to
conttihute to the' • pleasure. The proceedings of that day
hail passel off very successfe"y. and he hoped much
benefit would aect As to the society from the building of
the new ha". He felt that lie was not deserving of ha!'
the praise bestowed on hint. but Mrs. Tucker was deserv-
ing of them all, for bad it not been for her he would not
have been able to devote the time he had to volunteering
and other thine& Since he had been Mayor he had tried
to do kis duty. hut he was aft.tid he had lamentably failed
—(no no). In cupelueitio lii. ••""m
health of "the V tutors, en,..1,w1 st,ta e namge culerftlir
SI ine—tebeersh
Bee. HINE returned theeks, tering lie was nue+ pleased
as a Forester to be present at the inauguration of their
new ball, anti he believed the building of it would conduce
to the success of Forestry in the district
Violin Solo by. Bro. Footer: Variations on the "Last
Rose of Summer.
The CHAIRMAN gave "The Press" in euloaistic terms,
coeitling with it the name of our reporter, who responded.
The CHAIRMAN ARM NA now when he proposed the
toast of The Volunteers," ('aptaln Good was not present,
be hating left the room to tune% intend the award of
pri...es for ite., at the I). 'ilhall. Now, however, he
was present, and lie was sure all would he pleased to hew
few words from him. 'lnc volunteers had recently been
in camp at Burble, and had much enjoyed themselves
thee, and all of them had er.preseed the happy and
pleasant time they had spent. lie, a ith the whole of the
battalion, regretted the resigaation of Lieut.-Colonel
Manuel; he hoped, however, they should have as his
successor Colonel Steward, for he felt that he would be
the right man in the right place, and would brine the
metal out of the volunteers, He would now propose "The
health of Captain Good—(mulical honours, Foresters' fire,
etc)
Captain Goon said he was extremely obliged to them
for drinking the toast, and he took that opportunity of
thanking the inhabitant. of Bridoort for the handsome
reception they had Riven the volunteers on the occasion of
their encampment at Burton Bradstoek, Colonel Manse!,
in concluding a letter to him, had said, "It was the
pleasantest camp I ever enjoyed "—(cheers). Anil there
could he no doubt Bridport treated the leittalien in a
noble manner—better than any other town had ever
done; and the whole regiment cordially appreciated the
kindness and warnebeartednere shown thein—(applause).
Befehing to Colonel Maniere resitioation, lie said the
volunteers of Dorset felt that they hail, as it were, lost
their father—(hear, hear). Ile hoped Colonel Steward
would be induced to accept the command in his stead,
said he had every reason to believe he would do so,
although at present lie could not go so far as to state it on
authority. the was stirs that vtli'let regretting the loss of
their deer and faie"itir "Nicer. the Isettalion untold gladly
welcome as its ...eh...older. t'olonel Stewartl—(ebeers).
Songs by Mr. G. ionic: "The man of many names,"
(encored), And " Rock itte to stein, ther."
Mr. G. Nett penveed "The 1.-elies," and Mr. lessee
also sabi us 'turd la their favotir—(llere's a health to all
good lasses.")
Mr. W. num responded.
SOD, by Mr. G. Timing "The Shamrock of Ireland."
Brother FOURR also favoured the company *ith a
son-:, " Itolenson Ii ewe," and being encored gave another
violin solo, "The cuckoo solo •

Mr. .1. T. STEPII;:%4 pro;m4ml"The Health of the eon.
tractor for toe new luihiot. Mr. .1. Patten," to whids
that gentleman appropriatelv respondell.
The Meror and Mr. .1. T. Stephena then left, Mr. .1.
Patten was voted t., the ehd-, old another hoe- or an was
cons 'Many spent.

W.11.1111'111, BOTH EN H A NIPTON,, AND Slll PTON
DO ID D; CI HORTICULTURAL
ANO FLORAL SOCIF.TY.

. ....... .
This a.eiety held its tilst show in the beautiful grounds
at The Hyde, on Thurolay last. 'ffile stautions tent of the
Bri,lport north-Mural Society had been erected, and here
during the mooring Mr. K. Andrews (gard2ner at The
llsale), had it busy time of it in arranging the vat one
When completed the lute, or prmiented a very
beautiful appearance. Some choir, foliage and other
planta lent by Mr. J..senh Grndry fl he Hyde) and placed
on the centre table added much to the general eff..ct. A
very pretty design by Mrs. Swaffield (Wablitch) hung just
inside the entrance. The letters were of white Roamers
non link imam& bordered smith leaven: on one side were
the words "Rail, for Ever," and on the other a crown and
two rosettes. At the east end the motto "Success to
Horticulture " was placed. The letters were of red and
gobi on a blue L surroontled with variegated foliage
and choice flowers, kr . This was the work of Mr.
Andrews and gave em ..lence of great taste. Mr. Rubel t
Way (Bother ham titoffisent some. very beautiful dahlias and
carnations (not for competition) and he also exhibited a
very choice anent of vegetables. The grounds were
kindly thrown open to the public, and the exhibition was
largely patronised at. the afternoon. The following is
the . . _

LINT or AWARD,

Broad Ilawas best Irish of 25 pods) —lst, 34, Jelll3 !tannins,
ai.,anmnamidon ni, to 111. Ilarrirtt Oundai, %Wallach ; 3rd,
tr. Samuel Swaffielti Walaikb. Si• 'es.
Kidney In. Oast ..1 23 pods) —lst, Sa. Dania' Hems-
font Waldnela Sanl,24 hI, JOS-1.1 !lantana ; 3rd, 2., John
triton. Waklitch. Inn untries. _ _ .

B. °mull (beet 2 plants)-14, 3. Henry Gaoling, Wakliteh ;
Zul, 6,1, Jesse ItaisVes; 31i1. 2s, Daniel Ilansienl nee
entries

.."a7,44. (bast bUnlie ol 6)— 1... ts 6d, Jeses Hawkins ; and,
Is Csl, Wsltsr Gun: Walditch ; 3rd, Is, Jess Hawkins. Six

Curb Greens (bast 3 litsails)—lst, Is AIL Hein Gosling;
Is r.l Daniel ; Is, June Hawkins. --Throe anti les.
Herbs. 0.4 and sweet. Gnat 35., Samuel
; thel, 2s li, Oat el Parser. W.II4Icb; 3nl, 24, Harriett
Gwen,. rour enti ;es.

Lennox (best three)— let, ?;61, Ismes Reason, Bothenhamps
Ion; Is Jesse Hankins. To entries.
Leeks (nest Inuntle .4.0;) !lute one entry, no sward.
^•• • • •

(Ironla:I Onions (best 6)—lst. 31, WalterOundq. Ws
!ditch ;
2rel, N, Jaw Hawkins ; 3.31, 1., John Hardy. Three entries
Spnna-sostalbis (boot h -14, 3s, Jams, Hessen ;21,
3m, John Hanly : 3rd. Is, Char!. Hallett. Fight entries.
T. Ii this. (best IT: -Ist, 21 CI, Jesse Hawkins; 2nd, 3m,
Daiol liansfonl. Two Lid' das.

"Tmrsky•-lit. SU, Daniel Hampton' ; 2nd, Is 6.1. Jesse Haw-
kins ; 3rd, le, John Manly,
Parenlpe (hest bundle .4 .Ix)—lst, AA, Thomas Gosling; 2nd,
2.0.1, James Reason ; 3rd, 2e, Jesse Hawkins. Ten entl.es.
Peas (beet dish of 50 Teele let, 3e, Daniel Liensferd ; End,
told, Hem, (haling ; 3rd, le 151, J.see ilawkina. Ten enttiee.

Paatoes (roun4l)Ziat. k, Jel;e Hawkins; b 6.1, John
Il.rJ: 3rd. le ad, 1,a% el Parker. Six entries.
. . _

-
Potatoes ,sidney)- Ist. Ss, Henry Gosling : 2nd, 21 CA,
Waite: Uundr' y • 3,.1, Is 61, Jos: Hawkins Fourteen entries.
INdatuas(thests Ltretol .4 Sutton's ma-skinned floo-hs11)-
Ist, Ss. James Reason; 2nd. 2.164 John (Stott ; Srd, Is lid,
Je ale Ilawkius Nin!, rut, :cs,

I:hubarb—lst, 5. &I, John Ott ; SnJ, Charles ;
3nl Is &I 1).1.1 Ilmolonl.
_ .

indlo—lst, 34 Daniel Bamford; Ind, b, Jan Otion ;
3rd, Is, Jesse Ilawk.tis. For,* entsies
FltrlT

Apples-IW, 30, David Porker:2.4, b, John Uswitino Two

Cherrits—Vo cutnes.

Flack Currants- -Ist, John Otton ; end, Is &I, Samuel
B.lloeld ; Is, Jesse Hawkins. Six armies.
Red currants Isl. 2.. not awarded ; Ind, Is ed, Jaw Haw-
kins ; Is, David hake: Two.eutties.
_ .

BRITFORD SHEEP FAIR.
This fair, one of the largest in the sonthArestern
counties, took place on Thursday, and was numerously
attended by farmers and dealers from all parts of the
cauntry. The supply of sheep (70,01.10 or WM00) was con-
siderably below the average. the Prevalence of foot-and-
mouth disease in the district prevent, 4g niauv tiockmasters
who had taken pens from sending their sheep to the fair.
There was a to :sk trade, and a good clearance was effected
shortly after midday, at prices a little under those
obtained at Overton, which is considered the hest fide that
has been held in the district during the present year.
Prices generally ranged front Ma to Feb. for stork ewes,
and from 27. u. to Cis. for lambs. Superior lots were
higher; for instance, Mr. E. Gibbet'', of Rishopstone, sold 100
ewes at 705., and Mr. G. Dibben. 1011 at lila ; Mr. Stanford
(steward to Sir Edward Hulse) sold 100 at G7s. ; Mr. A.
Fetcher (Fovant) )(Nat title.; Mr. W. Taunton and Mr.
Flower (Ridge) made r&t., and Mt. Attwater Wetlier
lambs were sold for Mr. Allen at Ills., and Me. Des"
(South Newton) made Ida. Mr. James Read (Iloml %glen)
sold lambs at tias. to Mr. Marlow, and 100 at l3s. with-
out corn or cake; Mr. Taunton made 4.35. ; Mr. Flower
(ltidte). 45.; Mr. Higgins tVish(ord), Cie Some very
tine animals were shown for the nr;:es offered by the
committee. The first pt.:le—tor lambs from a flock
exceeding QM ewe—was taken by Mr. J. Read. Lord
H. Thynes's prize for the best lOU wether lambs bred by
the exhibitor from a Sock of not less than 400 was taken
by Mr. G. Read, Charford. or the Lest 11gb lambs from a
flock not ezceeding 100. Mr. Higgins (Wishford) was prize-
taker. The champion cup—for the best pun of wether
lambs in the above three classes—went to Mr. Jas. Read.
Viscount Folkestone's prize for the best 100 ewes bred
from • flock exceeding 500 was taken by Mr. E. D:bben,
Bishopeone. Ditto, from a flock not exceeding 500, Mr.
Stanford (steward to Sir E. Hulse). Mr. Bennett (Chilmark)
took the prize for the best Hampshire clown lamb of any
age. The value of the prizes ranged from seven to flee
guineas. Of horses there was • large supply, and anything
good was worth from .f... 50 to ltAl ; Irish nags, .ClO to XtIll;
forest colts, ,El 2 to .1:17. There was a show of agricultural
implements.

eurnints -Ist, IN. Jere Hawkins ; 2nd, Is 61, David
Parker artl, 10, Harriet Gorky Four entries.
o...meher. lea tat, t.. John Willa, WalJitch ;2nd, 2v, Jere
Ilawkina ; Sri!. to, Harriet Gundry.
_ .

..-I;Z•nr. *les I. 3..n0t awarded ; thal, 24i.J, Jaw Hawkins ;
kg. Is rsl, Parker Two entrk, . _

.
)111.edI.ui% (beat hasket)—Ctily one entry, Jury Hawkins,
b
nOVICIut

Climber (bull oltrimcs.):4lol.l-trits.
Pont iscase (bewt hunch of sorts) - let, ft, not awanlw ;
I. 63. II ory (I.4liug ; 3rd, In, Samuel
Mariu..l4* Ist, 30, Jesee liawkins; fad, In, David Par.ket
Two eutries

_ ..... _
Mks or Carnations Ist.tid, !sr" Slaw loos ; 2nal. Is Gil,
!lurid yartsr 311.1. Is Daciel Finny/ord. Six tntrics.

storks (best 7.3.. up) Ist. JeMO Hawkins ; Yokl, Is Cal.
Thibb.l Itakrr. Two entrits.
Rows fbogt irUnlt4Fl) -.No ei3U24s,.

(iii;i-h;nr)--.1;i,---lie—tlJ, Funnel klirsillehl : ?Jul,
Is 61, 113,1 Psrker In, John °thin, Wskliteh. th
tilt: ies
Pot plant, (single speeinieti)- Ist, ts, Henry Gosling ; ynd,
Is 14, Dank! 11-nylon!: arJ, Is, John triton, Wilditci, Seven
envies.
Nosegay (lint 3e, Young, Widditeh ;
22.6,1, John Otto's, Wsklitels ; 3rd, 10 6J, MLA Wills. Thirteen

(n,i,j, for chnilren)-144„ 3s, William Tucker;
b 6J, Ali.. Ponies ; 2.J. Sts, Alfred Mesh; 4th, le 6J, Harriet
Hanatird . sth, Is, Ilanha Hawkins; 6th, 61, Amy Itatriter.
Nineteen entries
t.• A IDIOM.

To tow Viittagiir h. *ball keep Ma tmrden in the bast state
or enltimtion, soil shall show the Inst general (Ton of egret-
ahlws. the sise id the garden to Le taken into consideration—
let. lroi, Je•ote Hawkins, Itithenhainnton 2nl. 10s. Charles
Hallett, Rothe nhampton ;rd. Teed. Daniel Hamlin% Wald itch ;
highly commended, Samuel Slealtleid.

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Offered by Mrs. tduolry, ot The Hyde, for thaw who were
esvlu.lol by the second shone of Rule 1.
Ilsst ,odeohons of vegetables pdx sortsl-14, 71 &I. Joseph
litc4a,L,thenhampton ; tw1,54, Robert M ay, Hothenhatopton ;
3rd, bed, Wiltanu root, Mhipton. Flve entries
The judges for gardens were Mr. JeffordAprdener be
Mr. T. colfod, and Mr. West (gardener to Mr. J. M. P.
Montagu): and for the exhibits at the show Mr. West end
Mr. Bellamy I,,,ardener to Colonel Coll.

_
A highwayman in lowa cut off the finger of a traveller
to obtain a very valuable ring that wax on the finger.
Mr. Gladstone thanking a German author for the dedica-
tion of his work. writes as follows :—'Germany now holds
the grit place on behalf of the world in asserting the
necessity of limiting spiritual powers to spiritual thinp."
The Hank +rectors on Thursday reduced the bank rate
f rons 2i, at which it was placed a fortnight ago, to 2 per cent.
The last occasion of a 4inular minimum wu on the 19th
.4 July. Is7l. at which it ,tood for a period of ten weeks,
when it was advanced to 3 per cent.
rsptsig Dishy Murray has been appointed by the Hoard
of Trade to superintend the operations of the Vines
worthy Shipv Act. He will be assisted by Messrs. 'Nall,
winsipitst, Wilson. and Turner. Au surveyors. The last
fountiamed gentlemen are already connected with the
It,ard of Trade, to that their appointments are not
entirely new.
Tug reason why so many are unable to take Cocos
that the varietie- commonly sold are mixed with Stara),
under the pies .4 rendering them aoluble ; while really
matinr them ta Wk. heavy This may be
detected, for f Cocoa Moan!. in the aup it proses
it, addition of &lard,. CaorynT a Cocoa gran. is
genuine; it is therefore three times the stnsagth them
l'ocoaa. and a refreshing Beverage like Tea at Coffee.