The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-07-07 00:00:00

TUE SPORTS.

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Mr. Tom Taylor hail been "specially retained " and
during the afternoon did good service by means of his hell.
and announcing the different events WI they were to come
tilt. Most of the sports took place in a field adjoining.
divided by a fence from the field proper, but it was with
sonic difficulty the. could be kept outside the rail-
ings, and "Tom had frequently to expoetulate with
them in such terms as "Walk out, ye gender feminine,
go on, I tell you. Mr. H. Illood assisted the members of
the committee, and the amusement; passed off very
pleasantly, and to the infinite delight of a largo number
of on-lookers.
FIAT RACE, 600 yards. For lads under 16 years of age.
After an exciting contest, the winners were as follow :-
Firt, Dyke, Is. ; second, Gale, ts. ; third Date, Is.
tasirensT roil VIM Tnencte. Reuss. 'lids was a very
laughable affair. Halls well treaded were suspended the
competitors haul their Imola tied behind them, and those
who managed tarot the roll first, became the winners.
During the mastication, anti whilst their faces were
besineared with the treacle, it plentiful supply of flour
ATM sprinkled over the competitor% and their ludicrous
appearance caused h merriment. The prizes were
awarded thus: First, Hockey, 5% ;Necond, Parmesans, 3s. 6.1. ;
third. Foot. ; fouith, Joy,
lfeant.e. Rune, oven corn Fut:Hrs.- There were six
entries : Staler, Butcher, Mlllnian, (lundry, Major, and
Meader (Dorchester). The jumping was not very good.
Millman being the only one who cleared all the flights,
some of the °Went -tutting through, and others going
round: in fact, by the time the race was tinishwl, all the
hurdles were knocked down. The prizes were than
awanled First, Millman, 10e.; second Spitler, ; third,
Guuttry, 2s. 61.
A Plic in A Box.-A greased pole was suspended over
the river at the bottom of the field ; in a imx at the end
of the pole a live pig wait confined, and whoever released
it wesild be the winner, and have the porker, which we
heanl valued at En., and which was given ley Mr. G. S.
Miller. The. depth of water was somewhat great, and
only those who coulti swim attempted the pole walking.
There were five entries, J. Tatman, Dare, Ilounsell,
Newman, and Spitler. These, stripped to the waist, and
having nothing on lot a pair of trousers, each in turn,
missile the attempt, and it was only after all of them had
had two or three duckiniat, that .1. Tiltman, with a rush,
and a jump, managed to alight on the box, the pig was
released, antl jumped into the river, Tiltman jumped
THE PINNER after it, suconsted in landing it, and was declared the
Was ready just before two art, suk, awl when all were %%inner. I luring the contest, the banks of the river were
seated it wait found that a respectable her. al•out 1711, crowded, and the submersion of the candidates was
were present. Host W. Trump. of the I 'rats Keys Jim, hailedwith shouts of merriment.
provided one of hit, admirable dinners in his best style, dliniciso is Sul:N.—Six entries J. Spitler, A. Spitler,
and merited the encomiums passed on his catering. 'Due J. Millitiatu, 11. Butcher. Neil, anti J. Gibbs- These all
chair was taken by the Mayutrof Britlis.rt(Mr. I'. Tucker). went off well together Butcher, however, took the lead,
who was sumorted on his right by the Rev. F... 1. Is I:. but it was f 1 that the bottom of his sack had coins
Ifenslowe (i-Iciplaiii), lon the left by Dr. Ilay (medical out, thin*, leaving his feet free ; and the prizes were thus
officer), the Iter. A. A Leonard. Dr. nun,. and M. .1. distributed :J. Spitler anti A. Spitler, dead heat, divided
Tunier, whilst seated opposite t.i him were Mr. J. first mid secontl prizes, and an. ; third, J. Minima,
Shepherd, Mr. T. Gilchrist Mr. Denziloe (Bothenhamp. 11.61.
tont, Mr. Bishop (AskerswelP, Mr. 11. Hansferd. Sergeant I INk: MILE ltii3, three times round the course, marked
Betty. A.S.e., Sergeant Wright. Ac. The vice-chair tilt i,c flags. Six entries : J. Millman, 11. Butcher, J.
was taken by Mr. 6.5. Miller, and anionzat those present Spitler, A. Smiler C. Hyde, and 'l'. Hounisell, the last
wer.-11nw. S. Radford, liannawnl. and Hawker four being anon eteabout 15 yards. All went off pretty
(I.yme), Pearce (Bristol), P.P.G.M. Gale well tagether, but it beeaine evident that the trial for
Illeaminster), I'. l'.( Ilmwnolon, P.1;.111. (knew tin.t place lay between Millman awl Butcher. In the
ytim-hams, pm.m. ihnidet,„ p.“, Thorne, w,, first round, Buts.her was leading, with Milinian close
Tucker, (L'al., T. Crald., N.G., mold. P. coniirh, behind him, A. Spitler came next, closely followwl by J.
Anioir.st the Foresters were D.S,C,It. Tarr, El it, Spitler, the other two were nowhere. In the second round
Keech", e. Powell (secretsc vl, .1. quarrel! (treasurer), P.T. Millman took the lead; and in the last round there was
I)iment, S.W. eu.rnisli, Ilichanis. Sib. Larey..l.ll. attune good rt 1111 l mg, Butcher and Millman leading alter-
Andress. she. I titer in the utfternoon, the Rev. .1. M. I nately, but the race was decided as follow,: first
Warren (Bnolpole), Rev. J. 'l'. Wilkiiison (Symnall,lowy), ; second, Butcher, 10% • third, J. Spitler, Ss
anti Mr. 11. Gosi (Itridport Harbour) were also presents Ittungr itt IVartst itare.-A Iniciset of water had to
After the repast was over. Is. carried On the head a dintaare of itsi yard.' ; those three
The CHAIRMAN gaVe the health of "Iler Ilajestv the i who were in tirst and brought back the most water,
Iluteen, long may she live, hAppy nuty stn. die, and long would be the winners. There n ere five entries, J. Spitler,
may it be before she dies. There never rould lie a letter • A. Spitler, 11. Gifford, J. Millman, and H. Butcher, the
omeen ; 'sone had .li-erared themselves by speaking first three mentioned taking the prises: first Is.; second,
against the Prince of Wales ; but 'lankly had spoken ill thirds Ix.
lif the tweet. ;in fact j,h.y would ',uncoated I lilt llf Sollety As- ENT Or A I;ILE MIT POLL, for a leg of mutton ;
if they did so -(aPplatise, the land playing time National competitors t not he over so yeani of age. After
Anthem). many attempts the Mulch of evergreens at the top of the
The ell itemax prow-mot "tint Prince and Princes, a , Isde was reached by young Roberts, anti lie became the
Wales, the Duke end Ditches."( Edinburgh, awl the rest I winner.
of the Royal family." The Prince awl Prinress and the Then there was diving for le 1111 l ns, the prize* being 35.,
and Lhichess had shown themselves freely, and lent 25., anti is., anti a euensolation rare. The donkey race did
gained the love of all with whom they came in nomi.ort, not come off, there ant being sufficient entries, anti ladles
Some had expressed a hsiupe that the Pritwe of Wales would cull not lie found to compete for it new gown piece, a
never ascend the throne of England, lett that was before nen • new sunaltaule, anti a new neck ribbon.
his illness ;he thought the anxiety manifested tiering u During the time these amusements were taking
that illness entirely refuted that notion. Ile losisnl it a elnuie.. ,eleetion of dance made was Played It)' the band
would be long before ht. emote hi the throne, hut when lie ttf the Ilsal D. R.V., who gave every aatisfaction by their
did he believed the Prise., would be lettered. The ether'
he proposed were all children tsf one family, and a noble excellent placing, Itatitithaster Wellspring being frequently
complittientol. A large number of dancers availed them-
weft it was -mood .• 6,4 l,hutits the i.einee itt w0e,...) selves of the enclosed ring, fur entering which a charge of
The CHAIRMAN, in giving "the Army, Nary, and I'olun- 3.1. was made, awl dancing am kept tip with much spirit.
teem Forces,'' said he thought it would do some of the In another part of the field "Aunt Sally haul her usual
young men present good to g• under a drill nergeant. They share of battering, and "Kiss in the Ring" seemeti to
had recently had • specimen of what the army could imis.em all its usual attractiops judging by the number who
in Ashantee, where a small body hall to contentragainsta jointal in the " circle."
hoist of savage foes. They came back vichwities, and were Tea was provided in a marquee net apart for the
received with the greatest euthusimust With mgard to purpose, and many partook of the "cup that cheers, " be.
the navy. he thought we sl 1111 l 1.1 have to spend a kit of Whendarkness vallie on the large tent was brilliantly
money about our iniu walls before they mould hue' of nee ill tel with gas At the entrance was an illuminated
use to us. The volunteers had shown what they were "true hirer's knot," whilat inside there were two stars and
made of at the autumn nruneueres, especially, he thought, a crown, besides a number of burners: and Mr. Trump,
the Dorset battalion. Fur I self, lie bad, whilst a had matte arrangements so that water, she., could he
olunteer, got wet through three times in one day, and he heated Ity means of gas. At quarter.past nine o'clock, the
hest no doubt there were many who could say the same. band played the National Anthem, then left the field, and
With the toast lie ahould couple the names of Sen.:taint I many of those at ho had amembled wended their way
Batty, Mr, Joshua Cornick, of the Navy; Mr. C h 1111 l °Wank, Ind there were others who stayed some little
Powell, of the volunteers; end Mr. G. S. Miller, lately of I time longer, awl enjoyed a parting glass together.
the Yemnatiry-(Band : " British Greiudiers.") We t•annot conchole our report without congratulating
Sergt. BATTY said he returned to his native toxia alter . the committee on the excellence of their arrangements ;
many years' absence with a ;.,Teat uheal of pleasure. and not a hitt+ occurred throughout the day ; the stimission
was glad to find such unity existing. For himself, he I gate was Well guarded; the sport* kept going; in fact, the
helungwi to those who triwl to heal, and not to kill. He conitnittee were here, there, and everywhere. Had the
was a nomeotnlatant, but there was a combatant present, morning been finer, no doubt there would have been a
and lie should like for hint to say a few words. ' much larger attendance, but as it was there was • con-
Senrt. WRIGHT (8.A.) said he was prowl to belong to eidemble gathering, and the demonstration must be
such a society as the Odtlfellows ;it could la. said of that Pronounced a grand nieces..
cot iety as it was of our Empire -it was one on which the
PIM never set. He wished health, wealth, and happiness I BEILYINS'rER.
to all around him.
Mr J. eoitxwe You all know what the navy is, awl (!.ORONATION DAT.-Iwiyalty was; shown by hoisting the
what the ships are-look at num, I alit the worst specimen flag on time church tower and by frequent pada on the bells
of the men --(applause). by the Beliringere Guild,
Mr. MILLER briefly nu-amended. AWN/MT.-A huge number of ladies and gentlemen,
-re Pov• • (let D.ILY.) said he fu " teal ihera of the Beaminster Archery Club, met fur - :taco
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Ace not as an huipired writer, but as
derstwid the laws of nature. Ibm little
mild exist in this world if brotherly love did
t was the duty of all to provide for those of
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their own 1,1 ; but there were some who continu-
ally neglect., this duty. It might be said that large
fanatics andehortness of work often made this impossible,
but, retiil the preacher, "there is a time in every man's
life when he can make provision for the future, and that
is in his youth:" he then made preparation for life, ond
the seeds of future happiness or misery were sown.
Those who began life well, generally ended it well, those
who misopent their youth would surely feel the effects in
after years. He therefore urged them to make a good
start— to take wisdom and virtue u their choice. A youth
spent in neglect of future support often ruined a man's
honesty, and blasted his reputation. 'They would find as
age crept on difficulties increased, and strength failed:
then it was too late to make prevision, they felt the need
of assistance, and then had to fall bock upon the scanty
allowance of the poordaw instead of being able to draw
upon their own resources. As their chaplain, he had
addressed them before, and he hoped to have the pleasure
again. They hadi done well in coming to church to ask
God's blessing on their endeavours ; but he would remind
them that whilst congratulating themselves on having
provided for their own households, that they must bear
one another's burdens, and on fulfil the law of Christ, not
only in temporal things, but in spiritual. They must set
a good example to those around. Self-helpful they
must all be if they would prosper, hut they t assist
each other. Let "Friendship. Love. and Truth." "Uhity,
Peace. and Concord, " be their mottoes in things spiritual
as well as temporal, and their reward would be great.
At the conclusion of the service, Mr. Avant (organist)
played the National Anthem as the congregation left the
church, and on arriving outside, the procession was re-
formed, and took its way to the field, onpuite the I 'rown
Inn, on the Harbour mad, andlent by Mr. Hansford. 'The
situation was well chosen, the ground was level, and well
calculated for dancing, awing, and other amusement+.
Here three tents wereererteiL melon:co:le for the dinner,
a &moiler one in which tea was to be supplied, and a still
smaller one for the committee. fly this time the ruin had
reused, and it was hopol there would he a fine afternoon.
The tent in which the dinner took plaee was ornamented
with flowers, evergreens, ,lc., and provision was mode for
3gl to sit down.

Fii-vii-a Powitut.... ......... saki ... felt quite moil_ mews-- ... ___ _ - • pract
to the teak of returning thanks for the battalion—but he in the cricket field, on Thursday.
believed he could say that it was second to DODD in the Boman AND FoltsiniX Blau. Sociwrv.—A meeting on
kingdom. When called upon, if they could not do what behalf of this society was held in the Townhall, on Mon•
was required of them, they would try to do it. once on day evening. The chair was occupied by the Rev. r. B.
a time they went through a river some of them, and were Randall. M. A., and the meeting was interested for about
called fools for doing so ; but, he made missy,, and salt DP hour with a statement of the operations .1 this society
if they were fools, the man who told them to go through by the Its. lieorge Robins, who attended as &deputation.
must also he a fool. Captain tiood had said it was their Regret was expressed by the chairman and others that
duty to go through, and they did it, and would do B again ••• --.1 Bibb. " _ . .

duty to go &Moos-. -..--- --•---- -- -•-•-• -- .- -- the advantage bible meetiaqi afford in most places in
if told so to do-they . always endeavour to du their the present day of gathenng together Christians of
duty-fapplauset different denominations with their ministers, is to so
The CHAIRMAN said the weather was getting line. the small an extent enjoyed in Beaminster. A committee of
young lathes outside were waiting to dance, and no ,limot gentlemen was appointed to act in future with the Indies
those inside longed to go out with them, but he was sure who are engaged in collecting for the society. The et-
as Englishiuen and as C3iristians they would feel great tendance was small, but equal to that of former years, if
pleasure in honouring the toast he was about to propose, I net exceeding it,
which was "The Bishop and Clergy, and Christian
ministers of all denomination,"
LYICI2 REGIS.
Band : " Christmas Chinim."
The lies. KJ. L. it. IIENSLOwa mid he had so OnIWELLOWsIIIP.- The half-yearly meeting of delegates
frequently to return thanks for this toast, that he felt he fnon the lodges comprised in the Bridport district was
need not make a steecli on the present oerasion, lie bad held at the Church vestry•roorm on Tuesday last. at 12
already spoken to them that day, and it was with mud' o'rbwk at noon. t•apt. Hodder, P.G.M. (Lyme),
_occupied
pleasure he had opened the parish church to them. lie the rhair, and P.P.G.M. Jeffery (Ottery St. Mary) the
trusted that " Cnity. Pence, (*ninon!" wall ever dwell vices-hair, and there were present Bros. It. D. Read and
In their midst. By this time they knew theekrgy so well, B. 1). Read Bitten), I'.P.G.M. Long (Lyme), P.P.I /.. AI.
that it was not for him to say what they were-those Riehanls and Mr. Secretary Ciontick (Briolport), and Bro.
present knew if the rlergy did their duty-(applause). Chambers and another brother whose name our corres-
The CHAIRMAN then gave "The Manchester Cnity of ponilent was unable to furnish, from Beaminster. The
Oil•Ifellows." They lead Bro. Radford, r.s.. with them, amounts were found correct and passed, and all clainn
and no doubt he would give them details of the working allowed. The propositions for ofticens were as follow:
of this great society-(HonoUrs of the enter). P.P.G.11. Jeffery Was proposed for P.G.M. chair; Mr.
C.S. itanourn said he was not one of the Beard of secretary Cornirk for 1).1'.C.11. chair, and district reliev-
Directors, but be wished he was. Those at Bridport liad ing olticer : P.P.H.B. 11. N. Cain, for district examining
lately had the Grand Heater with them ; they had heard offer; and C. S. Radford, for re-election. The next
what a stir there hail been. and that the o,hifeiboes had meeting Was Nita( at Ottery St. Mary. Afterwards the
resolved to put their society on a tinn Nos. lie was delegates dined together at the Golden Lion, and &pleasant
please.l to say Government hail • taken up the question, hour or two was passed.
and if a society could not tray •Js. for every rs lit
owed, it would not be allowed to exist During last year
the M.H. hail initiated Xl,lllO members ; he did not mean
to say they were all good, as some of them remained in only Fux.%) or COAsTfiCAßtisti ta ilexriaTr.-On the 2ith,
• short time, and then left; but in the year. they had hail the body .4 W. Bennett. the last of the nestguardsmen who
a clear gain of something like 13,01 et During the past a ere drowned on 2lat May, was picked up about 300 cents wait
year 7,0110 brothers hail died, and £101.21/7 bad been paid, i-f Ihonington station, and, as we stated laq. week, interred the
3,430 wives of members had died, and 1:21,)05 had lieeit same evening at the churchyard at osinhigtou village. The
paid ; so that for fpneral money alone Desrstg had Nen crews of the We, 1111 l uth, Wyke, Preston, Whitemee, and
spent. Iff the amount of sick pay they hail no retunis 4 isuanalun formed the funeral prof:vision (non the place the
and therefore could not telL The Societe hail 411,036 cones, was found, and newchal with firing party in front, and
ineurbers of the let January, 11T1, and a capital of 31 the last honouni paid toilet... Jed. Thecrewiaitli other° Meer,
millions. IN ronsidenal they were at the beret of al wider the command of Capt. Clayton, during th,ectitonie.ott!
Nwietio., although the Foresteni were not much behina t l'•^l`-'e '''''' rltda..."" tfe."f gle waslstrange ~,
them :he urged on every one their duty of becoining a san v alihil'oliZ.,•t•hng-ell of their
fellow was in the water a mouth.
',lender, and exhorted them. when once in it. to take care dhia clothes wereCren disturlasl or tono It Is thought he
they did not let thentselves out id it- (applanao.
mathsve been buried Up In the sand, mid disturbed with the
The CHAIRMAN gave the " Loyal Ilreat Westeni Lodge
of liililfellows," lie believed it Was a good lodge ;he was last it.W. breezes It Is a gnat satisfaction to his poor situ
and relations. This rmoor fellow being the only son, his loss
stire it was a pleasant- one. With the toast he should was felt sery greatly by his father, Thomas Bennett, Hoa
couple the names of Bro. W. Tucker, G. 11., ltro. T. Crsl—.l
-'• residiog at Harbour, late supenumuated from H.M. Coast-
N.G., and 8r0..1..1'. Cornick, secretary. guard.
Bp,. CLAIM said he Was obliged for the manner in _
which they had received the .oast. He was glad to any
the lodge was in a prosperous condition, and lie hoped it LTTITECETT XATRAVERS.
would so continue.- li
and thought if
e was thankful to those who had
Sciioot. BoAno.--The Board met on Saturday to receive
supported them soll on that ocrasion,
the weather hail been liner, they would have had a much tenders for the erection of new- schools (to arrolinnodate
150 children) and master's residence, which they prom*.
larger attendance.
to build on a site near the Past Office, lately presented to
Bro. I 'oaxma said after the exeellent speecll tlicy bad
them by Mr. 11. Is D. Trenrhard. Four tenders were sent
just heard from Bro. Radford. it NM quite unnecessary
for him to say much, awl he should, therefore, merely in e
and the Boanl decided in favour of the lowest- which
gr's them a few details ronnts•teil with " Loyal Grvat w" trom Hr. W. Laws. of WA/chola.
Wim tem Lodge." Next I /doter it would have been
BlrEtE REGIS,
establishml 14 years; its present uumber of members was
350, and since its foundation it hail paid for sickness, THE Cricket match, Here a. Lytchett Matravers, on
All (410 ; death, 1:1)4 ; other lodges sick, .041; to other Saturdav mas won by the former with 0 wickets to spare.
lodies, .1:110: district, Cht); benevoleat.purpoaes, crsi ;
Pill kr PATUOYAGE.--Slr H. C Calton. cabinet-nraker.
luta ical aid, .0010 ; other expenses. Llm0: grand total. ••- • • • •
k.,,.. of uis place, who has lately supPllsd mroaschmi.ltnet
1:3,INI. They had .1:1,100 to nowt the necessities of
work to WRAC the Princess Christme. of, li.
brothers in the Bridport lodge : smile wanted to know
what they were going to do with it-he would tell them- liolsloin• Ils" n!ceiv-edaCtif.Ying Wie r"3"' ' • ''''
they intended to pay 20a in the pound. When a claim Lodge, expreasum tier 11U Highness's llTlcKsoll ePPro•
was gnat in, the money was at once paid, and after a baton at the lam.