The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-02-02 00:00:00

THE DORSET COUNTY 143XP1tEss AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. 1875

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11"'"—This aaaPa had • Church parade on Sunday any who were known. If these things were repeated an
morning, when there was a muster of about the usual another occasion, and could not be put • stop to by the
number, 201 rank and file. Lieutenant Hodges was in law, they (the corps) would have to give up their marching
command. with Battalion Quarter-ALester-Sergt. Newman, out. (Sergeant NEwnef sugmted a flocking in the
Sergeants Durden, Minuet% and Harris, Pioneer-Sergeant nearest horse pond would flo the perpetrators good. and
Taylor, and Staff-Sergeant Coombe. The weather being prevent a repetition of such dastardly outrages ; and in
'lna, the ,orPs Paraded in the South Walks, and, preceded this the members seemed to concur, so that the idle
by the band, marcher& to the Holy Trinity church. The fellows who follow the corps on future occasions will do
Rev H. Everett (Rector), acting chaplain to the corps, well to behave Owl:ex.:lves, or they inay suffer condiM
reached an admirable sermon front I. Timothy ii., 3, punishment) The thanks of the corps were also due to
Now, therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Bandmaster Wellspring for the efficient manner in which
Jesus Christ." At the c,,uchnion of the service the corps he had conducted the haul All knew it was no easy
marched back to the South Walks, and were disnaisted, matter to keep a hand together, and the admirable manner
in the presence of a large concourse of spectators. in which their baud bad been maintained reflected the
greatest credit on their banflutaster—(applause). It was
There was a pleasant gathering at the British the best band in the county, having been selected to Play
School-porn on Tuesday evening, when the officers and at their mon as the Battalion haild—(lltPlau.°). members of the Dorchester isodge of Good Templara had Major Novsitv remarked that one of the landsmen
a social tea. They were jmnal by several of their Wey- (Meech) who ioinwl the corps at its commencements had
mouth brethren, including Bro. Tarver, P.W.C.T. awl been removed to Weyniouth, but out of love for the corps
amongst the officers of the Dorchester Lodge present were he woold continue to he a member of the band, going too
Bro. balmy. W.C.T. ; Bro. W. Warren, W.V.T. ; Bro. and fro to attend the meetings and outings— applause).
Downton. W. Treasurer; Bro. W. Wallis. W.F.S. : Bro. In conclusion he (the Lieutenant) congratulated the corps
Hardy, W.M. ; Bro. C. Parsons, W. 0.0., ne, ie. The tea on the admirable manner in which they had held together
was provided by Bro. Foot, of the British Workman in the past, and hoped they would go on prosperously and
Temperance Hotel, High East Street. After tea the lodge plea.tiy_(applau.).
meeting was held and the officers for the ensuing quarter The hand were in attendance, but on account of the
elected. Bro. Tarver at the close threw out various hints weather the corps did not parade the town as in former
by which the order might be extended in the county town I year,,
and more good accomplished, and no doubt the members
will remember the advice given. We understund an open
meeting will shortly be held, when the members
will give on entertainment of readings, recitations, nc.

You,: 'MEN'S I tN ANSOCIATION. —An addresS Was !
delivered in the room of this aseociation last Thursday
evening by the Rev. .1. I NM, Wesleyan minister, the
subject being "The Respansibility of Young
After a few introductory remarks, the etymology of the
term was defined, and the particular senses in which it
wight be applied to common things explained. The
religious aspect WSJ then treated upon at souse length.
The responsibility of young tnen was great because of their
propitious circumstances on Britons living in this age of
advanced civilization and Christian privilege, including
especially the light of Divine revelation, the niinistry of
the tlospel, and the prosvision of a godly literature, no
well calculated to confirm them in the evidences of the
Christian religion., and to stimulate them to the pursuit
of ita highest attainments. The question of young men's
revonstbility was next considered in reference to the
talents wherewith they were endowed. These might be
one, two, or five, but Goil required their right appropria-
tion, whether few or many, that the full reward might be
secured. The significance of our compound nature was
dwelt upon, and the neceseity of an undeserved conserva-
tion to Christ enjoined. Our immortality was affirmed to
be the most precious attribute of our bet and it. power
an for good or evil, d its capacity for happiness or misery,
in relation to ourselves and others, vast beyond all human
thought and calculation. The responsibility of young Melt
was next looked at in reference to their opportunities.
The measure of our responsibility, it was stated, was the
measure of our opportunity. Young men should not plead
want of time when urged to Christian duty. It usually
transpirml that such a plea was without foundation, and
that the disposition for doing good rarely,. if ever, lacked
the opportunity. The necessity for daemon of character
was earnestly and affectionately insisted upon. A cold
selfish indifference in regard to others was severely depre-
cated, whilst young men were exhorted with all the genius
and eulogy of a sanctified nature to do their uttermost
and that continuously to promote others present and
eternal happiness. Various illustrations and anecdotes for
the exposition and application of the positions introduced
were employed. After a cordial vote of thanks to the
speaker, moved by Mr. Bradley and seconded by Mr.
Dixon, a concluding hymn was sung, and the Benediction
pronounced.
COONS/ Parr! Sessions. Saturday. —Before Mr R. 0. F.
Steward, Mt 0. Marry, and Mr K. 1.. Kindersley.
Robert White was summoned for 'hooting game without a
kens, at Frampton on January
Mr Weston prosecuted. Defendant appeared by his attorney
-Mr Howard
Mr W. Beach, supervisor, and Mr Mallandine, of the Excise,
'On
Willisaim 4hito, keeper for Mr Sheridan, said the tenant of
!Cotton farm was Mr John White, father of defendant.
Witness was out with • shooting party of Mr Sherklan's at
Sombover, and heard guns firing In the neighbourhood about
three In the afternoon. He went towards It, and beard the
report of a gun either Is the fkid he was In or in one adjoining.
Just after that be mw a hare which appeared to have been
recently wounded—it had blood running out of both eves
Saw defendant cense across. field of Swedes, carrying a gun
as if in the act of shooting. &meson' partridges rise, and defen-
dant shot one of them. Defendant zone towards the bird to
pick it up. Witness stood up and defendant did not pick up
the bird: he sec witness Defendant asked him to go and see
where the rabbits had been eating the Swedes. Told him he
could not stop; he was in a hurry. Witness picked up the
bird. Defendant asked what he (seance.) had got, lie
answered "What you've shot." Defendant said " Oh, no,
'twain% tut, I shot at some pigeons." Whom, said—How can
you say that when there was not a pigeon to be seen bandy.
Defendant rejoined "Oh, don't say anything about It" Told
him he should. Defemlant took out some money and said he
would give witness something to make it up. lie offooml it two
or three times, but witness refusal it, sewing he should not be
bought by anybody. The hare he saw shot came from the
dlrectinn where defendant was.
tones-examined : Hal been a keeper more than twelve
months. That morning there was • shooting party at South-
over, two Or three Adds off the 1,110 in question. There Were
live shooting mid three keepers. They were out about twelve.
Heard firing &Bout 200. It was stormy weather. There were
a goal many wood-pigeons in that neighbourhood. The
defendant said he shot it logical of shooting • pidstio, and he
was sorry. He did not say he should go to Mr Sheridan and
explain it. The hen' keeper came in to the ENCillo.
Mr If. F. Mallandine, Surveyor of Takes and Stamp Dis-
tributor for this district. eahl that day fortnight he issued a
done certificate for Mr. Robert liurnom;h White, id Nottoa,
between and bill 'lt n.. Ile sakes' if it were pogaible toilete
It a few late lack, and wandst dotelinal t., do It
Cross-exandoied : The head-keeper catne amid asked me if Mr
White had a certificate
Mr ilowani, on behalf of the defendant, said he was out
shooting wood idgeons, and by !Metal.. shot • partridge. He
was sorry it happeoed As to the offer of • bribe ho hat not
Italian opportunity of askiug his client aye or nay, but from his
instructions he could not think that was the elm That was
not likely to be en, or the ilefeudant would handy have goos
to Mr Sher-Wan on the following Monday to explain it
Mr Weston said he did mot do no
Mr Howard continued that defendant went to the house, lout
Mr Sheridan would not see him, mid toll him be could write,
which defendant did. Thu learned &innate retuarled on the
fad that a gentleman own in g large landed eexates,keeping a gnat
quantity of game, aml has jog tenants all round him, stood,'
Icc-
eu,si to teoonto Cominon Informer, for that was how the case
came before them,. Of nurse there must be Common Informers,
but it was not • dignified position for • large landowner to
oixupy, awl it would have been far more manly if • summons
hal been taken out In a straighiforwanl way. In openitot.: the
dee, Mr Weston tricl to speak of pmvious conduct but either
this was a weak case o.r it Wolin from malicious animosity. Ile
urged that if they thought defendant guilty, the smallest fine
WoUhl Meet the cage.
The Bench fined defendant a and costs ills.
.indreie Davis, in the employ of )1r Baker, of Hilton, was
tiled tOn. inclUdint: was, for beiner,lrunk at Pidollutown, while
in charge of • waggon and three horses.
Jolt* Tizard, who 'deeded " rheumatics," was Sued to for
being drunk at Broadmayne, January tied.
The case of J. Ire flows v. The DoreArst:r Highway Boar
lees further •djournoci, and it was intinestal that an agree-
ment between the fartisi was about to be made.
The license of the Bull inn, Stratton, was transferral from J.
Pope to Francis Brett • and that of the King's Arms, Portland,
from J. J. C. Edmund; to John Conine

license.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE 3ao
'The 16th annual meetinic of the 3rd Donet Rifle
Volunteers was held on Fnday evening at their Drill
Hall, Princes-street. There was not a very large muster.
Lieut Hodges was in command, in the regrettzd absence
of Capt Coombs, through indisposition, end there were
present Battalion Quarter. Master Sergt-Major Newman,
Sergeants Cross, Durden, Rummy, and Coombs, Pioneer
Sergt Taylor, de.
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The corps having been formal into square, Lieut.
HODOLS addressed them, cougratulating them on
having successfully commenced their 16th year. lie
reFretted very much, and he was sure thecorpe would join
wtth him in it, the armee of their Captain. An they all
knew he had been very unwell for some time, and he had
orates from his medical attendant not to leave his house.
This they would all very much regret, but be hoped that
with warm weather his health would be improved, and
that they would again have him with them -fapplauset
Another cause of regret was that they had just lest one of
their number, in the death of Private John Bartlett. He
had been five or six years • member and would be much
missed among them. It was now 16 years since the
volunteer force was started and lately, as they all knew,
there had been a good deal of discussion in the public
papers as to whether or no they would continue for
another 16 years, or whether they would be abolished. As
they were aware when the volunteer force was established
there was great fear of an invasion of England, and they
(the volunteers) came forward and enrolled themselves in
defence of their Queen and country. Some people argued
that the purpose for which they were formed had passed
away. But that remained to be seen-(bear, heart Another
matter now much discussed was whether there should he
compulsory service or no. But hedid not think that would
do for • country like England-(applause). But the volun-
teer force were not treated as they should be. They had
had no encouragement from either Liberal or Conservative
Govertimentapplatteet The number of enrolled volun-
teers last October was 17M00 or an increase of 3,000 on
the previous year. 161,000 of these were efficient., against
153,(t10 the previous year, or an increase of 8,01.ei There were
1,441 proficient officers and sergeants it the same period -
(applause). It was • matter for great congratulation that
no leas than 140,006 men were present at the general
inspection last year- (cheers). With this state of things
and these figures he (Lieut Hodges) thought the public
had no moon to find fault Referring to their own corps
he was very pleased to remark that last year they had
only one nouediclent-(applause)-and that was not his
own fault, being caused through indisposition -(Corporal
Mefferd : We are glad to see him with us now). Lieut.
Hodges then referred to their week at the camp of instruc•
tion at Aldershot lie much enjoyed it -there was plenty
of work, but they got throagh it all right-(bear, hear).
In the ensuing season the weekly drills would be held on
Thursday eveniugs as usual. They would fall in at 7.15,
~et to work at 1.30 prompt, arid after an hour's drill
distuisa. lie urged the importance of attending these
drills at the commencement of the season, as they must
have a certain number to make themselves edicient, and
if they atteudal at the beginning they would be all right
if they were afterwards preveuted by sickness or any
other cause. One of the qualifications for shooting is that
they must have a certain number of drills. Referring to
the out,l•mr drills in the summer Lieut. ILshies said he
should like to see larger numbers than last year It would
be uo use to have an outdoor dell with the few they had
present that evening as in a skirmish they would be onlyable to get sections of three and
two. When there was
such a small muster it was impossible for either the
„direr., sergeant., or privates to learn their drill properly
_applause). They would be glad to hear it was rumoured
that they would base the camp this year It Burton Brad-
stock. TheY all knew the Igace_, and one of their beet
ramps hail been held there. They would also get the
usual outing on Whit Homier, but that would bu talked
about at • luture day. Ile (Lieet Hodges) then referred
to their financial statement, which showed that they hail
• balance in haul at the close of the year of 43 re. O,L ; to
this was to be added .alriue. due from the Governtuent
an Capitation grant ; making a total balance of
gm) Le' 9.1. Out of this there would have to be
deducted .C7li ss. Id. for clothing and equipment,
leaving them a clear balance to commence the
1.31 164. 111-lepPleithod• The Ilmoriuy mem-
bers he was pleated tO notice remained the same as when
the eerie was established If year, agu. This wee a matter
for very great congratulation, and he was sure there were
very few corps in the county, or, he would say, very few
corps in the country, which were an such a prosperous state
or eho would commence their year with • balance in
hand of over t:511-(cheers). Ile felt quite certain that
whatever the Government might do with regard to the
yoltinuttrit. ae long as they were remind there would be
a good corps in Dorchester.. But this satisfactory state of
things cull out be maintained without en efficient person
to look ai ter the finances and the honorary subemptions,
and he seal guru the thanks of the whole corps were due
to Sergeant Newman for the admirable manner in which
he had atteuilel to their funds - (applause). The
whole of the books had bee! kept in
Praise-
worthy manner. Ile (the Lieuteiant) then referred to
the err:in.:emu:its that would be made for the shootiug,
reitiarked that they hail four new re-mite, who he
hopw would inske g.sid Use of themselves mask, Wen'
ele. due to their Drill.lustruir. Sergeant Legg, wh0...,
the hest nun they could pouguy Wei for the work -tap.
pietist+ 'rho Lieut.:want then referred to • matter which
waivers witch rcgrettc,l by the wlele corps-the
thatwas 11,1,0 so. tin, lasteee.nnee of their marching 'lit
by some oh Mow. sttiDoi Yonnel fellows who follow the
corp.. It was much to he ilispiond that the+. fellows who
go with them should do such wanton misowe ag throw-
ing gates scrolls the roads, lathes loom ahem and go
birth. Their Captain felt very strongly on the malts,
sod eery much regretted such things should have hap!.
used. At the name time he wee determined to proncute