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

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPREmS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 17. 1875.

placaa ads Tonby,

the Conquering Hero comes," and on Corporal Long
getting out of the carriage; he WA, immediately hoisted on ,
the shoulders 4 his comrades, with the cut, in his hand. !
and the crowd gave him three closa-o. A proceseion was '
then formed, headed by the hand tdaying "the British
Crenaliers," awl including the !loyal Artillery. rotas
mantled hy Sergt Major Mullins, intl with Corporal Lonz
in the post of lion stir, ant carrying the cop. They
marched to the king's status.% when the hand plaVed Cad
ssee the ilneen. The art!lleryniels were Cern s-,:sted in
carriages, and Mr. S'imincill o- Webb amiroaching the
carri.nse where Corporal ',sag woo, said that being a
repressoitative of different politic lodic% he (Mr. Wchld
on behalf of the Weysi intlsiant c,nn,rintulatcd C. wpwril
Long on his 1.114,,,5A, W:1,11 he hail to contend, against all
England, hut came scat victor, winning the que,:i's prize,
which wouhl relict himself and the Issly
which he Whinged, As an inhabitant of Weymouth. he
war proud to meet him after his vimorY, an-I although the
Artillery were said to belong to Jersey, the depot belonged
to Weymouth, aunt he slmuld Cirporal Long as a !
Weymouthian, especially after so many years residence
here—hipplatised More cheers were given, and the
carriages omktining the Artillery were then driven ill to
the Fort, on entering which Conswal Long was a zain saluted
with hearty cheers from all the men present. —The cup was
pnalumsd, and tilled, and C .rporal Long's health awl con-
tinued success were dnulk. Mr. Welsh stated that if
there had been a longer notice, thousands of people would
have gathensl to the station to welesme Corporal Long
but as it war In, must haze felt great pleasmre at hi, reegps
Wm—The gallant Corporal returned thanks. The recep-
tion, he said, was truly gratifying, and altogether beyond
his expectations. He •vrtainly tried to do his duty at
Shoeburyness, and he Ikul come oil victor. Ile had no
small anxiety, as there was such good metal against him,
and his detachment were utter stranger, to him ; but he
intended to In bin utmost, and he worked them up by
drill anti pulled them together. Ilis victory was not
entirely unexpected by becauso he went in with
a ttrui determination to win if he could—iatildainwt --
Sergeant Major Munlliut, ale, in hearty terms, congratu-
Latest his pupil on his success, and drank to the health of
Corporal Long and his father, who igt a pensioner in the
rervice.—The men were joyful in the Fort that night.

Th. public invotinu was hehl at illifht___;').ci_imk% and for •
1&01110 time previously the companY arrived large
Mr. Ralli, M.P., Prv,i'l"l.
molars, so that at the time tuentioned the room was
crowded in every Part, the olige of the town and neigh-
laurhoel heing pre,nt, and a very charniing scene was
ing the room he v..vs apphuded. Ile Oct AUpperted an
the platform by Mr. .1. M. Is. Montagu (president), the
Rev. Prebendary Itroallev (vice•pnnaleut), the Rev. It.
and on his enter-
L. Carpenter and Mr. G. M. Evans (hon. secretaries), Mr.
Wilson (treasurer), Mr. T. Colfox. the Rev. PI W. May,
the Rev. 1..1. Austin. the Item. 11. O. Francis (St. Mare As
Chatham), Rev. J. M. Warren,
Mr. W. Swain. Mr. .1.
Lieut. Symea De. liar.
CaPtain Go.el. Mr. .1. P. Sundt.
Irunhato, Mr, T. Baker (muster), *C.
Mr. RAW said he had inueb pleasure in meeting them
that evening on so interesting an neeasion. Souse
httic
time ago when he was asked to dist•ribehr the twin' at
that meeting lie gave his colment eery willingly,
but • few days ago when he was asked to preside
he felt somewhat diffident on the *uhject, for he
thought that he .Was rather out of his sphere. as he
was quite incapable of executing any of the works of art
he saw around him. The work connected with a School of
Art was amongst the most important of any work, and
although its study had not always been looked upon with
favour in this land, still munch more interest was felt in it
than formerly, and now schools for instruction were
scattered on every hand. It seemed in Greece and Italy
as if art sprang up spontaneously, and there could be no
doubt that in those favoured lands of sunshine, an artistic
hue W.is given to nature which was not the case here, and
therefore it was that in this land there was need for study.
In former titles cominunication was not so good as now,
hence it was that artists then in those favoured lan& he
hal mentioned devoted half their labours and studies
to beautifying their own particuLor towns, and there was
scarcely a town to be there seen where the talent of
painters was not observable. Ultimately art spread across
k'rance into England, and it almost immediately became
absorbed in London, for of course the great artists went
where they could get the best price for their produc-
tions, and there the works of the great painters were Con-
gregated therefore. although 60 years a4o there were
fustir artufts of note, yet outside the metropolis there was
a derided went of artistic taste, and the houses and
furniture of those days were perfectly hideous. This state
of things was continual, no doubt, longer than it would
otherwise have been by the Continental wars. On the
marriage of the Queen of this country to the Prince
Consort, that Prince did all in his power to inculcate the
love of art in the poqde, end it Was due to his exertions
that the first Inf,rnational Exhibition was held in this
country. Although the holding of these exhibitions had
not caused war to cease, as sonic, had foretold, yet it WM
quite certain they had been the means of spreading a love
tor art among the people.. The school at south Kensing-
ton was als, started hy the Prince Consort, and now
branches were extended throughout this country, and in
Bridport was one of them. Ladies had taken an interest
in art, and a love of taste was fostensl ; and there were
not a few artists front flri.iport who luul obtained good
positions from the knowledge imparted to them at their
sehool of art. In whatever way they looked at it there
was canoe for satisfaction at what hal been done, and
al...retort., 3,5 ne luta tar...—. 1... felt Mach
present, with them that evening. He was told he had to
present a silver and a bronze medal, and lie begged to con-
gratulate the prize-takers and the master on the success of
the past, and to express the hope that continued success
would crown their °flirts. lie hoped to be present with
them on ninny occasions in the future, and that every
year the prosperts of the school might be still more cheer-
nig (applause).
The Kee, It. 1.. taarENTER (secretary), then read the
following

when he went home he should be pleased to toll those
connected with the school of the excellent works he had
stasis that day. lie begged to move the second resolution :
—"That the following gentlemen constitute the com-
mittee for the C14611i111: year, with power to aid to their
Dumber : Chairman, hl r. Montsgu ; deputy-chairman.
nee. Prebendary. Broadly: Rev. F. J. Austin, Mr. W.
11. Chick, Mr. Colfox, Mr. W. Colfox, Mr. Evans, Mr. G.
B. Ewens, Mr. Dunham, Mr. W. Good, Mr. .1. P. F.
Guudry. Dr. Hay, Mr. Howell. Ito% E. 1. L. B. Ilenslowe,
Rev. E. W. May, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. J. T. Stephens, Mr.
J. P. Suttill, Mr. C. Tucker, Rev. .1. M. Warren, Mr.
Weld, Mr. W. T. Whetham, and Mr. .1. ; hon.
secretarios, Rev. It. L. Carpenter and Mi. Nantes; hon.
treasurer, Mr. Wilson. And that the best thanks of the
inciting be tendered to Mr. Evans for his services as
Science secretary for the last four years." He did not
know Ivoy many of those gentlenien hail been on the coin.
mittee previously. but those who had he felt they could
not .10 better than reelect, when they considered the
success which 114.1 attended the past year. Mr. Carpenter,
as one of the secretaries, had always taken a deep interest
In the school and his labours had been very great; Mr.
Nantes was ks yet untried, but he had no doubt be would
make a realms worker ; Mr. Wilson. as treasurer, hasl
produced a very favourable balance-sheet, and he should
be pleased if their treasurer at Chatham could show such
a favourable one. All of those connected with the school
would, he was sure, much regret the retirement of Mr.
Evans, and give him their heartiest thanks—(applause).
Mr. J. DY:trism seconded, remarking that he felt certain
they could not do better than elect the gentlemen whose
names had just been read.
The resolution WO unanimously. carries).
The Rev. It. 1.. CARPENTER said that by this thou it was
well known that the Government second-grade examina-
tion was by papers on Freehand, Geometry, Perspective,
and Model Drawing, which were rent to the respective
schools, and had to be worked in the hour prescribed. In
mating from the Government form he hoped he should be
excused if he failed to repeat "Mr," "Miss," de., which
found no plate there; and be need not give all the par-
ticulars that had already been published. The three
students who had noir passed in all the four subjects, and
were awarded full certificates were S. Champ, Harriet
Colfax, and .1. T. Male. Prizes :--Helene Bohnlawjer--
" Iltirchetes Perspective
_;" S. Champ " Wonown't
Analysis," and " Lindlees Botany ;" 11. 'elf ox —" Puckitt's
Projection of Shadows; J. Davies—" Burc.hett's Practical
Geometry." and " Burchett's Perspective ; K L Farr—
" Iturchett's Perspective ~" Henrietta Garner —"Puckite"
Arc. : E. Alice Monica—box of Mathematical Instruusents;
William D. Reid—ditto : Mary H. Stuall—slitto ; George
A. Stiby—" Geometry and Perspective A. F. Richards
(pupil teacher)—lnstruments ; external candidate—J. A.
Boxendall (pupil teacher)—" Puckites," itc. The certifi-
cates are as follows : Mary E. Ashton, F. Belben B.
Bohnlander, Annie Brown, Eliza Brown, W. Chubb,
Miriam 1.. Comfit, W. J. Cooper, .1. H. Dunham, K L.
Farr, IL J. Follett, C. J. Fry. E. Fry, E. L Gale, A.
Hawker. H. M. Mare, J. H. Hem. F. A. Howell, A.
Hutchings, Lucy Lamb, Dora E. Newton, S. 11. Reid, W.
Tbenpe:
enrceachB:,:wailley.rsettree:::\
bilLeardye
Potter. (Miss Bohnlander received her mize and certificate
then
buted by
atform in turn, were
hand
Mr. Mani to the students, each of whom advanced to the
, Mr. ll.alhi
as he made the presentation, and duly appLauded by the
audience. _ _

The Rev. IL 1.. CARI•E'rf ER said that the first announce-
ment of the reault of the 543 works sent to South liensing.
Gib informed them that the following Industrial Students
in the Klenwntar!, section entitled the school to a grant of
15.. M. K Ashton, H. liohnlander, M. Comfit, W. Cluthip.
J. Dean, H. J. Follett, L. K Farr, It. Gillingham, PG.
Ilanafoad, 11..1. Potter, F. 51. Read W. D. Reid, A. F.
Richards, It. Sharp, F. J. Terry, and .J. Vivian. .Idranerd
section, with a grant of lafa, 1). 11. Newbery, .1. It. lion-
ban,, Garner, .1. Rails, and J. T. Male. A further sum
of £l5 12s. was granted on works that had not earml the
lull grant, and Ills, each for the successful works at the
second grade examination. Ile had before explained
the comprehensive meaning that the department
attached to " Industrial Student," which compre-
hended teachers, he. The information was further
given—that the works of the following students were re-
tained for National Competition :—Mrs. Broailley, Mrs.
Cellos, Mrs. Evans, Miss Gibson, Miss A. P. Stattill, and
Messrs. J. 11. Dunham (5), J. T. Male, and F. 11. New-
berry. To their very great gratification, the next
announcement was :- John 11. Dunham, stage 15 a, Group
in Oils—silver modal; F. H. Newberry, stage 23 c, I it:sign
for Watch Backs—bronze inwlal—(applause.) He had that
morning received the printed report of the Examiners,
I viz., Sir M. D. Wyatt, Mr. Bowler, and four members of
the Royal Academy. It stated that "the drawings sent
up from Schools of Art for examination have increased
from 51,000 in P 174 to 1t10,400 this year. Of these, 17,000
were referred to the National Competition." Sixteen
atudents had been awarded third-grade prizes ; and seven
had chosen hooks which were not on the lists for previous
years. These had not arrived with the others, and he had
mentioned those three or four times in letters to the
. .

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Department, and received a promise that the binders
should be expedited ; one of the books arrived on Wednew
day, and he telegraphed for the rest, but the answer
was :—" In reply to your telegram reoeivwl this morning.
lan. directed to express regret, that it will not be possible
to send the prizes in question (Robinson's Catalogue and
Porley's Sketches) in time for the meeting, as they have
only been received in sheets this morning, and yesterday.
respectively,' stc., de., i.e, they were only just out of the
printer's hands. Those who had selected these prizes
were Mrs. and Miss Colfox, Miss Gibson, Miss Rails,
Miss Suttill, and Mr. F. H. Newbery. The medals also
had not arrived, although their cars had—(laughter)—the
reason was—the medals were not yet cast.
The medal ra....s were then handed to Mr. J. H. Dunham
and Mr. F. 11. Newbery, by Mr. Ralli, and the recipients
were much cheered. The following prizes that hail arrived
were also distributed by him, viz., Mrs. limadley --
" Ronson's Principles of Colours :" Miss A. 1.. Colfox—
" Duffra and De i)uincy;" Miss Adele hay--" Iblphaers
I 'artoons ;" Miss Lamb—** Timis.' Anecdotes ; Miss
Stephens—" Itedgrave's Dictionary:" Mr. J. H. Dunham—
" Wornum's Lectures ;" Mr. J. T. Male- -ditto ; Mr. .1. C.
Dean--"Sentt's lectures ;" Mr. F. Terry--" Painting
' Popularly Explained."
The Rev. IL W. MAT moved—" That this meeting offer
their cordial congratulations to Mr. Baker, the able
master of the School of Art, on the unusual success of
his students and also to the first medallists from this
school-- Mr..l. 11. Dukhant and Mr. F. 11. Newbery, their
zealuits pupil teacher4"—(applaw4e). IL, wished the rosy
. . . . .

Kirt-ii;;;Ii.1 been place' in the hands of someone who could
have given more effect to it, but at the same time he was
pleased to add his testimony as hi the great work that
science and art was ace ',fishing. It might be said
they were the handmaids of religion, for they taught the
student to exercise his reason and think; they del more -
they lifted his thoughts from the creature to the Creator.
In studying the beautiful works of nature, the thoughts
naturally arose to the Great Being who gave nature its
laws. The study also taught lean to feel his own little-
ness ; we were prowl, and it was pride which destroyed
us, but the study of these sciences would bring them to
that humbleness of mind which must precede the position
which would tit then, for that happier state of existence
in another and a brighter world. The study of science
would also enlighten their minds with respect to the
Bible, and he was sure that religion and science would
never he antagonistic to each other: they must study
science through the Bible, and that Book would unlock
what could not otherwise he explained. lie felt pleasure
in congratulating Mr. Baker, the toaster, on the success
of the past year's work. Ile believed the number of
medals was le gold, gs'i slicer, and GI bronze the distrilet-
tion of these was spread over the whole kingdom, which
involved a wide hell, and therefore they might well feel
proud that no less than 17 third-grade prizes, 46 certifi-
cates, and two medals had been awarded to the school at
BridporL This success was due in ml small inemiure to
the interest given to the students by the tom.,ter-(ap-
plaume). He must also congratulate the medallists (Mr.
J. If. Dunham and Mr. F. If. Newbery) and he hoped
next year a gold medal might conic to this part of the
kingdom -(apnlause).
Mr. T. Cou'ox seconded. Ile fully codifies' every word
of praise which the previous speaker had bestowed on
Mr. Baker, and he considered that Mr. J. 11. Dunham and
Mr. P. H. Newliery conferred honour on their native
town-(applause).
The resolution was carried with acclamation.
Mr. BAKEU said after the excellent spessxh of Mr. Rani
very little remained for him to say, but he would say a
few words with regard to the drawings that had !seen sent
to South Kensington ansl retained for national conipeti-
lion. Ile tiought It would he much better if some kind
of arrangement could be made that the drawings selected
for that eompetition might he returned so that they might
be shown at the ;moult meeting, for as it was the genis of
the school were new really in London. 11, had lately
lest, invited to South Kensington in consequence of the
success of the Bridport school during the past year, soul
whilst there be had spent some five or six hours in looking
at the drawings, and Ice could therefore say that Briiiport
exhibited a very fair share, for the number of works sent
front this town was far above the average. He wished to
give to the students the greatest amount of praise, for to
them it was really due • and had it not been for their
arduous study it would have lssmi impossible that so much
could have been accomplished. The artisan class iloring
the year hall been exceedingly well attended, and he had
Inel on various occasions to send 1 children as there
Was not sufficient accommodation ; if this continued they
olci,ul.t require new schools. Ile Was glad the Bev. IL
Bromlley hail drawn attention to the South Kensington
system, as it enaldel him to -ay a few words on the
siihjevt Ile was in favour of the system, as it weld in
for a thorough training. Ind they ask why should there
be so much opposition to it About 21) years ago art aas
not iii the state it now was, for in these days artists
eprong up like hessios, awl this had roused the ire of
proisnsimial artists througl t the enintry. But the
opposition had lesoi the Means of shin,: wee'. Ile desired
to thank the hull, and the artisans for their help and
attendance g the year, amid would son', an eephna.
Sou .4 nomu remarks which fell from him at the list
ammal meeting. Ile then stated that las liml laemie up his
meld too work op the artisan class but he
that it was not his intention at all to convey that he should
nit take quite as much interest in the other eheses -
(applause).
11,. Bev. It. 1.. sari:Sara said that the ~ Teat
of the sonic of whom had the third gr ele prizes for
the !lest time, ',hewed that Mr. Raker was serV far fret"
ne,:leeting the morning class Mr. May had coresetly
states" the number of medals prescribed by th.• Dopcst.
Inca ; but he found, from the report in Isis hand, JIM:. ail
extra number had been given this year : 111 silver, and
73 bronze medals ill the ten god' metals there hail lawn
thrms gained by la-lies, who had ale, rneri,,-,1 ono
Princess of Wales' scholarship." The Schools of Act were
originally helped by the Bard of Trade, so Schools of
Design and six gold medals and a large host' of the
rust were given for designs (for carpet., s ups,
lc., Ark Mr. Carpenter then proceeded is r• Gin lv.tter
from Mr. Bowe, the head mastei sit Tam.. in (the
substance of which was printed at the time), gic the
awards on the works submitted to Isis adjudication hr the
local prizes. It ellas with the statement - "Tie. mo.wy
expended in connection with the inspection is :,.,en.
penis, ' For seven years Mr. Bowe has most kindly mid
gratuitously devoted time to this office, for whieh, if
remuneration was given, it would he a larys•massird. 11,e
following were his awards : -The prize for a Heel io
monochrome, was given to Mr. .h. IL Danliam : an illus-
trate.' col "l4awn and Daylight," f Mn. .1.
IheehT. .%.Ivancol Water Colours -to Mi. II L'olfox :
sPels, in lealtaie. fmni Mrs. Collor. Elementary
Water l'Aour,-to Mr. F. If. liewhery : '• Gem, if
Bejtjd, Art," (rote Mr. .1. M. P. Mont:age. Ornament from
the cast in chalk-to Mr. A. F. Itichanls (pupil leacher):
111,1 hex of colours (the late Mr.
aM;thl:',ll:s.l'i.riael'7.k. outline 14 a plant from Nature to
Miss Florence M. .• "The Insert, hy iron,
Mr. It. I'. (hooky. Machine Drawing from the Plat to
Mr. A. G. Sfilverton : a valuable box of in4trument., (tho
late Mr. Mitehell's prize). Freehand- -(for students over
14), L. Mr. Sidney It. Baid : a box of instruments, frolic
Mr. W. Colfox. Freehand -(for students under II), to IL
.1, Follett : "Birds and Flowers," from Mr. S. W. Whetham.
All the Imok prizes are beautifully illustrated.
A caligularable number of these prizes were distributed
Ifiry.theadtkonno:isuctheniseovi
ngthlveset„clic4mthhee:emi
onoftf,
mothtmhee ru,m,tui,s:nraryealr)iy.. Manrc.l
who mid Mr. J. I tundry Was unavoidably prevented
ittee
The Rev F. J. AUSTIN moved-" That the thanks of the
meeting are lute to
Scientific Institution for the free use of their rooms --to
the Mayor of Bridport for the use of the Town 11411 this
day-to the donors : and to Mr. Rowe. the adjudieator of
the local Mixes ; Mel to the Cominitt.s., and tlsc
other Slipl.ll.ll, 14 the school ' (applatisel. is his seas
rather a lung ressulation, and the evening was hr advanced,
in the heats:Nl state of the rains, it wouhl he unwise for
him Ls make a speech, he would therefore contemt himself
with saying that their thank.' witre, he was Aim due to
all thom he had maned, and more especially would he
name tho Mk*, wim had proved themselves such sualowi
workers-lapplicusel
Dr. llcr, in seconding thu rescolutien, *aid he fully
endorses' what the previous speaker had add • ill Ore
especially he felt how notch they were indebted to the
ladies' who had a way of getting through certain work
which gentlemen could not-(applausel
The Ito.. ILL. ‘IUMNTILI said the resolution inst pr
tees,' remind.' him of ailuty to perform, and that wie";
to state that the Males' (Mr. C. Tucker) would have been