The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-08-03 00:00:00

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS

month; jr. 0. Kens, bandish ; Mr. Ookley S Luuders,
Ttm.ll,•rd; Me. L Grovel. Houk gm. 4 Metcomba : Mr.
W. Slay°, Friar Wadtion Mr. Ifull,aud Mr. G.Aodrews.
hon. eecretarr.
Mr. O. W. 1101•161 proposed. on I M. H. W. iIAWILIAS
..coldwi. an 1 it wss tunnies se.'y azroad. that L ,rd
Elnbe ny oested Ls till the pinto? president for the
eve .ini
0 s tho election of Chairman of rommittre, Mr.
Wicumas tspre.so,l the deep regret of the society that
Mr. Ilmuer hod been tak.is from them daring the pest
y.•-. A resolu'ion was proposed expressing the deep
regret of tin society and their seum ot the great Ime
they had eustoined en the .1. it'll cf Mr. Homer. who for
so many an took ea promi,ent • port in the unwl.
spent is the akciety, Mr. Williams proposed the resolu-
ties, slack was etc ousted and carried unsnimouslr.
Mr. J. Giotto propamd thst 111,. Henry Pape be
chairman of committee: but thst gentleman declined.
I and Mr. 0 !ass being elected, kindly aCCOPieIL the office.
Mr. a. W. Homer, Mr. L.vi Grow—, and Mr. Oakley
Saunders ware chosen the our memb r• of csmmitt.m.
After some conversation about the desirability of
amain sm sting the society with some others, to form •
stood county society. Mr. GIVA2E aske I whether a man
who had won the ua us:serVAlle. prise could count the year
over again as a labourer? It being uniersterd that he
could not—for Mr. Pearce pointed out that the labourer
must he on.. in husbandry.
Mr. Gem= objected to one of the priss-winners, and
the matter MAR direness!.
Mr. T. UIIAPMAN 880NDIPA propos:4. and Mr. H. Port
seconded, that no Man who las won • pries as • man.
servant shall be entitled to count the time thus served
when comp sting for a prise as labourer.
Os the motion of Mr. Ilonsta, the pus was withheld
In the cam spoken GI by Mr. G ogc, and the subject
referred to the committee.

minas; out of all the members living at the time, he
remembered hut one, and that was indelibly impressed on
his memory from seeing a member of Parliament riding
down the street with a C eked hat flu—,t was Lord Port-
m au, the only person who &doused to that society and
whole now living. Swing bow thins wore at that time,
an I contrasting the position they had now arrived at, he
hoped they w,ull all talc* heart, and next year have a
larger show of stock. He did not pretend to be • j
and was sweetie I hi was not, bemuse he saw men in wits
I ant gowns take all ear. of obj,ctions to what the judge
said, and eventually, although the Judge did not agree
with them, lie said "I will grant you an Apra' "
appeal from the judgment of one of the judges of toe
Dorchester Agricultural Society des not cost so much as
an appeal from the ludement of one of the judges of the
Courts, and this be said in consequence of an appeal which
had been mule against • decision that day. The com-
mittee then acted upon what the judges would call the
evidence before them, and if anything Lad occurred since,
and if the judges had not all ths facts before them, they
may be called together again and may reconsider du&
judgment and with no expense to the claimant to whom
the prise was awarded, inasmuch as the man never had
the money, and could nI be the loser of it. He thanked
the chairman for his kindasu in presiding, the cow-
mitts., also the judges for coming and undertaking—some
people might say not very—a-duous duties, but very
unpleasant, for it tamest diffi:olt for any man on earth to
lose gooddamperedly. Ho thanked the society for continuing
him in his post, and hoped it would continua many years;
it bad already lived half as Ion: again al the old Dorset'
shire Agricultural Society. Aft., giving " &tomes and
long life to the Dorchester Agricultural- Society," Mr.
Andrews read Me list of prizes. incidentally mentioning that
the High Sheriff of Dorset, and W. Brymer, Esq., LP,
had written expressing their regret at being unable to) be
present, the former because he was at Goodwood. (Ap-
plause.)
Mr. E. Baueros gave the health of the worthy chair-
man, a gentlemen whom they all knew, and whom all who
knew respected. (Applause) He wished in 06 gentlemen
of the county supported him there, for if the landed pro-
prietors could bo induced to attend these dinners, they
would further the interests of the society in • great
measure.
(The Chairman's health was drunk with three times
three.)
The CHAIRMAN return° I thanks. If the meeting was
held at some other time snore gentlemen might be present
Many Interested in the society were at their duties,
which in Parliament are very arduous, and besides it is
the Goodwood week; but they had mimed a great deal of
pleasure by not being here. He also wished the coin.
petition was greater, whether it was that Mr. H neer was
so goad that he frightened everyone else, be hardly
believed that, for it is not in Dorset men to ba frightened,
even by Mr. Homer. In conclusion he gave the "Health
of the Judges," wahine they had had more lots to decide
between. (Applause.)
Mr. Baowe, responding, said he had seen some very
good animals in the yard; but wished there had been
much greater competition.
Mr. °smog proposed "The Denote of Prizes." The
members' subscriptions were given almost wholly to the
labourers, and the plate, given by the donors of prism, are
those which are given to the member/. He coupled with
the toast the name of Mr. Chapman Saunders. (Ap-
plause.)
Mr. C. SAUNDERS said he had offered a prize many
years' but this year he was sorry it was not filled. He
should be very glad t 3 offer it again this year, and hoped
the society will "pluck up," and be more successful in
future. (Applause.)
Mr. E. Seuteroe gave the health of the Chairman, who
responded, and gave that of the Judges, (dr whom Mr.
Baowx responded—Mr. GENGE proposed" The Donors
of prizes," and Mr. T. CHAPMAN-SAUNDIRS responded,
ant expressed his willingness to give his prise next year,
and he hoped the society would pluck up strength and be
mere successful, (Applause.)
Mr. E. Seutero:e gave "The Successful Competitors."
He thought the show should be held nearer Christmas,
and have • fat stock show with it, and • hunters' com-
petition. If the present committee altered the time of
the show, and make some additions, we may haves very
good show. Coupled with the name of Mr. Hoaxer.
(A °plays°. )
Mr. G. W. HOMER said Englishmen never knew when
they were beaten, and if we have • Government who are
true Englishmen, it will be only • question of days
before the disaster is wiped out. At these shows they
must do the same, • man must not expect to win every
time', but must a on and never know defeat True,
the show is below par; but that may be owing to the
unfortunate position in which apiculture is found at this
time, and he hoped for • better show next year.
Mr. ANDREWS gave "the Press," in very kind terms,
and the &lithe of this journal responded.
Mr. HANKINS gave the health of a gentleman Most kind
and courteous, who very kindly lent them his yard in
which to show the stock. As they had so increased that
the King's Arms yard would no longer suffice, they were
very much iadebted to Mr, Easor for the use of his yard.
(Great applause.)
Mr. EISOR responded, expressing his gratitude to the
agriculturists of the county for the support given him for
thirty years past. He hoped that things would recover
and that th 3 Dorset horn sheep would again come to the
front He should be very pleased to continue his prise,
and if a fat stock show were held at Christmas he would
increase the amount. (Applause.)
After a few other toasts, the company separated.