The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-10-06 00:00:00

HEAMINSTER DISTRICT CHU ItCH CHORAL
T ASSOCIAION. _ . .

The afternoon of Tues.—lW'tye—ug—li somewhat gloomy,
was dry, with occasional glimpses of sunshine, hence
shortly before three o'clock large numbers of visiton
flocked into &muenster from the surrounding neighbour-
hood. to be present at the festival of parish choirs to be
held in St. Vary's church. The day chosen was the Jesuit
of St. Michael and All Angels, and the service was designed
as a harvest th.d.giving. There was Holy Communion
at 8 a.m. and II sm., the offertories at which, amounting
C 2 fit., were .1, voted to House Missions. A Hag
floated (rem the church tower, and the bells rang merry
peals throughout the day, whilst the interior of the fine
old edifice was adorned in the most artistic manner. The
font was covered with choice flowers of the garden, and
fruits of the field, and looked very beautiful just inside
the northern entrance. The gas standards were wreathed
with ire. wild burnt*. barleyampas grasa, dc. The
pulpit looked exceedingly elegant, from the skilful
e.ecsngement of barley, wheat, flowers, apples, dc., ec.,
compreed in the adornments. The lectern and reredos
were also made to look beautiful by the manner in which
they were decked, whilst the east window, the communion
table, and its surroundings were one gorgeous display of
light-coloured blooms, and vari-coleured evergreens, ecc.
Just over the communion table were plated three crosses,
the centre one composed of dahlia", and those on either
side of scarlet geraniums, eurrountleil with borders of
greenery; two small sheaves of wheat were placed on the
table, whilst four sheaves of larger dimensions were ilis-
.around, being bound with garlands of flowers. The
i(111 who undertook the various decorations, and suc-
ceeded so admirably in their work, were Mrs. Cold, and
the Misses Broster, C,ox, Andrews, Codd, and Wise ; and
ntbf:tgJemuirtb7utheafterrthuhwd.seireewas.lll:fcerercelocklythth:e.nrotrisurpb:lit4dcedHfrelechfoarmviestzts,:rimytha thst:
clergy, met at the boys' school-room, some little distance
were said, and at hall-past three o'clock a procession was
formed, which proceeded towards the church in the follow.
hag order:—

Mr .1, B. Dunn, choirmaster
/Mnner of St. Mary's choir, Beamluster
Beaminster choir boys
Netherbury choir
Alto', tenors and bares of Bearnioster choir.
Mr J. A. Collins and or Newberry (Brklport),
Clergy (two sad two).
The procession was interspersed with the banners of the
different choirs, there being four altogether, three of
which belong to Beaminster, and one to Netherbury. On
reaching the churchyard the key note was given on the
organ, and, led by Mr. Mum, the processional hymn was
commenced —'
Forward be our watchword,' Ac.
Two verses were sung by the surpliced choirs as they
entered the church, the remaining four verses being sung
by the whole of the choirs, and forming a g
meneement to the after proceedings, All being seated In
church, it was at once seen that a most judicious
ment had been mails: the choirs had heelsprettyarefrA
divided, the Dem singers ii singe sitting on the south side, an
the Cantorie on the south side. Amongst theeecypisnt
were the lion. and Rev. A. Spring.ltice, Rev. Prob.
ltroadley (Bradpole), Rev. Preh. )talan (Broachriedsor
Rev. P, re' Rooke, R.D., Rev. A. ('odd, M.D. (Beal:duster
Rev. W. E. C. Austin (Stoke Abbott), Rev. tt
,
,m ptfg, (Mlippestoni. Rec. F. Parham (Drimpton), Ray.
1070...:.
.10tikldivn.ctown.),IvRekkrh..IL.K:Ithlee((Rloki.3=), Rev.
.1. M. Warren ilinelpole). Rev. A. A. Leonard (Bridportk
11ev. 41.
Rev. I'. W. Rowlett (Beamlnster), Rev. W. Maks
(Netherbury), Rev. I'. Peters (Burdock), Rec. .1.
tsw.on W. is. Denier. ILD., (vicar of Canford M
The following was the strength of the various choirs
which took part in the service :
sr:armee

Slam. Funs.
Treble. Alto. Tenor. Bass. Tit!). Alt.
.. 14 4 4 b
222
Out 11111.1CILD.

Beaminiter
NaherbUry • •

Beanlittster ••
l'lrtlwrt,ury • •
11,1;.lsob . •

1100 t • •
StArks, Abbott
Ftnotbsintitor
thluipton .•
Burstock .•

2 2 8 t
~ 2 i - 3 3 1
.. 1 1 2 2 7 1
.. 1 -- 2 2 8 -

34 10 13 18 62 T

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The Pre. werel intoned by the ROY. W. X la
Austin-GoorisY. Tallies music being need, and the
...eee song In a spirited manner. The Paahne were the 113 rd and the 94th, the former being sung to •
single chant by Junes, and the latter to a chant bytz
The versea were taken antiphonally except where m
fell, and the blending of voices In the simple music wee very eductive, whilst the tame kept was exceedinly goo&
The first le.uon WU read by the Rev. Prob. Broodier, sod
the second by the Rev. Preb. Rooks, The M • eaj
Ihmo Dierweinis were suog to wads a. Wonky, and, we =Mt list ihe

sieemenmee..._______reteposer, we did not appre- ruminded her that she had no right to employ • boy of that
.4 the
owiethi.ei bale too difficult for those who We, more than half time: she was liable to • One of ra
it was s . was the only pert aWU also the father of the boy. _Mira worm. end the be '
it nun •
y went
date It,
atteemteirn ths•—art„.tedi the least fling to find 10 a 'limbs Primo!, hut she was told by the Bench this
the service in which ov fr cut the 104th Fed. "0 1.4 fllMLient ;be lewd be sent to school at least for three days
fault with neantiww. works, in wisdom haat thou rs week. —The father promisol that the boy should be sent to
L ri. how innm e
aie ." f of thy tirhen. The valleys school, and the Mayor, after censuritez the boy, saw the
eth as
Made them sll the e and tbev laugh and sing. Praise ;invent charge would lee dkniissed, snit he hoped it would be
stand so thid, with,f;;,i' forget not all his benefits." I t %caution t
the c.so tom lic.wouhl he discharged on his father 'my-
th° Lords 0 ety by J. Barriley, and went exceed-
a brilliant 0"1" "1
nook te'tel the 'hill of their summons, vol the iieoe,'lntrate, nsaolidilarh-eedWoMulrd EdinnYuifidosr hthade
inoy „ji ; its dig:mt.., not the least hitch tlimughout in • %err kind MIIIIIII.I'
show by his lute and
th'Y
hoped
the leey
would
h,grwbut wereintonod by the Rey. A. _ •e emillict that he wss nut insensible to the
b,lun " unuertiaou which had been shown him.
JOLT Lllll%
Mr Ward, assistant overseer, attended %Rh the Jury List foe
lithePiuFead ;:.if;',WIITC". songs are swelling."
tun'. hy ,'''
Henry Smart; the third verse being
'th accompaniment, and the whole hymn the borough, and it wail polemics' by the reatfletratea out organ
song rendered, the singers paying attention to roes saves
Is and re with which the words abounded. Revers] summonses had been issued against persons for non,
The sermon I/24 preached by the Rey. Lionel Dawson Payment of poor rates, hut in every case arrangements hail been
w. ii Diener, who chose as his text Matthew 6C. 10,. : mine to.
"Thy will be done in earth uit is in Heaven." There,,
gentleman remarked thnt these words ought to he our
doily prayer; they were part of the Lord's prayer the
only one Ile instructed us to use. and He who gave it was
Go himself. This prayer of Christ's lifted no from earth to
heaven; it taught us to pray that the will of God might
be .lone on earth as it was one in heaven. The prayer
WO a revelation of the Divine win concerning us. Now
it ee,,, e ronimon belief that those who were thug am
doing the will of God in heaven were our friends
sea neighbours who had died had gone to heaven : lint this
wasted true it wastrel, their souls were in perfect happines
toe,. hail believed •en Christ whilet here on earth, but they
were not enjoying the full and final holmium.o of heaven ;
they were still before the throne. waiting till the body
shoe 1.1 be made tit to share the glories of tlaat heavenly state.
Thee who thus did the will of God in heaven were the
holy angels, and we were that day celebrating the
lean. of St. Michael and All Angels. It was very fitting
the church hail thus set apart a day, and it was very
pleasing that they were met that day to unite with heart
and voice in choral worship ; we knew that in heaven
there is unceasing worship of praise and song, and there
was no better way of our emulating the songs of glory
than in acting as we were doing that day, feeling that the
lento of heaven were sharing in our songs 01 Praim ; this
should enlarge and elevate our des otions, to know that
se were forming part of heaven's cathedral choir angels
were listening, and their voices blending with ours in doing
the Father's wilL That thought should also make us
careful as to the manner in which wo worshipped. The
object of Choral associations was to raise the standard of
worship. In practising for these gatherings, care, time,
thought, and preparation were required, and the meet-
logof this kind mace • year made those who took part in
them sensible of their oneness in Christ, and was a fore-
taste of that blessed time when many should come from
the east and the west, and sit down with the Father. Our
aim should be—flow can we worship most acceptably to
(Ind ; and bow can we worship so as to afford the most
help, the most encouragement, and the most satisfaction
to our fellow worshippers. Public worship should embrace
throe ohjects—God, our neighbour, and ourselves. He
knew there were many objections to choral services, but
he animal that they promoted, first, attention; second,
reverence ; third, reality; and, fourth, mutual sympathy
and brotherhood. With regard to the find part, the
preacher said how often, under the old system of things
were prayers brought to an end without any of the con-
gregation joining in the Amen—he therefore maintained
that the musical Amens kept up attention and that
musically rendering the other parts of the service kept the
attention of them who were engaged on what they were
doing. For himself, he could say that he felt the force of
the prayers much more when they were Intoned; he
knew there was diversity of opinion on the subject; some
said music was all very well for praise, but it ought to
have nothing to do with prayer; he would remind thew
who said this that the nth and 10th Psalms were prayers,
but all agreed that they should be sung. lilt was wrong
to sing a prayer it wan certainly wrong to sing the hymn
" Abble with ine," which was • prayer from beginning to
end. but if it was right to sing thnt, It must also be proper
t nft the words "Lord have mercy upon us." Now it
ii"o:ist be borne in mind that whilst he improved of the
choral method in places where it could be suitably
noniered, there were other places where it would not be
at all desirable to use it, viz., where the congre_pation were
not sufficiently educated to take part in it. He exhorted
the choristers present not to be daunted by persons saying
their choral services were not spiritual —lt was quite true
they (the choristers) could make them so, if they did not
engage In them
to ering ins proper
pgeP:vrosrtirliftt;haneyd they f
reinatle; sure
a
It with a right feeling, for it would then indeed become •
hateful mockery. But he hoped batter things of thou,
assemido.l, and he would urge them to make their work
on earth a preparation for their work in heaven.
The hymn after the pennon was of a thanksgiving
character. During the collection of the alms, another
hymn was sung. The Rev. A. Codd then pronounced the
benediction, and the congregation stood, whilst the
suriniced choirs and clergy left the church, all joining in
singing the Recessional Hymn. The collection, which
aniounted to IN 17s, was devoted to the funds of the
association. As the congreation left the church the
talented organist (Mn Dllllll to whom so much of the
day success is to he attributed, played the Gloria from
Mozart's Twelth Mass,

_.......-. --
Shortly before six o'clock, the choir, with a number of
visitors, partook of • tea-supper in the large room at the
White Hart Hotel, which was pleasingly decked with
aunt banners, greenery, tc. The Rev. A. Codd occupied
the chair, and he wax supported by his brother clergy.
Grace before and after meat was sung to music by the
Rex C. Tower. The repeat was an excellent one, and
lhot Squires was complimented on the perfection of hie
arrangements, and the bountifulneu of the supply. All
basins ken satisfied,
. .

BRIDPORT RAILWAY COMPANY.
A half•yearly ordinary general meeting of the
ProPietors of this company was held at the Railway
ron Wednesday, at n on. There were present
."*. Swatridge, chairman of the Company (presiding)
Mr. J. P. F. Gundry. Mr. W. Golfo:, Mr. W. Swain, Mr.
W. Smith. Mr. C. Newberry, Mr. if. Howell, Captain
Groves, and Mr. N. M Loggin, secretary.
The SECIILETULT having read the notice convening the
meeting.

The lIAIRMIAN said he did not intend making • long
speech, hut he thought the occasion demanded from him
a for words; and he must first of all express the great
pleaure and satisfaction the festival of that day had given
him ; and in expressing that plauure he desired to thank
thee who had done no much in contributing to the
succeed which had been achieved. And, first, he must
thank their talented choirmaster and organist of that
parish Mr. Dunn—(leed and continued applause):--he
(the speaker) felt sure the festival would he • remarkable
page in Mr. Ihinn's history, for it had called forth such
extraonlinary efforts from him t .luring the last three
months he had been perpetually visiting the different
choir+, seeing that they worked themselves up, Anil lie
(Ow speaker) knew that Mr. Dunn's had been • most
arduous task. Ile, therefore begged to tender Mr. Dunn
hi+ sincere thanks, and he was quite sure the clergy and
choirs if the district also gave him their heartfelt thanks
—(applautio.) A great .leal of labour also devolve,' on
many of the clergy and their wives and daughters, he saw
cone of the latter present—they had taken kkkkk eh pains,
an.l deserved many thanks—eipplause.) Ile (the speaker)
had al.. to expres+ his wannest thanks to Mr. Diener for
the very excellent aerinon he had preached to them that
day. and he hoped the words spoken by him would not be
forgotten by those to whom they had been addressed, hut
that all would enter into the work in a more tannest self-
denying lealterr that the singers would he more regular
in attending the practices, and thus they would he enabled
to tarry out the servicat of the church In a more satis-
factory way—(applause.)
The Rev. LIONEL DAWSON W. 1). Doexe said he could
not allow the kind words spoken by Mr. Cod.' to pass
wiarknowlalged. To him it WI been • most pleasant
gathering, and he had much enjoyed the festival. Ile had
for onto: years had the managem .nt of a festival of this
kind at Chaldington, and he knew what trouble and
anxiety it occasioned to carry it out successfully. Hewes
sure after all that had been said about Mr. Dunn, those
living in the neighhourbood would for the future attach
another prefix to his name, and that he would he known
as Mr. Well.eme—(latighter and applause). Before he sat
down he must thank the Rev. Mr. °odd, Mrs. Cal.', and
these present who had in any way been instrumental in
promoting the success of the gathering—(loud applause).
The Rev. Prebendary MALAN in a few words endorsed
chat the previous speakers had said, and remarked on the
great interest that had been manifested in the festival by
the clergy sad choirs throughout the district.
The Rev. A. COM, returned thanks, saying he felt these
gatherings were productive of much good, in bringing the
clergy and laity together, and thereby promoting feelings
if good fellowship. Some tuul thought that the interest
in festivals was decreasing, but it did not seem no by the
unexampled success which had attended the gathering
that day ; he felt that it was by far the best that had ever
been held in lisuuninster, and the alms of the faithful,
aniounting as they did to nearly ,e 9 showed the interest
they took in the matter.
Mr. Dins returned thanks, saying it would be very
ungrateful on his part if he did not do so, but he did not
think it right he should have all the praise—the real
workers had been the different organists and choirmasters
In the various parishes. To him it had been • most happy
day, and he was much gratified with the success of the
gathering, and all he could say was that so long as Mr.
C old wished to retain him in his present o thin, he
shoidd have much pleasure in serving under him.
Cheers were then given for the Chairman, and Mrs.
Cocid, the Rev. C. W. Bennett, and others; Mr. Squires
was thanked for the excellent meal provided, and for the
manner in which he had "stuffed them into that roan,"
and the proceedings terminated shout seven o'clock, alter
singing the National Anthem, and more cheers for all
concerned in the day's success.
UP-LODESS.
R6IOIIINGL—This village WU quite en fete on
Monday last, as it was known that Major Blagrave with
his family, who fortnerly resided at Looters House, but
who had been absent from the neighbourhood, and living
In London for the last throe years, was about to return
and make the village his home again. As might be
expected, from the greet popularity which the gallant
Major has always enjoyed, mat preparations were made
for his reception—triumphal arches had been erected, •
band of music had been engaged, the church hells Were
set &going, and all was pleasurajits excitement Major
Illierrave was expected to arrive in the village about four
o'clock, and all the inhabitants turned out to Lid him
welcome. A 'bus, from the Bull Hotel, Bridport, drawn
by four horses, which were driven by Mr. W. Knight, had
pniceeded to Crewkerne in the morning to meet the
Major at the station, and sheet half-past four o'clock the
cry went forth "they come," and as the 'bus entered the
village vociferous cheers rent the sir ; and, when opao6t.
Sir Mulyneux Hyde Reneges residence, Mr. Foster'ibehg
truck up a joyful strain, and it was attempted to tee,
he horses out, and draw the carriage by ropes, but this
Was MA permitted. However, when opposite Mr. William
Crablis house, the horses were removed, ropes attached,
and • countless number of 'bong arms aided by willing
hearts drew the 'bus in triumph to the gallant Major..
residence. The Major was accompanied by his wife and
family, and on reaching the. house he alighted,
acknowledged the plaudita, and
,infornied those present
they could repair to Host Traverse and enjoy themselves
at his expense, an announcement which was received
with more cheers, and manifestations of delight.

The FHAIRMAN moved "That the seal be affixed to the
rester of onlinary sharehoblens."
This was seconded by *r. c. NKR/BERRI% and carried.
The CHAIRMAN moved "That the Seal be affixed to the
.rw. 'star of preferential shareholders."
Seconded by Mr. Swsin, and carried.
The CHAIRMAN moved That the report and accounts.
ea distributed, be adopted."
The following is an alestract

The Directors recommend that the balance of .C.BlB 4*. 54.
of the net revenue, appearing in the matement of accounta
acvmpanying this report, be appropriated in declaring a
diii,lend on the preference shares at the rate of sin per cent.
per annum, and that the balance of c 224 us. Oil. be Tied to
the next hall.yearly account The Directors would call the
attention of the proprietor. to the fact that the alteration ,of
the gouged this railway was effected by the (treat Western
Railway Company ..11 their own entire responsibility, on the
16th, 17th, lqh, 16th, 57th, and tlst days of the month of JIII4
last when the tratllc was for a time partially, and for the three
lastly mentioned days entirely suspended. The effect to this
company by the alteration of the gauge is a matter of the
future, and the directors think it desirable for the present to
await the result. —M. 8111AIRH1014 Chairman.
The statement of accounts for half-year ending June 30,
11574, showed the receipts to be as follows :—By passengers,
.C 1,233 Pa. 9d.; parcel* hors- etc., C 69 Pa;
; total. t 1,369 16s. 9.l.;ciroiri=dise, live stook,
mineral,. LIAO 4a. 24.; miscellaneous, £4O 9& 6d.;
aggregate total. C 1.045 10s. 6d. The traffic receipts in the
corresponding half of last year were —By passengers,
.11,210 19s—only about 10a. difference: parcels, horses,
carriages, dr., £949 lON. 3,l.—tn. 3d. more; merchandise,
live stock and minerals, .C1,71l Pe. fiel. The expenditure
for the past half year was es annexed : —To general
charm sup it, 9,1.; to working expenses at lin per
cent of gross receipts, £1.54e 3s, 7d.; to rates and taxes,
£l9 6a. 64.; to Instance carried to net revenue account.
£13240.. ld.; total, .C 1,046 10s. fsi. Proposed appropria-
tion of balance available for dividend: Balance available
for dividend, ZAP 10.. 54.; Preference shares. lose Income
Tax, fag 15a. od.; balance to next half-year 1:242 19a. bd.
The CHAIRMAN said: In moving the adoption of the
report and accounts. it is incumbent on me to say a few
words on the present position of the Company. With
reference to the dividend, the directors would be glad to
have been enabled to congratulate the proprietors on the
payment of a dividend on the ordinary shares, but it must
be remembered that the one declared for the corresponding
half of last year was consequent on the receipt of the sum
of £416 lla 9d., in settlement of a long-standing question
between the Great Western Railway and this Company.
As regards the alteration of the gauge of the line of the
Bridport railway, the proprietors are, from the reports,
and from observation aware, that this was effected in
June last A correspondence was opened by the Greet
Western Railway Company with your directors as to
defraying the ultimate cost, but we have invariably
repudiated ell liability or responsibility in the matter.
, No doubt the alteration is and will be, In the saving of
working expenses, a vastly remunerative one to the Great
Western Railway Company., and probably it will be the
views of many, if not all of you, that this Company
should participate in such remuneration.
Some conversation arose as to the payment off per cent,
on the preference shares, and nothing on on the ordinary
shares, and
The SICILITART said the preference shares were
guaranteed, and nothing could be paid to the ordinary
shareholders till that 6 per cent, was paid. With regard
to no dividend to the ordinary shareholders, the profits
remaining were not sufficient to pay a shilling dividend,
and therefore they were allowed to stand over.
In answer to Mr. Newberry, the Sacexraar said the
profits of every half-year must determine as to the dividend
of that !Alf-year.
Mr. C01.113X though they were determined by the year,
but
. . .

Tho ssrarrutt said no: every half-year's dividend was
to he pad for out of that half-year's profits.
Mr. W. SWAIN seconded the adoption of the report and
account& and it was carried..

The I 'mammas moved " that a dividend of 6 per cent
on preference shares be declared and paid Erni October
next.

--
Mr . swims seconded, and it was carried.
Mr. Seim asked could they not get debentures at leas
than 5 pCT cent.. He did not think there was any other
cosiunny paying o much, it they could get them at 4 per
cent. that would make a considerable difference to the
ahareholders. . . .

_—
The svrarrav said now would be a good time to try.
jslu would veryamm fall into hand.

Mr. Semi said he thought if the matter was made
known they might get people to take them at less than
5 pee cent
Mr. GUNDIM believed the Great Western Company paid
4 per cent
Mr. Slim thought many companies were getting their
money at 3 per cent.
Mr. I;I.7NDIT thought if they could offer the whole lot
they might get them taken up for lens: suppose they
saved I per cent., it would be equivalent to .1:104 a year.
It was understool that steps should be taken to see
what could la lone in the matter.
Mr. COLVOX remarked that the service of the trains on
our line at the powent time was very bad—could not
something he done to alter it He -had been told the
trains were alu-rea once a tuonth, so be did not know If
any improvement would la made in October.
Mr. Howeit said the express train from London arrived
at Maiden Newton an hour and • half before anything
that cable In' it could be forwarded to Baidport. Then
again, the train that left here at 5.30 p.m. got to Maiden
Newton just sea train had left there for London, so that
if 1.r....12,1 frosts Braliwirt wanted to go by the London
train they hal to Imive Bridport at four o'clock, and wait
in tlai.len Newton for about an hour.
Mr. I ou-ox certainly thought souse application should
be male to the Great Western Company to see if this
state .1 things 'null not be altered.
Mr. Smite said it was quite certain that these arrange-
ments were driving a lot of traffic on to the South-Western

—Mr. Count had heard of persons going to Crewkerne by
'but and not only so, but taking the road to Dorchester.
Su inconveniently were the trains now run.
Ultimately, Mr. Howgu. moved a resolution, setting
forth that the directors of the Bridport company wished
to draw the attention of the Great Western Company to
the present unsatisfactory running of the trains on the
Bridport line, whereby many persons travel by the South-
Western line, much to the disadvantage of the share-
holders of the Itri.lport company, and asking that more
satisfactory anangements be made.
CIPt- °Rotas seconded, and it was carried.
Mr. llowitti, remarked that the alteration of the use
had been the means of providing a much better class of
carriages, and he thought this was duly appreciated by the

Gunnar said he had heard that it waa talked of
doing away with sccond-class carriages altogether On
railway as they interfered so much with first class traffic.
Mr. Satire proposed that the thanks of the meeting be
given to the chairman and directors for their services.
Mr. Cotrox seconded, and it was carried, after which
the meeting broke up