The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-03-02 00:00:00

WZYXOI7TE.

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Cowin Psrrr Samosa, Friday.—(Before H. C.
Gooddect, Seq.. Captain Pretor, Colonel Swailield, and
Major Wood).—An affiliation case and a number of
School Board etunmonme comprised the bwiinese at
this Court on Friday.

MEGOOMBE UWE CHORAL SOCIE TY.
A grand reunion in crooneation with this flourishing
society was given at St. Mary's schoolroom on Friday
evening, and was attended with the gra twat success, the
room being filled to overflowing. The platform was ala.IY
arranged and. brilliant/ lighted with lamps, and a pretty
effect was produced. be society as in former 3 eau were
favoured with the performing*. of Mr. 0 Mott, our eel-
known violinist, and Mrs. Stedman, besides being graced
by Mrs. Pally Hooper, Mrs. J. 0. Andrew and other of
our Weymouth vocalists, Mr. Boyton Smith as usual
conducted, And -,accompanied most of the pieces, the
accompaniment to the others being entrusted to thy liv.
T. Parr, who, by the way, Is. pianists of no mean ab lity.
The programme opened with Abt's pert song "rho aea
king's bride." In this tuneful composition the choir
displayed thorough trainimg.the pier* being rendered with
great precision. Mrs. J. 0. Andrews then wing Clover's
pathetic and pretty song "The blind girl to her harp"
In this song • voice of much sweetness and considerable
power was heard to great advantage, and hearty applause
was accorded it. A glee, by Webb., entitled " Where art
thou, beam of light r was next sung by the choir And met
with well merited applause. Mrs. Polly Hooper followed
with Sdataa Donal s long "I can wait, ' which she sang
in an easy and unaffected style which thoroughly pleased
the audience, aud it was heartily applauded. One of the
gems of the Weaning, however, was the "Ladolska '
(Oherublni), for piano, violin, and orgue, by the Rev. T.
Parr (piano). Mr. J. P. Collett (violin), and orgue (Mr.
iloyton Smith). This rather novel combinatton pro-
&toed • delightful effect and the piece met with
vociferous applause. Mr. H. Lewis then gave
in good style Louis Diehl's rollicking sea bong "Jack's
yarn." This was followed by the beautiful four-part song
'0 hills. 0 vales," (Men elsaohn) by the choir. Mrs.
Stedman here gave "The better land," (Cowen) and she
sang it in such • thoroughly artistic manner as to meth
with a hearty encore. Cowen'a music is a beautiful set-
ting to Mrs. lieman's welldthown lines, and Mrs.
Stedman did full justice to it. The part sung "Where
the bee sucks." (Jackson) by the choir, concluded the first
and the secular part of the programme.
The second was composed of sacred music, consisting of
selections from the beet composers, and also Novena pretty
hymn/ in which the audience were invited to join. The
hymn "0 God, the Rock of Ages,“(Kemble's Church Hymn
Book) was first sung. This was followed by the tenor and
bass duet" Now wears Ambassadors," from Mendelsaohn's
oratorio "St. Paul." This was sung by Mr. G. Andrews,
jun., and Mr. T. Warren, with exceeding good taste and
expression. Mr. Andrews has a powerful and mellow
bees voice, and we hope to again have the opportunity of
hearing
him sing in public. Mr. Warren *deo acquitted
himself exceedingly well. The ensuing chorus la the same
oratorio—" How lovely are the messengers," was nicely
sung. Another trio was then given by Mr. Collett. the
Rev. T. Parr, and Mr. Biyton Smith, on the same instru.
menta. The piece selected was an Andante movement
by Klein, which was played in • masterly manner, and
heartily applauded. The anthem "My God, look upon
in." (Reynolds). was next sung, the soprano and contralto
duet being entrusted to Mrs. Proby and Mra. Stedman.
Rosaini's grand chorus "To Toes, great Lord," was
then well rendered by the choir. Mr. Collett here
gave a violin solo which delighted the audience.
The composition, a rather elaborate one, was •
" Cansonette" (Alard), and in it Mr. Collett proved
himself • thorough safari, the piece being played with
rare skill and feAing. It was vociferously encored, but
Kr. Collett merely bowed his acknowledgments, which
greatly diaappoiuted his audience. Mrs. Stedman next
gave the beautiful contralto sir" 0 rest in the Lord'
(llendelssohn), and was warmly applauded. The chorus,
"Slug unto God' (Handel), having been given by the
choir, the hymn "Are your souls the Saviour soaking r
concluded the programme.
Mr. R if. Eliot then proposed • cordial vote of thanks
to all who had winded in making the concert • thorough
success. Mr. C Matt had, as usual. delighted them with
his maitirly perf.irmance ; Mrs. Stedman bad kindly
come forward ant charmed them with her delightful
singing; and Mr. Parr. with his usual kindness, had ably
assisted at the piano. The members of the choir had also
thown what good work they could do. He trusted the
society would live to a good old age, and afford them mane
such a pleasant evening all they had had that evening.
(Applause.)
This concluded the proceedings.

THE MERCHANTS AND TRADERS' DINNER.
This annual g &thereat( at the Vic mria Hotel on Thursday,
was attended with more than usual success, the atteud-
twee being fully up totthe average and well representing
Use trade and c immense of the town. The tables were
nicely decorate I with foliage plants, and presented an
eiessedingly iasts.fol appearance.
Tbe Worshipful the Mayor (G. K Eliot, Fem.), occupied
the chair, and was .upported on his right by Sir Frederick
Johnstone, M.P., Mr. J. li. Deveuish, Dr. Simpson, and
Mr. .1. Robertson; on his right by Mr. F. C. Arden, Mr.
G. R. Crickmay, Mr. K Baunton (West 'Leighton).
Among the company we noticed Yr. Pally Hooper, Mr.
J. Groves, Mr. Ft, Thomas, Kr. T. R. Charles, Mr. H.
Naugle, Mr. W. T. Aylesbury, Kr. R.. Aylee, Kr. A.
Graham, Mr. Z. Milledge, Mr. S. Madge, Mr. W.
Williams, Mr. Jody. Mr. A. Corti; Yr. C. J. Jackson „Mr.
Li. rooks, Mr. H. J. ?Cobbs, Mr. Woodward, Kr. J. E.
Duendes, Mr. H. Readell, Mr. Abbey, Mr. Cosh, Mr. J.
Jesty, Mr. J. Newport, Mr. H. Vine, Mr. Cooks, Mr. F.
Crsbbe, Mr. J. G. Rowe, Mr. J. Vineent, jun., Mr. It.
Oakley, Mr. Rowe Mr. T. A. Yarrow, Mr. T. Avant, Mr.
Verrier, Mr. IL Price. Mr. it. C. Bennett, Kr. W. M.
Thissitou, Mr. T. H. Williams, Kr. H. Williams, Mr. H.
Cory, Mr. • Herbert Williams. Mr. Stroud, Mr. G. Frost
(Dorchester), Mr. G. J. 0. Gregory (Dorchester), Mr. R
7°ThGnirlece4:uhaaiveuangaribrolisaanidd. in appropriate terms proposed
the usual loyal toasts, which were received with musical
honours.
Kr. It. CARL= next gave "The Bishop and Clergy of
the Pieces, and Munster* of all Denorninatione." (Ap-
plause.) With regard to our venerable Bishop, he
t ,ought he m,sitt fairly say ha name was known iiall
the clstirches for his e•helartv learning and untiring seal
In the donee of his °Mier. (lithe hear.) With reference
to the clergy, be alluded with pleasure to the fact that the
good vicar of St. John's last year commemorated the
twenty-fifth anniversary of Li, ministry in Weymouth.
(Hear,lieir.) Just before coining there he iMr. Othley)
reesiviel ac rzular from the rector of St. Mary. announcing
that mixt Ire eith ho also should complete the twenty-fifth
saniver,ary of his minisiry in that perish. (Hear, hear.)
Ile trusted he had come home refreshed and invigorated
from his ',mew hat long stay at Mentone. Then there was
their good friend, Mr. Addison, who although he had not
minietered quite so long, still he believed he bad been
resident hers in other capacities for more than years.
(Applause.) Therefore be thought they could speak well
of the clergy in the town from their works amongst
them. With regard ti ministers of other denonzioations,
he had alweys found them foremost in all good works. lie
had the planate of meeting them on a common platform
In comiutttee at the Weymouth Royal Hospital, and he
had es aos found them foremost in the good work of
minis!iring to sufferiug humanity.
The tat was cordutle drunk.
Dr. SIMPSON, in rising to propose the next tout, was
gled to say it was one in which 'nears of oratory were at
MS mount, for it wee one which would commend itself to
the approval of each and all of them. It was that of the
"Arnie, Navy, and B serve Forces." He pointed to the
deeds of the army a.. Os recent campaigns to prove that
our soldiers still possoesed that dogged deteensinetyce and
pluck, whieb chameterised them in days of old. With
regard to the "favourite service," he said whether it WAS
in the old oaken walls Or whether it was in the wonderful
conceptions of various Lords of the Admiralty, he was
sure the same hemisin which carried the flag of Old
England through the isa ties of the Nile or Trafalgar, would
still keep that dig flying at tiic masthead. (AP/Please.)
As to the amen,. Forces he had very little to say. It tad
been well said that in the Omit of the army and navy it
ought to ho left out, for the reserve forces were
out
integral potion of our array. (Hear, hear.i),l.fnhoicth what
hirwoehathmtoeuysiiirerTaihe'ernaenzcdceentlechneft2xllleinnt.thweaeynsuing training,
he trusted would prove what our reserve forces were
wade of. (Applau..e.) %Vita the toast he coupled the
names of Mr. Price aud Qoartermsater Bunton.
The tout was enthu-iastically drunk.
Although he had never had anything te do with the
navy Mr. PRICK made • capital response.
Quartermaster Bautcrox also replied. In the course of
his remarks he said owing to the agricultural depression
the force to which he belonged had seffered very severely,
and he should be Kiel to give the shilling to any young
man present (Laughter)
The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of "the
Borough Members.' (Applause.) This was • toast which
be was happy to say was always received at banquets of
this kind at Weymoute, whatever form of festivity it
might be, with very great enthusiasm. (Cheers.) He was
glad to hear those cheers, for he thought he might take
that u • happy omen fur the future: Weans* when he
beard the two present members chewed to the echo by
such an eseemhilage as that, consisting as it did of gentle-
men who in a very great measure represented the town
of Weymouth, and that too with the prospect of a very
near and speedy dissolution, he thought it showed they
were not altogether die. visited with their present
inembere (Hear, bear ) On the contrary he considered
It as an evidence that they Were exceedingly satisfied with
them (applause) awl that when tsw dissolution
came they would not have to send up to the Reform or to
the usrlt.n. (Appian e,.) Hs expressed great okuisure at
seeleg our Fiedieick Johust me present amongst them.
but Li, pleasure erre, I have been very greatly enhanced
if he cull hove brouct.t his colleague with him. (Loud
applau-e.) Bit the fete, bad been against that, and
although it was a great satisfaction to them all to now
11. r. Edwards was progressing as favourably as he possibly
could of ter such a severe.accident, yet of course it obliged
him to lei absent ou lb's °cession. He had, therefore,
great pl osute le propeing the health of the Borough
Meuthere and In the absence of Mr. Edwards, coupling
with it the name of Sir Frederick Johnstone.
The toast was rie,ded with cheers three times three.
Bus. ',AMMO& JOH/MITONE, who °ll riming eras loudly
cheered, tends,' ed his toot framers thanks for the hearty
way in which they ha I to !eived the toast; at the saute tiuso
he ea,,asegi the WiAli th it his worthy colleague could have
been Aresent to respond. (Load applause.) When he
went yesterday to w • hies at St. Bartholomew's Hospital
—(appliuse)—he received • message to say he s ished him
every success and was only too sorry he could not accom-
pany him down Isere. (lle.a, hear.) 'They all knew that
tin, was not a p titical WWI, and they also all knew that
very likely shortly these saould be • very groat deal
of politics talked about hose, end, therefore, at the present
time he was ours everyone w..huelt
fts.t place he.w)sishßhztoliddebein...stiphtarehreiednuwthia,sef
.iiall.ithct:ornotinwgic.cinovthere.
mentioning polities wheu he knew his colleague would
not be able to be present, in any way whatsoever. (Hear,
bear.) In the second Place, they all knew the pricoAry
and gnat object of that dinner, for he was sure everyone
would agree with hitu when he said it was the interest mud
proseerity of Weynneith thor were thpre to colander.
auplatile.)lie must he hrteinly considered Wey-
, mouth WAS prospering. There was one thing which he
was extremely sorry to hear, and that was the proposal
to erect • new pier opposite Ring-street. Be regretted
this for this one reason, that be considered the By of
Weymouth was one of the prettiest it was possible to see
anywhere, and, therefore, he did not think they could
improve upon nature. (Hear, bear.) On the other hand,
when be heard that the other pier was going to be
repaired, it gave him a great deal of pleasure, for that
was an improvement, catainly very badly wanted.
(Hear, hear.) There was another thing which he would
like to mention. When comiug down In the teen he
to read the Registrar-General's report of the
Wersesaferatering places in Zulu& and as at as Way.
Mouth was concerned he °enthused a more satisfactory