The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1866-08-07 00:00:00

BBCBE .TION CLUB FETE.

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"A healthy mind in • healthy body" is certainly
one of the best blessings mankind are capable of
enjoying in this world. And as it scarcely requires
any argument to prove that a healthy frame cannot
long be enjoyed if the mind is diseased, so on the
other hand the powers of the mind must necessarily
be feeble when cinnected with a sickly and debili-
tated body. Everything. therefore, which has •
tendency to strengthen sad invigorate the body, and
through it the mind, deserves encouragement and
support in an equal degree with those educational
schemes for the improvement of the mind, which in
the present day are placed within the reach of almost
all classes. " Too much study is wearisome to the
flesh," but when study and relegation by out and in-
door sports are alternately engaged in a happy equili-
brium, so to speak, is kept up, and the youth passes
into manhood with both his physical and mental
powers in healthy activity • and, supposing the
latter to be under the control of upright, ebriatian
principles, he is in every sense of the word—a MID.
To aid in the depelopment of such powers ham been
the aim and ohject of the promoters and supporters
of the Ellandford Recreation Club, and as will be seen
from the subjoined Bet of prises, there is every reason
to believe that the object hat been attained to • very
satisfactory extent. Of the 17 priies onapeted for,
no less than II were won by members of the club,
and several of thew against the competition of men
bog trained in such athletic feats. After • most
successful winter session, the rector of the parish very
kindly offered the flee of his field to the members
for out-door sports. This was most thankfully
accepted, and very few evenings passed without
some being present. To show what bad been done,
and with the view of bringing the club more pro-
minently before the public, • day was set apart for
the performance of athletic sports, and to compete
for prizes. Lord Portman, on being applied to. very
cordially showed his appreciation of such a club, by
granting the free use of his park, and Thursday last
wee a high holiday for the young men sf the town.
On arriting at the park we found an extensive piece
of land marked out with !Upland banners as a course
for the races, whilst to thq centre ten flights of
hurdles were placed at equal distances. Beyond a
feooe-work of iron railing, which effectually kept the
spectators from breaking in on the sports, a tent and
marquee were erected for refreshments, which were
ably served by Mr. Moackton, of the New Inn,
Blandford St. Mary. Between the teat and mar-
quee • stags was erected for the band, which per. !
formed during the evening the following selection
of music :
Ove•ture, "Torquatto Tessa" Donizetti.
Selection, " &mini" ... Verdi.
Selection, "Ladino" Watlaoe.
Sans, "Death of Nelson" (Flogal Horn)... Brahma.
Selection, "Martha" Flotow.
9oadri!ls, "‘ Beauties of the Rhine" ... Smith.
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Quadrille, " Cologne" Coot!.
Quadrille, " Bunting" Yarn ott.
Quadrille. " Figaro" ... . . Smite.
Lancers. " lierr7 Tunes" ... • Godfrey.
" Mabel' Godfrey.
Halm, "IA 15003551,"

V.lee: "Sing Birdie. Moe IlLuriott.
Bedrßisaho, 'Deo Drop" Smith.

Polka, "King Fisher" Coote.
(Salop, "Roulette"... ... Coote.
The arrangements were excellent. and reflected
gr..at credit on the Secretary (Mr. Elm* and corn.
'puttee. There was no confusion, and everything
passed off admirably. About 1,300 visitors were
present, all of whom appeared to take great interest
in the sports as they followed rapidly one after the
other. Mr. H. Blandford proved himself no novioe
as • starter and referee whJist Mr. J. Lindsay with
strict imparti•iise so:ea sse josh's,. and we believe
their decisions gave every satisfaction.
The &porta oommenced at four o'clock, with
The high jump, for which there were 15 entries, but
only 8 competed. Six of Mese hsving been dispossd of
the competition was between E. W. Cave and J. Quirk,
who sieved to divide the stakes, 10s. 6d. and ss.
Height jumped Mt. Sin.
Torowing the aricket ball, open to members only- 4
°moochers. lit prise, Ts. 6d. G. Bulgin, distance 103
yards; 2nd, 2.. 61.. E. Bland's:rd.
Flat race of B/ yards, 15 entries, 10 ran.—let,
10s. Od., E. W. Cave; 20d,5u., 0. Ling. Run in 30
seconds.

Ft-Li-race of one mile, 10 entries; 3 ran—let
H. Richards, 2nd, £1 le., R. ?cokes. This was an ex-
citing race. At starting the lead was taken by Fookee
closely followed by Ilaidmeat, who however dropped off
coining up the hill the third round of the coarse. Here
Richards, who evidently bad well reserved Ids strength,
Triads the running, and imaging his opponent, woe
saliently be several yard.. Time tm. 43eise.
Hilb leap with pole, 14 entries, 8 only competed.
WOOL 6d. ; Mr. Orulkshank ; 2nd, St, J. Quirk. The
vaulting et Ondkwhiusk and Pearson was mink admired,
and for some time it was etpected that the latter would
be victorious, as when the line was raised to 811. ain. be
appeared to go over very easily, but when it was mimed
to Wt. 4M. he failed. This he attributed to Um pole
not being long enough for him. Crulksbank vaulted
Ott. bin., and Quirk Wt. din.
Flat-ram, one wile, for ladies' pries, open to members
only. 7 entries-Ist, Is. .1. Quirk; 2nd, El la, H.
Hallett ;3rd, 10a. lid.' A. R. Mines. This was also •
capital race. Hallett took the lead and maintained his
place till the third round, but it was evident to the
spectators that Quirk was only playing with his man.
At tin turn after naming the stand In shot rapidly
ahead, and out-distanced his opponent, coming in as easy
winner. Hlmes a bad third. Time bo,. Elsee.
Three-legged race. iLI yard..-16 entries 6 maple
competed.- Prise 10.. ed., R. Freak and J. Jeans.
This wits a most amusing nee. All got off well and
the race was accomplished la ton seconds.
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Hindle race, ten Bights of hurdles, IC/ yards, 21
entries ; 13 competiton.—lst, 136., W. Senior; 2nd,
7s. 6d., H. Simmons. In consequence of the number
of competitors this race had to be run In two divisioos
Had they all gone together there appeared little doubt
but diet T. Nesbitt would hoe taken the second prise.
Throwing the hammer, 14Ib• weight, thrown with
one hand. There were eleven entries, but only five
came forward to compete. lit prise, 7a. 6d., H.
Richards; 2nd, 2a. 6d., 0. &kin. Longest throw
19 yards.
Ten Flights of bindles, 100 yards, open to members
only-10 entree, 7 comprititors.—lst prise, El Is., E
Blandford ; 2nd, 10s. 6d., J. Quirk; 3rd, is., H. Dar-
den. A well (Initiated race.
Flat race, half a mile, for boys under 14 years of
age. —l4 entries. All ran. lit prise, 7s. 6c1., C.
vllhuiod,sm. sr. 61,0, W. Hillier- 3rd, 3s. 6d.. 0.
Mohawk Toting Hearin...a monist elicited much
applause, and with continued practice, betide fear to he
• most successful competitor. The race was ran in 3
minutes 30 seconds.

An extra asse-r7ile' rase followed, god tEehi,,elly for
th e midi's" who were present. lat £2
Brown 10.1. 64., Igloos • 5r4, 61., . Time
5 minutes 39 seconds. The line soldier ran well,
'Widen esidly by errors' length& Peones; whose
fort* is evidently for loan distances ran the ammo
Ivies ext...
F100r..., half • Mlle-10 souls., 2lair=
10., H. Symonds ; 2nd, 10s. 64., G. King. ,
minutes IS seconds.

-1-60--krds-11 • ntriee. Four only earn.
Wad. let prise„ Pearson; 2nd, 2a. Bd., Miller.
Flat nee, half • mile, for 1111111011111 only-5 entries,
3 ran. The Gentlentens' prise of £2 2e., R. art: ;
2nd, 10s. fid., H. P. Sprott • 3rd, sa, t. t.
Bulgin quickly dietanoed the reek and maintained with
little change his advantage throrprbeet, whining easily.
Running long jump, for members only-7 entries, of
whom only 3 competed. let prize, 71.. lid., H. Darden ;
2nd, 5a., T. Baker. Distance 15 feet.
Flat race, quarter of a mile-14 entries, 7 ran. let,
St la. ; W, Senior • 2nd, 10e. Bd., H. Symonds; 3rd,
sa, H. Byres, A welloostnited rues.
Flat race, 200 yards. for members only. 14, 10.. ed.,
R. Bulgin ; 2nd, 5.., R. Blandford. This was • most
smiting race. Blandford took the lead and maietaised
It to the tarn. On coming up the bill to the winning
poet. for • short dietance it was& neeksoid-neck contain,
and finished by &Agin coming in nightly a-bead of his
competitor.
The sport. concluded with a consolation prize of 10e.
and 5.., J-mils flat ram, open to any not havintutbenialn
prevklualy sacceastul. There wore 8 entries. H.
gained the first, and H. Shiptruomoond.
The athletic sports were t to a does about
half-past o'olack, but dancing was kept up with
good spuiltill nine, when the National Anthem was
played, and the park vacated.
The members and their friends sapped together at
the King's Arms Hotel, mine host lams providing,
• he is wont, • first-clam entertainment. Great
I. doe to Mr. and Mimi Marsh for their me'
"entice, for although 40 eat down, no one
—old time for what he wanted. The
Mr. Spence Abbott, the prnddeot
-chair by Mr. H.
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praiso
wearied a.
had to ask • so.
chair was taken by
of the club, and the vim
Aher the removal of the ales.
The enausernir rose and ask .
been proposed Dot to follow the weal
torte and speeobes,Birt ha thought tbs.
least one which as a lel:men they mold nos
over, and that was ' The health of the Quoin—
(cheap). At the request of the Chairmen, hlt.
lanes led with the National Anthem.
D. Willa.
"The health of the Yeomanry Cavalry,,nd Vass- a Davy,
toms" having been proposed by the enalmws, and Byes 13, leg
cordially rpcsidsd to. Mr. lance mug his favourite song of "Wbs we were boys %quasi."