The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-01-11 00:00:00

31017111EMOUTE.

THZ Duke of Westminster , with all his family, will
probably par the rest of the winter, at Branksome
Towers, Bournemouth. Lord and Lady Bradford have
lived a ling time on the west side of Bournemouth,
and with their family, will remain there, and net go
abroad at all this winter, as at one time contemplated.
Lord and Lady Feversham have also taken a house at
Bournemouth, and are established there for the winter
season. Lord Faversham is now quite restored to his
usual health, though rill very lame.— World.
PERFORMANCES OF "THE Massion."—Two per-
formanoss of Handel's oratorio, "The Merdah," were
given at the Town Hall, on Monday, in aid of the
Bournemouth Dispense The principal artistes
were i—Miu Rose Barn y, soprano; Mims Edgar,
contralto; Mr. John M. Hayden, the principal vicar
choral at Salisbury Cathedral, tenor; Signor
Montero, bar. The band and chorus comprised
about a hundred performers. Both concerto were
under the conductorship of Mr. Stanley Hatton; Mr.
B. Mansell Ramsay being the harmonium &romps/mist,
and Mr. L. Levan, leader, while Miss Sudden
presided very skilfully at the pianforte. The per-
formances were creditable; but neither in the after-
noon nor in the evening was there a very numerous
audience. . .

Bjuzsintoora DIBPINSARY. —The second of those
pleasant fashionable assembles, which have received
the name of the "Dispensary Dances," took plane in
the small Town Hall on Tuesday night. Amongst
the patrenesses were the Countess of Malmesbury,
Lady Wimborne, the Hon. Lady Biddulph, the Hon.
Lady Taylor, Lady White, and Mrs. Horaoe Davey.
The hall was not elaborately decorated; but the
plants and flags and bunting imparted a very cheerful
aspect to the some. The raised dais at the upper
end of the hall was fitted up as • drawing-room.
Music was supplied by the quadrille section of the
town band; light refreshments were provided by the
lady patroness, 1. The party comprised about 80
ladies and gentlemen, and the general arrangements,
which were carried out under the supervision of Mrs.
Falls and Mrs. Stephens, tended very much to enhance
the pleasure of the evening. Dancing commenced
about eight, and the list had been got through by
about 12.•

7321DPORT.

Th. SOUP Krron-irs—.---T;M:irg—the prevailing cold
weather the number of applicants for soup has much
increased. By reason of this pleasing increase in the
demand, Miss Legg has arranged that the supply shall
meet it, and on Friday last no less than LIM quarts
were prepared and gratuitously disposed of,
and pretty. The thanks of all who attended the
danoe are due to Sergeant•Msj n. Watts and Captain I
Whethmn's children for these decorations, which
Imparted afr.tivs appearanoe to the large halL Huge
banners and flags depended from the supporta of the
roof. Amongst those present were the Rey. H.
Hsnalsiwe and Mrs. Heeslowe, Mrs. Hocussell, Mrs.
W. T. Whetham, and Dr. Le Gras Densilort. We
hear this socossaful entertainment will be shortly
revived, when we trust it will be as extensively
patronised.
Dzera Piton Hwir Mauna—Another palatally
sudden death occurred here on Sunday. Mr. Daniel
Wyatt, of the Bed Lion Refreshineet-rooms, East.
street, expired very suddenly from • diseased heart.
The declassed was in his apparent usual good health
during lad week, but complained • little on Saturday.
However, there was no cause for alarm, and the sudden
termination of life was quite unexpected. Mr. Wyatt
passed away gently, early in the morning. Nomad,
who was an oddfellow, leaves three children and a
widow. _ _

OP Mario PllaYll.—By Invitation of the
English Evangelical Alliance, the first week of the
New Year was observed by a series of meetings for
united prayer. The Town Hall, which was used for
the purpose, was crowded each evening. Three who
presided were the Rev. W. C. Templar (rector of
Burton Bradstock), the Rev. A. Mewton, the Rev. F.
.1. Austin, the Rev. K. Francis, and the Rev. M. K.
Hutchinson. The addresses were very earnest, and
all who attended the meetings enjoyed them.
Tag VOLUM= BALL.—A. highly-suocessful ball
was held at the Drill.hall, West-street, on Thursday
evening last, under the patronage of his Worship the
Mayor (C. Edmunds, Req.) The Mayor was not
present, perhaps owing to his relent
which, we are glad to state, has now left him. The
officers and men of the A Company (Bonet Volun-
teers) were present in uniform, with their wives, and
adult members of their familieu The entertainment
was not confined to members of the company, as
tickets for admission to the dance were available for
outsiders. An excellent and well-srranged programme
was executed, dancing being kept up with much
spirit and enjoyment, from 8 p.m., all about one
o'clock on the following morning. Captain Wbetham
and the officers did all in their power to interest those
present, extending every possible courbuy. The
muslc oonantnd of popular dance airs, executed In
prime style by the baud of the oomprdLunder Bugle.
Major Foster, and Mr. Frederick B presided at
the piano. Quartermaster - Sergeant Roberta and
corpora Tr. Trump supplied the refreshments, for
which there woo an enormous demand. The hall was
prettily decorated for the occasion; from various
parts of the walls hu massive tells of evergreen, and
numbers of intersected triangles of gresasey, with
bunches of artificial flower*, which looked charming