The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1881-06-28 00:00:00

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CONGREGATIONAL Cneteu..—The anniversary see. money."—Mr. Hanna • He is one of those who have
moos, in connection with the Congreffelimmi Sundae summoned my client for l. 61.—Mr. Symonds (to
School. were preached at the above chapel on Sunday defendant): have you say more nears ?—Paul
by the Rev. B. Gray, 8.A., of Blandford. The (cheerfully) : Oh, Yee! five! tent—Mr. Symonds:
children sang the special pieced in • most hearty You'll have to pay f r them, if they don't know more
manner, accompanied by the organ, which was presided than this.— Paul: Oh no, I shan't.—( After reflect.
over by ffir. A. Bawler, jun. The sermons were in 4) : Well, we'll let the case stop whs.. %ie.—Pined
listened to with marked attention. Is. and c 'ate. total lie—Defendant came up as if it
WATT !GOOSE. —The staff of the Express and TELVTLII• WM • joke, to pay Mr. Symonds : but that gen lemon
had their annual outing, or wagiegdise, on Saturday ordered him to stand back, and pay the policeman.—
last, and, notivithstan ling the rffilb, which feU heavily Paul: Mr. Goidden, wan't you allow me time to pay ?
in the morning, it proved to bootie of the m et enjoy-
mmodious and i
hm three days.
handsome break, was 'how me week, or three days.—The Bench allowed
able. As usual the conveyance, a co
provided by Mrs. Dunn of the j
Junction Hotel. The party left the offices at liorches- I
ter at seven o'clock in the but of spirits, which even
the gloomy and humid sky could not damp. As on
previous occasions, exoellent music was provided,
which added considerable zest to the day's general
enjoyment. With the ()ornate playing • merry tune,
the party proceed.) on its way, the point of destina-
tion being the romantic little village of Lulworth, with
Its countless objects of interest and romantic associa-
tions. Passing thr ineh Whitcombe, Broadmayne,
Owermoigne, and Winfrith, we arrived, after
• very pretty drive, at the comfortable-looking
village of WooL Here we UM& a halt f.,e
breakfast. Mr. May, of the Black Bear Inn,
provided the repaid., which was an excellent one, and
,to which frill justice was done. It was served up in
first rate style, and gave ooreplete satisfaction. The
rain was at this time falling heavily, but it appeared
to have little or no effect upon the spirits and the
ardour of the comp ny, for immediately after breakfast
we priceeded to trudge throuvh the rain to the grand
old ruins of Bindon, which we thoroughly explored—
or, at least, so far as we were allowed, for the lodge.
keeper was so extremely anxions for our safety that he
I would on no account--not for a "fl-pun' note"—allow
us to enter the abbey iteelf, for it was, he said, in such
I . precarious state that he was afraid it would tumble
about our ears. Every nook and corner of the outside
ruins were peered into, and great interest VIM mend.
tested in these noble remai no. After a somewhat lengthy
stay, we wended our way back to the Bear, where •
number of amusements wore provided, and we pro-
cee led to make ourselves Duni etable while the rain
continued. After a Mosey downpour for the spice of
an hour, it fortunately ceased, and, with the exception
of • few drops later on, we were not troubled with
"excessive moisture" during the day. The rain seemed
to affect but little, and as the wag of the party
remarked, instead of damping our spirits it only tended
to whet our appetites. Leaving Host May and his
comfortable hrietlery behind us, we proceeded on our
journey, and chose the way by Lulworth Park, with
its hundreds of broad acres an I extensive wooded
grounds. We gained a capital view of the fine old
castle, and longed to make a halt to explore, but time
would not admit, and we had to content ourselves with
a paring gience. So we sped on our way, and after
• quick drive arrived at Weet Lulworth. and pull-d
up at the Cove Hotel, where we knew we should be
mate welcome. Within • very few minutes after
' arrival, • splendid dinner wagon the tables, served up
in Mr. Richard.' well-known style, and, as if the joke
of the aforesaid wag was verified, the numberless
viands were dem dished in • hearty, and as one might
say, "a thoroughly healthy" style. All the arrange-
ment! were excellent, and the dinner weld not fail to
satisfy the most fastidious. Mr. E. Newman took
the chair. and Mr. J. Stumm filled the vice-chair.
After dinner the usual complimentary toasts were
proposed. The health of the proprietor was drunk
with much cordiality, and with musical honours.
All the members of the staff were touted.
as well as the visitors for several of
our Dorchester friends honoured us with their
presence during the day. The afternoon was all
that one could wish; the sun shone out brightly and
cheerily, which put the party in the highest possible
spirits. Various amnsemente were engaged in, prin-
cipally • cricket match between two scratch teams of
the office, which proved to be one of the features of
the day. This occupied • considerable portion of the
afterroon ; still enough time was left to allow the
adventurous spirits to make a journey to needle Door,
and the cliffs. The sea sir, combined with the bright
and joyous weather, Increased the conentnine powers
of the party, and soon all thou rhea reverted be the
lobster tea which we knew Mr. Richards had provided
for us; so from cricket, rambling, and the other en.
lovable occupations, we wended our way to the
"Cove," where we sat down to tea. Lobsters were
in abundance, and a really excellent repast was set
before us. Immediately after tea we left the hotel
for the Cove, where a number of boats were engaged,
and several parties went off for a pull on the briny.
This was a most enjoyable and delightful occupation,
and a source of much pleasure. As the evening was
rapidly drawing to a close, we made the best of the
time left us, and after a brief interval for a clamber
I about the cliffs and caved for which Lulworth is so noted,
a move was made for the hotel, where we settled
down for an boar's conviriality. Song and tout went
merrily round, and the milli of the quiet, well-
conducted "Cove" resounded with unwonte I mirth. It
was by this time half-past nine, and as we had a long
journey before us, the break was got ready, the horses
harnessed, and in a few minutes we were all comfort-
ably ensconced, and ready for the return journey.
Before leaving, however, hearty cheers were given for
Hoet Richards for his kindness, for the visitors, and
for Lulworth. We had a magnificent drive home, it
being • beautiful evening, end • pleasant contrast to
the downpour which had so marred the pleasure of the
journey in the morning. We had • grand view of the
comet on the way, and this added farther pleasure to
the ride. We were &merry party, and we fear some-
what disturbed the quiet vilagers on our way, but we
were bent on enjoyment, and wears sure all who were
routed from their peaceful slumbers by the merry noted
of the cornets, or the boisterous laughter and cheering,
will be disposed to grant • free pardon. A short stay
was made at Browimayne. where the horses were
refreshed, las were also these of the party, who are
not blessed with "staying" power*. However, we
arrived home half-an-hour before midnight, and drew up
at the Junction still merry, and we may say still noisy.
Our musicians played "God Save the Queen," and we
brought our wayzegoose to • close by cheering every-
body. We must not close without giving a word of
praise to our excellent driver, Bartlett, who was most
careful, and drove his three splendid horses in fine
style.