Star.
London, England, 1820-01-04 00:00:00

WEYMOUTH, JANUARY 3.

This place, within the last fortni7,ht, has been vi-
sited disasters at sea of the most afflicting nature.
The loss of the five men particularly, who perished
iu Poiland-roads by the breaking of a heavy sea upon
their Iniac, on their way to this harbour from his
Iklajesty's -Admiralty cruizer GREYHOUND, has been
universally and deeply lamented. They were all
estimable characters, and excellent sailors. The feel-
ings of the inhabitants, both in Weymouth and Mel-
combe Regis, have been nobly displayed on this
melancholy event. The well. known zeal of the Rev.
G. CHAMBERLAIN, Rector of Weymouth and Mel-
conibe Regis, in works of benevolence, seconded by
the active exertions of Mr. SCRIVEN, of the Ilnyal
Navy, and Chief Officer of the GREYHOUND, and of,
Captain Roziner WHITE, of his Majesty's Post Office
packet, the Countess of Li vet pool, has been eminently
successful in the collection, of a sum amounting to
nearly .C 250, for the relief and comfort of the wi-
dowed and orphan families of the unfortunate suf-
ferers. Truly, and justly may it be said,. that Wey-
mouth is surpassed by no town in this kingdom for
its pronipt and gener us charities. • Some degree of
consolation it is to their bereaved wives and children,
the &lead bodies have been found. On Thursday, the
23d ultimo, they were carried to the grave. The
Members of the Friendly Society, to which two of them
belonged, each bearing a staff covered with black
cloth, and a crape on their hats, with the Rev. Dr.
DUPRE, their Chaplain and Honorary Member, in
his canonicals, at their head, moved two and two, in
solemn procession. In the Church-yard, they formed
two opposite lines, through Nhich the coffins passed
into the Church. Lieutenant NUGENT, Commander
of the GREMOUND, and Mr. &Kivu's, attended also,
to shew their respect for the memo[ y of their prema-
torely departed seamen. The manner in which the
Rev. G. CHAMBERLAIN read the sublime and awful
funeral service, affected every heart. The last duties
of the grave were performed by Dr. DUPRE; and at
the words which committed the sad remains of mor-
tality to dust and ashes,.nOt an eye, in an overflowing
congregation, was unmoistened by tears.
Thursday last, the Brethren of All Souls' Lodge
celebrated the Festival of St. John, in their Ma-
sonic Hall, of which the respected Brother, WIL-
LIAM ELIOT, Esq. of this place, banker, was duly in
stalled to the Chair, which he filled most ably t and,
from the highly commendable Masonic abilities of
that Gentleman, the Brethren look forward to the
most happy results to the Craft in general. A most
sumptuous dinner was provided by Brother WOOD-
WARD, and the evening was enjoyed with that pure
iarmony, and rational corn iviality, so truly the cha.-
ll:eteristic of all Masonic Meetings. The second Sub-
yeilption Concert also took place at RUSSELL'S Royal
lintel Assembly Rooms, which, considering the se-
eerity of the weather, was better attended than could
lnive been expected. Of the performances, we can
simak in the most unqualified terms.
Mr. FOSTER gave great satisfaction in tw eauti-
i.nl Songs ; and the Glees were received with the
:;hest approbation, particularly " The i"ose of the
which was repeated. The Glee of " The
and Crow,' with the accompaniments, re-
ed great applause. The opening Solo wns
• !eatiruily sung by Miss RANDALL (of whom we
• ill I.trzafter enlarge more fully on her rising ta-
Its, as she is entitled to our warmest praise) ; and
e.e succeeding Chess, by a numerous band of Cho-
;tters, had a strikingly grand effect. A Flute Con-
r(rto, by Air. UI,IOIIN, was executed in a manner
T-at skewed him a complete master of that imposing
iestrurneet. The Symphonies and Overtures, by
if.tsoN, CHERUPINI, and MOZART, were happily se-
!ecteu, and executed with great precision and effect ;
rdeed, we have never before Witnessed such a com-
Inaation bf vocal and instrtunental 'music in Wey-
retrd' ; and we cannot conclude without observing,
that tie greasest credit is due to Mr. Veit-rug, for his
t.ly judicie;:s arrangement of eiesie