The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette. — 1875-08-03 (Dorchester, Dorset, England)

DORCHIMITER.—On Saturday last the 3rd D.R.V.. which mustered about 26 rank and file, under the command of Lieut Hodges, with Lieut Wiliiauss. subaltern, marched from Burton Bradstock to Dorchester. They started from the camp shout a quarter to eleven, rind found the march from Burton Bradstock to Bridehead very hot and dusty. The band played the latallion into Bridport so the Dorchester corps marched to thickhead alone, kit beguiled the way by singing. Subsequently the baud were driven in • break from Bridport to Bridebead to lola the corps. Bridlehead was reached about one o'clock, and the corps was met at the lodge by Mr. Williams and family and WPICOIIIOtI. After piling arms the men were told olf for ablutions preparatory for dinner,and they stood in great need of soap and water. After a general cleaning up, they marched to the lawn in front of the mansion of Mr. Williams, where they piled arms and then entered the billard room, where • splendid dinner was prepared for them by the kindness of their host. The one motto displayed was "For Queen and country," After the repast the first toast proposed by Mr. Williams was "The Queen and Royal Family "; and of course, it was drunk with great enthusiasm Mr. Williams then proposed "The health of the Bishop and clergy," with which he coupled the name of the Rev. 11. Everett, and congratulated him on his approaching marriage. The Rev. 11. Everett responded. Lieut. Hodges gave "The health of Mr. and Mrs. Williams," which was most cordially received, and Mr. Williams responded. He then gave the toast of the day "SUrrel• to the 3rd 1,. 11W." Sorg,. Durden responded For the nonscommiesioned tinkers, and Corporal Dart for the rank and file. -Lieut. Williams then proposed "the health of Lieut. Hodges" which was heartily received, and Lieut. Hodge% responded. The Rev. 11. Everett proposed " the health of !duet and Mrs. Williams," and that completed the list of toasts. Just at this time the band was heard approaching ; and on their &nivel the corps withdrew, and gave place to the band. With them came, Quarter-MastersSergeant Newman, Private Parsons, Bugler Foster .tf the Britheirt corp. A couple of boats on the lake were largely patronised. and Aunt Sally afforded fee to many. Pioneer Sergi Taylor gave his weliknown song "The fly be on the Turiuut " assisted by Private Taff. Limit Williams took a party through the gardens. Mr. Sheparchof lirfilpor t, photographed the corps in • group. After the band had had tuck dinner, they played a few selections in admirable style. Bugler Foster gave • clever solo on the violin, the same as he did at camp, and was heartily applauded. Private Taffs gave "Going to the Derby" which elicited roars of laughter. Tea was announced shortly after and the social meal partaken of on the lawn. After this there was a contest for • prise of half .ecrown for the best shot at Aunt Sally, which was won by Private Lacey. Mr. Williams presented the corps with his photograph cabinet size. The fall in was then sounded, and about 7 o'clock the corps marched for Dorchester. At Martinstown they had • " refresher " and came home right merrily, singing songs and full of spirit., arriving in Dorchester about 10 o'clock. Although DISTRESSING it was so late there were many in the streets to see the heroes, dusty and unkempt enter the town, and the corp. The inquest on the convict Robert Wells, who coin' acre disruiseed at the Usual place. milted suicide at the Prison OD Sunday, was held on -----