Blandford, Wimborne and Poole Telegram. — 1875-12-31 (Blandford, Dorset, England)

WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—On Monday last the quarterly meeting of the Wesleyans of the Dorchester circuit was held at the above chapel. This was followed by a public tea in the school-roomto which about 270 sat down. After the tea a religious service was held in the same place, and the room was thoroughly packed, the meeting throughout being very ethusiastic. The Rev. W. Allen occupied the chair, and in opening the meeting made a rattling speech, giving a detailed account of the state of the circuit, taking each chapel separately, and showing their respective financial positions, the number of members. dm Mr. G. Wright, jun.' followed with a statement of accounts of the chapel trust fund. Mr. Riggs then addressed the meeting, followed by the Rev. J. -Bishop, and two sons of the Rev. W. Allen, the meeting being closed with prayer by Mr. J. Busk—The total proceeds of the day was about LW, and altogether the meetings were a great success. THE Dorset Quarter Sessions will commence on Tuesday next. The calendar at present contains the names of the following prisoners for trial :—Charles Rolls, maliciously wounding at Winfrith Newburgh ; Edwin Sweatman, attempting to commit suicide at Beaminster ; Henry Bushrod and Mary Jane Tucker, alias Charles, alias Bushrod, begging at Motcombe and Gillingham ; Edward Player, stealing a coat, &c., at Weymouth; Walter Albert Browne, false pretences at Weymouth ; Matthew Patterson, John Wilson, Michael McCluskey, and David Davis, stealing brandy. Arc., at Weymouth: Sarah White and Sarah Whitlock, stealing cheese at Portland : William Johnstone, stealing a coat, die., at B.adipole ; Robert Hibbs, stealing a gun, &c., at Dorchester. On bail—William John-Browne, unlawfully receiving bacon at Weymouth; George Dibben, stealing three oil cans at Portland. DORSET COUNTY HosPrraiL.—The inmates of this noble institution have not been forgotten at this festive season of the year, and owing mainly to the efforts of the chaplain, the Rev. J W. G. Edwards, and the matron, Miss Freeke, the various wards have been beautifully adorned, evergreens for the work having been kindly supplied by the Rev. H. Everett, Mr. E. Pearce, &c., and the Misses Penton, Mrs. Everett. &c., very kindly assisted in decorating the chapel, where service was held on Christmas Day, which was attended by various friends of the institution. On the sill of the east window was a bed of moss with the name "Emmanuel," and at the rear of the Communion table the inscription "Glory to God in the highest," bordered with evergreen. The walls were also adorned, and the panels of the endgallery bore the inscription "Peace be within thy walls.' Thevarious wards of the hospital were also artistically adorned, and many were the mottoes that met our gaze. It is cheering to know that at this season those whom Providence has caused to spend their Christmas within the walls of this institution have not been forgotten, and those who have participated in thus providing for their enjoyment, may find their reward in knowing that Christ Himself said "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me,"