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ROGATE.

     ODD FELLOWS’ CONCERT.—A few weeks ago an idea was conceived by several members of the Loyal ‟Pride of the Valley” Lodge, held at the Dolphin Hotel, Petersfield, of forming a glee party &c., and giving an entertainment at Rogate. The idea soon became a reality, and Monday evening, the 20th inst, was fixed for the occasion. The two large rooms at the White Horse Inn were engaged for the purpose, and previous to the evening were beautifully decorated. The gentlemen who engaged themselves to form the party were Messrs. Robert Pocock, jun., William Caplen, and John Gardener, of Petersfield, and Messrs. George Marshall, Joseph Ellam, and Henry Bridger of Rogate. As there had not been any treat of this kind in Rogate for a considerable period, the large room was quite filled before the time of commencement with a highly respectable audience: and it is very gratifying to all engaged to know that the inhabitants of Rogate and its neighbourhood patronise ‟home talent” before that of strangers. The first piece on the programme was ‟Long life to England’s future Queen.” Next came a song, ‟My pretty Jane,” by Mr. Caplin, in which he received the honor of an encore. ‟Dame Durden” was also loudly encored. ‟Sir Knight” followed, and was given very nicely. ‟Polly Perkins,” sung by Mr. Pocock in character, was enthusiastically encored. A solo on the flute by Mr. Marshall was nicely performed, and well received by the audience. ‟Look, neighbors, look,” was given in character by Messrs. Pocock, Caplen, and Gardener, and drew forth roars of laughter. This concluded the first part. The second part commenced with ‟God bless the Prince of Wales,” sung by Messrs. Pocock, Bridger, and Caplen, and was greatly admired. ‟Good bye, sweetheart,” came next, which Mr. Caplen sung very nicely indeed. ‟All among the barley” gave great satisfaction; but the gem of the sentimental selection, to our taste, was ‟All’s well,” sung by Messrs. Caplen and Ellam. This was vociferously encored. Mr. Ellam sang Longfellow’s beautiful song, ‟The Village Blacksmith,” and Mackay’s song, ‟John Brown.” ‟I’ll nay prithee, John,” was given in character, and drew forth hearty laughter, receiving an encore. The preceding were the principal pieces given, and the National Anthem concluded the entertainment. Most of the sentimental songs were accompanied with the harmonium by Mr. Marshall. At the conclusion Mr. Thorp proposed a vote of thanks, and Mr. Bailey responded on behalf of his brother Odd Fellows. Altogether the entertainment was a decided success, and we hope to see it repeated at no very distant date.