The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1870-05-03 00:00:00

WA REHAIL

COMPLIMENTARY DIMISCIL—On Monday evening EOM-
pliinentary dinner was given at the Red Lion hotel to George
Bond, Esq, of The Grange, the Master of the Purbeck harriers.
Mr Bond succeeded the Earl of Eldon at the head of the pack
about 2 comm., and has been an efEcit tit and courteous master,
promoting sport and the enpiiment .4.11 he hen nict In the field.
This token of esteem was originated by Mr Gespre Rae, of East
Whiten-a 7, and woe heartily Joined In by the gebtlemen and yeo-
men of the bile of Purbeck. The banquet was provided In adtnir-
able style by Mr. and Mrs. C. Yeessley, at the Red Lion Hotel.
The chair mu occupied boo. W. Ferrer (Recorder of Wareham),
eho we. aupperied noi the right by Mamma, land, Emi., Mn W.
S. Motel (Mayor), 111 r T. Caine., of Remeome, Mr L. Wilcox,
Mr H. Penton. &co and on the left by Captain F. ILT Captain
Ilawknworth (Yorlohire Militia), Mr fieurge Roe, Mr 0. Kent,
Mr James 11011 (Tynelmm), Mr Nathaniel Bond (Boise), Mr
Philip Ferrer, /sc. Mr W. C. Lacey fulfllltd the duties of the
sire-chair: and the emotion), which numbered between 00
and 70, included-- Mr T. R. Randall (ex-Mayor), Mr C. Laces',
Mr R. Penney, Mr It. J. Vyty Mr C. W. Dmsallioud, Mr W:
Oalpin, Mr T. A. Oakley, Mr W. J. Card, Mr L. W. Pike, Mr
W. Spicer, Mr C. Beale, Mr J: l/avia, Mr 0. Lucas, Mr J.
Poynter, Mr R. flosper. Mr T. Hunter. Mr F. Marshallmy. Mr
Gillman, Mr W. Luca., Mr J. H. Beings, Mr Frank Beggs, Mr M.
Randall, Mr J. Tuck, Mr T. Bishop, Mr R. Dorey, Mr J. Roods'',
SI rJ. Svnies, Mr W. T. Berry, Mr J. W. W. Whittle, Mr J.
Ilit;1, Mr 0. Kest, Mr J. Swatreld, Mr E. A. Groves, Mr F.
Elks (Wimbarne), /sc. The Chairman fulfilled the duties of his
isidtion in the most felicitous manner. The loyal and
patriotic toasts were duly honoured. Captain Fyler responded
or the army. and Lieutenant N. Bond for the volunteers. In
proposing "the health of their friend and guestM r George Bond,"
the Chairman am sure the Master of the Purbeck harriers
limn ever dednius to show wort, and did show • fair amount.
Ile spoke if the high totems, In which the Master is held, and
adverted to the pmibility of theme harriers some day leading
to the essablislunent of • Purbeck pack of foxhounds -Bond
cheers).—llr. 0. end, in poponding, expressed hie gratlfka-
Don at the unexpected compliment, and spoke of the
amusement and healthfulnem of the sport, and the oppir.
tunities it afforded them to beCOO. mutually better
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acquainted. He thanked Lord Eldon for the peck he handed
over to him, and his support, and then all for their civility and
patience in the fl. Id. He hoped they would have good sport
the next session. In *lnclusion he proponent the health of the
Chairman, and Mr. Ferrer happily responded. In giving
Eitivreet to the Luiworth /lenient," the Chairtnan mid, If
short could be had out of hares that wag the peck to show it.
Mr. W. Randall replied. For "The Mayor and Corporation of
Wareham " Mr. W. S. Daniel returned thanks. Mr. T.
Randall, es-Mayor, asked sub cribs's to the new Town hall to
pay their subscriptions, and mid sufficient money had now been
made up to complete the work with the necessity of borrowing
only t....soo—(cheen).—"Tbe health of Mr. George Roe," and
various other toasts followed, These were interspersed by mine
capital annex, and the puly continued to enjoy themselves
right heartily under the presidency of Mr. G. Roe, after the
chairman and his Mande had withdnitern.