The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-09-08 00:00:00

PIIDDLZTOWN.

Merger Hoes or Lows* Warn.ilmr.—On Friday
mere was a little ;dement festivity in this place in mm-
memoration of the abundant harvest The rejoicing, of
the day commenced at three o'clock with a dlnnerln •
suitable building on the farm of Mr. Richard Genge. The
room was tastefully set a with flowers and evergreens,
ummuting • smart appearance. A party of labourers
from Mr. Genie's farm at Seiaiderd were present—having
made the journey in a new waggoa tastefully arched with
evergreens and flags—and "Mr. Toms sad his little men"
of Paddletown attended, the company limbering alto-
about 60. The repast, of • substantial character,
included joints of roast beet, legs of mutton, ham, meat
pies and plum puddings—edibles all of prime quality—and
In right good earnest did the knife and fork exercise
proceed Mr. Geuge, who has also manifested the
warmest interest in promoting the welfare of his essaptepfs,
was in the chair, being eupnrted on the rieht by the Rev.
F. E. Freeman, vicar of Puddletown; while officiating as
vice-chairmen were Mr. Hansford and Mr. Paynter, the
former of whom has been bailiff at Weterson since Mr.
Genie's taking the farm in that pariah and has now been
transferred to Stinsford. Grace before and after meat
was said by the Rev. F. E. Freeman. Full justice having
been done to the feast, the Chairman proposed ..The
health of the Queen," observing he felt there was not one
person present who failed to beer the character of being a
staunch loyal subject of Her Majesty. This mark of
loyalty was observed with hearty cheers, after which
" The Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the
Royal Family" was proposed from the chair, the toast
being received with similar enthusiasm. Then the Chair.
man gave " The health of the Rev. F. E. Freeman,"
thanking the rev, gentleman far his presence on the
00:1111001L The compliment was paid amid a round of
applause. The Vicar of Puddletown, in returning thanks
for the cordiality displayed, remarked he was very happy
to be present at sack • joyful gathering. He looked upon
It as • festival of thankf alums to God for such a bountiful
harvest as that which they had experienced ; Mr. (lenges
crops he regarded as bring excasdinglY good The rev.
gentleman then in complimentary terms submitted " The
health of Mr. (lenge, commenting on the gratification
afforded by wring master and men join together on such
amicable terms. The toast was received with the reatest
enthmisam Al ter the speeches the amusements hams
these comprised the merry dance and accompanying
harmony. "The brush dance" formed quite • feature of
the occasion, and was cleverly executed by Rickards, one
of Kr. Genes'. young carters, "Mr. Toms and his little
oleo" nt il.juerill well. We should not omit to
acknowledge on of the men the kind assistance
rendered the feast by Mrs. Richard itesi Miss Ger
and Master Genie, also Him Glum of
James Young, of Puddletown, likewise rendered mama
and effident service, and Mrs. Gma's beam servants did
the same. The festivities dosed about nine o'clock, the
musicians playing the National Anthem, which was fol-
lowed by • demonstration of vigorous cheers for Mr. tad
Mrs Gauge and family. The Rev, A. 6.5. Shirley, vicar
of simsford, was prevented by the pressure of other
engagements from attending the dinner.