The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-10-05 00:00:00

COMPTON ABBAS.

CELEBRATION OF Till BIRTH OP • SON AND HEIR TO SIR
RICHARD AND LADY GLYN.—On Wednesday last, great
rejoicings took place in this village, consequent on the
birth of • son and heir to the worthy Master of the Black-
moor Vale Hunt. From an early hour the village bells
rang merry peals, and the inhabitants of Fontieell were
busily engaged raising a towering May-pole in the centre
of the village. A field, pleasantly situated at the foot of
Old Me!bury, was granted by the tenant, Mr. Bennett, for
the day's festivities, and here a large tent and marquees
were erected. The day was observed as a general holiday
by the inhabitants of Fontmell. Compton Abbas, Melbury,
Cann St. Rumbolch Bedchaster, Hartgrove, Magaret
Marsh, and indeed, all the villages on Sir Richard's
estates, and nearly 1,000 persons were present to do honour
to the occasion. Sir Richard kindly entertained between
700 and 800 cottagers and their wives to a dinner, supplied
by Mr. Bolt, of the Grosvenor Arnie, Shaftesbury. The
entrance to the ground was prettily decorated by a large
and well-formed arch Of fir branches, surmounted with
flags, and having on a white ground in red letters—" A
long life and happinese to Richard Fitzgerald Glyn," with
the family crest above. The tent was similarly decorated,
the uprights being very nicely wreathed with evergreens,
ripe corn, and flowers. The sight, when the labourers and
their wives had taken their places at the tables, was one
which will be long remembered by those who witnessed
It. The clergy, farmers, and principal tenants on the
estate very kindly acted as carvers. Sir Richard Glyn pre-
sided at the head of the table. He was sujiported by the
Rev. Ilart Dyke, rector of Compton Abbas; Rev. G.
Skene, rector of Fontruell ; Rev. H. P. Glyn. of Melbury ;
and Mr. G. C. Day the 'toward. Among the visitors
present were Lady Wolverton, the Misses St. Lager Glyn,
(2), and Lady Glyn;accompanied by the nurse carrying
the youthful heir, • very fine little fellow, who was
naturally the centre of attraction. Mr. Fitzgerald, the
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Cheeps', Venerable Archdeacon
Heatable, Rev. Mr. Median; and family, Rev. J. Du
Boulay, Bev. J. Vesaey (Caen). Rev, T. Maunsell (Shroton)
and family, Rev. Mr. Davidson (Asiunore), and others.
The company having enjoyed the good old English cheer
of roast now and plum pudding, Sir Richard removed to
the centre of the tent, and, mounting • chair, the worthy
baronet proposed in suitable terms The health of Her
Majeety4 the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Royal
Family, which was enthusiastically received.—The Rev.
H. P. Glyn than gave The health of Sir Richard and
Lady Glyn, and the youthful son and heir," expressing •
hope that if spared he would grow up to be • blessing to
all around. The toast was received with cheers, again and
again repeated.—ln responding, Sir Richard said if those
cheers were the true expression of their feelings, and if ;
the sentiments uttered by the proposer of the toast found]
• response in their hearts, then indeed he had cause to
consider himself • happy DUD, and indeed he was. He
thanked them most heartily for the way they had received
the health of the little boy, and he trusted that in after
life, should he be spire he would gain their esteem
and love by living among them and taking an interest in
their welfare. He also thanked them, on behalf of his
wife, at whose suggestion he had been induced to give
them • dinner, which he hoped and believed they had
all enjoyed, and he also thanked them on his own behalf. ,
After giving his views on the Agricultural Labourers,
Union question, the hon. baronet concluded by
expressing a hope that the after-part of the days
proceedings would pass off happily, and that they
would all look back to that day with feelings of satisfac-
tion and pleasure. Mr. Day having announced that tea
would be provided for the females, and tobacco and beer
for the men, Sir Richard left the tent amidst loud and
enthusiastic cheers. Some time after, the principal
tenants assembled in another marquee, and Mr. Day, in
the name of the subscribera, presented to Sir Richard a
very handsome memorial of their good wielies. The pre-
sent consisted of a handsomely-chased gold cup, knife,
fork, and spoon, in morocco case, lined with purple silk
velvet, which bore on it the following inscription :—" To
Richard Fitzgerald Glyn, burn 12th May, 1575. A christen-
ing present, with the bat wishes of his esteemed father',
tenantry.' Accompanying the present was • neatly.
written scroll, with the following address, which was read
Icy Mr. Day:—" To Sir Richard George Glyn, Bart. We
the undersigned, beg your acceptance, on behalf of you; I
eon and heir, Richard Fitzgerald, of the accompanying 1
christening present, as • token of our good wishes for the
happiness and welfare of your family, and a slight
acknowledgment of the kindly interest experienced at I
your hands by us the tenantry of your estates. Presented
lith September, 11i75." Beneath were written the names
of the subscribers, under the headings of the parishes in
whi,h they resided. Sir Richard said he most heartily
thanked the donors for the very handsome present on
behalf ot his son, and he should never forget that the
present was accompanied with such kindly expressions of
goodwill towards himself. He trusted that the little boy
who had been given to them would, if he was spired, live
In unity and peace, and in the esteem of those who would
then be tenants on the estate. His thanks were due for
this very thoughtful gift, not only to his tenantry at
Compton. Fontmell, (hunts, and in that neighbourhood,
but also to those residing at Chard. He had also to thank
them, not only for the valuable present, bet also for their
able assistance that day. He had also to thank Mr. Day
most sincerely for the trouble he had taken in arranging
the day's proceedings, and also those not present who had
subseriW to the testtmoniaL The best thing they could
now do was to borrow the cup from its youthful owner
and fill it with champagne, and drink long life and happi-
ness to him. This was accordingly done, • bountiful
supply of champagne being provided by the worthy
baronet All present drank the health of the heir amidst
loud cheers. Whilst this was going on tea was handed
round to all who liked to partake. Shortly after seven
o'clock a display of fireworks, under the superintendence
soifghMtrsollidoirmveAno...f Trbyt.°tniemaii,oacirddedwhithchththe e‘yilltragtin heartily
enjoyed.

XAIDEN NEWTON.
AT the harvest festival for this Rarish on Sunday, about
£4 was collected for the County tiortab At cattiatto,
the offertories amounted to £5 19e. tAt Great Toiler
Cw was dna.