Western Times: Friday 18th June 1886

Mid-Devon Division: Mr. Seale-Hayne Adopted as the Liberal Candidate: A largely attended and enthusiastic meeting of Liberal delegates representative of the Mid Devon or Ashburton Division assembled at Newton Abbot on Wednesday for the purpose of choosing the candidate for the forthcoming contest in this division. The Rev. Anson Cartwright was voted to the chair; and Mr. Seale-Haynes, who was also present, was accorded a hearty reception. Among those also present were the Rev. F. Nutcombe Oxehham (Lustleigh); Rev. R. W. Row, Messrs. J. Pinsent, J. Foot, T. Underhay, G. Bailey, C. Freeston, and C. Knowles, Kingsteington; Rev. J. Thompson, E. Ford, J. Brimson, Kingskerswell; A. Lock, Coffinswell; (etc) … (political speeches) …


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