Newton Abbot: Annual Supper: The friends and customers of Mrs. Major, of the Commercial Hotel, supped together at her house, Friday evening last. The attendance was large and influential, and the supper was of a very superior description, reflecting much credit on the hostess. H. Shaw, Esq., ably officiated as chairman, J. Whiteway, Esq., (Fishwick), and Josiah Harris, Esq. (Ess Hill House), acting as vice-presidents. The following gentlemen constituted the Committee of Management: Mayor Yates, M. R. E., Captain Commanding 10th D.R.V., Messrs. E. C. Kent, J. Pinsent, Richard Ford, J. Barratt, F. Young, James Cull, F. Buckland, M. Tremain, G. Humberstone, W. Parker and W. Mudge. Amongst those present were also E. Prior, Esq., (Florian House), Dr. Manley (Ipplepen), General White and Messrs. R. Baker, J. Quicke, W. Lamble, L. Sweet Jun., N. Wakeham, Jun., P. S. Michelmore, Jun., H. Budd, H. Magor, George Stockman, J. T. Cross, Cockrem, Davis, J. Parker, J. B. Blackler, S. Clarke, J. Mardon, Moysey, C. Rees and W. Williams. Upon the removal the cloth, the Chairman, after announcing that several gentlemen had been prevented attending through indisposition and other causes, gave the usual loyal toasts. Mr. J. Harris proposed the “Army and Navy.” The Chairman, who was greatly in applauded upon rising, replied in a spirited speech. Mr. F. Young next gave the “The volunteers of England,” coupling with the toast the names of Ensign Whiteway, of the 5th Mounted Rifles, and Ensign Baker, of the 10th Devon Rifles; both of whom spoke in return. Mr. James Cull next proposed the “Health of Mrs. Magor,” the hostess of the hotel, whom he complimented on her excellent entertainment on this and on former occasions, and likewise for the great attention she always paid to her customers generally. (Cheers.) Mr. H. Magor returned thanks in a suitable speech. Several other toasts having been given; the meeting separated.
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