Chancellor of the Exchequer: Devonshire is proud of Sir Stafford Northcote and is eager to avail itself of any and every opportunity for showing how highly it esteems the man who so brilliantly maintains the repute of the County, and so faithfully serves his country as Minister of State and leader of the Commons House of Parliament. … As soon as the proposal was made that Sir Stafford should be invited to a banquet in the largest Hall in Exeter, that proposal was eagerly approved, and the leading representatives or both parties signified their readiness to take part in the demonstration. Unfortunately, the Victoria Hall would not accommodate more than 700 diners, while double that number would gladly have availed themselves of the opportunity of assembling together to do honour to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. … (long list of attendees … (Includes) … Pinsent & Pinsent … (speeches etc) …
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