Relics of Napoleon: Determined to carry the matter through in a business-like way, the arranging of this comic band was entrusted to the committee consisting of Messrs. F. E. V. Chapple, F. Furze, J. Steer, H. Chapple, E. Chapple, G. Harwood and the renowned organizer, Mr. George Grant … (description of parade) … The band feel highly honoured at the last named, securing second prize as old English gentleman, in the pedestrian competition. Following up the rear was Mr. T. Case who rode backwards on horseback with a small beer barrel which he was beating as a drum, and on which was inscribed “Vote for Pinsent” this caused roars of laughter …
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