Newton Agricultural Society: The twenty-sixth annual meeting was held yesterday (Thursday). The ploughing match took place in a field called Deer Park, on Forde Farm, the property of the Earl of Devon, in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Mudge of Decoy. … (description of event, listing of committee and prize winners) … The Dinner took place at the principal hostelry in the town, the Globe Hotel, and the catering of Mr. Beazley gave infinite satisfaction. Lord Clifford presided, and was supported at the head table by Earl Devon, Sir W. Rae, Knight, C.B., S. T. Kekewich, Esq., M.P., Lieut. J. T. Templer … etc. Amongst a party numbering about 200 were … (includes) … Mr. Pinsent … (toasts and speeches) …
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