Western Times: Thursday 28th November 1872

Crediton: Foresters’ Dinner and Presentation: The Foresters of Court Vale of Creedy held their anniversary dinner yesterday evening at Baker’s Angel Hotel, Crediton. There was a large attendance. The Rev. J. Nankivel, chaplain of Crediton presided and the vice-chair was filled by Mr. Wm. Snow. Amongst those present were Weston Sparkes, Esq. – Body, Esq., (surgeon to the Court), Messrs. W. Elston, Frank, Elston, Fred Elston, Hector, Bennett, Hicks, Clarke, Badcock, Stone, Marles, Woolacott, Risdon, Harvey (2), Dobs, Bradford, W.Thomas, Caterley, Elston (2) Bedford, Phillips, W. White, Shute, Burridge, Tucker, Hopkins, Body, T. Pinsent (hon. sec.) etc.  After the usual loyal toasts, the Chairman presented Mr. Pinsent (hon. sec.) with a handsome silver cup as a testimonial from the members for the service he had rendered the Court, as well as a token of appreciation for this personal worth. Several toasts followed and songs were sung by the members. A very pleasant evening was spent. Our report will appear in Friday’s Western Times:


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