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Transcription	FESTIVITIES AT FRIDAY , SEPT After the absence of many years the Squire is again at Monkhams , and as a consequence , the beautiful residence of the Colvin family is the scene of pleasure , where a generous hospitality is dispersed alike to rich and poor . To the joy of all the folk in the surrounding hamlets , not to speak of the townsfolk , Squire Colvin has made Monkhams his home , and with him rules a " right gentle lady whom he has wooed and won . To celebrate their marriage , the Squire and Lady Gwendoline Coivin gave a treat to the children residing at Crooked Mile , Holyfield , and Galley Hill , at Monkhams on Friday . Over 200 children passed through the Eagle Gates to the park at two on Friday , and were received , on reaching the top of the hill , by the Squire and Lady Gwendoline , and a number of guests including Mr and Mrs Cecil Colvin , Miss Tottenham , and Lieutenant Watson . Sir T. Fowell Buxton , K.C.M.G. , and Mrs C. J. Bury attended later in the afternoon . The Rev. J. H. Stamp and the Rev. H. J. Gibbins were also present . No time was lost in COMMENCING THE FESTIVITIES . Games of various names and characters were played until a change was required . A cocoa - nut " alley " had been formed , and thither the children wended their way . Each girl and boy were allowed two free " shies . " Mr E. Walker marshalled the youngsters , kept them in order , entered into their games , and did all he could to give them pleasure . It was very amusing to watch the efforts put forth to dislodge the " milky " nut from its perch . The big boys bowled too quickly , the big girls were nervous , whilst the little ones , although they were only a few yards off , lacked the power to send the ball even as far as the nuts , Notwithstanding , a number of nuts were secured , and the " attack " on the nuts was productive of much amusement . It was repeated during the afternoon until every child had a nut . Then the youngsters scrambled for sweets , which were lavishly scattered in all direc tions . Another change was made - indulgence in donkey rides and swings . A number of flat , blind fold , and three - legged races were also participated in . After so much exertion TEA CAME AS A BOON . A capital tea was provided ( Mr Riggs , of The Retreat , High Beech , catering in first class style ) in a large tent . The host and hostess , together with the house party , waited on their young gueets until the cry arose " Enough , enough ! " After tea a repetition of the afternoon's programme of enjoy ment kept the juveniles busy until dusk . Whilst they were at tea the adults from the above mentioned hamlets , to whom invitations had been given , arrived until their number was over 250. For the adults a meat tea had been supplied . It was served in a large marquee . The tables were beautifully decorated ; they were also well spread with substantials and dainties . Full justice having been done to the viands , A TOAST WAS PROPOSED . Sir T. Fowell Buxton , K.C.M.G. , undertook the duty of proposing it . It was a great pleasure , he said , to have the Squire back again , and that pleasure was increased when they remembered that he had brought his wife to live amongst them . He was sure the residents in the hamlets were glad . To this the answer was a loud outburst of applause . Continuing , his Excellency proposed that the company should drink the healths of the Squire and his lady , and wish them long life and happiness . He had known Mr Colvin as boy and man for many years . Some years back when he MONKIAMS . 6 , 1895 . became of age the company at the public gathering organised to celebrate the occasion , expressed many good wishes for the Squire's future happiness . The speaker was sure Mr Colvin acknowledged that many blessings had been vouchsafed to him . Although he had been absent he had not been forgotten . Now that he had returned it was their hope that he would remain long with them . ( Applause . ) From the bottom of their hearts they welcomed him and the young lady who had come with him . applause . ) Sir Fowell briefly mentioned his own departure to Australia , and then made felicitous allusion to Mr Colvin's marriage , saying that he had not the slightest doubt that those present , the Squire's neighbours , would in all sincerity wish him and Lady Gwendoline long life , health and happiness , and every blessing . ( Loud applause . ) ( Lond THE SQUIRE REPLIES . Mr Colvin thanked Sir Fowell for his proposition and the company for their hearty sympathy with it . His wife and himself were very pleased to see so large a number present , to have their neighbours amongst them , and to be able to give them some enjoyment . They hoped to become better acquainted with their neighbours . Since he had left Waltham many changes had been made . Boys and girls whom he had once known had grown to be men and women - had grown almost out of one's knowledge . ( Laughter . ) It was eighteen years since he came of age . Sir Fowell Buxton then proposed his health , and in so doing expressed the hope that he ( Mr Colvin ) would be fortunate in soon securing a good wife . Although eighteen years had passed before he found a wife , yet he had no doubt but what the company would agree that he was right in waiting as long as he did . ( Applause . ) Sir Fowell had touched upon his visit to Australia . He ( the speaker ) was sure he would be missed . ( Hear , hear . ) He would be missed very much by the speaker , to whoin he had been the best of neighbours . ( Applause . ) The people of South Australia were fortunate in having Sir Fowell as a governor , and he ( the speaker ) was sure that they would find him as good a neighbour as he had done in England , and that when the time arrived for Sir Fowell to return , they would be many regrets , for he would have won the hearts of the people . In conclusion Mr Colvin again thanked the company for their good wishes . Cheers having been given for the Squire and Lady Gwendoline , the company retired to witness A DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS by Messrs . Pain . A number of people from Waltham Abbey had arrived by this time , and there must have been a thousand spectators . The fireworks were splendid , and the spectacle was received with great delight . The concluding display was a set piece , arranged like the portico of a house , with the words " Welcome home . " When the piece was fairly alight and the device was visible , a loud cheer was given . At the same time the Waltham Abbey Town Band , under its skilful bandmaster , Mr Dymock , appropriately played " Auld Lang Syne . " The National Anthem followed , and the visitors dispersed , expressing the opinion that the day had been a very pleasant one . The pleasure derived from the visit to Monkhams would not have been so great had it not been for the first - class and frequent performances of the Town Band . In addition to a number of pieces from the entire band , Mr George Morton , senr . , played a euphonium solo . A cornet solo was also played by Mr Adams . WITH THE PATRIARCH OF HOLYFIELD . PRESENTATION TO SQUIRE AND LADY COLVIN . There is a small corrugated iron building in Holyfield close to the main road in which for ten years Colonel Somerset has conducted services on the Sabbath day . Prior to the erection of the building the Colonel conducted mission services in the stables at Monkhems . Through the kindness of Squire Colvin , a piece of land was obtained , and with the assistance of other friends Colonel Somerset erected the present mission room . Within its walls many pleasant gatherings have been held . Pleasant those past gatherings may have been , but none were so pleasant as that held yesterday ( Thursday ) , when the members of the congregation partook of tea , kindly provided by the colonel . The function was also made the occasion for making a presentation to the squire and Lady Gwendoline Colvin on their marriage . There was a large attendance of young and old . The squire and his lady attended , as did also Mrs C. J. Bury , the Revs . J. H. Stamp and H. J. Gibbins , and Messrs . Walker and Follett . The room had been very prettily deorated , and many mottoes were placed on the walls . Amongst the most noteworthy were " Long life and happiness to Mr and Lady Gwendoline Colvin , " It's not good for man to be alone , " and " God bless the dear colonel . " After a capital tea Colonel Somerset thanked Mrs Perry for decorating the room . The lady replied , and asked the squire and his lady to accept her wishes for their long life and happiness . Then the colonel spoke of his work at the mission . He was 80 years of age , and the time was near when he would have to leave the scenes of his labours , but he hoped that the work would be carried on by others . He was greatly indebted to the Squire for his kindness and practical Christian sympathy . They were glad to see him and Lady Gwendoline amongst them , and one and all through him ( the Colonel ) wished them every blessing . He hoped the Squire and Lady Gwendoline would accept a small token of the respect and affection from the people of Holyfield . The Colonel removed a cloth and disclosed a china tealservice , forty pieces , subscribed for by forty residents in the hamlet . A list of sub scribers , written and framed by Mr Follett accom panied the gift . The Squire , in reply , said the present had come as a great surprise . He and Lady Gwendoline were very thankful for this kind mark of esteem , also for the hearty reception accorded them . He was glad to have that reception , especially for his wife's sake , coming as she did to a strange place . Reference had been made to his giving a piece of land on which to build the mission room . Well it was a man's religion to do what good he could to others . He was not sure whether a man should love himself first or his neighbour , but one thing was certain one of the chief marks of true religion was charity . Church going was very nice , but it happened that in some cases religion stopped when folk left the church . Let everyone do all they could to help one another and to love one another , and then life would be found to be pleasant and profitable . Once again he thanked them for the kind present , and he only hoped he and his wife would be able to help them , and to ever act the part of friends and neighbours . ( Applause ) . The Rev. J. H. Stamp , in proposing a vote of thanks to Colonel Somerset for providing the tea , and for the great and good work he had done , spoke of the veteran missioner as the " Patriarch of Holyfield . " Every cottager owed him a debt of gratitude for his services . The colonel was a marvel . ( Laughter ) . He had conducted 100 services without missing once , and that was a record of which few clergy could boast . ( Laughter and applause ) .- Mr E. Walker seconded the vote , and the Colonel in reply paid a tribute to Mr Walker and his Sunday School work in the parish . A musical programme was indulged in . were given by Miss Tyler , Miss Horne , and Mr Walker . The Misses Tyler sang a duet , and Miss Horne , Miss Barnwell , and Mr Barnwell sang a trio . Mrs Perry recited , as did also Mr Walker , Songs MATT . xxviii . 19 . John Forrester Colorin hermantury . No. 1403 . was Baptized at by Rev. H. M. ſtrent , bector & Recallsian The 2nd of belober . 18 ....... October Lord Rathcornell . Forrester Britten Lady Bathdownell H. Mortent . on SPONSORS One Lord , one faith , one Baptism . EPH . iv . 5 . ( Signed ) Lille He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved . - MARK xvi . 16 . LUKE Xviii . 16 . ROYAL BERKS YEOMANRY CAVALRY . ( Cheers . ) CAPTAIN JESSEL , M.P. , AND THE NEWBURY ( C ) TROOP . Major RICARDO said he had the privilege of proposing the toast of the evening , the health of their newly appointed commanding officer , Captain Jessel , whom they all welcomed with the utmost possible pleasure . The Newbury and Hungerford troopers were indeed highly favoured . In the past they had been commanded by a Master of Hounds , but they had never previously had the honour of being commanded by a Member of Parliament . Moreover he was an officer who , as they had already observed , was well up in his work , having come from the 17th Lancers . ( Cheers . ) entertain a hope that his connection with his Regiment In conclusion , the gallant Major said he could but would last as long as his own had been . ( Hear , & cheers . ) Captain JESSEL , in the course of a suitable response , assured the company that he felt most grateful for the exceedingly kind and hearty manner in which they had honoured the last toast . When he left the 17th Lancers , Captain H. M. JESSEL , M.P. , who has taken over the command of the C Troop of the Royal Berks Yeomanry Cavalry , made a personal acquaintance with the troopers at a drill on Greenham and Crookham Commons on Tuesday afternoon , when there was an unusually good muster . Major Gerald Ricardo and the Adjutant ( Capt . Colvin ) were also present . Capt . Jessel put the troopers through a capital and well - executed drill . In the evening Capt . JESSEL entertained the troopers he did not relish the idea of giving up soldiering alto and visitors at dinner at the White Hart " Hotel , gether , and his cousin , Captain Sterne , having suggested Newbury , and the festive gathering proved most that he should take the command of this Troop , he successful . The catering of Mrs. Edward was agreed to do so . ( Cheers . ) He was delighted to find an extremely satisfactory . The founder of the feast , old brother Lancer ( Capt . Colvin ) rendering this Regi who showed himself a genial host , presided , supported ment of Yeomanry such signal service , and an old 9th by Major Gerald Ricardo , Capt . Colvin ( adjutant ) , and Lancer so creditably filling the position of Regimental Lieutenant Caversham Simonds , the vice - chairman Sergeant - Major . ( Hear , and cheers . ) He was pleased being Quartermaster Staples . The company also to say that in the course of his life he had become included - Regimental Sergeant - Major Bradley , Sergt . acquainted with all her Majesty's land forces . When Major Smith , Sergts . W. G. New and Blake , Corpls . only 13 years of age he was enrolled as a member of the Cundell , J. H. Wilson , E. Turner and F. Masters , Rifle Volunteers , and was proud to attain the position Troopers T. Edward , Frank Wilson , Fulker , A. Allen , of sergeant . He afterwards joined the Oxfordshire Karl Becker , J. W. Wilson , Wernham , L. Wake , H. J. Yeomanry , and passed from that regiment to the 17th Cooke , Lang , H. Betteridge , Lee , Wallis , Jones , J. Lancers . ( Cheers . ) Having now undertaken the com Greenaway , T. H. Greenaway , Hamblin and Simmons ; mand of the C Troop of the Royal Berks Yeomanry Mr. Robinson ( for many years Sergt . - Major of the Cavalry , he should do his utmost to be with his troopers as much as possible . ( Cheers . ) There could be no . doubt that as a Regiment they were well officered , and that they had a capital lot of non - commissioned officers . ( Hear , hear . ) What they seemed to lack was numbers , and he thought there could be no question that the Yeomanry Cavalry in this County , as in many other parts of the country , should be stronger than at present . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped they might succeed in induc ing many suitable young fellows to join the corps . ( Hear , hear . ) He warmly thanked Major Ricardo for all the kindness he had shown him , and congratulated the Regiment on having such a smart and competent adjutant in the person of Captain Colvin . ( Cheers . ) He hoped that the longer they were acquainted the better they would get on together . ( Cheers . ) Troop ) , & c . The company extended a most cordial reception to Capt . Jessel , and many and hearty were the individual expressions that the gallant officer's connection with the regiment might long continue . The healths of Capt . Jessel and the rest of the officers were severally pro posed and drunk with much enthusiasm , musical honours being given in each instance , and the troopers evinced a thorough esprit de corps , which spoke well for the future strength and efficiency of the regiment . There was a good wholesome ring in the speeches throughout the evening , and the troop being particularly strong vocal powers , speech was intersporsed with song , and for four hours the troopers were well entertained , the party breaking up at eleven o'clook , when " God Save the Queen " was sung . Mr. Watson accompanied the songs on the pianoforte . in The room had been tastefully decorated , and when the guests , wearing various uniforms , had assembled , the scene was an animated one . The loyal toasts having been honoured , Sergt . NEW proposed the toast of " The Navy , Army and Volun beors , " coupled with the name of Capt . Colvin . ( Cheers . ) Capt . COLVIN , in replying , said his experience of the Navy had been mainly confined to Her Majesty's troop ships between this country and India and vice verså , but he fully believed from what he had heard and seen that our first line of defence was superior almost to any other two navies of the world , and they had ample reason to feel very proud of our Navy . ( Cheers . ) As regards the Army , it was no doubt perfectly capable of upholding the grand name it had secured for this country , and it could not be denied that the British soldier was as good and plucky as in the old days which made England what she now was . ( Cheers . ) Alluding to the Rifle Volunteers and Yeomanry Cavalry , the speaker expressed his conviction that these branches of the auxiliary forces had improved quite 100 per cent . during the last few years , and the Government had at length realised that they had a second line of home de fence in the auxiliary forces . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt that the members of the C Troop were to be greatly con gratulated upon the fact that Captain Jessel had taken the command , and he confidently anticipated that the Troop would , under Captain Jessel's command , abund antly prosper . ( Hear , and cheers . ) 33 Quartermaster STAPLES gave the health of Colonel the Hon . Osbert Oraven , and the rest of the officers , to whom the speaker referred in the mest eulogistic terms . ( Cheers . ) Major RIOARDO made an appropriate reply . Lieut . SIMONDS proposed the health of " The Re oruits , " for whom Troopers LEA , WALLIS , and GREEN AWAY severally responded . The next toast submitted was that of " The Visitors , " associated with the name of Mr. ROBINSON , the late Sergeant - Major of the Troop , who briefly acknowledged the compliment . Major RIOARDO proposed the health of Quartermaster Staples - the oldest member of the regiment , and ex pressed the pleasure they all felt at the Quartermaster's recovery from a critical illness . ( Hear , hear . ) ML Quartermaster STAPLES feelingly replied , and said he deeply regretted he would not be able to go on active duty with the regiment at the forthcoming training at Reading , not being sufficiently well to ride . The health of Sergt . -Major SMITH , of Wantage , was next drunk , and the compliment was duly acknow ledged . The officers having retired amidst loud cheers , in order to catch the last train , Quartermaster Staples filled the chair , and under his genial presidency the remainder of the evening passed most pleasantly . The Chairman gave the health of Sergeant New , remarking upon the great interest he took in the welfare of the Troop in particular , and the regiment in general . ( Cheers . ) Sergeant New returned thanks and severs the tonats followed .

Accession number

912L : 2124/6

Transcription

FESTIVITIES AT
FRIDAY , SEPT
After the absence of many years the Squire is again at Monkhams , and as a consequence , the beautiful residence of the Colvin family is the scene of pleasure , where a generous hospitality is dispersed alike to rich and poor . To the joy of all the folk in the surrounding hamlets , not to speak of the townsfolk , Squire Colvin has made Monkhams his home , and with him rules a " right gentle lady whom he has wooed and won . To celebrate their marriage , the Squire and Lady Gwendoline Coivin gave a treat to the children residing at Crooked Mile , Holyfield , and Galley Hill , at Monkhams on Friday .
Over 200 children passed through the Eagle Gates to the park at two on Friday , and were received , on reaching the top of the hill , by the Squire and Lady Gwendoline , and a number of guests including Mr and Mrs Cecil Colvin , Miss Tottenham , and Lieutenant Watson . Sir T. Fowell Buxton , K.C.M.G. , and Mrs C. J. Bury attended later in the afternoon . The Rev. J. H. Stamp and the Rev. H. J. Gibbins were also present . No time was lost in
COMMENCING THE FESTIVITIES . Games of various names and characters were played until a change was required . A cocoa - nut " alley " had been formed , and thither the children wended their way . Each girl and boy were allowed two free " shies . " Mr E. Walker marshalled the youngsters , kept them in order , entered into their games , and did all he could to give them pleasure . It was very amusing to watch the efforts put forth to dislodge the " milky " nut from its perch . The big boys bowled too quickly , the big girls were nervous , whilst the little ones , although they were only a few yards off , lacked the power to send the ball even as far as the nuts , Notwithstanding , a number of nuts were secured , and the " attack " on the nuts was productive of much amusement . It was repeated during the afternoon until every child had a nut . Then the youngsters scrambled for sweets , which were lavishly scattered in all direc tions . Another change was made - indulgence in donkey rides and swings . A number of flat , blind fold , and three - legged races were also participated in . After so much exertion
TEA CAME AS A BOON .
A capital tea was provided ( Mr Riggs , of The Retreat , High Beech , catering in first class style ) in a large tent . The host and hostess , together with the house party , waited on their young gueets until the cry arose " Enough , enough ! " After tea a repetition of the afternoon's programme of enjoy ment kept the juveniles busy until dusk . Whilst they were at tea the adults from the above mentioned hamlets , to whom invitations had been given , arrived until their number was over 250. For the
adults a meat tea had been supplied . It was served in a large marquee . The tables were beautifully decorated ; they were also well spread with substantials and dainties . Full justice having been done to the viands ,
A TOAST WAS PROPOSED .
Sir T. Fowell Buxton , K.C.M.G. , undertook the duty of proposing it . It was a great pleasure , he said , to have the Squire back again , and that pleasure was increased when they remembered that he had brought his wife to live amongst them . He was sure the residents in the hamlets were glad . To this the answer was a loud outburst of applause . Continuing , his Excellency proposed that the company should drink the healths of the Squire and his lady , and wish them long life and happiness . He had known Mr Colvin as boy and man for many years . Some years back when he
MONKIAMS .
6 , 1895 .
became of age the company at the public gathering organised to celebrate the occasion , expressed many good wishes for the Squire's future happiness . The speaker was sure Mr Colvin acknowledged that many blessings had been vouchsafed to him . Although he had been absent he had not been forgotten . Now that he had returned it was their hope that he would remain long with them . ( Applause . ) From the bottom of their hearts they welcomed him and the young lady who had come with him . applause . ) Sir Fowell briefly mentioned his own departure to Australia , and then made felicitous allusion to Mr Colvin's marriage , saying that he had not the slightest doubt that those present , the Squire's neighbours , would in all sincerity wish him and Lady Gwendoline long life , health and happiness , and every blessing . ( Loud applause . )
( Lond
THE SQUIRE REPLIES .
Mr Colvin thanked Sir Fowell for his proposition and the company for their hearty sympathy with it . His wife and himself were very pleased to see so large a number present , to have their neighbours amongst them , and to be able to give them some enjoyment . They hoped to become better acquainted with their neighbours . Since he had left Waltham many changes had been made . Boys and girls whom he had once known had grown to be men and women - had grown almost out of one's knowledge . ( Laughter . ) It was eighteen years since he came of age . Sir Fowell Buxton then proposed his health , and in so doing expressed the hope that he ( Mr Colvin ) would be fortunate in soon securing a good wife . Although eighteen years had passed before he found a wife , yet he had no doubt but what the company would agree that he was right in waiting as long as he did . ( Applause . ) Sir Fowell had touched upon his visit to Australia . He ( the speaker ) was sure he would be missed . ( Hear , hear . ) He would be missed very much by the speaker , to whoin he had been the best of neighbours . ( Applause . ) The people of South Australia were fortunate in having Sir Fowell as a governor , and he ( the speaker ) was sure that they would find him as good a neighbour as he had done in England , and that when the time arrived for Sir Fowell to return , they would be many regrets , for he would have won the hearts of the people . In conclusion Mr Colvin again thanked the company for their good wishes . Cheers having been given for the Squire and Lady Gwendoline , the company retired to witness
A DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS
by Messrs . Pain . A number of people from Waltham Abbey had arrived by this time , and there must have been a thousand spectators . The fireworks were splendid , and the spectacle was received with great delight . The concluding display was a set piece , arranged like the portico of a house , with the words " Welcome home . " When the piece was fairly alight and the device was visible , a loud cheer was given . At the same time the Waltham Abbey Town Band , under its skilful bandmaster , Mr Dymock , appropriately played " Auld Lang Syne . " The National Anthem followed , and the visitors dispersed , expressing the opinion that the day had been a very pleasant one .
The pleasure derived from the visit to Monkhams would not have been so great had it not been for the first - class and frequent performances of the Town Band . In addition to a number of pieces from the entire band , Mr George Morton , senr . , played a euphonium solo . A cornet solo was also played by Mr Adams .
WITH THE PATRIARCH OF
HOLYFIELD .
PRESENTATION TO SQUIRE AND LADY COLVIN . There is a small corrugated iron building in Holyfield close to the main road in which for ten years Colonel Somerset has conducted services on the Sabbath day . Prior to the erection of the building the Colonel conducted mission services in the stables at Monkhems . Through the kindness of Squire Colvin , a piece of land was obtained , and with the assistance of other friends Colonel Somerset erected the present mission room . Within its walls many pleasant gatherings have been held . Pleasant those past gatherings may have been , but none were so pleasant as that held yesterday ( Thursday ) , when the members of the congregation partook of tea , kindly provided by the colonel . The function was also made the occasion for making a presentation to the squire and Lady Gwendoline Colvin on their marriage . There was a large attendance of young and old . The squire and his lady attended , as did also Mrs C. J. Bury , the Revs . J. H. Stamp and H. J. Gibbins , and Messrs . Walker and Follett . The room had been very prettily deorated , and many mottoes were placed on the walls . Amongst the most noteworthy were " Long life and happiness to Mr and Lady Gwendoline Colvin , " It's not good for man to be alone , " and " God bless the dear colonel . " After a capital tea Colonel Somerset thanked Mrs Perry for decorating the room . The lady replied , and asked the squire and his lady to accept her wishes for their long life and happiness . Then the colonel spoke of his work at the mission . He was 80 years of age , and the time was near when he would have to leave the scenes of his labours , but he hoped that the work would be carried on by others . He was greatly indebted to the Squire for his kindness and practical Christian sympathy . They were glad to see him and Lady Gwendoline amongst them , and one and all through him ( the Colonel ) wished them every blessing . He hoped the Squire and Lady Gwendoline would accept a small token of the respect and affection from the people of Holyfield . The Colonel removed a cloth and disclosed a china tealservice , forty pieces , subscribed for by forty residents in the hamlet . A list of sub scribers , written and framed by Mr Follett accom panied the gift .
The Squire , in reply , said the present had come as a great surprise . He and Lady Gwendoline were very thankful for this kind mark of esteem , also for the hearty reception accorded them . He was glad to have that reception , especially for his wife's sake , coming as she did to a strange place . Reference had been made to his giving a piece of land on which to build the mission room . Well it was a man's religion to do what good he could to others . He was not sure whether a man should love himself first or his neighbour , but one thing was certain one of the chief marks of true religion was charity . Church going was very nice , but it happened that in some cases religion stopped when folk left the church . Let everyone do all they could to help one another and to love one another , and then life would be found to be pleasant and profitable . Once again he thanked them for the kind present , and he only hoped he and his wife would be able to help them , and to ever act the part of friends and neighbours . ( Applause ) .
The Rev. J. H. Stamp , in proposing a vote of thanks to Colonel Somerset for providing the tea , and for the great and good work he had done , spoke of the veteran missioner as the " Patriarch of Holyfield . " Every cottager owed him a debt of gratitude for his services . The colonel was a marvel . ( Laughter ) . He had conducted 100 services without missing once , and that was a record of which few clergy could boast . ( Laughter and applause ) .- Mr E. Walker seconded the vote , and the Colonel in reply paid a tribute to Mr Walker and his Sunday School work in the parish . A musical programme was indulged in . were given by Miss Tyler , Miss Horne , and Mr Walker . The Misses Tyler sang a duet , and Miss Horne , Miss Barnwell , and Mr Barnwell sang a trio . Mrs Perry recited , as did also Mr Walker ,
Songs
MATT . xxviii .
19 .
John Forrester Colorin
hermantury .
No. 1403 .
was Baptized at
by Rev. H. M. ſtrent , bector & Recallsian The 2nd of belober .
18 .......
October Lord Rathcornell .
Forrester Britten Lady Bathdownell H. Mortent .
on
SPONSORS
One Lord , one faith , one Baptism .
EPH . iv . 5 .
( Signed )
Lille
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved . - MARK xvi . 16 .
LUKE Xviii .
16 .
ROYAL BERKS YEOMANRY CAVALRY . ( Cheers . )
CAPTAIN JESSEL , M.P. , AND THE NEWBURY ( C ) TROOP .
Major RICARDO said he had the privilege of proposing the toast of the evening , the health of their newly appointed commanding officer , Captain Jessel , whom they all welcomed with the utmost possible pleasure . The Newbury and Hungerford troopers were indeed highly favoured . In the past they had been commanded by a Master of Hounds , but they had never previously had the honour of being commanded by a Member of Parliament . Moreover he was an officer who , as they had already observed , was well up in his work , having come from the 17th Lancers . ( Cheers . ) entertain a hope that his connection with his Regiment In conclusion , the gallant Major said he could but would last as long as his own had been . ( Hear , & cheers . ) Captain JESSEL , in the course of a suitable response , assured the company that he felt most grateful for the exceedingly kind and hearty manner in which they had
honoured the last toast . When he left the 17th Lancers ,
Captain H. M. JESSEL , M.P. , who has taken over the command of the C Troop of the Royal Berks Yeomanry Cavalry , made a personal acquaintance with the troopers at a drill on Greenham and Crookham Commons on Tuesday afternoon , when there was an unusually good muster . Major Gerald Ricardo and the Adjutant ( Capt . Colvin ) were also present . Capt . Jessel put the troopers through a capital and well - executed drill . In the evening Capt . JESSEL entertained the troopers he did not relish the idea of giving up soldiering alto and visitors at dinner at the White Hart " Hotel , gether , and his cousin , Captain Sterne , having suggested Newbury , and the festive gathering proved most that he should take the command of this Troop , he successful . The catering of Mrs. Edward was agreed to do so . ( Cheers . ) He was delighted to find an extremely satisfactory . The founder of the feast , old brother Lancer ( Capt . Colvin ) rendering this Regi who showed himself a genial host , presided , supported ment of Yeomanry such signal service , and an old 9th by Major Gerald Ricardo , Capt . Colvin ( adjutant ) , and Lancer so creditably filling the position of Regimental Lieutenant Caversham Simonds , the vice - chairman Sergeant - Major . ( Hear , and cheers . ) He was pleased being Quartermaster Staples . The company also to say that in the course of his life he had become included - Regimental Sergeant - Major Bradley , Sergt . acquainted with all her Majesty's land forces . When Major Smith , Sergts . W. G. New and Blake , Corpls . only 13 years of age he was enrolled as a member of the Cundell , J. H. Wilson , E. Turner and F. Masters , Rifle Volunteers , and was proud to attain the position Troopers T. Edward , Frank Wilson , Fulker , A. Allen , of sergeant . He afterwards joined the Oxfordshire Karl Becker , J. W. Wilson , Wernham , L. Wake , H. J. Yeomanry , and passed from that regiment to the 17th Cooke , Lang , H. Betteridge , Lee , Wallis , Jones , J. Lancers . ( Cheers . ) Having now undertaken the com Greenaway , T. H. Greenaway , Hamblin and Simmons ; mand of the C Troop of the Royal Berks Yeomanry Mr. Robinson ( for many years Sergt . - Major of the Cavalry , he should do his utmost to be with his troopers as much as possible . ( Cheers . ) There could be no . doubt that as a Regiment they were well officered , and that they had a capital lot of non - commissioned officers . ( Hear , hear . ) What they seemed to lack was numbers , and he thought there could be no question that the Yeomanry Cavalry in this County , as in many other parts of the country , should be stronger than at present . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped they might succeed in induc ing many suitable young fellows to join the corps . ( Hear , hear . ) He warmly thanked Major Ricardo for all the kindness he had shown him , and congratulated the Regiment on having such a smart and competent adjutant in the person of Captain Colvin . ( Cheers . ) He hoped that the longer they were acquainted the better they would get on together . ( Cheers . )
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The company extended a most cordial reception to Capt . Jessel , and many and hearty were the individual expressions that the gallant officer's connection with the regiment might long continue . The healths of Capt . Jessel and the rest of the officers were severally pro posed and drunk with much enthusiasm , musical honours being given in each instance , and the troopers evinced a thorough esprit de corps , which spoke well for the future strength and efficiency of the regiment . There was a good wholesome ring in the speeches throughout the evening , and the troop being particularly strong vocal powers , speech was intersporsed with song , and for four hours the troopers were well entertained , the party breaking up at eleven o'clook , when " God Save the Queen " was sung . Mr. Watson accompanied the songs on the pianoforte .
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The room had been tastefully decorated , and when the guests , wearing various uniforms , had assembled , the scene was an animated one .
The loyal toasts having been honoured , Sergt . NEW proposed the toast of " The Navy , Army and Volun beors , " coupled with the name of Capt . Colvin . ( Cheers . ) Capt . COLVIN , in replying , said his experience of the Navy had been mainly confined to Her Majesty's troop ships between this country and India and vice verså , but he fully believed from what he had heard and seen that our first line of defence was superior almost to any other two navies of the world , and they had ample reason to feel very proud of our Navy . ( Cheers . ) As regards the Army , it was no doubt perfectly capable of upholding the grand name it had secured for this country , and it could not be denied that the British soldier was as good and plucky as in the old days which made England what she now was . ( Cheers . ) Alluding to the Rifle Volunteers and Yeomanry Cavalry , the speaker expressed his conviction that these branches of the auxiliary forces had improved quite 100 per cent . during the last few years , and the Government had at length realised that they had a second line of home de fence in the auxiliary forces . ( Hear , hear . ) He felt that the members of the C Troop were to be greatly con gratulated upon the fact that Captain Jessel had taken the command , and he confidently anticipated that the Troop would , under Captain Jessel's command , abund antly prosper . ( Hear , and cheers . )
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Quartermaster STAPLES gave the health of Colonel the Hon . Osbert Oraven , and the rest of the officers , to whom the speaker referred in the mest eulogistic terms . ( Cheers . )
Major RIOARDO made an appropriate reply . Lieut . SIMONDS proposed the health of " The Re oruits , " for whom Troopers LEA , WALLIS , and GREEN AWAY severally responded .
The next toast submitted was that of " The Visitors , " associated with the name of Mr. ROBINSON , the late Sergeant - Major of the Troop , who briefly acknowledged the compliment .
Major RIOARDO proposed the health of Quartermaster Staples - the oldest member of the regiment , and ex pressed the pleasure they all felt at the Quartermaster's recovery from a critical illness . ( Hear , hear . )
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Quartermaster STAPLES feelingly replied , and said he deeply regretted he would not be able to go on active duty with the regiment at the forthcoming training at Reading , not being sufficiently well to ride .
The health of Sergt . -Major SMITH , of Wantage , was next drunk , and the compliment was duly acknow ledged .
The officers having retired amidst loud cheers , in order to catch the last train , Quartermaster Staples filled the chair , and under his genial presidency the remainder of the evening passed most pleasantly . The Chairman gave the health of Sergeant New , remarking upon the great interest he took in the welfare of the Troop in particular , and the regiment in general . ( Cheers . ) Sergeant New returned thanks and severs the tonats followed .

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