Testimonials - Particular Dinners
Presentations
James Rock, jun. - Quite unexpected by the recipient, Mr. J. Rock, jun. of the firm of Rock and Son, coach builders, was, on the 16th of April presented with a handsome 16 day clock by the employees, together with an address as follows:-
- Dear Sir,
- We the employees of the Hastings Coach Manufactory, having met together this evening to beg your acceptance of a small token of our gratitude towards you for the kind and consistent manner in which on all occasions you have listened to any of our remarks, redressed our grievances, and, by God's Providence, comfortably provided for many of our wants, do now, singly and collectively, present this testimonial, and beg you to accept it, not on account of its value, but as an expression of our feelings towards you hoping that you may long live to look upon it as a memento of the well earned reputation in which you are so justly held, not only by your own people, but also by the public at large.
- Dear Sir,
The reading of the address was accompanied by a wish in the name of all present, for many happy returns of Mr. Rock's birthday.
In responding to the address, the recipient stated that it was a source of great gratification to him, but coming upon him so unexpectedly, he was quite at a loss to properly express his feelings. He trusted, however, that he should still endeavour to foster the good feeling thus manifested.
Mr. Kingsnorth - On the 15th of February, a testimonial was presented to Mr. Kingsnorth, assistant-overseer of Ore, by the ratepayers of that parish for his faithful discharge of the duties of his office during the long time he had held it, and more particularly in relation to the complete vindication of his character brought against him in official capacity by Mr. Frewen at a late meeting. The presentation, consisting of ten guineas, was made at the "Hare and Hounds" inn, where an excellent supper was provided, and a pleasant evening spent.
The Rev. E. Smepp. On the 13th of September, a testimonial and purse of sixty guineas were presented to the Rev. E. Smepp, as an appreciation of the services of that gentleman during his three year ministrations as curate of All Saints.
Particular Dinners
The East-Sussex Fox hunt, an annual festival, was held at the Swan hotel, and, as usual, was one of conviviality.
The Whit Monday Dinners were as follows:- The Friendly Society, after the general procession, held their annual dinner at the Swan hotel. Two bands were engaged - Hermitage's and a German. The Victoria Lodge of Oddfellows dined at the Market Hall, and had Kluckners' German Band.
