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In July 1843 Richard Ward of the
Stag's
Head Inn hosted a dinner and ball at his Inn for the sup porters
of
Richard Windeyer
after
Windeyer was returned as the successful candidate
for the representation of the county of Durham.
Present at the dinner were Charles Howell, Edmund
Butler, William Partridge, Henry Pierce, James McCubbin and James Ward. Many speeches were given
and Mr. Partridge recited poetry that he had
composed himself which brought forth laughter and
cheering preventing him from resuming his speech for
some time.
At the conclusion
of the dinner a toast was raised to Mr. Ward and it
was hoped the Stag's Head would long flourish in Muswellbrook. Mr. Ward returned thanks telling the
assembled gentlemen that he had done his best in
catering for their comfort. At the conclusion of the
dinner a ball was held and participants kept up with
great spirit until 12 midnight when the company
broke up 'highly delighted with the entertainments
of the evening'
MM 8 July
1843
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