DINNER TO MR. EDWARD STANLEY. 
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been proposed in such flattering terms, and so kindly re- 
ceived by the trading portion of the assembly. There were 
gentlemen present whose names stood much higher than his 
did. His friend Mr. Cother would have been much more 
able (No, no), and Mr. Bull was far more eminent than he 
(Mr. Hadland) was. Their prospects were certainly looking 
more favourable, and he hoped they would not have prices 
too high. (Hear, hear.) He was sure the generality of 
his brother farmers had no wish to see produce sold at an 
exorbitant rate. Their motto was, “Live, and let live.” — 
(Loud cheers.) 
Mr. IF. Leclbroohe (Burton Dasset), in a short speech, pro- 
posed, “ Prosperity to the town and trade of Banbury.” 
(Three times three.) 
Mr. Fowler , in responding, said the town and trade of Ban- 
bury was much indebted to such gentlemen as Mr. William 
Ledbrooke, who had with so much good feeling proposed the 
toast. Without such men as Mr. Ledbrooke, the tradesmen 
of Banbury could not live, and he hoped that in future there 
would be manifested more of a oneness of interest between 
the town and country. — (Cheers.) 
Mr. Lovell said they were met for one common object, to 
do honour to Mr. Stanley ; and he believed they were all 
equally anxious to show their appreciation of his character. 
The chairman had rendered great service to the object before 
them, by having attended this meeting ; and the vice-chair- 
men, who, doubtless, were equally capable of judging of 
Mr. Stanley’s merits, had also rendered good service by 
occupying their respective positions at the dinner table. — 
(Cheers.) He was afraid that Mr. Cowper would not be able 
to ride quite so well, now that Mr. Stanley had left the 
neighbourhood ; but he hoped it would not unnerve Mr. 
Potts from writing. — (Laughter and cheers.) These were 
changeful times, but whatever changes might take place in 
the district of Banbury, he hoped their vice-chairmen would 
be proposed as councillors to serve under the present worthy 
Mayor. — (Roars of laughter.) fie had no doubt they would 
have every vote in that room, and that the Mayor would be 
equally proud to be associated with them in the council. — 
(Renewed laughter.) Without saying anything further in 
their praise, he gave “The Vice-Chairmen.” (Three times 
three.) 
Mr. Potts and Mr. Cowper acknowledged the toast. 
Mr. Rose said he had a toast to propose which they would 
all drink with pleasure. It was the health of “The Mayoress 
and family.” (Three times three.) 
