Transcription of document:
Programme of the proceedings at Weston to celebrate
the coming-of-age of the 
Honourable Orlando Bridgeman, 6 October 1894   
This is a good illustration of the close relationship that could still exist in the late nineteenth century between an aristocratic family and the ordinary people of the locality. 
 

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PROGRAMME OF THE 
Proceedings at Weston 
To Celebrate the coming-of-Age  
OF THE 
Hon. Orlando Bridgeman, 
Eldest Son of Viscount and Viscountess Newport, and
Grandson of the Right Honourable the Earl of Bradford. 
October the 6th, 1894 
The Presentations to Mr. Bridgeman  by the Tenantry,
by the Employees at weston, and by the Weston Cricket Club, 
 
will take place at 12o'clock at the Hall. 
The Earl of Bradford will give a DINNER to the Tenantry and Workpeople on the
Estate, at 1 o'clock ( provided by Mrs. Carpendale, of Bradford Arms Inn, Ivetsey 
Bank). Viscount Newport will preside.

The Women and School Children on the Estate, will be entertained to TEA by the
Earl and Countess, at 3 o'clock (provided by Mr. Wm. Jones, of the Hare and
Hounds Inn, Crackley Bank).