Sir Redvers and Lady Audrey Buller's silver wedding occurred on August 10th. Festivities at Crediton, in connexion therewith, were postponed owing to the family being away at the time. The occasion was celebrated yesterday. Sir redvers and Lady Audrey Buller entertained the employes and their wives at Downes. The weather was all that could be desired.

The festivities commenced shortly after noon. Over one hundred persons sat down to luncheon in a barn, which had been specially prepared for the occasion. Over the door was a streamer which bore the word "Welcome." The motto was surrounded with ivy and evergreens. In the barn garlands of flags and bunting swayed joyously. Here and there on the walls could be seen streamers, which bore the sentences, "Well played, 25 not out." and "Happy returns of August 10th. 1882-1907." Sir Redvers was present at the luncheon accompanied by Lady Audrey Buller. Miss Buller, Miss Bigge (daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Arthur Bigge, G.C.V.O., Private Secretary to the Prince of Wales, who is on a visit to Downes), Mrs. Doyle (daughter), Misses Doyle (grandchildren), and Captain Howard.

Mr. C. Bull (head-gardener), after luncheon, proposed "The health of Sir Redvers and Lady Audrey Buller," coupled with which were the names of members of the family. Mr. Bull thanked the General for the kind way in which he had entertained the employes and their wives that day, and he might add, on many previous occasions. He hoped--and he spoke on behalf of all the employes--that Sir Redvers and her Ladyship would be spared for many years yet. The sheech was follwed by loud cheers, and the toast was drunk with enthusiasm. After the cheering and applause had ceased,

Sir Redvers Buller said he hoped his workpeople and their wives would thoroughly enjoy themselves. He welcomed them to Downes. He was pleased to see them there that day, and he was satisfiedto have seen them enjoying the luncheon. He was glad to realise that he had a nice set of sociable neihbours around him who worked energetically on his behalf.

The carvers were Messrs. C. Bull, T. Trickey (farm Bailiff), A. Leach (chief agent and clerk of works), J. Haynes (coachman), and J. Dunford (assistant-coachman). The waitresses were Mrs. Leach, Mrs. Cleave (housekeeper), Miss Bell and Miss Trickey.

Luncheon over, the barn was rearrangedfor an entertainment. Mr. Harry Rice (Exeter) gave an exhibition of sleight-of-hand, sketches, and songs. Mrs. Rice accompanied on the pianoforte. The entertainment was thoroughly enjoyable, and lasted almost the entire afternoon. At the conclusion

Sir Redvers Buller remarked that he had spent a most enjoyable afternoon, and very much liked Mr. Rice's entertainment.

Much gratification was felt among the employes at Lady Buller inquiring personally after their healths and conversing in a kindly manner with their wives. It was particularly pleasing sightto see Lady Audrey assisting John Stone(one of the oldest employes) and his wife to a seat. Another old employe who was present was John Drew.

Tea was served on the lawn, during which Crditon Town Band (under the laedership of Mr. W. B. Sellick) played selections. The whole of the male employes were photographed, and clay pipes and tobacco were afterwards served out.

The band afterwards played for dancing on the lawn.