Uplowman: A well-attended whist drive was held in Uplowman Schoolroom on Friday, organised by Miss Yeoman (headmistress), in aid of a new piano for use in the school. There were thirteen tables in play, and Mr. J. Pearcey was the M.C. The prizewinners were: — Ladies: 1, Mrs. Palk; 2, Mrs. Willis (after cut with Mrs. Perkins (Holcombe Rogus); consolation. Mrs. F. Norman. Gents: 1, Mr. S. J. Pinsent, 2, Mr. A. W. Parsons (Ashbrittle); 3, Mr. R. Rowsell; consolation. Mr. F. Broomfield. The miniature whist was run by Mr. F. Norman, the winner being Mrs. Pearcey (Coombe). A mystery box was run by Miss Yeoman, and the content (a mouse trap) was rightly guessed by Miss W. I. Kingdom. Refreshments were served by Mrs. F. Norman, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Langdon, the Misses Cleeve, and S. Willis. Mr. S. Fowler was the door steward.
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GRO0807 Bristol: Sydney John Pinsent: 1891 – 1968