Teignmouth: Mr. W. E. Davis, the energetic secretary of the South View Club, is to be congratulated upon the success of his first “smoker,” which took place on Friday, and the numerous artistes who so kindly gave of their services, deserve the thanks of the members for the unusual treat which they provided. … Mr. Beer of Shaldon, presided at the piano, and was supported by a strong body of instrumentalists, including the Secretary himself (violin), Messrs. Pinsent (banjo), Elms (mandolin), Hawken (Portuguese mandolin) and Mr. J. T. Lobb (cornet) …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949