Axminster: The members of the Axminster Football Club net at the New Commercial on Thursday evening for the purpose of making a presentation to their captain, Mr. J. D. Pinsent, who is leaving the town. The vicar, Rev. A. Newman presided. The gift consisted of a handsome oak liquor stand inlaid with a silver plate bearing the inscription: “Presented to J. Douglas Pinsent, captain of the Axminster Football Club, by a few of his football friends on his leaving Axminster, March 1895.” The Rev. A. Newman made the presentation and Mr. Pinsent suitably returned thanks. Mr. Forward also spoke. A smoking concert followed. Mr. G.A.G. Stevens accompanying on the piano: The band of the H. Company 3rd V.B.D.R. played a few selections.
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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936