Chard v. Seaton: On Saturday afternoon the Chard team journeyed to Seaton to meet the local Club. Owing to the recent rain the ground did not favour the players, but notwithstanding, a splendidly contested game resulted, both sides showing a deal of pluck and skill. … … Presentation: On Thursday evening the members of the Axminster Football Club met at the New Commercial Inn for the purpose of making, a presentation to their Captain, Mr. J. D. Pinsent, who left the town on Saturday. The Rev. A. Newman presided, and there was a large number present. The gift consisted of a handsome oak liquor stand, inlaid with silver, and bearing a plate with a suitable inscription. The Chairman made the presentation and Mr. Pinsent suitably returned thanks. Mr. W. Forward referred to the excellent way in which the Football Club had got on since Mr. Pinsent had been its captain. A smoking concert followed, when several songs were sung, Mr. G. A. J. Stevens accompanying on the piano. During the evening the band of the H. Company of Volunteers, under Mr. Fry, played some selections.
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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936