Newton Rovers Smoking Concert: The members of the Newton Rovers Club held an enjoyable smoking concert at the headquarters, Queens Hotel, on Monday evening. Mr. T. Wills, an old county forward who presided over a large attendance, made a few remarks at “half-time” in the course of which he stated that the club had this season played 12 matches, of which ten had been won, one drawn and one lost, the club scoring 156 points against 21 points by opponents. … … (description of event includes) … … mandolin and banjo duet “Carolina” Messrs. Elms and Pinsent … … mandolin and banjo duet “Queen of the Burlesque,” Messrs. Elms and Pinsent … … Also … … Benefit Concert at Newton: The local branch of the Amalgamated society of Railway Servants should considerably benefit by the concert held at the Alexandra Hall, on Thursday evening – the first yet held in this neighbourhood for this particular object. … … (description of event and programme includes) … … Messrs. W. H. Pinsent and J. L. Elms’ banjo and mandolin duet, “Hunters’ March,” was encored, and they replied with an arrangement of popular airs. … …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949