Prize Distribution at Paignton: Captain Phillpotts, R.N., M.P. presided over a large gathering at the Artillery Volunteer prize distribution at Paignton on Wednesday evening. With him on the platform were Major Anderson (in Command of the Company), the Rev. Dr. Ross (Chaplain), Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Clode, Captain Clode (Torquay), Lieut. Bearne, (Haytors), Quartermaster Eden (Haytors), and Mr. W. Lambshead, J.P. Major Anderson submitted the annual report, which showed that the strength of the Company had risen from 72 last year to 89 this year … (further discussion of company) … Following are the names of the chief prize winners: Efficients: … Serg. Pollard, cup, value £10 10s and 1st Special: Serg. Matthews, 2nd Special; Corpl. Cove, 3rd; Sergt. Major-Evans, 4th; Bandmaster Perrett, 5th; Corpl. Pidlesy, 6th; Gunner Grant, 7th; Gunner Herbert Perrett, 8th; Gunner Herry Perrett, 9th; Gunner Pascoe, 10th; Gunner Pinsent, 11th; Corpl. Fudge, 12th; Gunner W. Perrett, 13th; Gunner Webber, 14th. …
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