Newton Abbot Flower Show: A Fine Display: Full List of Awards: The annual exhibition of the Newton Abbot and Newton Bushell Horticultural and Cottage Garden Society was held on Thursday in the grounds of Abbotsbury, Newton Abbot, and proved a great success. The president for the year is Mr. C. G. Vicary, who makes a popular head; and the lady patronesses are Lady Baker, Mrs. Carslake, Mrs. Marcus Hare, Mrs. Plumptre … (etc.) … It has been usual in former years, when the show has been held in other parts of the town, to have supplementary attractions, such as maypole dancing, decorated bicycles etc. but this year the Committee kept the show pure and simple … … The vice-presidents comprise the Earl of Devon, Gen. Hill, Hon. W. F. D. Smith, Right Hon. C. Searle-Hayne, … (includes) … W. S. Pinsent … ….
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920