Bovey Tracey: The half-yearly tithe audit was held at Mr. Joll’s Dolphin Hotel, yesterday, the Vicar (the Rev. C. L. Courtenay) being represented by Mr. H. Jarman. A substantial dinner was served. The chair was taken by J. H. Mugford (parish churchwarden), who was supported on the right by Mr. T. Crocker, and on the left by Mr. H. Baker. Mr. J. L. Joll (vicar’s churchwarden) occupied the vice-chair. There were also present Messrs. W. Barstow, H. Nugent, W. Mann, J. Mann, Trebble, W. Edwards, Dayment, Cleave, Philp, W. Beer, W. Aggett, R. Harvey, W. Stamp, B. Fry, T. W. Wayatt, G. and W. Hopkins, W. Tucker, L. Langworthy, D. Jarvis, W. Reaford, and others. The usual loyal toasts having been duly drunk, Mr. H. Pinsent proposed the “Bishop and Clergy,” which was responded to by Mr. Joll. The chairman next proposed the “Army and Navy,” which was responded to by Mr. R. Harvey. Mr. H. Baker proposed “The Churchwardens,” which was responded to by Messrs. Mugford and Joll. The chairman proposed the “Parochial Committee,” coupling with it the name of Mr. W. Mann, who responded. Songs followed by Messrs. W. Beer, Aggett, Joll, and others.
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894