Opening of a Conservative Club at Ipplepen: The village of Ipplepen, about three miles from Newton Abbot, was on Thursday en fete, the occasion being the opening of a Conservative Club. The building is situated in the centre of the village, is attractive in appearance, and admirably fitted up. It consists of a large room, 29ft by 17ft, with an open pitch-pine roof, and around the sides a neat pitch-pine wainscotting. … At the conclusion of the opening ceremony the company adjourned to the Schoolroom, where a public luncheon was held. The chair was occupied by Major-General de Lisle, who was supported by Mr. R. Mallock, M. P., Mr. Archer Hine, Mr. T. wills (Lustleigh), Dr. Grimbly etc … (includes) … T. Pinsent … (political speech) …
[see similar: Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 25th December 1886]
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GRO0831 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1842 – 1889