Devon and Cornwall Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Society: The seventh annual exhibition in connection with the above-named society was held in the Public Hall, Devonport yesterday. The exhibition was the largest the society has ever held. There was a falling off in the entries for pigeons, rabbits, and cage birds, but there was a marked increase over that of last year. … Poultry Prize List: Class 25: Dorkins, cock, any age – First, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; second, Mrs. Hebditch, Ilminster; third, Mrs. Sweet, Chittenham; fourth, Dr. Griffin, Padstow; h c Bardes and White … Class 26: Dorkins, hen, any age – First, A. M. Gibbs, Chard; second, Miss Sweet; third, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; fourth, Mrs. Hebditch; h c Phillips, Seale and Parkes …
[see similar Western Times: Thursday 1st December 1887]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920