Newton Abbot: Dispensary: On Tuesday afternoon the annual meeting of the subscribers and friends of the Dispensary took place in the Committee Rooms. Present: W. Creed, Esq. (chairman), Dr. Barham, Capt. Leslie, R.N., Rev. F. P. J. Hendy, Rev. F. S. Wall, Lieut. Lethbridge, R.N., Lieut. Sweeting, R.N., Messrs. J. Creed, E. Ford, E. C. Kent, etc. — From the report presented by Mr. Kent, the hon. treasurer, it appeared that the receipts of the past year had been £78 15s 0d and the disbursements £53 19s. The Medical Report was presented by Dr. Barham. It stated that there had been 221 cases under care during the year, of which 87 had been cured, 109 relieved, 2 incurables, and 22 remaining on the books. It was moved by Mr. Ford, and seconded by Dr. Barham, that the Earl of Devon be requested to continue president for the year ensuing; and that the Rev. F. S. Wall and Thomas Pinsent, Esq., Kingsteignton, be vice-presidents. The names of Mr. J. Vicary, Lieut. Lethbridge and Mr. John Pinsent were placed on the committee, to supply the vacancies of the three retiring members. Mr. Roberts, of Wolborough, was appointed collector. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the proceedings to a close.
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Referenced
GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916 (?)
GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872