Festivities of the Inauguration of the Hartley Institution: The Mayor’s Ball: On Thursday evening the Mayor gave a grand ball, which took place in the lecture hall, the seats on the floor being removed in order to adapt it to the requirements of the party. A large number of invitations were issued, and upwards of 500 ladies and gentlemen attended, by whom dancing was kept up to 5 o’ clock on Friday morning, to the enlivening strains of Targett’s band, comprising 20 performers … The following is a list of those who were invited: … (includes) … H. G. (sic) Pinsent …
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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894