Newton Agricultural and Labourers’ Friend Society: Annual Meeting: Yesterday: This old-established association, whose efforts to promote the agricultural interests of the county, have for the past quarter of a century met with most encouraging evidence of success, held its annual meeting yesterday (Thursday). The proceedings in every respect passed satisfactorily. The ploughing match took place in a field at Buckland Barton, in the occupation of Mr. Walter Rendell. The day was delightfully fine, and the prospect from the field was splendid … (description of committee and event and then dinner) … The Dinner was held in the large and handsome hall of Beazley’s Globe Hotel, it is needless to state that the catering at this well-known hostelry was of the most creditable character. The chair was occupied by Lord Churston, while J. H. Whiteway, Esq., (Fishwick), and E. Heazley Esq. (Newton) officiated as chairman. … List of attendees includes … Pinsent (Ware) … (speeches etc.) …
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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916