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Solicitors and Attorneys: At the final examination oat the Incorporated Law Society 1873, the following special prizes have been awarded …The examiners also reported that among the candidates from Birmingham in the year 1873, Mr. Richard Alfred Pinsent passed the best examination, and was, in the opinion of the examiners, entitled to honorary distinction. Mr. Pinsent served his clerkship with Messrs James and Oerton, of Birmingham and Messrs. Church and Clarke, of London, and obtained a prize in Easter Term, 1873.

[see also Morning Post: Thursday 5^th March 1874]

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Cambridge Local Examinations: Reading Centre – 1873: Senior Boys: First Division: E. E. Blyth, Amersham Hall School; G. H. Fison, Amersham Hall School; H. C. Pinsent, Amersham Hall School. 

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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Cabin Passengers by the Steamship Hibernian from Baltimore: … (list includes) … Mrs. Pensent, family and servant, … … [Arrival?]

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Influential Meeting of Electors at Portswood: On Saturday night a most influential meeting was held at the Waggoner’s Arms, Portswood, the large room being crowded and many being unable to obtain admission. Alderman Furber, J.P., occupied the chair and was supported by Messrs. F. H. McCalmont, A. L. McCalmont, Burslem Owton, A. S. Lamb, Pinsent, G. T. Harper, G. Bridger, H. Dunlop, A. A. Pkke, G. T. Pope, Bunny, Eyre, Crabbe, Shorto, W. Campbell, Drummond, H. J. Lancaster, Ray, Winstanley, Clark, Steward, (Glen Eyre), C. Hall, Miller, senior, Smith, De Froissard, Jenkins etc. … … (also) … The Nominations: The nomination of two members to represent Southampton in the New Parliament took place in the Audit house on Saturday, between the hours of 12 and 2 o’clock. It was of the most quiet and orderly description, and a strange contrast to former elections, the proceedings being of a formal character. The nominations were as follows: The Right Hon. Russell Gurnet: by G. Dunlop and Mr. J. R. Stebbing: Captain Engledue: by Captain Black and Mr. C. A. Day. The following eight gentlemen signed the papers as assenting to each of the above candidates: Alderman Lamb, J.P., St. Andrew’s Villa; Mr. E. K. Corke, Superintendent of the Southwestern Steampacket Company, Mr. Alfred Leighton McCalmont, Highfield, Mr. H. Jno. Pinsent, Portswood, Mr. Ed. Charles Bull, Polygon, Mr. Robert Parker, Clayfield, Avenue, Mr. Thomas Alfred Skelton, Priory House, Portswood, Mr. John Bowers, 3, Lower Moira Place, Southampton: Sir Fredk. Perkins was nominated by Ald. Coles, Messrs. Henry, Bee, S.S. Pearce, and T. Cleveland, Mr. Moffatt by General Tryon and Mr. T. Hill. 

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894

The Borough Nomination: The nomination of candidates to represent the borough in Parliament during the ensuing session takes place today (Saturday) at the Audit House, at 12 o’clock at noon. We understand that the Right Hon. Russell Gurney will be nominated by Mr. Geo. Dunlop, J.P., and Mr. J. R. Stebbing; J. P. Capt. Engledue will be nominated by Capt. Black and Mr. Chas. Day J.P. The eight names to be appended as assenting to the nomination of both candidates will be those of Ald. Lamb, J.P., Mr. E. K. Corke, Superintendent of the London and Southwestern Railway Company’s Steam packet Department, Mr. H. J. Pinsent, Mr. R. Parker, Mr. A. McCalmont, Ald. Furer, J. P. Mr. J. Bowers, and Mr. Edwards Charles Bull. The polling takes place on Wednesday.

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GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894

Great Conservative Meeting in Exeter: Enthusiastic Reception of Mr. Mills and Mr. Johnson: The Victoria Hall was crowded Monday evening with the Conservative electors of the city to hear addresses from the Conservative candidates, Mr. Arthur Mills and Mr. J. G. Johnson, and the proceedings were most enthusiastic throughout. On making their appearance on the platform, which was erected midway between the orchestra and the balcony; the two gentlemen were heartily cheered, as were also the more prominent members of the party in the city. Edward Andrew Sanders, Esquire (president of the Exeter Conservative Association) occupied the chair.  And amongst the numerous assemblies, besides the many ladies, we noticed [long list including, Pinsent]

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 30^th January 1874] 

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The Representation of Southampton: Conservative Meeting: ON Monday night a large and influential meeting of the friends and supporters of the Right Hon. Russell Gurney and Captain Engledue, the two Conservative candidates, were held at the Dolphin Hotel, when the latter gentleman was present … (present includes) … Pinsent

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Exeter Elections: Great Meeting in the Victoria Hall: Speeches of Mr. Mills and Mr. Johnson: A public meeting of the electors, convened at a few hours’ notice, was held in the Victoria Hall last night, to hear addresses from Mr. Arthur Mills and Mr. John George Johnson, the Conservative candidates for the representation of Exeter … Among the vast assembly we noticed … (list including) … Pinsent … (speeches) …

[Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 30^th January 1874]

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The Marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh: The marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh with the Princess Marie of Russia yesterday (Friday) was celebrated with much éclat at Southampton … The Mayor’s Ball: The Mayor of Southampton (Mr. E. Jones, J.P.) gave a grand ball at the Hartley Institution yesterday evening in honour of the Royal marriage, and which passed off with the greatest éclat, his worship having spared no expense in order to make the affair worth of the occasion it was intended to celebrate. The mayor issued upwards of 1200 invitations, and a perusal of the list will show that many of the leading residents of the town and neighbourhood honoured him with their presence … Gentlemen: … (includes) … Pinsent … Ladies: … (includes) … Pinsent … and (a daughter?) …. Pinsent

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GRO0140 India: Charlotte Best Sharpe: 1819 – 1904
GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894