Author: Robert

Western Times: Saturday 24th March 1888

Devon Brewers’ and the Local Government Bill: At the New London Hotel, Exeter, yesterday, the Devonshire Branch of the County Brewers’ Society held their annual meeting. Mr. W. Pring presided, and there were also present – Messrs. R. N. G. Baker (Heavitree), H. D. Thomas, W. J. Richards, J. E. Norman, T. C. Pring, W. Mortimore, and Ross (Exeter), Gottwaltz (Paignton), Pinsent (Newton), Ford (Tiverton), Ryall, Godfrey (Plymouth), Vosper, Butcher (Stonehouse), Webb (Devonport). The subject of the Local Government Bill was alluded to and a conversation followed, but decision on the various points of the bill was deferred until its publication. In the meantime, the Chairman was deputed to communicate with the County Brewers Society, the Members of Parliament for Devonshire, and other persons whose assistance would be valuable. …

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Express and Echo: Saturday 24th March 1888

Devonshire Brewers and the Local Government Bill: The annual meeting of the Devonshire Branch of the County Brewer’s Society was held yesterday afternoon at the New London Inn, Mr. W. Pring presided, and there were also present, Messrs. R. N. G. Baker (Heavitree), H. d. Thomas, W. J. Richards, J. E. Norman, T. C. Pring, W. Mortimore, and Ross (Exeter), Gottwaltz (Paignton), Pinsent (Newton), Ford (Tiverton) Ryall, Godfrey (Plymouth) Vosper, Butcher, (Stonehouse), Webb (Devonport).  … (discussion on the bill) …

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 24th March 1888

Delightfully situated, well-arranged and most substantially built family residence, known as “Norlands,” Richmond Hill Edgbaston: Messrs. Thomas & Bettridge will sell by auction … (description) … For further particulars and cards to view apply to Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Solicitors, 39 Waterloo Street …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Thursday 22nd March 1888

Capital Modern Brewery: Summer Lane, Snow Hill, Birmingham … (details) … For further particulars apply to Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, solicitors, Waterloo Street … (also) … John Thornicroft, deceased, Pursuant to the Statue 22 and 23 Victoria, Cap. 35, Notice is hereby given … (Etc) … Dated this 19th Day of March 1888: Barlow, Smith & Pinsent, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, Solicitors for the said executors.

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The People: Sunday 18th March 1888

A Women’s Trade Union: To the Editor of “The People”: Sir, the Competition of women in many trades and the fact that women workers have generally no protective organizations are among the most fertile causes of low wages and excessive hours of labour … … Such is the aim of the Women’s Protective and Provident League, formed in July 1874, for the purpose of encouraging and assigning women earning their livelihood to combine for the protection of the industrial interests … … It is proposed to start a branch of the league in Marylebone. Miss Addis, 192, Marylebone road, N. W.; Mrs. Alford, St. Luke’s Vicarage, Nutford place, w.; Mrs. Balfour, 15, Hanover Terrace, Regent’s Park, N.W.; Miss Barnet, 26, Montagu-square, W.,, Rev. V. Borradaile, 34, Albany Street, N.W.; Mrs. Llewelyn Davies, 5, Blandford Square, N. W. Mrs. F. Debenham, 26, Upper Hamilton Terrace, N. W., Mrs. Pinsent, 6, Hyde Park Mansions, W., Mrs. B. Elkin, 9, Abercorn Place … (and others) … are now ready to receive the names of any Marylebone women or girls who would like to have further information respecting the societies. If the suggestion is adequately responded to by those primarily interested, a public meeting will be called to decide upon further action: Yours, etc. H. Seymour Trower, 51, Montagu-Square, March 1898.  … …

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Western Times: Friday 16th March 1888

Newton: Early Crocuses: Mr. J. B. Pinsent at the back of his house in Highweek Street has a very productive garden about which he spares no expense. At the present he has a very large bed of choice crocuses which for extent, size and colour will bear favourable comparison with any in the neighbourhood and of which the owner is justly proud.

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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890

Pall Mall Gazette: Wednesday 14th March 1888

The Women’s Provident League: Mr. H. Seymour Trower writes to us from 51 Montagu Square as follows: “The competition of women in many trades and the fact that women workers have generally no protective organization are among the most fertile causes of low wages and excessive hours of labour … (etc.) … The members of each society afterwards manage their own affairs and arrange the rates of payment. They are registered under the Friendly Societies Act, and when they are once started, are independent and self-supporting. It is proposed to start a branch of the league in Marylebone: … (15 names including – Mrs. Pinsent, 6, Hyde Park Mansions) … are now ready to receive the names of any Marylebone women or girls who would like to have further information respecting the societies. If the suggestion is adequately responded to by those primarily interested, a public meeting will be called to decide upon further action. …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 10th March 1888

Important sale of Freehold and Leasehold properties in Hagley Road and Bearwood Road, Edgbaston, Livery Street, Birmingham, and Vincent Street, Balsall Heath. Also, a valuable corner plot of freehold building land at King’s Heath … (described) … Lot 3: A very important Corner Plot of ripe Freehold Building Land having frontages on to Woodfield Road and Clarence Road of 40 yards and 52 yards 2ft 8 in respectively and containing a total area of 2,155 square yards or thereabouts. This is an excellent plot and must be sold to close the estate: … Further particulars as to … Lot 3, of Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Solicitors, 39 Waterloo Street …

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Bristol Mercury: Friday 9th March 1888

Redland Industrial Exhibition: Yesterday, at St. Saviour’s schoolroom, Woolcott Park, the Redland and West Bristol Workmen’s Flower Show and Home Encouragement Society opened its sixteenth exhibition, and the results must be satisfactory to all who take an interest in this society. … (discussion and results) … Cookery: … Plate of oatmeal porridge: 1, Mrs. Tribble; 2nd, Mrs. Taylor; 3rd, Mrs. Pinsent.  … …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Thursday 8th March 1888

John Benbow Hebbert, Deceased: Pursuant to the Statute 22 and 23 Vict. Cap. 35, Notice is hereby given that all persons having any claims against the estate of John Benbow Hebbert, late of Firsgate, Augustus Road, Edgbaston … (continues) …  Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, Solicitors for the said executors.

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 3rd August 1877]

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