Japanese Opera and Newton: A decided novelty for Newton was the production at Newton Liberal Club on Thursday of a new and original comic opera entitled “The King of Chittipooh, or England on the brain,”, the work of two local amateurs, Mr. F. J. Addems, the author and Mr. C. Gilpin, the composer … … cast and description of play … … During the early part of the evening vocal and instrumental music was contributed by the orchestra, Miss Gilpin, Messrs. R. Harvey. J. Furler, C. Carpenter, A. J. Chapple, W. H. Pinsent and J. L. Elms, the programme will be repeated on Thursday next. … … (also) … … Militia Training: The following is a list of subscriptions received by and promised to Mr. C. Vile, who has been deputed by the Reception Committee to canvas for funds towards defraying expenses (about £60), incidental to the visit of the 3rd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, for their annual training at Newton Abbot in April and May next: … First List: … (includes) … Mr. W. S. Pinsent, The Brewery, £1 1s 0d …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949
GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920