A smoking concert followed, Mr. H. Knight presiding over a large attendance. The programme was varied and attractive. … includes … The comic songs, in character, of Mr. C. B. Kay, Mr. A. W. Dixon and Mr. L. H. Bewes were enjoyed, as were also the contributions of Messrs. F. Andrew, A. J. Chapple, F. R. Williams, R. Harvey, J. Harley, S. H. Bidgood, the instrumental items by the band, Messrs. W. H. Pinsent, J. L. Elms, Warner Cook. … … (also) … … Ye Courtenay Lodge Social: The rich array of talent amongst the members added to the assistance of several outside friends combined to make the second social of the season on Tuesday evening a great success. Primo Morris as the S.P. had a pleasant though somewhat arduous task: … programme includes … The familiar chorus of Bro. N. Baker’s song “Swanee River” was heartily joined in, and Messrs. J. L. Elms and W. H. Pinsent had a recall for their mandolin and banjo duets. …
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949