Coombeinteignhead: A most successful concert was held in the Schoolroom on Friday evening. The object was to obtain funds for providing a pianoforte for the Reading-room in the village. The room was crowded, and great interest was taken in the proceedings. Those taking part in the programme were Mrs. Biffen, the Misses Barker, S. Wrey, Potter, Willey, Sanders, M. Lang, Pinsent, and Wills, Messrs. Biffen, T. Stone, Everingham, F. Penwiil, C. G. Penwill, H. Penwill. Chappel, H. E. Griffith, W. Clarke, Youens, Lang, and Dixon. Encores were numerous, and the audience seemed quite pleased with the efforts which had been made to provide pleasant evening’s entertainment. At the close the Rector proposed a vote of thanks to the performers, which was acknowledged by Mr. H. A. Everingham.
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GRO0247 Hennock: Ellen Maud Pinsent: 1872 – xxxx