Devon County Show: Progress of Arrangement: A meeting of the Council of the Devon County agricultural Association was held at the Castle of Exeter yesterday. The Earl of Devon presided over a large attendance. It was decided to grant permission, on the usual terms, for the holding of a Dog show in connection with the show at Newton Abbot in May. … … Mr. W. F. Pinsent (sic), of Newton Abbot, wrote offering two silver cups for competition in the harness classes at the show. The Secretary (Mr. E. R. Callender) said the Council had nothing worthy of such a good offer. The Chairman suggested that the Secretary write and say that there were no classes in the harness section worthy of the offer and ask Mr. Pinsent if the cups could be offered for some other completion. It was ultimately decided to leave the matter in the hands of the secretary. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Pinsent for his kind offer.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920