MID-DEVON CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB: ANNUAL MEETING MEMBERS: Last evening the 19th annual general meeting of the members of the Mid-Devon Constitutional Club was held at the Club premises, Newton Abbot, Dr. R. H. Grimbly (chairman) presiding over large attendance. The annual report stated that the Club continued to successfully carry on the work for which it was formed. … (discussion of Club and finances) … Mr. Martin proposed the re-election of Dr. Grimbly as chairman. This was seconded Mr. C. C. Pound. Both gentlemen spoke in eulogistic terms of the services rendered by Dr. Grimbly and the confidence in which he was held by all the members. The resolution was carried with loud cheers and the singing of “For he’s a jolly good fellow.” Dr. Grimbly replied that as long as he had their confidence, he would use his utmost endeavours to look after its welfare and be at their service whenever called upon. (Applause) The Vice-Chairmen were elected as follows: Captain E. Kitson, Dr. J. Goodwin, and Messrs. G. H. Hearder, S. T. Cole, W. J. Tompkins, J. Webster, H. Howe, R. Hambly, W. Jewell. L. Owen-Tucker, A. H. Burge, H. Warner, H. Thomas, sen., W. H. Pinsent, C. C. Pound, and W. J. Blake. Mr. Owen-Tucker was re-elected hon. treasurer, and Dr. J. Goodwin and Mr. T. Shilston hon. auditors, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to them for past services.
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949