King’s School, Canterbury, Annual “Speeches” and Distribution of Prizes: The annual “speeches” at King’s School Canterbury, were delivered in the Chapter House on Monday and the prizes were distributed by the headmaster, who presided … (speech includes) … He was sure they would like to know that the Old King’s Scholars were doing well in their various ways. If he might anticipate the Dean he would especially mention G. H. S. Pinsent, who last August came out easily first in the Civil Service examination, and they all knew that that was one of the most difficult examinations there was (Applause) …
(also) …The Dean read the list of academical and other distinctions gained during the year 1911-12 as follows: … (includes) … G. H. S. Pinsent, First Place Civil Service Examination … (continues) …
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Referenced
GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976