Presentation: On Thursday evening the members of the Axminster Football Club met at the New Commercial Inn for the purpose of making a presentation to their Captain, Mr. J. D. Pinsent, who left the town on the following Saturday: … The gift consisted of a very handsome oak liquor stand, inlaid with silver, and bearing a plate with a suitable inscription. The Chairman made the presentation, and Mr. Pinsent suitably returned thanks. Mr. W. Forward referred to the excellent way in which the Football Club had got on since Mr. Pinsent had been its captain. A smoking concert followed … …
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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936