Tag: 1888

The People: Sunday 18th March 1888

A Women’s Trade Union: To the Editor of “The People”: Sir, the Competition of women in many trades and the fact that women workers have generally no protective organizations are among the most fertile causes of low wages and excessive hours of labour … … Such is the aim of the Women’s Protective and Provident League, formed in July 1874, for the purpose of encouraging and assigning women earning their livelihood to combine for the protection of the industrial interests … … It is proposed to start a branch of the league in Marylebone. Miss Addis, 192, Marylebone road, N. W.; Mrs. Alford, St. Luke’s Vicarage, Nutford place, w.; Mrs. Balfour, 15, Hanover Terrace, Regent’s Park, N.W.; Miss Barnet, 26, Montagu-square, W.,, Rev. V. Borradaile, 34, Albany Street, N.W.; Mrs. Llewelyn Davies, 5, Blandford Square, N. W. Mrs. F. Debenham, 26, Upper Hamilton Terrace, N. W., Mrs. Pinsent, 6, Hyde Park Mansions, W., Mrs. B. Elkin, 9, Abercorn Place … (and others) … are now ready to receive the names of any Marylebone women or girls who would like to have further information respecting the societies. If the suggestion is adequately responded to by those primarily interested, a public meeting will be called to decide upon further action: Yours, etc. H. Seymour Trower, 51, Montagu-Square, March 1898.  … …

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Western Times: Friday 16th March 1888

Newton: Early Crocuses: Mr. J. B. Pinsent at the back of his house in Highweek Street has a very productive garden about which he spares no expense. At the present he has a very large bed of choice crocuses which for extent, size and colour will bear favourable comparison with any in the neighbourhood and of which the owner is justly proud.

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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890

Pall Mall Gazette: Wednesday 14th March 1888

The Women’s Provident League: Mr. H. Seymour Trower writes to us from 51 Montagu Square as follows: “The competition of women in many trades and the fact that women workers have generally no protective organization are among the most fertile causes of low wages and excessive hours of labour … (etc.) … The members of each society afterwards manage their own affairs and arrange the rates of payment. They are registered under the Friendly Societies Act, and when they are once started, are independent and self-supporting. It is proposed to start a branch of the league in Marylebone: … (15 names including – Mrs. Pinsent, 6, Hyde Park Mansions) … are now ready to receive the names of any Marylebone women or girls who would like to have further information respecting the societies. If the suggestion is adequately responded to by those primarily interested, a public meeting will be called to decide upon further action. …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 10th March 1888

Important sale of Freehold and Leasehold properties in Hagley Road and Bearwood Road, Edgbaston, Livery Street, Birmingham, and Vincent Street, Balsall Heath. Also, a valuable corner plot of freehold building land at King’s Heath … (described) … Lot 3: A very important Corner Plot of ripe Freehold Building Land having frontages on to Woodfield Road and Clarence Road of 40 yards and 52 yards 2ft 8 in respectively and containing a total area of 2,155 square yards or thereabouts. This is an excellent plot and must be sold to close the estate: … Further particulars as to … Lot 3, of Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Solicitors, 39 Waterloo Street …

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Bristol Mercury: Friday 9th March 1888

Redland Industrial Exhibition: Yesterday, at St. Saviour’s schoolroom, Woolcott Park, the Redland and West Bristol Workmen’s Flower Show and Home Encouragement Society opened its sixteenth exhibition, and the results must be satisfactory to all who take an interest in this society. … (discussion and results) … Cookery: … Plate of oatmeal porridge: 1, Mrs. Tribble; 2nd, Mrs. Taylor; 3rd, Mrs. Pinsent.  … …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Thursday 8th March 1888

John Benbow Hebbert, Deceased: Pursuant to the Statute 22 and 23 Vict. Cap. 35, Notice is hereby given that all persons having any claims against the estate of John Benbow Hebbert, late of Firsgate, Augustus Road, Edgbaston … (continues) …  Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, Solicitors for the said executors.

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 3rd August 1877]

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Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 3rd March 1888

Desirable Leasehold properties in Upper Sutton Street, Aston, Theodore Street, Summer Lane, Moselely Street, Birchall Street and Osler Street, Ladywood … (description) … as to Lots 4, 5, and 6, to Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Solicitors, Waterloo Street …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 3rd March 1888

Local Law Cases: Injunction Against Local Publishers: The Court of Chancery, yesterday, before Mr. Justice Kay, an application was made for an injunction in the action Upton V. Moody Brothers. The plaintiff was represented by Mr. H. C. Pincent (instructed by Messrs. Barlow, Smith, and Pinsent of Birmingham).  Mr. James Upton, of Baskerville Works Cambridge Street, is the plaintiff and Messrs. Moody Brothers, of Needles Alley, Birmingham, printers, are the defendants. The plaintiff has for many years published the Birmingham A.B.C. Railway Timetables and Directory, and the defendants last month commenced the publication of a timetable upon the same system, which the plaintiff considered to be an infringement of his copyright:  On the writ being served the defendants admitted the infringement, and consented to the injunction being granted. Mr. Pinsent stated that the parties had agreed upon a sum to be paid by the defendants for damages and costs. His Lordship granted a perpetual injunction against the defendants, restraining them from infringing plaintiff’s copyright.

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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Birmingham Daily Post: Thursday 16th February 1888

Important Central Freehold Property: Dale End, near the High Street Birmingham … (description) … For plans and further particulars, apply to Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Solicitors, Waterloo Street …

[also similar advertisement for leasehold family residence known as Firsgate, in Augustus Road, Edgbaston …

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Atherstone, Nuneaton, and Warwickshire Times: Saturday 11th February 1888

The Greenways’ Bank Failure … … Another Secret Examination: On Monday a further private examination into the affairs of the Greenways was held at the County Court Offices, Warwick, before Sir Richard Harington, Bart., Judge. Amongst those officially present at the inquiry, which was conducted with closed doors, were the Official Receiver, Mr. Peirson; the trustee of the bankrupt’s estate, Major Forsbery; Mr. T. Wright of Leicester; Messrs. Chadwick and Son, Warwick and Mr. Pinsent, Birmingham. Only two witnesses were examined … (continues) …

[see also Kenilworth Advertiser: Saturday 11th February 1888]

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