Tag: 1899

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 16th December 1899

Highweek Parish Council: The monthly meeting of this body was held on Monday evening under the chairmanship of Mr. W. S. Pinsent. Other members present were: Messrs. C. G. Vicary, J. Wright, J. Olver, W. H. Brock, W. Shaplay, T. G. Weatherdon, C. Adams, J. Dolbear, T. Shilston, and W. H. Burge, with Mr. R. A. Rogers (sanitary inspector) and Mr. T. S. M. Underhay (clerk): … … discussion about paving the river Lemon and other matters … …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 9th December 1899

Newton Abbot Fat Stock Society: First Christmas Show: The holding of a Christmas Fat Stock Show in Newton was fully justified on Wednesday, when the first of what is hoped will be a long series of annual exhibitions was held in the old Vegetable Market, and in point of success exceeded the most sanguine expectations. The entries numbered 200, and were therefore as large as the committee could well cope with … … Mr. Arthur Rendell, chairman of the committee, which comprises …  (list includes) … H. Pinsent, Bovey … …Collection of Six Swedes: First, 15s; second 10s; third, 5s: 1, P. B. Mann, Ware, Kingsteignton; 2. A. C. Hall, Stantor Barton, Marldon; 3, J. Cole, Abbostskerswell; r. H. Pinsent, Whitstone, Bovey Tracey … … The Dinner: The Squire of Ogwell, Mr. D. R. Scratton, the president occupied the chair at the dinner, which was served up in excellent style at the Commercial Hotel by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Fairweather, the host and hostess. Among the large number who sat at the tables were: … list includes … H. Pinsent (Bovey) … …

[Note: G. Wills now at Rocombe, in Combeinteignhead)

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 9th December 1899

C. Company, 5th (The Haytor), V. B. Devonshire Regiment: Orders for the week commencing Monday December 11th, 1899: … … The following have been taken on the strength of the Company: – Privates R. M. Pinsent, F. T. Bulteel, B. Bennett, F. Pengilley and J. Ford. (By order) Thos. W. Windeatt, Major, Commanding C. Co. 5th V.B.D.R., Totnes, December 8th, 1899:

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GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944

Western Times: Thursday 7th December 1899

Newton Abbot: The first exhibition in connection with the Newton Abbot Fat Stock Show was held at the Market yesterday, but the meteorological condition was the reverse from favourable, rain pouring the greater portion of the day. The entries on the whole were very satisfactory, especially so in the sheep classes, which produced keen competition. … The stewards were as follows: Bullocks, W. Discombe, R. Foale, A.C. Hall; sheep, H. Pinsent, J. French, roots and apples, C. Barber, T. Mitchelmore … Etc. … Roots and apples: … Collection of roots (mangolds, swedes and turnips), six roots of each kind, presented by Colonel Walcott, Chudleigh: 1 and 1st special, H. Pinsent, Bovey Tracey; 2 and 2nd special, J. Maddicott, Newton; 3 and 1st special, W. C. Adams, 2nd special, J. Rowell, Coffinswell …

[see also Western Times: Friday 8th December 1899]
[see similar Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 9th December 1899]

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 2nd December 1899

Football: R.N.E. Students 3rd v. Totnes R.: There was a poor attendance to witness this match on Saturday … (description of match) … On the restart, Totnes pressed, but the heavy College forwards took play to the home ’25, and from a mark Pinsent saved. …

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GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944

Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser: Saturday 5th August 1899

St. Chad’s College: Denstone: Commemoration Day: The commemoration day in connection with St. Chad’s College was celebrated on Wednesday, in the presence of a very large number of relatives and friends of the scholars. Among those present were the Bishop of Lichfield and the Hon. Mrs. Legge, Lord Dartmouth, Sir A. and Lady Heywood, Lady Pincent and party, Mr. Charles Bill, M.P., and a large number of local clergymen. The day’s proceedings commenced with the celebration of Holy Communion, followed by a service, at which the commemoration sermon was preached by Archdeacon Protheroe: The prize distribution took place in the forenoon in the great schoolroom. … (continues) …

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922

Uttoxeter Advertiser and Ashbourne Times: Wednesday 12th April 1899

Athletic Sports at Denstone College: A very large and influential company gathered at Denstone College annual sports on Easter Monday, including Bishop Anson, Mr. C. Bill, M.P., the Rev. the Hon. L. Tyrwhitt, Lady Pinsent and parties from Dove Leys, Barrow Hill (etc.) … (description of event and results) …

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922

Nottinghamshire Guardian: Saturday 8th April 1899

In Memoriam: Pinsent: In loving remembrance of Emma Elizabeth Pinsent the daughter of Elizabeth Paxon (sic), who died March 29th 1892: Gone to rest in Heaven above.

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GRO0253 Tiverton: Emma Elizabeth Poxon: 1865 – 1892

Lichfield Mercury: Friday 31st March 1899

Mr. Jackson at Denstone College: Mr. F. G. Jackson, F.R.G.S., the leader of the Jackson-Harmsworth Arctic Expedition, gave a lecture on Saturday afternoon at Denstone College, his old school in Staffordshire. A large gathering of local scientists and others had been invited to meet him, and the audience, numbering some five hundred, was accommodated in the great Schoolroom. Mr. Jackson delighted his hearers by an interesting and valuable lecture, dealing chiefly with his geographical work in Franz Josef Land, and enlivened by frequent anecdotes. The company present included the Headmaster, the Chaplain, and the assistant masters, with the boys of the school, and the following visitors: Lady Pinsent, Mrs. J. Edwardes, Mrs. Jackson, Col. Moseley (Hulland Hall), Miss Grosvenor Jennings, Capt. and Mrs. Dawson, Revs. Worthington (Netherseale). Birley, Barns, Barnwell, Mayne, Boissier, Cave Humfry, Jourdain, Adamson, Streeter, Keble, Fielden, Oakden, Wrottesley, Thomas, etc.

[see also Walsall Advertiser: Saturday 1st April 1899]

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922

Uttoxeter Advertiser and Ashbourne Times: Wednesday 29th March 1899

Jackson, the Arctic Explorer, at Denstone College: On Saturday afternoon, Mr. F. G. Jackson, F.G.S., leader of the Jackson-Harmsworth Arctic Expedition, who is an old Denstonian, delivered a most interesting lecture on his three years experience in the Arctic. There was a large company present, and the comfort of the visitors was well looked after by the masters and prefects of the school who acted as stewards. … (description of introduction, talk, and vote of thanks) … the company present included … boys of the school, and the following visitors … (list includes) … Lady Pinsent …

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GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922