Tag: 1905

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 4th November 1905

The opening social in connection with the Mid-Devon Liberal Club was held on Saturday evening. Mr. A. J. Murrin, C.C. presiding over a very good attendance. A splendid programme was provided. Some capital selections were rendered by the Club Orchestra, whilst vocal and instrumental contributions were given by Messrs. Paddon, F. Drake, J. Pack, J. Dore, B. Munday, W. Lobb, W. Mudge, J. Addams, F. E. Fuller, J. L. Elms, Pinsent, W. Hawken, W. Pearse, F. Valley, G. Stephens, F. Truscott, Stancombe and Mortimore. At the close hearty thanks were accorded the chairman. Mr. O. Gilpin was the accompanist.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 14th July 1905

Cricket: Played on Saturday at Bovey. Winning the toss, the Bovey captain but the visitors in, a somewhat doubtful policy on a perfect wicket and under a broiling sun. Taking full advantage of the conditions, the firm’s batsmen, Graham and Cribbett, opened in first-rate style to the bowling of Wyatt and Pinsent. … White Chatton and Co. total 161 for 2 wickets; Bovey 2nd XI, 22 all out (W. Pinsent, b. Reed … 0)

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Brixham Western Guardian: Thursday 15th June 1905

Torquay Home Team v. Bovey II: At Torquay, resulting in a win for the tome team: … Torquay … total 58 (includes H. G. Buckley, c. Pinsent, b. Wyatt) … Bovey II … total 30 (includes W. Pinsent, c. Simmons, b. Fogg, 0) …

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Western Times: Monday 12th June 1905

Cricket: Torquay Home Team v. Bovey 2nd: Torquay Home Team: 58: Bovey 2nd: 39: (includes) … W. Pinsent, 0 …

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Monday 8th May 1905

Cricket: Bovey Tracey v. R.N.E. College: Played at Bovey: Scores: R.N.E. College: 102: Bovey Tracey: 45 … (includes) … W. Pinsent b Wilkins, 2 … 

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Western Times: Friday 7th April 1905

Newton Abbot: Members of the Constitutional Club spent an enjoyable evening yesterday, the occasion being a ladies’ night. An excellent programme was well rendered, the following contributing: Misses Gillard and Grimbly, and Messrs. J. Furler, F. Jones, W. H. Pinsent, E. A. Phillips, W. Gilpin, Wallace, Hexter, and F. S. Pascoe. A marionette entertainment, under the direction of Mr. F. D. Parker, was much enjoyed.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 4th March 1905

 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

The Queen: Saturday 16th December 1905

Bazaars, Sales etc. … Mrs. Lionel Walrond, a member of a family very highly esteemed throughout Devonshire generally and East Devon in particular opened a very pretty bazaar at Clyst Hydon in aid of the building fund of the old parish church … continues … Mrs. Sherwin, wife of the rector, promoted the affair with the help of some of neighbours and she won kudos for the confectionery and sweets modelled by her by hand, these comparing favourable with exhibits by London and Exeter experts. Mrs. Pynsent Matthew, Miss Wybrant, Mrs. Stuart King, Mrs. Walrond, Miss Venn, Mrs. Purvis, Mrs. Tracey, Miss Harris, of Woodhayes and Mrs. Gordon were among the ladies whom one saw making purchases at the pretty stall.

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 2nd December 1905

Presentation to Sergt. Hannaford: At Newton Abbot: Although only eighteen months at Newton as sergeant-in-charge of the town, Mr. W Hannaford speedily won his way to the esteem and respect of the inhabitants by his courtesy and above all by his steady adherence to duty without fear or favour … [description of his career and a presentation of a watch and purse of gold made: contributors include] … W. S. Pinsent.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

London Daily News: Saturday 18th November 1905

The Queen’s Unemployment Fund: Her Majesty, Queen Alexandra has made the following appeal on behalf of the unemployed … First List of Donations … list includes … R. B. Pynsent Esq. … £10 0s 0d … (continues) …

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GRO0744 Hennock: Robert Burton Pynsent: 1869 – 1953