Tag: 1933

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 27th October 1933

Glass Single Ladies: Mrs. Pinsent, president, presided at Glass W.R.1., when the programme was sustained the single ladies, who chose as their opening item a community song, “I’m owre young to mairry yet.” A helpful demonstration on how to make and change an invalid bed was given by Nurse R. Duncan, Edinglassie. Other items included an amusing recitation by Miss J. Horne, a duet by Miss M. Duncan and Miss J. Thomson, and selections Miss R. Duncan and Miss M. Duncan — all greatly enjoyed. In a guessing competition the winners were: — 1, Mrs. Burgess; 2, Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. McBain (equal).  A competition for the best six months’ programme, judged by the Auchindoir Institute, resulted: — 1, Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie; 2, Miss Brander. The lucky winners in “Relationship” competition given by the Auchindoir Institute, were Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie, and Mrs. Duncan, Belnaboth. A happy evening closed by singing “Here’s to the Maiden.” Mrs. Pinsent proposed the votes of thanks, and Mrs. Duncan thanked Mrs. Pinsent for presiding. The hostesses were: — Misses Whyte, Brander, R. and M. Duncan, Edinglassie; J. Duncan, Belnaboth; Gauld, Cormack, J. and E. Home, and L. and J. Thomson.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Western Times: Friday 20th October 1933

Funeral at Bovey Tracey: The funeral took place at the cemetery Bovey Tracey, on Tuesday, of Mrs. Annie Greenslade of Landscape, Bovey Tracey, whose death occurred the previous Friday under tragic circumstances. … (description of service) … In addition to the family mourners those present were … (list includes) … G. Pinsent … (she was hit by a cyclist)

[see related Exeter and Plymouth Gazette Friday 20th October 1933]

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GRO0340 Bovey Tracey: George Pinsent: 1844 – 1937

Western Times: Friday 13th October 1933

Country’s Health and Brain Fed from the Kitchen” One thing Women Should Remember (by one of them): Many Questions They can Take Up: … Addressing a rally at Devon Women at Totnes, the President of the Townswomen’s Guild said they often heard of a woman doing something that had never been done by a woman … Devon Federation of Townswomen’s Guilds held its first rally at Totnes on Saturday and heard an address by Mrs. Corbett Ashby, President of the Nation Union of Townswomen’s Guilds, who is British substitute delegate to the League of Nations. In connection with the rally a handicraft exhibition was staged. There were nearly 500 entries … Judges and Awards: Judges were: – (list includes) … Mrs. Pinsent (Plymouth), leatherwork …

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Western Mail: Monday 9th October 1933

New Companies: Brymbo Steel (Successors) Company Ltd. The Brymbo Steel (Successors) Company Ltd. Was registered as a “private” company on October 5th, with a nominal capital of £200 in £ shares … (continues) … The subscribers (each with one share) are … (list) … Remuneration (except managing director and specially remunerated directors), as fixed by the company Solicitors: Pinsent and Co. 6 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham. …

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Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 29th September 1933

Golf: A Close Match: Members of the Lee-on-the-Solent Golf Club were entertained by Hockley over the weekend to an eight a side inter-team match by singles and foursomes. The match was very closely contested, the respective teams tie-ing in the singles with four games each to their credit. The visitors: however, went one better in the foursomes and eventually won by 6 ½ matches to 5 ½. Details: … Singles include … Hockley: Pinsent, 1: Beat Lee-on-the-Solent: P. H. Watford, 0: … Foursomes included … Sharpe and Pinsent, 0, beaten by Pilcher and Watford 1.

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Aberdeen Journal: Friday 29th September 1933

Glass Cinema Treat: Members of Glass W.R.I. were entertained at Edinglassie Lodge by Mrs. Pinsent. A cinema, operated by Commander Pinsent, was greatly enjoyed. Prizes for the various competitions were given by Mrs. Pinsent, who, during her first year of office as president, has helped the Institute considerably. A party from Auchindoir Institute provided the programme at the last monthly meeting. Lady Robertson Nicoll read an interesting story by Isabel Cameron on “Consider the Postage Stamp, and Stick It’,” and Miss Pollard gave a short talk on the uses of salt. Other members of the party contributed solos, duets, piano, and violin selections. An amusing feature was the “Three Bowness Beauties,” just come from London, and wearing the latest style of dress. In a guessing competition, given by the visiting Institute, the prizes were won by: — 1, Miss Whyte. 2, Mrs. Cassie. The committee were hostesses.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 23rd September 1933

Golf: Royal Winchester v. Hockley: A match between the Royal Winchester Golf Club and the Hockley Golf Club was played at Hockley with the following result: … Maj. J. R. Pinsent (playing for Hockley)

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 18th September 1933

Grants have to be Reduced: Needlework Guild Meeting: Aberdeenshire Branch: The Aberdeenshire branch of the Scottish Needlework Guild held its annual meeting at Ingleboro’ House, Aberdeen. Mrs. Irvine Drum Castle, the president, was in the chair … (list of those present) … Apologies were intimated from the Hon. Mrs. St. John, Mrs. McColl, Mrs. Wolrige-Gordon, Mrs.  Bridges, Mrs. Fuller Maitland, Mrs. Farquhar Spottiswood, Mrs. Pinsent, Mrs. smith, Mrs. Findlay, Mrs. Linzee Gordon, and Mrs. Crombie. The following new vice-presidents were welcomed: Mrs. Fuller Maitland, Miss Bruce (in place of Mrs. Smith, Strichen), Mrs. Pinsent (in place of Mrs. Cameron, Glass), and Mrs. Linzee Gordon (in place of the late Lady Gordon Cathcart) … (discussion of finances) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Tuesday 12th September 1933

Funeral of Business Chief: Last Tributes to Sir Gilbert Vyle, Big Gathering: Sir Gilbert Vyle, of Cotton Lane, Moseley, managing director of Messrs. W. and T. Avery Ltd., who was known throughout the country as an energetic and shrewd industrial leader, was laid to rest in Brandwood End Cemetery, Alcester Lane’s End, yesterday: … … (description of event) … …  Chamber of Commerce: The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce was represented by Mr. W. L. Chance (president), Major F. W. Smith (vice-president), Mr. John Belliss, Mr. F. Hickinbotham, Mr. G. Philip Achurch, Mr. C. Holland Harper, Mr. Spencer J. Newey, Mr. J. Percy Plant, Mr. R. A. Pinsent, Mr. Percy W. Cox … … (continues) …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 8th September 1933

Glass Musical Treat: Mrs. Pinsent presided at Glass W.R.I,, when Mrs. Stainer and family entertained the members to a musical programme. There was a large turn-out of members and friends, who showed their great appreciation of the various items piano, violin, ‘cello and vocal. Institute is fortunate in having such a talented family living in their midst who are always willing to give their services to the entertainment of members. The monthly competition was “Best sweet for 6d.” and the prize-winners were: 1, Mrs. Cassie; 2, Miss Thomson. Mrs. Pinsent presented the prizes. Mrs. Cassie, Mrs. Guild, Mrs. Thomson, and Miss Thomson were hostesses.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974