Tag: Aberdeen Journal

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 4th June 1937

Glass’s Committee: A demonstration on baking a ginger cake was given to Glass W.R.I. by Mrs Anderson. The competition — for best six eggs — resulted: —1, Mrs. Mackie, 2, Miss W. Gauld, Mrs. Robertson. There were 10 1/2 dozen eggs sent to Huntly Cottage Hospital. A guessing competition on common advertisements organised by Mrs. Fraser, resulted: —1, Miss Cameron, 2, Mrs. McBain. Guessing the number of peas in the bottle was won by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Watt. New committee is: —Hon. president, Mrs. Ingleby; president, Mrs. Pinsent; vice-president, Mrs. Duncan; secretary, Mrs. Anderson; treasurer, Miss Gauld; Mrs. Gardyne, Mrs. Mackie, Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Smith, Miss West, Mrs. Watson, and Mrs. Robertson. Misses Thomson and Proctor were tellers. Votes of thanks to the hostesses and Mrs. Shand were given by Mrs. Anderson and to the demonstrators by Mrs. Thomson.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 25th January 1937

Glass Health Talk: Presiding at Glass W.R.I. Mrs. Pinsent of Edinglassie, president, gave an interesting talk on health and how to protect oneself against gas poisoning in air raids. It was appreciated by the members. Recipes for an invalid dish were also judged by Mrs. Pinsent, who made the following awards: — 1, Mrs. Watt, Blairmore Cottages; 2, Mrs. Shand, Demeath. Various games were enjoyed, prizes being given to Mrs. Pinsent. Tea hostesses were: — Mrs. Thomson, Miss Brander, Mrs. Gardyne and Miss Rolison. Votes of thanks were given by Mrs. Duncan to Mrs. Pinsent for her interesting talk, also to the Masters Pinsent, who helped with the various games, and to the hostesses.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974
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Aberdeen Journal: Friday 23rd October 1936

Glass Garden Party: Mrs. Pinsent, president, entertained the members of Glass W.R.I.to a garden party at Edinglassie Lodge, where an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Various competitions were entered into, prizes being given to the winners. After an excellent tea, Captain Pinsent entertained the members to a cinematograph display which was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Duncan proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Captain and Mrs. Pinsent for their great kindness. The monthly meeting of the W.R.I. took the form of a birthday party — Mrs. Pinsent presiding. The proceedings opened with a selection of Scots music on the piano by Miss J. Thomson, Mrs. Dalgarno, Dufftown, delighted with three songs, accompanied by Miss Macgregor, Dufftown, and Miss C. Aitken also played two pieces on the piano with acceptance. A musical parcel caused great amusement. Mrs. Pinsent, cut the cake, which was made and given to the Institute by Mrs. Anderson, Beldorney, each member receiving a piece. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Robertson, Miss J. Thomson, and Miss Whyte were hostesses. Votes of thanks were proposed by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Duncan. An eight-some reel ended the evening’s programme.

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

Aberdeen Journal: Wednesday 30th September 1936

Glass’s Programme: How to clean and truss a fowl was demonstrated to Glass W.R.I. by Mrs. Macpherson, Cairney. A guessing competition was carried out by Mrs. MacBain, Beldorney, the winner being Miss Brander and Miss Grant. Sixpenny mystery parcels were sold for the good of the funds. Mrs. Pinsent, president, thanked the demonstrator, also the hostesses, who were Mrs. MacBain, Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs. Watt and Mrs. Shand. …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 7th September 1936

Glass’s Jelly Awards: Glass W.R.I. Mrs. Couper of Logie gave interesting talk on the different countries she had visited, and also showed dolls dressed in the national dress of the various countries. In a competition for green gooseberry jelly, Mrs. Mackie, Chapelhill, got first prize, and Mrs. Watt, Blairmore Cottages, second prize. Votes of thanks were given by Mrs. Duncan to the hostesses — Miss Gauld, Haugh; Mrs. Gauld, Auldyne; Miss Gauld, Parkhaugh; and Miss Fraser, Beldorney. A special vote of thanks was also given to Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge, who provided the prizes for the competition.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 24th April 1936

Glass & Cabrach Nursing: Compliment on “Sound Policy”: In aid of the funds of Glass and Cabrach District Nursing Association a sale of work was held yesterday in the Public Hall, Glass, and was opened by Mrs. C. M. Gordon of Buchromb. The Rev. W. G. Guthrie, who presided in the absence owing to illness of Mr. J. A. Ingleby, paid tribute to Mr. Ingleby’s active interest in the Association. It was due to Mr. Ingleby’s business ability and help that they had been able to think of a scheme whereby the district of Glass and Cabrach would have a new car every year. After purchasing outright, the first car they would table £50 a year and get a new one for that sum. Introducing Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Guthrie said her name was a household word because of her kindness and public-spirited work. Before calling upon Mrs. Gordon, the chairman intimated good wishes from Lady Davidson and Commander and Mrs. Pinsent. Sound Policy: Mrs. Gordon, who was accompanied by Mrs. Ingleby of Blairmore, referred to the importance of district nursing and the faithful work of the nurses. She said she was interested to hear of their annual scheme to get a new car, and she considered it a very sound policy indeed. She knew how generous and loyal the folks of Glass and Cabrach were, and she did not need to ask them to make that sale a success, because she knew they would all buy to the utmost of their means. She had much pleasure declaring the sale open. …

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

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 21st October 1935

Glass Birthday: Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge, presided when Glass W.R.I. celebrated its thirteenth birthday. Whist was enjoyed by the members, and prize-winners were Miss Whyte, Miss Dey, Miss Brander and Mrs. Fraser, consolation, Mrs. Leith. Mrs. Pinsent gifted and presented prizes, and also cut the birthday cake. Songs were given by Miss Young and Miss Shand. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Anderson. Miss Gauld and Miss Spruce were tea hostesses.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 30th September 1935

Glass has Sale Success: A successful cake and candy sale was held by Glass W.R.I., Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge, presided and in the unavoidable absence of Miss Ross, St Ann’s, Huntly, opened the sale. Before doing so, Mrs. Pinsent made sympathetic reference to the death of Mrs. Cassie, who was a most enthusiastic member. Mrs. Duncan thanked Mrs. Pinsent for the valuable help she at all times gave the Institute. The stallholders were: — Candy, Mrs. Shand and Mrs. Leith; cake, Mrs. Thomson, and Mrs. Fraser; dairy, Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Burgess; jumble; Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Watt; tea — Mrs. Mackie and Mrs. McBain; bran dips; Mrs. Pinsent. Winners of competitions were Mrs. Pinsent and Miss Brander. The drawings amounted to £21 14s 9d.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 23rd September 1935

Glass at Garden Party: The members Glass W.R.I. were entertained to a garden party at Edinglassie Lodge by their president, Mrs. Pinsent. An enjoyable afternoon was spent, treasure hunting in the gardens and in guessing competitions. After tea the company was treated to a cinema show by Mr. Pinsent. Prizes were given by the hostess for the various competitions and were presented by Master Ewen Pinsent. Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent were warmly thanked for their kindness by Mrs. Duncan, vice-president. Prizewinners were: — Miss Spruce, Miss Robson, Mrs. Leith, Miss Gauld, Miss Brander, Mrs. Robertson, and Mrs. Anderson.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO0291 Devonport: Ewen Macpherson Pinsent: 1930 – 2020 
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Wednesday 21st August 1935

Glass Cookery: to Glass W.R.I., Mrs. Pinsent, president, welcomed Mrs. McPherson, Cairney, who gave an interesting demonstration on the cooking of a three-course dinner. Strawberry jam was judged by Mrs. McPherson and the winners were: 1, Mrs. Smith, 2, Mrs. Leith. The prizes were gifted by Mrs. Pinsent. Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Robertson, and Miss Horne were hostesses. Recitations were given by Miss Janet Burgess. 

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974