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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Referenced

GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920