Tag: East and South Devon Advertiser

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 25th June 1887

The Carnival: This was a demonstration got up by an independent committee comprising the following gentlemen: Major L. E. Bearne (chairman), Messrs. S. E. Endacott, J. Chapple, S. Hannaford, J. Murrin, J. R. Cull, W. Russell, J. B. Pinsent, junr., J. Mills, C. Dobell, R. D. Manuel … (description of procession, reflecting past monarchs, procession started with) … The “Stone’y” Band, (from Torquay, Conductor, Mr. Stone); Commander “Graf Von Ttecadne,” (Mr. S. E. Endacott), and Staff consisting of Messrs. W. Stockman, J. Mills, J. G. White, J. Pinsent, H. Parker and L. Stockman; This Majesty King William I (the Conqueror) and Suite – Mr. Parker, Band of the Link Bearers; William II (Rufus) – Mr. T. Truman, Body of Torch bearers … (continues) …

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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890
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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 4th June 1887

The Coming Carnival: A meeting of the Carnival Committee presided over by Mr. Jas. Chapple was held on Thursday evening, at the Courtenay Street Hall, for the purpose of affording Young Newton an opportunity of inspecting and selecting costumes, and of giving in the names for “characters” in the procession. There was a very good attendance, including Messrs. S. E. Endacott, W. Colwill, R. D. Manuel, Hon. Sec., W. Clarke, R. Dawe, T. Haydon, Jos. Murrin, J. Mills, L. Stidworthy. J. Pinsent, D. Vile, J. H. Stockman, etc. Several different costumes were submitted for inspection, as samples of what could be procured, on loan from 5/- to 10/-. … (description of upcoming event) … …

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 14th May 1887

 On Monday, Mr. Thos. Crocker (the mayor) entertained the freeholders and other friends at a dinner served up by Mr. J. L. Joll and Mrs. Joll in splendid style, in their magnificent assembly rooms attached to the Dolphin Hotel. Mr. Crocker presided, and Mr. H. Baker ably filled the office chair. Among those present were also … (includes) … H. Pinsent … (discussion of event) … The Chairman, in giving the “Army, Navy and Auxiliary Forces,” though the most effective way to ensure peace was to have the whole of the services in a thorough state of efficiency – (hear, hear). Not only had much been done of late to ensure peace with the whole world but he thought England was better respected by all nations than she had ever been before – (cheers). Mr. H. Pinsent responded in a humorous speech. He had never been connected, he said, with the Army, but had been a member of the Yeomanry Cavalry for eight years, and he always felt when called up for duty ready to fight – (cheers, and laughter). At the same time, he believed it was the ambition of the branch he had the honour of belonging to, to do their best to maintain peace and good will with all nations – (hear, hear, and cheers) … (speeches continue) …

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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 20th November 1886

Mr. E. Tucker, Manure merchant of Ashburton and Newton Abbot, held his annual manure audit at the Bradley Hotel, on Wednesday: After the audit the company was entertained by Mr. Tucker to a very substantial dinner. Over 100 sat down … Among those present were … Pinsent, (Bovey) … (grumbles about free trade …)

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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 3rd April 1886

A meeting of ratepayers was held at the Vestry Hall, Bovey Tracey, on Saturday. The chair was occupied by the Hon. and Rev. C. L. Courtenay (Vicar) and there was a large attendance. Among those present were … (includes) … G. Pinsent … … Messrs. J. H. Mugford, W. Bovey, G. Snell, W. Wrayford, L. Mountford, and S. Fry, Messrs. Joll, Pethybridge, and Pinsent were re-elected waywardens. …

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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 18th September 1875

Newton Board of Guardians: the weekly meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday, the Rev. Prebendary Wolfe in the chair, also present the Rev. H. Huchins and Messrs. E. Fletcher, T. Wills, E. Ford, J. Creed, J. Abbott, D. R. Scratton, J. Skinner, J. Tuckett, J. Vicary, junr, J. Jeffries, H. Wakeham, N. J. Smallridge, W. L. Harvey, T. Devonshire, R. Lear, W. Rendell, E. S. Bearne, J. N. Neck, junr., G. Pinsent, A. Pike, W. Lambshead, A. Nosewothy, J. Segar, E. Sawdye, J. W. F. Bickford, E. Cuming, W. Sowton, H. Willcocks, J. Ellis, M. Drew, W. Lambshead (Ilsington), G. Stooke, T. Flamank, W. B. Vening, R. R. Cornish, T. Kitson, and Messrs. Tozer, Yelland, and Foaden (relieving officers) and Mozey (Maser of the Workhouse).   … {discussion of finances and status and Visiting committee recommendations) …

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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 13th February 1875

Newton Board of Guardians: The weekly meeting of the Board was held on Wednesday, (Mr. T. Wills in the chair). There were also present the Rev. H. Hutchins, Admiral Wise, Capt. Cornish-Bowden, R.N., Dr. Atkinson and Messrs. C. J. Wade, J. H. Firth, D. R. Scratton, J. G. Beaven, J. Vicary, jun., P. Mitchelmore, J. Creed, J. T. Harvey, W. Lambshead, R. Willcocks, W. Sowton, T. Gater, W. L. Harvey, N. Short, H. Wakeham, J. Abbot, D. J. Allams, N. J. Smallridge, J. Segar, J. Hill, R. J. Germon, C. Fletcher, J. Skinner, E. Cuming, J. Ellis, R. Lear, E. ford, T. Devonshire, E. S. Bearne, T. Flamank,W. Wreyford, T. R. Cornish, W. B. Venning, G. Pinsent .. (discussion of finances and other business) …

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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 7th November 1874

Newton Board of Guardians: The weekly meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday, the Rev. R. R. Wolfe in the chair. There were also present the Rev. H. H. Hutchings, and Messrs. E. S. Bearne, R. Ford, J. T. Harvey, J. Creed, W. Lambshead, R. Wilcocks, H. Wakeham, R. Germon, D. J. Allams, W. L. Harvey, J. Pethybridge, W. Rendell, J. Abbot, J. Ellis, D. R. Scratton, A. Pike, J. Langmead, G. Pinsent, T. Devonshire, P. Mitchelmore, G. P. Ward, R. Wright, W. Sowton, J. N. Neck, junr., N. J. Smalldrige, G. Wills, W. T. Bridges, J.P., J. W. P. Bickford, W. Cuming, G. Stooke, N. H. Beazley. …. (review of out-door relief) …

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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 30th November 1895

Entertainment at Highweek: The first entertainment for the season was given at Higweek Boys’ School, on Tuesday evening, when, notwithstanding the uninviting state of the weather, there was a gratifying audience … description of programme, includes … song, “The Beautiful City”, Miss Pinsent … Mandolin duet – valse, Miss Pedley and Miss B. Pinsent; … song, “My love is gone a sailing,” Miss Pinsent … …

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GRO0282 Devonport: Ethel Mary Pinsent: 1869 – xxxx (?)
GRO0559 Devonport: Kathleen Blanche Pinsent: 1871 – 1949 (?)

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 16th February 1907

“Ladies night” at the Newton Liberal Club is usually a huge success and the entertainment given on Thursday evening proved no exception to the rule. There was a capital attendance, and the programme of the usually high standard was carried through in a most satisfactory manner. … (programme included) … instrumental trio, Messrs. J. Elms, W. J. Hawken, W. Pinsent, …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949