Highweek Harvest Festival: Harvest thanksgiving services for the parish were held on Thursday. The Alexandra Hall was nicely laid out with tables for the holding of a sumptuous tea; and its attractiveness was increased by the beautiful display of table decorations. The ladies and gentlemen who kindly gave tables were Lady Baker, Messrs. Holmes, Stockman, Clarke, Vicary, Eldred, H. T. Parker, Atkyns, Lloyd-Downes, Knowles, Kitson, Liardet, Martin, Webster, Carew Hunt, Staveley, H. Foss, Misses Raker, Vicary, Wild (2), Woods, King (2), Greenshield, Sir T. Secombe, Rev. H. Archer, and Messrs. L. Bearn., W Pinsent, C. G. Vicary, Rev. Prideaux and Mr. W. Shapley rendered valuable assistance to those attending to the requirements of the large company who were seated at the tables. The enjoyment of the tea also largely contributed to by the excellent playing of selections on the piano by Miss Kitson and L. Bearne. Subsequent to the tea, a particularly bright and happy service was conducted in St. Mary’s Highweek, and the church was well-nigh filled to overflowing with a crowded congregation. The clergy present were Revs. Harris (rector), — Prideaux (curate) and R. J. Bond (vicar of Ashburton). The church was tastefully decorated with fruit, flowers, etc. by ladies. … discussion of the event …
Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive
Referenced
GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920