Tag: East and South Devon Advertiser

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 30th December 1899

Bovey Fanciers’ Society: Bovey and District Fanciers Association held a members’ show on Tuesday at the Town Hall. The entries exceeded those of last year by about 40, the total number being 160. … … The prize list is as follows: … … Poultry: … … Plymouth Rock: hen, 1, H. J. N. Heath; 2, J. Pinsent, Bovey; 3 and h.c. J. Webber; v.h.c., Mrs. Williams, Chudleigh; h.c., A. Godsland … … Leghorn, cock: 1, J. Pinsent; 2, A. Germon; 3, W. Rowe; v.h.c., J. Stgeer; h.c. W. Rice: ditto, hen: 1 and h.c., J. Pinsent; 2, A. Germon; 3, W. Rice: …. … English game, cock: 1 and h.c., W. Aggett, Bovey; 2, J. Pinsent; 3 and v.h.c., T. Hayman; v.h.c., E. Call, W. Rowe, and J. Lavis … … Any variety selling class: 1, A. Wyatt; 2, J. Pinsent; 3, A. Germon; h.c. A. Gosland … ….

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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 16th December 1899

Highweek Parish Council: The monthly meeting of this body was held on Monday evening under the chairmanship of Mr. W. S. Pinsent. Other members present were: Messrs. C. G. Vicary, J. Wright, J. Olver, W. H. Brock, W. Shaplay, T. G. Weatherdon, C. Adams, J. Dolbear, T. Shilston, and W. H. Burge, with Mr. R. A. Rogers (sanitary inspector) and Mr. T. S. M. Underhay (clerk): … … discussion about paving the river Lemon and other matters … …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 9th December 1899

Newton Abbot Fat Stock Society: First Christmas Show: The holding of a Christmas Fat Stock Show in Newton was fully justified on Wednesday, when the first of what is hoped will be a long series of annual exhibitions was held in the old Vegetable Market, and in point of success exceeded the most sanguine expectations. The entries numbered 200, and were therefore as large as the committee could well cope with … … Mr. Arthur Rendell, chairman of the committee, which comprises …  (list includes) … H. Pinsent, Bovey … …Collection of Six Swedes: First, 15s; second 10s; third, 5s: 1, P. B. Mann, Ware, Kingsteignton; 2. A. C. Hall, Stantor Barton, Marldon; 3, J. Cole, Abbostskerswell; r. H. Pinsent, Whitstone, Bovey Tracey … … The Dinner: The Squire of Ogwell, Mr. D. R. Scratton, the president occupied the chair at the dinner, which was served up in excellent style at the Commercial Hotel by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Fairweather, the host and hostess. Among the large number who sat at the tables were: … list includes … H. Pinsent (Bovey) … …

[Note: G. Wills now at Rocombe, in Combeinteignhead)

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 30th April 1898

On Thursday Mr. A. S. Rendell of the firm of Messrs. Rendell and Symons, auctioneers, Newton Abbot, and Totnes, offered for sale by public auction the Newfoundland Inn, Newton, on the premises. The property is situated in East Street, Newton … … There was a large attendance and the price realized was considered Satisfactory. Mr. W. White started the bidding at £500 … … it rose to £1750, for which sum it was knocked down to Mr. Brock Ferris of Dawlish. … … The next principal bidders to Mr. B. Ferris, were Messrs. Pinsent and Son, Plymouth Brewing Company and Mr. W. J. Giles, Globe Hotel … 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
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East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 10th August 1895

Lustleigh Horticultural and Poultry Show: On Monday the Lustleigh and District Horticultural Society, of which the Rev. Prebendary Tudor is the patron, held its annual exhibition of flowers, vegetables, fruit poultry, etc. in a field near the railway station, Lustleigh. The total number of entries, (443) was a little below that of last year. … (description of event) … In a programme of entertainments, held in a marquee, parts were taken by Messrs. C. Sampson, W. Wills, F. Cleave, H. Pinsent, A. Aplin, Spragge, A. W Cooper, W. G. Wills, Miss D. Hill and Miss A. Easton, and the school children who were in the charge of Mr. C. Sampson. The holiday concluded with a dance in the Parish Room. … 

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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927 (?)

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 27th July 1895

BANK DIRECTORS ARRESTED: Warrants were issued on Saturday at St. John’s, Newfoundland, by Judge Conroy for the arrest of Sir Robert Thorburn, a former Prime Minister and member of the Newfoundland Legislative Council, the Hon. A. W. Harvey, Minister without portfolio in the present Cabinet, Mr. Donnelly, Receiver-General the last Cabinet, and Mr. Grieve, another leading politician, all being directors of the insolvent Union Bank, as well as Mr. Pinsent, manager of the bank. They are charged with issuing false balance-sheets in 1893 and 1894 on the affairs of the bank, and thereby inducing the plaintiffs and others to become customers, creditors, shareholders, whereby they were defrauded of large sums of money. Bail was accepted in two sureties of 18,000 dol. each and each director in 36,000 dol.

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GRO1157 Hennock: Charles Speare Pinsent: 1838 – 1914

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 20th June 1895

Mr. H. St. Maur won the first prize and special for the best couple of foxhounds shown at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Society on Wednesday. At the same show in the open Fox Terrier Class, Mr. T. W. Donaldson of Newton was awarded first, Mr. P. H. Heaward, Second, and Mr. St. Maur third prize. In the poultry show, Mr. W. S. Pinsent was awarded first for dorkings, and Mr. W. S. Brewer first for Minorcas. 

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 6th April 1895

Highweek Sanitary Committee: Mr. J. Vicary, J.P., presided at a meeting of the Highweek Parochial Sanitary Committee on Thursday at the Girls’ Schoolroom … … A letter was received from Mr. H. Bedford, of Milver View, Highweek, complaining of the state of a drain which ran through a field at the rear of his house. The Chairman understood that the letter was received in his (the Chairman’s) absence, and that the vice-chairman, Mr. W. S. Pinsent had instructed the Surveyor to see into the matter and inform Mr. Bedford of what had been done. Mr. S. Segar (Surveyor) who was present, explained that the matter had been seen to and steps were being taken. 

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 30th March 1895

Annual Meeting of the Newton Athletic Club:  The annual meeting of the above was held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening. Mr. H. T. Parker presided and there were present … … (discussion) … … Mr. Homan next proposed and Mr. Segar seconded the re-election of Mr. St. Maur as president of the club, and it was agreed to nem con. The Chairman proposed and Mr. D. Vile seconded the same was carried the re-election of vice-presidents, viz: – Right Hon. C. Seale Hayne, M.P., Hon. W. F. D. Smith, M.P., Mr. Lewis Bearne, J. P., C.C., Rev. G. T. Warner, … … (list includes) … … Messrs. W. S. Pinsent … … 

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 16th March 1895

The recent frost: A report received from Mr. a. Murrin as to steps taken for unfreezing the fire hydrants in compliance with a resolution of the council passed on February 16th, enclosing his account of payment to men and for coke: £3. 16s 10d. On the proposition of Mr. Pinsent, seconded by Rev. S. H. Harris, Mr. Murrin’s account was passed, and a hearty vote of thanks accorded Messrs. Murrin and Weatherdon for their services, and also Messrs. W. Haydon and J. G. White for the gratuitous loan of fire baskets. Mr. Murrin was voted £1 for his services in connection with the unfreezing of the hydrants on the motion of Mr. C. G. Vicary, seconded by Mr. Pinsent.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920