Tag: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 8th February 1861

Newton Abbot: Annual Supper: The friends and customers of Mrs. Major, of the Commercial Hotel, supped together at her house, Friday evening last. The attendance was large and influential, and the supper was of a very superior description, reflecting much credit on the hostess. H. Shaw, Esq., ably officiated as chairman, J. Whiteway, Esq., (Fishwick), and Josiah Harris, Esq. (Ess Hill House), acting as vice-presidents. The following gentlemen constituted the Committee of Management: Mayor Yates, M. R. E., Captain Commanding 10th D.R.V., Messrs. E. C. Kent, J. Pinsent, Richard Ford, J. Barratt, F. Young, James Cull, F. Buckland, M. Tremain, G. Humberstone, W. Parker and W. Mudge. Amongst those present were also E. Prior, Esq., (Florian House), Dr. Manley (Ipplepen), General White and Messrs. R. Baker, J. Quicke, W. Lamble, L. Sweet Jun., N. Wakeham, Jun., P. S. Michelmore,  Jun., H. Budd, H. Magor, George Stockman, J. T. Cross, Cockrem, Davis, J. Parker, J. B. Blackler, S. Clarke, J. Mardon, Moysey, C. Rees and W. Williams. Upon the removal the cloth, the Chairman, after announcing that several gentlemen had been prevented attending through indisposition and other causes, gave the usual loyal toasts. Mr. J. Harris proposed the “Army and Navy.” The Chairman, who was greatly in applauded upon rising, replied in a spirited speech. Mr. F. Young next gave the “The volunteers of England,” coupling with the toast the names of Ensign Whiteway, of the 5th Mounted Rifles, and Ensign Baker, of the 10th Devon Rifles; both of whom spoke in return. Mr. James Cull next proposed the “Health of Mrs. Magor,” the hostess of the hotel, whom he complimented on her excellent entertainment on this and on former occasions, and likewise for the great attention she always paid to her customers generally. (Cheers.) Mr. H. Magor returned thanks in a suitable speech. Several other toasts having been given; the meeting separated. 

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 21st July 1860

Cricket: Newton: A match was played on Friday last between the Teignmouth and South Devon clubs, on the grounds of the latter at Newton; resulting in favour of Teignmouth, with eight wickets to go down. The score was as follows: South Devon: First innings 50 runs all out (Pinsent b Arundell, 4); Second Innings: 60 all out (Pinsent not out 27). Teignmouth First Innings 57 all out (Moir b Pinsent 27): Second Innings: 54 for 2 wickets. 

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 31st March 1860

THE TORQUAY HOMOEOPATHIC DISPENSARY: CARY PLACE. Patron: Sir Walter P. Bart; Vice-Patron: Lawrence Palk, Esq., M.P. Physician, Dr. C. H. Mackintosh; Surgeon, William Gillow, Esq.; Treasurer. E. Wynne Gribble, Esq.; Dispenser and Collector — Mr. J. M. Committee: Rev. R. Gee, A. Hunt, Esq., Governor Holdsworth, Thos. Markland, Esq., Capt. Phillpotts, Mr. J. C. Stark, T. Carew, Esq., Mr. Ardley: AT the TWELFTH ANNUAL MEETING of the Committee, held 22nd March, 1860, the Rev. R. Gee in the Chair, the Reports of the Secretary and Treasurer were adopted with an unanimous expression of satisfaction at the favourable results which they exhibit. … List of Subscribers and Donors: … (includes) … Miss Pinsent (s) 10s 6d. … 

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 7th January 1860

Newton Abbot: Board of Guardians: Wednesday: Before William Creed, Esq., and a full board. — The number of paupers who applied for relief today far exceeded those of former weeks. The governor reported that the pauper Irishman, Michael, had been sent to gaol for 21 days for being refractory Sunday last. A letter was read from Mr. Pinsent, requesting the Board to allow him to delay the time for completing his contract for coal. The application was granted. The Visiting Committee report was read by the Rev. T. S. Wall. It stated that the house was clean and orderly, and that the number of inmates was 202. Various letters were read from the Poor Law Board after which the guardians separated.

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 24th December 1859

Volunteer Corps in Rural Districts: Important County meeting:  A meeting of Magistrates Deputy Lieutenants and members of the Volunteer Corps Committees was convened by the Right Hon. The Earl Fortescue, Lord Lieutenant of the County, at the Castle of Exeter, on Monday afternoon … (to discuss how to extend the volunteer system into rural districts – long discussion) … The following are the names of the noblemen and gentlemen appointed to act as the committee: Earl of Devon (Chairman), Earl of Portsmouth, Lord Poltimore, Lord Churston, Hon. C. Trefusis, M.P. … … (also includes) … Pinsent (sic) Tallaton …  

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 3rd September 1859

Newton Abbot: Board of Guardian: … The governor was ordered to attend a sale next week, at Plymouth, for the purchase of another quantity of junk, and another cheque was ordered to be drawn for that purpose. Mr. Pinsent, of Newton Bushel has received the tender for the supply of 70 tons of Newport Best red-ash coals at 19s per ton and 10 tons of Harton’s Walls End coals at 20s per ton. Several letters were read but nothing of importance transpired. 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 7th May 1859

Banquet: In the afternoon a public banquet was given at the Athenaeum to celebrate the return of Lord Palmerston and the Hon. G. Denman. About 200 persons sat down to dinner. F. Hole, Esq., presided and was supported by Viscount Palmerston, the Hon. G. Denman, J.J. Amory, Esq., J.P. Worth, Esq, the Rev. E. Rendell, the Rev. H. Barnes, the Rev. R. Worth, — Pinsent, Esq., W. H. Cockram, T. Aldred, E. Webb, etc… 

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 12th February 1859

Totnes Turnpike Trust: the monthly meeting of this trust was held at the Globe Hotel on Friday. A large number of trustees from Totnes attended. C.H. Munro, Esq. took the chair; and amongst those present were W. Creed, J. Phillips, W. Flamank, T. Pinsent, J. Vicary, M. Vicary, T. Flamank, J. H. Whiteway, W. J. W. Bastard, J. Gill, W. F. Windcatt, Esqrs. and the Rev. T. Hele. A resolution was passed expressive of condolence at the loss the trust has sustained by the death of George Farwell, Esq., who had been connected with it for nearly fifty years. A copy of which was directed to be sent to Mr. C. C. Farwell, the deceased’s son. … (discussion about holding elections for Clerk in Newton rather than Totnes) … 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 14th November 1857

Sudden Death: On Friday last, the 6th inst., a man called George Matthews, in the employ of Pinsent and Co., coal merchants of this town, whilst proceeding on his way home to Ogwell, fell dead near the Wolborough Turnpike Gate, arising from a fit. It appears he was in perfect health up to the time the fit seized him. A wife and family are left to lament his loss. 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 7th November 1857

Newton Abbot: Board of Guardians: This board met on Wednesday last, W. Creek Esq. presided. There was also present … (includes) … John Pinsent … It was agreed on the motion of the Rev. Mr. Woollcombe (who moved on behalf of Mr. Wade,) that the board become subscribes of two guineas per annum to the Newton, Dawlish and Teignmouth Dispensary….

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