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Testimonial to the Master of the Talaton Hounds: A testimonial to Mr. J. Pynsent, (sic) the Master of the Talaton Harriers, was made on the 1st inst. at Honiton, as a well-merited token of regard.
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Testimonial to Mr. J. Pynsent Mathew: Master of the Talaton Harriers: This popular sportsman was on Thursday evening last week presented at the Dolphin Hotel, Honiton with a gratifying and well a merited token of regard. And so appropriate a compliment must have been greatly enhanced by the person attendance of neighbours, friends and brother sportsmen from all points of his county, anxious to show the esteem he had commanded during the long period (considerably over twenty years) that he had provided sport, and maintained not only his excellent pack but the honoured position of master of the Talaton Harriers, in a manner which had given satisfaction the entire agricultural community …. (description of event) …Sir John continued: it is now my pleasing duty to ask Mr. Pynsent Mathews acceptance of this noble gift, in the names of all who are present, and of those few upon this list who are unfortunately absent, and to offer it in the words of the following inscription engrave upon the chaste and elegant silver kettle now before me: “Presented with a tea and coffee service to J. Pynsent Mathew, Esq., of Rydon, Talaton, Devon, the 1st day of November 1877, on the occasion of a dinner (presided over by Sir J. H. Kennaway, Bart. M.P.) – given to Mr. Pynsent Mathew by the followers of his hounds, as a sincere token of the respect and esteem in which he is held by his neighbours and friends …. (other speeches) …Mr. F. L. Ellis proposed the healths of Mrs. Pynsent Mathew and family, and with a few other sentiments, some capital songs and five old bachelors returning thanks seriatim, for the ladies, this very successful “Meet” was brought to a close.
[see similar: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 9th November 1877]
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Honiton: … Hunt Dinner: The friends of J. Pynsent-Mathew, Esq., of Rydon House, Talaton, met at the Dolphin Hotel on Thursday last for the purpose of dining together and also to present Mr. Mathew with testimonial in token of their regard for him, having for several years past provided them with pack hounds for the purpose of hunting the neighbourhood. About seventy sat down to the dinner, which was of the most recherche description and provided by Host Banfield, and among those present were Sir John H. Kennaway, Bart, (who presided), W. Hine Haycock, Esq. (vice chair), Colonel Drewe, E. Drewe, Esq., the Rev. J. G. Copleston, Rev. G. T. M. Messiter, G. P. Blake, Esq., &c., &c. After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured, Sir John Kennaway made the presentation, consisting of a handsome silver tea and coffee service valued about 150 guineas. Mr. Mathew suitably acknowledged the receipt of the testimonial, and a pleasant evening was afterwards spent. …
[see also Western Times: Tuesday 6th November 1877]
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Flower Show … Among the visitors were … … Mr. and Mrs. Pynsent …
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Elizabeth College Sports: June has come round again, bringing with it one of the grand events of the year, the Elizabeth College Sports, of which, judging from the fine show of carriages yesterday, no one is ever likely to tire. For in Guernsey, as in England, outdoor games are assiduously cultivated all the year round, and the interest felt in them is always keenly displayed, whenever an opportunity is presented of so doing … (description of event and list of competitors and results, including – ma = major, mi = minor, min = minimus) … Steeple Chase: Under 16: Competitors: Atter ma, Atter mi, Bell, Connell, Carey, C. Carey, H. S. Forbes ma., Harvest mi, Hinde ma, Metcalfe, Pynsent, Vallancey mi. … …. Throwing Cricket Ball: Under 15: Competitors: Le Lievres, Le Messurier, Pynsent – 1. Pynsent, 2, Le Messurier, 3. Le Lievre … … Long Jump: Under 15: Prize a Cup: Competitors: Atter mi, Bazalgette, Connell, Druce, Forbes ma, Hitchins mi, Hinde ma, May, McCallen, Pynsent, Worssam, Wakley: … …Putting the Shot: Under 15: Prize a flask: Competitors: Connell, Le Lievre, May, Pynsent … …High Jump: Under 15: Prize, a flask: Cometitors: Baynes ma, Connell, Druce, Forbes ma, Hinde ma, Hitchins mi, Pynsent – 1, Pynsent, 2, Hinde ma, 3, Forebes ma. Height 4 feet 5 inches. … … Hurdle Race: Under 15: Prize a Sandwith Box: Competitors: Beesley, Bazalgette, Carey, C., Connell, Carey, W. S. Cull min. Fobes ma, Hitchins mi, Pynsent: – 1, Hitchins mi, 2. Bazalgette, 3, Pynsent … … Sack Race: Any Age: Prize, a knife: Competitors: Ayres, Alles ma, Baynes ma, Baynes min, Cull mi, Clarke, Carey, L., De Jersey mi, De Jersey min, De Carteret, ma, Dobree, Elkington ma, Elkington mi, Forebes ma, Forbes mi, orton, Hance, Harvest min, Harvest mi. Harrison mi, Jacob, Ozanne, R. Ozanne, D, Pynsent, Raymundo, Spedding, Stuart, Warren ……
(see also competed in the Three Legged Race and Consolation Handicap) …
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Honiton: … Board of Guardians: At the ordinary meeting of this Board on Saturday, Mr. C. Gordon occupied the chair. M. Ede said that as this was the last meeting of the Board, and as they were losing seven most valuable members in the Rev. Mr. Hunt, and Messrs. Ashley, Lawrence, Farmer, Irish, Hawkins and Yelverton, he would, if not out of order, move that the Board express its regret at the loss of these gentlemen … … The Clerk presented the following list of members of the new Board, as returned at the election just concluded: …. (includes) … Tallaton, Jonah Pynsent Mathew …
[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Monday 16th April 1877]
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Torquay Directory: … … … 81: Scarborough Terrace (Belgrave Road): … 4, Mr. Lyon, Miss Pynsent …
(and others)
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Marriage: Peters – Mathew: February 7th, at Shepton Mallet, by the Rev. Canon Pratt, William Parsons Peters of Yeobridge, South Petherton, to Elizabeth Mathew, granddaughter of the late Jonah Pynsent Mathew, of Rydon House, Tallaton, Devon.
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Clovelly: … Fashionable Arrivals: Large numbers of visitors are crowding into this exceedingly quaint and picturesque watering place. Among the recent arrivals at the New Inn, Red Lion Hotel and other lodging houses may be mentioned … (list includes)…. Mrs. and Miss Pinsent …
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Bideford: On Friday evening Miss Pyncent, the daughter of Mr. Pyncent, of Northam, was driving a pony in a four-wheeled carriage in the Northam Road, when part of the carriage gave way, frightening the pony. It ran away with the shafts and part of the carriage, breaking both hind legs of the pony, which had to be shot in the road. The young lady was not hurt.
[see also North Devon Journal: Thursday 21st September 1876]
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