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Western Times: Friday 7th October 1887

Thanksgiving Services were held in the Wesleyan Chapel, Bovey Tracey, on Monday, in connection with the harvest and the extinction of the debt on the chapel, which was erected 1880 at cost £800 of which £130 remained about ten months ago to be paid off. During the intervening period, however, the amount was raised, and the chapel is clear of debt. The building was decorated with cereals, fruits, etc., arranged by the Misses Pinsent, Dayment and Barkell (2). In the afternoon the Rev. H. C. Bassett, Newton Abbot preached from Colossians iii, 1, 3. A public tea followed, the tables being presided over by Mesdames Godsland, Piller and Murch. Misses Barkell (2), Pinsent, Dayment, Turner, Warner and Hellier. Addresses were afterwards delivered by the Revs. H. Bassett, and W. H Bright, and harvest hymns were sung by the choir. A report, read in the chapel by Mr. Hambly, showed that the moneys collected during the last ten months to clear off the debt of about £130 was as follows: by Mr. Pinsent, Whitstone Farm, Bovey Tracey, £15 3s 6d; Rev. W. H. Bright, £7 3s, Mr. Warner, £15 10s; Mr. Hambly, £14 4s 6d; by Mr. Piller £13 1s; Miss Hellier, £4 15s 6d; Miss Baker, £2 10s; moneys handed in by Mr. Edgecombe, £2; Mr, Godsland, £3; Mr. Murch £1 10s: Mr. H. Barkell, 14s 6d; Mr. Lambshead, £5; Mrs. Barkell, £5; Chapel Trust Fund, £10, service of song by choir, £2 16s 9; bazaar proceeds, £1 0s  1d; school fund, £3 10s; chapel fund grant, £25 –  £59 11s 4d. Total: £131 18s 10d: which will extinguish the debt together with the interest.

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 7th October 1887

BOVEY TRACEY: Thanksgiving Services were held on Monday in the Chapel in connection with the harvest and the extinction of the debt on the chapel, which in 1880 was erected at cost £800, of which £130 remained ten months ago to be paid off. During the intervening period, however, this amount was raised, and the building is now clear of debt. The chapel was tastefully decorated, and in the afternoon the Rev. H. E. of Newton Abbot, preached an eloquent sermon. A public tea followed, the tables being presided over by Mesdames Gosland, Piller, and Murch, and the Barkell (2), Pinsent, Dayment, Turner, Warner, and Hellier: Addresses were afterwards delivered by the Revs. H. Bassett and W. H. Bright, and harvest hymns sung by the choir. A report was read showing the money collected during the past ten months. The amount was £131 18s 10d, sufficient to extinguish the debt together with the interest.

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Reading Mercury: Saturday 24th September 1887

PINCENT’S FARM, THEALE: One Mile from Theale Station and Four Miles from Reading: JENKIN DAVIES & SONS are instructed by Mr. John Smith (who is giving up the farm) to sell Auction, on Tuesday next, September the 27th, the whole of the Live and Dead FARM STOCK, comprising horses, cattle, pigs, wagons, carts, ploughs, harrows, reaplng and mowing machines, etc, most of which are of the most modern make, and in good order: Further particulars in future issues: Jenkin Davies and Sons, Auctioneers and Valuers, Englefield, Reading.

[see also Reading Mercury: Saturday 17th September 1887]

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Leamington Spa Courier: Saturday 17th September 1887

The Suspension of Messrs. Greenway, Smith, and Greenway’s Bank: The Effects of the Failure … Why the Staffordshire Bank Appeared: … To allay any inquiries as to how such profits are to be ascertained as between the creditors and the Staffordshire Bank, it has been determined that the certificate of Mr. Fisher, the accountant engaged by the Board of Trade, is to be accepted as final between all parties. This arrangement has been the result of the negotiations which have been carried on by the Official Receiver, and Mr. Fisher since the petition was filed. The agreements in regard to this matter have been successfully carried out by Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, as representing the Receiver, and Mr. Joseph Rowlands, solicitor to the Staffordshire Bank. … ADJUDICATION OF THE BANKRUPTCY: In order to facilitate the agreement between the Official Receiver and the Staffordshire Joint-Stock Bank with reference the purchase of Messrs. Greenway, Smith, and Greenways’ good will, the debtors on Wednesday consented to an immediate adjudication. Accordingly, a hearing took place before the Registrar (Mr. Campbell), at which there were present Mr. Pinsent (Barlow, Smith and Pinsent), representing the Official Receiver, with Mr. Sanderson, of Warwick, and Mr. Hassall, of Leamington, on behalf of the bankrupts. After the matter had been explained to the Registrar, the adjudication was made. …

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Kenilworth Advertiser: Saturday 17th September 1887

The Stoppage of Messrs. Greenway’s Bank: Further Particulars: Mr. E. T. Peirson, Official Receiver, Hartford Street Coventry, is busy with a large staff of clerks examining the accounts of Messrs. Greenways, and as soon as possible a balance sheet will be produced … (long discussion) … In order to facilitate the agreement between the Official Receiver and the Staffordshire Joint Stock Bank with reference to the purchase of Messrs, Greenway, Smith, and Greenways’ goodwill, the debtors on Wednesday consented to an immediate abdication. Accordingly, a hearing took place before the Registrar (Mr. Campbell), at which were present Mr. Pinsent (Barlow Smith and Pinsent) as representing the Official Receiver; (Mr. E. T. Peirson Coventry), with Mr. Saunderson, of Warwick and Mr. Hassell, of Leamington, on behalf of the bankrupts. … (continues) … …

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Coleshill Chronicle: Saturday 17th September 1887

The Stoppage of Messrs. Greenway’s Bank: Further Particulars: … (long discussion) …  In order to facilitate the agreement between the Official Receiver and the Staffordshire Joint-Stock Bank with reference to the purchase of Messrs. Greenway, Smith, and Greenways’ goodwill, the debtors on Wednesday consented to an immediate adjudication. Accordingly, a hearing took place before the Registrar (Mr. Campbell) at which were present Mr. Pinsent (Barlow Smith and Pinsent) as representing the Official Receiver (Mr. E. T. Peirson, Coventry), with Mr. Saunderson, of Warwick and Mr. Hassell, of Leamington on behalf of the bankrupts. … (long discussion) …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 3rd September 1887

Bankruptcy Proceedings: The failure of Horsley Brothers: Re: Horatio George Horsley, Hubert Joseph Horsley, and Alfred Howard Horsley, trading in co-partnership under the style of Horsley Brothers and carrying on business as builders and contractors, at Alcester Street, Lower Lawrence Street, and Duke Street, Birmingham, and latterly carrying on the same business in Newton Street, Birmingham … Mr. Pinsent (Barlow, Smith and Pinsent) appeared as solicitor to the debtors, two only of whom attended, a medical certificate being put in stating that Hubert Joseph Horsley was too ill to leave his house … (statement of affairs) … Another creditor complained of discrepancies between the present statement of affairs and that submitted to the private meeting. The Official Receiver said that it would be his duty to go into any matter of that kind. Mr. Pinsent pointed out that the balance sheet submitted to the private meeting was prepared only on the accounts to the end of June, though it was not submitted to the creditors till July 13th. The Official Receiver: I think I stated that the debtors did not know of their insolvent position until the balance sheet was prepared. Mr. Pinsent: As soon as the balance sheet was prepared showing that the estate was insolvent, I told the debtors to stop all trading … … Several of the largest creditors stated that they could not accept the offer. The Official Receiver: Are you in a position to improve it, Mr. Pinsent? Mr. Pinsent; Not in the least: The gentleman who offers the security does so on the condition that these terms are accepted … …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Wednesday 31st August 1887

The Birmingham Car Company’s Sale: The first two days’ sale of a portion of the freehold and leasehold properties and stock in trade was concluded yesterday. … The Official Liquidator (Mr. W. N. Fisher) and Mr. Pinsent (Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, solicitors to the vendor) were present while the premises were being put up to auction. Only two of the lots, however, were sold, and the results even in these cases were not very promising for the general realization of the company’s assets. …  …

[see similar Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 3rd September 1887] …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Wednesday 20th July 1887

The Holt Brewery Company (Limited).: The first ordinary general meeting of the Holt Brewery Company (Limited) was held at the Queen’s Hotel, Birmingham, yesterday afternoon … (discussion) … An extraordinary meeting of the company was then held, at which Mr. Pinsent (Messrs. Barlow, Smith, and Pinsent), explained certain alterations in the articles of association, which were necessitated by the requirements of the London Stock Exchange. These were adopted and the proceedings terminated. …

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Express and Echo: Thursday 14th July 1887

Abusive Language: William Hancock, a ticket writer, of Sun Street was summoned for using obscene language towards Mr. William Pinsent, wheelwright, of Commercial Road. Mr. Dunn appeared for the defendant. The complainant stated that on Monday he saw the defendant a short distance from his workshop, about 5 p.m., and while talking to an employee, the defendant came up and without the slightest provocation abused him, making use of very bad language. In answer to Mr. Dunn, the witness, said that he was not afraid of the defendant. Mr. Dunn stated that his client knew nothing of what had occurred. Nothing of the kind would occur again. Fined as 6d and the expenses. …

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