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Dog Racing: The decision of the second round and final heat of Mr. J. Mason’s 200 yards’ dog handicap formed the attraction at the Victoria Grounds, Knighton Road, last Saturday afternoon, and the weather being fine there was a good attendance of spectators present. The preliminaries had been run off on the 18^th inst. and of the 16 entitled to take part in Saturday’s proceedings, two were absent. The racing witnessed was quite up to the average, and the final was secured by White’s Luce, who won by half a yard. Details: Second Round: Heat 1: Pincent’s Lue, 11 ½ lbs. 63 yards, 1; Sibson’s Pansey, 13 ½, 36, 2; Won by a yard … continues … Final Heat: White’s Luce, 1; Hewett’s Violet, 2; Sherriff’s Nance, 3, Pincent’s Sue (sic), 0; Won by half a yard, a yard separating second and third and a similar distance between third and fourth. Mr. W. D. Muddimore officiated as referee, Mr. Cramp fired the pistol, and Mr. D. Thompson was at the marks.

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The following passengers are booked to proceed today the 6^th instant, by the P. and O. Co.’s S.S. Delhi, Captain G. Lee: For Southampton: Dr. and Mrs. Fairweather and infant, Miss V. Thomson, Mr. Schwappe, Mr. and Mrs. James Soden, Miss Pinsent, and Mr. and Mrs. Tubb and infant.

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Cabin Passengers by the Steamship Hibernian from Baltimore: … (list includes) … Mrs. Pensent, family and servant, … … [Arrival?]

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Great Conservative Meeting in Exeter: Enthusiastic Reception of Mr. Mills and Mr. Johnson: The Victoria Hall was crowded Monday evening with the Conservative electors of the city to hear addresses from the Conservative candidates, Mr. Arthur Mills and Mr. J. G. Johnson, and the proceedings were most enthusiastic throughout. On making their appearance on the platform, which was erected midway between the orchestra and the balcony; the two gentlemen were heartily cheered, as were also the more prominent members of the party in the city. Edward Andrew Sanders, Esquire (president of the Exeter Conservative Association) occupied the chair.  And amongst the numerous assemblies, besides the many ladies, we noticed [long list including, Pinsent]

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 30^th January 1874] 

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The Representation of Southampton: Conservative Meeting: ON Monday night a large and influential meeting of the friends and supporters of the Right Hon. Russell Gurney and Captain Engledue, the two Conservative candidates, were held at the Dolphin Hotel, when the latter gentleman was present … (present includes) … Pinsent

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Exeter Elections: Great Meeting in the Victoria Hall: Speeches of Mr. Mills and Mr. Johnson: A public meeting of the electors, convened at a few hours’ notice, was held in the Victoria Hall last night, to hear addresses from Mr. Arthur Mills and Mr. John George Johnson, the Conservative candidates for the representation of Exeter … Among the vast assembly we noticed … (list including) … Pinsent … (speeches) …

[Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 30^th January 1874]

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Passengers Arrived and Sailed: … … List of Cabin Passengers per Steamship Canadian from Liverpool to Baltimore (via St. John’s, and Halifax) January 13, 1874: … (list includes) … Miss Pinsent …

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Mr. Leach’s Reply to Sir Edward Watkin’s Attack: A meeting was held at the Temperance Hall, on Saturday evening, under the auspices of the Working-mens’ Conservative Union, principally for the purpose of affording Mr. J. Leach, of Stalybridge, an opportunity of replying to the gross personal attach made upon him a few nights previously by Sir Edward Watkins. The chair was taken by Mr. W. J. Richards, the President of the Union, and the hall was crowded to excess, whilst there were hundreds outside unable to obtain admission: Amongst those present were … (list includes) … Pinsent … (Mr. Leach was a shoemaker and temperance supported the Conservatives) …

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Newton and Dawlish Agricultural Labourers Friend Societies: A meeting of the above societies, amalgamated for the present occasion only, was held on Thursday at Dawlish. It appears that the Newton committee being desirous of visiting one of the other towns in the Union, entered into negotiations with the Dawlish Association, the latter, being in rather a comatose state, made no objection to receiving the visitor, hoping no doubt, that the event would have a stimulating effect upon itself. … (continues) … We believe there were several of Mr. Eddy’s ploughs in the field, and a fair proportion of them were successful. The principal prize was taken by Mr. C. Adams, the well-known ploughman. The judges were – (list includes) … Following are the names of the principal members of the combined committee, who deserve congratulations on the success of their new venture: … (includes) … Pinsent …

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Axminster: Petty Sessions: Tuesday: … William Roberts, of Axminster, for allowing eight swine to go astray, was fined, including costs, 17s. P. C. Pinsent proved the case. …

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