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South Devon Fox Hounds: The opening meeting of this popular hunt was fixed for yesterday at Ambrook, Ipplepen, the charming retreat of the Master of the Hounds (Mr. Ross), when, favoured with fine weather, a numerous body of horsemen put in an appearance. By the hospitality of Mr. Ross the company were provided with luncheon at the house, and they all afterwards assembled at the meet, which was at eleven o’clock; but before parting from the ample board, Mr. J. Heath (Totnes) proposed the health the giver the feast, whom he referred to as a manly English gentleman, and one who, through good report and ill, had maintained the institution of fox-hunting Devon a manner which was best shown by the appreciation those who took part the sport, consisting of all classes of society. The few words from Mr. Ross, in reply to the toast (which was drunk with great heartiness), were to the effect that he hoped that they would have a good day’s sport and that many similar meetings were yet in store for them. At the start about 150 horsemen appeared, and among them were—Messrs. Jeffrey Michelmore, J. Heath, R. Heath, P. Symons, G. Barrett, Hingston, W. Barrett, J. Distin, E. Shinner, Adams (Totnes), G. H. Hext, T. Harris, E. R. White, G. White, H. C. Barrett, J. Law, Shilson, Seager, T. Pinsent, J. Clarke etc …

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St. George’s Society: On Tuesday evening a funeral peal was rung on the muffled bells of St. George’s Church, Camberwell, as a mark of respect to the late Mr. C. Hyrons, aged 40 years, and late secretary of the above Society. The performers were: T. Windley treble; H. Windley, 2^nd; H. Langdon, 3^rd; W. Roberts, 4^th, W. Pinsent, 5^th; H. Flower, 6^th; H. Drury, 7^th; W. Prime, Tenor; Conductor, T. Windley.

[see similar: South London Observer: Wednesday 15^th August 1883]

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Dog Racing: A match took place this (Friday) morning between Mr. Pinsent’s Turpin (18 ½ lbs) and Mr. Barker’s Nell (20 lbs). The latter was conceded five yards start, in a race 200 yards in distance for £5. Turpin won by six yards. A Second race was arranged for a stake of £2 aside with the same dogs, and on this occasion, Nell was allowed eight yards start. The distance was 200 yards. And Turin again won by a yard.

[see also Leicester Daily Mercury: Saturday 10th September 1881]

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Foot Racing at Leicester: The first round of heats of the 130 yards’ foot handicap organised by Mr. W. Potter, was decided at the Black Horse Grounds on Saturday afternoon, when there was but a poor attendance of spectators, and the weather was of a most miserable kind. Out of the thirteen heats on the card, six were walks-over. The following are those left in for the next round and final: Reynolds, 15 yards start; J. Lacey, 15, Pinsent, 17 ½, Taylor, 16; G. Green, 13; F. Hunt, 13, S. Davies, 13 ½, Jackson, Northampton, 15 ½, T. Wells, 18, Garner, 11, A. Hunt, 13, W. Jenkins, 17 and Haley, 13. Mr. W. Chapman starter and Mr. Potter referee: The second round and final next Saturday.

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Royal Mail Route and shortest Sea Passage, via Larne and Stranraer: The following were amongst the saloon passengers during the last few days: Arrivals: … … (includes) … … Mrs. and Miss Pinsent, Southampton …

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Accident: For the past few days two or three men have been employed in painting the front of some of the houses of business on Fore-street-hill, and yesterday, afternoon while one of the men was raising ladder, a rather stiff wind blowing at the time, it fell and struck him to the ground, severely bruising one of his arms. Mrs. Pinsent, of Commercial Road, who was passing the time was also struck on the head by the falling ladder and rendered insensible. The unfortunate lady was conveyed to Mr. Blackmore’s, chemist, which adjoins the place where the accident happened, where restoratives were administered to her, and on her recovering consciousness she was conveyed in a cab to her home.

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Cabin passengers by the Steamship Republic, from New York: … (long list includes) … Mr. R. Pinsent …

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Marriage: Plymouth: April 28^th, Wm. Horton, of Kibworth Leicestershire to Anna Pinsent, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Horton, of Devonport.

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Horton – Horton: on the 28TH ult., at George Street Chapel, Plymouth by the Rev. John Ashworth; Wm. Horton of Hibworth, to Anna Pinsent, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Thos. Horton, Devonport.

[see also Leicester Daily Mercury: Saturday 7th May 1881]

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The South Devon Hunt: On Wednesday meeting of the subscribers to the above Hunt was held at the Globe Hotel, having been convened by the Master (Mr. Ross) on a matter of business in connection therewith. Colonel Ridley was invited to take the chair, and among those also present were— Messrs. Ross (Master of the Hunt), Codner (Secretary), Luxmoore, Browning, Gibbons, Symons, Pinsent, Rendell, Williams, Baker, Barrett, &c. – Mr. Ross said his object in calling the subscribers together was to inform them that in consequence of the limited amount he had received as subscriptions it would be impossible to continue the Hunt even the end of the present season … (he needed at least £400 to make it to the end of the season) … (discussion) …

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