Tag: GRO0157

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 29th September 1933

Glass Cinema Treat: Members of Glass W.R.I. were entertained at Edinglassie Lodge by Mrs. Pinsent. A cinema, operated by Commander Pinsent, was greatly enjoyed. Prizes for the various competitions were given by Mrs. Pinsent, who, during her first year of office as president, has helped the Institute considerably. A party from Auchindoir Institute provided the programme at the last monthly meeting. Lady Robertson Nicoll read an interesting story by Isabel Cameron on “Consider the Postage Stamp, and Stick It’,” and Miss Pollard gave a short talk on the uses of salt. Other members of the party contributed solos, duets, piano, and violin selections. An amusing feature was the “Three Bowness Beauties,” just come from London, and wearing the latest style of dress. In a guessing competition, given by the visiting Institute, the prizes were won by: — 1, Miss Whyte. 2, Mrs. Cassie. The committee were hostesses.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 18th September 1933

Grants have to be Reduced: Needlework Guild Meeting: Aberdeenshire Branch: The Aberdeenshire branch of the Scottish Needlework Guild held its annual meeting at Ingleboro’ House, Aberdeen. Mrs. Irvine Drum Castle, the president, was in the chair … (list of those present) … Apologies were intimated from the Hon. Mrs. St. John, Mrs. McColl, Mrs. Wolrige-Gordon, Mrs.  Bridges, Mrs. Fuller Maitland, Mrs. Farquhar Spottiswood, Mrs. Pinsent, Mrs. smith, Mrs. Findlay, Mrs. Linzee Gordon, and Mrs. Crombie. The following new vice-presidents were welcomed: Mrs. Fuller Maitland, Miss Bruce (in place of Mrs. Smith, Strichen), Mrs. Pinsent (in place of Mrs. Cameron, Glass), and Mrs. Linzee Gordon (in place of the late Lady Gordon Cathcart) … (discussion of finances) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Worthing Gazette: Wednesday 18th January 1933

Lieutenant-Colonel Wyatt’s Wedding: His Bride the Hon. Margaret Blades: Distinguished Gathering at St. Margaret’s Westminster: … … Bride’s Presents: … (very long list including) … Commander and Mrs. Pinsent, cheque; the Messrs. Pinsent, dinner service. …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 26th September 1932

Glass at Edinglassie Lodge: Members of Glass W.R.I.; by Huntly, had an enjoyable afternoon at Edinglassie Lodge, the guests of Mrs. Pinsent, president. The programme included a delightful cinematograph display by Commander Pinsent. Mrs. Geddes, Invermarkie, thanked Commander and Mrs. Pinsent for the enjoyable entertainment they had given. A hearty vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Duncan to Mrs. Ingleby, Invermarkie Lodge, who had motored the visitors to and from the party. At the monthly meeting an “Open Night” — Mrs. Pinsent presiding — Commander Pinsent gave an enjoyable talk on the Navy, illustrated by lantern slides. There was a large audience, and a silver collection was taken on behalf of the W.R.I. funds. Mr. Shand, Schoolhouse, thanked Commander and Mrs. Pinsent, also Captain Philimore, the lanternist. In a competition for the best sixpenny supper for two- persons Lady Martin Smith and Captain Philimore made the awards: 1, Mrs. Cassie, 2, Miss J. Thomson. The prizes were the gift of Mrs. Pinsent.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974
 
 

Mearns Leader: Thursday 16th July 1931

Shooting Prospects for the North-East: Hopes for a Moderate Season; Generally speaking, this season’s Scottish shooting prospects are bright. Although it is extremely unlikely that there will be anything like a bumper season, reports from the moors show that grouse are plentiful and healthy, and deer are numerous … The following are the principal moors in the Northeast which will be shot over by proprietors or tenants: – Aberdeenshire: … (list includes) … Edinglassie – Commander Pinsent, R. N. …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 22nd November 1930

Stevenage Autumn Show: An Improved Exhibition: Full List of Awards: … continues at length … The officials of the show, which was admirably arranged, were: Chairman, Comdr. Pinsent, R.N.; vice-chairman, Major W. Sherriff; Committee, … … In introducing Mrs. Pollard, Comdr. Pinsent said he was delighted to be able to pass on to the members the judges’ considered opinion that the show this year was equal with those of St. Albans, Hertford, and Hitchin. They were happy to see good proof that advanced methods of horticulture were being employed, and that the district improvement had been made.  … … Silver cup, presented by Comdr. Pinsent, R. N.; Mr. W. J. Thody, collection of vegetables (cottagers) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 8th November 1930

Stevenage Legionnaires: … … The British Legion and United Services Fund Benevolent Committee was, it was stated, constituted as follows: Lady Butler Fellowes, Mrs. Clive Pinsent, Mrs. Lyndon Skeggs, Major W. O. times, the Rev. F. A. W. Gibbs. Messrs. H. N. Barclay, H. G. Rose, and N. W. Wright with the officials and members of the branch committee.  … Election of officers … (includes) … Comdr. Clive Pinsent …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Surrey Advertiser: Saturday 13th September 1930

Interesting Wedding at Puttenham: Miss Ellinor Wood and Mr. L. R. Alston: Bride’s Many Activities in Parish … (long discussion) … Wedding Presents: … (include) … Commander and Mrs. Pinsent, cheque …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer: Wednesday 6th August 1930

Grouse plentiful and Strong: Bright Prospects for the Twelfth on Northern Moors: … On Scottish Moors: Serious Slump in Lettings of Shootings … Viscountess Cowdray will shoot over her own property at Dunecht; … Sir Thomas Roydon is to shoot over Deskrieshiel, Mr. C. M. Barclay Harvey at Dinnet, Commander Pinsent at Edinglassie …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 8th February 1930

Annual Meeting of the Gardeners’ Society: The annual meeting of the Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society was held at the Small Public Hall on Wednesday evening. Comdr. Clive Pinsent presiding. A letter was read from Mr. H. G. Rose, the president, regretting his inability to be present. The president, secretary and treasurer were re-elected, and the following were elected to the committee: Cmdr. Pinsent, Mr. Clarence Elliott, Miss Edwards and Mr. A. J. Antony. …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948