Tag: GRO0176

Leicester Daily Mercury: 26th December 1917

At the Gilroes Hospital a concert was arranged by Mr. W. H. Brain, in which the Misses How, Pinsent, Mr. S. Wilford and Professor Riddington took part, a whist drive following, and later there was a dance. Ald. Windley paid a visit during the day.

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx (?)

Leicester Evening Mail: Wednesday 26th December 1917

Groby Road Hospital: A delightful day was spent at the Groby Road Hospital, arranged by Mr. W. H. Brain. The wards had been beautifully decorated, thanks to Sister Fry (assistant matron), of Ward 4, where the festivities were held. A concert was given in the afternoon, the artistes being Miss Doris How, Miss Whybie How (songs and duets), Miss Doris Pinsent (elocutionist), Mr. Syd Wilford (humorist), Professor Riddington (conjurer) and Miss Elsie How (pianist). … …

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Evening Mail: Tuesday 17th October 1917

Oxford Street Adult School: Mr. Albert Roberts arranged a highly successful concert at this school on Sunday morning, in order to provide funds for Christmas parcels to members at the front. Mr. John Eastwood presided, and the artistes includes Mrs. Pemberton Peake (elocutionist and pianist), Miss E. Burgess, Miss E. Holloway, Mr. E. Rippin, Mr. S. Howkins, Mr. H. Copson, and Mrs. Hanson (vocalists), and Miss D. Pinsent (elocutionist). There was a large attendance.

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Evening Mail: Thursday 20th September 1917

Groby Road: A specially enjoyed concert was given at the Groby Road hospital last evening. It was arranged by Staff Nurse Nichols, of No. 4 Ward, where the concert was held … The artistes contributing were Miss Doris How, Miss Ada Hallam, and Private Collinson (a wounded soldier of South Staffs.) soloists, Miss Doris Pinsent, (elocutionist), and Mr. Syd. Wilford (who was in fine form, and to give repeated encores) … …

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Daily Post: Friday 13th April 1917

Concert at Narborough Road Schools: A successful concert was given at the Narborough Road Schools last night in aid of the Mayor’s £100,000 scheme and the West End Association of the Entertainment of wounded Soldiers … There was a large and appreciative audience at Victoria Galleries last night, where a concert, arranged by Miss Margaret Jerome was held in aid of the Mayor’s Fund. The artistes were Misses Louise Martin (soprano), Ada Hallam (contralto), Mabel Crisp (violinist), Eveline Maude (danseuse). H. M. Wskerler (pianist and accompanist). Margaret Jerome (elocutionist), Masers. H. E. Pickering (tenor), and Fitz Hallam (bass). A sketch, “At Cross Purposes,” was presented, the parts being taken by Mrs. Ida Bell. Miss Cecilia Kitchen, May Skerrington, Doris Pinsant, Iva Brown, and Margaret Jerome.

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Evening Mail: Monday 2nd April 1917

Y.M.C.A. Soldier’s Hut: A concert held in the Y.M.C.A. Hut yesterday afternoon was a great success in spite of the very cold weather. There was a large audience, and the following artistes were much appreciated: Misses Gladys Letts, Doris Pinsent, Gladys Cousins, Mdme. Gwladys Nicholls, A.R.C.M. Accompanist. Messrs. Albert Burford and Fred Radford. Mr. A. W. Halford took the chair.

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Chronicle: Saturday 2nd December 1916

Ratby: … Christmas Fund for Soldiers and Sailors. — Recently a flag day in aid of this fund realized with donations over 13 guineas, and a concert with a similar object was given on Saturday evening in the Primitive Methodist Church Schoolroom, presided over by the Rev G. E. Gilbanks. The room was crowded, and the following contributed: Miss Richardson and Miss H. Lacey (pianoforte Miss Chapman, Miss (Geary, and Mr. Jos. Gamble (solos), Mr. Ellingworth (humorous song), sketches by members of the P.M. Church Young Women’s Class, and Miss Pincent (recitation).

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Daily Mercury: Friday 1st December 1916

Base Hospital: An enjoyable concert was arranged by Miss Edith A. Burton, L.L.C.M., and Miss Ida Grimsley, in Ward No. 2 in the Base Hospital on Thursday evening. The following contributed to an excellent programme:  Misses E. Burton, I. Grimsley, D. Pinsent and A. Hickingbotham, Messrs. Syd Wiford, Bert Wright, E. Yarnall and A. Grimsley, Cyclist Barnett presided: …

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxxe

Leicester Evening Mail: Tuesday 17th October 1916

Oxford Street Adult School: Mr. Albert Roberts arranged a highly successful concert at this school on Sunday morning, in order to provide funds for Christmas parcels to members at the front. …. Artistes … (includes) … Miss D. Pinsent (elocutionist) …

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Evening Mail: Thursday 14th September 1916

Concert at the Base Hospital: A concert arranged by Miss Westran was given to wounded soldiers at the Base Hospital A1 Ward last night- The artistes were Miss Gladys Andrews, Miss Marjorie Leicester, Miss Doris Pinsent, and Mr. Aston with Mr. Capey occupying the chair. A vote of thanks was proposed by Private White of the Leicesters.

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx