Tag: GRO0176

Leicester Daily Post: Saturday 17th February 1912

For the Blind and Crippled: Leicester Children’s Annual Effort: For several years past, Leicester schoolchildren have made collections on behalf of the Guild of the Crippled and the Wycliffe Society for the Blind, and last evening part of the money collected during the past year was handed to the Mayoress (Mrs. A. Tollington) by the collectors, at a concert held at the Temperance Hall. … The musical programme, which was given by children attending various Council schools in the town was excellent, the following being the items: … (includes) … recitation, “Little Lord Fauntleroy,” Miss Doris Pinsent … monologue, “The last Token,” Miss Doris Pinsent … …

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Evening Mail: Monday 15th January 1912

Men’s Guild of Help: Four talented juniors provided the programme on Sunday at Oxford Street, which proved to be one of the best provided. There was a large and enthusiastic gathering, over which the Rev. F. Lansdown presided. Miss Doris Pinsent (elocutionist) gave two recitals, “Santa Claus” and “The Road to Heaven” … (continues) …

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Daily Post: Thursday 9th March 1911

Glen Parva: Royal Army Temperance Association: this association, which was re-established at Glen Parva Barracks about a year ago, under the presidency of Major H. Stoney–Smith, commanding the Depot, has, under the able management of Corporal Stilwell, who was secretary in India for eight years, risen from an initial membership of four to a membership of 91 at the present time, and is now in a very flourishing condition. On Tuesday evening the certificates and medals were presented to the children who had been fortunate enough to earn them. The recipients were Winifred Grimley, Reggie Hunt, Geo. Jameson and Albert Warner. An excellent concert was at the same time given in the gymnasium, which was well filled.  Amongst those present were Major and Mrs. H. Stoney-Smith, Captain and Mrs. Bromfield and Lieut. and Quartermaster Clover and Mrs. Clover. The programme consisted of exceedingly clever items by Mr. Walter Groocock’s Juvenile Court Jesters … (including) … Miss Doris Pinsent gave a musical monologue …

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Evening Mail: Monday 6th February 1911

Shaftesbury Hall:  An entertainment was given on Saturday by Mr. and M. Frank Porter at the Shaftesbury Hall. Mr. S. R. Chitham presided, and there was an attendance of the Institute children. Pianoforte duets were even by Mr. and Mrs. Porter and songs were rendered by Miss Clara Hunt, Miss B. Haddon, and Miss Elsie Porter. Two recitations were given by Miss Doris Pinsent. A clever ventriloquist sketch by Mr. Edgar Newitt completed the programme Mr. Porter and Master Richardson officiated as accompanists.

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Daily Post: Saturday 22nd October 1910

Tramwaymen’s Concert: the second monthly concert of the season was given at the Tramway Men’s Club Rooms on Thursday evening last and proved to be another most enjoyable entertainment. The programme was provided by Mr. Walter Groocock’s “Court Jesters,” and the performances were much enjoyed. … (description of event and list of performances) … Musical monologue, “What is a gentleman!”, Miss Doris Pinsent … (continues) … song “Come for a ride” (Groocock), Miss Doris Pinsent … (continues) …

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Evening Mail: Monday 18th April 1910

SANVEY GATE MISSION HALL: On Sunday evening, instead of the usual service, an excellent sacred musical service was given by Mr. W. Groocock, F.R.C.0., L.R.A.M. and his young folk, when the following programme was much enjoyed by a large congregation: — Part song, “My boat is waiting” (Henry Smart); song, “The Gentle Shepherd” (Adams), Master Archie Barrow; song, “Tender Wood Dove” (Gounod), Miss Nora Goodson; song, “The Promise of Life” (Cowen), Miss May Fewkes; song, “In the hour of trial” (Gounod), Miss Beatrice Haddon; song, “Hearts and Flowers” (Czibulka), Miss Clara Hunt; part song, “The Angel” (Rubenstein); song, “Daddy,” Miss M. Fryer; “The Climbers” (Fortescue), Miss May Fewkes; song, “The Better Land” (Cowen). Master Archie Barrow; song, “Far from my Heavenly Home” (Margetson), Miss Clara Hunt; musical monologue, “If we only knew,” Miss Doris Pinsent; song, “Perhaps,” Miss Nora Goodson: Part song. “Wanderer”, Night Song” (Rubinstein).

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Daily Post: Saturday 12th March 1910

Tramwaymen’s Concert: A successful social and concert was given at the rooms of the Recreation Club, Belgrave Gate, on Thursday evening, when another popular programme was submitted. … (description and list of performers includes) … … song, “Where’s the old June Moon,” Miss Doris Pinsent; …  (list) (continues) … song, “Way up in an aeroplane,” Miss Doris Pinsent; … (continues)…

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Evening Mail: Friday 11th March 1910

TRAMWAYS RECREATION CLUB:  At the rooms of the Club, Belgrave Gate, last evening, a most successful and enjoyable monthly concert and social were given, the rooms being again crowded. An enthusiastic audience gave unstinted applause to every turn. The room was effectively decorated and lighted by Mr. F. King, stage manager, while Messrs. Pool and Johnson shared the duties of chairman. The following was the programme: Pianoforte solo, Miss Mabel Cox; song, “Under my Umbrella,” Miss Dora Morrell; song, “Nirvana,” Mr. Percy Foxon; patter duet, Messrs. Harcourt, and Harding; song, “Where’s that old June Moon,” Miss Doris Pinsent; concerted item—banjo, mandolins, and guitar, Mr. Chas. Grimmett and party: song, “The Old Plaid Shawl,” Miss Aguas Cottrill … (continues)

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Leicester Evening Mail: Friday 18th February 1910

TRAMWAYS RECREATION CLUB: The second monthly concert and social of the year was given at the rooms, Belgrave Gate, last evening, and was most enjoyable. the different items of the programme being artistically rendered, and loudly applauded. Several encores were demanded. Those taking part were Miss Cox, Miss Dent, Miss G. Williams, Miss McLean, Miss Doris Pinsent, Messrs. R. S. Hibbert, S. Jordan, F. Sing, E. Martin, and Master H. Cutter. Mr. H. Hall acted in the dual position of chairman and artiste, and in both parts was most satisfactory.

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GRO0176 Tiverton: Doris Hilda Pinsent: 1897 – xxxx

Melton Mowbray Mercury and Oakham and Uppingham News: Thursday 6th January 1910

Rothley: Old Folks Entertained: Under the auspices of the Adult Schools, the old folks were given their annual treat in the Village Hall on Saturday. A meat tea was partaken by upward of 80. Those who were too infirm to attend had tea conveyed to their homes. … In the evening a concert was given … (programme included) … “Sweet little sunbonnet lady,” Miss D. Pinsent;

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