The movement set on foot by some of the most representative people in Birmingham to recognise in some personal form the services rendered to the city by Mr. and Mrs. Hume Pinsent, who are leaving the locality, deserving of and doubtless will meet with much support. Mrs. Pinsent in particular has made very memorable efforts to improve the lot of the unfortunate feeble-minded, and has, in the face of apathy and indifference, awakened a sympathetic public opinion on this subject. Her services will be much missed and her place difficult to fill. … also … Mr. and Mrs. Hume Pinsent Departure: Proposed Presentation: Mr. and Mrs. Hume C. Pinsent are leaving Birmingham to take their residence in the South of England. For many years both Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent have taken active part in the public work of the city. Mr. Pinsent has identified himself with the University as governor and treasurer, and his advice and unobtrusive support have been of incalculable value to the Council, more particularly during the early life of the institution. The works undertaken by Mrs. Pinsent with a thoroughness and perseverance that have impressed everyone has been in a cause that does not easily attract help. Her devotion to the care of the defective and crippled children has extended over years, and has necessitated great self-sacrifice, involving service on committees, the City Council, the Education Committee, and a Royal Commission, in addition to much work done for individual cases quite unknown to the public. It is felt that the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent, and all who know them through their public work, would like to show their appreciation of their services. It is, therefore, proposed to present to them some gift of a personal character which would remind them of the work they have done and the esteem in which they are held by Birmingham people. With this object a circular has been issued asking for subscriptions, the maximum amount being fixed at two guineas. A meeting of the subscribers will be held at the Council House on Thursday next to decide on the form of the gift. The names of the subscribers, but without mentioning the amount of their subscriptions, will be set out in a book to be handed to Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent. The circular is signed by the Lord Mayor (Lieutenant-Colonel Martineau), the Vice-Chancellor of the University (Mr. Gilbert Barling), Sir George Menrick, Councillor D. Davis, Mrs. Beale, Miss Dale, Mrs. Bennett, Messrs. A. Blackwell, A. H. Coley, R. Cary Gilson, A. Flavell, and the Town Clerk (Mr. E. B. Hiley).
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949
GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920