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Birmingham Mail: Friday 13th June 1913

New Wranglers at Cambridge: Three Birmingham Mein in the List: In the list of thirty new male Wranglers published from Cambridge, and given in yesterday’s Mail, appear the names of three Birmingham students — E. D. Marris, D. H. Pinsent, and C. E. Winn. … … David Hume Pinsent is native of Birmingham, having been born Edgbaston, May 24, 1891, and now resides in Lordswood Road. Harborne, Birmingham. He is the son of Mr. Hume Pinsent. After being at school Lambrook, Biacknell, Berkshire, he passed on to Marlborough, where he won Senior Mathematical Scholarship and a number of mathematical prizes. He arrived at Trinity College in 1910 with a scholarship and has carried off college prizes.

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GRO0163 Devonport: David Hume Pinsent: 1891 – 1918
GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949
GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Cambridge Daily News: Thursday 12th June 1913

Biographies of Wranglers: … David Hume Pinsent is a native of Birmingham being brought into the world at Edgbaston on May 24th, 1891, and is now residing at Lordswood, Harborne, Birmingham, being the son of Mr. Hume Pinsent. After being at school at Lambrook, Bracknell, Berkshire, he passed on to Marlborough where he won a Senior Mathematical Scholarship, and a number of Mathematical prizes. He arrived at Trinity College in 1910 with a scholarship and has carried off college prizes. Dr. Barnes was his tutor, whilst he read with M. R. A. Herman and Mr. G. N. Watson …

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GRO0163 Devonport: David Hume Pinsent: 1891 – 1918
GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Birmingham Mail: Wednesday 23rd April 1913

In Victoria Square: King Edward Statue Unveiled: Picturesque Scene: …  … A Distinguished Company: those on the higher ground round about the Council House had the pleasure to compensate them for not seeing the front of the stature, of seeing the whole of the crowd and the assembling of the invited guests in the enclosure: Among those who accepted invitations to be present were: The Right Hon. Austen Chamberlain … (continues) … (includes) …Hume Pinsent …

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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Smethwick Telephone: Saturday 15th February 1913

At the annual meeting of the Court of Governors of the University of Birmingham, Gilbert Barling was elected Vice-Chancellor, in the room of the late Alderman Beale … And Sir Oliver Lodge and Mr. Hume Pinsent also spoke of the work and needs of the institution.

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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Staffordshire Sentinel: Thursday 13th February 1913

Birmingham University: At the annual meeting of the Court of Governors of the University of Birmingham, on Monday, Professor Gilbert Barling was elected Vice-Chancellor, in the room of the late Alderman Beale to whose work a graceful tribute was paid by many of the Governors present. The new Vice-Chancellor dwelt at some length on the financial position of the University as affected by the Exchequer and municipal grants; and Sir Oliver Lodge and Mr. Hume Pinsent also spoke of the work and needs of the Institution.

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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Birmingham Mail: Wednesday 12th February 1913

Birmingham University: Meeting of the Board of Governors: Dr. Barling Appointed Vice Chancellor: … … Then came the suggestion that Dr. Gilbert Barling should allow himself to be nominated, and that had met with very general approval. He was no stranger either to those in Birmingham or in the area this University covered. Personally, Alderman Clayton said he thought it would be advantageous to have at their head one who knew the working of the University from the academic point of view. The Treasurer (Mr. Hume C. Pinsent) seconded the resolution proposed by Alderman Clayton. Mr. Pinsent referred to the irreparable loss sustained by the University in the death of the late Vice-Chancellor. Speaking of Dr. Barling’s qualifications, Mr. Pinsent described them as interested in, and knowledge of, the academic and scientific position, sympathy and tact in dealing with men, and experience in affairs. The resolution was unanimously carried, and Dr. Gilbert Barling, wearing his robes, was conducted to the chair by the principal (Sir Oliver Lodge) and Mr. Pinsent. Alderman Clayton, in greeting him, said he congratulated him on his election, that the traditions gradually growing around them would be transmitted him to his successor undimmed, and he further Assured him that all who had been intimately connected with the work of the University would offer him every assistance in their power. …

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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Birmingham Mail: Wednesday 12th February 1913

The Council’s Grant: Dealing with the report of the council of the University, Professor Baring spoke in appreciation the annual grant of £15,000 from the City Council, and made special reference an, offer of £500 per annum from the coal owners of the South Midland District, applied partly for stipend attached a lectureship in mine rescue work the area covered by the South Midland District, the lectureship to be connected with the Department of Mining in the University and partly for travelling expenses to and from mine rescue stations, etc. was very gratifying find that the coal owners appreciate what they were trying in the University in connection with mining matters. In seconding the Vice-Chancellor’s proposition to adopt the Councils report, Mr. Pinsent spoke of the need of an increase in the endowment fund applicable to stipends. He mentioned with gratification the donations of £3,000 from Mr. J. A. Kenrick and £1,000 from Mr. Edwin Malins. Mr. Pinsent referred to the unusual fact of a surplus this year of £2,500 but added that it did not represent the real state of the finances, and there were certain outgoings in the future which would quickly account for it. The University, he said, could only be carried on by very substantial grants from the nation and from the immediate locality. … …

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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Erdington News: Saturday 9th November 1912

Birmingham Chrysanthemum Show: … (long discussion) … Local Classes: … Cauliflowers: 1, H. C. Pinsent; 2, A. Hill, Aston, 3. F. Whitbread, South Yardley. Savoy Cabbage: 1, F. G. Hyde, 2, H. C. Pinsent, 3, C. Eaves … (continues) … Primulas: 1, Mrs. R. Payton, 2, H. S. Batson. Cyclamen, 1. H. C. Pinsent, 2, W. H. Starkey; 3, Mrs. R. Payton … (continues) … Also … Birmingham City Council: Nomination of Committees: Proposed New Standing Order: … Education … (long list includes) … Mrs. Pinsent … Lunatic Asylums … (short list includes Mrs. Pinsent) …

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949
GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Smethwick Telephone: Saturday 31st August 1912

The West Birmingham Horticultural Society: Annual show at Lightwoods: Magnificent Exhibition Spoiled by Rain: …

There were three huge marquees. In the first were arranged those exquisite groups (which are the feature at the open classes) and also the other exhibits from the conservatories of Edgbaston. Mr. Hume C. Pinsent was successful with an exquisite group in which effective arrangement and colour were combined in a graceful exhibit … (continues) … Division 1: Open to All: Group of Foliage and Flowering Plans: Prizes: 1st £7 10s; 2nd, £5; 3rd £2 10s: Hume C. Pinsent Lordswood Road (gardener, G. Corbett); 2, J. A. Kenrick, Harborne (gardener, r. Usher); 3, G. Hancox, West Bromwich …

Six Tuberous-rooted Begonias: 1, J. A. Kenrick, 2, Hume C. Pinsent, 3, H. F. Keep …Six Caladiums: 1, H. F. Keep; 2, Hume C. Pinsent; 3, J. A. Kenrick … Three Specimen Zonal Geraniums, 1, Hume C. Pinsent, 2, H. F. Keen; 3, P. J. Worsley …  Best Collection of Hardy Cut Flowers: 1, Hume C. Pinsent; 2, W. H. Price, Northfield Road Harborne; 3, Mrs. Goade, Handsworth … Vegetable Division … … Best Beet in Show (special pries by Chairman): – 1, Mrs. E. Winchester; 2, Hume C. Pinsent; 3, Wm. Selvey. ….

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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920

Sports Argus: Saturday 24th August 1912

West Birmingham Show: Third Annual Exhibition at Lightwoods Park … … Vegetables: … … Special prizes (presented by the chairman) for the six best beets in the show (open to all) Mrs. Winchester 1, Hume Pinsent 2, W. Selvey, 3 … (continues) …

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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920