Tag: GRO0495

The Late Rev. W. F. Eliot: Memorial Service at Winchcombe: At St. Peter’s Parish Church. Winchcombe, on Wednesday afternoon, there was a full congregation present, at a memorial service for the Rev. W. F. Elliot (Vicar of Upton St. Leonards, and formerly vicar Winchcombe and rector of Sudeley). Whose death we reported in our columns on Tuesday. The Rev. J. Pinsent (curate of Winchcombe) officiated in the absence of the Rev. F. M. Wickham (away on holidays), and he was assisted by the Rev. Collins Ashwin (rector of Dumbleton and Rural Dean of the Winchcombe Deanery), who read the burial service. The hymns “The Saints of God.” “Praise My Soul” and “The Strive is Over” were fervently sung by the choir and congregation. Prayers the Rev. Pinsent and the Blessing concluded the service, after which the congregation stood while the organist (Mr. W. E. Haslam F.R.C.O.) played the Dead March. During the afternoon and evening a muffled peal was rung.

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925

Social Evening at Winchcombe held in connection with St. Peter’s Parish Church, Winchcombe, a social was organised by the Parochial Church Council and took place at the Women’s Institute, Cowl-lane, on Thursday evening. There was a large company present, and the proceedings opened with a concert to which the following ladies and gentlemen contributed: Quartette: Mrs. Darlington, Mrs. Haslam, Mr. C. P. G. Lewis, and Master Moulton; song, Rev. J. Pinsent; song, Miss Ruby Lane …

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925

Archdeacon’s Visitation: The Ven. Archdeacon Gardner (of Cheltenham) paid his visitation to Winchcombe Parish Church (for the Winchcombe Deanery) on Wednesday evening. The following clergy were present: Rev. F. M. Wickham (Vicar of Winchcombe), Rev. J. Pinsent (curate of Winchcombe), Rev. R. Crawley-Boevey (assistant, Winchcombe) … …

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925

Confirmation Service at Winchcombe: Dr. Gibson, Bishop of Gloucester, performed the sacred rites of confirmation at Winchcombe Parish Church, on Saturday last. There were no less than 110 candidates, and these were made up from the following parishes … (includes) … Winchcombe, 40 … The surpliced clergy at the confirmation were Rev. F. Wickham, vicar of Winchcombe; Rev. J. Pinsent, curate of Winchcombe, Rev. R. L. Crawley-Boevey, hon assistant (Winchcombe) … etc. …

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925

Winchcombe Church Electors: The Rev. R. M. Mason, M.A., rector of Saintbury and Messenger for the “Recruiting campaign in the Kingdom of God,” paid a visit to Winchcombe on Thursday evening, and addressed a meeting held in the Women’s Institute, his subject being “The Church’s Call to Service.” The Rev. F. M. Wickham (Vicar of Winchcombe) occupied the chair, and he was supported by the Rev. J. Pinsent, (Curate) …

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925

Ecclesiastical: Licensed by the Bishop: The Bishop of the Diocese has licensed the Rev. F. M. Wickham, Vicar of Winchcombe to the chaplaincy of Winchcombe Union Workhouse and has licences the following curacies: Rev. William Clark, M.A., and Rev. Wilfred Charles Couch, M.A. to Cheltenham; Rev. Thomas William Lambert to Tewkesbury and the Rev. Mark Elliott Perfitt, B.A. to Newent; and the Rev. John Pinsent, A.K.C, to Winchcombe.

(see also Gloucestershire Chronicle: Saturday 14^th January 1922)

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925

Christmas at the Winchcombe Churches: The Parish Church (St. Peter’s) was nicely decorated with evergreens and flowers, and all the Christmas services were well attended. The number of communicants were considerably in excess of last Christmas. A choral celebration was held at 9.30 a.m., and there were three other Communion services. The Rev. J. Pinsent (Curate) preached Mattins.  Instead of a sermon at Evensong, the choir sang carols from Sir John Stainer’s collection and also an anthem. “In a stable lowly” by Oliver King. The offertories were for the Sick and Poor Fund. … …

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925

Winchcombe Women’s Institute Carols and Tableaux: At the monthly meeting of the Winchcombe Women’s Institute, held at the Institute on Wednesday evening, an exhibition of Christmas gifts was held and articles from the stall were afterwards sold for the benefit of the Institution … Carols were sung by a party composed of Mrs. Darllington, Miss Denley, Mrs. A. V. W. Smith, Mrs. A. S. Grist, Miss Mason, Miss Webb and Messrs. Deney, T. Major, Lewis, Smith, Grist and the Rev. Pinsent. All the items were loudly re-demanded …

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925

Concert at Winchcombe: To assist the funds of the St. Peter’s Football Club, the promoters of the newly founded St. Peter’s Institute arranged a concert at the Women’s Institute on Monday evening, there being a fairly large company present. During the interval the vicar of (the Rev. F. M. Wickham) explained the objects of the institute and paid a tribute to the organising skill of the Rev. J. Pinsent (curate), who in so short a time had ensured such a successful evening. The principal performer of the evening, Mrs. Leonard Hall (of London), whose soprano voice had a good compass, and who rendered several numbers in pleasing style. The Rev. Pinsent gave several Toreador songs and sang two duets with Mrs. Hall. Others who appeared were Captain W. Deakin, M.C.. Mrs. Wallace, Mr. Grey (female impersonator), and Mr. Curnock. The Winchcombe choirboys also sang several songs, which were greatly appreciated. Mr. W. E. Haslam, F.R.C.0. was at the piano.

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925

Winchcombe Auxiliary of the Bible Society: A crowded attendance was present at the annual meeting of the Winchcombe Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society held at the Town Hall, Winchcombe, on Monday evening, the chair being occupied by Mr. Nicklin, of Ashton-under-Hill. … (discussion of finances) … The re-election of the committee with the name of the Rev. John Pinsent added, was proposed by the Rev. F. M. Wickham, and when put to the meeting, this, with the adoption of the report was carried unanimously. … 

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GRO0495 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1880 – 1925