Tag: GRO0897

In connection with the Newton Football Club, a “Smoker” was held in the Pavilion at the Recreation Ground on Tuesday evening. A capital programme was arranged, and Mr. J. Prowse presided over a good attendance … programme included … Instrumental music by Messrs. Elms, Pinsent, and Gribble …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Teignmouth and District Fanciers’ Society: First Members’ Show: Mr. Seale Hayne M.P. on Poultry breeding … … Cats: Longhair, any variety: 1, Mrs. Raff, Teignmouth; 2, J. Hole; 3, W. H. Pinsent, Teignmouth …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Teignmouth Fanciers’ Society: First and Successful Show: The first member’s show that opened at the Assembly Rooms yesterday, in connection with the Teignmouth and District Fanciers’ Society, can be written down as a great success. Entries far exceeded the expectations of the Committee, and the quality was above average. … (description of event) … Cats: 10: Long Hair, any variety – 1, Mrs. Raff, Teignmouth; 2, J. Hole, Teignmouth; 3, W. H. Pincent, Teignmouth …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

The Pierrots’ Benefit Concert: The Assembly Room last evening was full to overflowing and scores were refused admission at the doors. The Pierrots were giving their last “show,” and the public gave them a hearty reception. … (continues) … One of the songs, having reference to a goat recently purchased by a member of the troupe, was written by a Teignmothian, and the goat and Jonnie Osborne were seen on the stage in the limelight. … The solos on the mandolin and banjo by Messrs. Elms and Pinsent were clever, and took immensely, whilst the Pierrots themselves were au fait. … (continues) … (also includes) … mandolin and banjo duet, “The Hunter’s March,”, Messrs. Elms and Pinsent …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Teignmouth Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Association: Rather than the Old Year should pass away without a meeting of conviviality, the members of this Society to the number of between 30 and 40 with their friends sat down to a very excellent dinner at M. G. Furler’s Commercial Hotel last evening. … (a long description of events includes) … The toasts following were that of the “Visitors,” briefly responded to by Mr. S. Lendon and Mr. Pinsent (Newton Abbott), “The Press” and “Host and Hostess,” all of which were suitably acknowledged. There was a goodly number of singers present, and in addition to selections by Mr. McDermott (piano) Mr. Pinsent (banjo) and Mr. Elms (mandoline) songs were contributed by the following … (continues) …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton Liberal club: A highly successful “Free and Easy” was held at the Liberal club, Newton Abbot, on Saturday when Mr. E. Gilpin presided, and was supported by Mr. J. Yelland in the Vice-chair. … programme included … … Messrs. Pinsent and Elms were also most successful in their banjo and mandolin duets … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Concert: The opening evening entertainment at the Newton Liberal Club was as largely attended and as successful as these gatherings usually are. Mr. W. Vicary, C.C., J.P., occupied the chair and Mr. A. Truscott was the vice-chairman. … programme included … … Messrs. W. H. Pinsent and J. L. Elms played a banjo and mandolin duet entitled “Washington post,” and had to return and repeat a portion. … … The remaining items were equally good, comprising two selections by the orchestra; songs by Mr. E. Gilpin, Mr. J. Steer, and Mr. R. Harvey; a cornet solo “A Knight’s serenade” by Mr. Fred Gilpin, and another duet by Messrs. Pinsent and Elms. …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Alexandra Hall: Newton Abbot: … A Grand Miscellaneous Concert will be held in the above Hall on Thursday 12^th November 1896 for the purpose of augmenting the Mechanics’ Institution Library Fund: the following well-known vocalists and instrumentalists have kindly promised their assistance … (list includes) ... Mr. W. H. Pinsent … 

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton Football Club Dinner: Mr. H. Knight presided at a convivial gathering last night of the members of the Newton Abbot Football Club. A short toast list was gone through: The Chairman presented caps to Messrs. C. Hooper, H. Frost, C. White, A. Curtis, W. Beer, T. Bradbury, W. Ford, E. Elliott, A. Bowden, J. Hore and W. Hobbs, members of last season’s team, who did not receive caps when the last ones were given away two years ago. … Messrs. R. Harvey, W. H. Pinsent, A. W. Dixon, W. Hobbs, H. Lang, and others provided an excellent entertainment.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Newton Liberal Club Social: The last “Members’ Social” for the season at the Newton Liberal club on Friday last week was well attended: Mr. J. Prowse presiding over an enthusiastic audience. … programme includes … Messrs. W. H. Pinsent and J. L. Elms played a banjo and mandolin duet, “Frivolity barn dance,” and for the encore “Hunter’s march” … …

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949