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Local Intelligence: … At the West of England Fat Stock and Poultry Show at Plymouth on Wednesday, r. W. S. Pinsent of our town was awarded the first prize in the Dorking (any colour) hen class. …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Highweek Harvest Festival: Harvest thanksgiving services for the parish were held on Thursday. The Alexandra Hall was nicely laid out with tables for the holding of a sumptuous tea; and its attractiveness was increased by the beautiful display of table decorations. The ladies and gentlemen who kindly gave tables were Lady Baker, Messrs. Holmes, Stockman, Clarke, Vicary, Eldred, H. T. Parker, Atkyns, Lloyd-Downes, Knowles, Kitson, Liardet, Martin, Webster, Carew Hunt, Staveley, H. Foss, Misses Raker, Vicary, Wild (2), Woods, King (2), Greenshield, Sir T. Secombe, Rev. H. Archer, and Messrs. L. Bearn., W Pinsent, C. G. Vicary, Rev. Prideaux and Mr. W. Shapley rendered valuable assistance to those attending to the requirements of the large company who were seated at the tables. The enjoyment of the tea also largely contributed to by the excellent playing of selections on the piano by Miss Kitson and L. Bearne. Subsequent to the tea, a particularly bright and happy service was conducted in St. Mary’s Highweek, and the church was well-nigh filled to overflowing with a crowded congregation. The clergy present were Revs. Harris (rector), — Prideaux (curate) and R. J. Bond (vicar of Ashburton). The church was tastefully decorated with fruit, flowers, etc. by ladies. … discussion of the event …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Prize Winners in Cornwall. The following were among the prize winners at the Exhibition of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Society, held at Bodmin on Wednesday: – … (includes) … Poultry …Dorkings, any variety, cock, 1, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show: At Bodmin … … Poultry … … Dorkings, any variety, cock: 1 and special, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 2, S. Oatey, Gunnislake; 3, W. H. Copplestone, Lostwithiel: Dorkings, any variety, hen, 1 and 3, W. S. Pinsent, 2, H. Reeves, Emsworth.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Royal Cornwall Show: The Prize List: … … The Local Shows: The following were among the East and Mid-Cornwall winners: Poultry: … … Dorkings, any variety, cock – 1 and Special, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 2, S. Oatey, Gunnislake; 3. W. H. Copplestone, Lothwithiel.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association: Exhibition at Bodmin: … Poultry: … Dorkings, any variety, cock – 1 and special, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbott, 2, Samuel Oatley, Gunnislake; 3, W. H. Copplestone, Lostwithiel: Dorkings any variety, hen – 1 and 3, W. S. Pinsent, 2, Herbert Reeves, Emsworth …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Yealmpton Agricultural Show: … Poultry: … … Dorking, Cock – 1 and 2, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 3, H. Reeves, Hants: Hens: 1 and 2, W. S. Pinsent, 3, H. Reeves …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Hackney Sports: Mr. Pinsent, of the Brewery, Newton Abbot, was granted an occasional license on the day of the Aquatic Sports at Hackney, Kingsteignton, on Wednesday May 29th.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Devon County Show at Torquay: … … Poultry: … Dorking cock, 3, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot, … Dorking hen, 1 and 2, W. S. Pinsent, r, C. R. Staveley, Ivybridge: …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Devon County Agricultural Show: the 1901 exhibition under the auspices of the Devon County Agricultural Association was opened on Tuesday at Torquay … … … Poultry: … Dorkings, cock: 1, Nicholls & Son, Wadebridge; 2, Mrs. Sperling, Lew Down; 3, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbott; R. H. Reeves, Emsworth: Dorking hen, 1 and 2, W. S. Pinsent, 3, H. Reeves, …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920