Tag: GRO1108

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 14th August 1939

Good Start at Ballater: Shooting Light in North: Birds are strong, and the season promises well in the Ballater district. Col. Sir Victor Mackenzie and party, at Glenmuick, had thirty-six brace of grouse … … Sir Thomas Birkett of Beldorny indulged in light shooting and today a party will go over the moor. Commander and Mrs. Pinsent are, as usual, at Edinglassie. Mrs. Bridges and Mrs. Stainer and family circle and friends again occupied Cairnborrow Lodge …

[see also Aberdeen Weekly Journal: Thursday 17th August 1939]

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References

GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 9th June 1939

Glass Officials: Messrs. Watson and A. Duncan were tellers for the election at Glass W.R.I. business meeting Mrs. Duncan Presiding: The secretary and treasurer gave a report of the year’s work which was considered very satisfactory. The election of the new committee resulted: President, Mrs. Pinsent; vice-president, Mrs. Duncan; Secretary, Mrs. Watson; Treasurer, Mrs. McBain …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertford Mercury and Reformer: Friday 24th February 1939

Stevenage: Women’s Voluntary Service: A meeting under the auspices of the Stevenage branch of the Women’s Voluntary Service for Civil Defence was held at the Town Hall on Friday, to form a British Red Cross Unit in Stevenage. Mrs. Clive Pinsent, Commandant of Hitchin, and District V.A.D. explained the objects and about 40 volunteered to join a home nursing class at the Welfare Centre. When they have taken the course and passed the examination, the local unit will come into being … 

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 13th January 1939

Glass’s Party to Children: Members’ children were entertained by Glass W.R.I. at a Christmas party in the parish hall. Games and competitions were entered into with great zest. Prizes were given to the different competitors. Tea was provided, with bradies and biscuits. The feature of the evening was when Mrs. Pinsent, president, came to the hall with a balloon for each child. She also cut a huge Christmas cake and the Masters Pinsent handed round a piece to each person. Votes of thanks were given to the Commander and Mrs. Pinsent and family for their kindness.

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References

GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974
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Aberdeen Journal: Thursday 27th October 1938

Funeral of Mr. Cochran: Interment in Birse Churchyard: Large Company of Mourners: Members of the leading families in the county, as well as a large number of advocates in Aberdeen, attended the funeral yesterday of Mr. Francis James Cochran of Balfour. … (description of man and services, lists of mourners) … Wreaths were received from … … (includes) … Commander and Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie …

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Referenced

GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 7th October 1938

Glass at Garden Party: The members of Glass W.R.I. were entertained at a garden party at Edinglassie Lodge by Mrs. Pinsent, president. They spent a very pleasant afternoon seeing the rock garden and having all sorts of competitions. After tea they were entertained to a cinematograph display by Mr. Andrew Pinsent. The winners in the various competitions were: —Miss Gauld, Parkhaugh (twice); Miss Fraser, Sawmill Cottage; Mrs. Milne, Invermarkie Kennels; Miss Agnes Milne, Waterside; Mrs. Anderson, Beldorney; Miss Duncan, Belnaboth; and Nurse Young. Mrs. Duncan proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Pinsent and the Masters Pinsent for their delightful afternoon’s entertainment.

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GRO0046 Devonport: Andrew Clive Macpherson Pinsent: 1922 – 1982
GRO0291 Devonport: Ewen Macpherson Pinsent: 1930 – 2020 
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Wednesday 1st June 1938

Glass Demonstration: The making of paper flowers was the subject of an artistic demonstration given by Mrs. Mackay, Knock, to Glass W.R.I. — Mrs. Duncan presiding. She presented a box and some bouquets for prizes. The new committee were appointed: — President: Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge; vice-president, Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie; secretary, Mrs. Watson; treasurer, Mrs. Mackie; committee —Mrs. Duncan, Belnaboth; Mrs. Fraser, Beldorney; Mrs. Macbain, Mrs. Gardyne, Mrs. Smith, Haugh; and Mrs. Watt, Blairmore Cottages. The competition for the best six eggs resulted: —1, Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie: 2, Mrs. Anderson, Beldorney; 3, Mrs. Mackie, Edinglassie Kennels. The eggs were given to Huntly Jubilee Cottage Hospital. Votes of thanks were by Mrs. Duncan to Mrs. Mackay for her excellent demonstration, and to the hostesses, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Paterson, and Miss Wilson.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 22nd November 1937

Late Mr. Ewen A. Cameron: Notable Tributes at Wallakirk: The funeral took place at Glass, Aberdeenshire, on Saturday of Mr. Ewen Allan Cameron, who was a member of the firm of Panmure Gordon and Co., stockbrokers, and a council member of the Corporation of Foreign Bondholders … (description of interment) … Among the general company were, … (includes) … Mr. D. G. Cochran, representing Commander and Mrs. Pinsent … … Wreaths were received from, among others …. Commander and Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 11th October 1937

Glass’s Sale Success: The monthly meeting of Glass W.R.I. took the form of a cake and candy sale. Mrs. Pinsent of Edinglassie, president, introduced Mrs. Garson, Huntly, who opened the sale, and was thanked by Mrs. Duncan, vice-president. Miss Jean Macpherson presented Mrs. Garson with a small gift. Sales proceeded briskly for an hour or two. Everything was cleared and over £33 was handed to the treasurer. A dance followed to music by the Radio Follies, Huntly. Stallholders were Cake and candy —Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Thomson; nursing stall —Nurse West and Mrs. Gauld, Auldyne; jumble stall —Mrs. A. Smith: dairy — Mrs. Duncan; bran tub — Miss Bateson and Master Ewan Pensent; and ice cream — Mrs. Gardyne, Beldorney.

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Referenced

GRO0291 Devonport: Ewen Macpherson Pinsent: 1930 – 2020 
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Saturday 25th September 1937

For Glass and Cabrach: Work of Nursing Association: Tribute to Cause at Sale: Glass and Cabrach District Nursing Association, assisted by the W.R.I., raised almost £31 by a sale in Glass Public Hall yesterday. It was opened by Mrs. P. C. Garson of Craigmore, Huntly. Introduced by Mrs. Pinsent, of Edinglassie Lodge, Mrs. Garson complimented the W.R.I. for undertaking the sale on behalf of a Nursing Association which covered a district where tremendous strain was placed on the nurse and the association. Public services might fail in snowstorms, but the work of nursing associations went on. There was no more worthy cause. Mrs. Duncan of Edinglassie expressed the thanks of all to Mrs. Garson, who received a gift from little Jean McPherson. Stallholders were Nursing — Nurse West and Mrs. Gauld, Auldyne; dairy — Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie; cake and candy — Mrs. Thomson, Edinglassie, and Mrs. Anderson, Beldorney; teas — Mrs. Mackie and Mrs. McBain; ice-cream — Mrs. Gardyne, Beldorney Kennels. Nurse West expressed thanks to all who had contributed to the stalls and laboured for the success of the effort. A gift was won by Mrs. Shand, Deneath, and Miss Bateson and Master Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge, also won prizes. The sale was followed by a dance.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974
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