Tag: GRO1108

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 25th April 1936

New Ambulance Division: Whist Drive for Funds at Stevenage: The newly formed Stevenage and Knebworth Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, made is public debut on Tuesday last week, when as whist drive in aid of uniforms and equipment, followed by the distribution of ambulance awards, was held a t the Town Hall. …  … Cmdr. C. Pinsent, R.N., is president of the Division, and Dr. Chetwynd Grosvenor is divisional surgeon. Mrs. Pinsent distributed the prizes at the Whist drive and Mrs. Grosvenor presented the ambulance wards. Bouquets were presented to Mrs. Grosvenor and Mrs. Pinsent by Mrs. C. Greenwood, wife of the Hon. Secretary … …Cmdr. Pinsent referred to the recent efforts to form the division, and said they were particularly indebted to Stevenage Urban District Council. Twenty men of Stevenage and Knebworth had already enrolled, and the secretary, Mr. C. Greenwood, would be glad to hear of others who wished to join. … … Also … … Egg Week: 3,747 For Hitchin Hospital: Eggs sent to Hitchin Hospital during Egg Week totaled 3,747. The donors were … list includes … Mrs. Pinsent, 50 …=

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

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 24th April 1936

Glass & Cabrach Nursing: Compliment on “Sound Policy”: In aid of the funds of Glass and Cabrach District Nursing Association a sale of work was held yesterday in the Public Hall, Glass, and was opened by Mrs. C. M. Gordon of Buchromb. The Rev. W. G. Guthrie, who presided in the absence owing to illness of Mr. J. A. Ingleby, paid tribute to Mr. Ingleby’s active interest in the Association. It was due to Mr. Ingleby’s business ability and help that they had been able to think of a scheme whereby the district of Glass and Cabrach would have a new car every year. After purchasing outright, the first car they would table £50 a year and get a new one for that sum. Introducing Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Guthrie said her name was a household word because of her kindness and public-spirited work. Before calling upon Mrs. Gordon, the chairman intimated good wishes from Lady Davidson and Commander and Mrs. Pinsent. Sound Policy: Mrs. Gordon, who was accompanied by Mrs. Ingleby of Blairmore, referred to the importance of district nursing and the faithful work of the nurses. She said she was interested to hear of their annual scheme to get a new car, and she considered it a very sound policy indeed. She knew how generous and loyal the folks of Glass and Cabrach were, and she did not need to ask them to make that sale a success, because she knew they would all buy to the utmost of their means. She had much pleasure declaring the sale open. …

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

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 7th March 1936

Whist in aid of Red Cross Clinic: Thirty-six tables were occupied at a whist drive held at the Hermitage Halls on Monday … donations were received from Mrs. Clive Pinsent …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 29th February 1936

Big Whist Party: Hitchin Club’s Hospital Effort: Sixty-two tables were occupied at the whist drive held at the Hermitage Halls, Hitcwhin on Friday last week in aid of Hitchin Hospital … Mrs. Pinsent, who was accompanied by Cmdr. Clive Pinsent, chairman of the Hospital Council, presented the prizes, and herself was presented with a bouquet by Miss Joan Stevens. …

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

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 1st February 1936

Stevenage Sisterhood Anniversary: Open Meeting will be held at the Town Hall, Stevenage, on February 6th Speaker Mrs. Beta Hornabrook. The chair to be taken by Mrs. Pinsent. Hearty welcome to all.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Biggleswade Chronicle: Friday 17th January 1936

Opening of New Hospital Wards: Today, H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester will open the new wards at the North Herts. and South Beds. Hospital at Hitchin. After lunching at the Priory, the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. J. Delme-Radcliffe, Her Royal Highness, it is understood, will enter the town by way of Hermitage Road, and will proceed to the New Town Hall, where she is due to arrive at 3 o’clock. There she will be received by the Rt. Hon. the Viscount Hampden, G.C.V.0., K.C.B., C.M.G., president of the hospital, and Commander Clive Pinsent, R.N., chairman of the Council. The Duchess, after inspecting the guard of honour of the 1st Battalion the Hertfordshire Regiment, will be conducted to the platform in the Hall, when a number of presentations will be made. Viscount Hampden will invite the Duchess to declare the new wards open, and the Rev. R. F. R. Routh. M.A., R.D., Vicar of Hitchin will offer the dedicatory prayer. Mr. S. B. Russell. F.R.I.B.A., the architect of the new building, will present a master key to the Duchess, who will then declare the new wards open. Her Royal Highness, having signified her willingness, will receive purses from the various local organisations. Margaret Times will present a bouquet to Her Royal Highness, to whom Commander Clive Pinsent will express thanks. Her Royal Highness will proceed to the hospital, where she will make a tour of the wards, and have tea with the consultant, medical and dental staff: The President of the hospital and Lady Hampden, the Chairman and Mrs. Pinsent and Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Russell. … …

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

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 11th January 1936

Stevenage Hospital Sunday: Matron and sisters at Brotherhood Service … (appeal for public support) … Apologies for absence from the meeting were received from Cmdr. And Mrs. C. Pinsent, Major-Gen. Tindall Lucas, Mr. W. O. Times and Mr. F. Armitage. … … Also … … The North Herts. & south Beds Hospital: The New Men’s & Children’s Wards will be opened by H.R.H. Duchess of Gloucester on Friday 17th January 1936, at 3. P.M.: Purses will be presented: …  Please Give Generously: Collection of Purses is being organized by the following to whom donations should be sent not later than Wednesday 15th January: … (list includes) … Stevenage: Mrs. Clive Pinsent …

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

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 30th November 1935

North Herts and South Beds Hospital: Week-ending No. 26th: … Gifts … include … garments, and top for new children’s ward, Mrs. Pinsent …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 21st October 1935

Glass Birthday: Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge, presided when Glass W.R.I. celebrated its thirteenth birthday. Whist was enjoyed by the members, and prize-winners were Miss Whyte, Miss Dey, Miss Brander and Mrs. Fraser, consolation, Mrs. Leith. Mrs. Pinsent gifted and presented prizes, and also cut the birthday cake. Songs were given by Miss Young and Miss Shand. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Anderson. Miss Gauld and Miss Spruce were tea hostesses.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 30th September 1935

Glass has Sale Success: A successful cake and candy sale was held by Glass W.R.I., Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge, presided and in the unavoidable absence of Miss Ross, St Ann’s, Huntly, opened the sale. Before doing so, Mrs. Pinsent made sympathetic reference to the death of Mrs. Cassie, who was a most enthusiastic member. Mrs. Duncan thanked Mrs. Pinsent for the valuable help she at all times gave the Institute. The stallholders were: — Candy, Mrs. Shand and Mrs. Leith; cake, Mrs. Thomson, and Mrs. Fraser; dairy, Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Burgess; jumble; Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Watt; tea — Mrs. Mackie and Mrs. McBain; bran dips; Mrs. Pinsent. Winners of competitions were Mrs. Pinsent and Miss Brander. The drawings amounted to £21 14s 9d.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974