Tag: GRO1108

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 2nd February 1935

Whist and Bridge Drive: Organized by the Horticultural Society, a very successful whist and bridge drive was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday last week. Major W. Sherriff (vice-chairman of the society) was M.C. and over 100 people were present. The prizes had been given by Cmdr. and Mrs. Pinsent, Major Sherriff … (continues) … … Also … … Hospital Procession Meeting: July 13 has been fixed as the date for this year’s Hospital procession. The annual meeting of the Stevenage and District Saturday Fund Committee, which organizes the procession was held at the Red Lion last week. Mr. J. F. McKay, president was re-elected and the following officials were also appointed: vice-presidents, Comdr. Clive Pinsent, and Mr. J. Dolby; secretary … (continues) …

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

East End News and London Shipping Chronicle: Friday 26th October 1934

Memorial clock outside the East End Maternity Hospital, Commercial Road, erected in the memory of Dr. Owen Lankester, for 31 years chairman of the Hospital until his death in 1933 was dedicated on Monday afternoon by the Rev. pat. McCormick. Among those present were … (list includes) … Mrs. Clive Pinsent …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 1st October 1934

Glass Prizes: To Glass W.R.I. – Mrs. Pinsent presiding — Miss Davidson, Artlich, Huntly, gave a demonstration on various kinds of stitchery, work and showed a few beautiful specimens of her work. In a competition for the best article made from a flour bag, Miss Davidson made the awards: 1, Mrs. Mackie; 2, Mrs. Anderson. Prizes for the most entries for competitions during the year were won by Mrs. Shand, Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie, and Mrs. McBain, Miss McGregor, Dufftown, and Miss Nan Duncan gave selections on the piano and violin. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Smith, Miss W. Gauld and Miss M. Duncan were hostesses.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 24th September 1934

Glass Entertainment: Members of Glass W.R.I. were hospitably entertained at Edinglassie Lodge by Commander and Mrs. Pinsent. Various games and competitions were taken part in and prizes for these were won by Mrs. McBain, Mrs. Mackie, Miss Leslie and Miss Shand. A whistling competition created much amusement, Mrs. Ingleby, Invermarkie Lodge, provided conveyance to take members to and from Edinglassie Lodge. After a delightful tea, Commander Pinsent gave cinema entertainment which everyone enjoyed. Votes of thanks to Commander and Mrs. Pinsent and family were proposed by Mrs. Duncan, vice-president, after which the company joined lustily singing “For they are jolly good fellows.”

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

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 31st August 1934

Glass Programme: The programme at Glass W.R.I. was sustained by Mrs. Pinsent, president, Miss Bateson and Masters A. and J. Pinsent, and consisted of two sketches by Mrs. Pinsent and Miss Bateson; a monologue by Miss Bateson, and songs by Miss Bateson and Masters A. and J. Pinsent. Those were greatly enjoyed. In a competition — guessing advertisements — Mrs. Thomson and Miss W. Gauld gained the prizes, gifted by Mrs. Pinsent. Hostesses were: — Mrs. and Miss Duncan, Belnaboth; Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Watt. Votes of thanks were proposed by Mrs. Ingleby and Mrs. Duncan.

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GRO0046 Devonport: Andrew Clive Macpherson Pinsent: 1922 – 1982
GRO0457 Devonport: James Macpherson Pinsent: 1925 – 1983
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 27th October 1933

Glass Single Ladies: Mrs. Pinsent, president, presided at Glass W.R.1., when the programme was sustained the single ladies, who chose as their opening item a community song, “I’m owre young to mairry yet.” A helpful demonstration on how to make and change an invalid bed was given by Nurse R. Duncan, Edinglassie. Other items included an amusing recitation by Miss J. Horne, a duet by Miss M. Duncan and Miss J. Thomson, and selections Miss R. Duncan and Miss M. Duncan — all greatly enjoyed. In a guessing competition the winners were: — 1, Mrs. Burgess; 2, Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. McBain (equal).  A competition for the best six months’ programme, judged by the Auchindoir Institute, resulted: — 1, Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie; 2, Miss Brander. The lucky winners in “Relationship” competition given by the Auchindoir Institute, were Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie, and Mrs. Duncan, Belnaboth. A happy evening closed by singing “Here’s to the Maiden.” Mrs. Pinsent proposed the votes of thanks, and Mrs. Duncan thanked Mrs. Pinsent for presiding. The hostesses were: — Misses Whyte, Brander, R. and M. Duncan, Edinglassie; J. Duncan, Belnaboth; Gauld, Cormack, J. and E. Home, and L. and J. Thomson.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 29th September 1933

Glass Cinema Treat: Members of Glass W.R.I. were entertained at Edinglassie Lodge by Mrs. Pinsent. A cinema, operated by Commander Pinsent, was greatly enjoyed. Prizes for the various competitions were given by Mrs. Pinsent, who, during her first year of office as president, has helped the Institute considerably. A party from Auchindoir Institute provided the programme at the last monthly meeting. Lady Robertson Nicoll read an interesting story by Isabel Cameron on “Consider the Postage Stamp, and Stick It’,” and Miss Pollard gave a short talk on the uses of salt. Other members of the party contributed solos, duets, piano, and violin selections. An amusing feature was the “Three Bowness Beauties,” just come from London, and wearing the latest style of dress. In a guessing competition, given by the visiting Institute, the prizes were won by: — 1, Miss Whyte. 2, Mrs. Cassie. The committee were hostesses.

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

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 18th September 1933

Grants have to be Reduced: Needlework Guild Meeting: Aberdeenshire Branch: The Aberdeenshire branch of the Scottish Needlework Guild held its annual meeting at Ingleboro’ House, Aberdeen. Mrs. Irvine Drum Castle, the president, was in the chair … (list of those present) … Apologies were intimated from the Hon. Mrs. St. John, Mrs. McColl, Mrs. Wolrige-Gordon, Mrs.  Bridges, Mrs. Fuller Maitland, Mrs. Farquhar Spottiswood, Mrs. Pinsent, Mrs. smith, Mrs. Findlay, Mrs. Linzee Gordon, and Mrs. Crombie. The following new vice-presidents were welcomed: Mrs. Fuller Maitland, Miss Bruce (in place of Mrs. Smith, Strichen), Mrs. Pinsent (in place of Mrs. Cameron, Glass), and Mrs. Linzee Gordon (in place of the late Lady Gordon Cathcart) … (discussion of finances) …

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

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 8th September 1933

Glass Musical Treat: Mrs. Pinsent presided at Glass W.R.I,, when Mrs. Stainer and family entertained the members to a musical programme. There was a large turn-out of members and friends, who showed their great appreciation of the various items piano, violin, ‘cello and vocal. Institute is fortunate in having such a talented family living in their midst who are always willing to give their services to the entertainment of members. The monthly competition was “Best sweet for 6d.” and the prize-winners were: 1, Mrs. Cassie; 2, Miss Thomson. Mrs. Pinsent presented the prizes. Mrs. Cassie, Mrs. Guild, Mrs. Thomson, and Miss Thomson were hostesses.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: 16th June 1933

Glass Cookery: Glass W.R.I. Mrs. Pinsent presiding decided to change the hour of the meeting during the summer months from four to seven o’clock. Three cookery demonstrations were given – by Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie, on the baking of fruit cakes; Mrs. Duncan, Belnaboth, on girdle scones; and Mrs. Cassie on the making of an omelette. Miss Janet Burgess delighted with a humorous Scots recitation “Jimmy,” The hostesses were Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Mackie, and Miss Horne: Votes of thanks were proposed by Mrs. Pinsent and Mrs. Ingleby.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974