A Mooreland Wedding: Pinsent – Brittan, at Sheepstor:
A large congregation witnessed the wedding yesterday afternoon of Miss Ethel Betty Brittan, elder daughter of Mr. Charles E. Britten, the well-known Dartmoor artist, and Mrs. Brittan, of Burrator House, Sheepstor, and Capt. Guy Homfray Pinsent, M.C., 1st Batt. the Loyal Regt., youngest son the late Sir Robert J. Pinsent, D.C.L., K.T., Judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, and Lady Pinsent.
For a moorland wedding it was only apropos that the moorland flower-heather should have taken a prominent place in the floral setting. The church was decorated (with a profusion of the delicate flower and bracken; the bride had it in her bouquet, whilst the bridesmaids’ carried bunches of it tied with tulle of a similar shade.
Miss Brittan, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of ivory chiffon over satin, the train being of brocaded chiffon velvet satin. Her veil was old Brussels point lace, while roses figured with the white heather in her bouquet.
She was accompanied by five bridesmaids — Miss Mary Brittan (sister), Miss Molly Wimble (cousin) Miss Molly Lucas, Miss Sheila Murray, and Miss Enid Disney-Roebuck — and two small trainbearers — Miss Vivian Disney-Roebuck and Master Robert Pinsent (nephew of the bridegroom). The bridesmaids were, attired in heather coloured taffeta frocks shot with silver, silver lace berthas, with caps to match, and silver shoes and stockings. Their amber necklaces were gifts of the bridegroom.
Mrs. Brittan wore a gown of grey charmeuse trimmed with Paislev crepe-de-chine, while her blue velvet hat was adorned with ostrich feathers to match her gown. Mr. Charles Brittan, the bride’s brother, was “best man.”
The officiating clergyman was Rev. R. H. Lucas, vicar of Walkhampton and rural dean, assisted Rev. E. Hughes, vicar of Sheepstor, and Rev. C. L. Buckingham. About 120 guests attended the reception at Burrator House, and afterwards Capt. and Mrs. Pinsent left for London, Paris, and Rome for the honeymoon, Mrs. Pinsent travelling in brown gabardine suit and velvet hat trimmed with ostrich feathers. Her skunk furs were the gift of her husband.
A tea was held the parish room for the children of Sheepstor, and in the there was a dance.
Following is a list of the wedding presents: Bridegroom to bride, skunk fur; bride to bridegroom, silver-mounted hairbrushes; Mr. and Mrs. C. E, Brittan, picture; Mr. C. E. Brittan, silver wristwatch, Mrs. C. E. Brittan, silver cigarette box; Mr. C. E. Brittan jun., silver jam dish and spoon. Miss Mary Brittan, fountain pen; Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Brittan, travelling trunks and cheque; Miss Ethel Brittan, cheque; Dr. H. C. Wimble, cheque; Mrs. Wimble, silver-fitted morocco dressing case and cheque; Miss Wimble, six sets hand-made lingerie; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. H. Pinsent, revolving soup tureen; Miss Pinsent, entree dish; Mr. R. B. Pynsent, dining-room clock; Miss Pinsent, silver button-hooks and shoelift; officers the 1st Batt., The Loyal Regt., autographed silver salver. Mr. Gerald Ackermann, R. I., picture; Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Babb, silver bon-bon dish; Com. and Mrs. Badcock, table mats; Dr. Bailey, Silver tea-spoons; Mrs. Barrett, dressing jacket; Mrs. E. L. Bateman and family, cheque ; Miss Bayly, silver pepper pots; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beedell, entree dash; Rev. and Mrs. H. Breton, writing case; Com. and Mrs. A. Brown, silver candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. J. Brown, the Misses Brown, and Mr. W. Brown, suede bag; Rev. and Mrs. C. Buckingham, amber necklace; Mr. C. Burney-Brown, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bygrave, Honiton lace scarf; Mrs. Beck, silver button-hook, shoehorn, and “Everhot” water bottle; Miss L. Bickford, silver napkin ring. Mr. and Mrs. Dixin Caruthers, Pewter and enamel brooch; Miss Phyllis Castle, butter, biscuit, and cheese dish; Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Chamberlen, silver napkin ring; Col. and Mrs. Clark, duchesse point handkerchief; Mr. and Mrs. E. Cleverton, silver photograph frame; Mr. and Mrs. Clotworthy and Mr. J. Clotworthy, china bowl; Mr. W. Clotworthy and Miss Clotworthy, vase; Mrs. Mortimer Collier, silver puff bowl; Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Coppin, traveling clock; Mrs. Cowtan, needle case; Dr. and Mrs. G. Crump, wooden fruit bowl. Mr. and Mrs. J. Dark, silver napkin rings; Mr. and Mrs C. Dawson, Maj. Dawson, and Miss Dawson, pearl and ruby brooch; Mrs. Devitte, silver napkin rings; Dr. and Mrs. Doble, silver candlesticks. Dr. and Mrs. Eden, antique salt cellars; Hon. Mrs. Eden, cream jug; “Elizabeth,” silver hatpin stand; Mr. G. K. Eden and Miss Eden silver teaspoons and sugar tongs, Mr. F. R. Eden, silver ash tray; Miss Faull, silver bon-bon dishes; Miss Fisher, handkerchiefs; the Misses Francis, cut-glass decanters; Mr. and Mrs. A. Fullalove, en-tout-cas bag; Mrs. and Miss Fuller, boudoir cap. Mr. and Mrs. Gaden, silver inkpot; Captain and Mrs. F. Gerty, silver cruets; Mr. Mrs. T. R. Gill, travelling clock; Major-General and Mrs. Gordon, dressing table mats and cushion cover; Miss Dorothy Goring, thermos flask; Mr. B. Gotch, picture. Dr. and Mrs. Hall and family, cheque; Rev. and Mrs. E. Hughes and the Misses Hughes, leather blotter; Hiss Hunt, silver shoe buckles. Mrs. M. I. G. Jenkins, silver photo frame; Captain Jones and the Misses Jones, silver teaspoons; Rev. and Mrs. B. Jones, photograph frame. Captain and Mrs. Kenny, Morocco blotter; Commander and Mrs. Kimber, silver photo frames. Miss Lamb, scent bottle; Mrs. Liddell, camisoles; Miss Loat, silver matchbox; Sir Henry and Lady Albertha Lopes, en-tout-cas; Miss Lopes and Miss Constance Lopes, photo frame; Mr. Charles Lucas, book; from all at Walkhampton Vicarage, silver tea tray. Eng.-Lt. Commander and Mrs. R. A. C. Mitchell Stanley, thermos flask; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Morgan, table mats; Dr. and Mrs. Conway Morgan, morning tea set; the Misses Morris, handkerchiefs; Miss Morrish, Indian brass table; Mr. and Mrs. Murray and Miss Murray, silver coffee spoons; the Honourable and Mrs. Nicholson, blue enamel travelling clock. Mr. and Mrs. Mackworth Parker, silver salt cellars; Captain and Mrs. E. M. C. Parker, spirit iron; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Parsons, necklace; Mr. T. Pearce, brass bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, beaten brass salver; Miss Picot, Morocco purse; Mrs. Pipon, travelling rug; Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Pitts, cheque; Miss Pitts, silver vase; Sir William and Lady Prynne, beaten brass tray. Miss A C. Raymond, pottery; Dr. and Mrs. Revell, gold safety pin set with opals; Mr. E. Scott Rodd, silver photo frame; Mr. Erick Roe, cheque; Mrs. Roe, cheque; Major and Mrs. Disney Roebuck, silver candlesticks; Miss Enid Disney Roebuck, hand-worked nightdress sachet; Miss Vivian Disney Roebuck, Maltese lace square; Dr. Rogers, silver tea infuser; Mrs. Rolston and Mr. A. Rolston, toast rack; Mr. and Mrs. Roskruge, picture; Mr. and Mrs. Rowe, lace table mats. Miss Sansom, Venetian bracelet; Mrs. Soleater, silk dress; Mr. and Mrs. G. Shellabear, silver bon-bon dishes; Mr. and Mrs. George Shillibeer, Wedgwood sugar sifter; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shillibeer, silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. Shilston, Miss Shilston, and Mr. W. Shilston, silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. B. Shilston, cushion; Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Shilston, afternoon teacloth; Miss J. Shilston, afternoon teacloth; Mrs. S. Shilston boudoir caps; Miss Maude Shilston, table centre; Mrs. Feather Smith, lace handkerchief; the Misses Smith, Georgian fish slice; Mrs. Alick Solfau, afternoon teacloth; Mr. and Mrs. Spearing, suede attache case; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Sperling, en-tout-cas; Miss M. Stephens, coat hangers; Mr. and Mrs. Strachan. address book. Miss Teglio, silver napkin rings; Dr. and Mrs. Tutton, marmalade pot; Mr. John Tutton, silver tea knives; the Misses Mary, Patty, and Cicely Tutton, blue enamel clasp. Miss Doris Verrieres, white doeskin gloves. Miss Agnes Walker, gold chain and amethyst pendant; Miss Webb, hand-painted candle shades; Captain Whiteford, R.F.A., pair of whiskey decanters; Captain and Mrs. Whitmarsh suede handbag; Mr. and Mrs. David Williamson silk bag; Dr. and Mrs. Willington, jewel case; Miss Wills, silver tea knives; Mrs. Picot and the Misses Wimble, silver sugar bowl.
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Referenced
GRO0254 Hennock: Emily Hetty Sabine Homfray: 1845 – 1922
GRO1155 Hennock: Ethel Betty Brittan: 1899- 1986
GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0380 Hennock: Guy Homfray Pinsent: 1889 – 1972
GRO0473 Hennock: Janet Frances Cowtan: 1878 – 1938
GRO0744 Hennock: Robert Burton Pynsent: 1869 – 1953
GRO0749 Hennock: Robert John Francis Homfray Pinsent: 1916 – 1987
GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893
GROxxxx Hennock