Tag: January 1872

North Devon Journal: Thursday 11th January 1872

Great County Meeting: Establishment of the Devonshire Agricultural Society: A large, influential and enthusiastic meeting was held at the Castle of Exeter on Friday, to promote the establishment of a Devon County Agricultural Association, the necessity and prospective benefit of which in promoting the interests of agriculture had already been affirmed by a committee of Agriculturalists representing all parts of the county at a preliminary meeting held in Exeter some few weeks since. …. (speeches) … He had to move: “That the following gentlemen be elected members of the Council for the year 1872, viz: Southern District … Northern District … (includes) Pynsent Matthew, Tallaton … ” … (ongoing discussion) …

[see also Western Times: Saturday 6th January 1872]

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Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post or Plymouth and Cornish Advertiser: Wednesday January 10th, 1872: Issue 5508

Establishment of the Devonshire Agricultural Society: The county meeting, held at the Castle of Exeter on Friday to promote the establishment of a Devon County Agricultural Association was well attended by most of the principal agriculturalists of the County and was most enthusiastic. … [speeches] … Sir Stafford Northcote …. [said] … he had to move that “the following gentlemen be elected members for the Council for the year 1872, viz: – ‘’ [includes] Pynsent Mathew, Tallaton; ……. etc.  

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Western Times: Friday 5th January 1872

Newton: New Year’s Day at the Union: The most important day in the year to the inmates of the Union House in the first of January, not even exception the memorable roast beef and plum pudding day. It has been the practice of the Rev. R. R. Wolfe and his friends at Torquay for many years past to collect subscriptions for the purpose of presenting to each pauper individual in the house a present in addition to a first-rate tea. In the distribution of the gifts the presence of several ladies and gentlemen with their gracious smiles and kind words renders the affair additionally attractive. On Monday they were favoured by the company of Mrs. Erskine, Miss Erskine, T. Pynsent, Esq., formerly of Pitt House and late guardian for Hennock, Misses Pynsent (2), Rev. J. M. Hawker … etc. …` (description of the event) …`

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Referenced

GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887
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Western Times: Tuesday 30th January 1872

Newton: County Ball: The annual count ball took place at the Globe on Thursday night under distinguished patronage. The ball room, and its approaches, were decorated in the most tasteful manner. The refreshments, supplied by Mr. Bracewell in the adjoining rooms were of the choicest description and the wines excellent. The Royal Marines Band played a selection of the newest dance music with their well-known ability. The following were present: … (long list includes) … Mr. Pynsent, Miss F. Pynsent, Miss J. Pynsent … 

[see similar Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Monday 29th January 1872]

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References

GRO0308 Hennock: Florence Lombe Pynsent: 1847 – 1943
GRO0472 Hennock: Jane Augusta Pynsent: 1849 – 1902
GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 188

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Monday 1st January 1872

Torquay: Annual Christmas Ball: The annual Christmas Ball was held at the Bath Saloon, Torquay, on Wednesday evening, and was numerously attended. The dancing, which commenced about tea and concluded at three, took place in the large room, the other being used for a refreshment room. … Amongst those present were: … (list includes) … Mr. Pynsent, Miss Florence Pynsent, Miss Jane Pynsent …

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References

GRO0308 Hennock: Florence Lombe Pynsent: 1847 – 1943
GRO0472 Hennock: Jane Augusta Pynsent: 1849 – 1902
GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887