January 1929 – The Pinsent Family

Leicester Evening Mail: Thursday 24th January 1929

Mauve and Green: Charming colour Scheme at Leicester Wedding:

A charming mauve and green colour scheme was seen at the wedding this afternoon of Miss Edith Wilkinson and Mr. Percy Smith, at St. Mark’s Church, Leicester. Two bridesmaids, Miss Hilda Pinsent and Miss Edith Smith wore frocks of mauve crepe de Chine, the skirts of which fell in handkerchief points and she carried mauve tulips and pink carnations. A page, Master Harry Joyce, and a tiny attendant, Miss Irene Wilkinson, were in dainty apple green garments, the little boy having velvet trousers and a silk blouse with a jabot, and the girl carried a silver basket of mixed flowers.The bride, who is the daughter of Mrs. Harry Pinsent of Westbourne Street, was given away by her stepfather. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Agnes Smith of Poole Road. His brother Mr. Roland Smith was best man. The marriage was solemnized by Canon A. Linwood Wright. …

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GRO0424 Tiverton: Hilda Pinsent: 1914 – xxxx
GRO0602 Tiverton: Lydia Pinsent: 1873 – 1956

Leamington Spa Courier: Friday 4th January 1929

Obituary: Mrs. Flory: We record, with much regret, the passing of Mrs. Flory, widow of Rev. Canon W. Flory, Incumbent and first Vicar of Holy Trinity, Leamington. Mrs. Flory who was in her 84^th year, had been ill since last February, and it was on the afternoon of Friday last she entered the Higher Service, full of years and good work. Mrs. Flory was the second daughter of the late Thomas Ryland, of The Redlands, Erdington, and Moxhull, and her marriage to Canon Flory took place in 1875, when he was a curate at St. Paul’s Onslow, Square, London … … (description of funeral) … … The mourners were: Mrs. Benet (daughter), Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Pinsent (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. T. H. Ryland, of Muxhull (nephew) and Mr. and Mrs. Peverill Ryland, Mrs. Algernon Benet, Mrs. F. G. Mauleverer, Olive Simpson and Sister May. The flowing mourners were prevented from attending: Col. Benet, C.B.E. (son-in-law), Sir Walter and Lady Roffey (nephew and niece), Mrs. Sydney Ryland (sister-in-law), Mrs. Shore and Mr. Henry P. Ryland (brother) … Wreaths were sent by: … (includes) … L. V. Pinsent and Henry P. Ryland …

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GRO0569 Devonport: Laura Proctor Ryland: 1855 – 1931
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948
GROxxxx Devonport

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 18th January 1929

Bishop’s Walk Inquiry: Future of Torquay Beauty Spot: An Arbitration Case: Under the Acquisition of Lane (Amend-of Compensation Act, 1919) an arbitration court was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday. The case concerned an agreement made between the Torquay Corporation and Mr. Montague Williams of “Mawan” Livermead, Torquay, in respect of about twelve acres of land adjoining the Bishop’s Walk. … The official arbitrator on Wednesday was Mr. Hugh C. Webster, F.S.I. The case for the Corporation was conducted by the Town Clerk (Mr. H. H. Hield) and Mr. P. Dell, of Teignmouth (representing Mr. Montague Williams. There were present also Sir Theodore Chambers (representing the Ilsham Estate) and Mr. F. W. Pinsent (District Valuer). …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Times: Friday 11th January 1929

Dart Vale Harriers: Largely Attended Hunt Ball at Totnes: The Hunt Ball of the Dart Vale Harriers at Totnes on Wednesday evening drew a record attendance, and a most enjoyable time was spent, excellent arrangements being made by Mr. J. Kellock, who was secretary and M.C. for the occasion. Those present included … G. S. Pinsent … (and) … Mrs. G. Pinsent …

Referenced

GRO1080 Devonport: Dorothy James: 1908 – 1986
GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Herald Cymraeg: 1st January 1929

Re: Cambrian Granite Quarries Ltd.: To be offered for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday January 2^nd, at Farmers’ Club Room, Pwellheli, at 3.30 p.m. A freehold piece of land suitable for building purposes, the property of the above company. Vendor’s Solicitors: Messrs. Pinsent & Co., 6 Bennett Hill, Birmingham.