Tag: Leighton Buzzard Observer and Linslade Gazette

Leighton Buzzard Observer and Linslade Gazette: Tuesday 27th August 1889

Eversholt: Fashionable Marriage: An important wedding took place in this village on Thursday August 22nd, between Miss Mary Feodore Baker, eldest daughter of the Rev. W. S. Baker, rector of Eversholt and Mr. L. B. Woodforde, of Merton, Surrey, formerly steward of the Duke of Bedford’s estate at Woburn… (guests included) … Mr. Pynsent Smith …

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Leighton Buzzard Observer and Linslade Gazette: Tuesday 2nd April 1889

evening last, when there was rather poor attendance of members. Mr. J. Thornhill was elected to the chair, and the accounts, which unfortunately showed deficit £3 16s. 7d., were passed. A vote of thanks was passed to the officers, but some consternation was caused the resignation of the hon. sec. and the assistant sec. Messrs. T. Wilson and A. Morrison. Various names were proposed for those offices, but at last these gentlemen were persuaded to remain in office. A. Lucas, Esq., and Pynsent Smith, Esq., were added the list vice-presidents, and Mr. Henry Strong accepted the post of treasurer, vice Mr. J. Whitlock. A proposition was passed which ruled that members playing in out-town matches should pay their share of expenses, and the meeting was brought a close.

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Leighton Buzzard Observer and Linslade Gazette: Tuesday 5th March 1889

Woburn: The late Mrs. Veasey: The mortal remains of Dora, wife of Henry Veasey, Esq, M.R.C.S., (whose death we chronicled last week). Were consigned to their last resting place in the old churchyard at Woburn on Wednesday last … Amongst those who joined the procession at the church gates and in the mortuary chapel we noticed Arthur Lucas, Esq., and Pynsent Smith, Esq., (partners with Mr. Veasey), …

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Leighton Buzzard Observer and Linslade Gazette: Tuesday 16th October 1888

WOBUBN. St. Michael’s Church. — The annual harvest and dedication festival was held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6th and 7th, the church being tastefully decorated with farm and garden produce. The Rev. J. C. Maltby preached on Saturday evening, and two appropriate sermons were delivered Sunday the Rev. J. Cad roan, the church being over-crowded in the evening. Saturday’s offertory (£3 5s. 51/2d.) was on behalf of the Bedford Infirmary, and the £9 collected on Sunday was given to the church enlargement fund. The Church Guild. —The winter season was opened with meeting the Institute on Monday evening in last week; a tea also provided, followed by a admirable entertainment. An appropriate address was delivered by the Rev. T. George, and very interesting and enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. Pynsent Smith kindly promised to give a course of ambulance lectures. Other have promised to conduct classes for those who wish to learn drawing, preparatory to carving, and music, and it is certain that these sociable meetings will be beneficial to all who join the Guild.

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