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Young Lady required re-engagement as Governess to children under twelve; English, Music, Singing, Drawing, and Needlework: Miss Mansfield, Care of Mrs. Pynsent, Belmont, Northam, Bideford.
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GRO0469 Hennock: Jane Sparrow: 1809 – 1891
Vestry Meetings: Highweek: — The meeting was held Monday in tbe Girls’ School Room, Rev. S. G. Harris presiding: Mr. J. Pidsley was re-appointed vicar’s warden, and G. G. Vicary parish warden. Other officers: — Surveyors of highways, Messrs. R. Pascoe, C. G. Vicary, E. Fisher, J Segar and W Shilston; collector of sanitary rates, Mr. W. Rowell; overseers, Captain Downes, Messrs. W. Pinsent, R. Vicary and J. Chudleigh; Guardians the Poor, Messrs W. Vicary and J. Segar, junr.; sanitary authority, the churchwardens, the guardians, and Major Kitson, Captain Downes, Messrs. J. Salter, J. R. Baker, J. Olver, R. Vicary, W. Rowell, R. Pascoe and J. Foss. The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Talaton: A meeting of parishioners was held at the Talaton Inn, on Monday, to elect a waywarden and overseers for the ensuing twelve months. Mr. Pinsent Matthew occupied the chair. Messrs. Lovering and Winders were elected as overseers, and Mr. C. Pratt as waywarden. Mr. P. Matthew was also elected to act as guardian.
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Highweek: … Held on Monday at the Girls’ School. Rev. S. G. Harris presiding. Mr. J. Pidsley was appointed vicar’s warden and Mr. C. G. Vicary parish warden. Major Kitson, Messrs. J. R. Baker, J. Foss, H. Clarke and J. Olver being elected sidesmen. Other officers; surveyor of Highways, Messrs. R. Pascoe, C. G. Vicary, E. Fisher, I. Segar junr. and W. Shilston; Collector of Sanitary Rate, Mr. W. Rowell; Overseers, Critain (?) Downes Messrs. W. Pinsent, R. Vicary, and G. Chudleigh; Guardians of the Poor, … … (continues) …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Devon Brewers’ and the Local Government Bill: At the New London Hotel, Exeter, yesterday, the Devonshire Branch of the County Brewers’ Society held their annual meeting. Mr. W. Pring presided, and there were also present – Messrs. R. N. G. Baker (Heavitree), H. D. Thomas, W. J. Richards, J. E. Norman, T. C. Pring, W. Mortimore, and Ross (Exeter), Gottwaltz (Paignton), Pinsent (Newton), Ford (Tiverton), Ryall, Godfrey (Plymouth), Vosper, Butcher (Stonehouse), Webb (Devonport). The subject of the Local Government Bill was alluded to and a conversation followed, but decision on the various points of the bill was deferred until its publication. In the meantime, the Chairman was deputed to communicate with the County Brewers Society, the Members of Parliament for Devonshire, and other persons whose assistance would be valuable. …
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
Devonshire Brewers and the Local Government Bill: The annual meeting of the Devonshire Branch of the County Brewer’s Society was held yesterday afternoon at the New London Inn, Mr. W. Pring presided, and there were also present, Messrs. R. N. G. Baker (Heavitree), H. d. Thomas, W. J. Richards, J. E. Norman, T. C. Pring, W. Mortimore, and Ross (Exeter), Gottwaltz (Paignton), Pinsent (Newton), Ford (Tiverton) Ryall, Godfrey (Plymouth) Vosper, Butcher, (Stonehouse), Webb (Devonport). … (discussion on the bill) …
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
Delightfully situated, well-arranged and most substantially built family residence, known as “Norlands,” Richmond Hill Edgbaston: Messrs. Thomas & Bettridge will sell by auction … (description) … For further particulars and cards to view apply to Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, Solicitors, 39 Waterloo Street …
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Capital Modern Brewery: Summer Lane, Snow Hill, Birmingham … (details) … For further particulars apply to Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, solicitors, Waterloo Street … (also) … John Thornicroft, deceased, Pursuant to the Statue 22 and 23 Victoria, Cap. 35, Notice is hereby given … (Etc) … Dated this 19th Day of March 1888: Barlow, Smith & Pinsent, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, Solicitors for the said executors.
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A Women’s Trade Union: To the Editor of “The People”: Sir, the Competition of women in many trades and the fact that women workers have generally no protective organizations are among the most fertile causes of low wages and excessive hours of labour … … Such is the aim of the Women’s Protective and Provident League, formed in July 1874, for the purpose of encouraging and assigning women earning their livelihood to combine for the protection of the industrial interests … … It is proposed to start a branch of the league in Marylebone. Miss Addis, 192, Marylebone road, N. W.; Mrs. Alford, St. Luke’s Vicarage, Nutford place, w.; Mrs. Balfour, 15, Hanover Terrace, Regent’s Park, N.W.; Miss Barnet, 26, Montagu-square, W.,, Rev. V. Borradaile, 34, Albany Street, N.W.; Mrs. Llewelyn Davies, 5, Blandford Square, N. W. Mrs. F. Debenham, 26, Upper Hamilton Terrace, N. W., Mrs. Pinsent, 6, Hyde Park Mansions, W., Mrs. B. Elkin, 9, Abercorn Place … (and others) … are now ready to receive the names of any Marylebone women or girls who would like to have further information respecting the societies. If the suggestion is adequately responded to by those primarily interested, a public meeting will be called to decide upon further action: Yours, etc. H. Seymour Trower, 51, Montagu-Square, March 1898. … …
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Newton: Early Crocuses: Mr. J. B. Pinsent at the back of his house in Highweek Street has a very productive garden about which he spares no expense. At the present he has a very large bed of choice crocuses which for extent, size and colour will bear favourable comparison with any in the neighbourhood and of which the owner is justly proud.
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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890