Tag: October 1864

Western Times: Friday 28th October 1864

Newton Agricultural Society: The twenty-sixth annual meeting was held yesterday (Thursday). The ploughing match took place in a field called Deer Park, on Forde Farm, the property of the Earl of Devon, in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Mudge of Decoy. … (description of event, listing of committee and prize winners) … The Dinner took place at the principal hostelry in the town, the Globe Hotel, and the catering of Mr. Beazley gave infinite satisfaction. Lord Clifford presided, and was supported at the head table by Earl Devon, Sir W. Rae, Knight, C.B., S. T. Kekewich, Esq., M.P., Lieut. J. T. Templer … etc. Amongst a party numbering about 200 were … (includes) … Mr. Pinsent … (toasts and speeches) … 

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Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 26th October 1864

Exeter: Devon Michaelmas Sessions: The criminal business was proceeded with on Wednesday morning. Sir Stafford H. Northcote, Bart, M.P., presided and on the Bench also were the Hon. F. Pellew, Sir Jon Bowring, Knt,, J. Sillifant, Esq., R. Robinson, Esq, R. Peake, Esq., and Major Vivian. The following gentlemen were sworn on the Grand Jury: Mr. John Pinsent Matthews (Hemyock), foreman: Mr. W. Williams (Hatherleigh), C. J. Whitemore (St. Leonards), W. H. Molesworth (Compton Gifford), W. Hamlyn (Buckfastleigh), James F. You (East Stonehouse), T. E. Creek (Kingsbridge), W. Thorne (Bampton), W. Bradley (St. Leonards) … 

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Western Daily Mercury: Saturday 15th October 1864 

Wanted: Drapery: A Junior Assistant to the Furnishing Department, and a Ledger Clerk: Personal applications to Pinsent & Co., Devonport. 

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