Tag: October 1888

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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Northampton Mercury: Saturday 13th October 1888

Woburn Sands: Men’s Church Guild: The winter season commenced at the Institute on Monday evening last. There were about 40 to tea, and later on the number increased. The Vicar with Mrs. Boultbee, of Aspley Heath, Mr. Pyncent Smith of Woburn, Mr. F. Down of Woburn Sands, and others were present. Mr. Crane sang, the Rev. T. George (Curate of St. Cuthbert’s, Bedford) delivered an address, and Mr. Boultbee spoke of his Canadian experiences.

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The Bristol Mercury and Daily Post: Saturday 7th October 1888

Langport: The annual ploughing matches of the Curry Rivel, Drayton, Langport, Huish Episcopi and Muchelney Agricultural Association were held at Curry Rivel on Wednesday. …. The prizes given to general ploughmen were won as follows: 1st, £3 10s, John Dabinett, with Mr. H. Mend, Drayton; 2nd £3 Dan Cox, with Mr. W. Fry, Curry Rivel; 3rd, £2 10s Charles Grinter, with Mr. T.T. Cuff, Burton Pynsent, 4th, £2, Robert Cox with Mr. Weaver… (etc).

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Sporting Life: Wednesday 31st October 1888

Oakley Harriers: Eight members turned out on Saturday from Boileau Arms, Barnes, and had an enjoyable spin of about five miles. The pack was made up of H. J. Smithson (pace). H. P. Gilbey, J. M. Bassett, H. Veltom. W. Stevens, T. Sanders, J. Pinsent, and J. I. Alger. The next race takes place on Saturday, November 10th, and members are reminded that entries close on the 3rd. The distance is two miles and three-quarters, and there will be runs over the course on Saturday, the 3rd, and Tuesday November 6. The inter-club run with the Westbourne Athletics Club has been fixed for November 17, at Barnes. Hon. sec., J. I. Alger, 5, Burton Street, Burton-crescent, W.C.

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897

Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 20th October 1888

Ratepayers’ Meeting at Kingsteington: A meeting was held in the National Schoolroom, Kingsteignton, to consider the representation of the Chudleigh Division on the County Council. The division embraces the parishes of Chudleigh, Highweek, Kignsteington, Ideford, Trusham and Teigngrace, and representatives from these parishes were present, including: … (list) … W. Pinsent (Highweek) …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Sporting Life: Saturday 20th October 1888

Oakley Harriers: The opening race of the season will take place at headquarters, the Boileau Arms, Barnes, today, 20th, the event under notice being the one-mile challenge cup handicap. The race will take place over the usual course at four o’clock sharp. The following handicap is arranged by the club handicapper, Mr. R. E. Keys: H. W. K. Veltom 25 yards start, C. Gabriel 50, H. J. Smithson 65, W. Stevens 80, J. Bassett 85, T. H. Lapworth 90, A. Martin 100, G. F. Keys 105, H. Keeble 115, J. R. Pinsent 115, J. Algar 120, C. Evans 120, A. W. Scudamore 230, W. Blade 140, J. W. Lapworth 140, C. A. Smithson 150, E. Larner 160, J. P. Gunton 180, H.Gilbey 200. There will be an ordinary run after the race, to which all visitors will be welcome. High tea and smoker to follow.

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GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897

Birmingham Daily Post: Friday 12th October 1888

Sale of Property: Desirable Residence “Brystirion”: (properties in Edgbaston and Handsworth) … Lot 4: King’s Heath: Springfield Road, close to Woodfield Road, Freehold building land (Lot 45 on King’s Heath Estate), Frontage 18 yards, are 796 yard or thereabouts: A capital site for villas. … further particulars … Lot 4, Messrs. Smith Pinsent and Co., solicitors, Waterloo Street, …  …

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Western Times: Friday 12th October 1888

The County Council: On Wednesday at noon a meeting of parishioners of the parish of Highweek was held in the girls’ schoolroom, the Rev. S. G. Harris presiding, to consider that portion of the Government Act relating the election of a County Councillor for the Chudleigh district, and more particularly for nominating a deputation to attend a public meeting to be held that evening on the subject at Kingsteignton. The following were appointed: Mr. W. Pinsent, Capt. Down, Major Kitson, Mr. W. Vicary, Mr. R. Vicary, Mr. R. Pascoe, Mr. T. Underhay, and Mr. T. Shilston. At Kingsteignton and other parts of the district the opinion is most prevalent that Mr. W. Vicary, if nominated, will stand a good chance among any that may be pitted against him.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Birmingham Daily Post: Wednesday 10th October 1888

Electric Lighting in Birmingham: A special meeting of the Town Council will be held pursuant to the provisions of the Electric Lighting Acts 1882 and 1883, and to notice by the mayor, on Friday the 9th of November, at noon, at the Council House to consider the notice given by Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent, solicitors, no behalf of their clients, Messrs. Arthur Chamberlain and George Hookham … …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 6th October 1888

Freehold Central Property: Situated in Gloucester Street, Birmingham (by direction of the trustees of the late William James, Esq.): To be sold by Auction: By Messrs. Chesshire, Gibson, Son & Fowler … (three Lots, comprising at slaughterhouse at Nos. 20, 21 and 22 Gloucester Road) … For further particulars and plans, apply to Messrs. Smith, Pinsent and Co., Solicitors, Waterloo Street …

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