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The children receiving instruction at Paul’s Meeting Sabbath schools had their annual treat on Tuesday … On the same day Miss Pollard, of the North Street, Sabbath school, treated her class to Burton Pynsent.
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Somerset Agricultural Association: Exhibition at Weston-Super-Mare: The exhibition of the Somersetshire Agricultural Association was opened at Weston-Super-Mare on Tuesday and continued on Wednesday and Thursday. … (description) … Poultry: Class 1: Dorkings, Cock: 1, W. S. Pinsent; 2, E. Field; 3, Ref. W. L. Barnes: Class 2: Dorkings, hen: 1, W. S. Pinsent; 2, Rev. W. L. Barnes; 3, E. Field … 27: Selling, any variety, cock: 1, W. S. Pinsent; 2, J. Tozer; 3, R. Holland …
[see similar, Western Gazette: Friday 18th May 1888]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Taunton Auctioneer Honoured: Chair of Western Counties Institute Branch: Mr. Arthur W. Parker Elected: At the annual meeting of the Western Counties Branch of the Auctioneers and Estate Agents Institute held at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth on Thursday, Mr. Arthur W. parker, F.A.I, of Messrs. Arthur Parker & Co., Taunton was elected chairman of the branch for the ensuing year. He was also elected to serve on the Parliamentary Committee … … The meeting adjourned for luncheon at which the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Alderman W. R. Littleton, J. P. presided, supported by the Town Clerk, Mr. Collin Campbell, the District Valuer, Mr. W. H. Pinsent (sic), Sir William L. Munday, the president of the Plymouth Law Society, and other distinguished guests were present. … …
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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
Fire near Oil Dump: The fire which broke out on Friday at Pincent’s Farm, Theale, near Reading, formerly the English home of Mr. Samuel Insull, the American millionaire, did damage to farm buildings estimated at several thousand pounds. The fifteenth century residence was saved from damage. Sonning Fire Brigade prevented the fire from spreading to an oil dump.
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Cricket: Somerset L.I. v. R.N. Barracks: At Mount Wise, Devonport on Monday: Scores: Somerset L.I. total 142: … (including) … Lieutenant Samuda, c. Craufurd, b. Pinsent, 60; Lieutenant Bellew, b. Pinsent 13; Bandsman Connor c Webster b. Pinsent 4) … R.N. Barracks Total 232 (for 5 wkts) … (including) … Assistant-Paymr. Pinsent, b Bally, 6) …
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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968
Cricket: R.N. Barracks v. 2nd Somerset L.I., at Keyham on Wednesday the Barracks winning by 51 runs: Scores: 2nd Somerset L.I. total 148 … (includes Lieut. V. H. R. Majendie, c. and b. Pinsent, 92; Corpl. Martin, c. Summer, b. Pinsent, 2; Major e. H. Swayne, c. Keunard, b. Pinsent, 8; Priv. Nutland, c. Pinsent b. Hatton, 14, Lieut. N. Campbell, c. Pinsent b. Keyes, 2) … R.N. Barracks total 199 … (includes: Assistant Paymaster Pinsent, b. Campbell, 56) …
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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968
North Curry: Wesleyan Sunday School Picnic: A large party of scholars and friends in connection with the above place of worship, numbering about 120, had a very pleasant afternoon’s picnic on Thursday. The party were conveyed by brakes, etc., to the Burton Pynsent Monument and grounds, where in the course of the afternoon various games were indulged in …
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SOMERTON: Church and Bible Classes: — On Thursday the scholars of the above school, and Mrs. Valentine’s Young Women’s Bible Class, together with the Young Men’s Bible Class had their annual “outing” when they journeyed to Burton Pynsent. The weather was beautifully fine. After tea various games were indulged in, and most enjoyable time was spent. Church Sunday School Treat: — On Thursday afternoon the annual outing of the St. Michael’s Church Sunday Schools and Mrs. Valentine’s Bible Class took place at Burton Pynsent. The weather was beautifully fine, and all left the Monteclete School in brakes and waggonettes supplied Mrs. Coomer and Mr. Manning. After tea the evening was spent in a variety of games, and altogether the “outing” was much enjoyed.
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BURTON PYNSENT FARM: CURRY RIVEL: About Three Miles from Langport and Nine from Taunton, Somerset: ATTRACTIVE and UNRESERVED SALE of 140 cross-bred grazing sheep, 44 head of shorthorn and cross-bred grazing cattle, about 100 swine, modern agricultural implements, 7 h.p. portable steam engine, threshing machine, and other machinery, dairy utensils, hogshead of new cider and casks, and a portion of the household furniture and effects. MESSRS. C. R. MORRIS, SONS, & PEARD will SELL by AUCTION, at the above Farm, Tuesday, the 15th March, 1904, at 1.30 p.m., the above-mentioned LIVE STOCK, AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY, DAIRY UTENSILS, etc., of Messrs. Cuff, who are quitting and dissolving partnership: Dated, North Curry, February 19th 1904.
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Curry Rivel: Successful Sale by Messrs. C. R. Morris, Sons, & Pead: Messrs. Morris, Sons, & Pead have added another to the list of successful sales of the contents of mansions and other residences by the auction which they recently conducted at Wiltown Place, Curry Rivel. The sale was conducted by Mr. C. R. Morris and Mr. R. S. Morris, and the lots numbered 620. They were the property of the representatives of the late Mr. Charles Fry, and comprised unique furniture, rare and ancient specimens of carved black oak, valuable oil paintings and coloured prints … … Amongst the valuable articles included in the sale was a most perfect and genuine example of a Chippendale pier glass of exquisite design, in scrolls, flowers and pendants, surmounted by a bird, measuring 6ft 4in. long and 3ft wide. It once formed a part of the furnishing of the Earl of Chatham’s old residence at Burton Pynsent and the lightness and elegance of the article was most charming. For some unknown reason the setting of the glass was not gilt, but, not withstanding this there was a keen contest to secure the article. There were several competitors up to L. 70 and the contest was then continued by Mr. W. Kelway of Langport, Mr. Oatway of London, who was acting for an American gentleman whose name did not transpire; and another London dealer. When L. 100 was bid by Mr. Oatway, there was a round of applause, and the article was eventually knocked down to Mr. Kelway at L. 161, amid great excitement. … (other items include an) … Oriental sexagonal lantern, richly carved, with gilt and coloured glass decorations, which once formed the hall lantern on the Earl of Chatham’s Burton Pynsent house, L. 1 5s …
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