Tag: Western Times

Western Times: Thursday 13th December 1900

West of England Fat Stock and Poultry Show: 30th Annual Exhibition: It is the turn of Devonport this year, and so the 30th annual two days’ exhibition of the West of England Fat Stock and Poultry Society was opened yesterday in the Dockyard Borough … Poultry: Dorking, any colour, c. any age: W. Swain Pinsent, H. Reees, Nicholls and Son; ditto: h. W. Swain Pinsent, H. Reeves, F. Anderton …

[see also Western Times: Friday 14th December 1900]

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Tuesday 4th December 1900

The funeral of the late Mr. George Mills, of the Old Brewery, Newton Abbot, took place on Friday at the Wolborough Parish Churchyard and was largely attended … (description) … The large numbers present at the Churchyard included … (long list includes) … W. S. Pinsent …

[see also Western Times: Friday 7th December 1900]

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Western Times: Wednesday 3rd October 1900

Emmanuel Church of St. Thomas: The Consecration: The new Church of Emmanuel, St. Thomas’ was yesterday consecrated by the Lord Bishop of Exeter, the ceremony being attended by a large number of the inhabitants of the apostolic parish. The Archbishop of Canterbury graced the proceedings with his present and those also present included … (list) … (description of event) …

Presentation of Purses: In the afternoon Lady Helen Vincent received purses. There were also present with Lady Helen, Lady Anna Maria Courtenay, Sir Edgar Vincent, K.C.M.G., M.P., the Dean of Exeter, the Sheriff of Exeter and Mrs. Gratwicke. One hundred purses were presented to her Ladyship, the total sum amounting to L. 217 16s 3d … (list of presenters includes) … Miss Charlotte Paramore (Mr. Pynsent Mathews) …

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Western Times: Wednesday 12th September 1900

District and Parish Councils: Highweek: Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided at the meeting of the Parish Council on Monday. The Surveyor (Mr. Rogers) said one case of infectious disease had been notified in the parish since the last meeting. The cleansing of the Lemon was seen to be proceeded with. Mr. Shapley complained that the conduit that supplies the town with water was again out of repair. The Surveyor was requested to give it his attention. There had been no further complaints of damage to the public lamps since the last meeting. Mr. Gauge wrote asking that a new lamp might be fixed to light the back road at Polybank’s buildings. It was referred to the Lighting Committee to report on next month. The question of filling the vacancy on the council caused by the resignation of Mr. Jarvis was deferred to the next meeting. A precept on the overseers for £10 for the making and collecting of two lighting rates was granted. The Clerk read the condition agreed to as amalgamation similar to those read at the Urban Council.

[Western Times: Friday 14th September 1900]

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Western Times: Saturday 21st April 1900

Local News: At the annual parish meeting at Highweek Mr. W. S. Pinsent was unanimously chosen as chairman for the year ensuing and Mr. C. J. Vicary vice. Messrs. W. Shapley and W. L. Shilston were appointed overseers. The Council afterwards went into committee on the amalgamation question.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Friday 17th August 1900

Highweek: Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided at the monthly meeting of the Parish Council. — The sanitary report showed that there was no infection or disease in the parish. Nothing had yet been done to the cleansing of the Lemons. — The Surveyor drew attention to a stream of water rising on the Abbotbury estate, and which was complained of by the residents in the newly built cottages as being offensive. He was directed to give the matter attention and report at the next meeting. At the suggestion of Mr. Wright, it was thought desirable to extend the area of watering and cleansing of the streets, but as it will involve additional expenditure it was allowed to stand over for the present. There had been no communication from Bearne as to the widening of the footpath at Heath Cottage, in the Highweek-road. — The Lighting Committee complained of several of the public lamps having been broken. A reward was directed to be offered for the discovery of the offenders. — lt was decided not to take steps to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Jarvis on the Council until after the next meeting. — The basis of a county rate was received from the County Council and found to be a little in excess last year. — The following were appointed Charity Commissioners: — Messrs. J. Segar, L. Shilston, G. C. Vicary, Vicary, and Wright.

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Western Times: Friday 3rd August 1900

Tiverton and District Agricultural Association: First Show: The first show of the above Association which promises to be an annual event, was held at the Athletic Ground, Tiverton, yesterday … Poultry and Pigeons: Dorking, cock: Nicholls and Sons, Cornwall; H. Reeves, Hants; H. Hill, Exeter: Ditto, hen: A. C. Major, Ditton, Bucks; H. Reeves, Emsworth, Hants; W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot. …

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Western Times: Wednesday 11th July 1900

Highweek: Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided at the Parish Council on Monday. The scavenging and public lighting had been satisfactorily attended to during the month, and there was no infectious disease to report in the parish. The question of cleansing the Lemon and Little Lemon was referred to the Rural District Council The following accounts were directed to be paid. Mr. Perryman, for £ 9 7s6d; Mr. Lombardini for storing water cart 13 weeks, 9s 9d; Mr. Hicks, for laying drain pipes at Abbotsbury, £ 16 0s 7d; the Newton Gas and Coke Company, for gas supplied to 68 amps one quarter. £ 45 14s 6d; for new mantles and cleaning lamps 6s 9d, Torquay Corporation, water for hydrants half year, £ 5 10s.  A further item of £ 8 7s for new connections at Powderham Road to give greater force of water at Highweek in case of fire was allowed to stand over until the next meeting. Mr. W. H.  Jarvis, who is leaving the town next month, tendered his resignation as Councillor and thanked the Chairman and Councillors for the courtesy shown to him during the time he held the appointment, which made the duties pleasant.

[Western Times: Friday 13th July 1900]

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Western Times: Monday 11 June 1900

The Coming Peace Rejoicings at Newton Abbot: A public meeting was held at the Town Hall on Friday convened by Mr. J. W. Rowell, Chairman of the Urban Council, and Mr. W. S. Pinsent, Chairman of the High week Parish Council, to take preliminary steps to celebrate the event when peace is declared. The Chairman, in opening the proceedings, said they were all acquainted with the object of the meeting, it was to make preparations for peace rejoicing at the close of the war. He proposed that the meeting approve of the suggestion to celebrate the restoration of peace on the day that would be appointed for general holiday. Rev Father Atkins seconded, and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Pinsent proposed that a committee appointed consisting of the members of the Urban Council and Highweek Parish Council, with the officers of each authority, also members of the general Committee appointed with respect to the fund for the relief of the sufferers at Mafeking with power to add to their number, and such Committee to be empowered to make the necessary arrangements for canvassing for subscriptions. Mr. Webb seconded, and at the suggestion of Mr. Martin proposed also that all those present at the meeting who sympathised with the object in view be included on the Committee. Mr. Pinsent consented to embody his resolution, and it was carried. The Chairman read a letter from the Rector of Wolborough (Rev W. E. Durham) who was unable to be present, stating that he should be pleased to co-operate with them and arrange for a thanksgiving service at St Leonard’s Church. The Chairman said he approved of a thanksgiving service but considered it should be held in the market buildings or other large place not connected with any particular body, and so arranged that the Ministers of all the Christian Denominations without regard to either church or chapel should take part in it and treat it as town affair free from any appearance of predominance or exclusiveness. Rev Levi Rees strongly supported the sentiments expressed by the Chairman and said if they were going to have a thanksgiving service it ought to be representative of all Christian people in the town. Dr. Ley also supported the sentiment expressed on the matter. A number of suggestions were mooted as to the best means of celebrating the event, but the consideration of them was left to the Committee. Mr. Pinsent proposed that Mr. C. Pope and W. H. Jarvis be the hon. secretaries. These gentlemen performed the duty at the Jubilee celebrations and did remarkably well. Rev Father Atkins seconded, and it was agreed to. On the motion of Mr. Stevens, seconded by Hoskin, Mr. Webb was appointed hon. treasurer. Several promises were made to the fund, and a vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the proceedings.

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 12th June 1900]

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Western Times: Friday 16th February 1900

Highweek: Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided at the meeting of the Parish Council on Monday. — The Surveyor reported that the scavenging had been done satisfactorily, and there was no infectious disease in the parish — Mr. W. C. Shilston complained of a strong smell from Mr. Lavis’s field in the Ashburton Road where the scavenger deposited the town refuse. The Scavenging Committee was directed to see to the matter. — The Surveyor was directed to prepare a plan and estimate for a new sewer from Abbotsbury Lodge to the main drain near Mr. Stockman’s Mill. — A letter from the Rev. Anson Cartwright re. The freeing of Sheldon Bridge from tolls was read. — The Council resolved the motion of Mr. C. G. Vicary to reply that provided the bridge could be secured by the County Council on advantageous terms this council would be pleased to see it freed from tolls — The Lighting Committee reported having fixed incandescent lamps where requested. The proposed additional lamp in Kingsteignton road was deferred for the present. — A precept on the overseers for £ 5 general purposes was ordered. The usual accounts were passed.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920