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Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Saturday 30th December 1933

Blessing of Downside’s New Abbot: Fifth in Order of Succession: Stately Ceremonies in the Abbey: Prayer and Procession: With stately and symbolical ceremonial, hallowed by long tradition, the new Abbot of Downside, the Right Rev. G. B. Hicks, was on Friday blessed and enthroned by the Bishop of Clifton. The ceremony was performed in the Stately Abbey Church of Downside, and was witnessed by a large assembly of Catholics, both clergy and laity, from all parts of the dioceses … (description of event and list of attendees) … …  Laity … (includes) … Mr. B. H. Pinsent …

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GRO0085 Devonport: Basil Hume Pinsent: 1911 – 2000

Leicester Daily Mercury: Thursday 28th December 1933

Teams for Saturday: … Association: … Ivanhoe Victoria v. St. Barnabas Athletic: At Felstead’s Farm, Barkby Lane at 2.30. Ivanhoe Victoria (from): L. Gilmore, H. Watkinson, F. Causer, J. Burdett, E. Smith, A. Freeman, W. Haywood, M. Bishop, F. Downes, D. Abram, C. Causer, C. Cartwright, A. Merry, J. Pinsent, R. Cooper.

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Western Morning News: Saturday 11th November 1933

Chartered Surveyors: Devon & Cornwall Branch Meeting at Plymouth: The annual meeting of the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Chartered Surveyors’ Institution was held at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth, Mr. E. A. Stapledon presiding. Mr. Wilfrid Hosking (Plymouth) and Mr. J. Denys Drew (Exeter) were elected chairman and vice-chairman respectively, and Mr. F. G. Fleury (Plymouth) secretary, with the following as Executive Committee: The chairman, vice-chairman, hon. secretary, and the branch representative on the council, and Messrs. E. A. Stapledon, W. G. Bulteel, A. H. Ward, C. Lee Wright, A. Michelmore, C. S. Holditch, J. E. Tory, J. L. Postlethwaite J. B. Humphries, F. W. H. Pinsent, W. T. Hills, C. G. Ward, A. Pearse Jenkin (fellows), T. M. Stanier, E. T. Haslehust, H. B. Kauntze, R. J. Ryder (professional associates) … paper on the “Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions (Amendment) Act, 1933”

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 27th October 1933

Glass Single Ladies: Mrs. Pinsent, president, presided at Glass W.R.1., when the programme was sustained the single ladies, who chose as their opening item a community song, “I’m owre young to mairry yet.” A helpful demonstration on how to make and change an invalid bed was given by Nurse R. Duncan, Edinglassie. Other items included an amusing recitation by Miss J. Horne, a duet by Miss M. Duncan and Miss J. Thomson, and selections Miss R. Duncan and Miss M. Duncan — all greatly enjoyed. In a guessing competition the winners were: — 1, Mrs. Burgess; 2, Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. McBain (equal).  A competition for the best six months’ programme, judged by the Auchindoir Institute, resulted: — 1, Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie; 2, Miss Brander. The lucky winners in “Relationship” competition given by the Auchindoir Institute, were Mrs. Duncan, Edinglassie, and Mrs. Duncan, Belnaboth. A happy evening closed by singing “Here’s to the Maiden.” Mrs. Pinsent proposed the votes of thanks, and Mrs. Duncan thanked Mrs. Pinsent for presiding. The hostesses were: — Misses Whyte, Brander, R. and M. Duncan, Edinglassie; J. Duncan, Belnaboth; Gauld, Cormack, J. and E. Home, and L. and J. Thomson.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 29th September 1933

Glass Cinema Treat: Members of Glass W.R.I. were entertained at Edinglassie Lodge by Mrs. Pinsent. A cinema, operated by Commander Pinsent, was greatly enjoyed. Prizes for the various competitions were given by Mrs. Pinsent, who, during her first year of office as president, has helped the Institute considerably. A party from Auchindoir Institute provided the programme at the last monthly meeting. Lady Robertson Nicoll read an interesting story by Isabel Cameron on “Consider the Postage Stamp, and Stick It’,” and Miss Pollard gave a short talk on the uses of salt. Other members of the party contributed solos, duets, piano, and violin selections. An amusing feature was the “Three Bowness Beauties,” just come from London, and wearing the latest style of dress. In a guessing competition, given by the visiting Institute, the prizes were won by: — 1, Miss Whyte. 2, Mrs. Cassie. The committee were hostesses.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 18th September 1933

Grants have to be Reduced: Needlework Guild Meeting: Aberdeenshire Branch: The Aberdeenshire branch of the Scottish Needlework Guild held its annual meeting at Ingleboro’ House, Aberdeen. Mrs. Irvine Drum Castle, the president, was in the chair … (list of those present) … Apologies were intimated from the Hon. Mrs. St. John, Mrs. McColl, Mrs. Wolrige-Gordon, Mrs.  Bridges, Mrs. Fuller Maitland, Mrs. Farquhar Spottiswood, Mrs. Pinsent, Mrs. smith, Mrs. Findlay, Mrs. Linzee Gordon, and Mrs. Crombie. The following new vice-presidents were welcomed: Mrs. Fuller Maitland, Miss Bruce (in place of Mrs. Smith, Strichen), Mrs. Pinsent (in place of Mrs. Cameron, Glass), and Mrs. Linzee Gordon (in place of the late Lady Gordon Cathcart) … (discussion of finances) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 8th September 1933

Glass Musical Treat: Mrs. Pinsent presided at Glass W.R.I,, when Mrs. Stainer and family entertained the members to a musical programme. There was a large turn-out of members and friends, who showed their great appreciation of the various items piano, violin, ‘cello and vocal. Institute is fortunate in having such a talented family living in their midst who are always willing to give their services to the entertainment of members. The monthly competition was “Best sweet for 6d.” and the prize-winners were: 1, Mrs. Cassie; 2, Miss Thomson. Mrs. Pinsent presented the prizes. Mrs. Cassie, Mrs. Guild, Mrs. Thomson, and Miss Thomson were hostesses.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Western Morning News: Friday 28th July 1933

Plymouth Firm’s Rating Appeal: Issue of Factory Premises: An appeal by Messrs. Charles Harding (Plymouth), Ltd., with respect to the rating of their premises at 81, 83, and 85. Mutley-plain, against the decision of Plymouth Assessment Committee, was allowed, with costs, at Plymouth Quarter Sessions yesterday, before the Recorder (Mr. J. G. Trapnell, K.C.). Mr. J. Scott Henderson (instructed by Messrs. Ambrose and Ambrose, solicitors, Plymouth) appeared tor the appellants, and the respondent was the Revenue officer for the city of Plymouth (Mr. Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent), for whom Mr. C. H. Pearson and Mr. R. Davidson appeared. … (discussion as to whether the property and rating of a hereditament could be subdivided) …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Tiverton Gazette: 25th July 1933

Wallingbrook School Speech Day: Headmaster and Modern Life: “baby” Cars preferred to prams. The annual athletic contests and speech day at Wallingbrook School, Chumleigh, took place on Wednesday the 19th Inst. … (speech) … Sports Results: … Rifle shooting competition: 1, Ralph, 2, Palfrey; 3 (equal) Fendal I and Troake. Old Boy’s Race (200 yards): 1, Eastman; 2, Pincent, 3. Southcombe … Old Boy’s Race (100 yards), 1, Pincent; 2, Eastman; 3, (equal), Southcombe and Clarke …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Newquay Express and Cornwall County Chronicle: Thursday 13th July 1933

Obituary: Mrs. E. Clemo, formerly of St. Austell … Among others present at the church were Mr. and Mrs. F. W. H. Pinsent (Yelverton) …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0473 Hennock: Janet Frances Cowtan: 1878 – 1938