Totnes Railway Employees Annual Dinner: The annual dinner of Totnes Great Western Railway employees took place on Wednesday night at the Commercial Hotel, Totnes. The mayor (Mr. T. W. Windeatt) presided with Mr. J. W. Jones (station master) in the vice-chair. … (list of those present) … The Chairman, in reply, said his connection with the Volunteers and the Army was now very slight, as he had retired from the effective list with his rank and the right to wear his uniform (applause). He was, perhaps, more connected with the service through his two sons, officers in the Totnes Company (applause) … … When last he presided over a gathering in that room it was to bid farewell to two smart young men – Messrs. Pinsent and Hains (applause). … (continues) … If the war still went on, he hoped they would not be forgotten (applause). Only on Sunday the relatives of Pinsent heard that he safely arrived in South Africa in good form and health and had been sent to a blockhouse, but his kit had disappeared. … … [GRO0750 Devonport] …
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