Hayle Horse Show: The President and the Value of Exhibitions: … … With regard to the special prizes, a silver cup, valued at five guineas, was given by Mr. E. E. Dunn, M.PP., and offered as a first prize for a mare gelding 15 hands or above, and rested in single harness, was won by Mr. W. T. Pinsent of Newton Abbot. A silver rose bowl, valued at five guineas, presented by Mr. William Hosken, of Johannesburg, was offered as the first prize of hunters to carry not less than 12 stone and was won by W. H. Yeo, Stonehouse. A silver cup valued at three guineas, presented by Mr. W. T. Pinsent, Newton Abbot, was offered as the first prize for a harness horse born in Cornwall, and was won by Mr. J. Williams, St. Mawes. … (continues) … … (elsewhere) … … Those who took an interest in the Hayle Horse Show were indebted to those gentlemen who so kindly supported the Society with their subscriptions. Mr. Hosken referred to the fact that one of the three cups offered that day was given by the worthy member for the division (Mr. A. E. Dunn) – (applause) – another by a very good sportsman, Mr. Pinsent – (applause) – and the third by a native of Hayle, – he referred to his cousin, Mr. William Hosken of Johannesburg – (applause) … …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920