Chudleigh Ploughing Matches: Speeches by Lord Clifford and the Members for East Devon: The fifteenth annual Ploughing matches under the auspices of the Chudleigh, Christow, Bovey, Ashton, Hennock and Trusham Agricultural Associations were held on Tuesday, at Chudleigh. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance to witness the matches, which were held in a field of Lower Harcombe Farm, lent for the occasion by Lady Morley. … The judges were – for Thatching and Hedging – Messrs. Perrett, Pinsent, and Rowe. … Prize List: … Farm Labourers with one way plough: 1, J. Abrams, with Mr. W. R. Hellier, Hennock; 2, W. Abrahams, with Mr. Stooke, Chudleigh; 3, O. Leach, with Mr. H. Pinsent, Whitstone, Bovey Tracey. … Bull of any breed, over 2 years old: 1, J. Rowe, Stickwick; 2. J. Whiteway, Chudleigh; 3, H. Pinsent, Whitstone … Yearling Ram: 1, H. Pinsent; 2, E. Baillie, Esq., Chudleigh; 3, c Mr. J. Whiteway, Chudleigh. Pen of ewes: 1, H. Pinsent, Bovey Tracey; 2, J. A. Wright, Trusham; 3, J. Harris. Yearling ewes: 1, H. Pinsent, Bovey Tracey; 2, A. C. Loveys, Christow, 3, J. Whiteway. Ewe lambs; 1, Mr. J. A. Wright, Trusham, 2, H. Pinsent, Bovey Tacey, 3, Genl. Riddell … … … The dinner was held in the Town Hall, and was spread by Mrs. Clampitt, of the Ship Inn. There was a large number present. Lord Clifford presided and was supported amongst others by Sir J. H. Kennaway, Bart, M.P., Lieutenant Colonel Walrond, M.P., … (etc. includes) … Pinsent … (speeches) …
[see similar Exeter Flying Post 22nd October 1884]
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894