Hengistbury House 35 Purewell, Christchurch

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In the Western GAzette  2 May 1879, Mrs Devereux is wanting a "Plain cook" who must be an "active girl"

Would that be the housekeeper or lady of the house advertising?

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In the Western Gazette 6 April 1883, Mrs Devereux is advertising again.  This time for a "general servant, not under 20, for a small house of business"

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1884 - the Devereuxs are off, and the house is up for sale again.  This time a boat is thrown into the deal too!

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By 1886, A.N Fynes-Clinton is advertising for pupils (see for example the Morning Post 31 Aug 1886)

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1887 - Looks like Mr Devereux had continued to own Hengistbury House because it is put up for sale as part of his estate.

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The house didn't appear to sell in 1887, so in 1888 there was another attempt (see Christchurch Times 9 June 1888).  A N Fynes-Clinton is noted as paying the "low rate" of £120 per annum to lease it.

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Mrs Fynes-Clinton is hiring - very important to "understand some butter" apparently..... (Western Gazette 11 Oct 1889)

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Reported in Christchurch Times 25 Oct 1890 - Arthur Norreys Fynes-Clinton is nominated to be on the Town Council.

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15 August 1891 (Christchurch TImes) - Mr Fynes-Clinton has let Hengistbury House and has taken up residence at Beacon Lodge.