Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

Redlands

 

Redlands House, Holmwood, Surrey. 1890

Redlands House, Holmwood, Surrey 1891

Redlands House, Holmwood, Surrey 1890

Redlands House, Holmwood, Surrey. 1890

Interior of Redlands House, Holmwood Surrey 1890

 

Interior of Redlands House, Holmwood, Surrey 1890

Interior of Redlands House, Holmwood, Surrey. 1890

Saturday 1 November 1884
Surrey Mirror

The Funeral of Mr Rohde Hawkings.

The funeral obsequies Mr. Rhode Hawkins, whose death and public life were described in last week's Mirror, took place in the Holmwood Churchyard on Friday afternoon. The respect and esteem in which the deceased gentleman was held was most fully exemplified by the number who were present, comprising as they did representatives of all classes of society. 

At two o'clock the mournful cortege started from "Redlands" to the churchyard. The coffin, which was oak. covered with cloth, and with silver fittings, was placed upon funeral car, which was literally covered by some 40 to 50 magnificent wreaths and crosses. 

Then came the chief mourners and others, followed in their turn by a long array of private carriages. As the solemn procession wended its way from the eminence of the "Redlands " it presented an impressive and mournful spectacle. 

The corpse was met at the gates of the churchyard by the Ven. Archdeacon Atkinson and the Rev. E. D. Wickham, who performed the last rites of the Church England; at the grave,. Hymn 421, Ancient and Modern, "Now the labourer's task is o'er," was sung. 

Amongst the mourners were Mrs. Hawkins, the Rev. H. Hawkins, Mrs. Keynon, Mr. R. Kenyon, Mrs. Greenwood. Miss Kenyon, Mrs. and Miss Greenwood, Captain Greenwood, Mrs. Evans, Miss Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Sedgwick, Mr. and Mrs. Coatsworth, Lord Justice Cotton, .Sir R. Cross. Admiral Sir Leopold L. G. Heath, K C.B., Mr. W. J. Evelyn. J.P., Mr. G. A. Fuller, Rev. W. K. Lloyd, Rev. E. A. Chichester, Rev. H. T. Waters, Mr. C. E. Tritton. Mr. L. M. Rate, J.P., Rev. L. S. Kennedy (Vice-Chairman of the Board of Guardians), Mr. Henry Lee Steer (chairman of the Board of Guardians), Mr. J. Tweed (Guardian), Mr. W. Paine (Guardian), Mr. P. D. Marten (Clerk to the Guardians). Mr. C. W. Chaldecott, Capt. Chaldecott, Mr. A. Chaldecott. Mr. H. J. Chaldecott, Major Fowke, Mr. J. D. Down. Mr. T. Wood, Mr. F. Durant, Mr. R. J. Clark, Col. De Cetto. Mr. W. Ison (Relieving Officer), Mr. W. Rapley, jun. (Rural Sanitary Inspector), Mr. V. Hampton. J.P.. Mr. J. Bixby, and many others. 

The following is a list of those whose carriages attended:—The widow (Mrs. Hawkins), Rev. E. D. Wickham (Holmwood), Mr. A. F. Perkins (Moorhurst), Ladies Legge (North Holmwood), .Mrs. Kerrick (Arnolds), Mr. F. Pennington, M.P. (Broome Hall), Mr. C . Cazalet, J.P. (Greenhurst), Mr. C. S. Mortimer (Wigmore). Lady Laura Hampton (Oakdale), Mr. J. Wyllie (Camilla Lacey). Rev. P. Du Sautoy (Ockley), Dr. Green (Capel Lodge), Mr. Southwood Smith (Bearehurst), .Mr. C. E. Tritton (Moor Cottage), Mr. D. D. Heath (Kitlands). Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P. (Burford Lodge), Mr. J. D. Down (Oakridge), Mrs. Bovill (Sondes Place). Mr. G. A. Fuller (Rookery), Mrs. Fuller (Rokefield). Mr. L. M. Kate, J.P. (Milton Court), Mr. R. Barclay (Bury Hill), Mr. W. J. Evelyn, J.P. (Wotton House) Sir Leopold G. Heath (Anstie Grange), Mr. H. Lee Steere (The Cottage). 

The grave, which was a steined one, was beautifully lined with moss, wreaths of white dahlias, crysanthernnms, and maiden hair fern at the suggestion of Mr. Perkins. Great praise is due to Mr. J. W. Kendall, of High-street, whose funeral arrangements were admirable. 

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Saturday 2 July 1887

Surrey Mirror

Treat to the Older Parishioners. On Monday, June 27th a substantial tea was provided Mrs. Rhode Hawkins,at the Holly and laurel Assembly Room, for some 150 of the parishioners of 50 years old and upwards. After the excellent repast, which had been prepared by Mrs. Pledge, had been enjoyed the party adjourned to Redlands —the beautiful house and grounds of Mrs. Hawkins now brilliart with their rich bloom of American plants and roses, and abundance of other flowers, and commanding one the most beautiful views of our lovely country.

That all might share in this social gathering several of the gentry placed their carriages, etc., the disposal of those too old or infirm to climb the hill, as they were won't to when Her Majesty began her long and happy reign. 

Many friends from the parish and neighbourhood were there with Mrs. Hawkins, among them being Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs.  Close, Sir L. G. Heath and Lady Heath, Mr. A. F. Perkins and Mrs. Perkins, Rev. E. D. Wickham and Miss Wickham, Rev. L. S. Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs Rumbold, Mrs. Tritton, Rev. J. K. and Mrs. Hoernle, and Miss J. Chaldecott. 

Further refreshments were liberally provided the table in the garden, and mysterious cakes we circulated, in which the fortunate recipients frequently found likenesses of the Queen in pieces of the new jubilee coinage. The Dorking band enlivened the company with many a gay and well executed tune, and at eight o'clock the Old Hundredth, and suitable jabilee hymns were sung, and finally, of course, the National Anthem with heartfelt loyalty. 

All present greatly enjoyed this opportunity of most friendly intercourse, where all classes together in such hippy social harmony, and all expressed their thanks and lively gratitude to the lady whose liberality and courtesy had enabled them thus to crown their jubilee celebrations in so delightful manner. 

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Saturday 29 September 1888
Knaresborough Post

Birstwith
Marriage of Mrs Rohde Hawkins. - On Thursday, September 20th, at 2.30pm. at St.Saviour's Church, St.George's Square, London, the marriage was solemnized of Henry Helsham Helsham-Jones, colonel on the staff at Malta, late Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Engineers, and Mary Littledale (Greenwood), widow of Mr Rohde Hawkins, of Redlands, Surrey, only daughter to the late Frederick Greenwood of Swarcliffe, and Mrs Greenwood, of Ingerthorpe Grange, in this county. 

The officiating clergy were the Rev. George Hales, rector of Barningham, and rural dean, Yorkshire, assisted by the Rev. C. Jones, vicar of Pakenham, Suffolk. 

Mrs Rohde Hawkins wore a dark prune velvet dress, trimmed with old lace, and bonnet to match, and carried a bouquet of heliotrope and tea roses. She was given away by her cousin, Mr Edward Sidgwick, in the absence of her mother, who was not well enough to be present; and Mrs Rowland-Wilson, Miss Dury, and Miss Constance Helsham-Jones stood by her, each holding beautiful "posies," presented by Colonenl Helsham-Jones. 

After the ceremony, all adjourned to 88 Belgrave Rd (kindly lent for the occasion by Miss Frances Turner), and later in the afternoon Colonel and Mrs Helsham-Jones left for Henley-on-Thames for a short visit. 

The wedding party was confined to the nearest relatives and friends, amongst whom we noticed Captain Greenwood, Swarcliffe, Louisa, Mrs Greenwood, Mr and Mrs Helsham-Jones, Miss Helsham-Jones, Woodbridge, Suffolk, Mr and Mrs Edward Sidgwick, Mrs Hales, Mr Rowland Wilson, Mr and Mrs Hawkings &c. Many handsome presents were displayed to the guests, including some from the households at Redlands, Ingerthorpe, and Swarcliffe.

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Monday 26 November 1888
Homeward Mail from India, China and the East.

Dec.7. per Peninsular, from London: Dec. 17 from Brindisi, for Bombay. - - -
For Malta - From London. Mrs Helsham-Jones and maid. 

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Saturday 6 August 1899
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

The Primrose League
Garden Party at Holmwood
A highly successful garden party was held on Thursday at the Redlands, Holmwood, in connection with the Holmwood Wared of Dorking and District Habitation of the Primrose League.

About 250 persons availed themselves of the invitations  sent out by Colonel Helsham-Jones (Ruling  Councillor), and Mrs Helsham-Jones. Tea was partaken of on the lawn in front of the Colonel's charming residence, which is situated in one of the most beautiful spots on Surrey.

An almost tropical sun shone upon the scene, and rendered the shade of the trees, with which the lawns are plentifully supplied, doubly grateful. 

The guests were welcomed by Mrs Helsham-Jones with a few pleasant words. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs C. Mortimer, Admiral Sir Leopold Heath, Captain and Mrs St.John Hornby - - - Miss Helsham-Jones, Mrs Henry Broadwood,  - - Mr Bertie Heath,  - - - 

Just having been done to the excellent cooking of the house-keeper, Mrs Still, an adjournment was made to the lower lawn, where a platform had been erected beneath the trees, to hear an address from Mr C.E. Tritton J.P.

Colonel Helsham-Jones, in introducing Mr Tritton, expressed pleasure if afforded him and his wife to welcome those present. He was delighted to see that the Holmwood Ward showed up so well. It was a pretty strong ward, having a membership of over 200 - about 36 knights and dames and 170 associates. Out of the 21 wards comprising the Habitation of Holmwood Ward showed nearly a fifth of the whole membership, which was about 1,100. He took the opportunity of thanking those who had so kindly helped him in the business of the ward, without which assistance it would have been impossible for him to have dealt with the work. They were also greatly indebted to one or two members for the number of recruits brought into the Habitation during the year (applause). - - - - 

Colonel Helsham-Jones proposed a vote of thank to Mr Tritton, which was heartily accorded as was also a similar courtesy to Colonel Helsham-Jones, on the motion of Sir Leopold Heath, and the meeting concluded.

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Saturday 2 February 1907
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

The Primrose League - Annual Meeting of the Dorking Habitatio.
The annual meeting of the Dorking Habitation of the Primrose League was held at the Oddfellow' Hall on Thursday evening, Col.Helsham-Jones, the Ruling Councillor, presiding. The Hon. Treasurer (Mr.Bristow Bovill), presented the accounts. - - -

The Ruling Councillor then read the report of the Executive Council which stated that there were 43 knights, 56 dames, and 988 associates, making a total of 1,087of all ranks. The Executive Council went fully into the causes of the Unionist defeat in the last annual report, and the lessons to be drawn from it. The action of the Government during the past session fully justified their description of it as "hostile to all the principles of the League." An attempt had been made to interfere with the proper religious instruction of children in the schools, and in a way which would be specially injurious in rural districts like theirs; the Constitution was threatened by the attacks on the Upper House of Parliament; and the maintenance of the Empire by the encouragement given to Home Rule in Ireland, as well as by the mismanagement of colonial affairs. Moreover, the Army had been seriously weakened, and the Government had reduced the building programme of the Navy, and had not even prepared to replace the battleship so unfortunately lost. - - -

The Ruling Councillor moved the re-election of Lady Lawrence as Dame President, remaking that he need hardly dilate on the services her ladyship had continuously rendered to the Habitation.

Mr.H.Clarke seconded and the re-election of their Ruling Councillor, said they all knew the great interest Col.Helsham-Jones had taken in the Habitation, and he was quite sure they could not have a better man.

Mr.Hudson seconded, and this, too, was agreed to.

The Ruling Councillor, in thanking the members, said this was his fourteenth year in office, and as he was about to enter the 70th year of his life he hoped that someone would come forward and relieve him of the duties, because he could not be expected to carry them on much longer.

With reference to the election of secretary, the Ruling Councillor said notwithstanding what Mr.Bovill had said, he was sure the meeting would wish to re-elect Miss Bovill.

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Tuesday 9 April 1907
Bury and Norwich Post

House in Bury - To be Let, Unfurnished
No.10 Risbygate Street - Colonel Helsham-Jones

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Saturday 25 January 1908
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

Dorking Parish Council
Allotments and Small Holdings
A meeting of the Dorking Rural Parish Council was held at the Public Hall on Monday evening, when there were present, Captain St.John Hornby R.N., (chairman), - - -

Mr.Mitchley called attention to the state of the public footpath leading from Betchett Green, Holmwood, through the Anstie Grange Estate to Coldharbour, and of another leading from east to west on the lower part of the same estate, through Col.Helsham-Jones's and Mr.Stilwell's property.

The Clerk was instructed to write to the owners calling their attention to the matter.

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Saturday 1 February 1908
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

Dorking Unionists - Speech by the Duke of Norfolk
The Dorking Public Hall was crowded on Thursday evening, on the occasion of a meeting and entertainment in connection with the Dorking Habitation of the Primrose League. The Habitation has been the initiative of may enjoyable gatherings, but it is doubtful if one more successful has been held that that under notice. The lighter part of the entertainment, to differentiate it from the speeches, was of a highly interesting character, the dramatic element being a specially good feature. - - -

Col.Helsham-Jones, as Ruling Councillor of the Habitation, then took the chair, supported by his Grace, the Duke of Norfolk, E.M., K.G., Capt.Rawson, Mr. E.W.Barclary, Mr.Wilfred Ward, Mr.E.Eastern (Provincial Secretary of the Western Counties), and Mr.H.W.Meredyth (Union Defence League).

The company also included Lady Margaret Ryder, Lady Audrey Ryder, Mrs.R.W.Barclay, Miss Barclay, Mr.and Mrs. Bristow Bovill, Miss Bovill, Miss M.Bovill, Miss M.MacAndrew, Mrs.A.F.Perkins, Miss Helsham-Jones, Mrs Cuthbert Heath, Mr.D. Cory Wright, Mrs.Cunliffe - - - Miss Pennington - - -

The Ruling Councillor congratulated the Habitation on the great honour and pleasure of receiving his Grace the Duke of Norfolk, amongst them. The lord of the manor, he said, always had an enthusiastic reception in Dorking and it would be 14 years on the following day that they last had the pleasure of welcoming him.

The Duke of Norfolk, in the course of an interesting speech, said that as members of the Primrose League it was necessary for them to watch the various phases of public life, and to do what they could to uphold those principles upon which they believed the future of this country depended, and which they as Primrose Leaguers, were pledged to support.

Their Ruling Councillor had reminded them that at the present moment an attack was being made on the House of Lords. They knew that the maintenance of the Constitution as one of the greatest objects of the Primrose League. They also knew that at the present moment changes were threatened, and had been threatened for some time, in the elementary education of the country, which most of them thought were fraught with very serious and far-reaching danger to the whole underlying principle of religion, upon which they believed the public life of this country should be based. That, again was what the Primrose League was called upon especially to defend. The Irish question would be dealt with by Mr.Meredyth, so that it would not be necessary for him to speak on the other great principle of the League, the maintenance of the Union. - - - (long article) - - -

At the close thanks were expressed by the Ruling Councillor to Mr.Down for arranging such an excellent entertainment, and to those who had assisted. The meeting then terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.

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Saturday 2 May 1908 uploaded
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

Holmwood Schools - Re-Opening Ceremony
Erected in 1844, the National Schools at South Holmwood have, since that date, undergone enlargement on several occasions to meet the needs of the parish. Further additions and improvements have recently been carried out at a cost of about £1,200, and on Saturday afternoon, in the presence of an interested gathering, the re-opening ceremony was performed by the Rev.Canon Chichester, Rural Dean and Vicar of Dorking - - -

Among the principal subscribers are Sir Alexander Hargreaves Brown, Mr.C.E.Heath, Mr.S.J.Hack, and Mr.F.S.Phillips, £100 each. Mr.Field, Mr.E.N.Habershon, and Mrs.Helsham-Jones £50 each; Lady Laura Hampton, the Rev.C.C.Inge, Mr.Nichols, and Mr.R.H.Wilson £25 each; the Misses Chaldecott, £20; and Col.Helsham-Jones, Mr.J.L.Jardine, Mr.Stilwell and Mr.Whittington,£10 each.

It is proposed to place a stone on the front of the school bearing the following inscription:- "Holmwood National Schools, Founed by Mrs.F.S.Larpent and others 1844. Rev.J.S.Utterton, D.D.Heath, and J.Penfold trustees. Englarged 1870. - - - Enlarged 1894; Rev.C..H.Gould, vicar; J.Bixley and W.Rapley, Churchwardens, Enlarged and re-modelled 1908; Rev.C.C.Inge, vicar; H.H.Helsham-Jones and C.Taylor, churchwardens. 'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.'"

Having expressed regret at the absence Mr.R.H.Wilson, Mr.E.Haberson, Mr.C.E.Heath and other gentlemen, the Vicar said that what they had now accomplished was the climax to a long process, because the improvement of the school dated back really from its foundation, and it had grown up side by side with all their parochial systems. The school was founded in 1844 by a small group of benefactors, who also, before that time built the church and vicarage. Having referred to the generosity of the Heath family, the rev. gentleman went on to point out that there was one great feature of this movement, and that was it was not the effort of a small clique of ardent Church-people and rich men. - - -

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