Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1908 - 1909 - 1910

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Eliza Louisa Marsh-Caldwell - aged 90/91 - Tenant entail of Linley Wood Hall.

Rosamond Jane Marsh-Caldwell - aged 85/86 - Tenant entail of Linley Wood Hall

Arthur Raymond Heath - aged 54/55 - JP for Oxon,

Flora Jean Heath (ne Baxter) Raymond Leopold Grieg Heath - aged 23/24

Frederick Dunbar Heath - aged 19/20
Marion Emma Crofton (ne Heath, x Cotton) - aged 52/53

General Frederick C. Heath-Caldwell – aged 50/51 - Adjt.Gen. at War Office

Constance Heath-Caldwell (ne Helsham-Jones) – aged 41/42

Cuthbert Heath-Caldwell - (Rev. Cmdr C.H. Heath-Caldwell) – aged 19/20 - In R.N.

Martin F. Heath-Caldwell – aged 15/16 - At Wellington College, Berkshire

Cuthbert Eden Heath - aged 49/50 - Lloyds Underwriter

Sarah Caroline Gore Heath (ne Gambier)  - aged 49/50 

Leopold Cuthbert Heath - aged 14/15

Genesta Mary Heath - aged 9/10

Ada Randolph Broadwood (ne Heath) - aged 48/49

Henry John Tsudi Broadwood - aged 52/53 - Piano making family

Marion Ada Flora Holland (ne Broadwood) - aged 21/22 Married 1911

Stewart Henry Tshudi Boardwood - 20/21

Leopold Alfred Tschudi Broadwood - 18/19

Janet Muriel Wood (ne Broadwood) - 13/14

Captain Herbert Leopold Heath - aged 47/48 - Naval Attache to Berlin, Copenhagen & The Hague

Elizabeth Heath (ne Simpson) 

Marion M. Heath (later de Salis) - aged 16/17

Rosamond Heath - aged 15/16 (keen Girl Guide)

Gerard Moore Heath - 45/46 - Royal Engineers, India

Mary Heath (ne Egerton)

Mary Moore Marjoribanks Heath - aged 14/15

Gerard 'Bill' Heath - aged 11/12

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Saturday 2 January 1909
Newcastle Guardian and Silverdale Chesterton and ..

St.Saviour's Choir Dinner at Talke
Through the generosity of the Misses Marsh-Caldwell the members of St.Saviour's Church choir, Talke, and a number of the Sunday school teachers and churchwardens were entertained to dinner at Linley Hall on Wednesday evening.

The members met at the hall at eight o'clock, and about 100 sat down to a splendid repast which was excellently served. The Misses Marsh-Caldwell entertained their guests with much taste and foresight, and the gathering was very pleasant and enjoyable.

There were amongst the company present the Rev.J.H.L.Edwards B.A., (rector), Mr.John T.Crimes and Mr.Robert Naylor (churchwardens) Mr.Elijah Jepson (choirmaster), and Mr.and Mrs.S.Jones of Lawton. The Rev.Harold Smith (priest-in-charge of St.Saviour's) was unavoidably absent through indisposition.

The Rev.J.H.L.Edwards presided over the subsequent proceedings, and proposed the usual loyal toasts.

The toast of the evening, "The Ladies of Linley Hall," was afterwards proposed by the Rev.J.H.L.Edwards,who said the he was sure the company appreciated the kindness of the Misses Marsh-Caldwell in providing them with such a substantial repast, which was only one of the many acts of kindness and generosity which the ladies performed from time to time. He sincerely hoped the Misses Marsh-Caldwell would be spared for many years to come with health and happiness, and he heartily thanked them for the kindly interest which they displayed in St.Saviour's Church choir and matters concerning the welfare of the church generally. The toast was received with cheers.

Mr.John T.Crimes proposed the toast of "The Choir'" and said they did their work nobly and well. Mr.Elijah Jepson (choir-master), in responding, said he had a staunch body of supporters in the members of the choir, and it was their intention to make it, as a village choir, second to none in the diocese. (Applause.) - Mr.J.T.Crimes in proposing the toast of "Mr.and Mrs.E. Harper" said they were deeply indebted to them for the excellent manner in which the arrangements had been carried out. Mr. Harper suitably responded.

The rest of the evening was enjoyably spent in games and dancing, the music supplied by Mr.Edward Hewitt. Mr.Harry Jackson was M.C. The party dispersed about one o'clock.

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Wednesday 13 January 1909
Daily Mirror

The Earthquake in Italy - Mansion House Relief Fund
The Lord Mayor gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the undermentioned Donations in respect to his appeal in behalf of the Sufferers by the by the terrible Earthquake in Italy and Sicily, desires the Donors accept his sincere Thanks.
Third List of Donations - - -
C.E.Heath Esq., £100.0.0.

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Friday 15 January 1909
Chelmsford Chronicle

Downham
Dramatic Performance
A dramatic performance in aid of the Downham Church Organ Fund was given at the Barn, Downham House, Downham, on Saturday, and was a great success. - - - The parts of Rose and Laura, played by Miss Angelet Helsham-Jones and Miss Gambier Parry, were received with much appreciation. - - -

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Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser

Saturday 16 January 1909

The Inspector of Royal Engineers, Brigadier-General Heath yesterday paid a visit to the headquarters of the East Lancashire Royal Engineers (Territorials) at Manchester, to inspect the methods of training the equipment, headquarters, and equipment generally of the unit, with a view to reporting to the Army Council.

Colonel Crook sent in some time ago for additions to the Engineers' quarters for the accommodation of the transport branch, the Engineers being now partly at mounted force.

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Tuesday 19 January 1909
Surrey Mirror

Duchess of Marlborough - Memorial Service at Dorking - Impressive Ceremony
The last rites in connection with the interment of the remains of Lily Duchess of Marlborough took place on Friday at Clonegam Churchyard, Curraghmore, co. Waterford. - - -

There was a crowded congregation at the Dorking Parish Church on Monday morning, when a memorial service was held. It was a most impressive character, though quite simple and devoid of anything in the nature of ostentation. - - - Others present included Major Hicks, Col.Helsham-Jones, - - -

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Saturday 23 January 1909
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

The Territorial Army - Meeting at Capel
A meeting was held in the Church of England Schools on Wednesday evening, Mr.C.E.Heath presiding, to endeavour to obtain recruits for the Territorial Army. Among those present were ten Territorials from Dorking, including Sergt.Hughes, also Capt.Hodges, Mr.M.Bovill, Mr.Vivian Nickalls, Mr.H.C.White, Dr.H.Ward Clarke, Mr.E.Murray, the Rev.A.J.Howell, and Mr.J.F.O'Byrne (the secretary).

The Chairman said Great Britain had the strongest Navy, but it was necessary that we should have a strong Army to protect our home and colonies. Unless our young men volunteered we might have to resort to compulsory service, though he hoped not. - - -

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Saturday 30 January 1909
Surrey Advertiser

The Earthquake in Italy
The following donations to the Mansion House Relief Fund have been received since those mentioned in our columns a few weeks ago: Mr.C.E.Heath £100, Mr.Leopold Salomons £52.10s., Sir Hudson Kearley M.P., £52.10, the Misses Cardale £50,

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Friday 12 February 1909
Daily Record

Engineers on Parade
Last night Brigadier-General Heath inspected the 2nd Lowland Field Company R.E. in the Town Hall, Rutherglen. There was a parade of about 450. The inspection was in every way satisfactory and General Heath complimented Colonel Pearson upon the smartness of the officers and men and their equipment.

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Saturday 13 February 1909

Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser

Inspection of 2nd Lowland Field Coy., R.E. - On Thursday night Brigadier-General Heath inspected the 2nd Lowland Field Coy., R.E., of the Territorial Forces in the Town Hall, Rutherglen. 

Both bands of the Company were present. There were over 500 of the rank and file, and the appearance of the officers and men in the hall, dressed in scarlet and drab, presented a fine appearance. The Inspector was highly satisfied with the smartness and general appearance of the whole of the men. 

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Saturday 20 February 1909
Aridre and Coatbridge Advertiser

Territorials Long Service. At the close of the Inspection of the 1st and 2nd Lowland Field Coy.'s Royal Engineers, held at Rutherglen on Thursday 11th February, Inspector-General Heath Presented the Territorials Efficiency Medal to Amb.-Sergt. Anderson of Airdre, for long service.  - -- 

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Saturday 20 February 1909
Hampshire Chronicle

Can any Lady recommend a good Cook for the country (1½ miles from station)? Kitchenmaid kept. Age 34-40. Wages £32 - £36 - Address Mrs.F.C.Heath, West Ham House. Basingstoke. Wanted March 9th

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Saturday 20 February 1909
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

Anti-Suffragettes - Meeting at Holmwood.
Under the auspices of the East Surrey Branch of the Women's National Anti-Suffragette League, a fairly-well attended meeting was held in the Holmwood Village Hall on Wednesday afternoon, when an address opposing women's suffrage was given by Mr.F.J.Newman (Barrister-at-Law), Capt.St.John Hornby, R.N., presided and the attendance included Miss Broadwood, Mrs.Cuthbert Heath, Col.Helsham-Jones, Mrs.E.N.Habershon, Mrs.St.John Hornby, Mrs.Bennett, Miss Ayres, Mrs.Green, and Mr.A.P.Keep, as well as several ladies who held different views on the question from those of the promoters of the meeting, including Mrs.Bray (Secretary of the Leith Hill Women's Suffrage Society) Miss Drew (Westcott), and Miss Aston (Sondes Place). - - - long article - -

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Saturday 27 February 1909
Coatbridge Leader

The Local Territorials. Presentation of Prizes
In the Lesser Town Hall last Saturday night a meeting of the 1st Field Company of the Lowland Divisional Engineers was held to witness the annual presentation of prizes. Major Roderick C.E., N.B.R., was in the chair, supported by Lieut.-Colonel Pearson, Lieut.-Colonel Spence, Provost McCosh, Captain Spence - - -

The Chairman, having intimated that Ambulance-Sergeant Anderson, Airdrie, has received the Territorial efficiency and long service medal which had been presented to him by General Heath at Rutherglen, and was the first medal of its kind awarded to anyone in this district.- - -
 

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Jarrow Express

Friday 5 March 1909

Inspection at Jarrow

Last night at the Drill Hall,Jarrow, Brigadier Heath, Inspector-General of the Royal Engineers, inspected the officers and men of the 1st Durham (Fortress) Royal Engineers in model field works. 

Brigadier Heath was accompanied by Col.Russell, commander of the North-east Coast Defences, and Major Gordon.

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Thursday 11 March 1909
Birmingham Mail

General French to Visit Smethwick
On the 22nd of this month Lieutenant-General Sir John French is coming to Smethwick to inspect the 1st North Midland Field Company Royal Engineers. He will be here in his capacity of Inspector-General of the Forces, and in addition to visiting Major W.O.Williams's command will overhaul several other units in the Staffordshire district. On the 29th inst. the Smethwick Field Company will be visited by Major-General Heath, Inspector-General of the Royal Engineers, who will put the company through an exhaustive examination.  - - - 

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Wednesday 17 March 1909
Edinburgh Evening Dispatch

Leith Shipbrokers' Unsuccessful Action
Judgment was pronounced by Lord Skerrington, in the Court of Session today, in an action by George V. Turnbull & Co., shipbrokers and insurance agents, 8 Commerical Street, Leith, against the Pilot Insurance Corporation (Ltd), 35 Queen Victoria Street, London, and 44 Queen Street, Edinburgh.

The defenders were incorporated in 1907. The pursuers claimed £500 as remuneration for having negotiated for the defenders and on their employment a "treaty of re-insurance." Such a treaty differed from ordinary re-insurance in respect that it applied not to one particular insurance, but to a whole course of future insurance transactions which the insurers desired to cover by re-insurance.

The treaty in question was verbally concluded at a meeting held in London on 30th August 1907, at which there wee present Mr.A.V.Turnbull, a partner of the pursuers' firm; Mr.Jukes, the defenders' general manager; and Mr.Burns, a partner of C.E.Heath & Co., insurance brokers, London.

Heath & Co. were "inside brokers," i.e., one of their partners was a member of Lloyd's. The terms of the treaty were set forth in two letters dated 30th August 1907, written by Heath & Co. to the defenders' general manger. One of these letters related to Workmen's Compensation Act business. In the other letter of the same date Heath & Co. offered terms to the defenders for re-insurance of their personal accident risks.

The letters were approved of by the defenders' board on 5th September 1907. The treaty was then embodied in two policies of insurance, signed by and on behalf of the underwriters.

Lord Skerrington assoilized the defenders with expenses.

[Assoilized - Scotch for absolve, pardon or quit.]

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Thursday 18 March 1909
Daily Mirror

Guards Motor-Car Rush to Hastings.
Experiment Proves Vehicles will be invaluable for Quick Transport of Troops in War. - - - -
"Almost to the Minute."

With military column travelled forty cars conveying War Office and military officials and distinguished guests

Amongst the officers who watched the experiment with the keenest interest were Major-General Sir Frederick Stopford, General Lawson and General Heath, while Captain Cloman of the American Embassy, and Major Ostertag and Commander Wiedermann, of the German Embassy were also present. 

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Friday 19 March 1909
Nottingham Evening Post

General French's Visit to Nottingham
Inspection of Local Territorial Headquarters - Everything Satisfactory
General Sir John French, the Inspector-General of the Forces, is not allowing the grass to grow under his feet - or rather under his motor wheels - during his territorial tour of the Northern Command. But if the inspections have been hurried, they have been complete; and before he has finished his round the general will have become conversant with the difficulties under which some of the units labour.

In many places drill accommodation is quite inadequate, and Nottingham suffers greatly in this respect. It is, therefore, to be hoped that General French's visit to the city today will help to push forward the new headquarters scheme for Nottingham, which is at present at the War Office. - - -

A Big Staff

Accompanying the distinguished officer were his aide-de-camp (Lieut. the Hon.M.V.Brett), and his staff included Brigadier-General F.C.Heath, and Colonel H.W.Barrett, whilst the officers of the North Midland Division present were Brigadier-General Archdale, Major I.Edwards and Colonel G.Rolleston (commanding the Notts. and Derby Mounted Brigade).

Overnight the Victoria Station Hotel, Nottingham, has been the headquarters, and shortly after nine o'clock this morning the party set out in motor cars, for the Drill Hall in Castle Road. Next, the headquarters of the Robin Hood Rifles on Derby Road were visited, and in the absence abroad of Colonel C.W.Birkin, General French was received by Lieut.-Colonel A.W.Brewill. - - -

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Saturday 20 March 1909
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

The Rural Council
Elections take place this year in the parishes of Capel, Ockley, Newdigate, and the Holmwood Ward of Dorking Rural. The following nominations were received on Thursday:- - -

Holmwood
Caleb Frances Clifton Knight, Blackbrook, proposed by Andrew Reid, seconded by Frank Butcher; also by E.Neston Habershon and J.W.Hoad; Frances Amelia Bennett and Ellen Curtis; and Frederick Tidy and Frank Sims.

Sydney John Hack, The Knoll, proposed by Col.H.H.Helsham-Jones, seconded by Walter J. Pierce; also by Walter; also by Walter barker and William Sanders; C.E.Heath and Henry C. Lee Steere; and E.W.H.Ritchie and John Clifton.

William St.John Sumner Hornby, The Oaks, retired Captain R.N., proposed by A.Percival Keep, seconded by J.Roland Hewitt; also by Cuthbert Eden Heath and Walter Barker; the Rev.H.E.Betts and Evelyn Rothe Sandwith; Col.H.H.Helsham-Jones

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Monday 22 March 1909
Sporting Life

Army Cup Final
1st Welch Rgt. v S.Wales Borderers
The Army Athletic Ground at Aldershot on Saturday did not present the packed appearance that invariably accompanies the Army Association Cup final. It was early obvious that the Welch fifteen were slightly the better as a combination, their "threes" being much superior to the opposing quartet.  - -- General Heath presented the cup and medals to winners and losers.  - - -

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Monday 22 March 1909
Birmingham Mail.

The annual supper of the Air-line Company of the Southern Army Telegraph units was held at the White Horse Hotel, Birmingham, on Saturday. Major Vickers presided over a large company. Company Sergt.-Major Osborne proposed "Our Officers," to which the officer commanding and Captain Danielson replied, the latter remarking that their first working party would go into the country on Saturday next, and that on the 29th General Heath was coming to Birmingham to inspect the whole of the Telegraph Engineer Units.

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Wednesday 24 March 1909
The Tatler

On arrival at Hastings the troops, commanded by Lieut.-Colonel Erskine, paraded in full marching order and made an impressive picture. They received a tremendous welcome from the thousands of sightseers.

Amongst the officers who watched the experiment with the keenest interest were Major-General Sir Frederick Stopford, General Lawson, and General Heath, while Captain Cloman of the American embassy and Major Ostertag and Commander Wiedermann of the German embassy were also present. Mr. Haldane was an interested spectator of the departure of the cars from London The repulse of the imaginary invaders of Hastings last week was a triumph for its organisers. Nearly 400 cars, containing troops, War Office officials, and distinguished guests, left London at times varying from eight to ten o'clock, all reaching Hastings well on schedule time. Each of the military cars, it should be mentioned, carried four soldiers. The machine-guns, stores, and ammunition were transported on twenty-eight chassis 

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Thursday 25 March 1909
Birmingham Mail

Territorial Notes - The Telegraph Engineers - [Specially Contributed]
The first company supper of the Air-line men of Lieutenant-Colonel Lister's command, held on Saturday last, was a most enjoyable function. If I said it was a "swell" gathering members of other units might resent the distinction; but I must say that there is growing in Birmingham the equivalent to what London possesses in its Artists, Honourable Artillery Company, and its London Scottish.

The Need of Headquarters
Next Saturday the first working party goes into the country, and on the 29th General Heath is coming to Birmingham to inspect the Wireless Cable, and Airline Companies. I hope Colonel Lister will show the General the headquarter "accommodation" with which the Engineers have been tortured so long, and tell him that the continued delay is causing no little disgust among the enlisted men. Whenever one wants to find any of the Engineers one often has to make four or five calls - at the Vegetable Market, Pickford's, the N.C.O.'s mess, Great Brook Street Barracks or the Imperial Arcade in Dale End. Such is the headquarters of the Southern British Army.
 

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Friday 26 March 1909

Western Daily Press

Clifton College Cadet Inspection.

Yesterday afternoon the annual inspection of the Clifton College Cadets took place but the clemency of the weather proved somewhat a drawback, although the work was -- smartly, and in a manner that called for a complimentary comment from the inspecting officer, Brigadier F.C. Heath, Inspector-General of Engineering.

The cadets paraded 263 strong, a larger force than usual - and went through various movements in the College Close. Companies were afterwards formed,and subsequently the cadets devoted themselves to various engineering works, including the construction of a barrel pier bridge on the lake by the Zoo, trestle bridge, single lock bridge, brashwood, derrick, gyn,and sbeers,high -- entanglement trench traversed and loopholes and trench traversed and recessed. - - - 

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Saturday 27 March 1909
Smethwick Telephone

General F.C.Heath, the inspector general of fortifications, is to pay a visit to the Smethwick Drill Hall on Tuesday next, March 30th. The first annual prize distribution in connection with the Territorials takes place on April 7th. In connection with the visit of General French on Saturday, the affair had no special significance; in fact the hero of South Africa arrived at the Drill Hall two hours before the appointed time, and before the officers of the newly formed Corp of Engineers had arrived. - - -

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Tuesday 30 March 1909
Birmingham Mail

Last night, in their temporary drilling quarters, the Lower Vegetable Market, Birmingham, an inspection of the Wireless, Air-line and Cable Companies took place. General Heath, who commands the Royal Engineers, was the inspecting officer, and there were 280 men on parade, including 133 recruits, many of whom were in plain clothes, the others wearing service dress. After closely scrutinising the companies, General Heath congratulated them upon the rapid strides they had made in the first twelve months of their existence.

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Saturday 3 April 1909
Smethwick Telephone

Smethwick and the Territorials
Engineers "Up to Strenght."
Smethwick has played a very honourable part in connection with the Territorial Army movement. The change from an infantry company to a fully-equiped detachment of Royal Field Engineers was a somewhat ambitious task which the authorities imposed. - - -

It was under these happy auspices that General Heath paid a visit of inspection to the Drill Hall on Tuesday night, and saw the Engineers at their work of bridge building, barrel-piercing;and the mounted section at their instruction in horsemanship. It was altogether an interesting display, and the General was interested in the aptitude which the men displayed, and expressed his satisfaction to the officers who accompanied him. Among those present: Lieutenant-Colonel Turner, Captain Wyncoll R.E.(Adjutant), Major W.O. Williams,and Captain Tonks. When the men had finished their drills and instruction for the evening they were paraded and General Heath addressed them.

He said that it must be very gratifying to their officers to find that so many young men were willing to join the new Force, one of the most interesting branches of which they had in Smethwick - the Engineers. They way in which they set about their work was a striking example of enthusiasm, and after the next training in camp they would be able to play their parts and to ride their horses with the efficiency characteristic of the regular Army. He had heard from General Sir John French of the progress they had made under some disadvantages. 

For instance, they had not received their supply of stores. He understood that the officers had been good enough to provide the present equipment out of their own pockets - a display of enthusiasm which must be appreciated by the men. 

But the War Office was now completing the arrangements for issuing all the requirements (transport, etc) which they were in need of, and soon they would have all the equipment essential for their training. 

He thought that the Smethwick Territorials had got on very well, and he had been much impressed with the thoroughness of their work and the intelligence displayed in picking up an entirely new side of military methods and practice. 
He congratulated the officers and men, and hoped to have another opportunity of reporting on their work.

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Saturday 3 April 1909
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

Coldharbour
The Rifle Club
The final prize competition for the season 1908-9 took place on Tuesday evening, the conditions being ten shots, all to count, "prone." The prizes were won as follow:- Mr.A.May best scratch score, Mr.C.E.Heath's prize value 30s., and N.R.A. medal; Mr. J.Groombridge, best handicap score, Mr.C.E.Heath's prize value 30s.; Mr. A.Lipscomb, second best scratch score, N.R.A. medal; and Mr.H.G.Martin, second best handicap score. Mr.M.B.Bovill's prize. Mr.R.Sanders won the wooden spoon and 1s. given by Mr.A.J.Lipscomb. The prizes will be distributed at the Club's general meeting and smoking concert, arranged for Wednesday next, May 11th.

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Friday 23 April 1909
Aldershot News

Royal Engineers
Brigadier-General F.C.Heath, Inspector of Royal Engineers, will pay his annual official visit to the Command next week, and will inspect the troops and companies.

"Engineer Week" so long one of the best features of the social side of Aldershot, will be held early in May, commencing on the 8th, when the Royal Engineers' Band, from Chatham, pays their annual visit, and the officers entertain many friends, the week including the annual athletic sports of the corps, held at their recreational ground.

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Saturday 24 April 1909
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

Holmwood Unionist - Smoking Concert and Speeches
Promoted by the Holmwood Branch of the Conservative and Unionist Association, a successful smoking concert was held at the Norfolk Arms Assembly Room on Tuesday evening, Mr.S.J.Hack (chairman of the branch) presiding over a crowded and enthusiastic gathering which included Messrs. C.E.Heath, G.F.Gillington, Bristow Bovill, A.P.Keep (hon. secretary), E.Murray (chairman of the Capel Branch), A.M.Partridge, W.Saubergue, A.Webber, Vernon Irving, W.Sanders, etc.

Conveniently arranged with tables the room was very tastefully and prettily decorated with a profusion of choice plants lent by Mrs.Hewitt, of "The Elms," the pleasing effect being enhanced by flags and bunting.

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Saturday 15 May 1909
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

Coldharbour - Miniature Rifle Club
The annual meeting and smoking concert were held at the Plough Inn, on Tuesday, the President, Mr. Cuthbert E. Heath in the chair. A large company assembled, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The balance-sheet, read by the secretary, having been unanimously passed, the prizes were presented as follows - Marble clock and N.R.A. medal for best scratch score, A.May; marble clock for best handicap score J.Goombridge; bronze (N..R.A.) medal for second best scratch score, A.Lipscomb.

Two ties (in lieu of Mr.M.Bovill's monthly pipe), H.Martin; wooden spoon and 1s. (given by Mr.A.J.Lipscomb), R.Sanders; Miss Gore Browne's challenge cup was won by H.Kite.

During the evening several toasts were given. Mr.J.F.O'Byrne proposed the health of the President in a happy speech. This was received with musical honours, the President responding. The health of the range instructor, Mr.O'Byrne was also honoured. Mr.M.B.Bovill, in the absence of Mr.C.E.Heath thanked the pianist (Mr.Grant),and all the singers for their services, and a verse of the National Anthem followed by vociferous cheers for Mr.Bovill, terminated the proceedings. - - -

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Saturday 29 May 1909

Hants & Berks Gazette & Middlesex & Surrey Journal

C.L.B. Addressed by General Heath.

The Basingstoke Company of the C.L.B. paraded at the Rectory on Monday evening, and had the privilege of hearing an address from Brigadier-General Heath. The general, who was accompanied by Mrs Heath, arrived at the Rectory from West Ham, where he resides, at half-past eight, and was welcomed by the Rev. Dr. Boustead, Chaplain to the Company, in uniform, and found the Company drawn up on the lawn under the command of their popular captain, the Rev. E.C. Summers. 

The hymn "Fight the good fight" was sung in unison and after prayers the Chaplain introduced General Heath, who, he said, had kindly consented to come and speak a few words to them on this Empire Day.

Standing on the terrace facing the boys drawn up in front of him the General said; I have come here to help you celebrate this great Empire Day. It is a very fine thing, when you think of it, that at this moment perhaps - at any rate during the last few hours - there are something like fourteen million boys keeping this day. In Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, and dozens of other places, everybody is looking to their flag. This is a great thing to be proud of. I am proud of it and of course you are. What are we come here for? We have come here, I think, to show other nations that we intend to remain a great nation, a united nation. 

You boys have not had the chance to go about the world as I have. I have been toi a good many countries, both our own and foreign countries, and I see wherever we go how well we are ruled and what pleasures we have in our own country. I see how different it is in other countries and I thank God always that I was born an Englishman. There are things which make us proud of being a great nation. We have done a great deal for the world in the past and I hope we shall continue to do in the future. 

You have no doubt read in your books about the slave dealers; how they pounced down upon a village, slaughtered the old men, burnt the village and took away the small boys and girls to sell them as slaves. 

They were taken through the burning desert, and as I have been in the desert I can fully understand the misery of those poor people. 

Who put a stop to that? Your fathers and grandfathers. Take Napoleon. He was an ambitious and cruel man who kept the whole of Europe in arms. There was war, from east to west and misery everywhere. Who put a stop to that? The foreigners could not. We did it. We stopped that great tyrant from going on and brought peace to the world in consequence. 

There are the things to be proud of, and you are proud of them, I know. There are other nations who want to be great too. They may be jealous of us and that gives us danger. They want or they may want, to take from us what we have got. We must be ready for them, ready to protect our own homes. 

It is my business to know what is going on in foreign lands, and I know what preparations are made, not necessarily to attack us, but to seize an opportunity one of these days to attack us. 

I think that before you boys are grown up we may have trouble of that kind. Then think of the shame of having a foreign mayor, foreign policemen and foreign schoolmasters to order you about. Yet that might happen.. Here you are doing something for your country. When you grow up join rifle clubs, and help the territorial army.

Remember that you are Englishmen and have got to behave as such. And remember that our country was made great not by slacksters, but by men who knew their duty and did it."

The Chaplain added a few words appropriate to the occasion. He said he was very glad indeed that they had been able to welcome General Heath here tonight. General Heath had spoken of travelling about the world and seeing something of the British Empire,. Looking this morning at a map of the world on which the part belonging to Britain was painted red, one realised how vast was the Empire to which one belonged; and when one looked at the tiny little spot called England on the map one feared dreadfully lest those who were safe at home should become narrow-minded because they forgot to look out on the great Empire to which they belonged. 

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Then followed the ceremony of saluting the flag, the Union Jack being brought to the front, while the bugles sounded and the boys and the officers stood at the salute. Then a verse of God Save the King was sung, after which General Heath called for three cheers for the King, which were lustily given and echoed by the boys in the street. 

The Vicar then called for three cheers for the General, which were heartily accorded. "Thank you, boys," responded the gallant officer, and the proceedings then came to an end.

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Saturday 29 May 1909
Army and Navy Gazette

Army Personal
The King held a Levee at St.James's Palace on Monday. The military officers presented to his Majesty numbered nearly 350, the Regular Army, Special Reserve, Territorial Force, Indian Army, and Indian Volunteers all being well respesented.

Among those presented were:- - - - Brigadier-Generals - - - F.C.Heath, - - -

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Saturday 29 May 1909
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

A Holmwood Necessity - Formation of a Fire Brigade
A large and representative gathering of the inhabitants of Holmwood attended a public meeting at the Village Hall, on Tuesday evening to discuss the advisability of taking precautions against fire by the establishment of a local Fire Brigade. The Rev. C.C.Inge presided, and amongst those present were Capt.St.John Hornby R.N., Mr.and Mrs. A.F.Perkins, - - -

Mr.C.E.Heath, who had written expressing his inability to be present, had made some valuable suggestions. In the first place, he thought they ought to have a map of the various water mains to see where additional hydrants could be put, and suggested that owners of property should have one affixed near their residences at their own expense, the hose being provided by public subscriptions. - - -

Mr.W.Whaley, of the Dorking Fire Brigade, who had kindly attended to offer any advice, gave some useful information as to what he thought would be necessary in establishing the Brigade at Holmwood. - - - - In a wealthy district like Holmwood he thought there ought not to be much difficulty in obtaining an engine. He regarded the suggestion of Mr.Heath as to the erection of hydrants by private residents near their own property as an excellent one. - - -

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Tuesday 1 June 1909

Birmingham Daily Post
Court and Society News

The German Emperor yesterday received Captain Herbert Heath R.N., British Naval Attache, who presented to his Majesty copies of the British Navy List.

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Tuesday 1 June 1909
Staffordshire Sentinel

Talke May Festival - A Gorgeous Spectacle
The people of Talke and district have long become accustomed to participation in the welcome accorded by the Talke and St.Saviour's Church School children to the merry month of May, and year by year the Talke May Festival, which has become one of the most popular events in the social life of the village, increases, by judicious innovations, step by step towards the height of perfection. This year's festival, held on Monday, was the 31st of its series. The teachers and instructors displayed a great amount of patience and splendid tact in the training of the children, numbering about 250, who took part in the proceedings. The public responded liberally towards the object of the movement which was to augment the funds of the church schools. - - -

On arrival at the Maypole field the May Queen was escorted to the throne on a raised dais, prettily draped, and decorated with flowers and evergreens, which had been erected at the top of the large enclosure. The number of spectators who had gathered around the ring to witness the performance was about 1,500. Amongst those present were: Miss Marsh-Caldwell of Linley Hall, Mr. and Mrs.Henshaw, The Rev.J.H.L.Edwards B.A., (rector), - - -

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Tuesday 1 June 1909
Staffordshire Sentinel

Shepherds' Anniversary at Talke
The members of the Shepherds on the Hill Lodge, A.U. (No. 928, and Pride of Talke Female Lodge (No.2,392), celebrated their anniversary on Monday under pleasant conditions. The members assembled at the lodge-room (Talke Girls' School) early in the morning; and, after forming in procession, marched to the Talke Parish Church (St.Martin's) for service, headed by the beautiful banners of the Order, and accompanied by the Rode Hall Brass Band.

About 130 persons took part in the procession including Bro.John Smith (secretary), Bro.E.Martin (treasurer), Dr.W.A.Macdonald (medical officer), and Bro.George Warrilow. The service in the church was conducted by the Rev.J.H.L.Edwards, B.A. (rector), who gave an interesting and appropriate address.

On leaving the church the procession paraded the principal streets of the village until eleven o'clock, when a visit was paid to Linley Hall, where a substantial repast had been provided by the Misses Marsh-Caldwell, and was served to the members on the lawn. The members afterwards gathered in front of the hall, when addresses were given by a number of the officers, and the Misses Marsh-Caldwell were heartily thanked for their liberal support.

Before leaving, the Misses Marsh-Caldwell gave their annual donation of £3 to the funds of the society. After further parading of the village the procession returned to the lodge-room early in the afternoon, where a substantial tea was provided, a large number being present. After tea the members adjourned to the Talke Maypole field to witness the crowning of the May Queen.

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Wednesday 2 June 1909
Yorkshire Evening Post

The Telegraph Companies
On Friday next the Inspector of Royal Engineers, General F.C.Heath R.E., will visit headquarters, and will inspect the Airline Company at work. The company will parade at 7.45 in service dress; recruits, in plain clothes, at 7.30.

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Saturday 5 June 1909
Staffordshire Advertiser

Shepherds' Anniversary at Talke
The anniversary of the local lodge of Shepherds and the Talke Female Friendly Society was celebrated on Monday. The members proceeded to St.Martin's Church for service, where an appropriate address was given by the Rector (the Rev.J.H.L.Edwards). Refreshments were provided by the Misses Marsh-Caldwell at Linley Hall, after which the members adjourned to the Maypole field to take part in the annual festival.

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Saturday 5 June 1909
Manchester Courier

Engineers Inspection
In view of an inspection during the afternoon by General Heath, Inspector of Royal Engineers from the Inspector-General's Department of the War Office, there was more than usual activity in the Engineers' camp at Ilkley yesterday, more particularly with a view to making the lines as attractive as possible.

The General arrived shortly before one, but there was no parading or manoeuvring, and the civilians gathered in the vicinity had consequently little out of the ordinary to interest them.

The General made a tour of the camp while the men were at work, inspecting all the bridging and field work, the mounted section at riding and driving practice, and also the lines and stores.

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Monday 7 June 1909
Evening Irish Times

Naval and Military Intelligence
Brigadier-General F.C.Heath, Inspector of Royal Engineers, will carry out inspections in Ireland this month as under:- On the 15th June he will inspect the 4th Field Troop Royal Engineers at Kildare; and on the 17th and 18th June the 5th and 6th Divisional Engineers at Moore Park, Kilworth.

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Monday 7 June 1909
Manchester Evening News

Engineers at Ilkley
The East Lancashire Royal Engineers, who are camping at Ilkley, have had previous experience of the place, but they are always glad to go back to the Yorkshire town. - - - Besides connecting the camp with Ilkley Post Office and also linking up the various sections of the camp the section have gone out in various directions laying wires along poles on the roadside. G

General Heath, the Inspector of Royal Engineers from the Inspector-General's Department of the War Office, paid a surprise visit to the camp on Friday, and after making exhaustive inquiries and a detailed inspection expressed satisfaction with all that had been accomplished.

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Tuesday 8 June 1909
Manchester Courier

Engineers' Useful Work - Scorching Sun at Ilkley.
The Manchester Engineers at Ilkley had yesterday a scorching sun to condent with, and stripped of all superfluous clothing they looked a thoroughgoing set of British workmen. - - -
Colonel Shute, Chief Engineer Western Command, Chester, put in an appearance at noon, and made a round of the camp for inspection purposes. Unlike General Heath who on Friday made an inspection from the training point of view, Colonel Shute's inspection had chiefly to do with the interior economy of the units, clothing and equipments.

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Saturday 12 June 1909
Hampshire Chronicle

Church Lads' Brigade
The annual inspection of the St.Michael's Company took place on Tuesday evening on the Rectory Lawn, the inspecting officer being Brigadier-General Heath R.A. (R.E.), of West Ham. The total number on parade was 108. Subsequently the company adjourned to their headquarters (the Church Cottage), where the Brigadier-General made a few remarks, commending the commanding officer (the Rev.E.C.Summer), the officers, and non-commissioned officers for the satisfactory work they had done, and also the lads for their smart drill.

He concluded by giving them all the following good advice:- "Be smart, hold yourselves like fine men and fine boys."

Mrs.Heath then presented medals and good conduct stripes to boys who had won them. The commanding officer afterwards expressed gratitude to Brigadier-General Heath for coming to inspect the company, and to Mrs.Heath for kindly presenting the medals. He also called for three cheers for the Brigadier-General and his lady, which were lustily given, and the proceedings then closed with the Brigade hymn, "Fight the good fight," the collect, the general salute, and the National Anthem.

On Wednesday the inspecting officer examined the various books, forms and accounts of the company, and made the following extract from his confidential report to headquarters:- "Everything found satisfactory."

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Monday 14 June 1909
Evening Mail

The Royal Engineers' Dinner
General Sir Harry Prendergast, V.C., presided at the annual regimental dinner of the Royal Engineers held at the Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Metropole, on Saturday evening, when the following among other officers were present:- - - -Brigadier-Generals P.T.Buston D.S.O., L.B.Friend, F.C.Heath, F.H.Kelly, R.C.Maxwell, F.Rainsford-Hannay, - - -

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Friday 18 June 1909
Paddington Times

Marylebone & Tariff Reform - Lord Robert Cecil's Seat
A special meeting of the members of the Marylebone Constitutional Union was held on Monday night at the Portman Rooms to consider the attitude of Lord Robert Cecil towards the official programme of the Unionist party. The members of the union consist of electors in both East and West Marylebone, and about 300 in all were present. The meeting was private and lasted about 2½ hours. Lord Ludlow presided, and amongst those present were Lord Bessborough, Lord Duncannon, Lord Farquahar, Sir Samuel Scott M.P., Major-General Sir Reginald Talbot, Sir Roger Parkington, - - - C.E.Heath - - -

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Friday 18 June 1909
Lewisham Borough News

Greenwich Antiquarians' Outing
An enjoyable day's outing has been arranged by Mr.F.W.Nunn for the members and friends of the Greenwich Antiquarian Society on Saturday next. The excursion will this year be made to Wotton and the picturesque Surrey Hills. On arrival at Dorking the party will drive to Westcott and through the rectory grounds to Wotton Rectory, where they will be received by the Rev.Richard Glover. - - -

Continuing the drive through Pine Woods they will arrive at Leith Hill and walk to the Tower, the highest point in the South of England, from whence views are obtained over thirteen counties. At the foot of the hill the members will drive through fir plantations to Coldharbour, where the beautiful gardens of Kitlands will be inspected, and also the pre-historic earthworks known as Anstiebury Camp.
 

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Harnham Cliff

Salisbury

Private

26 June 1909 (1919?)

My dear Heath,

The honours were done after I left the War Office. and I cannot say why your name was omitted, but of this I am perfectly sure that there is no such thing as a black mark against your name.

Possibly they thought that (Devine?) has lost seniority by not getting a Brevet for the war. I do not know.

I myself am much surprised now that you tell me of your claims.

My advice to you is to do and say nothing, but to leave it to me and SIr John to see to next year. I think we shall see you put right. Write to see me (melling?) next, early in the month.

I think it would be a false step if you made any protest now. (Pacer?) Corps and all of us know your value, and that you were specially selected for your present post.

Yours very sincerely,

C.W. Douglas

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Saturday 26 June 1909
Christchurch Times

Mudeford
Military Sports. - On Thursday afternoon the military sports in connection with the camp at Bure Lane took place on the Beach at Mudeford, and were witnessed by a large number of spectators The camp is composed of the 56th and 57th Companies and 1st Field Troop of Royal Engineers, and details of the Cavalry Regiments.

During the previous night, under the inspection of Brigadier-General F.C.Heath,the manoeuvres consisted of the construction of a pontoon bridge across the Run, the whole of the work being carried out in perfect silence. The operations commenced at 10p.m. and continued till long after midnight; and on its completion the troops marched over the bridge form one side to the other.

The following is a list of sports:-
Dinghy race in three heats
Tug of war on horseback
Putting together and erecting Weldon trestle and placing it in bridge with one shore bav complete.
Cutter race.
Swimming race.
Tug of war in 6ins of water
Wrestling on horseback
Inter-Company Dinghy race.
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Napier 2017 -JAHC -

"There was always a dark cloud between our family and Winston Churchill because in the Boer War Churchill, who was a journalist at that time, gave away Grandpa's position, and Grandpa blew him up for it"

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Friday 9 July 1909
Stafforshire Sentinel

Talke
Scholars' Treat.
The annual treat given by the Misses Marsh-Caldwell of Linley Hall, to the scholars attending Talke and St.Saviour's Church Sunday Schools, took place on Thursday afternoon. Favoured with fine weather, the scholars assembled at the schools early in the afternoon, and, accompanied by the teachers, walked in procession to Linley Hall, headed by the Rode Hall Brass Band.

On arrival at Linley Hall, the younger scholars were provided with tea under the tres, whilst the remainder of the scholars were catered for in a large tent. The teachers, the members of the church choir, and the sidesmen, were also entertained to a substantial tea.

Afterwards the time was pleasantly spend in rambles through the beautiful gardens and wood adjoining the hall. Various kinds of amusement were indulged in, and there was a number of scholars' races, for which prizes were offered.

During the afternoon and evening the Rode Hall Brass Band played interesting selections, and also for dancing. In the evening, before leaving, buns and sweets were distributed amongst the scholars, and afterwards the guests assembled in front of the hall and accorded a hearty cheers to Misses Marsh-Caldwell for their continued kindness and generosity. A most enjoyable time was spent by all.

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Thursday 22 July 1909
Dublin Daily Express

Military Intelligence
The Inspector-General's Visit
General Sir J.French, the Inspector-General of the Forces, will carry out inspections as follows. - - -
Directing Staff - General Sir J.D.P.French G.C.V.O.., K.C.M.G.; Major-General Sir C. Fergusson, Bart., M.V.O., D.S.O., Brigadier-General E.S.May, C.B., C.M.G., Brigadier-General D.Henderson D.S.O., Brigadier-General F.C.Heath; - - -

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Belfast News Letter.

Monday 26 July 1909

Dublin Day by Day.

The hills and dales of beautiful Wicklow resound once more to the shock of war. In the far-off centuries when the septs of the O'Byrnes and O'Tooles combined to harry the English pale, the hardy Irishry extended their raids from the Wicklow hills to the gates of Dublin. Again during the troubles of '96, the same picturesque hills were the refuge of the rebels and the scene of stirring deeds. 

At the present the soldiers of the King are actively engaged among them in practising the art of war. That brilliant cavalry leader, General Sir John French, is there with a critical eye to see how they do it. The directing staff comprises Major-General Sir G. Ferguson Bart., M.V.O., D.S.O., Brigadier-General E.S. May C.B., C.M.G.; Brigadier-General D. Henderson D.S.O.; Brigadier-General F.C. Heath, Colonel J.P. Du Cane,  - - -

Smiling in the vales of the garden of Ireland, the hillsides are richly wooded and now in the glory of summer foliage. From the landscape rises the aptly named Great Sugar Loaf and the Little Sugar Loaf. See  - - - - 

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Saturday 31 July 1909
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

The Budget - Protest Meeting at Dorking
Under the auspices of the Budget Protest League a meeting was held at the Public Hall on Thursday evening to protest against the Finance Bill now before the House of Commons. Mr.A.C.Powell J.P. occupied the chair, and was supported on the platform by a large and influential gathering, including Sir Charles Alfred Cripps K.C.V.O. Mr.R.Mitchell Banks, and Mr.G.A.Touche, of Westcott (prospective Unionist candidate for North Islington), who were the principal speakers; Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., K.C.V.O., Col.Helsham-Jones, Sir A.Hargreaves-Brown, Bart., Mr.C.Mortimer, J.P., Mr.B.Bovill, - - - Amongst those present in the body of the hall were - - - Mr.C.E.Heath - - -

The Chairman, in his opening remarks, said they were face to face with a very great financial difficulty. - - -

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Saturday 31 July 1909
Bexhill-on-Sea Chronicle

Arrival of the London Engineers - Tomorrow
The 1st London Division Royal Engineers Field Companies, and Divisional Telegraph Companies, in command of Colonel D. de Lara Cohen, are timed to arrive in Bexhill tomorrow, Sunday at 1.40p.m. The total strength in the camp for the first week will be about 450 men. Each of the two Field Companies will have its Double Tool Carts, two Pontoon Wagons, Trestle Wagon, and General Service Wagon. The Telegraph Company will have its Cable Carts.

The total number of horses will be 75, the latter with the wagons reaching Bexhill at 1 p.m. The camp, which has been pitched this week by an advance party, will last for a fortnight.

The corps will be inspected by three different offices viz., General Codrington, Commanding 1st London Division, General Heath, R.E. on behalf of General Sir John French and Colonel Childers R.E., as Chief Engineer of the London District. The first inspection by General Heath will take place on Tuesday morning next.

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Friday 6 August 1909
Bedfordshire Mercury

East Anglian Engineers - [Specially Contributed]
The Camp at Yarmouth this year has undoubtedly made an unenviable record as the wettest yet experienced by the East Anglian Royal Engineers. It had rained more or less - generally more - every day up till Tuesday last since the men marched in; consequently engineering work has been carried on under difficult and uncomfortable conditions. On some occasions the downpour was so incessant as to compel a stoppage of all outdoor work. The culminating point was reached on Monday, when a violent storm lasting about five or six hours broke over the Camp, flooding the officers' mess-tent, and making matters uncomfortable for everybody. It says much for the good spirit prevailing amongst the men that they have cheerfully performed all their allotted tasks under such adverse circumstances.

Wednesday, remarkable to state, turned out fine, and much good work was got through, preparatory to a visit yesterday (Thursday) of General Heath, the Chief Inspector of the Royal Engineers.

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Saturday 7 August 1909
Bexhill-on-Sea Observer

London Engineers in Camp - Tower Hamlets' Tenth Visit
Interesting Week's Work
Today (Saturday) the 1st London Divisional Engineers, better known as the Tower Hamlets, conclude the first week of the tenth annual camp in Bexhill.

Supervising the whole work and giving valuable advice from his store of knowledge and experience in engineering operations is, as usual, Colonel D. De Lara Cohen the popular Commandant. On Monday he had the pleasure of receiving General Heath who visited the camp on the instructions of General French, Inspecting General of the Forces.

The distinguished visitor dined with the officers, and after staying the night at the Granville Hotel, went round the various works on Tuesday morning.

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Monday 9 August 1909
Morning Advertiser

The Territorial Camps. Departures and Returns
A large number of London Territorials returned from the great camp on Salisbury Plain on Saturday and yesterday, and they were replaced by others who can only give attendance for one week. - - -

The work of the London Engineers at Bexhill was continued on Saturday, the 1st and 2nd London Field Companies and 1st London Divisional Telegraph Company being encamped there on an excellent site off the Hastings road. During the past week the work accomplished was principally spar-bridging on Coombe Haven river, pontooning, the erection of observatories, &c. practical instruction in the use of explosives (three miles from camp), laying cables, connecting telephones with offices, and riding and driving exercise by the mounted sections.

Brigadier-General Heath officially inspected the engineering work, and he expressed his satisfaction with all he witnessed. Colonel D. De L. Cohen is in command of the force, assisted by Majors G.W.Walters, and J.H.Robinson - - -

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Wednesday 11 August 1909
Reading Standard

The Autumn Manoeuvres - General French at Reading
A number of officers engaged in the inspection of the second division of the Aldershot command, and in preparation for the next month's manoeuvres, arrived at Reading by motor car on Monday evening and took quarters at the Great Western and Queen's Hotels, where they are staying four days.

Their names are as follows:- Gen.Sir J.D.P.French G.V.C.O., G.C.B., K.C.M.G., Brigadiers-General D.Henderson C.B., D.S.O., A.J.Murray, C.V.O., C.B., F.C.Heath, W.F.L.Lindsay, C.B., D.S.O., - - -

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Friday 13 August 1909
Evening Mail

Territorial Camps at Aldershot
There are but five Territorial units under canvas at Aldershot now. These include the First and Third General Hospitals, whose members are training in the wards of the two military hospitals. Chief of the remainder are the three Southern Telegraph Companies from Birmingham, which, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.F.Lister, A.M. Inst.R.E., are encamped on Ball Hill. The camp has been inspected already by Brigadier-General F.C.Heath, Inspector of Royal Engineers, and yesterday morning the troops were inspected at a parade on Laffan's Plain by Brigadier-General P.T.Buston, Chief Engineer, Aldershot. - - -

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Thursday 23 September 1909
Staffordshire Sentinel

Beating the Bounds
Picturesque Custom Revised at Alsager. 
Adventurous Explorers
An old custom of "Beating the Bounds" was revived in Alsager on Wednesday, when the Chairman of the Council, along with the Vice-chairman, three other members of the Council, and a number of enthusiastic villagers perambulated the boundaries of the district, the proceedings occupying quite seven hours. 

Sixty years is said to have elapsed since a similar experience was enjoyed, and although one of the party on Wednesday had passed the Psalmist's span of years, three score and ten, yet he was not one to participate in the last ramble of its character. Everyone was therefore, a stranger to the business, and it was probably more interesting in consequence. The probability is that, as far as Alsager is concerned, this old practice of "beating the bounds" will be continued for many years to come. - - - 

The commencement of the expedition saw a party of thirteen assemble at Radway Green bridge, and perhaps five miles had been traversed when this number was somewhat augmented, those in attendance being - - - 

There is an old legend, as there is for almost every mysterious spot up and down the country, that on one occasion a man, who was somewhat of a daring nature, decided to ride over this particular spot, and in the act both the rider and the horse were lost to view and sank.  - - - 

Cresswellshaw was eventually reached, where the main road was crossed, following which the remainder of the journey was by a stream running under Lawton Rd, the North Staffordshire Railway on to Linley and Swallowmoor Woods. Mere Lake, then for some distance near the Audley boundary, and next on to the bridge at Radway Green. Many rough passages were encountered en route, and it was very laughable to see the chairman, along with Mr Charles Holdcroft, both big in stature, ploughing their way under the different tunnels through which a quantity of water was flowing. - - - 

Way were made through different hedges so as to keep to the boundary, woods were explored, and the stream crossed dozens of times during the ramble.  - - - 

Message in a Bottle

The explorers had almost reached Lawton-road bridge when a halt was made, and one could see in the distance a couple of welcome visitors approaching, for it afterwards transpired that they brought to the hungry and thirsty crowd that which was most required. 

It was a happy thought on the part of the Chairman, for it was he who was responsible for the arrangement, and it need hardly be wondered at that the many sandwiches were very soon demolished as well as the refreshments in the liquid line. 

Later on, in Linley Wood, a place which was once a Roman settlement, the contents of another black-looking bottle were demolished. With that little business completed, the Chairman adopted a suggestion thrown out, and placed inside the bottle a note containing the following:—

"This bottle was emptied in Linley Wood on the occasion of the members of the Council walking the boundaries of the parish, September 22nd, 1909.—Signed, W. H. Goss (Chairman), J. Kirkham (Vice-chairtnan), C. Holdcroft, J. Holland, A. Cowden ,and H. B. Lynam (Surveyor)." 

It was afterwards securely corked and deposited in the stream, which is believed to be a tributary to the River Weaver at Northwich.

 At the conclusion of the luncheon in the vicinity of Mr. William Foden's farm, a letter of apology for absence was read from Mr. J. J. Nelson, and some speech making followed. 

In a short address, Mr., Goss expressed the opinion that it was far the best to continue such old customs as that of "beating the bounds." (Hear, hear,) It was a pity to allow such customs to die out, for there was a great deal of information to be accrued by such a procedure. He hoped that the future chairmen of the Council would see that the custom was kept alive, and that a great interest was centred in it. (Applause.) 

Mr. Kirkham, in proposing the health of the chairman, expressed the thanks of all present for abundant generosity, for they had indeed enjoyed the lunch provided. (Hear. hear.) The outing was a very novel experience to him personally, and he was glad to participate in it. 

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Saturday 20 November 1909
Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser

Tariff Reform Campaing - Mass Meeting at Dorking.
Speeches by Mr.H.C.Gooch M.P., Mr.G.A.Touche and Col.Rawson

In connection with the Unionist and Tariff Reform Campaign which is being conducted throughout the Reigate Division, a crossed and enthusiastic mass meeting was held at the Public Hall, Dorking on Thursday evening when the principal speakers were Mr.H.C.Gooch, M.P. for Peckham (son of Mrs.Gooch, of "Trashurst") and Col.R.H.Rawson, the prospective Unionist candidate for the Division.

Mr.G.A.Touche of Westcott, and prospective candidate for North Islington, occupied the chair, and supporting him on the platform, in addition to the speakers were Col.H.Helsham-Jones,Mr.E.Murray, - - - Every available space in the body of the hall was occupied by a crowded and representative fathering, large numbers being unable to find seating accommodation. Amongst those present were Lady Margaret Ryder, Lady Maud Ryder, Miss Helsham-Jones, Mrs.Gooch, Mrs.Touche, Miss Pennington, - - -

Amongst the large number of apologies received for non-attendance was one from Sir Trevor Lawrence Bart, K.C.V.O., who wrote that he regretted very much that, having been engaged to dine with the High Sheriff of Surrey, he was unable to be present.- - - Other letters were received from - - - Mr.J.H.C.Evelyn J.P., Mr.H.C.Lee Steere J.P., Mr.C.E.Heath, Capt.St.John Hornby R.N., - - -

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Friday 3 December 1909
Surrey Mirror

Surrey Union Hunt - The Appointment of a New Master.
The Surrey Union Hunt met at Dorking on Saturday, and prior to starting off to draw the Deepdene Woods, a general meeting of the subscribers, covert-owners, and farmers was held in the historic oak room at the Red Lion Hotel, to receive a report from the Hunt Committee regarding the election of a Master for next season, 1910-11,in succession to Mr.F.G.Colman, who is retiring at the end of the present season. - - -

Large "Field" in the High Street - Subsequent to the general meeting at the Red Lion Hotel there was a Hunt meet at the White Horse Hotel. The High-street presented an unusual and animated scene during the assembly of a large field, including many ladies, while the pavements were thronged with interested pedestrians. In addition to those above-mentioned one also noticed Sir Benjamin Brodie, Bart., Mr.Longman (a former Master of the Hunt), Mr.C.E.Heath and many others.

The hounds were first tried in the Deepdene woods, which they entered from the Chart-Lane entrance. Several foxes were turned up in this favourite retreat, and it was hoped to get a run in the direction of Home Farm. Such an expectation, however, was not realised, for Reynard could not be induced to leave the wood, probably owing to the fact that so many motor cars, vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians assembled along the Punchbowl Lane. After an unsuccessful attempt of nearly an hour the hounds were taken on to the Osier Bed in Tilehurst Lane, and then on to Roothill and Holmwood Common.

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Friday 17 December 1909

The annual sale of work, Christmas tree, and tea party, in connection with St.Saviour's Church, Talke, took place on Thursday, and was a decided success.

The rooms had been tastefully decorated for the occasion and presented a smart and attractive appearance. The opening ceremony took place at 4.30pm. and there was a large attendance, including Mr and MRs Gilbert Nugent of Madeley Manor, Miss Rosamond Marsh-Caldwell of Linley Hall, the Rev. J.L. Edwards B.A. (rector), and Mrs Edwards,  - - -

The Rector introduced Miss Marsh-Caldwell who had kindly consented to perform the opening ceremony, and in doing so Miss Marsh-Caldwell expressed her great pleasure at seeing so large a company present and in declaring the sale open said she hoped their efforts would meet with every success.

At the conclusion Mr Robert Naylor proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Marsh-Caldwell for her presence and support. The Rev. Harold Smith seconded the proposition.

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Saturday 18 December 1909
Hampshire Chronicle

Vine Hunt Ball at Basingstoke
The Vine Hunt Club ball took place at the Drill Hall, Basingstoke, on Thursday night. The large hall looked exceedingly nice with its elaborate decorations, which had been as usual admirably carried out by Messrs. Milsom and Son. The side and end walls were arranged with silvered mirrors and pilasters, with white and green art material. There were festoons along the whole length of the room, and ivy arranged round the mirrors. There were ivy decorations for the tie-rods supplied from the Hackwood Estate. An extra installation of gas lights was arranged in the ceiling, and the gas brackets at the sides and ends of the hall had ruby tinted screens. - - -

The stewards were His Grace the Duke of Wellington K.G., Sir R.N.Rycroft, Bart., Sir WillliamW.Portal,Bart., Mr.H.Welch-Thornton, Col.B.Portal D.S.O.. and Mr.Charles L.Chute. The following is a list of those who were present:- Brig.General F.C.Heath, Mrs.F.C.Heath, - - -

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Friday 24 December 1909
Financial News

C.E.Heath and Co
December 17. £50,000 (£1) (40,000 preference). To take over (a) the business of insurance brokers and agents carried on by C.E.Heath, G.Heath, and A.Burns, at 322 Winchester House, and Lloyd's E.C., as C.E.Heath and Co., and (b) the business of an underwriting agent carried on by C.E.Heath at the said places.

The signatories are: C.E.Heath, 322 Winchester House, E.C.; A.Burns, 322 Winchester Houses, E.C., (one share each) Priavte. First directors (not less than two nor more than seven): C.E.Heath (managing director; special qualification, half the total original nominal capital), G.Heath, A.Burns, and M.Evans (all permanent). As fixed by company. 322 Winchester House, Old Broad Street E.C.

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 Martin Heath at Wellington Colldge, Berkshire, 1909

Camp Tidworth, August 1909

Back Row - John. St.B.Collins, Owen Reginald.Schreiber, P.B.C. Poole, H.L. Hervey, Martin Heath (I think)

Middle -            J.R. Trinder 

Front Row -  Vincent Christopher Brown, A.C.Arnold   

Edward VII visits Wellington College, Berkshire 1909