Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1924 - 1925 - 1926

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General Frederick C. Heath-Caldwell CB aged 66/67

Constance M.H. Heath-Caldwell aged 56/57

Cuthbert Eden Heath OBE aged 65/66

Sarah Heath aged 65/66

Admiral Sir Herbert Heath KCB, MVO, etc aged 63/64

General Sir Gerard M. Heath KCMG, 61/62

Lt Cmdr Cuthbert H. Heath-Caldwell DSO aged 35/36

Leopold C. Heath (Griggs) aged 30/31

Genesta M. Heath (ex Farquahr) – aged 25/26

Madeline Marion de Salis (ne Heath) aged 31/32

Rosamond Heath (Posy) aged 30/31

Patricia C.M. Heath-Caldwell 5/6

Diana Heath-Caldwell (Danny) 3/4

Rosamond Heath-Caldwell (Ros) 0 

Heather E. G. Farquhar 4/5

Arthur E.C Farquhar 3/4

In 1925 Frederick HC made a comprehensive inventory of the contents of Linley Wood list in the link below.:-

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Friday 2 January 1925
Surrey Mirror

Fox Hunting
The Surrey Union. 
Saturday, January 3rd. - Anstie Grange, 11 a.m

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Saturday 3 January 1925
Staffordshire Sentinel

Alsager Gold Club - Christmas Competition.

The silver challenge cup presented by a member, who wishes to remain anonymous, was competed for by the eight members who qualified by means of a series of six medal rounds - - -

Unfortunately an error crept into the report published last week of the club's annual meeting. Mr.P.J.Palfryman was elected captain (not President as stated) for the ensuing yea. The president, Major-General F.C.Heath-Caldwell C.B., was unanimously re-elected, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed on the valuable services he had rendered the club since its inception.

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Wednesday 21 January 1925

Coming Visit of Princess Helena Victoria - Full Programme of Tour in North Staffordshire - Interest in Work of the Y.M.C.A.

Detailed arrangements have now been completed for the visit of H.R.H. Princess Helena Victoria to North Staffordshire on January 28th in furtherance of the work of the Young Mens' Christian Association.

The Princess is the President of the National Women's Auxillary of the Y.M.C.A., and her Staffordshire tour will occupy two days. On January 27th she will be at Wolverhampton, Rugeley and Staffordshire, and on the following day she will visit Stoke-on-Trent, Kidsgrove, Knutton and Newcastle.- - - - (continues) - - - -

The following officers of the Y.M.C.A. for the North Staffordshire Coalfield Area will meet the Princess at Kidsgrove and accompany her to Knutton and Newcastle: - Mr D.W. Riley C.C. (President), Dr Megaw (Chairman), Major-General Heath-Caldwell (Chairman of Finance Committee), Mr T. Rowley (Treasurer), and Mr Ernest Pryor (General Secretary)- - - - (continues) - - - -

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Thursday 22 January 1925

Talke and Butt Lane Hospital Committee

The officials and members of the Talke and Butt Lane Hospital Committee were entertained on Wednesday evening by the members of the Ladies Sub-Committee to a tea and social, held as a preliminary to the commencement of another year's work on behalf of the North Staffordshire Infirmary and kindred institutions.

The proceedings were held in the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, Butt Lane. The company included Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Hall, Mrs W.A. McDonald, Mr Hammersley (North Staffordshire Infirmary), Mr and Mrs J.W. Springewood, Mr and Mrs F. Welch, Mr W. Welch, Mr and Mrs O. Stanier, Mr C.J. Sutton, Mrs Morse, Mrs R. Smith, Mr George Thomas, Mrs Delves, Mrs C. Handcock, Mr Harry Hamnett, Mrs Maddock and Mrs Talkbot.

A substantial knife and fork tea was provided, after which an enjoyable hour was spent in friendly discourse.Major-General Heath-Caldwell proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the members of the Ladies' Committee for providing tea and spoke in eulogistic terms of the excellent work which the ladies had done in connection with the various efforts organised on behalf of the Infirmary.Mr Hammersley seconded the resolution and said that the Talke and Butt Lane Committee had without doubt done wonderful work on behalf of the Infirmary, which was greatly appreciated, and he hoped they would continue to carry on the work as successfully in the future as they had in the past. - - - (continues) - - - 

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Friday 23 January 1925
Coldharbour's Outfall

The following letter was read from Messr. Tyler and Co., of Holborn Viaduct, land agents for Mr.Cuthbert Heath, of Anstie Grange:-

"We are instructed by Mr. C.E.Heath to object to a rating assessment which includes the sewage tanks and outfall works, which were constructed by him some little time ago for the service of certain houses in the village of Coldharbour, some of which were his property, and and we think it right that we should communicate with you on the subject, as it would appear to be a matter which should concern your District Council.

In the ordinary way, of course, such appliances as these should be provided by the local sanitary authority, but in this case we understand from Mr.Heath that he himself bore the expense of construction, amounting to something in the neighbourhood of £450.

Mr.Heath naturally feels that to be asked to pay rates on these sewage works, after having paid for work which should properly have been carried out by the sanitary authority, is inequitable. He would be quite willing for matters to remain as they are if he were not assessed for rating, but if it is intended to press this assessment, he feels that he should ask your Council to take over these works, and re-pay to him the value of them (not exceeding the original cost), which might be settled by an independent arbitrator, if necessary. 

He informs us that they stand upon land belonging to his brother, to whom he pays an acknowledgment rent of 1s. per annum. We shall be glad to hear the view that your Council take of this matter, and you will, of course, understand that what we have said should be taken as quite without prejudice to the objection we shall be making to the rating assessment."

It was decided to refer the letter to the Assessment Committee.

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Monday 26 January 1925
Staffordshire Sentinel

5th North Staffords' Ball at Stoke.

Brilliant Function.
The Ball of the 5th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's), which took place at the King's Hall, Stoke, on Friday evening, was not only the most brilliant social function in the history of the Regiment, but one of the smartest and most successful and enjoyable gatherings of the kind ever held in the district. 

Nearly 600 applications for tickets were received, but the limit was fixed at 375, the result being that the room, though comfortably full, was not overcrowded. - - The guests included - - - Gen. and Mrs.Heath-Caldwell  - - - The following were amongst those who brought large parties:- Sir Phillip and Lady Baker-Wilbraham, Rode Hall, Cheshire; Major-General F.C.Heath-Caldwell, Linley Wood, Talke, Col.Sir George and Lady Vera Menzies, Col.H.Johnson brought a party of 16 from Roden Hall, Cheshire.
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It was a charming and handsome Ball. The officers wore mess dress (scarlet jackets and blue and "miniatures" (miniature medals) were worn by present and past officers. The ladies dresses were exceptionally beautiful, some longer, and some shorter, and there were numerous examples of the latest fashion of hair-dressing.

Young people abounded, but everybody united in paying homage to the charm and distinction of an older lady, Mrs.Heath-Caldwell whose old-world grace and lovely stiff white silk ball-dress, with her white hair and her own graciousness, made her a specially charming figure in the ball-room. - - - 

Major General Frederick Crofton Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Wood, Talke, one of the guests at the Ball, is the second son of the late Admiral Sir Leopold George Heath K.C.B., and married Constance Mary, daughter of Col. H. Helsham-Jones. Major-General Heath-Caldwell entered the Royal Engineers in 1877, and saw service in Egypt, the Soudan and South Africa. He took the additional name of Caldwell on succeeding his great-uncle, Mr.James Stamford Caldwell. 
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Staffordshire Sentinel

Wednesday 28 January 1925

Princess Helena Victoria - Staffordshire Visit Today -  - - Work of the Y.M.C.A. - - - - (continues) - - - -- - - - (continues) - - -

On arrival in the Kidsgrove area, the Princess, who was accompanied by Viscount Lewisham, Lady Joan Legge, Sir Francis and Lady Joseph, Major-General and Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Mr F.C. Chamberlain C.B.E., 

The Luncheon

Her Highness was afterwards entertained at luncheon by the Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent (Ald. H. Leeson), who was accompanied by the Mayoress.Those who accepted inviations were Lord Lewisham, Sir Francis and Lady Joseph, Major-General and Mrs Heath-Caldwell, the Deputy Mayor (Ald. F.Collis), Major Frank Wedgwood, - - - - (continues) - - - -

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Thursday 29 January 1925

Princess Helena Victoria - Splendid Gathering at Newcastle - Close of a Memorable Tour. - - - beginning unreadible - - -

The Princess sat at the right hand side of the Mayor, who presided, and there were also on the platform the Mayoress, Viscount Lewisham, Sir Francis and Lady Joseph, Lady Joan Legge, Mrs G.M. Norris (Chairman of the National Women's Auxillary of Y.M.C.A.), Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., and Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Mrs F.F. Wenger, Miss Salt. - - - - (continues) - - - - 

Presentation of Purses - - - - - (continues) - - - - i

n addition, the following list of subscriptions was received by the Secretary:- - - - - (continues) - - - -

Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell, £5 - - - - - (continues) - - - - 

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Saturday 14 February 1925
Wellington Journal

Situations Vacant.
Kitchenmaid Wanted; scullerymaid kept; experienced. Apply Mrs.Heath-Caldwell, Linley Wood, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent.

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March 1925
London Daily Chronicle

Play in Church: Vicar Fined
First Case of Kind in England. "Act of Worship."

The Vicar of St.John's Church, Hatfield Broad Oak, Rev.Douglas Montague Heath, was fined £4.4s. at Harlow, Essex, on Saturday, for producing a play "The Way to Bethlehem," in his church without a license.

The vicar, who appeared in the role of angel in the play, declared that this was the first time in England that it had been held that a church required to be licensed for the performance of a religious mystery play. He was granted a fortnight in which to lodge an appeal.

It was said by the police that the church was filled, that there was only one door, which opens inwards, as an exit, and that one the children performers was nearly set alight by candles on the stage.

Performed for Centuries.
"I wish to make it quite clear there was no intention on my part to evade the law." said the vicar, to a "Daily Chronicle" representative yesterday. "The police were perfectly aware of everything that was taking place."

"The play was an act of worship. It opened with prayer, and the congregation sang hymns between the acts.
"Such plays have been performed for centuries in English churches, and are given now all over the country.

"The Catholic Play Society in London informed me that a license was never required for a church, and that as no charge was made for admission I was perfectly in order. Only a collection was taken.

"There was no advertisement but merely an announcement in church, and the collection was quite a voluntary part of the service.

"I am considering the question of the appeal," added the vicar.

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Monday 9 March 1925
Lancashire Evening Post

Vicar Fined
Stage Play in Church Without a Licence

The Rev.Douglas Montague Heath, vicar of St.John's Church, Bush End, Essex, was summoned at Harlow, on Saturday for allowing a stage play in his church without a licence.

A police sergeant said the play was called "The Story of Bethlehem" and the church was filled. The vicar wore a white costume and a wig and had bare feet. The other characters were in Eastern costume. The stage had two naked candles on it, and a child was nearly set alight.

The Vicar said he lost money over the performance, which was not advertised, but only announced in the church as part o9f the religious instruction of the parishioners. It was the first prosecution of its kind in England.

Mr.R.C.Lyall, the chairman, said the performance was given under circumstances which constituted a great danger to the audience, and the vicar would be fined £4.4s.

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Wednesday 11 March 1925

Western Morning News

Reserve of Officers.Undermentioned, having attained age limit of liability to recall, cease to belong to Res. of Off.: Maj. Gen. F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., Feb. 21

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Friday 13 March 1925
Chelmsford Chronicle

Play in Church. Vicar Fined for not having Licence.
Religious Act or Stage Performance?

At Harlow Petty Session on Saturday before R.C.Lyall Esq., and other Justices, the Rev.Douglas Montague Heath, vicar of St.John's, Bush End, Hatfield Broad Oak, was summoned "that he did for hire permit to be acted or presented a stage play in a place, to wit, St.John's Churhc, Hatfield Broad Oak, not being a patent theatre or duly licensed, on Jan.23 and 24, 1925." - Mr.Carter prosecuted for the Essex County Council.

P.s Young stated that on Dec.31 last he interviewed defendant, and said to him, "I understand you intend holding a play at Bush End this evening?" The Vicar replied, "Yes, I did intend it, but since P.C Dorking explained matters this morning I have decided to postpone it. What about if we hold it in the church?"
Witness replied that in his opinion a licence would be required for this stage play. He explained to the Vicar the procedure necessary to obtain such a licence.
On Jan.23 witness went to St.John's Church at 7pm. with P.C. Dorking and there saw a stage erected in front of the altar, with scenery; there were curtains in front of the stage, and these were drawn aside between the acts. Two lamps were shaded to throw light on to the stage. There was only one door to the vestry, which was at the back of the stage. There were no attendants. The seating accommodation of the church was 100, and there were only two or three seats vacant. Witness saw defendant on the stage, in a white costume, with bare feet, and a wig on. Defendant spoke to the audience, and left the stage.

Policeman and the Play
Witness stayed for the play. In the first act a person was on the stage, and three others came on to represent merchants or shepherds. They were in Eastern costume, and they conversed with "this old chap," whom they asked the way to Bethlehem. The left the stage, and then a man and a girl came on in Eastern costume, representing Joseph and the Virgin Mary.

The church was dark, so witness could not make notes; he took notes in his head. Another act represented an inn; there was a man and a boy in costume to represent the landlord of the inn and his servant. There was a knock at the door, and three persons came on to the stage in costume to represent merchants. They asked for room and "sup" at the inn, and the landlord replied "I have no room; I am filled from attic to floor." The men said, "We must have room in the inn, if we shift on the floor." The landlord said, "I have no room," and the men replied "We are footsore and weary; if we can only have the floor and a sheepskin to keep us from the cold."

They sat at a table and pretended to eat and drink, still conversing with the landlord. In another act there were three people on the stage representing shepherds, and another called "Uncle." Uncle said, "As I came into Bethlehem I met three merchants, but they would not succour me. I sat down in the snow and swooned. Two children came along and woke me and succoured me." The others said, "God bless the children," and Uncle said, "God bless all children."

The others said "Tell us what you have seen." Uncle replied, "As I was coming into Bethlehem I met a man and a maid leaning heavily on his arm; his name was Joseph, and her's was Mary." In the last act there were 24 people on the stage, among them children, and there were two naked candles to light them. The flames of the naked candles were only a few inches from the gowns worn by the players. On one occasion a child would have caught fire had not Joseph, who stood behind, moved the child's arm away from the burning candle. There might have been a fire.

No Charge for Admission.
Witness added that after the performance he saw the Vicar and told him, "I have seen your performance in the church this evening and in my opinion it is a stage play." The Vicar replied, "Yes, it probably is; I do not deny it."

Witness said, "You remember I spoke to you on Dec.31, when you suggested holding the play in church, and I told you you would require a licence?"

The Vicar replied, "Yes, I communicated with the Play Society in London, and they informed me that I would be justified in holding it in my church without breaking the law. I make no charge for admission; it is free, and there is only a collection."
Witness continued that on the following evening he again went to the church, and saw the performance repeated., At the end the Vicar announced on the stage that a silver collection would be taken - or as much as the people thought the performance was worth - and any profits after expenses would be utilised to give the Sunday School and choir a treat. On the first night a lady and gentleman stood at the door with the church bags as the audience left, and the audience contributed; on the second night a gentleman stood at the door with a bag and again the audience contributed. Most of those who had been present gave something.

The Rev.D.M.Heath: When you came into the church, was there a bag held at the door? - P.s. Young: No, not when I entered? - Was any charge made for admission to anyone? - No, sir. - On the first evening, did anyone leave before the end? - I should say about half a dozen left, and they put money into the bag. - Yes, the alms bags. It was clearly said it would be a voluntary collection, and was accordingly so observed? - Yes, sir. - No one was obliged to put money in the bags? - No, sir. - It was stated that the money taken would go towards expenses of the play, and what was over to the choir, and Sunday School treat? - Yes, sir.

Play Society's Advice
P.c. Dorkin corroborated as to what took place at the plays, and added that he interviewed the Rev.D.M.Heath on Dec.31. He told the Vicar he had been informed he was giving a play in Bush End School, and asked if he had a licence? The Vicar replied, "No," and witness told him he thought one would be needed, and he would be liable to prosecution if the play were held without a license. The Vicar replied that he would think the matter over and decide.

The play was not held in the school that evening.
The Rev.D.M.Heath, addressing the Bench, said he wished to make it quite clear that there was no intention on his part to evade the law. The police were perfectly well aware of everything that was taking place. It had been suggested that these plays were connected with an application he made for a licence to hold a stage play at the village school. This was a religious play, a mystery play, dealing with the story of Christmas, in which angels appear; it was a story of Bethlehem, and the visit from the wise men.
When he first thought of doing this play he considered whether it should be performed in the church or school, and he was not quite sure how he stood. He made application for a licence as to what was done in these cases. He knew that mystery plays had been performed in churches all over the country. The Catholic Play Society in London - which encouraged and helped these plays all over the country - informed him that the custom was for a performance of this kind to take place in churches, and no application for a licence was necessary.

Mr.Carter: The Vicar ought to bring evidence from the Society if he is really going to submit that.

The Chairman. "It does not matter what he was told - it won't affect the decision of the bench. If he was told wrongly, so much the worse for the Vicar.
The Vicar: I am not going to argue the matter in law, because I don't understand it. But on their advice I held this play, as they told me such plays were held in churches all over England, and no application for a licence was ever made. I informed the Society that I have been told by the police that I required a licence, but they told me a licence is never required for a church, and if I held the play in church, and no charge for admission I should be perfectly in order.

School and Licence.
I then decided to hold the play in the church and not in the school. This was on no account because I had difficulty in complying with the regulations in the school. I had interviewed the County Architect and asked him the exact meaning of his requirements as to gangways. The only reason for not holding the play in the school was that there would be some difficulty in carrying out the requirements of the County Architect during school term. That was a reason for deferring the play until the school holidays

Meanwhile, as the play was a mystery play I reverted to my original idea of holding the play in the Parish Church. At that time I had found out, so far as I could ascertain, that it was customary to hold these religious plays in churches without applying for licences. I informed the police-sergeant that I was holding the play - I did not hold it without the police being aware. The sergeant from Harlow came over to inspect the school, and I said I was not holding it in the school, and that I would tell him where I was going to hold it, but he replied that that was not necessary, as he would find out.

I was not aware of the presence of the police in the church on the evenings that the play was performed, because they came in plain clothes, and spoke to me afterwards. Everything was perfectly in open with the police, and I was under the impression that I was quite within the law.

As to the collection, I made it clear to the parishioners that there was no charge to be made for this performance in church, and they could come to it. At the end there was a free collection taken as part of the service.

"Part of Service."
The play was a religious play, part of a service in church; the service began with prayer, and there were hymns between the acts of the play in which the congregation were invited to join. The collection was part of these proceedings. Whether that was so or not I plead that I was acting in accordance with the law so far as I could ascertain it.

Whatever the Bench may come to I would say I was doing what I was doing for the religious instruction of my people. There were no advertisements of the play, but simply an announcement in church, and an invitation to the people to come. The play was a religious act for the benefit of my parishioners, and it was not a stage play performed for the public or to obtain money.

The collection received did not by a considerable amount pay for the expenses of the play, and I have lost considerably over what I have done for my parish. I was acting after taking due advice from the authorities in London, and if I was breaking the law I was doing it in ignorance. I had done my best to find out what the law was. If this case goes against me it will be something new, for such a thing has not been known before.

The Catholic Play Society told me there never has been a case like this before. They have no legal advice, but they suggest that I should apply for an adjournment with the view to taking the matter up. I also took advice from the English Church Union, and they apparently decided that it was not advisable to take the matter up this time, with the idea, I suppose, that there would not be a serious conviction. I plead that this is a new case: that there has not been a case decided like this before in the country. I throw myself on the Justices.

"Danger to Audience"
After the Bench had retired for a private consultation the Chairman said: We have no doubt whatever that we must convict Mr.Heath in this case. We feel that the performance was held under circumstances which constituted great danger to the audience. There was only one door out of the church, and that opened inwards. Various other conditions which we had required had the performance been in the school had not been complied with. We feel it is necessary to comment rather strongly on the danger you put the audience to. I have no doubt you thought you were acting in a way which was not a contravention of the law. But we have no doubt that you were wrongly advised. We shall not inflict so heavy a penalty as otherwise we should have done, because so far as this neighbourhood is concerned there has been no previous case. We shall fine you two guineas for each performance, a total of four guineas.

The Rev.D.M.Heath: May I be allowed time to consider the matter of appeal?

The Clerk (Mr.Creed): You ought to consult a solicitor quickly.

The Rev.D.M.Heath: I ask for time to consider the matter.

The Chairman: Certainly, You will be allowed a fortnight.

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Thursday 19 March 1925
Mitcham Advertiser.

New High Sheriffs - Surrey, Cuthbert Eden Heath O.B.E., Anstie Grange, Holmwood, Dorking.

Saturday 21 March 1925
Surrey Advertiser

Surrey's New High Sheriff.

Mr. H.O.Serpell's successor in the shrievali of Surrey is Mr.Cuthbert Eden Heath O.B.E., who has lived at Anstie Grange, Holmwood near Dorking, for many years. The new High Sheriff is the third son of the late Admiral Sir Leopold Heath K.C.B., who also resided at Anstie Grange, is a member of Lloyds and is well known and highly esteemed in City financial circles. 

In a recent reference in "The Times" City Editor stated that there was no greater authority than Mr.Cuthbert Heath on credit insurance, and, in fact, he anticipated a suggestion made recently by Mr.A.M.Samuel that the Government might assist schemes of credit insurance by assuming responsibility for the risk of catastrophe in certain contingencies. 

Mr.Heath's business interests leave him little leisure for local affairs, but he follows with interest what goes on in the locality in which he lives, and we may be permitted to mention now that some years ago he made anonymously through the "Surrey Advertiser" a gift of £100 a year for two or three years for the furtherance of technical education in Dorking.

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Saturday 28 March 1925
Richmond Herald.

Mr. Cuthbert Heath, who succeeds Mr.H.O.Serpell as High Sheriff of Surrey, lives at Anstie Grange, Holmwood, Dorking. He is the third son of the late Admiral Sir Leopold George Heath, whose home during his life was at Anstie Grange. The new High Sheriff, who is a member of Lloyd's married a daughter of the Rev.Charles Gore Gambier, and they have a son and daughter. The father of the new High Sheriff, who died in 1907 was a Justice of the Peace for Surrey, and had a distinguished naval career.
 

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Saturday 9 May 1925
Wellington Journal

Situations Vacant
Under-Housemaid Wanted; end of May; some experience; strong country girl; age 19. Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Linley Wood, Talke, Staffordshire

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Thursday 14 May 1925
The Scotsman

Books Received
Art - Examples of Indian Art at the British Empire Exhibition 1924. With an introductory note by Lionel Heath. 25s. net. London: The India Society.

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Saturday 6 June 1925
Surrey Advertiser

High Sherriff's at Home.
The High Sherriff (Mr.Cuthbert Heath) and Mrs. Heath gave and an At Home at Anstie Grange, Holmwood, on Saturday. Amongst the guests were the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey and Lady Ashcombe, the Bishop of WInchester, Sir Henry Buckingham M.P., and Lady Buckingham, Mr.H.O.Serpell and Miss Oliver, the Mayor and Mayoress of Guildford (Mr.and Mrs. J.B.Rapkins), and Canon E.C.Kirwan.
 

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Staffordshire Sentinel 

Tuesday 14 July 1925

Talke and Butt Lane Hospital Saturday - Annual Parade and Fete - Attractive Spectacular Display 

For the seventeenth year in succession the annual parade and fete, admirably organised by the Talke and Butt Lane Hospital Committee took place on Saturday afternoon and evening.

Ideal weather prevailed throughout the whole of the afternoon and evening, and the greatest interest was taken in the procession which from a spectacular standpoint was one of the best which have been seen in recent years.

The chief object is to raise funds for the North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary and the parade is one of a series of efforts which are held periodically for this purpose. Last year the Committee sent £100 to the Infirmary and also made grants to several convalescent homes.The officials for the present year are: President of the General Committee, Dr W.A. McDonald, Vice-President, Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Hall, Talke; General Honorary Secretary, Mr John Swingewood; Assistant Hon. Secretary, Mr Ernest Birt; Hon. Treasurer, Mr George Thomas; Secretary of Musical Festival Committee, Mr John Boughey; President of Ladies Committee, Mrs W.A. McDonald; - - - (continues) - - - 

The Procession - Compeditors and others who took part in the parade assembled at Talke Council School in the afternoon, where the procession ws formed, and marshalled by P.C.W.P. Abrahams. It contained many interesting and attractive features, and quite a feast of colour was produced by the pretty costumes of the numerous characters - - - (continues) - - - 

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Wednesday 12 August 1925

Alsager Council - Question of Right of Way.

It was intimated that the Roads Committee had met General Heath-Caldwell with regard to the footpath leading from Talke Rd to Audley Road.

The footpath had been used only once during the last 15 years and before that time no one seemed to know when it was used.

The right of way had lapsed, and it was left for the Clerk to give his view on the matter.Mr Nelson said that if it were a highway footpath, the right of way could never lapse. It was a maxim of law, "Once a highway, always a highway." On the proposition of Mr Goss, seconded by Mr Ford, it was agreed that the Surveyor by instructed to erect two small stiles to mark the footpath.

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Wednesday 30 September 1925

Butt Lane Cricket ClubButt Lane Cricket Club, of which Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell is the President, are desirous of carrying into effect a ground laying scheme before the commencement of next season, and in order to raise the required funds a series of efforts will be held during the autumn and winter months.

The first of these took place on Saturday evening, when a whist drive was held in Lawton Parish Church Institute.Mr Welcome of Butt Lane, was the M.C., and the stewards were Messrs E. Campbell, S. Watts, J. Cumberbatch and G. Boulton. - - - - (continues) - - - - 

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Saturday 12 September 1925

Crewe Chronicle
A Disputed Right-of-Way.

The clerk read a letter from  General Heath-Caldwell with regard to the disputed right-of-way footpath that passes through his land. 

He wanted proof, he said, that the path ever was a highway in the legal sense of the term. It was only a private right-of-way for the use of a few inhabitants. He had looked up old estate plans, and found that it never had been anything but an occupation road.
The Chairman: What can be done?

The Clerk: It is a question of evidence. You will have to go back to 1835. 
The matter was left in the hands of the clerk.

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Friday 23 October 1925
Macclesfield Times.

The Quarter Sessions

Mr.H.C.Yates, of Macclesfield, presided at the Knutsford Quarter Sessions on Monday, when Dr.H.Dove Cormac, medical superintendent of the Parkside Mental Hospital, Maccelsfield, was appointed a visitor of licensed houses for the reception of lunatics.
Sir William Bromley Davenport and Mr.Yates were appointed assessors under the Clergy Discipline Act, 1892; and the re-appointment of magistrates pursuant to the Lunacy Act, 1890, included General Heath-Caldwell in place of Colonel Sir Walter Shakerley for the petty sessional division of Congleton.

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Sunday 1 November 1925
Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore)

Y.W.C.A. Fancy Bazaar
Several firms have for the second time given up their space in the columns of this paper so that the Y.W.C.A Fancy Bazaar might be advertised this week. This Bazaar which is under the patronage of Lady Hailey, will be held in the Montgomery Hall on November 21 at 4 p.m.

In addition to those stalls already announced in our advertisement columns, a picture stall will be held by Messrs Lionel Heath and Bevan Petman. Several ladies are working energetically for this Bazaar which promises great attractions.

 

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Wednesday 25 November 1925
The Sketch

Sporting and Society Pictures - Hunting, 

Photo

Mrs Lee Steere is the wife of Mr.H.C.Lee Steere, of Jayes Park, Ockley, Joint-Master with Mr.C.Heath of the Surrey Union
 

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Wednesday 2 December 1925

Alsager Golf Club - Dinner and Presentations of Prizes.

There was a good attendance at Lawton Hall on Saturday for the fourth annual dinner of the Alsager Gold Club. Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., President of the club, occupied the chair, and was supported by Messrs P.J. Palfreyman (captain), R.S. Arrowsmith, R. Dudson, R.J. Maddock, A.P. Tiley, W.T. Lucas - - - (continues) - - - 

The President - The toast of "The President" was entrusted to Mr J.J. Nelson, who spoke of their excellent landlord, who also happened to be the President of the club. This combination (landlord and President) lessened difficulties and worries with the income tax and rate collectors (laughter). The original club started on lines behind Settle's Hill. This died out, and many members migrated to Barthomley. Afterwards a move was made to meadows near Alsager Rd Station, and then disbandment followed. The present course at Linley was the best they had ever had, and it was one of the best in the district. They felt much indebted to their President, Major-General Heath-Caldwell (Applause.)The President, responding, said the club had not been troubled with the famous horse that once so upset them, and, therefore, he had not had to correspond with Mr Lynam for over a year. (laughter). He was gratified to know of the club's success, and no doubt the game brought Alsager together. He cordially thanked the company for the manner in which the toast had been received. - - - (continues) - - - 

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Crewe Chronicle    (Repeat)

Saturday 5 December 1925

Dinner and Presentation of Prizes

There was a good attendance on Saturday at Lawton Hall for the annual dinner of the Alsager Golf Club. Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B. (President), occupied the chair, supported by Messrs P.J. Palfreyman (capt.), R.G. Arrowsmith, R Dudson, R.J. Maddock, A.P. Tiley, W.T. Lucas, - - - (continues) - - -

"The President" was proposed by Mr J.J. Nelson, who spoke of their excellent landlord who also happened to be the President of the club. This combination (landlord and president) lessened difficulties and worries with the income tax and other collectors. (Laughter) The original club started on lines behind Settle's Hill. - - - (continues) - - - 

The present course at Linley was the best course they had even had, and it was on of the best in the district. The felt very much indebted to their president, Major-Genearl Heath-Caldwell (Applause.)The President, responding, said the club had not been troubled with the famous horse that once so upset them,and thereofore, he had not had to correspond with Mr Lynam for over a year (Laughter.) He was gratified to know of the club's success, and no doubt the game brought Alsager together. He coridally thanked the company for the manner in which the toast had been received. - - - (continues) - - - 

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Monday 7 December 1925

Newcastle Division Unionist Association - Women's Branch for Talke and Butt Lane.A meeting forthe purpose of forming a women's branch of the Newcastle Division Unionist Assocation at Talke and Butt Lane was held at Linley Wood, the residence of Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell and Mrs Heath-Caldwell on Thursday afternoon.The meeting was addressed by Mr G. Heather, London, and Mr R.W. Smith, Divisional Agent. After hearing the speakers, the meeting unanimously decided to form a branch, and the following ladies were elected to office:- President, Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Chairman, Mrs Colclough; Vice-Chairman, Miss Powell; Treasurer, Mrs Wright; Hon. Secretary, Mrs Challinor.The following ladies were elected as a committee, Mrs Deans, Miss Freshwater, Mrs Ford, Mrs Abrahams, Mrs Hackney and Mrs Cadman.It was decided that the association should meet monthly. After the meeting Mrs Heath-Caldwell entertained the ladies to tea.

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Wednesday 9 December 1925
Liverpool Journal of Commerce

Distinguished Underwriters at Lloyd's.

The Eastern Underwriter, which describes itself as a weekly newspaper interpreting the true spirit of insurance and which is published in New York, has a most interesting article on the careers of underwriters at Lloyd's.

The article is written by Mr.D.King-Pager, of London, who contributes to several British newspapers very interesting and important articles on marine insurance matters. Mr.King-Page deals with the Chairman of Lloyd's. Mr.P.G.Mackinnon, the chairman-elect Mr.E.R.Pullbrook, Mr.E.E.Adams, Mr.AL.Sturge, Mr.Cuthbert Heath, Mr.Montague Evans, Mr. W.H.P. Leslie, Mr.H.J.F.Dumas, Sir John Luscombe and Sir Raymond Beck.
 

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Friday 18 December 1925

St.Saviour's Church, Talke - Mrs Heath-Caldwell Opens Sale of Work.

The second annual sale of work and Christmas Fair of St.Saviour's Church, Talke, took place on Thursday in the school, the object being to raise £100.

The general arrangements were admirably carried out by a large committee of church workers, with the Rev. A.H. Southam (priest-in-charge) as Chairman.

Before calling on Mrs Heath-Caldwell of Linley Hall, Talke, to open the sale, Mr Southam, who presided, alluded to the long association of the Heath-Caldwells and their predecessors with St.Saviour's Church, and said that Mrs Heath-Caldwell's presence served to strengthen and cement the link of friendship which had existed so long. - - - (continues) - - - 

Mrs Heath-Caldwell expressed the pleasure if afforded her to be present on such an interesting occasion, and to take some part in the proceedings. She trusted their efforts would be in every way a success, and formally declared the sale open.Mr Harry Wright (churchwarden) proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Heath-Caldwell which was seconded by Mr Charles Wildblood (churchwarden) and heartily accorded. Teas and refreshments were provided in the Infants' Department during the afternoon and evening. 

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Thursday 31 December 1925

Rev.A.H. Southam of Talke - Presentation on His Departure.

At a social gathering held on Tuesday evening in St.Saviour's Church School, Talke, a presentation was made to the Rev.A.H. Southam, who concluded his ministry at Talke on Sunday evening, and will take up duties immediately at Sutton-Maddock near Shifnal, Shropshire.

The presentation was made by Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Hall, Talke, on behalf of the officials and congregation of St.Saviour's, and consisted of two easy chairs, a loud speaker for a wireless set, and Treasury notes.

The Major General spoke in appreciation of the work performed by Mr Southam during the 2½ years he has been priest-in-charge of St.Saviour's. He had performed his duties in a consceintious and persevering manner. The Major-General also alluded to the long association of the Heath-Caldwells and their predecessors with St.Saviour's Church.- - - (continues) - - - 

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