Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

Michael Heath-Caldwell M.Arch
Brisbane, Queensland
ph: 0412-78-70-74
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1929 - 1930 - 1931

General Frederick Heath-Caldwell CB aged 71/72.

Constance M.H. Heath-Caldwell aged 60/62

Lt Cmdr Cuthbert H. Heath-Caldwell DSO aged 40/41

Violet Heath-Caldwell (ne Palmer) - aged 44/45

Patricia C.M. Heath-Caldwell - aged 9/10

Diana Heath-Caldwell - aged 8/9

Rosamond Heath-Caldwell - aged 4/5

James A. Heath-Caldwell - aged 0

Cuthbert Eden Heath OBE aged 70/71

Sarah Heath aged 70/71

Leopold C. Heath (Griggs) aged 35/36

Genesta Long (ne Heath) – aged 30/31

Admiral Sir Herbert Heath KCB, MVO, etc aged 68/69

Madeline Marion de Salis (ne Heath) aged 36/37

Rosamond Heath (Posy) aged 35/36

Memoirs of J.A. Heath-Caldwell
My father was in the Navy, a Commander in the Navy, three stripes on his arm, and he was about to go out to Hong Kong. He had another two years commission there and he was the officer commanding the HMS Tamar, and it was the dockyard that supplied all the ships in the Far East Station. But he had been out in that area, in the Pacific, earlier on in his naval career but he went out and became a commanding officer, he was one under the NIC, that’s the Naval Officer in Charge. He said that on one occasion when the NIC was away he had to entertain some politicians and he did that and had an idea then of what the NIC had to do.

My mother got pregnant at a house party in Sussex, it must have been 1929 before the Wall Street crash, and in the following year I was born on March 28th, end of the first quarter day, more or less. And what happened was that I was born on the 28th March which has some bearing later because my term that went into the Navy in 1943, I was the youngest bar one in the term. If her pregnancy had been three or four days longer I would no longer have been in that lot of cadets who went to Dartmouth in 1943.

At the age of one or two we went out to Hong Kong in an overseas liner, I think it was a P&O, and apparently I escaped out of the nursery through a very small window and on one occasion they wondered where I had got to and had not fallen overboard. I had got as far as the ship’s company, I just remember, on the after hatch of the liner and being entertained by them before I was put back.

The house I can remember, my father and mother had a house right on top of a peak, which was near Victoria Peak, in Hong Kong, and it had a view of the harbour out of the window and if there was a typhoon or anything like that we got the, that’s what they called a good old gale, its called a typhoon, it was quite exposed on top of the Peak. And there I can remember canaries in a cage and I can remember, I can’t remember but I am told, and I have seen a photograph of myself, in a little boat about that long when we went to the beach over the other side to a place called Aberdeen [Repulse Bay] where my nurse used to build sand castles in the sand. I don’t know how much I thought I helped her build them, and apparently when living at home on top of the Peak I invariably ate with the Chinese servants in their quarters, so quite what language they spoke, whether it was Chinese or whatever they spoke I can’t tell you, but I can tell you some of the things around.

I can remember the ants first of all, under the stones beside the path leading up to the house, I can remember an ant swarm, when the males all develop wings, I can remember some lizards in some rocks where my nurse took me for walks. I can remember that she said “Ladybird Ladybird fly away home, your house is on fire, your children will burn.”

I can remember the railway, what do you call that thing, the elevated. Like in Wellington, a cable car, which took people from down at sea level right up to the top of Victoria Peak, so I went in that a few times, and were there about two years, so I don’t quite know what sort of effect that would have had on my speech development. Spoke Chinese with a Gwangdong dialect.

My parents liked having servants about because they were used to that, my grandparents place up in Cheshire and there the servants, I think there was one called “Ah Tom.” And my nurse was called an “Ahmah” that what I was told and that was my first observation of the world from a small age. I can remember that there was another small peak just below the level of ours where the Chinese decided they were going to build a house there so they built, with shovels, lots of them.

Chinese type group portrait of the household staff in Hong Kong 1931

They put a railway line round the Peak and then with little trucks which they pushed by hand on this rail line they shoveled up the top of this hillock. And they then pushed these little wagons and tipped them to make a causeway from this peak to the road all by hand. And when they brought the bricks up to build they were all carried on poles across the shoulders with three or four bricks balanced at the end of these poles, a stream of them did that.

I can remember that there was a German doctor and his children who lived quite close and I used to play with their children and the funny thing that he was a doctor and he looked forward to another war because he had had plenty of surgical experience. Another war would have suited him.

And my father out there, so I am told later, he was a bit suspicious of the Japanese, this was in 1932, anyway we came back to England at the end of 1933/34. I can pinpoint those dates because I have his records of his service which are in his journal. He was in the Navy, this was 1932, so he would have missed the Invergordan Mutiny which shook the British and English establishment in England when it happened because it was an unhappy experience for the Navy, but I shouldn’t dwell on that as that is all that I have learnt since.

And one day while there, I pulled at the cloth an in the centre of the table was a three legged bronze incense stick burner and that got to the edge of the table then fell off and landed on my toes and squashed them a little so I think I lost my toe nails. At the German’s place I pushed a black cat out the window of a Bungalow.

Wednesday 1 January 1930
Bognor Regis Observer

Facts and Figures - Items of Interest in the News.
The Duke's Warren, a 200-acre stretch of Surrey woodland, between Leith Hill and Abinger, has been presented to the nation by the owner, Mr.Cuthbert Heath.

Thursday 2 January 1930
West Sussex Gazette

Mr.Cuthbert Heath, of Anstie Grange, Holmwood, has presented to the National Trust 200 acres of downland known as the Duke's Warren, near Leith Hill, Dorking.
The property, which was formerly part of the estates of the Duke of Norfolk, connects Wotton and Coldharbour Commons, and so gives the public a continuous range of over a thousand acres of beautiful country over which to walk or ride without interruption.

Mr.Heath has made his gift conditional on motor-cars, cycles and aeroplanes being excluded. Mr.Heath is a large land-holder in this part of Surrey. In 1925 he was High Sheriff of Surrey, and he is now a Deputy Lieutenant. He is also joint Master of the Surrey Union Foxhounds. A prominent underwriting member of Lloyd's, he has done much to help the development of London as the leading insurance market. He initiated early on in the war the insurance of property against risks of damage or destruction from enemy aircraft. He also fully equipped his residence, Anstie Grange, as a hospital for officers, and placed it at the disposal of the military authorities.

Friday 10 January 1930
Seaham Weekly News

New Preserves
The National Trust is having its responsibilities increased, but rather than protest it accepts every new responsibility with open arms.

In the southern area of Surrey - where there are scenic charms not excelled by those in any other part of the country - there is that beautiful and well-known landmark, Leith Hill. The hill has long been the property of the nation, and now by the liberality of Mr.Cuthbert Heath, 200 acres of land adjoining have been purchased and "nationalised." The many thousands of people who visit Leith Hill annually, especially in the spring, summer, and autumn, will rejoice that vandalism in that locality has been throttled.

I forget how many counties can be seen from Leith Hill, but I know that included are Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Middlesex, and Berkshire, as well, of course, as Surrey, and so also can be seen the English Channel between dips in the Sussex downs. Not long ago that spot of scenic witchery, Friday Street, nestling in a fold of the land not many miles from Leith Hill, was saved by a subscription of nearly XX20,000, so that Surrey particularly and the country generally may consider themselves fortunate. - - -

Friday 24 January 1930

Staffordshire Sentinel

Lady Harrowby with Girl Guides

ImageThe Countess of Harrowby attended last night's rally of Girl Guides at Stoke. Seated (left to right) in this picture are the Lady Mayoress of Stoke-on-Trent, the Hon. Mrs Humphrey Legge (County Commissioner for Brownies), County Commissioner Mrs Horace Wardle, the Countess of Harrowby (President of the North West Staffordshire Division) and the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent (Vice President). Standing (left to right): Division Commissioner Mrs Ronald Copeland, Commissioner Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Commissioner Mrs Henry Wood, Mr Ronald Copeland (District Commissioner for Scouts), Commissioner Mrs Liist. Commissioner Mrs Moxon and Commissioner Mr F.T.H. Goodwin.

Saturday 18 January 1930
Staffordshire Advertiser

Stone Unionist Association - Annual Ball
The second annual ball of the Stone Conservative Association was held on Friday, the 10th inst., at the Ash Hall Hotel, Werrington, and proved a brilliant and unqualified success.

There was a company of over 200, including Sir Joseph and Lady Lamb, Miss Harrison M.B.E. and Miss Rosamund Harrison O.B.E., Miss Parker-Jervis O.B.E., Mrs and Miss Webster, - - - Mrs.Gresham Copeland, Mr.and Mrs. and Miss Lloyd-Williams, Mrs.F.H.Wedgwood and the Misses Wedgwood, Dr.McBean, Mr. and Mrs.Cadman, Mr and Mrs. and Mrs.Wenger, Mr.G.E.Nuttall, Major and Mrs.Ward, Mr. and Mrs.Mead Barratt, Miss Somerville, Mr.R.Cavanagh Mainwaring and the Misses Cavanagh-Mainwaring, Mr.J.Forester, Major-Gen. and Mrs. Heath-Caldwell - - - Dancing was to the accompaniment of Wilson-Bolton's orchestra. At supper the loyal toast was given by Sir Joseph Lamb M.P. Afterwards Miss Parker-Jervis submitted the health of the Member, and the latter, in replying, wished all present a happy and prosperous New Year.

Wednesday 19 February 1930
Staffordshire Sentinel

Talke Brownies' Report
There was much satisfaction expressed with the result of the jumble sale held in the Brownie Hut, Linley Wood, Talke, on Saturday. With the kind help of neighbours a large number of articles were collected, these were disposed of and realised a profit of £8.3s. The jumble sale was in aid of the 1st and 2nd Talke Brownies, two most progressive packs each consisting of some 40 odd children. These packs could not have materialised had it not been for generous financial help from the neighbourhood. The two packs are now fully equipped and are rapidly becoming smart and efficient.

Saturday 25 January 1930
Wellington Journal

Youth, good, strong, wanted; must have had some experience in both kitchen and pleasure garden; wages 30s. and bothy. Apply Gen.Heath-Caldwell, Linley Wood. Talke, Staffordshire

Monday 3 February 1930
Staffordshire Sentinel

Memorial Service.
Kidsgrove's Tribute to the Late Earl Haig.
A memorial service to the late Field Marshal Earl Haig, late President of the British Legion, was held on Sunday morning in the new Wesleyan Methodist Church, Kidsgrove.

The service was preceded by a parade, organised by the officials and members of the Kidsgrove, Talke and District Branch of the British Legion and headed by the Kidsgrove Y.M.C.A. Excelsior Silver Prize Bank, under Bandmaster Colin Smith. There was a goodly muster of the members of the Kidsgrove, Talke and District branch of the British Legion, and also a party of Legionaries from the Tunstall branch.
The standards to the two branches were carried at the head of the parade. Ex-Captain Moss and Ex-Sergeant-Major J.Cooney were in command of the party. They were accompanied by Major General F.C.Heath-Caldwell C.B. of Linley Hall, Talke, who is the President of the local branch of the British Legion. The Kidsgrove Urban District Council was represented by Mr.Albert Harris (Vice-Chairman).

At the rear of the procession marched the 1st.Kidsgrove B.P.Scouts and Cubs with their bugles, banners and drums, under Scoutmaster E.J.Burke and the Cubmaster Brammeld. Members of the local Division of the County Police Force also took part in the parade which started from the Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove.

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Following the service the parade reformed in the Avenue and marched back to the Victoria Hall. The salute during the march past was taken by Major-General F.C.Heath-Caldwell C.B.

Saturday 8 February 1930
The Scotsman

Naval Notes
Paymaster-Lieut.-Commanders John D.Rogers and Alexander E.A.Eager have been promoted to Paymaster-Commanders.Theformer in April 1919 became Secretary to Rear-Admiral the Hon.Sir Herber Meade, when as a Captain he became Chief of Staff to Admiral Sir Herbert Heath, then Commander-in-Chief of the Coast of Scotland. His principal appointments since then have been to the Iron Duke, when flagship of the Mediterranean Station, the Naval Intelligence Department, and the battleship Rodney, Atlantic Fleet.

Wednesday 19 February 1930
Staffordshire Sentinel
Talke Brownies' Report
There was much satisfaction expressed with the result of the jumble sale held in the Brownie Hut, Linley Wood, Talke, on Saturday. With the kind help of neighbours a large number of articles were collected, these were disposed of and realised a profit of XX8.3s. The jumble sale was in aid of the 1st and 2nd Talke Brownies, two most progressive packs each consisting of some 40 odd children. These packs could not have materialised had it not been for generous financial help from the neighbourhood. The two packs are now fully equipped and are rapidly becoming smart and efficient.

Monday 24 February 1930

Birmingham Daily Gazette

British Legion's Work for Relief of Distress

West Midland Area's Aim to be Best in England - Guarding Interests of Widows, Orphans and Disabled Men - Unemployment Bureau Scheme.

Work that the British Legion is doing for the relief of distress among ex-Service men was reviewed at the ninth annual conference of the West Midland Area of the Legion held at Worcester on Saturday.Emphasis was laid on the fact that services rendered freely to the county during the war were still needed by the nation in the great work of relieving distress.- - - - (continues) - - - -

The election of officers resulted as follows:- Patron, General Sir H.F. Davies; president, Admiral R.S.D. Cuming C.B.E., D.S.O., (re-elected for the tenth time); area vice-presidents, Colonel the Duke of Beaufort, G.C.V.O., Colonel Sir Percival S. Marling Bart., V.C., C.B.,; Colonel C.R.B. Owen, C.M.G., Lieut.-Colonel O.R. Swayne D.S.O., Brigadier-General A.H.O. Lloyd C.B., Captain W.W. Hayes, Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., - - - - (continues) - - - -

Friday 28 February 1930
Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser

Presentations to Mr.Randle Baker-Wilbraham.
Heir to Rode Hall Estate.

Their was an interesting gathering in the Tenants' Hall, Rode Hall, on Sunday afternoon, when the tenants of Sir Philip Baker-Wilbraham made presentations to Mr.Randle Baker-Wilbraham, Sir Philip's only son, in connection with his marriage, which took place in London on Wednesday to Miss Betty Ann Torrens, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Nut Torrens, The Grove, Hays, Kent. The tenants were allowed to view the wedding presents, which include a beautiful old oak bureau, which has been in the possession of the Wilbraham family of about 200 years.

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A cabinet of fish knives and forks was also presented Mr.Randle Baker-Wilbrham by Mrs.E.Bailey, and a silver tea pot by Miss Smith, on behalf of the indoor and outdoor staff at Rode Hall. He also received a silver cigarette box from the wardens, sidesmen and members of the Rode Parochial Church Council, and a blotter in a leather case from the Post Office staff at Scholar Green.

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Over 500 Presents
There were over 500 presents and among the gifts to the bridegroom were cheques from his father and mother and from Katherine Lady Baker-Wilbraham, an antique card table from the Misses J.M. and E.Baker-Wilbraham, a Persian rug from the Marquis of Crewe, - - - black Wedgwood bowl from General and Mrs.Heath-Caldwell - - -

Saturday 1 March 1930

Evesham Standard & West Midland Observer

British Legion Rally A telegram was read from the Private Secretary to his Majesty the King as follow: "The King sincerely thanks the delegates of the West Midland Area of the British Legion assembled at the Guildhall for their message of loyal greeting."The Following Area Vice-Presidents were elected - - - (continues) - - -

North Staffs - Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell and Maj. C.C.H.Dickinson- - - (continues) - - -

Saturday 1 March 1930
Wellington Journal

Progress of the British Legion. West-Midland Area Conference.
The annual conference of representatives of the British Legion in the West Midland Area was held at Worcester during the last weekend. It opened with a meeting for women, followed by a conference for men at the Guildhall, a dinner at the Public Hall terminating the first day's proceedings. On Sunday there was a memorial parade from the Shirehall to the Cathedral, and the numbers of those who turned out for it were greater than on any previous parade arranged by the Area Council. - - - -
Men's Conference.

Alderman Coverdale (Deputy Mayor of Worcester), apologizing for the absence of the Mayor at the Men's Conference, said he was down with a chill. There were all sorry to hear of the loss sustained by Admiral Cuming, whose son was killed earlier in the week.

General Sir Francis Davies said that the death of the Admiral's son had cast a gloom over the proceedings of the conference, and a vote of condolence was passed with Admiral and Mrs.Cuming.

The following area vice-presidents were elected:-Worcestershire: Visount Cobham and Commander the Rt.Hon. Sir B.M. Eyres-Monsell. - - - North Staffs: Major-General F.C.Heath-Caldwell and Major C.C.H.Dickinson - - -

The Area Executive reported that the membership increase had been little short of marvellous. Membership had increased in the are by over 10,000 (Staffordshire having done very well in that direction), and affiliation fees had increased by XX600 above those of the previous year.
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Wednesday 5 March 1930
Bognor Regis Observer

Playing Fields Association
West Sussex Branch Linked with Rural Community Council

Interesting and progressive business was conducted at the annual meeting of the West Sussex Playing Fields Association, held at the Council Chamber, Chichester, on Friday last. Lord Leconfield - who is President - was in the chair, and supporting him were the Rev.E.D.L.Harvey O.B.E, D.L., J.P., (Chairman), Col.Springhall - - - -

The Provisional Committee was elected and held it first meeting at Horsham on November 16th, 1929, the members being: Rev.E.D.L.Harvey O.B.E.,D.L., (Chairman); Admiral Sir Herbert Heath K.C.B., Major Dunham-Matthews, - - This Committee carried out the work connected with the formation of a Council for West Sussex, the first meeting of which was held at Chichester, on February 24th 1928. A form of constitution on the lines of that suggested by the National Association and used by other County Associations was submitted and adopted and an Executive Committee appointed. Thus the West Sussex Playing Fields Association began to function. - - - long article - - - -

The election of officers resulted as follows: - President, Lord Leconfield; Chairman, the Rev.Harvey; Vice Chairman, Sir Herbert Heath; Hon.Treasurer, Mr.F.H.Padwick; - - -

Diary of Genesta Long (ne Heath)

Saturday 15th March 1930

I have had to leave Kenya again and take Heather (my daughter) to England. When we passed Aden all the hills were covered in green - an amazing sight! No one in our ship, not even Grogan or Mr Bulpit (one of Kenya's veterans) had ever seen it before. Where has the seed hidden and kept alive all these years; perhaps centuries? The ship's carpenter said to Mrs Wybrandts, 'We shan't be able to sing "the barren rocks of Aden" no more - it'll 'ave to be "Coom inter the garden, Maud"!'

Saturday 22 March 1930
Wellington Journal

General. Wanted for small house in country; good plain cook or young girl to train: good home. Miss Brownell, Rotherdale Cottage, Mayfield, Sussex. Replies to "Moorhurst," Holmwood, Surrey

Saturday 22 March 1930
Widnes & Runcorn Chronicle

Death of Mrs.Antrobus
At the funeral yesterday (Thursday) at Eaton Church, Congleton, of Mrs.Maria Antrobus, wife of Mr.Crawford J. Antrobus J.P., Eaton Hall, there was a large and representative gathering. The Bishop of Stafford, the Rev.C.R.Johnston (vicar) and the Rev.Hasgood were the officiating clergy. Mr.J.Charlesworth, the organist, played appropriate voluntaries. - - -

The mourners were: Mr.and Mrs.Bernard Hall, daughter and son-in-law; Mrs.Cooper, Mrs.H.L.Reade and Mrs.P.J.Antrobus, sisters-in-law: Miss Harrison and Mr.Bradshaw.
Others present included: Mr.A.R.Briggs, - - - Mrs.Heath-Caldwell - - -

Wednesday 26 March 1930
Staffordshire Sentinel

Brownies' Rally
N.W.Staffs. Division Social at Newcastle

The annual Brownie Rally of the North West Staffordshire Division was held in the Municipal Hall, Newcastle, on Monday night. The event was a great success, some 400 people being present. The Hon.Mrs.H.Legge, who has recently been made Assistant County Commissioner, presided and among those on the platform were Mrs.Ronald Copeland (Divisional Commissioner), Mrs.List (Stoke), Miss Bishop (Fenton), Mrs.Heath-Caldwell (Talke), and Mrs.Mason (Hanley). Apologies for absence were received from the Mayor of Newcaslte (Ald.R.Beresford), Mrs.Goodwin (Commissioner for Longton) and Mrs.Hall (Newcastle).

Mrs.Copeland welcomed Mrs.Legge as Assistant Commissioner, and Mrs.Legge made a brief speech to the Brownies. An attractive programme consisted of action games, songs and dances by Brownies of the various districts. One of the features of the evening was the presentation of an interesting Guide file called "The Fourth Law." Mr.J.Templeman supervised the projector.

Mrs.S.Geary was largely responsible for the success of the function.

28th March 1930 - Birth of JAHC
Letter to MDHC – 2014

Your mother and I gave you the initials as M.D. because we hoped you’d be a doctor of medicine as my grandfather on my mother’s side was, an Irish doctor practicing in Armagh, Northern Ireland, the Cathedral City of All Ireland (equivalent to The Archbishop of Canterbury and York all rolled in to one). And of course my grandfather on my mother’s side was an acute businessman too. He got his M.D. from Trinity College, Dublin and paid his own way through Medical School there by being employed as a Pharmacist’s Assistant and so by the time he went to Trinity College he knew all about how to make up medicine.

And in Armagh, N.Ireland, he came to own the only hospital there, and he treated both Roman Catholic and Protestant Bishops. And their main complaint was too much of all good things, ie alcohol and food. So he treated them with Bicarbonate of Soda suitably disguised by colouring and flavouring. And they invariably came back for more (at a cost of course), for he never told them what the medicine was as they didn’t ask.

He was an acute businessman. And he in the end died and left all his estate to my mother (in England). And, of course, she wasn’t able to take a great deal of interest in this business matter as she was married to my father who was a complete simpleton [ahem, ed] when it came to business matters. He’d bought the Pound House, Cattistock, Dorset by the proceeds from the sale of the family estate in North Staffordshire (and the area would be or is very valuable being on the cross roads of the A30, I think, where there is a large Inn called “The Caldwell Arms” next to a Transport Café which was the center of black market deals for stuff which fell off trucks or lorries as they are called in England.

And having sold the family estate in North Staffordshire at a faction of its real value he bought the Pound House, as I’ve written, for a formidable sum of money and I think he was diddled there too. For the Pound House had to be brought up to date to qualify for the local council bylaws etc and he put in a second bathroom, downstairs, and two additional loos.

At the time the cottage was not connected up to the local sewage system so the cottage effluent was pumped up to the top of the garden (quite a big one) and left to seep down hill towards the cottage.

My sister, Patricia Constance Mary Heath-Caldwell, who remained a spinster all her life after being a midwife. She’d got her credentials after training in Newcastle, N.S.W., after she’d shipped to Australia from England after WW2 after getting a free passage in exchange for looking after the children of a wealthy family who’d sought pastures new in Australia. Then there were quite a lot of Palmers in quite well off circumstances. Although she got her initial training in midwifery in Newcastle, N.S.W., and returned to Scotland where she got her U.K. credentials at Royal Edinburgh Infirmary and went on to be a midwife in Dorset and East Somerset and finished up her working life as a Night Sister in Exeter Hospital. She returned to Dorset and nursed both my father and mother until they died.

Diary of Genesta Long (ne Heath) continues..

Tuesday 8th April 1930

Father (Cuthbert Eden Heath) met me at Marseilles with Admiral Candy, the captain of his yacht 'Anne of Anstie.' They had a fearful passage through the Bay of Biscay, and were all sick except the steward, who was too frightened! All the crew are ex-naval men; some have been in destroyers for fourteen years without a qualm of a gulp - but the Anne defeated them!

We went one day to San Remo - and what a grand feeling it is to put to sea in your own ship, go anywhere, stop anywhere, do anything you like. She bucks about in the smallest seas like a fresh horse - she seems almost alive.

Monday 21 April 1930
Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore)

Mr.Lionel Heath, Principal of the Mayor School of Arts, retires from Government service at the end of this month. Born in July 1872, and appointed to the I.E.S. as Vice-Principal of the Mayo School of Arts in March 1911, he succeeded Sardar Ram Singh M.V.O., eighteen months later as Principal. He comes of a long line of artistic forebears. His father, Henry Charles Heath, was appointed Miniature Painter to Queen Victoria and painted between 30 and 40 portraits of the Queen, and most of the Royal family. His grandfather, Charles Heath, was a famous Engraver and made a great reputation through his publication of "Heath Book of Beauty" edited by Lady Blessington. His great-grandfather, James Heath A.R.A., was known as the father of steel engraving.

The Royal Academy
Mr.Lional Heath received his artistic training in the Old South Kensington School of Art, the forerunner of the present Royal College of Art and from the age of 17 had an unbroken record as an exhibitor at the Royal Academy until he came to India, during which time he painted many famous people including Queen Victoria, the Duke of Clarence, the Duchess of Warwick and her son, Julia Neilson, and others.

While in India, besides being Principal of the Art School, he was Curator of the Lahore Museum until last year. Inspector of Industrial Schools until 1928, and found time in 1929 to found, under Government sanction, the Arts and Crafts Depot. Lahore, of which he is Controller.

Punjab Fine Arts
In 1921 he started the Punjab Fine Art Societ. In 1924 he was sent to London as the Punjab Representative to the British Empire Exhibition and with 10 students and a teacher from the school decorated and controlled the Punjab section in which the Arts and Crafts Depot sold two lakhs of rupees worth of exhibits of Punjab crafts.
Before going home he will visit Ceylon at the invitation of the Colombo Government with the object of advising them upon the development of the Ceylon industrial education and art industries.

His son is at present with the Royal Air Force at Ambala.

Wednesday 23 April 1930
Liverpool Journal of Commerce

Lloyd's Ceiling Panels - Beautifying the Room
Returning from the Easter holidays, Lloyd's men found that the underwriting room had been further embellished by four ceiling panels which had been placed in the lozenge-shaped spaces around the dome of glass which illuminates the room.

They have been presented by Mr.Cuthbert Heath, who may rightly be described as the originator of the non-marine market at Lloyd's. Messrs Leslie and Godwin Ltd. (in memory of the late Mr.W.H.P.Lesie) Messrs Willis Faber and Dumas Ltd., and Mr.Montague Evans, Sir Earnest Bain, Mr.John Bain and Mr.Arthur Burns. Two of the pictures, those representing "Peace" and "Industry" are the work of Mr.Fred Taylor R.I., and the other two, pictures of "Mercury" and "Neptune" are by Mr.William Walcot F.R.I.B.A.

"Peace" is an allegorical picture, after the style of Tiepolo, portraying a Venetian scene, in which "Peace" with "Properity" accompanyies a party going on board a ship. "Industry" represents a Venetian dockyard scene, with the Doge paying an official visit of inspection, accompanied by the Master of the Port. - - - - long article - - -

Now, with Sir Edwin Cooper's wonderful building as a home; Lloyd's is becoming more than a place of business, even more than a famous place, it is almost a national possession. That this is realised is shown by the fact that the committee are at pains to make.

Saturday 26 April 1930
Surrey Advertiser

Surrey Gardens Open to the Public. The List for the Next Month.
Below we give the list of Surrey gardens which will be opened to the public during the month of May. In each case a small charge (usually 1s.) will be made for administration, and the proceeds will go to the Surrey County Nursing Association and the Queen's Institute of District Nursing. The usual hours of opening will be from 11 to 7 on week-days and from 2 to6.30 on Sundays, unless otherwise stated. The organisers for Surrey are the Dowager Countess Cawdor, Frensham Hall, Haslemere, and Miss B.H.Egerton, Hatchford End, Cobham.

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Gardens Open in May
Friday, May 23rd. Anstie Grange, Holmwood. - Rhododendrons, a azaleas, etc. (Mr.Cuthbert E.Heath)
Sunday, May 25th. Kitlands, Holmwood. (Mr.A.R.Heath)
Saturday, May 31st. Anstie Grange, Holmwood. (Mr.Cuthbert Heath)

Saturday 24 May 1930
Staffordshire Advertiser
The Wedgwood Bicentenary Celebrations
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On the south wall of the main gallery an important collection of portraits were shown, including Josiah Spode, by McCall; Elijah Mayer and his wife, the latter by James Northcote R.A.; Josiah Wedgwood and is wife by Sir Joshua Reynold P.R.A. (lent by Mrs.M.W.Vaughan Williams);"The Wedgwood family at Etruria Hall," by George Stubbs A.R.A. (lent by Mrs.Cecil Wedgwood); John Flaxman R.A., by William Derby (lent by Mr.Sidney Hand); William Adams and his wife by Mr.Keelling (lent by Mr.P.W.L.Adams); Thomas Minton, by James Northcote R.A. (lent by Minton's Ltd.); Thomas Bentley, by Wright of Derby (lent by Major-Gen.Heath-Caldwell).

The rest of the exhibition was made up of maps and documents lent by the William Salt Library at Stafford, Messrs.Josiah Wedgwood & Sons.Ltd., Mr.S.A.H.Burne, and Lord Dartmouth; drawings and water colours together with sculpture ware, tiles and other relics from Hulton Abbey.

Wednesday 28 May 1930
The Queen

The Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Training Ship
The Queen's Hall was well filled last Wednesday for the annual meeting of the Shaftesbury Homes and Arethusa Training Ship. Prince and Princess Arthur of Connaught were present, and the platform party included Viscount and Viscountess Plumer, Lady Maud Warrender, Mr.F.Clayton (chairman of the Society), Sir John Martin-Harvey, Lord Darynton, Vice-Admiral Massell, Sir Arthur Clarke, Admiral Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne, Admiral Sir Herbert Heath and Lord and Lady Annaly.
Princess Arthur, who wore a navy blue coat and a small felt hat faced with straw, was presented on arriving with a bouquet of pink roses and carnations by a girl guide from the Ealing House School.

After the address of welcome, she presented the Queen's prizes to the best exponents of Her Majesty's Mayflower Guild Motto, "Be Good and Do Good." in the Arethusa, Bisley, Ealing, Orpington, Sudbury, and Twickenham Homes.

Prince Arthur made a short speech emphasising the supreme importance of emigration for boys. Vice-Admiral Massell and Sir John Martin-Harvey also spoke. The boys from the Arethusa and the Schools contributed an excellent programme of music in the form of a band and a choir, and they also gave a splendid gymnastic display. - - - A collection was taken during the proceedings on behalf of this wonderful society, which has trained 28,426 children in the past 87 years.

Staffordshire Sentinel

Monday 16 June 1930

Rode Hall Fete - Notable Effort for S.P.G. Funds - Many Attractions.

The promoters of the annual garden party and fete at Rode Hall, Scholar Green, were again favoured with perfect weather cnditions on Saturday and a large company which assembled testified to the popularity of the event. The effort was on behalf of the S.P.G. Missions and the Parochial Church Council Funds.Lady Baker-Wilbraham was uanble to attend owing to indisposition, and her charming influence was greatly missed.There were, as usual, many attractions and stalls were erected on the terrace adjoining the mansion on the fringe of the larwns and adjacent to the tennis courts.Among those present were Sir Philip Baker Wilbraham Bart., J.P., Sir Ernest and Lady Craig, the Misses Baker Wilbraham, Mrs Wheaton-Smith, Major-General and Mrs Heath-Caldwell (Linley Hall), Miss Heath-Caldwell (Pat), Miss Grace Maddock - - - (continues) - - -

1930.

Memoirs of a Canadian Student in England

I Was There: A Century of Alumni Stories about he University of Albert” by Ellen Schoeck.

We were far from home, and in those days it was much too expensive – and took too long – to go home for the holiday. There was a Lady Frances Ryder who decided that this group of young men needed some exposure to proper English culture and so we were placed with various families at the Christmas Break and for other holidays. Let me begin by telling you that all of use knew we had to pack a tux for dinner. We did know that the upper class of English society dressed formally for dinner.

I arrived at the magnificent country home (old crumbly, ed) of Mrs Heath-Caldwell for a week-long holiday, and was whisked upstairs by the servants, with instructions that tea would be served in a half-hour. I dressed quite smartly and came downstairs to meet my mud-splattered hostess (she had been out riding) and her (ladies maid) Joyce (Pool). Mrs Heath-Caldwell didn’t mind at all sitting down for a very proper English tea in her muddy habit.“It was a lovely, very civilized tea, and I learned that (the General) was down with gout and confined to bed. So it would just be the three of us for dinner.

When we parted Mrs Heath-Caldwell advised me very politely but in no uncertain terms – to dress for dinner. I walked up the very long staircase, in a quandary. Surely a tux would be overdoing it given that my hostess had sat through tea covered in mud. And there would only be three of us for dinner – my hostess, her (ladies maid) and me. I had no idea what to wear. I opened my bedroom door, and to my everlasting relief, a servant who was to be my valet had not only unpacked my suitcases, but had also laid out my dinner clothes. The tux. I was saved.

The three of us, Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Joyce and I – were seated at one end of a huge table in a vast dinning room. And attended by a host of servants who served a five-course meal. I never lifted a finger. Glasses were constantly re-filled and empty glasses immediately whisked away.

After dinner came the port. This was the one item we handled by ourselves – the port decanter – no servants. Mrs Heath-Caldwell passed the port to Joyce. Joyce passed the port to me. And I passed it back to Joyce. At that precise moment, Constance HC’s sharp intake of breath stopped all conversation. Joyce looked at me aghast. Joyce turned to Mrs Heath-Caldwell, and said in a shocked tone, “He reversed the port!” I was 18. I didn’t know that port had to be, by tradition, passed around the table in one continuous direction, without being set down on the table.

But the next day I felt much better when Joyce and I were out in the woods, for a walk and she asked me what ‘necking’ was. I guess there were a few things we Canadians knew that the English didn’t.

Staffordshire Sentinel

Tuesday 1 July 1930

Linley Hall Garden Fete

In the beautiful grounds of Linley Hall, Talke, the residence of Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., and Mrs Heath-Caldwell, a successful garden fete was held on Saturday afternoon and evening on behalf of the 1st Talke Girl Guides and 1st and 2nd Talke Brownies.

The local troop was formed about a year ago through the initiative of Miss Holden, of Linley Hall, and an active interest in the movement has been taken by Major-General Heath-Caldwell and Mrs Heath-Caldwell, who have housed the troop in large and comfortably furnished headquarters in the grounds of Linley Wood.

At present of the local troop is 200. The officers are Miss Holden (Brown Owl), Mrs Hogg (Tawny Owl) and Miss Mitford (Lieutenant).There was a numerous attendance at the opening ceremony in the afternoon. Major-General Heath-Caldwell introduced Miss Harrison M.B.E., of Maer Hall, who opened the fete. Miss Harrison congratulated the members of the local troop on their smart appearance and upon having headquarters in such charming and picturesque surroundings. - - - - (continues) - - - -

Among others present were Mrs Heath-Caldwell (District Commissioner, Girl Guides), Mrs Wardle (County Commissioner), the Hon. Mrs H. Legge (Assistant County Commissioner), Miss Maddock (Alsager), the Rev. J.H.L. Edwards M.A., (Rector of Talke and Rural Dean of Newcastle-under Lyme), Dr W.A. MacDonald and Mrs MacDonald, - - - - (continues) - - - -

and officials of the Kidsgrove and Talke Branch of the British Legion of which Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell is the President.

Brownies' Display. An interesting feature was a display by the 1st and 2nd Talke Brownies, under the direction of Miss Holden. The programme included the Brownies Ring, sailors hornpipe dance and Scotch and Irish dances given on the lawn in front of the hall. Considerable interest was taken in a tennis tournament arranged by Mr W. Wainwright. There were numerous entries, and some good play was witnessed.Apart from the lovely grounds and woods which are an attraction in themselves, the visitors were entertained by selections by the Rode Hall Silver Band, under the bandmaster F. Pierpoint, during the afternoon, and the band also played for dancing in the evening.- - - - (continues) - - - -

Those responsible for the various stalls and competitions included the following: Miss Holden, Mrs Hogg, Mrs G. Broadhurst, Mrs G.Naylor, Mrs J.H. Sutton, Mrs C. Hancock, Mrs J. Swingewood, Miss M. Boulton, Miss N. Hancock, Mrs Durber, - - - - (continues) - - - -

The secretarial arrangements were carried out my Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell

Wednesday 2 July 1930
Liverpool Journal of Commerce.

Personal
Lloyd's Underwriter's Jubilee

Mr.Cuthbert Eden Heath O.B.E., on completing 50 years as an underwriting member of Lloyd's, has received the congratulations of some 500 of his friends at Lloyd's in the following terms:

"We, fellow workers, tender our hearty congratulations on the completion of your 50 years as an Underwriting Member of Lloyd's and we hope that you will be spared for many years in health and strength to enjoy the fruits of your labour, 1880-1930."
The signatures are contained in a cover embellished with the arms of Lloyd's and a representation of the "Lutine" bell as it appeared at Lloyd's at the Royal Exchange, with H.M.S. Lutine in the background. It is only fitting, writes our Marine Insurance Correspondent, that Lloyd's men should in this manner show their appreciation to Mr.Cuthbert Heath, since he is not only a great underwriter, but also an exceedingly popular individual.

Tuesday 8 July
Portsmouth Evening News.

Secret of Success - Advice to Budding Naval Engineers - Great Tradition to Maintain.
The rapid advance which the engineering branches have made in the Royal Navy was commented upon by Engineer Rear-Admiral H.S.Garwood C.B., O.B.E., in the course of a speech to the Artificer Apprentices at the half-yearly prize distribution on H.M.S.Fisgard this morning.

In his first ship, he said, they had muzzle loading guns, and a steam pressure of about 17lbs. They had one steam boat and no boat hoist. The steam boat had to be hauled in by man power, and the boiler was taken out each time, because it was too heavy to handle otherwise.

The Rear-Admiral went on to compare this with the modern conditions and turning attention to the training in that establishment said that probably most of the artificer apprentices when they joined had no knowledge of machinery or of the use of tools. If they concentrated on their work, and took notice of their instructors they would soon overcome their difficulties. - - -

Engineer Rear-Admiral Garwood also declared that the apprentices should be proud of belonging to an establishment like the Fisgard, and most of them had got there by merit. They were training to become members of a Service with the finest traditions in the world, and on the British Navy depended the wealth, safety and strength of the Empire. They must do their best to maintain that standard. - - -

Class Records - The half-yearly report, presented by Engineer-Commander T.Spalding, showed there were 399 artificer apprentices under training, grouped in five classes, "A" to "E" inclusive, each class representing a period of six months training. Of this number 68 were electrical and 64 ordnance artificer apprentices, the remainder being divided between the different engine-room artificer trades. - - -
The Prize Winners.

A brief report on the sports and games of the past six months was presented by Commdr.C.H.Heath-Caldwell D.S.C., and the Engineer Rear-Admiral presented the prizes as follows:- - - -

Hampshire Telegraph

Friday 11 July 1930

Secret of Success - Advice of Budding Naval Engineers - Great Tradition to Maintain.

The rapid advance which the engineering branches have made in the Royal Navy was commented upon by Engineer Rear-Admiral H.S.Garwood C.B., O.B.E., in the course of a speech to the Artificer Apprentices at the half-yearly prize distribution on H.M.S.Fisgard this morning.

The Prize Winners.A brief report on the sports and games of the past six months was presented by Commdr. C.H.Heath-Caldwell D.S.C., and the Engineer Rear-Admiral presented the prizes as follow:- - - -continues - -

Staffordshire Evening Sentinel

Saturday 12 July 1930

Schools' Sports at Kidsgrove

Boys' Challenge Shield Won by Butt Lane

For the third year in succession the Kidsgrove and District Schools' Sports Assocation held a successful sports meeting on Thursday afternoon and evening in the Clough Hall grounds, Kidsgrove. Considerable interest was taken in the event, and, the weather being fine, there was a large attendance.Dr J. Steele of Willoughbridge, near Market Drayton, is a patron and the officers are Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B. of Linley Hall, Talke (President), Mr A.E. Griffiths (Chairman of Committe), Mr W. Benson (Vice Chairman), - - - (continues) - - -

The challenge shield presented by the late Colonel A.H. Heath for annual competition and awarded to the school obstaining the highest number of points in the boys' events was won by Butt Lane Council School, and the challenge shield presented by Dr J. Steele to the school obtaining the highed number of points in the girls' events was won by MowCop. - - - (continues) - - -

Staffordshire Sentinel

Friday 18 July 1930

Garden Fete at Linley Hall - In Aid of Talke Churches
Through the kindness of Major-Genearl F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B. and Mrs Heath-Caldwell a garden party was held on Thursday afternoon and evening in the grounds of Linley Hall, Talke, in connection with Talke Paish Church (St.Martin's) and St.Saviour's Church, Talke.

It was a well organised social event, the proceeds from which will be devoted towards the amount required for the diocesan quota for the parish. The arrangements were carried out by members of the Parochial Church Councils, with Mr Ernest Dale (Church warden), as Secretary and Treasurer and there was a large band of willing helpers.

There was a large attendance of parishioners and others present duing the afternon and evening, and glorious weather and delightful surriounds went to make the garden fete a success. The flower gardens rich in bloom, the secluded woodland walks and the well-kept lawns were much admired by the visitors while from the front and rear of the hall there was a delightful panorama of sun-flecked hills and meadows extending to the Cheshire plain and mountains of North Wales on the one side and the Derbyshire hills on the other. Visitors found themselves well catered for, and the stalls, games and competitions were a lucrative source of revenue to the funds.

Children's Dancing Display
A particularly pleasing and interesting part of the proceedings was the disply of dancing by about 50 scholars of the Talke Church of England Girls' School, Talke St.Saviour's School and the St.Martin's Infants' School, Talke Pit, under the direction of Miss Wright, Miss N.Chute and Miss Crosby. There was also a display of skipping by scholars of the Talke Girls' School. Miss Sally Wright played the pianoforte accompaniments.

Considerable interest was taken in the tennis tournament arranged by Mr and Mrs Stevenson and Miss S. Baskeyfield. About ten couples competed and some good play was witnessed. The Domino Dance Band under Mr J Lovatt was in attendance and played for dancing on the lawn during the evening. Mr John H. Boulton was the M.C.

Those in charge of the stalls, competitions, outdoor games, &c. included the following:- Teas and refreshments. Mrs H. Wright and Mrs Colclough, assisted by lady members of the Parochial Council, Houp-la. Miss Raby and Mrs Harrison: flower and fruit stall, Mrs J.W.Mellor and Miss Kathleen Wilson; sweet stall, Mrs E.J. Walton; ice cream, Mrs Shipley; mystey tend and weighing machine, Mrs R. Delves; hidden treasure, Miss N. Chute; clock golf, Mr S.C.L.Gingel and Mr A.J. Jenkinson; "Hungry Harry," Mr Martin Brockes; raffles Mrs J. Goodwin; stewards, Mr William Shaw and Mr W. Stevenson.

Friday 25 July 1930
Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser

Sandbach Heath Church Garden Party

The annual event held at the Vicarage on Tuesday was marred by rain, which fell throughout the proceedings, yet the workers did not despair and they went through them for the most part with a determined spirit, which deserved the highest praise. The covered stalls were arranged on the sheltered side of the Vicarage, and the tea marquee afforded shelter for the people. They were entertained by the Harmonic Five band from Elworth.

The Rev.C.E.Muckleston, who presided at the opening, said that although they had been deprived of sunshine, he would ask the people to bring sunshine to the faces of the stallholders by making as many purchases as possible.

Mrs.Heath-Caldwell of Linley Hall, who officially opened the garden party, regretted that the weather was so unfavourable, but they must make the best of it and make the event a success (applause). On the motion of Mr.C.C.Proudlove, Mrs.Heath-Caldwell was thanked.

Messrs.F.Edwards and C.C.Proudlove were the joint secretaries. The workers were as follows:-

Refreshments: Mrs.H.Brown, Mrs.J.Branson, Mrs.E.Lowe, Mrs.Bowyer, Mrs.Stubbs, Mrs.J.Seaman, Mrs.Gorst, Mrs.Lewis, and Mrs.Allcock. - -

Tuesday 29 July 1930
Lancashire Evening Post

Sayings of the Day
The world is before you, and the world is yours if you like to use it properly. Don't forget that work need not be drudgery. All work properly done is interesting. - Sir Herbert Heath, in an address to boys.

Saturday 16 August 1930
Crewe Chronicle

County Petty Sessions.
Wednesday. - Before Messrs.E.D.Bradwell (chairmain), S.Maskery, C.J.Antrobus, W.Jackson, Major-General F.C.Heath-Caldwell C.B., and Mrs.C.T.Abraham.
Rag Collector Fined.

Ernest Smith, of 47 Court, 9 House, New John-Street West, Birmingham, was summoned for unlawfully distributing from a hand-cart certain balloons, contrary to the Public Health Act, 1925. P.C.Windsor (Buglawton) stated that he saw defendant in charge of a handcart laden with rags, also sticks to which balloons were attached. Witness saw several children go to the defendant and hand him rags, for which defendant returned a balloon. - The absent defendant was fined 5s. - - -

Saturday 23 August 1930
Surrey Advertiser

Mr. and Mrs.H.H.Gordon Clark have left Mickleham Hall for Moorhurst, Holmwood, which will be their address in future. They will be abroad throughout the month of September.

Monday 15 September 1930
The Scotsman

King James VI Club.
The autumn meeting of the King James VI Gold Club, Perth, was held over the Moncrieffe Island, Perth, on Saturday. Despite wet weather some very good scores were returned. The first scratch medal was won by H.F.Roth, 77: second scratch medal, D.G.Smith, 78; handicap medal D.F.Forbes, 88 (16). 72

Dunferline Club - Members competed against bogey over the course at Torrie on Saturday for the Sir Herbert Heath Cup and a club prize. The weather conditions were not very favourable, rain falling during the greater part of the afternoon, and as a consequence succeeded in defeating bogey, he being 2 up, and to him went the cup and prize. - - -

Wednesday 17 September 1930
Bognor Regis Observer

Fontwell Races Spill - Horse Killed and Jockey Injured - Incident Mars Otherwise Successful Meeting

A serious accident marred the Fontwell Races on Monday. It occurred while the 3 o'clock handicap steeplechase of two miles for the Pegasus Cup was in progress. Mr.H.Beaufoy's "Black Sheep," which was ridden by J.Browne and considered a strong chance, crashed at the last fence and, falling on its head, broke its neck. - - -
Otherwise the meeting, favoured by fine weather, was a great success.

Among those present in the members' enclosure and paddock were Violet, Lady Beaumont and Mr.Wootton Isaacson, Lord and Lady Russell of Liverpool, Sir Frederick Shaw, Admiral Sir Herbert Heath and Lady Heath, Admiral Macrorie J.P., Sir Trevor and Lady Wheeler, - - -

Thursday 9 October 1930

Staffordshire Sentinel

Legion Work in Kidsgrove Area - 255 Cases Helped During Year.

Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., presided at the annual meeting of the Kidsgrove, Talke and district branch of the British Legion held last night at Kidsgrove.

The President in opening the meeting called for a tribute to fallen comrades and to the memory of those who lost their lives in the recent disaster to thei Airship R101. All present stood in silence of a few moments.

Increased Membership - The Hon. Secretary (Mr Albert Nixon) said the year's receipts to the branch fund including a balance of £19 brought forward, totallked £49 5s. 8d. The total expenditure was £26 18s. 4d. leaving a balance in hand of £22 7s. 4d. The number of cases to whom relief had been administered during the year was 255 and the total grants made amounted to £225. 2s 3d. made up as follow
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The President said the report of the excellent work accomplished during the past year reflected great credit on all concerned.

Election of Officers - On the motion of Mr J. Cooney, seconded by Captain Moss, the President (Major-General Heath-Caldwell) was unanimously re-elected and the testimony to his interest and valuable work on behalf of x-Service men was paid by Mr.Cooney and endorsed by Captain Moss and the Rev J.W. Mellor.

The Vice-Presidents were re-elected en bloc. The following officials were also appointed: Chairman of Committee Mr J. Cooney; Vice-Chairman Mr F. J. Grosvenor; Hon. Secretary Mr Albert Nixon; Hon. Treasurer Mr W. Dumbill

The following were re-elected members of the Executive Committee: Messrs J. Beech, J. Mason, S. Birks, Sandiell, Captain Moss, Harry Brewood, Rev J.W. Mellor and Mr E. Williamson, together with the officials ex-officio.

Monday 3 November 1930

Staffordshire Sentinel

Hunting Season Opens - North Staffs. Hounds at Maer - Large Field at Sandiway.

The opening meets of the North Staffordshire Hounds and the Cheshire Hounds took place today and both had large followings.

The opening meet of the North Stafford Hounds was held in the beautiful grounds of Maer Hall, the residence of the new Master, Miss R.M. Harrison O.B.E.

There was a splendid attendance of followers and spectators.

Although the sky was overcast when the followers began to gather in front of the porch of Maer Hall, just before 11 o'clock the sun broke through the clouds for a few minutes making the scene a brilliant one.
Promptly at 11 o'clock Miss Harrison gave the signal for the hunt to move off, and the field proceeded to the first covert in the Maer Hills.

Among those present were Mr and Miss Dobson (Seighford), - - - - (continues) - - - - Mrs Heath-Caldwell, - - - - (continues) - - - -

l4 November 1930

Staffordshire Sentinel

Major Frank H. Wedgwood Funeral (article unreadable - cut off)

(Francis Hamilton 'Frank' Wedgwood 1867 - 1930)

The gathering at yesterday's impressive memorial service at Stoke Parish Church was in itself a remarkable tribute to the widespread esteem in which Major Frank H. Wedgwood was held and to the many-sided interests in his life.

Floral tributes - There was a wonderful array of beautiful floral tributes to the memory of Major Wedgwood. There were from:- - - - - (continues) - - - -Major-General and Mrs Heath-Caldwell. - - - - (continues) - - -

Monday 10 November 1930

Staffordshire Sentinel

At Kidsgrove and Talke - Ex-Soldiers' Torchlight Parade and Services.

- - - and services at Kidsrove and Talke today were organised by the British Legion
Legionaries and ex-Service men took a prominent part in the parade, which started at the Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove.Ex-Sergeant W.J. Cooney and ex-Sergeant J.Mason wer in command. The new standard of the --- branch of the British Legion was carried at the head of the parade, which was accompanied by the Kidsgrove Excelsior Silver Prize Band under the Bandmaster Colin Smith. A number of disable ex-Service men were conveyed in motor-cars lent by residents of Kidsgrove.

There was an excellent muster of the 1sst Talke Girl Guides and the 1st and 2nd Talke (Brownies?). The officers in charge were Mrs Heath-Caldwell (District Commissioner, Girl Guides, of Linley Hall,Talke, Miss Holden ( Brown Owl), of Linley Hall, Mrs Hogg (Tawny Owl), and Miss Mitford (Leiutenant). The Kidsgrove Scouts and Cubs wiht their --- bugles and drums, under Cubmaster --- made up the rearguard.
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Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Hall, who is President of the Kidsgrove Talke and District Branch of the British Legion deposited a wreath of Flanders' poppies at the foot of the memorial tablet in the - - - Mrs Yates sang "O rest in the --- and Miss M. Boon of Talke officiated at the organ. After the service the parade (formed?) outside the church and Major-General Heath-Caldwell took the salute during the march past. - - - (continues) - - -

Monday 17 November 1930

Staffordshire Sentinel

Lord Harrowby at Stoke - Plea for Peace and Understanding

The third annual commemoration service of the North Staffordshire branches of the British Legion was held at the King's Hall, Stoke, last evening. It was quite the most successful of the series, and was notable for an eloquent address by the Earl of Harrowby.

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Others Present - Those present on the platform included Dr. E.L. Danson (Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak), Mrs Cecil Wedgwood, Miss Clive, Mrs Ronald Copeland, Captain Unwin V.C., Ald. A. Hollins M.P., Major and Mrs Huntbach, Lieutenant and Mrs A. Donald Harber, - - - (continues) - - - Major-General Heath-Caldwell,
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Wednesday 3 December 1930

Staffordshire Sentinel

Alsager Golf Club - Prizes Presented at Annual Dinner

A pleasant time was spent at the annual dinner of the Alsager Golf Club.

The club, which was formed in 1921, has a nicely situated nine-hole course adjoining Linley Wood. Progress has been steady, and present membership reaches the satisfactory total of 140.

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Major-General Heath-Caldwell C.B., the President, presided over the dinner, and the attendance fully taxed the accommodation at the clubhouse, where the proceedings were held.

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The prizes won during the past season were presented by Major-General Heath-Caldwell as follow:- President's Cup (held for one year) - Mr H.C. Mellor; runner-up Mr F. Dickinson.

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A musical programme was provided by Mr Cecil Cooper and Mr Mark Hollinshead at the piano.

Monday 15 December 1930

Staffordshire Sentinel

A Distinguished Assembly at Regimental Ball - Memorable Event a Stoke - Brilliant Scene.
The King's Hall, Stoke, has seen nothing to surpass in beauty the spectacle of the annual ball of the 5th North Staffordshire Regiment, which was attended by some 400 people. It was a memorable evening notable for the good fellowship evident everywhere, the jollity of the dance and the supper, and the beauty of the dresses.

An artist looking down from the balcony on the changing screne below him would have itched to get his fingers to the brush. There was rich colour everywhere. The ladies dresses, in greens and reds and blues and golds, were lovely for their colour and their sweeping grace, but lovelier still when they were backed by the strong red and white, and black and white of the men's attire - uniforms and mufti.
Picturesque Display

After the supper interval there was a brief display, in which a guard in the uniform of the old Stafford Militia of 1803 took over a modern machine-gun section - a picturesque and symbolic spectacle. Then the machine gun and the Lewis guns and the rifles were quickly rushed away and the dancing went on as before.

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Supper was a jolly affair. Buglers had sounded the Advance to signify the start of the dancing; they sounded the officers' supper call for the supper. There were no speeches and after the loyal toast had been honoured, the whole company joined in singing popular tunes and choruses, accompanied by Newman and his Band from London. - - - - (continues) - - - -

Civilian Guests - - - - (continues) - - - - Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Mr W.H. Morrison; Miss Hoden. - - - - (continues) - - - -

Staffordshire Sentinel 19 Dec. 1930

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The Guests - Linley Wood - Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Captain and Mrs Startin, Miss Holden, Mr Morrison, Mr H.C. Wedgwood

Saturday 20 December 1930

Staffordshire Sentinel

North Stafford Hunt Ball Brilliance - Ideal Setting at Maer Hall - Nearly 300 guests.

Maer Hall, the home of Miss Harrison M.B.E., was last night, the scene of a brilliant assembly when some 300 guests attended the annual ball of the North Staffordshire Hunt there.

One could hardly conceive a more lovely setting than Maer Hall. The guests assembled and afterwards danced in the great hall of the house. Here is a lofty roof with pannelled walls running sheet to meet it in the dim heights. A giant fireplace on whose mantel a collossal red placque glows like a sunset, breaks one side of the hall. There is, too, a broad staircase filling the whole end of the room and it was a picture of colour and grace the whole night. Everywhere the pannelling, satin in texture and warm in colour was the background of trailing gowns and black and white of the men's formal dress and the rich pink of the hunting coats. It was poety in colour.

Two other rooms opening from the hall were used for dancing. The ballroom has arched alcoves which give it an intimate atmosphere. Many of the guests spent a good deal of their time looking down upon the dancers from the high gallery which runs around the hall. Supper was taken in three parties and practically the whole of the house was opened to the guests who were able to sit chatting before cheerful fires in rooms near the hall. The Clifford Essex Band played for dancing.

Distinguished Guests
Miss Harrison and Miss Rosamond Harrison O.B.E. acted as hostesses to a brillian gathering of people. The organisation of the even was in the hands of Lt.Colonel T.L. Wenger and Miss Aline Dobson, who were joint Secretaries of the Hunt Ball Committee. - - - - (continues) - - - -

In addition to those already mentioned the invited guests, many of whom brought parties, included - - - - (continues) - - - -Major-General Heath-Caldwell, - - - - (continues) - - - -

Saturday 20 December 1930
Staffordshire Advertiser

County Infirmary Ball - Brilliant Society Event at Stafford
Both as regards to the attendance and distinguished character of the assembly, the annual County Ball at Stafford, on Thursday night, was one of the most notable of the long series of similar events, the promotion of which has been the means of rendering substantial financial aid to the Staffordshire General Infirmary.

The success of the ball was largely due to the fact that the Countess of Bradford, of Weston Park, Shifnal, kindly consented to be the Patroness and in her effort to assist a worthy cause her Ladyship had the cordial support of the leading country families. Late year the sum of £245 was raised for the Infirmary as the result of the ball, and it is hoped that this year's proceeds will fully equal, if not exceed this amount.

The Ball committee, of which the Earl of Lichfield was chairman, were exceedingly fortunate in having as successor to the late Major McFerran (who was hon.secretary for many years) Miss E.M.Parker-Jervis O.B.E., of Meaford Hall, Stone, who carried out the duties in a most capable manner and with administrative ability and tact, which were only equalled by the keen personal interest and enthusiasm she displayed in her task. The guests numbers over 300 and the majority arrived in good time, but several parties, including those from Weston Park and Patshull were delayed by fog in places.

Dancing took place in the oak and white committee rooms, Southwick's Band, from London providing a programme of 18 items, which included a good proportion of waltzes as well as fox-trots. For scenic brilliance the display when dancing was in progress could not have been excelled, the dresses, which were varied in colour, ranging from elaborate design to those of simple but exquisite composition. Red shading of the electric light sent a warm and cosy touch.

The Guests - The following is a list of house parties and other guests, the ticket arrangements at the entrance being in the hands of Messrs.A.E.Collings - - -Weston Park - - Patshull - - - Shugborough - - - Swynnerton Park - - -Hoar Cross - - - Walton Bury - - - The Manor House, Tettenhal - - - Bransty, Lichfeild - - - Linley Wood. Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Capt. and Mrs.Startin, Miss Holden, Mr.Morrison. Mr.H.C.Wedgwood - -- Dunstall Hall - - - Whitmore Hall - - - Walton House - - - -Wightwick Hall - - - Knightley Grange - - -Meaford- - - The Mount, Compton - - - Chartley Castle - - - Rugeley - - - Johnson Hall - - - Darlaston Hall - - - Stretton Hall - - - The Provost's House, Edgmond - - - Little Onn Hall - - - Walton Grange, Stone - - - Longdon Green - - - Meretown House - - - Standon House - - - The Heath House, Tean - - - The High Chase, Colwich - - - Field Place - - - Walton Hall - - - Heath Cottage, Lichfield - - - Weston Bank, Shifnal - - - Tong - - - Greenway Bank - - -

Wednesday 24 December 1930
Hampshire Telegraph

Dancing Display
Help for Gosport War Memorial Hospital

If we are to avoid having an unmanageable waiting list, and not send patients out before they are fit to go, it is essential we should extend our accommodation. So said the Rector of Alverstoke, Canon Guy Landon, at Brodrick Hall, on Thursday, when in his capacity as President of the Gosport War Memorial Hospital, he was appealing for funds.

He was making an ante-collection speech sandwiched into a programme of dancing and dramatics arranged by the Misses Aileen and M.King, assisted by Miss.G.Tinkler, and he gave details showing that the extension was necessary in order that the Hospital might cope with the work imposed upon it by a rapidly extending district.
The greater part of the programme was devoted to a miniature ballet "The Toymaker's Dream." which was finely conceived, excellently staged, and charmingly dressed.
Children entered into the fun - for it was good fun - with smiling grace and beauty. A tribute must be paid to those responsible for the production for the excellence of the grouping, and the charming colour effects that were obtained. - - Miss Esme Kiddle was successful as the toymaker and the dancers were as follow:- - -
Drummer Dolls - A.Walker, E.Bradley, J.Padwick, P.Vincent, M.Attwood, B.Coombes, - - -
From the Night Nursery:- P.Rayne, R.Heath-Caldwell, P.Hoskyn, M.Somerset, R.Padwick, E.Macnair, H.Powell, L.Churcher
Mary Mary, Quite Contrary. - E.Simson, P.Heath-Caldwell - - -

The Short Mysterious Life of Fritz Schindler

Caswell “Boy” Long married a wealthy, pistol packing beauty, a safari client of Bror Blixen’s named Genessie.

Nine Faces of Africa by Elspeth Huxley.

Boy and Genessie, with whom I spent a week-end, have one of the “stately homes” of Kenya, three massive stone buildings on the crest of a hill at Elmentaita overlooking Lake Nakuru, in the centre of an estate which includes almost every topographical feature – grass, bush, forest, rock, river, waterfall, and a volcanic cleft down which we scrambled on the end of a rope. On the borders a bush fire is raging, a low-lying cloud by day, at night a red glow along the horizon. The fire dominates the week-end. We watch anxiously for any change in the wind; cars are continually going out to report progress; extra labour is mustered and despatched to “burn a break”; will the flames “jump” the railroad? T

The pasture of hundreds of head of cattle is threatened. In the evening we go down to the lakeside to shoot duck; thousands of flamingo lie on the water, at the first shot they rise in a cloud, like dust from a beaten carpet; they are the colour of pink alabaster; they wheel round and settle further out. The head of a hippopotamus emerges a hundred yards from shore and yawns at us.

When it is dark the hippo comes out for his evening walk….Again the enchanting contradictions of Kenya life; a baronial hall straight from Queen Victoria’s Scottish Highlands – an open fire of logs and peat with carved-stone chimney-piece, heads of game, the portraits of price cattle, guns, golf-clubs, fishing tackle, and folded newspapers – sherry is brought in, but instead of a waistcoated British footman, a bare-footed Kikuyu boy in white gown and red jacket.

A typical English meadow of deep grass, model cowsheds in the background; a pedigree Ayrshire bull scratching his back on a gatepost; but, instead of rabbits, a company of monkeys scutter away at our approach; and, instead of a yokel, a Masai herdsman draped in a blanket, his hair plaited into a dozen dyed pigtails…

A Lion on the Bedroom by Pat Cavendish O’Neill. 2004

We spent the night after that with the Hamiltons at Nderit. Mummy and I often used to stay there. Lady Hamilton was truly remarkable, with flaming red hair and an exquisite complexion, and she surrounded herself with Masai. She would float amongst them in robes in their own colours of red and ochre.

Her house was a fairytale of exotic splendor, a perfect setting for this fascinating woman. Lady Hamilton, or Genessie, used to lend me her horses and her Masai syce with his red-robed but otherwise naked warrior

Out in the Midday Sun by Elspeth Huxley.

Genessie Long was slim, elegant and rich, she wore long pendant ear-rings, had a well developed sense of drama and was tougher than she looked.

She had come to Kenya as a bride in 1923 on safari with her first husband – Blix was their white hunter – and fallen in love with Africa, the safari life and the prospect of adventure. Subsequently she also fell in love with Boy Long, and they married.

She bought the ranch at Nderit on the shore of Lake Nakuru, where she designed a splendid house with enormous rooms built round a patio with a fountain playing in the middle. Even larger stables accommodated, she told me, about seventy horses. She was an accomplished horsewoman and a good shot. A semi-tame hippo used to share the cattle’s drinking troughs.

Boy and Genessie lived in style and entertained generously. The standard dress for house-boys was the kanzu, a long robe like a nightshirt, generally white and sometimes rather grubby; grander employers added an embroidered waistcoat of the kind worn by Arabs and Swahilis at the Coast, but Genessie went one better and dressed her house-boys in dark red kanzus with beautiful gold-embroidered waistcoats and scarlet turbans.

She had a penchant for travel in the world’s remoter regions, inspired by Rosita Forbes, and an ambition to ride to Petra on a camel. By then Petra has ceased to be to be remote and mysterious, and people reached it by car. This she did, and then hired camels, a guide, a servant and two Circassian policemen and proceeded, on her own, to Shobak and two Crusader castles, sleeping in the open or, sometimes, in the women’s quarters of hospitable, if unhygienic, desert Arabs.

In those days this was a bold achievement for a woman, and I listened enthralled to her descriptions, but when I re-told some of them to Nellie, she was unimpressed. Nellie reacted with suspicion to anything that smacked of what she called swashbuckling.

There was an occasion when Genessie arrived for lunch with mutual friends in Nakuru clad in beautifully cut white jodhpurs and a white silk shirt, a neat little revolver with a mother-of-pearl handle tucked into her belt. Nellie, eyeing the revolver cold, asked Genessie whether she had found it useful when shopping in Nakuru. ‘Oh yes,’ was the reply. ‘I’ve just shot a cobra in the drive.’ Nellie looked at her with skepticism, and was somewhat abashed when a dead cobra was brought in.

By this time Genessie has married Lord Claud Hamilton, a tall and handsome former Guards officer whose taciturnity was a perfect foil to her lively eloquence. They had taken over Nderit, and Boy Long had also found another wife.

Tuesday 8th April 1930

Cuthbert Eden Heath OBE aged 70/71

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