Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1889

23^{rd January 1889}

Marriage of Frederick Crofton Heath(-Caldwell) to Constance M.H. Helsham-Jones.

The Ipswich Journal

Friday 25 January 1889

Marriage of Miss C.H. Helsham-Jones at Woodbridge.

The marriage of Brevet-Major F.C. Heath, Royal Engineers, second son of Admiral Sir Leopold Heath K.C.G., of Anstie Grange, Dorking, with Miss C.H.Helsham-Jones, daughter of Col. Helsham-Jones, commanding Royal Engineers, Malta, was solemnised at St.Mary's Church, Woodbridge, on Wednesday.

The interesting event excited the greatest possible interest on the part of the inhabitants of the little town in which the happy bridge had resided with her grandfather, the late Dr. Jones, and her aunt, Miss Jones. 

Long before the hour fixed for the service, 1.30, every seat not reserved for the wedding party and their numerous friends was occupied, while the floor space on either side of the principal entrance to the church was thronged.

The arrangements were entrusted to Messrs Harrison and Son, of Ipswich, and were admirably carried out under the personal superintendence of Mr Henry Harrison. To guard against the possibility of a wet day the pathway leading from the gates at the top of Church St to the church a distance of 240 feet, was roofed over with canvas, while the path itself was carpeted. Happily, however, the day was delighfully fine, the brilliancy of an unclouded sun imparting a beauty and charm to the gay scene beyond what might have been reasonably expected in the first winter month. 

It was a very pretty wedding. The walls of either side of the spacious porch were covered with crimson satin curtains, which in turn were covered with delicate white lace, and the floor being thickly carpetted, the old porch through which many generations of Woodbrdgites have passed during bygone centuries, was thus made a comfortable waiting place for members of the the bridal party pending the arrival of the fair bridge. 

The centre aisle, about 120ft. in length, was covered with crimson baize to the chancel step. The very beautiful and extensive decorations prepared and fixed by many industrious and skilful fingers in honour of the great Christmas festival - including a very handsome temporary open pannelled screen separating the nave from the chancel - were intact, and the flowers and evergreen had lost very little of their original beauty and freshness. With, therefore, the artistic evergreen screens as a background, the bride and bridegroom and the bridesmaids in the centre, and the rich, varied coloured dresses of the lady friends on either side, the picture was one which had to be seen to be fully appreciated, the sun meantime shining through the stained glass windows, intensifying the beauty with many-coloured rays. 

While the congregation were awaiting the arrival of the bridal party the organist, Mr J.H. Loveless, played the "War March" from "Athalie," and as the bride walked up the aisle, leaning upon the arm of her uncle, Mr Arthur Helsham-Jones, by whom she was given away, the organist played "In Native Worth." Mr Cuthbert Heath was "best man."

The bride's dress was composed of a boice and train of ivory-striped moire and satin, with petticoat of stain trimmed with pearl panels and draped with crepe de chine. She carried a posy of beautiful white flowers. Her veil of white tulle was fastened by two diamond stars, the gift of her father and mother. She also wore a diamond brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. 

The bridesmaids were Misses Dorothy and Margaret Helsham-Jones, cousins of the bride, and Miss Violet Heath, the neice of the bridegroom. They wore dresses of pale pink nun's veiling, trimmed with Surat silk, bronze shoes and stockings, and brown hats trimmed with pink and ostrich feathers. They carried posies of white flowers, tied with pink ribbons, and each wore a gold-and-white-enamel brooch, inscribed with the initials of the bride and bridegroom. These were gifts of the bridegroom.

The officiating clergymen were the Rev. Arthur Maude, rector of Burgh, and the Rev. Herbert Clowes, rector of Weston. the former gentleman taking the first part of the service, the organist playing "Oh! Gladsome Light," from "The Golden Legent," as the bride and bridegroom walked up to the altar. 

At the conclusion of the service the bridal party, attended by Miss Jones and other friends, entered the vestry, signed the old parish register, the organ, meanwhile, pealing forth the brilliant music of Mendelsohn's "Wedding March," which was followed by the "Festival March" (Bunnett), composed for the Prince of Wales's wedding.

The wedding breakfast, which was of a recherche description, was served at the residence of Miss Jones, amongst the numerous guests being:- Admiral Sir Leopold Heath and Lady Heath (father and mother of the bridegroom), Mr A Raymond Heath M.P. and Mrs Heath, Mrs and Miss Hesketh, Mr Cuthbert Heath, Mr and Mrs Henry Nixon, Miss Nixon, Mr and Mrs Cecil Green, Mr and Mrs Henley, Miss Isabel Cobbold, Rev. Charles Jones, Rev. Arthur Maude, Rev Herbert Clowes, Mr and Mrs Helsham-Jones, and the Rev Prebendary Harry Jones.

The bride and bridegroom left Woodbridge by the 3.52 train from Woodbridge for London, and thence to Italy, where they will spend the honeymoon. There was a large number of people upon the railway platform at Woodbridge to witness the departure of the train.

The bride was much beloved in Woodbridge, where she had resided from childhood, and she has take with her to her new home the best wishes of a large number of friends and acquaintances for her future happiness and prosperity.

The presents were numerous and costly. Those made to the bride included:-

Mrs Fitzgerald - couvrepied and silver-mounted flask.

Mr and Mrs Henley - hot water breakfast dish.

Captain and Mrs F. Bond  - pair of wrought iron candle sticks.

Miss M Helsham-Jones - worked toilet cloth.

Miss Waters - pair of Bombay trays and Russian leather purse.

Mrs Robson - silver sugar basin and tongs.

Miss D. Helsham-Jones -photo on china and a bangle (enamel and diamonds).

Lady Nelson - ostrich feather fan. Miss Barthorp - four cut glass and silver salts.

Mr and Mrs Carthew - cheese, butter and biscuit dish.

The Misses Pettiward - salviate glass.

Col. and Mrs Helsham-Jones - two diamond stars.

Col Helsham-Jones - pearl necklace and pendant.

Sir Leopold and Lady Heath - diamond bangle.

Sir L. and Lady Simmons - cut-glass flower bowl.

Mrs William Tooke - print of Marlow Ferry.

Miss Hutt - six silver spoons. Miss Snell - ice pail and flower pot.

Mr and Mrs Watson - pair of damask curtains.

Mr Barker and Miss Davy - pair of nut crackers.

Major and Mrs Townley - painted photo frame.

Mrs and Miss Darby - lace front and collar.

Mrs Heygate and Mrs W. Heygate - pink coral bangle.

Mrs Greenwood - copper and silver lamp.

Mrs P. Smith - silver beaded cane.

Mrs Schrieber - fish carvers.

Miss Charrington - embroidered tea table cloth.

Mr and Mrs Payne - butter dish.

Misses Payne - jam pot.

Capt and Mrs Quayle Jones - pink silver sugar spoons.

Mrs and Miss Larken - four china vases and stands.

Miss Travers - mother of pearl tray and silver bracelet.

Mrs Clarke - bedroom candlestick.

Miss Anderson - glove sachet.

Mr and Mrs G. Ripley Dalton - egg stand.

Mr W. Quayle Jones - wax taper stand.

Mr and Miss Sillum - gold curb bangle with pearl horse shoes.

Miss Collins - coffee sugar spoon.

Mr and Mrs Waller - set of carvers.

Mrs Standish - cut glass scent bottle.

Mr and Mrs Cooper Brooke - silver scent bottle.

Miss Chute - glass flower bowl.

Dr and Mrs Wood - china vase.

Miss Lynn - cheese and butter dish.

Mr and Mrs Milne - silver specimen glass.

Mr and Mrs Nixon - white lace fan 

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Miss Helsham-Jones - buffalo rug.

Captain Bond - wrought iron ash tray.

Sir Leopold and Lady Heath - house linen.

Lady Heath - cheque.

Mr C.E.Heath - cheque.

Mr G.M. Heath - cheque.

Mr H.L. Heath - cheque.

Mr D. Heath - cheque.

Colonel Helsham-Jones - cheque.

General and Mrs Crofton - cheque.

Major and Mrs Cotton - cheque.

Mr A. Raymond Heath M.P. - cheque.

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The Miss Marsh-Caldwells - silver bowl on ebony stand. 

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Wedding

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1889

Marriage soleminized at the Parish Church in the Parish of Woodbridge in the Country of Suffolk.No. 269

When Married - 23rd January 1889

Name and Surname - Frederick Crofton Heath - Constance Mary Helsham Helsham-Jones

Age - 30 -20

Condition - Bachelor - Spinster

Rank or Profession - Major, Royal Engineers - Spinster

Residence at the Time of Marriage - Woodbridge - Woodbridge

Father's Name and Surname - Leopold George Heath - Henry Helsham Helsham-Jones

Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by or after Banns by me Arthur Maude. Rector of Burgh. 

Signed Heath,

Bt Major, Royal Engineers

Signed H. Helsham-JonesIn the presence of C. E. Heath,

L.G. Heath,

Arthur Helsham-Jones,

D.Helsham-Jones,

Harry Jones

The above is a true Copy of the Marriage Register  of the Parish Church of Woodbridge, Sufflolk aforesaid.

Extracted this 27th day of Marsh in the year of our Lord 1889 by me Sidney Kincaid.

St.James Gazette

Saturday 26 January 1889

Marriage

Heath-Helsham Jones - At St.Mary's Woodbridge, Frederick C. Heath, Brevel Major Royal Engineers, sonof Admiral Sir Leopold Heath K.C.B. of Anstie Grange, Holmwood, to Constance M.H., daughter of Colonel H.H. Helsham-Jones, commanding Royal Engineers, Malta, Jan.23

Staffordshire Sentinel

Wednesday 19 June 1889

Cut this Out. 

NoFurther Advertisement till Nearer the Time.

Alsager - Monster Bazaar - in Aid of the Church and School Building Fund.Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sept 11th. 12th. 13th. 14th 1889 - - - Patrons, - - The Misses Marsh-Caldwell, Linley Wood. - - - -

Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times 

Saturday 6 July 1889

Wedding article, may start on previous page. Bolton - Holland wedding

Between 70 and 80 guests sat down to the wedding breakfast at Canon Holland's. Among these may be mentioned:-

The Dean of Canterbury, Lady Knutsford (Lord Knustford was detained in London by a Cabinet Council), Sir Alfred and Lady Lyall, The Hon. Sydney and Lady Mary Holland, Miss Caroline Holland, and Miss Gertrude Holland, Hon. Arthur and Mrs Holland-Hibbert, Mr Sydney Buxton M.P., and Mrs Buxton, Miss Marsh-Caldwell, - - -Mr Bernard Holland, Mr Frank Holland and Mr Michael Holland,  - -Miss Margaret Holland, -  After the breakfast the Rev. Canon Holland and Mrs Holland gave a garden party on the Bowling Green which was attended by upwards of 200 persons. 

Present - Some superb roses and lillies were sent from Mrs Charles Buxton's garden in Surry, by Mr Hall, the head-gardener. -  

On Friday morning the Rev.W.H. Bolton was presented at St.Augustine's College with a handsome ormolu carriage clock from St.Peter's parish. 

PB13109

Letter to Sir Henry

Copy of letter for Sir Henry Ponsonby to Sir Henry Lefroy on the sending of Commissioner {Nanishs?] met of Navel Review in George 3rd time compiled by Captain D.A. Crofton.

Osborne

26th July 1889

Dear Sir Henry,

I am afraid I have not thanked you yet for the opportune and interesting present which you sent here the day before the Naval Review, being an account of Mr Crofton of a similar Pageant more than 100 years ago.

The Queen was very much pleased with the little book, and desired her best thanks to be returned for it.

Yours sincerely,

Henry Ponsonby.

Essex Standard
Saturday 3 August 1889

Marriage of Miss Bateman and Mr D'Arcy Hildyard at Brightlingsea - Great Rejoicings and Merrymaking - An Ox Roasted Whole.

Wednesday last was a very memorable day in the local history of Brighlingsea and one that will not soon be forgotten, for it was the occasion of the marriage, amid a scene of unwonted rejoicing and merrymaking, of Miss Agnes Mary Bateman, only daughter of Mr John Bateman J.P., and the Hon. Mrs Bateman, of the Hall, with Mr Robert Maxwell D'Arcy Hildyard of Colborne, Co. York, a Lieutenant of the 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry (68th Regt.), recently stationed with his regiment in Colchester.  - - -- 

The following is a list of presents:- - -

Hon. Mrs Bootle-Wilbraham, diamond brooch;

Hon. Rose Bootle-Wilbraham, diamong ring; - Miss Lister, china ornaments;  - -

Misses Marsh-Caldwell, Wedgwood china; - - Mr Chas. Eden, large photograph frame; - - 

Macclefield Courier and Herald

Saturday 3 August 1889

Primrose Picnic at Rode Park.

A pic-nic in connection with the Alsager, Lawton and Rode Habitation of the Primrose League was held in the beautiful grounds of Rode Park on Saturday afteroon. By the kindness of General Sir R. Wilbraham K.C.B., the gardens at the hall were open to the visitors. Boating was likewise enjoyed uon the extensive lake, and dancing was indulged in to the strains of the Rode Hall Brass Band. 

A number of races, including an obstacle and egg-and-spoon, were provided. Tea was served in a large tent, by Mr A. Bailey, in a first-class manner, and the gentleman also catered for refreshments. About 400 visitors assembled. Immediately after tea a meeting was held, presided over by General Sir R.Wilbraham.

Among those present were:- Mr F.R. Twemlow, Mr W.L. Chew J.P., Mrs and Mrs G.B. Baker J.P., Misses Marsh-Caldwell, Misses Poole, Mr and Mrs Wilbraham, - - Mrs Bastarde - - Mrs A.W. Spittle - - Mr Bibbey - -Mr Bracegirdle.continues - - - 

Staffordshire Sentinel
Thursday 5 September 1889

Public Notice - Alsager - Monster Bazaar -

In Aid of the Church and School Building Fund. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. September 11th, 12th. 13th, 14th, 1889

Will be opened by W.W> Dobson Esq., C.C,. on Wednesday Sept 11th at 1pm. Patrons - Arthur Heath Esq. and Mrs Heath, Madeley Manor. (Arthur Howard Heath - 1856 - 1930)

The Misses Marsh-Caldwell, Linley Wood.Wilbraham Tollemache Esq., and Miss Tollemache, HenhullT.F. Twemlow Esq., and Mrs Twemlow, Betley Court.  - - - - -- continues - - -

7th November 1889

Birth of Cuthbert Helsham Heath-Caldwell