Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1907

Eliza Louisa Marsh-Caldwell - aged 88/89 - Tenant entail of Linley Wood Hall.

Staffordshire Sentinel

Saturday 13 April 1907

St. John Ambulance Brigade.

Under the auspices of the Talke branch of the St.John Ambulance Brigade, a very successful gathering took place at the headquarters (St.Saviour's School) on Thursday evening last. 

The proceedings took the form of a whist drive, and in spite of counter attractions, a company of about 70 persons, including friends from Kidsgrove and the surrounding districts, took part in a most enjoyable evening. The room was tastefully decorated by members of the brigade, and the proceedings met with the liberal support of the Misses Marsh-Caldwell  of Linley Hall; the Rev. J.H.L. Edwards B.A., rector; the Rev. Harold Smith, curate; Dr Jefferson and others.  - - - continues - - --

Clifton Society

Thursday 31 January 1907

Death of Canon F.J. Holland.

News has reached Canterbury that Canon Francis James Holland died on Sunday at Sorrento, Italy, from apoplexy. 

Although he had just kept his 80th birthday, he stated in a recent letter that he was in excellent health. Canon Holland was the second son of the late Sir Hnery Holland, by his marriage with Emma, daughter of Mr James Caldwell of Linley Wood, Staffordshire, and was a younger brother of Lord Knutsford. 

In 1861 he was nominated to the incumbency Quebec Chapel, which under his direction, became known as one of the "high" churches of the West-end. The ritual adopted by him would not be considered moderate, if not meagre. 

Mr Holland was a cultivated preacher, who rigidly avoided anything in the nature of sensatioinalism. His nomination in 1882 to a residentiary canonry in Canterbury Cathedral provided him, says the Times, with work which was thoroughly congenial. The regular round of dignified services appealed to hi, and the Church's seasons gave him opportunities for imparting instruction. 

As a young man he had been beneficed at Canterbury, and in 1855 he had married a daughter of the Rev. A. Lyall, rector of Harbledown, close by. He originated the Churhc of Englad High School for Girls. He placed a portion of his private fortune at the disposal of the work, and his zeal, says the Times, extracted further gifts from his friends.  - - -

His eldest son, Mr Bernard Holland C.B., has been private secretary to the Secretary of State for the Colonies since 1903.

Aberdeen Press and Journal

Wednesday 8 May 1907

Death of Admiral Sir Leopold Heath

Admiral Sir Leopold Heath K.C.B., who had been in ill-health from some months, died yesterday afternoon, at the age of 89, at his residence, Anstie Grange, Holmwood, Surrey. The deceased admiral had had a distinguished career, serving in the Crimean and Abyssinian campaigns. 

Truth
Wednesday 15 May 1907

Admiral Sir Leopold Heath, who died last week at his residence near Dorking, at the age of ninety, served in the Navy for over forty years. He was very fortunate during the early part of his professional career, as he became a commander before he was thirty. 

SIr Leopold's first war service was on the West Coast of Africa, when he took part in the destruction of Lagos. He greatly distinguished himself during the Crimean war, and as Captain of the Port of Balaclava he renedered most valuable public service. 

He was afterwards employed in the West Indies, and he did good work in connection with the Abysinnian Expedition, for which he received the thanks of Parliament adn the second class (K.C.B.) of the Order of the Bath. 

Sir Leopold Heath retired from the Navy early in the seventies, and about ten years ago he published a very interesting volume of Crimean reminiscences.

Truth

Wednesday 15 May 1907

Admiral Sir Leopold Heath, who died last week at his residence near Dorking, at the age of ninety, served in the Navy for over forty years. He was very fortunate during the early part of his professional career, as he became a commander before he was thirty. 

SIr Leopold's first war service was on the West Coast of Africa, when he took part in the destruction of Lagos. He greatly distinguished himself during the Crimean war, and as Captain of the Port of Balaclava he renedered most valuable public service. 

He was afterwards employed in the West Indies, and he did good work in connection with the Abysinnian Expedition, for which he received the thanks of Parliament adn the second class (K.C.B.) of the Order of the Bath. 

Sir Leopold Heath retired from the Navy early in the seventies, and about ten years ago he published a very interesting volume of Crimean reminiscences.

Dorking and Leatherhead Adverstiser

Saturday 18 May 1907

The Late Admiral Heath - Funeral at Coldharbour.

In the churchyard at the quiet and pretty village of Coldharbour on Friday afternoon, the interment took  place of the late Admiral Sir Leopold G. Heath, K.C.8., amid many evidences of sorrow, and in the presence of a large and representative gathering. 

Starting from the deceased gentleman’s residence, Anstie Grange, the cortege passed through the village of Coldharbour, all the blinds in which were drawn. The coffin, on which rested a large anchor of flowers bearing the inscription “From all at Kitlands,” and the late admiral’s cocked hat and sword. was met at the church gates by the Vicar (the Rev J. Harding), the Rev. C. C. Inge (Vicar of South Holmwood), and the Rev. R, J. S. Gill (late Vicar of the last-named parish). 

As the coffin was borne into the church, where the first portion of the burial service was read by the Rev. C. C. Inge, the hymn, “ Peace, perfect peace," was sung. The Rev. J. Harding read the lesson, and as the mourners left the church, the organist (Mr. Furnival) played “0 rest in the Lord.” 
At the graveside the service was conducted by the Rev. J. Harding. The coffin, which was covered with purple velvet, was inscribed “Leopold George Heath, died 7th May, 1907, aged 89,” and was lowered into the grave of the late Lady Heath, which had been beautifully lined with moss, laurel and primroses. 

Among the mourners were Mr. A. Raymond Heath, Col. F. C. Heath, Mr. Cuthbert Heath, and Lieut-Col. G. M. Heath, R.E., D.S.0., (sons) (the only other son, Capt. H. L. Heath, R.N., M.V.0., commanding H.M.S. Lancaster, is with the Mediterranean Fleet), Mrs. R. M. Crofton and Mrs. H, Broadwood (daughters), Mrs. Raymond Heath, Mrs. F. C. Heath, Mrs. Cuthbert Heath, Mrs. G. M. Heath, and Mrs. Gerard Heath (daughters-in-law), Mr. Henry Broad wood (son-in-law), Mr. Frederick Heath and Master Leopold Heath (grandsons), Mr. George Heath, Mr. Walter Heath, the Rev. Douglas Heath, Mr. James Heath, Commander M. J. Harrison, late R.N., Mr. G. D. Whatman, Col. W. D. Whatman, 20th Hussars, Major C, H. Crofton, late R.H.A., (nephews), Mrs. Crofton, Mr. H. E. Malden, and Mr. A. H. Loring. 

There were also present:—Sir Alexander Hargreaves Brown, Bart., Capt. St. John Hornby, R.N., Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Perkins, Mr. A. C. Powell, J.P., Mr. H, C. Lee Steere, J.P., Miss B. Broadwood, the Hon. W. Gibson, Dr. H. Ward Clarke. Mr. H. H. Gordon Clark, J.P., C.C., Miss Vaughan Williams, Mr. Bristow Bovill, Mr. M. Bovill. Miss Bovill, Mr. S. J. Back, Mr. J. Attlee, the indoor and outdoor servants, etc. 

Among those who sent carriages were: Col. Helsham Jones, Mr. Barclay, J.P., Bury Hill, Mr. C. Mortimore, J.P., Wigmore. Mr. F. S. Phillips. Hoimwood, and Mr. J. H. Dennis, Capel. 
In addition to those already mentioned there were present: Messrs. J. F. O’Byrne (representing the Holmwood and District Rifle Club), A. C. Cole (Dorking), H. Roffey, A, Lipscombe, Grumpler, J. Tucknott, J. Fowler, W. Brown, A. Turner, Risbridger, W. Sanders, ex-police Insp. Manning (a Crimean veteran), ex-Police Sergt. Fletcher, and many other residents of Coldharbour and Holmwood. 

In accordance with the wish of the late admiral, his favourite old horse drew the carriage immediately behind the hearse. 

A large number of beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following: Mr. Mrs. A. R. Heath, Col. and Mrs. F. C. Heath, the Rev. Douglas Heath (Bushend Vicarage, Takeley, Essex), Capt, and Mrs. Duke Crofton, Sir Alexander, Lady and Miss Hargreaves Brown, Col. and Mrs. Helsham Jones, Miss Jones, Major and Mrs. Leonard Watkins, the directors and employees Perkins, Bacon and Co., Ltd. (“in kind remembrance of his connection with us as chairman for many years”). Miss Cazalet and Miss Dora Cazalet, “ Herbert and Bessie,” Miss Marsh Caldwell and Miss Rosamond Marsh-Caldwell, “Home Gordon, Arthur Burns, Theodore Monk, Q. S. Nichols, Ronald E. Hall, J. O, Goodes, F. C. Bearing, Q. T. Shearing, and Montague Evans,” Sir Leopold’s household servants, servants at Kitlands, Mr. and Mrs. Lipscombe and family. “From the farm,” Ada and Harry,” “Raymond and Freddy,” A. and S. Tyler, the Holmwood and District Rifle Club, “Nellie, Kitty and Sidney Crumpler,” ‘‘James and Florence,” G.M. M. and B.,” “ Madeleine and Posey,” “Genesta,” “May,” etc. 

The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. W. J. Pierce and Son, Holm wood.

Portsmouth Evening News

Tuesday 11 June 1907

Admiral's Interesting Bequests.

Admiral Sir Leopold George Heath K.C.B., of Anstie Grange, Holmwood, Surrey, formerly A.D.C., to Queen Victoria, left estate of the gross value of £43,664, with nett personalty £4,970. 

The testator bequested: to his son Herbert Leopold, the sword presented to him on leaving the Royal Naval College, and fashioned from a bolt of the Royal George, which was sunk at Spithead.


To his son Arthur Raymond Heat, formerly M.P. for Louth division of Lincs, the Thanks of Parliament and the case containing it, presented to the testator after the Abysinian War, the portraits of his grandparents and the King of the Belgians.

To his daughter, Mrs Crofton, the little plated tea service from which "we had so many little tete-a-tete meals."

£3 for each year of service to his bailiff, butler, gardener, coachman,  laudnress and each female servant.

For months' wages to his under-gardener, house boy, and groom, shepherd and cowman. 
Three months' wages to each of his farm labourers and farm boys.

Staffordshire Sentinel

Saturday 13 July 1907

Garden Fete at Kidsgrove

The pleasant change in the weather on Thursday was extremely appreciated by the parishioners of the Kidsgrove Church, who for some time had been looking forward to their garden fete on behalf of the Avenue School enlargement fund.

Qute a large company had assembled in the Vicarage grounds whem Miss Marsh-Caldwell declared the fete open at 2.30, the Rev. G.L. James (vicar) being in the chair. The vicar, at the outset expressed the great pleasure which they all felt that they had been favoured with a fine day, and they were equally pleased that Miss Marsh-Caldwell had so kindly come to perform the opening ceremony. He mentioned the fact that £750 was required for the rebuilding of the school, towards which there was already £250 in hand.

A vote of thanks was heartily accorded to Miss Marsh-Caldwell on the motion of Dr J. Steele, seconded by Mr W.H. Heath.

Daily Telegraph & Courier

Friday 8 November 1907

Mr C. E. Heath has presented a miniature rifle-range to the village of Coldharbour in memory of his father, the late Admiral Sir Leopold Heath K.C.B. The opening ceremony was performed by General Sir Richard Harrison, Inspector-General of Fortifications, in the presence of many residents.

Staffordshire Sentinel

Friday 20 December 1907

The annual sale of work, tea party, and social evening organised by the members of St.Saviour's Church, Talke, on behalf of the church funds, took place on Thursday in St.Saviour's School. There was a large gathering at the opening ceremony. 

The Rev. J.H.L. Edwards B.A. (rector) presided and was supported by Miss Rosamnd Marsh-Caldwell (of Linley Hall), the Rev. Harold Smith (priest-in-charge of St.Saviour's Church, Talke), Mrs Smith, Mrs Jefferson, Mr and Mrs Jenkinson, Miss Smith and others. The Rev. J.H.L. Edwards introduced Miss Marsh-Caldwell, who declared the sale open. The principal stall-holders were as follows - - -