Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1929

General Frederick Heath-Caldwell CB aged 70/71

Constance M.H. Heath-Caldwell aged 60/61

Cuthbert Eden Heath OBE aged 69/70

Sarah Heath aged 69/70

Leopold C. Heath (Griggs) aged 34/35

Genesta Long (ne Heath) – aged 29/30

Heather E. G. Farquhar 8/9

Arthur E.C Farquhar 7/8

Admiral Sir Herbert Heath KCB, MVO, etc aged 67/68

Lady Elizabeth Heath (ne Simson) 

General Sir Gerard M. Heath KCMG, 65/66

Lt Cmdr Cuthert H. Heath-Caldwell DSO aged 39/40

Violet M. Heath-Caldwell (ne Palmer) aged 43/44

Patricia C.M.Heath-Caldwell 9/10

Diana Heath-Caldwell (Danny) 7/8

Rosamond Heath-Caldwell (Ros) 3/4


Madeline Marion de Salis (ne Heath) aged 35/36

Rosamond Heath (Posy) aged 34/35

Staffordshire Sentinel 

Wednesday 2 January 1929

Talke and Butt Lane Unemployment - Distress Relief Committee FormedI

n view of the large number of unemployed in the Talke and Butt Lane area, consequent upon the closing of the Talk-o'-th'-Hill Colliery and part of the Jamage Colliery, a meeting was held on Monday afternoon in the Council Office, Talke, to consider the advisability of forming a relief committee to deal with cases of distress in the district.

There was a representative attendance. Talk-o'-th'-Hill Colliery in the interests of the district to appoint a relief committee, and the following were elected :- Chairman, Mr T.I.Nicklin (Chairman of the Audley Urban District Council); Honorary Treasurer, Mr Isaac Dale jun.; Honorary Secretary, Mr Wilmot Colclough; members , the Rev. J.H.L. Edwards (Rector of Talke), the Rev. Frank Hull (Primitive Methodist minister), Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Hall, Talke, Messrs. A.M>Henshaw, J.W.Nicklin, S. Yates, Fred Gater, Joseph T. Penlington, F. Sidebotham, - - - -(continues) - - --

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Sheffield IndependentSaturday 12 January 1929Death of Cheif Engineer to British Army in FranceNews was received at Portsmouth yesterday of the death at Mentone, on Wednesday night, after a brief illness, of Major General Sir Gerard Moore Heath K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., aged 65.During the war he served as engineer-in-chief to the British Armies in France from 1917 to the end of hostilities. he retired in December 1919.His war services won for him frequent mention in despatches, promotion to Major-General, and decorations both British and foreign.Previously he had served in the campaignes in Baluchistan, Chitral and South Africa.

Obituary - Major-General Sir G.M.Heath

Major-General Sir Gerard Moore Heath who was Engineer-in-Chief to the British Armies in France in 1917 to the end of the War, died at Mentone on Wednesday night from illness, the result of the War, at the age of 66

Born on June 7, 1863, the youngest son of the late Admiral Sir Leopold Heath, he was educated at Wimbledon, and joined the Royal Engineers from Woolwich in 1882.

In the Bechuanaland Expedition of 1884-85 he served with the telegraph battalion, and was with the Chitral Relief Force in 1895. In the South African War he served throughout, from 1899 to 1902. In the defence of Ladysmith he was in charge of a balloon section, and afterwards in command of a field troop, R.E. Afterwards he took part in the actions at Laing's Nek, Belfast, and Lydenburg and served as D.A.A.G. from December 1901 to March 1902.

He was mentioned in dispatches by both White and Buller, and was awarded the D.S.O., his brevet of lieutenant-colonel, and seven clasps to the two medals.

From 1902 to 1906 he was Instructor at the School of Military Engineeering, commanded the 1st. (K.G.O.) Sappers and Miners, India, from 1907 to 1910, was Chief Staff Officer, Burma Division, from 1911 to 1912, and Brigadier-General, General Staff, South Africa, from March 1912, till the outbreak of the Great War.

From September 1914, to May 1015, he was Inspector of Royal Engineers, and was then appointed Chief Engineer. In November 1915, he was appointed Chief Engineer, First Army,and was afterwards promoted major-general for  distinguished service in the field. In November 1917,he was appointed Engineer-in-Chief to the British Armies in France. He was mentioned in dispatches seven times, and created C.B. in 1916 and K.C.M.G. in 1919, and he also held foreign decorations, including the American distinguished service medal.

General Gerard Heath married, in 1893, Mary, daughter of the late Mr P.H.Egerton, Bengal (word cut off) .ryice, and had a son and daughter. 

Sir Gerard Heath

The funeral service for Major-General Sir Gerard Moore Heath took place yesterday at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street, the Rev. C. Cheshire and the Rev. H.W.Blackburne officiating.

Warrant officers of the Royal Engineers acted as pall bearers. The chief mourners were: Lady Heath (widoW), Captain and Mrs G.W.Heath (son and daughter-in-law), Captain and Mrs L.R.Hall, (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. A.R.Heath, Mr. and Mrs.Cuthbert Heath, Major-General and Mrs. Heath-Caldwell, and Admiral Sir Herbert and Lady Heath (brothers and sisters-in-law), Captain Frederick Heath, and Captain L.C. and Mrs Heath.

Others present included:-Sir Frank Heath, Commander R.H. and Mrs de Salis, Lieutenant-General Sir Raleigh Egerton, Miss M. Egerton, Mr Henry Egerton, Lieutenant-General Sir William and Lady Shone, General Sir Bindon and Lady Blood (representing the Royal Engineers), Brigadier-General A.L.Schreiber, Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Belfield, Sir Herbert and Lady Stephen, Major-General Sir Reginald and Lady Buckland, Brigadier-General D.J. Menzies-Fasson, Sir George W. Humphreys, Colonel G.H.Addison, Group-Captain W.F. MacNeece Foster, Mr J.H.Laverick, Colonel J.G. Fleming.

Colonel G.F.B. Goldney, Colonel A. Brough, Major-General R.N. Harvey, Major and Mrs Denton Carlisle, Mrs Broadwood, Miss L. Broadwood, Colonel and Mrs H.W.Weekes, Miss Flatt, Mrs Whatman, Mr C. Stewart Cox, Dr and Mrs Lennox Wainwright, Mr and Mrs Hamilton Houldsworth, Mrs Cosmo Bevan, Miss Ross, Mr and Mrs Malcolm Vaughan, Captain T. Smith, Colonel J.A. McQueen, Colonel E. Vesey, Miss Muriel Sneyd, Mrs Arthur Loring, Miss Joan Loring, Mr T.L. Crisp, Colonel Isaac, Miss M. Isaac, and Captain J.G. Cheney. 

The burial took place at Coldharbour, near Dorking. 

 Staffordshire Sentinel

Tuesday 29 January 1929

Butt Lane Cricket Club - To Compete Again in Tunstall and Districk League

The annual meeting of the Butt Lane Cricket Club was held on Monday evening in the Primitive Methodist School. Butt Lane.

In the absence of the President (Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B.), of Linley Hall, Mr Joseph Boulton (Chairman of the General Committee), presided.The statement of accounts, presented by the General Secretary (Mr Gordon Boulton), showed a balance in hand of £1.16s.5½d., including a balance of £3 6s. 3½d brought forward from the previous year. The accounts were adopted.Officers were re-elected for the ensuing year as follow:- President, Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B.; Vice President, Mr A.E. Jepson, MRs Frank Riley and Mr John T. Stubbs (Kidsgrove); Management Committee, Messrs Joseph Boulton (Chairman), Albert Robinson, J. Cumberbatch, R. Malkin, W. Warr, W. Boulton and M. Chadwick - - - - -(continues) - - --

It was decided again to join the Tunstall and District Cricket League, and the Sentinel Cricket Shield Competition.



Staffordshire Sentinel

Friday 22 February 1929

Kidsgrove Branch of British Legion - Good Work in Opening Year.

Excellent progress was reported at the first annual general meeting of the Kidsgrove, Talke and District Branch of the British Legion, held on Wednesday evening in the Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove, when Mr Edwin Brookes presided over a splendid attendance.- - - (continues) - - - 

Election of OfficersThe election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows:- President, Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell, C.B., (re-elected); Chairman of Committee, Mr Edwin Brookes (re-elected); Vice-Chairman of Committee, Mr J. Cooney; - - - (continues) - - - 

Staffordshire Sentinel

Monday 25 February 1929

British Legion Conference at Stoke - More than 3,000 New Members Enrolled - Record Collection - Work Outlined at Stoke Conference

That the British Legion was making great progress under the new leadership of Lord Jellicoe, was revealed by Admiral R.S.D. Cuming C.B.E., D.S.O., in his Presidential address at the annual conference of the West Midland area of the Legion, held in the Stoke Town Hall on Saturday- - - (continues) - - - 

Civic Welcome - The 400 delegates who attended the Conference were welcomed to the city by the Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent (Ald. W.T. Leason) and Sir Francis Joseph, C.B.E., President of the North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce.- - - (continues) - - - 

Among those who attended the conference on Saturday and the church parade on Sunday were - - - (continues) - - -

Miss Harrion M.B.E., the Rev. D.H. Crick M.A., (Rector of Stoke), Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell, - - - (continues) - - - (photo)

Crewe Chronicle

Saturday 16 March 1929

South-West Cheshire Boy Scouts Assocation

Thought for week;- "I will not cease from mental strife, nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, Till I have built Jerusalem in England's green and pleasant land." - Blake.Owing to pressure of space just at the present time, this week's noties have been cut down to the minimum. - - - (continues) - - - 

Alsager rally - Special message from the District Commissioner: I do hope all group scout-masters will see that all scouts and cubs available will be present at the presentation of the gilt cross to Scout Rathbone at Alsager on Sunday next 17th March 1929. It is the first time in the history of this association that we have had such an honour paid to us, and we must make the occasion worthy of the brave deed.- - - (continues) - - - 

Among those who hope to attend to do honour to Scout Rathbone are Sir Ernest Craig, Sir Francis Joseph, Major-General Heath-Caldwell, Mr Gowing, chairman of the council, and many others. 

Staffordshire Sentinel

Saturday 23 March 1929

Golf Notes and News - Alsager Club Annual Meeting.

Dr W.S. Lynd, the retiring captain, presided at the annual meeting of the Alsager Club. Sympathetic references were made to the loss sustained by the club by the death of Mr Bert Pigott, and letters of condolence from the Alsager Bowling and Tennis Club and the President of the North Staffs. Golding Alliance were read.Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B.E., was re-elected President, and the following were appointed officers for the ensuing year: - Mr H. Bedale, captain; Mr H.V.Lynam, hon. secretary and treasurer; Mr E.J. Hurd, - - - (continues) - - - 

Hampshire Telegraph

Friday 12 April 1929

Naval Officers - Latest Appointments and Promotion.- - - (continues) - - - 

Commanders - C.H.Heath-Caldwell to the Victory for senior officers' technical course, April 15

Crewe Chronicle

Saturday 13 April 1929

Cheshire Quarter Sessions - Licensing and County Business

The Cheshire Quarter Sessions opened at Knutsford on Monday, when Mr Reginal Potts, Clerk of the Peace, laid before a full meeting of magistrates the following report of the County Licensing Committee.- - - (continues) - - - Licensing Committee - The following magistrates were appointed as the County Licensing Committee on the motion of Mr H.C. Yates, seconded by Mr W.D. Hesketh; Major Royds (chairman), Altrincham,  - - - - -Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., and Mr S. Maskery; Daresbury. - - - (continues) - - - 

Staffordshire Sentinel

Friday 19 July 1929

Linley Hall Garden Party - Successful Effort for Church Funds.

Through the kindness of Major-General 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 the Talke Parish Church (St.Martin's) and St. Saviour's Church, Talke.

It was organised by the members of the Parochial Church Council and the proceeds will be devoted towards the amount required for the diocesan quota for the parish.

Favoured with fine weather, the event, which isw an annual one, was again a most enjoyable and successful one.Apart from the fete attractions, there was much to interest the visitors.

Linley Hall is pleasantly situated amidst delightful and picturesque surroundings, and from its elevated position, an excellent view of the surrounding country is obtained, including the Cheshire plain and mountains of North Wales on the one side and the Dergyshire hills on the other. The beautiful scenery, the flower gardens, the secluded woodlands walks, and the well-kept lawns were much admired by the visitors.

Upwards of 300 people were present, including visitors from Plymouth, Alsager, Porthill, Kidsgrove, and the surrounding district.

Considerable interest centred on the open tennis tournament organised by Miss Baskeyfield, of Peacock's Hey, and Mrs Jennings, of Porthill. About fifty couples competed, and some excellent play was witnessed.An interesting feature was a pleasing display of country and folk dances by about fifty scholars of Talke Girls' School and St. Saviour's School, under the direction of Miss Wright (Headmistress of Talke Girls' School). Miss S. Wright and Miss Doris Rathbone played the pianoforte accompaniments.

In the evening a delightful open-air concert was given by the Talke Male Voice Choir, under the leadership of Mr Fred J. Bossons. The Choir excellently rendered a number of part-songs and choruses, including a number of their successful test pieces at eisteddfodau in various parts of the country. Songs were well rendered by Miss L. Jones (contralto), of Kidsgrove, Mr Levi Pointon (tenor), of Kidsgrove, and Mr Arthur Taylor (bass). Duets were contributed by Mr W. Proudlove (tenor) and Mr Harold Ashmore (bass).The Domino Dance Band under Mr J. Lovatt were in attendance, and played for dancing in the evening.The Stallholders - - - - - (continues) - - - - 



Staffordshire Sentinel

Friday 26 July 1929

Talke Headmaster's Retirement - Presentation and Tributes to Mr E. Rushworth - 48 Years in Scholastic Profession

There was an interesting ceremony at St. Saviour's School, Talke on Thursday evening, when a presentation was made to Mr E. Rushworth of Alsager upon his retirement after 48 years' service in the scholastic profession, 32 years of which have been spent as Headmaster of Talke St.Saviour's C. of E. School (mixed department).The Rev. J.H.L. Edwards M.A., (Rector of Talke) presided and was supported by Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Hall (Chairman of the Day Schools' Managers), Mr D.W. Riley, C.C., of Halmerent, Mr J.W. Nicklin, Mr John T. Crimes of Lawton (Day Schools' Correspondent), the Rev J.W. Mellor and Mr Ernest Dale.- - - - (continues) - - - - 

Major-General Heath-Caldwell, on behalf of the subscribers, then asked Mr Rushworth to accept a wallet of Treasury notes as a token of their high esteem. During the ten years that he (the speaker) had resided in the parish, he could speak in terms of nothing bu the greatest praise of Mr Rushworth's work and he hoped that he would enjoy years of happiness in his retirement.- - - - (continues) - - - - 

The Rev. Mellor proposed a vote of thanks to Major-General Haeth-Caldwell for making the presentation, and the resolution was seconded by Mr J.W. Nicklin (one of the Day Schools' Managers). The Chairman and artists were thanked for their serices.

Portsmouth Evening News

Friday 26 July 1929

Naval Officers Appointed - Admiralty List

The following appointments were made at the Admiralty this afternoon:- - - - (continues) - - - 

Commanders -  - - - -N.M.F. Corbett and C.H. Heath-Caldwell D.S.C., to the Victory for Senior Officers Technical Course, Aug. 12  - - - - -

Staffordshire Sentinel

Tuesday 6 August 1929

Linley Hall Garden Party - Talke and Butt Lane Effort for the Infirmary.

Through the kindness of Major-General F.C.Heath-Caldwell C.B., and Mrs Heath-Caldwell a garden party was held on Monday afternoon and evening in the grounds of Linley Hall, Talke, under the auspices of the Talke and Butt Lane Hospital Committee of which Dr W.A. McDonald is the President.Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell, who is a Vice-President of the Talke and Butt Lane Hospital Committee, has for a number of years taken active interest in the work of the local hospital committee, and has rendered practical assistance and valuable services.

His renewed help and kindly consideration on this occasion was greatly appreciated. The object was to raise funds for the North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, being one of a series of efforts held each year by the local committee.

Additional efforts to supplement the funds will include the annual musical festival which is to be held on August 25th and a flower day on September 1st. Last year the committee sent £70 14s. 7d. to the Royal Infirmary.The committee responsible for the organisation and carrying out of the arrangements for the garden fete were Messrs John Swingewood and Ernest Birt (Joint Honarary Secretaries), Mr Jacob Hancock (Honorary Treasurer), Herbert Edwards, Arthur J. Jenkinson, William Swingewood (Vice President), W. Dumbill, George Condliffe, William Welch, Fred Welch, Mrs R. Smith (President of Ladies' Committee), Mrs C. Hancock, Mrs F. Brown, Miss Bath, Mrs Deakin, Mrs Swingewood, Miss N. Hancock, Mrs F.Welch and Mrs J. Biddulph.

Favoured with fine weather during the afternoon and greater part of the evening, the visitors spent a pleasant time amid the most congenial surroundings. Apart from the fete attractions there was much to interest the visitors in the beautiful flower gardens and secluded woodland walks, and the fine views of the surrounding country.

Interest centred on the tennis tournament which was not concluded until dusk. Nine couples competed and some good play was witnessed. The tournament was arranged by Mr W. Wainwright. In the final Messrs W. Wainwright and H. Thompson beat Messrs E. Colclough and W. Lunt, the score being 4-3.

Interesting displays were given by local juveniles, including Scotch reels by about a dozen girls in Highland costume and tambourine dances by a bevy of girls under the direction of Miss Warrington of Congleton.

The Rode Hall Silver Band under Bandmaster F.Pierpoint were in attendance and played selections during the afternoon and evening.The Stall-holders - The stalls, competitions etc, and those in charge were as follow:

Flowers and ferns stall (provided by Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell), Mr. Higgins and Mrs Higgins; weighing machine, Masters Jervis and Kenneth Cooke; houp-la Mr Brown, Miss Joan Brown and Miss G Hancock; clock golf, Mr J. Higgins; hidden treasure (won by Miss Annie Shrigley and Miss Gladys Hancock), Misses Gwennie Brookes and Lilian Brookes; coin-in bath, Miss Gladys M. Hancock; winner of clock-golf competition Mr Jethro Brookes (Plymouth); handkerchiefs etc (given by Linley Hall Indoor Staff), Miss D. Hamilton and Miss M.Leechl guessing weight of basket of gooseberries - 121lbs (won by Miss Edwards, Miss Lawton and Mr Hulse), Mr J. Higgins; naming doll ("Constance") won by Miss Mabel Ebsworth; draw for cake won by Mrs Barker (Astbury);refreshments, Mrs R. Smith, Mrs C. Hancock, Mrs J. Hancock, Mrs F. Brookes, Miss Biddulph; stewards Messrs Jacob Hancock and Herbert Edwards.Madame Cumberbatch of Butt Lane, clairvoyant, was consulted by numerous clients.

In the evening an open-air concert was given, the artists being Mr Joe Kerr (comedian), Little Joyce (juvenile soubrette and danceur), Charlie Hughes (step dancer), Messrs Sydney Gingell and Arthur J. Jenkinson (entertainers) and Miss M. Boon (solo pianist and accompanist).

Staffordshire Sentinel
Monday 16 September 1929

Talke Jubilee - Church's 50 Years' History - Early Schemes

The 50th anniversary of the opening and consecration of St.Saviour's Church, Talke, took place on Sunday, when a jubilee festival and special thanksgiving services of a successful character were held. 
The Ecclesiastical parish of Talke was constituted on Sept. 23rd, 1859, the first incumbent being the Rev. Marks Wilks McHutchin, who had been for about a year assistant curate at Audley and in charge of Talke Chapel. The separation of the parish from Audley, and the appointment of an incumbent gave an impetus to church work in the village, and soon the need of another church was felt.

A scheme was mooted, a fund raised, but this had to be abandoned owing to the impossibility of securing a site not likely to be affected by subsidences from mining operations. 

Instead a temporary iron church was erected on a site given by the late Mrs Marsh-Caldwell and opened on April 1st, 1868.

The iron church did good service for about eleven years, when, owing to the increasing population, the need of a larger and up-to-date building was felt. A scheme was set on foot by the Rev. W.A. Wickham, who came to Talke in January 1875, as assistant curate of Talke, with charge of St.Saviour's Church. 
Subscriptions amounting to £2,000 were received including £650 from the late Misses Marsh-Caldwell, who also gave the site in 1868.

The foundation stone of the present church (St.Saviours) was laid on July 16th 1878. A wooden and concrete church was erected at a total cost of £4000, towards which over £3.000 had been raised, and the balance of the debt was paid off at the end of 1884. The church was consecrated and opened on September 15th 1879.

The Bishop of Lichfield (Dr Kempthorne), has sent an inspiring and congratulatory message to the parishioners upon the attaining of the jubilee of the Church and the celebrations synchronised with the completion, by the Rev. J.H.L. Edwards M.A., of 23 years as Rector of Talke. The present rector was instituted on September 15th 1906 and nearly of Newcastle-under-Lyme in succession to the Rev. J.W. Dunne.

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Staffordshire Sentinel

Wednesday 2 October 1929

Lady Haig's Visit

Lady Haig, widow of Field Marshal Earl Haig, is devoting herself with tireless energy and enthusiasm to the welfare of our ex-Service men, and in particular just now to the British Legoin Poppy Day appeal, of which she is Patroness.

In furtherance of this effort she will visit North Staffordshire tomorrow, and the welcome that awaits her will show the depth of public appreciation of her own personality and work, and of the great contribution which her late husband made to the victory of the Allied arms in the War.

During her stay Lady Haig will be the guest of the Earl and Countess of Harrowby at Sandon Hall. When she arrives in Hanley tomorrow evening for a public meeting, accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Harrowby and Viscount and Viscountess Sandon, a guard-of-honour, consisting of members of the local branches of the British Legion will be drawn up outside the Town Hall.

There will be a large and influential "platform," including Lord and Lady Harrowby, Lord and Lady Sandon, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Stoke-on-Trent, Sir Edward Fitzherbert, Sir Percival Heywood, Major-General Heath-Caldwell, Colonel Arthur H. Heath, Colonel Harry Clive, Captain Unwin V.C., Colonel Parker-Jervis, and Major C.L.H. Dickinson, by whom the arrangements for Lady Haig's visit are being carried out.

Such a gathering will doubtless be a wonderful stimulus to the Poppy Day effort, which every member of the community will consider it both a duty and a privilege to support.Article repeated on Evening Sentinel - Thursday 3rd Oct. 1929

Staffordshire Sentinel

Thursday 3 October 1929

Lady Haig - Arrival at Sandon Hall - Hanley Visit - British Legion Poppy Day Effort.

The Countess Haig, widow of Field Marshall Haig, will visit Hanley tonight to address a meeting in the Victoria Hall in aid of the British Legion Poppy Day appeal- - - (continues) - - - 

Members of branches of the British Legion will form a guard of honour for Lady Haig at the Town Hall, Hanley, this evening. Among those who have promised to attend, in addition to Lord and Lady Harrowby, are Lord and Lady Sandon, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Stoke-on-Trent, (Ald. and Mrs W. T. Leason), Admiral the Hon. Sir Edward Fitzherbert, Sir Persival Heywood, Major-General Heath-Caldwell, Colonel Arthur H. Heath, Colonel Harry Clive, Captain Unwin V.C., and Colonel Parker-Jervis

Staffordshire Sentinel

Friday 4 October 1929

Lady Haig Plea for War Heroes - Striking Speech in Hanley - Funds Wanted - Further Help for Ex-Servicemen.

Lady Haig, widow of Field-Marshal Earl Haig, who is engaged on a tour of the country in connection with the British Legion Poppy Day appeal, addressed a meeting in the Victoria Hall, Hanley, on Thursday evening.She was guests of the Earl and Countess of Harrowby at Sandon Hall, who accompanied her at the meeting, together with Lord and Lady Sandon, and there was an influential "platform." A guard of honour, composed of members of the local branches of the British Legion , was drawn up outside the Town Hall, the men wearing their decorations and having with them the Legion flags of the Hanley, Burslem, and Longton branches.- - - (continues) - - - 

Distinguished CompanyThe Earl of Harrowby, Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire, presided at the meeting, and with Lady Haig, Lady Harowby, the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Stoke-on-Trent (Alderman and Mrs W.T. Leason), Admiral Sir Edward FitzHerbert, Sir Percival Heywood, Bart., Mr Sydney Seymour, Major-General Heath-Caldwell, Colonel Arthur H. Heath, Colonel Parker-Jervis, - - - (continues) - - - 

Staffordshire Sentinel

Monday 28 October 1929

Order of Shepherds - A Successful Concert Held at Talke

Under the auspices of the Shepherds-on-the-Hill (Talke) Lodge No.928 and the Pride of Talke Female Lodge No.2392, of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds (Ashton Unity) a concert was held on Saturday evening in the Talke Primitive Methodist Schoolroom (Coalpit Hill).

Mrs Heath-Caldwell, wife of Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Hall, Talke, presided, supported by Bro. Arthur J. Ray of Warslow (Provincial Chief Shepherd of the Talke and West Staffs. District of Shepherds), Bro. William Callear, J.P. (District Treasurer), of Tunstall, Bro. William Edwards (Secretary of Talke Lodge), and Sister M. Broad (Secretary of the Talke Female Lodge of Shepherds).

The Provincial Chief Shepherd, in an address briefly outlined the principles of the Order of Shepherds, founded 103 years ago, and referred to the propanda work which the district had in hand to increase the juvenile and adult membership of the lodges.The artists who contributed a well arrnaged programme were Miss E. Durber (soprano), of Butt Lane, Mr S. Dono (Baritone), Miss L. Brookes (juvenile elocutionist), Mr William Baker (humorist), of Talke Pitts, and Mr James Burndred of Butt Lane, the accompanist. Refreshments were served during the interval.Mr W. Bentley, on behalf of the officials of the Talke Lodge, proposed a vote of thanks to all who had taken part. This was seconded by Mr J. Ashmore, and heartily accorded.

Staffordshire Sentinel

Monday 11 November 1929

Kidsgrove Services - Ex-Soldiers' Torchlight Procession.

Proceedings at Kidsgrove and Talke were carried out on a a larger scale than in previous years, and credit is due to the committee of the Kidsgrove, Talke and District branch of the British Legion for their excellent arrangements.

There was a large muster of Legionaries and ex-Service men for the parade, which started from Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove on Sunday morning. Ex-Sergeant-Major J. Cooney and Ex-Sergeant J. Mason were in command and many of the men wore their war decorations. The Kidsgrove Y.M.C.A. Excelsior Silver Prize Band, under Bandmaster Colin Smith accompanied the procession and played appropriate music en route. - - - -(continues) - - - 

In addition to those who took part in the parade, there was a large gathering at the united service of remembrance held in St.Saviour's Church, Talke, in the morning. The service was conducted by the Rev. J.W.Mellor (Priest-in-Charge, late Lincolnshire Regiment).

Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Hall (President: British Legion branch) on behalf of the members laid a wreath of Flander poppies at the foot of the memorial tablet in the church. The Rev. J.W. Mellor read out a list of names of the men from Talke who fell in the war, after which Patrol Leaders W.Sutton and E. Burke sounded the Last Post and the Reveille from the porch of the church and the congregation stood reverently during the Two Minutes Silence which followed. The branch standard for the Legion after being dedicated, was handed over by the President (Major-General Heath-Caldwell). In the evening, for the first time, there was a torchlight procession.

The parade started from the Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove and paraded through the principal streets of the town. There were crowds of interested spectators all along the route. - - - -(continues) - - - 

Hampshire Telegraph

Friday 15 November 1929

Naval Officers - Appointments and PromotionsThe following appointments have been notified by the Admiralty:-- - - -(Continues) - - - -

Commanders - E.F.B. Law to the Iroquois; C.H.Heath-Caldwell D.S.O., to the Fisgard, Dec 12.- - - -(Continues) - - - 

Staffordshire Sentinel

Wednesday 11 December 1929

The annual dinner of the Alsager Golf Club was held at the Alsager Arms Hotel on Friday evening, when there was an exceptionally large gathering. Major-General Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Hall, presided.In proposing the toast to "The Club," Councillor S. Elsby paid a high tribute to their officials and to the excellence of their course. Their membership represented all classes, not only from Alsager, but from miles around. - - - -(Continues) - - - -

General Heath-Caldwell replied and then presented the prizes to the following winners:-- - - -(Continues) - - - -

Staffordshire Sentinel

Friday 20 December 1929

Brilliant County Ball - Helping Stafford Infirmary - The Guests

The County Ball, which is held each year in Stafford on behalf of the funds of the Staffordshire General Infirmary, took place at the County Buildings on Thursday with the Countess of Lichfield as patroness.

The attendance numbered 300, but several houses who generally bring parties did not do so this time owing to the regrettable illnes of the Countess of Dartmouth.The Guests.- - - (continues) - - - 

Major-General F.C.Heath-Caldwell, Mrs Heath-Caldwell, Miss Holden, Mr Wedgwood, Mr Allardice.- - - (continues) - - -