Michael D.Heath-Caldwell M.Arch.

1934

General Frederick Heath-Caldwell CB aged 75/76

Constance M.H. Heath-Caldwell aged 65/66 

Lt Cmdr Cuthert H. Heath-Caldwell DSO aged 44/45 

Violet Heath-Caldwell (ne Palmer) - aged 48/49 

Patricia C.M. Heath-Caldwell - aged 13/14 

Diana Heath-Caldwell - aged 12/13 

Rosamond Heath-Caldwell - aged 8/9

James A. Heath-Caldwell aged 3/4

Staffordshire Sentinel
Thursday 18 January 1934

Talke Girl Guides

Annual Social Event at Linley Wood

The progress made by the Girl Guide movement in the Talke district was shown at the annual social gatherings held at the headquarters of the 1st and 2nd companies at Linley Wood, Talke, on the invitation of Major-Genearl and Mrs Heath-Caldwell. The members of the two companies and the Brownie pack, numbering about 60, were entertained to tea, followed by a social.

Last evening another enjoyable gathering was held, when about fifty adult guests - mothers of the local girl guides were entertained at tea held in the Guides headquarters. The organisation of the events was supervised by the captain, Miss Joyce Holden.

Among those present were Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., and Mrs Heath-Caldwell (Commissioner for the Tunstall and Talke district) and Mrs D. Martin and they took an active part in the arrangements, assisted by members of the house staff. 

After tea displays of dancing were given by Miss Nora Boulton, Miss Lilian Scragg and Miss Dorothy Vickers, Miss C.M. Boulton A.R.M.C.M., played the pianoforte accompaniments. Dancing was afterwards held, the music being supplied by Mr J. Goodwin's Dance Band. Numerous competitions were held, for whch prizes were given. 

Mrs J. Goodwin voiced the thanks of the guests to the host and hostess, and to Miss Holden. 

Staffordshire Sentinal 
Monday 26 February 1934

British Legion - County Conference at Kidsgrove

North Staffordshire County Committee of the British Legion held a conference at the Headquarters of the Kidsgrove Branch on Saturday. Mr J.E.Wright (County Chairman) presided, supported by Admiral Lord Stafford K.C.B., Major-General Heath-Caldwell C.B., Mr B.C. Jones-Darlington, Mr W.H.Amison (County Executive), Mr C.F.Barker (County Secretary) and Mr John Cooney (Chairman of Kidsgrove Branch).
The Chairman made sympathetic reference to the death of King Albert of the Belgians who was a member of the British Legion and the conference stood in silence as a tribute to his memory. The following telegram was dispatched to the Minister of the Interior, Brussels: "The North Staffordshire County Conference of the British Legion now sitting records deepest sympathy with the Belgian nation in the passing of a beloved Monach and an ex-Service leader of admirable qualities. Chairman."
General Heath-Caldwell, on behalf of the Kidsgrove Brance, welcomed the delegates stating that it was two years since he performed a similary duty. The British Legion's work, he said, would be required for a long time yet. He was glad to know the Legion was increasing in numbers, but it was up to all to get others to join.

Lord Stafford said it gave him great pleasure to note the interest of all. It was now over fifteen years since they fought in the War, but interest in the Legion did not wane, and the organisation of the Legion continued to improve. The annual report showed that public subscriptions continued to increase. There was no flag day in Britain that appealed more than that of the Legion which showed that the public still remembered those who fought for them. He hoped the Legion would long continue to expand.

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Midland Counties Tribune
Friday 23 March 1934

Accident and Robbery - Van with £2,000 Worth of Goods Crashes Into Telegraph Pole - Three Persons Injured.

A remarkable affair occurred on Friday on the Watling Street, near the Red Gate Inn. A motor-van travelling from Liverpool to London crashed into a telegraph pole, and while the injured people concerned were being taken to hospital the van was robbed.

The accident happened about 10.30pm . The van was being driven by Harry Westwood, of Manor Street, Clapham, and when some 200 or 300 yards on the Lindley side of the Red Gate it crashed into a telegraph pole which was broken in two. The van went into a ditch and turned on it's side. The driver and his two passengers, Mr R. Newell of Beckenham, Kent, and Miss Margarite Watson of Bushey, Herffordshire, were thrown all in a heap. Miss Watson managed to scramble out and to help her two companions to do so.

A car belonging to Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell, Talke, Staffs, and driven by the latter's chauffeur, S. Roden, which happened to pass just after the accident, pulled up and conveyed the three injured persons to Nuneaton General Hospital. There is was found that Westwood has sustained a cut to the forehead necessitating two or three stitches and the two other passengers were suffering from abrations and shock. After treatment the injured persons were taken to the Newdegate Arms Hotel.
Van Stripped.

Meanwhile, the van had been left in the ditch and whilst it was unattended some person or persons stripped it of its headlights, sidelights, tools, lifting jack, and other articles. A spare wheel was chained to the van and this had evidently resisted the efforts of the thieves.
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Staffordshire Advertiser
Saturday 21 April 1934

Personal Service League Ball - Brilliant Function at Trentham Gardens.

One of the most brilliant social gatherings held in the north of the county for many year, the ball under the auspices of the Staffordshire Branch of the Personal Service League at Trentham Gardens on the 13th inst., was attended by representatives of many well-known Staffordshire and Cheshire families.
Her Majesty the Queen is patron of the League, which seeks to alleviate the lot of the unemployed throughout the country, and in Staffordshire the movement has as its head the Countess of Harrowby as president, with Miss Jennet Harrison M.B.E., as secretary of the branch.

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Among others who accepted invitations were Admiral Lord Stafford, Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell and Miss Holden, Mr Ronald Copeland and Mrs Ronald Copeland, - - - (continues) - - - - 

 
Staffordshire Sentinel
Monday 28 May 1934

Successful Fete at Rode Hall - Delightful Setting for Even - List of Helpers. 

Varied attractions in delightful surroundings were provided at the annual Fete held in the grounds of Rode Hall on Saturday, by permission of Sir Phillip Bake-Wilbraham, Bart.

The Fete, which gives considerable help to church funds each year, has become one of the most attractive social functions in the district, and there were visitors on Saturday from a wide area.
Ideal weather added to the pleasures, and the grounds of Rode Hall were a beautiful setting for the attractions - beds, borders and shrubs forming a blaze of colour in the well-wooded surroundings.
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Among those present were Katherine, Lady Baker-Wilbraham, Lady Francis Joseph, Sir stanley Pidduck, Mrs Stuart Johnson, Sir John Dixon, General Heath-Caldwell, Major Royds, and clergy, and prominent church people from most of the surrounding parishes
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Staffordshire Sentinel
Monday 2 July 1934

Alsager's Attractive Parade
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No less successful was Alsager's Hospital Carnival. Entries in the fancy dress competition had never reached higher standards. A Rose Queen coronation ceremony was a feature of the gay event.
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Staffordshire Sentinel
Thursday 12 July 1934

North Staffordshire Loyal Welcome to Prince George - City and Village Unite in Enthusiastic Greetings.
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the section of the Club now have a room in the men's hut, and it was here that the Prince was given tea by the members. Another interesting incident at the Butt Lane Club was the signing by the Prince of a Visitors' Book, bound in red leather. The first name in the book is that of the Prince, and others who accompanied him also added their names.

Major-General Heath-Caldwell and Mrs Heath-Caldwell, who have supported Mrs Bolton in the organising work she has done for the club, were present for the Prince's visit.

Staffordshire Sentinel 
Saturday 14 July 1934

Sir Francis and Lady Joseph's Garden Party - 300 Guests at Alsager.

Sir Francis Joseph C.B.E., D.L., and Lady Joseph entertained about 300 guests at a garden party at their residence, The Hall, Alsager. Favoured by weather conditions which showed the beautiful grounds to the best advantage, the party was one of the most delightful social events of the season. The swimming pool, which Sir Joseph has rescently constructed on the sunken lawn, was a popular attraction, a goodly number of the guests swimming in the waters during the heat of the afternoon and early evening. Tea was served in a marquee on one of the lawns, and music was provided by the band of the 5th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment, conducted by Bandmaster Ellis Glover.

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Lord and Lady Clanmorris, Lady Craig, Alsager; Sir Julien and Lady Cahn; The Hon. Mr and Mrs Constantine-Smith, Gen. and Mrs Heath-Caldwell and Miss Joyce Holden; Mr James Cadman, Mr J. Cadman jun., - - - (continues) - - - - 

Staffordshire Advertiser
Saturday 4 August 1934

Hunt Gymkana at Walton Hall

Many prominent figures in county and hunt circles attended the fourth annual fair and gymkana held under the auspices of the North Staffordshire Hunt on Saturday afternoon at Walton Hall,Ecclehall,the residence of Mr James Cadman, D.S.C., etc, ex-high sheriff of Stafforshire. - - - The proceeds will be devoted to the North Staffordshire Hunt Kennels Building Fund.

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Another interesting event was a comic dog show for which 27 dogs entered.It was organised by Mrs Compton and Mrs Ramsden, and Mr T. Coulthwaite was the judge. Prizes were awarded for the fattest dog, the smallest dog,adn the dog in the best condition. The races in which the dogs participated with the owners such as the hurdle race and the egg and spoon race provided much amusement.
Comic Dog Show.

Largest Dog - 1. Miss Diana Heath-Caldwell (Solomon);2,Miss Clive (Rex)
Smallest Dog - 1, Mr Hughes (Quick); 2, Miss Mainwaring (Mac).
Egg and Spoon Race - 1. Miss Judy Ramsden (Bliss) 2. Miss Clive (Rex).
Dog in Best Condition - 1. Mrs Upton (Fizzer);2, Miss Diana Heath-Caldwell (Solomon).
Hurdle Race - 1, Mr H.A. Ramsden (Binney); 2,Mrs Upton (Fizzer).
Children's Class for the Best Handled Dog - 1. Miss Judy Ramsden (Bliss); 2, Mr Hughes (Quick).
Obstacle Race - 1, Mr Mainwaring (Jos); 2, Miss Pat Heath-Caldwell (Kim).
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The Scotsman

Monday 22 October 1934

Naval Appointments

Cdrs C.H. Heath-Caldwell D.S.C., to Cardiff, November 10, and to Cardiff as Cdr (D), and in command of a destroyer in Reserve, November 12; - - 

Staffordshire Sentinel 
Monday 29 October 1934

County Girl Guides - Movement's Good Progress - More Companies.

The important part the Girl Guide Movement is playing in furthering the interests of youth was emphasized at the annual meeting of the County of Stafford Girl Guides, held in the County Buildings, Stafford, on Saturday.
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Included in the large assembly present were Lady Harrowby, Lady Joan Legge, Mrs Horace Wardle (County Commissioner), Miss K.M.Walker, (County Secretary), Miss Holt (Assistant County Secretary), Mrs Cavanagh-Mainwaring, Major-General Heath-Caldwell, Mrs H. Hawley, - - - (continues) - - - -

 

Staffordshire Sentinel
Tuesday 6 November 1934

Remembrance Day Plans - Observance Arrangements for Kidsgrove and Talke.
The Kidsgrove, Talke and District Branch of the British Legion will hold a Remembrance Day parade on Sunday, in which members of local public bodies and other organisations have been invited to take part. The parade will assemble at the Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove, at 9.45 am., and accompanied by the Kidsgrove Excelsior Silver Prize Band, they will attend service at Balls Bank Methodist Church, conducted by Mr R.J. Trafford of Kidsgrove.

In the evening there will be a torchlight parade of members of the British Legion through the principal streets of the town, and a wreath will be laid at the Roman Catholic War Memorial (The Avenue), to be followed by a united service of remembrance to be held at Victoria Hall, Kidsgrove, conducted by the Rev. C.Povah Bardsley.

At Talke Parish Church a memorial to the men of the district who fell in War will be unveiled in the morning by Major-General F.C. Heath-Caldwell C.B., of Linley Wood, Talke.


 Staffordshire Sentinel
Monday 3 December 1934

Fifth North Stafford's Annual Ball - Military Ceremonial at Stoke Function.

The annual ball of the 5th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment, was held at the King's Hall, Stoke, and, as usual, proved to be one of the most brilliant social events of the season in Stoke-on-Trent.

A regimental ball is one of the few events of its kind which can be made really spectacular, and this annual function is always notable in this respect. Not only were there brilliant colours of the uniforms of the men and the beautiful gowns of the ladies, but there was an elaborate scheme of decorations.
In addition there were touches of military ceremonial which gave special interesst to the proceedings. The drums and colours, uncased, were placed on the floor, just in front of the platform, and throughout the evenin a guard, in full ceremonial dress, was kept by members of the Battalion.

Behind and enclosing the platform, where Newman and his band, from London, playing for dancing, was a great silver background bearing the badge of the Battalion, and the front of the platform was covered with bands of red, black and white, the Battalion colours.
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Distinguished Company - Those present included the folowing:- - - - (continues) - - - - Major-General F.C.Heath-Caldwell and Mrs Heath-Caldwelll, Miss Holden, - - - (continues) - - - - 

Staffordshire Sentinel
Tuesday 11 December 1934

Tunstall Guides - Interesting Features of Christmas Fair.

Excellent support was given at a sale of work and Christmas fair organised by the 6th Tunstall Girl Guides and held in the Jubilee Methodist Schools, Tunstall.

Mrs J.W. Hulme, (President of the 6th Tunstall Guides) presided over the opening ceremony, which was performed by Mrs F.C. Heath-Caldwell (District Commissioner). Others on the platform included the Rev.Wiliam Upright and Mrs Hilda Betts (the accompanist).
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Among the popular features of the many attractions were a series of "Living Pictures," presented by the Guides and Brownies, and a fancy dress parade. The fancy-dress winners were Miss Margery Billings ("Sentinel" Lad) and Miss Doris Chesters ("Good Night.")
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Staffordshire Advertiser
Saturday 22 December 1934

North Staffordshire Hunt Ball - 350 Guests at Maer Hall

One of the most notable social events in the north of the county, the North Staffordshire Hunt Ball, was held on Friday evening at Maer Hall, the residence of Miss Jennet Harrison M.B.E., and Miss Rosamond Harrison O.B.E., M.F.H.

There were about 350 guests, and dancing took place in the great hall, the drawing-room and the billiards room, in which schemes of tasteful floral decorations had been carried out. The hunting pink of many of the guests lent added colour to the scene. Miss Dobson, Mr H.A. Ramsden, and Miss Ruth Donaldson-Hudson acted as hon. secretaries for the ball, having the assistance of Mr W.C. Jones, hon. secretary of the Hunt.

Among those present were the Misses Harrison, the Earl and Countess of Lichfield (Shugborough, Stafford), Sir Francis and Lady Joseph (The Hall,Alsager), Mr and Mrs W.M. Rowlands (Tixall Lodge), Mr and Mrs Ernest B. Hall (Hales Hall), Lieut.Col. H.P.Hunder C.B.E., and Mrs Hunter (Pyebirch Manor, Eccleshall), Mr and Mrs E. Colvill Lyons (Hilcote Hall, Eccleshall), Mr Noe Parrington (Pipe Gate), Mr James Cadman D.S.C., (Walton Hall), Major-General and Mrs F.C. Heath-Caldwell (Linley Wood), - - - (continues) - - -