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Page 1. Right Four local Poems: Hae Ye Ivver Been at Elsdon?, Johnny Luik Up, Blaydon Races, and A Reiver's Neck - Verse.
Notice of the engagement of Gervase M. Grey 1917.
Page 2. Death of Local Colliery Manager. Mr John Robinson of Blaydon May 26 1910. (Note: Manager of Stella Coal Company where Jock Grey worked.)
Border Raids Recalled. A case of forced entry into Chillingham Castle charged against local timber merchants by George Montagu, Earl of Tankerville. Heard at Wooler Police court by Mr. George Grey. Continues on page 3.
Great Ford Tithe case July 31st 1846. Action by Rector of Ford against Marquis of Waterford.
DIXON- on Aug 8, 1967 James Dixon of Millom and Hawkshead, aged 78. Requiem Mass in Chapel of Lorton Hall, Cockermouth, followed by private internment at Hawkshead. Telegraph 9 Aug 67.
Page 6: Early Colliery Accidents. 1648-1817,
Puffing Billy, locomotive at Wylam Colliery sold to South Kensington Museum,
Plan of Tynemouth. Page 7: Plan of Tynemouth.
Page 8, Fashionable Border Wedding. Kathleen Blake - G.H.I. Grey, Berwick Advertiser September 16, 1910, continued on Page 9.
Fashionable Gathering at Kirknewton, Dixon Johnson-Grey. Dec 19, 1907.
" An exceedingly pretty and interesting wedding took place at St Cuthberts Church, Norham, on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Miss Kathleen Selina Douglas Blake, eldest daughter of Sir Francis and Lady Blake, Bart of Tillmouth Park and Mr George Henry Ivar Grey, eldest (crossed out) son of George Grey, Milfield. The happy event created a great deal of interest in the county of Northumberland, and further afield, and there was in consequence a large and distinguished company of guests at the ceremony. The ordinance was performed by the Rev. Erskine Campbell Coquhoun, Chartworth, Kent ( cousin of the bride), assisted by the Rev C. Green, vicar of Norham. It is an interesting fact that Mr Cambell Coquhoun performed the the nuptial ceremony at the wedding of the bride's father and mother. The service was fully choral and the hymns, "The voice that breathed o'er Eden" and "O perfect love, all human thought transcending" and Psalm lxvii, " God be merciful unto us and bless us" were sung. The old church at Norham with its stately pillars was prettily decorated with groups of liliums and other blossoms hidden among palms and other foliage, the whole forming a very striking and effective scene. The decorations and wedding bouquets were supplied by Messrs. Wm. Anderson and Sons, florists, Hide Hill, Berwick.
Mr Geo I. Grey was the groomsman, and the bride was attended by two page boys in the persons of Master Patrick Delaval Blake and Master John Henry Francis Collinwood, who were attired in white fauntleroy suits. They also wore pearl and turquoise safety pins, the gift of the bride. The bride who was given away by her father, was attended by seven bridesmaids- Miss Marjory Blake, Miss Mary Grey, Miss Francis Burton, Miss Joan Bannerman, Miss Elsie Paget, Miss Marion Eccles and Miss Flora Parker. The bride looked handsome in a gown of white satin charmeuse, veiled with a overdress of ninon bordered with lace and embroidered with pearls in a design of true lovers knots. The court train was of satin charmeuse embroidered with pearls, which hung from each shoulder with pearl butterflies and was held at the waist by a pearl girdle. The veil belonged to the bride's mother. She wore a wreath of orange blossom and myrtle and heather and her only ornament was a sapphire and diamond crescent broach, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids wore charming gowns of white satin mousseline with over dresses of Ninon trimmed with silver lace and caught up with chene ribbon shades of china blue and pink. They also wore embroidered pearl Juliet caps and carried bouquets of of pale pink carnations. The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were pendants of amethyst and pearls set in silver and worn with silver chains. The bride's mother was attired in a lovely gown of pale grey cashmere de soi, which was embroidered in soft shades of grey. She also wore a black chipstraw hat with ostrich feathers. The brides travelling dress was a tailor made gown of navy blue cloth with a coat to match, trimmed with pretty oriental embroidery and she wore a dark green hat with wings. All along the roads leading to Norham bunting was to be observed while in the village itself every available flag was in use and displayed at some advantageous point. Long before the hour of the ceremony people began to arrive, and securing good positions patiently awaited the arrival of the guests and principal parties to the days proceedings. On the bride and bridegroom leaving the church and proceeding to to join their motorcar, they were victims of an old village custom. They were "roped" or, in other words, a number of stalwart villagers with a rope gaily decked with ribbons barred their progress until they had conformed to custom. The bridegroom smilingly paid toll, the rope was withdrawn and with the good wishes of the"ropers" the happy pair were allowed to proceed. After the ceremony the wedding supper was held at Tillmouth Park, where the health of the couple was cordially pledged. Mr and Mrs Grey left by motor for their honeymoon which is to be spent in Scotland. The workmen on the estate had erected a handsome triumphal arch at the entrance to Tillmouth Park. Lady Blake's cook made the wedding cake, which was a splendid specimen of the confectioner's art. The presents were costly and numerous, numbering over 300. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a miniature of herself and the bridegroom's presents to the bride were a gold bracelet watch and pearl and aquamarine pendant. From her father the bride received a turquoise ring and cheque, and from her mother, furs, household linen and piano, while from her brothers and sisters the bride received silver spoons and forks. The tenants on the Tillmouth estate sent a pair of silver entree dishes, while the servants presented a silver salver.
The GUESTS. The list of invited guests was as follows:- Lord and Lady Inverclyde, Mary Lady Inverclyde, The Hon. A Caroline Burns, Rev. C. and Hon. Mrs Corfield, Mr and Mrs Cambell-Coquhoun, Capt Julian Campbell-Coquhoun, Capt and Mrs W. Campbell Coqhoun, Lord and Lady Napier and Ettrick, Hon Lennox Napier, Major and Mrs L. Bosanquet, Lieut. and Mrs H. Bosanquet, Mr and Mrs George Grey, Messers, Neil, Boyd, Eric and Gervase Grey, Mr and Mrs Dixon Johnstone, Lord and Lady Howick, the Right Hon. Sir Edward Grey, Mr George Butler, Mr and Mrs Anthony Bell, Mr and Mrs Arthur Blake, Mrs Steele, Miss Blake, Liet-Col Steele, Mrs Clay, Miss Clay, Mr George Meuricoffor, Mrs Conrad Leopold, Mr and Mrs Montague Godfrey, Mr and Mrs George Rea, Mr John Rea, Mrs Leather, Mr and Mrs Cambell- Bannerman, Capt. and Mrs Allenby, Col. and Mrs Foster, Hon. Mrs Askew- Robertson, Sir Gainsford and Lady Bruce, Mrs Pelly, Mr and Mrs W. Askew, Major and Mrs Sinclair-Wemyss, Mr David Askew, Hon. John Gordon, Mrs Gordon, Mrs John Long, Captain and Mrs Gartside Tippinge, Miss Tippinge, Mr F. Tippinge, Major and Mrs Sellar, Mr and Mrs Patrick Sellar, Miss Orde, His Excellency the Governor General of Canada (godfather to the bridegroom) and Countess Grey, Mr and Mrs Boyd, Miss Boyd, Lord and Lady Douglas, Admiral Sir Charles and Lady Hotham, Miss Milne Home, Mr Frank Edward Blake, Mr. and Mrs Thorburn, Miss Thorburn, Mr and Mrs Collinwood. Mr and Mrs Campbell-Renton. Mr and Mrs John Trevelayn, Lord and Lady Joicey, Hon Marguerite Joicey, Hon Drevon and Sidney Joicey, Mr J. R. Blackett-Orde, Lady Marjoribanks, Sir Lindsay Wood, Mr Arthur Wood, Mr and Mrs Hale, Mr Charles C. Grey, Col. and Mrs Boswall-Preston, Major Baldwin, Sir Hubert Jerningham, Judge and Mrs Hans Hamilton, Mr J. Kirsopp, Mrs Robertson Ross, Major and Mrs Wilkie, Lady Laing, Miss Laing, Miss Houstoun-Boswell, Mr Griffith -Jones, Mr and Mrs Fawcus, Dr and Mrs C Henderson, Lady Elliot, Lord and Lady Low, Doctor and Mrs Hodgkin, Mr and Mrs Lambton, Mrs Arbuthnot, Rev Father Smythe, Mr and Mrs Villiers, Major and Mrs Metcalf, Mr and Mrs Robert Mills, Dr and Mrs Hardcastle, Mr and Mrs Stephenson, Mr Harold Ward, Mr and Mrs Redvie, Archdeacon and Mrs Hodgson,Mr and Mrs Helme, Miss Campbell-Coquhoun, Mr Beauchamp Selby, Mrs. Selby, Mr. A B Boyle, Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders; Mr Gordon Campbell-Colquhoun, Mr Tom Campbell -Coquhoun, Mr Hugh Campbell-Coquhoun, Miss E. K. Campbell-Coquhoun, Mr and Mrs A. Campbell-Colquhoun, Major and Mrs Browne, Col. Pennyman,Mrs Cough, the Misses Cough, Mr C. and W. A. Boswell -Preston, Mr John Cough, Mrs Liddell-Grainger, Mr H. Liddell-Grainger, Capt. and Lady Clementine Waring, Mr and Mrs Scott-Fox, Mr and Mrs Mitchell- Innes, Colonel and Mrs Bates, Canon and Mrs Holland, Mr and Mrs Younger , Mr and Miss Atkinson-Clark, Mr Fred Bell, Lord and Lady Francis Osborne, Mrs Phipps-Hornsby, Capt. and Mrs Napier, Col and Mrs Paget, Hon Mrs Baillie-Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor, Mr Francis Douglas, Miss Douglas, Major and Mrs Hunter-Blair, Capt and Mrs Halsey, Miss Noel, Mr and Mrs Sterling-Newall, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey, Mr and Mrs Cambell-Renton, Mrs Campbell-Renton, Mrs Tweedell, Mrs Arnold, Lord and Lady Tankerville, Rev M. Culley, Capt and Mrs Frank Sitwell, Mr and Mrs Charles Forbes, Mr Gordon Wilson, Miss McBrayne, Rev and Mrs B. Boyle, Mr and Miss Hunt, Mr and Mrs Bell-Simpson Capt and Mrs French, Capt Kinsman, Capt and Mrs Staniford,Mr and Mrs Sanderson, Mr G. Cranston, Miss Waterson,Mr C. Waterson,Mr and Mrs Wardropper, Miss Scott-Kerr, Major and Mrs Wilkie, Mr T. Parker, Capt and Mrs Burrell, Mr and Mrs Leyland, Mr and Mrs Fenwick, Mrs and Miss Reed, Rev C and Mrs Green, Mr and Mrs Arthur North, Miss Keightley, Mr and Mrs Campbell-Swinton, Capt A E Marrow K.O.S.B. Capt. Youngson K.O.S.B., Mr and Mrs Tower Robertson, Capt. Norman R.N., Mrs MacBraine, Major and Mrs Craig, Dr and Mrs Fleming, Mrs and Miss Creet, Mr and Mrs Donnelly-Warren, Mr and Mrs Greenshields-Leadbitter, Capt and Mrs Rofe, Mr H Peedes, Professer and Mrs Butler, Miss Dulcibelta Barrett, Mrs E. P. Taylor, Rev. A. and Miss Stogdon, Col and Miss Roddam, Lord and Lady Low, Miss Manisty, Miss Cunningham, Mrs Murray Hurry, Mr Hopbug, Mrs Hugh Boyd, Mr Hitchins, Miss Kitty Straker, Mr and Mrs Clayhills, Mr and Mrs J. W. Rand, Mr W. Hoyle, Mr R. J. Aynsley, Mr C. J. Bell, Mr J. M. Clarke."
NORTH COUNTRY WEDDINGS, Fashionable Gathering at Kirknewton. Dec 19 1907 DIXON-JOHNSON – GREY. The church of St Gregory, at Kirknewton, was filled to overflowing by a large and fashionable audience on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Christian Elfreda Grey, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Grey of Milfield, with Mr Charles William Dixon- Johnson, the younger son of the late Mr C. G. Dixon-Johnson of Akley Heads, Durham and Mrs Dixon-Johnson of Oakwood near Croft. The church was tastefully decorated with chrysanthemums and evergreens, and the altar with white lilies. Over the entrance to the chancel, where the first part of the ceremony was performed, there was an archway of chrysanthemums and greenery, and another arch was formed over the outer gate leading to the church. From the outer gate, the path to the church door was laid with carpet. Two hymns were sung by the choir, under the leadership of Mr Neesom, the first as the bride walked up the aisle escorted by her father, and the second while the register was being signed, and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was played by the organist as the bridal party left the church. The service was conducted by the Rev Morris Piddocke, vicar of the parish. Mr Grey gave his daughter away. She was attended as bridesmaids by Miss M. L. Grey (sister); Miss Thorburn, Glenormiston; Miss Wardroper, Walker; the Misses Williamson (two), Sockburn Hall, nieces of the bridegroom; and Miss Hetha Butler, Ewart Park. The bridesmaids wore gowns of chrystaline de soie in a rich shade of hollyberry red, made over ivory taffeta. The bodices were prettily draped, and had vents and sleeves of a dainty shade of shell pink chiffon with strappings, rosettes, and folded belts of satin orientelle. The skirts were made with graduated tucks and folds of satin orientelle. at the foot, and festooned with ruchings of own material. Veils of shell pink chiffon, hem-stitched and hand embroidered were surmounted with wreaths of natural holly, which gave a charming and unique effect. They carried bouquets of pink chrysanthemums and smilax, and each wore a pendent of amethyst and pearls, the gift of the bridegroom.
THE BRIDE'S COSTUME. The bride's costume was of soft crêpe phoebus. The bodice was made with a drawn chiffon yolk inset with encrustations of darned silk lace, finished with a drapery embroidered in silver in Greek design. The long skirt was in the new tunic style, richly embroidered to match the bodice. She also wore a wreath of myrtle, from which fell a chiffon veil edged with silver lace. Capt C. F. Dixon-Johnson, the bridegroom's brother, acted as best man. After the ceremony the party proceeded to Milfield, where a reception was held. As the carriage containing the newly-wedded couple approached the entrance to the grounds, where a very handsome and imposing art of evergreens had been erected, hearty cheers were raised by a large crowd which had gathered to witness the arrival. The old custom of "roping" without which no marriage would be considered duly celebrated in North Northumberland was duly observed, and thereafter the horses were unyoked and the carriage speedily drawn up to the house amidst loud cheering. Among those invited to the wedding, many of whom were present, were the following: -The Governor-General of Canada and Lady Grey, Lord and Lady Howick, Mr and Mrs Selby-Bigge, Mr Carr, Gosforth; Mr and Mrs Trevelyan, Netherwitton; Mr and Mrs Riddell, Felton Park; Mr Dowson, Scrainwood: Mr and Mrs Denton, Newcastle; Mr G. P. Denton, Newcastle; Dr and Misses Page, Newcastle; Mr Hoyle, Ovingham; Mrs Shield, Newcastle; Captain and Mrs Coke, Newcastle; Captain and Mrs Keys, Newcastle; Miss Grey, London; Colonel and Mrs Aitchison, Whitwell Hall; Mr L. Wilkinson and Mrs Wilkinson, Neasham Abbey; Mr and Mrs Scurfield, Hurworth Hall; Mr and Mrs Cresswell-Ward, Neasham Hall; Mr and Mrs and Miss Thorburn, Glenormiston, N. B.; Captain and Mrs Thorburn, Stirling; Sir Walter and Lady Thorburn, Miss Thorburn; Mr and Mrs Ramsay Smith and Miss Smith; Professor and Mrs Butler, St Andrews; Mr and Mrs Grey and Miss Grey, Dublin; Mrs Tweddell, Meopham Court; Mr and Mrs Arnold, Meopham Court; Mr and Mrs Leopold, Genoa; Mr and Mrs Conrad Leopold; Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Grey, Vancouver; Major Baldwin, Lorenso Marques; Mrs and Miss Carr, Formby; Mr Sanderson, Berwick-on-Tweed; Mr Boyd, Bretton; Mr and Mrs Scott-Moncrieff, Chillingham; Rev F. R. Wilson, London; Mr H. T. Ward, Basford Hall; Miss Calvert, Hull; Rev H. Piddocke, Mrs Piddocke and Miss Piddocke; Rev J. and Mrs Cuthbertson, Mr W. Finch, Mr W. Dashwood, Mrs and Misses Simpson, Mr G. P. Hughes, Mr and Mrs Rea, Mr J. G. G. Rea; Mr and Mrs Collingwood, Cornhill; Rev H. Lunn, Mrs Lunn and Miss Lunn; Mr and Mrs Noel Villiers; Hon F. W. Lambton, Mrs Lambton and Miss Lambton, Fenton; Vicountess Brackley, Wersle Old Hall; Lord and Lady Dunglass, Springhill; Miss Deedes, Harlow; Colonel, Mrs and Misses Anderson, Thirlings; Mr and Mrs and Miss Bell Simpson, Coupland Castle; Mr Butler and Miss Irene Butler, Ewart Park; Miss Baynes Ewart Park, Mr and Mrs Rand, Westnewton; Earl and Countess of Tankerville; Mr and Misses Waterston, Flodden; Mr and Mrs Mossop, Ford Castle; Rev H. M. and Mrs Neville, Ford; Mr Melrose, Linthaugh; Lady Laing and Miss L. Laing, Etal Manor; Miss Laing and Misses Paget, Etal Manor; Mr Hugh Laing, Newcastle; Mrs and Misses Greet, Norham; Sir Francis and Lady Blake and Miss Blake, Tillmouth Park; Mr and Mrs Clay, Tillmouth; Mr and Mrs Collingwood, Lilburn Tower; Hon. Mrs Askew-Robertson, Ladykirk; Mr and Mrs Green, Hexham; Canon and Mrs Holland; Mr B. P. Selby, Pawston; Miss Cowx, Manchester; Mr and Mrs Carr and Miss Carr, Malvern; Dr. and Mrs Shand, Flodden Lodge; Dr. and Mrs Henderson, Coldstream; Marquess and Marchioness of Waterford; Miss Scurfield, Hurworth; Mr Robertson, Brettonby; Sir Thomas and Lady Wrightson; Mrs Sitwell, Barmoor; Mr and Mrs Chartres, Akeld; Mr and Mrs Fenwick, Berryhill; Mr and Mrs Roddam, Roddam; Mr and Mrs Stawart, Kimmerston; Mr and Mrs Black, Ford West Field; Mr and Mrs Rand, Ford Hill; Mrs Dixon-Johnson, Oakwood; Mr and Mrs Williamson, Sockburn Hall; Captain Dixon-Johnson, Oakwood; Mr and Mrs Brown, West Learmouth. During the afternoon, Mr and Mrs C. W. Dixon-Johnson left for London, en route for Cornwall, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride’s travelling dress was a dark red serge costume, with hat of brown velvet with feathers, and she wore her sable furs, the gift of her father.
Page 5. Part of a note signed J Neil Grey, SS Ratho, Cape Town, Leave from 1pm to 12pm. J. Nisbit. Master,
Old Newcastle Municipal Accounts, Spurs Fetch 465 Guineas. Mar 30 1912.
Page 12. Norham Castle. History of castle including Thomas Gray and Marmion.
Page 13. Kings and Queen's banners with added note: George V & Mary Garter Banners to be hung in St George's Chapel Windsor.
Page 14. Mortality in Former Wars; The Coronation Stone, not much damaged by explosion in Westminster Abbey, Opening of the Training Ship, The Wellesley, opened in Newcastle on Tyne 30 July 1868.
Obituary of Mr Walter Lyall. "known to those who followed the Glendale Hounds in the late George Grey of Milfield's time...buried at Kirknewton"17 June 1924.
Page 16. Harbottle Castle.
Memorial service for Beatrix, Countess of Durham at Doddington Parish Church, 30 April, 1937
Death notice for Beatrix, widow of Frederick William, fourth Earl of Durham. Flowers to Lambton Castle.
Page 17. Poem: A Tale of the Past. A Memory of G. A. Grey by R. F. Meysey-Thompson.
Added insert : written by hand & a typed version "The Strangers Ride", also about George Annett Grey at Melton 1887.
Page 18. Death notice of Christian Margaret Grey; Tillside C.C. batting Averages, Capt C. B. Grey with the highest score; Mary Lizette Grey, rescued by ambulance in snow. Hunting Horns, silver one presented to George Grey in 1884. Mr E. I. Grey obituary, continued on page 19. Forrestal birth 1941; Grey-Coote birth; John Leonard Collingwood Briggs killed in action 1945; death of Dorothy Grey 1956.
June 15, 1933. The Late Mr E. I. Grey MEMBER OF WELL – KNOWN FAMILY. HIS DISTRICT WORK. The death took place suddenly on Monday Mr Eric Ida Grey, of Milfield, a member of the well-known Grey family, of Milfield, third son of the late Mr George Grey, and great-grandson of the late Mr John Grey, of Milfield and Dilston. He was a member of the firm of George Grey and Sons, land agents of Milfield, Newcastle, and Wooler. Mr Grey has been ill for a considerable time. He underwent a severe operation in a Newcastle nursing home early in the year. It was not until the end of March that he was allowed to be brought home, and though he had every medical and nursing assistance possible the drain upon his strength proved too severe, and though he was out and about on occasions he passed away rather suddenly. At the outbreak of the War he was acting as one of his late father's assistants. He served in France as a Lieutenant in the 2nd line, 1st Northumbrian Brigade R.A. (T.). On demobilisation he resumed practice as a chartered land agent and resided at Milfield. He was active in the work of the Land Agents’ Society, of which he was a Fellow, and was president of the South of Scotland and Border Valuers’ Association, member of the Central Association of Agricultural Arbiters (South of Scotland and Borders), and a member of the Royal English Forestry Society. The late Mr Grey took a prominent part in the public affairs of his native Glendale, where he was a County Magistrate for the Petty Sessional Division of Glendale and a member of the Glendale Rural Council and of the P.A.C. (North No. 1 Area). A keen cricketer until quite recently, he played regularly for the Tillside Club. In his younger days he frequently played on Berwick Pier Field, and was a steady and reliable bat, with the gift of tiring a bowler. Prior to the War he played hockey for Berwick, and later for the Glendale Club, and always showed splendid form at back. He was also a Freemason being an office bearer in the Heart of Glendale Lodge, a member of St John's, Coldstream, an office-bearer in the Hirsel Royal Arch Chapter, the Rose Croix, Galashiels and an officer of theLlindesfarne Preceptory of Knight Templar ,Berwick- on- Tweed. He was also a member of the British Legion. In 1916 he married Dorothy, daughter of the late Rev A. S. Wardroper, Vicar of Walker, and subsequently Vicar of Longhirst. He is survived by a widow and three children, his son being prominent at rugby and cricket at Durham School. Mr Grey will be greatly missed in North Northumberland, where he enjoyed the respect and esteem of everyone. He was genial and courteous in his manner, and upright in all his dealings. A man of fair and generous mind, he endeared himself to all his associates. MANY MOURNERS AT FUNERAL The funeral took place to Ford Churchyard on Wednesday afternoon, when a large company of mourners attended to pay their last respects to the deceased. The pretty little church was entirely filled for the service, which was conducted by the Rev. C. C. Harper, Rector of Ford. The hymn sung during the service was “Blest are the pure in heart.” The coffin was carried to the church and also to its last resting by Sergt. Dodds, Wooler, and five members of the Northumberland Constabulary in uniform.
There was a large gathering of Freemasons, representing various lodges in the district, and the usual Masonic rites were performed at the graveside, conducted by Canon W. I. Moran, Chaplain of the Heart of Glendale Lodge, Wooler. These included the ode, “In the Grand Lodge Above.” W. Bro. T. A. Newton, Director of Ceremonies, Heart of Glendale Lodge, marshalled the brethren. The chief mourners were:-Mr. J. E. I. Grey (son), Major G. H. I. Grey and Mrs Grey, Milfield (brother and sister-in-law); Captain C. B. Grey and Miss Grey (brother and sister); Capt Dixon-Johnson, Croft- on-Tees, Darlington (brothe- in-law Mr Kingsley Wardroper, Newcastle; Dr. and Mrs R. Newton, Edinburgh: Mrs Hardcastle, Newcastle; Miss Ella and Miss Alice Wardroper, Newcastle; Mr. G. G. Butler and Miss Butler, Ewart Park; Major and Mrs J. G. G. Rea, Berrington, Mrs Rea, Doddington; Mr N. Hogg and Mr. A. Ashcroft, Milfield Estate Office. The Heart of Glendale lodge was represented by Bro. G. Jackson, Master, who was accompanied by his officers; St. John’s Lodge, 280, Coldstream, was represented by W. Bro. T. C. Angus, I. P. M.; Hirsel Royal Arch Chapter, Coldstream, by the 1st Principal, M. E. Companion R. E. Fairnington; Lindisfarne Preceptory by Brother Knights T. Allan, H. R. Smail, and T. Foster; Rose Croix, Galashiels, by W. Bro. G. Walker. Among other Masons present were the Rev. M. Forsyth, Dr. A. Dey, Messrs J. Philips, W. Gibson, W .Hall, R. J. Steel, J. Macdonald, J. Jackson, J. Elliot, A. Wilson, L. Gilbert, J. Crammond, W. Turnbull, D. Turnbull, W. Rankin, C. Stewart, T. Blenkinsopp, A. Fairnington, W. Hall, G. Beattie, T. Curle, F.J. Ellacott, G .Jackson,T. Martin ,A. Hindmarsh ,J. Oliver, E. Hollanby, R.L. Glahome, J.G. Beattie A. Robertson, T. J. Perry W. Patterson, (Secretary, Crookham Branch, British Legion),J. J. Richardson, (Chairman, Crookham Branch, British Legion). Among other mourners present were Col. The Hon. H. E. Joicey, D. S. O., Etal Manor (representing Lord Joicey, Ford Castle); Major the Hon. J. Arthur Joicey, Longhirst; Miss Clay, Tillmouth (representing Sir F. D. Blake, Bart., Tillmouth Park); Mr Noel Villiers, Adderstone Hall (Chairman, Glendale Petty Sessions); Mr T. C. Rand, Shotton, (Chairman, Glendale Rural District Council); Mr J. Cleghorn, Wooler, Mr. J. W. Sale, West Lilburn; Captain the Hon. Claud Lambton, D. S. O., Westknewton (Vice-hairman, Glendale Rural District Council) and Mrs Lambton, Mr and Mrs Howard, Black Bull, Etal; Mr. E. E. P. Taylor, Pawston; Mr C. B. Chartres, Mindrum (Secretary North Northumberland Hunt); Mr A. W. Paton, Pawston; Mr A. T. Elliot, Coldstream; Mr W. Rutherford, Coldstream; Mr and Mrs Patterson, Ancroft Town; Mr J. J. Logan, East Fenton. Captain A. L. Goodson, Kilham, Mrs A. R Goodson, Mardon; Mr A. Hall Watt, Lanton; Mr A. Nesbit, Heatherslaw; Mr J. Conquer, Pallinsburn Cottage; Mr. W. H. Buchanan, Heatherslaw; Mr J. Steel, Crookham; Mr W. Lumsden, Barelees; Mr S. Southgate, Etal; Mr W. Scott, West Moneylaws; Mr T. Wallace, Etal; Mr A. Crozier, Etal; Mr G. Cotton, Etal; Captain G. A. Davidson and Mr G. H. Davidson, Galagate; Mr J. Skene, Berryhill; Mr A. Dixon, Letham Hill; Mr. J. Glendinnen, Watchlaw. Captain P. C. Swan, Ewart Newtown; Mr W. Mole, Etal; Mr D. Brown, Linthaugh; Mr J. Dodds, Encampment; Mr A. Waugh, Duddo; Mr G. Waugh, Greenlawwalls; Mr J. Ormiston, Ford; Mr. J. Lyall, Etal, Mr D. Straiton, Fisher Stead,Mr. G. Ormiston, Ford, Mr J. Gallon, Barelees; Mr J. Marshall, Barelees; Mr P. Ormiston, Ford; Mr W. A. Glass, Estate Joiner; Mr W. Grey, Estate Bailiff; Mr G. Smith, Ford, Mr L. Short, Ford; Mr C. Munroe, Ford; Mr J. Crisp, Berwick; Mr J. Weatherhead, Ford Moss; Mr G. Rankin, Branxton; Mr G. Walker, Ford Mill. The Rev. M. M. Piddocke, Kirknewton; Mr W. Tait, Ford Common; Mr C. Shanks, Ford; Mr J. Smith, Etal; Mr G. Connell, Ford; Mr W. Hume, Mr J. Brown, Oak Hall; Mr L. Glahome, Ford; Mr J. Waters, Ford; Mr F. Rutherford. Flodden Lodge Cottage; Mr J. Lawrie, Mount Pleasant; Mr T. Patterson, Branxton; Mr J. C. Tait, Heatherslaw; Mr W. Steel, Mr R. Blyth, Mr R. Steel, Lowick; Mr J. Steel, Ford Hill; Mr W. Henderson, Ford; Mr A Ford, Coldstream; Mr J. Downie, Ford; Mr J. Black, Greenlawwalls; Mr T. Matthewson, Middle Ord. The Rev. W. L. Dunlop, Etal; Mr H. Waugh, Middle Ord; Mr A. Waugh; Mr T. Smart (representing T. Smart and Sons, Wooler); Mr A. Chave, Milfield; Mr T. Bruce, Flodden Tile Sheds; Mr R. Barber, Mr A. H. Barber, Lowick Hall; Mrs Steel, Lowick; Mr R. E. Hay (representing Mr Trevor Whitaker, local manager, Royal Insurance Company, Newcastle); Mr H. M. Pattinson, Berwick; Mr D. R. Herriot, Berwick; Mrs Henderson, Ford Hill; Mrs Thompson, Ford; Mrs Logan, Heatherslaw; Mrs Smith, Etal. Mr A Niven, Ford West Field; Mr J. R. Wood, Castle Heaton; Mr G. Beattie, Agent, Berwick Conservative Association (representing the Association and Col. A. J. K. Todd, M. P.) Captain J. C. Collingwood, Cornhill House; Major and Mrs A. Douglas Currie, Newcastle; Mr R. Stawart, Kimmerston; Mr J. B. Barr, Presson; Mr C. Short, Humbleton; Mr R. Millican, New Etal; Mr J. E. Hulsemere, Tweedmouth; Mr T. M. Taylor, Sandyfords; Mr R. S. G. Thompson, Wooler; Mr R. M. Davidson, British Linen Bank, Coldstream. Mr D. G. Brown, West Learmouth; Mr R. Sprot, Hay farm; Ald. J. F. Weidner and Mrs E. F. Weidner, Coupland Castle; Mr C. P. Forster, Berwick; Mr J. J. Forster, Burradon; Mr A. Taylor, Beaumont Hill; Mr P. R. Boxwell, High Mousen; Canon Wilkinson, Gosforth; Mr Ian Wilkinson, Gosforth; Mr L. Briggs, Thornington; Capt. L. Scott Briggs, Melkington; Mr J. Winscale, Milfield; Mrs D. C. Brown, East Flodden; Mr J. Paterson, Berwick. Many beautiful floral tributes were laid on the grave and included among others were the following:-From Barelees and Ford Hill Employees; Tillside C. C.; Etal Manor Staff; Employees of Middle Ord Farm; Milfield Reading Room; British Legion, Crookham; Tenants, Ford Estate; Employees, Ford Estate; Tenants Etal Estate; Hirsel Royal Arch Chapter; Heart of Glendale Lodge. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. T. Fairnington & Sons, Branxton.
GREY,- At Barelees, Cornhill -on- Tweed, on Sunday, 10th July, Christian Margaret, widow of the late George Grey, of Milfield, Wooler. Funeral private. No flowers , by request. Added notes Fireburn. Milfield .
Another ambulance battled its way over ten miles of snow- blocked roads near Flodden Field to take a 70 -year old woman to Coldstream Cottage Hospital. Last night Miss Mary Grey of Flodden Edge, near Branxton, was said to be "comfortable" Added Notes: Miss M. L. Grey younger dau of late George & Christian Mgt Grey of Milfield and Middle Ord. Journal 24/2/67/ Aged 80!
Feb 1960. Hunting Horns. When Mr Jack Howells, huntsman of the North Northumberland Hunt was presented with a silver hunting horn last week, it was believed to have been the first of its kind in the country. One of our readers, however, informs us of a similar presentation made 76 years ago. Miss Grey, of Flodden Edge, tells us that her father, Mr George Grey, was not only presented with a silver hunting horn, but also with a gold watch and chain. The presentations were made to him by friends and supporters of the Glendale Hunt in 1884. The "Berwick Advertiser " of that time reported the presentation as follows: " In our ancient borough on Tuesday afternoon last, a pleasing ceremony was gracefully performed, with that habitual suavity of manner that distinguishes him, by Mr Watson Askew of Pallinsburn, in the presence of about 30 gentlemen interested in the glory of fox-hunting. It was the presentation of a massive and beautiful gold watch and chain exquisitely inscribed:- 'Presented to George Grey by friends and supporters of the Glendale Hunt in appreciation of the excellent sport he showed in 1880-84 whilst huntsman to his father'. "A silver hunting horn, suitably inscribed, was also presented."
E. I. GREY DAUGHTER 1941. BIRTHS FORRESTAL.—At Ravensbourne, Newcastle on Tyne, November 27th, to Pete (nee Grey), wife of Major R. B. Forrestal, R. A. a son.
BIRTHS GREY.- At the Kiroon Nursing Home, Jesmond, on Nov. 6 to Patricia (nee Coote), wife of Flight Lieutenant J.E.I. Grey, R.A.F.V.R. , a daughter.
1956 GREY. Gosforth, 28, Hawthorn Road. On Jan. 9th. Dorothy, wife of the late Eric I. Grey, formerly of Milfield, Northumberland, and third daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Wardroper. Service at Newcastle Crematorium, on Thursday, at 11.5 a.m.
Page 20 . November 8, 1933. Obituary Mr. Jacob Jobson. Oldest Master of Foxhounds in England. December 24, 1946. North ex-M.F.H. dies at 73. Death of James Charles Fenwick. Master of Glendale Foxhounds 1903-1908.
Page 21 List of mourners at Robson Funeral. Gordon Cotton death Sept 18 1945. Death of Lt Col George Francis Bell, aged 55.
Milfield DSO.
Page 22, Dec 7, 1940, Pilot Officer Married. James E. I. Grey marriage to Patricia Coote. September 1940 Engagement. Sugar Bowl Mazer, drinking cup dated about 1430 that used to belong to Greys of Norton, who were Dixon-Johnson ancestors.
Page 23.Death of Gervase Minto Grey. Charles Boyd Grey marriage to Mary Allen, 1937, Forrestal -Grey wedding invitation, May 1940, Lady Blake's death, death of Leonard Briggs.
PILOT OFFICER MARRIED Dec 7th 1940 PILOT Officer James E. I Grey, R.A.F.V.R., son of Mrs. Grey and the late Mr. Eric I. Grey, of Hawthorn Road, Gosforth, with his bride, Miss Patricia J. N. Coote, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coote, of Reid Park Road, leaving St George’s Church, Jesmond, after their wedding on Saturday.
Social & Personal Sept 1940 The engagement is announced between Pilot Officer James Eric Ida Grey, R. A. F., V. R., only son of the late Mr Eric I. Grey of Milfield, Wooler, and Mrs. Grey, of Hawthorn Road, Gosforth and Patricia Joan Leworthy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles Coote, of Reid Park Road, Jesmond.
GREY.- At Namirembi Hospital, Kampala, Uganda, on May 29 (after an accident), aged 36 years, Gervase Minto Grey, youngest son of the the late George Grey , of Milfield, Northumberland.
GREY-ALLEN.-Jesmond Parish Church, Apr .21 by the Rev. G. E. Jenkins, Charles Boyd Grey, fourth son of the late Mr and Mrs George Grey, of Milfield, to Mary, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs T. Allen, of 1 Eslington Terrace, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
FORRESTAL MARRIAGE Mrs. Eric Grey requests the pleasure of Capt. & Mrs. Grey at the marriage of her daughter Margaret Patience to Captain Richard Bellerby Forrestal, at All Saints Church, Gosforth, on Saturday, 11th May, 1940, at 1.45 p.m., and afterwards at Tilley’s, Blackett Street. 28, Hawthorn Road, Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne. R. S. V. P. CAPT. C. B. G. GAVE BRIDE AWAY JIM GREY ABSENT ON DUTY WITH RFC SOUTH OF ENGLAND
Lady Blake dies in crash LADY Blake, wife of Sir Edward Blake, Bart, of Tillmouth Park, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, was killed in a motor accident last night. The car in which she was travelling was in collision with a motor lorry near Gordon, Berwickshire. She was a director of the Tillmouth Park Hotel.
Page 24. THE LATE E. I. GREY. Funeral. Death of Nora Briggs. Charles Boyd Grey engagement. Death of Mrs Cicily Grey.
The engagement is announced, and the marriage will shortly take place, of Charles Boyd Grey, fourth son of the late George Grey and Mrs Grey of Milfield, and Mary, daughter of the late T. Allen and Mrs Allen, of Jesmond.
Page 25 Death of Mr George Grey of Milfield.
Ex-CITY BOY WINS D.S.O.
Page 26 Funeral of Lord Joicy.
Page 27 Funeral of Lord Joicy. 1936
Page 28. John Neil Grey, death notice, Obituary George Grey & Dr. Kidd.
Page 29. Aged Peer's Engagement, (Lord Walsingham aged 71), Obituary Mr J. Neil Grey, Milfield, Lord Lambton's Funeral, (aged 20, heir to Earl of Durham )1941, death of J. R. Marshall JP, of Chatton Park, 1940, & Lord Lambton Took his own Life, 1941.
GREY.- At Milfield, Wooler, on 24th inst., John Neil, eldest son of the late George Grey and Mrs Grey, of Milfield,. Interment on Tuesday. This is the only intimation.
DEATH OF MR. GEO. GREY OF MILFIELD. News of the death of Mr George Grey, Milfield, near Wooler, will be received with regret, particularly in North Northumberland, where he was well-known and held in high esteem. Mr Grey was a member of an old Northumbrian family and, as lord of the manor of the district in which he resided for many years, came in contact with all classes of community. He was an extensive landowner, and took an active part in all matters relating to agriculture. He served for many years as Justice of the Peace, and in that capacity, as in others, bought to bear upon his duties great ability and tact. Fox- hunting has had few more enthusiastic supporters. He was for 8 years M. F. H. He will be missed in many walks of life, but by none more than by those who knew him intimately and had special opportunities of realising his rare qualities as an English gentleman. He was a son of the late Mr George Annett Grey of Milfield, a Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland, who died in the year 1886. Born in Milfield in 1851 Mr Grey was educated at Cheltenham. He was a Surveyor of the Board of Agriculture, Chairman of Glendale Guardians and Rural District Council, and a County Councillor. He was one of the largest land-agents in the county, acting for the following owners among others – Earl Grey, Lord Joicey, the Hon. F. W. Lambton, Sir F. D. Blake, Blackett-Orde Trustees, Selby Trustees, Mr H. A. Laing, Mr W. D. Cruddas, Mr G. D. Atkinson-Clarke, and Mr G. G. Butler. We are safe in stating that Mr Grey was one of the best-known men in Northumberland. In agricultural circles his name was familiar far outside the confines of his own county. He was known also in Ireland. The reason for this was his profound knowledge on all matters pertaining to agriculture. To his care was entrusted land chiefly in Northumberland, approximating 100,000 acres. He enjoyed the confidence of all large land owners in the country and of the War Office and Board of Agriculture besides. As an individual land agent he had probably the largest business in the whole country; and he certainly looked after some of the richest agricultural land in the country. Milfield Hill, where Mr Grey lived, and where he passed away on Saturday, has been in the possession of the Grey family for several generations. The estate is a fairly large one in a Akeld district, where the family has all along been held in the highest esteem. Mr Grey was related to Josephine Butler, the reformer, and also to the famous agriculturist Mr John Grey, of Dilston.He succeeded his father in the management of business, which he has since by his ability and knowledge improved and extended. The head office is still at Milfield, but there is now a branch office at Newcastle, managed by his second son, Mr Ivor Grey (who is married to a daughter of Sir Francis Blake, Bart., and lives at Middle Ord, near Berwick). Another son, Eric assisted his father at Milfield. As an arbitrator his services were much in request. He acted for the Board of Agriculture in nearly all the arbitrations in this part of the country, in which, under the terms of the Agricultural Holdings Act of 1908, the Board were asked to appoint an arbitrator. In private arbitrations his services were also greatly in demand, but the extensive nature of his own private business, and the demands it made upon his time caused him to decline many of the requests he received. All arbitrations which he decided were characterised by the business like and expeditious way in which they were conducted. Mr Grey had a faculty for grasping at once the various points raised, and his knowledge often enabled him to get through in a day, an enquiry which most other men would have taken a couple of days to get through. Born and brought up amongst the Cheviots, he was a keen shot, and an enthusiastic follower of hounds. He established Glendale Pack which for a few seasons he hunted at his own expense. As a sportsman he had few equals. His knowledge of woodcraft was of invaluable service to the field, often when the quarry had given the hounds the slip Mr Grey's knowledge of the habits of birds and of nature generally was the means to finding the correct trail again. Mr Grey had a frame of extraordinary strength, and even a few years ago he could out walk a man of about half his years. His death will be a great loss to Northumberland, and to agriculture. And in the scattered community amongst whom his home had been, he will be much missed. Kindly and genial, he was hail fellow-well-met with farm hind as well as with duke or lord. He did good by stealth. In a quiet way he did much to relieve the lot of his less fortunate brethren. To his widow, who was his cousin, and is daughter of the late Mr John Grey, Middle Ord, and to his family, the sympathy of the whole of the agricultural community of the Borders, will be extended.
Page 30. Death of Charles G. Grey, Capt C.B. Grey Military Cross, & Northumberland J.P. Major's death.
Page 31.Berwick Will, ( Walters Leather), Death of Capt. A.R.L. Goodson, death of Colonel Leather, 1941, Death of Poular Croft Officer, Cuthbert Francis Dixon Johnson, 1939, Claud Lambton appointed to Home Guard 1941, To be Adjts. C.B. Grey, 1914, & Royal Garrison Artillery, C.B. Grey.
Capt. C.B. Grey, R.G.A., of Milfield, Wooler, Northumberland, who, as already reported has been awarded the Military Cross, was, after having command of a trench motor battery, posted as lieutenant to a siege battery at the end of 1915. In this capacity, and afterwards as adjutant to the group of heavy artillery, he went through most of the Somme fighting. He was subsequently present at the Messines offensive, the whole of the British operations at Nieuport in 1917, and lately took part in the fighting from Armentieres to Hazebrouck.
Northumberland J.P. major’s death Death has taken place after a short illness of major G.H.I. Grey, of George Grey and Sons, land agents, Milfield, Wooler. Major Grey married the eldest daughter of the late Sir Francis Blake of Tillmouth Park, Cornhill –on-Tweed. He served in the Northumberland R.G.A. Militia, and during the last war was attached to home defence units. He was Justice of the Peace for Northumberland and served for some time on the County Council and Glendale Rural Council. (7 Oct 1943)
To be Adjts.- Lt C. C. B. Grey, Temp Lt. March 15 1914
ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY Temp Sec Lieut. C.B. Grey to be tempr Lieut June 15 1915.
Page 32. Cockle Park Tower.
Page 33 Berwick Benfactor Dies. Mr. W.H. Askew Robertson of Castle Hills. 1942.
Funeral of Thomas George TAYLOR, of Chipchase Castle,Wark.
Page 34. The Anniversary of Flodden (1913) & Site of Gilnockie Castle, of Armstrong clan.
Page 35. Capt. Hall Watt to manage Hunt, Refugees Friend, death of Irene Butler & BERWICK MP DIES IN ACTION. (Capt. George C. Grey Liberal MP for Berwick. (WW2)
Page 36. The Nationality of Our Prominent Generals, & letter and reply about John Clavering of Berrington.
Page 37. C.B .Grey WW1 order, Serving on Home Front, Major Taylor of Chipchase Castle Killed, July 19 1942, Went on with Faulty Engine, May 28th 1944, In memoriam Gordon Cotton of Etal.
SERVING ON THE HOME FRONT
This week's list brings the total number of men and women who are serving on the Home Front and whose names have appeared in our Muster rolls is 1,917
Grey, Capt., C.B. Barelees-H.G. Added in pen GREY M I. G. ETAL VAD
Page 38. The De Ros family, The Claverings, & letter by John Neil Grey about the Claverings, Sept 1912.
Page 39. A FATEFUL DATE.1650 Cromwell and Newcastle.
Page 40. The Rev A. H. Grey death, Sybil Anna Grey death, 1942, Mr E.E.P. Taylor of Pawston death,1941, MEYER -GREY marriage, & late Mrs Rea funeral.
Page 41. Forrestal engagement, Funeral of Col. Oliver, 1937, investiture C.B. Grey, Mary Rea death, E.E.P. Taylor death, 1941 Death of Mr George Black (Ford) 1942 & obituray of Colonel J. McClare Clark, land agent, Haltwhistle.
Late Mrs Rea. The internment took place in Kirknewton Churchyard yesterday of Mrs Rea, of Doddington, widow of the late Alderman G. G. Rea, who died on Tuesday in her 78th year. The youngest daughter of the late Mr George Annet Grey of Milfield, and a niece of the late Josephine Butler, Mrs Rea will be remembered for her many kindly services. She was the founder of the Wooler and District Nursing Association, of which she was for many years the secretary, and she was president of the Doddington Women’s Institute for 13 years. Her patriotic activities during and after the Great War were of an outstanding character. She is survived by one son, Major J. G. G. Rea, of Berrington House. A large and representative gathering of mourners attended to pay their last respects. The officiating ministers at the services in the church and at the graveyard were: Rev Canon Moran, Wooler; Rev C. W. Rawson, Doddington; Rev M. M. Piddocke, Kirknewton; and the Rev J. G. Shotton, a former Vicar of Doddington. The chief mourners were Major J. G. G. and Mrs Rea, Berrington House, son and daughter-in-law; Mr J. Marcus Rea, Lancashire, brother-in-law; Mrs Arnold Kent; Mrs Dixon Johnson and Miss E. H. Dixon Johnson, Great Stainton, niece and great niece; Miss Mary Grey, Flodden Edge; Major G. H. I. Grey, Milfield; Captain C. B. Grey, Barelees; Colonel W. D. and Mrs Keys and Mr G. Keys, Wylam; Captain Evelyn and Mrs Carr, Scremerston (also representing Mrs Anderson, Buckinghamshire); Mr H. St Paul Butler, Miss Butler; Miss Hall, Ewart Park; Miss D. Lambert, Bolton Hall. Others present were Mr James Cleghorn, Wooler (also representing Beatrix, Countess of Durham); Hon. Mrs Claud Lambton (representing the Hon. Claud Lambton), Westnewton: Mr T. C. Rand, Shotton, chairman Glendale R. D. C. (also representing Northumberland District Council); Mrs Moran, Wooler (representing Wooler and District Nursing Association); Mrs Villiers, Adderstone (also representing Mr Noel Villiers); Mrs Bosanquet (representing the governors of the Duchess School, Alnwick); Miss R. E. Bosanquet (representing the Women’s Institutes of Northumberland); Canon and Mrs Harper, Ford. Captain A. L. Goodson, Kilham; Hon. Colonel H. E. and Lady Joan Joicey, Etal manor; Mr J. M. Wood, Castle Heaton; Mr R. S. G. Thompson, Wooler, Mr T. H. Thompson, Chillingham; Mr R Stawart, Kimmerston; Capt. T. F. Hamilton, Hetton Steads; Mrs R. Barber, Mr A. Barber, Lowick Hall; Messrs F. and A. H. Barber, Newham Hall; Mr P. R. Boxwell, Reston; Major Holderness-Roddam. Roddam Hall; Major C. Mitchell, Pallinsburn; Mr J. R. Marshall, Chatton Park; Mrs Piddocke, Kirknewton; Mr C. P. Martin, Thirlings; Mr Adam Robertson, Alnwick; Messrs W. Turnbull and L. Thorburn, Broom park; Mr. J. T. Trevelyan, Weetwood Hall; Major Brumell, Major and Mrs F. Setwell, Alnwick; Mr J. J. Logan, Fenton; Messrs T. Blenkinsopp, A. Deas, J. Patterson, A. Rutherford, of Wooler; Captain Taylor, Pawston; Mrs Betham, Doddington; the employés on North Doddington and Barmoor Moor Farms, and Mr R. Weatherill, Doddington. Four employés (Messrs E. Harris, W. Wilson, T. Purves, and J. Spraggon) were underbearers. Messrs E. Douglas and Sons had charge of the funeral arrangements.
The engagement is announced of Captain R. B Forrestal, Royal Artillery, only son of Major R. W. Forrestal, M.C. R.A., and Mrs Forrestal of 12 Woodlands, Gosforth, and Margaret Patience (Pete) younger twin daughter of the late Mr Eric I. Grey of Milfield, Northumberland and Mrs Grey of 28 Hawthorn Road, Gosforth and granddaughter of the late Rev. A.S. and Mrs Wardroper.
His Excellency the Governor held an investiture at Government House on 30th November when he decorated Capt. C. B. Grey R.C.A., of the Iganga, with the Military Cross, conferred on him for gallantry and devotion to duty in the field.
Death REA,--On October 8th, at Doddington, Northumberland, Mary, widow of George G. Rea. Funeral at Kirknewton on Friday at 2.30. Flowers to Berwick Station.
GREY.- May 15th, atthe R.V. I., Newcastle, Sybil Anna, eldest daughter of the late John George Grey, and the late Mrs Shield. 16 May 42.
MEYER-GREY,-St. Mary's Church, Dover, Feb. 14, Sub-Lt. Christopher Rome Meyer, R.N.V.R., younger son of Capt. and Mrs H. Meyer, of Walton-on-Thames, to Third Officer Lina Margaret ( Bai) Grey, youngest daughter of the late Major G.H.I. Grey and of Mrs Grey, of Milfield Hill, Northumberland.
Page 42. Funeral of Mr W.H. Askew Robertson, Mar 12 1942, death of Mrs Hilda Mailing of Twizell House, Belford. Nov 29 1943, & Col. Taylor buried at Chipchase.
Page 43. Obituary of Mr Cuthbert Riddell of Swinburne, death of Major G.H.I. Grey, of Milfield, 7 october 1943, Funeral of Miss Clay of Tillmouth, July 1942, & Death of Miss Clay. July 23, 1942.
FUNERAL OF MISS CLAY, TILLMOUTH The funeral of Miss Clay, of Tillmouth, took place at Cornhill on Saturday, Rev. S. Taylor conducting the service. Principal family mourners were Captain Sir Edward Blake, Lady Blake and Miss Pam Blake, Tillmouth Park; Major and Mrs Gray, Milfield; Mr Fred Bell, London. Other mourners included Lady Francis Osborne, Earl of Home, Capt. and Mrs J. C. Collingwood, Capt. Heyder, Capt. Boyd Grey. Amongst many floral wreaths were those from Berwick branch British Legion, men's and women's sections, Tillmouth and District Nursing Association and Tillmouth Women's Institute. The coffin was draped with the standard of the women's section of the British Legion Berwick branch. Pallbearers were Messrs J. Brown, J. Wallace, L. Thorburn, and J. Dixon, jun. Reference to Miss Clay’s many activities and interests appears on page 4 of to-days issue. PULPIT REFERENCE At the conclusion of his sermon at the morning service last Sunday, the Vicar of Cornhill made reference to the loss the parish and neighbourhood had sustained in the "passing on" of Miss Emily Blanche Mary Clay. He said that what they all wished for her was the rest and joy of God. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, said the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; for their works follow with them." (Rev. 14:13. R. V.) She had passed on to higher service. Her activities had been numerous and various organisations in the neighbourhood and the county had benefited from her labours. They all knew how much of the time and energy had been spent in helping the aged, the sick, crippled soldiers and others. Only two days before her death he had told her how well it would be if she could pass on to others some of her work and take the rest she so richly deserved; but she replied that her activities were life to her: she felt she could not relinquish them. The vicar referred to her love for Berwick and all the neighbourhood and for Tillmouth in particular, and the pleasant hours she spent by the sea and on the river Till. She liked to talk about her long connection with the choir of Cornhill Church and she looked back with pleasure on the walks she took to the church for many years from Tillmouth, summer and winter, wet or fine. She gave valuable help in the decoration of the church at the great festivals, bringing with her beautiful flowers, evergreens or autumn foliage sent by St Francis Blake according to the season. The vicar concluded by relating that someone from across the border just before the funeral to place, someone whose word was much respected by all, had told him that what he most admired in her was that she was a cheerful Christian. They had lost a good friend and a keen worker.
Death of Miss Clay One of the hardest workers for any worthy cause has passed away in the death of Miss Emily Clay, of Tillmouth. Sister of the late Sir Francis Blake, Bart., she did a great deal of voluntary service in the Tillmouth district. For many years she was identified with the Tillmouth Nursing Association, and the Tillmouth Women’s Institute. She was secretary of the local Savings Association and the Norham and Islandshires Association. Miss Clay also took a great interest in the British Legion, and was hon. secretary of the Women’s Section of the Berwick branch for many years. She attended many of the annual conferences in London, representing the Berwick area. In 1933 in the annual conference held in Kingsway Hall, London, Miss Clay received at the hands of the Duchess of York, a certificate of merit won by the Berwick branch in the Haig Cup competition. Miss Clay was for many years district head of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Help Society. She was the daughter of the late Mr Patrick Clay, Berwick and the late Mrs Clay, whose first husband was the late Mr Francis Blake, father of the late Sir Francis Blake.
Page 44. NOTABLE CAREER ENDS, Sir Frances Blake's Long record, Feb 6 1940, Fowler-Grey engagement.
Page 45. Death of Eric Ida Grey, Obituary Mr. E. I. Grey, Joicy death, July 24 1940, Hon. David Joicy dies of wounds, 14 Oct 1943, Death of Mrs Adam Scott, & Sheep Counting.
Feb 6th 1940. The late Sir Francis Blake. 22 Years County Council Chairman. NOTABLE CAREER ENDS Sir Francis Blake’s Long Record. NORTHUMBERLAND has lost its oldest and one of its most distinguished public figures by the passing of Sir Francis Douglas Blake, Bart., who yesterday was found dead in bed at his home, Tillmouth Park, Cornhill-on-Tweed. Sir Francis, who was within three weeks of his 84th birthday, had not been in good health for some time, but only on Thursday last he travelled the length of the county to preside over a meeting of the County Council in Newcastle. Particularly notable service was rendered by Sir Francis as chairman of Northumberland County Council since June, 1918; as chairman of Northumberland Quarter Sessions for 22 years; and as chairman of the Northumberland County Territorial Army Association, of which he was the only original member still serving after 31 years. He was a Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland, also holding an appointment as Vice-Lieutenant, and for many years he was a Justice of the Peace for the county. Knighted in 1907, Sir Francis had a baronetcy conferred upon him in 1930. In 1919 he was appointed a member of the Civil Division of the Third Class of the Order of the Bath in recognition of his services during the Great War. He was among the recipients of King George V’s Jubilee Medal in 1935. KINSMAN OF ADMIRAL Sir Francis, who was born on February 27, 1856, came of an ancient and honourable stock, being a kinsman of the illustrious Admiral Blake. He received his early education at Berwick Grammar School and at Dr Bruce's Academy in Percy Street, Newcastle. Having chosen the law as a profession, he qualified as a barrister and was called to the Inner Temple in 1881. For several years he practised on the North-Eastern Circuit. His legal knowledge and training were utilised to the full by Sir Francis in his capacity as chairman of Northumberland Quarter Sessions, to which office he was appointed on the retirement of the late Mr. G. D. Atkinson–Clark in 1915. He relinquished the position last year, when he was succeeded by Judge Richardson. When Education Committees superseded the old School Boards under the Education Act of 1902, Sir Francis Blake was elected to the chairmanship of the Northumberland County Authority, and no man could have entered into the work with greater diligence and zeal; no one could have accomplished so difficult a task with greater efficiency. The valuable public services rendered by Sit Francis were recognised in 1927, when, at the hands of the Duke of Northumberland, he was presented with his portrait in oils, a silver salver suitably inscribed, and an illuminated volume containing the names of 195 subscribers. IN PARLIAMENT From 1916 until 1922 Sir Francis Blake was M. P. (Coalition Liberal) for the Berwick Division. Prior to succeeding Viscount Grey as the Member for Berwick, he had played an important part in Northern Liberalism, occupying the presidency of Berwick Liberal Association and being regarded as Sir Edward Grey’s right-hand man. He was returned unopposed when Sir Edward Grey was created Viscount, and in subsequent contests he defeated Dr Turnbull and Captain the Hon. W. Watson– Armstrong, each of whom stood as an Independent candidate. On two occasions Sir Francis unsuccessfully contested the Tynemouth Parliamentary Division in the Liberal interest. In 1935 Sir Francis relinquished the position of Honorary Colonel of the Tynemouth Heavy Brigade, Royal Artillery (T. A.), the oldest Volunteer artillery unit in the country. Sir Francis served for 32 years with the Northumberland Royal Garrison Artillery (Militia), in the command of which he succeeded the late Colonel Harry Hans Hamilton. Sir Francis was actively connected with the Northumberland and Newcastle society, of which he was at one time chairman; was a governor of Berwick Grammar School, Deputy Recorder of Berwick, and was the senior member of Berwick Rotary Club. In 1886 he married Miss Selina Colquhoun Burns, daughter of a Glasgow shipowner, who died in 1915. He is survived by two sons and two daughters. His heir is Mr. Francis Edward Colquhoun Blake, who was born in 1893. He formerly held a captaincy in the Northumberland Hussars, and served in the early stages of the last war. In 1924 he married Miss Olive Mary Simpson of Dumfriesshire. Cremation and funeral is to be private.
The engagement is announced of Captain A. Geoffrey Fowler, The Essex Regiment, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fowler of Gidea Park, Essex, and Lina Margaret (Bai), youngest daughter of Major and Mrs. G.H.I. Grey of Milfield, Northumberland. June 21 1940 (Added note: “ Broken off by him”)
GREY.—At Meldon Burn, Milfield, Northumberland, on Monday, June 12, 1933, aged 48 years, Eric Ida, beloved husband of Dorothy Grey and third son of the late Mr and Mrs George Grey, of Milfield. Funeral at Ford, Wednesday, June 14, at 2 p.m., leaving residence at 1.30.
Obituary Mr E. I. Grey. Member of a Well – Known Milfield Family The death took place suddenly yesterday of Mr Eric Ida Grey, of Milfield, a member of the well-known Grey family, of Milfield, third son of the late Mr George Grey, and great-grandson of the late Mr John Grey, of Milfield and Dilston. He was a member of the firm of George Grey and Sons, land agents of Milfield, Newcastle, and Wooler. At the outbreak of the war he was acting as one of his late father's assistants. He served in France as a lieutenant in the 2nd line, 1st Northumbrian Brigade R.A. (T.). On demobilisation he resumed practice as a chartered land agent and resided at Milfield. He was active in the work of the Land Agents’ Society, of which he was a Fellow, and was president of the South of Scotland and Border Valuers’ Association, member of the Central Association of Agricultural Arbiters (South of Scotland and Borders), and a member of the Royal English Forestry Society. The late Mr Grey took a prominent part in the public affairs of his native Glendale, where he was a county magistrate for the petty sessional division of Glendale and a member of the Glendale Rural Council and of the P.A.C. (North No. 1 Area). A keen cricketer until quite recently, he played regularly for the Tillside club. He was also a Freemason being an office bearer in the Heart of Glendale Lodge, a member of St John's, Coldstream, an office bearer in the Hirsel Royal Arch Chapter, Knight Templar, and other degrees. He was also a member of the British Legion. In 1916 he married Dorothy, daughter of the late Rev A. S. Wardroper, Vicar of Walker, and subsequently Vicar of Longhirst. He is survived by the widow and three children. Mr Grey will be greatly missed in North Northumberland, where he enjoyed the respect and esteem of everyone. He was genial and courteous in his manner, and upright in all his dealings. A man of fair and generous mind, he endeared himself to all his associates.
Death of Mrs Adam Scott The death of Mrs Adam Scott, late of Alnham, widow of Mr Adam Scott, took place at the home of her sister, Mrs Rea, Berrington House. Like her husband, Mrs Scott also owned a number of race horses, and was a familiar figure at the race meetings in the North and further afield. It was in 1924, that their horse, Jazz Band, won the Northumberland Plate at Gosforth Park amid great enthusiasm. It was the following year, on March 31, 1925, that Mr Adam Scott was killed whilst riding his horse Command at Kelso races. Mrs Scott was born at Loanend House, On Sept. 30, 1879, and was the second daughter of Major General and Mrs. Lambert. On Aug. 10 1910 she married Mr Adam Scott, eldest son of Sir Henry Scott, Alnham, the marriage taking place in Bolton Church. In 1933 Mrs Scott left Alnham and went to live at 26 Brompton Square, London, and has been in failing health for the past 16 years. Coming North again, she stayed with her sister, Miss D. Lambert, The Croft, Eglingham, for two years.
Page 46. Funeral of Lord Armstrong, Death of Wing Commander John F. Grey, Obituary Wing Commander J. F. Grey D.S.O., D.F. C. 1964, , Death of Mrs A. G. Burdon, & Death of Mr F. A. Barbe, 1942.
Page 47. C. B. Grey command (WW1)
Death of Wing Commander John F. Grey Wing Commander John F Grey, who died at the weekend at the age of 51, was the fifth generation of his family to be at Milfield Hill, near Wooler. The family made it their home in the early 1700s. A grandson of the last Sir Francis Blake of Tilmouth, he had a distinguished war-time record in the R.A.F. in which he was a regular officer and won the D.S.O and D.F.C. Wing-Commander Grey was married twice and leaves a son and two daughters by his first marriage. He was educated at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle. Journal d 21/3/64
OBITUARY Wing Commander J. F. Grey. D.S.O., D.F.C. The death occurred suddenly on March 21, at Milfield of Wing-Commander, John Francis Grey D.S.O., D.F.C., aged 51 elder son of the late Major G.H.I. Grey, J.P. Wing Commander Grey, whose family have lived at Milfield for many years had a distinguished career in the Royal Air Force during which he won the D.S.O., D.F.C. He was married in 1947 to Charlotte, only daughter of Andress Feichteggar of Mariazell, Austria who died in 1958, and in 1961 to Doreen, widow of Sir Edward Blake, Bart. Wing Commander Grey leaves by his first wife a son and two daughters. Berwick Advertiser.
BASE COMMANDANT No. BC/33 Date. 2.12.18
Capt. Grey
R.A. School
Bakaritza
Under Authority P.E./A/48/17 of 29th inst., you are instructed to proceed forthwith to Headquarters, Vologda Force, to replace Capt. Lea, R.G.A.
You should report immediately to the O.C., L. of C., who will arrange your journey.
One days rations will be carried.
On arrival you will report to Headquarters, Vologda Force.
ARCHANGEL 2.12.18
Signed C. A. Clarke Capt Major, BASE COMMANANT.
Copies to: - Assist. Base Commandant.
O.C. L. of C.
Headquarters, Vologa Force.
Page 48. DEATH OF MR C. G. GREY. LINKS WITH THE PAST, & Berwick has lost second alderman. (J. A Herriot J.P.)
Page 49. St Cuthbert's Church, Norham. Monday, February 24th 1941. John Christopher Blackett-Ord Elisabeth Hamilton Mitchell.
Anne Russell With Mr. & Mrs. Robert Grey's Compliments. Milfield Hill, Wooler, Northumberland. April 19th, 1947.
Page 50. Death of Noted Agriculturalist. Mr Chris. Culley , Yorkshire.
Page 51. Senior Service Wedding. Meyer-Grey marriage, Death of Miss. I.M. Butler, late of Ewart & Wedding of Miss Pamela Blake.
Senior Service Wedding The marriage took place at St. Mary’s Church, Dover, between Third Officer Lena Margaret Grey, W.R.N.S., youngest daughter of the late Major G.H.I. Grey and of Mrs Grey, Milfield Hill, and Sub. -Lieut. Christopher Rome Meyer, R.N.V.R., younger son of Capt. and Mrs H. Meyer, Walton-on-Thames. Rev. Wright, Naval Chaplain officiated, and the usual wedding music was played. Both bride and bridegroom wore uniform and the best man was Sub-Lieut. M. S. Rathbone, R.N.V.R. Ushers were Sub. Lieuts D. W. Drummond, P. Everett, and J. Ferguson R.A.N.V.R. The bride was given away by Lt. /Comdr. J. C. Rogers-Coltman, O.B.E. R.N.V.R. A reception was held at the bride’s mess, which had been specially decorated by Wren stewards with banks of daffodils and spring flowers. A two tier wedding cake, made by a Wren cook, was cut with a sword. About 50 guests were present. The honeymoon was spent in Worcestershire. Numerous cheques were received by bride and bridegroom. A crocodile powder compact was presented to the bride from the chief officer and officers where the bride is stationed. The bridegroom was presented with a silver tankard from his fellow officers.
Death of Miss I. M. Butler, Late of Ewart. It is with great regret that we have to record the death of Mrs Irene Maria Butler of Synderford, Thorncombe, which took place in a London nursing home, after a year of suffering most patiently and courageously borne. Miss Butler was the second daughter of the late George C. Butler of Ewart Park, Wooler, and Maria, Countess St. Paul; and had only been a resident of Thorncombe for little over a year. Before going to Synderford Miss Butler had been Private secretary to Viscount Cecil of Chelwood from the time that, as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 15 years ago, he was a Cabinet Minister. It was solely on account of her ill-health that she was forced to give up her work. When Nazi Germany began its policy of racial discrimination it was to that great humanitarian, Lord Cecil, that the oppressed people of Europe turned for help; and, in consequence, Miss Butler found herself responsible for the rescue of considerable numbers of refugees from Nazi persecution. She left herself personally responsible for each one of those unfortunates, and her great sense of justice, her sympathy for the underdog, and her championship of the oppressed men, women and children led her to work far into the night on their behalf after a normal office hours were over. She had an uphill struggle, but she succeeded in her work of mercy where others had failed. To her refugee work she gave of her best; those qualities of patience, perseverance, tact, intelligence and kindly understanding which endeared her to so many. It would be impossible to estimate how many lives she saved and how many hearts she gladdened with fresh hope and encouragement. Miss Butler was one of the first Air Raid Wardens for the Borough of Chelsea and, in spite of her arduous secretarial work, she was never absent from her post of duty during the concentrated air raids on London in 1940-41. In all the heavy bombing raids she displayed courage, enterprise, cheerfulness and coolness beyond all praise, in those dark days.
WEDDING OF MISS PAMELA BLAKE Presentation from staff and tenants The wedding of Miss Pamela Blake, daughter of Sir Edward Blake, Bart., and Lady Blake, of Tillmouth Park, Cornhill-on--Tweed, and Lieut. Richard Oliver Hosking, R. N R., son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Hosking, Tealmpton, South Devon, took place at St. Helen's Church, Cornhill-on-Tweed, on Monday, Rev S. Taylor officiating. Given in marriage by her father, Sir Edward Blake, the bride was dressed in a white and silver brocade gown with short train, and carried a diamanté bag. Bridesmaid was Miss Sally Hosking, sister of the bridegroom, and she chose a dress of yellow taffeta. Best man was Sgt. Pilot Alan Hosking, brother of the bridegroom. The bride's mother wore a navy and red tailor made dress with a short Kolinsky fur coat, and the bridegroom's mother chose a silver grey wool marocain dress with navy accessories. The bride for travelling wore a dress of pale blue tweed with wine coloured accessories. The honeymoon is being spent in the north of Scotland. The church was decorated with Spring blossom and hymns sung were "Eternal Father," and "Judge Eternal." The bride has been serving with the W. R. N. S., whilst the bridegroom is a Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve and holds the 1939-43 Star. Among the many presents received were – Fur coat and ruby and sapphire eternity ring from the bride's parents; pearl ear rings from the bridegroom's mother; a silver tea service from the tenants and other friends of the Tillmouth Park estate, a silver sweet dish from the outdoor staff and cheques amounting to 410 Guineas. Entertainment On Saturday, Lady Blake gave a party to celebrate the occasion, and over 100 friends and employees were invited. A party was given for the children and another one later for the adults. About 30 children sat down to a tea of lemonade, trifle, cakes, etc. This was followed by a performance by a conjuror, Prof. Fleet of Stockton-on-Tees. He was a great success with the children Presentations Whilst the children were being entertained an interesting ceremony took place in the main hall, when Miss Pamela Blake was presented with a silver sweet dish and a silver tea service. The sweet dish was presented by Mr James Duthie, on behalf of the outdoor staff of Tillmouth Park. In presenting it Mr Duthie wished the happy couple good luck and a happy married life. Mr Duthie has been employed on Tillmouth Park Estate for 49 years, having started there as stable boy with Miss Blake’s grandfather. The silver tea service was presented by Mr Thomas Gray, of Tillmouth Schoolhouse, on behalf of tenants and other friends on Tillmouth Park Estate. In a few well chosen words Mr Gray wished Miss Blake and Lieut. Hosking prosperity and all the best in the new life ahead. Lieut. Hosking suitably replied and Mr Pat Blake, uncle of the bride, proposed a toast to Lieut. Hosking and Miss Blake. Prof. Fleet then gave a repeat performance of his act to the adults.
Page 52. G.H.I. Grey will & Appendix "A" to Northern Command Order No. 1442, dated 8/7/41. Part III Orders-Home Guard.
Page 53. Prince marries. Prince Kraft. Langenburgh Telegraph 9/6/65, Marna Grey marriage invitation, Post card to Mary Grey at Flodden Edge, dated 26 April 1956 from Jack Anderson about Marna's baby.
Major G. H. I. Grey, Wooler, land agent, left settled property now valued at £28,164, in addition to unsettled estate already valued at £5591, making a total of £33,755.
Appendix "A" to Northern Command Order No. 1442, dated 8/7/41. Part III Orders-Home Guard. Serial No 15. 1. Appointments to Commissions. Grey, Charles Boyd ( Capt. late R.G.A.) Intelligence Officer 25/6/41
Mrs. Eric Grey requests the pleasure of the company of Miss Grey at the marriage of her daughter Marna to Lt. Col. John E. C. Anderson, at St. Andrew’s Church, George Street. Edinburgh, on Monday 1st August, 1955, at 2.30 p. m., and afterwards at the Roxburghe Hotel, Charlotte Square. 10 Moray Place Edinburgh, 3. R. S. V. P.
Post card to Mary Grey at Flodden Edge, dated 26 April 1956. Roselea, 110 W. King St. Helensburgh. 26 April 56 Marna had a baby girl last night, 7 ½ lbs, both are going on very well. I will see them this evening for the first time. Jack.
Page 54. Letter from Ralph Arnold, 23 Aug 54.
page 55. Horton Castle near Blyth once belonged to Henry Grey, & Newcastle and District Beagle Meet, N/C Journal 19 Dec 1958.
Meadow House, Cobham, Kent. Cobham, Kent 355 23 Aug 54 Dear Cousin ?Freda I have a sad piece of news- my mother died very suddenly last week. She had been rather ailing for ?nine weeks; but her death was very sudden and absolutely peaceful. She would, I know, have wanted me to let you know- but it was only today that I found your address. Yours sincerely, Ralph Arnold.
OLIVE ARNOLD ONLY CHILD OF HANNAH MARY GREY (A DAU OF G.A. GREY OF MILFIELD) b 1845 d 1914 M 1875 RALPH H. TWEDDELL OF MEOPHAM COURT, KENT. OLIVE MARRIED ROBT ARNOLD (A SON OF THE POET)
Pages 56 and 57. Drama of a Racing Giant. Jockeys who have died.
Page 57. The Hon Edward Douglas Home leaving Norham Church.
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Pages 59. July 26 1940. Suicide Verdict on Lord Joicey & Viscount Lambton Found Shot. Feb 5th 1941
Page 61. Douglas Home wedding invitation July 24 1946.
Page 62. Tribute to Councillor. 1965.
page 63. 57 Years on Council. Death of noted northern farmer. Mr. T. C. Rand.
"In his younger days he was a keen hunting man, and when the Glendale Hounds were hunted by the late Mr George Grey, Milfield, and the Hon. F. W. Lambton, he was a regular follower"
Page 64. Funeral service at Kirknewton Church for John George Grey Rea. Aug 28th 1955 & Farming Major Dies at Sale.
Page 65 Local Farmers' Appointments. (Section on Major J.G.G. Rae D.S.O.)
Page 66. Wedding invitation for Wing Commander John Grey and Charlotte Feichfegger. 20th Jan 1947.
Page 67. 100-year -old church. St James' Morpeth.The Grey Chapel, built in memory of the Hon. and Rev. Francis Richard Grey. (sixth son of Charles, second Earl Grey of Howick, whose monument stands in Grey Street, Newcastle )
Pages 68 & 69. Coming of Age Festivities at Milfield. 1900.
Page 69. Scurfield Crest and Arms letter, 30/9/61 & letter by C.J. Dixon-Johnson.
Page 70 Fighter who Shocked the Border (Josephine Butler) & Staghounds in Northumberland. (Staghounds in kennels in Chillingham Castle established 1836. 150 horsemen including Mr Grey of Milfield & Major St Paul master of Galewood hounds.)
Page 71 Duke of Montrose Explains Views. Scotsman 10 Nov 1964. Duke of Montrose, who moved to Rhodesia in 1931 explains his views on the oath of allegiance.
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Page 99 Earl's son wed at Norham. The Hon. Edward Douglas Home wedding at Norham Church.
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Page 104 Five franc note.
Page 105. Combined Leave and Railway ticket 1918. 5 and 20 franc notes.
List of loose papers in Dixon-Johnson scrapbook:
Letter to Lord Delaval dated May 29th 1802.
C. B. Grey, Gent Militia Forces The Northumberland Royal Garrison Artillery (Militia) 9.2.06. 7th Feb 1906.
Whole copy of The Illustrated Chronicle, Thursday, September 15, 1910, page 4: BORDER WEDDING Sir Francis F. Blake’s daughter married. GALA DAY AT NORHAM Photograph: Marriage of Sir Francis Blake’s daughter. Photo caption: Snapshots at the wedding. Etc.
Robert George Grey, Anne Russell engagement announcement. Wedding Invitation addressed to Capt. & Mrs C. B. Grey for marriage of Robert George Grey and Anne Philippa Russell. Saturday April 19th 1947.
Letter from The Queen’s University Belfast to Dixon- Johnson 25 xi 66 Thanking him for information about Charles Grey.
Social and Personal. Sheriffs appointed for Northumberland are- Major J. G. G. Rea.
Poem To a Town of Lost Opportunities. Handwritten.
Photographs: 2 square edged carte de visite. Lt Col Johnson by Maull & Fox 187a Piccadilly, London. (Operated there: 1865-71) Unnamed by T Heaviside, Queen Street, Durham. (1863-1891) Photo of baby in pram. On back Katherine at 6 months. (1950s approx)
Banknote: Banco Nacional Ultramarino Provincia Mocambique Um Escudo 1921
Funeral card for Earl of Carlisle April 20th, 1911. Funeral service card for the late Earl of Carlisle at Lanercost Abbey Wednesday January 24th, 1914.
Booklets: Form of Service for use at Evensong. A Form of Divine Service. Norham Castle Guide dated MCMIX (1909) ICI Game Researches Advisory leaflet no 10 How to Brail a Bird. February 1936 with C. M. Grey name on top. ICI Game Researches List of Publications January 1938 with C. M. Grey at top. Civil defence Some things you should know if war should come Public Information leaflet No.1. July 1939 ARP Home Storage of Food Supplies What to Buy and How to use. Bulletin No 3.
News Cuttings:
7th century palace find near Wooler. First unearthed in Britain. Berwick Advertiser 20 Sept 56. By-Pass would turn Berwick into a ‘rare treasure’ Berwick Advertiser 18 May 1962. Berwick Fortifications Among the Best in Europe. Expert Writes Booklet Berwick Advertiser 18 May 1962. Death of Col. G. Reavell Noted architect. Death of Ford Rector. Berwick grammar School old Boy. Rev. S. O. Bryson, Vicar of Ford for 10 years. Appointed by Lord Joicey in 1937. Wooler Postman Retires, Mr Ernest Stoddart, retired after 44 years service. The Abdication Reassessed Yorkshire Post Monday Nov 7 1966. The Highland railway “Castles” locomotives, on one side, New Era Soon in Scottish travel on other side. Linking of Sky with Outer Hebrides. Portrait Gallery Queen of the Friendly island Queen Salote of Tonga. Sunday Times May 24, 1953. Civic reception for Bishop of Durham at Darlington Rt. Rev. Ian T. Ramsay. Ceremony about Sockburn Worm Dis Mes 26 /11/66 Notes. Rectorship of Ingram. Canon Allgood. Mother and 2 brothers killed in railway accident in 1876. Berwick advertiser, Thursday Oct 25, 1956, page 5. Local Gov Canon Shot Well. Canon R. F. Allgood resigned from Glendale Rural District Council. Berwick will be H.Q. for the new local Government District. Bk Advertiser 12 Dec 72. New Year Honours list awards Knighthood for High Sherrif. Col Ralph Carr-Ellison. Berwick Advertiser 4 Jan 73.
Chillingham Pages 7-10 of Northern Echo. Wed July 7, 1971. Includes an article on the Earl of Tankerville at Chillingham and the cattle. The silversides of Chillingham. Chillingham Aberdeen Angus cross sold. Dearest beef in Britain. The Berwick Advertiser Thursday January 11th, 1973 page 1.
Cuttings that feature DIXON- JOHNSON:
Heraldry letter from C. J. D. - J. about Call arms. Bk Ad 11/1/73
Naturalists Club
Club Elect Woman Vice President. Mrs M. McWhir . Bk Advertiser 18 Oct 51. Report of Dixon Johnson speech. Berwickshire Naturalists Club DINNER in celebration of 125 years of the Club at Kings Arms Hotel Wednesday, 17 October, 1956. (Menu and toasts) Naturalists Appoint Lady Vice President. First in 125 years Berwick Journal 18 Oct 1956. Secretary Dixon- Johnson report. Naturalist Club at 125 is oldest in Scotland. Photo including Dixon Johnson, and long report.
