ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGOLONDON, SATURDAY AUGUST 23, 1919Bridge news
The Northern Midweek Summer
Congress, held at the Old Swan
Hotel in Harrogate, has begun
with a three-session Swiss Pairs,
writes Julian Pottage, Bridge
Correspondent, and the winners
are as follows:
1st Alan Mould and John
Holland, 62.60%; 2nd Celia Oram
and Derek Oram, 57.61%; 3rd Val
Gibson and Pearl Murphy, 58.33%;
4th Brian Senior and Clive Owen,
56.02%; and 5th Laurence Stone
and Mark Weeks, 55.80%.
The fifth placed pair were the B
stratification winners, where at
least one member of the
partnership is a Premier Regional
Master or above, and neither
member is a Premier Life Master or
above.
DANCES OF TO-DAY.
THE CHAPERON’S RETURN.
By Lady St. Helier.
Custom and tradition die very hard in England. Laws alter, institu-
tions are destroyed by Acts of Parliaments or sudden legislation, and
disappear, but the many time-honoured and unwritten laws remain
unattacked and unmolested, while the very foundations of our Con-
stitution are altered or abolished by some sudden gust of popular
emotion. The greatest revolution of modern times, which has given
us woman suffrage, came quite unexpectedly, and but for the war
years, may not have come for some time. The call for help at the most
critical moment in the history of the Empire awoke the enthusiasm
and courage of all women, and their greater freedom from all past
conventions extended not only to the elders but to the girls and
young women who entered the ranks of those serving the country.
The necessity for instant action gave women liberty.
One by one each recognised restraint disappeared, as regard-
ing their official work, and in their social life; one by one the
old regulations and conventions dropped away, and beyond
the most nominal control they were as independent as men.
The standard of life and conduct was never relaxed, and the
suggestion that a girl could not be trusted to maintain the rec-
ognised laws of decorum was unthinkable. The character of
the work undertaken by them in their association with men
placed them on an equality, and the camaraderie which grew
out of it made the experiment a perfect success, though it
destroyed one or two cherished ideals. In all the anxiety and
gloom of the war it was felt to be necessary to preserve in some
way the enjoyments of life, to give what amusement and relax-
ation was possible, not only for the home workers, but above
all for the men from the front and also those training to go out.
The shadow of death crept into so many homes that it seemed
almost horrible to think of pleasure, but the universal demand
for something to make these precious days of home leave
happy and bright was so strong that it was recognised as part
of the duty of those left at home to make the effort.HAPPY HOURS OF LEAVE.
There could be no question of extravagance or ceremony – only
something that would give the English soldier a pleasant and
happy memory of his last leave and an equally joyful anticipation
of the next. No one could deny that the effort was justified, and the
men’s enjoyment on their happy return was an adequate answer
to all doubts. Even while the agony of losing those who “went
west” still lingered in our mind, it was tempered by the recollec-
tion of what fun and real enjoyment that short leave provided for
them. It was obvious that amusement or gaiety could only be pos-
sible on a small and simple scale; that extravagance and formality
was out of place. Only the young people wished to join it, and any
attempt to make it formal or on the old lines would be impossible.
Then, as if a wizard’s wand had been waved over the commu-
nity and transformed all the social prejudices of generations,
the British chaperon was gently dethroned, and everyone dis-
covered that she was no longer wanted. Her day was over, and
young men and maidens went to dinner at each other’s houses,
danced till the small hours of the morning, and, when neces-
sary, their partners escorted them home. “Miss S---- at home.
Dinner, 7.45. Bring a man or two. Dancing.” So ran the invita-
tion. The familiar figure, so well known, was gone, and for
nearly four years she continued her long retirement. The
decorum and conduct of the guests was unimpeachable, and
the frankly evident opinion of the soldier boys that the disap-
pearance of any supervision added enormously to the gaiety
and pleasure of the dance was very entertaining.BACK FROM SECLUSION.
The doubts and misgivings of even the most rigid chaperon
seemed to be allayed, and there was no sign of any return to the
pre-war regulations. But then an ominous rumour of disaffection
among the jeunesse dorée spread, and all of a sudden at one or two
large balls, a distinct flavour of pre-war customs, such as cham-
pagne, early strawberries, and other luxuries, took the place of the
simpler and less ambitious entertainments, and, phœnix-like from
her seclusion, the chaperon reappeared, and the boy and girl
dances gave way to the more formal balls of pre-war days.
Then came a day when I think the real transformation took
place, and at a well-known house the chaperons mustered in
all their strength, and their resurrection was accomplished.
It was a wonderful change, for after nearly four years a past
generation of beautiful women, clad in wonderful array and
wearing gorgeous jewels, lined the walls of the rooms which
they had deserted suddenly, and apparently permanently.
Their reappearance altered the whole atmosphere. There
was one great fact evident to everyone – that one of the most
powerful traditions of English life had survived, and had
come back as powerful and secure in its influence as ever.BEAUTIFUL WOMEN.
The return of the chaperon has one distinct claim to our gratitude,
and that is in the restoration to our social life of the beauty and
brilliancy of English women not quite in their first youth. Perhaps
it was their absence, as well as the shadows of the war, that
deprived the festivities of war-time of the glow and colour as well
as the brilliancy of the past, but the thing that struck one on enter-
ing the large, well-lighted rooms was a sense of bewilderment at
seeing such wonderful beauty among the older women. The Eng-
lish girl has a beauty and charm of her own, but modern dress and
coiffure do not suit our English taste or satisfy our standard of
beauty, and she does not show to the best advantage. The ever-
lasting controversy as to the superiority or inferiority of former
generations will always wage, but if the English matron progresses
in physical strength as well as in personal beauty she will become
a divinity. Nothing can surpass her, nothing can eclipse the radiant
beauty – the beauty of health, vigour, intelligence. Work for others
has become the birthright of the English woman of every class, and
the opportunity she now enjoys of any career she chooses to adopt,
all that her ambition can aspire to, is at her disposal.Today’s birthdays
Sir Brian Pearse, Chairman,
Lucas Varity plc, 1994-98, is 86;
Sir Roy Strong, writer and
historian, 84; Dame Sarah Goad,
Lord-Lieutenant for Surrey,
1997-2015, 79; Baroness O’Neill of
Bengarve, Chairman, Equality
and Human Rights Commission,
2012-16, 78; Mr Ted Maidment,
Headmaster of Shrewsbury
School, 1988-2001, 77; Lord
Lilley, former Conservative
Government Cabinet Minister, 76;
Dame Glynne Evans, former
diplomat, 75; Mr Geoff
Thompson, Chairman, Football
Association, 1999-2008, 74; Sir
Mark Hedley, a former High
Court Judge, 73; Mr Willy
Russell, author, 72; Mr Geoff
Capes, former athlete; former
British and Commonwealth shot
put champion, 70; Dr Sir Andrew
Pocock, former diplomat, 64; Mr
Patrick Derham, Head Master,
Westminster School, 60; Dr
David Landsman, former
diplomat, 56; Mr Richard
Illingworth, ICC umpire; former
cricketer, 56; Mr Jim Murphy,
former Labour Government
Cabinet Minister, 52; and Ms
Saskia Clark, sailor; Olympic gold
medallist, 470 sailing class, Rio
2016; silver medallist, London
2012, 40.
Today is the anniversary of the
Battle of the Mons in 1914.
Social news
Ms Kirti Jeram has been
appointed a Salaried Employment
Judge of the Employment
Tribunals (England and Wales),
assigned to the Midlands East
Region, in the principal hearing
centre Nottingham, with effect
from Sept 16, 2019. She will be
known as Employment Judge
Jeram.
Mr James Peter (Seamus)
Sweeney has been appointed a
Salaried Employment Judge of the
Employment Tribunals (England
and Wales), assigned to the North
East Region, in the principal
hearing centre North Shields,
with effect from Sept 16, 2019. He
will be known as Employment
Judge Sweeney.
Ms Holly Eileen Stout has been
appointed a Salaried Employment
Judge of the Employment
Tribunals (England and Wales),
assigned to the London Central
Region, in the principal hearing
centre London Central, with
effect from Sept 16, 2019. She will
be known as Employment Judge
Stout.
Mr Jonathan Brian Meichen has
been appointed a Salaried
Employment Judge of the
Employment Tribunals (England
and Wales), assigned to the
Midlands West Region, in the
principal hearing centre
Birmingham, with effect from
Sept 16, 2019. He will be known as
Employment Judge Meichen.
Legal news
THE LORD is my shepherd; I shall not
want. He maketh me to lie down in
green pastures: he leadeth me beside the
still waters. He restoreth my soul: he
leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23.1-3BODY.—David John, of Snargate,
Romney Marsh, 26/02/1934-
17/08/2019. Passed away peacefully.
Much loved husband, father and
grandfather. A private crematorium
service will take place and a celebration
of David’s life will be held on Tuesday
3rd September 2019 at St Dunstan's
Church, Snargate at 2.30 p.m. Family
flowers only please, donations if desired
to St Dunstan's Church, Snargate c/o
R.M. Bates, Funeral Director, Scotland
and Bates Ltd, Heath Road, Appledore,
Kent. Tel: 01233 758325.
Online ref: 573244GHORBAL.—Murad Sha�k, MCh Orth,
FRCS, FRCSE (17.3.1931 - 16.8.2019).
Retired Consultant Orthopaedic
Surgeon at Walton and Fazakerley
Hospitals in Liverpool. Beloved husband
of Ann, loving father of Kathryn and
Richard, father-in-law of Anton and
Helen and wonderful grandfather of
Camille, Alex, Laurence, Daniel and
Freya. Funeral Service will be held at
St Francis of Assisi RC Church, Earp
Street, Liverpool L19 1RT on
Wednesday 28th August 2019 at
2.15 p.m. All enquiries to Leadbetter &
Murphy Funeral Directors, 274a
Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 5AJ.
Tel: 0151 733 3323.
Online ref: 573236GROSSET.—Penelope (née Sanderson),
peacefully at Apple Tree Care Home on
3rd August, aged 88. Devoted wife of the
late Alfred, loving mother to Andrew
and Simon and grandmother to Alex,
Tom, Charles and William. Lover of
books and crosswords. Family funeral at
St Mary's, Bodney, Norfolk. Memorial
Service at St Vincent's, Caythorpe on
20th September at 11.30 a.m. All
welcome. Flowers or garden plants to
Apple Tree Care Home, Grantham
NG31 7GQ.
Online ref: 573238HAYDEN.—Brian George, dearly loved
husband of Yvonne, father of Juliette,
Rosemarie, Robert and Jacqueline,
grandfather to Amelia, Rachel, Joseph,
Lillian and Holly and great grandfather
to Otis. May he live in our hearts
forever. Funeral to be held at
Aldershot Crematorium on Tuesday
3rd September at 10.45 a.m.
Online ref: 572999HOBLYN.—Douglas Morley died
peacefully on 16th August, aged 89.
Beloved husband of Pat, father of Ian
and Sarah and Grandad. Private
cremation. Thanksgiving Service at
Mitford Church, Morpeth on Monday
2nd September at 12.30 p.m. No flowers.
Donations to J W Peters to be split
between Mitford Foundation Trust and
Cancer Research UK. Tel: 01670 517117.
Online ref: 573184PAYTON.—Sheila died peacefully at
home on 7th August 2019. Much loved
wife of the late John and mother of
Gillian, Catherine and Michael,
grandmother, great grandmother and
true friend to many. Funeral Service
will take place at Wortham Church,
Suffolk on Friday 30th August at 3 p.m.
Family flowers only please. Donations
to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Enquiries to Susan Whymark Funeral
Service. Tel: 01379 871168.
Online ref: 573146RICHARDSON.—Barry Arthur. Passed
away on 5th August 2019, aged 82.
Husband of Janet, father and
father-in-law of Clare and John, Sue and
Clint and grandfather to Imogen and
Kristin. A Service of Thanksgiving will
be held at Chesil House, Winchester on
Thursday 12th September at 2.30 p.m.
Enquiries c/o Richard Steel & Partners.
Tel: 01962 862333.
Online ref: A235489SEYMOUR.—Lindy (née Eaton Smith)
on 14th August 2019, aged 74, peacefully
at home with her family. Most beloved
wife to Mike and mother to Anna,
Rebecca and Christopher, much loved
grandmother of Sophie, Phoebe, Izzy,
Holly, Ned and Sha Sha. Funeral Mass on
Wednesday 11th September at 11.30 a.m.
at The Most Holy Name and St Edward
King and Martyr, 55 Salisbury Street,
Shaftesbury SP7 8EL. Family flowers
only. Donations, if desired, to Release
International Voice of Persecuted
Christians c/o Mere�eld & Henstridge
F/D, Ridgemount, Melbury Abbas,
Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BU.
Tel: 01747 853532.
Online ref: 573213WILKINSON.—Robert Stephen, died
suddenly on 16th August 2019, aged 60.
Beloved husband of Nicky, father of
Olivia, Emma and Sophie, son of
Margaret, and brother to David and
James. Thanksgiving Service on 2nd
September at 2.30 p.m. at St Saviour’s
Church, Guildford, GU1 4QD. No flowers
please. Donations, if wished, to
http://www.ijm.org
Online ref: A235476
WRIGHT.—Lilian (née Wynn).
Passed away on 17th August 2019, aged
89 years. A much loved Mum, Grandma
and friend. A Memorial Service will be
held on Thursday 19th September 2019,
at St Leonard’s Church, Eynsham,
Oxford, at 12 noon. All enquiries c/o
Greens Funeral Services, 21 High
Street, Eynsham. Tel: 01865 880837 or
[email protected]
Online ref: 573168FOSTER.—John Leonard William of
Craigie Farm, Leuchars. The Memorial
Service will be held at 2 p.m. on 6th
September at Saint Andrews Episcopal
Church, Queens Terrace, St Andrews,
and afterwards at the Rhynd Event
Space, Leuchars. There is very little
parkling outside the church so do
please head to South Street or the
Woodburn Place car park. If possible,
come in an interesting car or on a
motorcycle - there will be a minute of
noise back at the Rhynd after the
service. Please donate to Parkinson's UK
if you would like to.
Online ref: A2354 62ROBINSON.—Terry John, died
peacefully at home on 16th August
2019, aged 74. Darling husband to Sue,
devoted father to Stephanie and Philippa
and much loved grandfather to Jay D,
Casey-Mae, Charlie and Chloe. Private
cremation to be held at 1 p.m. on 2nd
September 2019, to be followed by a
Service of Thanksgiving at 3.30 p.m.
at St Mary and All Saints Church,
Beacons�eld, Bucks. All are welcome.
Donations, if desired, to RNLI and
Marlow Community Nurses c/o Surman
& Horwood Funeral Services, The
Green, Crowell, Chinnor, Oxfordshire
OX39 4RR.
Online ref: A235505Mr C.G. Carter and
Miss R.K.S. Wallis^
The engagement is announced
between Charles, son of the late
Lt Col James Carter and of Mrs
Carter, of Wiltshire, and Rebecca,
elder daughter of Mr Phillip
Wallis and Lady Birt, of
Northamptonshire.
Online ref: 573251
BEALE.—Audrey Marion. Died
peacefully at Pembury Hospital,
Tunbridge Wells on 13th August 2019,
aged 88. Dearly loved wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother and
friend. Memorial Service will be held
at the Kent and Sussex Crematorium,
Tunbridge Wells on Wednesday 4th
September at 2.30 p.m., followed by
refreshments at the Nevill Golf Club.
Family flowers only. Donations to
Sightsavers c/o Doves Funeral Directors,
Sevenoaks.
Online ref: A235490HUGHES.—Dr Hugh Vickers, passed
away on 21st August, aged 87. Beloved
husband of Gillian (dec’d). Much loved
father of Janet, Nicki and Pete. Adored
grandfather (Poppa) of nine
grandchildren. Funeral to be con�rmed.
Online ref: A235506LAWRANCE.—Cynthia Probyn
(née Jenkins) died peacefully on
16th August. Beloved wife of Bob and
devoted mother to Jonathan and Jeremy.
Cremation at Tunbridge Wells
Crematorium at 1 p.m. on Monday 9th
September. Family flowers only.
Online ref: A2354 93MARRS.—Anthony Graeme de Bracey,
MBE, on 16th August 2019 peacefully
after a short illness, aged 79 years.
Dearly loved husband, father and
grandfather. A Thanksgiving Service
will be held at St Bridget's Church,
West Kirby, CH48 7HL on Tuesday
10th September at 1.30 p.m. No flowers
please. Donations, if desired, to Wooden
Spoon c/o Charles Stephens, 17 Banks
Road, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 0QX.
Online ref: 573269SCHUBERT.—Karsten (12th August
1961–30th July 2019). Funeral at 1 p.m.
on 30th August at Holy Trinity Church,
Sloane Street, London SW1X 9BZ.
Online ref: A235488CARTER.—Jon S. Carter. Memorial
Service at St Swithin's Church,
Holmes�eld, Derbyshire on Friday
September 27th at 3 p.m. The family
thank everyone for their kind messages
of condolence.
Online ref: 573286CHAMBERLAIN.—Arthur died on
13th August, aged 39, peacefully at
home in London after a brief illness.
Arthur was a very beloved husband,
devoted father, and a loyal son and
brother. A private funeral will be held,
to be followed by a celebration of his
life on October 4th. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made via
walnuttreehealthandwellbeing.co.uk
Online ref: A235517DUNLOP.—Sheila Gertrude Tollemache
(née Arbuthnot) died peacefully aged
102, on 16th August at Donnington
House nursing home. Much loved wife
of Roy (deceased), adored mother of
Jane, Andrew and Elspeth (deceased),
grandmother of six and great
grandmother of six. Funeral at St Mary's
Church, Aldingbourne on Friday 30th
August at 3 p.m. Family flowers only.
Online ref: 573294LAING.—Peter, Veterinary surgeon,
adored husband of Joan, dearly
loved father to Sally, Daphne, Caroline
and Richard and Grandpa to
11 grandchildren, died peacefully at
home with his family on 19th August- A private family burial will
shortly take place and a Memorial
Service will be held in Brill on 7th
October at 2.30 p.m. Any donations to
http://www.thebrooke.org
Online ref: A235515
PRYNNE.—Catherine Ann (née Welch),
beloved wife of Bill, mother of John,
Amanda, Anthony and Richard, and
much loved grandmother and great
grandmother, died suddenly at home
on 14th August, aged 93. Private funeral.
A Celebration of her life will be held at
Clandon Regis Golf Club, West Clandon
on her birthday, 17th October at
12.30 p.m. No flowers please, but
donations, if desired, by cheque to
The Worshipful Company of Cutlers
General Charitable Fund.
Online ref: A235516WALMSLEY.—John Hugh Martin, died
on 8th August 2019 aged 72, after a brave
battle with myeloma. Adored husband
to Alexis, and father of Rebecca and
Simon. Funeral on 2nd September at
2.30 p.m. St Mary's, Overton, Hants.
Donations gratefully received to
http://www.myeloma.org.uk
Online ref: A235518Mr M. La Manna and
Miss V. Falconer^
The engagement is announced
between Max, elder son of Mr and
Mrs Martin La Manna, of
Waterbury, Connecticut, and
Venetia, youngest daughter of Mr
and Mrs Richard Falconer, of
Painswick, Gloucestershire.
Online ref: 573295
In memoriam
DENNING.—Kathleen 23rd August- Always in my thoughts. Nigel.
Online ref: 573301
NEWELL.—Peter, passed away
peacefully on 15th August 2019, aged 93.
Beloved husband of Mary, much loved
father of David, Anthony and Christine.
Adored grandfather of Charlotte and
Grace. He will be sadly missed, but has
led a long and happy life. A respected
International School Headmaster and
a kind teacher who will be fondly
remembered by many in the UK and
overseas. A lifelong fan of cricket, his
Celebration of a Life is to be held at
Lord's Cricket Ground.
Online ref: 573268HAPPY 57TH BIRTHDAY SMITHY
Wishing my good friend a blessed day,
and prayers that many more would
come. YR.
Online ref: 573303FOSTER.—John. Passed away on 15th
August 2019. Taught in Tyldesley and
Leigh. Head Haughton Green C P School.
Principal Lecturer M/C Coll of Ed.
Principal of Lady Mabel Coll of Ed.
Fondly remembered. Funeral Service
and Cremation to be held at Carleton
Crematorium on Thursday 5th
September at 11.45 a.m. All enquiries to
Moons Funeral Service, Sandy Lane,
Preesall FY6 0NU. Tel: 01253 810492.
Online ref: 573178HIBBARD.—Elizabeth Donald. Beloved
wife of Bryan, died at peace with
the world on Wednesday 7th August2019. A Service to celebrate her life in
Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff at 1 p.m. on
Friday 30th August. No flowers, but
donations please to the Alzheimer's
Society, Oldwell Court, Ty Gwyn Road,
Penylan, Cardiff CF23 5DA or via
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk Enquiries to
J. Pidgeon & Son. Tel: 02920 226604.
Online ref: 573110
JACKAMAN.—Walter Edward John
'Jack', died peacefully on 11th August
2019, aged 95. Former Headmaster of
Fairlawn School. Much loved husband
of Val. Loving Dad to Nick, Tim and
their wives Sheena and Edwina. Proud
Grandpa to OJ, Anna, dearest departed
Ben, Paddy and Evie. Dear 'Big Jack'
to Tom, Beth and young Jack.
Online ref: A235492Exam results
WELL DONE ELLIE INGLES on your
GCSE results. You have done so well
and we are all so proud of you. Love
from your family xxx
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