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Normandy in the Press Downloaded from www.normandyhistorians.co.uk Normandy in Surrey Normandy in the Press “Normandy in the Press” presents a past view and happenings of the village as seen from selected reports and articles in the local papers. The reader should note that until 1955 Normandy was predominantly part of Ash, Willey Green was part of Worplesdon and a small part of Flexford was in Wanborough. The researched material held at County Libraries and Record Offices was hand-copied over a number of years by society member Peter Trevaskis. Those notes have been subsequently transcribed by members: Alan Norris, Eira and James Nursaw; Emma Rafferty; Peter Blakiston and Stephen Cranstone. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure correctness in the copying and transcribing, readers are advised to refer to the original newspaper source for the full account. 1864 September 24th Surrey Advertiser Ash - A Bad Husband At the County Bench on Saturday last Charles Bullen was summoned for ill using his wife at Ash on Sunday. The defendant did not appear. PC 29 deposed that he was sent for, and found the defendant outside the house abusing his wife. Warrant issued. 1878 November 25th Bell’s Weekly Messenger Farming in West Surrey; long article on Westwood 1878 December 2nd Bell’s Weekly Messenger Farming in West Surrey; long article on The Manor Farm, Normandy 1880 March 31st Surrey Advertiser Death of Lannoy Arthur Coussmaker Esq 1880 April 5th Surrey Advertiser Obituary of Lannoy Arthur Coussmaker 1882 March 18th Surrey Advertiser Burial of Mr William Henry Coussmaker of Westwood, at Wyke 1891 September 5th Surrey Advertiser Opening of Wanborough Station (report). 1895 January 19th Surrey Advertiser Ash Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 15 January, 1895 © Copyright by Normandy Historians All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 237 Normandy in the Press Downloaded from www.normandyhistorians.co.uk The Meeting Place - After some discussion, it was decided that the next meeting of the Council, and every third meeting after, be held at Normandy. Mr Mclaren strongly opposed this, contending that they should have one fixed place of meeting. The Chairman also thought there were reasons why they should not go perambulating about the district. The motion by Mr Emmings, however, was carried, and Normandy electors will have a chance of being present at an occasional meeting of the Council. 1900 January 6th Surrey Advertiser, County Times, Berkshire Standard, Kingston and Surbiton Gazette, Surrey News and Farnham Standard. Wanborough Seasonable Benevolence On Christmas Day a treat was provided for the choirboys and mothers of children of the village at the thoughtful kindness of Mrs White of Wanborough Manor. After tea the guests to the number of 45, assembled in the dining room of the Manor House, where a brilliantly lighted Christmas tree, laden with presents had been prepared, and when Father Christmas made his distribution no one was forgotten. The poor and sick in the village have also been well looked after this Christmas by Mrs White, whose kindness has been much appreciated. 1900 January 13th Surrey Advertiser, County Times Berkshire Standard etc. Ash Parish Council meeting held in schoolroom, Ash Common on Monday evening. The Chairman, Mr F G Britten, read a report presumably from the Committee appointed in connection with the setting out and fencing of the Wyke recreation Ground. He said that the land Mr Chester had let to the benefit of Wyke and Normandy had been inspected, and stumps had been driven in, and the measuring of the ground had taken place. There were three distinct plots of ground in the area comprised in the recreation ground; there was one belonging to the parish, another to the school, and a third to Mr Chester. The ground was rough, covered with heath, bramble and gorse and self-sown fir tress. (Lengthy report) Argument between Col Coussmaker and Chairman. Technical classes. The following prizes in connection with the Technical Education Classes of 1898-1899 have just been awarded. For regular attendance at the cookery class – Miss Florence Payne and Miss Ellen Payne, First Aid class, Miss Florence Payne and Miss Ford. 1902 July 12th Surrey Advertiser Pirbright The Coronation festivities We understand that the Coronation Fetes which Lord and Lady Pirbright had intended to give at Pirbright and Normandy in honour of the Coronation will not take place till after the actual Coronation. 1902 August 9th Surrey Advertiser Pirbright Successful Coronation Fete, Lord Pirbright’s munificence – owner of Henley Park, interesting presentations. (Very long report) © Copyright by Normandy Historians All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 237 Normandy in the Press Downloaded from www.normandyhistorians.co.uk 1902 August 23rd Surrey Advertiser Motor bikists’ adventure! 1902 September 20th Surrey Advertiser Wyke and Normandy Interesting marriage On Wednesday week, in the church of St Marks, Wyke, there was celebrated the wedding of Mr A E Thurgood of Guildford and Miss A G Lucas of Wyke Lodge, Normandy. The bride was given away by her father, and was attired in white liberty silk, trimmed with duchesse lace, and she wore a veil of Brussels net with wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of lilies, roses and white heather, the gift of the bridegroom. Her ornament was a gold necklet with pendant, also the gift of the bridegroom. The four bridesmaids, the Misses Esther and Ruth Thurgood (sisters of the bridegroom) and the Misses Dorothy and Ella Lucas (sisters of the bride) wore green muslin dresses, trimmed with lace, and picture hats with roses. They had gold bangles, the gifts of the bridegroom, and carried bouquets of roses. The officiating clergyman was the Rev C F Andrews MA, cousin of the bride. After the ceremony Mrs Lucas held a reception at Wyke Lodge, where the wedding guests partook of luncheon. Later in the day, the happy pair left for Derbyshire. The presents were very numerous and handsome. 1902 September 27th Surrey Advertiser Advertisement Old false teeth bought Many people have old or disused false teeth, which might as well be turned into money. Messr R O and J B Fraser Ltd of Princes Street, Ipswich (est. 1833) buy old false teeth. If you send your teeth to them they will remit by return of post the utmost value, or if preferred, they will make you the best offer and hold the teeth over for your reply. If references necessary - apply to Messrs Back and Co, Bankers, Ipswich. 1905 August 26th Surrey Advertiser Normandy During the past six weeks three large batches of children from London have spent a fortnight each here, staying at various houses. They evidently enjoy the country very much and are loath to return to the metropolis. The final contingent returned home on Thursday last, all carrying large bunches of flowers. 1905 September 23rd Surrey Advertiser Normandy A great improvement is being effected by the laying of water mains by the Frimley and Farnborough District Water Co, at present as far as the Vicarage. It is to be hoped the system will soon be further extended. 1905 September 30th Surrey Advertiser Normandy Harvest festival services were held at St Marks Church on Sunday, being attended by very good congregations. The musical portion of the services including Simper's anthem - 'Ye shall keep the last of harvest'- in the evening, were very well rendered by the choir, Mr Dyson effectively singing © Copyright by Normandy Historians All Rights Reserved. Page 3 of 237 Normandy in the Press Downloaded from www.normandyhistorians.co.uk the solo in the anthem. Mr Blaber presided at the organ, playing Handel's 'March in Sand' as the concluding voluntary. The vicar the Rev N Pickford preached at both the services. Much credit is due to Mrs Ewing, Mrs Pickford, the Misses Stedman, Miss Page, Miss Pockie and Miss Hayward for the tasteful decorations. The offertories were in aid of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The Conservative van visited Normandy on Monday, taking up a position in front of the Anchor Inn. In the evening Mr Aver of the Central Conservative Association delivered an audience considering the unfavourable state of the weather. 1905 October 14th Surrey Advertiser Normandy Harvest Thanksgiving On Sunday afternoon last the annual harvest thanksgiving service was held in the Congregational Chapel, which had been prettily decorated under the superintendence's of Mrs Cranstone. The Reverend Alex Cowe of Guildford conducted the service. There was a good congregation, and the singing of Mr and Mrs Hamson of Guildford was greatly appreciated. The flowers and vegetables were sent to the Royal Surrey County Hospital and the collection devoted to the Evangelistic fund. 1905 November 18th Surrey Advertiser Normandy The Wesleyan Church On Sunday last anniversary services were held at the Wesleyan Church, and were attended by good congregations. The preachers were the Reverend J B Barrow-Clough in the morning, and Mr W G Nicklin in the evening. Miss Deedman presided at the organ. A public meeting in connection with the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society was held on Tuesday evening, Mr H Heyward of Normandy Manor being in the chair. The Reverend Walter Seend formerly in North India and Bombay delivered an interesting address. Other speakers being the Reverends E Weaver and John A Farrow Clough. The collections and boxes realised over £4, which was considerably more than last year. Concert On Friday evening a concert was given in the schoolroom in aid of the Parochial Nursing Fund. A large audience assembled, ensuring a financial success. The following gentlemen contributed various items to the programme - Messrs Barber, Drewitt, Dyson, Head, Hagger and Rickard, and a party of military friends from Aldershot. Mrs Dyson played the accompaniments.