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Manager with Barclays Bank who played a prominent role in Thirsk society. |
John Thomas Farndale
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1854
John Thomas Farndale, son of
William Farndale (Master Mariner of Silver Street, Ruswarp)
Whitby and Ann Farndale (nee Brown) (FAR00289), was born on 15 June
1854 and baptised on 13 July 1854 at Whitby
(Whitby PR
& IGI).
John Thomas Farndale’s birth was registered at Whitby
District in the third quarter of 1854 (GRO Vol 3?d, page 363).
1861
1861 census 6 Clarence Place, Ruswarp,
Whitby
Living with mother, Master
Mariner’s wife, so William was probably at sea.
1871
1871 census 3 North Terrace,
Ruswarp, Whitby
Listed with sister, Jane
1873
John
Farndale joined the staff of the North Eastern Branch,
Middlesbrough, in 1873.
1880
After
an apprenticeship of seven years John Farndale left the Middlesbrough
Brfanch, and joined the staff of the Head
Office at York of the old York Union Bank.
1881
1881 Census – 6 Priory Street, Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York
John T Farndale was a boarder lodger,
aged 26, a bankers clerk.
1888
By 1888, he was a bank clerk at the
Union Bank, York:
FARNDALE Ann, Personal Estate £351 3s
6d. 27 June. Administration of the personal estate of Ann Farndale late of
Whitby in the county of York widow who died 22 May 1888 at Whitby was granted
at York to John Thomas Farndale of the City of York Clerk in the
Union Bank in the said city the son and one of the next of kin.
1890
By 1890, John Farndale was manager of
the Thirsk Branch of the York Union Bank. He left York on 15 November 1880 (reported
in a later newspaper article, but may not be right), to take up the
managership of the Thirsk branch.
Whitby Gazette, 17 January
1890: BANK PROMOTION. Mr.
John T Farndale, of the York Union Bank, York, has been appointed
manager of the Thirsk branch of that bank company in place of Mr William
Chapman, transferred to a similar post at the Scarborough office.
Hull Daily Mail, 7
February 1890: THIRSK
NEWS. YORK UNION BANK. We have to announce the
appointment of Mr John T Farndale, of the head office of the company at York,
as manager of the York Union Bank in this town, in place of Mr William Chapman,
who is being removed to Scarborough.
NOTICES. THE TORK UNION BANKING COMPANY
LIMITED, ESTABLISHED MAY, 1833. SUVBSCRIBED CAPITAL,
16,000 SHARES, £60 EACH - £950,000 … BRANCHES … Thirsk – J T Farndale …
1891
Brother John Farndale was a free mason
(treasurer).
York Herald, 12 December
1891: FREE MASONRY AT
THIRSK. The annual festival of the Falcon lodge, 1416, and the installation of
the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year took place at the Masonic
hall, Castleyard, yesterday when Brother the
Rev Eusebins Richardson MA was installed WM. The
installation ceremony was performed by... Brother JT Farndale, secretary...
A banquet was afterwards held at Brother Hall’s, the Fleece Hotel, at which the
usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured, and a pleasant evening was spent....
Yorkshire Gazette, 14
February 1891 (Miss
Farndale was his sister Jane who lived with him): THIRSK DISTRICT Masonic
Ball. The annual Masonic ball in connection with the Falcon lodge, No 1,416, took place at the Assembly Rooms, Thirsk. The
music was supplied by Amer’s Newcastle quadrille band.... the following
accepted invitations … Mr Farndale, Miss Farndale …
He was also a member of the naturalists’
society of Thirsk.
York Herald, 24 January
1891: THIRSK NATURALISTS
SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of this society was held on Monday evening in the
Savings Bank Music room, when there was a good attendance of members, and Mr
J T Farndale presided. Specimens of Brazilian seeds and fruits, previously
named by Mr George Nicholson, of Kew, were exhibited, and remarked upon by the
Rev T Dickin, who spoke of their various habitats and properties, as well as
the origin and significance of their names. Mr W Foggitt,
botanical secretary, also spoke on several of the exhibits. The specimens
showed elicited considerable attention, and the proceedings throughout were of
an interesting and instructive character. Mr Robert Lee, vertebrate secretary,
also shared specimens. Hearty thanks were recorded to the exhibitors, and Mr
Dickin, in responding, said they in Thirsk were highly favoured; in fact, very
few towns in Yorkshire were so situated, possessing as they did men of such
celebrity in connection with the society, and he would sincerely recommend the
young people to take advantage of the helps they had.
And he was involved with the church:
Richmond & Ripon
Chronicle, 4 April 1891: THIRSK.
On Tuesday a meeting was held in the crypt of the parish church, the vicar...
in the chair... Mr George Ayre and Mr Farndale were added to the number of sidesman. The vicar spoke in high terms of the services
of Mr Fall, the esteemed organist...
Yorkshire Gazette, 7
November 1891: FUNERAL
OF MR JOHN ATKINSON, OF SOWERBY. On Saturday afternoon, in the little village
church at Thornton le street, were interred the remains of Mr. John Atkinson.
Mr Atkinson died at the residence which he had occupied in Sowerby for 27
years, fully four miles and a half from his burial place. Many private
carriages accompanied the funeral cortege. On reaching the little village of
Thornton le street, it was joined by a large concourse of inhabitants and
neighbouring farmers. The deceased was born at Beal House, “within the ring of
the primitive old church bell the village.” Amongst the mourners were...
Amongst the friends who paid the last earthly tribute of respect to the remains
of the deceased were... Mr Farndale, Thirsk …
1891 Census, 3 North Terrace, Ruswarp, Whitby
Jane
Farndale (FAR00422)
now listed as head of family and lodging house keeper,
with Mary Hailand, a servant and John Farndale shown as a visitor.
1892
The
York Union Bank was amalgamated with Messrs Barclay and Company, Limited in
1892.
York Herald, 9 April 1892: DEATH OF MR T J WILKINSON OF THIRSK.
Our readers will learn with regret of the death of Mr TJ Wilkinson, who for
over 20 years has been connected with Thirsk, and was
widely known and esteemed. Deceased with a native of York,
and came to Thirsk to undertake the management of the local branch of
the York Union Bank in 1871. In politics the deceased took no prominent part,
but in other matters conducive to the welfare of Thirsk he took a great
interest, and the able services he rendered to the various institutions were
exceedingly helpful and appreciated.... A beautiful wreath was also supplied
by Mr J T Farndale, Mr Wilkinson’s successor at Thirsk ...
Yorkshire Gazette, 22
October 1892: “AT HOME”
BY THE CITY SHERIFF. The York Assembly Rooms on Thursday night presented one of
those brilliant spectacles associated by time and custom with the honoured
traditions of the city. The occasion was an “at home”, given by the Sheriff and
Miss Foster, whose invitations were very numerous, and the acceptance is
numbered about 800; the gathering, as will be seemed from the subjoined list of
guests, being of a thoroughly representative character. The ball, for such was
the form which the proceedings took, proved of a most enjoyable character. The
embellishment of the principal room, which was allotted to dancing, and of the
festival concert room, used for supper and as a promenade was of a superb
character... The list of attendees... Mr J T Farndale, Thirsk...
He was also involved in the cycling
club:
The Yorkshire Herald, Friay 28
October 1892: CLYCLING CLUB ANNUAL SUPPER. The members of the Thirsk Cycling Club
held their annual supper on Wednesday evening at Mr Barnett's Temperance Hotel.
There was an excellent attendance of members and friends and a sumptuous repast
was provided. Mr Z Wright occupied the chair, and Mr. J Storey the vice chair.
After the usual loyal toasts had been drunk, Mr J T Farndale proposed the
health of the Archbishop, clergy, and ministers of all denominations, he
regretted, as he felt sure they all would, that the vicar of the parish was not
with them as on the last occasion, and more especially where they sorry that
illness was the cause of his absence...... the vice chairman proposed the
health of the visitors, to which Mr J T Farndale and Mr W Mawson spoke...
The Yorkshire Herald, 9
December 1892: FREE MASONRY AT THIRSK. The annual festival and installation of the
Worshipful Master of the Falcon lodge of Freemasons, No 1416, took place at the
Masonic hall, Thirsk, yesterday. … J T Farndale, secretary...
A man of multiple interests, he was also
a member of the Thirsk Chess Club:
Yorkshire Gazette, 15
October 1892: THIRSK
CHESS CLUB. The members of the Thirsk Chess Club, and friends, inaugurated the
season for resuming their meetings by having an opening dinner at the
headquarters of the club, at the Three Tuns Hotel. There was an influential and
representative gathering, for whom the host and hostess, Mr and Mrs R Long,
catered with the greatest satisfaction.... The postprandial proceedings were of
a pleasing and harmonious character, and the tone of the gathering showed that
the chess club has become an interesting institution of the town. After the
usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured; the chairman's submitted the toast
of the Archbishop, clergy and ministers of all
denominations... Mr Z Wright submitted the health of the visitors, and spoke at
the pleasure which their presence gave to the members. Mr C Mc C Swarbrick and Mr
J T Farndale replied, and wished prosperity to the
club. The town and trade Thirsk was proposed, and responded to by...
Yorkshire Evening Press,
27 October 1892: CYCLING
CLUB ANNUAL SUPPER. The members of the Thirsk Cycling Club held their annual
supper last evening at Mr Barnett's Temperance Hotel. There was an excellent
attendance of members and friends, and a sumptuous repast was provided. Mr Z
Wright took about the chair, and Mr. J Storey the vice chair. After the
usual loyal toasts had been drunk Mr J T Farndale proposed the health of
the Archbishop, clergy, and ministers of all
denominations, he regretted, as he felt sure they all would, that the vicar of
the parish was not with them as on the last occasion... The vice chairman
proposed the health of the visitors, to which Mr JT Farndale and Mr W
Mawson spoke …
1893
Yorkshire Gazette, 8 April
1893: EASTER GIFTS TO
THE CHURCH. A finely carved oak Litany Desk has been presented to the church by
a member of the congregation; A richly embroidered white silk veil and burse
for use at the altar, has been given by Mr Farndale; and a handsomely worked
white silk frontal for the altar cross stand has been received from Miss Hall.
York Herald, 19 April
1893. THIRSK. PARISH
MEETING. Yesterday afternoon an adjourned parish meeting was held in the crypt
of the parish church, when the vicar occupied the
chair. There was a good attendance of parishioners, and the chairman announced
it as the intention of Mr Farndale and Mr Robert Jack to retire from
the sidesmanship. The following sidesman were
elected...
Of Thirsk Parish Church in 1893: The
Rev J C Hanson was the chairman when the above accounts were passed, Mr John
T Farndale, the auditor …
Yorkshire Gazette, 17 June
1893: Under the heading
“Thirsk Jottings”: The secretary of the Falcon Lodge, Mr John T Farndale,
has received the following reply to a unanimous vote of congratulation to HRH,
the Duke of York, on the occasion of his approaching marriage with HSH, the
Princess May of Teck; “Marlborough House, Pall Mall, SW. Sir, I am desired by
HRH the Duke of York to ask you to thank the members of the Falcon Lodge, No
1416, for their kind congratulations and good wishes. I am Sir you obediant servant, signed, Charles Leopold Cust, Equerry.”
John T Farndale, Esq, Thirsk.
York Herald, 19 June 1893: RICHMOND YORKSHIRE. The committee
appointed by the council of the borough to make arrangements
for the celebrations of the Royal wedding, have with the assistance of
several ladies and gentlemen who have been added to their number, been working
very actively. Subscription lists have been opened in all parts of the town,
and have been well responded to, particularly in the smaller amounts from the
poor. The objects of the committee are to provide a tea for the school children
of all denominations and old people over 80 years of age, and to hold athletic
sports during the day... A committee consisting of the following was formed... J
T Farndale, secretary and treasurer...
York Herald, 13 September
1893: THIRSK. THIRSK NATURALISTS SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of this society was
held on Monday evening in the Savings Bank Music Room, Mr J T Farndale
presided, and there was a good attendance of members. The meeting was of
the most interesting character, and the extensive collection of botanical and
vertebrate specimens exhibited was highly appreciated. Mr W Foggitt,
botanical secretary, had a splendid display of plants, including several
rarities, respecting which he gave most instructive information. Several of
them had been found in the neighbourhood, but the greater proportion he had
gathered while on a recent visit to Wales...
Yorkshire Gazette, 7
October 1893: Earl
Cathcart has forwarded to Mr Farndale, York Union Bank, Thirsk, honorary
secretary to the Royal Marriage Memorial Fund, the sum of £5.
York Herald, 15 December
1893: FREE MASONRY AT THIRSK. The annual festival of the
Falcon lodge, No 1416, and the installation of the
Worshipful Master for the ensuing year, took place yesterday at Masonic hall...
Bro J T Farndale, secretary...
Yorkshire Gazette, 23
December 1893: THE MEMORIAL CLOCK. At a meeting of the committee held
on Wednesday evening, at which there were present... and J T Farndale,
secretary, it was decided to proceed with the works the following being
accepted...
1894
York Herald, 6 January
1894: THIRSK. NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY
TO CHILDREN. On Thursday a meeting convened by the invitation of Lady Payne
Gallway, Thirkleby Park, was held in the Assembly
Rooms, Thirsk, to hear an address from the Rev Benjamin Waugh, honorary
director of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and
to consider the desirability of forming a branch in Thirsk... Amongst the
company present were... Mr J T Farndale …
Mr J T Farndale, Thirsk, was invited to become secretary of the
branch, and he consented to do so. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to
Lady Gallway at the close of the proceedings.
North Star (Darlington), 2
February 1894: SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN. On
Wednesday a meeting of the committee of the local branch of this society was
held at the Assembly rooms, Thirsk. Lady Payne Gallway, Thirkleby
Park, presided and there were present... and Mr J T Farndale, Honorary
secretary. It was decided to appoint a representative in each parish in the
Rural Deanery, and a meeting is to be held in February, when deputation will
attend the parent society.
York Herald, 1 March 1894:
THIRSK. NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDFREN. On
Tuesday afternoon the first meeting of the Thirsk District Committee was held
in the Assembly Rooms, when there were present... Mr. John T Farndale,
honorary secretary... Lady Payne Gallway presided, and proposed “That the
committee adopts the constitution of the National Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children and undertakes to work in harmony with its spirit and
rules, and directs that application be made to the Central Committee for
incorporation as a district committee to the York and mid Yorkshire branch.”...
York Herald, 18 March 1894:
THE MEMORIAL TOWN CLOCK. At a meeting of the Clock Tower Committee, held on
Tuesday evening, at which there were present... J T Farndale... it was
decided to proceed with the works in the erection of the tower forthwith, and
that the design for the more ornamental stone tower, which was submitted, be
substituted in place at the brick tower it was originally proposed to erect.
The estimate for the works, which were submitted to the annual meeting and
accepted, amounted £204 12s. About £30 is still required to meet the cost,
which the committee hope they may soon be able to raise.
Yorkshire Gazette, 31
March 1894: EASTER VESTRY MEETING.
The annual Easter vestry meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon in the
crypt of the Thirsk Parish Church, for the purpose of electing churchwardens
and sidesmen, and passing the accounts... The whole of the sidesmen were reappointed with the exception of... The list of
sidesmen now being as follows... Messrs Farndale...
Yorkshire Evening Post, 21
April 1894: NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUETLY TO
CHILDREN. A meeting at the Thirsk District Committee was held at the York Union
Bank House, when there were present... Mr J T Farndale... When any
offences against children are committed, information should be sent to the
district correspondent, Mr J T Farndale, York Union Bank, Thirsk...
1896
Yorkshire Gazette, 25
January 1896: THE MEMORIAL CLOCK. The committee have arranged for a jumble
sale to be held in the Assembly Rooms, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 4th and
5th February, the proceeds of which will be applied towards the extinction of
the debt still outstanding on the Building Fund. A jumble sale offers a great
grand opportunity for the disposal of articles for which parties have no
further use, and on the other hand it is a medium by which others, especially
the poor, may obtain useful articles at a nominal price. Already Mr Richard
Pearson, Market place, and the honorary secretary,
Mr J T Farndale, York Union Bank House, to either of whom goods may be sent
direct, have received a number of books, a large quantity of old clothes, and a
miscellaneous collection of useful effects.
Yorkshire Gazette, 25
January 1896: FUNERAL OF MR JOHN WOODWARD. On Saturday at noon, the
remains of Mr. John Woodward, late county court bailiff, who had on the
previous Wednesday so suddenly died, were interred in the graveyard at the
Thirsk cemetery, in the presence of a large concourse of friends... During the
time the body was within the precincts of the sacred edifice the lid was
covered with beautiful floral wreaths and crosses, having been sent by the
members of the Thirsk Chess Club, the president of which the deceased was at
the time of his death... Mr and Miss Farndale, Thirsk...
York Herald, 8 February
1896: THIRSK ILLUMINATED CLOCK. A jumble sale commenced in
the Assembly Rooms, on Tuesday, when there were there was an exceptionally
large number of purchasers. The sale was in aid of the funds to defray the
small debt which exists on the building of the clock, and was managed by Mr Farndale,... Miss Farndale,...
Yorkshire Gazette, 21
March 1896: THE THIRSK INSTITUTE. The committee of this useful
institution, in providing their annual report, regret that they have to show a deficit of £13 14s 3d on the year. This, it
is stated, arises by loss of subscriptions and rents. Every effort has been
made to continue the advantages offered by the institute. It is managed by a
most hard working and zealous committee, consisting of … J T Farndale...
York Herald, 8 May 1896:
THE RURIDECANAL SALE WORK AT THIRSK., SECOND DAY. On Wednesday the sale of work
in aid of the rebuilding of Carlton Minjott Church
was largely patronised, and there was a good attendance at the various
entertainments given in the public rooms in connection with which Mr J T
farndale undertook the arrangement of this successful adjunct to the sale, and
his efforts were ably supplemented by ladies and gentlemen in the immediate
neighbourhood, by whom cheerful and efficient service was rendered, as well as
by others from a distance. At 3:30, an excellent concert was given; at 4:30 an
amusing sketch entitled “The Backward Child,” by Messrs G and L Depuis, Sessay Rectory, was much
appreciated; at 7:15 dialect sketches by the Rev ES Carter and Mr JT Wilson,
which proved most entertaining; and at 8:15 there was given a grand concert,
and tableaux vivants, in which the following took part:... Miss Farndale...
Miss Farndale, was Jane, John’s sister.
1899
York Herald, 7 January
1899: THIRSK. THIRSK BRANCH OF THE NSPCC. Mr F A E Samuelson,
of Brackenborough Hall, has again paid £10 to Mr J T
Farndale, honorary secretary of the Thirsk branch. During the last year a sum
of £67 6s 6d was collected by the president, lady Payne Gallway, of Thirkleby park, Thirsk. During the past year five
cases were investigated, two of neglect, and three of ill treatment and
assault. The Inspector of the York Branch has paid periodic visits to Thirsk
and neighbourhood.
1900
York Herald, 18 August
1900: TO BE SOLD, a HOUSE, in Pleasant Grounds. The Crescent,
Thirsk. 4 sitting rooms, 7 bedrooms, Store and Bathrooms, Hot and cold water;
Attics, Cellars and Garden. Coach House and Stable
optional. Apply Mr J T Farndale, Thirsk.
Memo from J T
Farndale, York Union Bank, Thirsk to John Dodsworth, relinquishing tenancy of
stable and coach house dated 31 May 1900 (Document
reference, ZAG(A) 3/14/714, Level, Item, Extent 1
piece, Catalogue status, Catalogued).
Letter from JT
Farndale, York Union Bank, Scarborough Description to Arthur H Kerr, enclosing
cheque for rent dated 26 Jul 1900 (Document
reference, ZAG(A) 3/14/715, Level, Item, Extent 1 piece, Catalogue status, Catalogued).
1901
1901 Census,
Market Place, Thirsk
John
Farndale was now head of family and bank manager and living with his sister,
Jane Farndale (FAR00422) who was listed as ‘living on own
means’.
1903
Yorkshire Gazette, 28
March 1903: Mr J T Farndale has handed over on behalf
of Lady Payne Gallwey, the President of the Thirsk branch of the NSPCC, as the
result of the recent matinee and concert held in the Assembly Rooms, Thirsk,
the sum of £31 4s 5d.
1904
Ripon Observer, 11 August
1904: THE LATE REV THOMAS STIMPSON. The Rev Thomas Stimpson,
pastor of Thirsk Congregational Church, died early on Sunday morning at Salem
Manse, Sowerby, after a brief illness... Among those present... Messrs J T
Farndale and... (bank managers) ...
1905
Yorkshire Evening Post, 12
September 1905: THIRSK AND THE NSPCC. Mr J T Farndale, who has so ably
acted as secretary and district correspondent since the formation of the local
branch is also resigning, and a meeting for the election of new officers is to
be held in October...
Stockton Herald, South
Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 16 September 1905:
THE CHILDREN’S CHARTER. Mr Farndale has remitted the sum of £74 10s 2d to
the headquarters of the NSPCC on behalf of the Thirsk district branch, being
the amount collected by Lady Payne Gallwey for the year 1905. Lady Payne
Gallwey is resigning her post of lady president of the local branch, which she
has held since its incorporation in 1894. Mr Farndale has also resigned the
post of district correspondent, which he has held since the formation of the
branch.
Yorkshire Evening Press,
14 December 1905: WORK OF THE NSPCC. BRANCH MEETING IN YORK. An
interesting account of the work and aims of the National Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children was given at the 30th annual meeting of the
York and mid Yorkshire branch, held in the Mansion House, York, yesterday,
under the presidency of Mr W F H Thompson JP. There was a large gathering of
ladies and gentlemen.... Mr H Watkinson intimated that letters regretting
inability to attend the meeting had been received from... Mr J T Farndale,
Thirsk...
1906
Leeds Mercury, 11 October
1906: Mr J T Farndale, the treasurer of the Thirsk branch
of the NSPCC, has, on behalf of Lady Payne
Gallwey, remitted the sum of £40 to the society on account of local
contributions for the year ending September 1906.
North Star (Darlington),
24 November 1906: STIRRING SPEECH AT THIRSK. Lord Helmsley MP, for the
Thirsk and Malton division, addressed a large meeting of his constituents in
the public rooms, Thirsk, last night. Major Bell JP presided, and was supported
by... Messrs J F (sic) Farndale...
1907
John Thomas Farndale was involved in a
play in 1907 about the History of Thirsk re-enacting key moments (which was
later taken up in John’s ancestral home of Whitby).
The Yorkshire Post and
Leeds Intelligencer, 18 February 1907: PROPOSED HISTORIC PLAY AT THIRSK. In the Assembly Rooms, Thirsk,
on Saturday afternoon, a meeting was held to consider a proposal for the production of a play illustrative of the history of
Thirsk. Major Bell, of Thirsk Hall, who presided, said it was intended to use
the proceeds of the play for the parish church insurance fund, and to provide a
new heating apparatus for the church. It was the finest church in the north
riding and was not insured as it ought to be. He had been looking at some
parliamentary records of boroughs in the North Riding, and he found that Thirsk
was a borough in the reign of Edward the first. The Reverend F L Perkins said
they were much to obliged to Mr Bell for promising the loan of the park for the
undertaking. After explaining the objects in view, he said the seems practically suggested where as follows: 1. A forest
glade near Thirsk, in which Britons and Norsemen figure; 2. Thirsk marketplace
and the collection of evidence for the doomsday book, AD 1080; 3. Thirsk castle
and grounds with troops mustered for the march to the Battle of the Standard on
the other side of Northallerton, AD 1140; 4. The destruction of Thirsk castle,
1170; 5. A historic scene, when tradition said the Earl of Northumberland came
to impose a tax, but was stoned in the marketplace and carried off; 6. An
Elizabethan scene, when the heroes of the Armada came to Thirsk and old English
revels took place. The chairman proposed that the play be taken in hand. Mr J T
Farndale seconded the motion and it was carried
unanimously. Mr J T Farndale was elected secretary. A committee was
elected with power to add to their number.
Leeds Mercury, 27 June
1907: THIRSK HISTORICAL PLAY. A FINANCIAL SUCCESS. The final
performances of the Thirsk historical play yesterday were again favoured with
fine weather. It being half holiday in Thirsk, there was a large company
present. Tuesday's performance was a success from a financial point of view,
about £50 being taken at the gates, besides the proceeds from the reserved
seats. With yesterday's proceeds, the committee will be in a
position to devote a good sum to the objects for which the play was
held, namely, the further insurance of the Thirsk Parish Church and for a new
heating apparatus. After the afternoon's performance yesterday, the players
congregated on the lawn at Thirsk, in order to make a
presentation to Mr Gilbert Hudson, one of the masters of the play, who has had
full charge of the performers for the last three weeks. Mr Farndale,
honorary secretary, in making the presentation of a case of pipes and a
match case, said Mr Hudson had given them the finishing touches with great
ability. It is with regret that we have to record the
death of one of the rose dancers, a little girl named Ida Scott, 13, daughter
of Mr Joseph Scott, Thirsk. Although she did not take part in any of the actual
performances, yet she had attended the rehearsals until illness overtook her.
She died early yesterday morning from influenza, followed by pneumonia. A
performance was given last evening, at which there was again a large audience.
Whitby Gazette, 26 July
1907: NOTICE TO
CORRESPONDENTS. Letters from “H S Moore”, “Walker”, “Watchman”, “D’Arcy de
Ferrars”, and “John T Farndale” are in type, but are crowded out and will
appear next week.
Whitby Gazette, 26 July
1907: The very
encouraging words written by Mr. John Farndale in his letter to last week's
Gazette ought to act as an incentive to Whitby to set out preparing to produce
a pageant. He speaks from practical experience of what the getting up of such
an affair means, and surely his kindly words and his generous offer to be of
use, coupled with Mr de Ferrar’s special interest, should fire residents with
the desire to be up and doing. With two such experienced enthusiasts in the
background, able and willing to advise, it would be by no means groping in the
dark. Whitby ought not to wait to come in until pageants are being produced
everywhere. She should take steps early, while as yet
they are a novelty.
Whitby Gazette, 2 August
1907: PROPOSED HISTORIC
PAGEANT FOR WHITBY. Sir. It is flattering to observe that my humble suggestion,
that Whitby should celebrate her history in pageant, have been taken up with
spirit. Now, will “Lucy” listen to me a minute, while I tell her a secret? In my
varied experience in numerous towns, I have found these undertakings only
beginning to make real headway when a Ladies’ Committee has been formed, and
they begin to make the necessary banners and needlework required for the pageant.
Such was the case, even in this great city. Men, and especially businessmen,
are too apt to regard the mere business side of the question, to the exclusion
of the artistic, and even histrionic. The ladies, on the contrary, are quicker
to perceive the possibilities of the beautiful, and picturesque, which dramatic
or spectacular ventures afford to the onlooker, and to take up the scheme with
more enthusiasm than mere men. Let a few ladies of leading in Whitby agree to
consider the question, and we shall, without doubt, have a Whitby pageant. I
can endorse every word of Mr Farndale's description of the first historical
play. His lucid explanation as to how the scheme was worked up will throw
light on the manner a Whitby pageant could be originated. We had many
discouragements at first, which were all overcome, and a striking success
achieved, and that, too, in a town of 6000 or 7000 inhabitants only....
North Star (Darlington),
24 August 1907: THIRSK
HISTORICAL PLAY. The historical play at Thirsk has proved a great success in
every way. It was promoted for the purpose of raising a sufficient sum for
securing the permanent insurance of the fine old parish church, and to aid its
reheating. A balance sheet has been made out by the house treasurer, Mr J T
Farndale, which shows that, in addition to the grandstands, there remains,
after the payment of all expenses, a balance of £204 6s 4d …
John Farndale was the son of the great
merchant Mariner, William Farndale of Whitby, and he appears to have continued
to take an interest in Whitby, where he was keen to export his ‘pageant’ idea:
Whitby Gazette, 20
September 1907: WHITBY’S
ATTRACTIONS. SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE WHITBY GAZETTE. Sir.
The numerous suggestions recently made in your correspondence column for the in
improvement of Whitby, and its attractions, by Messrs John Farndale...
Gentlemen, who do not hide their identity under such signatures as “a visitor”... but are not ashamed to sign their names their
godfathers and godmothers gave them, are worthy of every consideration. The
suggested pageant appears an excellent means of providing an “attraction” and,
at the same time, bringing Whitby and its history before many to whom its
charms are still unknown...
1908
Whitby Gazette, 3 January
1908: Thanks largely
to the enthusiasm of Mr J T Farndale, Honorary secretary, a
successful children's ball was given on Thursday, last week, for the juveniles
connected with the first historical play. On Friday, a fancy dress ball was
held.
Ripon Observer, 10
September 1908: KIRKLINGTON.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE CAPTAIN JOHNSTON, RN. The funeral of the late Captain Henry
Roys Johnston RN, at Kirklington,
who died on Sunday at Rhyl, took place at Kirklington
parish church on Wednesday... The chief mourners were... Mr J T Farndale,
Thirsk... and many others.
1909
North Star (Darlington), 6
January 1909: NSPCC
THIRSK BRANCH. J T Farndale, Thirsk, has remitted the sum of £47 16s to the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, for the year 1908, being the
amount collected by Lady Payne Gallwey and the ladies committee.
1910
Yorkshire Post and Leeds
Intelligencer, 21 March 1910:
NEW CONSERVATIVE CLUB AT THIRSK. LORD HELMSLEY ON THE SITUATION. Thirsk is
now provided with a convenient, though small, club, which should in future
prove a valuable rallying point for the Conservative party. At present it
consists only of a reading room and a billiard room, but there is prospective
extension. It starts under favourable auspices.... on Saturday afternoon the
club was formally opened by Lord Helmsley MP for Thirsk and Malton division. Among
those present were…. Mr J F (sic) Farndale...
Yorkshire Post and Leeds
Intelligencer, 2 April 1910:
At Thirsk, on Thursday, Mr Stephen Kirby sold the house No 10, The Crescent,
Thirsk, to Mr J T Farndale, Thirsk, for £405. Messrs Richardson and French,
Thirsk, were the vendors’ solicitors.
North Star (Darlington),
24 May 1910: THIRSK AND
MALTON CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Thirsk
branch of the Thirsk and Malton Division Conservative Association was held at
the Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, yesterday afternoon, Major Bell, JP presiding. The
report was submitted by Mr F Smith, secretary, who took the opportunity of
thanking all connected with the branch for the great assistance given and
wholehearted work done in connection with the last revision, when 42 claims
were made in 38 were successful. They had hoped to still
further increase the Conservative vote on the registers.... A letter was
read from Mr J T Farndale, resigning the position of treasurer. It was
agreed to ask him to reconsider his decision, and failing his consent to act,
to appoint Mr F R Hansell....
1911
Leeds Mercury, 13 January
1911: At the Assembly
Rooms, Thirsk, on Wednesday night, the annual ball was held, promoted by Mr
J T Farndale, of which the proceeds are devoted to charitable objects.
Between forty and fifty couples danced.
Darlington and Stockton
Times, 28 January 1911: NATIONAL
SERVICE LEAGUE. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING IN THIRSK. A meeting under the auspices of
the National Service League was held in the public rooms, Thirsk on Thursday
night... Among those on the platform were... Mr J T Farndale... The
chairman said he had received a letter from Lord Roberts expressing the hope
that they would have a most successful meeting... Colonel Wright, at the
outset, criticised a speech delivered in that hall by Mrs Bradlaugh Bonner, on
“Peacemakers and Peace Breakers” and pointed out that it was in 1906 when Sir
Henry Campbell Bannerman was premier, that in order to set a good example to
the other nations of the world he decided to make a considerable reduction in
our expenditure on naval construction, and this decrease went on from 1906 to
1909. And what was the result? Did the other nations immediately decrease their
expenditure on their navies! Not at all! One nation at once began to accelerate
its constructional scheme. Then Mrs Bonner seemed to have been very
disappointed that having spent all this money for five and twenty years there
had never been a single naval battle. But supposing that this nation had not
expended these large sums of money in the construction of her battleships and
in securing an overwhelmingly powerful navy what would have happened in the
Fashoda episode? There would certainly have been a naval battle. Proceeding,
the speaker dealt with other points of Mrs Bonner's speech, among them her
contention that the naval competition of England and Germany, undertaken
avowedly for the protection of commerce, might be obviated by a declaration
that private property at sea should be immune from capture, which she suggested
might be done by the Hague Conference. In this connection, he pointed to the
Declaration of London, a result of the last Hague Conference, which instead of
making any step in the direction indicated rendered neutral vessels carrying
supplies of food for this country in wartime liable to be captured or sunk,
while at the same time allowing the merchant vessels of any nation with whom we
might be at war to be turned into privateers on the high seas... In the further
course of his address, Colonel Wright pointed to the inadequacy of the
Territorial Forces and their lack of training, mentioning in this connection
that the average training of the territorial infantry of the West Riding
division, with which he had been associated, 18 hours in the year and 11 days
in camp, and that many of the men had never fired a round on an outdoor range,
would it be fair or simply murder to ask them to protect our shores in the case
of invasion by a foreign foe?...
The National Service
League
was a British pressure group founded in February 1902 to campaign for the
introduction of compulsory military training in Great Britain, in order to protect the country against invasion,
particularly from Germany. The League advocated the introduction of four years
of compulsory military training for men aged between eighteen and thirty, for
the purpose of home defence. Britain was one of the few western states not to
have a mass conscript army, and compulsory military service was not a popular
idea in the country. For many, the idea "aroused the long-standing
antipathy toward standing armies and smacked of continental-style
militarism". To reflect public opinion, the League's proposal was for a
part-time force for home defence only, with conscripts undergoing two months'
training under canvas, followed by three annual training camps.
The League was founded on
26 February 1902 at the instigation of Conservative politician Lord Newton,
with the fourth Duke of Wellington as its first president. Initially the League
was one pressure group among many, and made little
impression. By October 1904, it had only 1,725 members with 2,000 in 1905.
However, in November 1905 Field Marshal Lord Roberts agreed to become the
League's president, becoming its figurehead and leading spokesman. This helped
transform the League into a significant force in British public life. It
accordingly grew in size, with a membership of 21,500
in December 1908, with a further 30,000 'adherents'. The circulation of the
League's journal, The Nation in Arms, grew to 17,500. By 1910 the League had
60,000 members. The League's Annual Reports of 1908 and 1913 commented that
the number of local branches in the country were 33 and 45 respectively. The
Annual Report of 1913 stated that the 'total of subscribers', which included
members and associates, was 96,526 and the 'number of adherents' was 163,746.
Well known members included Field Marshal Lord Wolseley and Rudyard Kipling.
Fear of a possible German
invasion of Britain, coupled with the belief that only the Army and not the
Navy could stop an invasion underlaid many of the League's proposals, and were
emphasised by Lord Roberts in a series of speeches that received extensive
coverage. At a broader level, conscription of the kind envisaged was seen as a way to encourage national regeneration and counter
moral decadence and physical deterioration.
While the League tried to
appeal to those of all and no political allegiances, in practice most of its
support came from Conservative supporters, including peers and MPs, although
compulsory military service was never Conservative policy. While Churchill and
Lloyd George (both Liberal Cabinet Ministers) sometimes expressed private
support for conscription, the official view of ministers was that compulsory
training was not neither militarily necessary nor acceptable to the electorate.
The League did not finally
succeed in persuading Parliament of the need for conscription, and its campaign
was suspended at the outbreak of the First World War. Its pre-war campaign did
however help contribute to the climate of opinion that finally accepted
conscription in 1916. The League was formally wound up in March 1921, with its
remaining funds, about £10,000, donated to the Boy Scouts Association.
1911 Census, Thirsk
Still
head of family and bank manager at Barclays Bank and Jane Farndale (FAR00422)
is listed as his sister.
He
and Jane Farndale (FAR00422)
are later listed in electrical register living at East Parade, Harrogate
Darlington and Stockton
Times, 1 April 1911: THIRSK CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB. ANNUAL
MEETING. The first annual meeting of the Thirsk and District Constitutional
Club was held last night in the public rooms. Special interest was taken in the
meeting owing to the fact that with the increased
membership of the club the committee find that the present premises in Castlegate are inadequate for its requirements... At the annual meeting last night Major Bell
presided over a large attendance. Mr J T Farndale was re
elected treasurer...
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer,
5 August 1911: THIRSK. To Let, 10, The Crescent, situate enclosed
grounds, lawn, dining, drawing and breakfast rooms, small library, 3 bedrooms,
bathroom etc, kitchen garden; rent moderate. APPLY John T Farndale,
Thirsk.
1912
Yorkshire Post and Leeds
Intelligencer, 15 January 1912: FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR A C
BAMLETT OF THIRSK. There was a very large attendance of mourners of townspeople
at the funeral of the late Mr A C Bamlett, of Sowerby, Thirsk, on Saturday
afternoon... Those present included … J Farndale...
Exeter and Plymouth
Gazette, 19 February 1912: WILL OF THE REV A W HOWARD. The
Rev Arthur Wigston Howard MA, of 12 Mount Hermon Rd, Torquay, curate
successively of Saint Mark, Kennington... and vicar of Pickhill,
Thirsk, Yorkshire, died on the 4th October last and
left estate of the gross value of £6,507 of which £3,593 is net personalty. By
his Will dated 30th September 1907 with a codicil of the 31st
July 1911, the testator left... 19 Guineas to John Farndale, of Barclays
Bank, first, in recognition of his many kindnesses to the testator...
1913
The Yorkshire Post,
Thursday 17 July 1913: UNIONIST BAZAAR AT THIRSK. LADY
LONDONDERRY AND THE CAUSE OF ULSTER. A large and fashionable company were
present yesterday at the opening of the Thirsk and District Constitutional
Club’s Empire Bazaar, which is being held for three days at the new Town Hall,
Thirsk, in aid of furnishing and equipment of the new Constitutional Club
premises. The opening ceremony was performed by the Marchioness of Londonderry,
under the chairmanship of... who was supported by... Mr J T Farndale...
Lady Londonderry expressed her very deep interest in everything that concerned
the North Riding, and particularly in that division, and it was with great
pleasure that she attended to open the bazaar. Turning to political affairs,
her Ladyship said such the country had arrived at a very serious juncture in
its history. The two great questions at present were the Bill for the
robbery of the Church in Wales and the question of splitting up the
Empire by the endeavour to establish a separate parliament in Dublin...
The Welsh Church Act 1914 was an Act of Parliament under which
the Church of England was separated and disestablished in Wales and
Monmouthshire, leading to the creation of the Church in Wales. The Act had long
been demanded by the Nonconformist community in Wales, which composed the
majority of the population and which resented paying
taxes to the Church of England. It was sponsored by the Liberal Party (a
stronghold of the Nonconformists) and opposed by the Conservative Party (a
stronghold of the Anglicans).
1914
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 8 January 1914: There is no more popular
social event in Richmond than the charity dances organised by Mr J T Farndale.
This year the promoters were fortunate in having the new Town Hall at their
disposal and thus enjoying every convenience. Last evening everything passed
off splendidly, and on Tuesday nearly 100 children assembled, and had a fine
time.
North Star (Darlington), 8
January 1914: CHARITY DANCES AT THIRSK. With the occurrence of each
new year, the charity dances at Thirsk form an attractive item among the New
Year's events. They owe their origin and also their
continuance to the kindly efforts of Mr J T Farndale, who is ever ready
to help a good cause. As on previous occasions, two nights are occupied,
the first being for children, and the second for adults. The attendance was the
best there has ever been, nearly a hundred children taking part in the dances,
the music for which was supplied by Mr J W Parker. The beautiful decorations of
the hall, and the large company of happy, joyous children, tastefully attired,
made a very pretty sight. Last night seemed equally successful and the arrangements
were well carried out...
Yorkshire Post and Leeds
Intelligencer, 21 February 1914: A WOMEN’S UNIONIST ASSOCIATION
FOR THIRSK. A meeting for the formation of a Women's Unionist Association for
Thirsk and district was held in the Town Hall, Thirsk on Thursday, Major Bell
presided. … On the motion of Mr Farndale, seconded by Major Bell, it
was decided to form a Women's Unionist Association for Thirsk and district.
Lady Payne Gallwey was elected president; The following were appointed vice
presidents … and it was decided to write other ladies asking them to take
office in this capacity... Miss Farndale...
North Star (Darlington), 7
April 1914: SIR E CARSON’S
APPEAL. TO YORKSHIRE UNIONJISTS. MINISTERS’ EXCUSES DECEIVE NOBODY. A
monster demonstration against the Home Rule Bill was held at first last
night. Long before the hour of commencing the Town Hall was packed to
overflowing. Patriotic songs were sung in the interval of waiting. Major R Bell
was the chairman, and the speakers were... among those present were... Mr
and Miss Farndale... Lord Helmsley, in expressing his regret, said that he
had to be in London because of the division on the Home Rule Bill. He hopes the
meeting would be a great success, and would agree “in condemning the Government
which, for party purposes and for purely party exigencies, had not scrupled to
bring our country face to face with the gravest dangers and disasters. Message
from Sir Edward. Sir Edward Carson wrote wishing a successful meeting and
added: “It is everyday becoming more clear that the Government
do not intend to give the people the opportunity of expressing their opinion on
the Home Rule Bill either by General Election or referendum. The arguments put
forward by Ministers to justify their refusal to consult the people deceive
nobody...
The Government of Ireland
Act 1914, also known as the Home Rule Act, and before enactment as the Third
Home Rule Bill, was an Act passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom
intended to provide home rule (self-government within the United Kingdom) for
Ireland. It was the third such bill introduced by a Liberal government during a
28-year period in response to agitation for Irish Home Rule. The Act was the
first law ever approved by the Parliament of the United Kingdom that provided
for a devolved government in any part of the UK proper (as opposed to colonial
territories). However, the implementation of both it and the equally
controversial Welsh Church Act 1914 was formally postponed for a minimum of
twelve months with the beginning of the First World War. The continuation of
the war beyond 1915 and subsequent developments in Ireland resulted in further
postponements, meaning that the Act never became effective; it was finally
superseded by a fourth home rule bill, enacted as the Government of Ireland Act
1920, which partitioned Ireland, creating Northern Ireland and Southern
Ireland, both intended to have Home Rule.
Whitby Gazette, 24 April
1914: DEATH OF MR CHARLES MUMBY. LARGELY ATTENDED FUNERAL AT
WHITBY CEMETERY. We regret to record the death of a popular young townsman, Mr
Charles Mumby, which took place on Monday morning, at the residence of his
parents, Victoria house, Royal Crescent... Those attended included... Mr and
Miss farndale, Thirsk...
Yorkshire Post, 15 May
1914: THIRSK CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING. The first annual meeting
of the Thirsk Golf Club was held in the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday evening,
Sir R F Payne Gallwey presiding... Rules were adopted in the following officers
elected:... Treasurer, Mr J T Farndale...
1915
North Star (Darlington),
13 February 1915: THIRSK AND MALTON DIVISION. ELECTION OF MR E R TURTON.
Yesterday, the nominations for a member for the Thirsk and Malton Division took
place at the Assembly Rooms, Thirsk, the vacancy having been caused by the
death of Earl Feversham and the succession to the
peerage of Viscount Helmsley... Mr Turton attended, and was accompanied by Mrs
Turton... and Mr J T Farndale …
Leeds Mercury, 17 May 1915:
THIRSK PRIEST’S ESCAPE. In a letter received by Mr J T Farndale, of
Thirsk, the Rev Father Ryan, an army chaplain, who previous
to the war was in charge of All Saints, Thirsk, expresses thanks that
after several narrow escapes he is still alive. On one occasion, he mentions,
he was in the upper storey of a house, and Lieutenant Colonel Geddis was in the
lower storey, when a German shell struck the building, killing the Colonel, but
he escaped...
North Star (Darlington),
15 July 1915: THIRSK GARDEN PARTY. In the grounds of Thirsk Hall
yesterday a garden fete was held in aid of the funds of the Thirsk Nursing
Association. Mrs E R Turton, wife of Mr E R Turton, member for the Thirsk and
Malton Division, who was introduced by Mr J T Farndale, performed the
opening ceremony.
Yorkshire Post, 24 July
1915: GOLF. The annual meeting was held yesterday. Mr R Bell
presiding. The balance sheet showed total receipts of £203 9s 10d, and
expenditure of £163 17s 8d, leaving a balance on the first years
work of £39 12s 2d. Mr J T Farndale said that the rent of £38 10s was
for the year ending April 30 last....
Newcastle Journal, 27
November 1915: PCHA AND RESCUE AGENCY. “FRIENDS OF THE 6TH
NF” FUND. Sir I have to acknowledge, with sincere thanks, the following further
subscriptions to the above fund:... Mr J T farndale,
£5...
Leeds Mercury, 18 December
1915: Mr J T Farndale, treasurer and secretary of the
Thirsk Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, has just
remitted the sum of £50 to headquarters, this being the amount
of subscriptions and donations for 1915 collected by Lady Frankland Payne
Gallwey, of Thirkleby Park.
1916
Leeds Mercury, 1 June 1916:
The sum of £158 has been remitted by J T Farndale, Thirsk treasurer
and secretary of the Thirsk Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution,
this being the amount of subscriptions and donations
for 1916 collected by Lady Frankland Payne Gallwey, of Thirkleby
Park.
Invoice from
Gilbert Talbot to J Farndale - Invoice for rent dated 20 January 1916 (Document reference ZAG(A)
3/14/3689, Level, Item, Extent 1 piece, Catalogue status, Catalogued).
Financial
Document prepared by John Farndale Treasurer at Thirsk Golf Club - Certified
Balance Sheet dated 30 April 1916 (Document
reference ZAG(A) 3/14/4226 Level, Item Extent 1 piece, Catalogue status,
Catalogued).
He
became a Commissioner of the Peace (a magistrate, justice of the peace) for
North Riding in 1916:
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 2 September 1916: On the recommendation of Sir Hugh
Bell, Bart, H M Lieutenant for the North Riding, on the advice of his Advisory
Committee, the Lord Chancellor has added the names of the following gentlemen
to the Commission of the Peace for the North Riding … John Thomas
Farndale, Barclays Bank, Thirsk …
Whitby Gazette, 8
September 1916: Hearty congratulations are extended to Mr J T
Farndale, manager of Messrs Barclays Bank, Thirsk, upon his appointment as a
Justice of the Peace. Mr Farndale, who is a native of Whitby, and a frequent
visitor amongst us, joined the staff of the North Eastern Branch, Middlesbrough, in 1873, and after
an apprenticeship of seven years he left, and joined the staff of the Head
Office at York of the old York Union Bank, which was amalgamated with Messrs
Barclay and Company, Limited in 1892. He left York on November 15th, 1880 [probably wrong date, should be 1890), to
take up the managership of the Thirsk branch. He is a director of
A C Bamlet Limited, agricultural engineers, Thirsk,
and he was one of the founders, and director of, the Thirsk Town Hall and
Constitutional Club Buildings Company Limited.
Letter from
Gilbert E Talbot Description to Estate office re cheque for payment following
visit to Mr Farndale dated 22 December 1917 (Document
reference ZAG(A) 3/14/6146 Level,
Item Extent 1 piece, Catalogue status, Catalogued).
1921
1921 Census – Knaresborough
John
Thomas Farndale, 67 and single, a retired bank manager
Jane
Farndale, his sister, 64
5
other servants or visitors
1922
Ripon Observer, 27 April
1922: MAJOR
WOOD MP AT HARROGATE. There was an excellent attendance on Friday afternoon at
the annual meeting of the Harrogate Habitation of the Primrose League,
which took place at the Conservative Club. Those present included Major the
Honourable Edward Wood, Under Secretary for the Colonies and MP for the Ripon
Division; Lady Dorothy Wood, Admiral Sir Francis Bridgeman and Lady bridgeman, Mr
J T Farndale, Deputy Ruling Councillor, who presided,...
The Primrose League was an
organisation for spreading Conservative principles in Great Britain. It was
founded in 1883. At a late point in its existence, its declared aims (published
in the Primrose League Gazette, vol. 83, no. 2, March/April 1979) were: To
Uphold and support God, Queen, and Country, and the Conservative cause; To
provide an effective voice to represent the interests of our members and to
bring the experience of the Leaders to bear on the conduct of public affairs
for the common good; To encourage and help our members to improve their
professional competence as leaders; To fight for free enterprise. Sir Winston Churchill, in his book on his father, Lord Randolph
Churchill published in 1906, stated that the Primrose League had one million
paid up members "determined to promote the cause of Toryism"
North Star (Darlington), 3
May 1922: Mr
J T Farndale presided at the annual meeting of the NW Yorks branch of the NSPCC
held at Harrogate yesterday, when it was stated that a deficit of more than £9
had been turned into a credit balance of £156 mainly through increased
subscriptions and a flag day at Harrogate which realised £117.
Yorkshire Post, 19 June
1922: MAJOR
BOYD CARPENTER AND THE NEED FOR UNITY. PRIMROSE LEAGUE GATHERING AT COPGROVE.
At the invitation of Lady Bridgman, Ruling Councillor of the St Wilfrid
Habitation of the Primrose League, upwards of 150 members of the Harrogate
Habitation spent an interesting afternoon and evening on Saturday... A plea for
more interest in the junior branches of the League was made by... the vote was seconded
by Mr J T Farndale,...
1930
John Thomas Farndale, died age 75 at Knaresborough
District on 21 March 1930 (DR).
Yorkshire Post and Leeds
Intelligencer, 22 March 1930: FARNDALE. March 21 (suddenly), at 57, East Parade, Harrogate,
JOHN THOMAS FARNDALE (late Manager, Barclays Bank, Thirsk) – Funeral, Harlow
Hill, Harrogate, at 2.30 pm on Monday March 24.
Leeds Mercury, 4 June 1930: NORTHERN WILLS … MR JOHN THOMAS FARNDALE, of Keddholme Villa, East Parade, Harrogate, for many years
manager of Barclays Bank at Thirsk (net personalty £6,340) … £7,419.
