John Thomas Farndale
15 June 1854 to 21 March 1930
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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.
