Walter Herbert Jeffreys entered this world April 24, 1870
Dundee Courier, 27 April 1870
BIRTHS
At Henllys, near Llandovery,
South Wales, on the 24th instant, the wife of Walter Powell
Jeffreys, Esq., of a son.
Welshman, 27 September 1872
CILYCWM
SCHOOL
TREAT - On Thursday, the 19th instant, Mr and Mrs Jeffreys, of Henllys Fawr, gave a treat to the children of
Cilcywm Church of England school. At one o'clock on the above day upwards of 80
of the children met in the schoolroom, and from there they walked in procession
by Erryd, and reached Henllys soon after 2, when
they were received by Mr and Mrs Jeffreys, and were led to a field in front of
the house, where various athletic sports were gone into. After amusing
themselves for nearly two hours, they were taken to a large and convenient
room, handsomely decorated for the occasion with flowers and evergreens, where
they were most liberally supplied with tea and cake. After they had done
justice to the delicious cake and sung the grace, they returned to the field and
resumed their amusements for another hour. Then Mrs Jeffreys gave each of the
children a present (which consisted of books and some useful articles of
clothing), likewise a piece of cake to take home, as well as the prizes she had
kindly given during the sports. After the distribution of presents, the school
children sung a few pieces of music, being led by Mr Joseph J. Jones, their
energetic schoolmaster. Mr Jeffreys then addressed the children in a short but
very appropriate speech on the occasion. Afterwards the children gave three
cheers for Mr and Mrs Jeffreys for their great kindness and liberality, and
another three cheers for the highly-respected Mr Jeffreys, of Llandovery, for honouring them with his presence,
and for the active part which he had so generously taken in amusing them on the
field. Before parting the children sung the National Anthem, and returned home
highly delighted with the treat they had had at Henllys-Fawr.
[This
was Walter Powell, Jr and wife, Agnes (Robinson) Jeffreys entertaining the
local school children, with a special visit by his father, Walter P Jeffreys,
Sr to amuse the kids. Herbert would have
been just 2 years old at the time)
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Local newspapers reported the late
summer vacation of the young family:
Cambrian News and Merionethshire
Standard, 21 September 1877
Visitors
to Borth, a seaside village in Wales, included:
Captain Walter P. Jeffreys, Mrs. Jeffreys, nurse, and family, Henllys,
Llandovery, Wales.
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Tragedy struck on December 1, 1877 when Herbert’s mother died
just after the birth of her fifth child, Charles Nicholas Theodore
Jeffreys. Herbert was 7 years old at the
time.
Dundee Courier, 7 December 1877
DEATHS
At Henllys, Carmarthenshire, on
the 1st inst., Agnes, the
beloved wife of Walter Powell Jeffreys, Esq., and only daughter of C. B.
Robinson, Esq., Frankton Grange, Salop.
Walter Herbert Jeffreys attended Harrow, and the entry in
the Harrow register reads as reproduced below with an explanatory footnote from
the archivist:
Jeffreys,
Walter Herbert (Small Houses and The Park 1884/3) Son of W P Jeffreys
Esq., Cynghordy, Llandovery, South Wales. Left 1886/2. Lieut. 3rd
(militia) Batt. S wales borderers. Died - December 16th 1910.
To avoid any confusion, I
will explain the entry and what we know. Walter Herbert Jeffreys started at
Harrow during the third term (September-December) of 1884 and was at Harrow for
2 years leaving in the second term (April – July) of 1886. During the 19th
Century Harrow did not have the boarding facilities to house every boy at the
school so School Masters and local property owners would take boys in until
space was available within the main Boarding Houses. Today we use the term Small
Houses to identify these boys and from your Uncles register entry we
can see that he was one that stayed in a Small house and then went onto
board more permanently in The Park House. You may be interested to know
that The Park is still a boarding House here today and you can find some
information about the house here: http://www.harrowschool.org.uk/1706/boarding/the-park/history-of-the-house/
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U.K. Census for the year 1891
Herbert is living with his grandparents on the Frankton
Grange estate
Frankton Grange, Ellesmere,
Shropshire (home of Herbert’s grandparents)
Western Mail, 1 Sept 1893
PONY SHOW AND GYMKHANA AT ABERGAVENNY
On
Thursday a show of ponies was held in Bailey Park in connection with the
twenty-second annual polo tournament of the Monmouthshire Polo Club. The ponies
brought into the ring were in most cases of special merit, some valuable
animals competing. In the committee's tent a number of cups won by the
Monmouthshire team were exhibited, and in the centre was placed a splendid
silver salver, which was presented to Colonel Wheeley by the members of the
club and friends on his retiring from the hon. secretaryship after having held
that post for over twenty years. The salver bore about 70 facsimile autographs
of the ladies and gentlemen by whom it was presented. The judges of the pony show
were Sir C. Wolseley, Bart., Mr. J. Monteith, and Captain Partridge; field
stewards, Captain R. Powell Rees, Colonel W. H. Wheeley, and Mr. C. Kennard;
for the gymkhana Colonel Wheeley acted as starter, and Mr. H. Stanley as judge.
Amongst the drags on the ground were those of Mr. F. L. Davis (Maindiff Court),
Mr. Gwynne Holford, Mr. C. Crawshay, Mr. W. B. Partridge, and Mr. R. W.
Kennard. The results of the pony show were:
Arab or Barb stallion, not exceeding 14-1: 1st, Mr E. Herbert's "
Ephraim"; 2nd, National Pony Stud Company's "The Sheik”; 3rd, Mr P.
A. Davis's "Babybingo."
Brood Mare,
not exceeding 14-1: lst, Mr Kohler's "Brown Bess", 2nd, Mr Moon's
" Ruby"; 3rd, Mr W. H.
Jeffreys' Lady Nettie."
English-bred
polo pony, not exceeding 14-1: 1st, Mr W. H. Cartland's "Carbine";
2nd, Mr H. Cartland's "Coracle", 3rd, Mr E. T. Kohler's "Grasshopper.”
Foreign-bred
pony, suitable for polo, not exceeding 14.1: 1st, Mr A. G. Moon's
"Bushman"; 2nd, Mr G. N. Baring's “Peter”; National Pony Stud Company’s
“Caliph.”
Harness
pony, not exceeding 14-2: 1st, Captain Partridge's " Nun"; 2nd, Mr F.
L. Davis's "May queen.”
The Gymkhana
commenced about half-past two. The bending competition occupied a considerable
time, there being eighteen competitors. The prize was won by Captain the Hon. R.
Greville's "Vixen." The ball
race, the polo ball to be played in and out of the posts, was won by Mr. A. G.
Moon on "Ruby." In the tandem race,
each competitor had to ride one pony and drive another round the course. Mr.
Moon's tandem won. The mounted potato
race was won by Mr. Milne. The
postillion race, riding one pony and lead another round the course, was won by
Mr. Milne. In the side-saddle race each
rider had to ride to the post dressed in a costume (female), light a cigar,
open an umbrella, and thus ride round the course and over one flight of
hurdles. Mr. Milne won the race easily in a girl's white muslin robe, with blue
sash, and a white lace Kate Greenaway bonnet. The bareback hurdle race over
four flights of hurdles was won by Mr. Milne's "Silkstocking," ridden
by Mr. Jeffreys, Mr. Moon's
"Bushman" (owner) being second. Mr. Milne's "Blackthorn "
fell at the hurdles. A donkey race in
costume was won by Mr. R. W. Kennard. The prizes consisted of cups, etc.
Evening Express, 10 July 1894
THE WELSH REGIMENT.
Annual Training of the Third Battalion at Cardiff.
The officers and men connected with the
3rd Battalion Welsh Regiment met on Monday at the Barracks Field, Cardiff, for
their annual training, which extends for 27 days. The tents are pitched to
accommodate about twelve companies, the normal strength of the regiment, and
during the day a large number of men arrived. The following officers are in
charge: Commanding officer Colonel J. C. R. Reade, Lieutenant-colonel A. T.
Perkins, Major W. Watts, Captains W. Forrest, T. W. Jones
(3rd South Wales Borderers, attached), S. M. Thomas, J. W.
Aldridge, D. G. Lamb (Severn Miners Brigade, attached), C. M. Hastings, W. H. Griffiths (3rd
Gloucester, Regiment, attached), and C. D. Carleton Smith, Captain and Hon.
Majors E. P. Dash- wood and H. Huntingdon, Lieutenants W.
H. Jeffreys, R.
G. Hooper, J. H. Prior, R. W.
Taylor, and G. T. Brett (3rd Gloucester, attached), Second Lieutenant R. J.
Sincock, Lieutenants Sharp, B. T. Perkins (1st Volunteer Battalion Somerset
Light Infantry, attached), and D. How, Second Lieutenant, F. A. Lethbridge,
Lieutenant H. H.
Brom- field (3rd South Wales Borderers, attached). Second Lieutenant R. G.
Nivison, Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel W. Taylor,
Captain and Adjutant A. H. Tindal. Lieutenant and
Quartermaster T. G. Yinnock.
An officer’s dress in the South Wales
Borderers
Western Mail, 15 April 1895
Herbert Jeffreys,
along with his father, will serve as Stewards of Llwynybrain Hunt
Steeplechases, which will take place on Tuesday April 30, 1895
The course, which is all grass
on the level, is one of the finest in England.
Evening Express, 26 October 1895
LOCAL
COMMISSIONS
MILITIA INFANTRY. 3rd Battalion South
Wales Borderers.—Lieutenant W. H. Jeffreys to be captain. Lieutenant C. H.
Armitage to be captain, and to remain seconded; dated 23rd inst.
London Standard, 7 December 1895
ARMY LISTS
Contained in the list of those
“Receiving Orders” is “Jeffreys, Walter
Herbert, 89, Jermyn-street, St. James’s, Nov. 29.”
Carmarthen Weekly Reporter, 31 January
1896
LLANDOVERY
AFFAIRS OF MR. JEFFREYS,
LATE OF LLANDOVERY.—LIABILITIES OVER £ 1,000.-At the London Bankruptcy-court on
Tuesday the adjourned meeting was held (before Mr Brougham, official receiver)
of the creditors of W. H. Jeffreys, captain in the Militia, late of Cynghordy,
Llandovery, South Wales, now of Jermyn-street, W. The receiving order was
made upon a creditor's petition. It appears that the debtor came into a legacy
at the end of the date of 1891 with the result that from that date to the date
of the failure he had been living at the rate of £ 3,000 a year, and has
expended some £ 8,400. He returns his debts at £ 1,039 and his assets disclosed
a surplus of £ 300. — Upon the proofs being gone through, the Chairman stated
that the debtor's offer made on the last occasion had been withdrawn, the
debtor finding himself unable to provide the £ 160 in accordance with the terms
of the proposal. It was rather a pity, because, as it appeared to him, there
was every prospect of the creditors getting 20s in the £. The case was left to the Official Receiver to
wind up in bankruptcy.
Morning Post, 4 April, 1896
THE LONDON GAZETTE. Foreign Office, April 1
3rd Batt. the South Wales Borderers— Capt. W. H. Jeffreys resigns his commission.
London Standard, 2 July 1896
Law Notices – This Day
Bankruptcy – Discharges
W. H. Jeffreys
Western Mail, 15 April 1895
Herbert Jeffreys,
along with his father, will serve as Stewards of Llwynybrain Hunt
Steeplechases, which will take place on Tuesday April 30, 1895
The course, which is all grass
on the level, is one of the finest in England.
Gloucester Journal, 13 August 1892
Herefordshire Horse Show
Mr. W. H. Jeffreys,
Llandovery, competed in jumping, placing in thirds group.
Evening Express, 2 May 1894
Llwynybrain Steeplechases
Stewards: Sir William
H Curtis, Bart., M.F. & Sir James Drummond, Bart., Mr P Sanders Davies, Mr
Walter P Jeffreys, Mr Herbert Jeffreys, Mr Thomas Jones, Mr E
P Lloyd, Mr Morris Owen, Mr F Lort Phillips,
M.F.H., and Mr John Williams. Judge: Sir
Martene Lloyd, Bart. Starter Mr J C P V
Pryce-Rice. Stakes holder, clerk of the
course, and hon. secretary: Mr H Wardell, Velindre, Llandovery. Although the Llwynybrain meeting has bee in
existence for only three years, it has already established for itself a
prominent place among kindred meetings in West Wales. Its rapid growth been due, in the first place,
to the enterprising spirit displayed by sportsmen at Llandovery, and especially
by Mr. Pryce-Rice, of Llwynybrain, and, secondly, to the excellence of the
course, which can hardly be beaten. The
meeting this afternoon passed off very successfully, the racing on the whole
being very good, though the fields were smaller than the number of entries
justified. (details omitted here).
LLWYNYBRAIN HUNT STEEPLECHASES.
The Llwynybrain Hunt
Steeplechases came off on Tuesday last, at the new racecourse, about a mile
from Llandovery. The meeting, held under the National Hunt Rules, is immensely
popular with the sporting fraternity of the three adjoining counties. The
course, marked out with flags, is situated on the estate of Mr C Vaughan
Pryse-Rice, and is admirably adapted in every way for racing purposes. Right
behind the winning post rises a high bank, from the top of which can be seen
the whole progress of the races. This portion of the field was used to a great
extent by the visitors. A good number of pencillers put in an appearance, the
accommodation for them being very satisfactory.
On the previous day
most of the horses had arrived, and the clerk of the course (Mr Pratt, London),
together with Mr Morris Owen, Mr Lort Phillips, Sir William Curtis, Bart., M.F.
H., and Mr Vaughan Pryse-Rice, went over the course, and found that everything
was satisfactory. It may be mentioned that the entries were not so numerous as
in former years, but one was led to judge, by the fact of some of the best
hunting blood in the counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and
Cardiganshire being entered, that even better sport than usual would be seen.
The weather, which is a most important factor in these fixtures, was all that
could be desired. A few days previous to the meeting several showers had
fallen, and the prospect was certainly not very encouraging. On the morning of
the meeting, however, the rain cleared off, and the sun shone out occasionally.
The ground was in a splendid going condition, and although a few showers of
rain fell during some of the events they did not affect the condition of the
course in the slightest degree. Special trains conveyed large numbers of
visitors to the town, while quite a large array of private carriages brought
several of the county families, who made their luncheon arrangements on Cree
Hill.
Only three horses
went to the post in the Llwynybrain Steeplechase, and Mars, who made the
running after the start, fell after having covered about a mile, and did not
again put in an appearance. Evan won easily, the Mitcher making a good second.
In the Llandovery Selling Hurdle Race, Barbara kept in the rear, but won after
putting in some good work at the finish. Mare, in the Foxhunters' Steeplechase,
led until a short distance from the winning post, when he was challenged by
Lazy Bones, who, after a tight race, won by a head. Evan, in the Tally-Ho
Plate, again took premier honours, after a capital race. The finish of the
Maiden Hurdle Race was, perhaps, one of the most exciting of the races on the
card. On reaching the straight, the race was between Eglinton and Madam. The
latter was ahead, but the former crept up and won by just a bare head, amid the
greatest excitement.
The officials, who
carried out their various duties with every efficiency and promptitude, were as
follows:— Stewards: Sir Wm M Curtis, Bart., MFH; Sir James Drummond, Bart.,
Edwinsford; Colonel W Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi; Mr Walter P Jeffreys, Cynghordy; Mr
Herbert Jeffreys; Mr Morris Owen,
Haverfordwest; Mr St Vincent Peel, Danyrallt; Mr F Lort Phillips, M.F.H.,
Lawrenny; Mr C Vaughan Pryse-Rice, Llwynybrain; Colonel J C Richardson,
Glanbrydan Park; and Mr J Williams.
Judge: Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart., Bronwydd. Starter: Mr W Phillips,
chief-constable of Carmarthenshire.
Clerk of the scales: Mr H Alfred Thomas, solicitor, Llandovery. Secretary Mr C V Pryse-Rice. Clerks of the
course and stakeholders: Messrs Pratt & Co., London.
(part of the article
is missing)
Capt. Homfray's Lazy Bones, aged, 13st
.(Mr G S Davies) 1
Mr J W Colby's Mars, 6 yrs, 13st
(Oxenham) 2
Mrs
Jeffrey's Discord, aged __ , 13st .(Mr H Gurney) 3
Capt. E Goldschmidt's Robin Hood, 5
years, 13st. (T Phillips) 0
Betting 2 to 1 on
Lazy Bones, and 4 to 1 agst the others.
Mars led off from
Robin Hood, with Lazy Bones and Discord following. Mars did all the running
until the straight for home, where the field came well together, and when
nearing the winning post, the race was between Mars, Lazy Bones, And Robin
Hood. Lazy Bones, coming along, forged in front of Mars and won by a head, amid
the greatest excitement.
The TALLY-HO SELLING
STEEPLECHASE PLATE of 30 sovs; four years old, 10st 10lbs; five years, list 11st
10lbs; six and aged, 12st 31bs. The
winner to be sold by auction for 150 sovs; if entered to be sold for 100 sovs;
allowed 5lbs; if for 50 sovs. lOlbs. Two
miles over the flying course.
Gen. Watson's Evan (£ 100), 11st 12lbs,
aged __ (Craike) 1
Mr W E Drury's Analysis (£ 50), 6yrs, 12st
(Mr Jeffreys) 2
Mr C H Firbank's Red Pepper, llst 7lbs
(D Davies) 3
Mr T C Nott's Morton (£ 50), aged __,
11st 7lbs ..(Owner) 0
Sir W M Curtis's Cough Drop (£ 50),
aged __, 11st 8lbs (C Galvin) 0
Mr D Evans's Cheltenham (£1OO), 5 yrs,
11st 61bs (W Murphy) 0
Betting-2 to 1 agst
Red Pepper and Cheltenham, 3 to 1 agst Evan, and 4 to 1 agst Analysis.
Evan, Cheltenham, and
Red Pepper kept well in each other's company for most part of the journey. Just before entering the run home, Cheltenham
fell and hurt his rider. Morton also came down, and very nearly knocked Red
Pepper over, who afterwards broke down. Evan, in the straight, took up the
lead, and won by a length, Red Pepper being third. The winner was not sold.
A MAIDEN (AT ENTRY)
HURDLE RACE of 30 sovs; four years old, 11st; five years, 11st lOlbs; six and
aged 12st; for horses (maidens at the time of entry) that have never started in
a handicap steeplechase or hurdle race, or ran under the recognised Rules of
Flat Racing in any country after three years old. Winners (after time of entry) once, 7lbs;
twice, 14lbs extra. Two miles over eight
flights of hurdles.
Mr G S Davies's Eglinton, 4 yrs, 11st
71bs (Owner) 1
Mr B Jones's Madam, 4 yrs, 11st (Owner)
2
Mr Williams's Village Belle, 11st .(T
Jones) 3
Mr
Jeffreys’s Dewdrop, 4 yrs, 11st (Mr Grundry) 0
Betting -
Evens each on Eglinton and Dewdrop, and 10 to 1 bar two. After a good start, the field kept together
until the return for the winning post. When
about a quarter of a mile away, Madam was leading, followed by Eglinton, Dewdrop, and Village Belle. Madam was challenged by Eglinton, and came
together neck to neck, when, at the winning post, Eglinton won by a short head;
a poor third.
Carmarthen Weekly Reporter, 31 March
1899
Carmarthenshire Sport
POINT TO POINT RACES NEAR CARMARTHEN
These races were held near Carmarthen
on Monday week. The meeting was at Coedwalter-fawr Gate, near Llangendeirne.
The course led off from Pistyllgwyn across Closteg, over the turnpike road
which makes for Llangendeirne, thence to Coedwalter-fawr, Werneli, and Pencelly
farms, and on to Glanrhydw, in the grounds of which the turning flag was
hoisted. The same ground was covered in returning as far as Coedwalter-fawr,
where the winning post was fixed. There was a good attendance, among those
present being Mr W J Buckley and party, Penyfai; Captain Grismond Philipps and
Mrs Philipps, Cwmgwili; Mr Hugh Waddle and party; Mr B W Valentine and Mrs
Valentine; Mr H W Pryse and party, Ystrad-wrallt; Mr E H Morris and party,
Brynmyrddin; Mr W V H Thomas and party, Carmarthen; Mr F F Mason, Swansea;
Captain E C Harries and party, Bryntowy; Mr R R Carver and party, Wenallt; Mr
John Francis and party, Myrtle Hill; Mr T Morris and party, Coomb; Mr D H
Thomas and party, Starling Park; Dr Bowen Jones, Carmarthen; Mr and Mrs S W
Thomas, Rushmoor Mr and Mrs E W Francis, Penygraig; Mr Delme Davies-Evans; Mr W P Jeffreys,
Cynghordy; Mr Bertie Davies-Evans, Highmead; Mr John Carver, Trecadwgan; Mr
H J Gregory, Tenby; Miss Roch, Maesgwynne; Miss Howell, Penrheol, etc.
RESULTS.
POINT-TO
POINT STEEPLECHASE
Over about 3 miles of fair hunting
country, open to members of all hunts in the Counties of Carmarthen, Pembroke,
and Cardigan. Horses to be ridden by members of the Hunt or their sons, or
farmers or farmers' sons over whose hounds the said hounds hunt. No paid
servant, or any person who had ridden for hire since January 1st, 1897, was
allowed to ride. Weights, 12st. 7lbs. Winner of any race to carry 7lbs extra 1,
cup value 12 sovs., or money value; 2, 2 sovs; 3rd, to save his stakes.
Mr R H Harries' False Prophet - Owner 1
Mr John Francis' Florence - Mr Jack
Francis 2
Col. W P Howell's Patch - Mr Shams
Thomas 3
Col. the Hon. F. C. Morgan, M.P.,
Hippacca - Mr Percy Thomas 0
Mr E C Harris' Marigold - Mr Robin
Harris 0
Mr B W Valentin's Meg - Owner 0
Mr T Parkinson's Honest Tom - Mr E W
Francis 0
Mrs
Jeffreys' Francesca - Mr Jeffreys
0 [the rider would be Uncle Herbert]
Mr F F Mason's Stockings - Owner 0
Mr Gregory’s Alnwick - Mr D Harrison 0
Mr D R Thomas' Dandy - Owner 0
Mr T Morris' Mrs Tom - Owner 0
Mr R R Carver's Whalebone - Mr J Carver
0
Mr B Davies-Evans’ Canonical - Owner 0
Mr B Davies-Evans' Father 0’Flynn - Mr
D Davies-Evans 0
Mr John Anthony's Old Fashion - Mr Ivor Anthony 0
Mr John Anthony's Charlie - Owner 0
Mr W V H Thomas' Bridesman - Mr Brychan
Rees 0
Riders all 12 7 with Alnwick 13.
Eighteen starters got well away, being
led by Mr Valentine's Meg with Mr Robin Harris’ Marigold next, and all in close
attendance. This order was maintained till two or three fields after crossing
the main-road; Mr Robin Harris on Marigold then took the lead, and was closely
followed by False Prophet and the others. Florence was first round the
turning-post, and from here on, False Prophet came well to the front with
Canonical, Marigold, and Florence. These kept together till the end, and about
three fields from home False Prophet drew away to the front, but lost a good
bit of ground in jumping. She jumped the last bank but a little in front of
Florence, and with Marigold close behind, followed by Canonical. Marigold was
unfortunate, and came down over this fence. False Prophet won in the end by two
lengths. Patch being third, and Canonical fourth, with Honest Tom fifth. The pace was fast throughout, and it is
surprising how all the horses kept so well together.
A
FARMERS' AND TRADESMEN' RACE
(Made
up on the ground)
Open to farmers and farmers' sons and
tradesmen residing in the district, where the Carmarthenshire Hounds hunt,
ridden by farmers or farmers' sons who earn their living entirely by farming,
or by such riders as would be approved of by the stewards. 1, 4 sovs; 2, 1 sov.
Mr J Anthony's Charlie.Mr Gwynne
Anthony 1
Mr J Anthony's St. Bride's .Mr Ivor
Anthony 2
Mr J. Anthony's Pathfinder Mr Harry
Anthony 3
Mr J Anthony's Little Galtee More 0
Mr J. Anthony's Lady Lambton, 0
Mr J Anthony's Narberth 0
Mr J Carver's Fancy 0
Mr J Carver's Curate 0
Mr D H Williams, Penycoed's Duke of
York 0
Mr W Thomas' Careful 0
Mr Percy Thomas' Look Alive II 0
This was run over the same course as
the Member’s Race. St. Bride's, Charlie, and Pathfinder all led in turn at
intervals throughout the race. St. Bride s and Charlie coming over the last
bank close together, but Charlie managed to pull it off by three lengths.
A
FOXHUNTER'S SCURRY
Was made up on the ground, for which
there were twelve starters, the course being from Coedwalter round the turning
flag and back.
Mr B W Valentin's Meg 1
Mr Gibson's Experimentor 2
Miss Howell's Patch 0
Mr Lloyd's Violet 0
Mr J Anthony's Lady Lambton 0
Mr J Anthony's Little Galtee More 0
Mr J Anthony's Old Fashion 0
Mr W Thomas' Careful 0
Mr Lawrence's Birthday 0
Mr J F Rees’ Useful Boy 0
Mr Davies' May Bang 0
Mr Gibson's Hereford 0
The course was extremely suitable for
the purpose, and Mr J F Rees and Capt. Grismond Philipps are to be
congratulated on their good taste in the selection. The other officials, all of
whom exercised their duties admirably, were : Mr John Francis, Myrtle Hill
(hon. sec.); Mr W Vincent Howell Thomas (clerk of the scales); and the judge
(Mr W J Buckley). This was the most
successful of the point-to-point races held at Carmarthen for many years.
Death certificate:
cause of Herbert’s death
1. Cellulitis, 2. Toxaemia
He died in London at St.
Thomas’ Hospital, just south of the River Thames.
Many years ago my uncle told
me that he was never allowed to have a motorcycle because his Uncle Herbert had
been involved in a bad motorcycle accident.
My uncle believed that it was the accident and ensuing leg problems
which led to Herbert’s death at the age of 40.
The Hereford Times, 24
December 1910
DEATHS
JEFFREYS – December 16. Walter Herbert, eldest son of Walter Powell
Jeffreys, D.L., of Cynghordy, Llandovery South Wales, in his 41st
year.
My cousin, Sally (Price) Bell,
gave me a copy of a letter, the first page of which is missing, that was
written sometime in the 1930s by Mr. Sydney L. R. Price to a cousin, Mr. H.
Price. In part, from pages 4-5, it reads
as follows, with a few corrections made by me to errors in spellings and places:
Since
writing the above (which I fear you will be getting tired of) I have just
received a further note from my sister to say that, with regard to the question
as to who “Mary” was, it has just occurred to her that the eldest son Daniel
[Price] also had a daughter called Mary.
Her sister, Anne, was married to a Mr. Walter Jeffries [Jeffreys], a
large Liverpool Merchant, where he lived and died, so “Anne” is probably buried
with him there. His son, also Walter,
lived at a place called Hentlas [Henllys], near Llandovery, there being three
children of the marriage, Herbert, Sophy, and Effie. On the death of his wife he married again, a
Miss Robinson [actually Miss Jones, sister-in-law to Mr. Robinson]. Shortly after this he built himself another
place called Kinghordy [Cynghordy Hall], situated quite close to the Station of
that name next to Llandovery on the up line.
I remember their staying at Glanmorlais occasionally when I was quite
young, and my mother used to stay there.
Herbert went wrong at Eton
[Harrow], and after his father’s death, went quite to the bad, and the place
has been sold up.
I believe that Mr. Sydney
Price was close to the truth but had the timing a bit off. No doubt Herbert’s troubles did arise while
at boarding school; but I think the comment about going quite to the bad after
the father’s death is incorrect. The
father outlived Herbert by 10 years. Mr.
Price must be referring to the large sum of money that Herbert inherited upon
his 21st birthday. That
inheritance came from the marriage settlement of his parents and through the
estate of his mother.
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I have a copy of an undated letter, probably dated around
WWII, written by my great-aunt, Agnes Cecile “Dot” Jeffreys, to her
half-brother, Geoffrey Jeffreys, my grandfather. It reads in part:
Walter Powell Jeffreys, our father, …
married Agnes Robinson and they lived at Henllys. She was very good to our grandfather and
nursed him in his last illness. We four
children [Herbert, Effie, Dot and Charlie] were born at Henllys and after our
mother died were brought up by 3 devoted servants. One, Betsy, was our nurse and was a wonderful
woman. We had a Scotch governess and
were very happy. Our father was in the
Brecon Militia and returned with the rank of Captain. He was away a great deal and had a very happy
life. He fished a lot in the River Towy
and shot and did some hunting. In 1883
he married Uncle Nicholas’s sister-in-law, Frances Constance Jones. You were born in London. Our governess and the old servants left upon
his re-marriage. He was very handsome
and gay and was very popular. He became
Deputy Lieutenant of Carmarthenshire, was Justice of the Peace for Breconshire
and Carmarthenshire, was on the County Council and on several committees.
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