Specification for silver gilt casket (for which tenders were invited) to hold roll of freedom of city of Cardiff to be presented to William Ferguson Massey, Prime Minister of dominion of New Zealand

This material is held atNeath Antiquarian Society Archives

Reference
- GB 3167 NAS Z 65/1/1-4
Dates of Creation
- 30 Jul 1917
Language of Material
- English
Physical Description
- 4 papers

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Records relating to the presentation of Freedom of Borough of Neath to Prime Minister David Lloyd George.NAS Z 65

Specification for silver gilt casket (for which tenders were invited) to hold roll of freedom of city of Cardiff to be presented to William Ferguson Massey, Prime Minister of dominion of New ZealandNAS Z 65/1/1-4

Letter from H[enry] P[endrill] Charles apologising for his absence from special meeting on 18 Jun 1918 [see NAS Z 65/3]NAS Z 65/2

Agenda for special meeting to consider various matters (including presentation of freedom of borough of Neath to D[avid] Lloyd George)NAS Z 65/3

Correspondence from Western Mail concerning supply of casket and scroll for presentation ceremonyNAS Z 65/4/1-3

Correspondence concerning provision of scroll for presentation ceremony by Percy Gleaves ARCA, 15 Uplands Crescent, SwanseaNAS Z 65/5/1-7

Poster advertising [Neath] National Eisteddfod (6-9 Aug 1918) and visit of David Lloyd George to Neath (9 Aug 1918), (with notice). Mayor of Neath invites all the inhabitants of the Borough and District, on the above occasion, to Decorate their Houses, Shops and other Premises with Flags, Bunting and in any other suitable way during the week in which the National Eisteddfod will be heldNAS Z 65/6/1-2

Cambria Daily Leader (including notice concerning application for admission tickets for presentation ceremony)NAS Z 65/7/1-2

Acceptance of invitation to luncheon following presentation ceremony received from the following: 1. Jonah Arnold, 7 South Terrace, Neath; 2. William Carruthers (with thanks for platform ticket); 3. [Alderman] Henry P[endrill] Charles, Westfield, Neath; 4. John S Church, Brynawel, Court Sart, Briton Ferry; 5. Mr and Mrs [Charles] Coombe Tennant, Cadoxton Lodge, [Cadoxton], Neath, (with Colonel Murray Thriepland and Captain, earl of Lisburne); 6. B[enjamin] W Davies, Bronleigh, [Cadoxton Road], Neath; 7. [Alderman] Dr [David Llewellyn] Davies, Orchard Place, Neath; 8. D M Davies, Hazeldene, [Rhydding], Neath; 9. Coun[cillor] John Davies, 5 Danygraig Road, Melincrythan; 10. [Councillor] T Howell Davies, Brynhir, Picton Place, Carmarthen; 11. W[illia]m Davies, Plas y felin, Glyn Neath; 12. Arthur J Evans, clerk to Neath borough education committee; 13. Superintendent Ben Evans, Glamorgan Constabulary; 14. W[illia]m Evans, Bronwydd, Porth; 15. Mr and Mrs [Evan] Evans Bevan, Cadoxton House, [Cadoxton], Neath; 16/1-2. T Mansel Franklen, St Hilary, Cowbridge, (and telegram); 17. Mr and Mrs [Frederick W] Gibbins, Garthmor, [Pencaerau], Neath; 18. Percy Gleaves, 15 Uplands Crescent, Swansea; 19. Ernest Harris, Caerau R[oa]d, Newport; 20. W Clark Jackson, engineer and manager, Neath corporation gas works; 21. Daniel James, Frondeg, The Crescent, Llandilo; 22. Levi James, Hong Kong Provision Stores, Neath; 23. [Councillor] A Jestyn Jeffreys, Neath; 24. D[avid] M Jenkins, borough engineer and surveyor, Gwyn Hall, Neath; 25. [Councillor] John John, Lonlas House, Neath; 26. Alderman Benj[amin] Jones, mayor of Swansea; 27. [Councillor] John R Jones, 9 Richmond Street, Neath; 28. Col[onel Henry] Lewis, Greenmeadow, Tongwynlais, Cardiff; 29. Lord Pontypridd, Bronwydd, Cardiff; 30. W[illiam] H Mathias, Tynycymmer Hall, Porth; 31. Mayor of Aberavon; 32. Mayor of Abergavenny; 33. Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil; 34. Mr and Mrs [Joseph E] Moore-Gwyn, Dyffryn, Neath; 35. E M[iall] Morgan, The Bank, Parade, Neath; 36. Dr T H Morris, Hazelwood, 40 Cathedral R[oa]d, Cardiff; 37. Edward Powell, Coedmor, [Wern Road], Skewen, Neath; 38. [Alderman] Owen Price, Nantyrharn, Cray, Brecon[shire]; 39. [Councillor] W[illia]m Prosser, Dolcoed, Seven Sisters; 40. [Councillor] J[oseph] Cook Rees, Glanffrwd, [Cadoxton Road], Neath; 41. Rev[erend] T Mardy Rees, (minister of Gnoll Road Congregational Church, Neath), 24 Rugby Avenue, Neath; 42. [Councillor] Capt[ain] Walter E Rees, Norwood, Neath; 43/1-2. [Alderman] W[illiam] Roberts, lord mayor of Cardiff, (and telegram); 44. [Councillor] W[illiam] J Stephens, Dolcoed, [Park Wern Road], Sketty, Swansea; 45. Mr E[rnest] Tench, Berthlwyd, St Johns Terrace, Neath Abbey, [Neath]; 46. Sir Griffith Thomas, Court Herbert, [Neath Abbey], Neath; 47. Ifor Thomas, [73 Lewis Road], Neath; 48. Miss Lindsay Williams, Elm Grove, Dinas Powis.NAS Z 65/8/1-50

Letter of thanks from [Dr] G[eorge] Arbour Stephens, 61 Walter Road, Swansea, for his platform ticket for presentation ceremonyNAS Z 65/9

Letter from [Reverend] D[avid] J Jones, St Theodores Vicarage, Port Talbot, regretfully declining invitation to presentation ceremonyNAS Z 65/10

Poster advertising presentation of freedom of borough of Neath to David Lloyd George (including programme)NAS Z 65/11

Platform seating arrangement (draft) for presentation ceremony in Gwyn Hall, NeathNAS Z 65/12

Freemans certificate (draft) of David Lloyd GeorgeNAS Z 65/13

Menu and toast list for luncheon given by Alderman Hopkin Morgan, mayor of Neath, at Castle Hotel, Neath, following presentation ceremony (with draft lists of guests)NAS Z 65/14/1-4

Correspondence concerning supply of photographs of David Lloyd Georges visit to Neath from News Illustrations Co[mpany], Johnsons Court, Fleet Street, LondonNAS Z 65/15/1-2

Correspondence from Briton Ferry Silver Band (with receipt) and Glynneath Silver Band concerning payments for services rendered on David Lloyd Georges visit to NeathNAS Z 65/16/1-3

Catalogue of illuminated addresses of congratulations, rolls of honour and testimonials, certificates of freedom of boroughs, and presentation caskets, available from Shaw and Sons, illuminators, designers and engravers, 7, 8 and 9 Fetter Lane, Fleet Street, LondonNAS Z 65/17

Windsor Street, Neath: Plan of suggested improvements to [Neath railway] station approach (scale: 40 feet to 1 inch)NAS Z 65/18

Invitation from J[ohn] B[enjamin] Williams, mayor of Neath, to attend King George VI and Queen Elizabeths visit to Neath County Schools groundsNAS Z 65/19