A silhouette of Mrs Cudmore

This week's Sepia Saturday theme is silhouettes. The silhouette to the right, from an album compiled by her daughter, my grandmother, is of my great grandmother Kathleen Mary Cudmore née Cavenagh-Mainwaring (1874-1951).

The artist was Margaret Newall. I have been unable to discover much about her. It seems she was better known as Peggy Newall and she worked in England.

The silhouette is from 1924 when my great grandmother was fifty. 

Kathleen Cavenagh was born on 11 February 1874 at "Eden Park" Marryatville, South Australia, the sixth of ten children born to Wentworth Cavenagh (1822 - 1895) and his wife Ellen née Mainwaring (1845 - 1920). In 1875 Wentworth Cavenagh was the Member for Yatala in the South Australian House of Assembly. In 1891 on the death of his wife's brother, Wentworth Cavenagh assumed the surname Mainwaring in addition to his own.

Kathleen married Dr Arthur Murray Cudmore (1870 - 1951) in 1901. They had two daughters, Rosemary born 1904 and Kathleen born 1908. In 1924, Kathleen Cudmore's daughters were aged 20 and 16.

Arthur Murray Cudmore was a successful surgeon in Adelaide, South Australia. He was knighted for his contributions to medicine in 1945.

On 10 January 1924, Dr A. M. Cudmore left Adelaide on the RMS Narkunda. Before going to England he was to join his wife and daughters on the Continent. Mrs Cudmore had taken her daughters to England for further education a year earlier on the RMS Naldera. (SOCIETY NEWS AND EVENTS. (1924, January 5). The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), p. 19. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63860204)  (PERSONAL. (1923, January 8). The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), p. 6. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63832733) (BREWSTER JONES' SCHOLARSHIPS. (1923, February 17). The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63779361)

In March 1924, Mrs A. M. Cudmore was listed as having donated, or promised to donate, £100 to St Mark's College, a residential college to be affiliated with the University of Adelaide. (Advertising. (1924, March 8). Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), p. 56. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89237465)

In June 1924, Mrs Arthur Cudmore was elected a life patron of the National Council. The National Council of Women of South Australia was founded in 1902 and is an umbrella group for affiliated women's groups.  When her husband was knighted in 1945, Lady Cudmore's many philanthropic interests were mentioned. (WOMEN IN COUNCIL. (1924, June 14). News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), p. 7 Edition: Sporting Edition. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129725023;  WOMEN AND WAR. (1924, June 17). The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), p. 6. Retrieved November 19, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57394143) (Biographies Of Recipients. (1945, January 1). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43234999)
 
Dr and Mrs A. M. Cudmore returned from England in September 1924. (SOCIAL NOTES. (1924, September 13). The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), p. 19. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63795582)

In October 1924, Dr and Mrs Cudmore were entertained at dinner by His Excellency the Governor [Sir George Tom Molesworth Bridges (1871-1939)] and Lady Bridges together with Major and Mrs V Newland, Dr and Mrs Britten Jones, Dr and Mrs Krakowsky, Mr and Mrs Wynward, Mrs Teesdale Smith, and the Reverend K. J. F. Bickersteth. (BEFORE THE PUBLIC. (1924, October 28). News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), p. 4 Edition: HOME EDITION. Retrieved November 19, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129860142)

In October, the Cudmores attended two opera performances. Dr and Mrs Cudmore and their daughter Rosemary attended Don Pasquale. (I will be going to Don Pasquale in Melbourne later this month.) Mrs Arthur Cudmore was recorded as attending the opera Andrea Chénier.  ("DON PASQUALE.". (1924, October 7). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), p. 10. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43240708) (SOCIETY AT THE OPERA. (1924, October 6). The Register(Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), p. 9. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article57884076)

In early October Mrs A. M. Cudmore attended an 'at home' at Grange. 

Mrs. Francis J. Fisher invited a number of her friends to her charming home "Brighouse," Grange, to meet Mrs. Culross and Mrs. Arthur Lewis who have returned to Adelaide after residing for many years in England. The garden, laid out in terraces, was a blaze of flowers, a high bank covered thickly with a mauve ice plant being an absolute sight. Lovely roses were the decorative note inside the house. Mrs. Fisher received, wearing a handsome toilette of dark mastic satin de soie, the skirt made with double flounce effect, black crin straw hat with wide brim, blue and pink pastel shaded roses round the crown, black lace veil grace fully draped falling down the back. Mrs. Culross was wearing navy marocain, with piping of grey, and narrow grey georgette round collar, black velvet hat. Mrs. Arthur Lewis wore black georgette and fine black lace toilette, very wide brimmed black crin hat, with black and gold tissue roses in front, amber necklace. [...] Mrs. A. M. Cudmore, white and black figured georgette and almond green hat with ostrich plume. [...] An excellent orchestra rendered music in the drawing-room, and a delicious afternoon tea was served in the dining room. (AN AT HOME. (1924, October 11). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), p. 11. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43241801)

On 18 October Dr and Mrs A. M. Cudmore attended the races at Cheltenham Park. The Acting President of the Amateur Turf Club and his wife hosted an afternoon tea which the Cudmores attended. (SOCIAL NOTES. (1924, December 22). The Advertiser(Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), p. 15. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73428015)

On Wednesday 12 November there was a garden party at Government House to farewell the Governor's wife, Lady Bridges. There were about 2,000 guests including Dr and Mrs A. M. Cudmore and their daughter Rosemary.

Miss Rosemary Cudmore's white cloth frock had pipings of jade green, and her dead leaf brown hat sported the same smart colour. (GOVERNMENT HOUSE GARDEN PARTY. (1924, November 13). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), p. 13. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43249986) (GARDEN PARTY AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. (1924, November 13). The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), p. 7. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64059352)

In November the Cudmores attended the wedding of Leila Boothby and Colin Trevor. I am uncertain of the connection, I don't think they were cousins. (TREVOR-BOOTHBY WEDDING. (1924, November 28). The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), p. 7. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64062649)

On Saturday evening, the 15th of November, Mrs Arthur Cudmore and her daughter Kathleen were among those who attended J Hasting Turner's comedy, 'The Lilies of the Field' performed by the Adelaide Repertory Theatre at the Victoria Hall. (SOCIAL NOTES. (1924, November 17). News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), p. 5 Edition: HOME EDITION. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129807500)

On 29 November Dr and Mrs A. M. Cudmore were again at the races and again had afternoon tea there. (RACES At CHELTENHAM. (1924, December 1). The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), p. 11. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64053188)

In early December 1924 Mrs Cudmore accepted an invitation from Mrs Hurcus to join the Ladies' Committee of the Father Adelaide Christmas Committee.

By mid December the Ladies committee had arranged the buying, packing and addressing of toys for 2,900 sick and orphan children. (Father Adelaide Christmas Ready. (1924, December 18). News(Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), p. 7 Edition: HOME EDITION. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129812996)

0n 18 December at the Father Christmas Dance in the Palais Royal, North Terrace, the "energetic ladies' committee" sold caps, balloons, fans, etc in the prettily decorated hall. (Wonderful Response for Children. (1924, December 19). News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), p. 7 Edition: HOME EDITION. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129813690)

On Friday 19 December there was a concert at the Adelaide Town Hall in aid of the Father Adelaide Christmas Appeal. Three members of the ladies' committee, including Mrs A.M.Cudmore ran a sweet and flower stall. They were helped by 13 others including Miss Rosemary Cudmore. (GEMS FROM OPERA. (1924, December 20). News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), p. 6 Edition: Sporting Edition. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129812340)

On the afternoon of Saturday, 20 December, Mrs A.M. Cudmore attended a performance by the pupils of Miss Norah Stewart at the Theatre Royal. (SOCIAL NOTES. (1924, December 22). The Advertiser(Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), p. 15. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article73428015) Her daughter Kathleen was a pupil and danced a spirited gypsy dance in gay gypsy costume with nine other girls. (AT THE THEATRE ROYAL. (1924, December 18). The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), p. 7. Retrieved November 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64052179)

It had been a busy three months since Mrs Cudmore had returned from her travels.

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A confusion of Sir Henry Mainwarings

Sir Henry Mainwaring (1726-1797), by Allan Ramsay

There are two notable portraits of Sir Henry Mainwaring  (1726-1797), the fourth baronet of Over Peover. Unfortunately these portraits are sometimes thought, mistakenly, to be portraits of Sir Henry Mainwaring (1587-1653) the pirate. I wrote about the pirate in an earlier blog post.

The two men were related, as third cousins four times removed. Their common ancestor was John Mainwaring (1470-1515), of Over Peover, Cheshire, sheriff of Flintshire, knighted at at the taking of Thérouanne and Tournai. John Mainwaring is my thirteenth great grandfather.

There are no known portraits of the earlier Henry Mainwaring. In the introduction to The Life and Works of Sir Henry Mainwaring printed for the Navy Records Society in 1920, the editor, G. E. Manwaring, states

Before completing this volume I had hoped to discover a portrait of Sir Henry Mainwaring, but after a fruitless search in many quarters I am convinced that none exist. (page xvi at http://archive.org/stream/lifeworksofsirhe01mainuoft/lifeworksofsirhe01mainuoft_djvu.txt )

There is a cartoon image of Henry Mainwaring, the pirate, in Disneyland at Anaheim in California in the area where people wait for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

 Henry Mainwaring the fourth baronet was the nephew of the third baronet, Sir Thomas Mainwaring (1681-1726). Sir Thomas died leaving no children. His brother Henry (1686-1726) had married Diana Blackett (1703-1737) on 26 July 1725. They had one son, Henry, born on 7 November 1726, after his father's death on 1 July 1726. This child inherited the baronetcy from his uncle who had died on 21 September 1726. The young Henry's mother, Diana, married again to Thomas Wetenhall (1708-1776).

George E. Cokayne (1900), Complete baronetage, Exeter: W. Pollard v. 3. English, Irish and Scottish, 1649-1664 pages 129-130

Betham, William. The Baronetage of England, Or the History of the English Baronets, and Such Baronets of Scotland, as Are of English Families: With Genealogical Tables, and Engravings of Their Armorial Bearings. Vol. 5. London: E. Lloyd, 1805. Google. Web. 12 May 2014. <http://books.google.com.au/books?id=zKNBAAAAcAAJ>. pages 574-5.

Sir Henry Mainwaring was educated at Durham School and then at Oxford University.

Sir Henry Mainwaring's portrait was done by Allan Ramsay, a noted portrait painter in 1748 when Mainwaring was about 22. When Mainwaring died leaving no children, this portrait probably passed to his friend George, Lord Grey, later Earl of Stamford. It was sold by the Earl of Stamford's descendants in 1928. It was recently sold again, by Sothebys in 2007 for £18,000.

When Sir Henry Mainwaring was in Rome on the Grand Tour in 1760 he was painted with his companion Lord Grey, by Sir Nathaniel Dance-Holland RA.

George Harry Grey, Lord Grey of Groby, later 5th Earl of Stamford (1737-1819) and his Travelling Companion, Sir Henry Mainwaring, 4th Bt (1726-1797)

The painting is in the collection of the National Trust and on display at Dunham Massey in Cheshire. Henry Mainwaring, standing, is showing Grey a cameo ring.  Grey and Mainwaring commissioned Dance to paint a subject from Virgil. He painted Aeneas and Venus for Mainwaring and The Meeting of Dido and Aeneas for Grey. The latter painting is now in the Tate. Venus appearing to Aeneas and Achates as a Huntress by Nathaniel Dance dated 1762 was sold by Christie's in 1994 for £243,500.

Venus appearing to Aeneas and Achates as a Huntress by Nathaniel Dance dated 1762

Mainwaring bought other paintings on the tour for example The Bay of Naples from Posillipo by Pietro Fabris and Antiquaries at Pola by Thomas Patch.

Antiquaries at Pola: Sir Henry Mainwaring Bt (1726-1797), Jacob Houblon (b.1736), George Harry Grey, 5th Earl of Stamford (1737-1819) and the Reverend Jonan Lipyeatt by Thomas Patch 1760. The painting is at Dunham Massey, now owned by the National Trust following a bequest by the 10th Earl of Stamford. Mainwaring is seated on a Roman altar at the left; beside him Houblon stands, extravagantly dressed in check trousers and red-lined hooded black cloak, a pistol in his belt; and next to him Lord Stamford in a similar cloak; Lipyeatt in the foreground is bending over a marble fragment which he is deciphering. A fragmentary marble head caricatures the features of Patch and his spaniel, with water gushing from his mouth, appears to represent a life-like fountain; a lateen-rigged boat at the right, a servant carrying baggage and in the background the amphitheatre at Pola. Pola or Pula, is opposite Venice on the coast of Croatia.

Grey bought A Punch Party in Florence by Thomas Patch which is now owned by the National Trust at Dunham Massey.

A Punch Party by Thomas Patch with Sir H. Mainwaring; Earl Cowper; Viscount Torrington; Reverend J. Lipyeatt; Lord Grantham; Sir Brook Bridges, Bt; James Whyte; Jacob Houblon; the Earl of Moray; Mr Charles Hatfield, the landlord; Earl of Stamford; Charles S. Boothby; Sir John Rushout Bt, and Sir Charles Bunbury, Bt. The 5th Earl of Stamford is seen with his friends enjoying an evening at Mr Hadfield's inn called Carlo's near Saato Spirito in Florence. The artist has introduced a caricature bust of himself on the wall on the right, with the horns of a faun. Fourteen figures are depicted, engaged in various activities round a table, for example, Lord Grantham is carrying a pedlar's tray filled with cameos from which Lord Stamford, because he wears it on his finger, has evidently acquired one; but principally they are engaged in drinking the punch provided by the patron Charles Hadfield. On the back wall are paintings of Bacchus and of Silenus in chariots pulled by leopards and tigers respectively; on the wall at the right is a caricature bust of the artist with the ears of a faun, perhaps echoing the replica of the Dancing Faun on the adjacent wall, the original of which is in the Uffizi. The socles on which the sculpture is placed are decorated with the Medici arms.
Sir Henry Mainwaring is sitting at the end of the table (in blue) opposite  Sir Charles Bunbury who is proposing the toast.

Sir Henry Mainwaring the fourth baronet died unmarried and the baronetcy became extinct.

Henry Mainwaring the fourth baronet is my seventh cousin seven times removed.