MR. DAVID JUDD'S ILLNESS.
Mr. David. Judd, a former member of the Kingston Town Council, is still very seriously ill, and upon inquiry at his residence last night it was ascertained that but little hopes were entertained of his recovery.

From Surrey Comet dated 20th January 1915- see report in original format.


DEATH OF MR. D. JUDD
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN AND EX-COUNCILLOR
HIS INTEREST IN SPORT
We regret to report the death of Mr. David Judd, of 444, Kingston-road, Norbiton, an illness arising from an affection of the throat having a fatal termination on Thursday morning.
The late Mr. Judd was entirely the architect of his own fortune, and it follows that he possessed shrewd judgment and sound knowledge, qualities which enabled him to develop the business of a builder along very successful lines. Mr. Judd was quite a young man when he left Hampshire for this part of Surrey, with an ambition to "get on" that was fully realised. In 1892 he entered the Town Council as a representative of Hill Ward, and for an almost unbroken period of eighteen years was diligent in the discharge of his duties, his special qualifications enabling him to take the position of chairman of the Highways Committee during a portion of his tenure of office as a Councillor.

He also served as an overseer, and for some years was a sidesman at St. Peter's Church and a member of the council of that church; his interest in the parish was also shown by his undertaking at his own expense the complete renovation of the clock when the tower of St. Peter's was restored some years ago.

Mr. Judd became a member of the Brownrigg lodge of freemasons in 1899, and he was a supporter of the Kingston Victoria Hospital. Apart from personal gifts to this institution, he warmly championed its cause when the annual contributions for the Surrey Football Association are made to various charities in the county, and last season the Victoria Hospital received a larger sum from the Surrey F.A. than any other institution in Surrey.

To the younger generation of Kingstonians Mr. Judd will be best remembered for his association with football. He it was who founded the Old Kingstonians F.C. and was president from that time until his death. Football became his hobby, and although the enclosure he constructed is situated just beyond the confimes of the borough, Kingston has the distinction of possessing one of the finest and best appointed grounds in the county. It was given to him to command success, and when approaching the zenith of its fame the Old Kingstonians F.C. possessed a record unequalled by any other club in Surrey. It was a pleasure to him to lend the ground for any charity match that it was desired to play, and much assistance was always given in accessory matters on these occasions.

Mr. Judd, whose age was sixty three, leaves a widow, five daughters and a son to mourn his loss, and his death wil be regretted by a large circle of friends. The funeral has been arranged to take place on Wednesday.

From Surrey Comet dated 22nd January 1915- see report in original format (including picture).



DEATH OF MR. DAVID JUDD
Ex-COUNCILLOR AND PRESIDENT
OLD KINGSTONIANS F.C.
With sincere regret, which will be shared by all those associated with the administration of the public affairs of the borough, as well as by a large circle of friends interested in football and sport generally in the county, we record the death of Mr, David Judd, which occurred at his residence, 444, Kingston-road, Norbiton, on Thursday morning, at the age of 64 years. He had patiently borne a painful illness, and passed peacefully away in the presence of all the members of his family at a quarter to nine. Much sympathy is expressed with his widow and children (one son and five daughters).
Mr. David Judd had been a resident of Kingston for some forty years, coming to the borough while a young man, and setting up a small business, which, as the result of his steady and persevering efforts, gradually developed into that of a successful builder and contractor. His character as a good master is shown by the fact that his first employee has ever since remained in his service. His practical abilities being so well suited to municipal work, he was clerked to the Kingston Town Council as a representative of Hill Ward in 1892, and for a period served as chairman of the Highway Committee, while he also held the position of overseer. He finally retired from the Council in 1911.
Mr. Judd had long been prominently associated with football and cricket, being best known as principal founder of that remarkably successful organisation, the Old Kingstonians' Football Club, of which he was president from the date of its inception, seven years ago, to the day of his death. On the formation of the club, he established for their use the Norbiton Sports Ground, which, being in every way an excellent pitch, with the additional advantage of exceptionally good stand accommodation, was not only admired by all who used or visited it, but was frequently selected by the county authorities as the venue for final, semi-final and inter-county fixtures. Mr. Judd was a generous host, and his enthusiasm in attending to the wants of his own team knew no bounds, while his personal interest in each individual member caused him to be affectionately known by all as "father."
In May last, at the close of the club's record season, in which it won three trophies- the Surrey Senior Cup, the Surrey Charity Shield, and the Southern Suburban League Shield (this last for the second season in succession), the members and supporters presented him with a handsome gold watch as a token of esteem and of recognition of his invaluable services to the club. It is worth noting as an instance of the great assistance rendered by the club to charity, that in one season the Surrey Charity Shield matches in which the Old Kingstonians were concerned resulted in the raising of more than £100, this being considerably more than half the total amount realised in the whole of the competition.
For many years a Freemason, Mr. Judd was a member of the Brownrigg Lodge. In addition to supporting charity by frequently lending his football ground for matches in its cause, he had given generously to the Kingston Victoria Hospital.
The funeral will take plate at Kingston Cemetery on Wednesday next at 3.30 p.m.

From Surrey Advertiser dated 23rd January 1915- see report in original format.


THE LATE MR. DAVID JUDD.
PRESIDENT OF THE OLD KINCSTONIANS'
His Interest in Sport.
The late Mr. David. Judd, whose death, at his residence, 444, Kingston-road, Norbiton, in
his 64th year on Thursday last week, we recorded in our Saturday's issue, had long been prominently associated with football and cricket, being best known as principal founder
of that remarkably successful organisation, the Old Kingstonians' Football Club, of which he
was president from the date of its inception, seven years ago, to the day of his death. On the formation of the club, he established for their use the Norbiton Sports Ground, which, being in every way an excellent pitch, with the additional advantage of exceptionally good stand accommodation, was not only admired by all who used or visited it, but was frequently selected by the county authorities as the venue for final, semi-final and inter-county fixtures. Mr. Judd was a generous host, and his enthusiasm in attending to the wants of his own team knew no bounds, while his personal interest in each individual member caused him to be affectionately known by all as "father." In May last, at the close of the club's record season. in which it won three trophies-the Surrey Senior Cup, the Surrey Charity Shield, and the Southern Suburban League Shield (this last for the second season in succession)- the members and supporters presented him with a handsome gold watch as a token of esteem and of recognition of his invaluable services to the club. It is worth noting as an instance of the great assistance rendered by the club to charity, that in one season the Surrey Charity Shield matches in which the Old Kingstonians were concerned resulted in the raising of more than £100, this being considerably more than half the total amount realised in the whole of the competition.
In addition to supporting charity by frequently lending his football ground for matches in its cause, he had given generously to the Kingston Victoria Hospital.
The funeral will take place at Kingston Cemetery this (Wednesday) afternoon at 3.30 p.m.

From Surrey Advertiser dated 27th January 1915- see report in original format.


FUNERAL OF THE LATE DAVID JUDD
Many Evidences of Respect at the Graveside.
The esteem in which the late Mr. David Judd was held was shown by the large number of friends who attended the funeral at Kingston Cemetery on Wednesday afternnon to pay a last tribute of respect.
Before the cortege left the house, a short service was conducted by the Rev. I.O. Stalberg, paster of the Bunyan Baptist Tamernacle who also conducted the internment ceremony.
The immediate mourners were: Mr. D. Judd (son), Mr G.W. Garwood and Mr. J.S. Collins (son-in-law), Mr D. Judd (cousin), Messrs. L. Wilkinson, J. Hallett, T. Wiggins, H.C. Spragg, G. Batson and C. Brockwell. Among those present at the graveside were: Mr. P.H.O. Summers, Mr. W.H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Godfrey, Messrs. S.S. Towell, R.H. Collins (Sutton), A. Daws, F. Gosling, G. Duffell, H. Horsman, W.H. Hall, F. Brewerton, C.D. Wright, C. Collins, H. Lanham, H. Daw, H. Hackman, J.R. Mathie, F. Sharpe, E.E. Johnson, J. Othen, H. Barratt, J.G. Wilkerson, M. Mackenzie, D.O. Smart, H. Mansey, J. West, J. Eaton, A. Spragg, G.T. Burt, Mrs. T. Wiggins, the Misses Brockwell, and others. Many of the above were actively associated with deceased in the athletic world.
Amongst the floral tributes received were those from Mrs. Judd, Lizzie, Flo and Lottie, Dave and Mary (sister and brother-in-law), Nell and Geoff, Len, Arthur, Frank and Stanley (grandchildren). Committee of the O.K.'s F.C., "A few of his boys" (members of the O.K.'s F.C.), Surrey County F.A., Kingston and District Saturday League, Mr. Chas. D. Wright, Mr., Mrs. and George Wilkinson, cousin Dave and Flo, Will and Lily, Ted, Mollie, Edie and May, Mr. and Mrs. T. Wiggins, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hallett, Mr., Mrs. and Nan Batson, Mr. J. Davidson, Messrs. and the Misses Brockwell, tenants at Kingston-road, Mr. A. G. Bonsor, Mr. H.C. Spragg and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sheehy, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Summer, Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Nelly and Queeny.
The funeral arrangments were carried out by Mr. Fredk. W. Paine of Kingston.

From Surrey Comet dated 29th January 1915- see report in original format.


FUNERAL OF MR. DAVID JUDD.
The funeral of the late Mr. David Judd, for many years formerly a member of the Kingston Town Council, and founder and president until the day of his death of the Old Kingstonians Football Club, took place at Kingston Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, and was attended by a large number of mourners and sympathisers. The Rev. I.O. Stalberg conducted the service in the Cemetery chapel, and at the graveside. and the principal mourners present were Mr. D. Judd (son), Mr. G. W. Garwood, and Mr. J. S. Collins (sons-in-law), Mr. D. Judd (cousin), Mr. L. Wilkinson, Mr. G. Batson (treasurer, Old Kingstonians F.C.), Mr. J. Hallett (chairman of the committee). Mr. C. Brockwell (hon. secretary), Mr. T. Wiggins (assistant hon. secretary), Mr. G. Wilkinson and Mr. H. C. Spragg. Among those also present were The Rev. W. Gregory Harris, Mr. W. Howard Webb, and Mr. C. D. Wright. (formerly members of the Kingston Town Council); Messrs. M. McKenzie (chairman), J. G. Wilkerson (vice-chairman), and D. O. Smart (hon. sec.), representing the Kingston and District Wednesday Football League; Messrs. C. Collins, J. Othen, H. Barratt, H. Mansey, A. W. Little, and J. West (members Old Kingstonians' F.C.); Mr. E. E. Johnson (captain, Old Kingstonians' Cricket Club). Mrs. J. Hallett, Mrs. T. Wiggins, the Misses C., E. and M. Brockwell, Mrs. Sheehy, Miss Hale, Messrs. J. Eaton H. Horsman. W. H. Hall, H. Lanham. P. H. Godfrey, A. Spragg, F. Brewerton, P. H. Godfrey, H. Daw, D. Atkins, F. Gosling, Galpin, H. Hackman, J. R. Mathie, Merritt, and F. Sharpe.

Among the beautiful floral tributes sent by the following, that from the Surrey County Football Association had the county colours attached, and those from the committee of the Old Kingstonians' F.C., and "a few of his boys" in the club, the colours of the Old Kingstonians; - Mrs. Judd, Lizzie, Flo and Lottie; Dave and Mary; Sister and Brother-in-law; Kate and Jim; Nell and Goff; four grandchildren, Len, Arthur, Frank, Stanley; Committee. O.K.F.C.; O.K.F.C., a few of his "Boys;" Surrey County F.A..; Kingston and District Saturday League; Mr. Chas. D. Wright; Mr., Mrs. and George Wilkinson; Cousins Dave and Flo; Will and Lilley; Ted, Molly, Edie and May; Mr. and Mrs. T. Wiggins; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hallett; Mr. and Mrs. and Alan Batson; Mr. J. Davidson; Messrs. and Misses Brockwell; tenants at Kingston-road; Mr. A. S. Bonsor; Mr. H. C. Spragg and family; Mr. and Mrs. H. Collins; Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Collins; Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sheehy; Mr. and Mrs. Spencer; Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Summers; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Summers; Mr and Mrs. Clark; Nelly and Queenie.
The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Fredk. W. Paine. of London-road, Kingston.

THE MAYOR'S TRIBUTE.
At the meeting of the Kingston Town Council on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman C. H. Burge) said the members had heard with considerable regret of the death of one of their old colleagues, Mr. David Judd. For many years he was one of the hard workers on the Council, devoting unlimited time and energy to the performance of municipal work. He was a very enthusiastic chairman of the Highways Committee, and he (the Mayor) knew, was frequently up in the early hours of the morning carrying out his official duties. His Worship proposed that a letter should be sent on behalf of the Council to the widow and family, expressing sincere sympathy with them in their bereavement, and the Council assented, rising to their feet.

From Surrey Advertiser dated 30th January 1915- see report in original format.