Evelyn Radigund Eliot (1869 - 1920)

Evelyn was the third child and second daughter of Charles Eliot and Constance Guest, known to family and friends as Evely.

Evely was an excellent musician (cello), as well as a very keen amateur photographer. Many of her photos and some albums still remain in the Port Eliot collection.

— "Exeter Flying Post" Wednesday, 10 Feb 1869:
January 31, at Port Eliot, St. Germans, the wife of the Hon. C.G.C. Eliot, a daughter.

— "Illustrated London News" 21 Apr 1888, page 3:
The last Brompton Hospital entertainment of the twenty-first season took place on Tuesday, April 17, and consisted of the comedy of "Meg's Diversion," the characters being sustained by Miss F. Vivian (as Margaret Crow), Miss S. Vivian (Cornelia Crow), Miss Chamberlain (Mrs. Netwell), Mr. E.F. Nugent (Jeremy Crow), Mr. H. Duff (Sir Ashley Merton), the Hon. R. Somerset (Roland Pigeon), Mr. Earle (Eytem), and Mr. George C. Nugent (Jasper Pigeon). The whole performance, which was exceedingly well acted, called forth repeated expressions of delight from the patients, who were indebted for this enjoyable entertainment to the ever-ready kindness and sympathy of Mr. George C. Nugent, Grenadier Guards. The Hon. Mrs. Charles Eliot (pianoforte) and the Misses Eliot (violin and violoncello) played a selection of music during the evening.

— "Western Morning News" 28 Nov 1895, page 5:
A very successful concert was given in St. Germans Townhall last evening, in connection with the Mutual Improvement Society. The programme opened with a brilliantly executed piano solo, Handel's gavotte, by the Hon. Mrs. Eliot, who was also heard to advantage in an instrumental trio for piano, violin and violoncello, the two latter instruments being played most skillfully by Miss Eliot and Miss Evelyn Eliot respectively. An artistically rendered solo by Miss E. Eliot on the 'cello was greatly enjoyed. Miss A. May sang with good effect, as did also Miss Evelyn Warren, and both were encored. They also gave a duet with great taste and expression. Mr. W.G. Broad also contributed to the evening's enjoyment. There was only a fair attendance.

— "West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser" 16 Sep 1897, page 7:
ST. GERMANS PARISH CHURCH St. Germans on Sunday kept the anniversary of the re-opening of the church after its restoration three years ago by the holding of the harvest festival. The last touches to a thorough renovation have just been given by paving the aisles with an artistic design of Italian mosaic. The edifice was most tastefully decorated with choice gifts of flowers and fruits from Lady St. Germans and others. The festival began with an early celebration of the Holy Eucharist, which was very largely attended. At Matins the vicar (Rev. W. Westmacott) preached. At evensong Martin's 'Magnificat' and 'Nunc Dimittis in D' were well rendered by the choir, and an impressive sermon was preached by the Rev. Basil Kingsley, of St. Peter's, Plymouth. After the sermon Young's 'Te Deum' in E flat, followed by the recessional, 'Come, ye faithful,' was sung by the choir and clergy, headed by a crucifer. The offertories were given to the Truro Cathedral Sustentation Fund. Immediately following evensong a short recital was given, under the direction of the organist, Mr. Glendinning, A.R.C.O., who is to be congratulated on its success, as well as for his admirable training of the choir. The first item was Theme's 'Andante Religioso,' for organ and 'cello, followed by Gounod's ever-impressive 'Ave Maria,' by the same instruments. Mr. Glendinning presided at the organ, and Miss Evelyn Eliot, the niece of the Earl of St. Germans, was the 'cellist. Miss Eliot's skill in manipulating this instrument is remarkable in a lady. Miss Eliot belongs to a musical family, her mother, the Hon. Mrs. C.G.C. Eliot, being one of the first pianists in England. The concluding piece was Mendelssohn's stirring 'War March of the Priests,' given as an organ solo. On Monday a public tea was very largely patronised. At evensong the 'Magnificat' and 'Nunc Dimittis' were sung to Lloyd's setting in F, and Garrett's 'Harvest Cantata' was given as the anthem. It was exceedingly well rendered, and Mr. James Goard, of St. Germans, greatly added to the efficiency of the accompaniments with the cornet. Rev. R.J. Bond, of St. James-the-Great, Keyham, was the preacher. The collection will be given to the Diocesan Religious Instruction Fund. The congregation was a very large one, and listened with rapt attention at the conclusion of the service to another short recital, including Wagner's 'Andante,' and Mendelssohn's 'Romance sans paroles,' for organ and 'cello, which was, as on Sunday, played by the same instrumentalists, and proved a rich musical treat.

— "West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser" 27 May 1920, page 4:
The death occurred in London, on Tuesday, after an operation, of Miss Evelyn Eliot, younger daughter of the late Colonel and Mrs. Charles Eliot. Her father was a brother of the late Lord St. Germans.

— "Gloucestershire Echo" 28 May 1920, page 4:
Miss Evelyn Eliot, whose death occurred in London on Tuesday after an operation, was the younger daughter of the late Col. and Mrs. Charles Eliot. On her father's side she was first cousin of Lord St. Germans, and on her mother's side she was a granddaughter of Lady Charlotte Schreiber, of Cheltenham.

— "Western Morning News" 28 May 1920, page 7:
LATE MISS EVELYN ELIOT.
A memorial service was held at St. Germans Church yesterday for Miss Evelyn Eliot, youngest daughter of the late Col. the Hon. C.G. and Mrs. Eliot, and grand-daughter of the third Earl of St. Germans, who died in London on Tuesday after a short illness. The service was conducted by the vicar (Rev. C.R. Gott), and among those present were the Earl and Countess of St. Germans, Col. J.W. Gill, Messrs. G.H. Brenton, W.J. Prior, W. Stephens, H.C. Creber, J.A., W., and W.J. Bersey, W.G. Broad, Mesdames Gott, Prior, Broad, Roseveare, Hancock, Stephens, Hobbs, Misses Bolgreen, Carden, Clark, and French.

— "Western Morning News" 03 April 1923, page 4:
LATE MISS E.R. ELIOT.
MURAL TABLET DEDICATED IN ST. GERMANS CHURCH.

At evensong in St. Germans Church on Saturday a mural tablet to the memory of Miss E. R. Eliot, sister of the Earl of St. Germans, was dedicated by the vicar Rev. C. S. Fleet. The tablet, of white marble with alabaster surround, bears the inscription:--
'In memory of Evelyn Radigund Eliot, younger duahgter of Charles and Constance Eliot, born at Port Eliot 31st January, 1869, died in London 25th May, 1920.'