The Cumberland Pacquet 09 January 1902 09 January 1902 Short News Items

09 January 1902 Short News Items

WHITEHAVEN SAVINGS BANK        The directors for Saturday, 11th January, are: Mr. J. DAVIS, Mr. T. GORDON, and Mr. T. MANN. ** PIPER'S SOUP KITCHIN.        Mrs. A. KITCHIN, Scragill House, acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions: Mr. JEFFERSON, Rothersyke, £1 1s Mrs. JACKSON, Kingston Place, 5s Captain HUDDART, Hamilton Terrace, £1 ** WHITEHAVEN AND WEST CUMBERLAND LAND AUCTIONEERING CO., L. T. D.        The Whitehaven and West Cumberland Auctioneering Company, Limited, have issued their balance sheet for the half year ending 31st year last; and again intend paying the shareholders a dividend of 10 per cent. per annum, together with a bonus of 2s 6d per share. ** THE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY.        The "Gazette" announces that the undermentioned officers, having relinquished their commissions, are granted honorary rank in the army as follows, with permission to wear the uniform of the corps:- To be Honorary Captain, Captain W. H. PARKIN To be Honorary Lieutenant, Lieutenant C. BEDDINGTON. ** SINKING OF A LOCAL TRADING STEAMER.        St. Brieaxy, December 30. The steamer St. Kilda, Captain ANDERSON, a well known trader some time ago, by bringing several cargoes of Welsh coke for the Lonsdale Iron Co., from Cardiff, with coal for St. Brieaxy, has been caught in a squall and sank in this harbour. The crew were picked up by a vessel belonging to this port. _____________________ SEASCALE INSTITUTE.        The winners of the New Year's whist  competition are as follows:- 1st, leg of mutton, Fred GREY 2nd, dressed duck, Cissy TYSON 3rd, pheasant, J. W. DIXON 4th, pheasant, Jos. IRWIN 5th, rabbits, Tom WHITTEN 6th, chicken, M. MOSSOP 7th, sausage, Henry BRAITHWAITE 8th, sausage, Miss. HOLDEN 9th, haddock, John TYSON 10th Haddock, Henry BROWN. ****** WHITEHAVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL.        The usual fortnightly meeting of the Whitehaven District Council was not held on Thursday, owing to the absence of a quorum. The members present were Messrs:- Jos. DICKINSON J. R. MUSGRAVE, H. WALKER, W. GRAHAM J. J. DIXON ****** ESCAPED DEATH.        At Sheffield on Saturday night a cabman narrowly escaped death by the falling of an overhead electric tram wire. He was driving along Barnsley Road when the wire fell on his horse and killed it. ****** AN EJECTION.        At Cockermouth Police Court, on Monday, John CAMERON, collier, Broughton, was charged with refusing to quit the licensed premises of the Ship Hotel, Dearham, on December 28th.        P. C. M'CRAKEN stated that he was called in by the landlord to remove the man from the house. A fine of 30s, including costs was imposed. ___________________________ EGREMONT BURIAL BOARD.        The monthly meeting of this Board was held in the Town Hall, Egremont, on Monday evening. There were present:- Messrs. W. K. BOUCH, chairman J. SMITH E. J. IRELAND W. S. DAVIDSON A. RICHARDSON J. MITCHELL J. C. FARQUHARSON J. MUNCASTER, clerk. INTERMENTS        The clerk reported that the interments during the past month were 4 adults and 4 children, against 6 adults and 5 children on the corresponding month of last year. The interments during the past year were 60 - 42 adults, and 18 children - or 48 less than the previous year.        In 1900 the total number of interments since the opening of the cemetery was 3,185, or an average of 86 per annum.        The Chairman remarked that 1901 must have been a very healthy year, which speaks well for the district. THE NEW GROUND.        The Clerk reported that the cost of the additional ground at the cemetery was £1,334 19s 9d. Left over from the damage claim after rebuilding the front wall £152, leaving £1,182  19s  9d as paid out of the rates.        The Local Board forwarded their formal approval of the new ground.        The Clerk said the consecration of this ground would have to stand over for a month, the Bishop being away from home.        Mr. D. JENKINSON's tender for two elm trees for the cemetery was accepted. _____________________________ PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT MOOR ROW.        A pleasant afternoon was spent in the Primitive Methodist Church, Moor Row, on Sunday. Mr. J. C. TEASDALE, Cleator Moor, who presided, gave an address.        A collection  was taken to help remove the debt on the organ, and the sum of £5 5s was realised.        Those who took part in hymns, solos &c., were the choir and congregation, Mr. F. J. LIVESAY Miss. RUNDLE Mr. J. JOHNSTONE Mr. l. BILLINGTON Miss. GEORGE Miss. BATSON Messrs. J. GEORGE and A. STRICK were accompanists. Tea was afterwards served to the performers and a few friends. ** GOSFORTH ODDFELLOWS.        The annual meeting of the Good Intent Lodge of Gosforth Oddfellows was held on Saturday in the Schoolroom. The election of officers resulted as follows: - President, Bro. Benn TAYLOR Vice President, Bro. L. PORTER Treasurer, Bro. Wm. EILBECK Secretary, Bro. William ROBINSON Assistant secretary, M. SMITH Trustees, Messrs. R. DOCKER, J. J. ARMSTRONG, and A. SISSON Committee: Bro. Jacob BRAITHWAITE William CHIDLEY Henry STEELE Wm. STEELE Andrew HERBERT John JACKSON R. RUTCLIFFE Joseph WILLIAMSON Isaac WILSON S. BOULTON. Bro. Henry STEELE was re-elected secretary and treasurer of the juvenile lodge.        It was unanimously agreed to give a wedding gift to Bro. W. ROBINSON, who has been secretary for many years. ______________________ BEGGING ALMS AT WORKINGTON.        At Workington Police Court on Friday, before H. BOWES, Esq., and E. A. THOMPSON, Esq., Mary Jane BELL, 40, married woman, Stainburn, was charged with begging alms in Pearson Street, Workington, on the 2nd inst.        P. C. NICHOL proved the offence, which occurred at 7-40 p.m. She had a bag full and a basket full of bread.        Prisoner was discharged with a caution. ** DR. AKED AT COCKERMOUTH.        The Rev. Dr. C. F. AKED, of Liverpool, commenced a five days' temperance mission in the Public Hall, Station Street, Cockermouth, on Monday. The title of his address on Monday night was "Brawn and brains, mud and blood."        Mr. A. HINE, of Maryport, presided, and there was a large attendance. ** BURNED TO DEATH.        A woman named Catherine COLEMAN, aged 50, was burned to death in Beckett Street, Leeds, early on Saturday morning. A lamp on the mantelpiece, which the woman blew out, exploded, enveloping her in flames. ___________________________ THE EDENHALL ESTATES.        Mr. Charles B. PUNCHARD, the newly appointed agaent for the Edenhall Estates, was on Thursday presented by the tenantry on Lady Henry BENTINCK's Underley Hall estaes with  a gold keyless watch and chain, with a framed illuminated address, expressive of their appreciation and good wishes. ** ACCIDENT TO A BLIND MUSICIAN.        Late on Saturday night, Joseph BLACKBURN, 40, married, a well known blind street musician living in Lower Church Street, Whitehaven, was admitted to the Whitehaven and West Cumberland Infirmary suffering from a broken leg, a little above the ankle.        Generally BLACKBURN, who plays an accordian, is accompanied by his wife, but it appears he was out alone on Saturday night, and was proceeding homeward in Strand Street when he slipped on the crossing and fell heavily. ** DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD.        The War Office has issued a very long list of warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who have been awarded silver medals for "Distinguished Conduct in the Field." The list includes the following men belonging to the Border Regiment: Colour Sergeants: F. LAMBETH F. W. MITCHELL, E. O. B. WHITE and Privates: J. CUSKEARN, C. B. Jack T. WATSON ____________________________ WILL OF THE LATE MR. JOHN WEBSTER.        The sole executrix of the will of Mr. John WEBSTER, of Barony House, St. Bees, and of Whitehaven, solicitor, clerk to the magistrates of the Bootle district, Cumberland, clerk to the Whitehaven District Highway Board, and Coroner for Egremont, is his widow, Mrs. Ann WEBSTER to whom the testator left all his property absolutely. His estate has been valued at £19,424 gross including personalty of the net value of £17,431. ** SPECIAL VISIT TO CARLISLE.        Having made important appointments with patients, Mr. ISON, oculist and aurist, of Leeds, will make a special visit to the Crown and Mitre Hotel, Carlisle on Monday, January 13th. Hours 1-30 to 5. Sufferers from failing eyesight or hearing should avail themselves of the opportunity of consultation.        Mr. ISON treats successfully all diseases of the eye and ear without operation. Artificial eyes fitted. Spectacle and eye preservers for all cases of weak eyesight and defective vision. Those unable to avail themselves of a personal consultation should write for a printed form of questions to be answered, forwarded free. All letters should be addressed to 71, Great George Street, Leeds. _______________________ WHITEHAVEN DEANERY CLERICAL SOCIETY.        The members of this Society met at the Grand Hotel, Whitehaven, on Tuesday last. The Rural Dean presided and opened the proceedings with a prayer. A portion of the Scripture was then studied, and a paper on the History of Convocation was read by the Chairman. An interesting discussion ensued. Mr. BURGH promised a paper on Sunday Observance for the next meeting. The clergy present were: - Rev. G. B. ARMES, Vicar of Cleator and Rural Dean. Rev. A. F. CURWEN, rector of Harrington Rev. H. J. ALLEN, rector of Moresby. Rev. R. HAYTHORNTHWAITE, vicar of Cleator Moor. Rev. R. H. SNAPE, vicar of St. Bees. Rev. H. U. BURGH Rev. F. DEAN Rev. C. R. HALL Rev. W. P. ROBERTS Rev. J. WEBSTER. ** HARRINGTON WESLEYAN BAND OF HOPE.        The weekly meeting was held on Monday night, Mr. WILLIAMSON presiding. Nine new members were enrolled. Readings and recitations were given by:- Jessie SHACKLEY Dora HODGKINSON Sarah MILLER Maggie TUBMAN Susan M'KENZIE Ethel LINTON Bessis PEARSON Mr. WILLIAMSON and a solo "Jesus, tender SHEPHERD," by Alice STEWART. ** CLEATOR MOOR LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.        On Friday evening a grand "smoker" was held in the liberal Club, Cleator moor. Mr. D. SMITH, secretary of the club, presided, and an interesting programme was given by Messrs:- W. WALKER W. TYSON W. MARTIN J. MACKIE J. MAGUIRE D. SMITH A. DALZIEL B. MARRON. ______________________________ CLOSING OF A FURNESS IRON MINE.        The Elliscale Iron Mines, Dalton-in-Furness, which have been working for a long number of year, have been closed, as the present lease, which is held by the Parkside Mining Company, has terminated, and they have not renewed it. A large number of men will be thrown idle, and it is feared that operations at other mines will also be curtailed. ** FUNERAL AT DRIGG.        On Sunday the funeral of the late Mary BLACK took place at Drigg. The deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. Richard BLACK, Midtown, and was 35 years of age. She was well liked in the parish, and the church was full, the choir attending.        Mr. PORTER played the "Dead March" in Saul as the congregation left the church. The Rev. K. M. PUGHE, M. A., conducted the burial service. ** ACCIDENT AT IRTON.        An accident occurred on Friday to a boy, aged nine years, the son of Mr. James MOFFAT, Gibbergill, Irton.        It appears that Mr. MOFFAT was thrashing, and his boy was riding on the long shaft to which the horses were attached. He unfortunately got his foot in the wheel in the centre of the shaft. The boy's clog was broken to pieces and two of his toes were badly crushed.        Dr. CASS, Ravenglass, attended to the poor sufferer, who is now doing as well as can be expected. ** GOSFORTH READING ROOM        There were 60 entries for this week's competition. First goose (given by Mr. B. MATTERSON), W. WATSON; second, 7lbs beef (J. E. WERRY), B. MATTERSON; Third, 1 lb tea (given by H. STEELE), Mrs. SMITH, Newton Manor; fourth. 1lb tea (given by J. J. ARMSTRONG), Atkinson WATSON. ** SHIPBUILDING AT MARYPORT.        Messrs. RITSON's shipyard, which was closed before Christmas in consequence, it is said, of defective work having been discovered in connection with the vessel on the stocks, will, it is understood, be re-opened next Monday. ** CANTATA AT MARYPORT.        At the close of the service in the Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday evening the cantata, entitled "The Night of Wonders" was repeated in the Schoolroom by the scholars and teachers of the Sunday School. There was a crowded audience. ** A PLUCKY FROG,        Two frogs jumped, by accident into a bucket, which was half full of milk. One lost heart and fainted and sank to the bottom and was drowned, and never rose again. The other little fellow pluckily began to swim round and round the bucket with a determination to make life as long as possible, and only die when he could swim no longer.        Half an hour afterwards the dairy maid came along, and, looking into the bucket, was met by the upward innocent gaze of a little frog seated on a chunk of butter, and floating on the surface of half a bucket full of buttermilk. It was the same plucky little frog and the chunk was the result of his churning of the milk during his long swim. _______________________ SAD ACCIDENT TO A CLEATOR MOOR YOUNG MAN.        Recently a young man named John Wm. BURNS while engaged breaking stones in company with his father at Cleator Moor had his right eye cut by a splinter. He was attended locally, and, acting on advice, he proceeded to the Edinburgh Eye and Ear Hospital where it was found impossible to restore the organ and accordingly the unfortunate youth had to have it removed. ** LARGE FUNERAL AT CLEATOR MOOR.        On Sunday a very large number of persons attended the funeral of Thomas DAVIN, 15, son of Mr. Edward DAVIN, of Queen Street, Cleator Moor. The boy was well known and greatly liked throughout the district.        He was a member of the League of the Cross, the members of which Society attended his funeral in regalia, headed by the League Band. He was also an altar boy at the Catholic Church, and all the altar boys attended the funeral service in their surplices.        The burial service was conducted by Father HORRIGAN, President of the League, assisted by Father KERSHAW. A great many wreaths were sent. ** PURCHASE OF A MINE.        The mine belonging to the Lamplugh Mining Company, Whinna, Lamplugh, which was offered by sale by private treaty, has been purchased by Mr. E. GRAHAM, ironmonger, Wood Street, Maryport. _________________________________ ROWAH WESLEYANS.        On Monday evening the weekly meeting took place in the Sunday Schoolroom, when Mr. Thomas WATSON presided. There was a good attendance. A few profitable remarks were made by Mr. WATSON, which proved very interesting, and Mr. Jno. THOMPSON, the choir leader, contributed a solo in a very creditable manner. ** THE STRIKE AT PARKSIDE MINES.        A meeting was held on Thursday evening by the miners who are on strike. After a great deal of discussion it was decided that the men return to work and leave the issue to arbtration, Mr. A. SHARP to be the arbitrator. The two non unionists are sispended until the decision is given. ** EGREMONT CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION.        A consolation prize, valued at 5s, given for competition at billiards, was divided between Messrs. WATSON and BLACKWOOD. ** TECHNICAL EDUCATION AT EGREMONT.        The following have obtained certificates from the Board of Education for making 30 attendances at last years classes: - Miss. Mary MANDELL (2) Miss. Mary EWART (2) Miss. Margaret JAMES Miss. Annie PEARSON Miss. Mary E. THOMAS Miss. Edith WILKINSON Miss. Isabella S. WEAR (2) Miss. Isabella K. DARVELL Miss. Amy DODDS Mr. Joseph A. LEWTHWAITE Miss. Jane SMITH        Those marked (2) made the attendance in each class. The certificates were distributed by Mr. T. GILBERTSON, local secretary. _________________________________ SEASCALE INSTITUTE.        The winners of the New Year's whist  competition are as follows:- 1st, leg of mutton, Fred GREY 2nd, dressed duck, Cissy TYSON 3rd, pheasant, J. W. DIXON 4th, pheasant, Jos. IRWIN 5th, rabbits, Tom WHITTEN 6th, chicken, M. MOSSOP 7th, sausage, Henry BRAITHWAITE 8th, sausage, Miss. HOLDEN 9th, haddock, John TYSON 10th Haddock, Henry BROWN. ****** WHITEHAVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL.        The usual fortnightly meeting of the Whitehaven District Council was not held on Thursday, owing to the absence of a quorum. The members present were Messrs:- Jos. DICKINSON J. R. MUSGRAVE, H. WALKER, W. GRAHAM J. J. DIXON ****** ESCAPED DEATH.        At Sheffield on Saturday night a cabman narrowly escaped death by the falling of an overhead electric tram wire. He was driving along Barnsley Road when the wire fell on his horse and killed it. ****** AN EJECTION.        At Cockermouth Police Court, on Monday, John CAMERON, collier, Broughton, was charged with refusing to quit the licensed premises of the Ship Hotel, Dearham, on December 28th.        P. C. M'CRAKEN stated that he was called in by the landlord to remove the man from the house. A fine of 30s, including costs was imposed. ____________________ DR. AKED AT COCKERMOUTH.        The Rev. Dr. C. F. AKED, of Liverpool, commenced a five days' temperance mission in the Public Hall, Station Street, Cockermouth, on Monday. The title of his address on Monday night was "Brawn and brains, mud and blood."        Mr. A. HINE, of Maryport, presided, and there was a large attendance. ** BURNED TO DEATH.        A woman named Catherine COLEMAN, aged 50, was burned to death in Beckett Street, Leeds, early on Saturday morning. A lamp on the mantelpiece, which the woman blew out, exploded, enveloping her in flames. ______________________________ DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD.        The War Office has issued a very long list of warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who have been awarded silver medals for "Distinguished Conduct in the Field." The list includes the following men belonging to the Border Regiment: Colour Sergeants: F. LAMBETH F. W. MITCHELL, E. O. B. WHITE and Privates: J. CUSKEARN, C. B. Jack T. WATSON __________________________

 

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