The Maryport Advertiser 25 March, 1882 Short Local and General News

Short Local and General News

The Maryport Advertiser - 25 March, 1882

Article Index Short Local and General News Page 2 Page 1 of 2   SHORT LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.     ******   NEW POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS AT MEALSGATE.       A money order office has been established at  Mealsgate, and the letters now have the Mealsgate stamp upon them. A telegraph  office is also promised. It is greatly wanted, Wigton and Aspatria being the  nearest places from which communication can be sent.     ******   LOCAL OPTION MEETING.       A meeting in favour of the Local Option movement  was held in the New Schools on Friday evening. Mr. DODD of Bothel presided. Mr.  PATON agent of the United Kingdom Alliance, delivered an earnest and practical  address in favour of Local Option, which was attentively listened to  and  frequently applauded. Votes of thanks to Mr. PATON and the chairman brought a  very pleasant meeting to a close.     ******   LECTURE.       Under the auspices of the Aspatria Public Good  Committee several very appropriate readings were given by Mr. VALLANCE,  Professor of Elocution, on Sunday afternoon last, in the noble Temple. Mr.  FARRALL presided, and performed his duties in a very creditable manner. The room  was crowded and all seemed highly pleased with their afternoon treat. At the  conclusion the usual votes of thanks were accorded.     ******   HOME MISSION SERVICES.       The Aspatria Branch of the home Missions have for  some time  been holding services in the New School and the Primitive  Methodist Chapel. They are conducted in an orderly and becoming manner, are well  attended and cannot fail to be a means of doing much good in the neighbourhood.  The meetings are held every Wednesday and Sunday evening.     ****** Prev - Next >>

 

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