Whitehaven Gazette January 21st 1897 Local Notes - Wasdale Head

Local Notes - Wasdale Head

Whitehaven Gazette - January 21st 1897

LOCAL NOTES WASDALE HEAD. ****** The Eskdale foxhounds were located in the dale during two days of last week. On Friday morning "Laal Tommy" started from the hotel about eight o'clock, took a drag at the intake at Mosel Bottom, dragged away up Mosel, and put it off in a crag. It came right down to the bottom of Mosel, turned up by way of Red Pike, then came down under Black Crag by Door Head, through Stirrup Crag to the Brock Stone, where it ran into a field. The terriers were put in, and it was soon worried. It was afterwards dug out, and proved to be a vixen of about ten pounds weight. ****** The school treat, annually given by Mrs. TYSON, of the hotel, took place last Monday. The children assembled at the hotel about two o'clock. The large barn had been cleared, swings put up, and other provision made for their amusement, while the meadow adjoining the house was available for those who cared to indulge in football, cricket, and other outdoor sports. At four o'clock the children sat down to a substantial tea, Miss. TYSON, Miss. EDWARDS and Miss. RICHARDSON acting as waiters. In the evening a number of the parents and dalespeople assembled to witness a magic lantern entertainment by Mr. John COOK, of Cockermouth. The views were exactly suited to the audience, comprising natural history, stories, Cousin Charley's Festival, and several well known hymns were also thrown on the screen, and were heartily sung by the audience accompanied by Mr. GARLAND on the harmonium. Solos were also given by Mr. COOK and Miss. Dora GARLAND. The remainder of the evening was spent in games, several new ones being introduced by Mr. COOK. A most interesting feature of the evening was some very clever thought reading by Mr. COOK. Articles were hidden in every possible and unlikely places, and were invariably found by Mr. COOK blindfolded. At the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. TYSON and Mr. COOK was proposed by Mr. GARLAND, and was carried with acclamation. Mr. COOK responded, and after giving the children some excellent advice the proceedings terminated by singing the National Anthem.

 

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