WHITEHAVEN NEWS

P. M. C. E., EGREMONT - A meeting of the Christian Endeavour Society was held on
Thursday, under the presidency of Mr Thomas GILBERTSON. A capital address on
"Christian perfection" was delivered by the Rev Dr DAVIES, Whitehaven.
 Miss BRANTHWAITE sang a solo, and Mr W. H. SOUTHWARD read the scripture.

SALE OF PROPERTY - We understand that Miss PEILE's house, situate at the corner of
College Street and Church Street, Whitehaven, has been sold by private treaty through
Mr W. H. CHAPMAN, solicitor, to Messrs ATKINSON and BENNETT, solicitors, on
behalf of Mr BRAGG, 3, Lowther Street, Whitehaven.

WHITEHAVEN P. S. A. - At the weekly meeting of the members of the Whitehaven
Congregational Church P.S.A., on Sunday afternoon, the Rev E. A. DAVIES, D.D., gave
an address on "Spiritual force." Miss KERR sang as a solo, "A dream of Paradise."

HARRINGTON CYCLIST FINED - Thomas PEARS (22), labourer, Harrington, was
charged at Whitehaven Police Court on Thursday with riding a bicycle without a light
at 12 p.m. on the 5th inst. - PC STEELE proved the offence, and defendant was fined 10s.    

SETTLED CASES. - John DONALD(22), collier, Whitehaven, was summoned for wilfully
damaging a window, a chest of drawers and dishes, the property of Sarah DONNELLY,
married, on Sept 5th. A the Police Court on Thursday it was stated that the case had been
settled. An assault case was also settled out of court, the parties being John STARKEY(54),
collier (defendant), and Elizabeth HENDERSON, widow, (complainant).

DEATH OF Mr Wm BIRKETT, HOLMROOK. - We regret to record the death of Mr
Wm. BIRKETT, miller, Holmrook, which took place somewhat suddenly on Tuesday at his
residence, High House. He cam to Mr GRAHAM's of Holmrook, and subsequently took the
mill at Lutwidge Arms, which he has managed for a number of years. Deceased, who was
61 years of age, was much respected in the neighbourhood. The funeral took place yesterday
 at St Peter's, Drigg.
 

SEASCALE - This week has witnessed the departure of many visitor. The arrivals are
few, and the season will be over for many lodging-house keepers. The season to many has
been below the average; tradesfolk and others complain that their takings have been much
below other seasons. The wet weather spoiled the month of August. Now that the weather
is fine and bracing, few visitors are left in Seascale.

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