WHITEHAVEN NEWS (conts)



MISSION TENT AT FRIZINGTON - The services conducted by Mr R. McLEAN,
evangelist in the Mission Tent of Frizington, have during the present week been well
attended, and have been of a highly satisfactory nature. On Tuesday evening the tent
was crowded. In addition to Mr McLEAN, Mr METCALF (Joyful News Evangelise), and
the Rev E. W. RIDLEY, took part in the service, and the Rev D. PARSONS, Cleator
rendered a solo. The sermon was preached by Master D. FERGUSON, the boy preacher
of Whitehaven, whose discourse was attentively listened to, and duly appreciated.
Mr C. THOMPSON acted as organist. The services are to conclude with a tea meeting.

WEDDING AT ARLECDON - On Wednesday Miss Ann Jane LINDSAY was married
to Mr Geo. BLACKBURN. Both are representatives of old and esteemed families in
Arlecdon. The ceremony which took place at St Paul's Church, Frizington, was
by the Curate, the Rev W. RIDLEY, and a large party afterwards partook of the wedding
breakfast, and had a drive into the country.
The festivities were renewed at night, when the Arlecdon Board Schools were utilised for
the purpose. The presents were numerous.

A RELIC OF THE PAST - In carrying out repairs to the Parish Church at Arlecdon, an
interesting relic has been discovered. This is a stone coffin lid, and undoubtedly has
belonged to the coffin of a soldier, as there is a finely carved cross with a sword
beside it.
The Vicar (the Rev W. TAYLOR) deals with interesting "find" in the parish magazine,
and intimates that it will be safely preserved in the new building. The Vicar states the
lid is at least seven hundred years old.

A ST. BEES MAN DROWNED - By the loss of the steamer LUCHULVA(?), bound from
Galverton to Hamburg, during last Saturday's gale off the coast of Florida, it was feared
that Mr McGILL, engineer on board, was included amongst the drowned, and a telegram
from the owners in Liverpool has, unfortunately confirmed the truth of the statement.
Mr McGILL leaves a widow and young family, who have been resident in St. Bees for some
time.

WESLEYAN SYNOD AT MILLOM. - There was a large gathering of representative
Wesleyans from different parts of Cumberland and adjoining counties, at Millom, on
Wednesday, the half-yearly District Wesleyan Synod being held at Millom. The Rev
Mr BROWN, chairman of the district, presided, and various matters in which Wesleyans
are interested were discussed and dealt with. Then only matter of public importance was
a resolution, which was adopted, respecting the atrocities in Macedonia. - Mr MANDALE,
Workington, moved a resolution asking the Government to use their influence to put a
stop to the atrocities that were committed by the Turks in Macedonia. -
It was decided to send copies of the resolution to the Premier and Foreign Secretary.

DEATH OF CAPT FARREN IN SOUTH AFRICA - It is with deep regret that the
residents of Seascale heard this week of the death of Capt Jerry FARREN, a former
well known and respected resident of Seascale. The deceased was the fourth son of
the late Mr Wm FARREN of "Herding Nab," Seascale, and grandson of the late Mr Jerry NICHOLSON,
of Egremont. He served his apprenticeship in the "BLENGFELL."
  After serving his time he quickly passed his examinations and was soon promoted to the
position of master. He mad several voyages abroad before he gave up a seafaring life for
land pursuits. After spending fours years in Australia with some relative, he subsequently
went to South Africa. Latterly he has worked as secretary of the FARREN Slate Quarries
Co Ltd. He died on August 15th at Johannesburg Hospital, having been ill five days with
pneumonia.


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