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West Cumberland Times - Wednesday, March 23, 1932
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

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GYMNASTIC DISPLAY.

   On the invitation of Mr. J. G. HARTLEY, Wigton, Mr.  J. ULLART and Mr. K.
TODD, of Carlisle, visited the Nelson School Physical  training class on
Wednesday night when there was a good attendance, and gave an  excellent
demonstration of hand balancing, head-springs, and various other  clever stunts, which
thrilled the audience. Mr. Nelson HEWITSON, Physical  Training Instructor,
proposed a vote of thanks on behalf of the Wigton Class.  Afterwards they were
entertained to supper at Mr. J. G. HARTLEY's home.

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SEATON WHIST DRIVE.

   Welcomed by the president, Mr. James OSBORNE, the  members of the
Workington and District Grocer's Association and friends,  numbering fifty-six, had
an enjoyable Whist Drive in the British Legion Hall, on  Thursday night. Mr.
Sam CROSS and Mr. T. B. LINDSAY were M.C.'s and the prizes  were distributed by
Mrs. Jos. PARKER, Workington, to the following  winners:

1. Mrs. Geo. SEWELL, Seaton

2. Mrs. John McVENNON, Low Seaton

3. Mrs. HEATHCOTE, Workington

Consolation, Mrs. WILLIAMSON, High Seaton.

Gentlemen:

1. Mr. Thomas A. ROBINSON

2. Mr. Wm. Sandwith, Workington

3. Mr. Geo. SMART, Workington

Consolation, Mr. W. P. HODGSON, Derwent View.

Mr. LINDSAY moved a comprehensive vote of thanks. Miss. E. IRVING catered
the refreshments.

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CROSBY WHIST DRIVE.

   A Whist drive, promoted by the committee of the  Crosby Working Men's
Reading Rooms, was held on Friday evening in aid of the  piano fund. It was well
patronised, and prizes were given by Messrs. J.  DAVIDSON, T. PENRICE, T.
THOMLINSON, and Mrs. HARRINGTON. Mr. Ed RODEN was the  M. C. The prizes were won
by:

Ladies

1. Mrs. A. ROONEY

2. Mrs. R. HARRINGTON

3. Mrs. T. IRVING

Consolation, Miss. PENRICE, Crosby.

Gents:

1. Mr. W. IRVING, Bullgil

2. Mr. J. FEARON, Crosby Villa

3. Mr. John JOHNSTONE

Consolation: Mr. J. COOPER, Crosby.

Door keeper, Mr. Jack BLAND
 
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