Keswick Town improvement Association.
Guide to be published advertising Northern Lakeland.
Keswick Town Improvement Association renewed its
vigour at a large and enthusiastic meeting, representative
of all those interested in the town, in the Keswick
Town Hall on Wednesday night. Lieut. H.T. PAPE, Lodor
Hotel, who presided, said that the number present
augured very well for the setting of the Association
on a good footing again. A good many years ago they
were instrumental in getting a full page advertisement
in the "Daily Mail," and he was sure that
it did an enormous amount of good to the Lake District.
They also got up a very good guide which was very
much liked, and it had very good illustrations. This
was a long way the most representative meeting he
had ever seen here.
Before the Chairman was elected Mr. TOWNLEY said
their former Chairman, Mr.
H.T. PAPE, had done real good service, and had thrown
his whole life and energy into the matter.
Mr H.T. PAPE was re-elected Chairman, and said that
as he lived out of town he would rather they had elected
someone else, but as it was the unanimous wish of
the meeting he would remain in office for this year,
and do the best he could for the Association. (Applause).
Mr W. TOWNLEY was proposed for re-election as secretary,
but said that at the last meeting it was suggested
that the Association needed more life and go in it,
and as he was over 70, he thought that a younger man
would be more suitable.
Mr BROATCH said that as Mr TOWNLEY started the Association,
and was as keen as any man he should be re-elected.
Mr TOWNLEY was unanimously re-elected secretary.
Mr E. EDMONDSON was re-appointed hon. treasurer.
Mr BROATCH suggested the holding of a social gathering,
limited to subscribers, and that a scheme should be
brought forward then, discussed, and ideas asked for.
It might be a whist drive and dance. They would get
more people there, greater interest and make the Association
better known and more influential. He also suggested
a kind of bureau where all kinds of information could
be obtained. They might also co-operate with the English
Lake District Association, as they had done before.
Mr BAWDEN suggested that two Committees should be
appointed to deal with the two district branches of
the Association - the spending and the receiving departments.
The Chairman said that he hoped that Mr WATSON would
be willing again to undertake the work of getting
up the guide. Although the cost would be a good deal
more he did not see why they should not have a very
good guide in Keswick, and instead of paying large
fees to people away in Bournemouth of other places
for advertisement in their guides, they would be able
to advertise in their own guide, and do more good
for themselves and the town general. (Hear, hear).
Mr BROATCH moved that they arrange a social gathering,
and that was agreed to, and Mesdames WATSON, COCKBAIN,
WILKINSON, and GRAHAM, Misses JAMESON, WAGGETT, BOWE
and GRAHAM, and Messrs J BROATCH, BAWDEN, T. BIRKETT,
AITCHSON, ASTON, and R. MAYSON were appointed the
committee to deal with the matter.
Mr WATSON reported that in 1914 they published 5,000
copies of the guide at a cost of £180, and the
advertisements paid for it. He had written to the
firm for an estimate, but they had written for more
details before quoting. He thought that if they got
6,000 copies to cover three years the cost would be
roughly about £500. they could ask the advertisers
to pay more, but that was a matter for the committee
to go thoroughly into. The last guide did a lot of
good, and attracted many visitors to Keswick. They
could not expect the wave of popularity to continue
if they did not issue a guide. Messrs ABRAHAM and
SON had agreed to allow them the use of the photographic
blocks again.
Mr. CLARK said they co-operated with Windermere in
advertising the Lake District before and asked if
they could not join with Windermere again and issue
a guide for the whole of the Lake District?
Mr. BAWDEN said they were on the point of formulating
some scheme for advertising the Lake District as a
whole when they had to suspend their energies.
Whilst that was a good idea to work up to again, they
should do something for their own place, and devote
their energies for the present to publishing a guide
for Keswick alone.
Mr WATSON was asked to undertake the work of editing
the guide, and a tribute paid to his previous work
in that connection.
Messrs WIVELL, D.N. PAPE, J.S. ALLINSON, J.W. WILLIAMS,
G.W. McKANE were appointed the committee to assist
in arranging for the guide to be published.
Messrs BAWDEN, F. BIRKETT, AITCHISON, R. MAYSON,
ASTON and DOUGLAS were elected a committee to find
ways and means of augmenting the income of the association.
Mr. SWINBURN, Crosthwaite, said they had now a fully-equipped
meteorological station, and suggested that the daily
record of the weather at Keswick might be published
with those of the other resorts in the daily papers.
Perhaps the district council would be able to arrange
for a daily report to be posted up outside the Town
Hall, as was done in many other places.
Mr BAWDEN said that a bureau would be of the greatest
assistance in enabling those with rooms to spare to
get into touch with those writing for rooms, and that
would influence prospective visitors favourably. Then
in the busy season whose who came to Keswick would
be able to find rooms at either end of the town -
if any were to spare - instead of being sent on to
Cockermouth or Penrith because the town was supposed
to be full.
Mr T. ALLINSON said that during the season at least
thirty letters a week were received by him asking
for rooms, and if they could hand them over to those
who had rooms it would be a great help to both sides.
Mr ASTON asked what the name of the association was?
If it was the Town Improvement Association they might
well consider how the town could be improved, for
it could be improved.
Mr SWINBURN, Market Place, said that a short time
ago there were two vacancies on the Council, and yet
there were none public-spirited enough to come forward
to help improve the town. Now they had a gentleman
saying that the town could be improved. Why in the
name of heaven did not those who thought like that
come forward, and do what they could to help in the
work of improving the town. It was rather like a back-hand
blow at the Council. They were paying a great deal
more in taxes and rates than ever before, and but
for the very careful work of the Council they would
have been paying double what they were. And they could
not improve the town without going to expense.
Mr ASTON said he was not skitting at the District
Council.
Mr SWINBURN: We're hardened, and can stand it if
you are. (Laughter.)
Mr ASTON: And it was far from my mind to belittle
the work of the councillors. As for coming forward,
it was not for them but for the ratepayers to nominate
their councillors. He meant that they might improve
the town by promoting some entertainment for the visitors,
and he was not asking the Council to do that.
Mr BROATCH said that was one of the things he suggested
at the last meeting, and he thought that they might
have bands to play in the park. (Hear, hear.)
Mr WATSON said the association was the Improvement
Association, the Advertising Association and the Publicity
Association. It paid to have different names for different
people, and he hoped no one objected there. It might
interest them to know that an old Keswick lad, JAMES
DALTON, was one of the 550 competitors in the Village
Sign Competition, and his sign for Keswick was one
of the 220 picked out for exhibition in the large
towns and cities.
The Chairman said that the town could be improved
if only men of energy would put their money down and
work.
WHITEHAVEN POLICE COURT
Thursday. - Before Messrs. W. McGOWAN (chairman),
T. DIXON, W.J. WATSON, R. MILLICAN, J. JENKINSON,
J. McGOWAN, and Lieut.-Col. DIXON.
VIOLENT CONDUCT
Robert McCOOMBE, Lowes' Court, and James McCOOMBE,
Swan Court, Egremont, iron ore miners, were charged
with having conducted themselves in a manner likely
to cause a breach of the peace in the Market Place,
Egremont, on the 13th inst.
P.C. HUCK stated that defendants were fighting furiously.
They had had some drink, but were not drunk.
Robert was ordered to pay a fine of 15s, and the
case against James was adjourned for a week for his
attendance.
MOTORISTS, BEWARE!
James STOUT, motor salesman, Egremont, was charged
with having driven a motor car in Scotch Street, Whitehaven,
without having the same properly registered, on the
15th inst.
Mr. W.H. CHAPMAN, who appeared for defendant, pleaded
guilty to a technical offence.
Supt. MELVILLE explained that the car was being used
for demonstration purposes, and that it was not properly
registered to carry passengers.
P.C. TOMLINSON proved the offence. Defendant, in
reply to his inquiries, said, "I was just giving
a friend a lift to Egremont."
Mr. CHAPMAN, for the defendant, said that the law
must be observed, but this, he submitted, was a harmless
offence. The car was in Whitehaven for a demonstration,
and if necessary for sale, and was returning home
to Egremont when Mr. STOUT met a friend - Mr. OGILVIE.
To oblige he offered the latter a lift to Egremont
and that was the whole offence against the majesty
of the law! It was a case of "A steam hammer
to crack a nut." (Laughter.)
The Chairman, although not imputing any motive of
Mr. STOUT, said the police were perfectly justified
in doing what they did. however, the case would be
met by the payment of costs, 5s 9d, and he hoped it
would be a warning.
A WRONG IMPRESSION
"THE VEXATIOUS ORDER"
Beatrice GAZZI, 22, Market place; Michael
VELUTTINI, 20 Tangier Street, and Mario GUILIANI,
19, Roper Street, Italian confectioners, of Whitehaven,
were charged with unlawfully keeping open their shops
for the serving of customers on the 11th.
There was a further charge against GUILIANI for having
committed a similar offence at her premises, at 18,
King Street.
Mr. W.H. CHAPMAN, who appeared for the defendants,
pleaded guilty to a technical offence.
Supt. MELVILLE explained the requirements of the
order made on April 24th, 1917, which was still in
force. He added that he did not take any unfair advantage.
Police officers had clearly warned the defendants
of the consequences if they persisted in selling after
eight o'clock, but it had had no effect.
The Clerk reminded the Bench that the case was adjourned
from October
28th, pending the magisterial decision in London in
respect of the "Chocolate Theatre Case."
The Bow Street magistrates made an order, and defendants
applied for a special case as a test, and in view
of that the case was adjourned.
Since then he had received a letter from the Clerk
at Bow Street informing him that the appeal had been
withdrawn.
Police Constables REAY, LEIGH, ECCLES, and ILLINGWORTH
gave evidence in regard to finding customers served
after eight o'clock with sweets and cigarettes.
Mr. CHAPMAN, addressing the Bench, said he thought
he ought to congratulate the Superintendent on the
remarkable skill he had shown in piloting himself
and the Bench through the mass of orders. They were
a perfect morass. The case they had just heard of
at Bow Street was brought merely in order to test
whether the order had or had not come to an end. The
matter was still undecided. Obviously the people in
London knew something about the terms of the appeal
which implied that it contained something which they
thought would end these vexatious restrictions as
to selling sweets, etc.
Called at the request of the Bench, Inspector THORNBURROW
said he warned the defendants as to selling sweets,
icecream and other articles, excepting refreshment,
after eight o'clock. This was in May last.
Mr. CHAPMAN: That then, was after it was assumed
that the order had come to an end. The impression
was arrived at on August 31st this year.
Defendants GAZZI and VELUTTINI were each fined 20s,
and GUILIANI 20s in each case. "This order,"
added the Chairman, "is in force, and you must
understand it is to be obeyed."
MORESBY COLLIER'S DANGEROUS ACT
Jonathan DENWOOD, shiftman, Moresby Parks, was charged
with unlawfully riding on the buffers between two
tubs on the main haulage at Walkmill Colliery, Moresby,
on the 10th November.
Mr. W.H. CHAPMAN pointed out that there was an accident
on the 15th September, 1911, when a man's spine was
injured, in the same way, and after that notices were
put up. On the 19th May, 1917, there was a fatal accident,
from the same cause, and the jury then recommended
that a printed notice should be put up, and since
that time the notice had been posted, but unfortunately
this had not prevented the defendant from committing
this offence.
Thomas McCARRON, overman at Walkmill Colliery, stated
that on Wednesday, the 10th inst., he saw defendant
riding on the buffers between two tubs, and pulled
him off. This riding was very dangerous.
William GRAHAM, jun., manager of the colliery, corroborated
what Mr. CHAPMAN had stated in regard to the notices.
Defendant said this was the first time he had been
on a sett.
The Chairman said seeing that this was the first
time and defendant had not made any attempt to excuse
himself, they would only fine him 40s.
GAME TRESPASS AT EGREMONT
Samuel JAYNES, Drummond Street, Egremont, labourer,
was charged with having trespassed in pursuit of conies
on land in the parish of St. John's, Egremont, in
the occupation of Thomas HERON, on the 14th November.
Mr. W.H. CHAPMAN prosecuted.
John WINDLE, gamekeeper to Mr. S.L. BURNS-LINDOW,
stated that on Sunday morning, the 14th inst., he
and his son were concealed in the lane crossing to
Cogra Ghyll, and adjoining Cogra Lonning, and about
7-30 they saw defendant, who had a great military
coat on, and passed within four yards of them. After
going on for eight or ten yards, he gazed over the
dyke for a second or two, and then took a gun from
underneath his coat, levelled it and fired. Defendant
was getting over the dyke when he saw witness's son
and ran away. Witnesses' son searched the place and
found the rabbit produced. When charged on the following
Monday, defendant denied being at the place.
Richard WINDLE, assistant keeper, corroborated.
Defendant was sworn, and gave evidence to the effect
that on this Sunday morning he left home at 7 o'clock
to go to Beckermet for his overcoat, which he had
left at the new houses. He denied ever seeing any
of the keepers that morning.
Supt. MELVILLE said this was defendant's second time
this year for trespassing in pursuit of game.
Defendant appealed to the magistrates to be lenient
as they could, and added, "I will give this game
up."
The Chairman said defendant would be fined 40s.
WEST CUMBERLAND FARM LABOURERS' "JOKE"
CHARGE OF STEALING BICYCLE LAMPS, ETC.
Harold FISHER (17), farm labourer, Calder Farm, Seascale,
and Joseph TYSON (16), farm labourer, Low Sellafield,
Egremont, were charged with stealing from off a bicycle
in a stable at Church House Farm, parish of Ponsonby,
an acetylene lamp, oil lamp, and a pump, the property
of James DIXON, Christ Church Farm, Ponsonby.
There was a second charge against defendants, of
having stolen from a bicycle in the Granary at Calder
Hall Farm, an acetylene lamp, oil lamp, and carrier-strap,
the property of Reuben ROBERTS, Calder Hall Farm.
James DIXON said he put the bicycle in the stable
on Saturday, the 20th November. He missed the lamps
and pump produced which he valued at 22s.
P.C. BRUCE (Beckermet) stated that he told defendants
he was making inquiries respecting lamps missing from
Church House. FISHER said, "We got two lamps
and a pump from Church House Farm." He cautioned
and charged defendants, and TYSON then said, "We
got them, but we will never do it again." FISHER
made no reply.
In the second case, Reuben ROBERTS deposed to missing
the two lamps and a strap from his bicycle, which
he had placed in the Granary at Calder Hall Farm.
He valued the articles at 18s.
P.C. BRUCE said when making inquiries in the last
case, TYSON said, "We also got two lamps and
a strap from off a bicycle in the Granary at Calder
Hall Farm." When charged, TYSON said, "Yes,
we got them," and Fisher said, "We were
both in it."
The Chairman said the Bench were going to believe
their story so far that they did not intend to steal,
and they would be dismissed under the First Offenders'
Act. He warned defendants to keep out of public-houses
and away from drink. The defendants were ordered to
pay the costs, 22s 6d each.
EGREMONT ORE MINERS AND STRIKE PAY.
AN ADMISSION IN COURT
Morley HARRISON, Brisco Mount, Egremont, and Joseph
PICKERING, 17,
Church Street, Egremont, both iron ore miners, were
summond for having used threats towards Robert NEWALL,
Church Street, Egremont, also an iron ore miner, at
Egremont, on the 8th November.
Mr SUMNER appeared for NEWALL, and Mr W.H. CHAPMAN
for HARRISON and
PICKERING.
Mr SUMNER explained that this was a case arising
out of the recent iron-ore miners' strike. After explaining
the case, Mr SUMNER proceeded to deal with certain
accusations againsgt his client, and wished to state
publicly that these had been found to have been wrongly
made.
Robert NEWALL, pit delegate at Winscales, said that
on the 8th November he was assisting in paying out
strike pay. His duty was to instruct the committee
what amount had to be paid out, after deducting arrears.
In the case of HARRISON 18s was deducted from his
strike pay. HARRISON took up a threatening attitude
and threw out all kinds of accusations. Finally, before
he left he shook the few shillings in witness's face
and said he would take it out of his carcase. With
reference to PICKERING, who had entered the room in
the meantime, he was told that he could get the money
he was entitled to on Saturday. PICKERING, it was
alleged, said he was there for the purpose of killing
him before the day was out. There was a good deal
of disturbance created outside, and the disturbance
was so great that the Committee suspended payments
for the day. He was afraid to go out, owing to the
crowd, and the Committee sent for the police, by whom
witness was accompanied home. He was afraid the defendants
would do him some bodily injury.
Cross-examined by Mr CHAPMAN: This strike was called
the same day as the coal strike began? - Yes, sir.
Why? Do you know? - Yes; seeing we were members of
the Association we cam out in sympathy with them.
Mr CHAPMAN: That was a very sore point with members
of the Association? Yes, I think so.
Mr CHAPMAN was proceeding to ask the witness a question
as to whether men would not have been working at the
Winscales Mine throughout the strike, when Mr SUMNER
objected, and the Clerk having ruled against Mr CHAPMAN,
the latter proceeded with his cross-examination of
the witness, who stated that the strike led to great
hardship to many of the men, and this extended to
the two men before the Court that day. HARRISON had
a wife and three children, and the money paid to him
through the strike was 8s. Witness admitted that this
was a state of things which would induce bad feeling.
HARRISON, on the Saturday, was told to come on the
Monday, and received all the money he was entitled
to.
Witness here stated how the subscriptions were collected,
this money being put into bags with the amounts, etc.,
for each Company. He had been accused in respect of
a bag which he said had not been brought to him. There
would be about one hundred men gathered outside. It
was the Committee who sent for police protection.
He admitted that the police protection was sought
because of the attitude of the men outside. PICKERING,
on the Saturday, received 5s for the fortnight. He
had known HARRISON probably ten years, and had worked
with him in No. 5* [*illegible] company, and had never
had any quarrel.
Asked if he was not afraid HARRISON was going to
do him an injury, witness replied, "It just depends
what method he was going to adopt."
The Clerk told witness to answer the question. That
was the subject of the charge.
Witness then admitted that he was not afraid of HARRISON.
Mr CHAPMAN: Look round at PICKERING - are you afraid
he is going to do you an injury? - Well, he probably
might.
Mr CHAPMAN: Look at him again? Do you need police
protection? - No, sir; I do not.
Do you want protection? I wanted protection at that
particular time.
Mr CHAPMAN said this was nothing more than the rough
language of men who had been paid this small sum of
money. It was nothing like the threat of a Sinn Feiner
in Dublin that he was going to kill someone. (Laughter.)
- It was shaping something like it.
The Clerk said he didn't think Mr SUMNER could carry
the case further after what his client had said in
the box.
Mr SUMNER said he did not ask the Bench to proceed
with the case.
The Chairman said he hoped the parties would go away
and be good friends. They dismissed the case.
WHITEHAVEN EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Alderman DAVID (chairman) presided at the monthly
meeting of Whitehaven
Education Committee, on Wednesday, and there were
also present the Mayor (Ald. PALMER), the Mayoress,
Aldermen WALKER and OLDFIELD; Councillors HINDE, EVANS,
COWEN, TRAINOR, TURNER, and McGOWAN, with Mr W.D.P.
FIELD, secretary.
HIGHER TOP SCHOOLS
THE COUNTY SCHEME
Referring to the question of a "higher top"
school for Whitehaven, Councillor McGOWAN explained
that the County Authorities were preparing a scheme
with regard to the education of the whole county.
It was a very big matter, and up to the present it
had not been possible to publish the scheme in its
entirety. Respecting the provision of "higher
top" schools, the County Council suggested, so
far as Whitehaven and Workington were concerned, that
they should co-operate with the county for the provision
of this type of school in their respective areas.
It was also part of the scheme to make Whitehaven
the centre not only for Whitehaven but for the whole
of the surrounding area. He gave this information
to show what was present in the minds of the County
Authorities.
The Chairman thanks Councillor McGOWAN for his information;
it was interesting, and no doubt would be useful.
CONFERENCE WITH TEACHERS
Mr. J.W. ATKINSON, hon. secretary of the Whitehaven
Branch of the National Union of Teachers, wrote directing
the attention of the committee to section 16 of the
report on standard scales, which invites every local
Education Authority to confer with the teachers in
its area as to which standard scale is appropriate
to that area. The letter further stated that the Salaries
Committee of that Union, composed of eleven members,
should meet an equal number of this committee.
It was agreed that six members of the Teachers' Union
be asked to meet a sub-committee composed of the Chairman
and Vice-Chairman, the Chairman of the Provided and
Non-provided School Sub-Committees, Alderman WALKER,
Councillor EVANS, and the Mayor.
ADULT EDUCATION
The Secretary intimated that he had received a pamphlet
with regard to adult education, issued by the Workers'
Education Association.
It was agreed that copies be supplied to members
of the committee.
OVER-CROWDING AT LONSDALE SCHOOL
PROVISION OF A HUT SCHOOL AT KELLS
At a meeting of the Finance and School sub-committee
it was resolved that the Secretary be empowered to
purchase an army (instruction) hut, and to arrange
for erection on Corporation site at Kells.
In moving the confirmation of the minutes, Ald. WALKER
said the matter which had weighed with the committee
in forming this resolution was that the Earl of Lonsdale's
School had become over-crowded, and the Board of Education
had written asking that the school accommodation in
the borough be put on a more satisfactory basis. Three
school were mentioned as being overcrowded as to classes,
Two of these, he understood, could be rectified by
internal alteration, but the Earl of Lonsdale's School
was absolutely too small to provide for any but the
older scholars. That was to say, if all the infants
were taken out of the school it would provide accommodation
for the elder scholars of both sexes. As Crosthwaite
School was also full it was obvious that more accommodation
would have to be provided, and, because the population
of the borough was extending in the Kells and Arrowthwaite
district, it became necessary for the committee to
consider whether it was not advisable to do something
in the nature of providing new accommodation there.
The information before the committee was that the
borough had a large housing scheme in that neighbourhood;
the Colliery Company were also building houses; there
was also a scheme for the provision of hutments, and
altogether the population there seemed to be increasing
fast. He thought there would be at least 200 and possibly
400 fresh families in the borough if the new pit was
to be worked and made a success. Consequently their
school accommodation in that neighbourhood was going
to be much smaller relatively than in any other portion
of the town, and as it was clear that very shortly
they would have to provide a new school, it seemed
to the committee that the cheapest way would be to
buy this institution and erect it at Kells. The hut
would cost about £280, and with the additional
cost of carriage, erection, new floor and furnishing,
it was roughly estimated that the total cost would
not be under £2000. Comparing the cost of this
with other school, Ald. WALKER said they paid £16
per head in building, furnishing, etc., for every
scholar at the Council School, and as the hut would
accommodate 320 pupils at a cost of £2000, it
was obvious that about £6 per head would be
sufficient. To build the Council School to-day, on
the rough estimates of those connected with the building
trade - multiplying the old figures by four - they
should get £64 per head, so that if they could
do this for one-tenth they were obviously doing much
cheaper work. Of course, it might be said that this
was only a temporary and not a permanent structure,
but in the present condition of the country and of
the building trade it did not seem likely that they
should be able to provide permanent ccommodation with
the next ten years, and possibly not within the next
twenty years. The committee therefore recommended
this purchase as the best way out of the difficulty.
The Board of Education had intimated that failing
additional provision the grants would be suspended
as regards the Earl of Lonsdale School.
The Chairman seconded the motion.
Replying to Councillor TURNER with respect to the
overcrowding at Crosthwaite School, the Chairman said
the infant department was certified for 125 and there
were now 114 on the books.
The Chairman further explained that the whole of
the infants' department would be transferred to the
new school and then the Earl of Lonsdale's School
would be utilised for the elder boys and girls.
Councillor TURNER said this would mean little children
from the Ginns, and other places on the town side
of the school, having to go to this new school at
Kells. Why should not the school at Kells meet all
requirements, be for infant and mixed departments?
The Chairman said at present the little children
came down from Arrowthwaite.
Councillor McGOWAN said the scheme would convenience
some and inconvenience others. He thought the balance
of convenience would be in favour of the scheme they
were suggesting.
In answer to Councillor HINDE, the Secretary said
there were 212 infants at the Earl of Lonsdale's.
The Chairman said if better arrangements could be
found as to using the school for both infant and mixed
departments these would be considered.
The motion was carried.
Beckermet Notes
Parochial Tea and Dance
"Say when, Fadder."
Skulking Bob and Doleful Jenny"
Doctors and Parsons Join
There has not been a single flake of snow nor any
hail on the mountains yet this autumn, as we see them
from here; including Scawfell and the Screes; the
Eskdale Harterfell; Seatoller, and several others:
all the way from Ennerdale to Blackcombe. But on Sunday
evening a dense fog, for a few minutes, ushered in
the really first frost of the season; or rather we
should say the first frost with the exception of that
faint touch which we remember came (a little curiously)
on the early morning when the clocks were set back
to normal time, on October 25th. Then again, on Monday
night and Tuesday morning this week the frost was
quite severe - ten degrees were registered - and the
exposed water was thickly covered with ice. Likewise,
each morning till now there has been more or less
frost, but no snow anywhere -
Autumnal frosts enchant the pool
And make the cart-ruts beautiful.
So, we have entered on a colder season suddenly,
after one of the mildest and most prolonged autumns,
we suppose, ever recorded. And indeed more has been
said and written about the autumnal charms this year
than we ever remember before. The brilliant sunsets
lingering (as seen from here for many weeks in the
west) have given place in the opposite east to charmingly
clear morning effects of tender tranquil light as
the sun has risen above the mountains - this morning,
exactly over Scawfell Pike.
And thereupon, we are told, by the way, that the
anticyclone will continue, and the weather will be
fair to fine for the next few days with mist only,
and fog at nights, especially in the north. The remarkable
clearness of the atmosphere, however, as we write
dispels all mists; and each crevice in the hills ten
miles away, is seen with extraordinary distinctness
- usually a sign of impending change. And a generally
well informed weather prophet predict to us rain soon
after the end of the week; if not before. We shall
see. But please don't let us forget once for all (as
we look for our winter overcoats and leggings) the
memory of the roses and chrysanthemums and other flowers
which bloomed for us so gaily till a week ago; with
the splendid leaf colouring on the trees all around
until the great gale swept them far and wide. Though
just a few of the flowers and leaves remain yet in
sheltered places where they escaped the wind. It is
remarkable, as we are almost entering on December.
With the prospect of a general election before very
long, and with the trouble in Ireland staring us in
the face, even in our quiet nooks here or elsewhere,
it is nice to feel what a happy and contented people
we really are in these country parishes. The only
regret of late in public matters has been that Mr.
Henry HAILE, of the Stanley Arms, at Calderbridge,
has, owing to advancing years, felt it desirable to
retire from the District Council and Board of Guardians
after serving his parish faithfully and well for so
many years. We may say, with dignity and satisfaction
to everybody, "Hail fellow well met!" The
one desirable compensation is that Mr. William STANLEY,
of Ponsonby Hall, now residing at Seascale, has consented,
and has indeed been elected, to take his place. Mr.
STANLEY's bearing, and his experience of public life,
for many years in other parts of the county, will
be very valuable on our local Boards here, where something
of the kind is indeed desirable at present. May he
have as long an innings as Harry HAILE, and carry
is bat!
And we are all glad to know that a few flocks of
peewits, and some snipe also, have at last come down
from the hills this week to near the coast - as a
result, no doubt, of the first frost. The lighter
side of things! But the numbers are very, very few
yet, as compared with those of former years; just
as we said a fortnight ago in advocating the better
enforcement of the Wild Birds Protection Act, especially
as regards lapwings. And rather remarkably, only two
or three days ago, we saw a corncrake left behind
from among its fellows - not having migrated with
them; presumably owing to the long continued warm
weather. Yet although the behaviour and habits of
birds and animals are of course regulated by times
and seasons, there are always "individual"
variations whatever the weather conditions may happen
to be. There is either "a skulking Bob or a doleful
Jenny" everywhere too; especially among corncrakes,
as among men; and it is always wonderful, if not amusing,
to see these birds (so capable of long flight at the
migratory season) running and lurking about from dogs
and gun in the shooting season; apparently so little
able to fly among the rushes and furrows. It seems
to be pretty Robert's way! - discretion is so marked
as "the better part of valour," isn't it?
But no doubt necessary with these birds, as a provision
of nature where broods are few.
Well, we had our parochial tea, whist drive and dance,
at Beckermet, last Friday; and a real good "do"
it was. Everybody is saying so. And in addition to
nearly everyone in the village being there, there
were friends from far and near; all resulting in a
grand total (now we suppose in hard cash) which surely
cannot be far short of £50. It was worth advertising
in the "West Cumberland Times," wasn't it?
And parochial teas are always so nice, don't you know?
The enjoyment of the whole affair was truly great.
The one little shadow over the whole affair was that
the Vicar's wife (who did so much in initiating the
good work at the commencement) was unavoidably absent,
owing to rather serious illness; but we are glad to
hear there is now some improvement, and we hope to
see her soon among us again as usual.
It was obvious, however, that a good deal of the
success and pleasantness of the evening on Friday
was due to the genial and obliging secretary, Mr FELL,
and the committee, of curse, who with the Vicar, the
Rev. W.S. HELM, had everything, from first to last,
so admirably arranged. The dance, of curse was tip-top;
and as to the tea - well "Oh! them cakes,"
so perfect in all things. And each and all seemed
t be absolutely at home and happy in the convivial
enjoyment of a really sociable and delightful evening.
Nothing, we are told, could possibly have been better,
and we were eye-witness to the fact. The young people,
"and some of the old-uns too," are asking
already, "Can't we have another before Easter?"
Hearts certainly were trumps.
Well, that reminds us (we mustn't forget) that perhaps
we shouldn't say this quite so soon - "Do be
careful what you say." So the old tale seems
rather appropriate of the two generations of cattle
dealers, the HARRISONS we believe, in years long gone
by. After walking far, and viewing cattle in both
fells and dales, setting either at the "Royal
Oak" or the "White Mare" for a trencher
meal and a full bottle of whisky (for whisky was better,
we suppose, and cheaper, in those days than now),
the son helped himself, and, proceeding to charge
his father's glass, he said, "Noo fadder, say
when." But the elder remained silent, and the
son filled the glass till it began to run over, saying
"Thoo nivver sed when fadder." "Nea,
me lad," was the reply, "a lucky fella mad
mak his fort'n be hodding his tongue." Nevertheless,
all was very successful, and we hope the next will
be equally so.
By the way, we see that a doctor, not a hundred miles
away, has been lecturing both wisely and well on "How
to live long," and he has laid down fifteen golden
rules. It's nice to know what to do, isn't it? We
think the suggestions are all good, but we pick out
four as being especially pleasant, we think, and what
we would call rather "toothsome," namely:-
"Eat what you like; don't eat anything you don't
like." Just our case!
"Take exercise daily - the kind you like."
Just our case, too!
"Laugh, and seek occasions to laugh, avoid dismal
Jimmies." Just our case, again!
"If you smoke at all, smoke sparingly - good
black twist. There is nothing worse than cigarette
smoking." Hem, yet! We agree, especially with
the latter part!
You try! And we don't wonder either in this vale
of poverty that somebody else has been suggesting
(not here, of course) that the poor, under-paid parsons,
too, in both town and country (don't you know), should
henceforth qualify as "panel" doctors, and
so earn double wages by treating both bodies and souls
alike. Let them start with maxims just given. But,
supposing the poor panel doctors played tit-for-tat,
by qualifying as parsons too. Would the last state
of the parishes and patrons be any better than the
first? We wonder. Oh, ye patrons; there is little
hope left for you! We think both Tam o' Shanter and
the White Ties are both better in their proper places
as they are; don't you?
Remembering that-
"A single doctor like a sculler plies;
The patient lingers - then slowly dies;
But two physicians, like a pair of oars,
Waft you more swiftly to the Stygian shores."
Such was the quatrain written in Lord PALMERSTON's
album; possibly as a reflection on his remark that
"Confidence is a plant of slow growth";
and a poetical exposition, no doubt, of the old aphorism
- "If one doctor can't kill you, try two."
We mean no offence.
But, cheerio! There's a a good time coming.
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS AT CLIFTON.
Clifton Colliery this week has been very unfortunate
in having no fewer than five accidents. Thomas Wright,
repairer, had his foot injured through a piece of
timber falling on to it. Wm. Farish, contractor, Flimby,
received an injury to his foot and knee through a
fall of roof while following his work in the Leckbank
district on the night shift. Wm. Carruthers received
an injury to his finger, while J. McVey, Seaton, had
the misfortune to get one or two nasty gashes in his
head through some stone falling.
The most serious accident was that to Jos. Towers,
also of Seaton, who was injured through a fall of
roof in his working place and had to be conveyed to
Workington Infirmary. When the accidents happened
first aid was immediately rendered by Mr. Holmes,
the undermanager, and Mr. Poole, the overman. We are
glad to report that **(they)** are doing as well as
can be expected.
WORKINGTON BOWLERS' DINNER.
The Workington Bowling Club held its annual dinner
at the Central Hotel, Workington, on Thursday night.
Major W. T. Highet, M. C., presided and was supported
by the Mayor (Ald. W. J. Dodgson), and the officials
of the club. There were about 140 present.
The programme, arranged by Mr. J. W. C. Purves, included
duets by Messrs. A. A. Wood and D. Blackburn and W.
Addison and B.. Holloway; quartettes by Messrs. A.
Wood, W. Barnes, J. Jackson and D. Blackburn; monologues
by Mr. A. L. Evans; banjo solos by Mr. E. Lockhart;
songs by Messrs J. Larkin, B. Holloway; P. Roberts,
L. Varty, J. W. Sloan, J. Holliday and W. Addison;
humorous interludes by Mr. H. Morley. Mr. G. R. Glenn
was the accompanist.
After the Chairman had given the loyal toasts.
Mr. J. Cameron was down to propose "the Navy,
Army, and other forces," but was not present
and the Chairman intimated, amid laughter, that he
would have to pay forfeit by presenting a Cumberland
ham for competition on the green.
Mr. W. Leitch deputised, and, in proposing the toast,
paid a tribute to the valour and devotion to King
and country of their Chairman (who had mercifully
come through the war scathless), and the many who,
alas! they would never see again.
Mr. J. Grice and Lieut. H. Jeffrey responded for
Navy and Army respectively.
Mr. J. Smith, club treasurer, presented Mr. T. D.
Keenliside, honorary green manager for a great number
of years, with a combined clock, barometer, thermometer
and compass, under a glass shade and an oak inkstand.
He testified to the value of his gratuitous services,
and said there was such a hearty reponse to the appeal
that they got double the amount in subscriptions they
expected.
The inkstand bears the recipient's monogram, and
on the clock was the inscription "Presented to
T. D. Keenliside, Esq. by the members of the Workington
Bowling Club, in appreciation of his many years voluntary
service as green manager, November 25th, 1920. He
hoped Mr. Keenliside would continue in the position
as long as he could knock about (Applause).
After the singing of "He's a jolly good fellow"
Mr. Keenliside responded, saying that he had not had
an inkling of the presentation, and had been knocked
speechless. (Laughter and applause.)
Mr. Smith stated that they finished the season with
a debt of £2 or £3. He suggested that
every member should bring a friend down to the ground
next season and so increase the membership. Reviewing
the season's competitions, he said they played eight
matches, won six and lost two, scoring 911 against
757. They had to thank the Workington Brewery Company
for what had almost become an annual competition,
and Mr. J. Clark, through whose instrumentality the
club received a prize from the Company. It was won
by Mr. J. T. Gardiner, and Mr. J. Larkin was runner-up.
They had also to thank Mr. Harry Clark doubly for
presenting them with two half-tons of coal, as but
for the entrance fees going to the club, they would
have had a much larger deficit. The open competition
was won by Mr. Gardiner, and Mr. James Hogg was second,
while in the competition for those who had not won
a prize before, Mr. W. H. Adams was the winner and
Mr. J. J. Watson second. This year they revived what
u!
sed to be a very popular annual competition--that
for the Infirmary Medal. The entrance fees went to
the Infirmary, which had received from £10 to
£12 in this way every year. Previously Mr. Cameron
had presented them with a £2-piece which was
called the Infirmary Medal. Unfortunately, he was
not able to secure one this year, and he gave them
two £1 Treasury notes, which were won by Mr.
Scott, who beat him (Mr. Smith) rather easily in the
final.
"The Workington Bowling Club.." was proposed
by Mr. R. Millican (Harrington), who said he had taken
part in every kind of sport except cock-fighting,
and being a J. P. he could not venture upon that,
though he might even come to that some day, on the
sly. (Laughter.) He re-called playing on Harrington
Bowling Green 39 years ago, and expressed the hope
that when Harrington ws incorporated with Workington
another bowling green might be provided for them.
He played for the county medal at Workington 36 years
ago. Workington had always had a high reputation for
bowling; if the club's records were examined it would
be found that there was nothing to equal or come anywhere
near them. The Workington bowlers were first-class
sportsmen. He asked the club to accept a prize to
the value of three guineas for next year. (Applause.)
In the absence of Mr. D. Fraser, who wrote that he
was "not up to concert pitch" and for whose
return to form, the Chairman expressed the gathering's
hope, Mr. J. W. C. Purves responded to the last toast,
and hoped to see an influx of new members, and that
with the growth of Workington more bowling greens
might be provided for the borough. (Applause.)
Mr. J. Martin gave the toast of "The town and
trade of Workington."
The Mayor responded, and said in his opinion Workington
was the best town in the world. It was expanding,
and was going to expand. They were going to build
between Workington and Harrington; whether they went
farther or not depended upon the people of Harrington.
They were also going to expand on the other side.
Until things settled down, it was not wise to say
what the trade might be; but it was very unwise to
pull their country to pieces, when some of the countries
they had been fighting against were rapidly pulling
themselves together.
HOW TO SING
MR. CHARLES TREE AT COCKERMOUTH
Sing as you would speak, and without undue effort
was the advice given by Mr.
Charles TREE during his lecture recital under the
auspices of the Wordsworth Institute at the Grand
Theatre on Wednesday night. There was a large audience,
whom Mr. TREE amused, interested and delighted in
turn. His face as a baritone vocalist, and his qualities
as a public speaker are sufficient proof of the excellence
of his methods.
Major Ballantine DYKES presided, and briefly introduced
the lecturer.
The question of voice production, said Mr. TREE,
was national. We had, perhaps, twenty singers in the
country who after twenty years of hard work had kept
their voices unimpaired. We were a nation of voices,
but not a nation of singers. Hundreds went to London
each year to be trained, many by Italian professors,
"who have been ruining voices for years,"
and they were sent back ruined.
Singing should be a crescendo of true speech, quite
effortless. The voice never needed the throttle position.
All the work should be done in front, except the breathing.
What a deplorable state our churches were in on account
of the utter neglect of the delivery of speech, generally
speaking. All young men entering the church should
first learn how to speak. With this and a good manner
the churches would be filled. It was a curse the way
things were going on to-day. From various parts of
the world he had had letters of appreciation of the
simplicity of his system. Sing the pure sound, and
the mouth would assume its natural position. Every
normally built person should be able to sing. Speaking
of the gasping sound with which some people finish,
he said operatic singers were perhaps the greatest
offenders. It was necessary to master that art of
bringing the voice down to a pin point of tone so
that it lost itself in the accompaniment. Everything
must be subject to the meaning of the words. "Let
us have refinement before size," he emphasised.
That great artiste, SIMS REEVES, was a past master
in this control of expression. It took more effort
to sing a big dramatic song than a pianissimo song.
The effort was of the same kind in pianissimo or double
forte. It was a matter of breath pressure. Let this
pressure go and the voice went down into the throat.
The only difference between speech and song, was that
the latter was continuous. To neglect this principle
was to injure the voice. He gave an example of a singer
who had had twelve masters in Italy, each with a different
system, "the right on." Every icecream monger
and scissors grinder in Italy taught voice production.
(Laughter.) Their pupils lacked the forwardness of
ease and resonance of the front that was so necessary.
Had the war lasted longer he was going to start a
school for drill sergeants. (Laughter.) Singing properly
taught was one of the healthiest things. A great difficulty
was to obtain that nasal resonance that made the voice
so carrying. With one or two exceptions the voice
must be kept clear of this nasal quality. Rhythm was
a wonderful thing. Mr. HARRY LAUDER was eminent in
this respect. The crux of the whole thing was vocal
placement. Mr. TREE illustrated, by repetition of
a sentence, the way the voice passed almost imperceptible
from speech to song. The position; must not be altered.
"Let your face mirror your feelings and you get
the quality needed," said the speaker. If one
smiled the voice would smile. This was tone painting.
Nasal resonance could be got by humming. The ordinary
hum was the best exercise, but this kind of resonance
was a dangerous road. The open mouth, he continued,
was all against common-sense. It was the throat that
should be open. Quality, quantity, enunciation and
colouring all depended upon vocal placement. The face
muscles must be pliable; the tongue trained to be
flat; the back of the throat well open; and mouth
not unduly open. The vowels - a great difficulty -
must be sung as spoken. For breathing the chest must
be kept up, but not unduly, throughout, and all the
breathing must be near the waist. The cure for the
throaty tenor was to get back to speech. Physical
fitness was essential, otherwise there would be a
lack of power of reserve.
Excellent illustrations were given by Mr. TREE. He
sang "The double loss"
(Helman) to show that like speech, song should be
effortless. "A soft day"
(Stanford), impossible to sing without forwardness
and ease; "Non pru andrai"
(Mozart), an example of proper leverage and frontal
position; "Prelude" (Cyril
Scott); "Salaam" (Agnes Mary Lamb); "The
magic of thy presence (Quilter); "Behind the
line" - "Where crimson ramblers grow"
(Gerald O'Gorman); "Solomon
Grundy"; "I long for you" (Raymond
Loughborough); "So fair a flower" (H. Lohr);
"Dat Fat Lil Feller" (Sheridan Gordon),
an example of rhythm; "A Little Fairy Tale"
(J.F. Morris); "Melisande in the Wood" (Goetz);
and "O No John" were also sung. Mr. TREE
was loudly applauded for each item, and each was a
lesson in itself.
Mr. CAMPBELL was the accompanist, and of his work
Mr. TREE expressed particular appreciation, for, he
said, many concerts were spoiled by bad accompanists.
Mr. TREE's book "How to acquire ease of voice
production," upon which his remarks were largely
based, was on sale in the theatre.
SEASCALE WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH
The annual meeting in aid of Wesleyan Foreign Missions
was held on Tuesday in the Wesleyan Church. There
was a good attendance, including a full muster of
2nd Seascale Scouts and Girl Guides. Mr J SOAR presided.
Lieut H McGUFFIE gave an excellent address, description
of Indian native life, religious customs, beliefs,
marriage customs, and domestic habits of Arabians.
Leiut McGUFFIE has been in Arabia since 1916. He joined
as a private in H.M. Regular Army (Indian). He has
been in several parts of India, and has learned and
can speak Arabic and Industani. The lecture, which
was excellently delivered, and full of anecdotes,
dealt with the beneficial results of missionary enterprise
in these countries. The Rev J C HARRISON also spoke.
Mr W E CHISAM presided at the organ.
A New Local Company
Parkside and Birks Mining Company - Private. 1st November.
Capital £75,000
(£1). Shares Nos. 1 to 37,500, including the
shares subscribed for by S.J.
JACKSON, JUNR., on behalf of the North Lonsdale Iron
and Steel Company, shall be known as the "North
Lonsdale" shares, and shares Nos. 37,501 to 75,000,
including the shares subscribed for by M. KENNEDY
on behalf of the Whitehaven
Hematite Iron and Steel Company, shall be known as
the "Whitehaven" shares.
Objects: To acquire the business carried on at Parkside,
near Cleator Moor, Cumberland, at the Parkside Mining
Company; agreement between the said company and M.
KENNEDY, S.H. JACKSON, JUN., A.E. SADLER, J.A. JACKSON
and T.E.G. MARLEY. First directors:- M. KENNEDY, Stone
Cross, Ulverston, S.J. JACKSON, JUN., Heaning Wood,
Ulverston; A.E. SADLER, Sand Hall, Ulverston; E.L.
TOSH, Brittan Place, Ulverston; J.A. JACKSON, Sella
Park, Calderbridge, Cumberland; T.E.G. MARLEY, Monks
Croft, St Bees, Cumberland. One half of the number
of first directors are to be nominated by the holders
of the "North Lonsdale" shares and the other
half by the holders of the "Whitehaven"
shares. No qualification necessary. Secretary: H.N.
MORRIS. Registered Office: Parkside, Cleator Moor,
Cumberland.
CHURCHES IN MARYPORT RURAL DEANERY
BY MR. J.B. BAILEY
CROSSCANONBY
CHURCH PLATE
The Terrier of 1749 states that there is "one
silver chalice, with a cover."
The cup is 8 inches high, and is 3+ inches in diameter
at the top. It weight 13oz 14drs 12 grs.
It has a long inscription in Latin, and was given
by Humphrey SENHOUSE, Esq., in 1719, on the death
of his brother, Joseph Richard SENHOUSE.
A Silver flagon, with hinged cover, handle and spout,
was given by Mrs. SENHOUSE, of Netherhall, on December
9th, 1880.
THE FONT
The font is of ancient origin, but it does not possess
the archaeological inerest that attaches either to
the Bridekirk, the Aspatria, or the Dearham fonts.
It has a broad band of foliage, some ten inches deep,
running right round the sides of the font, each side
different from the other. This foliage bears a strong
resemblance to that on the "Adam and Eve panel"
of the Bridekirk font, and also that of the font at
Aspatria. It seems, however, to be devoid of grotesue
figures which appear on all the above-named fonts.
Its height is 3ft 6in, and the bowl rests on four
circular Columns, each some 9 inches in diameter.
These stand on a square base formed of two steps each
about 6 inches high. The lower step is about 2ft 9in
square, whilst the top of the font is 2 feet square.
MONUMENTS IN THE CHURCH
There are two monumental slabs in the Chancel, one
of which has an inscription, somewhat unintelligible,
but there is sufficient to give us an insight into
an important epoch in the history of the manor. It
informs us that in 1528
John SENHOUSE, of Seascale, married Elizabeth, elder
sister, and co-heir of
Richard EAGLESFIELD, son of Gawen EAGLESFIELD, of
Alneburgh Hall (now
Netherhall), who died in 1843, and that as a result
of this marriage "the demeisn and manor of Ellenburrow,
with Netherhall came to the SENSHOUSES."
Richard EAGLESFIELD was High Sheriff of Cumberland
in 1517. The John SENHOUSE above mentioned died in
1568, and was succeeded by his third son, John. The
eldest son, Thomas, succeeded to the ancestral home
at Bolton, near Seascale, and became the founder of
the Senhouses of Seascale Hall, a family now extinct
in the male line. Peter, the second son, died unmarried,
whilst John, the third son, became Squire of Netherhall.
He it was, who began the great collection of antiquities
at Netherhall, and in 1599 entertained CAMDEN, the
celebrated antiquary.
THE GRAVE YARD
It seems to have been the custom in some districts,
for certain of the landowners and others to agree
to keep up, voluntarily, a certain part of the boundary
wall of the Churchyard and the space allotted to these
parties frequently had their initials cut in the stone
on the boundary wall.
Thus at Crosscanonby there are the following initials:-
S 1722
I M T H E D twice
S A
R G twice E W E 1722
These names are probably of the families of HALL,
DYKES, STEEL and SWINBURN.
The same was done at Threlkeld and Milburn.
STIPEND
In the King's Book, A.D. 1535, the Vicarage is said
to have been worth £4 10s
5d, and this was clearly the value of the grant made
by WALTHEOF, first lord of Allerdale.
In 1703, the tithes were in the hands of Mr. DYKES,
and the glebe in those of Mr. EAGLESFIELD, who both
held by lease. In 1760 "the rectory, except the
herbage of the Churchyard, and the ***** [illegible]
of the Ellenborough Demesne, was demised to Henry
HARRISON, Patricius THOMPSON and John YEOWARD for
21 years. They were to pay £10 to the Dean and
Chapter of Carlisle, and £25 to the Curate,
free of all taxes, the lessees to repair the Chancel."
In 1786 the total stipend was £25. In 1844 the
tithes were in the hands of the Dean and Chapter of
Carlisle, but are now vested in the Ecclesiastical
Commissioners, their value having been stated to be
£308 1s 9d, viz:-
Crosscanonby ............ 70 11 9
Crossby .................... 153 18 0
Birkby........................ 83 12 0
In 1856 a large portion of the tithes of Birkby were
purchased by the owners of the Soil.
The Stipend at present is:-
>From Queen Anne's Bounty ... 45 14 8
" Ecclesiastical Commis-
sioners ......................... 112 10 0
" Tithes .......................... 163 0 0
" Fees ............................ 5 0 0
_________
£326 4 8
THE VICARAGE
In the King's Book, 1535, it is stated that the value
of the Vicarage was £4 10s 5+d. This does not
necessarily mean that there was actually a Vicarage
at that time, but apparently only that the Stipend
of the Vicar was the Sum mentioned. At any rate there
does not seem to be any record of an actual Vicarage.
Indeed, in 1703, Bishop Nicolson says there was none
when he visited the Church.
Again, in 1760 we are told that "the rectory
was demised to Henry HARRISON, and others, but even
this is far from proving that there was an actual
building, for, what had been demised, included neither
the herbage of the Churchyard, not the tithes of Ellenborough,
and hence must have been what constituted the rest
of the Stipend.
If correctly copied the Terrier of 1874 says that
there was "paid to the
Ecclesiastical Commissioners, the interest on £1,500
at 3 per cent., being the amount granted for the parsonage."
With reference to this, the following Statement has
been kindly supplied to me by the Secretary of the
Ecclesiastical Commissioners:-
In 1868 "the Ecclesiastical Commissioners made
a grant of 31,400 capital to the Cross Canonby Benefice,
for the provision of a Parsonage House, and in 1871
they made a further grant of £100, making £1,500
in all. The money was an absolute grant, and not a
loan, and was expended in 1878-9 in the erection of
a
Parsonage House on a Site purchased for the Living
by the Commissioners, with a further grant of £150.
The above sums of £1,400 and £100 remained
in the Commissioners' hands until expended, interest
thereon at the rate of 3 per cent. being paid to the
Incumbent."
In 1918 the Carlisle Diocesan Church Building Society
made a small grant of £3 15s to meet certain
local subscriptions towards repairs."
VICARS
1703 - GREGSON
1760 - William LANCASTER
1777 - T. WILSON
------- - T. TAYLOR
1828 - John DONALD
1853 - Richard DUGDALE
1878 - Richard BOWER
1880 - R. SAUNDERS GREEN
1892 - William I. MARSH
1918 - A.P. DAWE
ANTIQUITIES
The sculptured stones discovered here in 1880 were
duly recorded and described at the time in the transactions
of the Cumberland the Westmorland Antiquarian, etc.,
Society by the Vicar, the Rev. R. BOWER.
They are now carefully preserved in the porch, with
the exception of the hogback, which is in the churchyard.
Such remains throw great light on the state of religious
belief prevalent at a very early date, also on the
various methods taken to combat the false doctrines
that were then held in the district.
On some of the stones we see serpents, twisted in
all manner of shapes, supposed to be emblematic of
the terrible character of the belief of these people.
On the other hand, the Christian wished to show that
this terrible idea of man's future state was to give
way to something better, through the Lord of Life,
our Lord, Jesus Christ. Hence, as here, so also at
Aspatria, Dearham, Plumbland, etc., crosses were set
up on which were carved the sacred Triquetra, the
sign of the Holy Trinity, and other Christian symbols,
together with represnetations of the belief of the
Norsemen, to teach the people to believe no longer
in gods of darkness but to look to one God, who was
able to drive away all evil spirits from their homes,
and all evil thoughts from their hearts, and so make
their end, not one of terror, but of peace.
Thus, this mingling, so to speak, of Christian and
Norse emblems was, in fact, a silent remembrance to
all who saw them that the Christian religion must
in the end triumph over all that was false.
THE HOGBACK
In the churchyard, lying to the south of the chancel
wall is a great coped tombstone, or Saxon hogback,
probably dating back to the 10th century.
It is apparently the memorial of some Norse settler,
who had been converted to the belief in the Christian
religion. The great idea amongst these settlers in
the land seems to have been that the dead live in
habitations almost a counterpart of those they lived
in when in the flesh. Hence, these hogbacks were intended
to represent this idea. They are, in fact, imaginary
houses, with roofs and gables complete. The roof is
frequently covered with carved imitations of tiles,
whilst the gable ends may, or may not, be covered
with carving of beasts' heads, doubtless representing
the trophies of the chase, which the deceased had
put on the gable end of his own house. This specimen
is of red sandstone. It is 6ft long, 21ins high at
the middle, and it is 17ins broad at the base.
The markings on the roof are curious, being a kind
of chain pattern, almost identical with the design
on the fine Cross at Dearham. It has been stated that
there are figures of beasts' heads on the gable ends,
but this is far from apparent. Probably a cross stood
at each end as at Penrith.
There is a second hogback over the south doorway,
serving as a lintel.
CROSSES
Crosses, either in whole or part, are found all over
Cumberland, but complete ones are rare. The most notable
are at Gosforth, Bewcastle, Dearham and Workington.
At Crosscanonby is a 10th century broken white cross
head with lorgnettes. It was found in the interior
of the wall when repairing a window in 1880, having
been used as rubble. It is 18 ins by 9 ins and is
7+ ins thick. Only the lateral arms have been preserved.
There is a large boss at the centre, and this is surrounded
by a raised ring, from which extend spines, reaching
to, and enclosing smaller lateral bosses.
Next there is the shaft of a red sandstone cross,
probably of the 9th century. It is 21 ins high, 12
ins broad at the bottom, and 10 ins at the top. It
ws found in 1880, having been built into the exterior
wall, near the old north door.
The shaft is carved on all four sides. On one face
is a series of vigorously drawn figures of animals,
the progeny of Fenris, the hell-wolf, disporting themselves.
With their two hind legs they seem as though they
were pressing against the sides of the recessed panel,
in order to be better able to graps their body in
their wonderful jaws.
On the opposite side is an arrangement of plaitwork,
whilst on one of the edges, again in a recessed panel,
is what has been termed a wildly twisted dragon. It
has the head o a ravenous wolf, with a long, wolfish
tail. The body seems to form itself into a coiling,
knotted worm or snake, with another tail. Towards
the end the body takes the human form, and divides
below the loins into the legs of a man bound at the
ankles with a ring. We have thus the man-devil Loki,
and the Scandinavian hell-wolf, thus symbolical of
the destruction of evil by faith in the cross of Christ.
The remaining edge contains a ring plait. All the
panels are bounded on each side by a cable pattern.
THE LAWRENCE SLAB
The next object of interest is the so-called "Lawrence
Slab." It was found whilst digging a drain two
feet from the north wall of the chancel, at a depth
of 18 inches. Surrounding it i a cable pattern, whilst
down the centre is a cable stemmed cross. Near the
top left-hand corner is a small square, which has
been taken to represent the Book of the gospels. Somewhat
lower down on t e same side is the figure of a man.
granting that the device immediately above the figure
is a gridiron, then it is just possible that the man
represents St Lawrence, hence the name given to the
stone. The remainder of this face of the slab is covered
with an ornamentation of zig-zag pattern. The date
has been given as not later than the 6th century,
but a much later date has been suggested.
Close to the above slab, a cubical block of red sandstone
was found. It was
8+ ins long, 8+ ins broad, and 4+ ins thick. On one
side is a figure something like that of St. Lawrence
on the slab. It is possible it may have been a trial
piece. On the second side is a rudely drawn greek
cross; and on the third side a few scratches apparently
representing a thunderbolt, as usually drawn in ancient
art. The figures are slightly incised.
There is also the upper half of a quern in the porch.
THE SCANDINAVIAN MYTHOLOGY
The chief gods alluded to in these sculptures are
Loki and his progeny.
At first, Loki was the friend of Odin or Woden, but
afterwards, like Lucifer, he was turned out of Asgard,
the house of the gods, to find a home in Utgard, or
the lower world.
We cannot say more of him here, except that he was
the great deceiver and suggester of evil.
By the fury of Angurboda he had a progeny of terrible
monsters. These were:-
First, the Fenris Wolf, the all-devourer, who was
typical of the destruction which was to come on all
at the end of the world. The second was the Midgard
Snake, called also Jormingander. This dreadful creature
was ever on the watch to do evil in Midgard, i.e.,
the middle world, the abode of mankind. He was summoned
to meet Odin, and by him was hurled into the sea which
surrounded Midgard, where he soon became twisted into
innumerable coils, as shown by many of the sculptures
here, and at Aspatria, Torpenhow, and other places.
Lastly, there was Hel, the daughter of Loki. She
was banished to the lower world, there to rule over
those who were unable to find entrance to Walhalla,
the home of the heroes. When we see such figures on
the cross shafts, it is to be understood that the
converts were taught to recognise the fact that there
was a continual warfare between the Kingdom of Light,
and that of darkness.
On the other hand, they were also taught that the
cross should prevail against every attempt directed
against it from the under world. Perhaps the following
extract will more clearly explain the presence of
the various figures on so many cross shafts, fonts,
etc. Speaking more particularly of the great Gosforth
cross, the Rev. W.S. CALVERLEY says that "it
commemorates, as interpreted by
British and Danish antiquaries, in rude, but clearly
decipherable sculpture, the triumph of Christianity
over a belief in Thor and Odin, mingling emblems of
the victorious and vanquished creeds, alike in its
weird old world symbols, and in one panel seeming
equivocally to disguise, under the legend of the dying
Balder and Odin, the last act of the crucifixion of
the Lord Jesus Christ. It forms the key to the entire
chapter of the conversion of the north-western heathenism,
showing how the church gathered in everywhere, such
germs of folk-lore as were akin to her truth, and
popularised, more broadly, that truth through the
tales taken from the infancy of the Saviour."
TERRIER
Submitted August 1st, 1874
House and Lane
Church and Churchyard, 2rds
Tithes and other Payments
The Ecclesiastical Commissioners out of the Corn tithes,
and other small tithes of Crosby and Crosscanonby,
pay £25 yearly by two payments, viz., £12
10s on the Feast of St. Mark April 25th and on the
Feast of St. Michael (September
29th).
There is in the hands of the Queen Anne's Bounty
Fund £1,584 3s 2d at 3 per cent., which produces
£47 10s 4d yearly. This is paid in two payments,
viz., £23 15s 2d payable on April 5th and October
5th, respectively.
Also paid by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners £225
in two payments on May 1st and November 1st in the
matter of stipend.
Paid to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners the interest
on £1,500 at 3 per cent being amount granted
for parsonage.
Matters have altered since that date.
FEES
Banns, 1s; marriage by licence, 6s; the clerk, 2s
6d; marriage by banns,
the vicar, 5s; the clerk, 1s; publishing the banns,
1s; churching, 1s; for
allowing a plain tombstone to be erected, 10s 6d.
CHURCH GOODS
One bell, one chest, two surplices, one Folio Bible
and Payer Book for minister, one quarto Prayer Book
for clerk, one crimson cloth for Communion Table,
one linen cloth for same, Communion cup and chalice
with paten, one book of offices, a bier and black
hearse, clot for burial of the dead.
NICHOLSON'S BEQUEST
There is an endowment belonging to the parish of £7
5s 1d being two-thirds of the interest on the residue
of the personal estate of the late John NICHOLSON
- less 21s 6d for use of trustees - Total sum £415
13s 9d on 3 per cent in the name of "The Official
Trustees of the Charitable Funds belonging to the
above Charity" Funds paid.
£1 11s 6d to the Trustees for expenses. 2-8ths
of the remainder fr the education of 20 poor boys
or girls at the school at Crosby; 1-3rd for the poor
at Maryport.
Richard DUGDALE, Vicar
John WILSON
John WHITE, Churchwardens
William W. HALL,
William W. SCOTT,
William BEEBY,
William MULCASTER.
John CAPE,
William OSTLE,
Joseph CUTHERBERTSON, Principal Inhabitants.
CARLISLE PRIORY
As Carlisle Priory was so intimately connected with
this parish, a short account of it may be permitted
here.
This Priory was probably founded by Henry I at the
intercession of his wife, Matilda, in 1102, for Augustinian
Canons. He granted to the prior and canons the Churches
of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newburn; the King of Scotland
gave a carucate of land at Haltwhistle; and William
Engayne gave four salt works at Brugh.
It also received numerous benefactions from the following
places in this
Rural Deanery, viz., Flimby, Aspatria, Cross Canonby
and Tallentire, as well as from the following places,
in other parts of Cumberland, viz., Ireby, Caldbeck,
Burgh, Lorton, Arthuret, Drumburgh, Hutton, etc.,
together with several places in Westmorland.
At the time of the Reformation, the annual value
of the Priory, according to
Dugdale, was £418 3s 4[and 3/4d -can't find
an alt code], or to Speed of £481
8s 1d. This was a large sum in those days, approximating
to something like
£4,500 to £5,000 in pre-war days.
On the dissolution of Monasteries the Priory was
surrendered by Lancelot
Salkeld, the Prior, to the Crown on January 9th, 1540.
On May 8th, 1542, Henry
VIII created a Dean with four prebendaries and others,
to be a body Corporate, under the name of the "Dean
and Chapter of the Holy and undivided Trinity of Carlisle."
To this body he granted the lands held by the late
Priory in Lorton, Sebergham, and a large number of
other places, together with the rectories and advowsons
of Cross Canonby, Camerton, St. Mary's and St. Cuthbert's,
Carlisle, also Thursby, Sebergham, Ireby, etc., and
part of the revenues of the priory of Wetheral, for
which they paid £82 11s 9+d yearly to the Crown
by way of tenths.
Thus, the King gave the Dean and Chapter lands, etc.,which,
till the dissolution of monasteries, had been Church
property; i.e., he merely returned to the Church a
portion of its own property, but, even so, the Crown
still benefitted to the extent of £82 11s 9+d
annually from this same property.
The war memorial erected here and in the other parishes
will be alluded to, and the names given at the end
of this series. By this means we shall be able to
secure the whole of them we hope.
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, ELLENBOROUGH
Special services were conducted on Sunday by Miss
Cissie SANDERS, A.L.C.M., the well-known Blackpool
elocutionist. The chairman for the afternoon service
- Councillor T HARDY - made reference to his recent
visit to London, and touched the hearts of all present
as he depicted the scenes connected with the cenotaph
and the grave of the unknown soldier.
Miss Sanders' recital in the afternoon was called
"The winning of Bruce," from "The Sky
Pilot," by Ralph CONNOR...
Miss Ella THOMPSON rendered a solo.
The Rev W ATKINSON conducted the devotions at the
evening service...
The Misses M and E CRELLIN were the special soloists
for the evening service.
On Monday night Miss SANDERS gave a concert recital.
She was assisted by
Miss Ethel PRINCE, A.L.C.M., also of Blackpool...
Mr F KELLY ... chairman...
Financial result over £26.
CLYDESIDE LAKELANDERS
The native of the home counties resident on Clydeside
held a whist drive and dance in the Masonic Hall,
West Regent Street, on Monday evening. The attendance
was gratifying to the committee, who had made excellent
arrangements, 45 tables being occupied. Mr T DIXON,
Penrith, gave a hearty welcome to all, and intimated
that 30 new members had enrolled since the opening
event. The whist was under the direction of Mr Ray
FAWCETT, and before the interval for tea thirteen
games were recorded. After refreshments the floor
was cleared for dancing, and a happy hour was spent
to excellent music supplied by a band of voluntary
performers under the direction of Mr J BARNES, of
Wigton. The proceeds will be given to the £1,000
benevolent fund. Prospective members are invited to
communicate with the hon secretary, Mr J MALLINSON,
60, Meadow Park Street, Dennistown, Glasgow.
BLENNERHASSET AND BAGGROW WAR MEMORIAL
RESTORATION OF OLD MARKET CROSS
A public meeting was held in Blennerhasset Council
Schools on Tuesday evening to select a suitable memorial
for the fallen heroes of the village of Blennerhasset
and Baggrow. There was a nice attendance. Mr E. WINTER,
Chairman of the Committee, presided. The committee
responsible has been in existence for upwards of two
years, with Mr Joseph REAY as hon. secretary. Up to
date the total sum raised is £100.
The Chairman said that when the memorial scheme was
first formulated the committee consisted of six gentlemen,
but it was early suggested that several ladies should
be added to the committee. They had proved a great
acquisition.
The ladies had done a great amount of work especially
in regard to securing the money. The committee in
general had been good givers, and they had worked
harmoniously together. He would like to make special
reference to the excellent service of their hon. secretary,
who had worked so untiringly from its very inception.
The amount raised was not very magnificent, it had
all been earned laboriously, in small sums of £3
to £4 at a time. If the cost of the memorial
was beyond the sum they had in hand they might have
to resort to house-to-house collection. After detailing
the various schemes suggested he said some were beyond
their means, but they would reduce the proposals to
two or three within their reach, and finally decide
upon the one most suitable. He mentioned three schemes:
Restoration of the Old Market Cross on the Village
Green; tablet in the Village School; and tablets in
both the Congregational and Primitive Methodist Churches.
Someone was bound to be disappointed, but however
disappointed they might be, let them sink all differences
and handsomely bow to the will of the majority.
The following took part in the discussion: Messrs
Wm. HANVEY, J. STEPHENSON,
W. CRELLIN, I.M. GRAVES, the Chairman and Secretary,
after which it was decided by a large majority to
adopt "The restoration of the old market cross
with suitable tablet attached."
Mr Wm. HANVEY remarked that the last time this cross
was restored was in the Jubilee year 1887.
The following were then appointed a sub-committee
to carry out the arrangements: Mrs J. BROWN, Messrs
Ed. WINTER (chairman), F.J. THOMSON (Baggrow House),
John STEPHENSON (treasurer), and Jos. REAY (secretary).
BROUGHTON BAPTISTS AND VICTORY WEEK
Broughton Baptists joining in the effort to strengthen
the finances of Cumberland Baptist Churches, determined
to raise £40, and the success of the effort
has been such as to astonish the most optimistic members.
The week has been devoted to the sustentation fund,
and on Thursday afternoon the closing event was a
public tea, which was prepared in the Sunday Schoolroom,
and was largely attended, many people from other churches
being present. The ladies presiding at the tables
were Mesdames J Waite, J Hodgson Lister, T Benson,
John Lister (Beaty Cottages), J Carruthers, and Wallace.
Mrs W Wigham and Mrs Jos Studholme attended to bread-cutting,
and Mrs R Lister (Croft Lodge) brewed the tea.
In the evening the church was filled with an appreciative
company for the entertainment, which was given by
members of the church choir. Mr John M Lister, the
School House, who presided, spoke of the success which
had attended their efforts during the week. The programme,
which gave much pleasure, was as
follows: Solo, Mr John Thursby; duet, Miss M and D
Stephenson; solo, Miss Fearon; solo, Mrs Kirkpatrick;
solo, Miss Wallace; solo, Mr John Thursby; duet, Miss
M and D Stephenson. The various numbers were excellently
given; and at the close the Rev J E L Logan, pastor,
expressed the thanks of the church to all helpers.
A social followed in the Sunday schoolroom, when
a large number of young people attended, and a most
enjoyable time was spent, Mr Wilson Kirkpatrick acting
as M.C. The total proceeds amounted to over £50.
COUNTY COUNCILS ASSOCIATION.
Police Bonus and Teachers' Salaries
A meeting of the Executive Council of the County Councils
Association was held on Wednesday in London. Sr W.
Ryland Adkins, K.C., M.P., who presided, was congratulated
by the Council on his appointment to the Recordership
of
Birmingham.
The report of the parliamentary Committee, which
was adopted by the
Executive, affirmed that the appointment of the clerk
of the Council should be in the hands of the County
Council instead of the Standing Joint Committee, but
that in the interests of economy the offices of the
clerk of the peace and the of the County Council should
have power, without the sanction of the Secretary
of
State, to fix the salaries, duties, and tenure of
office of their clerk.
On the question of police bonus, the Committee expressed
regret at the attitude of the Home Secretary, and
re-affirmed their opinion that the county police generally
are satisfied with their present financial position.
They suggest that any county police authority who
submitted to Government pressure to pay any increase
over and above the Desborough scale should only do
so under strong protest.
A resolution from the West Riding Council with regard
to interest on loans was approved, and it was urged
that 12 months' notice be given before the rate of
interest be increased, and that the increase should
not be retrospective for more than six months.
In view of the forthcoming appointment by the Government
of a Select Committee to consider the question of
expenditure out of rates, so far as Government Bills
are concerned, the Executive referred back a proposal
to send a deputation to the Prime Minister on the
subject.
With regard to the cost of collection of local taxation
licences, the Council adheres to their former opinion
that the whole cost should be paid by the Treasury,
but suggested that where the cost exceeded 7½
per cent of the amount collected the Treasury should
have the right to inquire into the special circumstances.
The Education Committee, dealing with the report
of the Burnham Committee on elementary teachers' salaries,
recommended that each county education authority should
consult with their teachers which scale is most appropriate
for their area, and bring such scale into operation
not later than 1st April next. The report of the Burnham
Secondary Committee recommended for adoption in case
of secondary teachers.
On the question of spectacles for school children,
it was decided to request the Board of Education,
if they are satisfied as to the suitability of surplus
stock at the Ministry of Pensions optical appliances
depot, to take steps to ascertain from local education
authorities whether they would be prepared to obtain
their supplies of spectacles as far as possible from
such surplus stock.
The report of the public Health Committee on the
Tuberculosis Bill, which was adopted by the Executive,
urged that the only satisfactory method of calculating
the grant-in-aid of institutional treatment of tuberculosis
is on the basis of a definite proportion, not being
less than two-thirds of the total expenditure. The
Executive also passed the following resolution: -
"In view of the statutory right of insured persons
to receive institutional treatment for tuberculosis,
the Association do not object to the imposition upon
County Councils and County Borough Councils of a duty
to provide such treatment for those persons, but they
consider that the County Councils and County Borough
Councils should be given ample discretion as to the
manner in which that duty should be carried out."
Papcastle Lighting Question.
The question of lighting the streets is a very sore
point with the residents of Papcastle. Only ten of
their twenty lights are in use at present. For these
they have to pay £60 to Cockermouth. This is
the full extent of their spending capacity, and represents
a rate of 6d. A special meeting of the Parish Council
was held in the Schoolroom on Tuesday night, but found
it impracticable to take any steps this lighting season.
A deputation waited upon the Cockermouth Authority
to ask for better terms, and the reply led to this
meeting.
In the absence of Canon SUTTON, Mr T.M. HARRIS was
voted to the chair.
Others present were: Messrs T.W. HARRIS, J.H. RULE,
J. WEIGHTMAN, T.W. NETTLETON, E.D. MARTIN, W.J. JENKINSON,
and J.A. DAWES; with Mr Jas WAKEFIELD (clerk).
[discussion followed, and ended with the proposal
to raise the matter earlier
for the next lighting season]
Industrial School as Secondary School
The question of the future of the Industrial School
coming up for consideration.
Mr T.W. HARRIS said it was an excellent idea to utilise
the buildings for a secondary school. At present the
children were subjected to great hardship by having
to go to Workington. A train journey on top of a day's
work was very fatiguing, and the time wasted prevented
them from having any time to themselves. For children
in neighbouring villages like Lorton, it was practically
impossible to go to Workington. There were 70 children
from the Cockermouth district who went daily to Workington.
Mr. JENKINSON said his children had to be up at seven,
and because of the train journey, and home work they
were kept going till about eleven at night.
Mr T.W. HARRIS said it was injurious to the children.
Mr. JENKINSON said it cost about £5 a year
in railway fare.
That, said Mr DAWES, was a consideration.
The Chairman said they already had some scholarships
towards it. There were the WAU~GH scholarships for
instance.
Mr NETTLETON, though heartily approving of a secondary
school, said a deputation representing discharged
soldiers and sailors had inspected the school, and
had recommended it as a suitable home for training
the disabled. It would, he understood, be for the
whole of the north of England.
It was unanimously decided to support the resolution
of the Cockermouth Council.
Police Memorial at Penrith
Unveiled by Mr. R.H. HODGSON
On Saturday afternoon a tablet in honour of the members
of the force who fell in the war was unveiled at the
headquarters of the Cumberland and Westmorland
Constabulary at Penrith.
The memorial, a handsome engraved brass, mounted
on oak, has been fixed in the entrance hall. A constable's
helmet has crossed batons, and an extended pair of
handcuffs. Above this symbol are the words "Pro
patria, 1914-1919. To the honoured memory of the members
of the Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary who
fell in the Great War."
George ARMSTRONG, Royal Welsh Fusiliers;
John Wilfred BEATHAM and William John Key BELL, Argyll
and Sutherland Highlanders;
Thomas CORLESS, Royal Regiment of Artillery;
Joseph EDGAR, James Wilson ELLIOTT, James HENDERSON,
Coldstream Guards;
Robert HORSFALL, Military Mounted Pllice;
Henry Walker JACKSON, Scots Guards;
Henry JACKSON, John MAHER, David Alexander McGEORGE,
Border Regiment;
John Albert WENLOCK, King's Shropshire Light Infantry;
John WILSON, Royal rEgiment of Artillery.
Beneath was a laurel wreath, the tribute of Superintendent
BARRON.
There was a large attendance of relatives of the
deceased mean and among others present were Mr. R.H.
HODGSON, Workington, Chairman of the Standing Joint
Committee of Cumberland;
Colonel TURNBULL, Chief Constable;
Mr. C. De C. PARRY, late Chief Constable, who had
come specially from his new home at Malvern;
Superintendent BARRON, Deputy Chief Constable;
Superintendents' OLDCORN, Penrith, HUTCHINSON, Workington;
DICKINSON,
Appleby; MELVILLE, Whitehaven; and MASSON, Cockermouth;
Inspectors HETHERINGTON, Keswick; MCCANN, Shap; RITCHIE,
Penrith, and GRAHAM,
Penrith;
Sergeants GROVES, Lazonby; HOGG, Kirkby Stephen; BROWN,
Appleby' STEEL,
Mossband, Gretna; GREENHOW, BERTRAM and ROBINSON,
Penrith; and about thirty constables. Every police
division in the two counties was represented.
[There follows a long discourse of various speeches
by some of the above and a suggestion by Mr. PARRY
that a photographs of the memorial should be put up
in every parade room in the two counties.]
Workington Building Society's Strong Position.
A Jubilee Bonus.
The jubilee year of Workington Permanent Benefit Building
Society is reported upon by the directors as follows:
-"In submitting the fiftieth annual balance sheet,
the directors heartily congratulate the members upon
the greatly increased prosperity of the society during
the past year. The enlarged business and higher profits
enable them to recommend a special jubilee bonus of
5 per cent., in addition to the ordinary dividend,
and attention is again directed to the substantial
allocation to the reserve fund. It is a matter for
serious note and deep regret that not one of our worthy
townsmen who took the lead in forming the society
has lived to see its strong position.
Reference to the profit and loss account will show
the receipts, from all sources, including the sum
brought forward, amount to £3,450 19s 7d, against
which the sum of £2,467 14s 6d has been distributed
in dividend at the rate of 4 per cent. On balances
brought forward and 10 per cent. On the subscriptions
and repayments received during the year. After deducting
expenses of management, and recommending that £500
shall be transferred to the reserve fund, there remains
£108 1s 9d to be carried forward. The reserve
fund will then amount to
£3,332 4s 7d. As there are no properties on
hand and no accounts on which a loss is expected,
this fund is a clear asset and surplus security for
depositing members. The accounts have been audited
by Messrs W. LEITCH and J. ARMSTRONG, and their certificate
is appended at the foot of the balance sheet. During
the year 891 new shares have been taken up, and the
society has now 1,023 members. The retiring directors
are Messrs Joseph CLARK, Henry BOWMAN, James McKAY,
and Fletcher BRANTHWAITE, all of whom are eligible
and offer themselves for re-election."
Future of All Saints', Cockermouth.
Proposed Change in the Living.
An important announcement concerning the future of
the living of All Saints'
Church, Cockermouth, was made by the Vicar (Canon
PARKER) on Sunday. In the course of his sermon at
Matins he said he had received a communication from
the patron of the living, Lord LONSDALE, who stated
his willingness to hand over the patronage to the
following trustees: - The Bishop of Carlisle, the
Archdeacon of Westmorland; Mr. J.N. St. GEORGE CURWEN,
Miss Alice WAUGH, and Lord Lonsdale himself. This,
said the Canon, seemed to be in accordance with the
spirit of the times, and he was glad to congratulate
All Saints upon being in the van of progress.The Ecclesiastical
Commissioners have, it is understood, been notified
of Lord Lonsdale's willingness to make this change.
BROUGHTON OLD FOLKS' RE-UNION
The annual meeting for this re-union was held in the
Council Schools, Great Broughton, on Thursday evening,
Mr John Webster presiding.
Mr Thomas Kelt, treasurer, presented the financial
statement, which, on the motion of the Chairman (who
spoke highly of the officials' services), seconded
by Mr Jos Studholme, was unanimously adopted.
Mr Thomas Kelt moved that the re-union be continued.-Mr
John Lister (Nook
Cottages) seconded, and the Chairman, in supporting,
hoped the committee would be spared for many years
to continue it for the old people.-The resolution
was unanimously agreed to.
Mr John Wilson (Sundawn) was elected president; Mr
John Webster, chairman of the committee; Mr Thos Kelt,
treasurer, and Mr R Telford, hon. secretary.
It was decided to have the next re-union in the third
week in January.-Mr
Telford suggested that instead of confining the entertainment
to the old folks, the committee should allow their
friends and the younger end to join in the festivity.-Mr
J Hogson Lister strongly approved, and the Chairman
said if the suggestion was adopted he believed they
could make the re-union the most popular gathering
in Broughton.-Mr Telford said the committee must be
prepared to do real hard work, but that should be
nothing when they had in mind the object of their
labours. (Hear, hear.).-Messrs James Graham, Peter
High, Jos Mitchinson, O Carruthers, John Lister, Jos
Studholme, and Kelt gave the suggestion their cordial
support, and it was enthusiastically carried.
PREVENTIVE AND RESCUE EFFORT. BAZAAR AT WORKINGTON.
Under the auspices of the West Cumberland Rescue and
Preventive Association, and for the purpose of raising
£500, with which to pay for the purchase and
furnishing of the Association's Home at Dora Crescent,
Workington, a bazaar was held in St. Michael's Parish
Room on Thursday. The president of the Association
is the Rev. H. Hunter Parker, M.A., R.D., Arlecdon;
the vice-president, the Rev. Canon Parker, M.A., Cockermouth;
the secretary of the Workington Branch Association,
who was responsible for the arrangements for the effort,
the Rev. L. Atherton, B.D. There was a good attendance
at the opening.
The Mayor (Ald. W.J. Dodgson), who presided, apologised
for the absence of the Mayoress, who had another engagement.
He hoped the sale would be successful, and that the
£500 required, or the bulk of it, would be raised.
The pleasure of presiding was not unalloyed by regret
that the effort should be necessary in connection
with rescue and preventive work. He saw visions some
times, and one of the visions he saw was a land in
which there would be very much more heaven than they
had at present on earth. In that land, it would not
be necessary to have rescue and preventive homes,
because the conditions would be such that there would
not be the temptations and perils of the present.
He would like to reach that land, and he had hopes
that it would be reached. He saw it coming; but he
also saw many difficulties, many quicksands, marshes
and deep, dangerous chasms between where he stood
and that desired land, so that some times it was a
bit disheartening and made them wonder whether it
would ever be reached. But when he looked back on
his own career, and saw the distance they had travelled
in the last half-century, it filled him with hope.
It was sorrowful - and perhaps it was keeping progress
back - to see so many of their friends too impatient,
trying to walk across the quicksands, to leap over
the chasms, instead of taking time to build bridges
or made good, safe roads. But they had good roads
behind them, and that was always cheering. Those who
came after them had the advantage of those roads and
bridges; the difficulties behind had been overcome,
and the latter part of the journey would be easier,
and would be accomplished in less time than the first
part of it was. The Association's work was work with
which they were all in sympathy. If they could save
the body, they were probably saving the soul. Apart
from the morality and the sentiment of the work, it
was well worth while from the pounds, shillings and
pence point of view. The Workmen's Compensation Act
valued a life at almost £500, the sum for which
the Association was asking, to save not only one life
but probably scores and hundreds of lives. The request
was therefore a modest one. They all had their ideals;
but while they were struggling for what they thought
ought to be, they must not forget the work in hand,
and to rescue anyone from perishing was surely worth
all they could afford, and perhaps more. His 30 years,
constant attendance at the Police Court gave him a
very good idea of the seamy side of life, and he knew
something of what had been done through Miss Short
and the Workington Home, and before there was a Home,
and he hoped the effort would be successful beyond
the dreams of the promoters, and that after the debt
was cleaned off, it would be remembered that the Home
was to be maintained. It was a good work, it was God's
work, in which every one of them ought to take part.
(Applause.).
Lady Chance said she was very glad to be there, because
having been a member of the Council on Rescue Work
since it was started, she had always taken a great
interest in the work, and she knew something of the
need of it, and also she knew the great difficulty
there was in raising funds for it - partly because
it was work which it was rather difficult to appeal
for, and also, she thought, because a great many people
did not realise that there was such a need for it,
as unfortunately there was. The Central Council for
Preventive Work was started some years ago, to co-ordinate
the work which was being done in the counties of Cumberland,
Westmorland and Lancashire, north of the sands, and
now they had four centres doing this work - Carlisle,
which was the oldest centre; Kendal, Furness and West
Cumberland. Each of these centres had a trained worker
and a Home, which acted as shelter where girls could
go and spend a night, make friendships and get help
and counsel. This was the important part of the work,
and she was very glad that at Workington they had
found a suitable house for a shelter, and to help
in carrying on that work, and she hoped that that
afternoon they would get a large amount towards paying
off the debt on it, so that the work of love and hope,
which it was, though very often sad, might go on unhampered
by a load of debt, which spoiled everything so much.
The State had recognised the need of the work, but
it felt that religious associations must help it to
do what it could not do by itself. It could not re-build
the souls as well as the minds and bodies of the victims
of wrong. Therefore, she hoped that they would spend
as much money as they possibly could at the stalls.
If every one of those present also became a subscriber,
it would be of the very greatest help. Mr. Carpenter
would very gladly welcome any subscription, however
small, and a subscription which was offered was ten
times the value of one that was asked for. She had
very much pleasure in declaring the sale open, and
wishing it every success. (Applause.).
Cannot Parker, in moving a vote of thanks to Lady
Chance, stated that the Rector of Workings, the Rev.
H. Hunter Parker, and he had made themselves responsible
for the purchase of the Home in the first place. Particular
praise was due to Miss Short for the Association's
successful work. Lady Chance was a singularly fit
and proper person to open the bazaar. He had the honour
of knowing her father, and they knew how splendid
he was in fighting one of the greatest of their social
evils - the drink question. Drunkenness and immorality
were two of the sins which very often went hand-in-hand;
and they were particularly grateful to Lady Chance
for coming to help them to make their little corner
of the world better. (Applause.).
Rev. J.W. Hodgson (Cockermouth) seconded.
A vote of thanks to the Mayor was proposed by the
Rev. H. Hunter Parker, and seconded by the Rev. H.
Mungle, the former remarking that miracles were being
worked in their mist through the Association, girls
who came under the influence of Miss Short going forth
with new life and hope. The re-union of the Christian
churches was very much in the air at present. Here,
they had a living example of the members of the Christian
churches in West Cumberland working together harmoniously
in this glorious work, and he was glad the Mayor had
come to help them. (Applause.).
STALLHOLDERS
Whitehaven and district.-China and fancy goods.-Miss
Waugh (Whitehaven), Miss Mossop (Rowrah), Mrs. Thompson
(Distington Rectory).
Ditto.-Plain and fancy goods. -Mesdames Gradon, Bennet,
and J. McGowan, Whitehaven; Mrs. H. Walker, Seascale.
Cockermouth and district.-Bric-a-brac. -Miss Waugh,
Burroughs, Mrs. Wadham, Miss Edgar, Mrs. J.W. Drummond,
Rev. J.W. and Miss Hodgson, Cockermouth; Misses Fisher,
Higham; Miss Dickinson, Hames Hall.
Workington and district.- Refreshments. -Mrs. Dalzell,
Stilecroft; Mesdames Airey, W.H. Dawson, Miss Potts
and Mrs. W. Blacklock, assisted by Misses Wilson,
D. Dawson, Musgrave, M. Potts (Harrington). B. Potts,
Sanderson and Collins.
Hoop-la.- Rev. C. Gathorne, M.A.
The Askew Family and Mr. H.J.H. Jackson played incidental
music during the sale, and in a side room concerts
were given by Miss W. Dawson (violinst), Miss Jessie
Collins (pianist), Mr. Dacre (vocalist), and Mr. Moncrieff
(banjoist), and the Morley family.
FLOWER NAMES AND STORIES
Members of the Cumberland Nature Club met in the Bridge
Street Room, Cockermouth, on Saturday, when J.W. HODGSON
presided, and two papers were given.
The first by Miss Helen COOPER dealt with plant names...[long
report]
Mr. WEATHERSTON, Greysouthen, next related some plant
stories...[another long report]
Other names in the article:
Mr John COOK ... in the Dolomites with his Allerdale
Touring Club ....
Mr W. IRWIN ....
Mr T. POSTGATE ......
AGRICULTURAL WAGES BOARD (ENGLAND AND WALES)
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND DISTRICT WAGES COMMITTEE
A meeting of the Cumberland and Westmorland District
Wages Committee was held at Penrith on Monday, Mr
G.H. PATTINSON, J.P. presiding.
The committee had under consideration the draft notice
of proposal of the Agricultural Wages Board to vary
the minimum rates of wages at present in force for
male workers of certain ages under 21, and it was
unanimously resolved that the proposal be accepted
(subject to a rider by the employers' representatives
that if they had known of to-day's conditions at the
last meeting they would not have agreed to any increase.
The committee also had under consideration the draft
notice of proposal by the Agricultural Wages Board
to vary the minimum wages at present in force for
female workers, and it was unanimously resolved that
the proposal be accepted.
It was unanimously resolved that this committee recommend
that no change be made in the present value at which
potatoes may be reckoned as part payment of the minimum
rates of wages.
The committee appointed members to act on the sub-committees
dealing with permits of exemption and defective cottages.
Loans
Borough of Whitehaven
LOANS
The Corporation of Whitehaven is prepared to accept
Loans on Mortgage in Sums of £50 and upwards,
on the Security of the General District Rate, for
a period of 3, 5 or 7 years. Apply to: C.H. TUKE,
Borough Treasurer, Town Hall
Cumerland County Council
The Council is prepared to receive Money on Loan.
For particulars Apply to the
County Accountant, The Courts, Carlisle.
WORKINGTON POLICE COURT
Wednesday. - Before Messrs R.H. HEDGSON (chairman),
P. WALLS, T.W. LITTLE, A. BAINES.
Without Light
Thomas BROWN (18), steelworker, 2, Park End Road,
Workington, was fined 10s for cycling without lights
in Harrington Road, Workington, at 10-15 p.m. on November
17th. P.C. ROBINSON gave evidence.]
Bottle Breaking.
James ROGAN, labourer, 21, Victoria Road, Workington,
was summoned for having broken a mineral water bottle
in Pow Street, Workington, at 11 p.m., on
November 19th.
P.C. SINGLETON said defendant threw the bottle on
the ground, and it hit a young woman on the leg.
Defendant, who said he intended to drop it in the
gutter, but missed it, was fined 10s.
Wife's Charge Against Husband.
Thomas STARKIE, labourer, 33, Blackburn Steeet, Workington,
was summoned for assaulting Margaret STARKIE, his
wife, 75, Beeby Street, Workington, on November 13th.
There was no appearance, and the case was adjourned
for a week.
Thefts by Engine Cleaners
L. & N.W. Railway Company Prosecutes
Mother's Story of Selfish Sons
Several charges of theft of good from the L. and
N.W. Railway goods yard at Workington were brought
against Benjamin Beckett SLEE (17), engine cleaner,
Chapel Bank Cottage, Workington. he was charged with
stealing a toy motor car, and a quantity of sulphur
rolls on November 19th, a tin of toffee between November
16th and 19th, and, in conjunction with Wm. LECK (17),
5, Blackburn Street; Leslie OSTLE (16), Low Seaton,
Patrick GILMOUR (16½), 13, Bank's Lane, and
Walter FISHER (15 years 11 months), 2 North Watts
Street, engine cleaners, a quantity of preserved fruit
from a case on a railway lorry at Workington Low
Station, between 5 p.m. on November 9th, and 8 a.m.
on November 10th.
Mr. H. BRAITHWAITE, who prosecuted for the Railway
Company, stated that SLEE had been in the Company's
employ since 1917. He was an engine cleaner, and his
wage was 31s a week, plus extra pay for overtime and
Sunday duty. He was instructed to apply for a severe
penalty, as extensive pilfering had been going of
for some time.
P.S. LISTER stated that at 2-30 a.m. on November
19th, he was on duty at the goods yards with Detective
BENTON. He noticed a sheet covering a wagon was moving
about, and, getting nearer, he saw the accused standing
on the buffers, his head and shoulders under the sheet.
When he emerged he had something white in his hand.
He again went below the sheet, came out again after
a few minutes, and, walking to the left of the wagon,
looked round a corner, where witness was concealed.
Apparently he saw witness's shadow. Defendant was
making off when witness caught him by the leg. Detective
BENTON seized him by the shoulders. Witness asked
him what he was doing there, and told him he was a
policeman. Defendant replied, "I was just in
there to see what I could get hold
ot." The two cases produced were broken open,
and the toy motor car was on the top of one of them.
He charged defendant who said, "Somebody must
have been there before me; the boxes were partly broken."
Defendant said it was rock, and that he pushed it
down the side of the box. He also stated that he had
stolen some sweets in transit three weeks before,
and that they were at his lodgings. On the way to
his lodgings defendant said he had eaten all the sweets,
and only the empty box was there. Witness recovered
the tin box produced.
Henry John BENTON, railway detective, corroborated,
and said the toy motor car was worth 3s, the sulphur
rolls 1s 8d and the toffee £2 5s.
John WANNOP, wholesale confectioner, Oxford Street,
Workington, spoke to finding a consignment of toffee
several tins short, on October 18th. He claimed £2
5s from the Railway Company.
James Edward GEGGIE, railway checker stationed at
Edgehill Station, Liverpool, said he loaded up the
nine cases for Mr. WANNOP, and they were in good order
when he sheeted the wagon.
Defendant said he took the toffee and ate it, but
put back the sulphur rolls, and did not touch the
motor car.
Defendant's mother, who lives with her husband in
Wesley Street, said defendant had been a good boy
until he left home 13 months ago, and went to live
with a brother in Kelly street, on the latter's advice.
His father wanted him to go to meetings on Sunday
night, but he would not. She would not consent to
take just lodging; money from her elder sons, and
they left home. Defendant's brother, in Kelly Street,
persuaded him to leave home by showing him the money
and clothes he had got by doing so. Defendant was
not back with his parents.
In support of the charge against SLEE and the others,
for whom Mr. D.J. MASON appeared,
Wm. NICHOLSON, lorry loader, was called, and stated
that on November 9th, he loaded the lorry with package,
including one for Mr. TURNBULL, Workington. He covered
the lorry with a sheet and tied it down. He left the
lorry in the goods yard at 4 p.m. Coming on duty at
7-30 next morning, he found the sheet had been loosened,
and turned back. A few cases were broken into, and
two pots of jam were missing.
John Richard TURNBULL, fruiterer, said 4½
dozen boxes of crystallised fruit were missing from
his consignment, and he made a claim upon the Railway
Company for £3 18s 9d.
P.C. LISTER stated that he arrested LECK in Bolton
Street at 10-30 on November 19th, and later FISHER,
GILMOUR and OSTLE at the Loco' Sheds. SLEE was already
in custody. When charged FISHER replied, "Yes,
I got two boxes"' OSTLE, "Yes, I got three,
and gave one to LECK at the Commercial corner";
LECK, "Yes, I got two boxes given - one from
OSTLE and one from Ben SLEE"; SLEE, "Yes,
I got six boxes, and gave one to LECK, near the Merchants'
Quay, the same morning." They were all admitted
to bail.
Inspector MOUNSEY corroborated.
Mr. D.J. MASON submitted that a person could not
be convicted on his own, unsupported confession.
The Clerk (Mr SKERRY) said he would advise the Bench
otherwise, but, at Mr.
MASON's request, he took a note of his objection.
LECK said he got the first box of fruits given to
him by OSTLE at 6-30 at the Commercial corner. SLEE
joined them, and he and SLEE went dow to Merchant's
Quay to play football. SLEE gave him a box of fruits
there.
Cross-examined: They had all been working from 10
p.m. He did not ask them where they got the fruits.
No football was played. He was not keeping "nix"
for the police.
OSTLE said he took three boxes from the lorry. Three
of them - FISHER, GILMOUR and witness - were coming
from work together, and saw SLEE on the top of the
lorry. He called them, and asked if they wanted some
sweets. They took some boxes from an open case. LECK
was not there, but witness gave him one at the Commercial
corner.
Cross-examined: FISHER and GILMOUR also got three
boxes each. They walked on, when witness stopped to
give LECK a box, after which he ran after them.
FISHER said SLEE, from the top of the lorry, shouted,
"Hey, come on!" and asked them if they wanted
some sweets. They said they did, and witness took
two out of the box.
Cross-examined: He had been eight months with the
Company.
GILMOUR admitted taking three boxes.
Mr. MASON contended that there was no evidence against
LECK, and he asked the Bench to be as lenient as possible
with the others.
Salvation Army Captain CLEMENTS offered to look after
SLEE.
The Chairman said it was a very serious matter. Defendants
had an opportunity other people had not of committing
these thefts, but it was up to them to protect other
people's goods. The Bench had taken into account their
youth and previous conduct. SLEE would be fined 30s
in each case - £6 in all - or, in default, go
to gaol for two months; GILMOUR, OSTLE and FISHER
would be fined 25s, or a month; LECK, who was not
so bad, though it was difficult to imagine he didn't
know anything about it, would be allowed to go on
payment of costs - 15s. He hoped this would be a warning
to the defendants.
OUGHTERSIDE AND ALLERBY PARISH COUNCIL
A meeting of this Council was held in the Schoolroom
on Monday evening.
Present: Messrs H W ROGERSON (chairman), A JOHNSTONE,
W ALLISON, T OSBORNE, jun., D ALLINSON, and S LIGHTFOOT;
with Mr C THOMPSON (Allotment Committee), and Mr Isaac
SIMPSON (Rural District Councillor), and Mr B WILSON
(clerk).
Discussion arose respecting the operation of certain
sections of the Poor
Rate Assessment and Collection Act now in force in
the parish. - The Chairman informed the meeting that
he had received a communication from the Ministry
of Health pointing out that the £8 limit had
been raised to £10 by the Rent Act,
1920.
The Clerk reported that he had no reply from the
County Council with reference to Mr John COWEN's application
for a small holding. The receipt of the application
form had not been acknowledged - It was decided that
the County Councillor for the division be notified,
and that application be made to the Board of Agriculture
directly.
Mr SIMPSON could not report much progress with respect
to the nursing scheme, and the Clerk ws instructed
to draw the attention of the Rural District Council
to the extreme urgency of immediate action.
Mr ROGERSON gave a report of the inquiry conducted
by an Inspector from the
Ministry of Health with reference to an application
for sanction to borrow £1,705 for sewage works
at Bank End and West Moor End. He said Mr W ALLISON
and
Mr SIMPSON also attended. The Inspector was apparently
favourably impressed, and hopes are entertained that
the works will be proceeded with at a very early date.
Discussion took place respecting the removal of ashes,
etc. Dissatisfaction was expressed by the Chairman
that the property between the school and the colliery
was not all properly sewered, as the main sewer runs
in close proximity. - The Clerk was instructed to
draw the attention of the Rural District Council to
the matter, asking for information as to the best
means of disposing of the ashes, and requesting them
to order the landlords in question to join up to the
sewer forthwith.
Mr Walter ALLISON pointed out the need for facilities
for the purchase of money orders at the village post
office, and it was decided to request that facilities
be provided.
Mr OSBORNE requested the Council to apply for the
erection of a pillar-box at West Moor End. - The resolution
moved by Mr OSBORNE was unanimously carried.
The dangers arising from bad corners along the road
past the school received consideration, and it was
decided to request the Rural District Council to improve
the road at two awkward points, and to give immediate
attention to the Bank End road, as the surface is
in bad state of repair.
Arrangements were made for gardening lectures in
December, and it was decided that Messrs A JOHNSTON
and W ALLISON receive names of intending students
for the ambulance class to be held during the session.
Increasing Oil Supplies.
Favourable Report by the Phoenix.
[Report concerning the Roumanian oil industry and
Phoenix Oil and Transport
Company, including mention of Captain T.S. MASTERSON,
D.S.O.]
Hunting Appointments.
[Dates and places for the Melbreak Foxhounds and
the Cumberland Foxhounds]
The Blencathra Foxhounds will meet on
Tuesday, November 30, Wythburn (Mr L. THOMPSON's)
Wednesday, December 1, Ditto.
Friday, Dec. 3, Dale Head (Mr J. HOLMES')
[Other dates and places, no names]
139 LIVES SAVED
WORK OF MARYPORT LIFEBOAT
Presentation to Mr Quinton MOORE
Mr Quinton MOORE was on Thursday afternoon presented
with a framed vellum certificate in recognition of
his services as hon. secretary of the Maryport Branch
of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution for the
past 25 years. The certificate was sent by the parent
body and was formally presented by Colonel W.W. WOOD
at a meeting of the Management Committee of the local
branch. It was inscribed as follows:-
"At a meeting of the Committee of Management
of the Royal National Life-Boat
Institution for the Preservation of life from Shipwreck
held at their offices, London, on the 18th June, 1920,
the following minute was ordered to be recorded on
the books of the Society: - Resolved that the thanks
of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution be presented
to Quinton MOORE, Esq., in acknowledgment of his valuable
co-operation during the period of 25 years in which
he occupied the office of honorary secretary of the
Maryport Branch." The certificate is signed by
Earl WALDEGRAVE, the President of the Institution.
A lifeboat practice took place at Maryport before
the presentation in the presence of Lieut. F.W. HAYES,
R.N., the District Inspector. A splendid crew turned
out under Coxswain BENN, and they put to sea for an
hour and a half, everything passing off satisfactorily.
The lifeboat has been thoroughly overhauled during
the summer, and is in grand order.
In making the presentation, Colonel WOOD, who presided,
said during the past quarter of a century Mr Quinton
MOORE had paid every attention to, and taken a great
interest in the affairs of the local lifeboat, and
he had also increased the funds very considerably
since he became the hon. secretary by securing subscribers
and donors. He established the Lifeboat Day which
was held annually in the town and the adjacent villages,
and the amounts raised for the parent society had
been increasing each year. Mr. MOORE had personally
looked after everything connected with the Maryport
Lifeboat and the station, and the Committee were pleased
to hear form Lieut. HAYES, the Inspector, that everything
was satisfactory. The lifeboat had undergone repairs
incurring considerable cost, and they were glad to
know it had given complete satisfaction. He was sorry
they were losing the service of Mr Quinton MOORE as
secretary, but they would continue to have the benefit
of his advice as a member of the Committee of Management.
In order that Mr. MOORE's services might be recognised
and commemorated the parent society had sent that
vellum, which he had very greet pleasure in presenting
to Mr. MOORE. (Applause). He hoped Mr. MOORE would
be long spared to remain amongst them, and to look
with pride upon that vellum. (Applause).
Lieut. HAYES said at the winter season they read
of terrific weather, and lifeboats going out to abandoned
and distressed ships, and coming back with lives saved.
They were filled with admiration of the lifeboat men
who gallantly turned out to rescue those people. Behind
those gallant men they had a secretary who was the
moving power, and did the actual work of disciplining
these men, and keeping the station in good order ready
for any call. Although he had not known Mr Quinton
MOORE long, he knew from the records of the District
Inspectors that the Maryport Station had always been
reported as in a really satisfactory condition. That
was the result of unselfish giving of time to work
and the great amount of tact, judgment and firmness
in handling the crew. The personality of the Secretary
counted for much with the crew, and it encouraged
them to go out often in the face of dreadful odds.
If they looked at the records at the boathouse, they
would find 85 lives had been saved while Mr. MOORE
had been the hon. secretary. That simple certificate
was the Institution's expression of thanks for Mr.
MOORE's 25 years' arduous and unselfish work, and
his great judgment in handling the men and making
the station so efficient that 85 lives had been saved.
(Applause).
Mr. Quinton MOORE, in returning thanks, said the
certificate would be handed down to those who followed
him. At the first Committee meeting of the branch,
of which they had any record, held on 2nd March, 1865,
Mr W.W. WOOD, their present chairman, was present
as a member. (Applause). After 55 years' continuous
service, Mr. WOOD was still with them, taking a lively
interest in the work of the institution and that station
in particular. That was a record that would be bad
to beat. (Applause). His own connection with the branch
commenced in October, 1894, when at a Committee meeting
Mr. SENHOUSE, the chairman, thought the Committee
might be strengthened, and proposed Messrs. E.T. TYSON,
Wilfred HINE and John WILLIAMSON. A secretary was
also wanted, Mr. R.G. SHARP, who had acted for a short
time, having resigned, and he (Mr. MOORE) was asked
and accepted the position. He was also appointed hon.
treasurer. During his 25 years' service his connection
with the parent institution in London, the local Committee
and many crews had always been most agreeable. The
district inspectors had almost invariably congratulated
the Committee on the condition of the station; some
said it was one of the best stations in the district,
and others that it was known as one of the show stations
of the institution. Since the station was established
in 1865, they had been instrumental in saving 106
lives, and in addition they had safely landed from
vessels in distress 33 persons, making a total of
139. How many families had enjoyed years of happiness
as a result of those life-saving services could never
be known. May good luck always attend the "Civil
Service No. 5" and her gallant crews. When the
officers of the boat retired from active service on
account of old age, ill-health, accident or abolition
of posts, they were entitled either to an annual pension
or a gratuity in lieu thereof. At present they had
an ex coxswain pensioner nearing 80 years of age.
Not only did the institution look after the officers,
but since January, 1918, a pension scheme had been
founded on behalf of widows and orphans of lifeboat
men, whose death was the direct result of accident
or injury on lifeboat service or exercise. To enable
the institution to carry on its good work, many efforts
had been made in connection with the Maryport Branch,
and in all cases successfully. During the years 1917
to 1920 special lifeboat day collection had been made,
resulting in the grand total of £318 8s 6d being
sent to the institution. Those efforts required the
services of a younger man than himself, and he was
proud to say they were being able carried on by their
enterprising secretary (his son), who was splendidly
assisted by a goodly number of willing workers, mostly
young ladies.
Eulogistic references to the work of Mr. Quinton
MOORE on behalf of the Lifeboat Institution were also
made by Mr. John WILLIAMSON and Mr. T. BLAIN.
Lieut. HAYES also congratulated Mr. Walker T. MOORE
for the manner in which he was following his father
as the local secretary.
In proposing a vote of thanks to the Chairman, Mr.
WILLIAMSON reminded the public of the necessity of
supporting the Lifeboat Institution financially.
Cumberland Crack
"EASTERMAGIANTS"
Members of the Cumberland Nature Club were puzzled
on Saturday by two terms which were used locally as
names of plants. One of the appellations is eastermagiants
and the other is yowie yorlings. I am not sure about
the spelling of the words, but anybody who is familiar
with the names given by Cumbrians to wild plants and
flowers will know exactly what is meant. I think I
can give some suggestions which may explain in part,
if not altogether, the reason why the labels already
mentioned were applied to the growth which they indicate.
Let us take eastermagiants to being with. It is a
nice name which trips pleasantly off the tongue, and
certainly has an imposing appearance. But looking
at it for a moment, and seeing that there are giants
in it, it may occur to us that the term is a trifle
too long. So dealing with the word after the manner
in which John TROT, who was six foot three, was dealt
with by fate -
For when his regiment ent to fight
As Sarragossa Town,
A Frenchman thought he look'd too tall,
And so he cut him down.
- we shall have to eliminate something. But as we
do not like to hurt even giants too much, we shall
only reduce them by depriving them of their "t."
"T" being got rid of, the remaining letters
read thus - Eastermagians. Does this enable anybody
to see a gleam of light> "Easter we know,"
readers may say, "but what are magians?"
Well, magians is only another term for Magi, or more
correctly, magian relates to Magi, and the Magi are
the wise men of the East. The conclusion, therefore,
is that the term eastermagians had almost everything
to do with the wise men of the East.
EASTER LEGIONS AND LEGENDS
It is really not surprising that it should, for have
we not another flower which is known as the star of
Bethlehem, and what is more likely than that both
the star and the Magi who followed it should be connected
with plants, and the latter especially with one which
has a snake-like root and a habit of coming up about
Easter-time when people were struck most by the annual
miracle of a resurrection in spring, and the resurrection
which is symbolised. That there is something in the
view that the bistort derives its name from the magi
may be inferred form another name given to it. Eastermagiants
is also known as Easter legions. What does the word
legions mean in this connection? My view is that it
does not refer to numbers, and thtat the term is simply
a corruption of the word legends. Now, stories and
legends were told in the olden days at Easter-time,
which was then a period of rejoicing. We read that
"to the popular sports and dances were added
farcical exhibitions, in which even the clergy joined,
in some places reciting from the pulpit stories and
legends with a view to stir hearers to laughter."
No doubt the magi and the star would have legends
attached to them, and when the Easter celebrations
became less evident, the legends died out, and have
only left a name which has, through the corruption
of time, become a puzzle to those who hear it.
"YOWIE YORLINGS"
"What can you do with yowie yorling," asked
Mr POSTGATE, and Mr John COOK convulsed a learned
assembly by replying "eat it." I shall endeavour
to deal with this term in such a way that people may
be able to swallow it. What then, is a yowie? And
what on earth is a yorling or yerling? Let us get
a dictionary, and see if we can find words anything
like these which have a use or meaning. We can soon
find out something which somewhat resembles the words
given.
That which is nearest to the first word is yowling.
Yowling is another term for the yellow bunting, which
is well off for names, because in addition to being
emberiza citrinella it is also a yoit, a yeldrock
and a yellow goldie. It is, in fact, so rich in names
that it can afford to give some of them away. I am
inclined to think that it has parted with two of them
for the benefit of the pig nut or earth nut. For looking
at some of the appellations we find that there is
a very distinct approximation of the by-names of the
bunting or yellow hammer to the local name for the
pit nut. If we take yowling alone it may not be significant
of much by itself. But if you add Peel to the one
and yorling to the other, because yorling is also
a name for the yellow bunting - there is a considerable
augmentation of sound and sense. We are now able to
set things out in the form of a table. Thus, one yellow
bunting makes one yowley. One yellow hammer makes
one yorling. A yellow hammer and a yellow bunting,
being equal to one another, we proceed to state that
two yellow buntings or two yellow buntings make one
yowley yorling. Then we reach the grand conclusion
that one yowley or yowie yorling is equal to one bunium
flexuosum (or pig nut), and that Mr John COOK is equal
to eating it. I hardly think that I need to carry
the matter beyond this, but as the yellow hammer feeds
on grain and other seeds as well as on insects, I
think we may conclude that when the baby bunting goes
a hunting for something to fill its crop with, it
makes a point of taking the earth nut, and assimilates
it to such an extent that you cannot tell the difference
between a yellow bunting or a yowlie yorling.
SCARF GAP
The passion for explaining words having gripped me
badly, I shall not proceed to refer to one which I
should have dealt with last week. Then, as the reader
may know, something was said about cormorants and
the Buttermere region. Cormorants are no new creatures
there. They have probably been familiar with it for
ages. In fact they have been so much in the habit
of flying over a certain prominent part of that district
that they have given their name to it. The place referred
to is Scarf Gap. What does this particular name signify?
It has nothing to do with neck ties, though as a matter
of fact cormorants had their necks tied when they
went fishing for the benefit of humanity. Scarf is
merely a corruption of the original term. With a trifling
alteration we can restore it to its proper form. By
substituting the letter t for f we arrive at the word
scart. Has this term any meaning for readers? It may
or may not be generally known that the shag or green
cormorant has a crest. It is owing to this crest that
it is called a scart. Scarf Gap, then, is the place
which the shag, green cormorant or scart was in the
habit of flying over when it came inland for a change
of fish diet.
DIRTY WATER
Cockermouth has been troubled lately by the colour
of its drinking water and the occasional cutting off
of its supply. We know of course that it is necessary
to scrape main pipes now and then for the purpose
of ensuring the fullest possible delivery of a vital
fluid. But this process involves a good deal of discomfort,
and possibly means certain constitutional disturbances.
Anyhow, the brown, sedimentary and unsavoury stuff
which comes through the domestic service pipes is
well calculated to produce disgust and something akin
to nausea. It is certainly doing that day by day.
For the work of scraping has not proceeded smoothly.
The scraper is taking a malignant delight in playing
hide and seek with those who try to use it. It disappears
mysteriously in some difficult or ungettable recesses
of the main and remains undiscovered for days. Last
week it kept dark for a considerable length of time.
This week it has been dodging its trackers with equal
success.
THE "TIMES" OFFICE BOILER
From the West Cumberland Times point of view the worst
feature was the turning off of the water at a time
when we needed it sorely for printing purposes. When
we were about to go to press we had no water for steam-raising
purposes. So we had to resort to carrying it from
the Cocker, Mr J.W. GRAVE lending us dolly tubs and
a bogie for the purpose. Mr GRAVE is certainly a benefactor
to the Times Office. Last week he got us a plentiful
supply of water for firequenching purposes. This week
we have again to acknowledge our indebtedness to him.
We regard him as a good neighbour, and a handy, useful,
and obliging friend. But though we appreciate his
ready and willing services, we hope that we shall
not have to depend on them in this respect, and that
in the immediate future the powers that be will provide
the community not only with a plentiful but also with
a pure supply of water.
PUBLICATION OF THE "TIMES"
As stated, we were delayed in getting to press, and
this was particularly awkward, because Tuesday was
the first day on which we made a material change in
the hour of printing off the West Cumberland Times.
The object of going to press sooner is to effect an
earlier distribution of the paper on the morning of
publication. The present train service from Cockermouth
is against the dispatch of papers so that they can
reach the breakfast tables of readers in West Cumberland.
This is naturally a handicap to them as it is to us.
It has been overcome now by making arrangements to
print earlier and also by providing for the conveyance
of the papers to Workington on the morning of publication.
For the latter purpose a contract has been entered
into with Messrs T. and R.J.
FROSTICK, father and son, who not only have motor
taxis for hire and service, but have acquired a new
one-ton Ford lorry. This lorry, which ran from Cockermouth
to Workington on Wednesday morning, did its work smoothly
and well.
From Workington the newspaper parcels are sent by
rail in all directions, and we have to acknowledge
the considerable help given in this matter by Mr JACKSON,
the L. & N.W. station master, who came to Cockermouth
specially to learn all details, and thereby facilitated
the dispatch of parcels. Our thanks are likewise due
to the officials of the Cleator and Workington Junction
Railway for their much appreciated aid. In the Egremont
and Cleator Moor districts, and all the way down by
the coast, readers should now be able to get the Wednesday
and Saturday editions of the West Cumberland Times
a good deal earlier in the morning, and we trust that
it will be to their advantage, as we this it is to
ours to provide them with the news of the day at a
time when they wish particularly to read, mark, learn
and digest it.
JOHN PEEL.
RABANT, NEW BRITAIN, SOUTH SEAS
This is (writes Mr. W. CLARK, of Cockermouth), one
of the lovely islands of the Pacific that the Prince
of Wales did not visit on his Empire tour. New Britain,
or as it has been called by some "The Ceylon"
of the Pacific, is one of the colonies that Germany
lost by the war. At present it is governed by the
military from the Australian Commonwealth. There are
to-day 40 officers, and about 200 soldiers there.
The capital Rabant has a population of 1,500 inhabitants
- comprising Europeans, Chinese, Japs, Malays and
natives.
[description follows at some length of climate, industry,
etc.]
The distance from Rabant to Sydney is about 1,929
miles. The island is about 280 miles long, but very
narrow. The business hours are from 8 to 11 a.m. and
2 to 4 p.m. Being nearly on the Equator there is practically
a 12 hour day all the year round.
As a place to visit Rabant is all right, but to stay
at for any length of time it is too steamy and hot,
although there are people who would not live at any
other place.
Whist Drive and Dance in Paddle School
A very successful whist drive and dance, promoted
by the Mosser Church choir, was held in this school
on Friday night. The weather being exceptionally fine,
there was a very large attendance, especially at the
dance, which was practically crowded. The choir owe
many thanks to the friends who so kindly gave the
prizes for the whist drive. The following were the
winners at whist: -
Ladies, 1 (given by Mrs WILLIAMS, Egerton Lodge, Wrexham),
Miss S. TYSON,
Brandlingill; 2 (given by Mrs MOORHOUSE, the Vicarage),
Miss E. LEE, Southwaite. Gentlemen. - 1 (given by
Mr GATTY, Brandlingill), Mr W. CHRISTOPHERSON, Sneckyeat;
2 (given by Mrs WILLIS, Fellside), Mr F. MOFFAT, Eaglesfield.
The M.C's for the whist drive were Mr J. CLARK and
Mr J. CHRISTOPHERSON, and for the dance Mr J. WILLIS.
Excellent music was provided by Mr W. BOWMAN, Cockermouth.
The refreshments were served by the Misses WILLIS
and EMMERSON, Cockermouth, and to them every credit
is due for supplying a good supper. The proceeds are
to be devoted towards the heating of the church.
Musical Service at Whitehaven
The choir of Hogarth Mission rendered the sacred cantata
"The Great Light" on
Sunday afternoon in the Wesleyan Church, Whitehaven,
with the object of raising funds for the choir. The
chair was taken by Mr W.R. HUTTON. The cantata was
rendered in an effective and pleasing style, the principals
being exceptionally good. Miss RUTH MASON was the
soprano soloist; Miss WADE, contralto, Mr
SETH SIMS, tenor; and Mr W. WILSON, bass. Mr PILKINGTON,
who had to relinquish the post as missioner after
a short term, owing to the lack of accommodation,
has now returned, suitable accommodation having been
secured.
The Cockermouth Water Pipe Difficulty.
The elusive scraper in Cockermouth's water pipes has
been the object of digging operations on Lamplugh
Road, where the instrument had refused to turn the
corner of the pipe. It was expected that the water
supply would be quite normal before the week end,
for once this corner was passed the scraper, would
soon have done with Cockermouth's pipes. Workington,
it was foreshadowed, would then probably have an experience
similar to that of Cockermouth during the last week
or two. In some quarters it is stated that the dirty
colour of the water need give rise to no alarm for
it is caused mostly by iron and analytical tests have
proved that this is no way injurious to health. It
is, however, difficult to convince the average individual
of this, when he, or she, sees the colour of the water.
Why should there be all this trouble? many people
ask. The answer is that the officials and workmen
are in no way blameworthy. The leather on the scraper
is not so good as pre-war material and soon wears,
with the consequence that water gets past. The pressure
then lessens, and the scraper stops upon encountering
an obstacle. The high districts of Cockermouth have
suffered most in the shortage, for though there has
been a good supply of water in the reservoir the pressure
was insufficient to force it up.
WHITEHAVEN SECONDARY SCHOOL
At the speech day of this school yesterday, (Friday)
afternoon in the Empire Whitehaven, Mr. F. E. Marshall,
Chairman of the Governors, presided, and was supported
by the Mayor and Mayoress, Professor E. T. Campagnac
(Liverpool University), and Governors of the School.
He pointed out that the medical inspection was an
entirely new departure in the school, and paid a tribute
to the good work by Dr. Muriel, and Miss Sproat. He
spoke of the higher school certificate examination,
and the successes already obtained. Dealing with the
frequent changes in the teaching staff caused by the
war, he said they had since lost teachers who had
had more generous offers. The results had been disastrous.
Possibly the Burnham report would have the effect
of levelling up all teachers salaries. He paid a tribute
to Mr. Clifford, the headmaster.
The Headmaster said he reported a year ago that their
numbers reached 400. As their accommodation was for
325, they were obliged to limit the numbers, and plan
extensions. They hope to have five new classrooms
ready in January, and work had already begun on two
new laboratories for chemistry and physics.
Perhaps the oustanding event of the year was the
establishment of the McGowan Scholarship. Mr. McGowan's
generous gift would help to clear the way financially
for many a boy in the years to come. This year the
scholarship was awarded to Glady Gillmour, whose brilliant
career at school was a good omen for her success at
Manchester. In addition, she was the fortunate holder
of a County Major Scholarship and a University Studentship.
The Walker Exhibition was awarded to Wandless, who
also won the Pape Science Scholarship, and was now
at Cambridge.
Rachael Ireland won an Ashburne Hall Studentship,
and was now at Manchester.
Jane Sewell, who did so brilliantly in the Higher
School Certificate Examination of 1919, and proceeded
to Liverpool last year, had been awarded a County
Scholarship of £50 a year.
They had now at least 14 old boys and girls taking
degree courses at various universities, eight were
passing through training colleges, and three in domestic
science colleges.
In the examination successes the numbers were --
three passes in the Higher School Certificate with
two distinctions in English and one in French, eight
passes in matriculation and nine in the School Certificate
Examination, with three distinctions in chemistry,
two in Scripture and one each in arithmetic, English
history geography, French and physics.
One hundred and fifty separate papers were marked
as being of matriculation standard.
Pro. Campagnac distributed the prizes and gave an
interesting address.
BROUGHTON MOOR SCHOOL MANAGERS.
DANCING IN THE SCHOOLS.
There were present at a meeting of the Broughton Moor
School Managers on
Wednesday evening: Messrs Wm Gill (chairman), A Metcalf,
T Graham, and J Clulow; with Mr. R Telford (correspondent).
Mr. Armstrong, on behalf of Broughton Moor Working
Men's Institute, made application for the use of the
school for a social and dance, and the sue of the
school piano.-The Correspondent said there was a resolution
passed by former managers prohibiting the use of the
schools for dancing.-Mr. Metcalf moved that the application
be granted, and Mr. Graham seconded.-Mr Clulow, who
said he was not against dancing, did not approve of
the schools being use for such purposes, as they were
not adapted for dancing.-The Chairman did not think
they should be narrow-minded in these things.-Mr Clulow
said he was not narrow-minded, but the schools were
not suitable.-The Chairman declared the motion carried,
Mr Clulow not voting.
It was decided that the schools close on Thursday,
December 23rd, and re-open on Tuesday, January 4th,
for the Christmas holidays, Mr Graham moving, and
Mr Metcalf seconding.
"Advertising Keswick"
[This is a very long, editorial-like article which
presumably matches the report on the future of advertising
Keswick by the Keswick Town Improvement Association,
already transcribed. The only name mentioned is Mr.
George WATSON with regard to the cost of publishing
a guide.]
OUR MINERAL WEALTH
HOME AND EXPORT TRADE IN 1919
[Basically a report of facts and figures concerning
production, export, amount for home consumption. No
names mentioned.]
Cumberland Infirmary Taxation Stopping Legacies to
Infirmaries.
The serious financial position of the Cumberland Infirmary,
which is now nearly £10,000 in debt, led to
the Governors, at their quarterly meeting, at Carlisle,
on Wednesday, deciding to lay the facts before the
wage-earners of the city and district in the hope
of avoiding the necessity for closing a portion of
the institution.
Mr. E.W. STEAD, of Dalston Hall, the hon. treasurer,
said that in the first three quarters of this year
the Governors had had to spend £5,300 more than
they received. Broadly speaking, the wage bill was
responsible for the whole thing. Owing to the crushing
weight of taxation the Infirmary authorities could
not expect more from their old subscriber, but must
go to the wage-earning community. One curious thing
was that they were getting no legacies. He feared
that that was because people felt that, owing to taxation
and other difficulties, they could not with prudence
and justice to their successors, leave their money
to charitable institutions in the way they used to
do.
Dr. BARNES, who has been connected with the Infirmary
for 47 years, was
elected president in succession to the late Bishop
of Carlisle (Dr. DIGGLE).
WHITEHAVEN BOARD OF GUARDIANS
The monthly meeting of the Whitehaven Board of Guardians
was held on Thursday afternoon, Mr J. JENKINSON presiding.
WELCOME FOR MR. FLYNN
The Chairman said he was glad to welcome Mr FLYNN,
who had been returned for Cleator. He was an old member,
and would be able to give them the benefit of his
long and valuable experience in public life.
Responding, Mr FLYNN said he once through he had
too many irons in the fire to take up work connected
with the Board, but he had always been greatly interested
in the poor, and had a close connection with the old
age pensioners. It was the duty of everyone to take
some interest, no matter how little, in relieving
distress, and he would try to work in harmony with
the members, and do what he could for the community
at large. (Hear, hear.)
WILLIAM LITT CASE
The Ministry of Health wrote acknowledging the Board's
letter, and explaining that the case would receive
their careful consideration.
DISTRESS AT CLEATOR MOOR
A request from the Cleator Moor branch of the I.L.P.
to consider the provision of meals for the school
children to alleviate further distress consequent
upon unemployment was dealt with by the Clerk, who
informed them that the County
Education Committee were responsible for feeding the
children.
INCREASE IN HOSPITAL RATE
Consequent upon the increased cost of provisions and
wages the Joint Mental
Hospital Committee wrote giving notice that from January,
1921, the present rate of 23s 4d would be increased
to 26s 10d, as, during the past three months, the
rate had not met the costs incurred.
FURTHER APPOINTMENTS
At a meeting of the House Committee applications for
the vacancies of laundress and master's assistant
were considered, and appointments made as follows:
Laundress, Miss G CURTIS, Isleworth, £69 19s
per annum, inclusive of war bonus; master's assistant,
Mr JOHNSTONE, aged 19, of York Institution, £60
per annum, inclusive of war bonus.
It was also resolved that the Master be authorised
to provide extra fare for
Christmas.
The minutes were confirmed.
EXTRA ALLOWANCE FOR CHRISTMAS
On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Rev
W THWAITES, it was unanimously agreed to make the
usual extra allowance for Christmas and New Year -
5s for adults and 3s for children.
MOTION FOR PROHIBITION
Mr SENOGLES, in view of the fact that prohibition
had produced such marked results in America, gave
note of motion for the next meeting "That we,
the
Whitehaven Board of Guardians, urge the Government
to introduce immediately into the House of Commons
a Bill for the total prohibition of the liquor traffic,
or one that will give the electorate the power and
opportunity to vote for the retention or extinction
of the said traffic." In the event of the motion
being carried, he would also move that all other similar
bodies in the country be circularised and asked to
support it. (Hear, hear.)
District News
ALLONBY
A Missionary Meeting was held on Wednesday evening
in the Church Hall. The
Rev G.S. RICHARDSON presided, and Rev L. ASHBY lectured
upon Zenana work, illustrated by many suitable pictures.
Miss ARNOTT sold literature dealing with missions.
Band of Hope - A well-attended meeting was held on
Wednesday evening, in the Council School. Miss Esther
HODGSON presided, and also read the Scripture portion.
Recitations were given by Sarah DIXON, Marian HODGSON
and Tom LOWES, and a number of items were given by
infants. Mr J.H. CUSHING gave an address on "Vitamines,"
and Mr W.S. TOCHER spoke of the excellent reputation
Allonby had for its temperance, some credit for which
he thought due to the teaching given in the Band of
Hope for nearly 60 years. Miss A. DOWTHWAITE was pianist.
COCKERMOUTH
Baptist Missionary effort at Broughton. - At the annual
meeting of the Broughton Branch of the Baptist Missionary
Society, in the church on Tuesday evening, the Rev
W.J. WAGNER of Bengal, India, gave an inspiring address
on his experiences in the mission field. The Rev J.E.L.
LOGAN presided. Mr Hy SKERRY accompanied the singing
on the organ. There was an excellent attendance.
Wesleyan Methodist Church, Great Broughton. - The
choir of this church had their annual social evening
on tuesday, when there was an excellent attendance.
Tea was provided in the Sunday schoolroom, the tables
being presided over by Mrs James STEPHENSON, and the
Misses THOMPSON, HODGSON, SUITOR, WORDSWORTH, SUMPTON,
E WILSON (Derwent Cottage), HIGH and RAY. After tea
the room was cleared for games. Mr Allan HIGH, the
church organist, provided the musical part of the
programme. Mr Jos PERCIVAL was M.C.
CATCH-My-Pal. - The weekly meeting was held in the
Wordsworth Room on Saturday night. There was a good
attendance. Mr R.G. ASKINS occupied the chair.
The Rev. J. GORTON, Workington, delivered a practical
and eloquent temperance address, which was much appreciated.
Mr P.M. WARD had arranged the following items: - Duet,
"Wedding Bells," Miss E. and Master C.H.
WARD; and recitations,
Miss M. CORLETT. Thanks were accorded to those who
took part.
Greysouthern Boy's Narrow Escape. - George NIXON,
the eldest little boy of Mr
Wm NIXON, farmer, Greysouthern, meeting a boy named
ACKERLAY, of Overend
Cottages, was shown a "find" which afterwards
proved to be a detonator. The boys, finding some powder,
a match was put to the detonator, which exploded,
blowing off the second finger, and laying bare the
flesh of the palm of NIXON's left hand. The cries
of the boy brought assistance. On the advice of the
medical attendant, the injured boy was conveyed to
the Nursing Home at Cockermouth.
ACKERLAY escaped unhurt.
Church Assembly. -Writing in the December number of
All Saint's, Cockermouth, parish magazine, the Vicar
(Canon PARKER) states: - "The Church's Parliament
is now in being and in action. After waiting, more
or less patiently, we shall receive the standing orders
of the Parochial Church Council; its powers and responsibilities
will be defined clearly, and from all appearances
the Church is about to enter upon a new era in its
long and chequered history. Time alone will prove
the result of this great change. It will certainly
demand the careful and prayerful attention of all
loyal churchmen and women, if the movement is to prove
the success expected of it.
Save The Children Fund. - A rummage sale held in Cockermouth
on Saturday, the
20th inst., succeeded in raising the sum of £45
for this fund. This satisfactory result was largely
due to the many willing, sympathetic workers and contributors
who did their utmost to make the effort a successful
one, and so help on the work of reconciliation and
the creation of a lasting bond of brotherhood between
the nations of stricken Europe and England. Bundles
of clothing are ready for sending out to the thinly-clay
people, and any further contributions in money may
be forwarded to R.M. LIDBETTER, Henry Street, and
clothing to R.W. HALL, Main Street, Cockermouth. To
all who have rendered assistance in this effort the
thanks of the Committee are warmly tendered.
A Tennis Dance. - About 150 attended the first annual
dance of the Cockermouth Tennis Club in the Drill
Hall, on Thursday night. It was a great success.
Many wore tennis dress, and the effect was pleasing.
The hall had been well decorated, by lady members,
with flags and shields bearing devices. A well-selected
programme, including practically all the well-known
dances, old and new, lasted from eight o'clock till
about 3-15 a.m. The excellent arrangements had been
made by a committee consisting of the Misses ROBINSON,
TUNSTALL, E. WILSON, AND FRESTICK, and Messrs E. LONG,
J. CHRISTOPHERSON, and J.R. TUNSTALL (secretary).
The M.C.'s were Messrs CHRISTOPHERSON, LONG, Geo.
BOWMAN, and TUNSTALL. Capital music was supplied by
DIXON's orchestra, Cockermouth, and refreshments were
provided by Misses EMMERSON and WILLIS. The proceeds
of this dance will augment the funds of the Tennis
Club.
S.P.G. In China. - An interesting lantern lecture
on China was given by the Rev. W.F. GILBANKS, Rector
of Orton, Carlisle, at a meeting in aid of the Society
for the Propagation of the Gospel held at All Saints
Church Room on Tuesday evening. Unfortunately, the
attendance was not satisfactory. The lecturer showed
that the blood of the Martyrs was the seed of the
Church, especially in that distant country, and referred
upon the deaths of S.P.G. missionaries during the
Boxer riots. The number of Christians in China, he
said, might be very small as compared with the teeming
millions of others in the country, but it was not
to be despised. In a few years he thought the country
would be mapped out into its own bishoprics. The Vicar
(Canon PARKER) stated that the financial result of
the year was on the whole satisfactory, though he
thought the parish ought to send up more. The record
year was 1920, and the coming year would be little
short of it. The Rev. I. EARNSHAW proposed a vote
of thanks to the lecturer and to the lanternist, Mr
BILLINGTON. This was carried heartily.
MARYPORT
Mr R.O. WATSON, son of Mr R.W. WATSON, J.P., The
Mount, Maryport, has passed the final examination
of the Law Society. He served his articles with Messrs
PAISLEY, FALCON, SKERRY, and HIGHET, of Workington.
Crosby Mining Class, which is being held in the Schoolroom,
is going on well.
Some 16 students have joined, and are being taught
by Mr Wm HODGSON, Crosby Villa. The class in practical
mathematics and drawing has been abandoned owing to
the number of students being insufficient.
Crosscanonby Sewing Meeting Tea was held at the Vicarage
on Wednesday afternoon. Some 50 persons sat down,
and were served with an excellent meal, which was
kindly provided for by Mrs D. BELL, Birkby, who was
assisted at the tables by the Misses Elsie ELLWOOD,
Lena LEE, E.C. POOLEY, Mrs SIM, and Mrs POOLEY. The
party were also entertained with the gramophone.
EMBLETON WAR MEMORIAL
A meeting of the subscribers was held in the Church
Sunday School on Friday evening. The Rev E. BELLINGHAM,
who presided, said there remained a balance of £15
from the erection of the tablets in St. Cuthbert's
Church and the Wesleyan Chapel. Still further to perpetuate
the glorious memory of the fallen, he would like to
see a suitable stone erected in the churchyard, subject
to the approval of the relatives of those who made
the supreme sacrifice. It would cost more than £15,
but he thought it would appeal to those who had not
yet subscribed, and the amount required would be forthcoming.
It was decided to make a final appeal through the
Press. Mr John WALKER, The
Close, hon. secretary, ably carried out the arrangements.
KESWICK
Keswick Wesley Guild were entertained to a pictorial
tour of Lovely North Lancashire, on Wednesday night,
by the Rev. J. CANNELL HARRISON, Whitehaven. The Rev.
SMITH T. PARR presided and voiced the thanks of the
Guild to the lecturer.
Keswick Town Football Club warn spectators that any
person doing damage to the meteorological station
on the football field will be held liable. They request
non-players not to kick the ball about the field indiscriminately
before the matches.
The Meteorological Records for the past 35 years reveal
a striking fact, all important for the Lake District.
The area from about Maryport to Barrow going inland
for 30 to 40 miles, has averaged more sunshine than
any other part of the North, and is only second to
the South Coast.
At Braithwaite Wesleyan Chapel, on Tuesday night,
the Rev. Smith T. PARR, Keswick, gave a lantern lecture
on "The Sunset of the Gods," in aid of the
foreign missions fund. Mr T. ALLINSON, Keswick, presided,
and the lecturer was heartily thanked.
Keswick United, the team chosen from Crosthwaite and
Brigham Schools, to play in the Lonsdale Cup Competition,
meet Threlkeld at Keswick to-day in the first round:
- W.T. SCOTT in goal; G.W. NICHOLSON and H. GRAVES,
backs; L.
MOFFATT, R. THOMPSON, and T. HUTCHINSON, halves; E.
USHER, R. McINTOSH, F. EDWARDS (capt.), F. MILLS and
E. EDWARDS, forwards.
Keswick Meteorological Statistics, taken by Mr SWINBURN,
Crosthwaite, show that since last Saturday, over 30
hours sunshine have been experienced, an average of
over five hours a day - a phenomenal amount for the
time of year. On
Tuesday morning 17 degrees of frost were registered,
the first real hard bite of winter.
Keswick and District Unemployed Ex-Service Men are
requested to notify Lieut.
H.T. PAPE, Ledore Hotel, of their lack of work. He
is trying to get employers to find work for these
men, and has called a public meeting for to-day, in
the Market Square, to appeal to employers to remember
their duty to these men, who saved England for them.
"Lest we forget" is his slogan.
Braithwaite Debating Club considered the question
"Can England feed herself, and should she?"
in the Schoolroom, on Wednesday night. Rev. W.R. BURNETT
presided, and Messrs CURRY and Harvey DAVIES proposed
and seconded the affirmative, and Messrs MOSSOP and
SHEPHERD the negative. After an interesting discussion
the vote resulted in the motion being defeated by
20 to 10.
Keswick Rugby Team re-play their Cumberland Shield
second round tie with
Wigton, for the second time, at Cockermouth, on Saturday,
and will field the following team: - C. HOGARTH; G.
POWSLEY; G. STANLEY, H. DUFFIELD, T. HARDEN; S. SEWELL
and R. MAYSON; A. WHILLANS (captain), J. McCADE, H.
TREMBLE and A. DENNISON; C. GREENHOW, J.T. ATKINSON,
D. SCOTT and T. GREGSON.
Lakeland has been bathed in sunshine by day and moonlight
by night during the past week, and sharp frosts at
night have been followed by dry, fine days, ideal
for walking or climbing or hunting. It is said to
be 18 years since there was such fine dry late back-end,
and that it was followed by a severe winter in the
new year. The old dalesman who recalled the days of
18 years ago added that this looked like being "just
sich annudder yan." All the proverbial signs
of summer and autumn which foretell a hard winter
were abundantly evident this year, but proverbs have
a knack of being only half truths.
WHITEHAVEN
The Girls' Guides had a successful concert on Tuesday,
in Gosforth Schoolroom, which was well filled by an
appropriate audience.
A Successful Effort. - The sum of £52 10s 6d
has been forwarded to Dr Barnardo's Homes as a result
of a successful dance held at Whitehaven on Armistice
night.
Mr. G.L. McKELVIE has removed from Newtown, Ravenglass,
to the Old Parsonage, Ponsonby. Newtown has been let
by St John RAMSDEN, Bart, to Sir Joseph T. HUTCHINSON.
Seascale. - The members and friends of the local branch
of the Girls' Friendly Society had a social evening
on Tuesday, at the Vicarage, when there were over
forty present. All the members enjoyed amusements
and games and the kind hospitality of Rev J. and Mrs
AKAM.
Miss BURTON, of Newland House, Seascale, is leaving
the district this week, and going to reside near Lincoln.
Miss BURTON, who has been resident at Seascale for
15 years, will be missed in the village. She was a
willing worker for the parish tea, and other church
and reading room gatherings. Before leaving Miss BURTON
kindly presented twenty-four volumes to the Recreation
Club Reading Room library.
At Gosforth Parish Church on Sunday Rev Leo CONWAY
made an appeal on behalf of the Church of England
Waifs and Strays Society, which owing the increased
cost of living has a deficit of £20,000. The
society has a home for girls (St Agnes) at Whitehaven.
Mrs POSTLETHWAITE, of Kirk Stile, represents the society
at Gosforth. The collection realised £2 13s
5d.
WORKINGTON
Workington Hall Coursing, which was to have taken
place on Thursday, has been postponed until a convenient
date after the turn of the year, on account of the
frosty state of the ground.
Colliery Promotions. - Mr J. COATES, manager of St.
Helens Colliery, has been made general manager for
the company at Workington, and Mr C.D. JAMES, assistant
manager and surveyor, has been appointed to succeed
him at the colliery.
Motor V. 'Bus Horse. - On Wednesday afternoon Mr George
TYSON, the Prudential assurance Co.'s district superintendent,
was motor cycling out of Senhouse Street, Workington,
into Byron Street, when he ran into a horse attached
to a 'bus, and driven by Mr J. BURGESS, Hunter Street.
The horse was knocked down and lamed, and the traces
were broken. Mr BURGESS jumped off the box and escaped
injury. Mr TYSON was cut above the left eye, and the
wound required stitching by Dr McKERROW.
Four Convictions, Three Months Sentence. - Frederick
SHARP, of no occupation and no fixed abode, was on
Thursday charged before the Mayor (Ald. W.J.
DODGSON) and Mr A. BAINES, with indecency in Craig
Road, Workington, on November 4th. - P.C. CLARK gave
evidence, and prisoner, who had been twice convicted
of similar offences, was sent to gaol for three months.
On a further charge of acting as a pedlar without
a licence he received a concurrent sentence of seven
days in default of paying a fine of 10s.
County Councillor Elected. - Joseph WILSON, miner,
34, Dora Crescent,
Workington, a Labour nominee, was, on Wednesday, returned,
unopposed, as a country councillor for the Seaton
Ward of Workington, the vacancy having been caused
by Mr P. WALL's election as country alderman. He was
nominated by John KILGOUR and Edward ROGERS, and the
assentors were Wm. WHITE, Tom HOODLESS, Mary F. BRown,
Edward FELL, L.T.B. McARTHUR, Annie McARTHUR, H. BLACKLOCK
and Andrew TURNER. Mr WILSON was vice-chairman of
the Cockermouth Board of Guardians and a member of
the Workington Town Council.
A Big Barn Fire on Mr Robert JACKSON's farm at Stainburn,
on Thursday afternoon, had its origin, it has been
ascertained, in the fascination matches had for two
little boys of that locality, who were seen running
away when Mr John
McVAY, a Stainburn engineman, discovered the fire
from his adjoining garden.
The Workington Fire Brigade were summoned, and from
about four p.m. directed water on to the Dutch barn
and spread out what remained of its contents, until
about 8 a.m. The barn held about 7,000 stones of hay,
and the loss on this account which is covered by insurance,
is from £400 to £500, while the damage
to the barn is put at from £150 to £200.
ASPATRIA
Bothel, Wesleyan Band of Hope. - The monthly meeting
was held in the chapel on Monday evening, when a very
large number attended. Miss WILSON again presided.
Mr FOSTER opened with prayer. D.J. FOSTER and D. DEWER
forwarded an exceptionally good programme. The performers
were Mr NICHOLSON, Misses WILSON, HAYTON, GRAHAM,
DALZELL, Mr J.T. ROBINSON and D.J. FOSTER. Mr and
Miss GRAHAM, carried out the duties of organist.
Large Funeral at West-Newton. - On Thursday afternoon
the remains of the late
Mr R. ROBINSON were laid to rest in St. Matthew's
Parish Churchyard, in the
presence of a large number of friends and neighbours.
The chief mourners were
Mrs ROBINSON, widow; Messrs Roger, Thomas and Robert
ROBINSON, sons; Mrs
THIRLWELL, daughter; Mrs R and T. ROBINSON, daughters-in-law;
and Mr THIRLWELL, son-in-law. The Rev T. RICHARDSON,
vicar, officiated. The bearers were Messrs J. JOHNSTON,
J. RICHARDSON, J. YOUNG, R. YOUNG, and S. THURLOW,
all members of the Parish Council, together with Messrs
M. LAW, T. ATKINSON, and T. BARNES.
WIGTON
An Interesting Lecture dealing with the Roman wall
from Glasson to Wallsend was delivered by Mr Wilson
MOORE before a very large and interested audience
at the weekly session of the Wesley Guild on Tuesday
evening. The Rev W. LYDDON presided, and a vote of
thanks was heartily accorded to the lecturer at the
close by Mr S.C. SPROAT, seconded by Mr C. SCHOFIELD.
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