Large capture of Eel The other day Mr J Tickell, of Borrowdale, broke
a hole in the ice and put in a fishing line. In a very short time he caught
between four and five stones weight of eels.
Fete on the Ice at Keswick On Thursday, King Frost may be said to have held carnival on Lake Derwentwater, though unfortunately the heavy fall of snow served to deprive the proceedings of some of the pleasure which had been looked forward to. The fete was due to the energetic action of Mr H I Jenkinson and a few colleagues, who at the close of last week conceived the idea of making the continuance of the frost a means of attracting people to view the scenery in its winter garb. Large numbers of people from the places reached by the local railway company found their way to Keswick, and made for the lake, where an army of sweepers had prepared a place upon which skaters flitted round and round, while the more proficient performed those graceful gyrations which can only be made on the ice.
A Foolish Joke On Wednesday evening some youths on the lake committed a very foolish joke, by raising a cry for help. A ladder was obtained and a number of people rushed across towards the Isthmus to render assistance and when they got near the point they heard the jeering laughter of the hoaxers.
Impudent Robbery by a Servant Girl A robbery had been committed at the house of Mr Joseph Walker, of Birkett Bank, Threlkeld, and the sum of £9, belonging to Isaac Hird, farm servant, had been abstracted from a drawer, which had been broken open, and fourpence and a knife, the property of the servant girl had been stolen. Inspector Richardson felt convinced that the robbery was not the work of a stranger and having succeeded in getting some little information took the servant girl into custody and charged her with the offence. She commenced to cry, and replied “I did it, and you will find the money that is left and the ring under the stairs. The other money I have spent.” She pleaded guilty and was committed to hard labour for three months. The magistrates were sorry to see a young girl in her situation. [She is not named in the report]
Curling Match On Tuesday the members of the Keswick and Carlisle clubs met in a friendly contest on Lake Derwentwater. The old Border City was represented among her noble sons by several braw ladies, and Keswick by the cream of her players. The excitement engendered in the game was intense, and the air resounded with exclamations of the curlers – “Eh, mon, but she’s a nice un!” “You for a player!” “Soop her; awa’ wi’ her!”. The excited skip, pointing to a particular place, will now and again express himself as “Muckle obleeged for a stane just here,” while they make the welking ring at some fine shot. The game consisted of nearly upon thirty “ends” at each rink, and as the total scores were Keswick 99 and Carlisle 88 respectively, it will be seen that the game was a “tight one”.
“Teddy” Once More Edward Edmondson, of Millbeck, was summoned for being drunk and riotous in Main Street, Keswick, on “Auld Wives’ Saturday”. The defendant admitted that he had been indulging but urged the day as somewhat of an excuse. The Chairman said the magistrate had tried severe as well as light sentences, but they were willing to consider that character of the day. In inflicting the lightest penalty they hopes the defendant would not appear again – fined 5s and costs.
Restoration of Grasmere Church A vestry meeting of the ratepayers and commons of Grasmere was held on the 18th inst., pursuant to a notice signed by the rector, for the purpose of considering a scheme for the restoration and rearrangement of the parish church, and the stinting of Grasmere Common
Introduction of Fresh Species of Fish into Thirlmere At the annual dinner of the Manchester Anglers’ Association Mr Aldermen Grave announced that with the enthusiastic aid of Mr Frank Buckland, the Corporation had already obtained from Switzerland, and deposited for hatching in South Kensington, ova for five thousand of the large Swiss trout, which would shortly be placed in Thirlmere. Arrangements had already been made for the introduction of the fine black bass from North America; and it was intended to promote in every possible way the introduction and culture of new varieties of fish.
Ice
Gems A walk to any of the waterfalls at the present time will be amply
rewarded in the beauteous sights presented by the ice formations. Following
up an old idea of his, Mr Pettitt has photographed a series of exquisite ice
scenes in the immediate locality, and which for clearness and brilliant effect
it would be impossible to surpass even in the queen of months.
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Bad Road We have been requested to call attention to the bad condition
of the road through the “Howrahs” to Portinscale, in the hope that
the person or persons upon whom its maintenance devolves will take the earliest
opportunity to improve it, with mutual advantage to the public and themselves.
Riding and Driving on the Ice The other day Mr Ferguson, photographer, drove his pony and carriage on the Lake from Lodore, as also did Dr O’Reilly. Mr John Forsyth, draper, has been on horseback both on Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite
Messrs Till’s Concert The Messrs Till, assisted by several ladies and gentlemen, will give their annual concert at the Oddfellows’ hall, on Wednesday next, and we have no doubt the entertainment will be of the same high character which has hitherto distinguished their performances.
“Lakeland in Winter” Mr G P Abraham, photographer, has succeeded in taking an excellent series views of the lake and mountain scenery in its winter garb, among which are three views of Derwentwater, the boat landings, Catbells, Saddleback and a magnificent picture of the ice formations at Barrow waterfall.
The Weather The weather in the Lake District continues to be of that harsh character which has been prevalent during the past two months. Concurrently with reports of thaw in France and the South of England, we had a higher thermometer, but the change of temperature has not been such as to make any impression on the immense ice sheets of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite.
Ice Games on Derwentwater Yesterday Derwentwater presented a most lively and picturesque appearance. While the snow-clad mountains stood out, strongly defined in the clear atmosphere, the surface of the lake was a scene of bustle and pleasing activity, wide in contrast to the loneliness of the hills. Skaters glided to and fro, enjoying the healthy vigorous exercise, and happy faces beamed on every side. The fair daughters of Hebe added lustre to the scene, the pleasing tints of colour which they know so well how to mingle in their dresses, added charm to the picture. Between Derwent island and the promenade a number of young fellows were playing a cricket match on skates, and at the north west end of the island a company of bowlers were amusing themselves with their favourite game. With all deference to the foregoing, the cynosure of the throng was the “inter county” curling match, in which members of the Keswick, Harrington, Cleator, Workington and Carlisle clubs were competing for the laurels of victory.
Sir John Banks’s Charity A meeting of the trustees of this charity was held to elect a pensioner. There were eleven applicants, from whom Mary Towers, aged 78 years, was selected She will receive 5s (25p) per week. John Bowness, aged 84, was placed on the blind list, and will receive 2s (10p) per week.
Thickness of the Ice By way of curiosity, Mr Birkett, jeweller, measured the thickness of the ice at the following places,: Centre of bay 10 ½ in; half-way between the island and isthmus 9 ¾ I; Isthmus bay 10 in; more in the centre opposite Lingholme 9 ½ in; nearly opposite Mr Marshall’s new pier 9 ¾ in; near lower Scarf Stones 6 ½ in.
Mr Samuel Ladyman’s Boxes for Soup Kitchens With his usual zeal and warm-heartedness, Mr Ladyman has put out collecting boxes on the Lake Road, Station Road, Market Place and Bank, in aid of the two Keswick soup kitchens, which have been doing so much to relieve the distress among the hard-working outdoor labourers and others thrown out of employment by the severe long continued frost.
Braithwaite The Rev H M Short distributed the Candlemass dole for Braithwaite and district on Monday. The recipients received sums varying from 15s to 20s each (75p to £1-00)
Wastwater Frozen Wastwater lake, which so far as is known, has never previously been frozen over, succumbed last week to the over-powering influence of “Jack Frost”. On Tuesday, and for some days subsequently, a sheet of ice, 2 ½ inches in thickness, covered the whole of the lower portion of the lake.
Damage by Ice The immense pressure of the moving ice has been shown in its effects upon the “big landing” belonging to Mr H C Marshall of Derwent Island. A considerable length of the structure, which was built of large stones, has been completely overturned.
Accident on the Fells While crossing the fells from Wythburn to his home at Watendlath, Mr Wilson Green, son of Mr John Green, slipped on the fell when near Watendlath, and broke his leg just above the ankle. He cried for assistance and was heard by his mother and Mr Braithwaite Cannon, the latter of whom carried him down on his back.
Wanted
Resident Secretary wanted for a Fire Insurance Company salary “100 per
annum with accommodation
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A Sign of the Approach of Spring Alfred Ernest Hodgson, son of Mr Joseph
Hodgson, of Ratcliffe Place, caught a common white butterfly yesterday evening,
in Leonard’s Field. This fact may be taken as a sign that the sun is beginning
to assert his power over “Jack Frost”.
Gold Mining At an ordinary meeting of the Keswick Literary and Scientific Society Mr J Postlethwaite read a paper on “Gold Mining”. The Rev Canon Battersby presided. There was but a sparse attendance of members.
Postal A letter receiving box has been placed at Bassenthwaite Station for the convenience of persons living in the neighbourhood
A Native of Keswick in Zululand In a letter to Mr I Wren of Keswick, Mr Thos Wren writes: Dear Father, You will know by this letter that I have volunteered for active service in South Africa. I have been in this regiment about nine months, and I like the change very much. We landed at Natal, in January. We marched from there to Tugela, crossed the river, then we were in the enemy’s country – Zululand…
Infringement of the Explosives Act Mr Mark Bullen, Barnard castle, owner of a quarry at Threlkeld, was summoned under the 5th section of the act for storing a quantity of gunpowder in excess of the stipulated allowance for unregistered premises. Superintendent Taylor conducted the case for the prosecution, and it appeared that the defendant could store 30 lbs (13.6 kg) of powder, but when the magazine was visited by Inspector Richardson, there were 75 lbs (34 kg). Mr Taylor added that he had since learned that the defendant had some time ago instructed his solicitor, Mr Arnison, of Penrith, to apply for a licence, but it had been neglected. The defendant explained that he had filled in a form given to him by Mr Arnison on 16th August last, and he understood it would be lodged with the appropriate authorities. It had not been his intention to act contrary to the law. The Chairman (J J Spedding Esq.) said that there had been no purposed evasion of the law and the summons would be dismissed on payment of costs.
Keswick Local Board passed the plans for the “Goodwin Memorial Chapel” submitted by Messrs T & I Hodgson
Southey at a Discount At a sale of furniture in the Oddfellows’ Hall, a birds eye maple centre table at one time the property of the late poet laureate, with all the persuasive influence of the auctioneer, only realised twenty four shillings. (£1-20)
Flintoft’s Model This exquisite work of art, so closely associated with Keswick, and now the property of the Literary and Scientific Society, has been re-painted and repaired by Mr J Barnes, artist, assisted in some degree by Mr Thos. Hodgson. Mr Barnes certainly merits every compliment, not only for the splendid effort of his colouring but also for the painstaking way in which he has worked towards a thorough renovation of the model upon (as near as can be told) the ideas of the clever originator.
Keswick Literary & Scientific Society In a paper entitled “Notices of Registers, Terriers etc of Threlkeld and neighbourhood” The Rev J E Saull said that the church was rebuilt in 1776. The cost of rebuilding the church was £260 10s 9d and the subscriptions for that object amounted to £290 14s 3d. The old church was pulled down on account of its unsafe condition, as the old register states “the walls and roof whereof became altogether ruinous, and the parishioners could not with safety assemble together for the public worship of Almighty God”.
Early Lambs Mr Mark Cockbain, butcher, has now a number of fine lambs, some of which are a fortnight old.
Death
of Major-General Sir John George Woodford This distinguished and accomplished
gentleman, who was the oldest of the surviving Waterloo officers, died on Saturday
22nd inst, at his residence, Lake View Villas, Keswick, aged 95 years.
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Threlkeld - Serious Accident
Yesterday afternoon a boy named Thomas Jackson, of Southernby, a servant in
the employ of Mr Teasdale, Green Close, met with a serious accident as he was
proceeding to Keswick with a horse and cart carrying furniture.
Keswick Local Board Correspondence “Dear Sir, - I, as trustee of the George Hotel property, in St John’s Street, would suggest that the wall opposite the George Hotel should be set back on the property of the late Mr Tweddle, surgeon, as the street at that place is so very narrow and dangerous. I hope that the Board will take the subject into their favourable consideration. – Yours truly, John Crosier.”
Death of Rev P C Walker, Incumbent of Borrowdale The deceased gentleman succumbed early on Thursday morning to an acute attack of inflammation of the lungs. Sometime about Christmas, while skating on Watendlath Tarn, he sustained a very severe fall, the effects of which he complained almost up to the day of his death. Although during last week his illness was apparent to his friends about him, he would not yield to their earnest solicitations to call his medical advisor, and it was not until late on Wednesday that Br O’Reilly was summoned to attend him. It was too late. The disease had advanced to the critical stage which is not amenable to human control, and the reverend gentleman gradually sank and died, as it were, in the midst of his labour.
Lecture by Dean Stanley The Very Rev. Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, DD, Dean of Westminster, delivered a lecture on “Robert Southey” under the auspices of the Keswick Literary and Scientific Society. The proceeds will be devoted to the Library funds.
Notice - A meeting of the Inhabitants of the township of Keswick will be held on Wednesday, the 16th of April instant, at 7 o’clock in the evening, at the Court Buildings, Keswick, to consider the course to be taken in consequence of the claim made by the Lord of the Manor to the sand and gravel deposited by the river Greta in the sand or clay hole adjoining the Town’s Field, at Brigham.
Models of the Lake District An arrangement has been made by the Messrs Mayson by which the model at the Lake Road Repository and also the original Flintoft’s model, in the museum of Local Natural History, will be exhibited by Mr H I Jenkinson, the author of the celebrated “Practical Guide”. With his intimate knowledge of every nook and corner of the Lake District, a new interest will be added to these splendid pieces of topographical modelling
Braithwaite School treat – On Saturday last the children attending Braithwaite and Thornthwaite day and Sunday Schools were entertained to tea by Miss I T Short and Mr R D Dunlop, as in some way in celebration of their approaching marriage. After tea, games and sports were indulged in, and small money prizes given. In the evening the Church choir had tea, and for a time afterwards enjoyed themselves in singing and dancing.
Threlkeld A miscellaneous entertainment, consisting of songs, choruses, duets, rounds, and recitations, was given in the Schoolroom, by the children of Threlkeld School, assisted by Mr J Bell, on Monday evening. The room was well filled, and the children acquitted themselves creditably. The proceeds of the entertainment, amounting to £3 9s 9d (£3-49), will go towards providing a children’s treat.
Fishing the “Lath” Joseph Tickell, Borrowdale, gentleman, was summoned, at Keswick Petty Sessions, for that, on the 8th inst, he did unlawfully use a certain otter, lath or jack, or instrument for the purpose of catching trout in Derwentwater Lake. Wm Irving, watcher, deposed that on that day week he was watching the Lake opposite Lodore Hotel, and saw the defendant in a boat about forty yards from the mouth of the river. He ran out a “lath” about forty yards.
To be Sold Wonderful Fishing Rods – “Japanese Telescopic Fishing Rod”, light and ductile – carried as a walking staff – delivered free to nearest railway station on receipt of P.O.O. for 4s (20p) – J Fowler, The Pier, Southport.
The
Coffee Palace Movement By reference to our advertising columns, it will
be seen that this movement – the most powerful counteractive at present
known to the drunkenness which stains the character of the country – has
been started on national grounds. Whether regarded in a politico-economic or
merely commercial aspect, judging from the results which have followed individual
enterprise in certain towns, the National Coffee Palace Company has a good prospect
before it.
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St John’s-in-the-Vale Benefice Augmentation The Carlisle Diocesan Church extension Society has made a grant of £200 towards the Fund for the Augmentation of the benefice of St John’-in-the-Vale.
The Thirlmere Water Bill The London Correspondent of the Manchester examiner says he understands there may be two or three petitions presented against this Bill in Committee of the House of Lords, but he is of the opinion that they will have no effect.
Death of Mr J D Wivell We are sorry that the painful duty devolves upon us of announcing the death of Mr J D Wivell, the proprietor of two pencil mills in Keswick, who expired after a brief illness. The deceased gentleman, who was of a benevolent temperament, was much respected, and not only were the immediate members of his family but his own townsmen greatly shocked on receiving the tidings of his comparatively sudden death.
St John’s Church, Keswick It is contemplated to place a new east window in this church, a lady resident in Keswick having volunteered to contribute £150 towards so desirable an object.
Illegal Storage of Gunpowder William Porter, Threlkeld, overseer of the mines of Messrs Lawrence Harrison & Co., of Penrith, was summoned for storing 80 lbs of gunpowder without having a licence as required by the “Explosives Act”. The defendant did not appear. Inspector Richardson said that from information he had received he went on the 16th April to the defendant, who overlooks the Gatesgill mines, and told him that it was suspected he had a quantity of gunpowder stored without the necessary licence. Witness requested to see the storehouse, and the defendant went with him. Witness found four full casks and on half-full, in all 110lbs – an excess of 80 lbs upon the quantity allowed by the Act. The defendant said he would communicate with the Company – he knew a licence was required. The Bench inflicted the mitigated penalty of £1 and costs.
Two Advertisements by W Atkinson, High Street, Keswick, (opposite the Government School of Art) (1) Bicycles of all kinds procured to order. Machines let out by hour, day, or week. Repairs executed. (2) Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, etc, etc, repaired and cleaned on the shortest notice and at moderate charges.
The Thirlmere Bill The Thirlmere Water Bill passed the Committee of the Hose of Lords without alteration yesterday afternoon. Mr Ainsworth’s opposition was unsuccessful.
Thornthwaite Fashionable Marriage The marriage of Mr Richard Ronaldson Dunlop to Miss Isabella Thrustan, second daughter of the Rev. H M Short, MA, vicar of Thornthwaite, was celebrated on Tuesday, at the little village chapel. The ceremony was performed by the Lord Bishop of Columbia, assisted by the Rev C W Kirkby (cousin of the bride) and the Rev T K Richmond.
Excursion of the Keswick Literary and Scientific Society. The first and very enjoyable excursion in connection with the above society took place on Wednesday. The place selected was Barf, and the arrangements were to meet at the railway station, take train to Braithwaite, then foot the remainder of the journey. However, a section of the party went by one of the “Royal Oak” waggonettes to Thornthwaite. The party by train footed the road cheerfully to a continual fire of social chat, and were met by the Rev J Clifton Ward, to whom al looked as their “guide, philosopher and friend.”
Keswick Soup Kitchen, An Account of the Receipts and Expenditure for the year ending 7th March 1879. Receipts (including donations and 3484 quarts of soup at 1d per quart) £52 5s 0d; Expenditure (for meat, bread, vegetables, Mrs Greenhow for making soup, etc) £41 14s 3d leaving £10 10s 9d in hands of Treasurer J Fisher Crosthwaite.
Challenge Thomas Teesdale, of Green Close, near Penrith, will wrestle Robert Musgrave, of Keswick – three falls out of five for £10 or £20 a-side.
Reduction in the price of Milk. A general reduction of 1d per quart in the price of new milk has been made by the dairymen who supply Keswick. Several reduced the price to 3d per quart during the past fortnight, but the whole have now adopted the same change.
Keswick Petty Sessions – Powder Licence. Mr Crozier, the Riddings, Threlkeld, applied for a licence to store 200lbs of gunpowder at the Gatesgill Mines. The licence will be granted after satisfactory inspection of the magazine. Mr Crozier also asked for an extension of time to Mr Porter, who was fined in connection with this particular powder a fortnight previously. There was virtually no company ad, though Mr Porter had charge of the place, he received no salary. … A week’s time was granted.
Gold! £10 to £20 per week certainly made by either sex. No capital required. Nothing to sell. Send stamp to American Co., Patricroft, Manchester
Big
Eggs. It is well these slack times that something of a cheering kind should
happen, and acting on this principle a hen and a duck belonging to Mr Joseph
Hodgson have each laid a big egg to gladden the heart of their owner. The hen’s
prodigy measured 8 ½ inches long way and 6 ½ inches broad way,
and weighed 3 ½ ounces, what that of the duck was a little over 8 inches
in circumference long way and 7 inches in girth.
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In and around Keswick 125 Years ago: June 1879
Bath Chair to let, by day or week – apply to Mrs Nicholson, Leonard’s Street, Keswick.
Sketching from Nature The Head Master, Keswick School of Art, will be happy to give lessons in out-door sketching in oil or water-colours. Sketching class two days a week.
Remnant of Winter Mr John Jeffery, who has been twice at Scawfell during the week, states that there are still some deep drifts of snow, one on Great End, was no less than eight feet deep on Thursday
Grange (Borrowdale) Band of Hope Meeting. On Monday a tea was provided for the members of the Band of Hope in connection with the Wesleyan Society, in Mr Abbot’s barn. Subsequently a public meeting was held under the presidency of Mt John Tickell, of Keswick. Dialogues ad recitations were given at intervals by the children, and addresses by Messrs R Hogarth, J Henderson, and Abbot.
Troutbeck – the Sports. The sports were held in a field adjoining the Troutbeck Hotel, on Thursday, and was very largely attended by people from Keswick, Penrith, and places in the neighbourhood. The 10 ½ stone wrestling was won by Matthews, of Moss Side, who threw Birkett in the finals twice in succession.
Keswick Police Court – Gold or “Cold” George Linden and Catherine Linden, his wife, were brought up in custody on the charge of obtaining money under false pretences on Friday afternoon, the 30th May, at The Forge. The mode of business of the prisoners is quite unique and carefully carried out. Each was armed with a pedlar’s certificate, though the woman’s only was signed for this county, as she was the principle worker. While she approached her dupes, her husband stood a distance off, probably to give warning of the presence of the police should they happen to come too unpleasantly near. The woman in the mean time began to plead to the sympathetic feelings of her sex, stating that her husband was a mechanic out of work, and that they were in great distress. With a sorrowful countenance she toyed with a tawdry dress ring on her finger and offered it for sale, with an expression of regret that she was compelled to part with it in order to get money to pay their fare to Penrith. She showed that it was marked “15c” on the inside, together with other imitations of the hall mark, and told the women that it was good 15-carat gold. She succeeded in parting with an imitation silver locket and a ring at The Forge, and netted 5s 6d for the two articles. Inspector Richardson, having got possession of the locket and ring, took them to Mr Birkett, jeweller, to be attested, and that gentleman at once pronounced them to be of base material, and at the subsequent hearing of the case said their value would be from 1s 6d to 1s 9d. …During the hearing the female prisoner said she sold the ring as “15-carat cold” not as gold. … The prisoners were committed for trail at the Quarter Sessions at Carlisle.
Local Board Meeting A specially summoned meeting of the members was held to confirm the resolution passed on Tuesday to offer £7,000 for the waterworks..
Infringement of the Explosives Act John Hall, of Wythburn, was summoned under the 5th Section of the Explosives Act for keeping 350lbs of gunpowder upon the premises at the Helvellyn Lead Mines.
Visitors At Mrs Wm Birkett 3 St Johns Terrace were Mr and Mrs H Marten of Canterbury, New Zealand. At Skiddaw temperance Hotel Mr and Mrs Ira Sankey and family from New York.
Sale of Wordsworth’s Chair, Mr Holland offered for competition on the beautiful lawn of Glen Rothay some of the choice effects of the late Mr Wm Ball, and the sale was most creditably conducted, those nuisances, commission brokers, not being allowed any advantage over private purchasers... The old oak furniture was of a most recherché character, the leading article being a magnificently carved antique armchair, rich in decorative foliage and spiral adornment, formerly the property of Wordsworth and in which the great poet sat for the best portrait which has been taken of him. .. Among the books the most interesting work was “Southey’s Life of Wesley”, with marginal notes and additions in the MS of Southey.
Threlkeld School HM Inspector reports: “The work of the School during the past year has no doubt been seriously impeded by the alterations that were being made in the buildings.”
Desirable Inn, Cottages and Building Land. To be sold by auction by Mr Reuben Mumberson on the premises... all that well-accustomed Inn or Public house, called the “Two Dogs”, situate at Brigham, near Keswick, and the three Cottages behind, and the large Garden or Building Plot on the opposite side of the turnpike road, containing 1 rood or thereabouts
The
Furness railways – Circular Tours in the Lake District. By Rail,
Char-a-bancs and Steamer: Windermere Lake, Ambleside, Bowness, Lake Side (Newby
Bridge), Furness Abbey, Coniston lake. Holders o Circular Tour Tickets will
be allowed to break their journey at any of the above-named places.
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In and around Keswick 125 Years ago: July 1879
Wilson’s Royal Oak Hotel. Patronised by HRH The Prince of Wales, The King of Saxony, and other Distinguished Visitors. Day or week – apply to Mrs Nicholson, Leonard’s Street, Keswick.
Pic-nic Parties – All applications for Pic-nic Parties at Water End must henceforth be made to J Keeneside, Main Street, Keswick.
A Grand Gala and Athletic Games will be held at Keswick on Wednesday, July 23rd. Cheap excursion trains will run from all parts. For particulars see bills or apply to Henry Irwin Jenkinson, Keswick
The Original Kippered Herring. Established 1846 John Woodger & Sons, the originators of the Kippered herring, in answer to numerous inquiries beg to inform private families, hotels, and schools, that they supply their noted kippers at the following prices:- Best, 2s. 3d. (11p) per box containing 30, and seconds, 2s. 6d. (12.5p) per box containing 50 herrings. Terms – cash with order – Address, Forth Banks, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Keswick Local Improvements. Donations have been given to the fund inaugurated by Mr S Ladyman to effect a number of desirable local improvements. (The list included amounts from 1s (5p) to £10 from 25 donors to a total of £31-3-0 (£31.15)
At One Fourth Their Value Genuine sale of pictures, by the following old and modern masters:- Murillo, Michael Angelo, Rembrandt, Spagnoletto, Titien (sic), Palma, Tintoretto, Carlo Dolci, Salvaltor Rosa, Raphael, Valentin, Neefs, Gainsborough, Cresswick, Sir Godfrey Kneller, Hewet, Bergham, &c., &c. A gentleman who has spent many years in collecting the above and others, offers his whole gallery of about 150 pictures to an immediate purchaser, for the low price of £12,000. Address: Connoisseur, Ludgate Hill, London
Keswick and the Sunday Closing Bill In response to an appeal from the Central Association for Stopping the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors on Sunday, the temperance Reformation Society invite the ministers and members of the different sections of the Church to unite with them in prayer at the Lecture hall tomorrow night at 8 pm, for the blessing on the means used for the passing of the English Sunday Closing Bill.
Property Sale On Tuesday evening Mr R Mumberson, auctioneer, submitted to public competition the inn at Brigham, known as the “Twa Dogs”, together with three cottages behind and a plot of garden or building ground on the opposite side of the road. The auctioneer put the whole lot up in one lot by way of trial. The bidding was opened by Mr Thos. Mayson with an offer of £500, but was laid down at £730 to Mr W Scott, of Ambleside Road. The property was then put up in two lots. Lot 1 comprised the inn and cottages, and again Mr Mayson opened the bidding at £500… finally the lot was put aside at £620, the bid of Mr T Mayson. Lot 2, about a rood of garden land, was started by Mr D Gate at £100 and … was laid down at £150 to Mr Thornthwaite.
Bassenthwaite – Diversion of Footpath At the Quarter Sessions on Friday, Mr Fell applied that the Scaurness-road should be diverted according to the plan deposited with the Clerk of the Peace. It was shown that when the footpath was stopped a new one was made, and the application was granted.
A Wrinkle for Gardeners and Others, Mr J W Grisdale, who is the owner of that favourite early potato growing ground, the old “Royal Oak” garden, has this week taken up a quantity of really fine new potatoes. It should be mentioned that the roots are also very prolific. Of six that were counted there was a return of 156 potatoes, and four of the largest weighed half-a-pound, good weight. Mr Grisdale, during the unusually severe winter, had his seedlings wrapped in cotton wool and did not lose one so protected. Mr J Birkett, jeweller, has also a good crop from his own seed, which had been protected during the winter by only a covering of shavings and several copies of the Visitor and Guardian.
The Great Deed of Borrowdale The paper printed the text of this important deed made in the year 1615. It was between William Whitmore, of London, Esqr., and Jonas Verdon, of London, Gentn, of the one part and Sir Wilfred Lawson, of Isel, knight and 34 men (including Daniel Hecksteter of Rosthwaite, gent) and one woman (Jennet Richardson of Longthwaite) of Borrowdale of the other part, witnesseth that whereas the King (James I) had in 1612 given the Manor of Borrowdale to the first party including the Salt Well in Grange, the wad holes situate in Seatoller and elsewhere, rights, etc. the first party sold to the second party the whole of the Manor and its rights except that of great timber reserved to the King and the wad holes and the liberty to dig there.
Marriage: Hodgson - Highton At St John’s church, Keswick, on 5th Inst., by the Rev Canon Battersby, Mr Isaac Hodgson, builder, to Emily Catherine, second daughter of Mr Edward Highton. Schoolmaster, Brigham, Keswick.
Keswick Christian Convention. Meetings will be held (DV) from July 28th to August 2nd for the Promotion of Practical Holiness. All Christians are invited.
“The Windermere”, the most elegant and graceful material for Ladies’ Afternoon Wear ever produced.
The
Voracity of the Pike Last evening, as Mr J Hodgson, boatman, was rowing
a lady and gentleman up Derwentwater lake, the party observed floating on the
surface of the water a couple of pike, locked close together. On being taken
out of the water it was found that the head of one of the fish was fast in the
mouth of the other through the gills.
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In and around Keswick 125 Years ago: August 1879
“Rest and Be Thankful”. The following seats and fountains have been placed by Samuel Ladyman, Esq., for the benefit of the tourists who visit Keswick, and for the inhabitants. Each site is chosen at some well-known station commanding the most beautiful views, as follows:- One seat and fountain in Castlerigg Brow near the Toll-bar, A seat at Druid’s Temple, two seats on the road to Skiddaw with two fountains, one seat at Bowder Stone, one seat in the way to Watendlath, two seats on the road going round Derwentwater Lake, one seat on the Honister road to Buttermere, one seat on the road from Buttermere to Vale of Newlands, two seats at the Old Bowling Green near the Oddfellows’ Arms, four more seats to be placed – recommendations from friends will oblige, one fountain at High Hill near the site of the celebrated Old Pump erected by Mr Peter Crosthwaite and noticed by Dr Southey.
Fishing Prosecution Mr Henry Tickell, of Eskin Place, gentleman, was summoned at the instance of the Derwentwater Angling Association, for unlawfully fishing on Derwentwater Lake, within the right of Mr Reginald Dykes Marshall, lord of the manor, on 17th July. Defendant admitted the offence … Defendant said that he had applied to witness (William Irving, watcher for the Association) for a ticket for five shillings. Witness said that there was not such a thing, defendant then said “You can summon me as you did last year.” … The magistrates were of the opinion that the charge was proved, but as they considered that the defendant was only claiming a right they would make the penalty as low as possible. Fined 1s (5p) and costs. Defendant: I shall certainly appeal.
Lead Robbery. John Graham and his paramour, Mary Ann Harrison, were brought up in custody on two separate charges of lead stealing at Keswick on 24th ult. The first was that of stealing 4.5 stones (28.6 kg) of sheet lead from the roof of a boat-house near Derwentwater lake, the property of Mr R D Marshall. The second 5.5 stones (35 kg)of sheet lead, the property of Mr Thos. Hodgson, Lake-side House. The Chairman asked whether they preferred to be dealt with summarily or sent to trial by jury. They elected to be sentenced at once, and both pleaded guilty. They were committed to prison for three months with hard labour in each case, the second term to commence at the expiration of the first
Snobbery in Church. “A Regular Church-Goer” in his letter related this incident:- As the Rev. Canon Ryle would preach (at Crosthwaite Church) there was a large number of people there, and I found on my arrival that the pew in which I usually sit, and which is one of the “free” pews, was full, and therefore I sought a place elsewhere. I was directed by the verger to a vacancy in an appropriated pew and took a seat there. Bye-and-bye I saw a person belonging to the town (I cannot call him a gentleman) come along the aisle and stop at the pew where he is accustomed to sit but which is also marked “free”. Three or four visitors were seated therein, but he hesitated not to request them to come out. They did so, and he then bestowed himself with gracious mien in the pew. In a few minutes another party of strangers stopped opposite the pew, and, seeing the dedication, were about to take their seats, but were prevented and had to “move on”. … For my part I consider it was a most rude and arbitrary proceeding and showed lamentable want of civility. “First come should be first served” where the right of one is no more than that of another; but in the case of strangers especially ought the commonest courtesy to be extended. With these remarks I leave your readers to judge of the facts for themselves.
Distinguished Visitors at Keswick On Monday the Right Hon. The Earl of Bradford and suite arrived in Keswick for a short visit to the Metropolis of the Lakes, and took up quarters at Mr Wilson’s, the Royal Oak Hotel. On Monday afternoon his lordship and party, accompanied by Mr Geo. Birkett, an old Grasmere champion mountaineer, “did” Skiddaw; and, with the same accomplished driver and guide, went to Buttermere on Tuesday. The Earl of Bradford occupies the post of Master of the Horse in Her Majesty’s Household, and we trust this visit may prove the forerunner of one by Royalty.
Local Specialities in Coach-building We have had the pleasure of inspecting three beautiful specimens of the coach-builder’s art which have been turned out this week from the establishment of Mrs Allan. One is a landau to carry six persons. The body is mounted on patent springs and so adjusted to prevent any jarring of parts, a great consideration for those who wish for perfect ease and comfort in a vehicle. The lamps are of great power and the light is radiated over a large compass by reflectors, which are of conical shape. The second conveyance is a Stanhope wagonette to seat eight persons and calculated for a pair of horses. There is also a neat two-wheeled dog-cart, the body of which is oak and mahogany. The three conveyances are got up in the best style and combine at once beauty and durability.
Threlkeld – Memorial Stone A memorial stone has been erected in the church-yard to preserve the names of local followers of the Blencathra Foxhounds. The monument is a neat square-capped pillar of Yorkshire stone, mounted on a granite boulder, and is from the yard of Messrs Bromley, Keswick. Beneath the inscription, “Around them stand the old familiar mountains”, is the following dedication:- A few friends have united to raise this stone in loving memory of the under-named, who in their generation were noted veterans of the chase and all of whom [with one exception] lie buried in the church-yard”
Damage occasioned by the Storm, During Monday night the roof of the refreshment stall at Lake-side was blown off, and, in falling, damaged two canoes and a skiff belonging to Messrs Spark & Sons…. A perfect hurricane prevailed during Thursday night, and the yachts belonging to H C Marshall, Esq., and J Thomas, Esq., were blown ashore but sustained no serious damage.
The Fern Robbery at Fieldside On Monday at noon, Inspector Richardson apprehended John Greenip on the charge of stealing a number of ferns from Fieldside, the property of Mrs Stanger.
North-Western
Counties Sheep-dog Trials Association. The second annual meeting of this
association was held yesterday on Threlkeld Pasture in somewhat unfavourable
circumstances. The unsettled state of the weather and the successive pelting
showers tended to deprive the trials of a much wider circle of interest. However,
the large concourse of people who assembled on the ground held out bravely,
and took such shelter as the wall and marquee temporarily afforded. The following
gentlemen, members of the local committee, were on the ground:- Mr Thos. Bennett
(Wallthwaite), J Crozier, Esq. (Riddings), W Longrigg, Esq. (Greystoke), Mr
W R Mounsey (Lowther), Mr W Sawer (Threlkeld), Mr Jas. Spencer (Greystoke),
Mr W Taylor(Threlkeld Hall), Mr D Thwaite, jun. (Dale Head Hall), Mr John Wilkinson
(Dockray).
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Keswick Literary and Scientific Society’s Excursion The third and last excursion this season took place on Wednesday, and the route taken was by Portinscale to Goldscope, where the party divided, some to pursue the rugged path over Dale Head to Rosthwaite and the others to take carriage along the terrace road on Catbels for the same destination. Everything looked bright and promising at the start, and the company of friends and visitors, which was much larger than had been anticipated, by reason of the strong contingent from the Cockermouth Society and a good sprinkling of strangers, was, with close packing, accommodated in seven wagonettes. The feat was not accomplished without some grumbling, but be it known that the growlers were among those who had not observed the request of the managers of the excursion – “to apply for tickets not later than Tuesday noon”, so as to leave time to make comfortable arrangements….
Policemen’s Privileges At Keswick Petty Sessions George Lancaster, keeper of the High-hill tollgate, Keswick, was summoned for illegally demanding and receiving a toll from Superintendent Taylor.
Trout Fishing. Mr Joseph Alcock, Threlkeld, caught with a worm bait, in Willie’s dub, on Saturday morning last, a fine trout, which weighed 3 ½ lbs. This is the largest fish of its kind taken for many years so high up the river
Keswick Annual Licensing Sessions. The renewal of the existing licenses within the Keswick police division was, with one exception, a merely formal proceeding. .. But, when the licence for the “Twa Dogs”, at Brigham, came on for renewal and transfer to Joseph Fisher, the Rev. J Clifton Ward asked for, and having received, permission to oppose the renewal, said, as hon. sec. of the Keswick Ruri-Decanal Church of England Temperance Society, and as a clergyman daily working among the inhabitants of Brigham, he protested against the existence of this public house, as neither needed for the welfare of the neighbourhood or the wants of the road.
Death HODGSON – In Main-street, Keswick, on the 11th inst., Mr Isaac Hodgson, in his 81st year. He was sexton at the Parish Church, Crosthwaite, over 40 years
To let Bedroom and parlour in Country. Near rail
Newton Place, Borrowdale, to Let furnished or in apartments, by week or month
Permanent Lodgings for Lady or gentleman: large sitting room and bedroom; quiet neighbourhood; cheap
Comfortable Apartments to Let, with views of Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater Lakes, Skiddaw, and the surrounding hills; within easy distance of Keswick and the Railway Station
Mining in the Lake District. A new company (or more correctly the old company resuscitated) is putting down the most modern machinery with which to work the Woodend mine on Blencathra. The ore, though too poor to pay with hand labour, is thought will be remunerative when treated by machinery, and in a short time it is anticipated the mine will be again thoroughly worked. The Rev. Adolphus Woodford has ordered a survey of the Salt Well mine with a view of its being again worked.
New Stained Glass Window in St John’s Church, Keswick, A splendid stained glass window has been put in at the east end of St John’s Church to the memory of the late John Marshall Esq., the founder
A Reward will be offered to anyone giving information of those persons who from time to time have taken Hollies, Thorns, and other trees out of Skiddaw Lodge grounds, the late residence of Miss Main
Found, between Grasmere and Keswick, a Gentleman’s Gold Ring. The owner may have the same on giving a correct description
Valuable
Property Sale On Thursday afternoon Mr R Mumberson submitted to public
competition the Lake Hotel and other property belonging to the late Mr Matthew
Atkinson. There was a large attendance at the sale, and among the company a
good sprinkling of strangers. The hotel, he said, for its size, was one of the
best in the district. The late owner, whom they all knew as a shrewd man of
business, became possessor of the old tumbledown buildings which stood upon
the site, and saw in it a capital situation for a good hotel. … Lot 2
524 sq. yds of building land opposite Dr Brown’s, was started at £50
and rapidly bid up to £225, at which sum Mr Joseph Hodgson was declared
the purchaser. Lots 1 and 3 were offered in one lot and Mr E Jackson raised
the amount to £3,835. Lot 1 was then offered again but no advance was
made, and after the reserve had been named as £4000 the property was withdrawn,
and lot 3, inasmuch as it was desirable to sell both together. A private sale
was effected immediately afterwards. Mr Alcock of Patterdale, for whom Mr Jackson
had been bidding, bought the two lots – hotel and ground opposite for
£4000 and the garden ground for £226
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R Mumberson begs respectfully to announce that he has opened a new shop specially for the sale of ready-made clothing – Lake Road.
Great Musical Novelty - Concerts will be given in Cockermouth, Workington, Maryport, Keswick, Penrith, and Carlisle, by the SKIDDAW ROCK BAND (Messrs. Till & Sons, of Keswick,) who will perform a selection of pieces on their celebrated ROCK HARMONICON, which consists of over 80 Musical Stones – the greatest musical novelty of the age.
£2 weekly and upwards may be easily and honestly realised by persons of either sex, without hindrance to present occupation. Particulars free, or with a sample 12 stamps (returned if desired) – Evans, Watts & Company Birmingham. This is genuine.
Clever Capture of a thief – Information of two robberies in Borrowdale was given to the police on Wednesday, and at night Inspector Richardson and P.C. Armstrong having gained a clue as to the thief followed him over Stake pass by Langdale to Coniston. The police came up with the man on the east side of the lake at about ten on Thursday morning, with the property on him…. The prisoner gives the name of William Pearson, age 25, native of Carlisle.
Penrith, Keswick, and Cockermouth Turnpike Roads The toll-bars on these roads were let by auction, by Mr Mumberson, on Saturday last. Mr George Watson, of Penrith, attended as surveyor of the trust. The following are the names of the “gates” and the prices:- Castlegate and Skirsgill, £451, Foster and Co. Brigham and Brow Top, £261, G Johnston. Kirkgate, £226, Foster and Co. St Helens, £90, Foster and Co. Woodend £33, W Nicholson. Scales, £31, J Robinson. Wythburn, £166, Foster and Co. Brackenrigg, £131, Mr Briar. Whinlatter, £23, Mr Vicars. High Hill & Crosthwaite Side Bar, £519, Mrs Bell. Total £1,931.
“Quakers’ Meeting” at Keswick in the eighteenth century - From the Cumberland Pacquet of 25th April, 1776, we learn that the annual meetings of “the people called quakers” were held at this town during the previous week. They had a very successful meeting. We read that the concourse of people who flocked from all parts of the country for many miles around, particularly on Thursday, were extraordinarily great, which, added to the multitude of Friends from different parts of the kingdom, Ireland, &c., gave Keswick an appearance it had never had before. One of the inns made up 90 beds, and provided stabling for 80 horses. Three large tents were erected for holding the meetings in, at which the principle speakers were Mrs Catherine Philips (formerly Peyton), Mrs Lydia Hawksworth, Mrs Rachel Wigan, and Mrs Marshall.
Accident. Yesterday morning a young man, named Wm. Robinson, went to the King’s Arms Hotel stables for a horse, for the purpose of going to see his sweetheart, who is ill in Borrowdale. He was not in what Mr Wilson Strong considered to be a fit state for equestrianism, so he persuaded Robinson to get astride a barrel to see how he could sit it, and as his performance was not up to the mark he was told he could not have a horse. Just as he dismounted the barrel one of the servant maids came out of the hotel, and Robinson ran to get hold of her, but in doing so, tripped up and, falling on a sharp stone, seriously cut his nose. Dr O’Reilly was called in to attend the young man, and plaistered up the injuries.
Schoolmaster of Mungrisdale. That the Schoolmaster of Mungrisdale has not “cast his lines in pleasant places” is evident from the manner in which the resolution to dismiss him has been confirmed at the last meeting of the Trustees. The majority have the right, of course, to make any change they deem desirable; but it does seem to us both unjustifiable and unfair that in carrying out their ideas they should act so decidedly counter to the feelings of the people most interested, as they have done in the present instance. This may be accounted for in a measure by the fact that the Board is constituted of-officio as life elected trustees, and in this way the people are powerless to resent the action – and the trustees know it. We hear of no cause assigned for the dismissal except that one trustee is dissatisfied with the attainments of the Schoolmaster!
Opening of Keswick Library Through the kindness of the Rev. Canon Harford Battersby, MA, the president, the library and reading room will be opened to the public free on Sunday afternoons during the winter. The main object of the privilege is to draw young men from the streets and provide them with the means of spending the afternoon intellectually and harmlessly.
Our Street Improvements Sir – Never since the institution of our Local Board has any piece of work been done that has made such a marked improvement as the flagging of the footpaths through the town. You may now get from one end of the town to the other dryshod, even on a wet day. It is s boon to the natives as well as strangers will alike enjoy. It ought, I think, in courtesy to strangers to be made known a little more than it appears to be, that it is not intended for the passage of wheelbarrows and handcarts over it.
Notices: (1) Miss Rose begs to announce that she will open a class for Callisthenics, Deportment and Dancing for children in Keswick. (2) Sergt – Instructor Wardle respectfully begs to intimate that he is prepared to give instructions in Progressive and Systematic Exercises in Marching Drill, Extension Motions, Club Drill and Callisthenic Exercises, to the youth of both sexes.
Evangelical Conference This, the twentieth annual conference, opened at Keswick on Monday night with divine service at St John’s Church, when the Rev. Canon Clayton, of Darlington, preached from 1 Cor iii 23 – “Ye are Christ’s”
Earthquake
in Cumberland. A violent shock of earthquake was distinctly felt at several
places in West Cumberland about half past five on Saturday morning. …
A rumbling noise was heard distinctly at Keswick and also in Borrowdale. At
the residence of the Rev. HS Walker Rosthwaite, the shock was palpably felt,
and the rings of the curtains in one of the rooms were violently agitated.
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Salmon Fishing There has been good sport during the week, and many anglers have hooked fish and lost them.
Mosedale – Religious Mission – A week or two ago a memorial was presented to the Trustees of the Mungrisdale Endowed School, requesting that the Schoolroom might be placed at the service of Nonconformist denominations on Sunday afternoons for meetings of a religious character. The request was, of course, refused, but Mr Hudson Scott, of Carlisle, kindly granted the use of the Friends’ Meeting House for that purpose, and on Sunday afternoon the first service of the mission was conducted by Mr M Airey, of Keswick. How far the movement meets with the approval of the inhabitants of this sparsely-populated district will be evidenced by the fact that about one hundred people were present – the largest concourse which has met in that room for over forty years.
Found yesterday, in Lake Road, Keswick, a satin slipper, a purse containing money, and a walking stick.
Mining Machinery and Plant For Sale – By order of the mortgagee … machinery, tools and plant, &c., &c., on the mines at Thornthwaite, belonging to the Keswick United Silver Lead Mines Company Limited.
Notices – Mungrisdale Schoolmastership We regret that we cannot advise any teacher to apply for the above post. The present teacher is being unjustly and harshly treated. The Trustee Board is split up into two factions of four and five: another teacher would not be comfortable or safe.
Threlkeld – “Bearding the Lion” – Three ducks were taken by a fox from Mr Crozier’s the other evening. This equals the impudence which has characterised cases where the houses of two chief constables have been robbed lately.
Opening of the Crosthwaite Parish Room. The “George Goodwin Memorial” room, erected to the memory of the late George Gonville Goodwin, son of the Bishop of Carlisle, and for a short period vicar of the parish of Crosthwaite, was opened and dedicated on Tuesday.
Keswick Literary and Scientific Society On Monday evening Mr Peter Harrison read a very able and interesting paper on “Local Names”. He said that all the oldest place-names in the British islands belong either to the Gadhelic, ie the ancient speech out of which the modern Gaelic, Manx, and Irish have grown, or to the Cymric, out of which the modern Welsh has grown; and also the Cornish, now a dead language. These languages, and the Latin, Saxon, Anglian, Danish, Norwegian, and the Norman have been factors.
Sale of Land On Saturday afternoon Mr R Mumberson sold by auction, at the Court Buildings, a plot of land and the old cottage erected thereon and adjoining the “Salutation” at Threlkeld. The bidding was started by Mr Highton with an offer of £10 and was raised by £1 offers to £30, when Mr Barrow, after some merriment caused by his offer of an additional half-crown, raised the price to £30 5s (£3-25). Mr Stanley, of Threlkeld, then bid £30 7s 6d (£30-37), and Mr Barrow offered another fifteen pence (6p), which bid the auctioneer declined to receive and knocked the lot down to Mr Stanley.
Mungrisdale – The rascals that were not there. A laughable incident occurred in this prosaic district a few weeks ago. A gentleman who is not so popular in the neighbourhood as he might be, conceived the idea of making himself into a kind of pinchbeck martyr by raising a complaint that certain mischievous folk were wreaking their vengeance upon him by lifting his gates from their hinges, stacking his corn, &c.
Fraud
in the Black Lead Mines (reporting Gilpin 1772) Somewhat on this side than
Eagle’s Cragg lies on the other rise those mountains where the celebrated
black-lead mine is wrought. I could not help feeling a friendly attachment to
this place, which every lover of the pencil must feel, as deriving from this
mineral one of the best instruments of his art, the freest and readiest exposition
of his ideas. We saw the site of the mine at a distance, marked with a dingy
yellow stain from the ochery mixtures thrown from its mouth, which shiver down
the side of the mountain. During the periodical season of working it (for it
is opened only once in seven years) many people pick up a comfortable inheritance
from the scraps of black lead which escape amongst the coarser strata. These
are honest gains. But a late prolific genius in fraud took a very indirect method
of possessing a share of this rich material. A part of the mountain contiguous
to the mine was his property. Here, at the expense of great labour, he sunk
a shaft, which he carried diagonally till he entered the mine, where with secret
joy he continued his depredations for sometime undiscovered. At length his fraud
was brought to light, and he was tried at Carlisle. The peculiarity of his case
had no precedent.
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Tenders are invited for building a House in Station Street for Mrs Bell. Plans and specifications can be seen on application to Mr Warwick, The Court Buildings, Keswick.
Sales – A long coach horn, in basket, quite new and best quality. – Buzzard Hawk for sale, in fine plumage, been in an out-door cage over twelve months, rare. – A quantity of Wood, growing on the Riddings Estate, Threlkeld, suitable for railway, mining and other purposes.
Wanted – by a respectable Young Person, a Situation as Waitress or Housemaid Waitress, in a gentleman’s family; can be well recommended from last situation.
3rd CRV Route Marching – On Friday evening a muster of the above corps was made for the purpose of route marching. There was not a large number on parade, but the company, headed by the band of the corps, marching through the town to Portinscale and back.
The Frost – Winter has set in rigorously in this district and out-door labour is more or less at a standstill. Up to yesterday the ice on Lake Derwentwater afforded amusement to many of the willing and unwilling idlers, but the heavy fall of snow robbed skating of much of its enjoyment. The members of the local Curling Club have been out from Tuesday to Thursday, but have only played matches among themselves.
Crosthwaite High School – A letter had been received from the Charity Commissioners in respect of the election of six new governors in place of those retiring, who were the nominees of the “eighteen sworn men”. As this body is defunct it was resolved to apply for an amendment to the scheme in such a way that the whole of the twelve governors shall be elected by the ratepayers, six to retire yearly.
Mungrisdale Endowed School - A meeting of the Trustees of this school was held on Wednesday for the purpose of electing a master. There were thirty to forty applications, including one from Mr Milburn, the present master, which was the only one opened. Mr Mandale proposed and Mr Martin seconded “That Mr Milburn be re-appointed.” Mr Cockbain proposed and Mr Watson seconded “That a new master be engaged.” The original motion was carried.
Soup Kitchen – About 140 quarts of excellent soup were served at the Soup Kitchen yesterday.
Mysterious Ringing of St John’s Church Bell – On Saturday night last the people were somewhat startled at the extraordinary ringing of St John’s Church bell. Foolish and even superstitious reasons have been rumoured upon what, there can be no doubt, has been a silly practical joke.
Unemployed Labour Fund – A meeting of the committee decided to commence a footpath on the Borrowdale-road at once, provided it was sufficiently sheltered for the purpose. Twenty-four names of men out of employment were before the meting and it was resolved to give them work at 3s (15p) per day, to work in two relays at alternate periods of three days, so as to spread the relief over a greater area.
Sad Accident on Bassenthwaite
Lake – Two persons drowned while skating. On Thursday afternoon a
lamentable accident happened on Bassenthwaite Lake. As on every day during the
present frost, a special train left Cockermouth at half past one, carrying a
great number of passengers for skating. Some hundreds were on the lake at a
few minutes before four o’clock, principally on the Piel Wyke side, when
an alarm spread that the ice had broken in close by the landing known as Beckfoot.
The ice here has been comparatively little frequented by the skaters. Amongst
them were Miss Emily Watson, a young lady of about 20 years of age, and Mr Joseph
Bolton, aged 31. The alarm turned out to be true, as the young lady and gentleman
had broken through. Every effort was made to rescue them, the most conspicuous
of the brave fellows being Mr Yeomans, watchmaker, of Cockermouth. Ultimately
the body of Miss Watson was found about an hour-and-an-half after the melancholy
occurrence, and that of Mr Bolton a few minutes later.
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