THE TEESDALE MERCURY TO CORRESPONDENTS The Bishop of Ripon, in his STRAY ARROWS BARNARD CASTLE GAINFORD MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE HOLWICK Every contribution must be sermon at the re-opening of The annual meeting of the Band Of Hope.- A most Belated Shepherds: Inter* authenticated (in confidence) BY SENTINEL POLICE COURT Barningham Church, rightly Gainford Branch of the Bible enjoyable evening's entertain­ e stin g S k e tc h .- During this with the name of the writer. “Nor set down aught in malice," -Othello said that life was a struggle, EDU CATIO N Society was held in the ment was held in the tim e of year, when the sun We decline to return rejected "The compliments of the sea­ and it is the lot of man to fight, Henry Gregory was charged Literary Institute, on the 15th Wesleyan school room, on may be shining in all his glory communications. son" are the appropriate and not only in matters mundane, with neglecting the education inst, the Rev. W. Turner, M.A. Wednesday night last, under in the lower lands, while n We cannot insert anonymous seasonable words which greet replies to letters that have but for the supremacy of those of his son. He had absented presiding. Interesting address the auspices of the above insti-| bewildering snowstorms may F appeared with the real names principles which are calculated the visitor on arriving in himself from Startforth School. es on the work of the society tution. The chief attraction of be raging on the fells, there tl and addresses of the writers in all respects to ennoble his Barnard Castle. The railway Mrs Gregory appeared and were given by the Rev. F.E the evening was a recitation are many unrecorded narrow C station of any town may fairly excepting that when an anony­ existence. Still, while there is said she had no boots for the Sadgrove and the Rev. Andrew contest, at which it was escapes from untimely death tt be said to be the entrance to mous correspondent commences much to discourage the philan­ boy to put on. Latimer. It was stated that the announced that a silver medal of those, especially, whose B a discussion, he may continue to the place, now that travelling thropist, there are not wanting Major Hodgson: Why did you total amount collected on would be awarded to the most duties call them thitherward. a* write anonymously, whether his by land is almost a thing of the elements for hope. The year not apply to the Guardians? behalf of the society during the satisfactory competitor. There It is only when a fatality w opponents give their real names past. Beautiful and inviting which is fast ebbing out has You have been here twice on year amounted to £5 13s 9d. were eight competitors pccurs to those hardy shep­ m or not. are the decorations at your taught us anew the mutability similar charges.- Fined 2s 6d. entered, but one of them being herds that one hears of the e> station. There is nothing over­ On Wednesday evening last THE of earthly things. The death- FURIOUS DRIVING unable to attend through ill I hardships and dangers they tr roll is a long and dismal one, done, and the amount of work William Hoggett was in the Lecture Room of the h e a lth , th e co n test for the may have to encounter while St ®eeg$>ale JRmu and includes royal personages, which the staff of ready charged by P.C. Saville with Literary Institute, Mr H m edal had to be postponed tending their flocks. The fol* pe ^ lords and ladies, baronets, helpers has bestowed upon furious driving. Kitching, of Elm Field until a future occasion. A con- lowing are recent cases in ol ------knights, members of parlia- pleasing labour shows that The officer said the defen­ Darlington, gave a most inter test was held, however, and w< they are anxious to contribute point, and may be read with BARNARD CASTLE, DECEMBER 1891 m en t, ex-m em bers o f parlia- dant was riding a horse furi­ esting lecture on his recenl 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes were some interest by those unac­ Cc their share to the observances visit to India and Ceylon, illus ------m ent, officers o f the army, offi- ously through Bridgegate on awarded in books, which were quainted with the routine of mi The year which is fast draw- cers of the navy, the medical of the season. I believe that Saturday night about half past trated by a number ol won by the following contes­ a f the whole of the railway offi­ rural life. Just before the ing to a close has been event­ profession, the clergy of all nine o'clock. He afterwards exquisite limelight views tants:- 1st, Mr Wm. Thomp shades of evening fell, and or< cials are deeply grateful to Mr those showing tropical vegeta ful, both locally and nationally. denominations, science, art found defendant at Mr Joseph son; 2nd,___ Mr _Jas. Nattrass; w hen the storm which was na The pages of history will con­ and literature. In the death of James Archer, of Rokeby Taylor's, Bridge End. He was tion being especially lovely 3rd, Miss M.J. Pinkney. Mr T. prevailing was at its worst on wa tain a record of stirring politi­ the Duke of Cleveland, Grove, who in the most liberal about thirty years of age.— The room was crowded by a Thompson, postmaster, ably I Saturday an alarm was raised an* cal episodes and 1891, consid­ Teesdale has lost its greatest and kind-hearted manner fur­ Fined £1, including costs. very attentive audience, anc (occupied the chair, and the in the ^Hagg that a man was wa nished the spruce and ever­ ered from any standpoint, landowner; and not only has Edward Tarn was charged by their enthusiasm when refer judges were Revs. J. Charter,■■lost. The gentleman in ques­ Me greens necessary to complete ence was made to the British marks a period in the benign the ducal home been thus the same constable with a sim­ J.A. Grainger and J3.H. tion, whose father owns a the the decorations. flag and to the saintly warrior. Burton. CUS reign of Queen Victoria at once plunged into grief, but man’s *** ilar offence, the officer stating sheep-walk in the vicinity of impressive and reflective. We last enemy has been busy else- that, on Saturady night, short­ Havelock, spoke well for the det The death of Mr John Primitive Methodist Chapel. iMickle Fell, left home in the have witnessed attempts made where. The ranks of all classes ly after eleven o' clock, the loyalty of Gainford, and its early part of the week, to tend par in accomplishing the most have been thinned by the Milburn Marshall, one of the appreciation of the good and A three week's mission has defendant went along Bridge- been held in the above chapel, I fi°ck, and did not turn up to * arduous and important reaper, and, in the brief space oldest of Barnard Castle's noble. Mr Kitching is a most tool gate galloping at full speed. and was concluded on Sunday I on the day named. A son of the changes in human affairs: we of twelve months, great tradesmen, recalls a thrilling entertaining and fluent lectur ter, The public houses were just pight last. The services have £°°d shepherd - a stalwart have seen baffled the base changes have indeed taken episode in the history of your er. rea being cleared.- Mr Barning­ been conducted by Miss I y°unS fel]ow “ unknown to his plans of selfish men. In the place. "The fear of change,” town. Only the other day I was ham defended.- Fined £1, was reading a bill, bearing date Hillston, evengalist, North­ mother, stole off in search of arena of the law courts the veil says Milton, "perplexes monar- including costs. On Saturday last, Miss his father; and when this fact A/ei has been lifted, and a glimpse April, 1843, announcing the Edleston led off the Christmas ampton, and have been well alia chs,” but kings and potentates W O M E N ’S QU ARRELS became known, the disconso­ has been afforded of the inner first delivery of new spring festivities at Gainford by giv attended. The earnest, unas­ cert are alike powerless to avert Charlotte Stephenson late mother would not be com- goods by Weatherilt and ing her annual treat to the suming manner of the preach had and shameless life of a stra­ the march of events - there is charged Ellen McMullen with |forted and hence the alarm. A Marshall, then carrying on scholars of the Infant School er tended much to draw the late tum of society: the fiendish no armour against fate. With using threatening language to courageous neighbour, whose instincts of mankind have the advent of the New Year business in the Market Place; The little ones, numbering large companies which have _ H oi her on the 29th of November attended the chapel during the knowledge of moorland and been purged upon the scaffold, and the occurrence of the lat­ about sixty, with their mis our* favourable opportunities are last. Mr Barningham was for mission. The services on the I wfid wastes is comprehensive, and languishing in many a afforded for new resolutions, ter gentleman’s funeral on tress, Miss Simpson and other in g 1 the prosecution. The evidence whole have been successful volunteered his services - no prison house are miscreants and the starting of fresh enter Monday morning brought back friends, were invited to the tion to my mind the most unparal­ was heard at considerable and productive of much good. other could be found - and, whose liberty has been forfeit- prises often date from the first Vicarage, where they had an with staff in hand, and vigor­ deat leled fire which ever took place length and justices seemed to Miss Hillson delivered a lec­ ed for offences repugnent and of January. It is a time when excellent tea, followed by a ous step, he soon disappeared he h at Barnard Castle. It occurred be of the opinion that there ture on Monday night, subject: unmentionable. We pause business men satisfy them­ grand magic lantern display. A behind the high crags which It w in Bayles property, below the were six of one and half a 'Wise women of the bible. then, to inquire as to the selves as to how they stand in hidden alcove was then lighted overshadow the home of the ish 1 Market Cross. It was in 1848,1 dozen of the other.- Eventually Miss Beadle ably presided. world’s real progress, for sure­ the world, when ledgers are up disclosing their presents, Related wanderers. ther believe, and in March of that the defendant was bound overj ly the ’proper study of overhauled, and accounts books, toys, magnificent dolls, LUNEHEAD "So the loud torrent, and whirl­ Imm (in many other respects) mem­ to keep the peace. mankind is man.’ All liberty is made up. It is a time, too, of &c, so charmingly arranged as Primitive Methodist Chapel. winds roar, But bind him to his rus perilous, as the despot has rejoicing as well as of solemni- orable year. EXTRAORDINARY CASE to seem like a peep into fairy­ native mountains more." right This was a case in which Mr With the advent of Christmas affirmed, but freedom is the ty, and, whilst we welcome the land. Then came the distribu­ comes a season of festivities | It was an exciting time: Mr £ Francis Wrightson sued a per­ nurse of intellectual and moral coming and speed the parting Men who witnessed that tion, when each child was lit­ The Primitive Methodists con­ [moments like hours were, and son named William Fletcher vigour. A great author has said guest, we have the assurance conflagration will remember erally laden with valuable pre­ nected with the above chapel minutes like . long___ days At that we had better expose the that the outlook, in our neigh- the event to their dying day. for breach of agreement, under sents, and scarcely able to find m ade an early sta r t, byj becam e. The poor, delicate jury mind to error than rob it of bourhood, at all events, will The premises caught fire, and the Employees and Workmen’s room for the parting gift of an announcing their coffee supper I helpmeet of the lost adventur- ingh Act. The matter was one of hardihood and individuality, compare favourably with many in a remarkably short space of orange and packets of sweets. jto take place on Saturday [ers was fast beginning franti­ thefi engaging a servant in hus­ Keep not the destined teacher similar periods in years gone time the entire block was in evening, the 12 inst. During cally to tear her hair when her Ha bandry and it transpired that of mankind from the perilous by. Ours be it to take courage flames. A young man of the BARNARD CASTLE HAR­ the afternoon of the day | darling - the man of courage - Copk the complainant had sued the field where a battle between and strive for the accomplish- name John Loadman, an RIERS.- ON WEDNESDAY named a severe thunderstorm returned, and a woeful tale of ness. father instead of the son.- truth and falsehood is fought. ment of material good, and, apprentice in the establish­ night last the run was came on which continued with |whirling snow and wild life and < Under the circumstances the Let him grapple with difficul­ armed with determination and ment, who was in bed at the arranged for the Kinninvie unabated fury until late in the was being recounted when the the Bench were powerless, but at ty, sophisty and error. Truth is resolute will power, may we time - for the outbreak road, when thirteen turned out evening. Consequently, the stalwart son of the unfound Swai the same time sympathised a conquest, and no man holds succeed, so that the whole occurred late on a Sunday to enjoy what proved to be the supper had to be postponed,[______parent put in an appearance. noon her so fast as he who has won course of the coming months night, or early on a Monday with the party sued, who, with best run yet undertaken by and the Tuesday evening fol-1 With a dogged resolution wor- squai her by conflict. may be even as the beginning. morning — managed to strug his wife, appeared in court. these harriers. Two packs were owing was fixed upon for the| thy of a Livingstone or a now Complainant said he could gle through the smoke and get started, the ’slows,’ receiving occasion. On Sunday, the Stanley they had gone on, and not yet make his case good. JOHN PARKINSON, THE WONDER OF THE AGE! to one of the windows, anc three minutes start, and, going weather was favourable, and on, and on, till it appears they AUCTIONEER AND VALUER. even to get outside, where he well together, were not over­ two impressive sermons were sank exhausted and bewil­ A SOLID SILVER LEVER hung on by the sill until the THEFT OF COAL taken until the place selected preached by Mr Isaac Parkin, dered behind an enclosure. Salerooms open for Stock or WATCH FOR 42s. Every watch flames, bursting out of the An elderly woman, named for the turning point was of Middleton-in-Teesdale, to Furniture sales reached, where they were jWhen after a good survey of thoroughly guaranteed for window, reached his hand Mary MacDonald, was charged attentive congregations. Good the surrounding country, and a EMIGRATION AGENT: Timekeeping, Strength and and compelled him to relin with having stolen coal, the again allowed a short start. collections were taken at each The runners joined near the recouping of lost vitality, they Passengers booked to any part Durability. They are manufac­ quish his hold. He fell to the property of the Butterknowle service. On Tuesday the had deemed prudence the bet­ of the world. tured at the rate of 500 a day, of ground, no ladder or other Coal Company. Sergeant railway gates and the pace weather was again adverse, being very much increased ter part of valour and marched the best material, and most assistances being available. Elliott proved the case, and rain commencing to fall heavi- back. The evening went on HORSE MARKET, BARNARD approved principles, and are sec­ *** stated that whilst not wishing down Galgate, an exciting race y early in the afternoon, and with i CASTLE. home ensued. dolefully, a sorrowful night ond to none. The Enormous Sale the defendant to be dealt with continuing incessantly during was spent; and early next m en.' of these Watches proves that It was indeed a terrible too severely, the company he evening. Unheedful of this morning, the plucky pair, well of Mr they are the best value for night. The fire engines from desired that a stop be put to BARNARD CASTLE a considerable number of at th PRELIMINARY NOTICE horsed and better clad, were money that can be produced. Raby Castle were requisi­ the pilfering. FLORAL, HORTICULTURAL stout-hearted dalesfolk left Whiti Robert Willis, who has been on the search again. Noon SOLE AGENT FOR THIS tioned, and mounted messen­ The defendant, who was AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY their homes in earnest, and name for the last 21 years in the came, but no tidings, and the DISTRICT- gers were even despatched to much distressed, said she die arrived at the chapel; at 7 years employ of Mr John Walker, ANNUAL MEETING afternoon was advancing when J. K. KENNEDY, Darlington for assistance. The not know that she was doing o’clock a public meeting com­ a feeble figure was observed death Saddler and Harness Maker, The annual general meeting WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, 27 charred remains of poor wrong in taking the coal, as menced, and addresses were slowly approaching the village make: Barnard Castle, begs to inform of the members of the above GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE. Weatherilt were discovered many others did the same delivered by Messrs. J.| from the direction of Wynch W hite the public that he has taken a THE NOTED SHOP FOR when the fire was got under, thing. society was held in the (Watei shop on the Bank, next door to Langstaff, sen. and jun., and I Bridge, a familiar object in his WEDDING RINGS and all that remained of him - Major Hodgson informed her Witham Testimonial, on Mr G ouch, a fter w hich thej memory, and thus gained his spoke Mr W. Smith, Butcher, and has Friday evening under the pres- perfectly unrecognisable - was that she was old enough to supper took place, but so far as hearth and home in a wearied becom commenced business there as THE ANNUAL CHRIST covered in a white sheet, and know the difference between idency of Mr Barker C.C. the sale of tickets was con­ Bama a Saddler, on his own account. and forlorn state. Towards MAS TREAT in the Free SAL taken into the church. There right and wrong. She would be There was a large attendance, cerned it was considered only before R. Willis asks the patronage VATION HALL, Barnard and much interest in the Evening the equestrians are men in Barnard Castle fined 10s, including the costs a partial success; and perse- returned, having visited the appre of the public, and pledges him­ Castle.- On Saturday, January who distinctly remember see­ The defendant, who pleadec affairs of the society. Leeds self, by punctuality and good verance being characteristic of ionely hamlet of Birkdale, and 2nd, 1892, A Grand Evening ing the burnt mass lying in the poverty, produced a half THE SECRETARY’S REPORT dalespeople generally, the cry local i workmanship, to merit the Concert will be given by the forded and re-forded mad south-west corner of the sovereign from her pocket Mr J.R. Thompson, secre­ went forth of "try again." Maisebeck at the imminent full of support he so earnestly wishes Noted Musical Family, consist­ church. carefully wrapped in paper. tary, in his report referred to Thursday evening was fixed ous hi to obtain. ing of solos, songs, and duets. *** risk of their lives, but without ENSNARING PUBLICAN the fact that the show had, for upon for continuing the ser­ success, in finding the object of with p Instrumentalists: Violins, Mr the first time, been held on a fact M Mr Marshall, who was a William Lowson, landlord of vices. This proved a success. their search. Charles and Master Arthur Saturday, and was one of the encyclc junior partner with Mr the Edge Inn, Woodland, was GROCERY AND PROVISION Wightman; Cornet, Mr Fred most successful held in the of his i WAREHOUSE, MARKET Wightman; Pianist, Mr Jack Weatherilt, was a gentleman charged with having sold drink Value of property in Barnard Castle during prohibited hours. It was town. In the floral and horti­ local e PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE, Wightman; Harmoniumist, of aesthetic taste. He was an accomplished musician, and as stated in evidence that a lad cultural classes there were 77 On Thursday afternoon, at the ate in Green Lane, tenanted by The dc J.H. PATTERSON, Miss Wightman; Basso, Mr three 1 an amateur florist, was per­ went to defendant and asked exhibitors, and 747 exhibits; King's Head Hotel, Barnard Mr Joshua Burn, and containing TEA DEALER AND FAMILY Tom Borrowdale; Vocalist, Mr Castle, in the presence of a large 2a. lr. or thereabouts. This was haps one of the best peach and him to give him some whisky against 55 exhibitors and 678 M iss GROCER John Thompson, Spennymoor, exhibits in 1890. This was the company, Mr Anthony Steele thrown off at £250, and when Auckla grape growers in the North of for his mother, who was ill. He Thanks his numerous cus­ and several other willing second year the show was real­ brought to the hammer some £280 was reached the lot was England. For some time before replied in the affirmative. and fir tomers and friends for the friends.- Don’t forget the two ly an open one. The entrance valuable freehold property, also knocked down to Mr R.T. Edinbu his death he was smitten with Defendant then gave him the a parcel of land. Lot 1 comprised Richardson, solicitor, Barnard patronage which they have special songs and violin solos fees had increased by £1 12s. who, a total blindness. For all that he whisky, and P.C. Crabbe hap­ a dwelling-house, with out- Castle. Bidding: Mr Richard-son, bestowed upon him during the by the Boy Violinist. Chair to In division I they had 236 was a had troops of friends, and he pened to be outside. The con­ offices, and garden, situate on £250, £270, £280; Mr Gibson time he has been in business, be taken at 7pm by H. King exhibits against 112 last year. Cathol has left behind him an hon­ stable and innkeeper went to the north side of Galgate, and Kyle, £225, £275; Mr Alderson, and would cordially ask for the Spark, Esq. Collections at the In division II they had 299 Castle. ourable name. As a monument see the lad's mother and found now in the occupation of Mrs £260. The bidding from first to continuance of their support close.- On Sunday, Jan 3rd, a against 307. In division III the Awde as tenant. Bidding com­ last was of a most lively descrip­ daught of care and preservance, a ier helplessly drunk. Service of Song will be given, exhibits were 212 against 259 menced at £500, and, after a tion, and very fast sales were Glouces peep into his vineries and There were one or more entitled "Her Benny" by the last year, which was owing to a most spirited competition, Mr J. effected. Messrs Arnison and marrie< peach houses, at Startforth odgers in the room. members and friends of the arge number of exhibitors in H. Holmes, solicitor, Barnard Co., of Penrith, were the solici­ of Bari Villa, is quite refreshing. Major Hodgson, after being Castle, was declared the pur­ above, assisted by the noted division III showing in division tors for the vendors. tisemei Re JOHN WHITE DECEASED. *** assured from the superinten­ chaser at £830. List of bidding: Little Band. Commencing at The total entries showed an the rei All persons having any The young man Loadman, dent of Police that the defen­ Mr Holmes, £680, £760, £780, A spirited and attractive concert 6.30pm. All are invited. increase of 69. The industrial will be Claims or demands against was a native of Barnard dant's conduct had been good £810, £830; Mr Awde, F.R.C.V.S., at the Free Salvation Hall had to Hallelujah. section had largely increased, Castle, the Estate of John White, late Castle, and his father, who since he entered on the public £610, £640, £670, £700, £730, be postponed from Saturday until there being 263 exhibitors and £750, £770, £790, £820; Mr F.A. busines of Barnard Castle, Cabinet­ COTHERSTONE CRICKET was a taxidermist, resided in ine, warned Lowson that he next Saturday owing to the death 485 articles against 192 and Law, £800; Mr Alderson, £510, of Mr Borrowaale’s mother, and an in or at maker, deceased, are required CLUB BALL. the house now occupied by Mr would have to be more careful to send the particulars thereof in future. If he would pay the 395 in 1890. £630, £660, £690, £720. Lot 2 interesting Service of Song at the THE 7th ANNUAL BALL William Kyle, in Galgate. A consisted of a close or parcel of A co' forthwith to costs no conviction would be same place had from the same will be held at the Fox and servant girl on the premises and called "Middle Field" situ­ cause to be postponed. Harrisc J. INGRAM DAWSON, Hounds Hotel, on Friday had a narrow escape, but she recorded.- Defendant paid the Mr and Mrs Thomas Wei ford on Sat Barnard Castle, Evening, January 22nd, 1892. succeeded in escaping with her costs accordingly, and the case of Barnard Castle celebrated their Items in these four pages have been taken from two editions three < Solicitor for the executors J. Mackew, Hon. Sec. life. terminated. jolden wedding last week. of the Teesdale Mercury for December 1891 seven ii