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[ATSOX, HARVEST FESTIVAL AT BOLAM CHURCH The Bank was very artistically adorned. the interior the associations connected with UPPER DALE NOTES. KING EDWARD AT RABY. At the foot was the appropriate device, " Long the names of Neville and Vane, and of the and Poultry Dealer, The harvest festival at Bolam Church was may they reign, " which stretched across the great civil wars of this country crowd thickly The weather has resumed a wintry aspect pARNARD CASTLE. observed on Sunday last. The morning service, street, in white letters on a red ground, and upon the imagination, and, in the dim vista of during the last week. Winter has come with held at 10-30, consisting of matins, sermon, there was a capital array of bannerettes, the past, we see a succession of warriors, a vengeance, a slight shower of snow being sh Daily. Wreaths t0 and holy communion, was well attended, and bunting, banners, and cmblamatic national patriots, and statesmen. Many gathered here experienced on Friday. Then, again, on at evensong, at 6-30, the church was filled to Royal Motor Ride over the Pennines. flags. There was quite a little crowd at from all quarters to see the latest of a long Sunday, snow feU to a considerable extent, overflowing. The Rev. C. T. Bo wen. incumbent, Bridgegate-end, and both sides of the acclivity line of Royal visits—some of which have been and the ground was laid white, which was HNSON, officiated, and preached in the morning, Mr were lined with sightseers, the ordinary warlike, but this was a peaceful mission—to followed by a heavy frost at night. The hills R. H. Edleston assisting in the service. At population of Barnard Castle having been the historic castle. Hours before the King were covered by some four or five inches of [amess Maker. evensong the prayers were taken by the Rev. REGAL RECEPTIONS AT BOWES, BARNARD CASTLE, materially augmented by visitors from northern was expected crowds of people gathered in the dry snow, and a keen frost prevailed during towns, and notably from Darlington, Bishop long, straggling street, and along the road the whole of Monday. C. T. Bowen , and the lessons and sermon by AND STAINDROP. * ness, £5 10s. MrS.lL Edleston, F&A.—Referring to the Auckland, the valley of the Tees, and the bounding the castle park, wherein herds of V improvements in the church Mr Edleston whole of the surrounding neighbouring villages. pretty red deer, many with Royal heads, The termination of the sett industry at Barnard Castle. said :—" You are keeping your harvest festival Everybody was anxious to see the King, and roamed about at will. Nor were the residents Middleton Quarry, as reported in these notes by your outward expression of thankfulness to HISTORICAL MEETING OF HIS MAJESTY to make any sacrifice to encompass that end. of Staindrop a whit behind in their gladsome a fortnight ago, has made fresh developments. ements. God for the mercies of another season, as The scene was at once memorable and welcome, for in many a house flags and bunting The Arm have decided to still carry on the evidenced by the work of careful and loving ANJ? LORD BARNARD. picturesque. At the low side of the Market were displayed, while the front of the Raby business, though on very small lines. The I General, good wage^ hands in the decoration of this church with Cross some six hundred children from the Estate Offices was almost covered with a number of hands left are seven, out of over the fruits of the earth. And, at this time, The visits of kings, like those of angels, are auspicious occasion forcibly impressed on their elementary schools were drawn up, their faces display of little paper flags fluttering in the thirty. The other departments of the quarry sharp and chilly breeze. pu Let in the Bank~T. it is natural that we should think also of the few and far between, and, accordingly, Friday, minds by having to stand some forty minutes beaming with joyous expectation, and radiant have consequently been affected, and a number r* " Teesdalc Mercury •• further improvements of a permanent kind in the thirteenth of October, in the year of grace in a yard exposed to a strong, bitter wind*. with smiles. The Rev. J. T. Penrose, M.A., OFFICIAL TELEGRAM TO THE " TEESDALE MERCURY." of men have received notice. Altogether the the church, carried out since I spoke to you on Vicar, Mr Banks, Head Master of the National one thousand nine hundred and five, will long However, they received some compensation for The Royal party reached Staindrop a few workmen have been reduced during the last this .'occasion last year—an evidence of the Schools; Mr W. Emerson, Head Master of the be memorable in the annals of Teesdale as the their cold stand by receiving a half-holiday. minutes after one o'clock. A hearty cheer was few weeks by upwards of 60. devoted work of your beloved pastor (the Wesleyan Day School; a substitute acting Ferrets ! ForSaWT day upon which His Majesty King Edward VII. Reaching the east end of the village the cars raised as they came through the main street, Rev. C. T. Bowen), aided, I feel sure, by others first saw romantic Stainmore, Bowes, Barnard came to a slow walking pace in turning the for Miss A. M. Scarre, the Head The effect on the district is somewhat serious, Ferrets ; also a fevJ and this was token up by the school children of like-minded with him in their love for their Mistress of the Roman Catholic School; as work Is very scarce. The closing of ekerels.—Applv, Robt Castle, Staindrop and the fine feudal residence sharp curve leading to the railway station, Staindrop, who were lined up inside the church­ church. ' We are thankful to have been allowed and Mrs Stephenson, Head Mistress of the Mickleton Quarry, which happened some weeks , Barnard Castle. of Raby Castle. • thus giving all the folk at this point an yard wall, not far from the family mausoleum of to see this work carried to something approach­ Victoria British Infant School, marshalled ago, came as a shock to some 50 workmen, but The much-talked-of excursion over the excellent view of all the-occupants of the cars. the Vanes, and at a corner where the procession Barnard Castle. ing completion, to have been able to take part their charges with the greatest care, and the practical termination of the sett trade was Pennines, from Brougham Hall to Raby Castle, Here the house party from Gilmonby Hall were filed off the main road to Raby's embattled in that beautiful service of dedication, and bright and joyous were the lot of them. As never dreamt of. The lead industry has almost had aroused considerable local interest, nearly stationed, and one lady astonished many of her turrets. Here, from hundreds of little throats, fCE will be held in the listen to the counsel and encouraging words the King's motor passed a loud cheer was died out, and, with the exception of the water­ forty years having elapsed since His Majesty, humbler neighbours by dropping a regular joyous welcome awaited the mightiest lday, October 20th, 1905 of the Bishop of Richmond."—The music was raised by the populace, and the children works' construction at Grassholme, work is then Prince of Wales, visited Teesdaje. court curtesy to the King. This tribute of Monarch upon earth, who very frequently lock p.m. Admission, lg* well rendered by the choir, the Rev. C. T. cheered vociferously,- while there was a difficult to be obtained. At a late hour on Thursday night orders homage His Sf ajesty gracefully acknowledged. acknowledged the salutes by raising his hat. he's Band in attendance.* Bowen presiding at the harmonium, and the universal waiving of hats and hands, and His were issued altering the arrangements. The 8everal individuals on saluting the King at odd After crossing the bridge by the south entrance prate charges. church was very effectively and snitably Majesty smiled approvingly, and repeatedly start was provisionally fixed for 10-30, but the parts of the village, were agreeably surprised to the park the Royal car came to a standstill, The quarterly balance-sheet of the Middle- decorated by the younger members of the raised his hat. Mrs Wilkinson very cordially time was changed to 11-30, with the probability to find that His Majesty could condescend to and there were apprehensions that a breakdown ton-iu-Teesdale Co-operative Society was congregation. invited Miss Mosey and the pupils of West- of setting out a quarter-of-an-hour before the note single persons. On the return journey had occurred, but happily before the nearest of presented to the members last week, and, wick Lodge Seminary into her garden at the latter time, according to circumstances. the cars were earlier than _ was generally the many stalwart policemen could reach it, the considering the state of trade in the district, Highlands. All the children sat on the The first intimation that the King was about expected, and many persons missed the second car moved along its journey by the park side, the results are very satisfactory, although the L.E, OCT. 18THri905; " DEATH OF MRS PEARSON, OF THE railings with their banner, on which was to start was obtained when Mr C. de Coursey opportunity of seeing the King. By about 4-5 where the castle, with the Royal ensign flying sales have been reduced by £360 18s. lid. on inscribed, " God bless our King." They gave |RD AT RABY. CEMETERY COTTAGE. Parry, Chief Constable of Cumberland and p.m. the cars had passed through the village on Clifford's Tower, came into the view of the corresponding quarter of last year. The Westmoreland, left the hall at 10-50, his on their return journey. In passing along the a hearty cheer, and His Majesty moved, dividend stands the same, viz., 3s. 2d. in the £ The death took place on Sunday, at the age the visitors. A speedy run of less than a mile companion, on Mr Allan Hodgson's motor, street on both occasions a steady pace of about smiled, and took off his hat. Being at the on draperies, groceries, etc.; Is. 2keep, past ^eesdale, when the leave half-an-hour in advance of the Royal ing motorists "who pass through Bowes. Thus prettily decorated, the adornments reflecting business, and now has a membership of 1,403, an won rest. Richard Pearson, her husband, who Clifford's Tower, through the Neville gateway to salute their King. party, and this was practically carried out. was concluded a memorable incident in the the greatest credit upon Mr Garbutt and his increase of 3 on the quarter. The share capital is so well known, spent his life as post-boy and and the courtyard into the spacious entrance Lord Brougham and Major-Genera 1 Sir Stanley annals of Bowes, emphasized by a holiday for staff. amounts to £23,13o 15s. Old., and pays a > his dominions King letter-carrier, and retired on a pension a few hall, where His Most Gracious Majesty King de Astel Calvert Clark, Equerry in attendance, the children, and a first-class concert in the Scattered here, there, and everywhere percentage of 4 for the first £30, and 3 above honoured, and his years ago. They have resided in the cemetery Edward VII. and the Right Honourable the entered the King's small car. His Majesty, school-room in the evening to finish off the in the crowd were the non-commissioned that amount. las a peaceful mission lodge, as caretakers of the adjoining burial- Lord Barnard met and saw each other for the who was accompanied by the Hon. Mrs Derek day. officers of the Third Battalion Durham ground, for upwards of forty years. Mrs first time. Lady Barnard was present, and the 1 country His Majesty Keppel, occupied his forty horse-power motor, Light Infantry, in their bright scarlet Carl Mannheim's Royal Coronation Choir Pearson, throughout a busy life, was always a THE SCENE AT BARNARD CASTLE. moment must ever remain memorable. There In England, there is and in two others which followed were iady uniforms, while the sixty police officers drawn visited Middleton last week, and was fairly painstaking, diligent, reliable, and careful was no house party at Raby, and, besides the J his borders, and, by Brougham, the Hon. Eleanor Brougham, and from the Durham County Constabulary, and well patronised. nurse, and her services, long before the advent "Aye, every inch a King," said Lear to noble host and hostess, the only other members others. An emergency car brought up the under the command of Supt. Cameron, and who let us picture the wild of the professional or trained nurse, were Gloster, and this is the estimate of the Teesdale of the family present were the Lady Louisa rear. smartly kept the King's highway, were typical Iriods in which the sought far and wide not only by the medical people of King Edward VII., who is certainly Cecil, sister of Lady Barnard, and sister also FOOTBALL. Punctually at 11-25 Lord Brougham's car the hardest working, as he is the most popular, of northern physique and stamina. of the Marquis of Exeter, of Burleigh House, Bowes reared its head, profession but by private and well-to-do The entrance to the Market Place was very left the hall, followed at a distance of about Monarch who evor reigned over the destinies Stamford. The Royal party, as officially Barnard Castle, 3 ; Kldon Albion*, 2. I which called for the families in the town of Barnard Castle and the pretty. From Barclay's Bank to the residence district. . It is but fitting, therefore, on the fifty yards by the King's vehicle, while the of a great, free, and enlightened people. The telegraphed to the " Teesdale Mercury," was On the Nab Knd ground. Barnard Castle, on Saturday last, Is Keep, or the feudal others came at somewhat longer distances. moment it was known that the King of England of Mr J. H. Dawson was a crimson streamer as follows :—His Majesty the King, who was a bard tussle took place between the abore teams for the passing away of a devoted sister, even in the honour of entering tee fourth round of the Durham Senior pd the building of the bearing the motto, " God save the King: long accompanied by his Chief Equerry and Clerk humbler walks of life, that a record should be may he reign." Flags were suspended from Cup qualifying competition. tastle. Peer further made of her worth and of her life-work, and of Marshal, Major-General Sir Stanley de Astel —o— nearly every window, while at the front of the Barney were not at their full strength, but the team which ars. and we see Alfred her strong maternal affection and her care and Calvert Clarke, G.C.V.O., C.M.G., and the Hon. King's Head Hotel were numerous appropriate Sidney Greville, C.V.O., Groom-in-Waiting; took the field, also the spoils of victory, was as follows :— bne of his chiefs had her unwearying solicitude for her family. To­ and patriotic shields, banners, and scarlet J. Havman, goal; B. Liske and R. Coward, backs; W. day, at four o'clock, near by, in the Acre of Lord and Lady Brougham and Vaux, and their Culiej, J. J.Young, and J. Bell, half-backs; F. Boardm&n, standard of the Danes bunting. It was immediately in front of this A.. Murray, J. Ltherington, F. Wood, and P. Cuiley, God, where she herself has witnessed the ashes daughter, the Hon. Eleanor Brougham ; Lord jes of their occupation hotel that, on the third of July, 1837, Her late Elphinstone, Mrs Vyner, the Hon. Mrs George forwards. fully of a generation laid in repose, the Majesty Queen Victoria was proclaimed by the Iguising himself as a remains of an esteemed, quiet, unobtrusive Heppel, Sir A. Edmondstoue, and the Hon. Mrs Mr Faulding (Darlington) officiated with the whistle, and steward, jury, and officers of the Manor Court, Ronald Greville. Eldon winning the toss commenced hostilities with a strong Ig the Danish camp, christian woman will be committed to the assisted by several of tho respectable inhabi wind in their favour. A fair muster of spectators braved tbe bwledge of the state of earth, " in sure and certain hope of the tants of the town. The proclamation was At the entrance to the park the Staindrop elements, and were rewarded with one of tne toughest games ever witnessed on the ground. J he directs his nobles resurrection to eternal life." Peace to her first made in front of the King's Head Hotel, Boys' Brigade added their welcome to that of the rest of the town, while within the gates —o— memory. and afterwards at tho usual places. Flags Dnring the first portion of the game things looked black Selwood, with their the estate workmen raised a cheer as the 5 done so secretly that were hoisted on the steeple of the church and for the borne team, no less than two goals being registered the Raby battery, and the bells were rung on procession passed. There was some talk of a againtOliver Cromwell was entertained, the Majesty instantly returned the salutations of grand old soldier made a supreme effort to well planted by Lord and Lady Barnard. SIR,—I shall be much obliged if you •wiH about £143 per acre. A house, cottage, and hunting ground of Kings, and the home of luerries to " slow-up * garth were withdrawn at £550, and afterwards the onlookers. Near the Countess's Pillar the catch a glimpse of King Edward. Colonel tho Hon. W. L. Vane, and Lady allow inc to remind your readers that Saturday warriors like Sir George Bowes, the old Are of thanked the people disposed of privately to the same purchaser cars passed out of the main road, and soon a At the corner of Galgato, and leading out of Katharine Vane. The tree was a " Scotch elm," next, October the 21st, will be the 100th loyalty and fidelity to the British Crown was observances. This for £580. The property was formerly the splendid speed was attained. In the early the Horse Market, a streamer stretched across and was planted near to the castle entrance. anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar and the rekindled, and the people with one accord estate of the late Mr Lawson, deceased, and morning the road was very sticky, owing to the the road bearing the words : " God save the The King was delighted with Raby, and was death of Kelson. On that day a blow was eminences work again obeyed the biblical injunction, and, in very latterly was owned by Miss Young, rain, but the strong north wind completely King," while stretching from a tree in front shown well round, and in the plate-room saw struck which saved England, and gave her the fc hope sincerely that truth, "honoured the King." Strangers to deceased. There were about 22 stints on dried it in less than two hours, so that by of the residence of Mr J. H. Holmes, at the amongst other treasures the famous gold cup command, of the seas, which may she never I have recuperated his Barnard Castle have often been struck with Cotherston Moor purchased by Mr J, U. eleven o'clock the surface was perfect, there Grove, to a tree in the floral enclosure, was won by tho Earl of Darlington's race-horses. lose, but this great blessing was won at the the long list of able men who have claimed the J that, in the words of Holmes. being, of course, no dust. tho motto : " Long may they reign." The shop cost of many gallant lives, chief among them town as their birthplace, or who have been BACK TO BROL'GHAM HALL; played on Friday, he The first village passed through was Temple of Mr C. Watson, fruiterer, was handsomely that of Admiral Nelson. The centenary will otherwise associated with the capital of Tees­ Sowerby, whore the late Mr Henry Boazman festooned. The Teesdale Union Workhouse The inspection of the castle over, the cars be celebrated far and wide through the British, to reign over a free, dale, and, reflecting for a moment, we have Technical Education at Gainford. was Lord of the Manor. Here the residents was very prettily adorned with a portrait of journeyed from the castle in the same order as Empire. Barnard Castle will take its part. It aevoted people. Baron Hullock, Sir William Herschell, Dr, and many of the gentry from the surrounding the King and Queen, while bunting ran along they had arrived, and, as the procession left has just shown the fervour of its loyalty to the Edwards, and others whose distinguished career The Technical Education Committee met in district had turned out, and, three minutes the wall, and choice flags were very profusely the park by the south lodge gates, a large throne and person of the Sovereign, on the add lustre to the town which was founded by occasion of his memorable passage through our the school on the 9th instant, at 6-30 p.m., later, Kirkby Thore was passed. At Appleby arrayed here and there. The residence of Mr crowd which had assembled to witness the iLFRED SIMPSON, OF Bernard Baliol in the twelfth century. Then, town. Let us not forget the loyalty we owe to when there were present Mr Edleston (in the there was a great display of bunting. His Wilkinson, at the Highlands, was very appropri departure gave His Majesty a splendid and in the nation's history, this neighbourhood has the British sailor, who in the days gone by chair), the Rev. C. H. Watson, Miss Edleston, Majesty passed along the Sands, towards ately festooned, and looked very pretty. The ringing cheer as a scud-off. This cheer was IERST0N. played no unimportant part. The antiquated defended our coasts and built up our commerce, and Mr Walter Scott. The session began on Brough Road, at 11-52, the twelve miles from mottoof " God save the King " streamed from the continued as tho party passed through the ee at Glen View, Cothers- yet useful Leland, the historian, writing in the and without whom to-day England woidd starve, Monday week, when the singing class, under Brougham having been covered in 27 minutes. gable, and appropriate bunting adorned the street, the King responding by raising his hat, , at the age of 69 years, of time of Henry VIII., describes Marwood Chase, and her uamc be blotted out from among tbe Mr T. Henderson, Mus. Bac, was held for the Over Brackenber Moor, and skirting Warcop house and its environment. The effect was and tho curs putting on speed they came a formerly of Newcastle and while, in the thrilling " Rising of the North," great nations of the world. Commemoration first time in the school. The drawing class, His Majesty passed through the old market singularly pretty. But perhaps the most rattling pace down Staindrop Road, as seen deceased gentleman, who the very castle, from whose keep was proudly services will be held in the Parish Church and under Mr B. Stocks, began on Wednesday, in the town of Brough, at 12-8, and here, again, there lavish decorations were seen at tho residence from the church steeple at Barnard Castle 1 for his philanthropio floating a brand new standard when the King at Staintou, and the offertories will be given to school; and the carving class on Saturday, in was a great display of flags. of Mr Kyle, in Bodo Terraoo, and, in the and the Royal visit, which had hardly lusted ne an accountant in the the institute, under Mr McLoughry and Mr came down Bowes Road, on Friday, played an the " Missions to Seanicu" Society. Christian Then began the long ascent of Stainmore, adornment of this house, a good deal of two-and-a-half hours, was over. stern Railway Company* H. T. Dobson. important part. In whatever manner the people could not better show their thankful­ the road rising to an altitude of 1,500 feet in artistic skill had been brought into play. There The King passed through Barnard Castle at lied musician, and gratified memorable siege concluded it had the desired ness for one hundred years of peace and; six miles. The powerful cars made little of was the reproduction of His Majesty's crown, ten minutes to four o'clock, amid the clanging prery way. He possessed effect of delaying the march of the insurgents security upon our coasts than by sharing in this, and maintained a good pace through the in white chrysanthemums, surmounting the of church bells and the shouts of the populace, rod beautiful piano. Mr Free Concert for Bowes Show. until the Earls of Warwick and Surrey had this practical effort to further the higher hamlet of South Stainmore, and over the bay window, the jewels being shown in the last faint ring of human voices dying away jherston as a place of abode time to advance, and thus contributed much interests of the British sailor.—Faithfully Summit into the North Riding of Yorkshire. imitation, while at each sido were the letters, in the romantic Deepdalc woods. te's health, and that lw» Mr Thompson, secretary of the Middleton- towards the speedy suppression of the rebellion, yours, JOHN T. PENltOSE. Th Once over the hill a splendid run was obtained E. and R., in Royal red chrysanthemums, There In passing over Stainmore the King ?s stiU an invalid. , ° in-Teesdale Brass Band, is arranging a free and the attainder of the Earl of Westmoreland through Bowes. was a scroll, emblamatical of autumn tints, witnessed a magnificent sunset, and finally Tho Vicarage, Barnard Castle, wed gentleman will no concert in aid of the funds of the Bowes threw the lordship once more into the possession running the full length of the roof spontin, reached Brougham Hall at half-past live o'clock October 17th, 1905. m churchyard at noon« Agricultural Society. The object is a most RECEPTION AT THE MOOR-SIDE VILLAGE. of the Crown. with Japanese sun-shades ou each side of the after a most enjoyable excursion. His Majesty worthy one, and it will be remembered that Little did the hardy inhabitants of bleak and Leaving Rokeby a couplo of miles or more lower window, the jambs of which were appeared to lie in excellent health. Volunteer News.—V Company 2nd V.U.D.L.1. the last show was visited by a deluge, and, in ancient Bowes think at the time of the away to the right, the Royal party skirted covered with autumn tints. The back-ground —Friday, October 20th, 1903—£18, medal, and consequence, the show was practically Coronation festivities that the King would at Deerbolt Camp on the left, and which marks [esdale Landlord* was composed of the natural green fresh ivy THE POLICE ARRANGEMENTS ; CAPTAIN SHAW IN A Christmas shoots at 3 p.m. Saturday, October deserted. The coming concert "ill be held on no distant future date pass leisurely through the spot where Sir Eustace Vesey fell by a which covers the residence, and tho whole MOTOR PILOT. 21st—£10, medal, and Christmas shoots at Friday, the 17th of November. their old-time village. Thanks to His Majesty's bolt from a cross-bow in an assault upon the The police arrangements were on a most ht display was most attractive and charming. 1-30 p.m. All members goiug to fire on Friday rent-audit of the R'E desire to see the princely pile of Raby, we had castle, then defended by Hugh Baliol. A large elaborate scale,the greatest precautions having trathmore and Kinghornf. The adjoining green-house was treated in red must give in their names at the Armoury by favourable opportunity of seeing our King crowd bad gathered on the Scar top, command been taken in connection with the King's visit. Jthe Kings Head Hotel* Sec ROBERT ORD'S Show of Stylish Millinery. and yellow, and the sculptured lions were 9 pan. on Thursday night. All rifles and pass by our own doors without that rush and ing the Bowes Road, and these spectators were Throughout the entire route, both in coming • Thursday last, Mr W. H.4 draped in white. The whole had a most bayonets must be returned to the Armoury Recent arrivals at Gainford include Mr push and craning of necks which often occurs the first to see the four motors hove in sight. and going, policemen were stationed at every \ to the tenantry that their pleasing effect. All along the route the King's immediately after tho shoots on Saturday. r George Pfaehler and the Rev. W. F. Drury. at a large town. Although our Parish Council On the Yorkshire side of the county bridge Uord had agreed to return reception was most cordial, and His Majesty corner of the road, and on every bridge, whose Ammunition will be taken on the Deepdale took no steps to decorate the village, yet there was a big muster, and none seemed more ent on grass land, and 1& A Choice Selection of New Furs is now being seemed highly to appreciate tho enthusiasm duty it was to indicate by pointing their hands Kange for thesoahoots. Those who dou't want private enterprise was not wanting to make delighted with the prospect of seeing the King age or arable Tho shown by ROBERT ORD (late M. J. Dixon). of the people. tho direction the procession had to their own vides will liud ouc on the range for the long, straggling street look neat, gay, and than the demonstrative "mill lasses," with take. The carrying out of these onerous duties icomplete surprise to the Woodland Beagles will meet on Saturday at The roads were very clean and quite clear their use. picturesque, with its flags and bunting flying in their spje-and-span white aprons and their devolved upon il r C. de Coursey Parry, Chief T thanked the noble Earl Romaldkirk. Time, 11-30 a.m. of stones, and much credit is due to the North-Easteru Railway Temperance Union der tlon the breeze. Most of the houses put out some homely witticisms. "ness and confli * - custodians of the highways over which the Constable of Cumberland and Westmoreland, For Blankets and Flannels at considerably sort of demonstration of loyal feeling. The In the near environment of the bridge the (Barnard Castle Branch).—A very successful Royalcavaioade journeyed. Speed was increased who was accompanied in his car by Capt, Shaw, less than to-day's prices go to ROBERT ORD, Villa, at the west end entrance to the village, signal was immediately given, whereupon meeting of the above union was held in the as the motors left the town, and there was a son of Major Shaw, formerly of Thorpe Hall, and and thereby save money. was quite handsome with its flags and SuperStotendent Wilson and the large body of at one time Adjutant of the 3rd Battalion Durham W'esleyau Chapel. Bowes, ou Sunday last. Mr Ind St. Ann«'«. merry spin to the old town of Staindrop, the King Thos. Cooper presided over a good attendance, streamers. Near to the school a line of police under his control at once cleared the Light Infantry, Barnard Cystic; Major Bower, Barnard Castle Penny Bank, 14th Oct., 1905. being repeatedly saluted en route. On the when a very impressive address was deliveretl streamers stretched across the. road from way, and Major Bower, C.M.G. (accompanied by C.M.G, Chief Constable of the North Riding; 1 Railway Company have —No. of depositors, 34; amount, £3 3s. 5d. left His Majesty and suite passed Streatlam by Mr Spencer, of Startforth. Mr G. Dunn gave Annum's Villa to Mr Alderson's. At the gate­ Mrs Bower), who had piloted the Royal party and Mr William Goorgc Morant, Chief Constable ondon and North-western Withdrawals, 4; amount, £5 lis. 7d. Castle, which abounds in deer, and is recitation, entitled, "The Muster Roll," in way leading down to Gilmonby Hall, at the from Rere-cross, on Stainmore, to the Bridge- of Durham County. Supt. Wilson, of Richmond, nd and ten days' tickets to Howson and Reay's for Boys', Youths', and picturesquely wooded in parts with fine old touching style. Brother Bailey gave a cou- east end of the village, and where the road end, Startforth — the full stretch of North ne's to Barnard Castle via timber. The present castle, which was new was in charge of the North Riding Police. Supt. certiaa solo. Mr Cooper saug a solo very Men's Overcoats. Grand Selection.—Teesdale makes a sharp, short turn at right angles, Mrs Riding road over which the King passed—then • fares being 9s. for the fronted and modernized by Sir William Bowes Cameron directed the Barnard Castle draft, and feelingly. Mr Bailey also contributed a solo. House, Barnard Castle. Dugdale and party had some very nice gave place to Mr William George Morant, the fed. for ten days. These (1708—10) with yellow freestone from the Inspected Coward, of Bishop .Auckland, the Mr T. Burn,station-master, Bowes, very kindly To MOTHERS.—Mra Willow's Soothing Syrup has been decorations of flags, plants, etc. Many people Chief Constable of Durham Count}-, and the en secured through the used oyer fifty years by millions of mothers for their quarries of Staintou and Lingbury, has a Staindrop contingent of the Durham Couuty provided tea for the visitors. were astir early, and the village assumed cavalcade, triumphantly crossing thc_ Eliza *, of St. Anne's, Children while teething, with perfect success. It will relieve stately and solid appearance, Constabulary. _ The arrangements worked in a the poor sufferer immediately. It is pleasant to taste festive air. The morning was bright, and at bethan bridge, entered into the Palatinate of completely satisfactory manner throughout. FLOKIUSS !—FOB TBE TEETH aao BEKAIH.—Thorough*/ produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, cleanses tie teeth from all parasites or impurities, haruens and the little cherub awakes " as bright as a button'" Of all times sunny. A bitter north wind was blowing the former Prince Bishops. At the west end of THE ARRIVAL AT STAIXBHOP, the gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, and gives to the 1 Port Wine 1 2s., 8s* 4s« Cnemists, Is. lid. per bottle. across the west end of Bowes as the cars Bridgegate the first word which met His A picturesque spot, indeed, is the line old teeth a peculiar pearly whiteness and a delightful fragrance fine Stores, Barnard Castle, conveying the King's party bore in sight about Majesty's gaze was that of " Welcome "! And Go to HOWSON & REAY'S for Smart AutvuwAal to the breath, f rice 2s. 6d. fur the liquid, or Is. per jar for If you see your way clear to marry, go to South Durham town of Staindrop, with its the Flonline " Powder." of all Chemist* and Perfumers,. lachine Oil at 1 s. 4d. per T. YOUNG'S, Watch Maker, Jeweller, Gold and 12-40 p.m. Here, at the entrance to the village, it was as sincere as it was appropriate, ^or the ancient church, and the warmth of colour in Millinery. the owner of The Villa was practically alone in dwellers in the ancient partot the town, whose u—At Halls Eagle Drug Silversmith, Optician, Cutler, Fancy Goods' its red-tiled and white-washed houses; The Messrs J. Badcock au,d; soil's Veterinary BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. I Castle, Dealer, and Cycle Agent, Greenwich House, welcoming the King. From this spot to the forefathers sought shelter under the castle church, dedicated to tho Virgin Mary, stands Homoeopathic Medicines and Sheep Dips can a pest Pinafores, Aprons, Marketplace, Barnard Castle, and purchase school front the street was_ empty, a few walls and the " watch-ti*wer high," were not a at the east end of the town, and while there be had at lW King saw in old Barney, and the inhabitants BlHPSOB.—At Glen View, Cotherstou, on the Uth October, to J. T. YOUNG'S. He is Sole Agent for Henry the Royal car passed in front of them, gave deformations of a by-gone age than any other HOWSON & REAY'S are now showing a grand 1905, Alfred Simpson, aged ta years. To be interred at btained only at the Bagle Laurence's Celebrated Spectacles and Eye- three hearty cheers, which the King smilingly did homage to a good King like true Britons, range of New Jackets at very low prices,— both in decorating and cheering, church between the Wear and the Tees. In Cotherston Qenustery, Una day (Wednesday;, October UU, 1 Castle. Glasses. I acknowledged, The children had the Tcesdale House, Barnard Castle.