frtTW f EtiStUliB MBftCttR?—tfaPNJSgbAY, OOtOtltiR 18, 1905. [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. Bo wen, 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.