Bishop Monkton, Press 1870-1879 Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 1 Jan. 1870: WADDINGTON—CLARKSON. —December 16th, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Ripon, by the Rev. A. H. McTier, Mr. George Woddington, to Miss J. Clarkson, both of Bishop Monkton, near Ripon. York Herald, 8 Jan. 1870: HUNTING APPOINTMENTS, FOXHOUNDS — York and Ainsty, Thursday 1000 at Bishop Monkton. Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 1 Jan. 1870: BISHOP MONKTON — MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE —A grand amateur concert for the benefit of the Mechanics' Institution was given on Monday last. The attendance was very good, and the following vocalists kindly gave their services on the occasion: — Mrs. Heath, Miss Chambers, Messrs. Heath, Taylor, Hill, Walsh, Pearce, and Fletcher. Mrs. Heath, although labouring under a severe cold, acquitted herself in her usual good style, and highly gratified the audience. Miss Chambers made her first appearance. She gave the greatest satisfaction, and we hope to have the pleasure of hearing her again on some future occasion. It would be superfluous to particularise the gentlemen. They all acquitted themselves admirably, and the audience separated highly pleased with their evening's entertainment. Bell’s Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, 30 March 1870: STUD GREYHOUNDS. — VENTRE ST. GRIS; black dog, 70lb., by Vermont Raider out of Fly, by Assault out of Daughter of Surplice; Vermont Raider by The Brewer out Glimpse of Glory, by David out of Java. VENTRE A TERRE, black dog, 60lb., own brother. Terms 3s. Apply T. Hullah, butcher, Bishop Monkton, near Ripon Knaresborough Post, 2 April 1870: CITY COURT - Obtaining Goods under False Pretences.— Lawrence O'Day, Stonebridgegate, Ripon, labourer, was charged with obtaining pair of leather leggings, and pair of braces, the property of Mr. Fossick, of Ripon, saddler. William Metcalfe, a boy aged 11 years, son of Christopher Metcalfe, of Copt Hewick, sheep doctor, stated his grandfather Richd. Metcalfe, of Bishop Monkton, farmer, had been in the habit of purchasing goods of Mr. Fossick. On Friday, the 11th instant, between 12 and at noon, he saw the prisoner (who was formerly in Richard Metcalfe's service), in the Middle Street. Prisoner showed him a knife and said he would give him it if he would go to Mr. Fossick's shop, and ask for a pair of double ended braces and pair of patent leather leggings for his grandfather Metcalfe at Monkton. Witness said he would do so, and went to Mr. Fossick's shop, stating he had come for a pair of double-ended braces and a pair of large patent leather leggings for his grandfather Metcalfe, at Bishop Monkton, and that they were to be put down to the other things—prisoner told him to say so. He got the articles and gave them to the prisoner, who was standing near to Mr. Horn's corner, in the Middle Street, and he gave him the knife. Prisoner said he was going on to his grandfather Metcalfe's with the things that afternoon. —John Fossick, saddler. Market Place, said he knew the last witness, who had been in the habit of obtaining goods at his shop, both for his father and grandfather. He then corroborated the last witness with respect to being supplied with the goods, which were booked to Richard Metcalfe, of Bishop Monkton, and made a memorandum stating they had been sent by the grandson. The leggings were 5s. 6d, and the braces 1s. 6d.—John Sturdy, of Ripon, groom, said the 11th March he was crossing the Market Place between 4 and 5 in the afternoon, when he saw Larry O'Day, who asked him if he could find him customer for a pair of leggings. Witness said did not know then, but he might hear of one. They went into the Unicorn tap room, and the prisoner showed him the leggings which he had wrapped up in paper, and said would take 4s. for them: they had cost him 6s. Witness went out and asked Thomas Bellerby if wanted to buy them. Witness returned to the tap room and Bellerby followed soon afterwards, and bought the leggings of O’Day for 3s.—Thos. Bellerby, ostler at the 1 Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 2 Unicorn Hotel, proved buying the leggings from the prisoner for 3s. Supt. Burniston apprehended the prisoner on the 24th on the charge in question. On charging the prisoner, he said, “Not me”; he was then told that he had send the boy Metcalfe for them. He said, “Not me, I have not seen any leggings and know nothing at all about them.” Witness afterward received the leggings from the last witness, Richard Metcalfe of Bishop Monkton, farmer, did not authorise the prisoner to leggings or braces for him. Prisoner had not worked for him since the 14th of February. The depositions having been read over, the prisoner was asked if he had anything to say, said, “Yes, its right, I got them.” He was then formally committed to take his trial on the charge at the ensuing Quarter Sessions. York Herald, 16 April 1870: RIPON QUARTER SESSIONS: LAURENCE DAY, 28, labourer, of Ripon – The jury found the prisoner guilty, and he was sentenced to six months hard labour at the House of Correction. Knaresborough Post, 30 April 1870: RIPON LIBERTY COURT - Temporary Authority. — A temporary authority was granted to Charles Slater, to sell exciseable liquors, at the Mason's Arms, Bishop Monkton, lately occupied by Thomas Waite. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 7 May 1870: RIPON LIBERTY COURT – The licence of the Mason’s Arms Inn, Bishop Monkton, was transferred from Thomas Waite to Chas. Slater. Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 7 May 1870: BISHOP MONKTON — MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE — The annual soiree in connection with this institution was recently held, when a large number sat down to tea. The following ladies, together with other friends, presided at the various tables: — Miss Boddy, Mrs. Gowing, Miss Metcalfe, Mrs. Poppleton, Miss Simpson, and Mrs. Taylor. In the evening a concert was held, and at intervals speeches were delivered, at which the Rev. F. H. Poole, vicar of Bishop Monkton, presided. The various songs, glees, etc., were well rendered, and called forth the frequent applause of a large audience. The vocalists were—Miss Myers, of the Leeds and Bradford Concerts; Messrs. Watson and Pickles, of the Bradford Choral Society; and Mr. Thornton Wood (pupil of Mr. Burton, of Bradford.). Mr. Fletcher, of Ripon, presided at the pianoforte. The chairman addressed the audience, and was followed by Mr. Butterfield, an old and staunch friend of this institute. In conclusion the chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the friends and supporters of this institute, to Miss Myers and those gentlemen who had come such a distance to gratify them, and also to those ladies who had so kindly presided over the t:ea. Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 28 May 1870: BISHOP MONKTON, NEAR RIPON. IMPORTANT SALE OF HORSES, BEASTS, HAY, WAGGON, CART, HOUSEHOLD TURNITtr,f, AND OTHER EFFECTS. Mr Francis Smith begs to announce his instructions from Mr. E. Poppleton (who is leaving the Mill), to SELL BY AUCTION, upon the Premises, Bishop Monkton aforesaid, on TUESDAY, 7 June 1870, all the Valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects, contained in the Breakfast room, Dining room, Drawing room, and passage and stairs, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Dairy, &c. for particulars see Bills. Also the Valuable HORSES, BEASI'S, HAY, MANURE, &c, consisting of Brown Mare (with good action and quiet in all harness), by 'Hobble Noble’, and Filly Foal by ‘The Drake' ; Brown Yearling Filly by ‘The Drake’, dam by 'Hobbie Noble' ; Chestnut Draught Horse; good-bred Roan Cow (newly calven). and Calf; White Cow, in full milk; Yearling Heifer, Skeel Cart, Whitechapel Dogcart (by Bradley, Leeds), with Lamps complete; Set of Silyer-mounted Harness, nearly new; Set of Brass-mounted Harness, Harnesses Closet, light Waggon (by Croft), with patent arms; Miller’s Cart (by Croft), with patent arms ; 2 Sets of Shaft Gear, 1 Pair of long traces, a Wheelbarrow, Buckets, Rakes, Forks, Gripes, 2 Ladders, Stone Pig Troughs, 4 Metal Pig Troughs, Stock Water trough, 2 Grindstones, sundry Firewood, 3 Cow Tubs, 4 Cow Chains 21 dry Deal. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 3 Boards, 20 Barn door Fowl, 16 six-foot Iron Hurdles, Green's patent lawn Cutter (12 inches), Garden Syringe, stone Roller , Shears, Scythe, small Tools, Garden Vase and Pedestal, Garden Seat. A large Quantity of MANURE, and about 90 square yards of well won HAY, to be taken off the premises. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock to a minute, with the Furniture. Coltsgate Hill, Ripon, May 24th, 1870. Knaresborough Post, 4 June 1870: SPONSORSHIP — Ladies’Seminary, Hungate Lodge, Bishop Monkton, Ripon, April 23rd, 1870. Mr. Pickard, ...Sir, —1 have great pleasure in informing you that the Little Wanzer Sewing Machine which I purchased from you has given me very great satisfaction. It does its work both well and expeditiously and I can with confidence recommend it as a good, compact and easily-worked machine. I am, Sir, yours respectfully, M. J. HEATH. Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 9 July 1870: LADIES' SEMINARY, HUNGATE LODGE, BISHOP MONKTON. Conducted by Mrs. HEATH and Miss VANDER SWAN. School Duties will be resumed (D.V.) on Monday July 25th, 1870. N.B. – Mrs HEATH has made arrangements to receive Two Boarders. Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 1 Oct. 1870: WEDDING — HEATH-CHAMBERS — Sept. 26th, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Ripon, by Rev. G. Russell, Mr. Chas. Heath, to Mille Mary Chambers, both of Bishop Monkton, near Ripon. Knaresborough Post, 1 Oct 1870: BISHOP MONKTON Annual CATTLE AND SHEEP FAIR, will be held on MONDAY NEXT, October 3rd, 1870.