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Re: [CUL GOOGLIES] D Coy Lonsdale Pals November 1915

bbake...@sympatico.ca (Barb Baker) — Tue, 12 Dec 2009 16:52:51 UT

Thanks to you, Roland; none of my lot are listed, but what a treasure-trove for others !
Barb.

D Coy Lonsdale Pals November 1915

roly.ed...@btinternet.com (Roland Edgar) — Tue, 12 Dec 2009 15:16:26 UT

Just in case some are new to the list. In 1914 following the outbreak of the First world War Lord Lonsdale formed what was to become the 11th Battalion Border Regiment. It initially recruited men from Cumberland and Westmorland.
Men from Carlisle and the North of the County formed "A" and "B" Companies, "C" Company from Westmorland and "D" Company from West Cumberland (Maryport, Cockermouth, Workington, Whitehaven etc).

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Eskdale Puppy Show

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Mon, 12 Dec 2009 00:57:20 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
Eskdale Puppy Show
A committee meeting of the Eskdale Puppy Show was held at the King George on Saturday. Mr. N. SOUTHWARD presided. The accounts, which were submitted by Mr. T. NICHOLSON (secretary and treasurer,) and audited by Mr. J. GAINFORD, showed a balance of £28. The date of the puppy show and sports was fixed for September 8th.

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/"Couldn't face the court."

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Mon, 12 Dec 2009 00:57:17 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
"Couldn't face the court."
William MANSFIELD (30), bricklayer, 19 Brow Top, Workington, failed to appear at the Workington Petty Sessions, on Wednesday, to answer a charge of obtaining £12 from the Cockermouth Guardians by false pretences. Defendant's wife said her husband went out the previous day and had not returned. He said he could not face the Court. The case was adjourned for a week.

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Theatre Royal, Whitehaven

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Mon, 12 Dec 2009 00:57:14 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
Theatre Royal, Whitehaven
"Lass O' Laughter."
"Lass," an orphan brought up (dragged up is the more appropriate term) in a Glasgow slum laughs her way through life, and ultimately marries an earl. Briefly, this is a greatly epitomised version of the story of the above comedy appearing at the Theatre Royal this week. It is the ideal type of comedy-witty and wholesome with many shrewd satirical shafts directed against some people's outlook on the life generally with which to do big theatre business, and Lass has laughed her into the hearts of Whitehaven audiences. The sudden yet essentially human changes from humour to pathos and from pathos to humour smack of "Paddy the Next Best Thing,: but the new comedy is more brightly written and richer in incident, Dainty, vivacious, and possessing a mischievous happy face, Miss Peggy WISE is a big success as Lass, and knows how to play upon the emotions as well as the risible faculties of her audience. Next in order of merit comes Mr. Edward BERESFORD as the simple-minded Davie, the heroine's solitary friend during her "career" in the Glasgow slum. No one could have been more simple, more sincere, more trusting. The role of Davie's mother. Mrs. NICHOLSON, was powerfully portrayed (the correct expression in this connection) by Miss Lucy EDWIN. She was miserly and masculine and her makeup in the last scene was a work of art. The dry humour and "man about town" air of Mr. Stanley MARSH as Charles DENNIS pleased his audience. Miss Blanka STEWART made regal yet sympathetic Lady Ailsa, while a manly earl appeared in the person of Mr. Kenneth CARLISLE. Others taking part were Mr. Owen JAMES, Mr. C. W. Carlton CROWE, Mr. Edgar CRAY, and Mr. M. STRACHAN. It is a capable cast and a pleasing story and easily the best play of its kind submitted to Whitehaven theatre-goers this season.

Re: [CUL GOOGLIES] The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Cockermouth Matrimonial Case.

bbake...@sympatico.ca (Barb Baker) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:01:23 UT

Oh Dear !! that sounds like a sad case indeed !
Barb.
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Subject: [CUL GOOGLIES] The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Cockermouth Matrimonial Case.

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/The Clydesdale Bank, Ltd.

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:46:05 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
The Clydesdale Bank, Ltd.
Not withstanding that the trade depression has been severely felt by many of the leading industries in Scotland, the reports of the Scottish Banks issued recently disclose a healthy state of affairs at these institutions. The balance-sheet of Clydesdale Bank Ltd., show that the net profit for the year, after providing for bad and doubtful debts and deducting expenses of management, amounts to £334,855, an increase of £3,846 compared with the previous year. There is a slight falling off in deposits, and the note circulation has declined, which is not surprising considering the slackness of trade, unemployment, lower wage bills, and lower prices in retail trade. The reserve fund of the Bank now stands at £1,300,000, and is exclusive of the whole year's dividend now recommended, and of the balance carried forward. During the past year the Bank extended its operations, and seven new and nine new subbranches were opened, making a total of 183 branch offices. On September 30th last Mr. Frederick TOD, one of the Joint General Managers, retired, after a service of fifty-one years. To mark the occasion the officials and staff entertained Mr. And Mrs. Tod to dinner on 21st October last. Mr. TOD was presented with a tea and coffee service, tray, and candelabra in silver. A silver rose bowl was presented to Mrs. TOD.

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Cumberland Coal Industry's Bad Position.

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:46:02 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
Cumberland Coal Industry's Bad Position.
Gratifying reports were made on Thursday to the Executive of the Miners' Federation, who met to receive the results of the November ascertainments, which determine the wages in January and February. In Scotland wages are now 15 per cent, above the minimum wage, an all-round increase of 7d per day. In Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Notts, Leicestershire, Cannock Chase, Pelsall, and Warwickshire there was a further advance of 2.92 per cent brining wages up to 17.61 per cent above the minimum the highest percentage in the British coalfield. In Durham there was an advance of nearly 5 per cent on wage rates, which was now 8.06 per cent, above the minimum. The wage rate in Lancashire and South Wales remains on the minimum. Cumberland remains in the worst position, with an adverse balance of £208,000 against future surplus income.

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Cockermouth Matrimonial Case.

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:45:59 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
Cockermouth Matrimonial Case.
Colliery Manager's Domestic Affairs.
Wife Granted Restitution Order.
In the Divorce Court on Monday, before Mr. Justice HORRIDGE, Mrs. Dorothy Kathleen HADWEN petitioned for the restitution of conjugal right's against her husband, John Walter HADWEN. There was no defence.

Hartley Surname....

tb...@uwindsor.ca (Thomas Brew) — Fri, 12 Dec 2009 23:30:33 UT

For anyone searching on the Hartley surname, Heather Hartley would enjoy
speaking with you....
heatherhartl...@gmail.com
Tom

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Death of an Aged Dalton Volunteer

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Fri, 12 Dec 2009 13:31:48 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
Death of an Aged Dalton Volunteer.
On Tuesday, Mr. John PYNE, 37 Union Street, Dalton, passed away at the advanced age of 86 years. He will be missed by visitors to the Dalton Cricket Field, for he was a great help to the club, and each Saturday took his place at the gate to see to the finances. He was a member of the club for over 40 years, and nine years ago was elected a life member. He was an old Volunteer, and in 1862 was one of the Dalton citizen soldiers who were taken to London by the late Capt. SNEIDER. For over 60 years he was a miner in Cornwall, in the Isle of Man, in Wales, and in Furness, being at the Park Mines close on half a century. For some years he acted as "pump doctor." He was also the oldest Oddfellow in the "Furness Abbey" Lodge, Dalton, and had passed the chairs, and also acted as sick visitor.

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/ Births, Mar., Deaths.

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Fri, 12 Dec 2009 13:31:45 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
Births, Mar., Deaths.
Births and Marriages 3s for 3 words and 6d for 8 words after.
Births & in Memoriam Notices.
Up to 30 Words, 2s and 6d for every 8 words or part of 8 words after.
All Announcements of Births, Marriages, Deaths, Acknowledgements. In Memoriam Notices &c. Must be Authenticated by the Name and Address of the sender being written on them.

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Fatal Bull Fight

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Fri, 12 Dec 2009 13:31:43 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
Fatal Bull Fight.
Cockermouth-bought Animal Killed.
Before Judge Ifor BOWEN, K.C., at Llanfyllin (Mont.) Country Court, last week, Robert ROBERTS, Synchant Farm, Llanrhaiadr, sued R. Jones PUGH, Plasynglyn Farm, for £62 112s 6d for the lose of a pedigree bull alleged to have been killed by a bull belonging to defendant.

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Committee on Agricultural Prices and Distribution

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Fri, 12 Dec 2009 13:31:40 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
Committee on Agricultural Prices and Distribution.
The Departmental Committee of when Lord LINLITHGOW is chairman, and which is inquiring into the methods and costs of selling and distributing agricultural, horticultural and dairy produce will meet again on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week, and will hear evidence on each of these days. On Tuesday morning, evidence will be received from National Farmers Union in regard to milk, but the remainder of the week will be devoted to taking evidence in regard to fruit and vegetables, the witnesses to be heard including representatives of the Chamber of Horticulture, the British Growers, the British Glass-house Produce Marketing Association, the National Federation of Fruit and Potato Traders' Association, the London Fruit, Flower, and Vegetable, Markets' Association, and the National Citizens' Union.

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923/Agricultural Conditions on January 1st.

ramblingrose...@gmail.com (Susan Bergeron) — Fri, 12 Dec 2009 13:31:37 UT

The Whitehaven News, Thursday January 18, 1923
Agricultural Conditions on January 1st.
Other evidence regarding milk, and fruit and vegetables, will be heard at a later date.
The Ministry of Agriculture's Monthly Report was issued on the 6th inst., and is satisfactory to note from it that good progress was made with field work during the very favourable weather of the first half of December. Autumn cultivation was reported to be well forward in practically all parts of the country, notwithstanding that in some districts little work had bee possible in the latter part of the month. The germination of winter-sown corn was reported from all districts to be slow, though the corn was coming through evenly. Wheat was a healthy, promising plant, particularly where sown early; a little of the later sown, however, had lost colour owing to excessive moisture, and in places was thin and backward. The acreage of wheat was estimated to be very slightly less than at the same date last year. Winter oats were a healthy, vigorous crop, promising well; practically the same date last year. Beans were backward, and the area was probably a little less than last year. Seeds were reported to have grown vigorously during the month and almost everywhere were a thick and healthy plant of good colour, having received no check; there were few complaints of patchiness. Potatoes were reported to be keeping about as well as usual and rather better than had been expected, especially those lifted from light soils. The heavy land potatoes were not keeping so well, sprouting in the clamps being common, though diseased tubers had not been found to any great extent.