Whitehaven Gazette, Thursday, June 24, 1897 - Country Celebrations, Cleator Moor "The celebrations were carried out in a loyal manner, Market-square and the buildings along High-street were decorated with flags, bunting, plants and mottoes. The Co-operative had a large electric arc lamp on the top of their establishment. At Cleator Gate Mr. AINSWORTH provided a triumphal arch, decorated with flags, greens, bunting &c. The Market Halls were also tastefully decorated by Messrs. LINDOW's workmen. A procession of children was formed, in charge of Mr. J. CAFFREY, and proceeded to the Market-square, when the National Anthem was sung under the direction of Mr. J. B. SENIOR. After proceeding through the town to Cleator village, each school branched off to their own place, and altogether about 3,000 children had tea. The old folks were also regaled with a capital knife and fork tea in the Market Hall. During the evening pic-nic was held, music being supplied by St. Joseph's band, Frizington. About 3,000 persons attended a ball in the Market Hall, the M. C.'s being Messrs. J. MENHENNET and P. BURN. Mr. CIAPPESSONI was chairman of the committee, and Mr. GAYTHWAITE the hon. sec. The public buildings were brilliantly illuminated at night, and a great bonfire on Dent was lighted by Mr. J. K. BOUCH on behalf of Mr. LINDOW; and Mr. CIAPPESSONI lit another on the Slag Bank. Everything passed off satisfactorily and an enjoyable day was spent. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.5 - Release Date: 03/02/2005