Love it ... I can see it now - as clear as a bell ... :-)) ........... Sue A WOMAN KICKED BY A CLERGYMAN. The Rev. Patrick PHELAN was yesterday fined one guinea at Glasgow Police Court, for kicking Mary MOORE in St. James' Church, on Sunday night. Complainant was forcing her way into the choir.

~A STORY OF THE SEA cont'd. On the following day BRYANT chronicles the fact that the vessel is sailing at a rate of 3½ miles an hour, which he thinks re- markable, considering the fact that the barnacles are six inches long. "Made some jelly for the mate. He seemed to like it. I shall make him some more." Next day the captain died. BRYANT thus epitomises the situation: "Here we are: Captain dead, mate dead, second mate dying from scurvy, and every other member of the crew ill. No word and nothing in sight. Captain's death unfortunately seems to have caused a great depression among the crew. It does seem rough to sink him and throw him over- board." The learned counsel who appeared for BRYANT on the question of salvage stated that the extracts he read gave a fair pic- ture of what his client had to go through. There was great difficulty, owing to the variableness of the wind and the fog, but BRYANT managed to keep a course; and the vessel reached Queenstown in safety on the 28th of May. Well might Mr. Justice BARNES say that BRYANT'S unexaggerated story as told in his own words reminded one of some of the old tales of the sea which one read of when navigation was more diff- icult and voyages were longer. The learned JUDGE did not indulge in hyperbole when he declared that BRYANT'S work was worthy of the highest encomiums, and that his ab- ilities and strong sense of humour undoubt- edly saved the ship's company from despair. The parties had agreed that the total salvage award should be £852 15s, and His Lordship awarded BRYANT £642 15s, expressing a hope that the award would give him "a fine start in life." A story of the sea, with such an ending, deserves to be widely read. **********

Posted with permission of the transcriber, Diane Moore. Geo. ********** A STORY OF THE SEA. There has been told this week in the London Admiralty Court a marvelous story of the sea and of the heroism of a second officer. In the month of May last year, when the British screw steamer Crown Point was some 200 miles to the west of Queenstown she fell in with the German barque Planet, which was on a voyage from Mazatlan, a Mexican port, with a cargo of dye-woods. The crew of the Planet were in truly sorry plight. The first mate had died of scurvy, the master and second mate were dying of the same disease, and the crew of eleven men were all ill with it. The Crown Point attempted to take the Planet in tow, but the hawser snapped, and it was apparently decided that nothing more could be done. But at that juncture the second officer of the Crown Point, Frederick Hedley BRYANT, stepped forward and volunteered to navi- gate the Planet to Queenstown. When he went on board that vessel he found that she was very badly provisioned. There were no potatoes. The available provisions seem to have consisted of a half-barrel of wheat, one tin of compressed vegetables, and a quantity of bad flour and biscuits. The master, who had been unconscious since the previous day, was in his berth in an emaciated condition; the second mate was somewhat similar; and the crew were little better. But BRYANT was full of British pluck, and was not unduly depressed by these distressing conditions. Not only did he see to the navigation of the vessel, but he took time to keep a diary, which was read in Court, and which proved a doc- ument of rare interest. Under date May 14, BRYANT had written: "Crew disheartened. The Captain un- conscious since Monday, and, in fact, dying. I could not manage to force any stimulants into his body...I fed the mate with port wine through a pipe. Men brought me bad flour, although the biscuits were bad enough. Man came to me and told me that the fold was full of "schmall schnakes mit foots." Found that he meant scorpions. Glad I had my sea boots on. The ship's mate had a dog which left marks of his teeth on my boots. He was mad, and had been for some days. Again glad I had my boots on. This is a place where a Mark TAPLEY would shine." ~to be continued. [Mark Tapley: Presumably from Dickens' 'Martin Chuzzlewit'. Geo.]

We lifted some ancient lino from the little bedroom from MILs house - and discovered some quite old newspapers beneath ... They have been formed into a tube for future reading ... :-))) When my father died - I found an old brown leather case in his attic ... Inside were his 'shooting' medals / cups / silver spoons - which he'd won over the years - and covering them all - was a pile of old newspapers ... At first glance - they appeared to be just 'normal' old newspapers - but on closer inspection - in the top right hand corner of the front page - were the words - "For Susan" - written in my paternal grandmother's fair (beautiful) hand ... One showed my birth entry - others were related to various Royal events - marriages / birth announcements --- etc ... All were after my birth ... Some were 'specials' - like the one depicting the 1953 floods of Lincolnshire & elsewhere - we have connections to some of the parts of - & to some of the people who were flooded --- plus there was one for the Coronation of the same year ... I love reading these papers - from cover to cover - including all the historic adverts .. :-))) ..... My only gripe about doing this is how 'dirty you get ... I hate with a passion newspaper print - always have - GUess I always will ... My father knew this, of course, and when we had puppies to clean up after - he'd always give 'me' the discarded newspapers - he'd never give them to Andy --- he would giggle as he did so - & then amuse himself with my face pulling and rush to the tap to wash it all off ... Urghhh - horrid stuff ... Sue The centre for Oxfordshire Studies in Oxford, which I visit most Thursdays to look for answers to correspondents' Family History Problems, has an excellent collection on microfilm of local newspapers, Some dating from as early as the 18th Century. I get a lot of pleasure In reading the reports of past celebrations or other events. Howie

Posted with permission of the transcriber, 'Ann' Geo. The West Cumberland Times, Saturday, Oct. 18, 1884 - LATEST NEWS. (BY TELEGRAPH) ______ THE CHOLERA. Rome, Friday. - According to the official bulletin, there are 66 fresh cases of cholera at Naples yesterday up to 4 p.m., and 25 deaths. At Genoa, up to 10 p.m.. seven fresh cases occurred and three deaths. Seven cases already under treatment also terminated fatally. ~~~~~~~~~~ ALLEDGED VALUABLE 'FIND' OF GREEK STATUARY. Three Greeks were charged at the Thames police Court, yesterday, with being in possession of statuary reported to be worth £15,000. They said it was found in a marble coffin in Greece. The Greek Government is being communicated with. Prisoners were remanded on bail. ~~~~~~~~~~ FATAL GAS EXPLOSION. A terrible gas explosion occurred on Thursday night at Edward Street, Bermondsey. Mrs. JONES, a lodger, noticing a smell of gas obtained the assistance of the company's men, who proceeded to investigate the place with a naked light. The front of the house was blown out, and the upper rooms fell in, burying eight persons. One child died; two others were severely hurt, and many persons were less seriously injured. ~~~~~~~~~~ A WOMAN KICKED BY A CLERGYMAN. The Rev. Patrick PHELAN was yesterday fined one guinea at Glasgow Police Court, for kicking Mary MOORE in St. James' Church, on Sunday night. Complainant was forcing her way into the choir.

Posted with permission of the transcriber, Diane Moore. Geo. *************** MISSING WARSHIP, CONDOR. While I write there is much anxiety as to the fate of His Majesty's ship Condor. A painful local interest attaches to the dis- appearance of the Condor from the fact that one of the crew is Mr. George JOHN- STON, whose father is a blacksmith on the Whitehaven Castle estate, and who himself served his apprenticeship with Messrs. STODDART, Newtown. To-day Lloyd's agent at Victoria, British Columbia, telegraphed that a ship's boat, apparently from a British man-of-war, with the letter "C" in brass on each bow, had been found at Housett. I trust that the Condor is safe, but I fear the worst. Tom HURD Wednesday, January 29, 1902.

We would much appreciate that, Liz, when you have time again, but you've a lot on your plate at the moment. Many thanks Jean

Hope you had a fab weekend and Anniversary celebration. Only two more years till you reach 25!!! Thought you'd like this Anniversary poem. Hugs, Jennifer January - Marry when the year is new, he'll be loving, kind and true. February - When February birds do mate, you wed nor dread your fate. March - If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you'll know. April- Marry in April if you can, joy for maiden and for man. May - Marry in the month of May, you will romance the day. June - Marry when June roses grow and over land and sea you'll go. July - Those who in July do wed must labour for their daily bread. August - Whoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see. September - Marry in September's shine so that your life is rich and fine. October - If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry. November - If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember! December - When December's snows fall fast, marry and your love will last.

Here's some trivia to test your brain cells . . . got to keep them active, you know LOL Hope you had a special day . .. and I know many in the village will have dropped by with birthday wises. Hugs Jennifer http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz81836960da8.html

Yes indeed, Howie. Our local FHS has microfilm copies of our local Western Australian newspapers going back to the earliest days of settlement. They paint a wonderful picture of what life was like for the pioneers. I find the problem with them to be that I tend to become so absorbed that I forget to look for whatever it is I was hoping to find. <vbg> Geo. The centre for Oxfordshire Studies in Oxford, which I visit most Thursdays to look for answers to correspondents' Family History problems, has an excellent collection on microfilm of local newspapers, some dating from as early as the 18th Century. I get a lot of pleasure in reading the reports of past celebrations or other events. Howie

Happy Birthday Lizzie Val xx Wishing you a very happy birthday tomorrow, Lizzie, and a wonderful year to follow Jean Oz ==== GEN-TRIVIA-ENG Mailing List ==== RANDOM TAGLINE - GEN-TRIVIA-ENG - MAILING LIST Before you sent your mail - Please cut out as much of previous messages as is appropriate - and Please change the Subject Line if the Topic has changed. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 4/07/2006

Happy Happy Birthday to Anne downunder Lots of love and hugs Dave, Pam and Nikki

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZZIE!! Hope you enjoy your day. ((((((((((((birthday hugs))))))))))) Gwen > Happy Birthday Lizzie > Val xx > > > > Wishing you a very happy birthday tomorrow, Lizzie, and a wonderful year > to follow > Jean Oz > > > ==== GEN-TRIVIA-ENG Mailing List ==== > RANDOM TAGLINE - GEN-TRIVIA-ENG - MAILING LIST > Before you sent your mail - > Please cut out as much of previous messages as is appropriate - and > Please change the Subject Line if the Topic has changed. > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 4/07/2006 > > > > ==== GEN-TRIVIA-ENG Mailing List ==== > RANDOM TAGLINE - GEN-TRIVIA-ENG - MAILING LIST > Gen-Trivia-Eng listers remember Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. >

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Lizzie! Hugs Glennis and from me too, Lizzie mary >Happy Birthday from me too Lizzie >DiDi > > >Happy Birthday Lizzie >Val xx > > > > Wishing you a very happy birthday tomorrow, Lizzie, and a wonderful year >to follow > Jean Oz

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The centre for Oxfordshire Studies in Oxford, which I visit most Thursdays to look for answers to correspondents' Family History problems, has an excellent collection on microfilm of local newspapers, some dating from as early as the 18th Century. I get a lot of pleasure in reading the reports of past celebrations or other events. Howie >>From the CARLISLE PATRIOT, Saturday, November 18, 1843 posted with permission of the transcriber, Barb. Baker. > > Geo. > > > > IN 2006, I FELT THIS SHORT ENTRY DESERVED A PAGE OF ITS OWN; NOTHING COULD BE CLOSER TO THE TRUTH THAN THIS !! > > Barb Baker > > CARLISLE PATRIOT, Saturday, November 18, 1843 / CONDENSED INTELLIGENCE > > Many people take newspapers, but few preserve them: yet the most interesting reading imaginable is a file of old newspapers. It brings up the very age, with all its bustle and everyday affairs, and marks its spirit and its genius more than the most laboured description of the historian. > > Who can take a paper dated half a century ago, without the thought that almost every name here printed is now cut upon a tombstone at the head of an epitaph ?

From the CARLISLE PATRIOT, Saturday, November 18, 1843 posted with permission of the transcriber, Barb. Baker. Geo. IN 2006, I FELT THIS SHORT ENTRY DESERVED A PAGE OF ITS OWN; NOTHING COULD BE CLOSER TO THE TRUTH THAN THIS !! Barb Baker CARLISLE PATRIOT, Saturday, November 18, 1843 / CONDENSED INTELLIGENCE Many people take newspapers, but few preserve them: yet the most interesting reading imaginable is a file of old newspapers. It brings up the very age, with all its bustle and everyday affairs, and marks its spirit and its genius more than the most laboured description of the historian. Who can take a paper dated half a century ago, without the thought that almost every name here printed is now cut upon a tombstone at the head of an epitaph ?

Thanks for passing this along, Geo. Point taken. Edna ----- Original Message ----- From: Geo. To: Trivs ; Smarties Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 8:27 AM Subject: [trivvies] From the CARLISLE PATRIOT, Saturday, November 18, 1843 / CONDENSED INTELLIGENCE From the CARLISLE PATRIOT, Saturday, November 18, 1843 posted with permission of the transcriber, Barb. Baker. Geo. IN 2006, I FELT THIS SHORT ENTRY DESERVED A PAGE OF ITS OWN; NOTHING COULD BE CLOSER TO THE TRUTH THAN THIS !! Barb Baker CARLISLE PATRIOT, Saturday, November 18, 1843 / CONDENSED INTELLIGENCE Many people take newspapers, but few preserve them: yet the most interesting reading imaginable is a file of old newspapers. It brings up the very age, with all its bustle and everyday affairs, and marks its spirit and its genius more than the most laboured description of the historian. Who can take a paper dated half a century ago, without the thought that almost every name here printed is now cut upon a tombstone at the head of an epitaph ? If you want to share pictures, use the calendar, or start a questionnaire visit http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/trivvies To leave the group, email: trivvies-unsubscribe@smartgroups.com Report abuse

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And a very Happy Anniversary from me too! Hugs Glennis HAPPY ANNIVERSARY PAT & SHAUN!! Hope your enjoying your holiday. Hugs, Gwen & Nick > Lots of love and hugs on this your anniversary Pat and Shaun. > > Dave, Pam and Nikki