February 1904

PATTERDALE - Mrs. Ann Brown, who passed away peacefully at the age of 76, was a highly respected woman who spent all her years in St. Patrick's dale. She was a "Pattinson", a family of long standing in the dale and entered into the bonds of holy wedlock with David Brown, the village joiner. He died in 1872, leaving her a widow with a large family to bring up.

May 1904

PATTERDALE - The Ullswater Lodge of the United Order of Mechanics held their 23rd annual demonstration. [The only information that I have about the above is the following - the Independent United Order of Mechanics. The origin of this order was in 1757 in Lancashire by an act of parliament. The Grand Council transferred all its power to the US in September 1941.'Jake']  Headed by the Patterdale Brass Band, members marched through the township to the church, where the service was conducted by the rector, the Rev. W. P. Morris. Dinner was served in the clubroom, after which members and friends assembled beneath a large tree near the reading room to hear reports and speeches, including one by Captain R. Rigg, MP.

August 1904

ULLSWATER - Wrestling was one of the highlights of Ullswater Sports, held at Pooley Bridge. Hexham Clark, Seaton, felled J. Robinson, Cockermouth, twice in succession to win the heavyweight section, T. Graham, Morton, was the successful lightweight, and W. Mossop, Sharrow Bay, threw J. Watson, Patterdale, to win the local wrestling. W. Spooner, Appleby, was the winner of both the obstacle and bucket of water races. I. Rebanks, Great Salkeld, won the one-mile cycle handicap, with T. Webster, Pooley Bridge, second and E. Nicholson, Edenhall, third.

October 1904

ULLSWATER - Dr. William Allen Stewart, Oldham, took his own life by jumping into Ullswater at a point where the lake was 20ft deep. He had been suffering from nervous exhaustion and was liable to fits of irritability and depression. The boots at a lakeside hotel saw the doctor walk for a few steps into the water and then throw himself into the lake. A Patterdale inquest jury returned a verdict of "suicide while of unsound mind".

November 1904

MARDALE - the annual shepherds' meet, hound trail and fox hunt were held in fine weather at Mardale. The event, one of the oldest of its kind in the Lake District, saw about 130 "stragglers" brought in from far and wide. Among the busiest people in the fold was Mr. Tom Fenwick, who had attended the Mardale meetings for 55 consecutive occasions. The Ullswater Foxhounds that day were in the charge of the veteran huntsman, Joe Bowman.

March 1905

ULLSWATER The engines of both steam yachts on Ullswater had been thoroughly overhauled in readiness for the new season. The Raven was also being fitted with a new boiler by engineers from the firm of Rankin and Blackmore, Glasgow, the builders of the vessel.

September 1905

ULLSWATER - Ullswater sports opened with yacht races on the lake, Mr. Calvert won the silver cup given by Mr. G. Harwood, MP, finishing first in the events for both large and small cutters. Winning wrestlers were W. Mossop, Sharrow Bay (locals); W. Musgrave, Carlisle (lightweights); J. Hutchinson, Tunstall (middleweights); J. Strong, Carlisle (heavyweights), and T. Richardson, Askham (boys). T. Miller, Skirwith, won the obstacle race, with W. Spooner, Appleby, in second place.

October 1905

PATTERDALE - A commemoration service took place in St. Patrick's Church, Patterdale, to mark Trafalgar Day. The royal standard was hung over the pulpit, while the union jack was placed over the lectern. The rector preached an appropriate sermon, taking "Duty" as his subject. A duet was sung by Mr. D. Comer and Master Robert Brown.

May 1906

PATTERDALE - On Hospital Sunday, the Patterdale members of two friendly societies — the Mechanics and the Oddfellows — met in their lodge rooms before marching to St. Patrick’s Church, wearing their regalia. The Rev. W. P. Morris was the preacher at the fully choral service, with special hymns. The offertories were divided between Carlisle and Penrith hospitals and Meathop [T.B.] Sanatorium [Grange-over-Sands, Lancashire].

June 1906

PATTERDALE - A highly successful concert, promoted by Mrs. Marshall, Patterdale Hall, was given in the parish rooms. Special mention was made of the fine rendering of Three old maids of Lee by Mrs. Wilkins, Miss Taylor and Miss Rogers. Mr. Seed’s violin solos were given in a truly artistic manner. Mr. Marshall was chairman and the proceeds were given to the Sunday piano fund.

November 1906

MARDALE - The Dun Bull Hotel, Mardale, was the meeting place for many flockmasters, shepherds and foxhunters on the occasion of the annual shepherds’ meet. The “fold” was in charge of the brothers Isaac and Willie Greenhow. Ten dogs were entered for the hound trail, which was won by T. Chapman’s Merry, 2 J. Wilson’s Ransom, 3 B. Black’s Dolly Grey. The Ullswater hounds were hunting on Harter Fell when the weather became so boisterous that Joe Bowman deemed it necessary to call off the pack. Luncheon was served to upwards of 100 by Mrs. Burns.

February 1907

Over 150 children attending Patterdale and Glenridding schools were entertained to a treat by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Patterdale Hall. Tea was prepared by Mrs. Phillipson, helped by Mesdames Pattinson (Grassthwaite Howe), Dewis and Comer and the Misses White, Lupton, Parkin, Mitchell, Pattinson and Graham.

March 1907

PATTERDALE - During the winter, ambulance course were by Dr. Wilkins, of Patterdale. Examined by Dr. Burnett, of Keswick, the following pupils gained passes: Mesdames Philipson, Place, Wear, Garthwaite. Misses E. Lupton, A. Parkinson, E. White, A. Mitchell, A. Brown, A. and N. Allen, M. E. and H. Pears, H. and N. Thompson, H. Abbott, N. Milcrest and M. Leck. Messrs. A. Pattinson, T. D. and H. Hicks, W. Abbott, G. Lamb, J. Thompson, T. Mitchell, H. and J. Graham, T. Thompson, J. V. Allen, F. Nelson, A. M. Walton, G. Pattinson, J. Cole and John Bowman.

October 1907

GLENRIDDING - The committee of the Ullswater Foxhounds held their annual meeting at Mr. Milcrest’s hotel, Glenridding. Mr. J. E. Hasell, Dalemain, the Master, presided. On the recommendation of Mr. Milcrest, it was agreed that the opening hunt should be at Kirkstone Foot, on 2nd November. Huntsman Joe Bowman has a pack of young hounds and a successful season is anticipated.

December 1907

PENRITH - The death has taken place, at the age of 59 years, of Mr. John Kidd, Virginia, Arthur Street, Penrith, who has been a prominent figure in the town’s business life for many years. In addition to building up a large accountancy business in Penrith, Mr. Kidd was widely known in agricultural circles as the proprietor of Lazonby Auction Mart. Mr. Kidd was born at Hunsonby and conducted his first sale at Langwathby on Christmas Eve 40 years ago. Thirty-one years ago Mr. Kidd commenced the Lazonby Auction Mart, which he has conducted successfully. He was chairman of the board of directors of the Greenside Mining Company, chairman of the Ellenborough Colliery Company and until quite recently chairman of the Herald Printing Company. Mr. Kidd is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters. The eldest son is Mr. J. C. Kidd, the capable young auctioneer who wields the hammer at the Lazonby mart.

MARDALE - The shepherds’ meet was held at the Dunn Bull, Mardale. The committee appointed were Messrs. H. Douthwaite; N. Gregg, Kentmere; J. Nicholson, Long Sleddale; J. Bland, High Howe; J. Wilkinson, Martindale; S. Barnett, Swindale; J. Wilson, Hartsop; T. Edmondson, Mardale and J. Leek, Kentmere; with Mr. Wilson as temporary secretary.

February 1908

PATTERDALE - For perfect school attendance the following pupils of Patterdale School received medals: Lily Pears, Muriel Harrison, William Brown, Thomas Bellas, Ada Bellas, Annie Charlotte Millican, Ernest Wear and Joseph Mayson Wear. The medals were presented to the children by the Misses Mary and Joan Marshall, daughters of Mrs. Marshall, Patterdale Hall.

March 1908

PATTERDALE - Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Gillside, Patterdale, celebrated their golden wedding, having been married in St. Patrick’s Church, Patterdale, in 1858 by the Rev. W. T. Rooke.   Mr. and Mrs. Wilson had a family of 11 children, five sons and six daughters.

June 1908

PATTERDALE - Mr. John Pearson, coal merchant, was taking two loads of coal to Patterdale and, when near Dobbin Wood, two motor cars approached from opposite directions. The rear horse became restive and while Mr. Pearson was attending to it the front horse shied and went over the embankment on the lake side. Here it hung, suspended by the harness, the laden cart fortunately keeping to the road. To release the animal the harness had to be removed and when this was done the animal dropped into the bushes below, from which it was later extricated. The owner of one of the cars came into Penrith for Mr. W. Scott, veterinary surgeon, who found that the horse had escaped with just a few bruises and strains.