LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

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ST. BEES BRITISH LEGION.

   On Friday evening the members held a domino  competition for which there
were 34 entries. Result: 1. Mr. W. NORMAN; 2. Mr. H.  LOGAN
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SEATON DEATH.

   Seaton and District learned with regret of the  death of Mrs. Jos.
FAWKES, Witch Close, which took place on Sunday at Carlisle  Infirmary. The deceased
young woman was of a cheerful disposition and had  many friends in the
village. Much sympathy is felt for the husband, parents and  brothers in their
bereavement. The interment takes place to-day, Wednesday at  Hensingham.

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SILLOTH WESLEY GUILD.

   There was a large attendance at a Guild festival  held in the Wesleyan
Church on Friday evening, when a dramatic expository  lecture, entitled "The
world's best story," was given by the Rev. Will SHAWKINS,  Carlisle. The Rev. G.
H. PICKERING, Silloth, presided. Mr. SHAWKINS received a  cordial vote of
thanks at the close. A collection was taken for the Guild funds.  Afterwards about
90 sat down to supper in the school-room.

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COCKERMOUTH ST. JOSEPH'S EFFORT.

   On behalf of the funds of St. Joseph's R. C.  Church, Cockermouth, a
successful drive and dance was held on Friday night, when  94 played whist and 85
attended the dance. Miss. MOONEY graciously presented the  whist prizes to:

Ladies:

1. Mrs. BECK

2. Mrs. EDWARDS

3. Mrs. ---, Workington

Gentlemen:

1. J. REID

2. G. POTTS

3. S. PEARSON

At the dance a spot waltz competition was won by Miss. Muriel PLASKETT and
Mr. Neil McDOWELL. M. C.s and other officials were:

Mrs. REID

Messrs:

P. McDOWELL

W. MORRIS, sen.

W. MORRIS, jun.

T. HOLMES