Some of the varied goings on in the George Moore Memorial Hall over the years are recorded in the Allhallows School Log Book. On this page you can read reports that appeared in the press.
Press Reports of Events & Activities at GMMH
The Maryport Advertiser April 6th 1882
On Friday evening last a lecture was delivered in The George Moore Memorial Hall, Mealsgate, on "The Follies of Life," by Dr. W. P. BRIGGS, of Aspatria. There was a very large audience, the hall being completely crammed.
The meeting was presided over by Mr. Tom P. MARTIN. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Dr. BRIGGS at the conclusion and a similar vote was passed to the chairman. This was the last of the winter series of lectures that have been given at the Memorial Hall during the season.
West Cumberland Times Saturday 25th October 1884
BIBLE AND MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT CLASS, MEALSGATE.
The first paper for this winter's session was read by the president, Mr. J. PENN, on Wednesday evening last, in The George Moore Memorial Hall. The subject was "Spiritual Gifts." There was a good company and a lively discussion followed.
West Cumberland Times September 30th 1903
Mealsgate Reading Room. — The quarterly meeting of the members of this reading room was held on Monday Nught. The Rev. J. WORDSWORTH, chairman of the committee, presided. There was a good attendance. Three retiring members of the committee were Messrs J. PENN, R. SMITH, and W. TATE. There was no contest. Mr. TATE did not wish to stand again, and Mr A. FULTON was nominated in his place. Messrs PENN adn SMITH remain on the committee.
The Maryport Advertiser November 3rd 1882
GEORGE MOORE MEMORIAL HALL, MEALSGATE. |