The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1869-01-16 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

THE PRESENTATION TO MX SUPERINTENDENT COOPER.—The presentation by the police force of Furness of a silver tea service to Mr. Superintendent Cooper, who is retiring from the district on his superannuation allowance, took place at Ulverston on Thursday afternoon. The whole of the men in the division assembled in the yard adjoining the station, where the presentation was made by Mr. Inspector Lee, of Barrow. Mr. Lee briefly addressed Mr. Cooper, and in feeling terms spoke of the general character and efficiency of that gentleman, of the uniformly kind manner in which he has treated all who have served under him and his endeavours to procure their advancement, and also of the general satisfaction Mr. Cooper has given to the public at large. He hoped Mr. Cooper may be long spared to look upon the testimonial and to enjoy the blessings of this life, and that when he has done with this world he will receive a still higher reward for his conduct here. He could assure him ho will be long remembered by all his friends here, and that although he may be far distant their hearts and feelings will be with him.—Mr. Cooper replied by thanking all the men, and said he shall long remember them and his pleasant connection with the district. He hoped they will all prosper and do well after he has left them. He should bear in mind their great kindness as long as he lives.—We understand Mr. Cooper and family are about to leave Lancashire for the neighbourhood of London, where his son resides. His successor is Mr. Holden, from Bacup, where he has acted as superintendent about two years. He was expected to enter upon his dutigh at Ulverston yesterday. Mr. Holden, in turn, is to be succeeded by Mr. Horrop, late inspector at Droylsden, who, we understand was instrumental in bringing to justice the murderers of the officer Jump some years ago.  FATAL Aconmer. —A fatal accident hapened on Tuesday afternoon on the Stainton branch of the Furness Railway, to a boy named Thomas Butler, of Stainton, aged 12 years, who was a nipper on the lino. The tip driver was running an empty wagon into the aiding, and deceased was on the opposite side of the wagon to the driver and ran iii between the wagons to take off the tip chain, before the wagon had come to stand. As he was coming from between the wagons to the side the driver was on his head was caught between the wagon buffers, and ho died instantly. An inquest was held yesterday (Friday) over the body. TEMPERANCE Mseruvo.—The first monthly temperance meeting in connection with the Primitive Methodists, Forshaw-street, was held in the School-room on Tuesday night last. The meeting was opened by the ltov. J. Lilly with singing and prayer, after which Mr. H. Bannister ably presided over the meeting, and appropriate addresses were delivered by Messrs. Iddon, Howard, Grainger, Dobson, and Swindlehurst Recitations and melodies were given by Mr. Crow, Mrs. R. Bannister, Miss Bannister, and Miss Guy. The meeting was brought to a close by singing the Doxology. NARROW Esc trz.—On Wednesday evening last, a young man, named Edmund Nelson, had a very narrow escape of losing his life. He was returning home from Urswick, and in coming across Salthouse crossing he was knocked down by a luggage engine, and fell between the metals. Mr. Cook's footman heard his groans, and on going to him found his head was frightfully bruised, and that his arm was much injured. He was in an insensible state, but in a short time was enabled to walk home without assistance, where he is going on very well under the medical skill of Dr. Allison.