Children of Elizabeth and William Hanson

From John Hanson, Esq., Staindrop, given at Middlesbrough, 15th, 8th month, 1871.

Mr G.P. Young has removed several troublesome corns from my feet without any pain worth mentioning, and I am much satisfied with the operation, which has given me complete relief.—John Hanson.

DEATH OF MR JOHN HANSON, OF STAINDROP.—The death is announced of Mr John Hanson, of Staindrop, which took place early on Saturday morning. Deceased has been resident in Staindrop for upwards of sixty years, originally commencing business in the establishment conducted by the late Mrs Brady. He was a member of the Society of Friends, and a staunch Liberal, having taken a leading part in all political matters connected with the neighbourhood since the year 1832. As trustee for the local charities of the place of his adoption, the deceased gentleman gained the confidence and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He was 79 years of age, and leaves one son, Mr William Hanson, J.P.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR JOHN HANSON.

The remains of the late Mr John Hanson, of Staindrop, who died on Saturday last at the mature age of 79 years, were interred yesterday in the burial-ground belonging the Friends at Staindrop. The funeral drew together a circle of friends representing many parts of the North. The funeral arrangements were characterised by the utmost simplicity. The remains, enclosed in an oak coffin, with brass place and mountings, was borne slowly across the quiet village green by affectionate tenantry, and the undermentioned gentlemen followed:—Mr S. Hanson, deceased's son; [. . . and numerous others.] The coffin was at once placed in the grave, and after a short interval of thoughtful silence Mr H. Penney delivered an address. A service was also held in the meeting-house, when Mr W. Taylor, Mr Penney, and Mr Hare delivered short addresses.

LECTURE AT BLAYDON.—On Wednesday night, Mr. Thomas Hanson, of Sunderland, lecture on "The great evils of the traffic in strong drink," to a large audience, in the Mechanics' Institution, Blaydon. Mr. Jeffrey, jun., occupied the chair, and introduced Mr. Hanson, whose manner of treating the subject rivetted the attention of the audience throughout the lecture, and at the close a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him.

Through the exertions of Mr. Thomas Hanson and other friends of the temperance movement in Sunderland, a treat was given to about 300 poor children, who assembled in the Gospel Hall, a building in Russell Street, which stands on the ground recently purchased for the purpose of erecting a new building to accommodate a thousand persons at a cost of about £1,000, including the price of the ground. Thirty-one barley puddings, containing plenty of fruit and spices, which had been made by several ladies, were distributed to the children, who brought with them pots, basins, tin cans, &c., to carry home their shares.

TEMPERANCE ADDRESSES.—On Tuesday evening, addresses on temperance were delivered by Mr J.B. Anderson, of London, and by Mr Thomas Hanson, of Sunderland, in the Temperance Hall, High Street, Gateshead, the occasion being the first of the weekly meeting of the union. Mr Joseph Pierson presided, and there was a large attendance.

FELLING SHORE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. — On Monday evening a lecture on "Temperance" was delivered at the Felling by Mr Thomas Hanson, of Sunderland, in the Wesley Temperance Hall; the president Mr J. Wright, occupied the chair. The hall was crowded.

GOSPEL HALL MISSION.—Last night Mr Thomas Hanson delivered his popular lecture entitled "Both sides, or a 19 years' experience as a Temperance advocate." Councillor Burns was in the chair. The lecture was listened to with marked attention. Votes of thanks to the lecturer and chairman brought the proceedings to a close.

Last night, a Band of Hope entertainment was given to the inmates of the Workhouse, consisting of short addresses interspersed with songs. Mr. Thomas Hanson presided in his usual genial manner, assisted by Mr. Sanderson, Messrs. W. and F. Armstrong, and friends. The whole passed off most successfully. The large hall was well filled, and a vote of thanks terminated the proceedings.