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to St. Joseph. Other denominations are represented to 

 the extent of at least seven or eight ; the total number of 

 places of worship counting up to fifty-five. A census taken on 

 a Sunday in September, 1882, showed the presence of over 

 13,000 worshippers in the morning, and 12,300 in the evening, 

 at the different places of worship in Southport and Birkdale. 

 These numbers show that, in proportion to the population, 

 there is probably no community in the country distinguished 

 for a more becoming and respectful Sunday observance. At 

 a census taken in 1851, Southport established a reputation in 

 this respect which it has never lost, the percentage of those 

 attending Divine service being found to be 87-8 of the 

 population. 



The Cemetery, opened in 1865, lies upon the south-west 

 side of the town. 



Southport is well off, likewise, in respect of its Market. Up 

 till 1880 the dealers in "fish, flesh, and fowl," fruits and 

 vegetables, had their stalls in a large building in Chapel-street. 

 This being insufficient for the constantly increasing needs of 

 the town, a new one, very airy and commodious, was erected 

 close by, at a cost of ^40,000, and formally opened by the 

 Earl of Derby, September yth, 1881. Upon this day also the 

 New Promenade Extension was opened with much ceremony 

 by the Earl of Lathom. 



The Banking fraternity are well represented, having five 

 branch establishments, viz., the Preston Bank; the Manchester 

 and Salford Bank ; the Manchester and Liverpool District 

 Bank ; Parr's Bank ; and the Southport and West Lancashire 

 Bank. Some of the buildings occupied are very ornate, 

 especially those of the last-named Company, which stand 



