Cisburne Jubilee Agricultural Show. THE


SHOW WILL BE HELD ON


SATURDAY, 19th August, 1905, Consisting of


Cattle, Horses, T u rn o u ts , Sheep, Dogs, Poultry, Butter, Eggs, Donkey Races, &c.


JUBILEE SPECIAL PKIZES, CUPS,


SCH EDU LE from T. A. Townson, Holly Hnnk, Cluuburn.


PRELIMINARY. Newton Athletic


Forma! objection has been raised to the


building of a new school near Pimlico-road. Probably more will be heard when the in- cpiiry is held.


Having extended over the greater part of


three days the inquiry by the Local Govern­ ment Board into the Whalley Asylum pro­ posal concluded on Saturday afternoon, and, needless to add, the announcement of the result is rather anxiously awaited by both sides. Knowing the great interest centred in the proposal by the residents of the Whalley district the proprietors of the “ Ciitheroe Times ” set themselves to meet their desires, with the result that in ad­ dition to the ordinary issue, a special edu- tion containing a complete report of the inquiry up to" Friday night was issued, large numbers being thus enabled to read full de­ tails at Saturdays breakfast table. That the effort was appreciated was proved by the number of copies sold— especially in


Whalley. Here is another matter which concerns


ourselves. Writing on July 25th (Tuesday) an advertiser says: “ Please take out my advertisement for a larm servant ol last week. One insertion has sufficed, ha\ing met with ray requirements througli the medium of your paper.’


Will be held on


August 26th. H. RUSHTON, Secretary.


Eurther Particulars later.


TRY J. WALSHAW & Co., rOli KKLJABLE


B E S P O K E T A I L O R IN G , Newest Cloths. Latest Cut, Exceptional Value.


Lounge Suits from 30/~.


1), M A R K E T P L A C E . SILVER WEDDING.


Un Thursday, July ‘ I m It


tional Church, ClithcTOC, by the Rev. J.)aviii Clegg, PaMtor, ThouiaH, cUIchL son of the late William Roberts and Mrs. Roberts, of Victoria Terrace, to Alcihea, daughter of Benjamin and Mrs. de Maine, Holly Cottage, Low Moor.


TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. A PAUCMENTS TO LET in Country, two


miles from Station.—Apply ••'J inies" Ottico. a b c Cimc&


i'lUDAV, JULV 28th, 2905.


NOTES BY THE WAY. i-'or once in a way the Education Com­


mittee yesterday kept good hours. Wliether it was the weather that e.\ercised a restraining influence or not I cannot say, but there was no marked tendency towards volubility until near the dose, when Aid. Cowgill unfolded from his coat tails a new idea, or rather one that has not been brought to public notice.


This is that a central class should be i I


formed consisting of the scholars in the si.vth and seventh standards ot the various schools, who are not at present so numer­ ous as to permit a class being held at eadi school. Aid. Cowgill e.\plained that the religious dilliculty need not stand in the way as Ine Council now had a school ot its own and if the class were held at any other school the e.\emption clause could if neces­ sary be brought into operation. The secondary schools are supposed to combine education at the point left off by the ele­ mentary schools, but Aid. Cowgiil declares the new scheme for Ciitheroe to be a dead letter, as far as its advantages to the work­ ing man are concerned. That, of course, is only Aid. Cowgill's opinion. Anyhow the proposal as to a central class seems to have been nipped in the bud by legal diffi­ culties.


One is glad to note the great improve­


ment which has taken place in all the ele­ mentary schools since the Education Com­ mittee assumed control, emphasized by Coim. Ilardacre at yesterdays meeting.


liy the way a pretty compliment was paid


to our Town Clerk (Mr. John Eastham), at yesterday’s meeting of the Education Committee. Dr. Musson was explaining what some legal gentleman in connection with the .Surrey County Council had in­ formed him with regard to the interpretation of the Education Act when Aid. Cowgill broke in with the remark that they were rpiite prepared to .abide by their own Clerk's decisions, adding that if the Surrey authority had Mr. Eastham to advise them they would not get very far wrong..


In future the Wesley school will be


known under the title of The Ciitheroe Council school. It will be a long time be­ fore the new name is thoroughly digested.


Chalburn residents were yesterday


agitated 'in inure than a mild form at liie supposed pieseiice amongst lliein of so tlis- tinguished a statesman as the ex-Coioiiial Secretary.


ft appears lliat a party of two


gentlemen were driving tlirougli the village by motor car en route for Hariogale when something went wrong with the steering aiiparatus, causing a halt for the greater part of the afternoon while adjustments were made. It was dtiring this period that the close likeness to Mr. Chamberlain was observed. So acute was the curiosity that the chaffeur was interrogated on the point, and while his answer was only to the effect that he was “ a statesman much talked of at present ” it added a certain amount of confirmation to the supposition. One lin- habitant, I am told, even went so far as to address the gentleman as to the ab­ sence of his buttonhole, which brought forth a witty response. Chatburn settled that it was the hon. geTitleman, and the people were accordingly visibly pleased.


iOili, ISbO, at tliu Congrega­ VI un the scnoiars and teachers ul liie


eleineiiiary oay scnuols piepaung lor uieir niiusumnier holidays— the scnuuis ciuse 10- day lor a month— it seems a hiue Ues’.de the niarh to discuss the subjeci ul the age al which a child shall be compelled to ui- leiid sclioul, but piominenee winch the iiuu- ler has attained is a suilicieiil apology lor returning to it here. P'lve }eais is now Llie cumpulsoiy age, and llie tliirt)-five local education committees of Eancasliire are asked by the County Conimiuee to sa) whether in their opinion that is a desirable point lor beginning seliuol file. Hr. Ser­ geant, the County Medical Officer of ileallh, while expressing no direct op.nion himself, states that the reports ot district Medical Officers coincide with his experi­ ence that whenever measles, whooping- cough, diphtheria, and to a less extent scar­ let fever, break out in a district, young children attending schools are more liable to be attacked than those kept at home. He adds that the general concenstis of medical opinion is that the educational advantages to children under live years ul age are not commensurate with the risks


incurred. rue \ oltinie,.is aie iiuiiie again luoM.ij


uuiiueiiuii) ill aitei Uie weeas euc.i.iq. ineiil.


Ji )e n.iie l.uui ,11 piopheis lake wain nig - -uigusl will he a wei iiioiiiii.


.00


jiiehieis one ul me ouid Weauiei-wise. 1,11 prupiiel ui evil lor those wiiuse nuiidays nave ) el Lo eoine is iioL eoiileni wiiii geiieraliiies. " f'heie will be rain, lie adds, " ai die eoinmeiieemeni ul the inoiiin, Irum blh lo 15111, 20 round 23rd anu 29111, as well as isolated showers on ulher ueea- siuns. Rain will tall on lilleen days.,’ Willi dial disregard lor the prupnetic wnicii may


we rather elect to wail and hope iur tlie best.


The Rev. P'. G. .-Vekerley, B.A., sun ul


tile vicar of Mytton, and vicar-designate ol Crindleton, e.xpects lo take cluirge of liis new living in the course of two or tliiee weeks. Ife intends to spend tlie interval with his father at My tton.


Wliuliey s development seems assured- -


that is it rumours are to be credited, f iie statement is freely subscribed to that if the proposal fur tlie erection of a county asylum is quashed, so far as Whalley is concerned, an effort will be made to de­ velop the village industrially, and that an attempt will be made to form a company (or the erection of one or more cotton mills.


0; - Hr. Buyd-Caipenter, wliuse diocese e.v


lends down to W’addington and My Hon, has the diiivinction of having been a bishop for twenty-one years. To mark the occa­ sion the .Oiocesaii Societies have presented him with his portrait lo be placed in the palace, and given him a second portrait as a family possession.


Operative outings are lin the faslhon.


To-morrow Messrs. Whipp Bros, aie pio- viding their employees with a half-day, s outing to Blackpool, and 1 also hear that the employees at Eoulsykes are shortly lo have a similar diversion.


AUCTION MARTS. CLITHEROE.


luesday.— ihere was a large show of


stock of good quality. Buyers were numer­ ous. consequently a brisk lr:ide was carried on at the I'ollow.ing prices. Calved, cows made up 10 ^ 2 3 ; rlitto heifers


to


£ 1 9 - , uncalveil c o w s l o ^ 19 js. fid.; ditto lieilers ^ i f i to ;^'iS; lying off cattle ;£'.i W £ 1 9 7s. fid.


GISBURNE. Wednesday.— Nearly 400 calving and


calved cows jiassed the ring. A large num­ ber of customers wore present and trade was good. Calving cows made ^^15 to (O.S., lying off cows £ 1 1 10s. to £ 2 2 Tos.


There were no geld cattle or sheep on offer.


HELLIFIELD. Tluirsd:iy.— A very large show of calved'


cows and cah'ed heifers lor sale to-d:iy, 1 sS being forward. In consequence of the large show sellers had to .accept a consider­ able reduction in prices. Customers were not so plentiful and the spirited bidding of last week ivas not maintained., Calved cows made from ;^i2 .los. to £ 2 2 10s. and heifers from ;^ n to £ j i ros.


THE CiilTHEROE TIMES, FRIDAY. JULY 28, 1905- CLITHEBOE.


Rather unfortunate that the weather .was


so threatening on Sunday for the Borough Band concert. Next to r.iiii itself this was as bad as it could well be, as many who went down to Brungerley stopped on the bridge, thinking the band would be driven off by the elements at any moment. The collecCion taken realised over three pounds — not as much as it ought lo li.ave liecn considering that the band have gone to a large expense in making themselves efii- cient.


Ill Clitlieioe and surrounding districts


the “ Twelfth ” is being looked lorwaid lo with much interest and pleasure. Grouse are reported lo be numerous, healthy and strong on the wing. Mr. Edmund Starkie, of Huntroyde, with Colonel Aspinall, will shoot Pendle Hill. Colonel Parker retains the shooting on Browsholme Moor for his own use, and only the covert shooting has been let to Mr. Munroe ancI_other gentle­ men, of Bolton. Messrs. Soutliwortli Bros have rented the lowland from Mr. Wors- ley-Taylor, K. C., M. P., and other land held by the late Colonel Hargreaves, wliile Lungridge P'ell will furnish sport for Ilfr. W’oi'sley-Taylor.


The North Manchester f.L.P. have in


vited Mr. T.; H. Benson, ' formerly of Ciitheroe, and treasurer of the National Independent Labour Party, to address a meeting, with a view to his adoption as a candidate for the City Council in Harpur- hey Ward next November. Mr. Benson lias accepted the invitation, and arrange luents are being made for his adoption at an earlv date.


CASTLEITE. For more than twenty-five years wa have


been supplying Fireplaces tor the best Houses m the Country. Have we sup­ plied you r ft so, you know we give good value, f f not we ask you to give us a trial order.— J. W. Bridge, Ltd., Market Place, Accrington.— Advl.


JLiOKOUGrli SESSIONS. TIuir.sday.— Jielure Couii. Hardacrc (in


the chair) and Dr. W. K. Musson. ACKA O WLEDCME a T.


A letter was read Irum .Mr. Trappies


Loma.i, Clayton Hall, conveying to Uie Beiieli on behalf of the faimly Uieir deep appieeialiuii of liiu kind message of eon uuleiice and syinpaliiy on Uie irreparable loss sustained by the death of Mr. Charles Trappes.


WARR.-VAT fSSUEU.- Juini ifitclion, labourer, 2, Saifurd, was


sunnnoned for neglecting lo maintain ids family.


Mr. C. S„ Colein.ui (relieving ufticijr^


said tile wile, Agnes Ellen llitclion, and two children aged 5 years and 5 inonlhs respectively became eliargeable to ilie Ciitheroe Union on .April 1 7th. The hus- ijaiid was separated from his wile, and an order was made in January fur liim lo con- tribme 5s. a week.


Llefendant did not appear and a war-


idiil was issued for his apprehension. IA HI.S OtV.N flOU.SE.


James Tliorriber, (^ilioiirer, Back Vurk-


.struet, was siinnnoned for using obscene language.


P.C. Little said tiiat at 10-25 011 Tiies-


d.ay, the 18th insi. defendant w.as silling in a chair in his own house witli the door open and using the most filthy language lo a woman in tlie house. When liie door was closed he got up at the window. He did not think the woman was his wife. Defendant: Weil she is “ Mrs. 'fhorn-


lier.”— (Laughter). Defendant said he was ilnmk. Dr. Miisson: tVhere did yon gel vonr


drink ? Defcniknit: .At three or four |ilnces. Dr. Mnssnn: Well, tliose three or four


places ought lo lie here. •A fine of 5s. and costs or i.( davs lend


labour was imposed. ---- ♦ ♦ ♦ -----


We shall liave Rain, Well, let it Rain We are all right,


Redinaynes Mackintoshes are watertight. 1, Church Street, Ciitheroe.— Advt.


At the Dean Agricultural Show on Satur­ day, Mr. Roger Blackburn was once more


■ puccessful with his Dalmatians, wiiminj^ two second prizes with his Ribblesdale 'Vio­ let in the open and limited classes. He also won the second prize with a litter of puppies. The Rev. H. Chamberlain, the newly-


:ippointed minister of the Primitive Methodist Cha|iel commenced his duties on Sunday, when he preiiched morning and evening. The internient of Miss Mitclioll, a former


(earlier at the Wesleyan school, whose death was recorded in last week’s issue, took jilace at the cemetery on Mond.ay afternoon the Rev. .A. Baxter officiating. .Amongst those attending were Messrs. W. Lang. R. D. Clegg. J. M. Wade and YL H. 1'nntill. several lady friends of deceased, and a number of scholars.


THE CRAVEN BANK. Owing to pressure of time :uid sp;ice we


■ are compelled to hold over report of the half-yearly meet'ing of sh.areholders.


LOC2VL SUCCESS. At the Jianioldswick Cricket Cluli sports


held on Tuesday evening, Mr. T. Forrest, of Clitlieroe, was successful in winning the 0])en mile handicap from the scratch mark against 13 competitors.


DRUNK .-VND INC.-U'ABLE. -At the Borough i ’olice Court on Wednes­


day morning James Kelly, an Irish drover, was charged with being drunk and incapable tlie previous night in Lowergate. B.C. I’ope had his attention called to prisoner, and he was then lying in the road and was unable to stand. Prisoner was cautioned and discharged on promising to le;ive tlie town. The Magistrates were Messrs. J. H. Ckirke and S. .Speak.


CLI'fHEROE TECHNICAL SCHOOL.


FURTHER E.XAMIN.ATION RESULTS.


Board of Education, South Kensiiigtoii Model draw.ing: 1st class :Honovan Alar-


garet; 2nd class: Prickett, Janies, Mitchell Hessic* Freehand drawing: 1st class: Ashcroft,


John, Bilsburough, 'f'homas. Brown, Eliza Ijelli W. ; 2nd class: Owen James, H:irtley Charles, SluiUlewortli John, Porter Susie, Whittaker Thomas R., Hupcrofl John Blackburn Clara, Henderson Elizabeth E. C;irter Cathreen, Wilkinson James, Brad shaw Robert T. ,Tuwnley Harry, Brown 'I'hoinas G.


LOCAL M.ARRfAGE. A marriage was contracted ;it Low iMoor


Church, on Monday, between Afiss zVlice Warner, eldest daughter of Air. Thom:is Warner, Corporation Street, to Air. Sidney Smith, of Timperley, Cheshire. The Rev J. B. Waddington officiated. The bride, who was given aw.ay by her father, was at tended by her sister, Afiss Sarali Warner, as maid. Air. Janies Warner, brother, acted as best man. .Afler the ceremony a reception was held at llie home of the brides parents, the guests subsequently driving to Whilewell and Hodder Bridge, staying ;il the latter iilare fur te:i. l.ater the newly-nnirried couple left for their new homo at Heaton Aloor, Stockport. Nuiner oils presents were received.


PAST GR.-VAD LODGE OF ODDEELLOWS, ALU.


At the lodge meeting of the above at the


Dog and Partridge Hotel on Saturd.T,y there w;is a good attendance to hear Bro. G. Wilkinson, P.P.G.Al. (of Low Aloor), give his report ol the A.Al.C. Tliis took place immediately after the lodge business. Ques­ tions and discussion ensued for a lengthened lieriod, chieily on employment and the iVorkmen's Compensation Act, lie.aring on the friendly societies throughout tlie country. Bro. Wilkinson was heartily tlninked for the report which was well given and jiroved very interesting. Bro. K. W:itson, IJ.G.AL, presided.


A F.-VPHER'S NEGLECT. At the Borough Police Court tliis niurii-


nig, belore Air. W. Plardacre and Dr. Aliis- son, John Hitdion, labourer, Salford, was brought up oil warrant for neglecting his wife and two children. Air. C. Coleman, relieving officer, said the wife and family iiad been relieved by the Guardians at the rate of 5s. a week since April 17th, making a total of £ ^ , but as i'2s. liail been repaid there was a balance owing of £ ^ Ss. .The Bench connnitted Hitchon for a


month with hard labour, to be suspended if the arrears were repaid at the rate of 7s. fid. a week.


BOROUGH BAND CONCERT. On Sunday afternoon the Borough Band


gave a sacred concert in Air. Tuckers field at Brungerley. The threatening weather Jirei-ented many from attending wlio would utliurwise Imve been present, nevertheless there was a fair gathering. The pro­ gramme began with the Coronation March (Aleyerbeer), which was splendidly played as was also the selection from “Elijah. ” Mr. T. H. Birtwell gave a neat interpreta­ tion on the cornet of the solo, “ Abide with me ’’ and the air and chorus “ How willing my paternal love ’’ and “ Fixed in His ever­ lasting .seat by the band appropriately fol­ lowed. The two concluding choruses were “ The Heaven’s are Telling'' and the ever popular “ Halleliijali chorus., Air. J. ,S. Aspden conducted in a most efficient man­ ner.


The country circulation alone of the Ciitheroe Times ” makes it invaluable as an advertising medium.


CLITHEROE EDUCATION COMMITTEE.


THE NEW COUNCIL SCHOOL. ALD. COWGILL SAYS SECOND2VRY;


SCHOOL SCHEME IS A DEAD LETTER.


The monthly meeting of the Clilheroe '


Education Committee was held at the 'J'own Hall on Thursday afternoon. Conn. Hard- i acre presiding. Tliere were also present Aid. T. Cowgill, J. Robinson, Conns. W. i f.. Grime, C. T. Alitcliell and T. Garnett, j and the Rev. Fr. AIoss.


! VISIT TO THE SCHOOLS. The Chairman announced that since the


last meeting he had visited the elementary schools in the town and he found every­ thing working satisfactorily. Interior and exterior the schools seemed to be in work­ ing order and the various staffs attentive to their duties. He did not let any school know that he was calling, but he neverthe­ less found everything working as if he had been expected. He believed the people of Ciitheroe had come to think that the super­ vision of tile education of the children by the Education Committee was a great bene-


mittee, however, they had really not a great deal to do, as thanks to the energy of their indefatigaiile school attendance officer and his committee a lot of work was taken off their hands.


LABOUR EXAXMIN.ATION. The School .Attendance Officer (Air. G.


Botth) reported that at a recent labour examination 35 sat out of which 24 passed.


SCHOLARSFIIPS. Tile Clerk reported that at his request he


liad forwarded to Dr. Lloyd Snnpe a re­ turn of the averag.’ attendance at public elementary schools in Clitlieroe for the six months ended June 1905. The total at­ tendances numbered 9,249. and the aver:ige for the six months 1.64 1.


"CLITHEROE COUNCIL SCHOOL.' The Clerk announced that he had re­


ceived an intimation from the Board of Education stating that the Wesley scliool would henceforth be known as the “ Clitli eroo Council School,’ as from July 3rd, 1905.


NEW SCHOOL OBJECTED TO. The Clerk stated that he had received


notice from a number of ratepayers that they objected to the erection of a new school and appealed to the Board of fidu cation on the grounds (1) that the school was not required and (2) that another school or other schools already existed bet­ ter situated for the wants of the people. The notice, tlie Clerk intimated, was


signed liy John Southworth and Sons, John E. Smithies and other ratepayers.


L.-VWS OF I-IEALTl-r. The minutes of the siib-coinmiUee with


regard to the proposal for the teaching of domestic economy and the elementary laws of lieallh were submitted. It was sug­ gested that the Education Committee ar­ range for the inainigers and teachers to meet the Medical Officer of Health at a meeting calleil hv the Chairman to discuss


the subject ■ :ind decide the course of ac­ tion lo be taken. The suggestion of the committee was


adopted. AAIENDED SALARIES. I he amended scale of salaries for teach­


ers and head teachers as submitted was approved.


LEGALITY OF SCHOOL- EXPENDITURE.


Conn. Garnett asked if there was any


danger of the proposed expenditure on what was forinerly the Wesley school being tsurcharged against the Education Com­ mittee. It was a very important ijoint un which he was especially desirous ol obtain­ ing information. The reply was that there was no danger


of being surcharged. ALD. COWGILL'S SUGGESTION. .-Ud. Cowgill observed that seeing this


was the end of the school year he had a suggestion to make. Their time had been taken up as an Education Committee by


various controversies until he thought thev were apt to forget that the principal point in view was the education of the children. In going through the schools members of the Committee must be struck by the fact that a great necessity existed for the cen­ tralising of the higher standards. The scholars :in the top classes were so few that it was not worth while teaching them alone, Imt lie sug­ gested that they be got together at one school and form one class for one Icacher. He had been looking lo the secondary


school .scheme to render this unnecessary, bill lie now saw that that scheme as regard­ ed its advant.-igcs to the working classes would be a dead letter. Working men could not afford to p.ay four pounds a year and also defray the cost of other requisites, hence it was for the committee to get parents to sink sectarianism and allow the children in the top classes to attend one school. They could be educ.nted u]) to this as they had been educated in the matter of school attendance, there being only five cases now as against 40 or 50 a year or two ago. There need be no difficulty about the school as they had a Council school and the religious exemption clause existed with regard to the others. The Clerk said the suggestion could not


legally be acted upon at present, in addition to which the Council school was over­ crowded. -


Aid. Cowgill said there was room for


150 more at St. James’s school and from 60 to 70 at the Catholic school, and parents should assist the Committee in taking up this accommodation. St. James’s had come out creditably in the recent labour examination and the Catholic school was one of the best in the town. The reports were highly creditable and he was pleased


lo find that many non-CathoIics were at­ tending that school. The Chairman greatly regretted that the


County Council had not proviniisly taken the matter in hand and centralised the top classes. If they liad done so seroiidarv


education would have been more .nivanix-i’l than it is lo-d-iy. The Clerk : I don’t sec what you can do. Th e Chairman: Because the |,aw is


■ against it? The Clerk: Yes. The business was then cnnrluiled.


“ NOT A BAD T-TU.SRAXD.’' At the Clitlieroe County i ’olice conn, on


Tuesday, a Padiham marine store dealer named John Janies Walsh, was chan'eii with being drunk in charge of a horse and cart at Sabden, and with assaulting the police.


P.C. Gledhill spoke to seeing die aci used


driving from side to side of tlie ru;id. He got him out of the cart, and witness then found lie was drunk. He refused to give his name and address, and on the wa\ to Whalley Police Station struck tlie officer on the mouth and the back of tlie head. Frank Jolly, Sabden, who conveyed (he


licensed to Whalley, corroborated .as to the assault.


Accused said he was .sorry, and his wife,


wlio was present, declared that he was quiet enough wlien sober, and not a liad hnsliand. A fine of ros. and costs was inqiosed for


eacli offence. EARL COWPER’S IXTERAlJiXT,


The funeral of Earl Cowper, one dt


whose estates was at Sawley, took place on Saturday at Hertingfordbury Church, Hert­ fordshire, which he restored a few years ago. 'I'he coffin, made of oak grown on the estate, was conveyed on a limljer car­


riage, drawn by two farm horses, the estate men acting as hearers. The Bishop of St. .Albans, the rector of Hertingfordluiry, and the vicar of Flilton, Bedfordsliirc, con­ ducted the service. .At the memorial ser­ vice, held at St, AIargarel'.s. We.stminstc-r, just after noon, there was a large and dis­ tinguished gathering. The King was repre­ sented bv Atisconnt Churchill.


S I . AfARVS CHOIR TRli'. 'file members ut St. Alary s Church uiuii


and band tiuinbenng a party ui 49, iiaU their annuai outing on balurday to the Lake fjistricl. 'f tie pally Icll Ltitlieiue at O-59 lor Langwatiiby, wliich was readied about 10-0 o clock, and Iruiii here enjoyed a drive to Penrith, where lunclieon was par­ taken of at tile George Hotel. In the afternoon the company look iviiat is des­ cribed as the German Emperor s drive, em­ bracing about 20 miles ol some of the nil- est scenery in the district, and including a visit to Lowther Castle. Tlie drive was continued to Paiicrdale, where a hall was made, some ot the ineinbeis enjoying a sail across the Lake, others walking in ilie district. jVfter an interval the leiurn jour­ ney was made lo Penrilli fur dinner, and subsequently lo liie old Castle Borough, the outing having been a most enjoyable one, and favoured with delightful summer weather.


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DOWNHAM. RUSHBEARING.


ihe custom of “ Ruslibearing is still


kept up at this village, though not on the same lines as in olden liiiies, being coiilined to the cliildren. Afonday was Uie anniver­ sary' and as usual the young loiKs solicited subscriptions from their elders die money being handed over lo the sexton wiiu pur­ chased Uhls and sweetmeats. In tlie even­ ing the young folk gathered at the old stocks and a iiierry time was spent in laciiig elc., the sweets being distributed amongst them.


LOCAL BTUDENT'S .SL'CCEbh. With great pleasure we chronicle the suc­


cess of another local student in Air. John Afiller Lonsdale, nephew of Air. Win. Lons­ dale, of Radbrook Earra, Downhani, by wlioiii he was brought up, receiving his early education at Duwnham National school. Ill December 1900, shortly alter completing his primary education, Air. Lonsdale entered upon studies at the Har­ ris Agricultural College, Preston, under the Lancashire County Council Education de­ partment, and he has proved a most suc­ cessful student. In 1901 he obtained first place on the list for the J unior .Agricultural Scholarships, worth ;^3o per year, awarded by the Eancashiie County Council and ten­ able for three years. In 1903 he was awai'detl the atlvanced dairy certificate for [iractical dairy work. In 1904 he ob­ tained tile National Diploma in Agricul­ ture awarded by the Roial .Agricultur.al Societies of England and Scotland. He also passed with honours the Science and Art departments examination in agriculture, and in the same year obtained the class prize at Harris Agricultural College. Sub­ sequently he procured the Senior Agricul­ tural Scholarship, worth _£6o a year, ten- aide for two years. His latest success is tliat of winning first prize in Botany at the Royal College of Science Dublin, for which he sat last month. We he.irtily congratu­ late him on his achievements. ------ ♦ ♦ ♦ ------


Clitheroet Holidays. Don'lt forget to


take .one of Redmaynes noted Waterproof Coats wLth-you. Prices from T5/11.—Advt.


W H A L U E Y ]


^ G B I C U L ' T ^ f in e D.A'V.


SUCCESSFUL EXHIBij PRIZE LIST.


getter fortunes favoured u


Agricultural Society )eslerd.t Jars have provided net da>s 1. Ihere vas continuous delight!. Cotisequently there was a large The entries, too, were more , .00, showing an advance ol I Lr and very few below the rtl


Iv ’ pitzherbert-Brockhules, JI Brock Hall, is president, Mr. .A. chaarman of committee, and


Raivcliffe secretary. As a tenant farmers exhibiticl


* dogs, poultry and pigeons.


,vas the best seen for some yel best classes were again the h<I jnci of the.se the shire horse cil fully maintained the character of which they have gained during il years. Light horses were alsol lection this year, and cattle weiT improvement on previous years, the highest winners at the Roy.'t important shows were present jeveral instances were beaten by I There was also an improved e:j


An intere.sting feature at thfl


lections of desirable and I grasses. There was also a contj drawings, in pencil or chalk. I ustitillv exhibited at an agricnlj .Prizes'for the former will lie a ■ 'I


the competitioti open to sons anf of farmers in the Society’s d srf


.1 hert Hall. Read: 3. W. F. M l Mev; 4. W. F. Mowle. Whalle;.| Pate. Read; 6. R. Barnes, lu.l ton; 7 Fred Lofthouse. Whalleil Raweliffe, Whalley ; 9. W. H. d I ley; 10, T. W.. Raweliffe. WhallS The judges were: I.ight hT


week. In the dr.aiving competit.l 3 Iters were: i, John Knowles. RT


IlCtO .. V,. v- • - 7 ,r - - ■


George Burton (Thorpe. Will Mr. John S. Rigg (Apphl horses: Mr. W. H. Potter (Run| Cattle, sheep and pigs; Mr. (Carlisle), and Mr. G. G. Rol' Lonsdale); Bread: Air. J. H;| pool); Cheese: Mr. Edwin I ton); Butter and dressed pot Drown (C.C. Farm. T-Tutton); Mr. Jones (Clerk Hill): Poiiltrv Mr. P. Proud (Birkd.ale); P ci Thomas W.alton (Silsdenl : Dr Bentlev (Accrington).


THE LUNCHEO:| At noon a public luncheon \vj


a large marquee on the field, A| Cross Guns, Egerton, catering! large company. Air. W. Drockholes, J.P., D.E., Brockl presided, and amongst others )l many prominent agriculturists I men of the neighbourhood. The Secretary (Air. J. AI. Ra|


letters of regret at inability lo 1 amongst others. Col. Parker, sheton and Air. R. C. Assheiu| Air. H. W. Worsley-Taylor,


also wrote expressing his regip being able to be present, as lie I liked to refer to the great lo| all sustained since the last sll death of Air. Tom Longwortl’.j warm supporter of the Society 1 all that was for the interest ani the village, (hear hear). He f have liked to be present to w| Fitzherbert-Brockholes as presl society, who had done sof the Lancashire Farmer.s .-kssOAl a member of the Flouse ot f l was pressed to sacrifice all p| vetiietice in order th;it tlie session might be completed, ami hound to give up tlie duty of :| Mhalley show and also anotlif engageinenl he httd in tlm t| hear). At the close a short toast |


through. The President submiUed th|


toasts, which were heartily In I’he Rev. P'ather Pi(iningii|


the toast of “ The Asisitors." had very great pleasure in ; toast. They, the residents were very conscious how veil


would be on such an occasion f out the visitors, and he had f I'leasure in the name of the \| cultural Society in welconiinl afternoon, and thanking therf tug. (hear hear). He was glal those who had attended were b| "'ith glorious sunshine and _ There were no doubt olitci'ts I the vicinity tliat attracted imj the neighbourhood and lie sill they would enjoy the visit. I reminded him that so lav ai tttent was concerned they had I cd the title of what was formj the Board of Agriculture, known as the Board of ■ Agtl I’ tslieries. Why that exleiisil place he did not know, biitl they were about to extend tl'l Board of Agriculture and fr<| "’ork of the various Agricull


X juid he was wondering whetl-i fjvlook forward and expect at other product, say, of dishesl Calder. trout, (laugliter). A| ttere not old enough, but he '


Wu when to have tl


y: R^ttlley Arms was a great indeed it was quite


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