m THE nTXTtyBiftOE, T-tMlCR.


f \-eais ago and was a ient time. (Applause), istributed medals to the —W. Smithson, F. Al- iffe, J. H. Taylor, J. lark, William Oddie, E. )\\Tiham, A. Lawson^ F. rrison. Coun. Baldwin, second,


ihell, the Mayor was ac- >te of thanks. Kinding, said he thought lis duty to make himself


in proposing a vote of lirman, said he did not 11 had been a very active rb during the past year!, i not have spoken as he ? position <rf the club. Mt many people pnraent e was certain, t>ere not lub and he thought they more support than by those annual functions,


mittee, were extremely ttendance that night, but the club mew if tiiey be^ Tf they joined the club vould be amply repaid by received. on seconded and thereso- rl unanimously, Aid. Mit- >nding.


i, Y E S - WING AN/CMIC


s th ro u g h th e y e a r s y Womanhood.


and a t im ely cu re b y Mams’ Pin k Pills. the early age of fourteen,


or later, the lives of girls leii are full of suffering, glancing at the pallid fea- ; figures of her daughter, girl is growing, but growing le longer she lives, ition, tlie history of Mrs. levna Street, West Haitle- here. “Two years ago, at


m,'’ she said to a reporter ire Gazette” recently, “ I lie and thin and scarcely rength to walk upstairs. ) troubled with Indigestion cup of tea seemed all I


lETTEBS TO THE EDITOR.


a l d . c o w g i l l a n d t h e p r i c e o f GAS.


Sir,— ^ I am very sorry that it is necessary


This is a case of ■ ;\here a man leaves the subject under discusdon:, and abuses or im­ putes motives to his opponent It is a form of “ Ignoratio Elenchi,”’ or arguing off the point, and needs to be watched very closely. Another material fallacy, though r.ot so


to trespass on your'valuable space to put myself right in the eyes, of the Ratepayers. _ ____ _____ __________ ^


As your readers are aware through your jg ^ where anyone assumes as a premiss report, my position appears very^ ridicules


common, is very important because it re- vea’s one of the tricks of contro'/ersy, rnd is known as the “ Petitio Princlpii.” llhis


conclusion they set out to prove; but


le the resolution on gas reducticaii. The generally in different terms. In other point raised by Councillor Roberts^ I was words; it is a case of where a man adcs his well prepared to deal with, and I did deal opponent to admit something that is really with it incidentally in my opening remarks, identical- with the conclusion in dispute, Althought it was distinctly out of order it whioh-is generally couched in different had, I am sorry to say, its desired effect on language. Lack of space alone prevents the members of the Council and no doubt one from giving numerous instances, oi the ffith the general body of ratepayers. With- « petitio Principii.” out duly considering the question it would


foregoing hints on Logic will,be ex-


appear that I was asking the Council to .ti^mely valuable to those who take the agree to reduce gas to such a price ^that it trouble to master them, because they are was not possible for the Corporation to applicable to every controversial subject produce it without loss. Now, Sir, that is imaginable. not my mode of procedure. I was not


aware that gas, according to the last state- 1,5^ to know that the present writer read ment cost as. s^d. per thousand feet to t,i,g


produce, but I was aware of a fact which 1^5 publication, and that he has listened I will relate, and the rest of the Members of the Council ought to have been aware of it, seeing that they all have sent to them a statement'of the cost yearly. According to that statement, gas actually cost last year 2S. S.fipd. yet when gas was costing round


gas at about 2s. sJd. and one private con­ sumer 2s. 5.4©d. per thousand feet, which price we are at the present time charging and'that for illuminating puiposes. N<ot, Mr. Editor, if ray remarks in s«ibmitting the ■ resolution had been reported in the usual ivaj’j the pmblic would have sera that with our new plant we were producing gas very much cheaper this year than we were last year and no one knows better, than Councillor Roberts, from the statements the Council receive monthly, 'that the cost for the present >’ear will not exceed as. 3d. (probably considerably less)


thousand


feet, so that part of the resolution to reduce gas for the purposes I proposed, was not so ridiculous from a financial point pf view as


he evidently would have the public believe. m .1 t - _ 1.1. i


« evnlamtion will «r 4


tKi _ o 1^ o aaaiatT V««1 fullv iustifv ir I rniLe I took as woittfliv of a LembCT ' n years’ experience <m the Council , th r^ tX lt tv of a!l d^art- '


consumer, -------*♦ *♦ *♦ »------


.pyrites over a nom-de-plume. J. HARGREAVES.


------ *♦ *♦ *♦ *------ “ THE


IMPREGNABLE ROCK OF HOLY SCRIPTURE.”


The question, queried by Mr. Jas. Har­


greaves has been very ably answered by the Vicar of Low Moor in the “ Clitheroe Times ” and by the Vicar of St. Mary’s.


I


feel prompted, however, to add my testi­ mony to the most valuable utility of prayer, for, to all thoughtful minds, not biassed by rank opposition and unbelief in God, the Author of all pra>er, there is not, nor ever can be, any question raised as to the wis-1 dom and utility of believing prayer. There are tens of thousands of persons who can


MR. SHA CK L E TON AND MIN IS TE R S ’ PROMISES .


DUST IN COTTON MILLS. Mir. D. J. Slh.vck'leton, M.P., interviewed


ment last week, said, “ Neither Mr. Hal­ dane nor Mr. M’Kenna made the , promises I think we were in fairness entitled to, par- ticul.Trly on the question of army and navy bi.nds in competition with civilians.” “ As


“ mousanos 01 pcisuiis miu ea*. 1 ^ the Home Office,” Mr. Shackleton said, received, over and over ..


» d ,» J . .U e d ™ . y r . . n d .hi., (hem a generous amount of


I am, etc., (ALD.) T. COWGILL.


IS IT IRRATIONAL TO PRAY? Sir,—'In connection with the controversy


V frequent fainting fits.'


[pplied me with medicine, o ill that I had to take to : llesli rapidly and felt most lelancholy. My back toTr [ had severe sliarp pains uldc-rs. Friends said that but tile doctor told me that , and that my stomach was ■ ply ajiy nourishment to my


jht my hands and feet wiere and quite numb. Then'


.es collaiised, and any noise .ave me a splitting headache, tremble violently. Very


ogriher 1 would be attacked When doctor’s physic


ne any good I tried other my .stomach Ijecame more


lamed; and as month after was more and more weighed


in and dejiressaon. I had dies of .sleep a.t nights in rrified by nightmares, however, I read about an Hire by Dr. Williams’ Pink eople, and I decided to try


ifter I had taken them only ny appetite improved, so I d to persevere. Steadily became less severe; I slept :s, and felt stronger and ay. I continued'taking Dr. Pills regularly and was soon' all sickness and indigestion,


lur came back to my cheeks, lost weight, and no long^


ly pain or back-weakness.. I t new girl and have not ihad since.” Good Blood that restcirra odless, enfeebled bodilea, is by D,r. Williams’ Pink Pills le; they have cured many mia. Indigestion', Eczema, jciatdca, St. Vitus’ Dance, voiis Disorders, and the ail nen alone suffer. -Sold but be careful to avoid the ;s that never cure, and look le, as above, on every pack- direct to the Dr. Williams’ 46, Holbom Viaduct, Lon- for 2s. pd. a box, or six


gd.


rs of fashionable e(?) themselves


most airy-faiiy


filmy yokes, and ook chilly, and iy seeni to ^loty so dress them-'


8 to say, Ihe idea If airy-fairy we


he year, then let


an-bbdioe, boa^- of fleidi-coloured ft flesh-iOTlouied


ant, and thp.ntr", s risks.


on the above subject a little reflection c(m- vinces one of the necessity of dealing with first'principles. Before doing so it is essen­ tial to expose some of the material logical fallacies tiiat are constantly cropping up in discussions of this character. Through lack of education a large number of people ^ •are particularly prone to fall into these errors. It is to be hoped that the follow­ ing illustrations will be the means of pre­ venting a great deal of the loose thinking, talking and writing upon religion and poli­


tics. Perhaps the most frequent fallacy that


confronts one ivhen conversing with people who are ignorant upon the great questions of the day, is the folloiving: Mr. ^and-so is a far more learned man than I, thenrfore, it would be presumption on my pwirt to contradict his opinion upon this, that, or the other. Look at all the learned men who believe and teach ChnstiaiU’ty. Do you think, they wrill ask, that this large number of intelligent people would accept this dogma if it was irrational? No, cer­ tainly not. That, with the average Christian is supposed to finally dispose of the matter. In answer to that, it may startle a large


number of good people to be assured that ithousands of very clever and learned men look with contempt upon the dogma of Cbristi.nnitv. Of course there are scien­ tists like Sir Oliver Lodge who believe in Ohristianity., of a sort. But^ the majority of Christians ivould entirely reject the form of belief affected by that famous scientist. They would regard it as a caricature. There are thousands of learned men' and wromen who reject Ghristianity, just as there are thousands who accept it. Consequently, it does not assist or prove anything -w:hen pie use this argument. Perhaps the point here contended for will be made clear- by a reference to one of the unimportant dif­ ferences that exists between, Roman Cath­ olicism and Protestantism. The doctane or dogma known as “ Transubstantiation, or the “ Real Presence ’ in the Sacrament, is an excellent case in point. _ To Protest­ ants of all sects this dogma is an' outrage upon their intelligence. Vet, the fact re­ mains that thousands of educated Roman Catholics can and do firmly believe in it. Another important fallacy that ^ is con­


stantly being perpetrated is known' in Logic as the " Argumentum-ad-popu'lum.”


fallacy or mistake is genemlly expressed in the folloW'ing terms: Seeing that _ nullions of cmlized people believe in Christianity, they cannot possibly all be in. the wrong; therefore, this teaclitog must be sound. In other words, if anything is popular it must be true. Those, who are misled by this specious argument utterly fail to see that the same could be uiged in favour of all the great religious systems in the world. It is an argument in favour of Buddhism, Mahometanism, Confucianism, Shintoian, or any of the other popular religious bellms existing in the world. If it is valid in the one case it is equally valid in »ny of the other oases, and if it is true of the whi'le, which of course, it is not, it is cf use to none. In other words, this “ aigumentum- ad-populum” can eaaly be reduced lo an absurdity, exactly as all other mai.c'ial


logical fallames. The argumentum-ad-hominum is anoth'er


fallacy with which it is necessary to deal. Ignorant and intolerant people very often resort to this when defeated in,argument.


" - S I I ™ n , but by men-of the highest intelli- ] eannot say I was aston'^dhed at his intima­ tion that he 'had appointed 43 new inspec­ tors in c e he came into office, but many of OUT membeirs will bear the fact for the first time, and will appreciate it very much. In regard to the question of dust in cotton mills I think we shall be able to get something done. It is a new subject to the Depart­ ment, and they must have time to make inquiries. The evil is a great one, and ought to be dealt with. As regards the particulars clause extension, it is very satis-


most signal and prompt answers to promises that will go far to satisfy us. The ordinary men and Home Secretary restored the balance. I


too, ever since and before our Lord taught His disciples to pray. Again, every true Christian knows some­ the delight of peaking to God in


thing of


pravet, and of unbosoming his troubles and tri.als


■ ' Call upon me in the day of I will deliver me.”


and ye (Psalm 50, My own recent — ------- , remankable


to Him Who has commended us you,


15 also Deut. 4c.,


giciify ?v)


to


trouble, and shall


restoration to


health is a marked proof to my friends that God has answered pr.vyer, after all the doc­


correspondent, Mr. Hargreaves, seems to | condemn the religion of Jesus Christ be­ cause he is led awuy witii the idea that, be­ cause two opposing armies in battle (which he cites) both supp'licate the -ame God for victor}’ . Now, I need scarcely tell your readers that war is not-e-ncouraged by God. He has sometimes given victory to a na­ tion w:hich has been compelled to take up arms, but only when the injustice could not, or would not,’be settled by arbitration. He h.as again and again declared that He has given victory to the righteous, or to the un justly injured people, so it were foolish for lx>th armies to implore victory. Theoffend- ing party cannot and must not expect vic­ tory, so that it is no argument whatever that prayer has no utility because some parties .abuse it. Nay ’tis true tliat God’s people only know how to -use prayer effectually. Again, Mr. Hargreaves quotes the late


‘ Our |


Rev. Dr. Fair.burn, who, during the course of a lecture, having made the statement, “ every man gets what he deserves,” was asked, after the lecture, if he thought every man got ivliat he deserved in the San Fran­ cisco disaster, when thousands of persons perished. He replied “ in dogmatic vein’I “ Y e s !” Now, we Christians cannot admit that was an answer which a thoughitfuil Cliristian would endorse in the abstract, and I have not the least doubt that the rev. gen- tleuian did then, or has done since, ad­ mitted that it was an exaggeration to say so, ‘’'/t surely theie would be a few persons


nothing to offer but -wiH-o’-the-wisps to soothe the anxious seekers of rest for the weary sin-stricken souls who desire to go to an eternal home of purity when this life is over. Ah, no! thank God! The grand old story of redemption through Christ gpes on its victorious way despite the devices of wicked men who attempt to overthrow the Christian’s happiness and hopes. For as the late W. E. Gladstone,-(The Grand Old Man), has often stated— “ That the Impreg­ nable Rock of Holy Scriptures will endure all the scrutinies and all the assaults of Sceptical men for all rime.” God, who ever giveth His children faith, grace and wisdom to follow Him, never can be de­ feated, nor even has beenv for He shall reign till all His loved ones are safely gathered into His kingdom above, to reign with Christ for ever and ever. I think it is more' and more needful to warn such as are wishful to escape a sad end of life nert lo read such soul-destroying nonsense as is contained in the works of the above-named


-Jr, reply to “ Layman ” it may interest recommended by him, at the time


to the preaching of the Archbishop of Can­ terbury, the Bishops of Ripon and Manches­ ter, Father Bernard Vaughan, the Rev. Mairk Guy Pearce, Dr. Fairburn, and scores j of the smaller fry among the clergy. I also like to remind him that his


about 2s. 7'd. to produce, we were actually patronising coondescension ill becomes a supplying the Lighting Committee with their


men. Apologising, sir, for a rather lengthy


letter for in.sertion in your valuable columns, Yours respectfullv, ROBERT CLARKE.


23;


Kay Street, ■ Clitheroe.


ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Communicate with Inspector Gent,


R.S.P.C.A., Blackburn. ''’»■■■


TJNEMPLOYIHENT^AND PpDING OP CmiJJREN.


FEBlEltrABY /


MEETING AT WEAVERS’ INSTFIUTE


COUN. PARKER AND CORPORATION WORICMEN’S WAGES.


A meeting was held in the Weavers’


casting dirty, refleotions^and scorn upon those who were doing what they could to assist people who had been thrown out of employment. They all knew his


Institute on Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Blackburn and District Federation of Trades Councils to consider the question of unemployment and feeding of school children. Mr. W. H. Seedall presided over a good attendance and he was supported by Aid. E. ’ R. Hartley of Bradford, Coun. C. Higham, of Blackburn, Coun. R. Parker and Messrs. J. W. Dixon and F. Hargreaves. At the outset the Chairman apologised for the absence of Mr. A. H. Cottam w'ho w'as announced to occupy the chair. Mr. .


by a comiespondent on the results of the resolution : _ _


fully in sympathy with the objects of the meeting and that he would probably be present before the meeting closed. Proceeding, the Chairman said there were a large number of people who were unemployed, and unemployed through no fault of their oim. They were willing to work but could not get it and in conse­ quence of not being unable to find em­ ployment they not only encountered monetary diificulties, but many became degraded and lost their self-respect. Such a state of things ought not to be allowed through the apathy of the Government. He was sorry that the room that night was not filled with people who were in sympathy with the objects for which they were holding the meeting. Coun. Parker then moved the following (a) That this meeting calls


representations made by trade union depu- upon the Government to deal immediately rations to five of the members of the Govern­


with the unemployed question by measure granting the right to work at a minimum wage sufficient to maintain in physicial efficiency every man and woman willing and able to take advantage of such provision, together with their natural dependents, (b) And in view of the failure of local authorities to put into force the permissive Feeding of School Children Act, the Government is strongly urged to make it compulsory on local authorities to feed necessitous child- Unemployment, went on Coun.


factory to knmv that the Dep.irtmenit has a . __________ |.q ^


Parker, was a very serious question and in his opinion it ought to have the attention of every man and woman in the country. As the Chairman had said, unemployment was the means of dragging humanity down to the lowest depths of degradation and poverty. He honestly believed there had been more people in the town on the verge of starvation during the last twelve


„


tors did had for )-e.Tjs, been unavailing, and I lihe Home Office promises, we should not imagined. There were also possibilities I myself, quite hopeless of recovery till the “ prayer of faith’ was given me.


dhall be able to do something with the De- pa.rtment..s, other than the Home Office, dur­ ing the session.”


Bill in preparation. Had it not been for months than a large number of satisfactory report to take of those individuals coming in contact


I hope we Kyith the capitalist class. If he might


'bpinion on the latter part of the resolution as he and ex-Counoillor Windle were the means of bringing about the feeding of necessitous school children in the town. (Applause.) Mr. J. W. Dixon seconded the resolution


He said if they had had the people of Clitheroo behind them they might have had the Feeding of School Children Act adopted in its entirety. I t had been said that they must not put it on the the rates. If they (the working class) had to pay their share towards the expense of


I feeding those children then they would w;int it putting on the rates. Tlioy were


i not able to subscribe as liberally to the i fund as some people but if they were allowed to pay their share in the rates they


Cottam, he stated, had been called away ! would be in a position to help. Prior to to a meeting at Manchester. He had sent 1 the Christmas holidays .............. "" a letter, however, stating that he was


* . . . . , , n • *. Christmas holidays there was


BARROW CRICKET CLTTB.


ANNUAL BALL. ■ The annual ball promoted by the Barrow


average daily attendance of 67 children for free meals at the Technical School. After the Christmas holidays the number dropped down to the magnificent figure of seven, and at present they were being fed at Mr. Ingham’s in Moor Lane. How was it that there was such a sudden drop in the number '> The Canteen Committee said trade had improved. They (the Labour co-opted members of the Commit­ tee), knew different. Being nearer the ^


knew wiiat the actual conditions of the people were. They must get the whole of the people in Clitheroe behind them and then they could go to the Canteen Com­ mittee and ask them to help the jieople to keep up the stamina of the children Councillor Higham of Blackburn, sup­


. -t 1*1 •__


Cricket Club is one of the social institutions of the district. It always occurs in Febra- aiy and after a round of the winter’s plea- sureable evenings, culriiiuiating with the Barrow Ball, one faces the summer with equanimity. Like most organisations de­ pendent for upkeep upon the public, it has had its ups and downs, but in recent years things have gone smoothly and the event of last Friday night may be numbered amongst the best ever held under such aus­ pices. True, the attendance was below that of last year, but from a dancer’s and pleasure seeker’s point of view nothing was left to be desired. Tlie dances were able to be carried through witliout crusliing, or even, the slightest discomfort, and so de­ lighted were all the patrons that many were loth to leave when the programme was com­ pleted, and h.ad it not been that many had to travel to Clitheroe probably it would have been considerably extended. The decorations were on the scale that contri­ buted so largely to the success of last year. Barrow print and cricket material, along with the papier garlands, deftly arranged at


itlie expiense of much time and trouble, made up a pretty scene and well repaid the out­ lay. The arrangements were in the hands


people than most of the Committee, they of the secretaries, stewards, and Mr. and i-


Mrs. Wadeson. The latter also had charge of tihte refreshments. This year the bar for the s.ale af intoxicants was disprensed with at the suggestion of .the principal subscriber, who show’ed his appreciation of the move by giving a handsome donation' to the pwr- moters, to recompense them for any financial


AJ'— TIT— 1 n


porting said good trade would not solve unemployment. I t was no use talking about the lack of capital. They were being told by Mr. Macara that the spinning trade w’as suffering because there had been too many mills built. I t was a super- fluity of capital that caused unemplo^ent They were always face to face with the fact that unemployment was most rife when there was wealth in abundance,


/vKoriTft I


loss they mighit sust.ain. Probably it was this that affected the attendance, but. it added to the enjoyment of those patrons, to whom a bar for intoxicants was a matter cf no gre.at moment. Mr. and Mrs. Wad^ son made up for all deficiencies by their catering which was beyond reproach by the


^nd the}' are deseping of highest compliment for their industry


They did not suffer from the lack of the ,^<h,ich helped so much to ensure the success necessaries of life because nature had of the ii.ndert.aking. They were ably as^ failed, or because they had not the machin- sisted by an efficient staff of stewards con- ery or because they were not willing to sisting of Messrs. T. Speak, B. Nutter, E. apply their labour to the machinery, but Eh-edge, G. Allen, P. Hollin'rake, J. Reid, because, through no fault of their own, J. Glover and A. Smith.


' BILLIARDS/


WHALLEY V. LOW MOOR. /


Whalley.


.on God’s side in that very wicked city, yet perished bodily, as did the guilty. (See St. Luke xiii., 2-5). But certainly that did not in anv way affect the justice nor holiness of God nor the utility of prayer in any sense of the word. Mr. Hargreaves goes further whh his foolish charges against our God; an.l declares that the recent awful disaster in Italy irill have the effect of making scep­ tics by the million'! I, along ivith many others] thank God that it most certainly is making millions of piersohs feel that the same God who has taught us to pray; has sp. ecial'ly, through this disaster, caused us who love Him to pray more fervently than ever, that the nations of the earth will take these dire calamities as direct warnings to “ seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,” for it often happens that sudden destruction, like “ a bolt from the blu5,’' cometh upon them for their wicked diiwibedience and sHghting of His Son’s love — who died, upon the Cross to ivin our love and esteem— for so great a sacrifice He there made for our. eternal salvatiOT. One does not like to say very hard things to a blind man, however much one deplores Ms awful impiety; but when a spiritua.lly blind man bettins to condemn the matchless re- 1 .. .. ....1-™


Whalley.


Blatchf'ord, and even ivorse ni'en who, as the whole Christi.in world knows, were


spdrituallv blind, and by the by, were th'em- selves di^tisfied with their own pet fneora^ as I can prove from God’s Word. (See Psalm xiv., i). And. indeed, it is no worn der, for anyone can see plainly they have


Jas. Peters . . . . 100 W. Greenwood. 100 S. Clarke........... 100 J. C l iew ........... W. Hargreaves W. Mercer .. .. G. H a r t ley ----- F. Greenwood .. G. Vickers .. ..


100


J. Lang.............. Handicap .


100 100 100 •99 68 75


1038 96 Lotv Moor.


J. Coates . . . . 40 W. Ormerod.. 51 J. Ecoles......... 91 J. Hargreaves. 100 J. Wilson_


_


J. T. Trotter,. J. Patefield—


H. Hayhurst.. J. Parkinson. . H. Snape .. .. Handicap . .


69 69 83 92 I


100 100 250


1045


WHALLEY 2nd v. LOW MOOR 2nd. Low Moor,


W. Rutter . . . . 100 J. Denley......... 100 J.Dean................ 100 L. Crook ........... 100 A. R i le y ........... 77 H. G o r to n_


_ 100


W. Mowle.......... 100 A. Mercer . . . . 100 J. Eastham . . . 100 J. Lakeland . . 100


977 yy;p^KMAN’ s FATAL FALL An inquest ivas held at the Blackbrun In-


liRion of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Almighty firmary on Friday night Creator, and flaunts the teachings of infidels


„ n/r, w T h


and atheists like Bradiaugh, Tom Paine, 1 Michael McHole (sa>, labourer, 24. Haitop 2^4 Harrop


R. Coates .... J. Patefield . . . J. Tomlinson . P. Clapliam.. . A. Slinger . . . H. B ir ch ......... J. Owen. . . . . . J. H. Seedle . . A b s en t ........... A b s en t ...........


39 50 94 I 33


100 I 27 46 61


440


be allowed he would like to refer to two cases that had come under his oiyn observation that would show the evils of that question. Some few months^ ago it came to his knowledge that a family through unemployment, or partial un- eniployiiient, were slowly but surely starving to death. At the week-end the landlord demanded his rent and although the family had neither coal nor food in the house the landlord insisted upon having the rent. The poor woman lyas actually driven to pawn her wedding ring to satisfy the greedy lust of the landlord. Unemployment was a serious question when they realised that such a condition of things existed. Only a short tim e ago he was informed of a case where a man, who had a sickly wife, had only been partially employed. The man was not able to provide the necessaries of life for his family and could not clothe them. On account of being practically unem­ ployed the man got a few iveeks behind with his rent. The result was that not many days ago he received notice to quit the house , at the end of a specified time and that he must pay all arrears before he left. So long as the property of this country remained in the hands of such blood-suckers as those they could not allow themselves to be indifferent to the question of unemployment. He hoped they would not only support the resolution but that they would become missionaries for the cause. They ivere all aware that they locally, as a Labour Party, had tried to relieve the distress that had been prevalent in the tomi. Many of them also knew how they had been received by their local authority. Wlien they asked the Tbivn Council to assist in relieving the distress that existed in the town they Ti’ere simply laughed to scorn. Did wiey expect the Corporation to find work for anybody, to give navvies’work to weavers etc ? was asked. One gentleman said —^and he would like them to bear the fact .in mind— that i f they employed any out- of-work they would have to pay him trade union rate of wages. He would like to know whether there was a single individual ^ p lo y ed by the Corporation who got trade union wages. He would make bold to say that there was^ not a single Corporation surrounding Clitheroe — commencing at Nelson and going round by Blackburn,— that paid such low wages as they did in the Clitheroe Coiqioration. There was also another very important matter that had some bearing upon the resolution. There would always be un-


Street, Clitheroe. Deceased was at CHitheine Castle on Thursday last when he fell from a ladder, a distance of 23 feet, fracturing his Aull. He was removed to the Infirmary and died from shock, A ver­ dict in accordance with the evidence w ^ re­


turned


working the community worked longer hours than Mortcmgi th


ManoP i employed so long as a certain portion ot they had


they were not called upon to work in any shape or form. Consequently, not beiiig called upon to work the capitalist said “ neither shall they be called upon to eat.” What they had got to demand was the right to work in order that they might have the right to live. They would doubtless be told by some people that they had every sympathy for them. Others said drink was the cause of un­ employment. Drink determined in some cases who should be employed, but it did not alter the problem one iota.. They would have to give up looking to the abolition of drink for the doing aiyay of unemployment. It was not Socialism that was on its trial but capitalism. It was capitalism that had failed not Social- ,i;he club had their efforts appreciated by ffie ism. They must demand the right to appearance of at least 60 couples, dancing work, or the wages in lieu of work. If being led off by Mr. Fred D.awson and ^Ess they did that they could depend upon it Lyne. would get work (Laughter). He '


a great portion of the human race found "nie music, as usual, was under ffie able .0 ‘


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would like to ask them to consider the question seriously. They must not wait until they were out of work. The problem had got to be solved by those in work, not by those who were unemployed, if it was to be solved at all. Those who wore out of work were very often reduced to such a state that they had not the courage to face the problem, 'riiere was always an undermining influence at work when a man was throivn out of employment. He asked them, not for the sake of the un­ employed, but for their own sake and for the sake of those who would follow them, to raise their voices and demand their


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rights as human beings to live by demand­ ing the right to work. (Applause). Alderman Hartley also supported the


resolution in a lengthy speech. Ho said the landlords and capitalists raised their rents and screwed doivn wages and then asked if there was anything else they could do for them. The workers them­ selves would have to tackle the question of unemployment. Every man in the country who wanted work had the right to demand that work. Speaking of the children Aid. Hartley said it was the child of the careless that they could least afford to neglect. Such a child was sure to be a burden on the commumty later in life if it was neglected. They could not train underfed children and they must see to it that, they had some- thing substantial to eat.


. tion was carried unanimously. ,


folloiring: — From Barrow; Mr. and Mrs. W. H.


Hopwood. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett (Marple), Mr. and Mrs. W. Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. D. Tavlor, Mr. and Mrs. W. Chatburn, Mr. and Mrs. R. Whittam, Messrs. H. and W. Goodman, Mes-srs. L. Moirt, J. Reid, T. Harrison', the Misses V'h'ktaker, Miss A. Dean. Miss E. Harrison, kEss A. Yeoman, Mrs. J. Smith (Rawtenstall), Mr. A. Smith, Miss L. Bot-terell, Mrs. J. H. Bulcock, Mrs. A. Mercer, Miss A. Lyne, Mr. and Mrs. F. Washbrook, Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor, Mr. Mr. J. Metcalfe, Mr. P


Hollinrakc. Mr. and Mrs. Walkden, Mr. J. Booth. Mr. W. .and, hEss A. Knowles,_


Mr. W. Knight, ■ Whalley: Mr. J; H. Ramsbottom, Mr. A. , , .


R.amsbottoin, Mass Ramsbottom, Miss Wil­ son and Miss D.avis (Blackburn), Misses Z. and J. Woodward. Mr. T. and Miss Bul­ cock, Miss W. Ellis, Miss A. Wiggins, the Misses Seed, Mr. A. 'Waiipp, Mr. H. Whipp, Mr. W. Lakol.rud, Miss Donnelly, Mr. Brcckban-k, the Misses Bishop, kEss Lakeland, the Misses Lang, Miss Yates, ^Ess Pve, Mr. R. Taylor, Messrs. J . Mercer and W] Mercer (Lnng'ho), Mirs Hardy, Mr.s. J. Braithwaite (Langho), Miss N. Waddicar


(Wiswell), Mr. P. Airey, Mr. W. Alm^d, Mr. T. Green, Mr. W. Ramsbottom, Misses A. and L..'Waddicar (Ramsbottom). _ Clithoroe. 'Miss K. Robinson, Misses J. Br ig^ Miss Finder, hEsses L. and Harrison, Mr. F. Westwood, Mr. W.


Mr. A. H. Cottam, who entered the room q Edrnondson, Mt. and Mis. J. Topping,


On being put to the meeting the resolu- pagers, Mr. AUiham, Mr. H. Cook, M.r. H. and Miss Duckett, Mr. J. J. Davies, Mr.


durin’gthetime Aid. Hartley was speaking Misses-L. and N. Leatham, MissP. Sut- proposed a vote o f thanks to the chairman cliffe. Miss B. Smith. Mr. W. Manley, M.r.


and speakers. He was heartily in s y m - ™


pathy tvith the objects of the meeting. He was satisfied that if statesmen would


employees of the Corporation working 1


84 hours in a week they could not wonder at there being unemployment. If those people would only put there ovtn houses in order it would seem them betfer than


He would! only deal.with the land question and ' various other matters, unemployment would be a thing of the past. They were told that a large number of people were unemployable, but they were not agitating for those who would not work, they must look ' after themselves. With regard to the feeding of children Mr. Cottam said every child that went to school ought to have sufficient food as to enable it to take , in the learning given to it. The question had been asked as to where the money was to come from. They must go to those who had held offices under the Government and take away their pensions. Mr. F. HtCi-greaves seconded the vote . of thanks'which was heartilydairied.


S.' Chadwick, Mr. J. Cowm.nn, Mr. J. Wil­ son,'Miss M. 'Whiteside, Mr. F. and Miss E. M.irsden, Misses M. and J. Walmsley, Mr. W. Pomfret.- Mr. and Mrs. W. Allen, Misses K. and M. Durham, Miss Loynd.


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1 d'lrection of Mr. bred Pve, L.'R.A.M., A.R.'M.C.M. who had the Whalley Quad­ rille Band—augmented for the ocepion— in attendance. Each and all carried out ■ their duties admirably. The M.C.’s too, upon -whom so much depends, were most assiduous. Messrs. J. H. Rarasbottom, Fred Dawson and J. Goodman are enthusiasts, and dancers of all class­ es know the value of M.C.’s who are con­ stant in their attendance upon them? Mr. W. Buckley, J.P., the esteemed president of the club] was unable to be present. He w.TS in Switzerland enjoying a well earned holiday and he would hear with pleasure of the success of the evient. Mr. Hopwood, however, was present and thoroughly ot- joved himself. The officers connected ivith


____ The ladies were prettily attired, dancing was wholehearted, and all conduct­ ed themselves with the utmost decorum. Amongst 'those piresent were noticed the


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