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A TALE OF OLD HORROCKSFORD By SYBIL PARKER


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JOHN iroiIOHOLiMl*^, Siniirc ol Fonlliolmo Hull I.IIorr<Krk.slor<l ultl Hall;, Justice of the l*oace for Clithcroe.


HAM13 ANNLS, lii.s wife.


HICK BEAVIS ami TOIU NUTTA LL, .scrvjints at Fortlltoline Jlall.


HOCKlt, FOnOilOLiME, a monk, Squire Fonlliolmtv’.s younger Lrotlier, (le.sirou.s of tliverting the Squire’.s wealth ami 0. state.s from Itis legal lioir lo Wliallcy Abbey.


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HUBERT EORmiOL^IE a foumlling bcllevetl to be of high birth, adojiteu .son ami heir of Squire Fonlliolme. He 1. s knighted for Iiis prowess in tlie Wars of the Boses, afterwanls being known as Sir Hiihort.


CtCIl/Y_ NICVFLIC, only eliild of Sir Cliarlos Novilo, liaiicee of Hubert, reportctl to have iliod of fever.


KING HENRY Vi., in exile til Waddiugton Old Hal), the residence of Sir John Tempest.


QUEEN JEUIGABET, his wife.


KING iOBWABD, Henry’s succe.ssor jifter tile battles of the Bose.s.


SJB ED.MUND TAUBDT, of Ba.sliall Hall, jiiid his son, THOMAS T.VLBOT.


lAWYER STOAT, of “ Tlie Tangle,” and liis brother HICK STOA'l', a member of


Ji gting of eiit-throats led by Nidiolas Cromiiloii.


HA^UO GRIZZICL, reputed to be a Pendlo witch.


JirSTBESS BETTY CHA'J’BUBN, Squire Fordhohne’ .s housekeeper, susiieeted of the same jiropen.sities.


.STHONCi-’ I’TH-AU.M.=;, NANCE JIKMIOV-


SWEET iiml TO^l O’ IIOIIS, .serv.iilts at Fortlliolna* Hall. , CHAPTER XIX.


T lte ^W in rla n & ris ih ir s i:


Here 5 all the besi^ and chcer-oh to yoUt*


Then comes dead silence till everyone*s through.


When that*s all over, then what do they say ?


The same again^ mate — some more


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comrades, and soon tho whole gang was in motion, creeping up to tho house, where their loader atatioiiod them in different jdaccs, four to guard tlio two back doors. Two he posted at each of tho lower windows, with orders tt) let none escape from the house, and llien -taking Stoat and tlie residue of the band lie stcalthilv approached tbo ball door, the robbers dividing and .standing close against the wall on each side, so tliat when tlie door should open, one solitary figure should bo visible to the opener. Crompton, who had put a long cloak over his armour and wrapped a jiiece ot cloth round his morion, now advanced to tho door ami knocked. The Squire, wlto Itad just fallen into a doze, wtis awakened by t!io sound and called Nnttall. Tho servant also had been asleep, but shortly before liis inastor’s summons liad boon aroused by a cinder falling froni^ the grate and stooped lo sec whether it was ” a purse or a coflin.” Noticing its .shaiie, he sliook Ills liesid and muttered, ‘ ‘ A coffin.” Ho also hoard tho knock and luirricd into the liall, and received orders from tiio Squire lo open tho door; btit, knowing from the .sound of the knock, that it w.as not that of Boavis lie was in no haste to unchain tlio portal, and suspicions and full of fears ho asked who stood without. “ A i>oor old pedlar who hath lost his way and seeks a night’s lodging,” , replied a gruff voice. ” This is no hostelry—there is an inn at the village nigh at hand,” rejoined Nuttall in a surly tone. “ Nay, nay, Tom, lot him enter. It shall ne’er bo said ol John Fordholme that


visitor.s jirowling round the lonely Fordholme Hall. ^ ^Vftcr Crompton and the unwilling J.)ick .Stoat iiad completed their toni* of in- .spection, tlioy rejoined tlieir expectant


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feeble. Sure I mu an honest man! 1 sore need moat ami rest, linving lost my way i’ this wild country, amid its trackless forest.s, and I can go no further,” impor­ tuned the outsider. Then came the sound as of someone falling against tho door and a faint, moan. “ Open tlie door at once, Tom,” said the ‘ ‘ Gin it had been Bcavis instead


tliinks it sonndoth knavish. ‘ ‘ Open the door, good masters, 1 pray, for the love of lioaven.


1 am old ami Squire.


cautiously opened tho door. Crompton immediately pushed past Iiim


Master, for thy hospitality—’ tw.as not given, mclhinks, over willingly.” At the same moment tho whole placo Vas filled with men. Amongst tho ftr.sb to enter were Dick Stoat and tho brutal butclier, Thornbor. Tom tried to pusli to tho door, hut as well might ho have trio<l to keep out a flood as iho swarming intruders, and groaning aloud he rushed across tho room to tlto Squire,


and tuldresscd tho iaquire. ” Thanks,


his gabardine and liond muffler, and tho Squire, looking sternly at him, said, •


think that one, once a bolted knight, should I p # ’


L'A li's* ’


It If


act like thee. There was a time, so I have heard, when Sir Nicholas Crompton,


a bravo warrior, " would have scorned to creep into an old* man’s dwelling at dead of night like a common thief and draw- latch.” Crompton looked slightly abashed, and then recovering laughed scornfully and answered, “ I come in King Edward’s


charge thee to leave this house quietly witli, thy band, or thou wilt ruo tho day thou did’st outer this door.


thou Nicholas Crompton?” “ Yea, verily,” answoro<l tho robber, t “ As a Justice of tho Peace, then, I


’Tis sad, alack I to * Art


struggled hard to rise under Tom’s vestrniii- ing Tiaud, saying, “ Hands off a AIngis- tratol T will fond for myself,” and push­ ing Nnttull aside ho rose with dignity and confronted tho robbers. Then, feeling for liis trusty sword, which was leaning against the sido of his chair, ho drew it. Tho outlaw liad now <livested Iiimsclf of


'J'he Stiuiro. however,


whispering to him, “ Alastor, ’ tis_ Cromp­ ton’s bund, ilunnot, cross them, bide still, and 1 will ‘ fend you,’ ” placing himself before Fordliolmo.


warned by Bc.avis to bo chary of lotting in strangers but now, fearing to irritate his master after his late soiziiro and porchanco bring on another attack, he unwillingly advanced to tho portal, catching up a heavy blackthorn cudgel on liis way, tind mutter­ ing, “ 1 dare not cro.ss him as he is, and perchance the stranger may bo honest. I fear me, however, Beavis will llyto me roundly for opening:” Hrawing back Iho heavy wooden boll, ho


of thee ho had obeyed without dallying.” Tom shook his liead. He had been


]Me-


Master, there bo ill folk about—reevers— and I mislike tbo stranger’s voice.


name, lo find wlicrc you harbour tho traitor, .Henry of Mindsor.”


said tho outlaw, turning to his gang, who ■were looking with covetous eve.s at tlic silver tankard and other gear on the supper table. 'The Squire had sunk back In his cliair,


With dignity; ‘ 'a n d gin lie was I would defend j i im w ith iny body and la.st breath against yq all, ye villains.” “ A’ou lie, old man, Henry was seen com­ ing to your house. Search the place men."


“ Homy. I.s not liere,” _ replied the Squire,


of. tho door leading into the hall and ob­ serving tho room lull of armed men, sho had just tiino to dart along tho passage into .tlie Icitchcu and secret herself behind some hoards in the coalhouso before tho robhorts pourc<l into the servants’ quarters. On the first alarm she lind nlmu.st run iip- Htairs again, but soniotliing seoiiicd to pre­ vent Iter and sugge.st tho coalhouso, which .she remembered had a sbuLtered opening, hidden outside, bv a thfckly growing older, tree and within Gy lumber. In tho coal- Iiousu she recovcrtHl licr pre.sence of^ mind and, being ti brave girl, cast iibuuc in her imml how to liclp the Squire. She crouched <Iowu behhid an old door reared 'np with other wood against the farther wall, and listened intently. From where slic cowered witli iter hack


Cliatburn, and also the tramping and struggling that took place while Strong-iRh’- Arins fonglit Ills battle. Nance, hidden by tlio old door, now felt


against tlto shullcrctl window she could hear tho quicldy stifled shrieks of Alistross


for the holt of tho shutter hohiml her.. Tito bolt was rusty, hut by dint of jiaticiice it


pale and exhaiistcHl, All tho men except Thornber aiid three ollier.s, wlio were, left in charge of llio Squire, tlisperscd over the house, and Crompton followed them down the passage to give <lirections about , tiie booty and other matters, and took with him the unwilling Hick Stoat. While Crompton liad been .speaking,


moved at last. The next, difficulty tvas the shutter which wtis very stiff and grated on its Iiinges. Another strong wrench and it


would open suflieicntly to lot her slight figure pass through, but just at this moment the robbcr.s burst into the kitchen. ^ Nance turned cold and knelt motionh’.ss with lier hand still on the shutter, fearing lest tho loa^t .sound should betray her whereabouts. The men came and looked into her re­


Nuttall’s eyes wandered for the first time to Thornber, ami he recognised in him an old enemy u'ho had fled the country after a brutal murder in :i tavern brnwT This man, half intoxicated, wa.s now regarding the Squire w'ith savage, bloodshot eyes. Gripping his battle-axe tightly, and on Crompton’.s departure, ho began to creep towards the Squire, murder in every line of his bloated countenance. Nuttnll in­ stantly placed himself hoforo his master, and us Thornher came near raised his Iioavy stick .saying, “ I know thee,. Thornber, butcher ami gibbit-cheater. Aleve at thy peril but one step more forward and 1 break thy^ head. Thornber started, and recog­ nizing for tho first time his old foe, who had altered more than himself, left his late quarry and raising his axe rushed at . his enemy. Tom parried one blow, being an expert at quarter-staff, and struck the butcher a flout on tlic cheek that nearly broke his jaw. Tlie man, half mad witii pain and with a vindictive look that showed lie knew tho best revenge was an attack on the master, raised his axe agiiin and aimed this time at tho Squire. Nultall, however, darted before Fordholme, and tho blow which would have ftillcii on the master came down on the head of the faithful servant, cleaving it through almost to the ehin. Tom sunk dosvn by the sido of the chair; his blood Hjiattering tho Squire from liead to loot. But John Fordholme suddenly awakoncKl to full consciousness, ami seeing Ids servant’s death rose from his chair witli the alacrity of a young man and thrust his drawn sword up to the hilt through Thoru- her’s heart. At this moment, hearing the uproar, Stunt rushed in followed bv Cromp­ ton. The Squire, looking at Crompton, pointoil with his bloodstaineil weapon to Nutltill’s deritl hotly saying, “ Thou dids’L this, not thy hired assassin, whom T have exocute<l; ami tliough it be a disgrmro for an honest man lo fight such as tlice yet fight thee \ will.” “ Nay, go to bed, old man, T care not'to


fight tlieo. Crompton doth not mell with grey-heard.s; thou has one foot In tho grave.” “ Thou shalt liave two feet i’ the grave


from Stoat, who still jiloaded for Ford- holme. “ See,” ho .said, “ the man is in a at!” “ I had hotter finish the bid villain then. 1 am bleeding like an ox,” *growlcd Cromp­


cluteiiod at liis chair for support, and fell on tlie bloud-staiiiLsl lloor insensible. Crompton disengaged himself rougltly


ilere tlie Squire moaned,


“ an’- we’ ll strap liim to a horse and lake him to Fendle lorest, if you li.^t, timl keep


ton. “ A iiule more force and lie Itad done for mel” “ Nay, spare his life,” pleadetl Stoat,


.him from a jug on tlie table, and tied his hands loosely but .secxu'cly in ease ho ro-


soon absorbed in reading it and Stoat, tak­ ing this as a sign that his entreaties had been successful, partially raised John Fonlholino from the blood-stained lloor, and beckoning to Job Scudder to help they laid him on a .settle, dashed some water over


him until Sir Hubert pays down a good, round raiison.” Tho loader made no reply, hut stooped down and iiickcd up a folded paper that lay near tho Squire.


eoverctl and again waxed hclligeront. Stoat then asked Crompton to let him attend to hi.s wouml, hut the robber refused the olfer, and Iiurrod from tlie room to suiiorintend tho packing of the booty, preparatory to leaving. Job Scuddor In the meanwhile finished the contents of tho silver tankard, which he had maiinged to secrete under the table during NnttalVs combat. ’Pbo tankard ho lookcnl bii a.s part of his share of the booty, .and fooling in a cheerful mood and to beguile the time ho scooped up in his inorion some of poor Nuttall’s lilood, which in a slow stream crojit towards the <loor, ami mounting on the oak tabic placed Thonibcr’s battle-axe again.st tlie wall, and with his linger dipped in blood traced its outline boldly on ibo plaster*


CHATTER XX.


hor eyes out under a cruel rating fronr tho liouseKoepcr whoso room she shared and. being .still dressed and hearing an unnsnal noise down.stair.s, had descended to see what was tho cause. Peeping through a cliink


* A battle-axe like tho one described was really found by tho writer, outlined on the .wall of tho old mansion designated “ Fordholme.”


little garret over tlio kitchen after a liard day’s work and far too large .a quantity of ale, had not hoard a sound until the yells and screams of Betty Chatburn aroused him. Ho proved worthy of his name, for ho fought: oo.sporntcly against groat odds; but was at lust^ overpowered by numbers, bound, and received a knock on tho head whicli effectually quieted him for .some time. Nance Aloadowsweet the dairy-maid had escaped. She poor girl had teen crying


cliapter were taking place in the front hall of Fordholnio many things also h.appeuod iii^ tho .servants’ quarters. Tho outlaws (|uiclcly ascended to the upper storey and tied the vinegar-faced housekeeper* to a chair, wlioro lior tightly twisted bonds gave hor something more tangible to bewail than tho imaginary grievance about which slio had so ince.ssantly grumbled. Her loud shrieks* and laineiitations wore promptly silenced by a gag made out of her own wim]>le. ^ Strong-i’ th’-Arms, snoring heavily in his


AVhile tho ovonis describetl in our last ile was


before thou aro ten minutes older. Hstve at thee, robber, fight!” responded Ford- holme and made a lunge at tho outlaw with his sword, catching him between tho broast- j)latc ami shoiihlor piece, and inllicting .a sharp wouml. Tlie robber with an oath raised his ueapim timl all Avouhl luivo been over with the Squire had not Stoat nisiied forward and clung to Crompton’s arm. “ A boon! a boon. Captain; spare liim, 1 pniy,” ho cried.


started. at a gallop for Fordliolmo, the Squire’s servants accompanying them on


lior6C.s'from tho inn. The fortunate return of Sir Hubert at . , i.


this ciisis wa.s owinij to tlio following cir­ cumstances: A fortnight before tho events wo have pint related took place the knight


had gone to meet the Earl of Warwick, but on reaching tlio place of remlozyous lound a inessengcr with. :v letter awaiting Inin, saying the Earl Iiad been unable to como, and asking him to give up tho quest after the cx-Kmg and follow in pursuit of Cromp-. ton.


I'AHward had decided to leave Henry in I>eace. For the last fourteen days thore- loro llio knight had been. in the wilds of Craven on the track of tho bandits and. having at last di.seovorod tho robbers’ huling place to be in Pcndlo Forest, had


Hiiliert, as ho hoped it inoant that King. 'J’his order was. very welcome to^Sir


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returned to accompli.sli the breaking up- of* the gang, a consummation , dcyoutlj’ dcsire<l by all classes.


had abandoned the pursuit of his rival! The real rea.son the knight . had boon e.x- ompted from bis previous distasteful mission wa.s tliat tlie magistrates o f ’ Craven bad. written an u rg en t appeal to the King,' praying for tlie people’s immediate pro­ tection from the bandits whoso depredations and excesses Iiad hocomo an intolerable menace to tbo community.


treat, but the rushlight tliey hold revealed, naught more valuable than coal and broken boards, so they retired to partake of the sack their comrade.s had found in the nd- iacent buttery- and-soon after loft tho Kitchen, leaving tho cotilhouse door open. Seeing tlirough a chink of the wood that eoneealed her that none of tlio inirndci*s had remained behind, Nance made one more effort to force back the shutter and suc- cecilod. Then sho drew a long hroalh, listened intently, looked round a moment to ascertain if anyone was moving about, ami crept through* tho window. Bejieating an Ave witli a heart tlimujiing


vso much slic felt quite dizzy, slie glided across tho cobble-stono<l road that led past


through a hole in tho opposite he<lgo. Bub though the hedge was now between her and the hall she still faueictl robbers lurking heliiml every hush in tho field! At this moment tho. moon ])ogan-to show itself, as if in answer to tlio girl’s prayer to heaven for aid, and. site stiw that tho dreadotrforms .site ha<I imngiiied word robbers wore only the dark .shadows of the hawthorns, so sho took courage. Tlio moon now withdrew its light again, bub still enough remained by which to see the downwsird sweep of tho meadow, witli its line of bosky licdge that led to tlio cowhouse and barn* and Tom o’ JJobs. Nance crept along close to tho hedge down the liill for a little way, and tlien peeped thnmgh ji gap in th*e toorn.s to observe the hsill and, seeing for tlic first lime the dark figures of tlie sentries posted at their places along tho northern frontage of the mansion,- .she shivorecl and bent down yet more closely below the hedge, saying, ” Now Nance, run fleeter than ever thou did’st at Whitsuntide races.” Darting onwards as swiftly as a door and arriving opposite the (anvlionse, slie reconnoitred to .see if any strangers were about. 'I'hon with one quick, apprehensive look towards the hall, and ilh grim watchers, she glided through tlic Iiedge, darted acros.s the slip of moonlit ground to tho oulhuildings and knockoKl softly at tho dor, calling in a low voice to lier sweetheart. Tom o* Bobs was awake and ruminating


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the spikes which cliurn the macadam that the niacliine ha<l to bo dismantled before he could ho released. These operation's


release him, Dickinson oncouragcil them by maintaining marvellous self-possession. Several of tlio workmen, especially Herborb Dnnnington, of CImtbnrn, did their utmost to keep up his spirits, indulging in banter they were far froin meaning. Dickinson was refreshed by drinks of tea and wliisky, aiid ho also smoVed cigarettes with a degree of calmness. Oil was poured over his logs to ease tho pain of the burning.


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over his trmihlons life witli the housokooper. “ Gin it were nob for my Nance and tho Squire, I wad jiack an’ go i’ tlf morn— tli’SqnIrc is a rare kind Alao.ster an’ I iimnnob fash him. Howheit 1 will speak to Sir .Hilbert, ho is parlous good to us pour hinds, and perchance he will gio th’oml black witch o’ Pendlo a flightin. 1 sore wish shoo wad flee away on her broom­ stick an’ ne’er coom bok. Th’ liouse hath not been t’same sin’ shoo come. Aly Nance crying every tlay wi’ her lloutin, an’ th’ eaten ale so sour, ’ tis not meet to gie it to th’swine.” This had not prevented him con.suming many gallons of it. At this stage , of his reflection.s he hceamo


queeriod. “ Js Alaestor wor?” Her only answer was a burst of tears. “ Alaester's murdere<l be now. Th’house is full o’ armed men—Crompton’s band—1 lionrd his name.” “ What, Ih’Alaestor dead! Where wor


nob returned at bedtime, an’ 1 just slipped away.”


.stay wi’ my aunt to-iiigbt at Wcllgate. I am licet o’ foot.” .So saying sho pulled Tom


Tom. •* Gill 1 had not fratched wi’ th’ housekeeper, an’ drank, I sould ha’ been iheer to fend tli* Squire an’ lick them reeves loo. But I ’se go now, bide you here, Nance.” Nance clung to his arm. “ Nay, Tom, nay thou can’st do nauglit again’ fifty armed men! “I’is host to run to C'jilheroe an’ bring t’ soldiers. .1. will go wi’ you.


“ This be niy wark,” said tho repentant .1 dare not bide hero but will


along and they were soon speeding towards Clitheroe hand in hand ami keeping close to the hedge .sides until beyond the hall. Then they turned on tho top of the Iiill into the hridle-imth, and passihg tlie lime kilns reached tho high road. ” 1 hao done wi’ that drink, lass, Use talc


sober, and temperate as long as 1 live.” And it is hut just to him to say lie kept his word faithfully. “ I ’ ll male tlieo a good husband,” lie continued, “ that ale wor as sour as Betty Chatburu’s face! Heard ye aught o’ you auld blntherskito?” ” Aye^ lor sure,” answered Nance, “ Shoo


wor skriking but shoo stopt of a sudclint, may ho they ha’ eliokod her!”


had kojit their, niefs off t’Squire,” replied Tom, breathing hard after liis exertions, “ hnt I ’so think on her no morel”


*• Well, 1 could ha’ borne that gin they


heavens, .and tho road lav white and de­ serted before^ them. As tlioy entered Clit­ heroe .a .solitary figure advanced quickly towards thorn. It was Beavis. They


'have boon at Fordholme.” Benvis groaue<l. “ Nay, percliance t ’Squire may still bo


hurried to Sir Hubert and told him of the raid, and the soldiers remounted immedi­ ately, and with. Sir Hubert at their head


Leaving Nance with her aunt, the two men


two servants into the town saying, “ I have left Sir liuhert but a few minutes ago, ho and his company have just arrived at CTithcroo and are at the hostelry, and if wo are quick ho and tho soldiers *can start at once for Fordholme. T hoard but to­ night that one of Crompton’s gang, Hick Stoat, tho lawyer’s brother, had boon seen in tho town. But we are too late if they


alive,” said Tom, _scoing his fellow .servant’s distress, “ for Nance had time for naught but to run to mo.”


Crompton’s band is at tli’ ITall. Nance and oi were just coomin for help.” Beavis turned back and went with tho


and Nance too!” exclaimed Beavis. “ Is tho Alaster worse?” “ Alaester’s murdered, or nigh on it,


recognised each other at the same moment. “ Wliy, Tom, wliat art thou doing lioro,


Tho moon was now riding high in tho


no more till me deo’in day,” said Tom, adding with true Lancashire caution, least’ways not to speak on. I will ho


aware that his sweetheart was calling liim, and hurried to open tho duor. “ ^Vhattens opp wi’ tliee, Nance?” ho


after Dickinson had hcen trapped, and along with Colonel J. F. Al. Robinson, tho managing director of the Bold Vcnlurb Lime Company, ho lielped in the work of taking the machine, to pieces. Alany of the holts had to he cut by chisels, and tho t:isk of freeing Dickinson was at once diffi­ cult and arduous. As many men as could bo emjdoyed worked willi unremitting energy.


Dr. Alurray, of Clitheroo, arrived soon


obvious tliat his legs were badly damaged, there l)oing severe lacerations. It was im­ possible, however, to determine tho full ex­ tent of his injuries as his legs wi'ro eovored with tar, and lie was rushed to Blackburn Infirmary, where ho was detained.


When finally the man was released It was


learn that Air. Dickinson is progressing nicely.


injuries jiroved serious but wo are glad to


gressed so far a.s to possess a grass racing Hack.


o Roar and Cracklo.


Early in tho afternoon tlio gate-men had begun to bo busy and by 2-15, a orowd of


over two tliouiiaiid luuV assomulcd. broiif^ht liy coach, car and c.vcio from plac<‘s lar and near. Tho roar and crnckdo oT the petrol ciiKino aro not foreimi to Gi.shiirn in tins a^e of motoring, but tho sight of ho- Koggletl and ho-lontlmrod motor cyclists wearing prominent crasli liclrncts ami careering nt higli speed past .statoly old


'.fho


machine, when it was started by an assistant, who was not aware of his colleague’s pre­ sence amongst the machinery. .. Dickinson was caught .among the intcr-inashing spikes which normally turn tho macadam, and it was impossihlo to free him by reversing the electrically driven machine.


Dickinson was engaged in cleaning the ---------------------


Strong-i’ th’-Arms and’ Nuttall?” “ .1 dunno,” replied Nance, “ Beavis had


WHAT THE KIDNEYS NEED !


Don’ t Ignore Backacho and Urinary Disorders.


nagging pain in tlio hack, those urinaiy disonlers and dizzy attacks clearly indicate KKlnoy weakness and call for prompt atten­ tion. Delay merely invites rlioumntism, sciatic:!, lumbago, neuritis and other kidney complaints. Strengthen and stimnlato tho work-worn kidneys with Doan’s Backacho Kidney Bills.


Don’ t ... ^ from bad to worse I That


.riicy snoii cleared tho gravel and rid mo of pain.” On 27th August, 1929, Air. Attwood said: ‘ Doan’s Fills always havo a good word


Txidney Fills, the same as Air. Allwood had. All dealers, jirieo 3s. a. box.


AVISWELL.


_-.?CHOOL LIGHTING.—The Alanagors of M iswell Scliool having stated they were desirous of changing from oil iamiis to tho oIcctnc_ hgliting system at the scliool, tho iulncation Authority was askoil to agree and at Alonday’s meeting of the CHtlieroo Rural Julucation Sub-Committee, a letter was read from the Director, of F'ducation stating that tho County Architect had reported that an allowance of £10 7s. 9d. for wear and tear might bo made on tho oil lamps. The total co.st of installing electric light would bo £30 and it was suggested that tho work miglit bo included in. next year’s cstimatos.-^To this suggestion, tho ATnii- agers replied that the lighting was so iu- ofliciont that they wore desirous of proceed­ ing with tho worlc at once, and they asked ^ ho allowo<l tho amount specified bv the County Architect towards the cost of the now scheme.—-The Sub-Committee unani- mouslv agreed that the Alniiagers bo per­ mitted to carry out tho work, tho allowance of £10 7s. 9d. being mndo.


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A Spaniard travelled on roller skates from Aladrid to Valencia and back—100 miles.


from mo; they keep me in first rate hcnltli. (Signed) AT. Attwood.” Ask distinctly for DOAN’S Backacho


G2^ Bennetts-road, Saltby, Birmiiighain, said: ” l snlFerod terribly with pains in •av back, they seized mo when stooiiiiig or lifting and 1 could scarcely straighten my­ self. Tliere was gravel in tho excretions ami the bladder was weak. “ i:)oan’s TJackncho Ixidney Fills proved thoir groat value in tlieso circumstances,


ease :ind comfort. On 3rd .'\larcli, B)M, Air. AT. Attwood,


'J hoy will quickly bring you


J:l. Clillord and T. Afoorc acted as com­ petitors’ marshals. Mr. W. Hev was the starter and Mr. T . Loo, tho limokeepor. Ihero were twenty-five entrants from various towns stretching from Clitlioroe to A.skri«'‘' and many different makes of maclilne. ^


The Results.


1. W. liamhley (A.J.S., Colne): 2, \V. W. Hey <l!ndgo, Colne) ; ;i, H. 'Watson (San- beam, Jiurnoldswiek). Event -5 (SnrI- hoard race. Heats 1 lap, final 2 hiiis) : 1, II. \Vatson (Sunbeam, Barnold.swick) : 2, U. Hpldou (Volocotto, Bariioldswick). Event o (10 laj)s unlimited): 1, W. Ifev (Rmlge, Colne); 2, AT. Hamblev (A..I..S., C«» no); 3, G. Boy.s (Budge, BlnVko).


e.'ich,^ during which clever demonstrations ot trick motor cycling were given hv .lim JTayhurst, of Nelson.


GISBURN.


Mr. :md All’s. Rieh.'irdsoii (Bury) ; AFr. .ami Mrs* Long* AIrS; Waddingtou ‘and Fnmilv; Airs. J. AY. AVnght and Family.


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to Mine. Gabriollo Flammarion, widow o f tho rrench astronomer, Camille Flainmarioii.


1 £^50 700^ ' Corporation at a cost of


was sot up by Leo Gehlbach, a United States airman, who flew 222 miles at 200.15 miles per hour in a inachino of less than 200 Infl.


A world speed record for light aeroplanes The Legion of Honour has bceii awarded tramears aro to bo


M. Smith; Air. and Airs. Waller; Air. ami Parker (Blacki)ool);


Millie and Sarah; Alaggie and Alargaret, AIiss Lister and Aliss Adelaide Lister: Mr and Airs. Woymes ami Family; Robert btarkio, iraytborntliwaito, Elbeek; Mr. .and Mrs. Shore; Tho Workmen of the W.R.C.C.; H. Breaks; Mr. and .Airs.


shocked to hear of tho death of .Mrs. Llizaboth Ann Robinson, of Gi.sbuni, who passed awqy about eleven o’clock Iasi night week. Airs. Robinson, who was 72, had been a sufferer from dropsv lor many veais. llie Inneral took place at tho Parish Umrch on Saturday, tho Vicar (Rev. .1. Hcsloj), R.D.) eondneting tho burial ser­ vice. Airs, liobinsoii’s chief characteri.siic was :i quiet friendliness towards everyone with whom sho came-in touch. Sho had always been rather resorvctl, but was well respected and, in tho words of one oi her many friends, “ had always a kind word tor everyone.” She leaves her hu.sl)and, who. for many years was gamekoci>er for Lord Ribblesdale, and lived at FouUry House, two sons, ami a daughter. Alany boamiliil floral tributes were sent, including from Father; Tom and Lizzie;


O B l lU A R l .—Alany Gisburii people woio Jhoro were two intervals of ten iniimtos


was run in heats of four laps and tin.* final of SIX laps. Tho winners were: 1 il. Motters (B.S.A., Nelson); 2, W. iViirsim (i)onglas*. Nelson). Tho results of other events wore ns follows;—Event 2 dWlI c c Heats,-1 laps, linal (> laps); I, ^V. Ll;nalilcy (A..f.>). Colne) ; 2, B; Jloldcii fVoloccUc, hirnoli swjok) ; a, C. Boys (Bndgc, Bhicko). '*


Iho first event, foi* maehiiios of 250 c,e., - 1 Heats 4 laps, linal il lapsl;


trec.s and age-ohl hedges is distinctlv un­ usual and arresting. ’llu* position of clerk of tho course was '^* M^ninwright, whilst Ate.ssrs.


its lending library, and now* it has’ pro­ i


b


(prepaid), 2/- plus Gd. for each four lines of Vorso, or less than four linos; if booked, 3/0 plus 1/- for each four lines of verso or less* Afarringos, if prepaid, 3/6; if booked, 5/-.


Births, Deaths and Acknowledgments, if Erenaid, aro accepted at 2/0 each;’ if


ookod, 4/- each; In Memoriain Noticoj


occupicHl tlirce hours, and all tlie time G R A S S TRAO IC Dickinson’s badly injiireil legs were being


IK AU IL K A b IN G AT G IS B I IR N i


A T SUNDAY CROWD OF 2,000.


England is becoming less rural, and iliac country folk aro beginning to onjov ameiuLics equal • to those of town dwellers, was revenleil when the X’ olson Gypsy Motor


Anollior indication of tho fact that ruial


Insortion. Insertions. Insertions, ... 9 0 .. . 5 3


• Three Six Sales appertaining to^ regular businesses M


for trado or regular business s.tlea *eeo below) aro charged ns follows:— .Ono


Throe Six IV r i b b l e s d


village throng urea served Nursing .\ssoc a r o -o r g im is a t i im n a g em o n t


s tr in g on e .v wh


ness of an orj of splendid m


is being madf residents that be r<*inodclled ings already there is no i allow the wor have in euthu and there ar« mnv enter on hv ‘greatly-inc


fiirtlier the in


viding for^ al iinobtainnhle tageoufely plac


Association o: \Vest Aiarton,


Tho area


It includes stretches of c> rtmiovcd froi .scheme, wliicl general accep musing to ev< payment of ^ parativcly fov tlie groat ma 5s. There a maternity cj


charged to resident iinr.s<; at once simpli


who attend 1;


AVadiUngton Vicar (Rev, addresses ho Ciiairman of Tntton. hono shire County


will find. Sej already' boon within tho lu Tho reorg:


A PENr .Meetings lU


Old S|


ro-oigani.satiol upon, traced I ami indicatoci Tlie RibblescI lion, sho sail years ago, ll burn Park : -1 and Airs. Pec| plnus then cej a country ili I


Airs. Asshol I


certain nmoul hut they wol nurses were I ami live wHj tlio houseworf looking after I able work, esj lielp was difll wont on fort tromely woll.i fined its opoil


.slitjis in tho I iiam had till during the


some time th| VICO.


porattd in til wore acceptel living had al


*Eve


onlianccd rniB to cope with!


inerensed,_ nn| in fiuaucinl time to timc.l


. raise enough I on. Tlien. 1| sorioiLS situal


sinus, acute r mice or twic»l verge of clo.T need of the'J mittco made |


or *


wore reluctnil Tf a. nurse wf was 2.’3s. a found hcyonc'l nurse could through othiL liopod still t| whilst in Rif l l ‘l cases, in f 07, and nfteij tion, tho coni elusion that f the service || less frqquonil oxpomlituro maintained ;


Changl


time the AH llio service slricte<l to . ploy a. mirso| desirous of .service and _ ployed Nnrsl excellent' an| experiment 'I need of ihol ugiiiu tho f<| really needf Transport d| was quite i| elTectively ei| tion’s finam year made


< Tlio eommil f


• problem an I with the La| intendents, Rchomo of I


County AssJ 24 new dil record. Fo:j in Laneashif service. Til by half in il TJio Ribhlosl onicrod nil • niitteo inviii


. the Associal ■ icsidcnts oil


“ T wouhl


having docii service proil loss of tho como from •. is.ation impi Lancashire ' o.stablished, secretary, , uiir.sing sorl county pr*l


authoritv iij formed by m tlie Associatl


i i mpi


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