ADVERTISER AlfD TIMES. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 6, 1935.


(Certified net sale exceeds 5,000 copies weekly.)


FRIDAY, DECEMBER Gtli, 1935. 4-22 p.m.


Lights on Vehicles, To-morrow (Saturday). '


Mhilo Clitheroo is supposed to bo iu tho


.throes of another election, little trace of oxcitoment can yet be discerned. Doubtless bcloro Thursday next, when polliug takes place, interest will have quickened for tho CoiiservativQ and Labour parties attach considerablo importance to the result, while the Liberals will be quietly working to secure tlic return of their OAvn nominee. IMr. Fletcher, the Jnberal candidate, has on this occasion decided to dispense with botli meetings and canvassing. “ ^ly views are already known,” he says. “ I simply offer my services and if tho ratepayers want them, then they will elect me.” Conserva­ tive and Labour candidates have stated their opinions on municipal topics at meet­ ings reported in other pages and, of course, all five candidates make their appeal iu tho more formal addresses also printed in oiir columns. On this occasion, tlio Indopendonts are not contesting, as wo anticipated a week ago, and the nominations are as follows:


FLETCHER, DAVID, 2, Tliorn-strcet, secretary. Proposed by James Thorn- ber, seconded by V’altor Leith.


PJXDEB, WILLIAM, 7. Brungorley-avciiue, gentleman. Proposed by William Edwin Hughes, .seconded by Thomas Cowman.


WHITESIDE, WILLIAM, “ Ashanti,” 114, Pimlico-road, wholesale tobacconist. Proposed by Robert Manley, seconded by George Dewhurst.


WILKINSOX, M'iLLTAM, 0, St. Paiil’s- streot. Low Moor, overlooker. Proposed by William Henry Seedall and George Hargreaves. seconded by Richard Trimbv and James Higson.


IWRIGLEY, THOMAS, 3, Wilson-streOt, overlooker. Proposed by Mark Freucli and George Bramo, seconded by Albert


Hallows and Robert Bleasdale. * * *


they are voting for the election of two coun­ cillors and if, following the habit of Xoveniber elections, they vote for more than two of tho candidates, their papers will be spoilotl and useless. The vacancies ^I'Q tiioso created by the elevation to the aldornianic bench of Councillors Manley and Parker, consequent on the retirement of Aldermen Boothm.'m ami Stamiriug. Thus the elected candidates will simply complcto the terms of Councillors Manley and Parker. Tho candidate at the head of tho poll will servo tliree years, while the second in tho list will Iiavc loss than twelve montlis’ ex­ perience before be has to sock re-electiou, or retire. Tho polling stations ne.xt Tlnirs- day will be as at tlic Xovember election, polling being* from S-0 a.m. to S-0 p.m., and —wo again remind the electors—voting will Ll for a maximum of TWO candidates.


Voters are reminded tliat on this occasion * # * Amongst the week's engagements is that


of Mr. Stiuilev Westhead, a popular member of tlio Gitlieroc Golf Club, second son of l^Ir. William Wcstliead, J.P., cotton manu­ facturer, Salford Bridge ^lills, and Mrs. Wcstliead, who reside at “ Ashbrook,” Ribblcsdale-avenuo, and !Miss Nellie (Ellen F.) Hargraves, only daugliter of Mr. and IMrs. F. J. Hargraves, of The Alloys, Clrtlicroc.


resident, Mr. Henry Pratt, of 33, Browiilow- | street, ilicd on Sunday. Ho was seventy- j six years of ago and had been confined to I bed for the past twelve weeks. Born at | IBackburn, lie spent almost the whole of his life in Clitheroo. Perhaps ho was best known as tho licensee of tlic IMason’s Arms, which he kept for twelve years, and which is now tho Working Elen’s Club in Wballcy- road.


lie was married in August^ 1883,


and Mrs. Pratt died seven years ago. For a great number of years, Mr. Pratt was a member of tho Ancient Order of Foresters, ami ho was an old member of the Licensed Victuallers’ Association. He was con­ nected witli St. James’s Church. Ajways fond of outdoor life, he trequently visited the Castle, and could be seen strolling round the grounds almost every day during the summer, and be will be much inissed by tlio older generation of Clitheroninns. He was a brother of ^Irs. W. Standring, of Whalley-road, and of Mr. Pratt, of West- view. * Two other sisters reside at Black­ burn. He leaves two daughters, ^Irs. Hoys, of lirownlow-strcet, with whom lie lived, and Mrs. Walling, of Lancaster, formerly of Clitiieroe. The interment tool: place vesterciav afternoon at St. Mary’s Cemetery, the Rev. W. S. Helm, deputising for the Rev. H. Y. Burnett, officiating. On every hand there were signs of the high respect in whirh ^Ir. Pratt was held, and representatives of the Order of Foresters were present.


The interment took place yesterday, at


St. Mary’s Cemetery, tlie Rev. W. S. Holm officiating, of iMrs. Mary Walker, wife of Mr. J. B. Walker, of 91, Blandtord-roadj Salford, Manchester. Before going to ^[anchestor during tlie war, I^fr. and IMrs. Walker resided in West-view, Clitheroo. and l)oth were very well known in the town. They celobratoci their golden wedding about five years ago. In their early married life they lived at Slaidburn. ^Irs. Walker, who was soveuty-five years of age, was a woman of fine character, and was greatly respected. At one time she was an active member of the Clitiieroe Co-operative Women’s Guild.


55 * * ^


Waddington Old Hall, loft £59,379, ^


Mr. L. Hardy, headmaster of Clitiieroe


The late Mr. John Waddington, of ^


Grammar School, on Monday lectured at meeting of the Crown Lodge of the R.A.O.B. on “ Humours of Literature.” He was introduced by IMr. W. Brierley, who said that few people could have come to Clitheroo and made themselves as popular as 51r. Hardy had become in so short a


time. ^ ^ ^ A liost of friends in all 'parts of tho


district will share our congratulations to Mr. li. Lowe, of Church-brow, who entered his seventy-eighth year last Saturday. ^Ir. Lowe, who has for a groat many years been actively interested in the musical life of the town and district, continues to follow his professional duties and we wish him many more years of happiness and useful­ ness.


* * * We extend hearty congratulations to


^Irs. Dilworth, of Kayley-terraco, Grindle- ton, who will be ciglity-two to-morrow; to Mr, R. Marshall, of 2b, Brook-street, who will be seventy-six to-morrow; and to^Irs. Pym, of 17, VVest-vIew, who will be cighty- two on Sunday.


^ ^ Mr. Allen Crossley, a member of the !Miss Hargraves also is a goiter


and an active worker for the Clitiieroe Parish Church Operatic Society. She has


cNo rendered invaluable service as _ a regular collector on flag days organised Lv^tlio various cliaritablo societies, unllinch- ingly sticking to her post despite ram, bail


or snow. ,, ^ Skidding on the frost-bound road near


nod then went completely over being bodly damaged in tho smaih. AVitli the chau|Teui, Mr Kred Jrcland, was JIiss lieatrico Loft- hoiiso, who is Miss llaldwiu’s aunt while the driver's wife and Mrs. George >ewbould ■wife of tile gardener iit 'Winkley, occuiiied tlie liicliev scat. Tlie party were on tlioir wnv to JIvtton Hall for a supper .and wliist drive promoted by tlie


and various other injuries, rcccivcel injnrics to the back They were taken to Lower ITodder and" after treatment hy Hr. SInrray wer


convet'cd to M inkley Bambalapitiya


K ro ts c r , CNttm ... . ...It


’ Southwortli, Tho death ’ future of *


Itlethodist Churcli onlv daughter of


The wedding took place on Saturday, :ii Cloloinbo. Coylon, at til*, of Miss Violet Mars in , Mr. Ralph T. Marshall,


Pcel-ftroct, Clitiieroe, to Jli. Hoid do '


led^'fo ''” ' " Juliilce MiU.


con-


Suuthworth” fainil}^ and the whole town will wish them well. ^


A uerinctoii transfer


ee i g


Wo note that e S o ^ j r o boing^J^de ^ low 11


Parliamentary of Huncoat I^ivisioii


division. AlthongU H - ~ of tho Borons 1 “ f ntill for


and been


the Homo Olln-contl c tho


einallcst o'Jlcctioii. in


piscon-holed but of the transfer,


tho Clitheroo


to the Accringtoa it is


tu Glithcroe l o' ; b^omaloiis position, eonsidcred that tills IS ^^j,^i„gtoii has now


f,urposes nttachod ‘ ’ “t r e it has been


inaL^represcntations to " , ?hrniatter. No doubt


J There is not much prospect nobody has. the


immediate future, dolaycd


Inileed the tranJer^^-a{ %idistribution, m until tho five or te ll y e a r s ^


* * a cotton mixer


VciT well known irked for


Itichard Ormefod. ot died last niglit


tlie '’ ‘"i.low- seventy-eight years ago,


- r paaeclvffe-strcet, Uawdlaiids


blow room, Mr.


vears ago, ''C .rc-m. rnm ^ wife survives Ormernd


tie never full.' recois* his homo for man> '' Afnch regret ndl he


Hooper, ofneiating-


,,|s second j [ ,


where ho


“ f i .U life as .


i,e lived in Clitheroo ,.is


all his life. % ; ' ; iL hi of his wife seven -teens, and on the


an accident, and


"recovered, being eonfine^] |° , pf„ro his dcatn.


Lowm Ho leaves a widen all of whoni reside jf^ndny the Bey. '.deputising for the Bev. H-


throiighoiit the | j three sons,


Lower Hodder Bridge, on Wednesday even. a motor car owned by Miss Mary turned round


]i;n(lwin, of -Winklcy


Parisli Cliurch choir and a clerk at Clitheroo Port Office, has been appointed organist at Low Moor Church and has begun bis duties there. He is a grandson of ^Ir. “ Jimin.v” Crossley, a well-known and popular Clit- heronian in his flay and generation.


. * 4? * Clitiieroe P.S.A. is to cease its activities


at tho end of the year. At a specially con­ vened meeting of members at the Liberal Club, on Wednesday evning, it was unanimously resolved that tlio meeting arranged for December 29tb slioiild be tho last. The decline of the movement, with decreased attendance at meetings, and the consequent smaller eolleelion»>j has com­ pelled the members to this action, but the committee are in the happy position of knowing that the movement is solvent.


The Christinas treat for children and


members of the Gitberoc Social Service Centre is being sponsored by Mrs. H.


tVomen s


In-titntc. Hiss T.ofthoiise and Jlr. Irel.and escaped iniiirv but suffered from slioek, biit Mrs. N-?«'boiild sustained »


and head.


Weeks, of “ Carisbrooke.” * * ^


.Miss Sallie Hudson, of WiLon-streot, who


became a State registered nurse last^ year, lias pa-sod the examination of the Central Midwives’ Board. She is at present


stationed at a London hospital. *


been granted permission to hold perform­ ances ou Clirislnias Ba.'’, subject to the programme being approvcil by the Chiel


All three picture houses in Clitiieroe have Constable.


Congratulations to Mr. of


“ Hil side,-


Harry H. IMars- Brownlow-strcet,


of IJnmbaInpitiya. Before hei c'litheroo, who has been awarded the advance . . . _.,:,i„,i „ith hrr | j;p|o,„a nith honours ill poultry hiishandry


at' the Harper Adam Agrieiiltural College Salop. While at the College, .Mr. Marsden obtained his colours in Bughy, soccer ami tennis, and was the captain and viee-eap- taiii respectively of tlie soccer anil Bughy teams.


In 1033, Mr. Marsden obtained


junior and senior poultry ccrtilieates (with lioiionrs) at tlie l.aiicashire County School of Agricnltiirc, Hiittoii, Preston. At tho Harper Adam College, ho was the secretary of the Poultry institute Club and the College magazine. He is now employed as tecliiiical adviser to Jfessrs. Sileoek and Sons, Stanley Hall, Biverpool. # * *


Con-ratnlations to JHs.s Both Tomliinson,


daughter of Jlr. and JIrs. John Tomlinson, of “ Lillands,” JVaddington, who has been .successful ill passing tho final examination ill nursing at Wnlton Hospital, Liicijiool, becoming a State registered imrse.


in


1933, Jliss 'J'omlinson was awarded a State certi'licate for children’s iinrsing, while in trainiii" at Boothall Hospital, JIanchestcr. “


# # * In aid of tho Boarhank Convalescent


Home an eiijovahle whist drive mid dance was hold at' Tho Hall, Bowergato, on Saturday. There were eighteen tables occupied for wliist, and play was supervised bv Jlcssr.s. J. Sherliker and A. Bawstlioriie. Tho prizes were won by:—Ladies; 1, Jli.ss Bailev; 2 and 3 (tie), JIrs. .Slinger ami JIrs. ■ -Wilkiiison. Gentlemen : 1. Jlr. J. Harrison; 2, Jlr. J. Laiy; .3, Jlr. F. Lccles Dancing was indulged in to tho imisie of Mr E. Cornwell’s Jlmitniia Band. Bc- freshments were served during tho_ evening bv a l-nJif's’ (*«inmitt<*o.


v'erv interesting and limineially sncco-ssfiil # * *


On the occasion of tlio Cliristmns fat stocli


show nnd sale at Clitheroo Anction JIart on jromlay next, a flag day will he heUl in tlie prcrinct5; of tbo mart m aul of the fnmls of Blackburn ami East Lancasliiro Roval Tiifirmary. Nurses in uniform will net as collectors and the wearing of an Infirmary flag will jie tlie only passport for


admission to Ibc rin. REV. J. A. SINCLAIR. This is a Congregational Cbureli and


when its people come together they believe that, depending upon the presence of Christ and believing in that presence, they are guided by Him,” said the Moderator iu opening the ceremony, iu tliis bcnsc they believed their decisions as a Church were the decisions of Chriiit Hiiaself. Jiveryone iu the Congregational Union was wishing splendid things for them and hoping tliat tp the long liistory of the Church might bo added aiiotlier page well worth the writing. In a statement on behalf of the cliiircli,


A well-known and respected Gitlieroc |


Congregationalists* New Pastor.


REV. JOHN A. SINCLAIR INDUCTED IN im p r e s s iv e s e r v ic e .


WELCOMED BY ALL SECTIONS. The Rev. John A. Sinclair, latterly


Gift to Dr. Cooper.


AMBULANCE BRIGADE TRIBUTE DIVISIONAL SURGEON.


TO The high esteem in which Dr. Cooper, of


Liverpool, who lias Iiad considerable ex­ perience of missionary work in Queensland and in Scottish pastorates, was on Wednesday evening inducted to the pastorate of the Clitiieroe Congregational Church. An excellent congregation witnessed tlie impressive ceremony, performed by the Rev. T. T. James, 31oderator of tlie Lanca­ shire Congregational Union, who was assisted by the Rev. J. Emrys ^lorgan, chairman of tlie Union; and the Rev. B. V. Wieland, northern secretary of the CJolonial Mission­ ary Society. A welcome on behalf of the church was given by Mr. R. T. Radeliffe, secretary; greetings from neighbouring Congregational churches were expressed by the Rev. G. W. Bennct, Walker Fold, and Mr. E. T. West, of IMartiu Top; and a welcome was accorded bv the Rev. S. E. Harper, president of the Clitiieroe Free Chnrcb Council. During the service, an luithcm was well rendered by tho clioir. Tho lesson was read by Alderman J. Thornbcr.


tho divisioual surgeon of the St. John Ambulauce Brigade, is held by the members, was shown on Wednesday at a social evening during wliich the pieseiitatiou of cert/ilicates, uiedallious and labels took place. Tlie event was held iu tbo Old School and Dr. Cooper, who acted as chairman during the eveuingi was presented by tho Mayor (Councillor J. H. Satter- thwaite) with two books by H. V. Morctou, in recognition of the doctor's services to


tbo Brigade. Councillor Sattcrtliwaito referred to ti.o


increasing impoitaucc of the work of ilio St. John Ambulance Brigade, and the ‘.n- tbusiasm shown in it. Ho was very pleased to know that the Clitheroo branch bad such wonderful support from the medical pro­ fession. In reply. Dr. Cooper said he only wished


he could devote more time to the Brigade than lie actually did. It was a benefit to tjlie town, and a great help to tho medical profession to know that there was a body of men on whom they could rely. Tho Mayor heartily congratulated Mr.


D. Dawson, who received a long service medal, and also complimented each of the successful members as they received their awards. The full list was as follows: Labels: W. Alston, P.C. Cutler, W. E.


Mcdallious: D. Briggs, G. M. K. Barnes, \. B. Crompton, W. E. Peacock, K. Wilkin­


son, P.(3. Sagar and P.C. Snowden. Vouchers: P.C. Benson, P.C. Grant.


P.C. Sellars, and P.S, Thompson. Home is'ursiiig Certificates: J. Stewart, senr., J. Stewart, junr., R. C. White aud


W. Wiuckley. First Aid Certificates: R. Saddler, u.


Tavlor, L. Hanson, T. 1). Tucker, W. B. Parkinson, H. Yeoman, J. Stewart, jum., J. Lofthouse, W. Stewart, J. B. Whittaker, P.C. Bradburn and P.C, Sutcliffe. During the evening a short whist drive


was held,, and tho winners, who were also presented* with prizes by the Mayor, were Mr. H. Dixon, Dr. Cooper aud Mr. R.


Dawson. Tho success of the evening was assured . ,


at tho beginning by the appetising meal served by Mrs. and the Misses Wilson. It was thoroughly enjoyed and the thanks of the company were expressed by the Chiet Constable aiid Superintendent Ellis. An admirable entertainment was later


siibiiiitlcd, and every item received hearty applause. Jlr. ,G. F. Doiiby saiiR extremely well as did Jlr. C. Boddis, who also showed his skill ill another direction hy drnwinp; lightning sketches on a blackboard ot various pcrsoiiaUties, including members ot tho company. P.C. Benson submitted a series of inimorons items, and two other iiscfnl performers were Jfessrs. Harry Hudson and liernard Jfayer, tylio witli mandolin and violin entertained with songs


of tho day. A vote of thanks to tho Jfayor was pro-


Uv. R. T. Radeliffe, the secretary, pointed out that when the pastorate was listed as vacant they received letters from a great miniber of ministers, Init took no action beyond obtaining supplies for the Sunday services. ^Ir. Sinclair prcaclied at Clitheroo in that capacity and made an instant im­ pression with the result that he was invited to pay a return vi^^it. His impression on the elmgregation was stronger than ever, and when thev lound tiuit ^^r. Sinclair was willing to consider an invitation there was not the slightest hesitation in nnanimously inviting liim to become Pastor. Irom Australia where Mr. Sinclair formerly worked and from Glasgow where he con­ ducted a large cbureli for sonic years, had come nothing but good l•epol■ts of his ster­ ling jibility and cliaiaetcr and tbp church was full of confidence tliat under his leadcr- sliip iniglitv works woiild be aecomplishcd. The new‘Pastor, who was invited to inakc


1 I one else,” Mr. Sinclair said. ” Vbetber


.. statement, said that when ho received tbo rail to Clitiieroe there was no alternative to liis acceptance as he felt pressed forward as bv the Hand of (»od Himself. By His liolp' be would endeavour to bring to bear on bis work in Clitiieroe all the powers of spirit, sold and body at his disposal and bo believed that with co-operation from tho congregation they would go forward to­ gether in renewed strengtli. “ I have no intention of being a second edition of any-


in mv pulpit work or in my pastor.il work, 1 am going to he myself. My methods oi dolii'^ tilings will be tlilforent from what lias been done in llie past ami ask is that yon allow me to be my.self.


Charge to New Pastor The Rev. .1. Emrys Morgan recalled that


St. Paul said, “ I magnify my office.” H tbev asked liow there were several answers. To‘ begin with St. Paul magnified lus oHico V being true of bis own vision. To all


iiilnisters from time to time came moment.'i of insiglit.


'I ho great thing was to believe tlic validity of those moments. A man in the


pulpit was’ always most elfcetivo wlien ho spoke of the things he had himself experi­ enced. St. Paul magnilied his oHiee, too bv earing for ids own spiritual life and the speaker cliargcd the new minister net to overlook the care of the eultiirc of ms own spiritual life. He would magnify his oHice hy developing charaetcr. Poverty of character in any eomiiuinity meant lack ot power. St. Paul magnilied his qllico by guarding the Jlaster’s interest. Cliristianiti was not 11 sideshow, not a mere diversion to wliieh a man could tiirii at leisure and drop witliont loss. Christianitv was the main concern of life. Indeed, it was life. It was a pastor’ .s duty to guard Ins JIaster s interests in daily life. Why was it that people usually interpreted the W ill of God in II fiitaiistie sense ns though it were some- thing dreadful? The Will of God was their welfaic ill body, mind and spirit. It was not tho Will of God that there slionld ho misery and want in tho midst of plenty; that men should be enslaved hy am- system of war. industry, politics, or anything else; or that man should he exploited and


tyraniiisod over. Young and Old


[I bo affair was


churches Imjr many distinct advantages. Til them thev could cultivate tho sjiirit and tlie Chiireh at


The Bev. B. C. Wieland .said small famil.


Clitheroo had


a'ddilioiial advantages in that it urns on the border line between industrial Laiica shire and tho open, spacious and lieaiitiliil part of the county. He was not surprised Hint Jfr. Siiielair. who was fnmili.ar with tlie (qieii spaces of Australia, slioiild have been ntracted liv Clitiieroe. Tii ninny ways the eongregntinii could assist in the-work- o( the Clinreh nnd they could help by ciil- (Continiiod at foot of next column.)


posed by Jlr. H. Dixon, seconded by P.S. Thompson, and enlhiisiastically carried, as was a vote ot thanks to Dr. Cooper, tho clinirinaii, proposed by Superintendent Ellis, and seconded. hv Jfr, T. Clarkson. Tributes were paid to the artistes on tho proposition of P.C. .Sagar, seconded by Jfr. A. Clough.


NOT GUIUTY. At Warwick Assizes on Jlunday, Ethel


Gcldard (30L described as a domestic servant, was found not guilty to n charge ol murdering lier eleven-nionth's-old daughter, Pamela Thelma, at ILughcudeii,


Bucks. Jlr. Loseby, prosecuting, said it was a


very sad ease. 'The jury would probably think tlnj,t when the child met her death, from whatever cause, the mother was in a state of great distress, aud Unit, riglitly _wrongly, slio fenred tliat^ she was guing to be separated from the child, So far as was known, Gcldard had no money or iiieaus of support lifter a man named Proctor, with whom she had lived, left her. in his summing-up, Jlr. Justice dii Parcq uggested that if tho child had not been


sick it was possible that tho jury might tliink it woiikl liavc been alive to-day. It might well be thought tho sickness caused by the iiresence of a head iu the appendix, a'nd not by the bedclothes being placed over


the child, caused death. .Without retiring, the jury returned a


verdict of “ Not guilty.”


'I'lie return domino match between Newton ^looi’cock, played at the ^Inorcoek


Hotel on Wednesday evening, resulted in a tie of seven each and a third game is to he played at Newton._____________


(Continued from preceding column.)


tivatiiig the family spirit. Ho commended to their especial interest the children and the aged people, begging them to keep in close personal contact with both sections. If only they were desirous of helping, there were many avenues of service. Their minister would do Ids part and if there was loyal eo-operatioii they need not fear the


fiituio.


CTithci'oe congregation for the sympathy thev had always sliowii towards 1dm and went on to assure, tho new Pastor ot a thoroughly cordial wclcomo and of tlie earnest eo-operation of colleagues and con­


gregation. Extending a welcome 'o n behalf' of the


Clitiieroe Free Chiireli Council, the Bev. S. E. Harper, said it was e.'ctraordinai-y tliat this town ot 12,000 people for tlio past


twelve months tliore Iiad been only two resident Free Church ministers. He knew towns of 5,000 people where tliero were five or six Free Cliurcli ministers. Speaking for Jlr. Hooper and Idmself, lio assured Jfr. Sinclair tliat tliey cordially welcomed that thirty-three and a tliird addition to their


stren'gtli. ” These are not very easy days for


minister hut I suppose there oasv dnvs,” Jfr. Harper went on. taiiilv in tlicse days a minister needs good’ mniiv qualifications for tlio work ho is called'lipoii to do. There is the tcrrifio iiidilforeiico of tlio world outside and I am sometimes afraid Hint we are suffering from low siiiritiiid blood prcssiiro within tho Clmrcii widch makes tho pulse of spiritual life sometimes heat very. low. Speaking from some twenty years’ oxpcrioiico in the iididslrv. I am certain Hint tho only way wo shall succeed again ns ehiirches-;-nnd the only way wo deserve to succeed—is by rigoroiislv pi'itting'first things first and keep ing tlicii'i tliero. It is only ns we do piir job that wo have any hope or right to'suc­ ceed. land so I join witli you in your pi-a.vers to-night tlint the coming of your new minister will open a new era ill the


never were “ Cor-


life of this church.” 'J’lie Bev. G. W. Bennett thanked tho , , .


HOME FROM BERMUOO. MRS. DAVID FLETCHER’S


INTERESTING IMPRESSIONS. VISIT TO SEA GARDENS.


An interesting journey of nearly 8,000


miles has just been completed by JIrs. Fletcher, wile of Jfr. David Fletcher, tho Liberal candidate at the municipal by-elec- tioii, who has paid a visit to her son-in-law and daughter, Jlr. and JIrs. Harry Thom, at Hamilton, iu Bermuda. Jlr. 'Thorne, who is tho second sou of Jlr. and JIrs. JVilliam Tliorne, of St. Jlary’s-strcot, married Miss Ida Fletclier live years ago, when they went to join Jlr. Thorne's brother James, who is employed by the Corporation Electricity Department at Hiuiiilton. Jlr. aud JIrs, Thoriio have now t'vo children, a boy who is three years years old aud a little girl who was born four mouths ago. JIrs. Fletcher, iiy an interview, confessed to being really thrilled when she was met by her son-in-law aud the little grandson she had never scon, upon her arrival at Hamilton. Leaving Liverpool on July ISth, Mrs.


Fletcher sailed in tlie Orpita and liad an extremely pleasant journey to Bermuda, the weather being favourable and there being a large aud jolly company on board. Sho arrived at St. tlcorgc’s on tlie last day of tlie iiioiitli, and tlien had to board a smaller boat to be taken into Hamilton Harbour. On hoard ship slio was joined by Jlr. Thorne and Jlastcr Tliorne, who was quite excited at lueotiug his grandmother for tlic first time. There was an early reminder of Clitheroo for JIrs. Fletcher, as Jlr. 'Tlioi ne’s house is named “ Edisford" and his brother’s liouso is ” Brnngerlcy.’


A Charming Spot. Asked about the climate in Bermuda, JIrs.


Fletclier coiiiirmed the general impression of wonderfully sunny sides and blue seas, although during lier brief visit there was quite a lot of rain. Wlien she left a few weeks ago tho time of the year was autumu but ill actual fact, it eorrespoiidcd to our spring, and plants were coming to life. In winter time many American visitors invado the islands and in coiisequeiico the price


of living is very high. JIrs. Fletclier was greatly impressed by


the beautiful Hewers and said that the pink and deep red hybieus on tlie horlgesides were a real picture. Pink and red oleanders also coinmaiulcd her attention and the Hame coloured hoiioysiickle was really beautiful A bower familiarly known as tho Chr Boso was eoiiiiug into bloom when sli and iu the gardens of many of tlie ileuses such Hewers added a furtlier of colour to tlio green, white and pink walls. Jlost ot the houses are ms corai aud JIrs. Fletcher said that, - from tlie sea, they look like beautiful castles set in the most picturesqu deiiglitfnl smToundiiigs imaginable. JIrs. Fletcher soon discovered tha; iiiuda lias a eharm of its own aud wh


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MILLINERS & FANCY DRAPERS ARE HOLDING THEIR


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Eiigiaiid. The absence of hustle hiis'tio and, perhaps, the absence of inevitable noise acconipanying me transport, was most marked and Fletcher said she found the change i refreshing.


‘ ‘ I tlioiight I had gone


to old times again wlien I sa\v tlie h and carriages, but somehow they wet delightfully in keeping with the chan siirroniidings that I welcomed tho change,


sho said. Dress Regulations. JIrs. Fletcher recnlled with some amuse-


moat some of the stories lior ucpli^w has told her of Americaii visitors to tbo islauds III Bermuda rcguhitioiis as to the attiie t mail or woman wears are very strict aud soino of tbo Americans, tho womeu iii par­ ticular, were astouisbed wbeu they wero stopped by a policeman as soon as they arrived, and the lengtli of tlicir clqtlmq inspeaed. Quite a uumber of yisitor: thought it fashionable to wear less clotbuig than the authorities deemed advisable, and some reallv amusing scenes occurred when thev wero hustled hack on to the hosit to garb themselves in more adequate ottire, or if they resisted, marciied oil nneere-


monionslv to the police station. During her stay, JIrs. Fletclier triwl to , . , ,


get about as much as possible and did a considerable amount of walking. bho


admitted that it was much better a bievclc or a horse and trap, althoug manv' of the places visited involved a sail. Sho'would iitiver forget one sad when she went to visit the famous sea gardens. A partv wero taken out . in a rowing boat to tlie 'coral beds where, through a spceiall.v fonstrncted sheet of green glass at the bottom of tho boat, they were able to see the beautiful and cnrioiisly shaped coral roeUs. Fishes of vivid lines sliot out froin iindti- ncath the rocks and added enchaiitincnt to the seene. Tlio world-fanioiis crystal caves were an education. One amazing spectaclo was a cnicilix formed in perfect crptal, anil n eloar representation of tlie Jfiuloniia anti Child could be diseerned. By way of con­ trast, tliero was a shape winch loqltcd exactly like a big crocodile and siit-li things as wedding cakes were niiincrous.


Entertainments. JIrs. Fletcher discovered that in Uamiltoii


tlio cliicf ciitertaiiiineiits consist of talkiug pictures and sho made two visits during lier stay. One of tliQ pictures slie saw was “ Little Colonel,” which was shown at n local cinema recently. As a matter of fact, JIrs. Fletcher said, the pictures in Berimida were coiisidoi-cd quite up to date and tlicj obtained most pictures before tliey came to England. She was much struck by tho wonderful system of ventilation, winch keeps tlio cinema remarkably cool. Iced water is provided at tlie back ot tlio cniema, amt can be obtained in paper cups which are provided. Sunday scliool oiitertainmeiits consist cliioHy, o'f socials, .mostly iii the nature of games and competitions. The trains in Bermuda differ from those


in tins country in that they are more in the iiaturo ot Diesel carriages, with all the pnssongers sitting logothor. Thcro arc no iilatforms, hut tlio passengers wait .at stops as thev do in this country when waiting for an om'uibiis. If any distance is travelled, it is neco.ssarv to cross a strctcli of water. Ill tlio old days some of the islands wero chnrming picnicing spots, but to-day ^Bcr- mnda is changing and many of tho islamls at'o bocoining privately owned, ^ permission now being refused visitors to inspect the


'Contributed' voliintnrily Cowards tlicir inam- (Continued nt foot of next column.)


*^Askf>'d as to the state of trade in Bonmidn. Mrs. Fletclier said tliero was no nncmploy- ment relief, but in Hamilton, a t any rate, the people wero verj' generous in .Ipokuig nftor people wlio were uncmployod, .ami:


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teiianco, doing their best to got thoiii n job. Her son-in-law was employed at a largo storo which did a brisk business, hut which had siilfcred latolv because one of tho larger hotels began'to obtain'its groceries .direct from Amorica. Both her ^ soii-iix-law daughter and family are in good health and


tiioronglily■ like tlio country. A Rough Passage.


JIrs. Fletcher left Hamilton for homo ou


November 20th, sailing in tlio Ordiira. Thcro wore only a few passengers and tho boat carried also 1,500 cases of eggs from Chili


■to Santander, and 3.000 tons of sugar. They had a very rough passage and matters would have heoii niiich worse bill for tho heavy cargo. On one occasion Jfrs. Flotcher was flung across the loungo .and


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tho seteo was hiirleil on top ot her, but fortunately sho was not injured. Jlost of tlio passengers wore scared and ill but sho managed to take all her meals in spite of tho conditions. Off tho Islo of Man it became necessary to take a. pilot on board and they wore fortunate in catcliiug a suit­ able tide and thus a certain amount of ' delay was avoided. The passengers were landed by tender and considorablo time was taken up by the Customs ofiicials in in- ’ spoctiiig tlie luggage; Jfrs. Fletclier was met at Liverpool by her Iiusbaiid who bad been waiting from eight o’clock in the ' - morning, when tlie boat was scheduled t o ': ' arrive, until 7-30 p,m._ JIrs. Fletcher is ' hiokiiig forward with groat eagerness to a ' visit, from' her danghtor and ;son-in-law,*


who will come to this countrv,-nt!:tho first'^ opportunity.


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I Useful Xmas Qifts. i A FEW SUGGESTIONS.


HAND EMBROIDERED TRAY CLOTHS, 1/3, 1/9, 3/11, elc.


PURE IRISH LINEN CLOTHS, Hand or Machine embroidered, in sizes from 3Gx3G-in. to 70 xOO-in.'prices 4/11 to 2 guineas.


DOWN QUILTS, filled with purified down, 22/6 to 5* guineas. JAEGER BED WRAPS, .alwa.vs acceptable, 4/11 to 15/11. JAEGER SCARVES, Distinctive Designs, from 2/9.


LADIES’ AND GENT’S. LINEN OR SILK HANDKERCHIEFS in all qualities. MAY ]YE SVGOEST YOU SHOP EARLY.


HARGREAVES BROS. ^ CASTLE STREET, Clitheroe. I


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The Imperial Cafe OKers you the good things, the kind of food


that Mother used to make— energizing and sustaining— no wonder PARTIES prefer the IMPERIAL CAFE for CATERING.


Take some of our, CAKES when returning home— a treat for young and old.


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IMPERIAL SCOTCH BAKERY CASTLE STREET Tcl. 25G for prompt service.


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