ADVEETISER AND TIMES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1935. Friendly Drinks.


Plain-Clothes Policemen’s Visit to Country Hotel.


COURT SEQUEL.


iBolton-by-Bowland Magistrates Dismiss Cases.


.police oflicei's, wlio were in plain clollies and accoiupanied by a dog, to tlio Jidislord Bridge Jlote!, near Clitlieroe, iuul a sequel a t 13oli«>n-by-13oulaiul, on MoiiUay, adien Janies


A Sunday altornoun visit by West Hiding


iMaistowe, the licensee, was suininoned lor ^ujiplying beer and witli aiding and abelting the consumption of the liquor dining non-pormilted liours by Stephen i^-yle, mechanic, Curzon-street, Clitheioc; i la r ry Duncan Aldersley, commercial traveller, of Ji), Castle-view, Clitlicroe; and •Josepli William Jiill^ poultry dealer, of 3, Charter-street, Accrington, ‘all of whom were summoned for consuming the liquor during non-permitted hours. The prosecution was conducted by Supt.


Klliott, and defendants were represented by Mr. Hudson, of Accrington.


SKHCKA.NT’S KVJDK.NX'E.


Horn a glass and there was froth on tlio lop of the liquid it contained. Aldersley handed his glass to the landlord who was standing jjear tlie pumps. At this stage i^ryle tried to push .jiast and was pre­ vented from leaving by i».C. rfcott. Jn the bar witness saw Jlill drinking sometliing wiiicli ajipeared to be beer. Jn the presence ‘>f all the defendants witness said: “ We are police ofheers from Settle,” JJe llieu took possession of Aldersley’s glass whieli the landlord had in bis hand, of Pryle's ..glass from the bar ledge, and of JJilTs glass which was still in liis hand, pointing out the time was then 3-30. Bryle said “ J t has only had grape fruit in.” Witness


.Biyle drinking something which was the colour of beer, from a half-i)int glass. Jle then put lii.s glass round tlie door of the bar on to a ledge.


i le saw Alder.sley drink


smelled a t tlie glasses and said th a t in Ids opinion :dl three glasses had contained beer. When lie asked defendants if they would agree as to the contents of the glasses Aldersley said Ids glass bad contained best beer. Hill replied, “ J t is beer all riglit,” and l*ryle replied, “ Never mind what it contained, you liave not seen me eonsume.” Jn a further explanation Hill said, “ No, i t is lair enongli. You be .slraiglit with me, and we will lie straight with you.” AVitness told Blaistowe lie would be sum­ moned for supplying beer to tiie three other defendants and lie said: “ J have nothing further to say.” AVhen told he would he ri'porled i’rylo replied, “ All right, you arc telling me.’ Ahicrsley said. “ That is all riglit.


s. nid: “ Tliat’s right. Jt wont be a bang­ ing job.” Pryle gave the name of George Brown, and an addre-s in Fort-street, Cliilieroc. The landlord .stated there liad been no drink .served since two o’cloelv. AVitiiess added tlia t tlie landlord was .<-tam!ing near the pumps in tlie bar and


I am not denying it,” and Hill


lliere was a lady standing near. JX I’LAIX CLOTHES.


yon?—1 was in plain clot!ic.s. Your ,compai!ioii ordered samlwiclies?—


Yes. I put it to you th a t yon did not see any


drink consumed?—J saw all three defendants drink from their glasses.


-<lrink came to bo .servcl ? 1 asked all of llicm if tliey wonbl care to make any ex­ planation before they were reported.


an explanation a t all, but merely got hold of llirec glasses and asked for names and •addres.-c-r—1 a>ked them if they would like to cNplain wiiat the glasses had contained and J linve already given you tludr answers. Yon never asked the landlord how the


I put i t to you th a t you never asked for Before you left the house the landlord


called you back and asked what about tlm sandwiches yon had orderoil?—My eollcague Jiad ordered' tliem and wont back and paid


• gave them every opportunity. Wliat was the ilomeanonr of tlie.se de­


for them. Snpt. Elliott: Did you give tln'in an op- poriunity of majking an ov\j>lanation I


fendants?—Apart from i*ryie they were all quite open about it.


.ns ho entered the Iionse lie was a«ked by tlic landlord’s .son what be wanted. JJe replied, ” A sandwich.” I*ryle tried to cfol awav ami pushed witness down tiie 7)ns^n«^e.‘Witness told him they were p«hco ollicers ami as J*ryle continued to push him he pulled out his warrant card and sliowed


]’.C. Scott corroborated and stated th a t


i t to him. In rcplv to Mr. Hudson, witness main-


b o x a f jd e f r ie n d s . Addressing the magistrates, Mr. Hudson


»^aid the licensee of the hotel had been m possession of tlie proimsos ior only _ .six


diflcrent occupation. As the iiccnsco of . conntiy hotel lie had multifai ions receiving all kinds of messages to pass on to o th e r people. Hill was a poultry dealer


and prior to th.afc was I f "


from Accrinston and ‘’' ' ‘“ " ’" ' . '" r n u h i '’ S from the nibble Valley. As he could not


b s i t every farm he had an whereby farmers left


and he called periodically to dea with th messano?. He was not a cnstomei. Un


wav f t was then after elosiiiR time and after he had conversed with the licensee tlie laUer ashed Hill if ho 'vonld have .a


the day in question he called in t l '“ i


class of beer. One pnvment was made. Later on H U ad


ton with the family, t'ot and th a t would indicate th a t


- ? l ”l lL u n ^ A ld e ^ s ^ « ^ v ^ w e l !


ibe "Bif Pa’;V‘'-'sis“toi"V'wm "adf “ nee‘to -tlio the Bit, i


progranime Stan S


:;s, A.. was away


£ , !«


aiicrnoon was the onl Mm to o.all a t the tncro ho met


t ^ (,o„veiiiciit time for j j


1? visited the landlord Grand. j. JU id of


ofnn StafTonl. the singing i,is


ii*- tl>« 'Otc^


t. ained th a t the defendants were given an ojiportnnity of making an explanation.


Air. Hudson: You went di'guised, didn't


-Biyle and Aldersley, standing near the bar. Tile bar door ivas wide open. Jle saw


■Minday, Uciober 2Uth, in company with I*.C. .Scott he entered the Kdisford Bridge Hotel by the front tloor which was wide open. In a room on the lelt-Iiand side of t!:e jjassage there were eight men but no flrinlis or glasses were visible in the room, t'uing louards tbo bar he saw two men,


1\.S. Kenny stated th a t a t 3-2o p.m. on


dinner, Aldorsloy examined tbc piano and juafc as lie was leaving witli Brylo the land- ion! called tliom back ami asked if they would have a drink. None of tlio threo defendants were on the promises betoro closing time. All of llicni were there at the invitation of the landlord.


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if the landlord Iiad had more experience lie would have realized quite clearly at tlie time th a t he had done no wrong and ho might have safeguarded himself by taking his friends into tlio private rotmi.s for their drink. All the defendants would maintain th a t they were given no opportunity by the police of making that oxplanaiiuu a t the tinic.


DKFJCNDANTS’ JCVJDliNCl*:. Jn evidence, Plaistowc supported Air.


Hudson’s statement and said th a t lie told tlie policeman th a t there had been no beer paid for since 2-30. In reply to Supt. IClliott defendant said


he did not think an oireiico had been cam- mitted and a t llio time believed every- tliing was straight and above lioard. JJo made no cxpianat-ioii such ap; Jiad been given in court because he was never asked for one. Supt. lilliott: Did you give anybody cUc


a glass of boor th a t day?—No, I don’t think so.


ment ami said he had never before bad a free drink with tlio landlord. Aldersley gave similar evidence and along


there a t th a t time. Hill also coiilirincd Air. Hudson'.s state­


drink only when the policeman came in?— Y


Diicsn’t it seem strange th a t you gave ’es, but they happened to be doing business


witli Hill denied th a t llioy were given an opporuinity to make an explanation. The police were quite fair and there was no ex- eitemciit. Bryle .said ills drink was grajie fruit. Ho


said so at the time. Air. Hudson: Why did yon try to walk


actions were not consi.-tont with innocence, but Brylo stoutly maintained that' no ofrenee had boon committee.


CHAIHAIAN’S COAIAIENT.


Binkerton and J . Cottain, the Chairman (Alajor Wright) announced tliat tlic ease wold be dismissed. “ We do not think it was playing the game for Brylo to give a false name and address,” he said. ” I t was tbrougli him tliat Blaistowe was placed in a very dillicult position. No doubt Wakefield tliink so, but i t was not very J'Jnglisli to send policemen in plain clothes mid with a whipiiet dog.”


After considering the matter with Jiis eollengos, AIessr.s, VI. Hargreaves,


OBJECTION TO JJCENSEE.


Bobiiison, of Blackburn^ for the transfer of the licence of the Jidisfqrd Bridge JJotel to Blaistowo, wlio had previously curried on business under a protection order. Supt. J’


Application was then made by Air. G. N.


ho )in»l in f^npervising licensed premises when tiiey wci'o conducted in tlie manner they liad heard th a t morning. He was going to call the same evidence and leave i t to the magistrates to decide whether they considered Bluistowe a suitable man to liold a licence in th a t district. J’ .C. Scott corroborated the evidence of


:igii;trates wonl<l appreciate the dilliculty JUiott said ho was i-urc tho


P.S. Konnv given in the jirevious ease. B.C. Taylor stated tlial a t 10-30 a.m, on


July 13th ho visited the liotcl in conse­ quence of seeing a motor car outside half an hour before opening time. As .soon as be oj>ened the door ho hoard the chink of glasses and going towards tho liar lie saw a man standing a t the bar counter. 'Hie landlord’s son was inside the bar and there was an empty stout bottle on tbo bar counter. AVitnos> went into the kitchen and cantioncMl the landlord, telling him he was .satisfied that unlawful drinking liad taken place or wa.s about to lake place. Ho then left tlio liotol and the man followed him out. making a remark.


qnonce In? went bael: and caution.-d Blais- lowc.


AWKWARD TO SUPERVISE.


to supervise licimsed pr(*mi'-es with tenants of this kind. The other ca>e ari>es froin ‘•n-pieious circnnisianct'.s and t!n‘ (.omit) has been put to all tlie expend* of hruiging tlic prosecutions which have to he paid for


bv the public.


dismissed ibaL case and I do not see ho\v you can now argue that tlie Alngistratcs


The AUgistrates’ Clerk: 'Jim Beiicli have ,,


decision was wrong. J lr . Koliinson: Tlio obj>’i’tioii of tlic


Snperintemh?nt is th a t on .Inly l.Uh this man was cautioned. Siiico lliai dale tlicro has hnen nothins a<;ain>t him fm- the other case has hecn dismissed by yon this moni-


ing. The Chairman .said tho magistrates had


decided to take tho risk and grant tlio licence to Plaistowo. They hoped he ivould plav tho game and wore cortain th a t li lie nordd the police would play tho game with


him.


Grand Theatie, lilackhurn, the management have again secured a very strong compan>. Heading a hill of really first-class .artistes as Pled liiirues, the famous King of Ligut Comedians,” ! ii new and old favomates. Kred will ho remciiilierod very avell by the Hhickbiirii audiences as one ol the


g r a n d t h e a t r e , BLACKBURN. Continuing the ’ variety season at the


REV. S. E. HARPER’S PEACE PLEA AT SUNDAY SERVICES.


artists th a t ever trod the stage He 1 . a roved himself a “ star


that has no.er


faiTed to shine.” .Sharing the honours are Vac hiirn’s add Kiigliiiid's favonr.te juvem e


troupe the Corona nubccs. Among tliem aVr some of oiir future stiir pei'formeis.


ing, and when tlic rain ceased conditions were far from pleasant, there was a big crowd a t the Castle to take part in the British Legion service of remembrance. Following tlio custom of previous years, the e\*..Sei*vicc men, of wbnm tlicrc was a good muster, escorted the Alayoral procession to the Parish Church, and then marched back to the Castle, whore they assembled around the Conotapli, depositing poppies in a wroalli as they did .so. The Borough Band ]o<l tliC'singing of well-known hymns. After the sounding of the “ Last P o s t” and “ Reveille,” wreaths wore dopositod on tlio Cenotaph on hchalf of tho British Legion, Sii* A


Though rain foil licavily on Sunday morn­


Rotary Club, while a wreath was also laid on tho South African Alemorinl on behalf of tlio British liCgion.


A


ITarpor, H.C.F., who is Chaplain to the British Legion. Air. Harper stated th a t the month of November was a month of memories. The previous Sunday was recog­ nised thronghont Cliristendoni ns All Saints’ D.ay when those who had passed to the other side were veinemhored. 'The second Siiiuhiy in November had come to be regarded as a day of niemonos of even greater signifi­ cance and on th a t day countless multitudes


Tlie address was given hy the Rev. S. E. Sni>t. Elliott; I t is most awkward for mo J*L


no reforonco liad prcvionsly hoe iimado to llie statement th a t Brylc’s drink was grape fn iit and the Alagistrates’ Clerk (Mr. H. Weeks) said tliat throngliont the jiropeoil- ings tlicre had been an assumption th a t tlircc glasses of bom* were involved. Supt. Elliott suggc.stod th a t defondanl’s


ness said. He gave a wrong name and addi'c.ss more or less a.s a joke because lie <lid not think they were iioliecinon as they dill not look like odicers and had a dog with them. He denied th a t B.C. Scott sliowed his warrant card and th a t giving a wrong name eansod the police nuieh trouble. Supt. Elliott commented on the fact that


away from the bar?—I was on the point of leaving. The glass on the ledge wa.s not his, wit­


K K X K X X X X X X X X X X X K X K X x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x KING LANE PICTURE HALL.


THE PALLADIUM.


story ba.s a wonderful background of scenic beauty, taking in the country of tlio Gra:id Canyon, nncrinallcd for its natural grandeur and weirdness. If there is .such a tiling as a perfect


comedian is funnier tlinn ever ns a boy Cinderella .if tlie Brooklyn waterfront who turns out to bo tbo .solo Iieir of Professor Wilson, Into Egyptologist, who left a ’nr- tunc in huried treasure in Egypt. Tho presence of several other claimants to the lortnno makes the story fa.‘<t, funny aim lurioiis. Chief of iliese is JClliel Alerman, as a liard-boilod song-plnggor posing as ibo late Professor’s common-law wife, and ncr gangster boy friend, played by Warren Hyiner. Ann Sntliern and George AInrphy jirovide tlie heart interest.


'J'lio fim begins


.'iiitl .taves him from the boiling oil vats on liis promise to wed her. But Eddie wants to get back to his Brooklyn sweetlioart, and Eanya’s jealonr fiance help.s liim get away witli t!ic fortune in an aeroplane. Following a crazy lliglit over tlic Atlantic, luldto lands in New York and opens a Ircc ico cream factory for hoys and girls.


lietore the boat-load of treasure linntor.s even embarks, and runs high during tlio crossing wlien Ethel and Hymer try nnsnccossfully to put Cantor nut of tho way. Arrived in Egypt, Eddie gets mixed up witli ’ lie .Sheik, played hy Paul Harvey, and his gorgeous Iiarcm of Goldwyn Girls. Tlio .Sheik’s not-qnitc-brigbt daughter, Fany.i (Eve Sully) develops a passion for JMdie


'J'bo great


stage or screen capable of playing tao role of Charlie Chan, Chinese detective, with the conviction of AVarncr Olaiid. A suc­ cessful actor all his life, ib was not until a few years ago, when ho created the role of the wily Chinese sleuth, th a t be acquired Iiis greatest fame. Olaiid just Jiappens to be the living reproduction of tlio character novels, and the fact th a t be is Swedisii doesn‘t matter one iota; when ho comes on tlio screen ho isn’t anyone other than Cliarlio Chan. One has only to licar his introductory ” observe linmble presence of lowly Chinaman ” to experience the most pleasurable expectations, and if you are a fan of Cliarlie Chan, then follow him in his investigations ” in London.” He enjoy.s t!io support of a cast which acts in exactly the right spirit—Banl JCngiand. Alan AIow- bray, JiJsa JJiiehanan, Bay Milland, etc. “ Gliarlie CJiaii in JiOndon ” is preceded by ” 'The JJndc Ranger,” whieli presents George 0 ‘Bricn in tho latest thriller by Zane Gre>, master autlior of outdoor drama.


Ji is doubtful if tliere is another actor on 'I’be


an American air pilot altaclied to the Frcncli forces, takes over command with the solo object of bringing down a German ace. The prolonged wait, however, frays Lis nerves, and those ol his companions, ami when finally lie sueceed.s in bringing doau tlic much-waiiiod ’plane, ho finds i t luis been piloted by anuthor. His cliagrin plays still lurtlier on Ids nerves, but as ho is about to go on leave and marry Aimeo. a French girl, lie is challenged by tlio aco himself. Hero is drama, in its iuteuscst form, adequately tempered tvitli human in- lercsi and bright comedy, but tvitlial a picture tlmt holds many -breatliless moments. Tbere is alwajs something doing, and most of it is exciting.


screen mnsionl. “ Kij Alillions,’’ J*M(l'o C.antor’s now .animal oxtr.'ivaganza lor Goblu'vn, is it! 'rhe picture comes t)n Mnmiay for the entire week, two shows nigliily being tlio order.


Alimdin, Ralph Alorgan, Arno Frey (tho Ace), and many more.


finale, showing the ice cream being froz<m and served, is the lovliest and most effective teelinieolour sc(|ncnco tho screen has vec oflfered. Lavishly produced. ” ICid Alillions ” presents several gorgeous girl ami song nninbcr.«.


'Tho


“ The Kid from Spain ” put together, i t is clean and clover comedy, full of bright ideas. Tlio marvellous coloured climax is like a Silly Symphony come to life. In tho sup­ porting programme is a ” magazine ” feature. ” Tho Palm Afystery,” and n Kpccially interoding “ e x t ra ” is a tour of Shakespeare’s country.


Berlin’s song lut wliieli Cantor iuroduced in an early ZiogfeUl Follies show, is revived and staged with terrific^ effect. Okay Tools,” “ An earful of music,” ” When my ship coinos in,” ami ” A'our head on my slionlder,*’ are other tnncfnl hits. ” Kid Afillions ” lia« evcrytliing that is needed to make a popular and pleasing entertain* ment.


'J'he ” Alandy ” feature, Irving .As aitrnetivo as ” Wlioopio ” and RIALTO, BLACKBURN. In oonso-


Robertson Haro, are sufficient to guarantee tbo siiece.ss of any film, especially if they linppen to ho featuretl in a story by Bon Travers, tlnin whom there is none more expert in the creation of deliciously funny .situations. The whole combination is offered a t the Rialto this week in “ Fight­ ing .Stock.”


Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn, plus t i ^


methods mark tlie endeavours of AValis and Lynn to advise and succour damsels in distress, while Robertson Haro endeavours without auy marked success, of course, to exert a steadying inflncnco. Frayed tempers ami broken heads are but light in­ cidents in t ’.ie story, which swings along merrily all the way. AVitty dialogue em­ bellishes the exquisito fooling of the central trio in a production th a t well maintains the prestige of the Aldwych farces..


.Strange ideas and curious


far-famed play, “ Escape Ale Never,” wliieli is to be .screone<l throughout next week, will iloubtlo'S attract widespread attention. A superlative cast is headed by Elisabeth Rergnor ami Hugh Sinclair, and iiiclndos


Tlie pictiirisation of Afargaret Kennedy’s


British Legion at the Cenotaph.


from tlie studio of Warner Brothers, comes oil Alonday for three days, with Alary Aster ami Ricardo Cortez heading an all .star east. The picture, based on an inter­ nationally famous story, recounts the adven­ tures of a band of international jewel robbers who plot to steal an almost pricc- le^s set of diamonds known as tho Knrcuin.is. 'Tlio diamonds arc nsotl by secret service oporalivos a.s a bail to catcli tlio gang whoso clovcrnoss and daring liave thus far out­ witted tho sloulhs. JJut the prize loot on the Continent attracts tlio attention of rival gangs whoso battles witli eacli otlior and with the ollicers of tho Frcncli Sureto results in a heavy casualty list. Alary Astor has the role of a beautiful and cul­ tured woman who is trying to got hold of tho diamonds by hook or crook. Sho spies on and follows the first ]uirchascr of tlic jewels, Ricardo Cortez. Eacli is a t first suspicious of the other, while a t tlio same time tlio two are magnetically attracted ly the other’s personality. Others who aro vitally interested in tlic jewels, and who aio all grouped on the Simplon Express follow­ ing the jmrcliaser to Jstnnbnl. cither ior the purpose of stealing tho gems or pro­ tecting tlicin, are Dudley Digges. Robert Barrat, Irving Bischel, Florence Fair, and Hobart Cnvanangli. You will revel in Alary Astor’s exploits as a female Sberlnek Holmes.


Tliat terrific melodramatic mystery thriller


down “ Alemory Jiane,” and enjoy other lilting melodies on route in th a t topping .musical, “ Sweet Odeliiio ” (represented by Irene pnnne) when it opens on Thursday. 'Die picture is taken from the sonsatioiiftl Broadway hit by Jerome Jxern and Oscar iJammcrstcin JI., ami is crammed with liiiarious comedy,- deliglitful romance and >tirring drama, in addition to its gigantic speciality numbers. Unique danuecs arc staged on novel and maimiiotli sets,, with scores of Hollywood’s most beautiful girls taking part. 'The music contains some of the most popular songs of tlio day.


You can ride “A bicycle built for two ”


addition to tlic eight in tho original show, two new songs were written specially for the screen version. Five of these songs arc sung by Irene Dnnne alone. Phil Regan, DoVotliy Dare (Broadway musical comedy sta r), iliigli Herbert and Nydia AVestman will be heard in humorous numbers. The picture is laid in the glamorous, gay nineties, with Irene Dunne the centre of attraction ns a singer in her father's famous roadhouse, the rendezvous of theatrical folk and young bloods. Donald AVoods plays opposite her in the lomnntic role, with Louis Calhern ns his rival.


In Irene A’anbrugh, Penelope Dudley A’ard,


Lyii Harding, Jlosalind Fuller, ami Lcoii Quartormaiue. A British and Dominions production, it is the story of Geinnia Jone«, a strange, impish waif whose husband has been drowned a t sea, and who is lett stranded in A'enico wii’.i a child to care for. Found in a pitiable plight by Sebastian Sanger, one of the w.ayward sons of a celebrated composer, she is given shelter in his lodging. Alcanlime Caryl Sanger, a cafe pianist, meets tho daughter of a wealthy Scottish (!) couple who have rented a palace, but tlieir romance is nipped in the bml liy Gemma who, cauglit on a tliicving expedition, unwittingly compromises Caryl, mistaken Nir Ids brother Sebastian. How tlio incident alters the lives of tho four people is told in Idghly dramatic fashion. “ Escape Ale Never ” is a picture throb* bing witli emotion and brilliantly enacted.


A


of people would gather around thousands of memorials to remember those who in tho days of conflict passed from ns and wlio had joined tlic Great Alnjority, They romoinhercd th a t 17 years ago a t tho eleventh hour of the eleventh day^ of tho ilevonth month God gave ns deliverance and tile horror of war passed from oiu* midst.


without Ibanksgiving. “ On ibis (lay wo remember our dead,”


’illinni Brass, the R.A.O.IL, and the.


groat hosts of our fellow countrymen nho came from every town and village and city ill tho land, a host numbering ono million who died in those four years. To-day they lio in graves in Franco, Flanders, Gallipoli or in graves unknown and beneath the sea. Ono man in every ten who went from this land died. To-dny wo think of them solemnly and gratefully and wo thank God for them. “ But wo think of something oven wider, A’^o remember th a t tho war cost tho whole


A ’c vomember them with


of the fighting countries ten million in dead nml if wo could stand in our streets this morning and soo th a t great diost pass by in ranks four abreast wo should have to stand there for three months heforo the last ranks passed hy. The passing of tho years has taken away our bitterness, A


A


remember hcfm*o tlm God tho great nml- titnde of men of other countries, whether German, Belgian, Bulgarian or Turk, who laid down their lives. “ AA^o think too of thoso who canio hack


A was computed th a t ten million cripples A ’hcn tho war ended it 'I'hat day could not be recalled


Air. Harper continued. “ Alany of yon tliink of tliosc who lived in this town, who roamed 'these streets, wont with yon to school, those whoso names arc graven upon this memorial. A


In support is IJerbci't


danger m some lonn. ** Jicu in ilio Heavens,” now showing a t ilio Balladium, is a spectacular drama ol aerial warlare, a study in war psyeliology, because it is the story of man s two greatest emotions—love and fear. Brave men all know fear, tlioug.i maybo they never talk of it. Tliis picture owes its popular entertainment to tho superb acting of Warner Baxter, the fascinating eliarm of Coneliita Alouteuegro, and tcrriiic aerial ilirills.


One lime or another, we all liavo to face latevo Wainei, THE GRAND.


I'eature programme will be presented. 'Tliat lovable old sehool-teaclier lieroino of film, Alay Robson, will be seen in “ Grand Old Girl,” a picture rich in humour ami oniotional appeal. “ JLidio” has taken a theme wideli will ai>peal to the memories of school days, and has entrusted it to the one actress who can do it justice. AUss Robson is superb, for only magnificent artistry and absolute sincerity could evoke the gales of laugiitcr or stir the emotions as she docs in the character of Laura Baylcs. Under­ lying the central theme is a buy and girl romance played by Alary Carlisle ami Fred MacAIurray, Alan Halo enacting the role ol a gaming saloon keeper. “ AVeilding Jilve ” is a grand all star variety entertainment, mirth ami melody being introduced by artistes sucli as Clapliam and Dw.ver, Frank Titterton, Dodo AVatts, Muriel George, Ernest llutchor, Lcslio Sarony, Charles Fletcher, and the Orphenm Octette. Ttie items are given a t the Aloor Arms where Frank Titterton, as tbc host, is holding open lionse on I ’m ovo of his^ danghtei s weilding. Tho latter (Miss AValts) joins in the evening’s festivities, and after every member of tlie company has contributed his or iier share, tlie jmrty breaks up, leaving Jessie in a liappy frame of mind for the great event on the morrow. Tlie “ story,” of course, is just n peg on wliich.to hang a pleasant forty minutes’ entertainment ly -oine of tiie best laiown names of the music hall ami radio.


On Thursday, Friday ami Saturday comes Hie welcome rc-issuo of th a t famous British


.success, “ Sallv,” whieli, in view of all tiio . , ’ 1? i - ’n __I*:-1.1 l_____


takes full advantage of them. Tho story is sliorn of any ridiculous aspect; indeed, i t lias a good moral side in tlie relation or Gracie towards a girl who is too sclf-centr|xl on pleasure ami liaving a good time. /Hhi song numbers arc tiiiioful. particularly “ .Sally,” which iss till a general favourite, as evidenced l)v the repeatc<l encores when Grncio includes iti n her many stage appc.nr- anccs.


seeji this admirable comedy but who iR seize the opportunity to do so.


regular features are. some unnsnall.v inter­ esting features and evenN which lyiU contribute to a full and highly diverting


other hand, tho.se who are familiar wiUi the picture will welcome this opportunity to renew “ Sally’s ” nequ.aintauee. As n ic- i.s-ue, tho general qualities of the film ate cnhanccil.


In tbo Patliclono .and otlinr ]irogrammc. HH WHAL L EY PICTURES. Howiiriglit good oiuoitainmoiit with :iii


e.'cceiitionalli’ intriguing inystory! ia •• Hoath a t Uroadcastiiig House, ’ tins wook-end's lironiier pioturo at tho Co- oijorativo Hall, AVhallcy. Jan Hunter an.l .Mary .Vewland arc co-starred, and have tho support of a brilliant cast.—On .Monday, for ihieo days, Uarhara Stanw.vcU and Marrcn William will be screened in ” Concealment. V Warner Hrothers’ luoduclion based on


ihe plav hv l.eonard Ide, it is a thrilling drama of political plots and intrigues which involve several deaths and the impeachment of tho Governor of the State. ^ interwoven in thrills and hafl'liiig mysteries is a romance between .Miss .Stanwyck, who has the role ol


Barrie’s novel, ** The Litile Aliiiister,” wnicJi Oiings lire as well as wislliil tenderness to the immortal gypsy, “ Babbie,” John Beal gives lino studies as Guviii Dishart, ibo litllo minister, whose coming, wil.i ids mother, to the wee Scotch village i f Thrums lo take Ids first enarge of the Auid l.iclit Kirk, causes quite a stir, since i'O is young, eager, earnest—and unmarried. Tiie story has to do with his iufatiiaiion of “ Babbie,” actually tho ward of Lora Riuioul, but masquerading as a gypsy in a spirit oi adventure and nuschiel, though these facts are unknown to tlie little minister. She loads him into all sorts of escapades, in spile of what may happen U lac elders of the kirk became couversaiic with the lads . Fait.ifully, and with lull relish for the spirit of the old, quaint days in Tlirums, the Radio studio lias filmed the classic in the tempo and atmosphere widen tlie author gave to tlie book. ** 'The Little Alinister ” is delightful entertainment. On Al'jnday, a specially attractive doubie-


pOsUing ami uiiojjIcm oi seicea acuess-.-:, .‘Oa a loiu enueanngiy uuicieiu lo ilio parts lo wiiieli we aro accu?iomed.


Jvailieriiie Hepburn, one of the iiiu.-L iqj- In Sir James


coiinti’y Armistice JJay iva-s observed on Aloiuiay with all its accustomed solemnity. At Clitlieroe, the usual proce.ssion wa.s held, members of the Corporation and otiiei-s accompanying tlie Alayor (Councillor J . JI. Sattortliwaite) to the CenotuiJi in the Castle grounds, wlierc the two minutes’ silence was observed.


'I Iirougliout ilie length uml breadth of the


Borough Treasurer (Air. .1. H. Taylor), the Borough Surveyor (Air. F. AV. Goodman), the Sanitary Jnspect(*r (Air. J . Jlolton), tho Electrical Juigincer (Air. A. Jl. Todd), and Alessrs. 'T. Hargreaves (Librarian) 'J\ A. Aldersbw, ¥.. Coates, W. C. AInckio. T, Sattertbwaito, H. AVrigley, AV. E. S. AVeeks, E. .lonc', A. J . R. Smith and J . C. Cowgill, wit’ll Altissrs., Gorton and Briggs (rc'pre- senting tlic British J.egion). large crowd of people had assembled


formed a t the 'Town Hall. At tlie head tvas tlie Chief Constable (Air. \V. Tbomp- -son), followed by tlie Halberdiers and tiie 'Town Sergeant. 'The Alayor was accom­ panied by the Town Clerk (Mr. G. Jlether- ington) and there also walked in tlie pro- ces'ion tbo Alnyor’s Cha])biiu (Rev. \V. S. Helm), tlie Revs. S. JC. Harper and JI. Jlooper, Aldermen Ala nicy and 'J'liornber, Councillors Leith, Hargrcave.s. JJlenzard, Bentham, A


'J’lie procession was A ’addington, aiid AVilkinson; tbo


in tlio Castle grounds and tlic lirief .service, wliicli was conducted by tlie Mayor's Chaplain, was most impre>‘-ive.


notes were a rather disquieting feature of the proceedings. Even wlien the Last I’nst and tho Reveille were being sounded, the eelioes of the siren bad not died away. Tn tbo town itself tlioro was almost oonqileto silence.


'I’he long drawn out IN AIEAIORTAM.


a MTeath in memory of B.C. A’enn. of the Clithoroo Borough Police Force, who along M'ith P.C. Bollitt. aI>o of tho Clltlieroe Force, was drowned in tlic Alecliterranean


many other wrontlis were placed there in memory of the lads who never came back from th a t grim conflict of lOl-l-lOlS. On behalf of Airs. A


’enn, the Alayor also placed 1035 A


Sea on October 2Stb, 1915. Included among tlic many wrcailis were


’AT'XHALL 20 li.i>. Saloon. Sliding Imad,


mileage. Colour Blue ....... £ 2 3 5 xory small


A AUXHAl.L 20 li,p. Saloon, .Sliding head. Colour ATaroon .£19 5


the following: “ In grateful memory from tiie Alinistcr and Congregation of Aloor Lano Alethodist Church” ; “ In grateful memory of the men as.soeiated witli Aloor Lano Alcthodist (?luir(*li and Sunday School M-ho fell in tho great wa r ” ; “ In memory of my old scholars, from the Alayorcss ” ; In loving memory of all who nuulo tho


'J'licrc must bo nmny who liavc M.*t (In t m


Lodge, R..-V.O.B.; Tlio Rotary Club of Clitlieroo; “ In memory of tbo nicn who fell in tho South .African AVnr, from the British Legion ” ; “ Remembrance, from (lie Boys and Stall of Clitheroc Royal


’alley


Grammar School.” AT THE AUCTION MART.


dealers and others attending tlic weekly dairy sale a t Clitlicroe Auction ALirt asscinblod in and about tlic sales ring, where they were briefly addressed by Air. AViiitehead, chairman of Directors. Mr. AViiitchead observed th a t i t was but fitting and right th a t they should associate them- -selvcs on th a t memorable .anniversary day of the signing of the Armistice, with tho tribute which their countrymen cverywhoro were jiaving to all tlioso wlio were killed, maimed ‘and broken during tbe^ four years or more of the Great AVar.


Shortly before ekven o’clock, customers,


ALL ADVERTISED CARS ARE IN EXTREAIELY GOOD CONDITION, AND AVTT.L GIVE GOOD SKRAHCE.


a. secret bride of the State’s Attorney General who is compelled to inycstigato serious ehargos made against her t.athei. .\iin ITnrding and .John Holes will he seen on Thursday, tn tlie end of the week, in


another ghimornns film, ” The Luo ol Vergio M’inters.”


were walking about as a result of the wai. 'I’hev arc no longer young. One is grate­ f u l ‘for all tho British Legion is doing ^to make tlio lives of these men a little happier and to lift from their shoulders something of tho burden of siifToriiig and want. “ But let me say th a t remembrance is


of all sucli conflicts was bitterness, dis­ illusionment, poverty and sulTering. and a desire fur rovengo. He declared th a t tho only hope for tlie eslablisTimeiU of world peace lay in .supporting and stn'iigtliening tbo hands and tlio inlliiem'o of the I.eaguo of Nations, adding that it was a sorry state of things to find th a t armaments constituted one of the foremost industries in the world to-day. Air. AVliitehoad .spoke sympathe­ tically of the countless cases of poverty and distress, and urged th a t it was everybody’s duty to exorcise generosity and try to make life* easier and more onilnrablo for tlioso less M*ell circumstanced than tliomselvc?. On tho stroke of cloven tho two minutes’ silence was heard.


'J'he ontcoinc


the singing of a vor'^o of the hymn 0 God our help in ages past,” and tlio National Anthem.


'Plus was followed by DOWNHA^lI. PENDLETON.


not enough. If we came here only to ic- member these things and do nothing more wo moot hero in vain. Our memories must lead to realities. Tho day will come when even these war memorials will crumhlo into dust and tho finger of time will erase tlio names thereon. A


even more enduring memorial than A® build a new land in wbicb peace shall never jiass away, a new world in wbieh \yav shall never again curse mankind. I believe that (lay is coming becanse I believe in Goo and


A ’c aro Cialled to build an I believe i t is the will of God.” NEGROES WATCH WAR.


outside tbc oflico of tlm cable company m Georgetown, British Guiana,^ to read Abo latest war news from Abyssinia. Ono man is chosen to road tho news out


Crowds of negroes gather every cvenm,, ’’o


in a loud voice to the mass of humanity pressing round him. This goes on till mid­ night. Electric torches and bicycle lamps nro used to light tho news sheets ns tlioy appear.


Tho Negro Development Association lias . . ,


.sponsored a petition to the Kip.K praying for permission to organiso contingents of


volunteers “ for sorvico in Ethiopia.” 'Ihe


who were wounded and broken, and who aro still with ns. A


Labour Union, almost entirely composed df negroes, has cabled diicct to Hallo Selasste, promising vigorous support of their “ Fatherland.”


1.1CI':.X.SKH’1': HEATH. — Tlie iiiteriiiciit


took place at All Saints’ CburcU on 'I’liesday of Airs. Alice Horn, proprietress of the AVell Springs Inn, who died nt tho age cf 73 years, on Friday. Sho liad been ill_ for two years, and became seriously ill the night before her death. Sho leaves three daughters, .all of whom are married. 'The Rev, 0. Al. Rogersou ofticiated at tho in­ terment.


of tho Parochial Churcli Council on Monday evening, arrangements were made for hold­ ing a ono day sale, followed hy n dance, on December 7th. Arrangements wore also made for tho annual congregational Tea party and concert to bo held on December 21st, for wliicli tlio day school scholars and the Pendleton Players‘arc preparing a full


programme, RBMEAIBRANOK. — Special Armistice


of nchioving a more lasting peace. On Arnnflnv'e'*ooiog o reiiiembrancG service was held, and there was a largo congregation. The choir sang the anthem “ AA'hnt nro the?o th a t aro arrayed in white robes.’’ and con- trihuicHl to a very impressive service.


C. Al, Rogorson) preached on our duty towards tbo dead, and refciTo<l'to their self- sacrifice and unselfishness. In the evening lie preached on the brotherhood of man, nml spoke of tlio optimism of those who fought in tho Great A


services wore held at All Saints’ Cliurcli on Sunday. In the morning, tho A


’^icar (Rov. A ’a r and tlioir hope (Continued a t foot of next column,) FOR GHURCH FUNDS.—At .a meeting


observed at Downham by a service conducted by tlio A'ioar (Rev. F. 'T. Bradshaw), During tlio two minutes silence, tlio congregation faced the war inemorial, after which the hymn ” 0 God our help in ages past ” was sung.


REMEAIRRANCE. — Armisiieo Day vus


illuminated by electric street laanps which were switched on on Tuesday evening for tho first time.


STREET LIGHTING.—Downham is now


ported tho finding of large mushrooms round tho Downham district during tlio last week or two. Alubhrooms in November must surely be a record.


AlUSHROOMS. — A few people have re.-


J. & S. Leaver Ltd Eanam, Blackburn


PHONES 4191-2-3 NIGHT SERVICE 4193 cc


AUSTIN MAIN AGENTS VAUXHALL DISTRIBUTORS


Over 100 Employees can render any service.


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great sacrifice from Primrose Lodge (J-lo-l), R.A.O.B.” : From the Alayor, .Aldernieii anil Burgesses of tho Boroiigli of Clitlioroo. “ In grateful remembrance” ; “ In over loving memory, from AVilliam Bra>s ” : “ Ribbles- dale .Senior Girls’ School ” : Riliblo A


AVOL.SELEV HORNET Saloon, .Sliding lie.ad, Free A


Colour Blue ........................... £ 1 0 5 A ’heel,


AVOLSELEY HORNET Saloon, Sliding head. Colour Green... £ 9 0


.ST.AND.ARD 16 li.p. Saloon, Sliding head, Colour Black- Green


FORD S h.p. Ferdor .Saloon, Blue


LANCHESTER IS h.p. Saloon, Sliding head, excellent con­ dition throughout ................ £ 1 4 5


....................................


ARALSTRONG SIDDELEY 12- b.p. .Sliding Head .Saloon, Maroon, Pre-soleotor Goars. £ 9 5


BUrCTv A’iccroy Saloon, Free A


A ’heoI


ROA'ER 36 h.p. 2 Litre Sliding head Saloon. Blue ............... £ 6 2


FORD 1-1 li.p. Fordor Saloon, Blue


.................................. .£ 3 5


.................................... £ 9 5 .£6 3


................................... £ 1 3 5


a beautiful wreath witli the inscription, “ Clithcroe’s Floral Triliutc to Clitheroe’s Fallen.


In Grateful Remembrance,” and The Alayor laid a t tbo foot of tho Ccnotapli


Castle House of the electric siren, wliich is operated from the J'ire Station, to mark the beginning and tbc (*nd of tho two minutes’ silence.


.'uul prayers were said, but there was no adiVess. .An innovation wa< the sounding from the


“ 0 God our help in ages past ” was sung 'I'lic hymn The Two Minutes Silence. L E A V E R S


Clitheroe’s Tribute to Townsmen Who Fell in War.


D GARS


19-32 .\L.S1JN Jlj, Saloon, sun roof, ..-''J/'i'orni


lOJ-l .\L.S1IN l(). .Sabion, .•sun roof. llliK* or Bhii.k. ironi ...........‘ £ 1 9 0


1931 .MSI IN Rj. Saloon, fixed liead, Hint* or Alaroon, from ....... £ 8 0


19.13 .AI SII.V J2/d, Saloon, Sliding boad. from ....................... £ 9 0


19.J() .Al S'il.V I<), Saloon, Bine or .Rluck


1932 Al STIN 12/U, Saloon, Sliding ,['‘‘:k1. 1 roin


.................................. £ 1 1 5 ........ .......................... £ 5 0


3935 AUSTIN T<*n Four, Sun Saloon £ 1 3 0 1931 .AI S'ri.N Ten Eonr, .Sun Saloon Blue, from .............................. £ 1 0 0


1935 AUSTIN S(}ven Rnliy Saloon, Sun roof


1931 Al STIN .Seven, I'ixed Head Saloon, from ............................ £ 6 5


............*................. £ 8 0


1932 AU.STIN .Seven, Fixed Head Saloon, from ............................ £ 4 5


AIORRLS Ten .Six, Sun Saloon, Colour Black .........................


AIORRLS OXFORD 10 h.p. Sports Four .Senter Coupe, C«)lour GrCen ......................’ i


AIORRIS COAVI.EY Sun Saloon, Rlack .....................................;


AIORRIS COWLEA’ Sun Saloon, lllaek


AIORRIS OXFORD Sun Saloon Black


........................... .............................


AIORRLS OXFORD Sun Saloon nine .......................................


AfORRIS ISLS Sun Saloon ALirooii


AIORRLS AITXOR Sun Saloon Black ....................................


TRIUAIPH 9 b.p. Do Luxe Saloon. Blue ........................


A A


’OLSKLEA’ 12 b.p. Sun Saloon Free A


A


AA'OLSELEA’ 16 b.)). Sun Saloon, Bine


AVOLSELEA'.....HORNET .Sun .Saloon, Green .......................


■'111 m


’heel ............................ ......... ......................... J


TALBOT 11 h.p. Coupe. Alaronn ................................... iijJ


AIORRLS Eiitoen, Sun Saloon, Green or Black ..................... ;


........................ £ 5 5


1933 AISM.V, 1*(*n Eonr. Snii Saloon Green or Bine ......................... £ 9 0


I IW2


effort of tlio IVonieu’s Instituto for Blnck- l)um and East l.aucashire Iloyal Infirmary and tlie llirkdalo Homo for Uliiul IJables was lield on Friday evening, taking Iho form of a wliist drive and dance in the school and Institute. For whist. Sirs. IVhitwell supervised thirteen tallies. Tho prize winners were: Ladic.s; 1; Sirs. Slars- den; 2, Sirs. IV. Cowpertlnvaito. Gentlemen: 1 Sirs. Swales (playing as gentleman); 2, Sir. P. Jackson. Consolation, SJiss IVood. The dance was held in tho Institute, Sir. T. Battorsby’s band playing for a big ■ assoinbly. Bcfrcsliinents were served by : a':= ladies’ committee, and a very pleasant'^ cvcnin!; was spent. A sum. of about £3 s was raised.


' ; :V f,'


(Continued from preceding column.) EOIl THE IXFJllMAllV. — Tlio aimu.M


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