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TIIK OX-ROASTINYI CO.MMITTKK. Fun and Frolic.


900 DANCERS AT THE JUBILEE FANCY DRESS BALL.


N« v* r has tlie King-lane ) 1 all. C.Titheroe, pivxentcd :> more animated ami colour! til


scorn* than on Friday night when the Jubilee fancy die-.* hall was held. There was ail attendance of more than 000 and as the majority of dancer* wore in fancy costume, the scone was both crowded and attractive. There were costumes of every | st\!e. of every period, and of eveiv colour. There were lovely creations in gowns lrom every age. there* were highly-lmumrmis cos­ tum e s that caused endless laughter, and there were original costumes which excited admiration for their ingenuity.


It was perhaps not easy to dance, owing to the dense eruwd hut no one minded being


iovim nt from the event. And everyone succeeded. The Ball Committee must he congrsitulated upon the excellent arrange­ ments that had been made. There wore | ample catering facilities, and little watt­ ing was noeess.nry, for the service was ex­ cellent. The ladies committee worked e x t r a o rd in a r i ly haul and had the satislac- tinn of knowing that their charts were


highly appreciated. Mr S. Corrin’s Kihehester dance hand


for old-fashioned and modern dances. Mem- pv p lo staff, hers of the Committee acted as M.C. s.


Fuppliod the music, which included tunes tc


in the parade, and the judges had an ex­ tremely difficult task. I t is not too much to sav* that every costume was worthy of a prize! The judges were Lady. bussed Hornbv, Airs. Hobinson (Ahtton \ icarage), Mi's Preston, Mr. Laurence JIardy and Mr. ,J. Kindle lligson. They made their final


The greatest interest was. of course, taken


awards as follows Historical.—Ladies: 1, Mrs. J . H. Crceiv


wood (Madame Pompadour); 2, Miss Mane Grconlialgh (Romance). Gentlemen: 1, Mr. H. Aldersley Lysander) ; 2, Air. K. l . Parkinson (Henry VIII).


table). Oentl* men: 1, AH (“ Well canned ” ) ;


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Original.—Ladies: 1. Miss N. Hargreaves (Dolfm a box); 2, Airs Caven /Dining-


.1. Rigby <SCliara(tei-.—Ladies: 1, M's? ■ > (Honolulu girl); 2, .Mi*- C: llc i S u f, h.«


o Air. C. AVnlinsley (Charley's An-O. ■ ,-y,. " ’Sir. Forrest, by the way, was the star parents


H I a id ' l lb s li. Crabtree (Ilistn Twins) Gentlemen : 1. Air. R. Fo. rest I'clmnlboy)


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WHitewell’s Celebrations PRESENTATION TO VICAR.


1 mittee being to place on the Cenotaph a I splendid wreath in remembrance of those men of the vnllcv village who lost their lives in the Great War. At mid-dav two special ‘lmses crowded with happy girls and hoys, with mothers and other guardians


cluded on Friday last. They began on the previous Alonday, the first act ot the Com-


I of the pageant. By prudent foresight, tea at tlie Alniket-plnee cafe had also been


The public celebrations nt Whitewell con­


commemorative of the Jubilee wore pro-onted to the children by .Aliss H. G. Wnhnsley, on behalf of Air. Walmsley and his shooting colleagues on tlie Townoley Instate.


loft Whitewell for Clitheroe where seats had been hooked affording them a fine sight


1 hooked, so the party had a comfortable I and unhurried meal bcfoic returning, de­ lighted with the outing, to their homes. On Fridnv nearly a hundred ehildien, pnients f mid subscribers were entertained to tea at


| the Whitewell -Hotel. Then an adiouinmoiit 1 was make to the village green where mugs


Vicar of Whitewrll, the Hew F. Gallnhor, being present, the opportunity was taken to hid him farewell on his retirement after devoted service of twenty-six years, and to ask his acceptance of a tribute of esteem and affection from his parishioner*. This took the form of a wallet of money, tjio presentation1 being made by Air. A\ illuuu Taylor, of Radholme Lnund, one of tlie churchwardens,. Air. Gallnhcr returned thanks for the gift,' mid for the goodwill which it expressed, and remained for a time to watch the games and the races for children, women and men, in which latter one well known veteran (with a generous Mart) managed to lend the field, to the winning post. Then followed a Punch and •Tudv Hiow_tlm nnlv performance of that


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kind in the Howland valley for many years —the delighted local audience being supple­ mental bv motoring onlookers who stooped their cars to look, to laugh and to applaud. Stage plays come and go, hut Punch and


Judv goes on for ever. Finally, when the sun had gone down on a brilliant day, and darkness was drawing near, Air. W. 1). Ritzema set alight a huge bonfire built no Haw Hill top, this and fireworks literally bringing the celebration to a close in a blaze of glory. All wont well from start to finish—a .tribute to the excellent work of the celebrations committee, of whom Air. Jim Alarslami was chairman, Aliss A. Seed honorary secretary, and Air. >. J. Alvcrs houoraiy treasurer.


from: Airs. Self .Weeks; Airs. J. llitchen; Mis. Smith (Chatburn); Airs Gradwell; Alls. Alolver (per Aliss Garnett). The membeis of the Women’s Club cele­


PERSONAL SERVICE LEAGUE. Thanks are extended for parcels received


brated'.the* Jubilee w i th a Jacob’s Join on Tuesday. Everyone had a very enjoy able time.


” . v*: A } T r M S®%j| r/r* l M> f i* '"fit r . A'l’ TIIK 01.1) FOLKS' JUHILKK PARTY. 60 Prize Winners. • V " V.


CHILDREN’S HAPPY HOURS IN SMART COSTUMES.


of tlie King'" Silver 'Jubilee than the children, for Clitheroe made ample provision for their enjoyment, Besides taking lull manure of delight troin other events^ there w»ro crowds ol them at the children's halt held at tlie Co-operative Hall on Friday aft.-moon.


No action will retain happier inemoiies


the happiest bsiuds of children it i> possible to imagine. The popularity of the event


.Wemblod there was one ot


can he gauged from the fact that more than SOD children and parents attended. As one entered the room, a striking scene met the eye. Children in every conceivable l'anev*dress were dancing, happy and care­ free.* The stage was beautifully decorated with flowers and plants, kindly lent and arranged bv Air. 11. Bottomley, J.P., of Alitton Hall, while covering the flout of tlie stage were a number of Jubilee decora­ tions in rod. white and blue. Air. A. Corrin and his Ribeln-stor dance hand supplied the music.


no one envied the judges their task. Queen Jubilee walked hand in hand with the Queen of Clubs, and with them were soldiers, sailors, policemen and all manner of original characters, including “ Huy British,” “ Speed Limit ” and “ Gay Nineties.” The judges wore Aliss 1). Hanson, Clitheroe Carnival Queen; Airs. Whittaker and Airs. F. Forrest. As they were instructed to pick out 00 children, 12 first prize winners and AS second prize winners, they had no easy task, and they arc to he congratulated upon making so excellent a choice. The prizes which were presented by the Alnyorcss, were won as follows:


The children paraded in fancy dress and


“ Traffic Signals” ; Alaud Hargreaves, “ Correspondence” ; Brian Tomlinson, “Speed Limit” ; Jean Thompson, “Hiker” ; Constance Warden, “ Silver Jubilee” ; Jane Hoyle, “ Owl” : . Alervyn Lord, “ Red Indian” : Joan Hobinson, “ Huv British” ; Agnes Wriglcy. “ Hrass Candlesticks” ; Jean Andrrton, “ Queen of Clubs” ; Diana Garnett, “ Hawaiian girl.”


First prize winners; Jacqueline Crawford, “ Lollipop Major” ; Alary Alusgrove,


Smith and John AYilcock, “ Nippy and Hob” ; George Andorton and Kenyon. “ Laurel and Hardy ” ; Joan Hiehardson'and Greta Dickenson ns “ Dick Whittington and his C a t” ; Stella Eceles and Winnie Hootii- mon, “ Grandma’s Days” ; Elizabeth E. Christy. “ Fnmroso Girl


Other prizes were won as follows: Freda


“ P ira te ” : Hottv Grundv, “ Irish Lndv‘ .1 olin Hnuldsworth, “ Robin Hood ” ; Arthur A\ nlmsley, “ Pearly King Peggy Dirt


Junior Grundv


celebrations for Jubilee week last Saturday, when a party was given in the Congrega­ tional School to all the old folks over f-> years of ago in Read and Siinonstonc. Neatlv 100 persons partook of an excellent repast, and in tho evening n concert, given by local artistes, was held in the Church SHiojI and greatly enjoyed.


OLD.FOLK’S PARTY—Read closed the


well, “ Paint llo x ” ; Joyce Mort-n. ‘‘Welsh Woman” ; Joan Taivcr; “ IriMt Colleen ; Barbara Cook “ King Cob*'*: \ era Heal, ** Window Alargaivt Kenyon. ** Weldon s Fashions ” ; Hotiald TVrrv, “ Tin Soldier’’; Jean Dovnmy. “ Litlle Ali>s Patchwork ’i Pat Alartin, “ Jubilee Progt amine ” ; Robin llai'greaves, “ Football ALiscot” ; Ivy Man­ grove. “ Robin John Gradwell. “ Police­ man ; David Garnett. “Knave of Hearts” ; Hetty Greenup. “ Old English Gentleman ” ; Pauline Speak. “ Gay Ninotio” ; Alan Tl;omp>on. •* Dutch Hoy Peter Garnett, “ News Hoy” : Kathleen Hrennand. “Queen Jubilee’ :; Lily Thornber. “ Salad” ; Gor­ don Carvell, “ Golliwog” ; Norman llar- gr-av:s. *• Cow-toy Mark Hartley, -paniatd ” ; Alcgan Crawford. “ Ka-t


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Indian” ; Olga Parkinson, “ Little Aliss AlufLtt” : Matjorie Crook. “ Robin” ; KNio Rydeheard. “ Robin Alary Alartin, “ Soldier” : Alnnicn Allen, “ C:\dbnrys Milk CMiocolate ” ; Alma Nixon. “ Huy British” ; .Marie Calvert. “ Quaker Girl” : Alarjorio Wallhank. “ Alary and her Lamb**; Kenneth WJiiteside, “ Pierrot “ Gvpsv.”


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ing continued with unabated merriment, everyone enjoying themselves to tlie utmo-t. BEAUTIFUL GARDENS.


Ciioat intcrc>t was taken in the parade of the prize winners and afterward* the danc­


owners the following gardens in Laneashiio and Yorkshire will be open on the date* stated on behalf of the Queen's Institute of District Nursing and tlie Lancashire County and tho West Riding Nursing Assoeiations.


By the kindne-s and generosity of tho LANCASHIRE.


Ribby Hall, Kirkhnm: Air. William Duck­ worth. Kirkham or WTea Green Stations. Preston to Blackpool Ribhlo and Scout ’buses pass the gates. Sunday, Alay PJtli, 11-0 a.m. to 7-0 p.m.. Is.


WEST RIDING.


Lothcrtou Hall. Aberford: Colonel Ca 'coignc, D.S.O. (Toa ami bun, Oil.) Sunday Alay 19th. 2-0 to 7-0 p.m.


llrow-holmo Hall, Clitheroe: Coloiul Jolm Parker, O.R., F.S.A. Sunday, -May 26th, 2-0 to 7-0 p.m.


K.C.H. TlmiHlav, Mav 2vrd, 1-0 to 7-0 p.m.


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Samlheck Hall, Rnthciham: Major-General tlie Karl of Scarborough, K.tl., Cl.G-.IL,


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