X ADVERTISER AND TIMES, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1935. Riot 6f Fun by Torchlight. Partyfor the ,nfirm*


MANY AMUSING FEATURES IN SATURDAY’S PROCESSION.


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grounds on Saturday ai'ternoou there must liavo been 20,000 in the streets of Clitheroo on Saturday night. And what came they out for to see? Not a Pageant in this instance, hut a torchlight procession with its biting comments on' the life of our time and our town, delivered with Lancashire directness, but with' Lancashire good humour. The crowd assembled long before the procession appeared, catching an occa­ sional glimpse of the wagons as they rumbled to their pitches in the regions of Clmtbum-road.


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were pretty anxious to hear the last of the Jubilee.


Jolly Masquerading.


known form of costume and some which wero unknown until Saturday. A great deni of ingenuity had been exercised, and if the humour tended to he. lowbrow there ■were few who would have find it otherwise. “ Rather broad, don’t you think?” observed ono young Miss. “ Frankly vulgar,” de­ clared another, but with a laugh which in­ dicated that the shock had not done her any harm.


Itusscll Hornby and Lieutenant-Colonel J. F. M. Robinson, came the Morris Dancers in charge of Mr. C. WTnckley, who has earned the gratitude of several generations of Clitheroe people by' the skill with which ho has trained successive troupes of lively dancers, who always add colour and give a fmo old-world flavour to these processions. Tho Borough Band supplied the music, not only for the dancers, but for the Torchlight King and Queen, who perched themselves as high on a tazi as they could get. and took tho greetings of the populace with a series of grimaces which are understood to have expressed tlicir pleasure. ,


Behind the mounted marshals, Sir Henry


engaged on starting fires, and what lovely fires they were. Alternately they lincl the streets looking red and the spectators look­ ing green, and to say that added to tho effectiveness of the display is to keep strictly to the truth.


Tho Fire Brigade wore for once in a while , A Rotary Dinner.


sentatives of the nations sitting (occasion­ ally} around him. The most amazing bon­ homie prevailed. Everyone was most solicitous for the welfare of the other, and tho group as a whole seemed anxious to share their good faro with everyone else. Tims hundreds of sandwiches were distri­ buted on route, and tho Rotary Club cer­ tainly furnished a jolly hand of colleagues. “ See the conquering heroes enmo,” was


read on a banner. Behold it was the Clitheroe football team, complete with cup. I t was roses, roses all the wav for tho Football Club.


libel on the Waterworks trip. Just imagine, after nil the time*.- Town Councillors and Pressmen have told: the truth about the Waterworks Inspection, along come a group of doubters and tell'the whole world shock­ ing untruths about Ducky Leach and Crnigmoor. Deplorable!


Hereabouts in the parade was a horrible


lads of tho village literally fulfilled the in­ junction “ Let us spray.” * The Low Moor banner—and what a banner—introduced a gay and irresponsible crowd in the true line of descent. There was a jazz hand, there were Red Indians, there was Lord and Lady Bacon, and there was Low Moor’s -mascot, the Pig. Said to he 2.012 years old this animal was unusually fri«kv. Tt wont ■wherever it was pushed, maintaining grand composure and showing sides as straight and lean ns might he wished. Wo do not doubt that with suitable caro this pig will live to twice it« present age. Tt was diffi­ cult to toll where the Low Moor group ended. Tt seemed to spread right through the procession, getting terribly mixed up with Bawdlands, and having a look at the Mexicans, ton.


A war germ was next presented, and the By Way of Contrast.


making of many a section was the nuiet, nursery rhyme atmosphere of the Noah’s Ark, with its nice* clean animals and a matronly penguin. We had also a bevy of Georgian dandies and maidens set in a veritable arcadia. hot to mention some more gypsies and some lovely characters .from nursery rhymes.


Tn^ contrast with the pretty boisterous fun-


tho covered wagon, surrounded by a motley collection of ribald characters, * and duly protected, or possibly ravaged, hv a pirate ship on which a lot of trouble must have been expended to make it so very naughtieal. There simply had to ho a village weddin, a number of parsons, and it was a fore­ gone conclusion that a torchlight could not lie arranged without matador and toreador with the mad hull from Spain.


More sharp contracts. Along rumbled


on hoard when the next tableau appeared. Fondle witches, still more gypsies and a lively jazz hand ensued, and we next en­ countered some vigorous propaganda for sweepstakes for British hospitals. Old Bill through the ages was shown in his dug-out. He didn’t seem to he worrying unduly about tho enemy; probably the Arniistice had been reached.


some hull, with electric eves and Klaxon roar. No wonder they had a gala night


Celestial visitors also strayed into the procession and it would have taken the complete Borough Police Force to have kept out Dai«v Bell and the Clarionettos with their gaily decorated bicycles. Sooner or later Mr. Gandhi was bound to appear. Ho had his goat with him. A plea for peaco


It was


Rotary Club who staged an International Banquet, John Bull presided, the repre­


The first tableau was provided by the


features, there were others which demon­ strated that townsmen have not lost their knack of masquerading in almost every


While there were delightfully picturesque


a lot of notice seemed to have been taken of the suggestion that people would get a hotter view and cause much less trouble if they would spread themselves out over the entire route instead of congregating in the main streets. The side-walks in the Market­ place and Castle-street were simply jammed witli people, hut there were long stretches from which it was easy to examine the exhibits in detail. No sooner had the procession passed one point than the crowd dashed off to another point to watch it all over again. If it was a pretty sober-sided crowd at the start, it was almost delirious a t the end, for Clitheroe folks excelled them­ selves in their thorough-going caricatures of venerable institutions, poking fun at the high and mighty, and delivering very pointed criticisms upon neighbours who


TILTS AT THE COUNCIL— AND SLAMS AT NELSON. I f there were 9,000 people in the C’astlo


blast, and must liavo given the succeeding Wallace Beery serious food for thought as he made up to Mac West. King Kong could nob he kept out.


Brighter Bawdlands. I t was a big crowd but a quiet one. Notr


to enable them to purchase a hydraulic drill. The House of Correction was beyond correct Borstaliau standards and we should not be surprised to hear of the intervention of the R.S.P.C.A. in the matter of the five animals captured in Siddows Jungle. The Binge Boys were much happier and the Jubilee wedding gave promise of further festivities in the oiling.


cover while a leak in the municipal chamber drenched those in front, but we hopped hack into position in time to witness the Brighter Clitheroo display and the reversion to good old times. !)lek Turpin, father ami son, pursued their nefarious career, despite the close attention of tho Starkie Otclli, that ferocious- looking hand of swarthy cut-throats mounted on Black­ pool donkeys which bore their burdens with astonishing stoicism. Little wonder that one of the-e patient steeds laid down for a little sleep in Salford. This was a very dangerous section of the procession for at tho heels of the bandits came a hold bad buccaneer. Blissfully unconscious of the shocking characters immediately ahead the Waddington nigger minstrels cooed their love songs, possibly to calm us for the startling disclosures which followed at the notorious bathing pool. Here was a grand slam at the Town Council on the refusal to provide pliblio. :bathing facilities. The Torchlight Procession supplied tho want with a series of tin receptacles and a num­ ber of invitations which included an offer of free bathing for Nelson Councillors on condition that they remained under water for thirty minutes. Nelson was mentioned quite often. One set of critics announced a grand cricket match at Seedhill ground “ Colne versus Moscow,” and also exhibited a poster stating the Nelson Corporation would provide Jubilee celebrations in 1999.


Duly warned by tho programme wo took Baths— Take Cover !


ing more serious than another assault on their bath policy. This was very good fun and was thoroughly enjoyed hv members of tho Council as well as the ratepayers. A bachelors’ washing day was illustrated and , so was a gvp\v encampment. The Futibeums also made another welcome appearance and H.M.S. Waterloo did credit to that locality, | Tho Village School was separated from the ; Jubilee ox carvers—men of steel—by other picturesque characters on foot who* might well he included in the group of lie-males and shc-mntcs wearing strange garb which WFcctively hid tho identity of scores of people. More people in the procession greeted spectators than spectators recog­ nised processionists and it was all jolly good fun in Clitheroe’s best style of public bantering.


Tho C-litheroe Council escaped with noth­


on route readied a record, no less a sum than £05 12s. 8d. being subscribed. Copper coins accounted for £55 9;-. 2d., and silver for £10 3s. 6d. There were only twelve dud coins, but there were not a Yew ’bus tickets. Following is a list of the amounts collected in each box:—Box No. 1, Cl Is. 3(1.; 2. £2 2s, fid.: 3. £1 8s. 9d.: 4. £1 3s. 7d.; 5. £2 17s. O.Ul.; 0. £1 10s. Lid.; 7. £2 Ms. 7(1.; 8, 17s. Id.; 9. £2 0s. 7(1.; 10, £2 10s. fid.; 11. lGs. lO.Jd.: 12, £1 4s. URL; 13, £1 Ms. 10J.; M. £2 IGs. 2>d.: 15. £2 2s. Ud.: 16, £1 7s. 10; 17. ISs.'ocl.; 18, £1 0s. 5c!.| 19, 18s. 7d.; 20, £1 ISs. 9d.j 21. £1 8s. 9d.; 22, £1 8s. 5d.; 23. £1 7s. 4d.; 21. £2 8s. Old.; 25. not used; 2G, £2 12s. Id. • 27. £2 0s. 3-jd.; 28. IGs. Id.; 20, £1 Us. Id.; 30. £1 7s. 3d.; 31, 11s. LI.; 32, £1 3s. l id . ; 33, £1 12s. 5d.; 31, £1 3s. 71(1.- 35, Ms. 3d.; 3G. Ms.; 37, 2s. 9d.; 38, 5s. 8d.t 39, £1; 40, £1 4s. 2d.


U should be mentioned that the collection Tho Fireworks.


finished than the fireworks display com­ menced. A more ‘brilliant exhibition of pyrotechnics has never been seen in Clit- horoc. In conception and execution the scheme was vivid and spectacular. Specially effective was the discharge of batteries‘of Jubilee rockets with their floating globules of red. wliite and blue. There were some curious and amusing effects from tho whistling scorpions, and the waterfall from the Castle Keep was again superbly well done.


No sooner had the torchlight procession


out by the Chairman of the Procession Committee (Councillor R. Manley) and the secretarial duties were discharged by Messrs. T. Rushton and C. Mampson, junior. There wero hosts of willing helpers.


Tiie duties of chief marshal were carried


Pageant Repeated. 9,000 SPECTATORS ENJOY


BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE.


reproduced on page 5 to-day gives a splendid indication of the dimensions of tho crowd which witnessed the repeat performance of tho Pageant, “ Clitheroo Through the Ages,” which was fully described and illustrated in our last issue. ^ That crowd, while not reaching the dimensions of Monday’s great concourse, was still notably large, it being estimated that about 9,000 people watched the performance.


The photograph of tho Castle grounds


repeated on Saturday with enhanced effect. The players revealed greater confidence, and the dramatic power of the story was brought out to the full. The final scone was given even more impressively on Satur­ day than on Monday. An opportunity was provided for cheers for the King and Queen, and the singing of tho National Anthem, while at a signal from the stage the per­ formers who were marshalled outside the arena fluttered gailv coloured handkerchiefs • providing most effective accent to the j picturesquely staged group in front of the arena. To say that tho crowd enjoyed the j


Kverv episode given on Monday was


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of lively interludes. There was tho operat­ ing theatre, showing modern methods of removing hearts. A Hag day is to be held


Bawdlands once again supplied a series


and plenty was aptly introduced at this point. “ Old Faithful” needed to be, and there seemed ample justification for a demolition order in respect of tho “ built- up area,” with its scathing indictment of Mr. Belisha and his beacons, Tho Henpecked Club was seen in full


ENJOYABLE ARRANGEMENT AT SENIOR SCHOOL.


been visited by members of the Inner M heel, personal invitations being issued. Unhappily more than thirty were unable to be present at the party, but it was arranged that all of them‘should receive a parcel containing some memento of tho Jubilee. Upwards of sixty did attend along with twenty others who were invited to assist the guests in obtaining the maximum pleasure from the proceedings. Those who desired it, were conveyed to the school in private motor cars, placed at their disposal hv members of the Rotary Club. The ladies of tho Inner Wheel served a splendid tea in the brightly decorated central hall, and there were also present members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment and Ambulance Brigade who ensured the comfort of the guests, some of whom had not been out of doors for a considerable time.


Aiiniee^ Watson. There were also gramo­ phone interludes provided by Messrs. J. and F. Ilentham. The company thoroughly enjoyed every minute of tho party which throughout passed off without tho slightest hitch. One of the guests at the close warmly thanked the ladies and, other helpers for tho excellent arrangements and for the kindly thought which lay behind the party.


tin* artistes being the Dean Sisters, Master Turn Dean, Mrs. J . IT. Taylor and Mi>s


After tea an entertainment was provided,


Mrs. Sattorthwnite) spent upwards of an hour at the party, personally greeting caeli of the guests and oppressing*’ their pleasure at seeing them so happily engaged.


The Mayor ami Mayoress (Councillor and


Roasting the Ox. AND DISTRIBUTING SLICES


TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.


•prominent part in local rejoicings for cen­ turies. This time-honoured custom was carried out on the occasion of tho King’s Silver Jubilee with splendid efficiency and the arr pigemetits were a credit to all concerned.


structed by the cookery book to first catch tlie hare. When roasting an ox it is not only necessary to secure an ox, but to secure one of such proportions as will answer the requirements of the many folks usually desirous of tasting it. Mr. H. Bottomley, J.P., C.C., of Mittou Hall, solved the difficulty of the committee by presenting a firmly-fleshed animat that fulfilled most of the conditions, though it would have needed to be the size of an elephant to satisfy the demands of the public at the free distribu­ tion.


afternoon on the usual sort of spit before a wide coke lire. Under the loyal super­ vision of Mr. J . MeNultv and Mr. J. Ward, the operations were continued until Satur­ day afternoon and at 5-30 everything was ready for the interesting and not too easy task of cutting up the ox into slices. To Mr. Bottomley was given the honour of cutting the first slice and ho used n pair of carvers presented to him by the members of the committee. The Mayor (Councillor J. II. Satterthwnite), who followed him, used a pair of carvers preserved since 1838 when they were used in celebrations which took place in Clitheroe. Slices were also cut by the Mayoress, the Mayor and Mayoress of Accrington, the Deputy Mayor (Coun­ cillor R. .Manley), and Mr. J . B. Onnerod, a former Mayor of Blackburn. Afterwards the ox was distributed free to tho public. Six tables were erected and with two carvers at each table, the public was quickly supplied and indeed, within two holies the whole ceremony was completed. Those capable of judging declare that the ox- was extremely well roasted and tasted better than any they could rememher-


Tho roasting operations began on Friday


dead weight of the ox—6-ewts. SO-lbs 8-nzs. —Master .lames Howard, of Newton, was presented with the ox’s head suitably mounted. The head, hooves, etc., were sold hv auction, and the sale realized £8 Os. 8d. Kvcr.v credit for the success of the whole proceedings should be given to tlie committee of forty-five, of which Mr. John Sopthworth, as president, with Mr. A. F.. Aitken as chair­ man, Mr. J . Metcnlle . as secretary, ami'Mr. J!. Moicton as treasurer. The duties of carvers were admirably carried out by Messrs. H. Taylor. C. S. Coleman, H. Howard, J. Southworth, II. Lofthouse, T. Silvern-nod. K. Walker. 11. Bottomley, A. H. Gradweil. K. Swales, T. Noble, A. Holden and J. Ilcaton.


As a reward for estimating the eonect


event, bringing out the full beauty of the neatly balanced colour schemes and enabling everyone to get a clear impression of tho periods reviewed in panorama of history. At tlie close the Mayor (Councillor J. H. Satterthwaitc) mounted the stage and called fo r cheers for those chiefly responsible for the marvellous success which had been achieved. The fervency with which these wero given was a sure indication of the appreciation of spectators and performers


alike.


Pageant is to state the case mildly for there were rounds of enthusiastic applause for every episode. Visitors were amazed at tho olficieiicv of the arrangements and at the splendour of the performance, and there is not the slightest doubt that this was the finest production ever staged at the Castle. Glorious sunshine again favoured tho


When making jugged hare oiio is in­


as those held in Clitheroe during Jubilee week could scarcely bo regarded as com­ plete without the ancient ceremony of roasting the ox. which lias ever played a


Celebrations on such an elaborate scale


of the King’s Jubilee than that arranged for those who, by reason of infirmity, were unable to share the normal pleasures of the multitude. At the invitation, of the Mayoress, the ladies of the Inner Wheel undertook the not easy task of arranging the party which was held at the Ribblosdalo Senior School on Friday afternoon. Nearly a hundred prospective guests had


There was no happier party in celebration


His First Torchlight Procession.


A JUNIOR REPORTER’S IMPRESSIONS.


“ SECRETS” OUT.


big men on little horses, and little men on big horses. The mokes imported from Bhiekpooj must have thought it was the longest sixpenny ride anyone had ever had. On one lorry the secrets of the'annual trip to the Waterworks were laid bare in an intensely dram-atie episode. A scene at Bawdlands operating theatre was portrayed verv,^ very vividly. They certainly had the (cow’s) heart to do it. Then came a pirate ship, which once upon a time had been a ear. Jt is said the mvneis removed the door in order to get into the ear. How they got out of it is another matter. Tho Low Moor Bacon-eaters .added to their fame, while another notable of the day was satirized in tho song “ Roll along covered wagon, roll along.” Cupid was present, of course, but this time on a hike. There were ninny married couple who had to walk, but the King and Queen of the Torchlight for once rode in a taxi. The dear old Bundle Witches wero again portrayed. Old Bill was there and had evidently found a better ’ole. At last the henpecked club mado a public appearance, but in spite of all the laughter, they did not seem one jot embarrassed. All the inhabitants of Siddows Wood were paraded through the streets, as were the Bawdlands bad boys, on a lorry entitled “ The House of Correc­ tion.” Jt seemed to bo more a house of corruption. Membership of the Town Council was stripped of all its glory. Indeed one lorry suggested they were a dirty lot. The very ideal If the Clitheroe Councillors concerned suddenly disappeared from view, their Nelson counterparts would have bowed their heads in shame. Savage were the jibes at Nelson. Those Nelson Councillors who professed to have closed their blind eyes to the Jubilee would certainlv have find them opened at Clitheroe.


lierno and everyone else it was fun. Manv hardy youths were dressed in bathing costumes, which after all was the host way of displaying magnificent physique. For oilee they were exceedingly generous, if only with water. Strange to say, evciyonc laughed, even when their enthusiasm was damped for a time. Revenge is sweet, and later this came in the form of a bucket of oily water, used for decking the torches. Lnfortiinately for tho youths, this was deposited on them by some equally merry lads. Tlie Nigger Minstrels have lately been testing their throats, and on Saturday they made a welcome “ come hack.” Now they have to rest their throats. The highwayman once again plundered li[s way through the streets, and even went on horse­ back in search of liquid refreshment. Of course. Mae West’s publicity gang had been at work, and she made a personal appear­ ance. Mae had dragged Greta out with her, and even the latter was loth to go home. Rumour has it she stayed up long past her bedtime. M’allaec Bocrv was represented, as well as “ King Kong.*” John Bull had brought his family along with him. Layton and Johnson wore present, ton, and didn’t seem to he the least inclined to quarrel. There was an Old English scene, with many a blushing maiden. Some enacted a scene in a Corporation house with astonishing realism. "We hope more astonishing than real. One lorry was entitled “ Would Jubileeve it.” It; was hard to do so.


lint for Clit-


Indeed, the whole event was more like a nightmare. Din and noise, jokes, antics, and general “ enriyings on ” were the order of the evening. But it was a groat evening, a most humorous evening, and not a soul could grumble.


thero being 270 sheep, 230 lambs, 30 cattle, and a consignment of pork pigs' before a big attendance. Quotations: Choice small lioggs in wool, Is. to Is. OJd.; clipped ditto, lid . to Is.; shearlings, 9d. to 94d.; small owes, Gd. to OJd.; heavier and rougher, 5d.


CLITHEISOE AUCTION 3IAET. Monday.—There was a very 'good show,


Nevertheless, they can forever boast that they >at on a lorry, banqueting peacefully, with twenty thousand people looking on. It was nothing less than a treat to see them. There was the Borough Baud, jazz bands, and bands of hope (those hoping tho pubs would bo open at tho end).


were a sober crowd—to begin with at least —but humorous a sight as were the spec- tatois, the centre of interest was the pro­ cession itsell. Wo should not attempt to describe it, lor in ail truth is beggared description. A “ procession ” seems to be tho wrong name for it. Rather was it a gay whirl of merriment, a host of irrespon­ sible, slightly delirious people let louse into tho streets to do* as they liked and to say what they liked. Everyone appeared to liavo had “ one over the eight,” whether they had or not. Everyone was in­ toxicated, if only with the gaiety of the evening. But there was no brawling, no lighting, no accidents. Everything was pleasant. The procession was the result of bright ideas ami hard work, and it could not have met with a better reception, or with more spontaneous mirth. The crowds gathered on tho pavement edge quite early in tho evening ami, by the looks of them, a torchlight piueession seemed to he the last thing they ever expected to witness. To he candid, they looked as dry as dust. However, as the procession passed, it brought its lull reward. The crowds smiled, then they tittered, later came a giggle, then a laugh, and finally a guffaw, biuidculy, the solemnity of the spectators vanished, and Irom that moment broad humour reigned, with wave following wave ol laughter. No wonder, for it was truly a “ debunking ” piueession if ever there was one. Here were dignified Uotaiians who had for the nonce lost their dignity.


’jlIio spectators themselves


could be divided into two classes—those who watched the torchlight procession, and those who were in it.


The people in Clitheroe on Saturday night Sawley Abbey Estate.


PURCHASED BY MR. J. E. FATTORINI, OF BRADFORD.


£80,000 BID.


the Clitheroe property sale on Tuesday that the Sawley Abbey Estate had been sold as a whole for £80,000.


Applause greeted the announcement at


say little ou the subject, beyond admitting that lie was the purchaser.


the estate, he said: “ i have not yet de­ cided what 1 am going to do with it. is an ordinary land investment. 1 do not


When asked what he proposed to do with i t


to the fumls of the institution and to other good causes. Ho is chairman of governors of St. Bede's School, Bradford, and gives a good deal of


time and money to the Catholic movement in tho city.


Rent Roll £4,239.


by Messrs. Jackson Stops and Stall, consists ot some 2,2UU acres, and has an annual rent roll of £4,239 14s.


The estate, which was offered by auction


estate, with the beautiful residence of Sawley Lodge, situate upon the bauks of the Biver Kibble, in which there are exten­ sive fishing rights. Fifteen grass farm small holdings and cottage* and a well- known country inn, the Spread Eagle Hotel, also pass with the sale.


The village of Sawley is included in the psk-


be sold iu uuo block, and Mr. Jackson Stops, who conducted tho sale, stated that while there had been a number of applications


'J hero wero


advanced by offers of £5,000 to the sum of £75,000, after which bids of £1,000 were accepted, and at £80,000 it was announced that the estate was in the open market and would he sold. There was no further offer and the property was knocked down to a bidder who, it was subsequently learned was Mr. Fattorini.


for the whole estate, negotiations had fallen through. Bidding was opened at £60,000, and


i Abbey Ruins Included.


in the sale by reason of the fact that the estate includes the ruins of a Cistercian abbey at Sawley, which has been in promin­ ence in recent years on occasions of protest against the icmoval of building material. Not. long ago a beautiful statue was taken from the gateway, which stands on the road, into the village, and it is geneally known that masonry from tho old abbey has been used in the formation of garden rockeries in the district.


More than ordinary interest was taken


with ivv. Tho condition of the precincts has given rise to. much criticism, as farm implements and hen cabins have been placed within the boundaries of the abbey.


The ahhev ruins themselves arc overgrown


Colonel J. Parker, CUE, F.S.A., president of the Yorkshire Antiquarian Society, who is keenly interested in the preservation of ancient buildings in llibblesdale and Bow- land.


CASTLE TENNIS CLUB.


pageant which Clitheroe has recently pre­ sented in the Castle grounds, and to the fact that many of our members took pari therein, or were otherwise connected there­ with, we have not as yet got fully into our stride, though several members have goe in some preliminary practice. Some of us will possibly, therefore, feel as though we are meeting the “ pros.” when we first sally forth on the courts and stand up to these early birds. However, the season should get into full swing now; and we are all hoping that the jolly crowd of young people who mado last season such a success will soon he regularly seen up at the Castle mi club nights.


Owing to the interest in the wonderful H EADA


Tenuis Pavilion last Wednesday evening, when Inst year's affairs wero thoroughly reviewed and summarised; and a hopeful sign is that we begin the new season with a nice balance in hand. The annual general meeting for ail last year’s members will take place in the Tennis Pavilion next Monday evening May 20ih, at S p.m., and we hope that a large gathering of members will attend. There^ are two lists posted up at the Castle Tennis Pavilion, one for old members and one for those desirous of joining the club this year. It is particularly requested that any of hist year’s members who are intending playing this season should at once sign the list, if this has not already been done. There is a fairly full agenda of items for -the annual general meeting’s consideration, so will members please try to. attend punctually, and then we can get down to business light away.


The committee held a long meeting in tne THE SECRETARY.


to Gd.; Iambs, Is. ljd. to Is. 2Jd.; choice small cattle mado fully 7Jd. per lb.j.other heifers and bullocks, GJd. to 7d.; young cows. GJd. to Gd.; older and rougher. 4d. to 5d.; pork pigs up to 2C01bs, from 11s. to 12s.; under 14Glbs, 12s. to 13s. per score. Trade brisker for cattle.


quality dairy cattle, before a large attend­ ance. QuotaUoiis: Best dairy cows, from £25 10s. to £29 10s.; other useful cattle; £20 10s. to £24 15s.; aged kinds, £15 15s. to £19; best heifers to £2G; others, £10 10s. to £20 10s. About 50 calves met a good trade. Best veal calves to 80s.; breeders, 30s. to 45s.; young calves, 15s. to 22s. Tho judges, Messrs. T. Duxhury, Ribeliester, and G. Gcldard, Billington, inado the following awards for dairy cattle: 1. T. Carr, Chip­ ping; 2, R. and R. F. Berry, Waddington.


Tuesday.—A smaller show of bettor *


month of April was as follows: Out-Patients: Medical 60, surgical 251, casualties 278, X-ray 3G, ophthalmic 103, ear. nose and throat 92. dental 12. nerve 5, skin 47, rndhtm 29, fracture 43, a todal of 959. In-Patients: In Infirmary from previous month, 231, admitted during the'month 430. discharged 424, dead 27, remaining in Infirniaqy 21J), daily average nmnhto* of beds occupied 20G. Patients awaiting ad­ mission 209. 929 patients releivcd 5,146 applications of treatment in the X-ray, mnssngn and electrical departments. There wore 1.118 radiographs taken and 80 screen examinations made.* 305 operations were performed, in the largo operating-theatre and 31 in the out-patient theatre. Seven patients wero sent to the Devon--


Management was held at the Royal Infirmary on Monday, the chair being occupied by Canon J. E. Samuel, and amongst those present was Mr. G. Bramo. of Clitheroe. Thb Medical and Surgical report for tho


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a good night’s rest.' My husband also cw- eatvad grant relief from KhiuiDitin through Cnphoa.


IT DOES NOT AFFECT THE HEART


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For sixty-six years, during the reign of three illustrious Sov­ ereigns, the house of Bakeslraw has pro­ vided the very finest of floorcoverings. To­ day. as in I860, the unrivalled quality, choice of designs and patterns is a household word.


YOU ARE INVITED TO VIEW OUR SPECIAL DISPLAY OF MODERN FLOOR COVERINGS.


The RAKESTRAW LORD STREET, BLACKBURN


CARPET GALLERIES Greatest variety in N.E. Lancashire. Tel. 6527.


Warehouses, Limited, general merchants, Bradford. He takes an active part in charitable work in Bradford, being chair­ man of the Finance Committee of the Brad­ ford Royal Infirmary, and a generous giver


propose to do anything with it at the moment.” Mr. Fattorini is the principal of Grattan


of Ficldhcnd, Heaton, Bradford. Interviewed, Mr. Fattorini said ho could


The purchaser was Mr. John E. Fattorini, 3-stone Platinum Set


Diamond Rings from £3 3s. Od.


WHITSUNTIDE WEDDINGS


U \ A Modern Display


o? pleasing WEDDING and ENGAGEMENT RINGS.


Our Windows will give you some idea of the beautiful designs iii Engagement Rings


Our Reputation of over 60 years service is your assur­ ance that better value is unobtainable. Private Fitting Room.


22-ct Gold from


£1 10s. Od.


G. W. AINSWORTH 48, Market Place, BLACKBURN


(ARNOLD AINSWORTH) P h o n e (THREE)


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