ADVERTISER AND TIMES. ERIDAT, NOVEMBER 22, 1935.


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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22iid, 1935. Lights on Vehicles, To-morrow (Saturday),


DISARMAMENT? I II


at the polls, is engaged Cabinet building this week, and the interest which the process invariably arouses has more than curiosity beliiud it. Governments may and do go to tho country on a single issue on occasion, but they are powerless to prevent tho common people extending their arguments to a variety of pertinent questions. Already a section of the daily papers which may be described as so pro-ltalian that they inight ns well be printed and published in Italy, are interpreting the verdict of tlie electors as they would like it to be, and they are coupling with their manifest dislike of tlie League of Nations, and the policy of .sanctions, a demand for rearmament to tho last ounce of tlio nation’s resources, 1 think this question of rearmament can bo briclly discussed this week. To begin with: 1 am going to rule entirely


Mr. Stanley Baldwin, following his victory


war mind pcrvndfs Europe as never before. There is less peace and goodwill in Europe


out of account those who oppose any kind of attention to our armaments. The" world lias not reached the stage when a great, or even a small, nation can stand unarmed or nearly unarmed. These last few weeks we have heard mucli about the cultivation of pence and goodwill. All right and good and true. No one who is not over-«inalificd for Calder.stones or Brockhall will preach any other doctrine. Tliose of ns who saw something of the last war from actual experience realize tlie hideous nightmare it all was. I t seems beyond credence that people of whatever station in life, leaders and statemion or lieweis of wood and drawers of water, that anyono other tlinn lunatics, can openly advocate resort to war to achieve any purpose whatsoever. Tho brutality and futility of war for its own sake is only eclip>cd hy the complete failure of war ultimately to settle anything, whether in the name of the victor or the vanquished. No one will convince me that thoro is a war party in this country. The oxtrcinest die-hard keenly desires ponce, hut is obsessed with the idea that we can only achieve peace hy being armed to tho teetli so that no one dare attack us. Europe \vi\< armed to the tooth in 1914, hut the daredevils prevailed. But what do we see all around us? Tho


to-day than ever there was. In Italy and Germany war is lauded to the skies as .something noble and grand. All Europe is thinking and breathing war. Without war and warfare, we are told, nations sink into decay, and as in 1914 there arc Con­


buried beneatli an avalanche of manoeuvr- ings. Bo sure that nothing can come out of any conference chamber better than what goes iii.^ Some of the statesmen of to-day, and Britain is not free from them, are more concerned about tho place they will fill in history than about the effecls of world policy at the moment. Self and selfishness have taken tlie place of honesty and disin­ terestedness. But what can you expect when this comes from the highest quarter of one of the foremost nations of the world, on tho question of Japanese penetration of North China: “ I t is emphasized in State Department quarters that isolationist and anti-war sentiment in tlie United States has reached unprecedented heights. . , . How­ ever. it must, not ho thought that non- esistance is likely to be a permanent United


take a stiff attitude. But this, in any event, is many months in tlic future.” In other word.s pelf before principle. The aliniglity dollar is still almighty. There hut a small olianco of peace on earth


righteousness alone exaltetli a nation. C.L.


States policy. Officials of the State Department think that ns soon as Japanese officials in Chian start trespassing on im- [loi’tant United States interests tbore will a reversal of feeling enabling them to


when humanity comes a bad second. Obviously anotlior Henry IVard Bceclier is anted in America to preacli the gospel that


judges put it at 120 to 150 seats against the 245 oijtained—there was no great sur­ prise when it was announced that Sir William Bras^ had again held Clillieroc. Apart from tiie political aspect of his AIemhei>iiip .Sir William is immensely popular pc-rsuniilly throughout the division, and that makes tho task of opposing him .successfully greater than it would be other- wi.se. Mr. Awhery made a good fight of it and it is difficult to sec how any other Labour candidate could have won a heavier )oll. He need have no regrets as to any ack of effort on his part. Air. Ralph Assheton, son and heir of the Squire of Dowiihain, hold his seat at Rushclifle (Nottingham) by an increased majority and on tho figures it would appear that lie has lit his disposal a perfectly safe scat. Air. G. W. Rickard'* was again returned for Skipton, but another candidature in which Viitheroe was interested, tliat of .Air. V. (J. Bailey, the son of Air. Vernon Bailey, was not so successful, Air Bailey, wlio ran as n Jndependont peace candidate, failing at


Natiunal Goverumeiit a majority such as could .'scarcely have hopoil for—most


While the General Election gave tho


Aldershot wliere his opponent was Viscount Wolmor. Air. George Benson, son of tho lato Mr. T. D. Benson, who for many years sided at Barraclough (then Roby House)


tinental leaders wl»o declare tliat England is done for, down and out, because she no longer .stands by war as an instrument of national policy. Neither Italy nor Germain* hc'licves in, has the .smallest faith in, the League of Nations. Neither Russia nor France are sincere heliever.s in the League of Nations. Tlio French have no use for thf^ Txiague except to try it out as a haluslrade for proiiping up tho Treaty of I'er.sailles, for keeping Germany down, for maintaining the status quo. When the League Ims other work to do besides attend to Germany, France calls for delay. France asks that no friend of hers shall ho hurt, France inquires what is this thing that <lare turn its attention from Versailles to Italy. Russia is convinced that the League is imperialistic, that it is made up of predatory powers like Italy who need little oncouragement to return to a policy of grab —lot him take who ha« the power and let him keep who can. But Russia is badly placed be^tween a Germany facing Eastward and a -Japan on the other flank, ever ex­ panding and looking for new worlds to conquer. So Ru>sia wants the League to help licr if and wlien she finds herself cleft between hammer and anvil. Are the British tlicmselves free from


won Chcstcrfiold for Labour. The way is now paved locally for the hy-elcctioii duo to fill two vacaiipie.s caused by the elevation of Conneillor.s Alanley and Parker to tlio aldennanic honcli. Polling will take place in about three weeks’ time. Alorc than usual importance will attach to the heading of the poll, .since the top position will mean .succeeding to tho three .vears’ term to wliicli Alderman Alanley was elected on the first of November, the second position having only until next Novemhor in front of it, to Vomploto the term of Alderman Parker. In tlio coming week the parties will be fixing up their caiulidnto.« and alread.y wo iiear the name of Air. Pindcr niontioned for tho Conservatives and Air. T. Wrigloy


for Labour. Referring to our article on the career of


Sir William Brass, the Alcinher for Clitheroe, since lie came to tlie division in 1922, a corre.^pondent reminds ns of the part played b.v the late Sir Henry Worslcy- Taylor. *K.C..* about that time and indeed until .shortly before Ills death.


owing to Sir Henry's continuous elforts during many years in the face of^ apathy and discouragement tliat the divisional Conservative Association was kept alive and that the division was contested as tho general elections came round. Sir Henry, as tlio^o who know him well are aware, was man of indomitable energy and a rare


It was


suspicion of self-interest? We did nothing in 1931 wlien .Tajian walked into Man­ churia, ami wc did nothing when she took the further province of Jehol two years hiter. And, according to information from New York, “ it is understood that this is also the position of the JJritish Govern­ ment.” What position Is that? Just the same as that of the United States Govern­ ment whicli has declared that ” it has no intention now or in tho near future of offer­ ing anything hut the mildest diplomatic protest " to tho Japanese partitioning ol North China.” No, not even if the Japanese annex' the whole of China! Britain says ditto, .so wo are told from America. " But wo British cannot allow Italy to take steps which may lead to a challenge to our position in the ^Icditer- ranean and nltimatelv to jeopardise our route to India. So Mr. Winston Cliurchill savs ” Let us build an entirely new navy, Italy says: “ Before we will he beaten hy sanctions we will create a Euroiie.an turn the world upside down again, on tho Continent of Europe they arc pre­


wlio intrmluced Air. Tom Siniili to llio constituency in traiff reform days. The election which followed was one of the h.'jrdo.'it fought which tho oldest people in tiio division'can rememher, hut Nelson and Colne carried too big guns for Air. Smith, ulio at one time was a shoemaker in Salford. Clitiicroe, to have any chance of defcatiim Air. David Shackleton.


It wa= Sir Henry, wo believe,


This announecinciit from Air. Hardy’s report as Headmaster of the Royal Grammai School will bq received with unfeigned thankfulness bv everyone interested in tho school. Tho ‘huts have always been an eyesore, utterly unworthy of the haudsouio building tlicv "disfigure. They were never intended to be more than temporary struc­ tures and they have been retained far longer tiiau anybody either desired or ex­ pected. The sudden inllux of new students this term has compelled tlie county authorities to face tlio situation and we arc glad to leani that tho County Education Committee this week decided to include ponnauent extensions in the building pro­ gramme lor next year. Tho e.xtensioiis will include the replacement of the. two army lints by pormanent classrooms, new dining accommodation ^ and . a kitchen for cooking dinners, a science laboratory for the girls’ school and such additional class-, rooms as may be found necessary. New provision is to he made for the library, for the assistant masters, for tho secretary s olHco and for storage purposes. The County liklucation Committee decided to invite the Higher Education Committee and the Borough of Clitheroc to consider whether it is necessary to continue to maintain the present weaving shed and if it is dccidetl tliat the weaving shed is no longer neces­ sary, tlio question of converting it into a gvniiia.siuni i-s to he further coiisidorpd, togctlier with the question of converting the present gymnasium into two classrooms. Tlio .'iccomniodation of the school was originally recognised as being for only 250 secondary pupils, yet the total number in attendance this term is '150. ’Iho need for extension has been obvious for some time and there will he general satisfaction that iniilding operations are not to he tlelayed


“ Tho days of the huts arc numbered.”


She was seventy years of ago. Her husband was seveiiiv-two on the day following licr death. Airs. Bloazard liad lieen in poor hoaltli for a year, and liad been confined to hod for the past three weeks. Born in Clitheroe she lived in tlio town iiractically all her life. Slio was married lorty-mne vears ago. 3*wo sons, .lames and Ihomas, were killed in the war. She leaves a liu.sband. throe sons and two daughters. Hifdiiv respected l)v everyone in the neigh­ bourhood, slic will be mucli missed, especially in the Pendle-road district, whore she had lived for thirtv years. Tlic intennont took place on IVediiesday afternoon, the Rev. S. E. Harper performing tlio last rites.


Airs. Raclicl Bleazard, wife of Air. Richard Bleazard, of 25, Pendle-road, Clilheroe


Hartley, of Well-terrace, widow of Air. Thomas Hartley, died on Tuesday. Her husband died twelve years ago. Born at Chatbiini eighty-one years ago, she livCd almost the whole ol her life in Clithoroe. iSlio began work at t!ic age of eiglit, work­ ing at Sliaw Bridge Alill. and later at Brpoks Alill. Airs. Hartley was the eldest of ten children, tlirco of whom, all brothers, are still living. Her motlier and father were eighty-four and eighty-one respectively when they died. The intennoiit is to take place at St. Catlieriiic's Church, West IJradford, to-morrow, tho Rev. W. S. Helm olficiating.


A well-known Clithcroo lady, Airs. Alary ^ *


committee, of which Air. W. D. CuuUife is chairman, has been able to allot £40 to Blackbnm and East Lancashire Royal Infirmary, and a guinea each to tho Alayor's Clog Eund, the Personal Service I^eague, the Social Service Centre, and the St. John Ainhiilanco Brigade.


As a result of the Imll recently held, the


cliairman for a candi<lato to Iiavc behind him. since his experience at tho Parlia­ mentary bar made iilni an exemplary peako!\


largely due to Sir Henry AVorslc.v-Taylor’s (lo'rrrod persistence that the way was paved foi^Sir William—tlien Captain—Brass’s first success in tho Clitherno division, though the decisive influemo was tho lopping oil of Nelson and Colne fr(»m the divisiqiuil electorate. Nelson and ('(fine wore solidly Labour Air. Linton Thorp won the new division for tlio National Government in 19M, hut it lias taken the first opportunity in 1935 to revert to Labour. The Gitlicroo division Conservatives Iiavo heeii fortunate in their successor to Sir Henry Worsley- Taylor, Mr. Buckley having put every ounce of energy into the cliainnansliip from tho day ho was appointed down to the recent


It was election.


dicting another world war in 1937. Now wlmt becomes of tliis peace .ancl goodwill at homo? Disarmament 'S ”n- possihle .against the situation on the Con­ tinent of Europe. Jt is not enough to preach peace and goodwill at homo. Except a t election times we have it, and the preachine- is done to the converted, uliat wanted is a real peace crusade on tho


otlier peoples of l-niropo were converted to a peace i)olicy even Germany and Italy could not resist. After the next world war there will he a now League of Nations. Jho pre«ent League has provided the peace n arhinerv. 1)ut not tl.c exalted nimds


Continent of Europe. ^ Neither Hitler or IMu.ssolini would perimt anything of the sort within their borders, but if Ml the


iadiinei}.^^ aircet it. Th They are rather


a^^tircv did ill the AVoild War.. When the new League is in existence i t iiation«= will h^'O so had their will he so nauseated with wan


nfraid of it, fe.irfiil to sot it i« mtinns ficlit 115 liord about tlie peace


ivtil b*-* willing to put into effect the in­ ^


strument they have l ” ’’■'Teamdiile i? i " the dlit.c of


„P arniaiiients th a t i H ^


; = l l . v " l , r iU ’‘ab o i i t .^ i - r S n i " tioii t " d n e ien t ir a r u i i


anmxl to be able tnslr imposed Upon dictators iT doe's’’ n o rp aV to defy tlie public


The O.iiffliiifis 50. patontlv Uie Ttnio-Ah.vssiman


.ipmonstratcfl in the


bidic-t positions a most T ’l piinriplos -tlic things th a t matter ,n„ttcr—are one th a t ^ ^ ^


5ecretarv of the local Labour iiart.v, Mr. .Stanley'Aivbcry. Labour caii<li<late at tlio J’arliaiiieiitarv ' i21eotioii, writes -. “ 1 want to exiircss to'voii ami all the coiiirailes who foimbt so iiii'tiriugly during the election, inv warmest thanks and gratitude for what tli’ey did. I cannot iind words that would aileiniately exprc.ss my feelings, so I must let vou imagine Iiow I feel. Tho hand ot workers I had around me could not have ijeeii beaten in the whole of the country. Thev were enthusiastic, self-sacrificing, and determined. No task was too small if it contributed to victory. Tlic applause ami the liineliglit is reserved n.sually for the candidate, hut what would the candidate do if ho did not have tlic hand of workers doing the menial work canvassing, "'njiiug poll cards, wasliiiig dishes, etc.? All of these contributed towards making our poll the liighe.st ever recorded for Labour iii the division. To every one of these workers T feel I am heavily indehtod


hi n letter to Mr. Iticliaril Triiiib.v,


from the least to the' greatest f ’sa.v from the bottom of my heart, ‘ thank you!’ \\ o must not think that tho fight is over Iminedi- atelv we hoar tlie result of one election we iiave to prepare for the next. We must he continually pressing forward if we are to achieve succe.ss. Wo ore knocked down to rise a"ain. balTlod to fight better. AVo know no defeat. Our minorities must he turned into majorities. Our victory is onlv delayed, the joy of having the victory slioiit is yet to come, ami oiir . opponents know tliis*. thev realize that their reign is for a brief pe'riwl. The Labour party is


.................... ....... , and to all


the next election ns we had at the last will umlouhtcillv put us at tho head of the poll. T want to thank you again and wish \oii


all tlio hc.st of all wislies.’*


.son of Air. and Airs. A. Robinson, Stopper l.aiic, Riininglon, has liecn * appointed a junior inspector in the Alinislry of Agricul­ ture for Nortlicrii Irolaiu!. Air. Rohiiisou rccciveci his early education at Riinington Council .Scliool ‘ and Clitheroo Grammar School. By iiieans of a Alinistry of Agriculture Seholarsliip (Class HI.) and AVest Billing Agricultural Exhibitions, his academic training was obtained at the Cheshire .School of Agriculture; the Univer­ sity. Leeds; :ind tlio Oairy School for Scot­ land, Ivilmnnioch. After completing these courses, ho was successful in tlic examina­ tions for tho National Diplomas in Agricul­ ture and ■ Dairying. For the past seven years. Air. Robinson has been on tho teaching staff at Grccnmoiint Agricultural and Horticultural College, Aluckamore, Ireland. Congratulations I


Air. Tliomas Robinson, N.D.A., N.D.D., *


associated with S.S. Michael and .lolin’s Cliurcii, had a very enjoyable evening after tlieir usual monthly service' on Tuesday. After a short service in cliiircli an adjourn­ ment was made to the Club, where tobacco and eigarottos were supplied to about oiglity men of the congregation. The Rev. Father A. Kopp presided and during the evening gave a short address as well as thanking tlie artistes for tlieir valuable assistance. Songs ami duets were sung hy Alossrs. J . BaUliaw, W. Cornwell, J. Morris, Francis Parker. ,lames Parker, Edward. Sivarbrick, Ernest Swarhrick, ami James AVrigley. Ales^rs. AV. Alaiiley and Al. Bailey nccompanicd at the piano ami also rendered music for com­ munity singing. An excellent spirit per­ vaded" tlie mooting and the company lyerc ioud in the appi*cciation of the various items rendered. Stories were told by Air. AV. Cornwell and Father Kopn and a very enjoyable eyening was hroiiglit to a close hy the singing of the National Antliein. Thanks were returned to those taking part on the proposition of Mr. J. AV. Jackson.


The members of the Alen’s iSodality ^


an extension of the Diesel train service is to ho made to Cliathurn and Gisbiirn. Hitherto tlie Diesel coaches have operated between Lower Darwen and Chtlieroo. CoMimencing on Alomlay next, tho Diesel cans from Blackburn arriving at Clitheroo at 9-53 a.m., 1-5 p.m. (Saturday’s excepted), at 8-38 p.m., will he extended to Gisbimi, leturniiig from there at 10-17 a.ni., 1-45 p.m. (Saturday’s excepted) and 9-20 p.m., call­ ing at nil stations to Spring A


Readers will ho interested to learn that


cans from Blnckbnrn arriving Clitheroo at 3-15 p.in. and 5-40 p.m. will run forward to Chntbiirn, and return from that station at 3-30 p.m. and 5-40 p.m., calling at all stations to Blackburn.


’alo. The


a party of life and whore there is life there must he progress. The .same progress .at


concert was held a t.tlie Clitheroe Cricket Cliil) pavilion on Tuesday evening. About fifty were present and were entertained hy a concert party from Oldham, brought by Air. L. AVilkinson. Several local artistes also helped in tiie programme. Air. L Hardy proved an admirnblo entertainer. Air- L- Wilkinson sang .several songs. Mi J. H- 1 nylor sang and recited, and a tiio by Alessrs. J., F. and AV. 11. Southwoith,


An onjoyahle hot-pot supper and smoking


much longer. The death occurred on Saturday night of


Vps another keenly enjoyed item. The evening's pleasure was completed witli com­ munity singing. Air. AV, Fletcher was tho


accompanist. The effort was promote^ by the men of tho social cominittee in aid of the building fund and was highly successful.


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held at The Hall, Lowergatc, took place on Saturday niglit, having been promoted by the Senior Boys’ Sodiuity of SS. Alicliael and John’s Cliurch. Air. F. C. Tingle’s Hoddorians supplied an excellent programme of tho latest dance music, the dancers greatly* appreciating the opportunity to icaru the dances. The AI.C.’s wore Alcssrs, B. Richardson, J. Hanvey and E. AInrtin. AVhist was played in an adjoin­ ing room, nineteeii tables being occupied. Alessrs. J. Sherliker and A. Rawsthorne were tho AI.C.’s and prizes wore won by: Ladies: 1. Airs. Smitli; 2, Aliss Alanley; 3, Airs. AVright. Gentlemen: 1, Air. AV. F. Collins; 2 and 3 (tied), Alcssrs. F. Alarsden and A. Farkiiigton. Refreshments were served by a l.'idies’ committee and the even­ ing was thoroughly enjoyed hy all taking part. The secretarial duties were carried out hy Air. J. Quinn.


One of the most successful of recent dances ^ ^ ^


Nim-iing Association entertained their collectors at the Conservative Club on AVodnesday evening. The Alayor (Coun­ cillor J . IT. Satterthwailo) spoke in high praise of the unobtrusive work done by the collectors for


The coniinitte of the Clitlieroo District


Ramsholtom. Air. AV. E. Hughes ami Mr. Lister thanked tho qollector.s on liL'lialf of tho Comm'itteo, saying how very highly esteemed and appreciated was the part taken by them. A mort enjoynhlo pro­ gramme hy ” The Funheams ” was tliorougiily approeiatod by all. The half- yearly meeting of tiie Association was held earlier in tho evening.


tho Association. Airs.


organised hy the tennis section of Clilhoroe Cricket. Rowling and Tennis Clnli was held on AVednosday night at the Castle Cafe. Fifteen tables were occupied, and prizes, which were given hy momhors, were won hy Airs. AVilkinson. Aliss AI. Dixon and Alessis. Roliinsoii and AV. Tomlinson. Airs. Parker supervised llio play.


Tho second of a series of bridge drives ^ ^ ?!-


Congratulations to Air. Robert Thomas Knowles, of 13, Kay-street, who on Alonday celebrated his seventy-second birthday. To-morrow, Aliss Elizabeth Alary AVallbank, of 60. Bnwdlands, will bo seventy-four, and Airs. Mary Riding, of 25, Rieiiinoml-terrace, will he eighty-two. On Sunday, Airs. R. Kills, of 55. Hayhurat-street, reaches IiOr eightieth birthday, and Air. Robert Carter, of 4S, Ne\rton-strect, will he seventy-eight. We extend best wishes to them all.


with mushrooms, but a number were gatheretl in the Pimlico district yesterday hy Air. Fred Hanson, of “ Ashgrove,” Sliaw Bridge.


I t is not usual to associate November


Group connected with the League of Nations’ Union is growing steadily and the number is now about forty. At a meeting of the cummittce, on Wednesday, it was decided to hold the first full meeting on Thursday, December 5tli. A social com­ mittee is now arranging a programme, which will prove attractive to young people.


Tho membersliip of tho Clitheroo Youth


Air. Edgar Jackson at the Christinas dairy sliow held at Clithoroc Auction Alart on Tuesday. Before ho removed to Carlisle some years ago. Air. Jackson was one of Uio most familiar figures in C'litheroo and dis­ trict, not only in agricultural circles but ill many other departments. He was at one time in charge of the .selling arrange­ ments at tlic Auction Alart and for many years was a most active and enthusiastic resident. Ho comes to Clitlu.TOc too rarely nowadays hut his heart is still in tho Ribblc Valley and wlieiiever he visits Ills native town ho is sure to receive a vc cordial welcome.


Hosts of friends were delighted to sec ^ ^


the District Bank for the past six years. Air. .1. T. Cooper, a former Riliblesdalo League cricketer, has been appointed manager of tho Darwen branch. A native of Darwen, Air. Cooper returns to the branch from which lie weiit^ to Accrington, and will take up his new duties on December 2nd.


Ac-countaut at the Accrington liranch of * *


services was inaugurated at Aloor Lane Alethodist Cliurch last Sunday hy the Rev. S. E. Harper. The scries of di>*courscs liavc relation to “ God and Ourselves,” the first of whicli dealt with “ God and limiian sulfering.” As usual, hymns to popular tunes were sung witli characteristic licarti- iies«. Aladamo Daisy Hindlc was ^ the .soloist and gave exceeding pleasure with a tasteful and aceoini>lislicd rendering of the .solos “ Entreat mo not to leave thee ” and “ Angel-land.” Tlio choir, led by Air. J. C. till'd, also contrihutod an anthem. Not- wltlistnmling a day of incessant rain, there was n gratifying congregation.


A now series of fortnightly special ovenin^ MARRIAGE. WJilflllT—milTWlSTLII.


Cliuicli, on Tuesday, of Jli-ss jraicaret l.ucy liirtwistlo, daughter of Mr. and JIrs. James Hirtwistic, of ‘12, Woonc-laiie, Clitlieroc, and Jlr. John 'William Wright, of Notting- liam.


The wcdiliiig tool: place ot St. James’s


Miss Hetty liees, a friend, and given away hy her father; wore a violet-coloured crepe dress and a grey hat. Her bouquet was of mauve chrysanthemums. The hridcs- maid wore a clross of pink erepo with hat to match, and also carried a honqnet ot monvo chrysanthemums. The duties of host man were fulfilled hy tho bride’s brother, Mr. T. Hirtwistle, and Jfr. J . Bell, uncle of the bride, was groomsman. Tho Bov. H. 'S'. Burnett performed tho ccre- monv. Mr. and Mrs. Wright are to reside at Xottingham. Among the gifts was a cliina vase and a linen basket from tlio staff ot Messrs. B. G. Grainger. Nottingham, wliero tlio bride was employed.


'J'ho hride, who was attended hy


tended to Air, and Airs. Hnrrj- Frankland, of (lisbnrn, son and daughter-in-law of All*, and Airs. FranUland, of Bolton-hy- Bowlami. in the loss they have Rustained by tliD death of tlieir youngest child. Alliort Edward, aged noavlv two years. He died on Snturdnv night m Blackburn Infirmary, after n fortnight’s illnes?. The funeral took place at Gi.sburn on Tuesday afternoon.


BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND. OBITUARY.—Aluch sympathy is ex­


Italy Attacking System of Justice.


REV. F. W. T. CRASKE’S CALL


FOR SUPPORT OF THE LEAGUE AFTER THE WAR.


between Italy and Abyssinia is in fact a 'cliaI,lcugo to iutcriiatioiial law and order by Italy. I t is, morally, terribU that a great country like Italy should make an unprovoked attack on Abyssinia, but that she should attack the system of justice is even worse.


Tho war which is going on ostensibly*


John’s Church, Blackburn, and formerly Vicar of Read, uttered these words in tho course of a striking address given at a meeting licld in the Waddington Alethodist School, on Tuesday evening. The meeting was arranged under the auspices of the AVnddington branch of tho League of Nations’ Union. Tho Vicar (Rev. A. Bcgg) presided over a large attendance and in tho course of tho evening musical items wore rendered by a united village choir. The Vicar referred to the recent gOnoral


Tlie llov. F, AV. T. Craske, Vicar of St.


IS THE VERDICT ON


(SEVEN)


IN A CLASS BY THEMSELVES


PYE RECEIVERS EFFICIENT


DEPENDABLE SERVICE


election and expressed tho hope that the Members of Rarliaincnt wlio were elected because of their promise to support the League of Nations would keep their word. He mentioned the conllict between Italy and Abyssinia and said that ho was more familiar witli tho northern part of Italy tluin with many parts of England. He liked the country and felt that porliaps Italy was justified in some of her present demands, hut she was going tho wrong way about it. At nil costs, the authority of tho League of Nations must he maintained.


portance of the public hacking up tlio statesmen at Geneva, pointing out that the people of every country comprised tho League, which was not merely a body sitting at Geneva. “ Never before has British pnhlie opinion been so well disposed to­ wards tlie League of Nations, or so firm in support of it.” Air. Crasko went on. “ Never before has tho League been so well clotliod with aiithoritv to* resist a great Power lieading straiglit for war. This is in no small measure due to tho pressure of public opinion and tho educative work of the Longue of Nations’ Union, and particularly to the splendid results of iho Peace Ballot, ilacked up by Jlritisli public opinion, his Alnjesty’s Government have given a mag­ nificent load at Geneva and apart from some doubtful States in Central Europe, all tho members of the League have followed the British load in collective resistance to unprovoked aggression, and in continued elforts to vimliento tlie covenant. This public support must bo maintained, especially when tlio Committees of tho Council and Assembly of tho Longue have the • dilficult task of making new history. .Snell sanctions have not been ndnihiistdrod before—the ground is new and difficult— and our support must ho trustful, patient and steady. I t is not easy for any of us to he clear in our minds when presented, indeed inundated, witli so mucli mutually exclusive advice from all sections of tho Press, and with tlic clear’ knowledge before us of what a mistake may ^ mean. AVo cannot believe that it is possible that any­ one responsible for tlic guidance of jiublic opinion can lie unaware of what awful issues arc ill the balance, and tliose of us who nro Christians will pr.ay earnestly to God that our vision sliall he clear and our courage unfiinching.


FATIEXT AND STE.VDY SUPPORT. Air. Crasko stressed the urgency and im­


TAKING. RISKS FOR PEACE.


requires that no nation shall he the judgo of its own quarrel and that wo shall use the strengtli of all for the defence of each. Tjio war which is going on, ostensibly be­ tween Italy and Abyssinia, is in fact a challenge lo international law and order hy Italy.


shall bo willing to take risks to maintain peace. Tho League system, or somcthiiig like it, can alone assure us of that.


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great country like Italy should make an uii|)rovokcd attack on Abyssinia, hut that she should attack the system of justice Is oven worse. She is striking at the basis of confidence and tliercforo making mar upon mankind. ^ The League’s action must bo supported right througli by us ail. “ What exactly is tlio League doing?


I t is, morally, terrible that a “ Tho issue of sanctions requires that wo


J. i4SPDEN 26, KING STREET


The House for Service


CLITHEROE TEL. 81


Demonstrations with pieasuro. RIMINGTON.


AVednesday week, the ladies of Alartin Top Congregational Church inaugurated a “ Ladies’ Bright Hour.” Airs. Price, ot Barrowford, was tho speaker. The meetings are to be hold fortnightly.—In connection with the University of Leeds and Yorkshire Council for Agricultural Education, a clas.'? in “ general agriculture ” is being conducted on Tuesday evenings in the schoolroom at Alartin Top, by Air. J . Robb, B.Sc.


C’O.XGHEGATIONAL CHURCH. — On


CHEAP EXCURSIONS MANCHESTER


TO-MORROW SATURDAY,


olfort on behalf of the lUhblesdale District Nursing Association, mado in ^ alteruite years, and always an outstanding event, was held in the Alcmorial Institute ou Wednesday evening. This year’s effort, organised by Mrs. Lancaster, the local committee lady, assisted by an energetic ladies’ committee, was quite the equal oi any past effort. The fact that there were twenty-eight tables for whist is evidence ol tho success which attended the proceedings. At tho subsequent dance, it was a case of dancing in turns, so full was the room. Tho Institute had been tastefully decorated for tlio occasion. Tho Rev. J . Heslop, A'icnr of Gisbiirn. was a most capable M.C. for ■hiat. Tlio prizes were won as follows:


N URSING ASSOCIATION.—The village


Chatburn ....... dep. CLITHEROE........... Whailey ................. Langho .................... ,. WlLPSHIHE .............. „


p.m. 5-35 5-40 5-50 5-55 G-0


Manchester (Victoria) arr. 7-2 p.m. Return 11-25 p.m.


BLACKBURN


ROTiRS V. NORTH END TO-MORROW SATURDAY,


Ladies: 1, Miss L. A'arlcy: 2, Aliss Gardner; 3, Airs. E. Geles. Gontlemcn: 1, Air. J. Smith; 2, Air. D. Harrison; 3, Airs. Slater (substitute). Tho prizqs were given by Airs. AVeardcu, Aliss Robinson, Aliss I. Varley, Aliss Harrison, Mrs. Ecclcs and Atr. Tidswell. Airs. Brown, Pendleton, gave a cake for competition, and this wus won by Air. AV. Hnrker. Airs. Lancaster gave an eiderdown which was won by iMr. H. AA'ilkinson. Supper was served in Hie sciioolroom wliero, thanks to the untiring efforts of Indies, a splendid repast was pro­ vided. Dancing in the Institute was to musio supplied by Air. A. Taylor's band, Chatburn. Prizes for a spot dance were won by Aliss Peel and Air. Robinson. Atr. T. Lancaster was AI.C. Tho funds of the Nursing Association will benefit considcr- ablj*. Airs. Lancaster wishes to thank all those wlio contributed and worked for the effort, and those who wore in any way responsible for the succc's of the evening.


LANGHO.


iectui'e was given in St. Lconavti’s Suiiuoi by tho Rev. H. J . I/. Nonnan, an antliority on Mi.ssionary work altvoati, and tiio large audienco were kept interested by ids re­ marks amt bcantiful pictures. A collee- tion tor work in foreign fields realized


IJiCTl'IiU.—On ’I’liciday niglit, a lanteni


Air. Cra.'^ko asked, and procoede<l to answer hy stating that fifty League incnihcrs, whose people miinbor more than fonr-fifths of tho world's population, have elaborated a definite progniininc for the support ol Italy's victim. They had approved tho immediuto raising of the Aliyssiiiian arms embargo and tho imposing of a similar em­ bargo on arm supplies for Italy; tho cutting off of all financial dealings with Italy; refusing to send to Italy many key products; and a refusal to receive from Italy, Italian goods of any character. They had also approved a plan for mutual as'^isU mice lielwecn League inemhors in order to diminish and equalise^ tlio losses consequent on I^oaguo action against Italy. '1 lie arms and financial sanctions wore in force alto­ gether. In circumstances wliicli had tested its powers to tho utmost, the Ijcaguo had adopted the boldest course of its career. It had proved that it could work. By that verv fact tlio world situation was per­ manently altered—the League was able to give the nations pence if they wanted it. The question was, did they want it?


AALAR NOT INEVlTxVBLE.


Craske went on. “ By all wo do and saj, wc sliould ho lielping people wc meet to iiiulcrstand tUq main issue and to avoid that criminal fatalism which says another world war is inevitable. In spite of such news as tho disquieting events in tho Nortlicrn Province of China yesterday, wo must make people . realize tho miracle of co-operation which is now happeniug in Europe. AVe must also keep our Alembcrs of Parliament informed of our continued support of tho League and of tho League method of arbitration and insistence on international understanding as the only profitable and just nictliod of settling diS’ putes. AVo must also keep our political parties up to their promises to support the League covenant. As. many of our Parlia­ mentary candidates at tlic recent election did not openly support or help tlio League up to six months ago, I imagine that some of them will have to bo kept up to scratch.” Air. Craske went on to urge that the people should keep the churches alive to the


“ AVhat is our part in this step?” Air.


C’atliolie Seliool a concert was Iield. tlie event liaving been arranged and pnidaced bv .Madame Stanley, wboso inipils gave m'aiiv elevev dances and pleased tlie large aiidi'enre. \'ocal items were also given by Jtis. Brownlie, of Wilpsliire; Mr. James Brown, of I.anglio; and Jfiss M. Spoilding. of lllacklmrn.


seveial veeitations and tlio very capable accompanist tlironglioiit tlic evening was


.Mr. .Squire Massey gave


Madame Diickwovtli. (Continued from prcced.iiig column.)


not loyal in tlieir support. “ So soon as tlio present crisis is over, and Italy s tlireatoiiod aggression lias been prevented, or stopped bv Leagiie action, all tile enemies ot Genova ‘will re-open tlieir campaign against the Covenant,” iio said. ” British support for tlio League miglit tlien be under- iiiincd—unless by a great combined cilort ot the League of Xations’ Union and other friends of the collcetivo system, support for tlio League in tins country _ can ho organi.sed and perpetuated.


therefore, bo prepared to ^ resume our ii.atiomil canvass, wliicli is being planned to complete tlio I’caco Ballot, for a strong and cminriiig Lcagno of Nations. I t tliose wlio voted ill tlie I’caco Ballot and, indeed, all who have backed up tho Goverumeiit’s vigorous policy of firm support for the League in tlie Italian crisis, will now join onr Union tliis great body of pro-Lcaguo opinion will not decay or disappear, but on tho contrary it will live, grow and develop until it lias fiilfillpd its purpose as the fostor-niother of a strong and Giionriiig Leagiio of Nations’ Union. tVe cannot now live ns if wo wero the only country in tile world. Tlie world lias bccoiiio a iicigh- honrhood and its inlinhitnnts must^bc lc<l liv tlio inenibors of tlio League of Nations Lniioii into tlio liabits of iieighbonrliness. Proposing a Vote of tlinnks. to tlie clinir-


)Vo must


about 30.S. C’OXC’KIiT.—On Saturday at St. Mary’s


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He l l ie ie ld ........... .dep. Gisbubn ............... R diington............. Chatbukn ............ CLITHEROE....... Whalley ............


L anoho ............... • » 1


p.m. 12-48 2/-


1-3 1-9


1/6 1/3


1-15 1/3 1-20 V-


1-28 9d. 1-34 7d.


Return by any ordinary train. PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE,


Tickets and all information from Stations and Agencies.


Se e B ills. (2552;


CO-OPERATIVE HALL, WHALLEY TALKIES AT THEIR BEST


Monday, Tuosday and Wednesday tEORGE OARNEY & EDGAR DRIITER “ m u s ic " HALL”


Thursday, Friday and Saturday KAREN JIORLEY


and EDWARD ARNOLD ii


“ Wednesday’s Child.i* WHABLEY.


in the Methodist School on Wednesday, evpniiig. Miss K. Kenyon spoke on “Prayer.”'


At a iiioetiiig of the Wesley Guild held


Mr. T. S. Starkie presided over a fairly good attendance. MIIIST DRIVK. — Promotod by tho


Ciiureh of^ J'iiiglaiid Men’s Society, a suc- cessiiil wlii.^t drive was held on Wednosd.ay, evening at tlie Ciinreli School. Tiiirtv-two tables were occupied and tile duties ot'M.C. were discliargcd by Mr. J. W. Chow. Tho jirizes were won as follows:—Ladies: Mrs, E. Wliittakor; 2, Miss M. Wiiittaker; con­ solation, Mrs. F. 'Wliittakor.' Goiitlcmon: 1,- ^Ir. Wallis J 2, Afrs. Healey; 3, Mrs. Riley, I t was a cuiiieidonce that tliree ladies with tlio same suriiainc siioiild win prizes. Mrs. Proctor won tlio prize for ilominocs. Re- frcshmeiits wero servcil by tlie members and tile niiolc event was most enj’oyable.


question and that they should studj* national and international aftnirs for themselves. In conclusion, Air. Crnsko issued a warn­


ing as to what might happen in regard to tho League of Nations if the public wore


(Contiuued at foot of next column.)


mnii. speaker, tho choir, and tlic trustees of the chapel for tho use of tho premises, and to Mrs. Greaves for organising tlio meeting, tlie Rov. H. Hooper said tlio only wav to stop tlic next war was before it began lind tlicv must coneontrate on tlie cliildrCn. I t tlio taiiglit tlioir cliildron to heliove in pence, in 10 years’ tiiiio they would lie a peace-loving nation. Tlio resolution was seconded by Mr. J . A Barnes and warmly carried.


supper and social, arranged by the officials of tlio Primary department, was held at the Jlothodist School on Saturday evening. 'I'lio Rev. A. G.' Gibbs presided over a largo attondaiico and llie event was most enj'oy- ablo. Primary cliildron gave the first lia'lf of tho entertainment, which consisted of n little play, “ Bo-peep.” Tlireo old-fashioned dances wore executed by Sluriel Holden, Rene Williaiiis, Agnes Higginson and Ireno Evertoii and an outstanding item was a musical number. “ Three Old Maids of Loa,” in wliicli tlie singing part was taken b.v Mrs. Starkic, who lator gave a soiigi - Recitations wore submitted, hv Yvonno Hiiidlo and Gladys Holden and tlie' pro­ gramme also iiieludcd a ‘scene from “ Mac- both,’; in wiiicli tlio parts were well sustained by Alice Starkic. Gladys Holden and Eliziibelli Tliompsoii. Tlic' duties ot accom- ' paiiist were sliarod b.v Jlrs. ,T. Kenvon and Jliss Jf. Fisher:- Supper was served at an interval, tlio waitresses being in old-; fashioned drc.sscs.. Candles were used to =


PR DIARY EFFORT.—An oid-fashioned


li{;ht. tiio rtablcs and tlioro ivas an absouco ^ of modern faro.


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