\ 8 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, December 14,1962 Butchers buy


their Christmas beef


r^LITHEROE and district L butchers bought their


Christmas beef at the Christ­ mas prize show and sale oi fatstock at Clitheroe Auction


Mart on Monday. Quality or the beasts was genet ally higher than last year.


dington, in face of keen com petftion, won the champion­


ship with a young Mr. John Howard of Wad-


black Aberdeen Angus bullock. The judges for cattle were


g£ t


Messrs.' J Y. Lofthouse, of Clitheroe and H. Halliwell, of Padiham. The awards were:


and 2 Stonyhurst College; 3, f dS Howard. Heifer, two


Bullock. 2 teeth or mote: 1


teeth or more: 1, 2, and 3. A, H Birtwist.e, Mitton Half


Bullock and Heifer not having


cast a tooth: 1, J. Howaid. 2 ,1. Tvrer, Bickerstaff e , 3. Slinger, Hesketh Bank.


Bowland: 2. C. Wilkinson, Rawtenstall; 3, I. Tyrer.


Cow 1 J. Meilin, Bolton-by-


,T. Anthony, of Stockport, and F. Burgess, Sawley, and the


The judges for sheep were


awards were: Downcross lambs: 1, M. Par-


rington, Wigglesworth; 2, Stonyhurst College: 3, S. Wood Clitheroe. Half-bred


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Horn lambs: 1 and 2. S.^Wood, 3 R D Seed, Whiteweil. Lambs not exceeding 40 lbs-,


worth most per lb. to butchei . 1, Stonyhurst College; 2, J.


Collinge and Sons. Pendleton, 3, J. Buterworth,Wigglesworth,


j ’Horned Shearlings: l and 2, T Whitwell and Sons, Pendle­ ton: 3, W. Crossley, Bolton- by-Bowland.


Poultrymen hold dance


Society was held in the Cath­ olic Hall, Whalley, on Friday, when the Harold Lord Group and the Hi-Fi Dand Band played for dancing.


rr'HE second annual ball of I the Ribble Valley Poultry


mittee were in charge of the refreshments. The Society’s president, Mr.


An enthusiastic ladies com­


Herbert Rodwell, the social secretary. Mr. C. M. Cooke, and the committee were M.C.s.


Turner, formerly treasurer of Clitheroe Congregational Chu eh, opened a Christina j fair in the Congregational School on Saturday.


Mrs. W. Turner, of Clifton, Preston, wife of Mr. Walter


about £50 for church funds and comprised cakes, drapery and Christmas stalls. Afternoon teas were served by Guild


The fair, organised by the Clunch’s Women’s Guild, raised


members. Mrs. Turner was thanked by Mrs. E. Wilkinson and was


presented with a spray of carnations by Miriam Gaunt, daughter of the minister, the Rev, Alan Gaunt. Mrs. R. T. Radciiffe presided.


Pictured are Mrs. Turner, Mr. Gaunt and Miriam Gaunt.


THRILLS, LAUGHTER AND SUSPENSE IN THREE PLAYS THERE was something for e


plays presented at the Old


spine-chilling start with the presentation of W. W. Jacobs’ •‘The Monkey’s Paw” by Whal­ ley Church Youth Fellowship.


on Saturday night. The evening got off to a


Gray, Kathleen Croasdale, Robert Taylor, Stanley Speake and Roger Smithson. The producer was John Theobalds.


Taking' part were Peter Chills were followed by


laughter, Whalley Church players presenting that old favourite, “Holiday Eve” by Philip King and Falkland L.


Carey. The fun was dispensed by


Constance Edge, Charles Hindle, Christine Harrison,


FAIR AIDS CHURCH FUNDS COUNTRY DIARY Selecting a gift for the naturalist


("1NCE again we are at the v threshold of Christmas. The shops, eager to attract our attention, display gifts and presents suitable for old and young; anxious parents, and relatives diligently searching for that gift that will please.


present which is acceptable and useful—a not to difficult task for the average person. But the naturalist presents an entirely different kettle of fish. He or she would be per­ fectly satisfied to Teceive a gift associated with nature.


The problem is to find a


naturalist ? There are a host of small items which would give pleasure and which are not really expensive. Let us, therefore, start with the modest affair —the sort of thing one would like to receive from a young friend with limited means. For the country-lover there


What would you give to a


This, however, was only the beginning for, as enthusiasm mounted, so did the desire for better equipment.


acquired until, on setting out on a photographing expedi­ tion, the operator appeared overburdened with gadgets. All, it seems, are necessary for


Accessories were a l s o


do we not witness the experi­ enced cameramen constantly adding to his encumbrances.


PLEASANT HOBBY


THERE is, however, much to be gained from such a


pleasant hobby. Indeed, for the nature and country-lover it is an essential. Not only does a camera increase your enthusiasm, but it also serves to widen your appreciation of the countryside and its


such an’ item out of reach of most people. But now one can purchase a modest in­ strument at a reasonable


cost. The biologist and general


student of nature will obtain hours of enjoyment from such a gift. Even the more com­ mon place items of our countryside take on an en­ tirely different aspect when seen through the powerful


lens. The enthusiast who has seen


beauty. Shooting with a camera is


far more exciting, difficult and requires far more skill than


studies. Then one could buy, or i t would be a pleasure to receive one of the many books on birds and mammals.


are several beautiful calendars some with pleasing landscapes and others with wildfowl


or country-lover is a' natur­ alists diary which, in the past has always been scarce. This year, however, the British Naturalist Association have presented a diary at a very reasonable price:


A good choice for naturalist A CAMERA


THESE, as you will agree are -1 the sort of gifts usually


accepted or offered at the festive season. But if anyone were to ask me what to sug­ gest as a good present for a young person interested in the outdoors or wild life, X should have little hesitation in decid­


ing on a camera. Then, perhaps for second


veryone in the three one-act Grammar School, Whalley,


Roger Smithson and Kathleen Croasdale. Mr. F. W. Bullock, who has


choice a pair of binoculars. Both will give lasting


most people imagine. It is hard enough 'to get a good picture of landscape or sunset,


the wonders inthewaysidepool will perhaps be extending his equipment by buying himself a gift in order to adapt his m i c r o s c o p e for micro- photography. Whatever the plan all concerned have satis­ faction in the knowledge that our own naturalist and photographic societies are eager to help.


but how more difficult and ex­ citing to get your bird or animal on film !


not, however, be daunted, for during my travels I have met scores of beginners who, with their first camera, have ob­ tained remarkable results both in colour and in black and white.


The average person need Of course, the question will


1 cine. Cost hardly enters as both types are similarly priced. Main consideration is the purpose intended. Both types of camera have limita­ tions and advantages. The naturalist wishing to portray life can only do this by the use of the cine camera and, it goes without saying, colour is a must.


arise as to whether the choice of camera should be a still or


A CHALLENGE


produced many three-act plays for the Church Players, was the producer.


Philip Johnson’s “Master Dudley” the choice of Down- ham Drama Club.


Suspense was provided by


production by Mr. Ken Taylor, a well-known personality on the local amateur stage, were Edna Taylor, Betty Todd, May Barton, Nina Pickthall and


Taking part in this polished


Fred Mercer. The proceeds of the evening


were for the funds of Whalley Abbey.


pleasure and will undoubtedly add to one’s appreciation of the countryside and its amenities. Of course I readily admit- such items are expen­ sive, particularly of a better class reflex or interchangeable lens model is contemplated.


who, on looking back, can re­ call their first efforts at photographing that certain bird or mammal with an ordinary box camera acquired at the festive season.


There will be many readers


and how concerned we were at seeing such a ridiculously small object when we fully ex­ pected to see such a large sub­ ject filling the photograph.


How we awaited the prints


T H E miniature enthusiast -*• will find in nature and


the camera a challenge which will increase with the years. This, I feel, applies to all the various fields of study.


the primary object. The cameraman may only desire to capture the beautiful land­ scape or woodland scene. Or the desire may well be to record that lovely flower by the use of a simple supple­ mentary lens.


Serious work may not be


smaller creatures of our countryside will certainly not be too difficult to please. For who with such a hobby would not welcome the gift of a microscope ? You may think


Those interested in the


well represented, but it has been suggested that the time is at hand when we may soon have a Clitheroe Cine Club.


The cine section is not so NATURALIST


Christmas mail for overseas


The last dates for 1962 are: December 17 th for Air Mail


A LL overseas Christmas mail must be almost there.


outside Europe. Parcels — B.F.P.O. 2 and 154. Letters— Egypt, U.S.A. (Eastern States), B.F.P.O. 2 and 154.


cards (no charge for air con­ veyance)—All countries in Europe other than Finland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway (except Oslo) for which the dates have passed, and France.


Europe: Letters and Post­ Forces in Europe: Letters


and air parcels—B.F.P.O. 6, 15-17, 19-25, 29, 30, 32-34. 36, 39, 40-45, i51 and Forces in Gibraltar.


Christmas cards and Printed papers by air mail to U.S.A. (New York City) and also for


December 18th for letters,


letters and postcards to France (no charge for air con­


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