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■RETIRING after 17 years as president of Clithcroc St. A John Ambulance Nursing Division, Mr. William Thomber was presented with two garden chairs by the Divisional Super­ intendent, Mr. G. Barnes, in the Ambulance Hall last night


director of James Thornber, Ltd., Holmes Mill, Clithcroc, a business founded by his father, th e l a t e Alderman James


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When our camping section arrived at the field near the river which had been reserved for this event, it was to find that there had been quite heavy rain earlier in the afternoon. But the sun was doing its best


HOLIDAY IN T titg i' Cotton: Labour challenge to M.P.


Textile Trades Federation, he would have realised that I said that the Labour Party are the onty party which had prepared * plan for cotton in recent years.


TF Mr. Pearson had been at the meeting called by the Fadiham


I referred, of course, to Harold Wilson’s “ Plan for Cotton”


to break through the clouds, and several patches of blue gave hope for better weather on the mor-


row.Tents erected and the evening meal cooked and despatched, we adjourned to the village hall for


the dance which had been organised as part of the week­ end activities. Then back to the camp site to


be lulled to sleep by the gentle murmur of the water as it


Clitheroe and District Orchestral Society for many years. Mr. Thornber _ is pictured


plate scroll on the case of the kiss-of-life d ummy , which Clitheroe Youth Action Group presented to Clitheroe St. John Ambulance Brigade and Nursing Division last night week. Verger at Downham Parish


Mr. Martin did the copper


receiving the chairs from Mr. Barnes- Looking on is Dr. R. Harrison, one of the divisional surgeons.


TO BROADCAST A FORMER pupil of Clitheroe Grammar for Girls, Mrs.


Agnes Bellamy, of Westminster Bank House, We s t b o u r n e , Bournemouth, is to broadcast on June 10 on the BBC's “Indian Summer” programme.


She will talk about her early


life when she lived at Clitheroe Hospital, where her father, the


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her mother Mrs. S. A. Bottomleyi were master and matron when the hospital was a Poor Law Institute.


late Mr. Harry Bottomley, and


scripts accepted by the BBC. In 1953, sh e g a v e a talk on “ Woman's Hour,” telling of the circumstances that led to her undergoing an operation for the removal of a tumour from the


Mrs. Bellamy has had previous


half-past ten, with events rang­ ing from slow free-wheeling con­ tests down the hill-side to tug- o-wars, balloon bursting competi­ tions, obstacle races and ‘‘twists and turns,’* where riders had to follow a narrow winding course hharked out with cords. Soon after the events started,


tumbled over the loss, until we were wakened by an early morn­ ing cup of tea The sports got under way at


Church for 36 years, Mr. Martin was complimented by the then Bishop of Blackburn, the Right Rov. W. H. Baddolcy, when he visited the church in 1955 to preach the Assheton sermon. Mr. Martin had written out a


copy of the Bidding prayer which is traditionally read before the sermon. A veteran of the Boer War, he


saw service at Ladysmith. Mr. Martin is still remarkably


active for his age, and a keen gardener.


FROM a schoolboy's composi­


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Toast to a lady IT’S time we sang a song of


And raised our glasses high. To that unknown benefactress Who in the days gone by, Devised that ancient ritual Beloved of saint and sinner, And in a moment’s genius First made a Sunday dinner!


praise


That joyous hour twixt twelve and one


Brings peace to cv’ry home, Makes tranquil cv’ry household From Aberdeen to Rome, It fills man’s heart with charity, Prevents him getting thinner,


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The wife deserves a statue, whs; In v e n t e d S u n d a y d in n e r !


ii How often does it happen that


well Drive, Clitheroe. Ian, who plays football in the


for Ian Drivor, of 10, White-


Clitheroe Amateur League with Low Moor, won one of the four Cup Final tickets offered to the


league in a competition. He set off for Wembley at 3


a.m. on Saturday, but his car broke down at Stoke. He arrived home at 8-30 p.m. without see­ ing the match. Ian is keeping his ticket as a souvenir of a day of misfortune.


The atmosphere is tense. The problems of the week ahead Seem endless and immense. But as the Yorkshire ” pud ” goes down


Man fells once more a winner, Prepared to face the future, when He’s had his Sunday dinner!


So. glory to that lady fair, Who one day, long ago,


Did more for matrimonial bliss Than anyone I know, She found a panacea To soothe the man that's inner. For who can be ill-tempered when


He's just had Sunday dinner? JIMIFEL.


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ern and W i l f r e d L o y n d , managed to walk away with


prizes despite fierce competition. An impromptu run will be held


"GEARS”


MORE THAN JUST A JOB


TjMLMS often show the news­ paper reporter as a hand­


some, rugged type, with a taste for drink and an ability to solve crimes which have


trayed in similar vein, although often depicted as a seedy, down- at-heel individual . . . BUT in FACT most journalists behave and dress like other normal,


the best detectives baffled. In novels and plays he is por­


sensible people. Editor of the C li t h e r o e


Advertiser and Times, Mr.


Richard Wiggan, explodes many commonly-held fallacies about


journalism in his latest book “So You Want To Be A Jour­ nalist” (Colin Venton, 18s. 6d.). An experienced newspaper­


%ud informative book for the would-be Journalist or trainee, wh i l s t at the same time providing something w h i c h could be a useful "refresher” course for the older journalist! All aspects of the job are


man. Mr. Wiggan has achieved no mean feat In this publication. Lr he has produced a helpful


covered and, says Mr. Wiggan. ".More nonsense is written and spoken about journalism than any other profession . . . but it. is one that demands the highest standards from those who practise it. “Like the seaman who curses


on Whit Sunday, leaving Woone Lane at 9-0 a.m.


published in 1957, and I then went on to say that this had been rendered out of date by the speed at which the Tory Government is destroying the cotton industry.


taking place between the textile unions and the ..Labour Party Executive to draw'up a new plan based on the following resolution which was passed unanimously


At the moment, discussions are


by A n n u a l Conference at Brighton in 1962:— "This Conference views with


we were joined by the remainder of our members who had cycled out from Clitheroe on the Sun­


alarm the recent rapid decline and threatened disintegration of the cotton textile industry, due mainly to the very high level of unplanned imports of cheap cotton yarns, fabrics and made- up goods from Asian Common­ wealth countries, condemns the Government for recently agree­ ing to still higher levels of imports in the midst of the re­ equipment phase of the schemes under the Cotton Industry Act, 1959, and during a recession in the industry; asks for a future Labour Government more effec­ tively to control the flow of all manufactured goods from low labour cost countries by a Government Imports Commis­ sion or some other appropriate means with a view to spreading more widely and more gradually the readjustments which will inevitably result from industrial­ isation in the developing coun­ tries; and recognises that the necessary outlets for developing Asian countries can only be fairly met on the basis of a phased and expanding intake of their manufactured goods by all advanced industrial countries.” This is the framework on


which the new Labour Party Plan for Cotton will be based and I am proud of the part played by Clitheroe Divisional


Labour Party in presenting the statement to Conference.


the blame for the critical situa­ tion that the cotton industry is facing today. Following the agreement reached with Hong Kong, India and Pakistan in 1959. at a level far in excess of that envisaged by the industry, and the introduction of the Cot­ ton Industries Act in 1959, it was thought that a new era had been reached in the cotton industry.


The Government must take


ment allowed the merchants to indulge in panic buying of yarn and cloth in large quantities from countries who previously had never exported to this country.


Unfortunately, the Govern­


imports came from sources other than the Commonwealth. Natur­ ally, the countries exercising quota restrictions asked for


In 1961, 46.6 per cent, of our re


these to be lifted. Just when it was evident in


1961 that short time working and redundancy was again con­ fronting the i n d u s t r y , the Government increased the Hong Kong quota by a further 21 mil­ lion square yards, India by 20 million square yards and Paki­ stan by 4.8 million square yards.


tlic sea. but cannot resist her demands, the journalist will serve his paper and his pro­ fession until released from his bonds by cither old age or death.”


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much to be desired. I mention this mainly because of my firm and long-held belief concerning our interpretation of nature’s laws.


I am fully aware that each


generation blames the last for the general state of affairs with which it is shackled. This is why I feel it is only by a fundamen­ tally changed outlook towards nature and a more scientific interpretation of her ways that we can avoid recurring mistakes and disasters in all walks of life. The way undoubtedly lies in


pose behind all nature’s mani­ festations.


our ways and interpretation of nature now than continue on our present obsolete path, leading to endless clashes, suffering and destruction. We still have the choice within our power but have we the commonsense to take action before it is too late? Luckily for us, nature and life


But it is far better to change


education. What better way than at school? And, further­ more, what better encourage­ ment than by partaking in such activities as National Nature Week? Unfortunately, so much time


Britain come reports of good attendances—all positive proof of that inborn desire to under­ stand the wonderful workings o f


nature. We in Clitheroe have every


reason to be proud, not only of the great efforts of the local naturalists in presenting, such an outstanding show, but of the amazing response of the public. Well over a thousand people


is given and wasted in present­ ing nature as ‘‘red in tooth and claw” and all the rest of the laws of Darwenism, when in fact the direct opposite is the case. Everyone must agree as we


can be very persistent. Indeed, when you come to think of it— life is eternal. It cannot be destroyed absolutely. Which is all in'our favour. Thank goodness nature allows


abundance of credit. But beware, do not be under any false impression. Once she refuses credit—all is at an end.


Seven questioned


look at the economic, inter­ national or social life that the so-called law of red in tooth and claw is a more fitting term than any other law we can name. But this does not by any


attended the three-day exhibi­ tion—an encouraging gesture indeed to those who gave so much time and thought to its presentation. V i s i t i n g naturalists from


adjacent towns and others from as far afield as the Fylde and


Manchester were unanimous in their appreciation and readily admitted Clitheroe’s high stan­ dard.


LAST week, I mentioned my


warm response from the Educa­ tion Authorities. Slaidbum, it seemed, was the only school interestted in supporting Nature Week. But later came worthy efforts


Lukewarm response concern regarding the luke-


from Fendle Junior School and St. James’ School, proving that


I was to a degree somewhat previous in my assertion. However, in spite of these additions, the numbers did leave


means prove it is the universal law of nature. On the contrary, it is a jolly good example of what will happen if we continue in our belief and teach it at every -opportunity as the true law of nature.


Invite disaster


rjTQ excuse such strife, competi­ tion.' and envy between men


and nations because we believe such a law is possible is to invite disaster which can end only in our extinction. The parallel between these


now accepted laws of nature and our everyday way of life, inter­ national and political economy is more closely related than most people admit or, indeed, think. But this does not prove the relationship does not exist. And so, what we need is a


resurgence towards a true and better understanding of nature which alone can help us out of our difficulty. It will need tremendous efforts for there are many who refuse or cannot see the driving force, design or pur­


these contemplations. On the B.B.C- programme, "What does Nature mean to you?” Peter Scott put the question posed in the programme’s title to seven p e o p l e all concerned with nature. I listened eagerly to the answers. All, it seems, were concerned


A ND so as Nature Week came all end, I was forced to


in the industry was undermined and mills began to close down and workers were thrown out of


The result was that confidence


work. The number employed in the


country is called upon to bear the burden of 3o to 40 per cent, imports on the home market, and the cotton workers are understanding^ angry at being singled out for such treatment. Thev are fed up with vague


It’s Twickenham for Witnesses Convention


A COACH is to be chartered to transport members of the


C l i t h e r o e congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses to London for their 1963 convention. While in London organised


tours will be held. Special atten­ tion will be paid to educational


aspects. “ Many young people are


making the eight-day trip," said


Mr. G. Woolley, spokesman for the Clitheroe congregation. They will meet many representatives of their own ages from all over Europe, Africa and America. The convention will be on the


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with’ what there is to see, the pleasures of the simple things, the delights of exciting adven­ tures, the return of the seasons, the sounds of the evening, the wild fowl, the beauty, the whole­ ness of nature and so on. All satisfying to a degree,


but not by any means a com­ plete answer. Frankly, I was


very disappointed. For, as you will have gathered from what I have already written, nature to me provides a true philosophical answer to most of our problems, and moreover presents a way of life which can mean all the difference between existence and extinction. There is undoubtedly more to


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debate the state of the cotton industry with Mr. Pearson and let the audience decide which party offers the better future for cotton.


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luxury liner may be but a


first stage of her voyage to New Zealand, where she is to spend


a seven months holiday. During the journey a visit will


bo made to Fiji. Co u nc illor j . w . b r ew e r was re-appointed chairman


of Blackburn Rural Council at the annual meeting on Saturday. Mr. W. Kelsall was elected vice-chairman.


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