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1 ,0 0 0 SEE NATURE WEEK EXHIBITION


lyjORE than 1,000 people visited the three-day exhibition held in the Co-op Guild Room, Moor Eanc, last week by Clifheroc Naturalists’ Society in connection with National


Nature Week. The exhibition was opened yesterday week by the Mayor,


Aid. E. Crosslcv.


their efforts to promote the va rio us sections of natural science, and for bringing local people together for research and mutual assistance in nature studies. They were grateful to Mr.


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exhibition will induce many more people to become members of Clithcroc Naturalists’ Society,” stated the Mayor. “The members of the society


declared. “ i sincerely hope that this


visiting the Ca stl e House recently he had noticed that 100 tulips had been completely trodden on. There was not one left standing.


do a very good job of work.” He commented that while


COULD DO GOOD JOB


jolly good job in teaching love and understanding of things of nature if more young people would take an interest, and more parents would encourage their children to join the societies,” he added. Tlic Mayor, who was accom­


“ Societies like this could do a


panied by the Mayoress, Mrs. D. Satterthwaitc, welcomed the chairman ol' Bowland Rural Council, Conn. T. Robinson, and


and he had been amazed at the variety of the sections, and the interesting lay-out. I was fascinated by it,*’ he


Dennis W. Jury, of Whallcy, director of the exhibition. The Mayor said he had a preview of the exhibition that morning,


wild life. He applauded the society on


got older the more one appre­ ciate any attempt to perserve


Aid. Crosslcy said that as one


of CliLheroc Rural Council, Coun. J. M. Airey, and Mrs. Aircv. The chairman of the society,


i\Irs. Robinson, and the chairman


his splendid job of work, and the society members who had boon working until midnight prepar­ ing the exhibition. Mr. Cook said he would like


still and consider things of nature.


were interested in nature study, but after they left they seemed to become more interested in the “ rat race.*' They had no time to stand


more voung people to join the society. While at school many of them


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Co-operative Women's Guild for the use of the room. Articles in the exhibition ranged from an ostricli egg to


James' School section created much interest among children. But if any one ex hibit


attracted more attention than Following d i s cu s s i o ns


botwoon Mr. H. E. Cook, Mr. B. Sharplos and Mr. W. Mar­ shall, Clitheroc Naturalists' Socloty was formed in 1957. Quickly, membership reached 100 and summer activities were arranged. The aims of the society arc


to stimulate and promote the various branches of natural science, and to bring local workers, students, and thoso interested in tho subjects into contact for research and mutual assistance.


most, it was a section of a hive showing bees at work. The hive section had a glass side to en­ able the visitors to watch the numerous bees on the honey­ comb.


FASCINATING SECTION


round the room, one was next confronted by a section devoted to fish. Both real specimens and photographs wore on display. St. James’ School’s contribu­


after entering the. room, first saw a fascinating section. “The Plant World.” This showed the varied types of grasses and mosses, as well as cross sections of trees, which can lie found in and around Clithcror. Taking an anti-clockwisc tour


The visitor, who turned right MATURE EARLIER


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section on ornithology. Examples of the nests of various birds were interesting, but the high­ lights were stuffed examples of the golden eagle and the osprey. A chart, explaining where the various birds migrate to was also on display.


tion was the next to meet the eye. This was followed by a fine


School attracted much attention, while there was a really fine section on microscopy. One could look through a variety of micro­ scopes and see pond life whicii cannot be seen by the naked eye. Examples of the nature studv


undertaken at Pendlc Junior School were on view.


WEATHER RECORDS


and equipment, and examples ot pond life.


Tlie.sc included weather records


sec tion with examples of different kinds of hives. In the centre of the room was


a large and interesting section devoted to geology. This showed the various kinds of rock to be


of books on nature, and a variety of shepherd’s crooks.


found in this district, and also geological maps of the area. There was also a good display


chorus ” made during an earlv morning ramble on the previous Sunday were played during the exhibition.


Recordings of the “ dawn


THEY LEFT . . . Clitheroe. an active partner and


-Vf-RS. SARAH ELLEN ROE, of Rossendale, York Street.


L Miss Patience Alice Stooks, or


a director of Hardacro’s Toffees Ltd., who died on December 11 aged 74 left £8,686 (duty paid £345).


died on December 8, left £28,388 (£28,330 net, duty paid £5,126) Miss Stooks was the sister-in-


law of the Rev. J. M. F. Perret, corn t-cat-Whalley.-.Parifih.Church]


lmefleld Avenue, Whalley, who Following tills was the bee


examples of pond life seen through the microscope. A pair of rabbits in the St.


support, however, to stop such things as the pollution of the rivers and the spraying of harm­ ful chemicals on the land. Such actions were killing wild life. Mr. Cook thanked Clitheroe


The naturalist societies needed


Mr. Horace Cook, thanked every­ one for their support. He also thanked Mr. Jury for


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Boos at work fascinate two sc hoolchildrcn at the exhibition, wh lie other members of the public study it ems ot interest in the geological section.


RULE EASED FOR


EARNINGS PENSIONERS


ance. says retirement and widows’ pensions will not be


reduced unless net earnings in the previous week have been more than £4 5s. a week instead of £3 10s. as at present. For widowed mothers, the net


his staff at the local office will be pleased to answer any questions about the applications of •'the earnings rule.


EARNINGS RULE


apply to widow pensioners. WIDOWED MOTHERS


deducted from the pension for each shilling earned between £4 5s. and £5 5s. a week and one shilling for each shilling earned over £5 5s. a week. The same earnings rule will


£B of net weekly earnings will hue no effect on their allow- Lice. •Sixpence will be deducted


For widowed mothers, the first


widowed mother’s allowance will not be reduced to less than 26s. a *.vcck on account of earnings. And the allowances for children are never affected by the widow’s earnings.


from the allowance for each shilling earned between £6 and £7 a week • and one shilling deducted for each shilling earned over £7 a week. But the personal part of the


Shop raid youth sent to Borstal


gENT to the County Sessions at Preston for


been to an approved school, had nothing to say to the court.


EGC PRICES A large section from Slaidburn Br i t i s h Egg Marketing


be paid to egg producers for the current period are: Large. 3s. 2d. por dozen; standard, 2s. 8d. per dozen; medium, 2s. 4d. per dozen: small 2s. per dozen. One shilling per dozen to be deduc­ ted for all dirty or stained eggs.


B o a rd 's minimum prices to


him ot breaking into a shop in Whatley Road, Clithcroe, and stealing £5 in cash and goods worth £23.Mr- R. J. Hardy, prosecuting, said the g o o d s hnd been recovered, but not the money. Mercer, who had previously


sentence, Edward Roy Mer­ cer. need 19. fairground attendant, of no fixed address, was ordered to undergo Bor­ stal training. Clitheroc magistrates convicted


£4 5s. of net weekly earnings will have no effect on their pension. Sixpence will


earnings rule applies to men between 65 and 70 (60 and 65 for women) who. having been nceptod as retired, arc receiving pensions. Under the new rule, the first


Mr. Glover emphasised that the lie


Clitheroc office of the Ministry of Pensions and National Insur­


/CHANGES in the earnings ^ rules affecting retirement and widow pensioners and widowed mothers came into effect. on Monday, which was also the date for the general increases in those benefits already announced. Mr. T. W. Glover, manager of


THEY FIND THE BEES FASCINATING \THESE MEN WILL LEAD


TOWN COUNCIL’S WORK . rJ2HE following heads of committees and appointments of representatives were approved at the annual meeting of


man (chairman), Coun. H. Duckworth (vice-chairman).


Sharpies (chairman), Coun. Buckingham (vice-chairman).


coun. w.


ning: Coun. D. H. Coates (chair­ man, Coun. G. C. Braithwaitc (vice-chairman).


Development and Town Plan­


Coun. J. M. w. Dawson (vice- chairman). Farm and Sewerage: Conn.


Civic Hall and Entertain­ ments: Coun. J. Hall (chairman),


Coats (chairman), Coun. Braith­ waitc (vice-chairman).


man), The Mayor (vice-chair­ man). Health: Aid. J. W. D. Critclilcv


Finance and General Pur­ poses* Coun. Robinson (chair­


(chairman). Aid. C. Chatburn (vice-chairman).


(chairman), Coun. Sharpies (vice-chairman).


Highways: Aid. F. Benlham


Braithwaitc (chairman), Coun. Hardman (vice-chairman).


( Museum: Coun. Hardman


Dawson (chairman), Coun. Hall (vice-chairman).


(vice-chairman). Parks and Cemeteries: Coun.


(chairman), Coun. Dawson (vice- chairman). Markots and Fairs; Coun.


Housing: Coun. Sharpies chairman), Mr. B. Sharpies


waitc (chairman), Coun. Hard­ man (vice-chairman).


. . Estatos: The Mayor (chair­


man), Aid. Critchley (vice-chair­ man).


amount is raised from £5 a week to £6 a week. Mr. Glover says that he and


REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COUNCIL APPOINTED TO


Executive: The Mayor. Coun. Buckingham, Coun. Duckworth, Coun. E. Mncnaughton.


Mayor and Aid. Critchley. No. 5 Divisional Education


Primary: Coun. Robinson. Coun. Hardman.


ton.


No. 5; Aid. Critchley. SCHOOL MANAGERS—Pondle


Divisional Health Committee


The Mayor, Coun. Dawson. Clithcroc Borough and Rural


St. James's: Conn. Macnaugh­ Ribblesdale Nursery School:


District Joint Road Safety Com-


Rural Council committees re-appointed


jyjEMBERS of the com­ mittee of Clithcroc Rural


Council were re-appointed cn bloc at the annual meeting of the Council on Monday.


c h a i r m a n . Councillor J. G. Sharp: vice-chairman. Coun­ cillor E. Holgatc.


chairmen appointed were: Finance and General Purposes:


E. Holgate; vice-chairman. Coun­ cillor J. M. Airey. Public Health and Housing:


Waterworks, Sewerage and Cleansing: chairman. Councillor


chairman. Councillor J. M. Airey; vice-chairman, Councillor J. G. Sharp.


cillor Mrs. J. Tr oop ; vice- c h a i rm a n , Councillor J. R. Jackson.


housing sub-committees in addi­ tion to the chairman and vice- chairman of the Public Health and Housing Committee were:


Elected to serve on the revised


and Twiston: Councillor J. G. Sharp. Councillor F. Clayton. Councillor H. Eastwood and Councillor J. R. Jackson.


Chatburn, Downham. Worston W € W O \


Wheatlcy and Bowland - with - Lengram: Councillor J. M. Airey, Councillor H. Holden, and Coun­ cillor R. R. Whitaker.


C hi ppi ng . Thornlcy-wilh-


and LiCtle Mitton: Councillor Mrs. J. Troop, Councillor B. L.


Councillor the Rev. Fr. J. C. Tranmar.


Aighton, Bailey and Chaiglcy: THIS WAS NEWS . . .


25 YEARS AGO June 10, 1938


TJATTING number nine for -*-* Read against Darwen in the Ribblesdale League, “Dick” Wade


hit an undefeated 101. Read won by 29 runs. i t the invitation of the


SO YEARS AGO June 10, 1913


burn Band, mounted characters, tableaux, and a company on foot, preceded the fifth annual field day and tea for children and adults at Gisburn.


j \ - Ribblesdale Otter Hunting Association, the West Cumber­ land hounds were hunting in this district. Under the noting master­ ship of Mr. J. Hadwen, they killed a dog otter near Whitcwell.


A . international Labour Office was made by Rotarian W. Tim-


i SURVEY of tile work of tile Clitheroe.


son of Whalley, a member of Accrington Rotary Club, in an address to the Rotary Club of


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■.rR. RALPH ASSHETON, iVL M.P., son of Mr. and Mrs. R c. Assheton. of Downham Hall, Clitheroe, asked some perti­ nent questions when speaking in the House of Commons on tho Finance Bill. The, spe ech arousedimuch. attention.


A PROCESSION, headed by ** morris dancers, the Slaid-


Whalley, WLswell. Pendleton,


Cunliffe, Councillor J. H. Fell, Councillor E. Holgate and Coun­ cillor R. Parrish.


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THE annual outing for Slaid-


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SERVE ON OTHER BODIES Fylde Water Board: The


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Clithcroc Town Council last week. Allotments: Coun. s. P. Hard-


man), The Mayor' (vice-chair­ man). Civil Defence;


Appointments and Establish­ ment: Coun. T. Robinson (chair­


mittcc: Coun. Buckingham, Coun. Sharpies. Rodent control (Advisory


Employment Committee; Coun. Buckingham. Blackburn and District Incor* porated chamber ot commerce- post Office Advisory committee: Aid. Critchlcy. Old People's Welfare Com­ mittee: Coun. Hardman, Coun.


Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, F is h er i es and Food): Aid. Critehley (with the Public Health Inspector. Representatives to meetings of Lancashire non-County Boroughs Association: The Mayor (with Town Clerk). Blackburn and District


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