1 The Clithcroc Advertiser & Timest December 24. 1964 COUNTRY DIARY WINTER HAS ITS OWN BEAUTY Most people look upon this
time of the year as the dullest in the calendar. Granted, the weather is not all that could be desired, particularly for those who like to be out and about. Nevertheless it has its merits
despite the numerous disadvan tages. The photographer may look at the comparatively dull scene, and if he glories in colour, may perhaps consider it all rather uninspiring. But with the advent of the “ fast" flint as compared with the film speeds of ten years ago the enthusiast need not despair.
Obviously the countryside is
not as colourful as in spring or autumn, but have you considered the rich russet flanks of our well known fells. In comparison to the drab outlook of summer the rich tawny bracken now presents a warmth of colour unrivalled at any season.
If you doubt my word take a
look at “ Simpshey breast ” or Grindleton Fell on a reason ably good day. Or, if you are in the Dunsop area go a little way on the Trough Road to Staple Oak and there, just before you is a bracken- covered slope of great beauty. Compared with summer it is far more spectacular and colourful. Again, when on the subject of
winter photography, let me point a quesion. Is there a more exact ing, exciting or indeed more ful filled hobby than that of hunting with a camera, particularly at
this time of the year? Some of the best photographs
I have taken of our wild deer in Ribblesdale have been those obtained in the winter months. You are not always successful. I agree, but one success absolves all your past failures and fills you with great enthusiasm for a
return trip. Again, I contend, such a pas
time is full of recompense. It is a sport worthy of the name, and I am convinced is a more civi lised occupation than so many others masquerading under the name of the “sport". I have the greatest admiration
for the young fellow who goes out with his modest camera at tlie weekend and perhaps after repeated disappointments obtains a picture of some mammal or
vation and the appreciation of wild life. Oherwise he would be abroad with a gun primarily with one
jnirpo.se—to kill He also, that is the gunman, is
bird. Obviously his motive is preser
go on to more expensive equip ment. Results are to a certain extent always within the limits of your equipment.
It is all very nice saying that
it all depends on the man behind the camera or recorder. But this applies only to a limited point. Much depends on the operator but so much depends on the equipment.
It is not my intention to dis
courage, on the contrary my motive is to encourage, but at the same time let us face facts. Perhaps, then, when some degree of success has been achieved, the man with modest equipment will have far more gratification than his more elaborate rival.
When the modest beginner
achieves some results, then he had undoubtedly to use far more skill, woodcraft and cunning than those with unlimited means. Make no mistake Walt Disney is in a far more advantageous posi tion behind a camera which can take a close-up at a mile than the amateur who has to get with in a few hundred feet of Iris subject.
The same applies to the tape
recorder. On the other hand I have seen and heard excellent results on modest equipment. I recall a recording made by Mr. T. Lord, who along with mem bers of Clitheroe Naturalists’ Society, went out at 3 a.m. to listen to the “ Dawn Chorus.” The recorder was battery-fed.
The results, however, were ex
cellent, and who amongst those enthusiasts will foiget the thrush which, at the first light of dawn that June morning, gave us such a marvellous performance.
It was all, and more, captured
on tape and later enjoyed by others who agreed this must surely be part of a naturalist's equipment. And if you are under the impression that this is not the time of year for recording, ict me invite you to listen to the various thrushes both in and out of town which on the wet and calm mornings pour out their song of sheer ecstasy. An inspiration indeed to all
and sundry on these dull and so- called uneventful days.
NATURALIST Showing your
slides to best advantage is a definite art
by Howard S. Cotton (Photographic Information Council)
SHOWMANSHIP plays an important part in any public presentation and whilst you may not regard your home slide
shows as public entertainment, they are—or should be—enter taining for all those who are invited to share your pleasure in vour transparencies, and the wise photographer will do all in his power to put on an interesting and attention-holding show. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you should introduce
your first slide with a fanfare of trumpets, engage a cheer leader or hire a troupe of dancing girls to add distinction to your presentation. Let your brand of showmanship be a little
more subtle. Really it’s all a matter of
termed a sportsman and also referred to as a naturalist. This is the accepted belief even in our so-called enlightened age. But quite frankly I have always had the greatest difficulty in under standing the mentality of these people who find so much, delight in nature and her products, and at the same time obtain satisfac tion in killing and so often ex terminating the very creatures thev are supposed to love. The naturalist - photographer,
however, is on an entirely differ ent plane. He or she admires creation and beauty and to my wav of thinking are far better
sportsmen or naturalists. Further more the opportunities are ex
ceptional. We have seen so many trans
parencies and photographs of birds at the nest, animals feed ing, or at home, and others under
control that the time has come for a more adventurous outlook.
As an example, one of the most admired photographs I have aeen is that of a party of oyster- catchers in flight. Don’t foiget, try something new! There is also another very fas
cinating means now available bv which we may capture the delights of our countryside, even in January and February. I refer to the tape recorder. These in struments have opened up an entirely new field of exploration for the naturalist, and no doubt there will be many who will have acquired one of these for Christ
mas. Similarly as with the camera
you can start modestly and later
comnionsense. For a start, for get about being the clever photographer with a new slide projector who is about to cram as many slides as he can down everybody’s throats (not literally, of course, although people have been known to choke through boredom at
slide shows!) Instead, put yourself in the place o f the unsuspecting guest — prefer
ably one who did not accom pany you on your continental tour. If you think along these lines, you and your show may
just be bearable. Start off by being quite ruth
less Don't screen every single one of vour 400 alpine pictures. Begin by projecting them to yourself well in advance of your guests arrival, and put aside all those slides which arc slightly out of focus, slightly too dark and too light, badly or carelessly
j composed, dirty (through dust. | that isi or of interest solely to I the person photographed. The slides remaining are those to
i project — assuming there are i some remaining! You now have a set of clean
but spotted slides. Or you should have. No, it's not a contradic tion in terms. Spotted in this instance refers to the system of marking the slide mounts with a small spot so that each slide goes into ihe nre’ ^etor the right way up. Or rather the wrong way up, for of course the trans parencies must be inserted up side down if they are to be pro jected the right way up
Cardboard mounts can be
marked with ink, plastic or glass frames with self-adhesive
spots The important thing is vc them ail in .he same
place. Hold the transparency up to
the light so that the image is the right way up and the right way round when viewing it; then stick the spot in the bottom left- hand comer facing you. When you come to project your trans parencies, the spot should be in the top right hand comer for cor rect projection. The odd slide
projected upside down can evoke a laugh or two, but your audience will soon brand you as an incompetent old projectionist if it happens more than once.
4 ON MERIT Ideally, of course, your pic
tures should stand on their own merits and require little or no explanation. But people often like to know where a shot was taken, or the story leading up to the taking of the picture. By all means tell them—but remember
, that not everybody is as keen a 1 photographer ns you are; they | like to admire a good slide, but ! are not in the least bit interested I as to how it was taken. So lay • off the technical details. “This is a lesser-spotted Austrian corn crake"—yes; but not "This is a lesser-spotted Austrian corncrake shot on Nastichrome film and exposed for l/1000th of a second at f/5.6 with a Prestiflex camera fitted with an f/1.8 lens number
' 2207643 and two extension tubes at 7-30 a.m. on July 23rd from the North summit of the Eiger” ! They just won’t be interested. The way to impress your
friends is to have everything pre pared and ready to go—the first slide loaded and within easy reach, so that all that’s necessary is a flick of a switch, and you're in business. And your guests will bo only to pleased to come again.
THIS WAS NEWS
50 YEARS AGO December, 29, 1914
A LL the patients, British and -^
-Be.gian, together with the iaff at Radeclyffe. were enter- ilned to tea and a social, by Ir. and Mrs. Ormc.
ITR. THOMAS PARKER, a for- '-*-mer manager of Foulsykes fill. Ciitheroe, died at Black-
"\AMAGE to furnishings and
l-'a bedroom was caused by fire t the home of Councillor and frs. G. Hargreaves in Henthom
)N behalf of Dale Head sub scribers, Mr. Cowking, of
amb Hill, presented a gold atch and albert and a tea ser- ce to Mr. Deadman, headmaster [ Dale Head School, who was aving to take a similar post at ■argrave. Mrs. Robinson of he Park added a special gift f silver candlesticks.
i fR . GEORGE WHITAKER, *-"-a Belfast visitor to his sister liss Jane Whitaker, of 31 Fim- co Road, Clitheroe, died sud- enly, aged 46. He was the son of a former
elleving officer for Ciif.heroe, Heart failm’e" was the verdict f a Coroner's inquest.
A T S t Helen's congregational A- tea party, Waddlngton, an Juminated address was pre- ented to Mr. John Herd in ecognition of long service to the chool.
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rYEATHS recorded during the '-'week were: Mary Knowles, ,ged 56 of 58 Pimlico Road: ohn ■ Redman, of 62 Wilkin Itreet, aged 68; Margaret. Heap. 5 Pimlico Road, aged 59; and Ihristopher Eccles of Clithcroc, tged 7o.
WHEN charged at the 'PROMINENTLY identified Borough Police Court, a
navvy who had imbibed immod erately was asked if he would refrain from d-unkenness 'n the future if the Bench overlooked this offence. He replied: "Really, your worships, I can't promise not to get over the line, but I'll do my best to steer clear of the police in future".
25 YEARS AGO December 29, 1939
A WELL-KNOWN townsman, .,ir. John Thomas Hart.ey,
of Chatbum Road, died aged 76. He had been in failing health
for some time.O tt • A FORMER resident of Low Moor, Mrs. Ruth Wareing
of 9 Arthur Street, Bamoldswick died aged 71.* * *
MRS. SAMUEL WRENCH, of her teens.
rpHE Mayor's Welfare Fund X had reached the grand total
of £84 5s.
rpWO days after the death of 1 his mother at clitheroe, Mr.
Robert Smithies, a Clitheronian, aged 56 died on Christmas morn-
--ing at stoke-on-Trent, where he had lived for almost 25 years. His mother, Susannah Smithies
who had died at 104 Whalley Road, was 82. and had beer, bed
fast 13 years, crippled with rheu
matism. i
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Margaret Elizabeth Simpson, of Eastham Farm, died at her daughter's home in Padiham,
WELL-known amongst the farm'na community. Mrs aged 70. 33 Pimlico Road, Clitheroe,
died aged 75. Bom at Hogliton, she moved to Clitheroe when in
■A with Court Vine of the An cient Order of Foresters, and with almost a unique record of church service to his credit, Mr. Walter Clayton, of 94 St. Paul's Street, died suddenly at his home
aged 74. P P * SOME years ago, Blackburn Rovers had a “crack" penalty-
taker. He was Jock McKay, one of the cleverest players to cross
the Border. He created roars of laughter when, on one occasion he made a run at the ball, stopped
suddenly and shot in:o the op posite corner to which he had appeared to have originally decided to shoot at. Iremonger, whose height was about six feet seven inches, dived the wrong
way.
(PLITHEROE had not lost a X-'league match since the Lanca
shire Combination was resumed on a war-f'nv’ fon‘ 'i7. bu' ’ v came perilously near to losing their record on Boxing Day when Great Harwood held them to a draw at Shaw Bridge. It was touch and go in the closing stages, Clitheroe’s defence hav ing a harrasslng time against determined and fast moving attacks. It was a poor game on the whole, six goals not providing adequate compensation for much
scrappy piay. Clitheroe were lacking the
services of Colbert, Chapman, Thompson and Sumner, the latter had a much more import ant engagement; it was his wedding day.
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Ellen Nutter, widow of Mr. W. Nutter who was a cometist in the Borough Band. Aged 71, Mr*. Nutter was associated with the old P.S.A. movement and the Clitheroc Co-operative Women’s Guild: '
A
n o th e r death to be recorded was that of Mrs.
STUFFED SHOULDER
OF LAMB by Margaret Alden
a ROAST joint is often con-
-cX sidered to have a more succulent flavour when eaten cold. This could well be true, and because of it. one hesitates to suggest a savoury stuffing which might out-flavour the meat,
A boned shoulder of English
Ifunb makes quite a space for stuffing and this parsley and lemon mixture will almost cer tainly please you.
Weigh the joint after it lias
been stuffed and you will be sure to have the correct cooking time.
Take care that tlie meat is
kept well covered in a cool place and that its dish is changed each time the meat is served.
Stuffing: A whole shoulder of
English lamb, 2 oz. white bread crumbs, Grated rind of 1 lemon. 1 small finely chopped onion,
2 teasjxions freshly chopped pars ley, Salt and pepper.
Have the shoulder boned, mix
all the stuffing ingredients to gether and press into the cavi ties. Tie the joint securely, and place in the roasting tin. Rub over the skin liberally with lard, sprinkle with salt and bake at Gas mark 5, Electric thermo stat 375 F. allowing 35 minutes to each pound in weight.
Income tax aid to farmers
The revised edition of the
booklet has just been Issued. It brings up to date the informa tion which is designed to help the farmer assess the profita bility of his enterprise and his liability for income tax.
Farming economists stress the
necessity for keeping a careful- financial record of all farming activities and this booklet explains clearly and concisely the best way to keep such records of incomings and outgoings, the ledgers needed and the various allowances which can be claimed against tax. There are examples to show how these allowances are calculated and how the amount of tax payable is arrived at. A new section, “Using Records for Management", has been added and tills explains how the infor mation collected for income tax purposes can be used as a basis for other farm recording.
It is hoped that the booklet
will prove to be invaluable not only to the farmer, in indicating ways in which he can reduce the time spent on essential book keeping, but also to the agricul tural student. Copies of "Farmers’ Book-keeping and Income Tax" may be obtained from H.M. Stationery Office, the Ministry’s divisional offices or through any bookseller, price: 3s. (by post 3s. 4d.).
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ONE O’ THEM DAYS OWD George ond 'is missis 'ad
hed a bad day,
In’t morning boo'd getten a blockage in't sink,
One o' them days when now’t’ll go reet.
Ond it wom’t working proper at neet,
'Er washing line broke, ond t'cabbage were burnt,
"Till th'owd lass wor nearly i‘ tears,
Hoo sed, “ See this pon, it’ll never come clean,
Ah’ve treasured it twenty-two years! "
So George sed, “ Ah think as ’ Ah’ll hev a walk out,
Ah'm nobbut in’t way sitting ’ere," «
'E whistled fer t’dog. ond set off down’t street,
"Till th’atmoshpere started to clear.
Fost 'e slipped on a chip bag, ond twisted 'is knee,
Ond next 'e walked under a ladder,
'Tho' not superstitious, it med 'im feel queer,
Ond that med 'im madder ond madder 1
Then, t’dog hed a feight wi’ Joe Ramsbottom’s ’ound,
jo e come runnin' out wi’ 'is gun, “ Ah’ll shoot t'pair of ’em yet," 'e sed, ond 'e would,
But it 'appened ’twor 'is dog as won.
George started back 'ome, 'c wor fed up to t'neck,
That Rover hed getten the worst, 'E switched on the telly, wor just calmin’ down,
When “ Flash 1 ” ond the telly tube burst!
Wien it struck nine o’clock, ' George sed to the wife,
“ Come on lass, let’s get up to bed,
It's mis’rable sittin’ down 'ere on us own,
Weil be better in’t blankets," 'e sed.
So, upstairs they went ond they tossed ond they tomed,
"Till t'clock geet to quarter to three,
Then tinissis sed, “ George, jiut thi slippers on, luv,
Just mek us a nice cup o’ tea! "
George did as hoo axed, ond’t tea warmed ’em up,
They wor proper worn out, but wor comfy at last,
They’d no need to lie countin' sheep.
Then a gurt bang on’t door wakened George wi' a start,
'E shouted through t’winder, “ W io ’s ’ere? ’’
A voice sed, “ It's Norman, good luck to yo both!
Ah’ll wish yo a 'app.v New Year! "
Geoige didn’t say owt, 'e just nodded is 'ead,
Ond waved to is mate under neath,
'Els ’andicapped, bowt ’is false teeth 1
They geet back to sleep, that's th’end o’ mi tale,
There's novt else 'as Ah con recall,
Except to add this, “ Wheerevcr yo are,
’’ JIMIFEL."
All'll wish Norman's wish to yo all! ’’
W E B S T E R S
'E could hev sed lets, but like me ond thee.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
an d our th an k s to a l l our FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS
Two minutes, they both war asleep,
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TEL. 59109 Another year is ending,
and most people will say with fervency, as did the poet Tennyson, "Ring out the old. Ring in tile new". Hope stiil springs eternal
for better things to come, but rich as well as sad memories will remain for the days 1964 brought. Every year is memorable
for someone, and 1964 for Councillor and Mrs. John Hall will never be forgotten as it marked the beginning of
their Mayoralty . Biggest sensation of the year
was undoubtedly caused by a local murder with subsequent trial scenes and the eventual reprieve of the condemned man.
Road accidents too. a number
of them fatal, brought deep sorrow to many. Their memory Will remain with its as a reminder of so much that lias yet to lie done to achieve greater safety for road users and pedes trians alike.
History was made w h e n
Clitheroe Labour Party achieved control of the Town Council for the first time in its history. Following the General Election
when there were three candi dates for the first time in many years. Mr. Frank Pearson who retained his seat for the Conser vatives was created a baronet. Social events which aroused
considerable interest included the Castle Fete. Clitheroe Show, the Jazz Festival and a veteran car rally organised by the “Cl'theroe Advertiser ->nd Times" and the "Blackburn Times.” In the sporting world, Read
achieved distinction by winning the championship of the Ribbles dale Cricket League. ' Many big schemes have been
carried out by Clitheroe Town Council and its two neighbouring authorities. Clitheroe and Bow-
land Rural Councils. The one to cause most com
ment has been the improve ment to the Market Place and the introduction of the one way traffic system in the town.
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Civic" -Hall5 pointed' to more changes to come during the New* Year, and the introduction of more facilities in the Castle grounds.
The first, “ live” showy at the
of Cfi
Floods, not only in Clithoroe
but also in the surrounding villages, marked the end of 1964 after an unusually long spell of fine weather for the time of year.
So once again, it has been a
year bringing almost all things *o al! men___a year to cherish, a year to banish from the mind, a year that will remain long in people’s memories for one reason or another—and above all a year, and here we will all agree, in which thank God. "the mad dogs of World War III have been held in chains.”
JANUARY 3
A Y ORSHPPERS at Trinity ’ ' Methodist Church removed
personal belongings and helped to prepare for the visit of the workmen engaged to carry out a substantial alteration scheme. Arrangements were made to hold serviegs for three or four months in the schoolroom. The central premises of Bill-
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le th Clitheronians saw in the New
Year at watchnight sorvices, parties and dances. At the Parish Church the bells were rung for 20 minutes after mid night.
Formerly committee clerk to
Clitheroe Rural Council, the Rev. Ernest A. Smith., curate at St. Luke's Brierfield. was ordained
pries:. More than 200 chickens per
ished in a fire at Upbrooks on
Sunday night. Two more small Methodist
churches in the Clitheroe circuit. Sawley and Stopper Lane, were closed.
JANUARY 10.
rpHE Mayor and Mayoress of • Clitheroc, Alderman E.
Crosslev and Mrs. D. Satter-
thwaitc, on Thursday afternoon honoured the “Advertiser and Times" by making a special visit ,o Blackburn to mark the publi- eatir*' of the first colour page in the history of the newspaper.
Called by. the local Ministers'
Fraternal, a meeting was held at Clitheroe Parish Church School to further Christian unity. A resolution was passed unani mously urging the formation of a Council of Christian Churches or Congregations.
A sjiecial constable. Mr. Amos
Booth of Peel Street. Clitheroc. collapsed and died at Clitheroe jxjlice station on Wednesday
evening. CUthrroe Old Peoples Club , . ,
relebrated its lentil anniversary in the present, premises m Lovv- ergate and the 14th of its total
existence. J A N U A R Y 1Y.
■vnt. F. L Christie was re- iV l elected president of Clith eroe and District Trades Council. Headmaster of Ribblesdale
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