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MUCH ACTIVITY In many places over large


areas it was evident that if there were spread no green grass


COUNTRY DIARY SIGNIFICANT MOLE HILLS


M a r c h - as we have so recently seen, can be dan­


gerously deceptive, inviting and pleasing on one hand and then viciously cruel on the


other. Early March revealed all


the pleasant faces of the month when the plant life, trees and birds all showed remarkable signs of that surge forward so eagerly anticipated by the naturalist. Then along came the easterly


wind, piercing and searching with a relentless persistence ser­ ving to wither and check all thoughts of an early spring.


Fortunately in mid-month we


escaped the real force of the icy blast and the snow which brought added discomfort to the Eastern Counties and Scotland.


But the penetrating c o l d


around St. Patrick's day certain­ ly caused extra yvork and worry tor the fanner now concerned with lambing. Many were in need of care and yvcrc brought to the fireside to give them the warmth yvhich at this vital stage means the difference be­ tween life and death. Although we were more fortunate than other parts of the country, the fells and uplands held a good covering of snoyv.


Wiswell, Waddington Fell, and


the greater part of the Hodder Valley maintained that wintry look when other areas were entirely free of snow. All this brings to mind a very signifi­ cant feature yvhich you may have noted at the beginning of the month.


At that time with reasonable


temperatures prevailing thoughts of winter seemed to be a thing of the past. Most people were commenting on the mild open conditions and talking of on early spring. It certainly appeared as if yve had turned the corner but one particular factor domin­ ated the countryside. Everywhere, yes. everywhere you '.vent by kibble or Hodder particularly on the upper marginal land the majority of fields were liberally dotted with the familiar mole


hills.


would have been visible. Indeed, I can safely say I have seldom seen such activity at this or any other time of the year. Tile weather was mild and I com­ mented on this feature on numerous occasions to friends and also ventured to repeat an


old belief based on observations that all this activity was usually a sign of an impending change in the weather. Some. I agree mav scoff at the thought and reply- that these “ old wives tales ” are most unreliable. Better they say to rely on the scientific outlook, the instruments or the long


range forecasts. All interesting observations but when yve do face facts which prove most reliable?


Let us follow this particular


case of the molo hills. All the activity took place during the early part of flic month with nothing, at least to a human observer to reveal there was to be a change in the weather.


Then came the bitter arctic


wind, frost and a sprinkling of snow. Rather significant you will agree. Well, I can assure you that I have always heard from old countrymen that great activity in the mole world is a sure sign of a change in llie weather when we can anticipate a hard frost. It is a sign certain­ ly worth watching especially in the early part ol the year.


REMARKABLE GIFT Whether other forms of life


are aware of these changes no one really seems to knoyv. But I am of the opinion that most mammals have some sort cf perception long since lost to humans. The majority of birds and mammals do appear to have the ability to foretell changes and so avoid disaster. Individuals do however, tend to break away from the accepted plan and no doubt do suffer. The pioneers, eager to get on with nesting came to our district earlier than the general flocks and have to withstand the consequences. Others which usually move from the neighbourhood have adapted themselves to a changed environ­ ment by forcing themselves on the good nature of humans. Instead of moving south they have been able to remain as a result of people putting cut ail sorts of food. This as we found last winter also saved thousands from starvation. Nowadays most people living


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noticed that his stood friend and opponent. Mr. Frank Pearsoa, Conservative M.P. for the division, had been saying that the Prime Minister was second to none in the search for peace. Bn Sir Alec had not been very enthusiastic about the United


Nations. Mr. Pearson also said that


as a farmer he was not impressed by the Labour and Liberal Party policies on agri­ culture but neither were many farmers impressed by the Tory policy, and one favourable annual price review, like the traditional swallow, did not


make a summer. In the same speech, Mr. Pear­


son said it greatly heartened him to think of Sir Alec as a


countryman. " I have heard Sir Alee called


a lot of things hut never a countryman before,” commented Mr. Hoyle. "Maybe it is because he has been a member of the National Farmers’ Union for four months now.'' Referring to a recent, speech


at Great Harwood by Sir Keith Joseph. Mr. Hoyle said the Mini­ ster was still putting the Tory housing target at 400,000 houses although Neddy put it as 370,000 unless there was a substantial increase in productivity in ihe building industry. Padihant had a waiting list of


something like 400 for council houses, yet there were only 10,000 a ycRf to go round the whole country. This really was a tragic position. It was a great pity people like Sir Joseph could not hear some of the things Labour councillors had to put up


Northern town—places like Padi- lianie, Burnley, Great Harwood— they would find in street after street a substantial number of terraced houses most of them with no baths, only outside toi­ lets, and none of the essential civilised amenities. Private landlords had not


with. If they looked around any


played their part in tills vital task of improving the private rented houses and lie was pleas­ ed Sir Keith was reminded of this when he was in East Lan­ cashire recently. Labour would allow lo ca l


authorities to borrow money at cheap rates for housing, by re­ vising the present subsidy. They would build new towns and expand tile old with some of overspill population. Mr. Fener Brockway. who re­


P.C. CALLED TO HOUSE


YyTHEN a Clitheroe policeman ’ ’ was called to a house in


Talbot Close he found a man drunk and behaving in a dis­ orderly manner, Clitheroe Magi­ strates were told yesterday week. William Edward Campion, of


Talbot Close was given a condi­ tional discharge for being drunk and disorderly oil payment of 4s. costs, and fined £1 for using indecent language.


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called the " hungry 30's " in the area, said 12 years of Tory rule had sabotaged the Socialist wel­ fare scheme and there were notv 476.000 people waiting for hospi­ tal beds.


Dealing with the drift to tile


South, he said that in his part o[ the country they had over-em­ ployment but no houses for the workers. What was needed was a Socialist plan for the re-distri- bulion of industry in this coun­ try. They must bring new indus­ tries to the North, making the capital goods which were needed by half the countries of the earth, and they, in return, would supply us with their pri­ mary commodities and raw mat­ erials.


Thanks to the speakers were voiced by Councillor H. Duxbury


and Mrs. A. Whittaker and to the chairman. Councillor J. Man- nion by the agent. Ah-. H. Dos- well.


on the outskirts of town or in country have their bird


tables. Others suspend bones and Lts on trees which are visited bv a variety of birds. Whalley "nd Wisvvell which hold an attraction for many wintering birds is a case in point. Only tlic other day. at " The Beeches ” I was surprised to see such a wide variety visiting a well sup­


plied bird table. Finches, titmice, robins black­


birds, hedge and house sparrows wcre constantly taking up the


food. A frequent visitor—the attrac­


tive great spotted woodpecker-is fond of the marrow bones and fat hung close-by. The . past year has brought several reports of similar behavior of this bird which visits gardens in Whalley all(i wiswell always provided with suitable scraps. Here we have a typical case


of adaption to changing condi­ tions which have no doubt help­ ed in preserving this species of woodpecker. Five or six years a„o any suggestion of a wood­ pecker visiting a town or country oarden would have been ridi­


culed. Now such occurrences are commonplace in our district. Which is all very pleasing and serves to emphasise the fact that jf treated with consideration wild life quickly responds to our kindness. Conversely as we have so often found, if you face a creature with danger and it will


' avoid humans like a plague. COMPLICATIONS


The question • has also other complications which are perhaps difficult at first to understand. We must however face facts and admit that such kindness in a neighbourhood frequented by trigger-happy youths can only lead to disaster. Indeed we may only turn to our own Brunger- ley Park. Here it has always been the custom to place food for the birds—the robins, chaf­ finches, titmice etc. As a result they become very tame. A delight­ ful display of confidence you may say but one exploited by tbe.se certain youths. Along they come to practice on the unsus­ pecting quarry. Indeed they have been known to place food in a suitable place, rotire a short distance, to then lake aim at what can only be termed a sittr ing target.


NATURALIST. ” 1 remember”


(With apologies to Thomas Hood)


T REMEMBER, I remember, 1 Those Easters long ago. When we made our way to Knuncknowlcs,


'i-VAsat joy these simple pleasures


For we were children then, And youth can find delights in life.


That are denied to men!


I remember, I remember, Those gaily coloured eggs. And how we chased them down the hill.


Policy


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Interesting, features of the annual report of Britannic Assurance Co., Ltd..


The report will be presented


at the 98th annual meeting on April 3.


In the report, the chairman,


Mr. J. F. Jefferson, says that the premium of life branches incre­ ased by £780,000 to £17,693,000. Total sums assured, including bonus es n ow amount to £325,135.000. The funds held as s e c u r i t y for policvholders inc r e as ed by £5,989,000 to £149.513,000. Gross investment income earned on these funds i n c r e a s e d b v £593,000 to £9,024.000.


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" In some quarters it does not


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A SCUFFLE in the Commer­


SCUFFLE IN HOTEL cial Hotel. Whalley Road,


Clithcroe, involving eight men, led to three men being fined at Clitlieroc yesterday week.


Chiel Inspector A. Bayman.


prosecuting, said that P.C. Fen- lington and P.S. Eckersley were called to the hotel, where they found a glass panel had been broken diming a disturbance and a bowl of artificial flowers had been knocked over.


Near the hotel they saw Brian


Charles Hayton. of Whipp Ave­ nue, Clithcroe. and Alan Lincoln Thompson, of Union Street, Low Moor. Both were drunk and be­ came aggressive and abusive.


When arrested. Thompson be­


gan to shake the aerial on the police car and Hayton. sitting in the back seat of the car. began to kick out violently damaging the cav.


Later. P.C. Penlingion saw


On tireless, freckled legs. We little cared for bruises then, When we roll on the grass. Nor noticed how the hours go by.


And the fleeting years pass!


I remember, I remember, Tito happiness we knew. When our turn came to boil eggs.


Keitli Goldsmith, of Cop Hall Cafe. Whalley Road. Great Har­ wood. and told him he believed Goldsmith was the aggressor in the .scuffle in the hotel.


Goldsmith was fined £3 for


damaging the pane of glass and the bowl of flowers and was ordered to pay five guineas res­ titution.


Hayton and Thompson were


And stain them red and blue. We gave them to ottr own small bairns.


When Easter morning came, Remembered all the fun we'd


And hoped they'd find the same! known.


I remember, I remember— But why dwell in the past? Tlte future holds a promise, too,


This day is not the last, Let us look for tomorrow’s joys, Spring is reborn, and life goes The promise Easter brings,


For bumble folks, and Kings! JIMIFEL


on.


fined £3 each for being drunk and disorderly. Hayton was also given a conditional discharge on payment of £5 restitution for damaging the car.


Thompson told the magistrates


that the reason they were drunk was that that night lmd been his “ bachelor night.” All pleaded “ guilty" lo the


summonses. The grocer's was crowded and


my neighbour's teenage son had to wait his turn. When it came, he said "A pound of butter," and then added in a high-pitched tone, because his voice was break­ ing. “ and a dozen eggs.” Without looking up the busy


grocer said brusquely, “ One at a time, please.”—Reader's Digest.


THIS WAS NEWS


75 YEARS AGO April 5, 1889


rpWO members ol the Salvation Army, named Balaam and


Scott, were badly burnt in a gas explosion at the Army Barrack,; in Shaw Bridge Street. A strong smell of escaping gas led to tile men Investigating a recess con­ taining a small water boiler. The 300 people in the room only


received slight injuries. *


rj'HE Rev. W. Carey Sage, mini- 1 stcr at Clithcroo Baptist


Chapel, Shaw Bridge, was marri­ ed to Miss Potter of Manchester.


A GOOD deal of commotion caused in Wellgate and


Duck Street by a cow, which, maddened by the hobbling if its leg and horn to prevent it stray­ ing, broke away and injured it­


self severely. *


■ * *


/ \NE of the preserves on Earl ' ' Cowper’s estate at Sawley


suffered considerably in the des­ truction of ground game. Mr. Fred Dickinson the son of a gamekeeper, found a burrow which appeared to be the rendez­ vous of the killer. Finally, a badger which measured 311. lilt,


nncf weighed 171b. was. trapped. *


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year ended March. # *


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/ INLY7 one marriage and one 1^ death was reported in the village of Downham during the


*


Tjt OLLOWING the establish- -I menl of a fife and drum build at Gisburn in the previous November, tlie band had its first march-out, going to the park to Mr. Butterfield's, and afterwards to the house of the Rev. M. Wright, for supper.


I


■HE cuckoo was heard in the ston hurst


Stony March 28. P C Gisburn. received the merit at Gisburn.


'ITiS'I’I MATED lo have cast III £1.200 the Barrow sewage works were formally opened by Mr George Turner, chairman of Wiswell Parish Council.


of the season in the Public Hall. The chief work. was Elgar's, “ The Banner of St. George ” under the conductorship of Dr.


CLiLITIIEROE ' Choral Union Wood.


/ kfjE of Slaidbui'ii’s best known agriculturists, Mr. Joseph


Slingcr. of Chapel Croft died in his 78th year. He formerly fanned Tlte Hey, Newton.


d i s t r i c t on J


50 YEARS AGO April 3, 1914


■(HANKS to untiring work on. [lie part of their social com­


mittees, the two Clitheroe cric­ ket, clubs were able to open the


season free of debt. Each decided to run three teams—the third in (lie Ribblesdalc Amateur Lea­


gue.


25 YEARS AGO March 31, 1939


rpHE annual meeting of the -I Clitheroe Grammar School Old Girl’s Association took place


in the school. Miss Lttntb presid­ ing over the moderate atten­ dance.


lYP-ger son of Mr. and Mrs. D. WALTER SMITH, youn­


Smith of 100 Hayhurst Street, was appointed Sanitary Inspeo-


' tor to the Hepton Rural District Council.


FARNELL, stationed at MR. T. HEYWORTH, head­ master of the Pendle Junior


badge from the Chief Constable of tlic West Riding, for courage­ ously stopping a runaway horse


School applied for. and was granted pennission by the Edu­ cation Committee to hold a jumble sale to raise money for equipment wanted for school use, thereby preventbig the expense


being added lo the rates. #


* * CLITHEROE’S Air Raid war­ dens held their first dinner


and social at the Starkic Arms Hotel. The Mayor, Councillor F. Bentham, presided, and the com­ pany of ninety included thirty


ladies. V « gave their second concert «' REV. R. HOLT, nicthodist * *


minister at Whalley, accept­ ed an invitation to stay in the


Clitheroe circuit until September. #


CL I T H E R O E Golf Club appointed Leslie Ball, of


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