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TROPICAL FISH SOCIETY WIDENS ITS SCOPE


(YVHAT seemed a distant dream (o many Clitlicronians a fc>v months ago has now become a reality, thanks to the publicity given to them by the “Advertiser and Times.”


In our edition of March: 20 this year wc reported that Mr.


D. Cragg of George Street, Clitheroe, was trying to form an organisation of fish fanciers in Clitheroe. The response has been such


that already 26 people have joined the thriving organisa­ tion, and still more arc expected. The title of the club, “ Clitheroe


card. Also lectures are arranged,


and District Aquavist Society," sounds formidable, but it is in reality a group of friendly people who keep tropical fish and show them in effective and decorative tanks in their homes.


The club held its first meet­


ing at the Dog and Partridge Hotel, Clitheroe on April 29, where It now meets on the third Wednesday of each month.


is Mr. A. Taylor of Central Avenue, Clitheroe, the Secretary Mr. A. Thompson of De Lacy Street, Clitheroe, tile Chairman Mr. Denis Cragg of George Street, Clitheroe and the Trea­ surer Mr. K. Carden of De Lacy Street. On the Committee are Mr. A. Laycock of St. Chad's Avenue, Chatburn, Mr. D. Wal­ ker of Bright Street. Clitheroe and Mr. R. Hargreaves of Kem- ple View.


The President of the Society Fish collecting can be an


interesting and absorbing hobby, and a cheap one at that. Members have as they


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Inc television, brings you just the best now you can rely on it. We


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jokingly say, “ watched the fish while the adverts were on Television, and then becamo so Interested that we missed the rest of the programme!"


from aquarist shops in Black- bum, Accrington and Burnley a t prices from 2s.. but averaging 3s. 6d. and live for two or three years. However, this is where the


The fish are easily obtained


and at the last meeting Mr. H. Loder of Burnley, F.N.A.S., Judge and Lecturer, spoke to the


members. Each person has at least one tank in liis home, which is


easily maintained. Thermostatically controlled


heaters keep it at an average of 75 degrees P, and the fish only need feeding once a day. Begin­ ners feed their fish dry food, which is bought for about 3s. a carton and literally lasts months. More experienced aquarists


air is pumped into the water by a special apparatus, which is


The tanks are not sealed and


optional to use. ONLY DANGER


ing seems to be in overstocking the tank with fish. However, members again have the answer and there is a special fish which will eat the smarter ones, return­ ing numbers in the tank to normal. One member who over­ stocked put the fish in his tank, and it ate 30 in 20 minutes. So if you are looking for a


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tr ip for OLD IS


ON, AFTER ALL


OLD people in Chipping and district arc to have


their annual outing after all, Doubts were raised when ere


was a very poor attendance at a dance held earlier tins year to


raise money for the effort. rfonce organised by the


Memorial Hall, was attend'id bj only 50 people and lesultect in a


loss of about £3. The committee « formed


s s , r : ‘ « John Airey.


ROUND AND ABOUT with Qi


day last year when he helped with haymaking and other farm work that he has been saving hard for a second trip, and on Friday he arrived by air for two months’ holiday. Ian Whitby, who is 15, lives in


A YOUNG Canadian school- boy so much enjoyed a holi­


WH1RLY WHEEL


A STORM in the Advertiser and Times about an inven­ tion of Mr. Edward Houghton’s


Halifax, Nova Scotia and last year he and his parents and brother and sister spent an enjoyable holiday in this district. Ian is now staying with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Laycock, of Mitton Old Hall, Mitton. “ Ian doesn't want to go in for


known as a whlrly wheel has aroused a good deal of inter­ est in New Zealand where a machine with a similar prin­ ciple has also been patented.


New Zealand, has patented a toy which is composed of three wheels but does not have the rocking action of the whirly wheel made by Mr. Houghton..


A fruiterer in Christchurch.


here and in particular helping with haytime. He made the journey by himself this year." Ian's mother was formely Miss


dance, the eommittec ^amsed a house-to-house collection n


Following the failure of the


the district and as a lesnlt inoie than £120 was raised.


Although a few ''.cn seemed doubtful th.


e,ks „a€“


would be held tins yeai. it should now be possible to make the


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trip even better. p The outing is ex,pwfmJSJhk!;


full Itinerary has not yet been prepared!' * committee members are* hoping to provide tea for the old people at Cainfoit .


lace on July 15th. although a About 70 old people from the


area will go on the outing. Last year a dance followed by


£70, and 80 old people were taken on a trip to Pillmg.


well attended.


hobby which is interesting and at the same time decorative to your home, here is one that cannot fail to provide adult and child alike with hours of plea­


however, feed their fish live food, such as worms and ft?. Contrary to popular belief the


tanks are not messy to keep. The water does not need changing, and is only topped up occasion­ ally.


meeting without the obligation to join, and any details will be supplied by the Secretary. Mr. A. Thompson of 14 De Lacy Street, Clitheroe.


sure. You can come to any monthly


National Farmers' Union head­ quarters to t ake immediate action on incorrect Press reports has resulted in praise for the Press from the union's publicity


Press praised A Lancashire resolution asking


committee. The committee reported to the


NFU council in London that generally agriculture was widely and fairlv reported. _______


a competition and some volun­ tary contributions raised about


the poor support at the dance. Dances at the hah are usually


The committee were baffled by


farming, but lie is very interes­ ted in it. His father is in the Fleet Air Arm and he wants to fly too,” Mrs. Laycock tells me. " He loved being on the farm


Doris Laycock and she and her husband emigrated to Canada about 17 years ago.


becoming quite a craze for the day after the "Christchurch Star” published the story they received a copy of the Adver­ tiser from a former Clithero- nian and then heard that only four days after the New Zea­ land fruiterer’s invention had b ee n patented a German woman bad come forward with a similar toy.


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WEEKLY SAVINGS IN CLITHEROE


DURING the year ending on March 31st this year, the total invested in National Savings in Clitheroe and the Tural


district amounted to £972,930. this being an average of 17s. 2d. per week per head of the population. At the annual general


meeting of Clitheroe and Rural District Savings Com­ mittee last week, Mr. J. Entwistlc, who presided, gave a report on the National Assembly meetings which iic attended in May. During the last year an all-


time record of £8,000 million had been invested in National Sav­ ings, an average of £160 per head of the population, ho said.


Mr. N. Jackson, District Com­ missioner during the schools


campaign, reported that every school had been visited in an attempt to increase the teach­ ing of money management, ancl it was hoped that after the summer holidays, several new school groups would be formed. It was reported that the street


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grouD secretaries were doing a fine and important voluntary job and that during the 25th anni­ versary it was decided that an effort would be made to increase membership and stimulate in­


vestments. Mr. J. S. R. Shaw, of Whalley, was elected onto the committee.


CHILDREN'S DAY PLANNED AT


WHALLEY ABBEY


CHILDREN from all parts of the Blackburn Diocese will ^ flock to Whalley Abbey on Ascension Day (Thursday, May 27) next year, to take part in a special day planned by the


Children's Day would be a very-


Bishop of Blackburn (Dr. C. R. Claxton). The Bishop considers that


suitable event to follow the opening ot the high altar on -Whit Monday. He discussed his plan at the


Claxton's annual garden party- in the abbey grounds, tollowcd bv evensong on the open-air site of the former abbey church.


annual meeting of the Whalley- Abbey Fellowship, yesterday


week. The Bishop said he hoped for


club proves invaluable, for mem­ bers exchange their fish amongst themselves, so saving the journeys to nearby towns. The tropical water plants,


continuing maintenance and ex­ tension of the abbey, with possibly two or three people living there permanently and re-building parts of the abbey, as was done at Iona. " Let us put the abbey at the


which cost little more than a shilling also reproduce quickly so members again save money by exchanging plants, and giving a good selection to beginners at the hobby.


TA BLE SHOW


Society there is always a ' table show,’ when members bring a lew of their fish to be judged. The winner receives a special


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effective tanks in a member's house are seated left-right: Hr, C. Blundle, Mr. D. Cragg, Mr. A. Thompson, Mr. K. Cardcni stand­ ing left-right: Mr. J. L. Wall- bank, Mr. H. Hudson, Mr. A. Laycock, Mr, b Hall.


centre of diocesan action," he said.


chairman of the Fellowship Committee, said that abbey- income was falling, and more monev yvas " very essential." " Repairs to the north-west,


Colonel G. G. H. Bolton, _ , n a t io n a l


gateway are particularly urgent." said Colonel Bolton, and we will make a special appeal for £1.000. “ The only income last year


was front subscriptions totalling £200 and we spent £400."


£1,000 BEQUEST


of the Alfred Taylor bequest of £1,000 but such gifts could not be relied upon every year, he


This was possible as a result


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STRONG ROWLAND PROTEST OYER ‘COUNTY DELAY’


DISSATISFACTION was expressed by members of Rowland District Education Sub-Committee on Monday that little


or nothing had been done at County level about two matters discussed at the Bowland Committee’s meeting two months


before. It was agreed that Mr. p. Grimoldby, Education Welfare


Officer, should take back with him to the West Riding Authority a letter expressing in the “strongest possible terms, the committee’s dissatisfaction with the progress made with regard to the heating of Gisburn School and the lavatories at Grindleton Lane Ends School.


Mr. A. Toy, of Gisburn,


and carrying, which yvas too much for a woman caretaker. Councillor Mis. S. J. Dow said


present fuel used to heat the school, yvas the county’s policy the committe had recommended oil because it was cleaner and did not Involve much work. This was essential because coke Involved a great deal of lifting


said he was perturbed about the apparent apathy over the matter of the heating of Gis- bum School. It was essential that this should be settled in good time before winter. Although the use of coke, the


that nothing had been done about the lavatories at Grindle. ton, about which she had com1


something was done. Mr. Grimoldby reported that


plained before. She was determined to see that


Mr. Matthew, the Divisional Education officer, had himself taken this matter in hand. The


EAR TAGS FOR RAM MARKING


EAR tags have won the day— marking in the Swaiedale Sheep


but only just—for ram


Breeders’ Association. At the annual meeting. 24


tion of horn burning. Bowland breeder. Mr. William


voted for tags and 22 for reten­


Robinson, Catlow Farm, leading the tag advocates, said he had used them and found they did " a jolly good Job." He w'as well


satisfied. -Others whether the rams would lose the tags but Mr. Robinson said they would not if the right type was


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