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A former boxing champion of the Coldstreain Guards


VISITORS <0 Clitheroe Castle during the summer months often see the familiar figure of the elderly park-keeper, swinging his walking stick as he briskly p a t r o l s the grounds, occasionally stopping for a cheerful conversation with a friend but always keeping a watchful eye for any youthful over-ebullience that could result in damage. And there seems little doubt that he could wield that sturdy stick to good effect if ever


thc.need arose! ' Strangers may marvel at his


fitness, but to his many Clith- croe friends his erect bearing, his bright-eyed, healthy com­ plexion and his obvious all­ round vitality come as no surprise—for they know him as a former boxing champion of the Coldstream Guards. . This sprightly, youthful 75-


year-old is Mr. Jack King, a son of the late Mr. Nelson King, of Chorley House, Clitheroe. He had _ seven brothers and three sisters-^ and seven of the family still


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survive. BOUTS AT FAIR Mr. King joined the Clith­


An old photo of Mr. King in his boxing days. He is seen here (left) sparring with Harry Heald, smother Army boxing champion, in France.'


that he developed an interest!brother, Togo, who is now a in boxing.


that he began to box with the Togo, was also a famous travelling fair each time it] boxer locally, visited Clitheroe, and he re- Jack has one son and three mained unbeaten. One fight daughters. His son, who he particularly remembers gained the DSM in 1944, is was that against “ Professor now the manager of a cloth Julius.” whom he defeated | ing store in Colchester, after 10 long rounds,.and he recalls the large crowd which gathered to watch. Later, he fought regularly


He became so proficient with Horlicks Ltd., at Slough


at Blackburn Palace, and it was there in 1911 that he d e f e a t e d the lightweight champion of East Lancashire, Ab Fletcher, of Blackburn. Shortly after this victory,


he joined the Coldstream Guards, and became boxing champion at the • Guards’


^ u 1 World War, he went lo Ihe FiM production superintendent


ANOTHER , SIGN NEEDED


* A tribute


Quite, a few times recentiy I have seen near-accidents at a cross-road near my home. Cars coming up Turner Street have I but


to Alderman F. Bentham


WELL DONE thou good and i J s : . . a .a As yet nothing has been com- lanows.


I faithful servant. I t is given to relatively few to have ,.11-


them drive straight . across lustrous distinctions from his Without looking.


moor Road, and .1 have seen merited the sincere tokens and .


Ing the other way. A few That he has served faith- weeks ago, a large sign, warn- fully,


ing motorists to "GIlfE WA'y” sacrlficlngly and self-effacingly, was erected. But only at one I know full well from a long side of tile crossing—and the and fairly close observation of Langshaw Drive side at that. his activities In the public 1 have waited to see if a sign cause and interest. He was


v o l u n t a r i l y , self


would he erected at what I con- unobtrusive, never fulsome, con­ sider to be the "danger” side, scientious to . a degree, clearly but as yet nothing has appea- happy well doing. In his public, red.


luckily so far has caused no re.gard for that principle that accidents, should be rectified. matters. I readily pay my tribute RESIDENT to him for those qualities that have made him the outstanding


Surely this situation, which always the same, serious in his , private, and business life he was


Copy of book sought


I personality he was among those with whom he lived and had his being ■ to such good purpose.


I 'WAS very interested on read-1 In such commendable public- ing In your issue of December 2 spiritedness he was a shining to see mention of a book. by example. Never


Arthur Langshaw “ Old inns honours, they were readily and Ale Houses of Clitheroe.” bestowed upon him by a clearly This was referred to by Coun. appreciative community, and J. A. Barnes in his review of those officially representing "Clitheroe’s 1,000 Years". ■ ■ that community In adminlstra- I would be most grateful if tive capacities,


s e e k i n g


any reader could let me copy of this b ^ , to


tried the Chtheroe ^


a indifferent health, unliappily caUetj a' halt to his more


prlntog firms in the town but retirement he has so richly nobody can let i^have^^cwy-1 earoed, may he be quickly


oJrf r*®*'*'''® participation in life’s affairs. Benefiting • now by the


Duttons Brewery Ltd., PO Box 38, High Street, Blackburn. The book was published' by


'Kaydee Bookshop, Clitheroe, and we are informed it is now out of print.—EDITOR.


LOOKING THROUGH A WHALLEY WINDOW


Henry goes to school /e a r '■““


France and fought in the “This morning, continued trenches. He was wounded at Mr. Brown.. “ I received a


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the first battle of Ypres, but brochure from the.Grammar soon recovered, and was School in Whalley, and it several 'times called upon to seems a most excellent place,


entertain the troops by box- Very highly recommended!” !_!__£___ 1 “Visr


ing before them. 1 “Ym, dear,” said Mrs. Brown coiH "NArc "Rrrtwn


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her of the Guards to emerge | successful.


INSTRUCTOR


gent of soldiers from South take boys from seven to (-'.....A,. ,,,


On one occasion when his again. “But Henry’s .only " Makes no difference, they


Africa, he was the only mem- eighteen,” retorted Afc; Bro^ I? c


And just listen to this." The j^mes Bryce, M.P,


After the war, he joined the 1 country neighbourhood, can Buckinghamshire Polic®


who is Chairman of the Royal Commission on Second­ ary Education writes. ‘The school, situated in a quiet


and was highly commended ^ boarding school it would be for apprehending three pri- hard to find any spot .more soners who had escaped from suitable than th is ’ Locus


S S L s U f “a77ohool!7>Tfor


ferred from one prison to ijoa^’ding schools under public another.


train while hsinff tranc-1 benediotus de t^halley! If tram wniie^Deing trans anything is done to establish


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He was still in superb phy- “oid? indeed yes!” replied ventured Mrs. Brown. " I


sical condition, and in 1921, her husband, and glanced he defeated Ted Lane, the again at the brochure


Southern area champion in ^ n low ^ d n y^H U ^W th ^ Slough Public Hall.


1547.”


SCVeral famous boxers such sisted Henry’s mother. “ Are as Tommy Farr, , Archie


He was a great friend of


on several occasions earned himself £10 or so by acting as sparring partner for them After 14 years as' an ins­


Moore and Len Harvey ana| “ Recently r e s t o r e d , ro'


“ But the buildings," per- said father.


tructor of boxing, he worked in the oSicers’ mess at RAF Uxbridge, where he spent 29 years. During his time there, he met another famous boxer, the late Freddie Mills. Mr. King was formerly a


keen breeder of Airedale ter­ riers, and exhibited them at


England. He W^ I*^® 9hcntiy


Tnnnv shows in the'south ofl^rown' assured her. "Just ? !^ iL h


Mrs. Brown, “Do you think ‘ liiey’re beautiful!” Mr. photographs!


modelled, and brought up to date, and completely re­ furnished with the most modern scholastic equip­ ment. Heated with hot water, and ■ splendidly ven tilated. The Headmaster seems a first rate man. The Rev. .W. H. Healey, M.A., Trinity College, Dublin, and an efficient staff of resident and visiting masters.” “And the grounds,” queried


e x h i b i t e d successfully Cruft’s.


fond mother. Press Officer.


restored to normal health so that he can still enjoy the pleasure, the fruits and ease which are his just reward. This is not only my wish but I have good reason to know, of those very many who had the pleasure and satisfaction of making contact with him in whatever walk of life that contact was made.


HAROLD R. BROUGHTON.


78, Pimlico Road, Clitheroe.


A lament for Flima


iniM I "Yes, dear,” said Mrs. Brown, putting aside her Tlie light he saw has dazzled tnmU.


“MY DEAR,” said Mr. Brown in his Manchester homeU*'^|^'"® blurred.


one evening, you can spare me a few minutes, we will Qf perspective is somewhat discuss young Henry’s education.”


iH i r to moth.


said faUier. " Everything from "Through greed we lost pros- Holy Scripture,'the three


“ Everything under the Latin, French, Greek, German, is be sure that this is right?


puny might, . ^


chemistry, mechanics, mag- L—. _ . netism, electricity, drawing, -Th® Tones played for thirteen elocution, ^orfhand, drill, ,y®Ars vocal music. Anything you can think of!"


voice. I ’d like him to sing,’^ I To free us from that plight, ventured Mrs. Brown. " Can, „ „ . ,


" Henry has a dear little


he , faither. “ An extra thirty shillings a term, so are piano and violin. Dancing a guinea extra, carpentry and wood­ carving, 10s. 6d.” “Do you think we can afford it?” asked mother again, for Mrs. Brown was a prudent housekeeper. “ I should think we can!”


” " Of course.” answered .


That freedom has been lost. Don’t jump the gun, don’t judge in haste.


state,


I t’s not the time to count the cost.


Things may seem bad and past repair,


answered Brown. “ Less than we pay for a couple of maids for the whole year. Very reasonable. Up to ' ten years, £36 per annum. Oyer ten . £42. Laundry 12s. 6d. per term, which Includes repairs to linen and dothes.” I do hope they feed the


said Mr. Brown referring to the brochure once more. “They dine with the Head and Mrs. Healey. Pour meals a day. Couldn’t be better!”. He glanced a t the pamphlet again. And here’s something else.


Jolly well, I should think!” Pocket money


But why condemn and criticise, At such an early hour?


THVNDERBIRDS ARE GO!


Because of measures now in power.


boys weU.” said mother again, knowing how fond Henry was of rice puddings.


'With Patriotic Might. So Pluna, stop penning these ■ taunting gibes And lend a hand to put it right.cs


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Rojorts of attendance and conduct, are sent home every half -term. Boys are allowed unrestricted liberty in, writing to parents and relatives. Tl'ie letters of the youngest - boys are supervised to ensure good hand writing and correct spelling.” Oh. and here’s another item. “Pocket money. Arangements are usually made to provide the boarders -with a stated sum, usually 2d. to'6d. per week, which is charged for In the account.”. “ I t certainly does seem


gardens, four acres o::


successful and three or four grounds, extensive football times won the award for the and cricket-fields. And this hesf Hntr in shoW He also will Interest you, dear “ The e l h r h f t e d successfully


boarders -are carefully


Clitlicroe four years ago be­ came park-keeper at the


Castle. Many Clitheroe people may


remember his


Coach driven at 70 m.p.h.


k O im ' i DANCIES hNMENT. m, CASTLE STREET, CtllHEROE 3250


Stoner (29). of : Cambridge “ Dr. Healey sees to that and Street, south .Elmsall,; Ponte- puts a stop to it immediately.’’ fract, was'lined-£15 ana-'had Again .iie quoted, “Correct his licence endorsed for driving language, refined manners, a public service' vehicle at a and gentlemanly and truthful speed' 'over the permitted 50 conduct are insisted upon in mph.


The' driver, William H. W. not!” said father emphataca-lly. • • ' ' " I should jolly well think


police officer'who checked the Brown,I’Whoi'wanted to know speed'found that it varied bet- all details,:’j Do/.they. . . . ^ ween 60 an d .70 mph on Sawley ' “ Twice - e v e r y - -Sunday,. Brow.'"'


Inspector Hardy said that the i''And'Church,”, masked Mrs. and out of school.” .


Stoner pleaded guilty-by let-[no compulsion, mind you., No. compulsion!”


: 1! ' answered her husband, “But


of 70, and on his return to young and delio^ boy& . The ' bedrooms are large and airy,


beds in each. There is a separ­ ate bed for eabh boyl’T . \ Mr. Brown was becoming


contain a t the most, six


Mr. King retired at the age more especially in tlie care of and ■


attended to by Mrs. Healey, y r, „ n O p S 11 gb'te enthusiastic. " There . is


o n n g e s 11^ covered playing ground,” he read, “A gymnasium, a. work­ shop where th e ; boys learn caipentry, and "can pursue their, hobbies.” By jove I Almost wish I was going there my­ self!”


sengers- was driven at 20 mph above its maximum permittea speed, said Inspector D. Hardy, said Mrs, Brown hesitantly. “ prosecuting at Gisburn on Mon- hope there’s no bullying!” day.


A motor coach carrying pas­ “But Oharles is so young, Refined manners general comfort of


the office of the High Com­ missioner for Australia, gave an ^illustrated lecture on '” Aus­ tralia , To-day’.’- to about 90 members • of the Clitheroe Townswomen’s Gujld at the dltheroe Conservative Club last night week. Miss Madigan. has been in


Australia today Miss Dorothy Madigan. of


this country for 22 m'oriths and previously was employed


by the Australian, Broadcast­ ing Control Board;- She -was introduced by the


followed. ■;


exceUeni” Mrs. Brown was almost convinced. ” Will we be able to -visit Henry?” ” Anytime we wish on due


Community - -carol ' singing ...... -


; - *


new chairman 'Mrs.' K. H. Bulcock, and'at the conclusion of the lecture was ..thanked, by Mrs. A. M. CowelL-


notice being given.” reported father. ” Pine train service from Blackburn, mth con­ nections to Manchester.. Some trains right, through. I ’ll , send for further details and an application form.” . '


B r ow n compliantly. “But Henry is such a little fellow and rather delicate. . I do hope . . . .” “ No worries on that score,


Very well, dear,” said Mrs.


Sadler and Mrs. M. E. Forrest were - the winners of the month’s competition for a Christmas table decoration, chicken dinner , was won by Mrs. E. Allen, and the prize for a floral arrangement by Mrs. W. Christy.


Mrs. G. Grange, Mrs.! M. ............ ^ For MUM and DAD


father reassured h e r ." Therejs a medical report here froiri 'a' Doctor Counsellor. Absolutely first class. No infectious disease or serious , illness, for


over ten years!” - — - ' Then somgthing caught, his


eye. “ Look here! 5 per cent reduction if two brothers attend at the sa-me tune. Why, in another coUple of years we’ll be able to send , young Charles! Mrs. Brownnglanced up shyly. “ Is .th e re ia further! rSiuction for throe'little jboys?' die asked. -■ Her husband,-'looked - at- her


sharply. “My dear!” he said, “ You don’t think . . you ^on't mean that,, that!. Mrs. Brown nodded • her


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