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set of officers for the region, meeting in centrally-situated self - contained offices not monthly but quarterly. And no more than the solitary elec­ toral disturbance triennially. Permanently retire that alder- manic bench. No need for each small rural hamlet or village to have its s e p a r a t e or individual representative. One for three or more should suffice. Fix a basic rate for the


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THE FLOODGATES are now open for a free, full and frank discussion on Ribblcs- dalc’s topic of the day—the Royal Commission’s take-over bid. Away at once with that pantomimic nonsense of the second oldest borough in the county, and the fantastic be­ lief in tradition, whatever that may entail and mean. Cast such antiquities Into


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voted against the dustmen’s bonus, promised by the Health Committee for a weekly collec­ tion, which, they are now gett­ ing.


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up by the Prices and Incomes standstill, and this was re­ ported to the Council, who had no option but to accept it. —Editor.


The bonus scheme mas held


Ex-scouts’ help is needed


THERE MUST be in Clitheroe many men, young and old, who remember with pleasure their first membership of the Scout Association. Not all of . them will feel willing,, or able, to accept a warrant as a Scout or Cub Scout leader. However, I am sure that many of them would welcome the opportunity to help boys of today to enjoy scout activities as they did in the past.


autonomous body with its own central organisation, but all members of the Guild are automatically members of toe Scout Association with toe privileges and responsibilities .mplied in that membership.


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entire region. Scrap the out-of- date method of rating by parishes. Finance the whole area from the product of the single equitably apportioned rate, providing from it all the requisite amenities for each and every part. There are, indeed, many


tical help and service to toe community in general and to Scouting in particular.


valuable lessons to be learned from to e past.. Let the future have the benefit of them, Success to the reforms now contemplated by the Royal Commission, and a deaf ear to the squealing for purely self- preservation. We are living in an age of change. Where advisable and beneficial, par­ ticularly economically, let that change be expedited, not hampered. No need to be murderously


“Advertiser and Times" re­ cently it is intended to form a branch of the Guild in Clith­ eroe; I am sure that such a branch would be an asset to toe town.


As was reported in toe


would not be responsible for toe Guild branch but I would whole-heartedly welcome it and wish it well. I would ask all ex-scouts


As District Commissioner I


who may be even slightly interested to contact Mr. J. C. Braggar at 24 High Street, Low, Moor, Clitoeroe. G. H A M P SO N


ruthless, but be benignly, beneficiently and generously r e f o rm a t i v e . Friendliness, nelghbourliness, no vendettas. Commonsense, not nonsense, modernity not antiquity. Satis­ faction for all and not just for the negligible few. Reduce the number of elected representa­


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now for the easy, flippant, almost frivolous way your two councillor correspondents treat the matter of a few Coppers “on" not “off” the rates. It is neither trivial nor trumpery, and for what it is worth I dis­ miss it with a sporadic flick of the linger, simultaneously drawing their attention to the solid fact that £50 worth of pennies (12,000) would have covered some distance along that line of pennies recently constructed in the town in the cause of charity. I will repeat that I am not


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Make sure of your vote


MAY I call attention to the electors’ lists to be published by 28to November and emphasise how important it is that all those qualified to be registered should cheek these lists so as to ensure- that their names will be included in the new Register in February. Civilian electors may be


Sir,—Alderman Crosslcy was glad to take £5-1-0 expenses, plus fare from the ratepayers, foi what gain to the borough? He and Aid. .W. Sharpies


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dwellings were vacated under an unfit dwelling order. Since then a' number of private individuals and the Clitheroe Civic Society have put forward detailed and perfectly practical suggestions for the improve­ ment of the buildings to provide badly needed housing and to renew a little corner in the town which has character and charm. The North West Study Group


THE empty cottages at toe foot .of Church' Brow must surely soon disappear if only because negotiations for their purchase and demolition must eventually come to an end and there will be nothing else left to put off their fate. , Nearly ten years ago 'these


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Van lights were . not in order


noticed that a motor vehicle being driven through Market. Place, was showing two white lights to the rear, said Inspec­ tor Harold Dickinson, prosecut­ ing at Clitheroe, yesterday week.


A Clitheroe police '• office]


field Avenue, Clitoeroe, was fined £2 for not displaying red lights at the rear. By letter he said that he had


John R. Watson (20) of May-


only got the van four hours before, and the lights had since been put right.


Speeding .'i


of The Shambles, Market Place, Settle, was fined £5 at Clitheroe yesterday week for exceeding toe speed limit in Chatburn Road, Clitoeroc. Also fined for exceeding the


Edward Thistlethwaite . (23)


At the Clitheroe Golf Club annual dinner at the Starkie Arms Hotel on Friday are left to right. The Mayoress (Mrs. Robinson), the Mayor (Coun.T. Robinson), Mr. R; Y. Par­ kinson, Mrs. Parkinson and Mrs. and Mr. Bonallack.


►ions guests


has described the job of rejuvenating old and ill-kept property as the region’s largest single problem and many local authorities are already taking


action on pilot schemes in which improvement rather than demolition is the keynote. . I t would be a pity if the execution of this demolition order • were to mark this em e r g e n c e 1 of a more enlightened view and effective policy which is completely at odds with the original Inten­ tion initiated half a generation ago. Then we really would be


sadly behind the times. EDWARD HIL L


The Alleys, Clitheroe.


Lack of facilities


disgusting


to get through a locked door underneath the Library. Ten minutes later another lady asked me where there were any toilets open. What could I say only, “Half a mile away at the end of Bonnygrass." For some­ one bom and bred in Clitoeroe I was disgusted to have to say it.


WHY IS IT so difficult to obey the call of nature when you are in toe beautiful town of Clitoeroe. We have parks, tennis courts, bowling greens, flowers and seats In toe town centre, but where, of where are the public toilets? Tonight I saw one lady trying


done about this? People wait­ ing for buses in Well Terrace have asked me "Where are toe toilets?" and to say that there are none nearby makes me very angry. 'Other smaller towns are well equipped at their bus termini. Why are we not?


Isn’t It' time something was D ISG U ST E D RATEPAYER. Old Joe’s predicament .Requires an "urgent” tile. If it’s .to work in style.


But poor old Joe can’t get it right


At any price! You see, Our tradesmen, who are as rare as gold,


statistically minded, believing that, tn the hands of the dexterous manipulator, figures can be made to prove almost anything according to the specific p u r p o s e of the manipulator. I do, however, have some regard for principle. Incidentally, I regard the


prospective change not so much as a revolution os a revelation of the perfectly natural process


of evolution. HAROLD R. BROUGHTON


78 Pimlico Road, Clitheroe.


Expense negligble


CONSIDERING the magnitude of toe proposed merger involv­ ing Clitheroe, and toe signifi­ cance of the merger affecting the lives of its citizens, I am sure the expense of sending three delegates, armed with proposals and counter proposals


nothing but a publicity notice


reference on October 23 to toe' unnecessary expen­ diture of the delegation, whereby two representa­ tives • instead of three would have been adequate, may I say that in all his reporting life in Clitheroe I cannot recall him -being critical of toe.:annual waterworks picnic, involving un­ warranted expense, or support­ ing councillors who objected in those days. Perhaps Mr. Broughton was


for. two immature councillors. Regarding H. Broughton’s


a guest. . OB SER VER


on this important mission, at a cost of £5 is each personal expense, plus fares, is negligible, and 'opposition to it was


registered in respect of one, or both, of two qualifications. The first qualification is for their residence, carrying with_it the franchise both for "parlia­ mentary- and for local govern­ ment elections. The second qualification, for local govern­ ment eleotions only, may be claimed by those who occupy rateable property of £10 yearly value, provided the property in questions is in . a different borough, urban district or rural parish from the one in which they actually reside. The electors’ lists will.be on


“Productive” industry.


(It has for quite a while I) His roof which suffered from a storm,


Old Joseph’s house needs painting through.


His toilet needs a plumber’s skill


at Golf Club dinner


TWO of the best known personalities in British golf were


the chief guests, along with the Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe (Coun. and Mrs. T. Robinson), at the annual dinner and dance of Clitheroe Golf Club, held at the Starkie Arms Hotel on Friday. They were Mr. Michael


Young Farmers’ successful year


A YEAR of successful acti­ vity was reported at the annual meeting of Clitheroe and District Young Farmers’ Club, held in the Grammar


for toe past 12 months, in his review of the year, spoke of the club’s successes in compe­ titions and of toe increase in membership. Mr. Kay announced that the


School on Wednesday week. ■Mr. David Kay, club leader


assistant club leader. Jack Tur­ ner: chairman, Gordon Whit­ well; vice-chairman, Roger Green; secretary, Margaret Haslewood; s h ow secretary, Geoffrey Newsam; speakers’ secretary, Hazel Blezard; social secretary, Margaret Whitwell: assistant social secretary, Loma Nutter: treasurer, David Harri­ son; assistant treasurer. Harry Whitwell;. pr es s secretary. George Whittaker: club libra­ rian, William Bailey: commit­ tee. . Pat Thompson. Robert Berry, David Kay, Brian Clark, Richard Wilkinson, R o b e r t Atkinson; Lancashire Federa­ tion Y.F.C. executive Commit­ tee delegate, G. Whittaker; Rtb- blesdale regional committee delegates, Gordon "Whitwell and Margaret Haslewood.


toe meeting and also present were Mr. J. Dugdale, club presi­ dent, Mr. W. Burrow, chairman of the Lancashire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs and Mrs. F. Cowpertowaite and Messrs R. Williamson, R. F. Berry, W. B. P. Dent, E. Holgate and J Spurgeon, members of toe club’s advisory committee. . Mr. Dugdale. took,toe.-,chair for the election of officials which were as follows: Club leader, William Holgate;


tankard presented annually to the best club member had been won by Mr. Gordon Whitwell. with Mr. Robert Berry second. About 30 members attended


ORGAN ISAT ION


Are busy as can be, Now nearly all their’men work for


To aid old Joe in his distress, You’d think the Government Would wish to help toe “ser­ vices”'


' end Poor Joe’s predicament.


And have some labour sent To help our journeymen to


display from 28to November to 16th December and can usually be examined in Council Offices, Post Offices, Public Libraries, C h u r c h porches. Citizens' Advice Bureaux and at the offices of the political party associations. After 16th December no


any electors who have difficulty in checking the lists, and to help them' to make claims if necessary.


14, MIU-Street, Padiham.


. W. A. BUT LER Conservative Agent


Contract out


Widespread unemployment and the, callous : disregard of con­ tracts and agreements are the opposite of what.was promised. -One.-way of -expressing dis­


MANY trade unionists must be shocked and disillusioned by the results of Socialist measures.


agreement is to contract out of paying the political levy.whloh goes to Socialist funds, ; 1. ; .? : To be effective in 19G7, signed contracting out forms must be handed to trade .Union .branch secretaries before 131st Decem­ ber this- year,-.- . Once a member has. contracted;: out, he need ■never. .do so again.


- Now is the time to, act/ RA Y M AW BY


House of- Commons.-.


claims can be accepted and anyone whose name is not included, by that date will be unable, to vote for a year as from February 1967. I shall be happy to assist


To help Joe with his “loo”? They charged to all our “ser­ vices” ■


But how, in fact, did Labour try


A heavy “poll” tax new . . . Now Industry, in Clitheroe, Will get toe “few" left, too? "FLUNA"


short talk on the Young Far­ mers’ organisation, after which questions were asked about the movement. He was thanked by Mr. Gordon Whitwell. At a business meeting, over


Mr. Burrow gave the club a


Bonallack, former British and English men’s champion, Walker and Eisenhower Cup player, and the current Eng­ land team captain, and his equally famous wife, Mrs. Angela Bonallack, former British and English women’s champion and former captain


Bonallack spoke highly of the captain and lady captain, and also of Clitheroe golf course — and as he has only just returned from playing in Mexico and has knowledge of so many courses that was praise Indeed! His stories and anecdotes had toe company roaring with laughter.


COLLISION SEQUEL


youth, with his leg in plaster, leant on crutches, while he told Bowland magistrates at Gis- burn on Monday how his motor­ cycle went out of control and collided head-on with a car. He was Michael J. Fielding,


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how proud toe captain was to Count such famous golfers, Michael and Angela Bonallack, as his personal friends and to Claim Michael as "one of us”— for he is an honorary member of toe Clitheroe club. Replying for the guests, Mr.


thanked the Mayor a n d Mayoress for their support, and wished for them, too, a happy term of office. I t was plain for all to see


Speak, proposed the toast of toe Clitheroe Golf Club and their guests. He made reference to toe unique distinction accorded the captain and lady captain, in that the men’s captain, Mr. R. Y. Parkinson, had been appointed for a second time, having held the office 21 years ago, in addition to which his wife, Mrs. Lynn Parkinson, was the ladies' choice as their new captain. This fact, he said, held out great promise for a happy year, both for the captains themselves and for toe club. Mr. Parkinson, • replying,


of the English women's team. The club president, Mr. W.


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an apprentice joiner of Grange Park, Blackpool, who was fined £5 for driving without due care and attention. Inspector D. Hardy, prosecut­


which Mr. Whitwell presided, it was announced that in toe first round of toe Lancashire Federa­ tion’s debating competition held in the Parish Church Hall, Clitoeroe, toe Clitoeroe “A” team had been defeated by two points by Pendle Forest Y.F.C. (Clitheroe "A” .144), Pendle Forest 146.)). The “B” team were more successful, defeating Acc­ rington Y.F.C. by 144) points to 125.


representing Lancashire in toe poultry plucking and trussing competition held at the Dairy Show in London toe ' previous week, in which he was placed seventh.


Mr. Kay was congratulated on


ORGANIST EXPLOITS CONTRAST IN STYLES


DR. LESLIE PAUL, who has been organist of Bangor Cathe­ dral since 1927, was the soloist for Clitheroe Parish Church Organ Society’s recital on Wed­ nesday week. The programme opened with


a ■ meticulous performance • of Andriesseil’s Theme with Vari­ ations, a very brilliant piece, and a' most suitable start to toe programme.


1861-1733 was toe composer of toe next item, an Aria on “Vater: Unser Im Hlmmelrich" (Tire Chorale for “The Lord’s Prayer”), a most interesting piece played with some very attractive registration. . Bachs great A Minor Prelude


Georg Bohm, who lived-from’ . : . ,


ramme was a complete perfor­ mance of the Sonata in C Sharp Minor-by Basil Harwood.’ This magnificent work, has excellent first and third movements, but rather a poor middle movement. It is certainly romantic in style and Dr. Paul used every pas­ sible chance to exploit toe rubato effects of it. The tone colours chosen were always interesting 'and sometimes un­ usual.


very attractive registration. The main work of toe prog­


; Dr..Paul obviously believes in contrast of styles: for- toe next item ■ was an - attractive minia­ ture, Padre Martini’s Gavotta, arranged for- the,, modem organ, for which the soloist chose some


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and Fugue followed. This is one of, toe greatest of Bach’s works; The first recital of toe season gave .us a chance to-hear Bach played without changes of regis­ tration, Dr. Paul gave us the chance to hear it toe other way. and with some rubato as well; the final pedal run is- difficult and all players must be thank­ ful to arrive at the' end of it intact.


' .Guy Ropartz’s<"Rhapsodie on Two Noels" is a most attractive piece, and it is amazing that it has not appeared in these recitals before, it surely will again.


Mr. O. A. My erg. in his capacity of musical adviser to the Organ Society, and was thanked by the new Hon. Treasurer, Mr. G. W. Miles, who asked'Dr, Paul to play a short /extra -piece, , in response to .whioh Dr. Paut gave a--neat .performance;>of : ,the .Toccatina- by, .Pietro..Yon. „...


an . end with toe finale of Vierne’s First Organ Symphony; A - magnificent movement, - with a telling pedal1 solo, in French Toccata style, it is exceedingly difficult to play, but well worth toe trouble to perform. Dr, Paul was . Introduced by


The official-programme came to ’ . -


ing said that a witness was driving his car through the Trough of Bowland towards Lancaster when Fielding came over the crest of a hill at a fast speed and collided with his ear." Fielding and his pillion passenger were injured. Fielding said: "I was driving


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burn haulier carried goods further than his carrier's lic­ ence permitted, said Mr. Ernest Wurzal, prosecuting at Gisburn


On seventeen occasions a Gis-


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nett, said that' Mr. Duckworth had been in the haulage -busi­ ness since the closure of the railway in Gisburn, - and for,.toe last two years .it had been-his entire living.


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