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Z Clilhcroc Advertiser 'and Times, Friday, December 8, 1967


FAREWELL DINNER


The Guardian of Rihblesdale


THE ROAD from Downturn to [ 'vision via Red Syke has two dominant features. First, tiic inescapable presence of Pendlc and second, that wonderful and at this season,


dramatic landscape of Ribblcsdale. Doth will keep you occupied for, as you repeatedly halt to take in the various views or examine the fast disappearing landmarks you will begin to wonder and, 1 iiopc, delve into the past. As we paused by the conifer plantation overlooking


northerly wind soughing in the pines. The roadside was .scattered with a thin carpet of brown needles, eloquent proof that the season was far


advanced. From this point I paid a


hurried visit to that stout and over so solid farmstead of Raven's Holme witli its narrow mullioned windows, and again to take a look at


portance as an historical build- in?. f Then 1 hastened to the road


solitary arch Pendlc's water gurgled and hastened on its downward path cleaving deep channels out of the bog and limestone. From this point is to be


•a,, we followed the road to the hollow and stream spanned by Pendlr End Bridge. Beneath its


demands action if you are to keep warm. But strange enough we l'ound a comforting welcome


or on these heights the wind


if considering Pontile's size from the area covered, receive a wrong impression. It is un­ doubtedly extensive. But who can say where Pcndlc begins. Or where is tile westerly boun­ dary. No one will disagree that the "Big End" is tile culmin­ ating point. But what of the other end? One tiring is certain


and impressive. There is nothing subdued about Pen- dies' aspect from this point, on the contrary, the feeling is one of magnificence. As yon look at the Big End you will sec something dignified and impressive. The stranger abroad would,


obtained one of the finest views of Pcndlc. Here, tlte massive hulk of this guardian of Ribblcsdnlc is seen to full advantage. The hill Irom about here is spectacular


to call it a mountain. As it Is tire area, according to Dr..


would hove been given that little extra stature to enable us


endle’s elevation ot 18a0 feet


glance, the casual observer wo.ik! at once recognise its im­


the date 1GG4. Sermons in stone indeed, but if they could only speak. Of the house, even aL a


the old stone pedestal. Of its history I know little. The date carved at its head bears


Ravens Holme Farm to look at the distant Craven Hills the world around us was one of complete silence. Silence, that is. save for the


George Fox


ground that .vou will recall George Pox. founder ot The Society Of Friends climbed the hill and according to liis Journal. " . . came ;o the top of tire hill and later 1 went down. 1 found a spring of water in the side of the hill, which I refreshed myself, having eaten or drunk but little ill several days before." At the cross roads our way


It is also when on this


Whitaker cannot be estimated at less than 25 mile* or 15,000 Statute acres. A large lump of land by any standards.


well known-silver lor his Pud- say's shillings. Near the foot cf the lane we


dom have I found cause to re­ peatedly express my wonder at such vivid colouration. The deep red breast, black cap and white splashed wings certainly made an inspiring sight. What a gem—a rich jewel indeed ot the deep English lane. The road to Oownham


to give us. so it seemed, the pleasure ol' admiring his really outstanding colour scheme. Sel­


were confronted by a beauti­ ful sight. On the fence by the wayside a bullfinch alighted


pleasing and particularly so as you reach Stubbins Brow where you will pause again and again to survey


somewhat, obscure. For some inexplicable reason I have


was to the left leading past Red Syke to where, just before descending the hill at Brown Low Farm. I again paused, not in this case to enjoy the view, but to note the old stone stile in the left hand wall by the top of the grassy bank. Here again is a place of great in­ terest even it its history be


always known and referred to this small paddock as the Quakers burial ground. Why. I do not- know. Tha-, such was at one time used as a burial ground is obvious and I believe ilio last burial took place about 1880. Now two gravestones are clearly visible, lying flat and partitiily covered by grass with clear inscriptions recording a burial in 1745. From this point our road


spectacular so often associ ated with the Canadian land­


this beauty spot an air of the


lowed is bound to be full of dis­ tractions and diversions. You


scape. Such a path as we have fol­


will be tempted to leave the hard metalled surface of the


descends to the village of Twis- ten where once again we are favoured with a splendid view of Pendle. It is new that a striking change is seen in the • m m e d i a t e surroundings. Instead of dr}- stone walls ot the more open up-lands we find deep sheltered lanes bordered with hawthorns and skirted with tall ash. holly and syca­ more.


Lead Mine


if a little more . of Pendle's. Western area had been deposi­ Pted at the "Big End” then


Lower. Gate you .will be temp­ ted. to turn right and meander down the deep cut lane which loads to Incs End and to visit the old Skelhorn lead mine where many years ago Sir Wil­ liam Pudsay obtained flic lead from which he extracted the


At the'loot of the hill by


drier or so-called drier months, when tiie lapwing and curlew send up their cries of warn­ ing and ecstasy as you pass-by their wind swept territory. Tlic road wc have covered, like most by Ribble or Hodder, must be taken at leisure. There is no c r a to hurry for you will find at each turn an excuse to stop, examine the view, speculate on Fendle. or mnv-be jus-„ stand and stare. And whatever your interest


road and perhaps take to one or other of the inviting field paths. All give that remarkable sense of freedom with magni­ ficent views of Ribblesdale and the hills of distant Craven. Such, however, is for the


covered gives the best of all. You sec the hill, as you


Retiring after 43 years ser­


vice with the Midland Bank is All*. Jolui Ward, of "Ashdown,” Eastham Street, Clitheroe. Mr. Ward who was the head


cashier, gave a farewell dinner at tile Spread Eagle Hotel,


Sawlev, last night week for the staff and colleagues, including Hie present manager of the Clitheroe branch, Mr. J. Robin­ son and his wife.


Ward with an electric clock and a transistor radio.


The staff presented Mr.


Clitliero'e, he joined the Terri­ torial Army and was a prisoner of war for four years on the Island of Crete in Greece.


Five years after coining to


employed at -the Burnley branch and in Clitheroe again in 1947.


On his -return, he was


C l i th e r o e Congrcgu tional Church, Mr. Ward is treasurer there and also treasurer of Clitheroe Music Club. Mr. Ward was also secretary of the Royal Arts Association for number of years.


from this spot is always one daughter.


the old lake surrounded by lofty pine and larch giving to


The son is married and has An active m emlic r o£


Valuable work for,life-boat institution


by the Clitheroe Ladies’ Guild ot the Royal National Lile- Boat Institution has been gratefully acknowledged by the secretary of the Royal National Lite-Boat Institution. Mr.


The achievement of a net total income ol £232 Os 2d.,


Stirling Whorlow. In a letter, addressed to


the Clitheroe Guild secre­ tary, Mrs. E. I. Cowgill, ot Waddington Road, he


writes: "I know haw much hard " oj*-


has gone into producing this result, and it is most welcome- As you may know, the Institu­ tion had a decifit of £124,000 m 1966, and at the time of W'11' ing the indications arc that tne deficit in 1967 wil’ be greater. "This is certainly due m no


wav to lessening of branen effort, in fact, the reverse is- tne case, branches have continued to do really excellent workm raising fimnds for the J1?®


has arisen because.-the


service as the results vhicn “ ° coming in show. The problem


tion, is not doing as well us u- DRIVING BAN FOR


DANGEROUS DRIVING The prosecution at the Lancashire County Sessions at


Preston accepted a pica of not guilty by Desmond James Truynor. 27. fitters mate, of Nelson St.. Low Moor. Clitheroe. to a charge of driving while unfit through drink Travnor admitted a charge of dangerous driving and for that lie was fined £30 and disqualied from driving for


six months. Mr. Anthony Gibb, prosecuting, said that two police­


men in a parked vehicle accident unit saw Traynors car travel down Whalley New Road at Billingion arid emerge into the A59 in front of an articulated lorry which was


forced to cross a double white line, brake and swerve. The accused's car was fol-


wtowed for four miles ,and ll


or hobby you will be happy. No matter where you go in Rib­ blesdale. the road we have just


return from St-ubins to Down- ham in all its sweeping mag­ nificence. And. as we saw. from Pendle Hill End Bridge Hie "Big End” has that suggestion of grandeur not to be seen from any other' angle. For the geologist-the terrain is well known, as it is for the


historian. Tile botanist and bird 'watch er w ilt - a lso find


cularly on a fine, clear win­ ter's dav. NATURALIST


scope for activities. ti Altogether :1. grand walk par­


ner a t constantly varying speeds. I t was .swerving from the nearside to the centre of the road and twice got so far over that oncoming vehicles were forced to almost stop to avoid a collision.


was -i 40 mph limit the speed of the police vehicle varied from 54 to 60. mph. After the car was stopped by the police there was. an • altercation bet­ ween the accused and the police, said Mr. Gibb.


■At one point where there


defending-, said that , Traynoi- did 1 no: accept ' all .that was aUegcd against him by the police! It, was perhaps signifi­ cant that none of the drivers alleged to have been incon­ venienced had stopped and complained and there had not been any suggestion that other drivers had flashed their lights at him.


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and the police had followed him for more than four miles before he was stopped. His conduct when he was stopped bore him no credit hut lie was of Irish extraction and hot tempered and resented reflec­


There had been no accident


tions on his driving. Traynor accepted, said Mr.


going


Waddington, that his driving was not beyond reproach and that at one stage lie was “over the odds."


as driven in an erratic man­


Simple joys of a village Christmas


days. B u t. 40 . years ago, Christmas begin at the proper season, just tfeforc the Feast itself. In the D e c em b e r Reader's Digest, the poet and author. Laurie Lee, looks back to his boyhood and the simple joys Christmas in the Cots- wolds . "It always .started one star-bright night." he says, “never prearranged but intui­ tively recognised.”


ahead of its time, these days— with signs in the shops appear­ ing soon after the summer holi­


Christmn.s .seems to fall far ------- *13?®!;


ing a time when expenditure on new boats and designs is higher than ever before, and when our life-boat and inshore


usual from legacies. This, com­


rescue boat crews arc answer­ ing more and more calls, set­ ting up a new all-time record for launches year after year, has temporarily upset our financial position.


OVER 60’s


1968 CHOIR FESTIVAL


The Over 60’s Choir


Festival, organised by the Community Council of Lan­ cashire Old People’s Welfare Committee, has become an established annual e v e n t


which is looked forward to with enthusiasm by the com­ peting choirs and members of the public who go along to enjoy the singing. Tlic date set for next


strength of the service lies. "We are therefore more than


have to be made good, and am confident that they will be. The main reason for this con­ fidence is the knowledge of the wonderful support the life-boat service as a whole receives from branches such as your own. It is in this and in the magnifi­ cent achievement of our volun­ teer crews that the abiding


"Clearly these deficiis will


ever delighted that your Guild has had another successful year and wc are very grateful to you, to your committee, to those who helped the guild in any way and to all who con­ tributed or supported your guild collections.”


FOR WEEK COMMENCING DECEMBER 11th, 19C7.


LOOKING THROUGH A WHALLEY WINDOW


■ On cs ©old an d frosty morning"


said voune George the other Friday evening (young George is only in his sixties!). I admitted this was so a bit oCf colour,” I told hint.


l'~'"


batch of leaves the keen frost of the previous night had brought tumbling down, when T heard a familiar


Then on Saturday morning was sweeping up the last


year’s festival, which, takes place at the Winter Gardens P a v i l i o n , Blackpool, is Thursday, April 25. and there are six classes, with eight silver challenge cups to be won. The adjudicator will be Noel Cox. and the Master of Ceremonies, Tom Quail.


February 20. and choirs who wish to enter should apply in good time, for an entry form and full particulars of the festival. These may be obtained from The Com­ munity Council of Lanca­ shire, Selncc House, Wynn- stav Grove, Manchester. 14.


voice. You will remember that


Closing date for entries is George, "Hesta getten thi


skates ready?” Entering into his mood I


November 18 was the first of those few bright, sunny, yet very frosty days that exhil­ arated us in mid-month, and the pool at the bottom of the garden had a thin skimming of ice. ■Nah then -theer”. said Owd


answered in the affirmative, but you never know with George. “Then tha con put ’em away ageean”. rotorted my friend.


“Tha’s not towd us osvl about Owd George lately, —“He’s been


, .fmor-ning. Do that regular like, ond tha’ll ferget tha ever suffered! Theer’s just one tiling tho'—ond i t’s important. Tha mon mek sartin tho. gets tree! stuff. Real ’oney—not this arti­ ficial stuff what’s f u l l ° lucose.” “Right, I'll try it”, said I. “Arc


rJS v - *« Ml*


The- Automohl as a precaution


you certain it’s a cure? s Of coarse AhTn sartin' .


telling thee for? Hesta ever seen a bee \vi* rheumatics?


aid the cantankerous old cod- cer “What’s ta think A hm


“This lot wain’t last long enough. We’sc hev some foj afore t ’weeks out, tha’U see.’ “A pity”, I responded. “I rather fancy myself on a pair


fight a tendency to act impuls­ ively it could land you in a tricky situation. Make sure of your facts before making decis­ exions A social occasion will be


o December 20): You should J CAPRICORN (December 21 to citing. . .


mav upset you this week, but you should try to conceal your emotions and not take things too seriously. Something new _a gift or a treat—will give you


anuary 1U): Another's actions


great pleasure. FeAQUARIUS (January 20 to


ness or financial news will make up for a disappointment in per­ sonal affairs. A minor quarrel could get out of hand—so seek advice and exercise patience.


bruary 18): interesting busi­


20): Your personal desires and vour obligations to others will t conflict this week. It Is impor­


PISCES (February 19 to March


rclv on you. A direct approach to business problems will pay o l. YARIES (March 21 to April 20):


ant not to let down people who


can make a significant move for­ ward. Don’t let others put you


THE-STARS AND YOU t SAGITTARIUS (November 23 successful year. Extra effort will


which will demand strength and determination if you are to make progress especially where work is t concerned. Possible upheaval on


Wednesday: A mixed yea.,


he home front will need careful handling.


ground. A social event dining the early months will see the start of a close and lasting relation­ ship.


wTh ursdny: Personal matters pushill take up much "time and


other affairs into the back,


ous year ahead. You will find new security and added pleasure personal relationships. Take life as vou find it, rather than try to make it fit into your pattern. priSaturday: Money will be the


Friday • A happy and prosper­


op take advantage of a financial h unday: The pace will be very toou are in an excellent position


should seek good advice and avoid any speculation which a involves undue risk. Possibility of


ncipal problem this year. You


^TAURUS (April 21 to May 20): A meeting with old.friends could lead to some embarrassing moments Try not to be too rigid in your plans for .you may have to change them quite suddenly to accommodate associates. V GEMINI (May 21 to June 20).


time: vou will soon be amply rewarded. Be careful u:th


rs. Do not begrudge the


ofou will have to give tip much othe tills week to tile allulrs ol


1,1 CANCER (June 21 to July 21): Don’t let your imagination lun away with your judgment. You could get into an unhappy situ­ ation simply by pursuing one wrong idea. Tact and considti- ation will quickly solve a domes-


wThe boys of his village UntlCLEn0°teuSy 22 to August 21):


and mufflers and ran through the streets with lighted can­ dles calling out the rest of the gang — “Cornin’ carol-barking, then?*'


Lee, ‘‘but we had official status,- for we were the beys of the


“Wc were a ragged lot", says


finished, we were rewarded with handfuls of coppers, hot mince- pies, -tangerines, figs—as* preci­ ous as geld and myrrh.”


village choir.” “At each house, when we'd


people that the postage re­ quired for ' Christmas cards sent, by airmail to members of Her Majesty's Forces stationed outside Europe is 3d. Pcr nalf ounce. The envelopes should be left unsealed.


rapped themselves in scarves Tdeas and plans may depress you.


bout other people You could create a difficult situation and


am i ly r e sp o n s ib i l i t ie s m a y com e


instead look for alternatives and use votu sense ol humour when influencing colleagues. b VIRGO ’(August 22 to Septem­


i expected opposition to your rv not to let this happen,


a e r22) : Take cure what you say


?ct the wrong idea youraelf f about an innocent inend. New


^L Ib'rA (September 23 to Octo­ ber °2): A valuable relationship


rion’t reject an oiler of help, however misguided it may seem


mav “be threatened by a S a n d in g . Make cjitoji U jt you express youiself, cluuli Mm


Thu Post Office reminds Feek or you will run into trouble. wace tm to your problems. >ou t ill find them easier to vesohe


piMonday: A year of much hap­ rlvc more attention to i elation-


han you expect at the moment. THE WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS


ness Early decisions will fix i vour course a n d leave you free to


s h ip s .


romance and for tia\el. Tuesday: You will move


A promising year for FORSTER


General Carrier and Light Furniture Removals 116, BA5VDLANDS, CLITHEROE — Tel: 3356


tO<u?ohpl0 (October 23 to Nov­ ember 22): Several important wissues must be sorted out this


portunity. Keep alert and you where will be changes in your y orking and domestic life and aou will need to keep your wits


S long journey at the year's end. Tot during the early months.


bout you However, romantic matters will give you great joy.


rapidly ahead at work, and materially this will be a very


be needed in domestic life if you are to get the best from your plans.


was plucking leaves from the ivy that persistently climbs up the back fence. When ho hat, gathered a good handful, he fluffed them in the capacious pocket of his jacket. “What on earth are V0'* '■ J


thecr’s thi answer." As he spoke, my old friend


to now?”. I asked him. ’What do want those fo r - Christmas


decorations?”


cies t-hissel” at a lot o’ tilings tha doesn't shape so weel at! Fray t ’way tha walked up yon garden pad a few minutes back, Ah corn't see thee meckin’ a name fer thissel’ cutting figures eight.”


of skates!” “Aye”, saiid George. “Tha fan­


“Nowt o’ t ’ soart. Decorations is women’s work”, was his quick retort. “Com cure, tha-ts wh.it


corn cure Tile old chap was scornful.


matics Uiis morning”, I excused myself. “I ’ve had it a day or two." "Tha hes?” said George. Then tha. wants to thank tlii


Remedy


this is another of your famous remedies coming up?” “It is!” said George emphati­


“Hullo”, said I. " I . suppose


cally. “ond it never fails! So don’t hev sae mich to say ond listen to me. Ev'ry neet afore tha goes to bed. get a tables­ poon o’ ‘oney ond stir it up i’ a glass o’ boiling watter.” “And then drink it?" I sug­


nowt o’ t ’soart. Let it slond aw neet ond then sup it fost thing


gested. “No!", snapped George. "Do


“I ’ve got a touch of rheu­


these is for!” I didn't know ivy was good


for corns”. I said. “Ho! That’s good! . sau;


lucky stars that Ali've come along. All’ll cure thee.”


George “We've found summit tha doesn't know at last! They didn’t teach thee cvTythms at yon Grammar schoo o thine it seems. T’finest cure out fer


corns, ivy’ is!”


I passed no comment. “Tek a dozen or so leaves ond


Knowing he would enlarge. .


soak them i’ vinegar fer three days. Then paint thi com wi t' juice ond tie one o’ t ’leaves ower it. Do it neet ond morning fer three or fower days ond tlia'll lift thi com reet- out. Tha’U dance down t'street! “But". I protested “that’s no


X hod to admit that X hacin. t. Heet!” said George. “Thc-n


FULl CO


A Clitheroc anl principal of Clitf


night after a pulj new projecl. A working par!


education), Mr. ling Cthe Churchl Ryecroft (the Cal the Deputy Mayes


Wh!


said Owd George. “Trouble wi’ yo chaps on t'c-oimcU is yo do loo mich sittin’ down!” Really, one of these days we


use to me. Ive got perfect feet!” “Who sed owt about feet?’ .


must rule him out of order.J.F. THIS WAS NEWS


75 YEMS AGO December 9, 1892


Catholic Operatic Society gave a performance in the 'Public Hall of the operetta “Merry Men of Sherwood Forest,” The performance was preceeded by a short musical programme which included a violin solo by Mr. A. R. Bleazard. song by Mr. John Edward Hargreaves, and a flute solo by Mr. Jas. Boothman. Characters in the operetta were: Robin Hood, Mr. J. Crabtree: Maid Marion, Mrs. J. Crabtree; Little John, Mr. W. Wells; Friar Tuck, Mr. John Ducket-t; Will Scarlet, Mr. D. Wrigley; the Miller’s son, Mr. J. Sherliker: the Holy Palmer, Mr. F. Duckett; the Sheriff,' Mr. R. Kenyon. Others taking part were: T. Duckett. N. Dewhiu-st, F. Duckett, and ,1. Winstantey. Air. Michael


Members of the Clitheroe


Duckett was the conductor. -z *


tory Court granted a. faculty for th e installation of a stained-glass window at the east end of the south wall of Whalley Parish Church in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Ark­ wright. The subject of the window. “The Good Shepherd”, was designed by Mr. Burne Jones. R.A. The cost was de­ frayed by the deceased parents’ daughters. Airs. W. W. Simp­ son. of Winkley Hall and Airs. Atkinson.


Manchester Diocesan Consis­ *


ted tile Rev. John Eyre Wrn- stanley Wallis, Vicar of Holy Trinity, Burnley, to succeed the Rev R. Newman as Vicar of Whalley. The new wear was the eldest son of Dr. Wallis. BA of Woolwich.*


50 YEARS AGO The Hulmc Trustees appoin­


December 7, 1917


Baptist. Chapel,, tire Rev. J. Gwynne Thomas, who also served the Billington Baptist Chapel, received an ivitation to accept the pastorate at Pellon


After 12 years at Sabden * «


Lane Baptist Church, Halifax. #


ted chairman of a newly- f o rme d Allotment-holders' Association at Wballcy. Mr. M. Hindle was appointed secretary and Mr. G. E. Tennant, treas­ urer.


Mr. J. Stephenson was elec­ * # * * #


famous correspondent, des­ cribed experiences in the early days of the war. at a well attended public meeting held in the King Lane Hall, under the chairmanship of Alderman Hnrdncre.•:*$


.-V;


utterly unconscious of his iden­ tity. Private , James Mulvey, Scots Guards, of Glasgow, a patient in Barraclough Hospi­


Alter two years of oblivion,


tal, recovered liis memory. :A


-.V


Lancashire Territorials. of Wha-lley. was awarded the Mili­ tary Cross for gallantry “going through heavy Shellfire for, a distance of 60 yards to save a


Captain Leonard Green. East


fellow officer." *


•* *


Sergeant R. Driver (24), of Pcndle Road. Clitlieroe, also attached to the local Territor-


News also came to hand that Ask for. details at your local branch:


The first £15 Interest In the ORDINARY DEPARTMENT Is FREE FROM INCOME TAX—£30 for Husband and Wife.


Accounts can bs opened with as- little a$ one shilling. Clitheroe: 7 Church Street C 3 -


ILACKBURN- m JS T E E ' SAVINGS SANK . , ‘ '


Miss Bennett Burleigh, a. In all walks of life people who know use the


Was it t easy? VI againtf out? Men wl| Razor > twice i I with cl


ness il l ably aij Three i


ials. had been awarded tile Military Modal, an honour


shared by two privates "for gallantry under peculiarly dan­ gerous circumstances" (quoting the official report) “in extin­ guishing a fire at an ammuni­ tion dump under enemy shell fire. They worked for 40 min­ utes, dragging our burning boxes from the dump nr.d pour­ ing sand on them. They were under shell fire the whole time.”


teens, purchased by the inhabi­ tants ol* Bowl a n d , were


25 YEARS AGO Three YMCA mobile can­


December 4, 1C42


officially presented to Mr. H. G. Gerrard. Secretary of tile North West Division, at a special


ceremony held at Waddington. *


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district were offered a fine pro­ gramme at the King Lane Hall


Music lovers in Clitiheroe and


at a concert aranged by the Clitheroe Rotary Club for the


amounted to £36 10s 9d. * - * *


benefit of the YMCA Mobile Canteen Fund. Net proceeds


mFarewell presentations were


to the Fr. Kopp, S.J. and Fr. Crook S.J., by Mr. T. Dobson, dhairman of the Parochial Committee. Fr. Kopp who was Rector of the Parish for 12 years, had left to become Superior at Loyola- Hall, Rain-


ade at The Hall. Lowergate,


hilt. and Fr. Crock was to go into retirement at St. Buenos


College. North Wales. *


only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rawlinson, of Worston Old Hall, was successful in pas­ sing. at Lancaster, the final examination for State Fever Nursing. She recived her gen­ eral training at Dewsbury and also took a special course for


Miss Margaret Rawlinson, hi- •-* -


midwifery at Rochdale. *


ferrous metals, rags and rubber l was made throughout the Bow-


An. intense drive for non- *


and rural district. *


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of Clitheroc, the Rev. H. A. Bland, was officially welcomed to the parish of St. Mary's on Friday evening, when a large number of parishioners assem­


The recently-appointed Vicar to makJ


bled in the Sunday School. *


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Chairman of Biuiilcy Educa­ tion Committee, presented the prizes at the Clitheroe Gram­ mar School for Girls’ speech day held in the Parish Church School. Mr. R. C. Assheton. of Downham Hall, presided. In her report, the headmistress. Miss Lumb, said that although the school had been handi­ capped by having 28S girls in a building which was designed to hold about 200 pupils, the year had been one of progress and not stagnation.


Councillor Mrs. Watson, JP,


BUU E X C E L l I


CQNERON scparJ our wide select f watch. Coi l kiiojjj makes


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