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some noticed a slight faliing-ofT in business, the number of customers visiting hotels tn the area has dropped very little.


their intake ot alcoholic drinks, and in some cases shun litem altogether and turn to soft drinks.


their cars home and slipping out to the local to finish off the cvcnim:.


takings had fallen by £50 on the first two nights of the


One landlord said that his


ward the idea that once the initial scare had died down, people would return to their normal habits. But he admitted


that he thought drivers would drink less than they used to.


ensee of the Wellsprings Hotel. Nick o’ Fendle, told me that he noticed very little effect on ■his trade. “Most of my customers real­


Mr. David Hamel-Cooke. lic­


the corner told mo: "It only needs one policoman outside this pub to ask someone to have the tost, word will get round and all the ruddy lot will be scared to death to como."


A grey-haired old man in


refreshments in an attempt to "beat-the-breathalyser,” and one local licensee has almost sold out of his stock of do-it- yourself breathalyser kits. Another landlord put for­


test—a drop of 50 per cent. Some country pubs have begun serving coffee and light


be somewhat concerned by the new Act, tor he said he had sold almost his entire stock of do-it-yourself breathalysers, at 5s. a time.


Even so. his customers must Fruit juices


customers have been switchim to fruit juices or only havini two pints of beer, and fears that his trade will be down this weekend.


ise that the police are a sen­ sible crowd who are not going to stop just anybody who has had a drink, but drivers whose ability is obviously impaired.”


popular pub with motorists, the licensee. Mr. E. Livesey, said that he has begun serving coffee and light snacks at the bar in an attempt to attract customers who might be frightened off by


■ ‘■ S '- ' v I , ' At .the Petre Arms, Langho. a


X don’t want my customers to test themselves here and find they are all-right, only to go outside, be forced to take a police test, and find they are over the limit." he told me. He has noticed that several


Swan with Two Necks. Pendle­ ton, did not think that his cus­ tomers wanted coffee and do- it-yourself kits to be sold at the bar. "They can be unreliable, and


Mr. R. H. Collinson, of The


Many people, licensees said, are coming out to coun­ try hotels and having only an pdd drink before taking


What has been noticed, however, is a distinct trend For drivers to cut down


quieter this week, and he lias noticed a large number of cus­ tomers changing from their usual beer or whisky to soft drinks and shandies. People are certainly very con­


the new law.. His hotel has certainly been


scious of tlie new Act,” he added.


and look upon visiting the pub as a social occasion. They don’t want to give this up, but neither do they want to loose their driving licence."


“They enjoy coming out,


few weeks, car drivers who come out for drinks will be “playing it cool", and finding out what their capacity is before they go “over the top.”


He thinks that for,.the next


some strong criticism from Mr. Livesey, who thought it might cause more accidents than it might prevent.


to become frustrated, and thus more accident-prone, because they were limiting their intake,


many people use drinking as a safety valve, and that the new laws may cause some of them


He told me that he thought


weekend b e fo re decidin: whether his trade has been affected, although lie has noticed a very slight fall off.


Many factors r He told me that several of his


aegulars had not been in for


not necessarily the introduction of the breathalyser. He did not think that his cus­


tomers would be unduly worried by the test in any case, and t added: “Our people don't get


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NEIRA—NUTTER Miss Helen Nutter, eldest


Clitheroe was married on Sat­ urday at SS Michael and John's Church to Mr. Luis Neira, second son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Neira of Vigo, Spain.


daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Nutter, of 25. Cardigan Avenue,


satin with a matching pill-box headdress and a shoulder length veil. Her bouquet was composed of coral tea roses, gold freesias and lily of the valley.


bride wore a full-length empire­ line dress of oyster milano


Given away by her father the


bouquets of cream tea roses and mixed freesias.


pire-style dresses of turquoise milano satin with match­ ing head bands and carried


The bridesmaids. Misses Cath­ erine and Anne Nutter -(bride’s


was performed by the Rev. F. Burns. SJ, a reception was held at the Asslieton Anns Hotel, Downhnm.—Photo: E. Harrison. Clitheroe.


Ramos, the groomsmen when Messrs. Eric J. Nutter (bride’s brother) and William Nutter (bride's cousin) and the ushers were Messrs. David Cornwell and Richard Nutter. After the ceremony which


The best man was Mr. Joseph sisters) wore full-length em­


in the centre of town which depends much less for its trade on the motorist, the licensee, Mr. Rex Ball, told me that takings had not fallen, com­ pared with the corresponding period last year. But he has noticed a marked


ight.” At the Starkie Arms, a hotel


many people switching to soft drinks and shandies. Turning to another effect of


but he thought this could be. due to a number of factors, and


drink on Monday or Tuesday,


criticised the Act. He told me: "I don't think it is a good Act because it pre-supposes that human beings are all standard. But they're not. and it’s abso­ lute nonsense to think they arc.” He too is, waiting until the


Mr. A. G. C. Langford, of the Calf’s Head Hotel, Worston, also


The new Act came in for


midnight on Sunday, most licensees in the Clithcroc area arc wailing until the week­ end bclorc judging whether it will have a drastic effect on their trade. The beginning of tile week, they told me, is always quiet, and although


. the new drinking laws and (he breutha lyser test came into Force at


BREATHALYSER THREAT Less


but


drinking real test


at weekend By JOHN HONEYWELL


M.P. TALKS ABOUT


HIS JOB


“Tlie MP’s Vocation" was the title of a most interesting talk


which Sir Prank Pearson, MP for the Clitheroe Division, gave to a packed audience of Clith­ eroe Evening - Townswomen’s Guild members in the Con­ servative Club yesterday week.


evening a successful stall of plants brought by members raised £2 15 0 for guild funds.


on behalf of tlie guild, by Mrs. Eva Coates. During the latter part of the


behind, the scenes at West­ minster and revealed to them the hard work which a con­ scientious Member of Parlia­ ment must dedicate to the ful­ filment of his duties. Mrs.. K. H. Bulcock presided and Sir Prank was thanked,


His address took members Tet&risiwiflme


Pit-lured together aFter their investiture in London as serving sisters in the Order ol M. John are Clitheroe Nursing Division members Miss Annie Starkie of ; lontague Street, Ciitheroc, and Mrs. Jane Tomlinson of Garnett Rond.


Visited eleven countries in


three months


Where is it possible to live a life of leisure in ideal sun-ivashed surroundings, with good food, wine and im­


covering an area of about four square miles, Peter was one of a group of 20 young travellers of all nationalities prepared to cut costs by


with two friends, Michael Nut­ ter f22). of Barnoldswick, and Martin Carney (23). of Burnley. They had their own transport, a motor-cycle combination, but Martin—who had less time to spend on the vacation trip than the others — left them when they reached Yugoslavia and crossed the Adriatic to Italy.


Hitch-hike


into Turkey and were within 60 miles of Istanbul when the motor cycle’s oil system packed up on them. The “bike” was of British manufacture and they could not obtain spares, so they had to leave it with custom's officials and hitch-hike through


drop in the consumption of alcohol, and attributed this to


nesday are always very quiet, but after pay-day on Thursday, we always get busier, and I expect we will have to cope with quite a few tomorrow night.”


Recalled to 4 rmy the day after his wedding


CHRISTOPHER IPLUMMER


K E R ^ S - lirnest Lehman


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caster, who reside at 23 King Lane, Clitheroe were married at Brierfield, where Mrs. Lan­ caster was working at the time. Mr. Lancaster, a mem-


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the day after they were mar­ ried because the ■ husband was suddenly recalled to the Army, will celebrate their golden wedding next Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lan­


A couple who. had to part


Clitheroe but Mrs. Lancaster, formerly Miss ’Del’ Greener, was born in London and brought up jn Manchester. She came to live in Clitheroe at the age of 17.


War with the Clitheroe Ter­ ritorials. While later serving in the Dardanelles he was wounded twice.


Mr. Lancaster went out to Egypt during the first World


After his injury he was


ber of the East Lancashire Regiment, was serving in the Dardanelles, and because of a fear that the Germans were landing, was recalled less than 24 hours after his mar­ riage. Mr. Lancaster is a native of


brought home, and was later sent to Prance, where he was wounded once more. He was afterwards transferred to the RAMC. Alter the war, he worked at


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son’s Taxis Ltd. whether lie had received an increased num­ ber of calls to take home motorists who had gone "over the top,” but he too was waiting until tlie weekend to see the. full effect. He a d d e d : "Monday, Tuesday and Wed­


the new law, I asked Mr George Coulter, a director of Tomlin­


Turkish capital — where East and West meet and mingle and one barters over every purchase in the bazaars and even over the cost of a taxi fare — they stayed for three weeks. The only reluctance they


the other countries on their schedule. But, fascinated by life in the


found the most beautiful—and the cleanest city of his tour— with its ancient Acropolis the


found in Turkey was in the offer of a "lift” when they decided to move on. This decided them to split up and make their separ­ ate ways to Athens where they would meet up again, for It was easier to hitch a lift singly, than in pairs. And it was Athens that Peter


most impressive sight of the many wonderful ones he saw.


separated to meet in Rome, and Peter ferried across to Southern Italy, landing at Brindisi. Travelling northwards .he


ted Daphne, not far from the capital, where the month-long wine festival was In progress. During the four weeks of the event festivities begin at seven each evening and continue until the early hours of the morning. Tourists mingle with the “ locals,” and Greek soldiers in their skirted uniforms and girls in national costume add to the colour of the scene as they dance to gay music. Admission costs only 20 drachmas (5/-) and this also entitles each visi­ tor to a souvenir glass which he may take away with him after sampling the wines on which the festival is centred. Visitors may help themselves freely — drinking from all the barrels of wine If they wish to do so free of charge. Again Peter and Michael


spent a day in Naples, before going on to Rome—“a fantastic city.” which he set out to ex­ plore. . St. Peter’s Square and The Vatican amazed him by their


into a gentleman’s service at Heywood, near Manchester for 14 years. They later owned a soft drink


Harrow Print-Works until it closed about 30 years ago. He was then out of work for 21 years, during which time he kept himself busy by rearing Angora Chinchilla rabbits. He kept 100 of them at Shaw Bridge, and was a member of Clitheroe R a b b i t and Pur Society. He and his wife then went


shop in Manchester before re­ tiring and returning to Clith­ eroe about three years ago.


Wine festival While in Greece he also visi­


Peter and Michael went on


day—equivalent to 5/-..” Peter told an Advertiser and Times reporter. This sum enabled him to have one “really big meal1 at night and two bottles of wine. Peter set off across Europe


fashion was no hardship, for Peter was equipped with sleep­ ing bag and the nights were warm enough to sit out in shorts and tee shirts until it was time to turn in. ” 1 lived off 20 drachmas


sleeping out on the beach But "roughing” it in this


Crescent, Clitheroe, found the answer to this question on the small, rocky island of Myknos, about 100 miles off the coast of Greece, during his three-months’ tour of eleven countries. He returned home on Friday. On Myknos—a tiny island


promptu entertainment thrown in, for the equivalent of five shillings a day ? Twenty-three-year-old Peter Pedder. of Moorland


ence, where he saw some of tit- scars still remaining after the flood disaster that devastated trie city and which damaged or destroyed many of its priceless ait treasures.


wards to Milan and from there, still "hitching" l i f t s f rom obliging motorists, made his way over the Swiss Alps.


journey he spent a day sight­ seeing in Paris before pressing on to Calais, where he caught a Dover-bound ferry.


roads, lie reached the French town of Lyons, where he saw rain for the first time since leaving England. On the homeward leg of the


Europe, through France, Ger­ many, Austria and onwards, was “sunshine all the way” and un the perfect weadier continued


Perfect weather Hi.s entire journey across


til, having jf/iTthe mountain


totally unexpected glimpse of Pope Paul VI, for peter imci inadvertently chosen to arrive during a ceremonial occasion when the Pope was present. Peter’s next stop was Flor­


size and magnificence and he entered the basilica of St Peter’s only to find that a spe­ cial Mass was in progress. It was bere that he gained a


SOROPTIMISTS’ COMING-OF-AGE CELEBRATION


charter anniversary dinner at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Oiayton-le-Moors on Saturday, which was attended by about 150 people.


Clitheroe and District Soroptimists held their 21st


earliest beginnings. He also spoke of the interest


He then continued north­


president of the-National Fed­ eration responding to the toast, referred to the Sorop- timist Movement throughout the world and the opportunity which it offered to its members of serving their respective com­ munities. In proposing the toast to the


leaders of vision with the ability to listen reflectively and think creatively; leaders who were enthusiastic and always well informed. Mrs. P. A. B. Lunn, a past


Borough of Clitheroe, Miss D. E. Rushton, founder president


Borough, many of them per­ forming community service. . Responding to the toast, the Mayor, Aid. T. Robinson, who was accompanied by the Mayoress. Mrs. Robinson, praised the willingness with


of the club and a former Mayoress of the Borough, touched on the changes which had taken place in the town during her lifetime, and the many different organisations which existed within the


Soroptimists had always taken in the problems of youth and then went on to congratulate tlie movement in having


National Federation of Sor- optimist Clubs, Mr. Jack Whittaker, President of the Rotary Club of Clitheroe, traced Soroptimism from its


Proposing the toast to the


which the various organisa­ tions gave their services when­ ever help was needed in the town.


Club of Clitheroe was proposed by Mrs. M. Clark, President of the Inner Wheel, who spoke of the affinity that existed be­ tween the two clubs. She also testified to the value of women’s ■ clubs and the fine work they were doing.


The toast to the Soroptimist


single-handed, such a success­ ful dinner.


- organising, almost


proposed by the club president, Mrs. Phyllis Todd, who is a Freeman of the Borough. She thanked the speakers and other top table guests who included tile Townswomen’s Guild’s presidents and the Ladies’ Circle chairman, all of whom were also Soroptimists. In her


"Our Guests" was the toast DE TABLET ARMS HOTEL, RIBCIIESTER


welcome for the gentlemen who' were present.


dent of the North-West Divi­ sional Union of Sorcptimist Clubs replied on behalf of the guests.


Miss M. Blackwood, presi­ Dear Friends, Miss M. Seed


THE WEEK’S OBITUARY Mrs. M. Riley


ber home Miss Maggie Seed, of 8, Cowper Avenue, Clitheroe, died in Blackburn Infirmary


After falling downstairs at


was returned at an inquest in Blackburn on Tuesday. Mrs. Lillian Colwill, a next-


door neighbour, told the Blackburn Coroner. Mr. George Wightman that she found Miss Seed, who lived alone, at n the bottom of the stairs in her


dle Mill. She regularly worshipped at


attending service there almost every Sunday, with Mrs. Col­ will, who was also a close friend. She was the sister of the


Clitheroe Parish Church,


late Misses Gertrude and Alice Seed and is survived by two brothers Bert and John. The service ’ and interment


ployed by the Horrocksford Lime Co. Ltd., until his retire­ ment in July this year.


keen football player for the Primrose Star team and also for Moor Lane Chapel team. hMr. Webster is survived by


recently, a member "of the Clitheroe Homing Society. In his yonger days he was a


Mr. Webster was until


to whom much sympathy will be extended.


is wife. Molly, and two sons,


West Bradford Methodist Chapel.


The service and interment took place on Wednesday at


about ninety members and guests. The guild’s chairman, Mrs. K.


Clitheroe E v e n in g Towns­ women’s Guild, held at the Swan and Royal Hotel on Tues­ day night, was attended by


H. Bulcock, proposed the loyal toast and the chairman of the Preston Federation, Mrs. B. Webster, proposed the toast to the Clttheroe Guild. .Mrs. Bulcock also proposed


EVENING GUILD DINNER The fourth annual dinner of


the Mayoress of Clitheroe, Mrs. T. Robinson, Lady Pearson, wife of Sir Frank Pearson, MP for the Clitheroe Division: Mrs. M. Clark, President of the Inner Wheel Club; and Mrs. B. Blair-


the toast to the guests, to which Mrs. P. Todd, president of Clith­ eroe and District Soroptimists responded Tlie chairman of the Ribbles-


of tlie evening guild was toast­ master and the guests eluded


dale Afternoon Guild re­ sponded to the guild toast. Mrs. G. Grange, vice-chairman


his home, 9. George Street, Clitheroe on Saturday, aged 72. He was a quarry man em­


Mr. James Webster, died at Mr. J. Webster


took place at Clitheroe ceme­ tery yesterday (Thursday).


were first built. She formerly worked for many years at Pen-


er Avenue since the houses


on Friday night. She was 75. A verdict of "misadventure”


came a widow a month after her diamond wedding anniver­ sary in April, died on Sunday


Frank Parkinson, 3, The Cres­ cent, Clitheroe. She was 84. Mrs. Riley, and her husband.


at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.


Frederick, came to live in Clitheroe from Accrington in 1934, and were afterwards con­


ightdress on Friday night. p Miss Seed had lived jn Cow­


a member of the Women's Fellowship. A service in the church pre­


nected with Trinity Methodist Church, where Mrs. Riley was


for Mr. and Mrs. Parkinson and their daughter, Carol, who have suffered two bereavements within the space of a few


ceded th e cremation at Accrington on Wednesday. Much sympathy will be felt


months.


dent. Miss Annie (Gertie) Varley of 113, Whalley Road, died on Monday at home aged


A well known Clitheroe resi­ Miss A. G. Varley


ber of the Clitheroe branch of So the British and Foreign Bible


Church today will precede the interment at Clitheroe cemetery.


■woman, Miss Gertrude Gud­ geon. of 11, Railway View, died


Mrs. J. Gudgeon, kept the Brown Cow Inn for a number of years and Miss Gudgeon was a receptionist at the Swan and Royal Hotel, until she suffered from ill-health. She was very interested in


with SS Michael and John’s RC Church where Requiem Mass preceded the interment yester­ day at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Clitheroe.


tomimes. She was closely associated


the evening guild’s drama group presented “Cindy’s Story.” a pantomime entirely in verse written by member Mrs. Mar­ garet Kendrick.


Bryan, chairman of the Ladies’ Circle. After the dinner- members of


in hospital on Sunday, need 65. Her parents, the late Mr. and


A well known Clitheroe Mrs. E. Robinson Miss G. Gudgeon


beth Robinson, died at her home, 25 Mitchell Street, Clitheroe, on Sunday. She had been a widow since March. Born in Pendleton, she had


lived . in Clitheroe for the greater part of her life and was a keen church worker. She divided her time between


music and in her younger dnys frequently danced in local pan­


At the age of.88. Mrs. Eliza­ ■


with St. James’s Church and until her illness was a regular church nttender. A service in St. James's


ciety was closely associated


82.A native of Clitheroe. Miss Varley worked for most of her life as a weaver at Jubilee Mill. Miss Varley. who was a mem­


Mrs. Maggie Riley, who be­ Mrs. A. Sharpies


Pimlico Road, Clitheroe. died at home last Friday, after long illness, aged 65.


Mrs. Amy Sharpies, of 50


had lived for most of her life in Clitheroe. Mrs. Sharpies was closely


A native of Blackburn, she


associated with Clitheroe Parish Church and was a member of the Mothers' Union. She was also a member of Clitheroe Women Unionists Association. She is survived by her hus­


by Canon A. F. Clark preceded ce the interment at Blackburn


Mrs. S. E. Patterson Tile mother of Mr. Lionel


band, Mr. Reginald Sharpies, and a married soil. Jack, to whom much sympathy will be extended. CA service at Clitheroe Parish


hurch on Tuesday, conducted metery.


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Turner, first vice-president of tlie club, gave a resume of its recent activities, thanked the guests for their support, and Mrs. Barker, the club secre­ tary fc.1


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