6 Clithcroc Advertiser and Times, Friday, November 17, 1967 NEWTON


United Christian Fellowship Will meet


TOMORROW SATURDAY at


The Methodist School, Chatburn


at 7-30 p.m. SPEAKER


Miss A. Hall (India)


ALL ARE WELCOME Congregational Church


CHRISTMAS FAIR NEWTON INSTITUTE


Saturday, November 25th At 3-30 p.m.


WHIST and DOMINO DRIVE


At 8-0 p.m. ADMISSION - 3/6


DOWNHAM VILLAGE HALL ------------ o------------


A DANCE Will be held


TONIGHT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dancing to


GODFREY KITCHENS BAND


ADMISSION 5/- — Refreshments Available Gisburn and District Young Farmers Club


GISBURN VILLAGE HALL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th


DANCE


Dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to the SILVER KEYNOTES


ADMISSION 5/- Refreshments Available Right of Admission Reserved Clithcroc Royal Grammar School Scout Troop BUFFET DANCE


in aid of Group Funds, in the SCHOOL HALL


FRIDAY, 1st DECEMBER Dancing to the


Enjoy yourself and at the same time help a good cause. TICKETS 10/6 inclusive (limited)


BILL CULSHAW BAND From 8 p.m. to Midnight.


From: Mr. J. C. ALEXANDER at .the School.


Aighton, Bailey and Chaiglcy Memorial Hall, Hurst Green


FEATHERED


WHIST AND DOMINO DRIVE will be held


Saturday, December 2nd Commencing 7-30 p.m.


Admission 3/6 Including Refreshments Children under 16 years will compete together for childrens prizes.


CLITIIEROE and DISTRICT BRANCH L.E.P.R.A.


3rd Annual General Meeting Wednesday, November 22nd, at 7-45 p.m. Wlialicy Old Grammar School


SHORT FILM SHOW followed by


PRESENTATION OF CHEQUE by Coun. Mrs Mary Troop, .UP.


Chairman of Clitheroe Rural District Council to


Mrs. Sugden, Regional Organiser, L.E.P.R.A. All arc welcome


ST. JOHNS CHURCH, HURST GREEN FEATHER AND BOTTLE


Whist and Domino Drive WILL BE HELD


IN THE VILLAGE HALL HURST GREEN


ON FRDAY. NOVEMBER 24th at 7-30 p.m.


Admission 3/6 including refreshments Valuable Prizes


GRINDLETON CHURCH


CHRISTMAS FAIR in the School


2nd December, 1967 at 3-0 p.m.


Farm produce, Cakes, Fancy Goods. Novelties, Teas


Painting Exhibition Judge; Miss June F. Heaton


ST. PETER AND PAUL CHURCH, BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND


CHURCH BAZAAR Saturday, November 25th


IN THE SCHOOL AT 2-30 p.m. OPENER


COUN. MRS. S. J. DOW, J.P. Admission 1/- Stalls Children 3d 1 Refreshments


THE GISBURN PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION Wish To Express


Thanks for donations to their recent, appeal; and for the excellent support given to the Social Evening


on Friday, November 3rd.1


The Association would be most grateful for further contributions, these should be sent, to:—


The Treasurer, W. Saunders, Main Street, Gisburn.


NOVEMBER 19(li for Seven Days. Commence 7-45 p.m. Come Soon !


The most expensive show ever presented at the Starlight Club . . . ANOTHER DROP OF THE HARD STUFF WITH THE FANTASTIC


_ Presenting the new comedy sensation — the current talk of T.V.!


DUBLINERS LES DAWSON


The Country’s Number One Guitarist — Superb Entertainer BERT WEEDON Scots Singer PAUL BAKER — Comedian DES OWEN — Dancers ERIK and


JUEL — STAN EDWARDS your compere — Come and have a wonderful time! Thwailcs’ Beers — Refreshment Bar — Dancing — Gaming Room — Good Company !


Milthorne Avenue, Clitheroe MARTIN TOP MANOR GOSPEL HALL


Sunday, November 19th Gospel Service 6-30 p.m. Mr. H. Mercer (Darwen)


Wednesday, November 22nd Ladies Bright Hour 2-45 p.m.


Miss P. Hindlc (Blackburn)


Thursday, November 23rd Children’s Happy Hour at 6-30 p.m.


Coffee Evening at,


15 Claremont Avenue, Clithcroe


Friday, November 17th 7 — 9 p.m.


Admission — 1/6


Bring and Buy — Colour T.V. In Aid of


Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute and The Embroiderer's Guild


All Hallows Church Mitton Men’s Effort


Tuesday, November 21st Hot Pot Supper


Whist and Domino Drive Supper 6-30 p.m.—7-30 p.m.


Admission — 4/- Childrcn — 2/6


Itushall Eaves C of E School BRING and


BUY SALE Saturday, November 25fh At 1-15 p.m.


ADMISSION 3d.


Proceeds in aid of School Funds.


CLITHEROE LIBERAL ASSOCIATION


COFFEE EVENING AT


20 WADDINGTON RD.


(by kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Fulton)


Wednesday, 22nd November From 7-30 p.m. to 0-30 p.m.


ADMISSION 1/6 BRING AND BUY


CLITHEROE PARISH CHURCH


Organ Society SPECIAL RECITAL


In Clithcroc Parish Church by


John Callow — Cello


Charles Myers — Organ Programme to include


Cello Concerto by Dvorak


Choral in A Minor by Franck


Tuesday, November 21st, at 8 p.m.


SAWLEY READING ROOM Annual Christmas


Whist and Donmino Drive


MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th Keep This Date Free.


Slaidburn Village Hall ANNUAL CHRISTMAS


Whist Drive Wednesday, 13th Dec.


held at Salem Congregational Church on Sunday.


Men’s Day Services for Men's Day were


was Mr. Sanderson of Hellifield, and the evening service was conducted by the minister, the Rev. J. K. Gardiner. Title organist was Mr. Frank Kenyon.


There were good attendances at both services.


GISBURN


cf Gisburn Young Farmers met at the Festival Hall, Gis- burn, when Miss Pamela Harrison, of Ilkley, gave a very interesting talk on show jump­


Young Farmers On Monday evening members


ing.


thanks. A business meeting followed, with . Mr. James Ren­ ton presiding.


Mr. John Fa-lshaw expressed


Clitheroc Congregational Church


SUNDAY NEXT NOVEMBER 19th


10-30 a.m. Family Worship


2-30 p.m. Sacred Concert Padiham Male Voice Choir. Programme 2/6


NO EVENING SERVICE.


Trinity Methodist Church Sunday, November 19th


8-0 a.m. Holy Communion 10-30 a.m. Rev. R. Jobling 6-00 p.m. Rev. E. Joselin Film Service


2-0 p.m. Ladies Class Speaker. Miss J. Recday


will be gratefully received by the Rev. R. Jobling in the Church between


Saturday, 18th November Gift Boxes and Donations


GIFT DAY 3-00 p.m. and 4-30 p.m.


Clithcroc and District Branch of Ladies N.F.U.


THE


ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


which was to be held


MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20th has now been


POSTPONED


Owing to the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease.


CLITHEROE NATURALISTS SOCIETY


Thursday, November 23rd LECTURE


THE SEA SHORE By


Mr. C. N. WATSON


BOYS GRAMMAR SCHOOL YORK STREET 7-30 p.m.


TOSS ID E Autumn Fair


CHURCH HOUSE BURNRIDGE


Saturday, November 18th At 2-30 p.m.


To be opened by


Mrs. Hainsworth (Ingleton)


STALLS — COMPETITIONS TEAS — Etc.


Tosside Church Fabrics. In aid o! C. P. RAVE


CO-OPERATIVE HALL, LONGRIDGE. SATURDAY, November 18th, 1967 7-30 p.m. to 11-30 p.m.


Gary Wild and the Discotheque with


MOOD INDIGO SpotPrizes. Admission 5/-. No admission or rcadmission after 10-30 p.m. The preacher in the afternoon,


ffoni fh& VilSacJtf WISWELL


well Women’s Institute was held in the-'--school, Barrow, last week. The president, Mrs. M. Clegg was-in the chair and thanked the helpers at the recent jumble sale.


December meeting and Christ­ mas Party--will be held on t Wednesday, December 13 at


She announced that the


he Old Grammar School, Whalley, when members may bring one guest.


treat will be on Saturday. December 16, when they will be taken to the-pantomime at


The children's Christmas


Calderstones Hospital, instead of having th'e^usual party.


was received ./from Mrs. . J. Leeming.


A letter of'thanks for flowers -


shaw, gave the financial state­ ment. As there have been several big money raising efforts during the past year, it showed a very satisfactory balance.


The treasurer, Mrs. E. Grim-


by the secretary, Mrs. C. Bridge and adopted from the diair.


The annual report was given


Mrs. M. Clegg thanked ail who had helped during her year of office.


In her Presidential Address


retiring committee was voiced by Mrs. B. Forrest who spoke


A vote of thanks to the


of tile brilliant way they had worked to extricate the extra money.


officers elected as follows: President, Mrs. M. Cleg^ vice-presidents, Mrs. K. Hay-


ittee was announced and mThe ballott for the new com­


dock and Mrs. M. Hopwood; secretary, Mrs. C. Bridge; assis­ tant secretary, Mrs. 1 Thomp­ son; treasurer, Mrs. E. Grim- shaw; assistant treasurer, Mrs. M. Hopwood; refreshments, Mrs. I. Dawson and Mrs. H. Smelt; register. Miss M. Lytle; social chairman, Mrs. Camp­ bell. Other appointments: Home


Women’s I n s t i t u t e The annual meeting of Wds-


WHALLEY lowship was held today week


when Mr. F. Talbot Pres'*r£ The meeting took the form


Men’s Fellowship A meeting of the Men's Fel­


of a members’ evening, each man giving his impression of other members’ occupations. Tile company included a doc­ tor, a funeral director, a male nurse a student, a gardener, and a waste water collector.


RIMINGTON Women’s Institute


tute’s 20th annual meeting was hed last week in the memorial institute.


F. Harrison was chairman, and Mrs. Johnson (Moor Close), was welcomed as a new member.


The retiring president, Mrs.


cil meeting in Lancaster was given by Mrs. Dean.


by Mrs. Seed concerning the proposed Clitheroe and-District Women’s Institute Handicraft and Produce Show and general interest was revealed. The annual reports were given


A discussion followed a report Rimington Women’s Insti­ CHATBURN


Christian Fellowship Sunday in the Methodist Church.


Christian Fellowship This coming Sunday is


Department deals with the social responsibilities of the Methodist Church.


The Christian Citizenship A report on the autumn coun­ activity, relief work of various Its work covers ecumenical


kinds and the church’s attitude divorce, drink and gambling.


this is to me held a t Chat­ burn on Sunday.


A meeting in connection with Young Wives


by -the retiring secretary, Mrs. Holgate, and the treasurer, Mrs.


Brennan, followed by a short address from the president. Miss Langley, County Secre­


tary and V.C.O., then gave an interesting and illuminating talk on Denman College. Thanks were expressed by


Mrs. Harrison, who presented Miss Langley with a gift from the members. The member gaining most


their meeting on Wednesday. At a meeting of the newly-


Chatburn. Young Wives saw film of the Holy Land at


formed Christchurch C. of E. Men’s Society on Thursday the folowing officers were appoin­ ted: president. Rev. J. K. Lynch; chairman, Mr. R. M. Roberts; secretary, Mr. J. But­ ters; treasurer, Mr. J. Whit­ taker.


points in the monthly competi­ tions was Mrs. J o h n s o n (Newby), she was awarded a


year. During supper Miss Langley


gift token for a subscription to ‘Home and Country" for one


cut tbe birthday cake (made by Mrs. Holgate and iced by Mrs. Leach) and wished the Institute continued success; at the same time a cheque was presented to Miss Langley for the balance of the two year’s National


ted as follows:— President, Mrs. M. Bairstow; Vice-Presidents,


activities for the first six months of 1968 was discussed.


A skeleton programme of


organised by the Parish Church Choir was held in the School Hall on Friday evening when local group, the "Some Other


A teenage social and dance


Guys" helped to provide the music.


Appeal. Mrs. Keighley read the birth­


day greetings. The election of officers resul­


Mrs. Holgatc and Mrs. Seed: Secretary, Mrs. Dean; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. F. Harrison; Treasurer, Mrs. Brennan (re­ elected). Committee: Mesdames Buckle


and Country representative Mrs. I. Widdop; flowers, Mrs. B. Forrest and M.j. G. Nuttall; stall, Mrs. Rudgyard and Mrs. Wilson: competitions, Mrs. K. Hay dock; show representa­ tives, Mrs. K. Haydock and Mrs. I. Thompson; mystery parcels, Miss M. Parry. Mrs. Clegg thanked the tellers, Mrs. Laycock and Mrs,


and Walmsley and Miss Mea- burn. Representative on the Memorial Institute Management Committee: Mrs. Collison; Pres Correspondent, Mrs. Eccles Representatives on Clitheroe W.I, Show Committee, Mi’s. Seed and Mrs. Sagar; National Cavings, Mrs. Walmsley; Home and Country Magazine Secret­ ary, Mrs. Buckle; Flower Circle, Mrs. Keighley and Mrs. R. V. Duckworth; Lepra Organisa­


R. V. Duckworth, Eccles, Ellis, Harrison, Keighley, Knight


Pearson, of Mitton W.I.. for their services. The monthly competition for


W. Seremack; 3, Miss E. M. Foster, and a mj-stcry prize by Mrs. F. Dunn. The evenin' ended with a few hectic games of Beetle.


a covered coat TrJnger was won by 1. Mrs.’ H. Smelt; 2, Mrs. F.


THORNLEY


annual general meeting, at which Mr. Forrest gave an in­ teresting Lantern Lecture. “Through the Trossachs of Scotland." He was thanked by Miss Riding. Afterwards tile business meet­


Women’s Institute Mrs. Lawson presided at the


Unionist Association held their annual meeting and d-inner at tile Brown Cow Hotel, Chat­ burn, yesterday week.


Women’s Unionists Members of the Women’s


down -to a very enjoyable meal. At the business meeting the


Thirty-five members s a t


following were re-elected to office:—Mrs. Dewhurst—Chair­ man; M r s. P. Clayton—


Treasurer; Miss G. C. Freeman —Secretary.


The Committee en bloc, with tlie addition of Mrs. Capstick.


Clayton.


given by Mr. D, Coates. He was thanked by Mrs.


The evening concluded with film and talk on “Roses'


and the -pianist Mr. A. Hodg­ son.


The host was Mr. A. Hartley


Town Head, Pendleton, is meet­ ing part of the cost ^ of the restoration of the plain glass windows in Whalley Parish Church, as a memorial to her mother. Lady Worsley-Taylor.


Church windows Miss D. Worsley-Taylor of


parish magazine says: “Miss Worsley-Taylor has generously agreed to defray the expenses of the restoration of the plain glass windows on the north side of the nave.”


The. Rev. H. C. Snape, writ­ ing in the current issue of the


sure everyone would like him to record their thanks and appre­ ciation for the handsome gift.


Mr. Snape adds that he is


BOLTON-BY- BOWLAND


this month.


cers took place when Mrs. L. I Bosonnet was re-elected presi­ dent. Vice- presidents were Mrs. E.


The annual election of ofli-1


Ayre and Mrs. G. Billows. Secretary, Mrs. J. Life; treasurer, Mrs. E. Astley,


I


GRINDLETON


an interesting meeting 0f Grindleton W.I. in the Metho­ dist School yesterday week, when Mr. J. Eastwood showed’ films and spoke about his work as a V.S.O. in South East Asia.


Women’s Institute Miss Hardacre presided at


speaker. f.Mrs. Coupland was thanked


Miss K. Teece thanked tlie


delegate to Lancaster, while Mjss N. M. McArthur gave an account of an outing to Southport, when several mem­ bers attended the International Rally. There they heard Mr. Ron Baker, who until recently was principal of the Karamoja Farm Institute, speak of his work in connection with the W.I. project set up with Free­ dom from Hunger funds.


or reporting on her visit as


were: Miss M. Brennand. Miss B. Brennand and Mrs. Miller. Arrangements were made for


The prizewinners of the competitions through the year


the birthday party to be held in the above schoolroom on Saturday, November 18.


of tile British Legion paraded on Sunday morning to attend a service at St. Ambrose's Church, Grindleton. The Vicar, the Rev. E. N.


Ohatburn and District Branch


Women’s Institute Bolton-by-Bowland Women’s . ^ w _ Dunn and Mr. E P


DUNSOP BRIDGE


assistant treasurer, Mrs. T. Dunsop Bridge Women’s Insti- Donaldson.


Committee members were as room on Wednesday week anti follows: Mesdames Astley, was well attended. Ayre, Bell, Billows, Capstick, Mrs. C. J. M. Purvis. V.C.O.


tute -took place in -the village


Corntliwaite. Crossley, J. Dins- was welcomed by Mrs. T. Wood dale (Hon. Member); A. Dins- who .took the chair, dale. Life, ’ H. Metcalfe, J. Met- Mrs. J. Dowle gave a resume calfe. Moss, 'Donaldson. Stone, of the year’s activities and Mrs. Mrs. R. Taylor was the J. Marsland read the financial


teller.’


were Mrs. G. Moorhouse and audited -the books. Mrs. Taylor.


Annual meeting The 20th annual meeting or


Remembrance A good muster of members of


Wei: m c l


Clitlieroc may


ever known. Advertiser and Tii


Sidebottom, conducted the ser­ vice and read the roll or honour. Wreaths were then laid


Institute held therr aiiaua| I Nicholson, president of the general meeting m the school Brancfl


restrictions on roads to lie up frequently u


And although the ia


comes into force today (F Bridge has been in operali


at each end of the bridgl notifying road users of altl -native routes which may taken, but it is hardly liki that every heavy vehi driver will take the troui to stop and read them.


poration has, as yet, receiv cashire County Council, Small notices are pos'J


The -hostesses at the meeting sent to Mr. J. Bleazard. who in the correspondence a letter


statement. Thanks were also


made for the Invitation Party, the national treasurer, express- Arrangements were a ! -


Wednesday, Decembei 13. HURST GREEN £11 for W.I. funds.


guessing the names of nursery rhymes from drawings. Supper hostesses were Mesdames John­ son, Lambert, L ea ch an d Buckle, Miss C. Harrison and members of the committee.


tion. Mrs. Keighley. The social time was spent


committee held their annual whist and domino drive on Saturday to raise funds for the sports in June. There was am excellent atten­


Annual Effort Rimington and Middop sports


dance. following play a potato pie was served for supper. The prizes were presented by


ing followed with Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Allbone acting as tellers. Mrs. Lawson was again elec­


branch of the British Legion and ex-Scrvicemen attended a service at the village Cenotaph on Sunday morning, along with local residents. The Legion banner was car­


Remembrance Service Members of Hurst Green


play of all kinds of work done Mrs s flepherd gave her report by tbe membeis during the on the Autumn Council meet-


There was a very good d in c eti£ions cfuring th(fj.ca,. ]ated


past year. The meeting ended ;ng held recently in Lancaster, with a jumble sale which raised 1


SLAIDBURN Women’s Institute


ried by Mr. R, Wilson. Fr. D. Brigstocke S.J. gave


the address and said the prayers, and a poppy wreath was laid on the Cenotaph by Mr. R. Cross. A student' from Stonyhurst


week, when the election of the E Peel; secretarv, Mrs. J. rest of tile officers took place. Dowle; treasurer, Mrs. J. Mars- These were v— presidents jand; committee: mesdames:


The new committee met in denfc, Mrs. T. Wood; vice-presi- the village hall on Wednesday dents, Mrs. w. Mason and Miss


talk to members on the educa­ tional side of -the W.I. move­ ment. Voting for the new officers and committee then took place . . and resulted as follows:—presi-


Mrs. Purvis then gave a short


College sounded the Last Post and Reveille, after which TV. Brigstocke and Col. Shaw took the salute.


Mrs. Bairstow. Mr. D. Seed and Mr. A Eccles


Andrew Carr, of Barnoldswick and Mrs. Bridge of Clitheroe.


ted president. with Mrs. Knowles and Mrs. Rawcliffe vice-presidents. Other appoint­ ments were: secretary, Mrs. Lancaster; joint treasurers, Mrs. Cowell and Mrs. Clayton committee, Mrs. B. Airey, Mrs. E. Ellison. Mrs. Roper and Mrs, Ward, Mrs. Sanderson will again be flower secretary. Names were taken for a trip


WADDINGTON


dington Women’s Institute was •held in the Methodist School on Tuesday, when 85 members were present. Mrs. A. Lupton, the presi­


Women’s Institute The annual meeting of Wnd-


to Hayfleld Woollen Mills on November 29th. to leave Thorn- ley School at 12-30 p.m. The social half-hour spent playing dominoes.


LANGHO


was held in Ct. Leonard’ school on Saturday night when the prizes were won by: Ladies Mrs. Oharnley; Mrs. M. Pike and Mi-s. Carter. Gents: Mrs. Aspin; Mr. Pike Mr. H. M. Bullock. Special prize


Ladies’ Effort A whist and Dominoes driv


the Ladies' Committee of the School Extension Fund, in aid of the forthcoming Christmas Fayre.


dent, welcomed Mr. and Mrs E. Brown, the tellers for the ballot A letter of thanks from West


were M.C.s. Competition winners were


gave the year’s report and offi­ cers and committee were elec­ ted for the ensuing year. The president thanked the ladies for all they had done in the past twelve months. After tile ordinary business


at the Hurst Green branch of the Women’s Unionist Associa­ tion annual general meetin yesterday week. ' The secretary and treasurer


Women Unionists There was a good attendance


of the meeting there was cake icing demonstration given by Mrs Whalley, of Panstones Farm, Dutton. The evening concluded with


Bradford, inviting 20 members to their Christmas party was read. Mrs. Hayton, on behalf of


register keeper, Mrs. J. Gibson; secretary, Miss E. Peel, trading stall holders, Mrs. Mrs. Purvis noted with Shaw and Miss B. Walker; pleasure -that Miss E. Peel was competition points’ scorer, Mrs. one of the youngest vice-prcsi- H. Robinson; press correspon- dents in the country, dent and “Home and Country" Supper was served by the new distributor. Miss P. Starkie; committee, friendship visitors, Mr. H. Cas- Mrs. Purvis rceived a floral son, Miss V. M. Garnett and bouquet. Mrs. J. Gibson: poster makers. Mss V. M. Garnett. Mrs. F. Lawson, Mrs. E. Slinger.


Mrs. N. L. Shaw and Ml*. J. Eddleston. Laycock. Leedham. Steen; secretary. Miss Isabel Metcalf.- Shepherd, Thomas anti Wadding-ton; assistant secre- wall. Press correspondent and tary, Mrs. W. B. Ramsay; “Home and Country” secretary, treasurer, Mrs. L. I. Lewis; Mrs. T. Wood; competition


| l Young Farmers, with a club Tosside Mothers’ Union was Young Farmers ... „ „ The November meeting of ,, eader and members of the heJd at Tosside vicarage on


advisory service met in the vil- Thursday evening, when the lage hall oil Monday evemn„, hostess, Mrs. Salisbury, gave


with Mr. J. Boyle presiding. an inta-esting talk on "The There was a good attendance Life of s t Ignatius...


p to hear a most entertaining she was thanked by the cn-


a short whist and domino drive. Prize winners were: whist, Mrs. Mather and Mrs. R. Holden. Dominoes. Miss P. Bolton and Mrs. Snape. Competition win­ ner, Mrs. J. Holden.


the W.I., was thanked by Mrs. Lupton for laying a wreath on the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. Parties for the carol singing in -the village and surrounding


for whist Mrs. Metcalfe. Dominoes:; Mrs. Barry; Mrs. Vcevers; Mrs. Whalley. The event was organised by


well as informative, on the in­ ternational meeting in the Floral Hall, Southport, October 28. Miss Haworth, deputising for


excellent report, humorous as


Mrs. E. A. Royle. who is Canada, read the financial


statement. Mrs. L. Jowett, the secretary,


dential address paid warm tr bute to the committee and all those who had worked to make 1967 a worthwhile year. She concluded by reminding mem­ bers of the four ideals of the Women’s Institute; tolerance, truth, justice and fellowship. The competition judged 1


Mrs. Brown, for the best table decoration, was won by 1, Mrs. N Barlow; 2, Miss Bishop;


competitions was won by Miss D. Dewrance. Mrs. Lupton was the newly


Mi’s. P. Garnett. ■The prize of the year


eected president and Mrs. Barlow and Mrs. Chadwick, vice-presidents. The New Zealand letter was


had received from the treasurer Mrs. Royle. telling of her visit to Stony Creek, Canada, the birthplace of the W.I. move­ ment. There, stated Mrs. Royle' she saw the table at which the first business meeting of the W.I. was conducted 50 years ago. an item of news which members found of great interest.


read by Mrs. Holte-Smith. Mrs. Lupton read a letter she


sented as a whole it was rather surprising to ' review what a great amount of work and success had been achieved. Mrs. Lupton, in her presi­


then read her annual report on the work of the W,“ throughout 1967. When pre­


countryside were arranged. Mrs B. Underwood gave an


arranged by the Aighton, Bailey and Ohaigley manage­ ment committee, and held in the ’ Memorial Hall, Hurst


Annual Ball Tlie fourth annual ball


Green, on Friday, raised £19 13s. Od. for the memorial hall building fund.


St John's Mother’s Union, Hurst Green, was an open one so that friends and relatives of members could enjoy the interesting slides taken in the' Holy Land by Miss Bingham, headmistress of the Clitheroe Girls’ Grammar School. By way or introduction Miss Bingham explained briefly the


St. John’s M.U. The November meeting


controversy still reigned in the Middle East just as it , has always done from long before Christ and said she was never more conscious of history -than she had been on this particu­ lar holiday.


history of the countries she visited, so that her audience c|ould understand better the influence which various invad­ ing armies had had on their religious beliefs, architecture and customs. She reminded everyone that


WEST


BRADFORD Women’s Institute


at the monthly meeting of the West Bradford Women’s Insti­ tute, and members^enjoyed an interesting talk given by Mr. H. Forrest of clitheroe. Tile speaker was thanked by


There was a good attendance


tesses Mrs. J. H. Aspin, Mrs, Bebbington, Mrs. Blenkinsop, and Mrs. Boothman. Afterwards the social time was arranged by Mrs. Rushworth and Mrs. Par kinson.


ter was Mr. J. Spensley, of | Clitheroe, who farms Bren­ nand Farm. Dunsop Bridge, and the panel of four were Messrs. W. Blackwell, of Slaid- I burn; R. Mason of Coniston County School, the Parish Cold; W. Finder of Newton; Council discussed the Judges' and T. O. Roberts of Settle. preliminary comment* in re- v Questions were of a wide spect of -the Lancashire “Best-


people. In the chair as question mas­


SABDEN


Parish Council At -their meeting in the


Thanks were expressed by very much, and with only a few Thomas Robinson.


disease to fashion, from ferti- 1967. The almost complete lack lissr to food.


T . Invitation Uay . i-,


exceptions the r e s i d e n t s deserved congratulations on the I well-kept appearance of their gardens. The Council hoped to


evening parents were invited Several complaints were re to slaidburn B r e n n a n d ' s


On Monday afternoon and j sec- an all-out effort in 1968.


Endowed School to see the I footpaths m various parts of children’s work on display.


the danger of


dance and it was a most enjoy- dre9 s swings would be in use able, informal occasion. The a°am 111 the not-too distant headmaster, Mr. A. Dickinson, future, as a tender for the and Miss G. Hardacre were I erecti°n of the swing frame had available to speak to the visi- now t>een accepted, tors.


] n READ Kemembranee i


Remembrance Day IPari3h Church on Sunday after- J


se A combined Remem bra nc


vice was held on Sunday at St. cessional Cross followed by the John’s Church, Read.


The Remembrance Day ser- school was headed by the Pro- choir and then .the Vicar the


ryice was held at Sabden noon. A procession from the


tion were members of the Begley and the Rev. Blizzard. Parish Council. The service was Methodist minister conducted by the Vicar, the Special hymns ’were sung Rev. F. W. Bennett, and the Father Begley and Mr Man preacher was Dr. I. D. Cullen, Cliff read -the lessons, and’ Mr. A short service was held at Blizzard preached the sermon,


Among the large congrega- Rev. T. J. F. Heighway. Father • • There was a very good atten- , i t /was hoped that the chil- tn® „ „as<r . .. . . .


ariety, from foot and mouth Kept Village” Competition for o£ litter had pleased the judges


rogramme by five well-known | rolHng memberi Mrs/ R Slet. ca-lfe.


1 a n - Mothers’ Union


made for the 22nd W.I. Birth- contribution to the National day Party to be hed at the I Appeal Fund, coach and H e m Hotel on Mr& T Wood was congrata.


Final arrangements were was read f rom Mrs. P. j acob s o j ing .thanks for Dunsop Bridge's


gaining most points


Present at Royal visit


present at St. Oswald’s Yo' Centre, Preston, yesterday, the visit of Her Majesty Queen Mother to the Lar. shire Youth Clubs Associati Colonel R. G. Parker,


Four local young people w


Avenue, was one of sevc young people who attended a wheelchair. Although c fined to her chair, she i taken a keen interest many of the Assoclatic activities, and has atten- “Adventure in Living” coui for physically handicapped : able-bodied young people Singleton Hall. Preston. y Two assistant leaders


Browsholme Hall, a vice-pr- dent of the Association, i invited to attend. Glenys Horsfield, of 50, P,


■ Road, of the Congregatic Youth Club. Geoffrey is also secretary


present—Geoffrey Jackson 19. Conway Avenue, of Trii Methodist Youth Centre, : John Sutcliffe of 20, Gar;


outh clubs in Clitheroe v


the Pend'le District Council the LYOA, and both li attended trainins courses by the Association. Howard L. Blackburn of


Chatbum Avenue, Clitherot member of Trinity Youth C vice-chairman of the Pei District Council, and a m ber of the Lancashire M- bers’ Council was also pres- Among those presented


Her Majesty was the I Derek Leyland. who will be stalled as the Vicar of Fen


ton next month. He is at present the V


of tlie Parish of St. Oswa where he has done a tren dour amount of work rai.' £28.000 for the new yc centre.


NEWS IN BRIEF


Slyne Lancaster has been pointed to take up the pos I deputy headmaster of Edisi| Primary School. Mr. Nanson who is 33, .


Mr J. Simon Hanson.


ceeds Mr. John Hall who recently taken up a post a | headmaster in Rishton. Married with one small


Mr. Nanson was educated Haversham Grammar Sd


and Chester Training Col and will take up his appo ment in January next year He is an active mcmbei


have the opportunity on £J day afternoon of heaij Padiham Male Voice Ch|


Music lovers in Clitheroe *


one of the best known talented choirs in East I cashire. CThe choir will be singim


. morning service. *


the memorial in the churchyard Poppy wreaths were placed on and wreaths were laid from the Memorial by Councillor A.


various organisations of the Ainsworth. Chairman of the village.


Friendly. Circle .


Friendly Circle met in the Con- organist and played the Last giegational School on Wcdnes- I Post. The Vicar conducted ths day week to hear an illustrated prayers, talk on “The Leeds and Liver­ pool Canal” given by Mr. F. D. L. Roberts of Blacko.


Members of the Ladies’ Mr. H. Swannick was the , in both world wars were read. ‘At home”


Prizewinners . .


.


Mrs. J. Aspin. Tea was served by the hos­


, There was a large attendance at the st. Nicholas Sunday


Cunliffe; 2, Mrs. Waddicor. school, amounted to £31. Special prize was won by Mrs. Miss Warburton expressed Birtwistle.


prlzcs’


Mrs. Hayward presented the | -the evening, especially Mr. Har- -


thanks to all who helped during per who showed -the films.


drive held m the Conservative Warburton, held her “At Home" Club on Monday evening were: evening and film show. Supped ladies, 1, Mrs. Holdsworth; 2,1 were served a-nd the proceeds. ■ hhiwoi’th. Gents, 1, Mrs. which were for church and


Prizewinners at the whist the Rose Queen. Miss Devena School on Tuesday week when


| parish council and Councillor H. Britcliffe. All the names on the Memorial of those who died


friends of the Waddinl Branch of the British Lei attended a poppy day s>| tonight week at the Vall'l


More than 70 members * *


Restaurant, Whalley. *


attended a sherry evemnf the home of Mr. and Mr.l


More than 150 pool # *


H. C. Rawson, Manor H(j Brookes Lane, Whalley Saturday.


- behalf of the Whalley Coil vattve Polling District C|


The event was organise* .


1 is chairman. At least £60 was raised.


r ./ * ■:


Wt-P-'i >\-v


t$ S $ r c. i l f c t . mittee. of which Mr. Ra-


THIS WEEK’S ROAD SAFETY SLOGAN


Alert today, aliv tomorrow


occasion will take the nlac the usual evening service. [ there will also be the custonj


Church. This attractive mus i


li th e r o e Congregati-


the Scout Movement ant member of the NW Lancas; Scout team.* *


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