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2 Clithcrnc Advertiser and Times', December 22, 1967


HOUSING REPAIR COSTS


Rural Council set aside for housing repairs, taking into account additional work at Waddington and in other areas,


The figure which Bowland


was £1.680 lor the current financial year.


At Monday's meeting of the


Tlousing Committee it was learned from the Clerk to the


Council. Mr. L. D. Telford, that with another three months still to go before the year end £1,425 of this sum has been spent, leaving a balance of £225.


all but the most essential re­ pairs should now be carried forward until the next financial year which begins in April.


TREES TO BE FELLED


eight-acre wood north-west of Waddington are past the stage of being due for felling and the Forestry Commission is anxious to fell and clear about four- acres of this area. Waddington Parish Council


Many of the tiroes in an


wish to preserve the plantation ns a countryside amenity but have raised no objection to the trees being felled if the cleared ground is re-planted. On learning that cleared


ground is to be rc-planled with 250 broad beam trees per acre Bowland Rural Council Plans


Committee did not raise any objection to the proposal when the matter was discussed at Monday's meeting.


Mr. Telford's advice was that


C O U N T R Y


R o w la n d ’s 6G em must surely be preserved


wildered, .searching for some explanation. To what could one attribute such strange


ell'ects. Most of the landscape was in shade, yet beyond the clouds permitted great shafts of light, revealing all the shades and hues of late autumn. The answer must surely be in the lighting, giv­ ing the effect we so often see in the theatre with its suf­ fused and obscured lighting. Perhaps you are thinking X


am recalling days spent in C o n n c m a. r a where such, ethereal scenes are more com­ monplace and where the clouds and shafts of light create such heavenly beauty.


You would bo wrong of course for 1 was standing at


Dale Hoad not far from the site of the old Vicarage and looking North in the direc­ tion of Catlow fell.


this place, incomparable in Bowland, which must X believe be preserved and fostered not merely as a place of great beauty but also as one of special scientific value to all who appreciate the true impor­ tance of our natural heritage.


Such indeed is the charm of


however, to asertain its impor­ tance as such, but merely to check on the coming and go­ ings of the wild fowl which at this season reveal Dale Heads value as a sanctuary.


My present visit was not, One thing was certain—I


could not have chosen better conditions. In the volley and ■town fog held visibility down to a minimum. Yet here in con­ trast the late morning mist, scanty and thin, lingered over the water and in the hollows.


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not too far from the water- edge five golden-eye dozed on the mirror-like surface. Two adults and three juveniles. The adult male at once demanded attention. It appears strange these days to talk of the dif­ ferent shades of white. But we are, after all, aware that there are several tones even in this one colour. But this male duck was undoubtedly whiter than white. Of that I am sure. With his dark green head


By the conifer plantation and 5


WEBSTER’S WEEK


By Drew Webster


I CAN understand why some' MPs oppose plans to televise tho Commons: they fear that the presence of the cameras will lead to a real change In the nature of the debates . , that some members will be tempted to talk to tho big audience outside the Cham­


Not a ripple disturbed the stretch ot water as it mirrored t li c scene beyond.


Heaven's reflex is not by any means only to be found in Killarncy tor here, set in these Bowland hills are scenes of outstanding and comparative beauty. The mist clung like a veil of steam'to the surface of the water and as the sun


broke through to the north the rounded outline ol the fells, some carpeted in rust bracken, others in faded fawn, presented a picture of such serenity that it was diffi­ cult to believe I was not in foreign parts. I stood fascinated and be-


But I tinci difficult to under­ stand why some MPs are opposed to an experiment with sound radio.


ber.


Microphones have been part of the Commons furniture for years and shouldn't lure any­ one into departing from the traditional debating tech­


ornithologist, but an even more gladdening sight was that before me as I stood behind the conifers. At first came the unforget­


table sound and plaintive notes of a duck familiar in these parts though not so by nibble. The distinctive call “whee-oo, wliee-oo” filled tile air. Small wonder the wigeon is so often eferred to as the “Whistler”


Happily the house has agreed to the experiment and the BBC will now be able to make some test programmes containing extracts from speeches.


niques.


refuge in the line that a nation capable of producing suoh a wide range of brilli­


ance and achievement—what about tho large and dynamic


Lord Reith and that small, loveable comic Ronnie Cor­ bett?—must inevitably boast a short-tempered (but bril­ liant" sportsman or two .


The Sausage and Meat Pie Manufacturers' Association gave a lunch at the Piccadilly Hotel recently.


There was smoked trout, Asparagus soup, Escalope of veal viennoise and Brecon, and Souffle Surprise.


But the real surprise was that


there wasn't a banger or a humble pic in sight.


No one is suggesting contin­ uous broadcasting of debates.


for. whenever you come across it in our district you will first of all hear the delightful call. From the bank where they had been resting, came half a dozen or so. Some gave a slight jump the others just flopped in the water. I focused the glasses and could not help but think that the wigeon was one of the most colourful of our wild fowl. If only by careful stalking I could get within camera range —what a glorious picture. But such are but dreams of fantasy. If such were possible no one would ever believe that such colours were natural. Imagine i buff-white forehead, chestnut neck, flanks grey pencilled with black, green bars on the wing, tipped with black and you have a very scanty impression as to its remarkable attributes. In a few minutes these were


joined by others until some 30 or 40 male and female swam around as if for my benefit. There were others also mallard, and tufted duck less colourful perhaps but Quite as interesting to the observer.


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and neck and circular facial white patch he certainly called for attention. How effectively do the dark tones contrast with the intensely white body. For some reason these winter visitors coming as they do from the very far north always arouse and stimulate ones thoughts chiefly I suppose of their association with the wild and spectacular landscapes in which they nest.


This is the osprey which, after spending several days by Hodder between Dunsop and Newton came to an untimely end.


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interest and one which cannot fail to capture the imagina­ tion is that concerning the impressive land mark on the island. Here the spectacular pole with its equally impressive frame surmounted on top offering board and lodgings stands out like a. sore finger. I again searched the area for evidence of the bird it is


Wall and hope There were other items of


intended to attract. But no osprey. The pole is the bnly reminder of what up’ to now


seems to be wishful thinking. The season for nesting has gone and still no sign of the osprey. Indeed, for some reason known only to this bird .it has not been seen in tho vicinity for two or three seasons. So it appears wo shall have to wait and hope that perhaps next spring these spectacular birds will return and show at least a passing interest in the pole top nesting site. We cap. never bo sure in


But why shouldn't we bo able to tune in, for instance, to the Budget speech? Or, to an edited' programme w h ich actually allows us to hear Messrs. Wilson and Heath fighting one of their battles.


That, of course, would be a bore. („


It should have been done years ago.


The Lords are to have a closed circuit TV experiment in February and it begins to look as if their Lordships will be on the “telly" long before honourable members.


How odd that the House of Commons, of all places, should have behaved for years as if broadcasting had never been invented!


Failed his us, now


D e i A 24-ycar-old old boy of


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LOOKING THROUGH A WHALLEY WINDOW


O w d G e o r g e a n d C h r is tm a s ’


“Nay, Ah doan't reckon much to Christmas these days,” said Owd George, when I visited him in his cottage


recently. It was late December, cold and damp, and the fields


ded Bowland County Secon­ dary School at the age of 13,


is tile first ex-pupil from the West Riding school to have gained a degree. He graduated B.Sc. in 1964


ried with no family, is the eld­ est son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Watenvorth. of Brook House, 1 West Bradford. Clitheroe.


at Leeds and is now with Messrs. Mott, Hay and Ander­ son, Consulting Engineers of Croydon. Mr. Watenvorth, who is mar­


s nuary 19): Group activities


THE STARS AND YOU JaCAPRICORN (December 21 to


FOR WEEK COMMENCING DECEMBER 25. 1957


and you will receive useful back­ ing for a joint project. A private venture could be less rewarding. You may form a new friendship but it will not last.


tand the best chance of success, ruAQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb­


and the way in which you are able to deal with it, will increase


ary 18)* An unexpected event,


your self-confidence. A member of the family may prove difficult,


but don’t lot this make you put off plans. 2 PISCES (February 19 to March


The Moses Room, whore the hearings took place, is rather grand and a bit gloomy. The


committee members sit round a large horseshoe table. Wit­ nesses, at the open end of


the horseshoe, could very easily feel that they were “on trial".


This will be a factor in helping to decide whether they should


be admitted if and when debates are televised.


A young friend, hoping for a place at Cambridge Univer­ sity, was delighted when she got a lotter inviting hor for an interview. When the news got around . iftjchcrs and friends hr»ped^a«v!t,*>n her.,


But the really practical, down- to-oarth stuff came from the teacher who said: "Cam bridge? Wrap up well—and take a hot water bottle” .


In faot the members made us feel very much at home and not long a f t o rw a rd s announced that they had accepted our suggestion— that Press photographers be allowed to take part in the TV experiment.


I had tho novel experience of giving evidence before the Lords S e le c t Committee which was considering the TV experiment.


will need careful thought. You could easily bo led into neglect­ ing other workaday matters, and this could have disastrous results. A too-casual attitude will damage a friendship; so take care


0): An offer involving money I ARIES (March 21 to April 20):


t’s a week of brickbats one minute, bouquets the next—and you will have trouble in trying to please everyone. Rely on your own judgment in a money matters. A clash of personalities may spoil a social event.


the centre of a major disagree­ ment. An unusually complicated week lies ahead and you may completely forgot one important matter Undemanding friends will come to your aid.


Y TAURUS (April 21 to May 20):


an irksome social invitation. THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS


were wet and soggy underfoot—not Christmas card weather by any means. A thoroughly miserable day, and it seemed to have depressed my old friend who was usually so bright and cheerful. His face was “ long as a fiddle” and obviously


posed to read into remark?” I asked him. George grunted. “Tha con


he hadn’t shaved for the belter part of a week. “And what exactly am I sup- that


please thisel',” he snapped. “Ah. mean what Ah say. Christ­ mas is fer young fooak—when a chap gets to my age one day’s much the same as onny other.” I looked at the holly and


entaugled with the problems of close friends or relatives,


t SAGITTARIUS (November 23


work against the clock—you have more time than you think. Don’t worry if by postponing a decis­


o December 20): No need to


ion you irritate partners. How­ ever. it may be wise to turn down


tune lies ahead, though you should resist persuasion to indulge in doubtful business ventures. Instead, you can afford to take on new social responsi­ bilities. An exciting travel plan is worth investigating. exTuesday: There will bo risks,


Monday: Financial good for­


table quick, ond tidy things up a bit!”


There was a knock at the


door and he hastened to open it.


voice. “Can I come in?” “Aye”, said George, “Of


■Hello!” said pert young


evergreens over the case clock on the wall and tucked behind the few pictures. “Well,” said I, “If you don’t reckon much to Christmas, what about- that lot?” and I nodded in the direc­ tion of the decorations. George looked up. “ ’Abit” he said. “Just ’abit. Ali’ve alius put [cm up, so Ah reckon Ah alius will.”


with you,” I said. “You need a woman in the house to smarten things up a bit—yourself in­ cluded!”


“I know what’s the matter


sibly career changes this year. In certain areas you yourself will have to initiate major changes. Shortage of money around mid-year will be only temporary.Wednesday; A bright and happy year lies ahead. Exciting f travel prospects will repay care­


citement, challenges, and pos­


talk to me about women. Ah’ve managed verra weel wi’ out ’em fer forty year or more, ond Ah’m sartin’ Ah’ll manage v i ’ out ’em now! AlVvc no time


George sniffed. “Doan’t thee


fer ’em!” “No time for Christmas, and


ou will find yourself light in only by hard work and persis­


ul planning. Socially, you enjoy new experiences and tho single will be especially lucky in roman­ tic matters. beThursday: Tills year you will


able to improve your position


tence. Domestic life may involve a change of surroundngs. Socially some difficult moments, and you may have to alter cer­


GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): Financial prospects are rosy and


a change at work will increase


tain. ideas g Friday: A rewarding and pro­


major purchases in the early months, until you have consoli­


ressive 12 months Try to avoid


your status Try not to show annoyance over another’s mis­ take and be wary of over-estima­ ting your gains! Over-confidence could damage your reputation.


specially happy week, with a f long-held secret hope likely to bo


A CANCER (June 21 to July 21): aulfilled Your belief in the


be rewarded and you will soon have a ■ very important role to play in a financial affair


ction taken by a colleague will


D LEO (July 22 to August 21): eas about your intentions


‘‘Don't make statrinws yoiY can't' back up with facts. 1 f you don't know something say so," etc., etc.


when you are hoping to enlist their support An Interesting and rewarding week, although a social event could bo less enjoy­ able than you expected.


2VIRGO (Augusfv’22 to September


dated your financial position. For married partners, there is special happiness in store. g Saturday: An exciting, ener­


no time for women!” I said. You are in a bad way. A bit of


coorse tha con. if tha doesn't . mind yon fella theeri”, and he inclined his head to where I stood with my back to the fire, I’ve mentioned that it was a cold day.


young and very pretty, around eighteen I would guess, and her smile brought a ray of Spring sunshine into the rather dark room, “i ’ll try to put up with him,” she said. “How d’you do?”


The girl grinned. She was


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“I ’m very well, thank you," I


started, “I . . . ,,but George interrupted. “Thee shut up a bit, lad,” he said. “Hoo’s come to see me, not thee! What con Ah do fer thee, luv?”


the table. “My mother’s sent these for you”, she answered.


"They’re a few things for Christmas. She thought you’d like ’em.”


a Scrooge, that’s what you are growing into. It’s high time you snapped out of it.”


rather curiously, but decided to ignore the remark.


Young visitors


etic year in which you find yourself among new friends, in new surroundings, and possibly with a new job. Romantic events


“There's a young lady coming up the lane now you’H have to find a bit of time for. It looks like she’s coming here.”


. “All the same,” I continued idon’t let others get mistaken problem will bo solved with the


2): It will not pay you to be over-cautious in a business matter This is a time to be adventurous and to strike out on your own A family problem requires quick-thinking and posi­


Closed next? Friday


tive action beLIBRA (September 23 to Octo­


ti r 22): Adopt a strictly prac­


Violence on the football field is not something I foci quali


future for such meeting activi­ ties should the osprey return to Hodder. My reasons arc easy to imderstand. In the first place the bird’s striking appear­


nature and the time may come when we shall see the osprey nesting at Dale Head. I. for one, hope so. As far as the ultimate results are concerned I have little hope and I see no


English friends profess no sur­ prise at the statistic. It’s just


fied to discuss. But the news that a high proportion of those penalised are Scots- like me—poses a problem.


So far I have not vet come up with a suitable riposte.


what we would luve expected, they smirk.


For the moment I am taking


ance would bring about enor­ mous attention. That" is. un­ wanted attention. Prying eyes and humans with all the very best intentions in lire world could only cause disaster in spite of the half mile or so of' water between tile island and the shore. A day and night watch would be vital. You will note I said “return”


of the osprey. It has always been interested in the valley and my picture shows one which had an untimely end. The bird, lingered too long between Dunson and Newton and did not live to tell the tale. Its height—24 inches or more and a wing span of six feet.


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well SCORPIO (October 23 to Nov


matter or you may be criticised for lack of real interest. You may feel that you arc unable to cope with a romantic develop­ ment but be patient—all will bo


cal approach to a business


forces with others if you are to succeed in an important negotia­ tion. Materially, a successful week. Emotionally, you get


ember 22): You . must join The \YRVS room at the


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will be lively. caSunday; You can and should is year. A difficult emotional


towards the end of the year will make vou very happy. Social life,


Eh? Coming here: Eh, dear, dear. dear. Get that loaf off


George was startled. “What?


anrry out a much needed reorg­ News in brief th isation of your domestic affairs


help of close friends. Career alms are favoured in the- middle months.


the British Legal System were explained to members of clith­ eroe Ventm'e Unit on Friday, when a solicitor spoke to the scouts.


The less involved aspects of


at the meeting of Clitheroe Folk Club held today week at the Dog and Partridge Hotel. Entertainment was provided


There was a, 'good attendance *N<rwt wrong’


by “The Tavernors.” The purpose of local radio


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THIS WAS NEWS


75 YEARS AGO December 23, 1892


special display of Christmas prize beef mutton and pork, was kept up by Clitheroe's butchers, viz: Messrs. T. Cowman and Sons, Joseph Ward, Thos. Cow- gill, Wm. Porter, Mrs. Sutcliffe, James Rushton John Cockshott and Isaac Hitchon. # *


The old custom of making a * The Rev. Peter Mackenzie,


famous preacher visited Wad­ dington Wesleyan Chapel, on the 22nd, preaching in tho afternoon and lecturing in the evening, under the chairman­ ship of Mr. Thos. Seed, of Bash-


all Town. * *


*


siah” were given in the Public Hail by the Clitheroe Philar- monic Society under the conduc- torship of Mr. Wm. Tattersall. The principals were Miss M. Roberts, soprano: Miss D. Duck­ worth (Blackburn), contralto: Mr. John Whittaker (Accring­ ton), tenor; and Mr. Robert Horsfall (Clitheroe), late of the Carl Rosa Opera Company, bass.


Selections from “The Mes­


50 YEARS AGO Doccnibcr 21, 1917


for 56 years, the Rev. Canon Wilson, died at his home Tait- lands, near Settle, at the age of 00.


# * # . “ In a different walk of life,


death also removed a townsman who was known to all and sundry — Mr. George Speight, who ns “Mayor of Clitheroe” (otherwise the Shaw Bridge district) was the life and soul of the festivities in 1887 when Queen Victoria’s Jubilee was celebrated. In the most excru­ ciating funny situation, George could preserve a solemn face. As “ Colonel Blood,” ho raised and led a grotesque band in “Ches­ hire's” torchlight procession— he disdained the neighbouring borough of Clitheroe—and tho soubriquet stuck to him there­ after. A stalwart of the local Volunteers — he had 35 years' service — he was for several years Clitheroe’s Town Ser­ geant, *


# *■


The most serious fire which Clitheroe had experienced for


many years occurred at the premises of Mr. W. H. Bulcock, draper, ol' Castle Street. It


Rector of Bolton-by-Bowland


started in the basement, origi­ nating with the heating appara­ tus, and by the time the brigade had arrived the blaze was fierce. Five jets were put into opera­ tion, and it became a fight to save the adjoining property. Damage was done to those of Mr. J. T. Tomlinson and there was further damage by water to the stock in Mr. Jy. Harrison’s chemist's shop. Those who wit­ nessed the blaze declared it wonderful that half Castle Street was not involved, and tribute was paid to the splendid work of the fire brigade.


25 YEARS AGO December 18, 1942


to Miss Susan Musson, daughter of the late Dr. W. E. and Mrs. Musson, “ Mayfield,” Clitlieroe, on her 22nd anniversary as G e n e r a l Secretary to the National Cotmcil for the Un­


Signal tributes had been paid


married Mother and Her Child. *


* *- Many parents look advantage


of the opportunity to visit the Ribblesdale Senior S c h o o l , Clitheroe, on Parents’ Day to see their children actually at


work in the various classrooms. *


* ■»


District Chamber of Trade announced that they were to close their shops on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. The Grocers’ Asso­ ciation decided to close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, but to open on New Year's Day.


Members of the Ciitlieron and * # *


the Blackburn, Clitlieroe and District War Pensions Commit­ tee through the resignation of Captain Mitchell, Mr. Alf Wood. Secretary of the Clitheroe Branch of the British Legion, was invited and accepted the post.


A vacancy having arisen on In all walks of life people who know use the -* * *


surrounding rural district had every reason to feel proud of the magnificent response made in the area to the Y.M.C.A. Mobile Canteens Appeal, and on Saturday the name-plates rf four canteens were officiary handed over to Y.M.C.A. repre­ sentatives in a ceremony-which took place on the bandstand In


Residents hi Clitlieroe and the


the Castlo grounds. # *


*


plete the business at the monthly meeting of Clitheroe Town Council. Formal resolu­


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# = *


District Association of tlie National Union of Teachers


Members of the Clitheroe and


held their annual general meet­ ing when the retiring president, Mrs. Jepson, installed Mr. J. Entwistle in office for tlie com­ ing year.


* *


Clegg, of Bailrigg, Lancaster, formerly resident at Whalley Abbey, Constable of Lancaster Castle and for many years Chairman of Lancashire County Council, left estate to the value of £128,501.


Sir Janies Travis Travis-


told me. “Are them them theer mini-skirts they talk about?"


“Mi sister's youngest,” he


■think about them?” "They’re awTcct,” said


I nodded. "Yes, What do you


George, “Nowt wrong wi’ them os All coil see. All wouldn’t fancy our Alice in ’em. but they suit t’iit’le ’un champion. Ah mon set a present for ’er.”


him. “Wlieer con Ah get some mistletoe?”


A thought seemed -to strike I told him, and began to


laughing at?” demanded the old chap. “What's wrong wi’ mistletoe?"


chuckle. “Wliat tho 'ell - are ta


face,” said George, “ond if tliar’t coming this way ageean tha con fotch me some razor blades!”


reached for my coat. “I won't forget them. I thought you’d no time for women—women and Christmas.”


"All right,” I told hull as I


bus’ness,” snapped George. “Tha talks too much! That’s ■thy trouble.”


“Thee m in d till ow n J.F.


hastily. "Nothing at all.” “Weel, tek that grin off thi


“Nothing,” I assured him


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The old chap looked at me


dear, dear! Thank yo’ verra much,” he said. "Thank thi muther fray me! Hoo shouldn't hev bothered.”


George's face reddened. “Eh,


retorted the girl. “You'll enjoy them! And she wants to know


“Of course, she should”


if you're coming for your din­ ner, Christmas Day?"


tecken t'wind out o' mi' sails, proper. Tha doesn’t want an owd fella like me!”


“Well,” said George. “Tha's


thing put on her sweetest smile. “We must want you or


we wouldn’t have asked you! We'll expect you at twelve!”


minutes and then prepared to go.


She chatted for a few more


she said, and closed the door behind her. George watched her go down the path, and waved to her as she looked back from the corner.


and I nodded. "Slie is . . . very bonny.”


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