A R Y iy to ists


ilan tiy b e in g debated ure from h igh places


Water Authorities uany res tr ic tion s.


World famous p in Parish


lay Miss Gillian Weir, the


world-famous organist is to i-ake a return visit lo Clitli- g# Parish Church on Wed-


- J S I ' i


ring m ark ings . ;o bo deplored and can


v lead to anger and widen gap between the town


on and control but sure]- • keeper or water bailiff . leU at a glance who i.s linger or a threat to his ’res: or the countryside f every person was 'chai­ ned. our land will become eserve for the verv few— repetition of those day-


i countryside. I agree thee •.hose who need supe-.


en feudalism was at its ght.


■ the bam owls over a wide a by the Hodder.


■ person with whom I am i acquainted who spend: his leisure hours in the ring watching and study-


f such was allowed ic trish, then heaven help


'o follow his activities, knowing his purpose or


ect. could only lead to picicn. But having fol- ctl his research for some


lor educational purposes, has few if any otiier


Fascinating


seldom does one encounter v r* c a so intent on follo.v- 1 lie behaviour of a parti-


ar species and rarely do ; find a young man travel- a 'in or 30 miles several •niiig.s a week a t all seasons stud;.' a bam owl.


: that there was something ■v suspicious taking place, hiy warden, keeper or nicr would find such devo- n difficult to understand. take action without first


Sranted. they arc fascina- S subjects but who, on ing a person carefully tching a series of out- ns. could escape the fecl-


'd encouragement not eats.


r3V


-.<dav. She was last here in S ember. 1966, when she


epien


joi the Parish Church Organ Society.


e the anniversary recital profess ional and since then her the composer.


AGRICULTURAL SHOW FIGHTS FOR ITS LIFE


Great Harwood's annual A g ricu ltu ra l S h ow on Whit- iious turn-out last year.


One ol the oldest one-day '"'.cultural shows in the


yrh it was badiv affected by ■


rn last year and thousands pounds were lost. Although


,'5how committee wish for


C the support they can get. Se attractions have been cut


own. in order to keep the 100- ar-old show in existence. Ail the horse competitions


ic I have every reason to ail his meanderkigs


rave been transferred because c: the effect they have on the yotball ground and the great


expense incurred in getting it tack in shape ready for the


season.Attractions will include dogs, aping, rabbits, five-a-side football, young farmers com­


petitions and trade stands. A past president of Great


Hirs-ood Agricultural Society. H. B. Finch held a social


telling at his home OakhiU. Whalley. About £130 was ised for the Society's funds.


SURPRISE FO


OW


isiriering the case would be ;pid. These serious students


:arding territory, seasonal women t, personalities, age d colour variation is narkable. lowevcr, the danger in ;e of the Authorities


rhis young man has dis- ered in three years more mt the barn owl than the wage naturalist does in a - time. His knowledge


sues, is very apparent, at is why I feel any inter- ence with these young


ople's activities is a chal- igc to everyone interested


rhey can so easily form the clcus of a movement cap- ie of saving our threatened d life. May I also refer to


nature.


itep in the right direction be seen in and around


lalley. \!1 who advocate access


,te the Rural Councils nevement ill placing signs iicating public paths and lances. I t will lead to a ter understanding between mer and walker and foster


the countrvside will appre- Theft at farm


prcciation of our glorious ritage.


naturalist


t h e - I N


^ w i th in c r e a s e d


I n t e r e s t in th e S p e c ia l In v e s tm e n t D e p a r tm e n t


•;hn. Slairlburn. some time '.'.ee’


Eleven bags of fertiliser were from Lower Highfield


r:. The owner of the


"‘“■■Mr. Seville Shaw, repor- :s lht. theft to Bmvland Police 1 -he weekend.


R MINI NER


After keeping himself well


under the breathalyser limit ail night, a young Clitheroc motorist came out o f a parly si a local hotel to find that iw couldn't drive home after all. . . because som eon e had


taken the from wheels o f f his car. Anthony Edwardson, of East­


s'—: Drive, had been at a 21st birthday party at the Sun Inn, ‘'aldington, leaving his Mini- C'oper in the car park at the a: of the hotel. "’hen he came out. he found


y'car resting on its nose, with tf- v.vn wheels missing.


ir "ere not taken. There were several other cars


Tro valuable coats inside the


:t the park at tile time, and '■tee fee! that this particular was picked because it had


v tyres. L o r d D e r b y h i t s o u t


a t W h i t e h a l l r u l e A lte r 18 yea rs as Lord L ieu ten an t o f Lancashire. Lord


Derb y an n ou n c ed th is w e ek that h e w ou ld b e res igning from the en d o f May.


At a private dinner party


not be joining "the drift to the south.’’ He wished to take a mere active part in the politi­ cal and social affairs of Lanca­


shire. ’To remain in the office of


Lord Lieutenant makes it dif­ ficult. if not impossible, to try to put Lancashire's point of view, effectively.”


A e l i v c


ged in the 18 years he had held office, to say nothing of the hanges since his grandfather's


day. He said that a lot had chan­ My grandfather.” said Lord


Derby, ’’could combine the office with an active political life, so could his fore- bearers. When I became Lord Lieutenant I had to give up my seat on the County Council as I stood as a Conservative, and in more recent years. I was made to resign my constituency presidencies. "No comment can be made


given by Lord Derby to the Deputy ‘Lieutenants, he said that the Prime Minister had been informed of his decision three weeks age. Lord Derby said he would


Defeat for


Victory service at Trinity


a football were displayed at Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday evening at the Young People’s Day Service, conducted by the Rev. R. Jobling. Also on view was the Attkcn


A pair of football boots and


Sheild won by Trinity Metho­ dist Football Team in the Clith­ eroe amateur league’s knock-out competition. Members of the team were in


t h e congregation including John Morrison who read the lesson.


The theme of the sendee was "Defeat for Victory”.


Derby, “Ministers were interes­ ted in what was happening in Lancashire. In more recent years.—and I am not just re­ ferring to the present Govern­ ment—it has become abun­ dantly clear that Governments are less and less interested in


on any political matters—and what is not political today?’’ "Some years back.” said Lord


local feeling. "They no longer govern, they


Whitehall and merely reflects the way they think there; and we have to suffer. “In the north we are begin­


rule "Every decision conies from


ning to feel more and more neglected. This then is the situation that I felt laced me— to continue as Lord Lieutenant or to look for some political future. "I do not know what r.ppor- I shall find in politics."


Lord Derby added, “but this is the best direction in which I might be able to serve Lan­


cashire.’’


and District Young Farmers Club met a week last Thurs­ day a t Mr. J. Macalpine’s home, Lane Side Farm, Waddington. A Jersey cow and sheep


Cattle judging Members of the Clitheroe


stock-judging was held and the judges were, for the cows; Mr. D. Kay. and for the sheep; Mi-. H. Carr.


Janet Thompson, 89 points; John Smithson and George Whittaker, both with 88: 4, Stephen Berry and John Hart­ ley, 84. Sheep: Roger Green. 72; 2,


The results were: cows, 1,


George Whittaker, 70; 3, Peter Moorhouse, 68. A supper was held afterwards


and a business meeting fol­ lowed.


EDGE - VARLEY


St. Ambrose Church, Grindle- ton on Saturday of Miss Judith A. Varley, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Varley of Laneside Farm, Sawley and Mr. Richard Edge, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Edge of College Square, Stokesley, Middles­ brough. The bride was formerly a


The wedding took place at


secretary a t tile Skipton office of Hepper and Sons. Estate Agents and the groom is a reception engineer with Sandal Motors Ltd.. Wakefield. Given away by her father,


organist to Church


en g a g em en ts


h a v e included a se ries o f r eci­ ta ls in the U .S .A . as w e l l as a tour in A u stra lia .


the famous D Major Prelude and Fugue by J. S. Bach, the fuge of which is probably one of the gayest ever written by


Her programme will include


start to finish, when the feet have to scamper over almost the entire range of the pedal board in just a few bars. Other items in the pro­


I t is full of vigour from


gramme include the 1 st move ment of the Symphony in F (No. 5) of Widor, from where the now famous Toccata comes. Miss Weir studied the organ


in England under the famous organist. Ralph Downes, who has done much to lead a revival of interest in organ music, which is gradually spreading throughout the coun­


try. Miss Weir's fame spread


Mondav, June 3. which is a t ten d ed by m any Clithe ro e rwple is lo be reduced to a m in i-sh ow becau se o f th e d isas - Malcolm Sargent,


appeared on television as the soloist in the opening night of a Promenade Concert season under the baton of the late Sir


rapidly when she became one of the outstanding young players to compete in the Organ Festival at St. Alban’s Cathedral. Since that time she lias


Black cat for the bride


Mis s J o y c e Elizabeth T a y ­


lor, second daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. G. Taylor, o f Proc­ ters Farm. Slaidburn. was married at St. Andrew's Parish Church. Slaidburn, on Saturday to Mr. A n th on y Sandham G reenw o od , only son o f Mr. and Mrs. J. G r e enw o od , o f D u n n ow C o t ­ ta g e , N ew ton .


the bride wore an empire-line gown of while crystal satin with a guipure lace bodice and sleeves falling into a train at the back.


Given away by her father, W, Hargreaves R. Turner S. J. Moore Hardman


TORIES TOP POLL IN CRUSHING DEFEAT FOR LABOUR


For the second y ear ru nning. the C o n s en ’at iv es to pped the p oll en bloc in the


Clithe ro e mun icip al ele c t ion s . A l l four o f their c a n d id a te s were elected to the cou n cil. Of the 1C seats in Council, the Conservatives now hold 13,


having gained one from Labour. The Independent candidate in the elections, Mr. Robert P.


Ainsworth, came a surprise fifth in the poll, the nearest he has come to being elected in his several attempts. The Labour party were struck


a decisive blow, two of their candidates finishing at the bot­ tom of the poll. In previous years, it has been


the Liberal party who have been bottom, but this year tliey fared much better.


T r iu m p h


triumph for Coun. Richard Turner, who topped the poll. He gained seven votes more than the Mayor-elect, Cctin. Sydney F. Hardman.


The election was a personal


Coun. Wallace Hargreaves and Sydney John Moore were


RESULTS: Elected;


* R Turner (C> * S. F Hardman (Ci . ” W. Hargreaves (Ci . S. J Moore (C) . . . . Not elected: R. P. Ainsworth and) L. H. Allen (Labi S. Blackburn CLibi R. Chadwick (Lab M. B. Newell (Libi T. Cooper (Lib) .. Mrs. B. Bradshaw (Lib» A. J. Currie-Currie (Lab) W. Turner (Labi .............


2.003 1.994 1.928 1.678


1,444 1.119 1.094 995 824 789 790 742 704


one of the lowest in Clitheroe for many years.


At a meeting of the Borough


Conservative Party, held in tile Conservative Club after the res­ ults had been announced, tri­ butes were paid to the hard work done by loyal supporters of the party.


Expected Her bouffant veil was secured


by a headdresss of white rose­ buds and pearls and she carried a bouquet of pink roses, steph­


the bride wore a long dress of white Swiss crystal organza with a guipure lace panel down the front, sleeves and edge of the long train. Her long veil was secured


by a rose and she carried a bouquet of pink roses, white freesias and stephanotis. The bridesmaids, Susan Edge


(groom’s sister) and Jill Edge (groom's cousin 1 wore dresses of blue and white checked voile with puffed sleeves edged with lace. Tile hem was also edged with lace. Both carried pomanders of


pink roses, carnations and mauve and purple freesias. Best man was Mr. R. John


Varley (b r id e 's b r o t h e r ) groomsmen were Mess rs. Robin Edge. Stephen Tighe and James Varlcy. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. M. Sidebottom. After a reception at Stirk


Freda Taylor, bride’s sister. Miss Edna Raw. and Miss Pru­ dence Lawson, bride’s cousin. Miss Taylor and Miss Raw


anotis and white freesias. The bridesmaids were -Miss


wore empire-line gowns of king­ fisher blue crystal satin with embroidered bodices a n d sleeves with matching head­ dresses and shoes. All carried bouquets of gold roses and


freesias. Best man was Mr. James


C o w k i n g, groomsman Mr. Michael Slinger and ushers Messrs Anthony L aw s o n , bride's cousin, and Gordon Tay­ lor. groom's cousin. The cere­ mony was performed by the Rev. G. H. Gaze. After a reception at the Hark


House, Gisbum, the couple left for a honeymoon in Rhodes. Greece, the bride wearing a cream dress and coat, over­ checked with pink and black with black accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Edge will live


in Eastmoor Road, Wakefield. Photo:- Dorchester Press, Boar Lane, Leeds.


to Bounty Inn, Slaidburn. the couple left, for a honeymoon touring the South of England, the bride wearing a light grey wool jersey dress with a match­ ing striped coat and French navy accessories. Mi-, and Mrs. Greenwood will


a lucky horse-shoe by her neice, Tracy Lawson, a black cat by her nephew. Gary Swin- dleliurst, and a wooden spoon by her colleagues a t John Cow- gill and Sons, Ltd., in Clitheroe, —Photo; Pye’s Photo Services, Clitheroe.


live in West Bradford. The bride was presented with


Wensleydale venue for Ramblers’ excursion


W ou ld the weather fo re­


ca s t p ro v e right: showers, h ea v y a t t im e s during m o rn ­ ing, af ternoon bright and su n n y , fo l low ed b y sh owe ry w ea th er in the even in g.?


pect as four full coaches made their w’ay via Gargrave and Upper Wharfedale, t a k i n g members of the Ramblers’ Association CNJE. Lancs.) last Sunday on their excursion into Wensleydalc. The first group to leave was


Such was the weather pros­


the “A” party which alighted at the summit of Kidstones Bank to make their way over the Stake Pass into Raydale by Stalling Busk and Semerwater and thence to Bainbridge. Some of the younger element


though a group of brave scouts were canoeing on a sheltered


stretch of the River Bain and an occasional speed boat battled the rough wind-swept water of the lake. Leaders responsible for these


and R. Harrison iBrierficld). The weather forecast proved


rambles in Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dale n o t e d for cheese, were Messrs. A. Lawson (Burnley). H. W a in m a n (Trawden), G. Franks (Nelson)


right! Showers fell during the outward journey and also on the return, yet throughout the course of these rambles, it had been bright and sunny. Next excursion is to Tissing-


ton and Dovedale on 26th May. Private coach: members must book with secretary by 19th. R.H.


THE YEAR 1970 ONE OF SIGNIFICANCE


T h e p o s s ib ility o f 1975 b e­ in g a tremendous ly s ign if i­


of the party extended their walk to Worton before rejoining the coaches for home. The next group, the “B” party alighted in the picturesque village of West Burton to traverse the fertile land below Pen Hill to West Witton and to return by riverside paths to Aysgarth Falls and join other members in the village for the home journey awaiting there.


Heavy Shower


Aysgarth and after visiting the full series of Aysgarth Falls made their way across the fields to Castle Bolton and to return by Carperby back to Aysgarth. Members on t h e s e two


The “C” party alighted at


NGSBANKS EPARTMENT


urch Street i


lnS in the final round of the Harold Ryden Trophy at Pleas in gton. iSee page 9 'for report.


r- John Glover, of Eastham Street, Clitheroe, compe-


cant y ea r in the field o f world ev en ts w a s a su b ject which wa s stressed b y the principal sp eak e r at th e c o n ­ ference o f J eh o v ah 's W itne s­ se s h eld in B la ck p o o l last


minister and supervisor in the organisation of the Witnesses in the North of England, was speaking on the subject - ‘Why does God permit wickedness?’ a t the South Pier Theatre, Blackpool on Sunday afternoon to a capacity crowd of delegates and interested local house­ holders. Mr. Penfold, supervising


weekend. Mr. David Sibrey, travelling


rambles caught a heavy shower whilst waiting for the coaches —the local bus shelter was made to hold nearly a hundred people! Fa- the easy “D” party, this


minister of the Clitheroe Con­ gregation, was present at the conference together with a party of delegates from Cli­ theroe. Commenting on the speech


group alighted in Bainbridge and from this village made a circular walk to Semerwater, but because of high winds no palling craft was afloat, al­


for 6,000 years by the year 1975. ‘Careful Biblical research


suggests th at the end of the 6,000 year period will mark the


turn of the tide for the wicked, oppressive and violent condi­ tions now so prevalent earth­ wide. “The reason for God's permis­


sion of wickedness was ex­ plained most logically by the speaker,” Mr. Penfold contin­ ued, and we have returned feeling very encouraged as a result of attending the confe­ rence.”


Impressed


organiser, discussing Mr. Sib- rey’s speech stated that he was Impressed by the speaker's use of the Bible. “Mr. Sibrey stressed the fact


Mr. Roy Quilter, conference


Mr. Penfold said, “Mr. Sibrey pointed out very convincingly that chronological and scrip­ tural evidence now clearly establish th a t human creatures will have been on this earth


th at God is in no way respon­ sible for the existence of wick­ edness. He pointed out that we must not accuse God o ' acts of which he is not guity. I t is not God who passed


surprise at topping the poll, and the Mayor-elect. Coun. Hardman, said that lie would


Coun. Turner expressed his


serve the town to the best of his ability. At a meeting of the Labour


Safe driving awards


Several local employees of


Party in the Labour Rooms, the chairman of the partv, Mr. Har­ old Duckworth, said that, the


result of the election had been expected. He continued. "The Labour


Party is at its lowest ebb. Our colleagues have been brought


croe. who was awarded special bar to his 15 yenrs brooch; B. Reid. Ciitheroe, 10 years medal. J. H. Chew, Wlial- iey: C. J. Darnoll. W. Marshall and W. E. Wilkinson, all of Clitheroc. bar to five years medal.


the North West Electricity Board won safe driving awards during the last 12 months. Tliey are, H. Eccles. Clith-


x Peel. Whalley and J . Wal msley, Clitheroe.


Diplomas were awarded to


Denotes retiring The poll, of 48.5 per cent was


councillor.


the other two candidates elec­ ted.


to suffering by the courage of the Prime Minister.


for we arc waiting for the time when the country turns once again to Labour.”


'We must not be discouraged


Labour poll, expressed his appreciation to the electors and to everyone who had helped.


Mr. L. Allen who toppei. the


bank manager, will be appoin­ ted Mayor at the annual meet­ ing of the council on Tuesday,


Conn. Hardman, a retired


Stock judging contest


Farmers club met on Wednes­ day week at Lane Side Farm,


Members of Clitheroe Young


Sawley, the home of Mi-. E. H. Chapman, for a shorthorn stock judging competition.


Powlcr and the winners were: Shorthorn milk cows: 1 ,1. Han­ son: 2. R. Green and Janet Thompson: 4, S. Berry.


The master Judge was Mr. Shorthorn dry cows: 1 . j.


Smithson; 2, R. Green; 3, S. Berry: 4. Janet Thompson.


thanks were expressed by Paul Steiger and seconded by Jean Thompson. George Whittaker presided over a business meet­ ing which concluded the even­ ing


A supper followed when In 4 width fittings


We stock Clarks Children’s Sandals in 4 width fittings. So that young feet—of any shape—can grow


naturally and correctly. Wc always use the Clarks footgaugc.


We give the Fitting Service D . L O R D & S o n


5 M O O R LA N E , C L IT H E R O E T e le p h o n e 2 4 8 8


£ FITTING SERVICE


DEREK ASTIN Plumber , Glitzier


uud Healing Engineer Wishes to an n ou nc e that


h e h a s n ow removed from


12 Newton Street to


33 WELLGATE


CLITHEROE Telephone 2315


Workshop still at RAILWAY VIEW, CLIIHEROE


FENTON’S FOOD MARKET G EO R G E STREET


WHA LLEY


YOU HAVE NO PARKING PROBLEMS HERE- WE HAVE SPACE FOR 150 CARS


If yo u have n o t a lr e a d y p a id us a v is it - do so -- you, will save m o n e y a n d yo u can shop a t leisure


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, Friday, May 17, 1968 3


SUGAR 2 lbs. FOR 1/3


STORK 1/7 lb.


JOHN WESTS SALMON ONLY 3/9 per tm


1 lb. PEAK FREAN'S


ASSORTED ONLY 1/11


imperfection on to us but our first human parents. Bo, too, when men today, of their own free will do wrong, they are to blame, not God.”


Open a ll d a y W e dn e sd a y


DAIRY BUTTER 2/11 lb.


TYPHOO and P.G. TIPS


l/4 |d . qtr. 2d. OFF


ALL LARGE SLICED LOAVES


HEINZ BEANS 7|xl. and 1/1


Our late night opening is Friday, until 7 p . r n . E a r ly Closing S a tu rd a y


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