4 Clilheroe Adveriiscr and Times, Friday, June 21st, J96S FASfflONS FOR ALL To ihe accompaniment


of soft music, five profes­ sional models displayed a dazzling collection of sum­ mer creations, adding a touch of glmnour to CUth-


ot King Stoeet took place during the finals of the Clitheroe Advertiser and Times Mother and Baby com­ petition. Jackie herself described


eroe’s Civic Hall last week. The show give by “Jackie"


each creation as the five models displayed the clothes to the audience. The models. Anita, Leonore.


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suits were made from crim­ plene, One smart and sophis­ ticated crimplene dress was In herringbone design trith a side-buttoned fastening. An added novelty of the dress was the spotted roll-tie col­ lar.


semble, a beige coat and dress edged with tan, had un­ usual oblong-shaped buttons. The plain dress had an A- Une designed skirt. One semi-fitting afternoon


An extremely elegant en­


summer and beach-wear col­ lection. Quite a few of the two-piece


Barbara, Nina and Anne, also paraded among the audience to allow a doser look at the


AT THE CIVIC HALL A Woman’s View


catered for in the parade; a suit for the woman with a 44 inch hip was well-designed and the colours of turquoise and lime green charmingly contrasted.


mmg effect on tlie model. Women of all sizes were


P.aridi Church Su and parishioners v


Members of tl


iit pink, green and yellow had a novelty hat hi matching colours. Retailing at four- aaa-a-half guineas, this outfit would make .an economical buy.


A.gay towelling beach suit


check of pink, lime green and grey with a zip fastening really delighted the audience. The cape was hip-length with rounded shoulders. The cape and skiit were teamed with a Courtelle sweater. NaiT and white always


dress In cotton whipcord tvith a peter-pan obUar was ideal for hot days The dress achieved a manellous slim-


H1|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||:i Re-organisation-if


college is built A comprehensive education system should not be into-


duced into Clitheroc until it is possible to provide a purpose- I* ■ M : :


been made by the county educa­ tion general purpose.s sub-com- niittec. which has been con­ sidering proposals for the re-organisation of secondary education put forward by divi­ sional executives throughout the count.v.


Clitheroe and P.idiham, re­ affirmed a long-term scheme, subjec- to the provision of a purpose-built sixth-form college and extensions at the Ribbles- daic County Secondary School. The long-tenn scheme pro­


Division 5. which includes


vided for: a five-form entry junior high school for boys aged 11-14 in the Clitheroc Royal Grammar school, which


built si.xth form college for both Clitheroc and Accrington. rh\s recommendation h a s____________


that the e.xecutive’s proposals be approved, and that re-organ­ isation should wait for the building of a new sixth-form college in .Accrington.


for the short term, the working party would be particularly con­ cerned with the provision of grammar school places. Tile committee recommended


is at present two-form entry; a five-form entry junior high school for girls aged 11-14 in die Ciitheroe Girls Grammar school, and a 10-form entry senior high school (muted), for pupils aged 14-18 at Ribble^ale Coui'iv Secondary School, at present four-form entry. The committee reported tliat


MIMSTER URGES COUNCILS TO ADMIT PRESS


Local authorities should


recognise that the Press is there to witness, not to pry, Mr. Anthony Greenwood, Minister of Housing and Local Government, said on


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wliich the Government Social Survey carried out for the Maud Committee confirmed this. One in five of the electors Interviewed was unable to name a single local authority service, and many had no idea that a porticular service which they were familiar with was In fact provided by their local authoritj’.”


Remedy


ment suffered *om this ignor­ ance. said the Minister. Tiffs again had been brought out very c l e a r ly by th e Social Survey inquiry which showed that while most people were “very satisfied" with par­ ticular services, only 28 per cent, thought their council ran things “very weH”. The conclusion from this must be that local autliorities


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the whole the public is veiw baC'y informed about what local .authorities do,” he said. "The results of the inquiry


Conference in Llandudno, Mr. Greenwood said that too often in local government, the pub­ lic was left in unjustifiable ig­ norance about matters which were its direct concern. “There is no doubt that on


Friday. Speaking to the NALGO


wore not geiUng the fuli credit for what they did. The remedy for this situation


lay in the local authorities’ own hands, said Mi-. Greenwood. “More and more authorities over the past few years have had the good sense to admit the public .and Press more freely to meetings of commit­ tees," he said. “In no case that I know of


that local authorities should make greater use of Press con­ ferences, background briefings and news bulletins to keep the public infoi-med about matters of current local concern. “There is an urgent need


the council and the people, and as such ought to be helped and encouraged.’’ Mr. Greenwood suggested


continue healthy and .strong it must win and maintain the full support of the people it sei-ves—and is can only do that if it is more prepai-ed tlian it has sometimes shown itself to be in the past to take the people into its confidence.’’


that such ‘advanced’ practices already- being adopted by some local authorities with an en­ lightened view of what consti­ tutes good public relations should quickly become the sian. dard practice of all authori­ ties”. he said. “If local government is to


has an authority which decided to do this ever gone back to keeping the public out. Those authorities recognise that the Press is there to witness, not to pr>'. "It is the vita; link between


‘Pirates’ invade Castle keep


Beams of sunlight flicker­


Castle keep about 200 people, many of them on the grassy slopes, were able to enjoy the picturesque setting of the open- air theatre and the excellent singing of the principals and choruses.


ing through the branches of trees in the Castle grounds, added a touch of magic to the opening of the comic opera, “Pirates of Penzance”, presented by the Blackburn branch of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Under the shadow of the


Comiiiaiuiiiig


over very well In the stili even­ ing air, but lor one unfortunate instance when the fire siren drownned the proceedings, every word and syllable could be heard clearly.


The singing and inusic came


pirate apprentice, gave a mem­ orable performance as the lead­ ing character of a young man sen-ing an apprentice with a


a gi-eat success and its popu­ larity should pave the way to make this an annual attraction. Jack Shaw as Pi-cderic the


This Gala Week event proved


band of pirates who hated his calling. J. .Alfred Boyle, tire Pirate


geant of Police, and Ronald Baron as Samuel, the pirate


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Displaying their fancy dress outfits for the Gistourn Carnival are; Stephen Howard (milk race); Linda Breaks (chip off the did blook); and Katrlona Duckworth '(Hula girl).


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said that an inspector of weights and msasures made a routine visit to 'he premises of J. and K. Myerscough at Chat- burn Road. Clilheroe. While he wa.s there a bread


D. G. Nowell, pleaded guilty. 'They were also ordered to pay an advocate's fee of 10 guineas. Ml'. R. Heap, pi'osecuting.


Clilheroe yesterday week for selling underweiglu loaves. Ben Wonsley Ltd., of North


van arrived, and he checked the weight of all the loaves on the van. Some were fotmd to be more than an ounce deficient in weight. Ml'. Nowell explained the


buy a loaf that was slightly underweight, but it was likely tliat the following day she would buy one that weighed


large part because of the loss of weight through evaporation. A housewife might one day


difficulties -which faced a baker in ensuring that a loaf weighed precisely the required amoimt. Climatic conditions played a


King, made the most of his commanding role and looked and sounded every bit the part of a fierce, and at times tender­ hearted pirate leader-. Fred Tregartha as the Ser­


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king-.s lieutenant. -Here no less outstanding in their- resireotive roles which demanded singing w-ith a definite CJonffsh accent. Margaret Weils as Ruth, the


pirate maid of all works, gave an impressive display as the hardened battle-axe of a woman who has lived and fought side by side -with the pirates for several years. B r ia n Whittaker playing


were wandering tlu-ough tire Castle grounds during the opera and one wondered what was going through their minds when they saw the motley band of policemen on stage, who garet Scott: scenei-y, Miss Val­ erie Barnes; sound, Messrs, were played by: Messrs. T. Beck, J. D;:--:biUT, H. Harrison, S. Hartwell, F. Howarth, P. Peak. I. Preston, K. Robinson. M a jo r General Stanleys’


fierce, cut-tln-out bimch—was made up by: Messrs E. Carter, ij. Gr-rfliths. P. Heyes, B. Hyde, J. -A. Marsden, R. Peacock, W. Walsh, P. AVilkinson. Pirate apprentices: D. Baron, J. Hal­ stead, D. -rregartha. A couple of police officei-s


daughters: Misses J. Bleasdale, M. Bleasdale. J. Crook, L. Davis.. J. Dunn, V. Harper, C. Hodgkinson. K.' O’Donnell, ’ M.


Major- General Stanley, and Iris Downham, .Anne Chatter- ton. Edna Hacking and Julie Hodgkinson, as his four daugh­ ters added to the gaiety of the oper.: and s.ing very clearly indeed. The chorus of pir.aics — a


Chairman, Coun. G. Braith- walte: Secretary, M. H. Taylor: stage manager, S. Blackburn: liaison assistant, Mi'S. Alar- Smithson and Webster: cos­ tumes, W. Mutirie and Son, Edinbiurgh. Blackburn branch of the Gil­


Tomkins. .A. Tunstall. Mes- dames K. S. Barlow, O. Sagar, C. Sanderson, M. Slack, E. M. Whalley, J. White. Open-air Theatre Committee:


hon. treasurer, P. S. Lloyd; hon producer, Mrs. Jessie Shaw; hon. musical director. Frank Nuttall; hon. deputy musical diretW, Miss Margaret Wells; hon. accompaiffst. Aliss A. Ashton and Mirs. P. M. 'Youn­ ger; hon. librarian, J. D. Cook. Stage assistants. Messrs. W.


bert and Sullivan Society: president, AM. W. A. HenshaU. Committee; Mr. W. Briggs (chairman), Mrs. S. Barlow, R. Baron, Miss M. Bleasdale, L. Griffiths, Mis. E. Hacking, Miss D. Nlcholls. Mrs. O. Sagar, Mrs. D. Shorrock, D. Taylor. Hon. Secretary, Miss C. Kay ;


coat which would be ideal for a bride’s going-away out-fit. was sliown. I t was pink with deep slits do"m the sides of the coat. Tlie dress had a high neck and the coat a .square collar. In boucle wool, both dress and coat were fully lined. A cape-suit in ;i riog-tootli


One delightful dress and Far left: An elegant


looks crisp and cool in sum­ mer. and a charming dress for the woman with a 42 hip was displayed. The dress was decorated with a white col­ lar and bow.


ensemble, matching coat and dress in beige edged with tan. It has unusual oblong-shaped buttons and


is belted at the hips. The plain dress has an A-line Centre: A gay beach skirt, wear set in pink, green and yellow towelling. This


outfit is ide^ for holidays and retails at 4^ guineas. Left: Jackie helping the models prepare for (he fashion show.


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Lack of leadership hits Whalley club


The lack of youth leadership at Wliallcy Meihodti church is creating problems for the Inters club, whk't


chm-ch newsletter, Margaret Clint tile Youth Leader, writes; •With a chm-cli membership


caters for the 11 to 13 age group. In the latest edition of the


of 149, it is heart-breaking tliat not even one person is pre­ pared to offei- for youth leader­ ship.” Whalley has no full youUi


club at present. The one which used to be


held in connection with the Methodist Church folded a few years ago.


have been made to prorZi facilities for ii-.e young peopi of the village, bui no-.h-xg ha come of them. A public mceiing was he'.-:


Since 1hei:. .--cvcial efiocj


Winner paiidj


Advertiser and T The winner of


and Baby comp Gillian Barber wa


led with a blaci panda at the fin: The panda was


Hall’s Baby Wear f Lane.


last year, when representatita from the Lancashire Educa’i Committee ofleied lie:p U a club was formed. However, no suit,-Ui!e preniMs


were found, and no further px- gress has been made.


Jimiblc


Methodist Churchl day. raised £22 tl


■ A jimible sale lu|


E. Dewhui'st Avenue, ClitheroJ


for the Chi-istmasI It was organi.sP(J


help of other won| W E \


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Sunday School p-occssion on Sun The proces^on


Clitheroc Parish continued along Chatbum Roa! Avenue. Pimlico Street and back t< jor a service. The service w.t


by Canon A. F. C curate, the Rev. read the lesson, was the Rev. Pete| Longridge.


Chiklreij Blackpj


on Saturday. The clffldren.


Cement Works ;^cl go children a trip]


accompanied by 4f to the Tower Circi


received an ice-cr Tea was provi(


returning to Cli' child was Siven [ Blackpool rock.


Mcmber.s of thfT


H. Bamford. M. Bamford, T. Barlow: properties, Miss M. Grindrod and A. Shcmtick; hon. wardrobe mistresses, Mes- dames P. Duxburj'. J. Peacock, M. Rendall and Aliss D. NichoUs: hon. make-up. Miss T. Oates assisted bj’ Misses J. Bleasdale, M. Bleasdale, A. Nichollg and Mi-s. W. Shalliker; hon. prompt. Miss F, Bolton. The show was given on


TOWN CLERK DENIES ALLEGATIONS


Allegations that the Town


Council was ignoring the Low Moor Ratepayers’ A.ssociation have been strong­ ly denied by the Town Clerk,


of -the association, Mr. W. Hargre.a.ves, he says; “.At no time has the coiuicil ignored the association."


Mr. H, L. Sagar. In a letter to the clialrman


Coinpiaiiit


tion last week, the secretary, Mr. Prank Derbydilre. said; “The council does not wish fco recognise us or our complaints. “■We are another thorn in


•At a meeting of Uie associa­


“With reference to remarks al­ leged to have been made at a meeting of the Low Moor Rate­ payers’ Assocaatdon, may I draw .vour attention to the following facts: Q Your letter of May 13 was not received at tiffs office


that a letter sent by him, list­ ing complaints, had not been acknoivledged until seven days later and that there was no reference to the complaints in the council minutes. In his letter, Mr. Sagar says:


officers were sought, but in view of the number of matters raised it was quite impossffile to have all the complaints and sugges­ tions investigated and repents prepared in time for the com­ mittee meetings which were held at the beginning of the week fexfiowing which your letter was received. ‘That Is -why your complaint


• Complaints are not ignored, either by the council, their


was not mentioned in the min­ utes.”


chief officers, nor their staffs, but they may take tame to in­ vestigate and it is not always possible for a chief officer to reply to a complaint -without flist seeking the views of the eouincU. • Your letter, and the views of-the above <hi^ officers


vice-chaiiman of ,the health, the highways, the parks, and the development and town plan­ ning committees, and a l^ to the Borough ^igdneer and sur­ veyor, tile public health inspec­ tor and the parks superinten­ dent. ‘The- observations of these


until May 20; it was acknow­ ledged the same day. • Copies of your letter were sent to the chairman and


their side and Uiej- wffl ignore us as much as possible to dis- (XHirage us. We must keep at it until they rec<«nise us.” Mr. Hargreaves also said


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those meetings which are adopted by the council at their meeting on July 9 will be con­ veyed to you."


on the points raised ore due to be sub^bted to various com- miUees which win be meeting on June 24 and 23. “Any • dedsions reached at


Tills C3o-cduoatlonal schooL has recently facilities and can now take a few boys and girls the. ages of S and 13 as day pupils.


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