f Clitheroe-Advertiser and Times. February 28, 1969 When the rooks return home . . . February is the most


• unpredictable month of the year and I am not alone in my belief that most people


are glad to see the last of it. Snow provides entertainment


and gladdens the hearts of most youngsters, but of all nature’s offerings it brings more discomfort, anxiety and suffer­ ing than all its supposed bene­


fits. . However, with the end of the


month comes new hope, signs of new life and that upward surge which will become in­ creasingly evident d u r in g the coming days of March.


Damage


• were paying repeated visits to ‘ their ancestral homes both in and out of town.


holding back the spirit of hope and even during the dismal spell in mid-February the rooks


seen perching in a somewhat dejected manner just by the old nests in the upper branches


Tlio6e at Lowfields were to be •Come what may there is no


of the chestnuts by the middle of the month.


each day whatever the temper­ ature. There is something beyond the weather which impells these creatures behav­ iour and we find this ritual is followed each February.


This behaviour continued


plating the damage to the old nests, but it certainly provides a sure sign as to the shape of things to come. The turn has taken place and not far ahead is the nesting season once again.


It is as if they are contem­


to respond and the males are often to be seen squabbling over territory and boundaries, a phenomenon not to be seen during the past four or five months.


The blackbirds are also quick


Arctic conditions presented a severe threat not only to the birds but to all forms of wild


But as we have recently experienced, the snow and


life.


of tlie 13th, the hares were frolicking in the snow-free pastures. A day later their tracks gave evidence in many


A few days before the night . , , snow covered fields that they


were still active. Indeed, on the day following


and the hungry songster was able to continue her feast.


the severest frost of the century I watched three in a field by Waddow cavorting in the snow. Round and round they went,


in and out of the field, halting at times to give a brief display of boxing. Then on again to continue what seemed to be an endless and almost tu-eless chase. They were true to tradi­ tion, as mad as March hares.


couple of fields away we were fortunate in seeing what I con­


A few minotes later and a


sider to be one of the most fascinating traits of the song


thrush. Hungry


rear wate of Waddow, just by the Edisford Road, a thrush was very busy In the spinney adjacent to the road.


As we passed through the


creature to throw caution to the wind, for we stood within 10 feet watching as she repeat­ edly grasped a snail and with a s’ide-long blow hammered the shell against a convenient stone.


Hunger 210 doubt caused the At last the shell gave way


watching and listening to the tap-tnp-tap, for it is only 0n rare occasions that one js m the right spot at the right time when this is taking place. The last time I witnessed this


We stood for some time


wings vanished and it was impossible for them to obtain food in their usual winter haunts by Ribble and Hodder.


fascinating scene was several years ago. This was in Bi-un- gerley. whore a resident thrush had what is referred to as - a “thrush’s anvil” near the upper path. This stone was used regu­ larly as the numerous broken snail shells testified.


ticularly the second half, pas been a most trying time for our wild birds. Thousands have died,-not only from a lack of their natural food but main’.v on account of the severe temp­ eratures and biting winds sweeping across the countryside from the north and east.


In the main, February, par­


Ribble it was evident that most had been driven to seek shelter elsewhere.


. Britain by mid February. And during a long walk by


guess, for as we know', the snow' had blanketed most of


Precisely where is anyone's Almost overnight the lap­


the west coast, as i s . their habit under such conditions. This, however, would be of little use as by that time most of the pastures even on the coast were also under a thick layer of snow.


Perhaps they had moved to


to Ireland, a familiar spot when escaping the rigours of winter in our own district. But again most of Erin’s Isle has been in the grip of an equally sevei'e spell, with snow covering most of the southern counties.


Or, they may have crossed Welcome


thing—with the prospect of milder weather breaking the steel grip of a somewhat pro-' tracted winter, as soon as the riverside pastures Me soft once again th e lapwings will


We can now be sure of one


return. From where no one can say, but back they will come. On our journey crisp frozen


snow dominated the Ribble landscape as we went upstream. Plodded is no doubt the correct term, as the going was very liai'd, if invigorating.


noticable and it was only when we reached a more shel­ tered area with the steep banks giving a welcome calm that the call of a great tit brought a temporary halt.


The scarcity of bird life was


we stood with binoculars focussed on a nearby alder


Here, out of the bitter blast,


festooned with catkins. Seldom does such a delightful picture present itself in deep winter.


could enjoy to the full this brief "spring interlude”. The great tits called, and in the lower branches a pair of marsh tits searched assiduously for food. The most interesting feature however was the delightful pic­ ture provided by a solitary but active goldcrest—the smallest of British birds. Little more in weight than


Indeed, in this “haven’ we


' while chiefly on account of a quite surprising encounter with a merlin. The small predator, perched on the riverside birch, took wing as we came from cover and was quickly out of sight.


dipper. We followed its rapid flight until, a hundred yards downstream, it alighted on a half-submerged boulder, Slithering down the bank, I


Then came the sound of the


carefully picked my way to the shale-like cliff which has been the dipper's nesting site for several years.


dry on a. ledge, but there was no sign of any recent activity.


Last year's nest was high and


ing for domestic duties, for as we know, dippers do not wait


But they will soon be prepar­


an average sheet of note- paper and envelope, this exqui­ site creature swung about on the fine upper-branches search­


for higher temperatures. They are quite happy to begin nesting when icicles hang on the weir, for this is the time when the caddis larvae are to be found on the river bed.


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Bolton-by-Bowland


Institute held a whist and domino drive at the Coach and Horses Hotel on Monday. There was a good attendance.


Women’s Institute Bolton-by-Bowland Women's


Drage; 2, Mrs. Priestley; 3, Mrs. Smith. Mens. 1, Mr. A. Parker; 2, Mr. W. Smith; 3, Mrs. M. Cowking. Dominoes; 1, Mrs. E. New-


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1, Mr. Pratt; 2, Mr. S. Harri­ son. The whist drive raised £25 for Women's Institute funds.


Whatley


Women’s Institute Mrs. M. Hopwood gave an


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Chatburn Church of Eng­ land Sohool held its Annual


interesting and informative talk on the work, of the Mar­ riage Guidance Council, on which she has been an active worker for many years, at the monthly meeting of Whalley Women's Institute. She stressed the urgent


Bulb Show on Thursday, last in the School Hall, There were 70 entries of daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses. Coun. j . G. Sharp and Mr N. Hud­ son were the judges and Mr H. H Boden presided. The


need for more voluntary wor­ kers, and it was evident from the many questions which followed her talk that it tod


He was thanked by Miss


been well-received. Mrs. Entwistle proposed a


Hill. The competition for “A


vote of thanks to the speaker. A successful jumble sale


was organised by members of the Handicrafts Group in the Old Grammar School on Friday, and members of the Drama and Music Group are rehearsing for a revue which they plan to present in April. The president, Mi's. V.


drawing of my home," the member's own work, was won by Miss Jackson. Social time, arranged by Miss Jackson and Mrs. Brown, was won by Miss Munday and Mrs. Perring.


Shearman, was in the chair, and following the normal WI business, she read a letter from a WI member in the Solomon Isles, thanking Whalley members for a gift of material which has now been made up into garments for mothers and children.


Sawley


Women’s Institute Owing to the weather, only


16 members were able to attend the February meet­ ing. They were ably and energetically entertained by Mrs. Billows, and Mrs. single- ton. who persuaded nearly everyone to take part in country dancing.


most useful kitchen article” was won by Mrs. Benson from Mrs. B. Bye and Mi's. Campbell. Pencil and paper games organised by Mrs. Townend and Mrs. Simpson occupied the social half- hour.


The competition for "My Knowle Green


Women’s Institute Mrs. W. Ashworth, vice-


president, took the chair .and welcomed everyone to the meeting of Knowle Green and Dutton Women’s Insti­ tute.


the delegate to the Lan­ cashire Federation Annual Meeting in Preston tills month. Mrs. Ashworth thanked all


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All Saints’ Church A Collop Monday parish


social was held in the vil­ lage Hall when a good attend­ ance enjoyed games and dancing organised by the Rev. D. J. Leyland, vicar. Miss York, of Pendleton, entertained with monologues.


included apple pie and cream, Mi\ Gordon Whitiwell, of Pendleton Hall Farm show­


After a buffet supper, which


ed the film of bis tour of America last year. The vicar thanked all who tlie evening a


had made success.


Chipping


' ruary 21 when more than 250 people attended. Dancing was to tho Drifters, who were playing for the last time in Chipping as the group is likely to disband or be re­ grouped with different play­ ers. Tho evening’s programme


cessful Ball on Friday. Feb-


Women’s Institutes Chipping W.I. held a suc­


. pupils sans spring songs and recited poems to tho parents


and friends who attended. Coun, J. G. Sharp presentod the prizes’to the following winners; f infant olasss Equal 1 , Peter


Hook and Gordon Pye; 2, Janet Spencer; 1. Ian Giles. Junior 1 and 2: 1, Bridget


the Rev. Colin Judd, organis­ ing secretary for C.M.S., who showed films or. the work in Pakistan.


The Rector tfen introduced


ments were served and there were stalls of confectionery and new and second hand goods. About £30 was raised.


Following this, refresh­


Stewart; 2, Dawn Tittering- ton; 3, John Hodgson. Junior 3 and 4: 1, Martin


Dawson; 2, Pamela Edmond­ son; 3, Siizanne Briggs. The best bowl in the show award went to Martyn


Dawson. Picture by Mrs A. Stretch,


Chatburn.


Councils outlived their use­ fulness?” Taking part in tho discussion were Coun. W. Harrison, a memeber of Bow- iand ru j 'a l council and Waddington parish council; and Mr. J. Saddler, clerk to Pendleton Parish Council.


Lenten Service Owing to the adverse


parish councils were essential to village life, with the ad­ vantage t h a t complaints could be made to the man on the spot.


E v e ry o n e a g ree d that


weather conditions on Ash Wednesday evening, when


gale force winds blew snow everywhere, the first lenten service was cancelled.


Play Group The committee of the Slaid-


bum and District Play Group held a coffee evening in the village hall on Friday. There was also bingo, and a very enjoyable time was spent.


Young Farmers Slaidburn Young Fanners


Club held a whist and domino drive in the village hall on Saturday evening, when there were 11 tables for'dominoes and nine for whist. Play was supervised by club leader Mr


pros and cons of gambling,” “Should professional people go on strike?” “Cremation," and finally, in a more light hearted vein “Do the women inn the village of Wadding­ ton?" Refreshments were served


Other topics included “The


means gelling home as last as possible; rush hour; traffic lights! horns and tubes. But six o’clock in Dar cs Salaam means


sit and discuss the day. time to see the sun go down, to hear the cicadas begin simul­ taneously in the flame trees.


slowly along the harbour— slowly — no-one ever walks quickly—and to say ‘Salaam’ to people squatting in circles


And it is good to walk


under the palm trees. But, I'm not staying here,


Chickens


anything in England! All bashed about and red and dusty from the roads.


roof; chickens under your feet: three to a seat, and wouldn’t it bo bliss to travel all of the 447 miles in a good old English bite?


Luggage strapped to the


gish evening traffic of tlie city, and by the time we leave Dar es Salaam it is almost dark.


I t ploughs through the slug­


The headlights pick out the dense undergrowth on either


held on Tuesday, March 18, when the sneaker will be Mr. R. R. Overend, Bowland Rural Council's public health inspector.


and a collection taken. The next meeting will be


James Pinder. Pnizes were presented by


no drives. MC for whist was was Mr. J. Moon. Prizewinners: women’s 1,


Miss M. j, Watson, of Slaid­ burn, who was introduced by Mr Pinder..Winners were ’ whist, women’s 1, Mrs M. Towers; 2, Mrs G. Robinson; 3, Mrs G. Wright; secret number, Mrs J. E. calverley. Men’s 1, Mr W. S Clark, 2,


Mrs. E. Preston; 2, Miss A. Hodkinson: 3, Mrs. M. Joy. Mens: 1, Mrs. P. Wareing; 2, Mrs. S. Harris and 3, Mr. J. Birkett. In charge of the ■ children’s and adults dom­ inoes were Mrs. B. Robinson and Mm. D. Hayhurst. Winners were: 1, Mr. Denis


Hornby; 2. Mr. Geoffrey Rich; 3, Mrs. Irene Bee, and 4, Mrs. Eclles. In the children’s domino


who helped to make the chil­ dren’s party a success. There was a good atten­


dance for the talk by Mrs. Smith, and the showing of fashions in foundations, underwear, swimwear and top


clothes. Mrs. Smith and her models


were thanked by Mrs. Yates. Mrs. J. Forrest and Mrs.


Glass”. Pendfleton


Women’s Institute Although it was a bitterly


c o ld n i g h t Pendleton Women's Institute had a good attendance in the village hall for tlie February meeting. Mrs. Brown, president, wel­


<


comed the speaker. Mr. George Taylor, whose talk on the “Inside story of a news­ paper” was illustrated by films.


Lund were first and second in the competition for “My Favourite Piece of Coloured


section. Stephen Cooksoi won first prize, Karen Seed second and Felicity Brown third. Arrangements for the Bail


Mr G. W. Wright; 3, Mr S. Stott; secret number, Mr S.


son; 2. Stephen Peel: 3, Mr A. Br'ges; 4 Mr G. Tay’or; 5. Mr W. Stainton; 6, Mrs J.


Holgate. >• Dominoes 1, Mr H. Jack-


Watenvorth Miss Watson thanked tho


members of tlie club who had organised the event and all the helpers.


were made by the W.I. com­ mittee and refreshments were served by a team of helpers comprising of committee and members. A box of groceries was won


by Mrs. Enid Double and a vacuum jug by Mrs. Peggy


Howson. Slaidburn Church Missionary


Parish Church, tlie annual Shrove Tuesday event in aid of C.M.S. was held in the


Society Organised by St. Andrew’s


village toll. This began with prayers


led by the Rector, the Rev. G. H. Gaze, and missionary hymns swig by tIle congrega­ tion, accompanied by Mrs E. Watenvorth at the piano.


Young Farmers' Club met on Monday evening and enjoyed a talk on “Wines and tabic etiquette.” given by Mr. A. Toy, of Bracewcll. He explained the process of wine-making, its storage and wlmt wines to servo with


Young Fanners Members of the Slaidburn


certain foods. T. Robinson presided and


Waddington the Waddington Men’s Fel­


Men’s Fellowship The monthly meeting Of


lowship held 011 Tuesday week in the trustees’ room of Waddington Hospital, took the : form at. a discussion night. Chairman was Mr. Gordon


also expressed thanks to Mr. Toy.


served at St. Helen's Church in the customary way. The vicar, canon C. F. Goodchild celebrated Hcly Communion at 6-45 a.m. and at 7-30 a.m. and conducted both Matins


Parish Church Ash Wednesday was ob­


the fact that schoolchildren were on holiday, many child­ ren and teachers attended a children’s service in the morning.


and Evensong. Despite the weather and


minoes was held at the vicar­ age on Shrove Tuesday, organised by tho Mothers’


Mothers’ Union A successful whist and do­


Union. Mr. J. Herd was MC and


th e prizewinners were: women; 1 Mrs. Rodwell, 2, Mrs. Holgate, 3, Miss Kipling; men’s 1. Mr. James Herd. 2, Mi*. Taylor, 3, Mr. John Herd. Dominoes: Mr, Brian.


Smithson (jnr), Mrs. Cowgill and Mrs. Wooff. Refresh­ ments were served.by com­ mittee members, and more than £11 was raised.


Chatburn. was the speaker: at a meeting of tlie Women’s Fellowship held In the Vestry of the Methodist Church. Her subject was "Plotting and Planning”. Tho chairman was Mrs.


Women’s Fellowship Mrs. G. P. Womerslcy, of


N. D. Walton, and the pianist was Miss M. Speakman. Tlie tea hostesses were Mrs. Addi­ son, Miss Rush'ton and Mrs.


domino drive in aid of the


Village Sports A successful whist and


Bottomley and t',e meeting was opened with a prayer


read by Mr S E. Taylor. The first' question to be


discussed was “Have Parish


village sports was held at the home of Mrs.-Garnett, of Beechthorpe, Waddington.


\£24 Us. The proceeds amounted to


T. Banks. The next meeting will be held on March 20. .


side of the road, and outline people walking slowly home­ ward—it seems so strange to see so many people on foot, and women with large loads of oilcans, bananas or baskets, balanced on their heads.


now, except for large oil tan­ kers on the last stage of the •hell run’ between the Mozam­ bique border a»d Dar. These hurtle past at a terrific rate, while the bus almost plunges into the bush to escape!


Th» traffic becomes '.ess Parched


ahead—this is Chilinze—the crossroads, where the choice lies in going north to the cool green of Kilimanjaro country, or west, into Dodoma and the hot central plain with its endless stretches of parched hills and dusty thorn trees.


. . . Suddenly, there arc lights The bus is nothing quite like


I've a bus to catch, I ’m Eng­ lish and in a hurry so I dash past and people stare . . .


people sitting talking; heat and dust settled; watching the rift of gold seep across the sky. Here people have time to


By Annemarie Kunzel


rt Sawley girl who has


just arrived in Africa to teach for a year at a girls’ school in Tan- sania. sponsored by the Voluntary Service Overseas organisation.


stars. Standing here I feel, very much a stranger . . .


the driver considerably more erratic than before, presum­ ably due to a large dose of pombe (the foul-smelling and potent local-brew made from maize and millet!) and the bus lurches on through the night—interminably it seems —every bolt in the bus shuddering as we go over the frequent ‘pot-holes.’ The boy next to me becomes


Still to come ?


Just as we were con­


silent (he has proudly been •teaching me Swahili!) and the 'mama’ on the other side wraps her baby in a kanga (a large brightly printed cot­ ton square), and settles down to sleep. I can’t sleep—it is quite


gratulating ourselves this week on having been let off comparatively lightly in the recent blizzards; wc were taken aback by a notice in a town centre


window which caught our eye. Draped across a room


unbelievable that a week ago I was in England, sitting on the floor of my room, packing the cases—now strung to the roof, I hope!


Sticky


take the baby and she thank­ fully accepts. So, here I am, with the schoolboys’ head on one shoulder, and a heavy, very sticky lump of ‘mtoto’ in my lap—


The night goes on and on —in sign language I offer to


I t becomes more and more hot, flies bun- round my face


even more incredible!


and mosquitoes whino round my ear and then, . . . . I too go to sleep . . . and waken up to find it almost dawn and quite cold, and I envy the women their kangas, now wound round their shoulders. On my right, a range of


slowly people wake up; the lights go on, babies cry and everyone begins to stumble out—eventually, I too—


overcome by thirst! As I step down small boys


fear


appear saying, "Ndizl, Ndizi, Mama?” (Bananas, Bana­ nas?), their eyes staring, large, white' and Wheedling out of dark faces—and I Just manage to say, “Asanto sana, hapann,” and shako my head. The night outsido is warm


Tho bus rattles to a stop—


mountains loom, jagged and ominous and very close to the road, and I peer up to see which of them could possibly be Kilimanjaro. But, slow’


aren’t psychic! heater, it announced “The


Hanson, Clitheroe Borough Librarian, following a letter he received from America. Tiie letter was from a Mrs.


Isobel D. Muir, inquiring about ancestors who lived in this area. I t was posted in Beaver


City, Utah, on February 14, passed through London on February 17, a n d was delivered to Clitheroe Library tlie following day. Tlie remarkable th in g


about it was that the letter was addressed to “Pendle


Public Library, Pendle, Eng­ land”. “It was an excellent piece


of work on the part of the Pos,t Office”, said Mr. Han­ son.


This was not .the first time


a strangely-addressed letter had been received a,t the Library.


Three or lour years ago,


one dropped through the let­ ter box bearing only the wolds


“Head Librarian, Chatburn City” and was also from America.


Mr. Clifford Cj


For many years he:' man of Clitherocl and Dramatic Soc| becoming presiderl


LancashireStatical ir.g Society.


club. He was pres a former captaiil


An old bov cf Clithl Grammar Schooll


In his younger daiyl member of, theDil and was a keel player.


the first secrctal Old Clitheronian| tion. formed .in: was appointed;: P7 ' 1956.


He moved from c| Waddington in


Mastcil


joined the VJ branch of the Bri'l


During the First V| he served in Franl Welsh Regiment. [ second war was a I


He was a past maj Castle Lodge of and a founder: Keep Lodge.


the Clitheroe Wal Week committees!


Mr Cowgii! leaves I Gertrude Ada. an I The elder: son, E|


worst of winter is yet to come.” Let’s hope the salesmen


Gone with the wind


Clitheroe Football Club


arc appealing to members of the public, and joiners in particular, to help them out of the predicament in which they found them­


selves following last week’s gales. On Wednesday week, the


strong winds whipped off part of the roof of the shelter behind the Jubilee End goals.


at night, no-one was around to secure tile rest of tlie


As the incident happened


to flood with a pale pink light and the mountains shrink and become only hills covered in green shrubs from head to foot.


.y the sky begins Splendid


and black, except for a long lino of duka (shops), each with candles flickering and a couple of storm lanterns hung from thatched roofs of palm fronds and banana leaves.


burnt maize comes tome first, then the ripe, siokly scent of mangoes which are piled on itho stalls, along with paw­ paw's, pineapples and other things I ’ve not yet learnt to name.


The sharpp acrid smell of Cicadas


voices bartering, but above this, the cicadas maintain a shrill insistent chorus-how loud they are. and eerie.


There is a low murmur of


bing in the warm night secnis to represent the unknown of this great ■: continent—spread out under an immense dark sky, tippled with showers of


This intense noise throb­


wonder? Then suddenly I see her and the sunrise is forgot­ ten; sho towers above every­ thing else, blue hi the dis­ tance, her peak iced with snow which reflects the rising sun.


Where is the mountain, I


and the nearer we travel, the more splendid and awe­ some she becomes. But it’s not just I who stare at her in amazement.


I t is a breathtaking sight ■


corrugated iron sheets after the first few were sent sailing towards the back of nearby houses..


people have put in so much work round the ground, and then in one night a con­ siderable amount is ruined bv several gusts of wind."


Adcroft said,“ i t really is disheartening.


The club secretary. Mr Vic so many


really appreciate all the help wo can get to repair the damage, but tlie work will be lessened if an experienced joiner would come forward


He added "The club officials and myself would


to offer his services."


•: I forget to see anything else, until my view is blocked by a largo white building and I realise my destination— Moshi—is reached. , So, in a da2e, I step down


All my companions — who probably see her every day- are watching and attentive. Sho belongs toeveryone/.and somehow it works tho other way round too.. '


.....


from the bus, to be.met'by a voice saying “I ’m from British Council, you .the now V.S.O.?” and bewildered I ’m bustled


into a large car, now only aware of my aching aitns ana a feeling of having cheated as I pass .my African companions of the night as they trudge •along the road,


■ Bishop’s


remedy We pass on to perhaps a


: Bishop of Ripen obtains when speaking in the House of


wider audience than the


Lords, his motoring tips to overcome tlie feeling . of sleepiness when one is driv­ ing;


‘the other to take your shoes off and drive in your stock­ inged feet.


‘One is to stop,” he said, . -


than one occasion and It is an infallible remedy. I t is so simple and effective.’*'. ..


‘ I have done this on more


and the villagf room.


ing for some tiny morsel of food, so necessary to enable ' this small being to survive the bitter frost and long nights. Our journey was made worth-


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Funerl of Mr.! Cliffoi Cowgii


Mr John Clifford owner until six y of the Clitheroe user and Times, his home, Grt West Bradford Waddington. : v week. He was 6!


One of Clitheroe’s it


He and his father ai| father had long:as. with newspapers:: eroe. dating bacl' time when , there' —the Weekly: Advci the Clitheroe. Time a member of th Printers Federatio Extremely active un years ago. when 1 ill health. Mr Cow:


sonalities for ma: Mr Cowgill was pr John Cowgill :,and Printers, Market P|


great interest: ; i: affairs in Clitheroi


Captain


He played cricket: for and at one time wa batsman for the fi:


He was captain of Golf Club in 195 was a past preside


L


gill, is head of vision sports out.|


The Mayor of ClithJ S. F Hardman. an | constable of Blai| R. R. Bibby. were! many who attf funeral service a I Parish Church oil


casts, and; th e1 John, is a direc| family business.;:


Representatives o! organisations wl Mr Cowgi'l had [ ciated were pred with members 01 former editors of I riser and Times. [ printers. Masonic brethren I bearers at the sell ■was conducted bi| the Rev. J. C. HI


The service was f | cremation at Rif]


Ai


CLITHEROE At the fortniJ


sale of in-calf cat! eroe Auction M:| day. the entry severely curtailedl conditions.


The weather didl customers from arl


[


ever, and a very. i| trade resulted. ; The e n t r y ,. i:|


annual consignme! cows and heifers 1 Geldard, and thesr| favourable trade. T Quotations: SI


cows to £101; sunl young cows to ,1 dated heifers to £ | calling heifers t<l average; £81: helfl £83


The judges. Mc&J I


son, of 0 1 a p h si Stavely, of Inglet| Bros, the following: Coil


Fawcett of Bamacl At Monday’s Fl


of R’bohestl


69 cattle, ; 352 s nc| hoggs,i local , hogg and 58 pigs were: 1 Quotations::; S.|


212s; light steers medium . steers 1* heavy steers 190s;J 21ls; medium'.hei


: North country, hi j


Jects, black and: sold with: grade,:I cows 124s to 160sl to 116s.


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