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place at her home in Whalley. At the rear of the house there is a garden with an area of cabbage and sprouts. All appeared to be satisfactory until suddenly ■ the leaves assumed a skeleton-like tex­ ture. Alas, the plot was infes­ ted by hordes of caterpillars _ the larvae of the common white butterfly. After feeding on the green­


ery the gluttons, following the natural trend of their species, left the feeding ground. It was the desire to pupate


edge increases' so does our sense of humility, for in the world around us- there is tak­ ing place at ■ any moment of of time drama and excitement far greater and spine thrilling than a Dracula honor film.


things in heaven and earth than we dream of. I thought of this the other day following a conversation with Miss Fiona Brown.


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As one of tho "new boys" on the -town council, Coun.


: feet, so to-speak. Not that it is difficult in a


Harry Pearson, of Sohool Terraco, is busy finding his


local authority the size of Clitheroe; he Just sees it as the logical way to acquaint himself with the dayto-day management of tho borough.


acknowledge the. help: given him by the chief officers o f ­ the - corporation: and their staff; “nothing Is too much trouble for them”.


In vthis he is first to


' three Conservatives elected. in May. He is an accountant' by profession. -so, ■ although


" Coun. Poarson headed the


-now to the council chamber, it was not surprising that ho should be entrusted with the vicc-ohairmanship of tho all- ’ important


general purposes committee. And his colleagues further showed, their confidence in making him vice-chairman of the development and town planning committee. Ho holds the view that a


finance r and


lodging that the ; present industrial pattern makes - a valuable contribution. through tho employment pro­ vided .plus a substantial con- - tribution to tho rating fund, lie feels that the town’s fut-.. ure lies" in the residential ; field, supported by a diver- ' sity of existing and fresh. forms of; light industry - and v trado.


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town, like a business, can­ not stand ; still if it is "to be successful. He has strong por- - v sonal viows on'the'future' ' development of C 111 h e r o o ; which not only includes change but retention and' preservation of: that which is worthy. , - ’ Briefly, while acknow-'


- coun. Pearson is among . tho many people who have chosen to live in Clithoroo’


? because they, like; the place.. ■ He-.was born,in Colne and;;


ir of the ' ' 1 >'


. ..tion.: o f :. Accountants;;; and: Auditors,, and....the. Cost. " Accountants Association. -"■■.■■ He lived in Chatburn for


' Chartered Institute’ o f . Soc-.; • rotaries,"the-. British- Assooia- -


' founded his'own practioe 17"’ years.ago.


a. brief. Roriod .before moving,"; to Clitheroe 13 years ago. Ho -


‘‘ "With"Clitheroo Parlsh'diurchlv; and is a governor.; of -{St. James's Sohool; Ho has links BritishLegion*in ,


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. c l i t h e r o e , : C h a t b u r n a n d , " W ad dington',’ a n d > .w i th " th e "


Coun. Pearson‘is* associated ;; . 8 4 . ........... •


Committee organised a whist and domino drive on Satur­ day evening. There were II tables . for


Church seating fund. There was a brisk trade of the stalls which were stocked


I t was in aid of Downham Mrs. N. F. Kent.


clothes. A savoury supper was ser­


the speaker, her subject being "Kenya—its problems today ;


posed by the Rev. N. D. Wal­ ton, after which the women served refreshments. Collections for the evening


and hopes for tomorrow.” A vote of thanks was pro­


amounted to about £10-10s. The Reader at Waddington


Mothers’ Union Hospital, the Rev. F. H. Robbs, spoke about English Parish Churches to mem­ bers of the St. Helen’s branch of the Mother’s Union at the Vicarage on Monday. There was a good atten­


bers. Sabden


Men’s Society The Church of England


Men’s Society held its monthly meeting in St. Nicholas’ Sunday School yes­ terday week. Mr. H. Britcliife, deputy


head gardener at Caldcr- stones. was the guest speaker, and he talked about house plants. Mr. T. Bithell, secretary, proposed a vote of thanks.


Mrs. • Jackson; 3, Mr. Cart­ wright. ■ Competition Win­ ners: Mrs. Denmen and Mrs. Moorhouse.


stated that Downham Wom­ en’s Institute hel d their Diamond Jubilee meeting This should have read Golden Jubilee.


Women’s Institute In last week’s issue it was


Gisburn


shown by Messrs. Carr, Peel and White,- of Craven Agri­ cultural Society, to members of Gisbum Young Farmers’ Club in the Festival Hall, on Monday. Peter Gibbons expressed


Young Farmers Films on tractors were


thanks to them. The girls met at the home


of Mrs. A. Hudson and were given a talk and demonstra­ tion on wigs. Jean Bancroft expressed thanks. A business meeting fol­


lowed with Alan C. Ban­ croft in the chair. Afterwards some members went to Rath- mell for a Hallowe’en Social.


Waddington


late Mr. J. Maudslcy was held at the Methodist Church on Sunday, when the prea­ cher was the Rev. N. D. Wal­ ton, the subject of his ser­ mon being “Giving as well as receiving". Twenty guides from Ain-


Memorial Service A memorial service to the


held at the Baptist Church on. Sunday, when the preach­ er for the day was the Rev. Wilson, a former minister at the church. The collections were for Church funds


Anniversary Anniversary services were


Eucharist was Canon P. A. Schofield, Bishop’s Domestic Chaplain’ and at Evensong, the Rev. C. Hilton, Vicar of St. Chad’s, Limeside, Oldham, Collections were for church


held a t S a b d e n Parish Church, on Sunday. The preacher at the Parish


Gift Day The annual gift day was


versary of the church was marked by a celebration of Sung Eucharist in the even­ ing.


funds. On Tuesday the 12th anni­


West Bradford


Church Bazaar Though members of St.


Catherine's Church, West Bradford, had been working extremely hard during the past months in readiness for the Church bazaar, few people expected the support on the day to be as great as it turned out to be. Long before it was time


petition for an arrange­ ment of leaves and berries and the winners were 1, Mrs. Clark; 2, Mrs. Benson: 3, Mi-s. Campbell. " On display during the


meeting was a rush bag sent as a gift from the Solomon Isles.


the chair and there were 35 members present. Five new ones were welcomed. Social time was organised


Mrs. C. Cradock was in


by Mi-s. Dyson and was spent playing puzzles and games. Mi's. Chapman gave an


dance and, after Mr. Robbs had been given a vote of thanks, refreshments were served by committee mem­


interesting report on the Autumn Council meeting at Lancaster University.


Hurst Green


the October meeting o f Hurst Green WI. After a business meeting names were taken for the committee and final arrangements com­ pleted for a trip to Burnley to see “Wedding in Paris” on November 11. Leave Me­ morial Hall, 6-30 p.m. Mrs. Kay and Mrs. Holt


Women’s Inslilute Mrs. E. Mather presided at


the speaker, Mi’s. D. C. Townsend (Joan Pomfret) who spoke about Lancashire dialect and read some of her own poems and short stories. She was thanked by Mrs.


Bailey, 3, Mrs. M. Tflxbury; 4, M i ’s. M. Quinn., Mrs . Townsend judged the? com­ petition.


for a potato'aaidiid were: 1, Mi’s. J. Holdin; 2,'Mrs. J.


cussing “the duties of tea hostesses”.


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Langho


Christmas Fayre committee has received more than £15 from two recent events in the area. A coffee evening a n d


Christmas Fayre1 St. Leona r d' s Church


bring and buy sale organ­ ised by Mrs. Crowther and Mrs. Manley, and held at Mrs. Crowther's home in Bonnygrass Terrace, Billing- ton, raised more than £8, while a beetle drive held at Birtwistle Terrace. Langho, home of Mrs. J. Hargreaves,


raised more than £7.


Whist Drive The weekly whist and domino drive was held in the


tree, Liverpool, staying at Waddow Hall for a long weekend, were present ■ at the service. The Rev. J. A. Goodhall, of Chatbum, conducted the


evening service. His subject “The, priorities of a Christ­ ian.”Collections were for church and circuit funds.


Overseas ’ Missions . - The annual Overseas Mis­ sions rally was held in the Methodist ; Schoolroom yes­ terday week, when the Rev. J. A. Goodall. of Chatburn,


presided. , , . ' Miss Lee of Skipton was


the Sunday School Improve­ ments Fund which, after being opened in February, has now raised £322. Mr. Goodchild expressed thanks to the organisers of


stocked stalls The effort raised £17G for


the bazaar, Mrs. S. Wilson and her helpers, including those who had provided and served the refreshments.


Sawley


roe naturalist, showed slides; of Scotland and local views a t the October meeting of :, Sawley Women’s Institute. - ; He was - thanked by Mrs.


Women’s Institute Mi-. H. ■ Cook, a Clithe­


Holden. Mr. Cook judged the com­


for the Vicar of Waddington, Canon C. F. Goodchild and his wife to officially open the event, the Sunday School building was full of people waiting to buy at the well-


fund. Prizes were won by: Whist:


school, the proceeds going to­ wards the school extension


The effort was organised by the women’s committee.


Simpson, Mrs. Brewer and Mrs. Hacking.


Dunsop Bridge


place at Root Farm, home of Mr. - and Mi’s, j ; ' shepherd. I, , Mi’. W, Worswick was MC ,


laWhist was held in the vi'"


Institute organised a success­ ful whist and domino drive on Saturday.


Women’s Institute Dunsop Bridge Women's


ge room and dominoes took


•; for " whist" and Mrs. J- Peel. for dominoes. .Winners:1 Whist, Women’s : •»


'-1, Mrs. L. Hanson; 2, Mrs. A..-, Walmsley; 3, Mrs. B. .Han­ son; consolation. Mrs. J. .Gibson. Men I, Mr. R- Hnn-


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Women, Mrs. Anderton, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Wright. Men, Mrs. Kirkham, Mr. J. R. Ellis and Mrs. Har­ greaves. Dominoes : Mrs.


Social time was spent dis­ j


J. Holden. • Winners oi a competition


were thanked for delivering the bulbs. Mrs. Mather introduced


son; 2, Mr. L. Footer;’


A. Jackson; consolation, Mr: R. Wilson. Dominoes: 1, Mi’. A. Severs;


.3,’Miss


2, Mi-. Manly; 3. Mrs. Moon; 4, Mr. W. Spedding; 5, Mr. S. Harrison; 6, Mr. F. Robinson; 7, Miss E. Peel; consolation, Nigel Gastall. Competition winners; 1,


Mrs. Rushton; 2, Mr. W. Worswick. A hot pot supper was


served. Proceeds, for WI funds, amounted to about £24.


BoIton-by-Bowland


Bol ton-by-Bowland Young Farmers’ Club travelled .to Bradford last week to visit the Silver Blades ice skating rink. The club also held its


Young Fanners A party of members of


Witches: New light on a dark era


If Edgar Peel and Pat


Southern arc to be taken seriously, numbers of out­ wardly unremarkable Eng­ lish men and women will be spending tonight dan- oing naked inside nine foot


annual dinner dance at the Swan and Royal Hotel, Clith­ eroe in the same week. After the meal the chair­


chalk circles. For this is Hallowe’en, one


man, Mr. T. Pope, thanked the retiring officers and gave an account of the club’s acti­ vities during the past year. Mi’s. F. Leeming, wife of


boys. 1, A. Haythornthwaite; 2, F. Smalley; 3, A. Met­ calfe. Senior, 1, J. Silverwood; 2, D. Howard; 3, J. Leeming; Junior girls, 1, K. .- Moor- house; 2, A. Donaldson; 3, A. Robinson. Senior, 1. C. Metcalfe; 2, A. Holt; 3. J. Donaldson. Miss K. Moorhouse won the attendance trophy. -


the retiring president; pre­ sented prizes for the club competitions. These went to: Junior


Hurst Green


Autumn Sale Aighton, Bailey and Chaig-


ley Memorial Hall manage­ ment committee held its annual autumn sale - in the Memorial Hall, Hurst Green, on Saturday. It was very well attended,


in spite of the weather, and £104 10s. was raised for the


ket of mixed fruit, Miss Lynn Bolton- a bridal doll, and Mrs. L. Newbold a dinner for four.


Chatburn


At York A young bull, Pendleside 1


Gem owned by Mr. Frank Clayton, Laneside Farm, Chatburn, was placed first in its class for pedigree Herc- fords at York Show and Sale on Tuesday. Two other bulls were placed third and


reserve. Read


and bring and buy stall, organised by the Read and Simonstonc branch of the Women’s Unionist Associa­ tion raised £35 10s. towards the Christmas*Fayre. ; . The effort was held at the


Women’s Unionists A coffee morning, supper


home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Kay, Woodhead Lane, Read. Couraetition winner was Mrs.


K. Sutcliffe. . Tosside


; Saturday £60 was ; raised in ;aid‘of'Tosside Building-Fund. • ' Mr:JK.' Breuss, .chairman, thanked everyone -who had given cakes, produce,; and


Churoh House, Bumridge, on


Sale oJ' Work \ At the sale of work held at


il


hall funds. Mrs. G. Holden won a bas­


of the great festivals of Witchcraft at which new members are initiated into covens. Those of you who plan to


take a late night stroll on Pendle Hill, traditional haunt of witches, in the hope of catching a glimpse of these strange rites will probably be disappointed.


Indoors


rarely meet outdoors—they are as susceptible to our weather as anyone else, apparently—but meet instead indoors,, in " a room: swept clean and made warm in readiness. While the circle will con­


Today, we are told, witches


witches in particular. - based as they are on fiction, legend and occasional articles in the papers, are so vague and inaccurate as to make a serious student wince. “Nowhere, we regretfully


only the Peudle ■ witches, but others from Samlesbury, and elsewhere making 19 in all. The names of Anne Whittle, alias “Chattox”, Elizabeth Southerns, or “Old Dcmdike", and Alice Nutter will be familiar to most readers. Old Demdike in fact died


before being brought to trial. Flimsy


tain salt, water, biscuits, incense burners, candles, wine-cup, wand, sword, pen- tacle and all the other para­ phernalia one has learned to associate with witchcraft, there is no question of Black Masses being said. • Neither will graves be


opened, cocks sacrificed or effigies nailed to church doors, for these are not the works of genuine witches.


Slone age


god and’ a -goddess, which, under different names, and guises, have existed at least since -the; Stone.Age.


Witches in fact worship a


craft in Britain today is con­ tained in a new book, pub­ lished on Tuesday. ' But “The Trials o r the Lan­


This. description of witch­


cashire Witches”- (David, and Charles, 35s.) i sreally concer­ ned with tlie men and women


in'August 1612. Vague.


the book will help correct some of the misconceptions current about witchcraft-in general and the Lancashire


“Many of - these notions, The authors say they hope


donations and he - also wel­ comed Mrs. K. Whipp, of Ripon, who opened the.event. ■Mrs.' Whipp was presented


■


offered against the witches was flimsy in the extreme, and in some cases was clearly “rinsed”. In the case of the Samles­


The evidence which was


bury witches, the principal evidence against them was given by a 14-year-old girl, who told horrifying stories of cannibalism. But the girl later admitted


Southern get much of their information from a book by Thomas Potts, clerk of the Assizes, which was published in 1613 under the title "The Wondervull Discoverie of -Witches in the Covntie of Lancaster.” . Potts’ report included not


found, are they more firmly held than among those who live within the shadow of Pendle Hill." Edgar Peel and Pat


a small black and i while mongrel puppy .is that


much nearer death. The puppy was found


wandering near Low. Moor Church on Monday week and handed to the police. The bell is attached to its gold-coloured collar. As a temporary measure,


and migrate which began to cause concern chiefly on account of the path followed. Had they moved north or south all would have been well for then the entire episode could have passed unnoticed. But they decided, in the main, to cross the lawn and having done so proceed to climb the walls of the house This brought matters to a climax— so far they had been tolerated in spite of the devastating habit of reducing the vege­ table plot to a skeleton. As they ascended the wall they began to change into


chrysalis, a process eventually leading at a later date to the butterfly. It, was at, this point however that Fiona: sought my advice, for, as she said, these were not ordinary caterpillars —they were in fact something entirely different — almost foreign. Why. I n^ed. Be- cause they were not changing into the familiar ■ chrysalis, came the reply. After climbing the walls in their hundreds, they produced what seemed to


be eggsFrankly, I was flabbergasted so in an effort to solve the problem which was rapidly, developing into a plague l went along to see for myself. ,, Mrs. Brown at once took me


to the rear of the house where the drama, liberally' inter­


spersed with honor and hideous detail, was being en-


number, viewed through a magnifying glass they were seen to be the cocoons of a very


wall caterpillars had changed into’ chrysallis suspended on a golden cluster of sm al l cocoons, twenty or thirty m


At various heights' on the


small insect — apanteles glom- eratus — and contain the lar­ vae of this, minute, wasp. But how did they manage to Eet there and why the dead cater- ■ pillars lying alongside?. This is were the real drama »'


lay. As we all "know the old axiom regarding small flcas


having smaller fleas to bite ’em is certainly very true and but


refer Jo as the balance of natureT-Tn this case we were r provided with all the evidence required, which may serve as a warning to ■ those people who may " think it is so easy to eradicate , a so-called harmful species 'when, as- a. matter of •fact, they are only preparing the way for a greater calamity. To understand my meaning '


. particularinstance the cab- ' bage white butterfly lays her


let us return to the minor plague at • Whalley. In this


eggs on the cabbage or brussel- , sprouts These hatch and as


the caterpillars begin to feed ' along comes the small- fly or


for this the entire countryside would be devoid'of greenery Here was a glorious example ■ illustrating what we so often


wasp and rafter fussing over the victim pricks the skin 4o lay her batch of eggs within . the protesting caterpillar. The purpose however has


'leave ■ the" host dead whilst they at once commence to spin their silken cocoons and often attaching : themselves to the hollow'skin of their victim. Some -may think such hap-.


been achieved. As the cater­ pillar goes, on feeding the eggs hatch to also begin feeding on the unfortunate .victim. Then. as I - witnessed; Just as the caterpillars prepare to change into-chrysallis they emerge to


penings rather horrifying but unless these events take place, the' entire countryside would be threatened. Indeed it is certain, as with-so many insects, that it we removed these parasiti­ cal flies or wasps man would face starvation.


Amazing


--then just consider the amazing- ability of the wasp in question. No task, is too great when the caterpillars are present. I t has


If you are in any doubt


. teles- accounting for many. Again, in order to keep a


been estimated after careful research that for every ,’10,000 • caterpillars only 32 roach the " butterfly stage with the apan-


balance we - find another equally small wasp also preying on the chrysalis. In contrast to apantelcs she prefers after the'' caterpillar has changed and' she will wait by the selected ; victims side for several hours then at the precise moment she lays her clutch of eggs through the, skin. So the drama goes on, often


times astounding-and we are ignorant of' so 1 many of its .;


aspects. That is why; I look ; upon the repeated defoliating. , of our hedgerows in summer as ' a warning. Evidently -some­ thing has gone wrong.; ■ Can it be that by sprays and chemicals we r; have ■


horrific to the sqeamish "but so vital in keeping some sort of • natural balance. And this is not all. The pupae of the- apan­ teles is the prey, of yet another very smaller wasp less in size than a mere full-stop. This creature often lays its eggs in the larvae of apanteles which are already feeding on the cab­ bage white caterpillar With Hamlet we can say, ‘There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are


dreamed of in your philoso­ phy.’ ■The entire phenomena is at


unintentionally- destroyed -the minute, chalcid; -wasp ; which uses the egg of the small . ermine moth — each year causing so much damage—in the same fashion as apanteles uses the cabbage white: cater­ pillar. Can it'be that we have destroyed th e ermine moths greatest enemy?


« perhaps


effectiveness cannot- be over­ looked when we realise that each egg layed in , ..the host,. gives rise to well over 50 off­ spring. Indeed its ability in this field is remarkable—each egg is capable of division to produce 1,000. Contemplate this and you will appreciate its efficiency in establishing con­ trol over the small ermine moth now sp dangerous by Ribble and Hoddcr.


One thing is ;certain, ' -its .' . NATURALIST


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lime is running out for puppy


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M< Clithcrd


Phelps and li| Saturday.


the Clithcroil Hall to see l | gold medaHi.’l Monica. : a : gf


About" 150 I


man of the Cl “furious a n | when the arrive. . He - said: ;


gymnastics." ■Mr. Harry I


Phelps on t | noon, and:-ail to come to m| day so we , out to lunch. "I arrangee


between noo: when they h. 2-0 p.m., " I anxious.


burn, tv h c f appearing, ail did not know! but gave m,| their hotel;; and was tolc| had left 30 J Mr.. Johnsj


Rang “I rang ■ thl


Phelps had gymnastic ’ acj and he had 1 Citheroe to -


FORl


the RSPOA found the puppy a home at Tower View Board­ ing Kennels. Belthorn, near Blackburn but if i t is not claimed by tomorrow it will be put to sleep.


tween two and three months old.


The puppy, a bitch, - is be­


runs the kennels, thinks it is possible that people who lose their dogs in the Clith- eroe area do not realise they might have been taken to his kennels. Anyone who does lose a dog should got in touch with the kennels in case it is there.


Mr. J. E .. Horsfield who


Hallowe’en Party Clitheroc Folk Group


will tonight Jiold a Hallowe’en party, with the traditional turnip lanterns,


witches on broomsticks and apples on strings. : The guest artiste for The


night will be Londoner Jon Betmcad, making his , first visit to the north.


He specialises in blues, calypsos, and skiffle, and sings in a similar style to Johnny Silvo, who will be making a much requested return to Clitheroe : on November 21.


she was part of a fraudulent plot, as Potts gleefully records. Today, the allegations which


Valuable


’shire Witches” is particularly •valuable, therefore, because


“The Trials of the Lanca-


i t .helps fill: in some of the background of those early 17th century- days so we are better able :: to understand how superstition .and; ignor­


' could have'such tragic conse­ quences. ’


- stamp .-off authenticity , which comes from- painstaking research.


•*i This’"iiewv'book, has '-the


for anyone interested in local history.


I t must be essential reading -


• ' . ,


sent so many people to the gallows would be laughed out of court.


club before, but his latest visit to Clitheroe was for the Jazz Festival, when he teamed up with bass-player Dave Moses.


Johnny has appeared at the


that they were invited to appear on the Northern folk circuit together.


They proved so popular


of one of the north’s best- known folk groups, the Taverners, from Blackpool.


Next Friday sees the return


“A’round with, the: Taverners" has completely sold out,; and they "are busy making a’new LP to be released early 'in the new -year.


Clitheroe, y ■ \ '.’.A week later,,on November ... .: I . Newton


with a spray of flowers by Sheila Wilson.: : A Christmas cake, made


Dance


and given by Mrs. J.- Wilson snr., was won by Mrs. S. Hogg and the mystery object was won by Mrs. R. Bicknell..


Grindletori::


■the National-Children’s.Home... the.. Congregational! Chapel. was,£27 12s. - r ;


_________ house-to-house collection for


Collection The result of the recent


Proceeds, which were ■ for ; funds; amounted to £30,


: in the' Vinage lnstitute on Saturday." Music’ Was > provi­ ded by Andvomedns Circula- .. tionExplosion.:.. ■ ■t'Jpi:


- More . than ,' 100. young people attended-a beat dance


:: was ;held, at;'Croft -House, ' Newton, on Tuesday.


Co£fcc Evening . v A successful coffee evening


Don’t fool around .“Remember, Remem­


ber, the Fifth of Novem­ ber, " gunpowder, treason and plot. 1 see no "reason why ' gunpowder season should ever be. forgot,” runs: the well 1 remem­ bered rhyme. A n d it


" rings ; very true for the 2,537,' children who were injured > in England and Wales in 1968.


; *: November Fifth. will ,,nevcr be forgotten by; them. Some were . blinded, ; some '.were; maimed; and there \ w.e r e , ; very ‘ many - more - minor , in­


juries. Mi\ ’ P. H. Darby, Chief ;


:5 dangers of bonfires and fire-" ■works says: *


!, shire:: County Fire - Brigade; in his annual warning on the


Fire > Officer ■: of ' th e :. Lanca- . V


1 many.® children; were {.injured; ..even before.the Fifth.”


. works”. In Lancashire last year,


-, "These: were the'results of fooling about with fire-


s are • explosives;;Keep them inj closed containers well .away


, ' daughter.' ! ^ ; * ’ -< >1L,' r ' * V A


Treat ‘ all, Fireworks. with i i i l i l f respect. :Never 'forget theyj


/front tsparks, /never in the ■ pocket. ^Never' ""throw’i fire-- >'works, and stay, away,7froni:


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14, the guest will'be Mighty Mike Absalom, famous -: for his rugby songs. 5 ;.


"


Since their last visit to their ;• record,


The visit | I


Newman, Kent, to WI will be: a[ restoration: Parish Churl


Archdeacon Whallcy in' l l Vicar . of ( | Ceorge’s, Pij Archdeacon


at the morrfl services..; The preseil


Canon Ne|


R. A. Harpil called that r closed f o r | on March services were!


Suiidl


L a i ig i Clitherocl


went - in t | Langdale spent the/ the lower s i dale Pikes. T


end camp al -the "shores " mere, and t | was .far frol managed to | The unit


Recently He is th c |


supper on ' 13, when fill holiday will!


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