g Clilhcroc Advertiser and Times, February 'JO, 1070 ROUND Spring is jnst around the corner At [lie beginning of the


month I wrote concerning those eagerly awaited signs telling in no uncertain fashion that the change in the countryside was about to begin. 1 also mentioned the early growth—the lirst snowdrop. the anemone, and how the bird watcher awaits the return of the oyster catcher or wheatear. These ail come during mid- February and are generally accepted” as the harbingers


of spring. Much ’-o my cmbnrr.i-mi’nt I


overlooked a sign of particular importance which was forces; upon me a couple of day.,


later—by the pvcelamar.cn a thrush which has been


annotmc.ne the. fact for some weeks. How stupid to r-'nore such a welcome sign. No doubt you will have had a similar experience for throughout our


counryside just at the break of dawn or in the evening the thrushes have been proclaim­ ing spring :.s just round the corner.-


Stimulatin'


thrushes, reminder, that the songsters are m the vanguard


recognised


1 should therefore h a v e without the


as harbingers of spring. Sounds in nature are among the most satisfying features, stimulat­ ing: 'witness the bleating of the lambs or sheep and you wil; easily recall the gathering of the flocks in the spring or at shearing time. Listen to live gentle croo-mg


than the thrush’s song just now? A pioneer soon to be fol­


And what boner example


still evening, the thrush can be heard almost half a mile away as he site, head to the wind, on the tall elm or syca­ more. In every town, village or hamlet his beautiful notes nenetrate the countryside re­ capturing, as Browning says, the first, line careless rapture.


lowed by others in the woods and hedgerows. On a quiet morning or a


First


of the wood pigeon ai/d at once you think of high sum­ mer. Hear the whistle of the widgeon or the call of the wheoper swan and the •.bought# rush to the lonely hours and the wild solitary : places. These indeed are amon­ gst- life’s greatest and treas-.


tired possessions.


them all. There are others and 1 was reminded of these when invited to listen to a- friend’s recordings. H is method was very simple but the results are among the fin­ est 1 have heard. The proced­ ure is very easy for after choosing a suitable location he set sdewn the tape recorder,


His is the firs: sign of


switches on and retires to a safe distance.


dings which ho later transfers to a more elaborate machine I became convinced there is much which escapes the aver­ age countrygoer. The sounds really nstounded me. First in the late evening came lire song of thrush and blackbird fol­ lowed by the ecstatic cry of a lapwing’ and a distant curlew. Then as the bird >ong of the ■ day receded and -light began to fade the air was filled with the call of the'.snipe. Again a- period of ■ silence followed by the somewhat weird calls and screeches of the tawny' and barn owls.


After listening to the recor­


strange song of ■ a " woodcock, skimming low across the


Later, with the 'n-igln, chorus getting under way came the


thicket. A stranger sound is difficult to imagine; rather


similar at times to the court­


ship of frogs. The climax came when we


heard a magnificent interlude provided by a stag, the bellow­ ing throaty roar terminating in


a half-strangled screeching whistle certainly added con­ trast and evidence that there is even more activity in our countryside after nightfall than at mid-day. Afterward# I again thought of the immense opportunities


and challenges to those eager to; recapture the worthwhile sounds of the countryside. It is.


Acrobatics


this time of the year with nat­ ure’s orchestra tuning-up for thegrand climax in mid-June. Just consider—very scon as the days■ lengthen and the sun increases its orbit, the tumult gradually increases both in


And what scope we have at


crisp - and very clear and the .warmth of the, sun on my back. I revelled in the sight and


woodland and: on the up-lands. First, to respond, however, are the creatures by the riverside. At'the week-end. with the air


after all. a pleasing change to photography.


sound of the lapwing. He loo was excited evidently by. the


change in temperature as he climbed into the air. Then in typical fashion began to dis­ play his favourite aerobatics. Up lie went, then from a dizzy hc.ighc he suddenly hurtled downwards zig - za'gging to within a few feet of the ground until it seemed that disaster was imminent. But that is merely the start, for with rapid twists the bird rose to tower as before, calling all t-he while— ‘pee-wit, pee-vvit'. Hence its local name of peewit.


March these sounds will show a steady increase in spite of fickle weather, come rain or snow they will only be halted, to begin" at an increased vol­ ume when conditions improve. The uplands will also be enriched bv the call of the cur­ lew. That delightful if some­ what melancholy sound which Lord Grey acclaimed as the "most heaiing sound in nat­ ure’’. It is undoubtedly the


From now to the middle ol'


follows the chippering of the snipe, as lie, too, climbs high above the rushy damp fields. Then down to earth emitting that ever-strange sound which, once heard, is seldom forgot­


voice of the northern uplands. Again, in these parts, there


ten. Hear it on a tape recorder


and at once the thoughts are projected to the wide open marshy uplands where, on .the warmer spring days, this even­ ing chorus begins jusc before


dusk. Those who have difficulty


in identifying bi r d songs should not despair. During the last few years many records have been made available to the general public which con­ tain a wide variety of songs and sounds of the countryside. The warblers, difficult to iden­ tify in the field'have had their voice# recorded. and with the addition of a descriptive com­ mentary add to our enjoyment of this most fascinating aspect of nature.


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right to freedom of.action. In furtherance of this


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med. The forward-looking foun­


parents will deny their child its right, to smoke "pot’’ wal­


sonal choice. Only the most backward of


low iu pornography, strangle the cat or play' with any


object which fakes its fancy. If this last-named happens to be a sharp, shiny razor


.and. in the process, a tiny throat is gashed, all progres­ sive parents will. count the. cost, small against the satis­


faction of 'seeing their pro­ geny enjoying their undoub­ ted fight, to free expression!)


il-minus bracket will join the .society' to enable concerted action to be taken against all fascist, cane-wielding, racialist an d reactionary


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‘SPOOFED,!’ In defence


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DISTRICT JOTTINGS Chatburn


Women s Fellowship The fortnightly meeting of


the Methodist Women’s Fel­ lowship was addressed this week by Mrs N. Maddock, who based her talk on the subject of "Roots and Fruits.’’ Mrs. Womerslcv presided and the pianist was Mrs. Frank- land. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.


Mother’s Union At this time each year the


members of the Mothers’ Union in the Blackburn Dio­ cese are asked to join in pray­ er for members in the link Diocese of Bloemfontein. This year's Ware of Prayer


leaflet was prepared by the Diocesan Chaplain, Canon T. Rockley. •


Chatburn members observed


this service on Wednesday evening and 'the attendance was very good.


Lcnlcn Services A 'most, encouraging start


’ of Christian1 standards, the application of the Ten Com­ mandments in the modern world. Anglicans and Methodists


was made to the special mid- wce k Lenten Services at Christ. Church. These arc' taking the form of film-strips oh the subject


joined together for the ser­ vice, which was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. N. Mad­ dock.


bank official, was the speaker at the monthly meeting of Chatburn Men’s Society on Thursday, February 12. His subject was "Decimalisation of Money" and he covered


Men’s Society Mr. Washbrook’ a local


the history of decimalisation from the 17th century on­ wards.


shopkeepers’ and bankers’, he explained the case with which conversion is made and the benefit it will be to all the country. Mr. Washbroek said that


By means cf various tables,


district nurse, Mrs. E. Orme- rod. and said that a presenta­ tion was to be made to her. donations to he sent to the National Westminster Bank at Whalley. Forthcoming oven;# include,


: tecs three days during this week. Intercessions are made' for


theatre visits to Blackburn on February 25. and March 17: Spring Flower Festival at Lancaster on March 13; one day school of painting at Preston on March 13: Clith­ eroe W.T. Show Whist Drive at Chat.bum on March 18: Christie’s Cancer bring and buy in Clitheroe, on March 18: jumble sale oil March 20; L.F.W.I. Arts Festival on May 9; Handicraft Guild meeting in Clitheroe on March 17: summer outing to Chatsworth on J u n e 17. Christmas Parti- at a local hotel oh November 28. The monthly competition


members of St. John’s, which they at the same time pray for members in the Bradford diocese. Tile service in St. Helen's


send boxes of snowdrops and primroses to members in other parishes, and names were taken in readiness for this.


Church was conducted by the Vicar, Canon C. F. Goodchild. and that in St. Catherine's by Mrs. W. Frankland.


AAV.


served in the Parish of Wad­ dington by services of the Holy Communion being con­ ducted in St. Helen’s Church by the Vicar. Canon C. F. Goodchild, and that- at St. Catherine’s. West Bradford, by the Rev. W. Frankland. Evensong was sung in each


for "A Home-made parkin.’’ M-as won bv l, Mrs. R. W. Sere- mack: 2, Mrs. A. Hodkinson: 3. Miss M. Parry. ■ A mystery parcel was won by Mrs. F. Dunn. Tea hostesses were Mrs. H.


Cooke. Mrs. McKinstrv. Mrs. B. Morris, Mrs. A. Wignall. and Mrs. E. Thomas.


Slaidburn


the Church Miss io na ry Society, organised b y S t. Andrew's Parish Church, was held in the village hall on Shrove Tuesday evening. The Rector, the Rev. G. H.


Missionary Society The annual event in aid of


Gaze, presided and the meet­ ing opened with hymn and prayer, the singing being ac­ companied by Airs. J. Water- worth. Sound films were intro-


large number of children and young people present were catchy tunes o n records, which Mr. Judd had brought specially for them. There were stalls, confec­


ducted by the Rev. C. Judd, of Bradford, organising secre­ tary for C.M.S. Till? proved interesting. Also interesting for the


there would probably be a difficult turnover period of 18 months. Questions were asked by


the members and a vote of thanks was proposed bv Mr. S. Ashworth. Mr. ,7.’ M. Roberts presided over the meeting. Refreshments were served at the end of the evening.


United Fellowshin Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Wom-


ersley were host mid hostess when this fellowship met at Meadow Bank on February 13. Mr. Womersley also acted ns chairman, arid led the hymn singing and prayers. The speaker was the Rev.


tionary. ew and second hand, also refreshments. More than £30 was raised.


Lo«t.C»> Service The first Lenten Sendee


was held in th e Parish Church on Ash Wednesday evening, led by the Rector. Mrs. E. Waterworth was the organist.


Waddington


Whist Drive A whist and domino drive


J. Goodha!!, who gave a character study on David. Following the ’meeting, tea and biscuits were served.


Wiswell


Holy Land."- by Mrs. M. Ash­ croft, of Whalley, was the highlight of the February meeting of wiswell W.I., held in Barrow School last week. It was illustrated with


Women's Institute A talk cn her “Visit to the


many beautiful slides, and took members back some 2.000 years and really brought the Bible to life. Mrs. Ashcroft was thanked


be taxed at six weeks, 'then those • thoughtless people who turn their dogs out to roam would think twice before getting a dog. Also 1 think a tax should


was held by St. Helen’s branch of the Mothers’. Union on Shrove Tuesday in the Sunday School. Seme delay in starting was duo to the very large number of people who came, but finally a packed hall saw the beginning of the games which were en- jeyed by everyone. Supper, consisting of meat


Ash Wednesday was ob­


Young Farmers Gisburn and District


Young Farmers went to Bradford on Monday night lo see the pantomime "Dick Whittington'’ starring Vince Hill. A fish and chip supper was had on the return journey.


Read


church and congregations were of an encouraging size.


Women’s Institute Waddington Women’s In­


stitute is 24 years old and 110 members attended the birth­ day party in the Methodist school on Tuesday. Mrs. Barlow, the president,


wished all a happy birthday. The business was first con­


ducted. Mrs. Boucher, who attended


the party, was a transfer member from Whailey. Letters of acknowledgment


from the Institute of the Blind and of the Deaf for the generous donations


from carol sing'ng at Christmas were read. Simonstone Institute have


invited 20 Waddington mem­ bers to attend their meeting


on March 19. Mrs. Chadwick, vice-presi­


dent, gave her report of her recent visit to Denman Col­ lege. Two of her works have been accepted by the N.FAV.I., They were a collage of "Oak House", her home and a


member who now lives in Bol- ton-by-Bowland, sent her greetings and mentioned how she had always enjoyed the "■ink letter" from New Zea­


patchwork quilt. Airs. M. Pickett, a former


land. In this month's letter read


by Airs. Holte-Smith, they said they had had the hottest summer for many years. After an excellent .supper


£27.491 for extensions to Read CE School, an increase of nearly £2.000, has been approved by the County a rchi tectural sub-committee. The building will cost


CE School A revised estimate of


£21.241. furniture £2.900. fees £3,050. clerk of works


£300.


friends wore present at the monthly meeting of the Ladies Friendly Circle held


F r ie n d ly C ir c le About 40 members and


last Wednesday evening in


-five school. Aliss A. Dvson introduced


Airs. D. E. Grey, of Burnley, who gave an illustrated talk on "Porcelain Painting.” A film show organised by


the women cf the cake stall realised more than £4 which will go towards the sale of work on the first. Saturday in ATarch.


Knowle Green


Women’s Institute Members of Knowle Green


aud Dutton . Institute will now have no excuse for marked furniture, whether ant.que or modern, for the speaker, Airs. J. Storey gave u’s a wealth of advice for keeping furniture, as good as


new. Mrs. J. Coliinson warmly


thanked Airs. Storey for her talk.


delegate at the Lancashire Federation Annual Alceting, at Preston Public Hall on


Aliss C. Sanderson is to oc


came the entertainment, Airs. A. Lupton. the ex-president, was the subject of "This is not your life", which caused


Competition for 1970. The contestants had made their own costumes. Winner of the competition was "Aliss Edi#- ford Straight.” Songs of different coun­


much fun. Next was the "Miss World"


February 28. In the county letter, mem­


bers were advised to find out what the alterations in local government proposed in the


Maud Report would mean .in their own area, and meetings about tins are being held at CHtheroe and Garstaug in March. It. was agreed that the


tries were sung and the even- liing ended on a happy note. At the March meeting there


is lo be a trading stall for the Institute funds. Tickets are also on sale for the whist drive at Chatburn on March


Dunsop Bridge


and potato pie was sen’ed by members of the Mothers’ Union committee, who not only made and gave the pies but also gave the prizes for the evening. Whist winners were : Men’s.


2. Mrs. Wright; 3, Mrs. Hoi- gate.


Annual Dinner The annual dinner cf


Dunsop Bridge Women's Institute took place at the Parkers Arms. Ne-wton-in- Bowlnnd, on February 11. Members a n d guests


1, Mr. Stott: 2, Mrs. Tomlin­ son: 3. Mrs.-Bates.- . Wonmen’s, 1. Mrs. Hitchcn:


Dominoes. 1. Mr. Fisher: 2.


Mrs. Wooff: 3. Mr. P. Ed­ mondson. A total of £25 was raised


by Mrs. I. Thompson, and the projectionist was Mrs. O. Hall. The President. Mrs. M. Hop-


which will be spent on a new boiler for the Sunday School


wood, was in the chair and welcomed a new member. Mrs. Beggs. Miss M. Lytle and Mrs. M.


be put on cats and all pets before they talk about put­ ting up the dog licence. Most farmers are exempt


building. Thanks to these who made


Whitwell will attend the L.F.W.I. annual meeting at Preston on February 28. Mrs. H. Cooke. Wiswell’s


from pacing at all.. Hector is evidently no animal lover. Edith Maddocks, Green End Street, Bacup,


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Requests ’for' a nom-de- plume will however .be respected. The letters should be addressed to the Editor,. Advertiser and Times, 3, King Street, Clithcrqe.


representative of the O.A.P. welfare committee, spoke of the difficulties of the Christ­ mas Party owing to the large number attending and said that the 1070 party M i l l have to be held in a larger room at.more expense:. Miss Parsons, headmistresss


or ’ Vh'i a-'cre School, h a s


kindly offered the services of her s-ti-i# on" Satni-days to any. oM-."lv o1* 'infirm people in Wiswell or Barron- who tuny


rep"*:*?. isrf.c<?“^,ics. M'ss V. I..vtlc. scoko of the


recent retirement of the loca!


the evening so enjoyable were expressed by the Vicar ot Waddington. Canon C. F. Goodchild, paying particular tribute to Mr. H. Bonks, who acted as M.C. Mrs. Gccdchild presented the prizes.


Mothers' Union The Mothers’ Union Wave


of Prayer was observed in both St, Helen's Church, Wad­ dington, and St. Catherine's Church. West Bradford, by member.? of the two branches o:i Tuesday last. Each diocese in this coun­


try is linked with a diocesp overseas; that of Bradford with St. ’John's, in the Trnn- sk"’. The Wnve r>’ Pvuvp" is car­


ried 0" 'thrp"",’,p,,t the rear, and the Bradford diocese


enjoyed a delightful meal. Pencil and paper games were played for the social time. Mrs. T. Wood, president,


made several presentatiens to members who have left ihe district. The hostess of the Parkers Arms. Airs. Jones also received a gift.


Gisburn


Mothers’ Union Airs. J. H. Renton Look


the chair at t-he monthly


Clarke on behalf cf the. members. Afterwards the members


meeting of the Mothers' Union at the Vicarage, and introduced Miss E. Clarke, of Silsden, who snake on "Living alone.” Mrs. Renton thanked Aliss


for the Mothering Sunday Service, T h e Mothers' Union Wave of Prayer. New


and Aliss Clarke chatted over a cup of tea. Arrangements were made


' Aliss J. Walton. Once-again members will


■tablecloths were handed out fer members to embroider the Mothers' Union emblem on the corners, the emblem having been designed by


Institute should engage an entertainer for tbs next chil­ dren's Chrismas party. The competition for a fav­


ourite antique was won by Aliss Greenall, with Mrs. Clayton second. Forty-two members were at the meeting.


Langho


domino drive held in the school on Thursday organ­ ised by the Ladies Commit­ tee of’ tbe School Extension Fund, th e prizewinners were: Women’s Mrs. AI. Carter, Airs Aleredith, Airs. Vernon; men’s Mr. H. AI. Bullock, the Rev. R. Ki rk ha m, Mrs. Andorlon. Dominoes, Airs. Hacking. Mrs. Leaver, Airs.


St. Leonard’s At the weekly whist and


J. Eastwccd. Billington


Billington Parish Council held in St. Leonard's School on Monday with Conn. G. Nixon In the chair, the bal­ ance sheet for the years 1969 / 70 was read and passed and the estimates of expendi­ ture for 1970/71 tverc ’ con­ sidered. The opportunity to buy


Parish Council At the February meeting of


Air. L. G. Gollop, read an interesting minute of the parish council, dated Novem­ ber 16. 1896, which said, "That the clerk be instructed to write to agents of ■ the landowners in the parish in order to ascertain on what terms they are disposed to meet the wishes of the par-


land off Railway View, Bil- lington, for a playing field had arisen, and it was agreed to ask for a 4d. rate for this purpose. The clerk to the council,


ish council in the matter of aquiring land suitable for recreation ground, one in Langho and one for Whal­


ley.” There have been many


attempts since to obtain playing areas, and the pres­ ent plan is the first break­ through after 74 years of


trying. It is hoped that there will


be a good attendanev to dis­ cuss this at the annual meet­


ing on Aiarch 23. It was agreed to proceed


with the production of a parish information leaflet, to be given to all. .residents :n


eral the British Standard Time seemed to have made little difference, although people tended io grumble— the Englishman's reaction to a n y c h a n g e ................................................. ■ The counicl’s opinion had been requested by the Nat­


the parish. It was agreed that in gen­


Langho requesting a games room in the new Langho Hotel, since, when the pres­ ent Langho Hotel closes, there will be the loss of this amenity to the Langho area.


ional Association of Parish Councils. . It was agreed so support the petition collected in


Hurst Green


Women’s Unionists Hurst Green branch of


the Women's Unionist Asso­ ciation held their monthly meeting in the Alemorial


Hall. The meeting took the


form of a whist and domino drive and women whist winners were; Women's, 1, Airs. A. Kay and 2. Airs. Bailey; men's. 1, Airs. D. Lakeland; 2. Airs. AI. Holden. Dominoes: 1, Airs. R. Wil­


son; 2, Airs. B. Livesey, 3, Lyne Bolton. . Competition winner was Airs. J. Bailey. The ©fort was-'well attended


Bolton-by-Bowland


and the proceeds are for the Auction Fund.


whist and domino drives was held at the Coach and Horses Hotel, on Monday


Women’s Institute Hie - first of the annual


Whist, Women's, 1. Airs. Crosland; 2, Miss Parkinson; 3. Airs. Sutton. Aten’s, 1,.Air. A.- AIoorhou.se; 2, Air. N. Craven: 3, Airs. Cowkint Dominoes, 1, Airs. G. A-Ioor- house; 3. Air. W. Towle: 3, Airs. Edgar Atkinson: 4. Air. Pinder; -5, Mrs. Cofiin- son; 6, Air. W. Waddington. Competition winners, were;


week. The prizewinners : were:


I, Airs. Pinder; 2, Aliss Ainsworth; 3, Airs. J. Robin­


son. Grindleton


Women’s Meeting Mrs. J. Simpson presided


over the monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute.


Fletcher should be the dele­ gate to the spring council meeting in Preston and Mrs. J. Simpson to the annual general meeting In London. Rehearsals for the group meeting in April are goin:


report from the mini con­ sultative council meeting. I t was decided th a t Airs.


Airs. Coupland gave the


ahead. Airs. C. Pape, of Whalley.


gave an illustrated slide lec­


ture on the Orkneys. Winners of the competit­


ion for a home-made appk pie were; 1, Airs. AI. Bren- nand; 2.’ Airs. Fletcher, and


3, Airs. AI filer. Sabden


general meeting was held in St. Nicholas’ Sunday School on Wednesday evening. Airs. White, the enrolling


Mother’s Union Tho Alothers’ Union annual


elected to the committee:. Airs. Booeock, Airs. Rimmer, Airs. Wiseman, All’s. J. Duff, Airs. Jones, Airs, Duff, Airs. Shaw and Airs. B. Birttvcfi, Airs. White thanked every­ one for . their work during the past 12 months.


member, was the chairman. The following members were elected:- Airs. J. Boocock. secretary; Airs. W. Rammer, treasurer; Airs. Shaw, sick visitor; Airs. S. Jones, Christmas tree treasurer: Airs. G’ aham, journals; Airs. Duff, Sunshine Fund, and Airs. B. Birtwell, overseas representative. The fchewing w e r e


put it between the


notliing could be simpler. " You harness your nor.-.-


wood licensee Jack TavX-


a 1:ghtweght rally car:, load up the punc;lured tyre ;r.:d set off at a brisk tro‘ to find someone to repair ■


O ;


trouble of this sort usual:? comes in threes, vox can forget i!. for the car’ hr,?


And if you.-'e worried ;1h;


solid rubber puncture-proof tyres.


Jack, who runs a car for


business purposes, bouriu the pony and cart ns' n hobby, although he ndm;-# ecqulring them cos: a ;o- of money.


time indoors, it’s jus-; the job- for getting out iri the fresh air,” he says.


"After spending so much


shiny patent leather blin­ kers and brass decoration, came from Holland, and cost more than £100.


The harness, with Each time it is used, it b


washed down in soapy water.


makers in this country today., and . those who are still in business . have so many orders that there’s a. lengthy waiting lis;, hence the necessity to'import'it.


There are few harness


Cart, »7hokqIko Jan* a SUikY. and hopes that ho wl’’. get around to shotting them next year. He’d be pleased to hear from anyone else who is interested.


.In addition to the rally


PUNCTURE EPIOEMIC It was during h:s trip ;o


the tyre specialists in Clith­ eroe that tve met Jack ar.d his pony.


If his mode of transport


came as a surprise io the firm’s owner. Jim Cot'.nn;. the fact that he had suf­ fered a puncture certainly didn’t.


something of an epidemic of punctures at present, not only here iu Cl't-hcroe. but in ' Blackburn too.


For it seems there’s Jim says he ha# neve:


experienced anything like it during his 20 years in the trade.


One can normally expect


to have a crop of punctures around November 5 when nails are scattered arouna the streets from wood be::'.? gathered for bonder.-. But to have so many at ;h.t time of year is exceptional. Jim puts it down to sharn


road grit and the large amount of roadworks tvluca are taking place at presen:. But there may be other


causes too. At various lane#. Jim has found inside tyre# a hammer shaft, a two slur ling piece, and a dead


mouse. They had all presumab.j.


been left there unintention­ ally.


Not so the rubber sole.-, ...


linoleum, and rolicd-up deckchair canvas which haa fool’shly been inserted .o make damaged tyres las. a few more miles. The law’ takes


nowadays, and quite Where safety's coneernc-i.


it pays to consult an cxpei*-


Out goes the 'bob’


Decimalisation and


decline in value of shilling have caused tn<- Traditional ‘‘Bob a Jo Week” to be renamed


til? til?


simplv "Seoul ■0 Week”.


■ place from March 38 to This year, it


... ..lW . ‘rii


4. and is a moans hclp'h Groups to improve thu. o


finances. Normally, the Sco.ks J


welcomed by househoio - and traders alike, and • order to forestall the P-p- ^ activities of "pirate# ,


boys taking part ar®. e‘^d an official job card


should be in uniform wearing a Scout badge.


the spontaneous Good ;


have been told tbat, , Week is not a subsume i •


The Scouts Ulo'”' tv,


which, cveu during L't should be carried out cun thought of reword.


IDE. A S , H SPECIAL f Mr. John Spencer and


Wells, after their vveddi Church on Saturday. Set picture by Mrs. A. Stret


REAL NEEDED LOSS Of


After a decade of c


; pay of policemen, who ru j tasks which most, of us w 7 the level laid down in the


College boys make £2im


‘profit’ Pupils at Stonyhurst C


lege have made £2,520,; in a business deals excrci Tlii; was their profit in : second heat of a natioi ■business .game run by Institute of Chartei


Accountants. Now the school goes thro;


annual Bt'-’uess Game sixth formers. The pro.ess of ciiminu


to the third round of the c •test with 26 other school# of the 242 orisinal entries tin# the third and lay:


continues until three sch remain to play off the fii in London on Alaxcli 20 the Institute’s Silver Shic The schools-taxing part


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ANDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin ABOUT


owr meetings, with the nt agree dffector loading-the cussions cf finance, product marketing and works direct- Two other famous school:


div ded into giroUDS represf nig cemnanies in competi: With each other. They o: nise themselves into a bo of d rectors and ■


conduct L


; fits of £2.793,470 and £2,22’. respectively.


the North West—Lancn: Royal Grammar School King Edward VII scho were also winners in ti sections of Heat 2 with j


- A spokesman for the N< | west Society of Chart, ! Accountants said today. 1,1 i three schools in tho area ; *his Society now • preparing ! enter Heat 3 we are ra: I very high indeed the chai


! c, the Institute’s Silver SI


1 $Sniln,s this vear to the N< West.


Major Gen. K. G. Exi


Committee re-formed


j Regional Organiser, We, i Command, was presenet meeting of the re-fo committee of


! Benevolent Fund for | Lancashire, heeld at


the


I Manor House. Chat-bum \ Thursday, February 4. S He outlined the fi | origin to those present, i ■


I


Lt. Col. King-VVilkii


\ 72"Fo1’ Cross Pcdley, j S 0 , Nightingale, Mail \ JJ. Waterhousee, Capt. W | Fennc. Mr. j waddin


| ~aP“- D- Hnrrison. Capt. . «M. Orr, and Capt. J. | Owen, and spoke of the


■ i fuVCn 10 eji-sercv:cemcn '•heir dependants.


S stiff line about these ’.hni?-’


i Ported by the Lord Lieut, ! 01 Lancashire, Lord Rl A vote of thanks was pro to the retiring chairman lonner High Sheriff of cashire, Col. Geoffrey B by the new. chairman, 1 Stuart-Mills.


fund's aims are


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