GOOD CALL RINGS


|cks. A. Minor', n. Singleton. IWrighl and J.


E. Grainger


WHEN the emissaries of much-wedded Henry VIII supervised the dissolution of our abbey in 1537 they car­ ried away every portable item of value their searching revealed. In the months and years that followed, the es­ tate was broken up and. ulti­ mately. the abbey itself became the home of Sir Richard Asshcton. Once having organised the house and immediately surrounding srounds to his satisfaction, Sir Richard was. it seems, content to live there quietly, but on the estate passing to his son and later his grand­ son. one by one. the church and all ancillary buildings not readily adaptable to domestic use were effec­


tively demolished. Today, if we except the


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great nerth-enstevn gateway, one of the last parts of the abbey to be completed, the only portion of the monastery to retain much the same appearance as it did under the Cistercian order, is the laybrothers’ house which now parish hall for


serves as


our local Catholic community. DANK


part of the abbey is that, in the thickness of the south wall of the house, is a narrow cell with an arched roof reached by a stone stairway from the ground level. The entrance to the cell is through—no, not a door—but a hole in the wall and today the approach to this is through the kitchen gardens, unfortunately not open to the public.


A little publicised fact about


Tramps find the snow


A P A R T Y of 16 Tramps from the 2nd and 3rd forms, set off for the Lake District in the mini­ bus and a car belonging to


of a mile the stream forked at the base of a spur called Great Tongue. The right- t'tanci valley was taken and / the Tramps followed the


parking the vehicles, the party set off along the Grasmere- Keswick road to Mill Bridge, about a mile above Grasmere. Here, the read was left and a wail followed up a valley towards Fairfield. After about three-quarters


one of the parents. At about If o’clock, after


ABBOT’S STILL TRUE!


Whalley window


monastic rule were imprisoned to repent their misconduct. There was no doorway because a door was not considered necessary—once inside the unfortunate malefactor was walled in with only a small aperture left through which drink and victuals could be passed. Not a pleasant spot to be Incarcerated by any means. Harrison Ainsworth knew


about this cell and it is fully described in h:s history, i t was, ho concludes, the ‘tetcr at fortts ccrcer' (the horrid and strong dtmgeon) where those members of the order who had transgressed against


Dr. Whitaker knew all th e


grist that came to the novelist's mill. Well, 88 years have gone by


dance hall, a concert hail, an exhibition hall, the venue for whist drives coffee evenings, a youth club and all kinds of social functions. Twice a week, we learn, bingo is played there to supplement the funds of our Catholic friends. All very laudible efforts, we are cer­ tain, although not exactly what Abbot Paslew, visualised when he presided over the monastery. Social habits have changed


laybrothers’ house still stands very much as it did when Ainsworth first saw it. I t has had a chequered history—the home of monks, a barn, a shippen, a cattleshed, and now t serves a dozen purposes;


Brother Borlace Alvethiun was confined following a 1'aJse accusation by Paslew and only made good his escape by con- —;-------- eluding a pact with Satan (a J {3s, ,» frequent visitor to the vil- •*•*-*•*'


all about this dank and noisome cell too, aaid featured it in chapter VI of the intro­ duction to his “Lancashire Witches". It was there, related Ainsworth,


t h a t


lage in the days of which Ainsworth wrote and, perhaps, who knows?—even today!). With the assistance of this demoniac aid Alvethnm made his way “to his own country” and, years later returned to torture and torment the abbot under the name of Nicholas Demdike.


CHANGES


taking local history and folk­ lore and weaving it into the fabric of his novels. Thus, he was able to take the notorious Isobel de Heton, the last recluse to occupy the hermi­ tage which once stood betwixt the church and the abbey (whose story wc have told pre­ viously in these columns), and find her a role In his story. Likewise, he wrote of the great deluge of water which, on one historically recorded occasion issued from the flanks of Pendle -and resulted in the formation of Brest Clough and made that also into a.n exciting high­ light in his novel. Dates didn't matter very much to the Man­ chester author and he juggled with them at will, for all was


Ainsworth was an expert in Went through


stream, Tcngu0 Gill, up to the water-falls. Here, at 1450ft, there was snow on the ground and after a short break fer feed, the final climb began, first up to Grise- dale Hausc and then up a stretch of icy scree to the summit. The descent began in the


mist, but this cleared for a few moments revealing a magnificent view. Below Grisedale Hause the


old packhorse roaq was fol­ lowed down Little Tongue Gill to the west of Great Tongue. The return journey commenced after a change of clothing and the party arrived in Ciitheroe at 7-30 after a stop on rhe way fer a meal on the MG. Tire mini-bus gave good


lights at red A 31-year-old Gisburn woman did not stop at traffic lights at red because her car was full of children and she was frightened of skidding on the wet road. Clitheroe magis­ trates were told. Barbara Mason, of church


considerably with the pass­ ing of the centuries and opinions vary on the sub­ ject of bingo, but— a pass­ ing thought— wo hardly consider it was precisely what the good abbot had in mind when ho exhorted his brethren to “Get your eyes down”.


J.F. on probation


tion placed on William Ralph Liver, of West View, was that he undertook treatment in hospital for 12 months.


APPEARING before Clithcroo magistrates after being re­ manded to a home for medi­ cal reports, a 45-year-old Ctithcroe man was placed on three years probation for in- deconitly assaulting a 12-year- old boy. A condition of the proba­


since the writer finally laid down liis pen and there have been many changes in the abbey by the Calder, but the


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CLITHEROE Parish Church was well filled despite the weather, when the choir of Clitheroo Royal Grammar


Schools, together with their music master, Charles Myers, were guest artistes in n recital organised by Clilheroe Parish Church Organ Society.


1956, were in great form. The change from the rather dry accoustics of the Girls’ school hall, to the Parish Church seemed to improve their per­ formance, though even so their position seemed to restrict the tone of such a large choir, and prevented them being heard to the fullest effect.


away from their' own schools halls for the first time since


The choir members, singing


how they sound when they sing in Blackburn Cathedral on December 19th, in a pro­ gramme of Christmas music. The choir undertook the per­


It will be Interesting to see


formance of a variety of music. Then- first group con-


CLITHEROE BOOSTS CHESHIRE HOME FUNDS BY £900


CLITHEROE’S support group for the North Lancashire Leonard Cheshire home in Garstang, raised £900 during the past year, it was announced at the annual meeting.


highly successful money- raising efforts held during the year. The coffee morning and 'sherry evening held at the home of Mr. Hilary Blake, of Higher Hodder, raised £324, and a supper dance at the Calf's Head, Worston, brought


report the secretary, Mrs. Jean Hepburn, referred to


Prcsentin..


in £116. The sum of £100 had also


View admitted the offence, and was fined £5 and had her license endorsed for fail­ ing to conform to traffic sig­ nals.


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service on its first trip to the Lake District which was enjoyed by all in th? first snow conditions this winter. R.F.


PEDESTRIAN Mrs. Agnes Adcroft, 43, of Iiemple View. Clitheroe, was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary on Monday morning after being involved in an acci­ dent with a car in Moor Lane. Cliiheroe. She was allowed home after


Mr. Denis Bvme, of Park Avenue, Clithc-roe.


treatment, The owner of the car was


been donated by Clitheroe Grammar School for Girls, and £40 from a sponsored walk organised by Ribblesdale County Secondary school.


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on the home management committee. Mr. C. Detainer® reported that a lift had been installed at a total cost of £6.230 15s. 2d. Work on the new driveway was completed to allow the building exten­ sions to proceed more


The group's representative


accommodation for 35 resi­ dents and 10 living-in staff. A brightly coloured coach


smccthlv. Eventually, there would be


had also been presented to the patients by three firms. Fitted with a hydraulic lift.


her third annual people in wheel-chairs will be able to travel in it. In his financial report, Mr.


John Ward, said that a full total of £2.320 had been for­ warded to the home since the group was founded.


films made by the film unit at the first Cheshire home. Lo Court in Hampshire, shewed the ingenuity of patients with serious physical handicaps in tackling everyday living, helped by engineering devices and electronics. Officials were re-elected cn


During the meeting, two


tained a vigorous modem hymn tune by E. W. Naylor to the words “Soldiers of Christ arise," sung with obvious en­ thusiasm and with a thrilling descant in the final verse.


ting of words from Psalm 139 “How dear are Thy coun­ sels unto me, O God” by the 18th century composer William Crotch. Here again ns through­ out the evening was singing which was both rhythmic and with clear words. The final item of the first group was tile hymn-aaiitlrcm by Walford Davies setting the Advent words "Hark the


This was followed by a set­


sound.” UNACCOMPANIED


g l a d


choir kept well together, des­ pite there was no conductor they could all see. There were long stretches of excellent un­ accompanied singing.


and although one side could and obviously looked to the organ loft for directions, the


It was indeed a glad sound,


the girls’ choir gave a second performance of “The Shep­ herd" set to music by Charles Myers for their speech day this year. The whole choir went on to sing Vaughan Wil­ liams’ motet "O Taste and see’ starting with three beautifully blended solo voices, leading on to some excellent quiet sing­ ing from the whole choir. The final choral item was a per­ formance. of J. S. Bach's fam­ ous “Jesu Joy of Man's Desir­ ing," with its magnificent flowing accompaniment. Onee again it was an excellent per­ formance,.


Later in the programme


bloc; chairman, Miss D. Worslcy - Taylor; secretary, Mrs. J.' L. Hepburn; treasurer, Mr. J. Ward; social secretary. Mrs. A. Drew, and representa­ tive on the management com­ mittee, Mr. C. Driamere.


sang solos. Janet Proctor sang the very difficult “Jesus Savi­ our I am thine” from St. Mat- tew's Passion; Christine Chamley elected to sing an aria from “Judas Maccabaeus" “Come ever smiling liberty” and finally Susan Haworth pre­ sented Bach's famous soprano solo “My Heart Ever Fnith- ful." AH three pieces were a challenge to their respective singers, who met the demands of the composers very well. Michael Pye gave a masterly


Three member's of the choir


performance of the solo part of Bach’s Concerto in ‘A’ minor for violin and orchestra. His playing has a maturity not


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often found in a performer of The artistes were welcomed his age.


that his choice had in mind the young people who were present and so. in effect, he was introducing them to as many styles as possible. Fan­ fare (John Cook) a contem­ porary British composer pro­ vided n chance to hear the solo reed and full organ. In the Homage to Handel Vari­ ations (Knrc-Elert), in which there are 54 variants on a ground bass, the pedal varia­ tions showed that the player has to be as agile with his feet as with his hands. The difficulties of step changing, even with two assistants were never really obvious.


WELCOME


Daquin's Noel in G Major showing off the flute stops and rapid change of manual for echo effects. Clock pieces by Handel showed off delightful light and bright sounds not usually associated with the organ. A Brahms Chorale Prelude gave a fine example of how softly an organ can play and what delightful tones this instrument contains. A stirring performance of the Prelude and Fugue on B.A.C.H, (Liszt), a. formidable work for the player but excit­ ing for the listener.


Other organ solos included


cellent balances throughout ing of music making, and the evening—he also played a much enjoyed bv all present, number of solos. One suspects


Billington club


official


ciated with the club for mans’ years prior to Iris presidency. Mr. Bolton was born in


Whalley Brass Band Club, Mr. James Bolton, of Elkcr Lane, BHKngton. has died at the age of 60. He had been actively asso­


President of Billington and


Hurst Green but came to Bvl lingtcn about 50 years ago. He had worked at Green's


Mill for 46 years and had been an overlooker for 20 of these. Another of Ills great inter­


ist—in which capacity Mr. lightfully light little piece, Myers used the organ with the “Capricietto” by Leonard But- utmost restraint, obtaining ox- )or, i t was a magnificent cven-


spent a great deal of time in Grierson), the performers were organising the programme and thanked for their music mak- rohearsing with the choir and ing, and the headmaster and soloists, he should feel re- headmistress for their per- warded for his work. They mission for the choirs to take sang with evident enjoyment part, by Miss C. M. Meredith, and looked very smart indeed. Mr. Myers provided the now Besides acting as accompan- traditional encore with a de­


Mr. Myers had obviously assistant curate. (Rev. P. on behalf of the vicar by the


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THE patrol leaders’ council of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Paul's Scout Troop, Clith- CToe, decided that money


raised by selling programmes at the Castle fete and torch- light procesion should be used for a deserving local cause and the Fondle Club was chosen.


towards the scouts' funds.. but on Saturday at the Pendle Chib's 20th birthday Party, the scouts handed over & battery wall clock, bought With the money to th e Chair- Plan of the Old People's Wol- 13 re Committee, Miss Dorothy


Normally the money is nut


Rushton. Thanking the scouts, Miss


vide transport or those who had difficulty in getting to


Rushton told members of the club that, with the remainder of the money, the scouts were going to decorate the tele­ vision room in the club. Miss Rnshton said that the


on Armistice Day, 1950, in the St. John Ambulance Room and there was a, second meet­


the club. The first club was opened


clock would be httng in the kitchen where meals for the luncheon club are cooked. The Mayor and Mayoress


of Clitheroe (Coun. end Mrs. S. J. Moore), were among the 20o people who attended the party. A turkey and ham tea was served. Entertainment was proviled by the Castle Concert Party. The Rotary Club and Round Table helped to pro­


ing place for the men in the Parish Church Institute where they played billiards. Cot­ tages in Lowergate were later acquired and adapted to be­ come the present premises for the PendJc Club. Pictured are four of the


patrol leaders who presented the clock to Miss Rushtcn. They are from the left Robert Metcalfe, David Redmayne, David Lord and John Bate­ man.


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