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vote of thanks and rose queen Catherine -Monk and rosebud queen Susan Fletcher presented a buttonhole to Aid, Robinson and a bouquet to his wife, in our picture-are Father


Christmas, Aid. . and Mrs. Robinson and Miss Atkinson.


K. Bisbrown and A]d. Toni Robjnsou opened the event. One of the wardens proposed a


A LOW Moor man was fined £|0 with endorsement by Clith­ eroe magistrates when he pleaded guilty to failing to con­ form to a stop sign at the junc­ tion of Railway View Road and Waddington Road, Clitheroe. in a letter to the court, Her­


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OUTCRY AGAINST RATE SUMMONSES


CLITHEROE people slow to pay their rates have been shocked recently to receive a summons and some >of them have com-. plained in “most uncompli­ mentary” terms, says ,Mr. Ronald Pickup, borough


treasurer, But, he pointed out to the


Advertiser and Times, thorp was now adequate provision under the General Rate Act, 1967, to enable any domestic ratepayer


to pay by instalments. Hence, there was no need for anyone to be embarrassed with having


Bar manager


struck on head in Gisburn hotel fracas


—COURT STORY


AS a result of a disturbance in a Gisburn hotel, the bar manager, Mr. Peter Jarvis HodgkinsoiA received 14 stit­ ches to a head wound, Bowland magistrates were told on Monday.


TOO LONG


ALLOWED TO REDECORATE HOMES, SAYS COUNCILLOR


THE six months allowed to Clitheroe council tenants to bring up to standard homes below a fair and reasonable decorative stan­ dard is too long, according


and Alma Place had been in­ spected since his last report. Sixty-four tenants were notified in advance and 15 of them were out when the maintenance in­ spector called. Two houses were found to


part of the report by Mr. D. Hartford, housing manager, in which he slated that 49 houses in Edisford Road, Beech Street


of deterioration can have taken place”, he commented. The committee was discussing


ing of the public health and housing committee, at which the housing manager’s report was discussed, he said that a period of six months defeated the whole object of the exer­ cise. "In that time a terrible lot


to Coun. R. P. Ainsworth. Speaking at this week’s meet­


Burnley men, and three from Brierfiejd, Brian James Jacksop (20) a universal grinder, of Wil­ liam Street, Bricrfield, admitted maliciously a n d unlawfully wounding Mr, Hodkgkinson, and was fined £50. ■


Before the court were three


. He was also bound over for 12 months in his own recog­ nisance of £25. for conduct peace, as were, James Edward likely to cause a breach of.the


Roberts (IS), labourer, of Rob­ son Street, and Stephen Shaw (18), turner, of Railway Street, both of Brierfield; Maurice Johnson (21) labourer, of Wrex­ ham Close, and David Brad­ bury (19). labourer, of Leyland Road, both of Burnley. For a similar offence, Arthur


Aspin (19), labourer, of Pheas- antford Street. Burnley, was bound over for 18 months in the sum of f 50. All six plcacjcd not guilty to


two instalments, the first being due on demnnd, the final date tor payment being June 30th. she second instalment is due final date being thel nstsg and payable on July 1st, the


to pay » large instalment before the summer holidays -■ and another just before Christmas. Clitlicroc levies' the rate in


final date being (he last Thurs-' day in October.


Every domestic ratepayer has


a statutory right to pay rates by 10 monthly instalments pro-


-vided application to do so is made in April each year, the start of the rate period — not when n summons is delivered through the door in November.


. In view of this facility, Mr. Pickup feels that the ratepayer who gets a summons for non­ payment of rates has no cause to complain. Clithcroc people in general


Fay their rates promptly, only about 20 per cent, cause prob­ lems and, says Mr. Pickup: “No doubt those who have received


a summons recently will reflect upon their position'and have a little sympathy for the Rating Officer who loathes the neces­ sary duty placed upon him to initiate these recovery pro­ cedures.” He urges (hem to inquire


now about tb'e instalment system for paying rates.


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CLITHEROE CONCERT IS GREAT SUCCESS


CLITHEROE may n o t have the resources to at­


tract world-famous musi­ cians to the town, but the Council did the next best thing, in- sponsoring Sun­ day’s - orchestral concert with soloist Antony Peeb­ les, a young pianist on the verge of an international


. gave a magnificent and sensitive performance of The Emperor piano. concerto by Beethoven, which was received with swat enthusiasm. Blackburn Sinfonia, a non-


professional orchestra conduc­ ted by Nicholas Smith, pro­ vided an enjoyable programme, and helped' to create a good atmosphere from the very start. .' Although Sibelius’s- Karelia Suite tended to lack definition in places, possibly requiring a greater richness of tone in the brass section, the orchestra gained in - confidence as the concert progressed. Under the capable ' direction of Nicholas


ribs and kicked on the leg while passing the group. He asked them to leave, but they refused, and in tile scuffle that followed, Jackson hit Mr. Hodg-


kinson on the head with a pint beer glass. In evidence, Mr. Hodgkinson


be below a fair and reasonable decorative standard and these,


INSPECTION


tenant was found to be out on the first call, a second attempt was made to inspect the house. He added that he hoped to be abe to report back at the next meeting of the committee on the progress of about six or eight houses. ■ He said that there were some


once alt the council houses, numbering 1,060. had been in­ spected, it would not he neces­ sary to re-inspect 90 per cent of them more than once every twelve months. In fact once every three or four years would be adequate.


houses in the town which had been improved. Mr. Hartford pointed out that


out that under the inspection scheme, the housing manager should in future receive regular reports from the rent collectors,


houses found to be unsatisfac­ tory should be seen again be­ fore the six months limit ex­ pired, Coun. J. Blackburn pointed


It was suggested that the


long are we going to allow this to continue? The whole point of the exercise is to stop this”. Mr. Hartford said that if a


Said Conn, Ainsworth: “How


said the report, will be kept under regular review.


ing Jackson, Roberts and Shaw, said that it was Mr. Hodgkin­ son himself who had dealt the first blow.


said that he had asked the men to leave, and had then had to take action to defend himself, hitting three of them. Mr, Derek Lambert, defend­


mentioned at all as being in­ volved in the incident. Roberts was a little nearer tile centre of activities, but he was not one of the main offenders. Of the other three. Johnson


and Aspin had nothing to say. and Bradbury apologised for the incident.


DECLINED


turned down an invitation to join the North West Industrial Development Association. They have also declined to subscribe to the North West Arts Asso­ ciation.


Clitheroe Rural Council has


breach of the peace also, as this would be punishing him twice for the same incident. Shaw, he said, had not been


kinson come at him, and had struck him wih the glass. How­ ever, lie said, it would be unfair to find him guilty of causing a


He said that Jackson had panicked on seeing Mr. Hodg-


ing, said that the defendants were standing at the bar of the White Bull Hotel in Gisburn. when Mr. Hodgkinson warned them for boisterous behaviour, telling them they would have to leave if it continued. Later, he was elbowed in the


the offence. They were also ordered to pay costs of £3.94 each. Mr. J, R, Finder, prosecut­


World. Symphony, thoroughly deserving all the applause. The only Teal criticism con­


Smith, they reached a-splendid finale with Dvorak’s ■ New


Quartet make music and history


THE Olin String Quartet played in Whalley Parish Church on Friday evening, making music—and local history. It was probably


the first time for more than 150 years that string music had been heard in th e church. Much more certain is that


John Moeran, who was born at Heston, Middlesex, and died in 1950 at the age of 56. The others were by Schu­ bert, and Dvorak who was


represented by The American quartet, which h a s Negro influences. A short piece by Haydn was given as an encore.


tile appearance of cellist John Boyce, son of Lancashire


County Education Officer Mr. J. S. Boyce and Mrs. Boyce, of Whalley.


ADMIRATION


gramme of three pieces provided contrasting examples of music over roughly tile past 150 years. Particularly welcome was the inclusion of a quartet by


By co-incidence the pro­


that the church was not full to capacity was largely due to the weather, fog preventing many people from travelling from other parts of the county. Of special local interest was


this- was the .first performance- by a group of musicians of . such high calibre. Many large towns would give a great deal for the privilege and pleasure, of a visit by a quartet drawn from members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Not surprising, therefore, that all 300 tickets were sold;


was rnpt attention to music which fell easily oil the car but which also enabled the listener to greatly admire the resolute professionalism of tile players,


From the audience, there


hear them and their giving of time and talent was much appreciated.


Harpur, also thanked the musicians for helping the church to raise the £7,000 need for the rebuilding of the organ,


The Vicar, the Rev. R. A. ANNE (85) IS SPECIAL GUEST


AT LOW MOOR FAYRE f-nWHKEKS'.


had been able to discover it was the first lime a group of string instrumentalists had played in the church since the days when there was a min­ strels’ gallery. It had been a privilege to


by Coun. J. S. R. Shaw, head­ master of the church school. He described their visit as an historic occasion. So far as he


proved eminently suitable for an intimate occasion of this nature, th e quietest notes being clearly audible even from the rear seals. The quarlct were thanked


The ancient church itself an English composer Ernest


would be completed by next November and an organ


It was 'hopod the work


recital was planned to mark the occasion. SUPPER


supper was served in the schoolroom. - This was provi­ ded by catering students of Nelson and Colne College of Further Education ns part of praise. their training and won high •


of delicacies was offered with silver platters and a red and white trim to the tables, add­ ing a touch of elegance.


A surprisingly wide variety


of the quartet from the left are: Maurice Brett, violin (founder) his wife Audrey, violin: Peter Lewis, viola; John Boyce, cello.


Our picture shows members After tlic concert a buffet


was impossible to read the pro­ gramme notes.


ENJOYMENT


Council at the concert were the Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs. S. J Moore, the Town Clerk Mr. John Cowdall and Mrs, Cowdall, and,Coun. and Mrs. : j . A.. Barnes. Civic' guests were the chair-


. worth, and Coun. and Mrs. Taylor Smith. After the concert, Coun, J.


nien of Rural District Councils in Clitheroe, Bowland, Black­ burn and Burnley, Coun, and Mrs. Frank. Clayton, Coun, Jaimes Porter'and Mrs, Luke Porter, Coun. Brian Duck-


said that Clitheroe could not be called a cultural backwater. H« added: “We have been so encouraged by the response and obvious enjoyment of the audi­ ence that we shall certainly try to arrange something of this sort again”.


A- Barnes, chairman of the towns recreation committtee,


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WITH THOSE SMALL BACKYARD ROOMS


THE traditional backyard loo could vanish from Clitheroe if the '


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by him on ways and means of speeding the conversion of the. town’s 590 waste water closets, and three pail closets, the


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THE .various facilities offered to organisations at Ribbles- dale Adult Centre will be used by Clithcroe Evening Towns­ women’s Guild for their future events.


become affiliated to the centre when the advantages were des­ cribed by organising tutor Mr. J, Smith, at the Christmas meeting in the St. John Ambu­ lance Hall.


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made child’s toy was won by Mrs. A. Nicol-Smith, with Mrs, E. Steele second and Mrs. M- Birtwell third. The winners of A Christmas


lamed with music hall - songs, making them topical and rele­ vant to the guild’s recent acti­ vities. with new words written by -Mrs. Barbara Taylor and Mrs. Margaret Kendrick. Members then. performed their highly commended entry


Spdak. The drama group enter-


lowed, and the evening conclu­ ded with carol singing led by the choir. -


APPEAL


ton Road, Wlialley, is to ap­ peal against Clillieroe Rural Council’s refusal of planning permission for - two ■ semi-de- laclied bungalows in Pendleton Road,:Wiswell.


Mr. H. Wigham, of Accring­


ill the guild drama festival, a one-act comedy entitled “Mr. Parker passes over.” . Festive refreshments fol­


raffle were Mrs. D. Pearson, Mrs. E. Edon and Mrs. B.


A competition for a home­ ' Guild members decided to


and to consider a compulsory scheme in 1? months time.


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turn of the. century , would not i see an end to these anachron­


conversions were, carried out last year and at this rate the


Mr. Grange said only seven


council had compulsory powers and he suggested that a planned attack on the problem, 6trcct by street over several years, was the best solution.


sms. He pointed ' out that the


pay half the cost of conversion and if the numbers were suffi­ cient. for a worthwhile contract, the cost per unit would be far. less than on the present casual and individual basis. Mr. Grange' mentioned .. national campaign for planned


The council would have to


treatment. What' better scheme could there be than a pro­ gramme of general improve­ ment to these aesthetically bar ren terraced areas? The waste water closets wppld


area improvement. Ciitheroe had many such areas in need of this


planner and architect to work upon.


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Mpore and Aid. Cecil Bucking­ ham, voiced concern about the possible hardship a compul­ sory scheme could cause, and when Coun. Frank Nelson asketj whether repayment could be made over W period,. Aid:


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After, further discussion it


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