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observant person would let evidence pass unnoticed,


estinc feature he has noted !hc last few years, during early autumn months. A


s he related his story T re- d the findings of Ernest . who mentions the strange ' of the badger in this re-


tribute this to other causes, so a farmer.


c badger's habit of turning the cattle dung in the fields of particular importance,


Hodder friend had varied to tell, hut his observance


ound many bcatles. slugs w orms, which provide Tin; with sustenance, mav not get many oppor-


habit is not without reason, eneatli those heaps a re to


e make an attempt to in- t the obvious signs.


es of watching badgers, e do find it very easv to a check on their activities


NATURALIST.


few da vs later. J spoke to a d in the Hodder valley, has a well-established sett is land. He told me o f an


le of dry era«s when you onlv two paws,


Gisburn


Busy meeting Vice-President, Mrs. T. Bell,


Gathering’" A competition for “something


“ W o o l


was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the G i s b u r n Women’s Institute and intro­ duced Mrs. J. Storey of Bashall Eaves, who gave a talk and demonstration on


made and worn’’ was judged by Mrs. Storey. Results were: 1, Mrs. J. Frankland; 2, Mrs. H. Brown; 3. Miss G. Gowling; 4. Mrs R. Mulholland; 5, Mrs. W. Graveston.


Lilburn and Mrs. Funnel of Bolton-by-Bowland WI, Link delegates to the Annual Meeting in London. Mrs. Lilburn read the resolutions and amend­ ments and was instructed by the members on which way they re­ quired her to vote for them.


Mrs. Bell then welcomed Mrs. S % s . *V' S''*.' ' s ‘ ' ^ ■ ■ - '


paper collection was taken. Mrs. D. Newlove gave her report on the Clitheroe Wl show. She thanked all who had taken part, and especially Mrs. M. Clark­ son who had worked so hard although ill, and in fact was in hospital the day o f the show.


New premises A silver paper and waste


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be a special council meeting •with regard to the question of new premises fo r the Lanca­ shire office in Preston. Feeling of the members was th a t to purchase premises would be in the Federation's best interest. There is to be a residential course on “Leadership” in September. A letter w’as read from Down-


Mrs. Bell said there was to


ham Institute thanking mem­ bers for a very enjoyable even­ ing at the April meeting.


Mr. A. Walters, secretary of Gisburn Festival Hall commit­ tee thanking the Institute for the gift of the water beater for the kitchen of the hall. A discussion was held with


Thanks A letter was also read from


;o see Mr. William Moon U-y Hail. Chaigley, to help r. anti Mrs. Moon had an in when r/tey wanted to. Moon, •'(t o really had a


■ay in Skiplon. Blackpool -d many plants and bote


Pakistan handicrafts was also shown and refreshments served. Mrs. A. Dronsfield expressed thanks to Miss Haworth.


Dunsop Bridge


were shocked to hear of the sud­ den death on Saturday of Mr. Richard Fox. of Ivy Cottage, at the age of 62.


Council employee The villagers of Dunsop Bridge


An employee of Bowland


Rural Council for 37 years, Mr. Fox was a founder member of the Hodder Valley British. Leg­ ion, and a member of the Work­ ing Men’s Club. During the war he served for six years as a stall' sergeant with the Royal Air Force. He was associated with St. Hubert’s Church, where Re­ quiem Mass was celebrated on Wednesday by Fr. Stoker. Mr. Fox leaves a wife and family.


For church


A TOTAL, of £20 was raised for the funds of St. Hubert's Parish Church, Dunsop Bridge, by a


whist and domino drive, held in the Village room. Whist winners were,— Ladies: 1, Mrs. D. Knowles: 2, Mrs.


Pike: 3, Mrs. A. Flolden. Gents: 1, Mrs. Walker, 2. J. Moon; 3. D. Wright. Dominoes: I, E. Kenyon; 2, M. Finley: 3. V. Wood; 4, E. Ncwhouse:: 5, C. Newhouse; 6, B. Howard.


Riiiiington


West Indies The May meeting of Riming-


regard to entering a float in the procession on Gisburn Gala Day on Saturday, May 27th. It was decided to go ahead. Bulb order forms were given


out. and orders were to be taken next month.


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elled by car last week to the Holmefield Training Centre at Nelson. Miss P. Haworth, head of the Centre showed the mem­ bers round and explained how English is taught to the imi- grants from Pakistan. A film of


ton W.l. was presided over by the president Mrs. Dean. The speaker Mrs. P. Perry gave us a talk on her trip to the West Indies. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs. Eccles. In the competition for a holiday souvenir first and second was Mrs. Ellis and third Mrs. Silver- wood. Mrs. A. Holgate was instructed on how to vote for the resolutions a t the annual general meeting in London. Mrs. Dean is to represent Rim- ington at a special county meeting in Preston. Final ar ­ rangements were made for the coffee evening to be held in the institute on May 17th between 7—9 p.nt. Tea Hostesses were Mesdames A. Holgate, T. L. Holgate, Hull, Hoyle and Hart­


ley. WhiteweBI Confirmation


TEN candidates were con­ firmed at Whitewell Parish Church by the Bishop of Burn­ ley, the Rt. Rev. Richard C. C.


Watson. The candidates came from the three parishes of Whitewcll, St. James, Clitheroe, and Whalley—four boys and three girls from Whitewell, two adults from Clitheroe, and one adult from Whalley. They were presented by their respective clergy.—Rev. T. B. Reid, Rev. K. Broad hurst, and Rev. R. A.


organist. The Bishop in his ad­ dress based his remarks on words of our Lord as recorded by St. John—-the Good Shep­ herd passage—"He calleth his


Harpur. Mrs. J. Haworth was the


own sheep by name, and lcadeth them forth.” There was a goodly number


of people in the congregation including parents. Godparents, relatives and friends of those to be confirmed. At the conclusion of the ser­


BasBiall Eaves


bers to the monthly meeting of Bashall Eaves Wl and intro­ duced Mrs. P. Haigh who gave a demonstration called “Spring baskets”. A vote of thanks was given by Mrs. A. Slater. The flower competition was won by Miss M. Spurgeon. Mrs. D. Ingham and Mrs, F. Pye. At the business meeting the reso­ lutions for the A.G.M. were discussed and arrangements were made to have a mystery drive.


Spring baskets Mrs. F. Pye welcomed mem­


Paythsrne


tliornc Chapel on Sunday was conducted by the Rev. J. A.


Family service The family service at Pay-


Goodhall. He christened Mr. and Mrs. C. Preston’s baby boy .Steven. He also had the child­ ren helping him to show how they belong to the family of God all over the world.


West Bradford


Festive fare Ail sorts of dainty snacks for


parties were displayed and han­ ded round at the monthly meet­ ing of West Bradford Women’s Institute when Mrs. Whalley, of Hurst Green, gave a demonstra­ tion on festive fare. She was thanked by Mrs. E. Garnet.


cheque for the County Appeal were read from Mrs. E. Fitzher- bert. Brockholcs and Mrs. J. Purvis. Letters were also read from members thanking the in­ stitute for flowers received during


Letters of thanks for the annual meeting, in London next


illnesses. All the resolutions for the


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and district Women’s Institute successfully made corn dollies


Corn dollies Members of Little Milton


vice tea and biscuits were ser­ ved at the Whitewell Hotel which adjoins the church.


a t their May meeting when Mr. Raymond Rush demonstrated the craft to them. He was thanked by Mrs. Hill- A com­ petition for a home-made gar­ ter was won by Mrs. Lancaster. Supper was served by Mrs. Nicol-Smith and Mrs. Haigh.


Martin Top


Spring fa ir At the annual spring effort at


Salem Congregational chapel. Martin Top on Saturday, the chairman, Mr. J. W. Johnson, introduced the opener, Mrs. A. Ecdes of Rimington.


She spoke with affection of her former days as a Sunday


School scholar, and stressed the need for a good support, the chapel having been recently de­ corated. A pot plant was pre­ sented to her by Janet Peel, and a buttonhole to the chairman by John Robinson. The well- laden stalls of household goods, cakes, plants etc. were in the charge of the Ladies Bright Hour, and a brisk trade was done. A buffet tea followed. The proceeds, for chapel funds were about £180.


held at Salem Congregational chapel. The address at each ser­ vice was given by Mr. Paul Nutter of Barnoldswick, and a class of Sunday School scholars from Barnoldswick also took part in the morning service. At the afternoon service lessons were read and gospel songs were sung by Martin Top young people. There was a good atten­ dance.


Youth Sunday Youth Sunday services were


Read


and domino drives arranged by the Ladies Committee at the Conservative Club were Mrs. Holmes. Mrs. Hemsby. Mrs. E. Bracewelt. Mrs. J. Haworth, Mrs. Stevenson. Special prizes Mrs. J. Bcrt-


More places now qualify for house


improvement grants of up to £1,500.


Winners Winners at the monthly whist


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month, were discussed. The dele­ gate will be Mrs. E. Howarth. . A new member, Mrs. M. Fra­


zer, was welcomed by Miss Han­ son, who thanked everyone for the work th.y had done for the area Wl show. Tea hostesses for the evening


were Mrs. W. Sutcliffe, Mrs. M. Leach, Mrs. A. Clark and Miss


home-made biscuits was won by Mrs. P. Tittcrington. Mrs. E. Hanson and Mrs. M. Clark.


E. Whalley. The competition for four


nual general meeting, to be held in London next month, were discussed. The joint delegate for Gisburn and Bolton-by-Bow­ land is Mrs. E. Eunnell. Competition for a chocolate


langho


was crowded on 1 uesday when the Blackburn Autumn Club Choir, under the leadership of Mrs. E. Rawclifie, gave an excellent performance to Lang­ ho Autumn Club and friends. Solos which included “The Green Hill of Somerset” and “Consecration’. "Take Mv Life


Choir Langho Methodist Church


and let it b e ’. were beautifully sung by Mrs. F.. Rawclifl'e, solos were also sung by Mrs. Leaver and Mr. Mattick. Mrs. Makin- son rendered her poems. The


choir sang the “Nun's Chorus" and a poem, "When we grow old” to the tune Lloyd. Mrs. A. Walker gave a vote of thanks to Mrs. E. Rawclill'c and her


choir, which entered for the Festival at -Southport. Ladies served the refreshments.


Leonard's School, Langho on Tuesday was given by Mrs. Fell of Preston. Refreshments were served by the ladies. Pro­ ceeds of £26.57 were in aid of the Church and School Fund.


Bargain sale A bargain s a le in St.


Social Hour at the Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, Billington, on Tuesday, was Mrs. J. Broad- hurst, wife of the Rector of St. James's, Clitheroe. Her sub­ ject on "Mirrors'’ was very in­ teresting. Light refreshments were served and Mrs. M. Spencer presided.


Social liour The speaker at the Ladies’


been raised, this topped up to £100.


cake was won by Mrs. Funncll. A new member, Mrs. B. Faw­ cett, was welcomed.


was later


Slaidburn Women’s Institute, enjoyed a mystery trip, which led to Levens Hail, and a look round the house and gardens. From Levens the party


Birthday Celebrating its 28th birthday


went by coach to Kirkby Lons­ dale for supper before return­ ing borne. All arrangements bad been


St. Helen's for their hospitality and invited them to pay St. Michael’s branch a return visit, probably in the autumn. During the rest of the evening, mem­ bers of the different branches intermingled in order to talk about matters of common in­ terest.


made by the president and secretary Mrs. Doris Leeming and Miss Isabell Waddington. and so closely had the secret been kept that no one had an inkling where the destination was to be. Thanks to the organ­ isers were expressed by vice- president, Mrs. Catherine New­ house.


There were stalls and tombola, the stalls offering a wide variety of goods Later in the evening


staff, assisted by teachers and parents, a coffee evening was held in the hall at Slaidburn Brennand’s Endowed School.


Film show Organised by the canteen


Mr. J. Pye, of Dunsop Bridge showed two films. “ Floods at Dunsop Bridge”, and “Wild Life and Nature”. Mr. Pve was introduced by Mr. J, S. Nanson, headmaster, and thanked by Mrs. J. Thompson. Proceeds were in aid of school funds.


Sabden Wine making


given to members of Whalley Women’s Institute by Mr. Dob­ son. of Sabden. The members were able to


A display of wine making was


Mothers’ Union and friends had a “Day Trip" on Saturday visiting "Derbyshire Dales” and then went shopping in Sheffield.


MU trip Members of the St. Leonard’s


They returned to H c b d e n Bridge where a meal was booked. Mrs. M. Ratelifi'c and Mrs. B. Warren organised the trip.


Wlust Winners at the weekly whist


and domino drive in St. Leonard's School. Langho, were —Gents: Mr. V. Woodcnd, Miss A. Forbcr and Mr. J. Har­ greaves. Ladies: Mrs. M. Tate. Mrs. F. Woodcnd and Mrs. M. Meredith. Dominoes: Mrs. J.


Johnson. Mrs. T. Wilson and Mrs. N. Hacking. Special prizes were won by Miss Chaffer and


wistle and Mrs. L. Wilkinson. Miss E. Ennis was MC.


attended a coffee evening and bring and buy sale held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Speak- man 30 Straits Lane, there were various stalls and competitions.


Coffee-evening Between 100 and 150 people


Slaidburn


Proceeds o f £53.20 arc to be de­ voted by the Mothers’ Union towards the cost of the renova­ tion o f the pulpit and lectern at the Parish Church.


Sherry time


Council Councillor Hill Speak and his wife held a sherry even­ ing on Wednesday at their home, Worthalls Farm. Present


The chairman of the Parish


were the chairman of Burnley Rural District Council, Council­ lor Taylor Smith and his wife, also there were members of councils in the Burnley Rural Area. Some £34 was raised by the event which was fo r the R u ral District Council Ladies’ welfare fund.


Bolton-by-Bowland


Barnoldswick, gave an account of his life in India to members of Bolton-by-Bowland Women’s Institute at their monthly meet­ ing.


Life in India A teacher. Mr. E. Peel, of


Army in India illustrated his talk with slides. He was intro­ duced and thanked by the president. Mrs. C. Lilburn. Mrs. Lilburn also expressed


Mr. Peel, who was in the R O W .N


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If you live here,you may now be able to get a grant of up to £1,500 towards the cost of modernising your home.


Bowland Rural District Clitheroe Borough Council


Here are the facts. 1. House improvement grants


have been increased to a maximum of £1,500 (or 75 per cent of the approved cost), in all the areas listed here. Inis applies to applications made on or after 22nd March 1972. 2. Grants of the same amount


are already available in-development and intermediate areas previously


designated. 3. Elsewhere, you can get up to , £1,000 (or 50 per cent of the approved


cost). 4_ You don’t have to pay a penny of the grant hack. And you may­ be able to get an easy-term loan for the p .r tr f th e coB t^ u d op a y wment


completely. There are also standard grants of up to £300 for putting in basic amenities such as inside lavatories, baths and sinks etc. If you want to turn a big old house into flats you can get up to £1,800 per flat. 6. You can get a grant if you


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own an older house or hold a lease with at least 5 years to run. But'to qualify for these increased amounts in both the new areas, and those previously designated, all work must he finished before 23rd June 1973.* , Ask the improvement grant


man at your town hall or council


grant is for modernising your home Issued by the Department of the Environment


i t will introduce legislation to extend this date by one year.


office for full details. *The Government.has announced that


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met in the Methodist Scliool- room on Monday evening when the Rev. Eric S. Josclin spoke on "Sankcy Favourites”, sing­ ing many of these grand old hymns himself, accompanied at the piano by Miss Edith Pickles, of Clithcroe. The group joined in several of the hymns too, and had a thoroughly enjoy­ able evening.


Favourite hymns Slaidbnrn Over 60’s group


Young Fni-mcrs


instead a "games and competi­ tion” night was held in the vil­ lage hall. Winners on points were: I. Robert Kendall; 2, John Harrison and Philip Comerford (tie); 3. Paul Comer- ford; 4. Helen Comerford; 5, Mark Waddington; 6, David Metcalfe. Chairman Jim Townson pre­ sided over a business meeting.


outdoor activities planned for a meeting of Slaidhurn Young Farmers on Monday and


Heavy rain interrupted the


Andrew's Parish Church, usually held at the home of Miss M. A. Littlefair of Slaidburn, was this year extended and held in New­ ton Institute. Apart from being a cofTce evening with stalls, there was a


Parish life The effort in aid of St.


appreciation to those members who had entered fo r the Clith­ croe area WI show and had won prizes. The resolutions for the an-


long period. These held the interest of the numerous people who attended, and they seemed reluctant to tear themselves away. At the end ot the evening the Rector, Rev. G. H. Gaze, announced that over £90 had


Mr. C. Hancock.- The men were in charge of the refreshments.


sample one of the wines he has made. Mr. Dobson was thanked by the chairman. Mrs. D. An­ derson. Several forthcoming events were announced, inclu­ ding the County annual dinner and meeting to be held in Black­ burn, and a visit to the training


afternoon, members of the con­ gregation of St. Helen's Church met for a social afternoon at the Vicarage on Monday, but ( as the weather was so cold and | showery, they stayed indoors i instead, taking part in various j competitions and admired the j garden from the inside of the house, instead of walking round i it as they had hoped to do. ! Amusement was caused by the , entanglements of a wool wind- j ing competition which was won by Miss A. Thornton; the ad­ vertisement game by Mrs. A. E. Johnson; and guessing com­ petitions of the length of wool in a hank, and a number of coins in a bottle, by Mrs. H.


Social Hoping for a pleasant warm


Oddie and Mrs. E. Bond re­ spectively. Refreshments were served by Mrs. E. Taylor and Mrs. C. F. Goodchild was thanked by Miss H. Marsland for her hospitality.


on Monday in the Sunday School, Waddington, proved most varied and interesting. All the residents in the parish who were- interested in the science of bell-ringing were in­ vited to attend, and many people of all ages came along to listen to a talk, by Mr. John Pilkington,


Bell-ringing A tower and bells evening,


leader of the


centre for guide dogs to the blind. The institute hopes to en­ tertain members from More- cambc in the near future.


Quiz


through illness a t Monday’s meeting of the Sabden WI a quiz was held among the mem­ bers. The A.G.M. resolutions were passed and a represent­ ative will take them to London for the general meeting in June. Final arrangements were made fo r the spring fair and coffee morning tomorrow in the County School.


In the absence of the speaker Waddington


thronged the house and garden of Glebe House, Waddington,


Bring and buy Visitors from far and wide


when the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Drew, held a coffee morning, with a bring and buy sale, in aid of the Tower and Bells’ Appeal Fund of St. Helen's Church. Many o f the older people recalled the days when the house was the Vicar­ age of the parish. Stalls in­ cluded a well-stocked plant and flower stall, and the usual cake and preserves and fancy goods. Competition winners w e r e . Raffle of nylon sheets and pilow cases — Mrs. E. Bond; Guessing the number of coins — Mrs. Overend; length o f the wool in a hank — Mrs. A. Lupton. The effort raised £67.


display of photographs, news­ paper cuttings, scrap books, china, nottcry and silver, depict­ ing li/c in thhc parish over a


usual a t the meeting of St. Helen’s Mothers’ Union but those who did attend enjoyed the usual service, a shortened form of Evensong, taken by the Vicar, Canon C. F. Goodchild. Mrs. Goodchild as chairman, assisted by Mrs. Irene Walms- lcy, the secretary announced the’ details of future events, which include the trienniel festival in Bradford, and a visit to a Bradford branch, St. John’s. Bierley, in June. It was sug­ gested that members might, on that occasion, also like to visit Bolling Hall. This is now pre­ served as a folk museum, with rooms being furnished in Tudor and Stuart styles. The previous week St. Helen’s Church was visited by a branch from St. Michael’s, Blackburn. They had. together with members from St. Helen’s and St.


Mothers’ Union Attendance was lower than


Catherine's. West tended evensong at St. Helen s^ The visitors then looked around the Church before meeting at the Sunday School for refresh­ ments provided by St. Helen s branch. Thctr enrolling mem ber, Mrs. Harrison, thanked


Chatburn


Ribblesdale Club The. members spent a social


afternoon on Thursday, most of them enjoying a game of dominoes. The treasurer, Mrs. BowskiU announced that the club had received a donation from Mr. and Mrs. W. Barker of Greendale — profit from the bargain sale held last week. Tea hostesses were Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Jackson.


Christ Church Mothers’ Union. Mrs. N. Maddock led a short service a t • the meet­ ing. After the service there was a programme entitled “Hidden treasures”. Members had been invited to bring some article which meant a lot to them and to speak about it fo r a few minutes. N ot all present were able to take part, but many had come prepared to partici­ pate, and the contributions were very varied — from a simple newspaper cutting to a large


Hidden treasures The Enrolling Member of


pan, from babies shoes to antique jewellery — with lots of things in between, and each one with its own story. Follow­ ing the meeting final arrange­ ments were made for the day outing. Supper hostesses were Mesdames Ashworth, Darnell, Roberts and Stannard.


Fellowship The Methodist Fellowship


met at “Meadow Bank”, Chat- burn, by kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. G. P- Womerslcy. Members continued their study of the 1st Epistle of Peter, and the subject was “A Holy Nation”. - Questions were posed and there was a discussion on “Holiness”. Tea and biscuits were served.


Outing Forty-eight feiends of


Mothers’ Union went on. an outing to Matlock and Chats- worth House on Saturday. On outward and toward journeys


members and Christ Church


stops were made in Bu*to" light refreshment and lunch


Gargrave talk.


was taken in Matlock Bath. After a short stay there the party proceeded to Chatsworth House and explored both house and gardens at their leisure. Mrs N. Maddock thanked Mrs! H. E. Boden for planning the outing once again.


Guided tour Chatburn Men’s Society went


in a fleet of cars to visit Gar- grave Church on Thursday.


They were met by the Vtcar of Gargrave, who led them on a tour of the church. There was much of historical and artistic interest and p ar t of ihc butld- ing dates back to the 15th ctm* tury. Points o f special interest were the Processional Cross designed by the Vicar — and a reredos with beautifully P an ted carved wooden figures. In tne church there was a short act ot


worship and Mr. N. organist a t Chatbutn,. accom­


panied the hymn singing. - N. Maddock, Vicar of


Chatburn. thanked the Vicar of


ringers at Whalley Parish Church. He spoke upon the ar t and intricacies of bell­ ringing, illustrating his talk by a model of a Church bell, and close-up colour slides of bells in action, with diagrams of change ringing. Mathematicians j in the audience were intrigued to hear of the number of per- ! mutations in change ringing and ! the number of years it would ’ take to ring some of these. After


served, the evening proceeded with the showing of a collection of slides of different types of towers of churches in which bell ringing has been carried out for centuries. Pictures were also shown of teams of bell­ ringers who had accepted in­ vitations to ring bells in other churches than their own. travel­ ling by cycle, bv caravan and i by canal, through some of the lovely countryside.


refreshments w erei


ringers from Blackburn and district demonstrated their skill, their programme including such varied items as Blue Beils of Scotland, Jingle Bells and Men of Harlech. The Vicar thanked Mr. Pilkington and all who had helped to make the evening such a happy one, including Mr. T. H. Silvcrwood, secre­ tary of the tower and bells’ committee who had been main­ ly responsible for the arrange­ ments of the evening. Several volunteers from the village ex­ pressed willingness and interest to learn to ring the bells and Mr. Pilkington offered to a r ­ range for their training to begin very shortly.


Demonstration Finally, a team of hand-bell


Church held a very successful weekend fo r Youth. On Satur­ day evening a lively group of about 20 young people i'rorn Westhouse. Nr. Ingleton sang choruses nd witnessed fo r the Gospel. On Sunday the morning ser­


Youth weekend Waddington M e t h o d i s t


were by Corinne Horne and Gillian Greenwood. Linda and Gordon Whitfield sang a duct “Sweet is the work”, and Denis Underwood, Gordon Whitfield and Alan Cowgill sang “Sing Hosannah”. The collectors were K. Underwood and D. Cowgill. The evening service was con­ ducted by Rev. E. S. Joselin, of


vice was conducted by Mr. Peter Horne, of Waddington. whose talk was on “Faith and Works” . The Bible readings


Whallev, assisted by the “Prana” Youth group”. Clivigcr. whose theme was “How to find God”. After the service two young men from the Youth Group and two leaders of the church, Mr. F.


Taylor and Mr. P. Home formed a panel and answered questions put to them by the Waddington Methodist Church senior scholars. The church was decorated for the week-end by Mrs. Carnie and Mrs. D Un­ derwood and members of the church provided refreshments. The organist was Miss Speak-


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