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Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, November 16th, 1972 Dunsop Bridge


Bridge Women’s Institute, elected at the annual meet­ ing, is Mrs M. Dowle. She succeeds Mrs Thomas,


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Mr J. Monaghan were thanked by Mrs Thomas, who also welcomed a new mem­ ber, Mrs Warn. It was announced that Mrs


were: vice-presidents, Mrs S. Mason and Mrs M. Pinder; secretary, Mrs Waterworth; treasurer. Mrs L. Marsland; competition secretary, Mrs M. Rushton: friendship sec­ retary, Mrs L. Leedham: Handicraft Guild representa­ tive, Mrs H. Metcalf; press and “Hot Pot” magazine re­ porter. Mrs A. Parrington. Tellers, Mr J. Leedham and


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broidered handkerchief was won by Mrs Mason, Mrs Hobson and Mrs P. Peel. The entries were afterwards sold for institute funds. A beetle drive was organised in social time by Mrs Waterworth.


Chatburn


the Methodist S u n d ay school teachers, Mr Ernest Barnes, who had been trea­ surer for 21 years, retired. He was thanked for a.ll he had done for the Sunday school during that period. Tile following were elected: Young adults’ leader. Miss A. Bowker: junior leader. Mr E. Bames; primary leader. Miss I. Dugdale; deputy primary leader, Mrs D. Giles; secretary, Miss I. Dugdale; treasurer. Miss A. Benson; auditor, Mr H. C. Woods, and representative to leaders’ meeting, Mrs M. Leach. Arrangements were made


Teachers' meeting At the annual meeting of


Dowle would lay a wreath on the Cenotaph on Poppy Day. Seats have been booked lor a New Year’s Day panto­ mime. A competition for an em­


who at the meeting was thanked for her two years’ service by Mrs E. Water- worth. The 26 members pre­ sent heard a report of the year’s activities from Mrs Waterworth, and the finan­ cial statement was presented by Mrs Marsland. The year’s donation to Muscular Dys­ trophy totalled £5.65. Mrs Thomas thanked


Goodhall and there was a retiring collection fer Over­ seas Missions.


Mr Colin Richards to the members of Chatburn Ladies’ Club on Thursday evening. Mr Richaxdis showed a varied selection of colour transparencies and gave a commentary on the slides. Mrs D. Bretherton thanked Mr Richards.


Ladies' club Mrs H. Yates introduced


ich. mu members had


m raising funds, one such ort bein| held at Wad- igton in Anril last. The ildren with their house >


cent building- This waf iicatea by the Bishop of : Niger on November 4th, the service was


tiler and helpers have w moved into their per­


id by the MO Over- representative, Mrs


igold, who will also MU branches m West


speaker at last week’s meet­ ing of the Methodist Ladies’ Fellowship. Mrs G. Womers- ley presided, and the pianist was Mrs N. Frankland.


Ribblesdale Club The attendance at the


club on Thursday was very good considering the very stormy weather. Most of the members


p la y ed


dominoes and enjoyed "the company of bheir friends. Hostesses were Mrs E. Clark, Mrs Grosvenor and Mrs Wignall.


An omission The name of Raymond


Kay was inadvertently omitted from the list of young people who have been cleaning and decorat­ ing at the village hall. Along with all the others who have been doing this work, he is to be congratulated on the great improvement to the rooms already com­ pleted.


Rimington


Secretary, Mrs Brennan; treasurer. Mrs Hartley; com­ mittee, Mrs Parker, Mrs Duckworth, Mrs Cock, Mrs Thompson, Mrs B. Spencer, Mrs Carr, Mrs Buckle, Mrs Robinson, Mrs Ellis and Mrs Sagar. Mr Cosgrove and Mr ,V


ton WI, Mrs E. Dean, was re-elected at the annual meeting and Mrs Eccles and Mrs Bairstow were elected vice-presidents. Otlier officials elected:


Birthday The president of Riming­


Stott acted as tellers. Reports were presented by the retiring secretary. Mi's Bairstow, and treasurer, Mrs Robinson. Birthday greet­


ings were read by Mrs B Robinson. The speaker was Miss M.


for the December family service to take the form of a toy service and prize­ giving and will be held on the 10th. The preacher will be Mr B. Clarke, of Grindleton. and toys will be given to a branch of the National Children's Homes. The primary and junior departments are organising their own parties. The Bible contest will be held Ta March.


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follows: Chairman-secretary, Mrs J. A. Gcodhall: super­ visor. Mrs R. Pish; trea­ surer, Mrs M. Capstick, and rota duty secretary, Mrs Moyle. Mrs K. Holgate retired as treasurer after three years’


Chatburn Play Group played happily at a recent session, most of the mothers were meeting to elect their com­ mittee for the 1972-73 session. Elections were as


Play group While the children of


service and was thanked for all the help she has given during that time. Plans were made to hold a Christ­ mas party for the group cn December 21st.


Overseas missions Early in November the


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services were followed later- in the week by a meeting in the Manse. The Rev.


Mebhodist Chapel held special services for Overseas Missions. These Sunday


J. A. Goodhall showed two sound colour filmstrips of Mebhodist missionary activi­ ties in Upper Burma and Ceylon —“ Young Christians Alive ” and “ Witness in Three Languages.” A dis­ cussion followed and special prayers were offered for missionary work in those two countries. Tea and biscuits were served by Mrs


market organiser for the Garstang area. Miss Lang­ ley was thanked by Mrs Ellis. Mrs Dean gained most points in the competi­ tions during the year. The birthday cake was made by Mrs Robinson and iced by Mrs Dean. It was cut by


th e WI


Mr Cosgrove and Mr Stott, the tellers. Supper hostesses were Mrs


McCarthy, Mrs Thistle- t'nwaite, Mrs Wells. Mrs V. Wood and Mrs Wilson. The social time was organised by Mrs Drinkall.


Waddington


the Bolland Deanery Com­ mittee of the Mothers’ Union at Waddington Vicarage were representa­ tives from all parishes which have branches. The presiding member, Mrs C. P. Goodchild, welcomed Mrs Hoyle, the new enrolling member for Hurst Green, and Mi’s Saunders, from Gisbum, deputising for Mrs Can-. T h e committee devoted a large part of the evening discussing the pro­ posed new rules of member­ ship. Arising from this, the


Deanery meeting Attending a meeting of


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land, was instructed to send a resolution to the Diocesan president about changes which were agreed upon as being desirable. Mrs Irene Walmsley, the elected mem­ ber for the deanery, gave Rn account of the council meeting she a tt e n d e d recently in Shipley, includ­ ing plans for the presenta­ tion of a silver wedding gift to the Queen, as patron of the Mothers’ Union. Arrangements were also made for the deanery festi­ val to be held in May, at Grindleton, by permission of the Vicar of Grindleton, the Rev. E. M. Sidebottom. Mrs Goodchild was thanked for her hospitality.


secretary, Mrs K. Prank-


Goodchild gave a talk about overseas work undertaken by the Mothers’ Union. One


Mothers’ Union at Wadding­ ton Vicarage, Mrs C. F.


In need At a meeting of the


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Catholic women as co­ workers of Mother Theresa, which hag been formed to help women and children m dire need in the dis­


scheme recently started in­ cluded joining with Roman


Langley, a VCO, who gave a talk entitled “ How the wheels turn.” She was a c c om p a n i e d by Mrs Swindlehurst,


Bonfire for Cubs This was held on Tuesday


last at Chancery Farm, by kind invitation of Mr and Mrs H. Cowgill, and parents and Brqwnies were also in­ vited to take part. There was a tremendous bonfire, which lit up the sky over a large area and fireworks in abundance, with everyone contributing their own share. The bonfire and fire­ work display were under the control of Mr B. Bristol, and so well organised that every­ thing went off without any trouble, but with great hilarity and enjoyment. After the fireworks display, everyone was invited to a splendid supper of potato pie. served in the barn, which proved most accept­ able. The pies had been provided by the Cubs Parents Committee, and grateful thanks were voiced by all the visitors.


M issionary At Waddington Metho­


dist Chapel's annual foreign missionary meeting tire Rev. Gordon James, of Black- bum, spoke of his ex­ periences as a minister in the West Indies. He told of their way of life and various problems they bad to face, especially while practising Christianity. Due to inclement weather


Taylor, provided and served refreshments, and Miss Speakman was the pianist. Mr Peter Horn presided. A sum of £11.23 was raised for missionary funds.


there was only an average attendance. The secretary, Mrs P.


Longho


Whist Winners at the weekly


Langho, were: Ladies — Mrs D. Tate, Mrs M. Carter and Miss E- Jackson. Gents — Mr H. M. Bullock. Mr C. S. Hancock and Mtrtin Gor­ ton. Dominoes — Mrs E. Crowtlier. Mrs J. Johnson and Miss E. Chaffer. Special prizes were won by Mrs M. Pike and Mrs J- Johnson.


whist and domino drive held at St Leonard's School.


Jumble About £10 was raised at


a jumble sale organised by the Conservative Party in St Leonard's School on Fri­ day. Tbe bad weather kept


Fellowship The Rev. Rasmussen, Bap­ tist minister, Sabden, was


la. a sum of £32,ooo already been raised by bers throughout the


3T towards the esti- d cost of the building its upkeep for the next fears. pictures were n of the children af ter


Baptism service, which .-.-.ncf. strongly


also showed dried flower arrangements.


and the meeting was very well attended. After the opening hymn, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of Mrs Jaycock, a founder member. An appeal for Green Shield Stamps was made In order to help furnish the new headquar­ ters at Fulwood. Following a recent talk by a deputy


Miss K. Hanson presided


wood was won bv Mrs F. Titterington, Mrs K. Parkin­ son and Mrs K. Frankland.


A competition for drift­ Wiswell


WI, Mrs Ida Thompson, wel­ comed a new member, Mrs I. Whatmough, of Barrow, to the annual meeting. In a review of boundaries it was agreed to include the


Boundaries extension The president of Wiswell


the committee serv ed refreshments, and Mr T. S. Pringle acted as MC.


for a whist and ’domino drive organised by the WI in Downham village hall on Saturday. There were 15 tables for


£25 raised Mr W. Barker was MC


headmaster, a visit to an approved school hag been arranged.


the war graves in Belgium


and France. He said the iplans for these Brittish cemeteries were the same and each had. a Cross of Sacrifice. Mrs Marsden thanked


whist and nine for domi­ noes. Whist winners were: ladies, Mrs E. Sanderson, Mrs L. Nutter (cons. Miss B. Metcalfe); gents, Mrs D. Robinson, Mr D. Robinson (cons., Mrs F. Capstick). Domino winners were Mrs Whittaker, Mr Swales and Mr Pye. A competition was won by


Miss N. Wignall and Mr A. Metcalfe. Proceeds amounted to £25, and WI president Mrs Lund thanked everyone who had helped to make the evening a success.


north side of Clitheroe Road from the bottom of White- acre Lane to the Spread Eagle Hotel at the end of Lamb Row.


made for the Christmas dinner and party on Novem­ ber 29th.


Final arrangements were


Letters of thanks for flowers during sickness were


read from Mrs L. Haworth and Mrs A. Waring. Also read was a letter from the Blackburn branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society thanking Wiswell's drama group for the entertainment staged at their club. Mrs K. Haydock reminded


members she was collecting used postage stamps and thanked them for their help.


sented the treasurer’s report, which showed a satisfactory balance. Mrs J. Carter, secretary, read the annual report.


Mrs E. Grimshaw pre­ Tosside


pieces and given as prizes at a whist and domino drive


Joints Two lambs were cut into


organised by the Tosside institute committee. There was a total of 30 tables. MCs were Mr S. Hogg, Mr E. Metcalfe and Mr P. Tilbury. Winners were; ladies, Miss M. Jackson, Mrs Threlfali, Mrs J. Preston (Helliftel'd), Mrs E. Coupland (West Bradford); gents., Mr T. Whittaker (Brogden), Mr T. Taylor (Gargrave). Mrs J. Robinson (Gisbum), Mr D. Robinson (Gisburni. Dominoes; Mr E. Newhouse (Slaldbum), Mr W. Towler (Grindleton), Ian Peel, Mr


handbag to Mrs Pennington on her retirement as enrol­ ling member.


Whalley


Clitheroe, addressed the Women’s Fellowship of Whal­ ley Methodist Church, she spoke about Miss H. Porter, who, some years ago, saw the need to help overseas students in Britain to feel at home here. From this beginning, .Methodist Inter­ national Houses were estab­ lished, where overseas stu­ dents can live. Miss Reeday spoke about the years she herself spent as warden of the Newcastle-on-Tyne House. A bring and buy stall raised £4.05, and this, along with a donation of £2, has been sent to MIH Manches­ ter, where extensions have been carried out. Mrs S. Clarke presided and thanked Miss Reeday. Mrs Sutton was hostess for tea.


Helping students When Miss J. Reeday, of


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Festive fare Over 70 members and


Officers New c ommi t t e e and


officers: president, Mrs Ida Thompson; vice - presidents,


Mrs S. Beggs and Mrs K. Haydock; secretary, Mrs J. Carter; assistant, Mrs S. Sharpies; treasurer, Mrs J. Fenion; assistant, Mrs N.


petitions, Mrs K. Haydock; show representative, Mrs E. Grimshaw; Home a n d Country, Mrs G. Nuttall for Barrow and Mrs M. Whewell for Wiswell; Hot-Pot and Press correspondent, Miss E. M. Foster; flowers, Mrs I. Dawson for Wiswell and Mrs M. Farrington for Barrow; senior citizens, Mrs H. Cooke; handicrafts guild, Mrs N. Power; trading stall, Mrs G. Nuttall and Mrs E. Rudgyard; register, Mrs S. Beggs and Mrs N. McKin- stry; produce guild and


representative, Mrs M. Thompson. Other appointments: Com­


a number of people away, so there were many bar­ gains for those who braved the elements.


years, Mrs Elsie Whalley, wife of Mr Harold Whalley, of Springdale Road. Langho, died on Sunday. Members of the Mothers’ Union, and manv staff members from Brockhall Hospital, where Mr H. IVhalley is employed, paid their last respects at the service ih St Leonard’s Church prior to cremation at Pleasington. The Rev. P. H. Dearden conducted the service.


Obituary An invalid tor many


Afternoon tea


f the Mothers' St Leonard's ho. met at the Tuesday, by


Downham


largreaves and hing. A beetle lised by the jn. was held in


rd’s School, Saturday. Win- Miss Christine ter David Har- Mrs M. Har-


of Mrs S. ;rnoon tea was soecial prizes Mrs E. Man-


dance in Downham village hall on Friday was provided by Ford’s Band. Ladies of


Old time Music for an old-time


and Mrs Hoyle, of Mitton WI. were thanked for their services and each received a pot of African violets. During social time, mem­


handicraft exhibition, Mrs I. Thompson. The tellers, Mrs Harrison


bers were asked to make an animal


cleaners, and winners were Mrs O. Barrett and Mrs H. Embley.


from two pipe


for an apple pie ■was won by Mrs M. Farrington, Mrs A. Hodkinson and Mrs F. W. Seremack. A mystery parcel was won by Mrs D. Bridgett. Forthcoming events are


The monthly competition


the LFWI meeting at Lan­ caster and a coffee morning at the home of Mrs S. Beggs. Tea hostesses were Miss E. Foster, Mrs A. Hod­ kinson, Miss M. Parry and Mrs N. Williamson.


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v Mrs A. Brady, out- iretary of Langho i. Club, on Monday , The show was


rhly enjoyed by AH. he club’s whist and


tressed areas of tile world. Mother Theresa started her work among the destitute of Calcutta and has received world-wide recognition, es­ pecially following the BBC production of “ Something beautiful for God-” The co- workers are asking for cott­ on for making simple


the progress of the Iyl Enu Orphanage in Nigeria, for


’resses and even for old heeting to be made into Ml low cases, cot-sheets and bandages. A report was also given of


' __ Mrs L Briggs, rilson. Gents — Miss .eV and Mrs M. Spen-


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J. Lofthouse (Clitheroe), Mr F. Hatton (Waddington), Mr F. Lofthouse (Clith­ eroe), Mr W. Kenyon. Chil­ dren: Joyce Kenyon, Sylvia Hogg. George Mann Andrew Robinson (Gisbum). Com­ petition: Mrs R. Kenyon, Mrs Vernon, Mrs P. Cow- king, Mr S. Clark (Grindle­ ton), Mrs E. Harrison (West Bradford).


Hurst Green


D. Lakeland, the chairman. Mrs Lakeland also


recent visit to China, and she was thanked by Mrs


annual general meeting of the Hurst Green Women's Unionist Association was Mrs E. Walder, wife of Clitheroe Division MP Mr David Walder. and she also won a competition held after the meeting. Mrs Walder spoke of her


About China Hie guest speaker at the


members and friends for their support during the past year. As there was time to spare, a whist and domino drive was held. Whist win­ ners were: Women—Mrs M. Holden, Mrs T. Holden (The Lodge). Men: Mrs D. Lake­ land. Mr W. Bailey. Domi­ noes: Mrs A. Bolton, Mr Martindale.


thanked the committee,


War graves At the meeting of the St


John’s Churdh Mothers’ Union, held in the school, the Rev. A. F. Knowles


introduced the new Enrol­ ling Member, Mrs Hoyle, and Mrs Seed accepted the


post of secretary- The Rev. Furness, of


Lomgridge, gave a talk — illustrated by slides — on


friends of the Read Congre­ gational Ladies’ Friendly Circle connected with the United Reformed Church held their monthly meeting in the school for a cookery demonstration on "Christmas Fare” by Mrs J. Clarke, of Padiham. Mrs Clarke pro­ duced a wide variety of recipes for the festive season. Refreshments were served during the evening. On Saturday morning a


him and tea and biscuits we r e served by the hostesses. Mrs Knowles presented a


__ Mr N. L. Shaw, Mr T. Nelson, Ian Peel, Mr N. Robinson and Mr W. Wors- wick. Dominoes: Mrs A. Walmsley, Mrs Ridehalgh, Mrs M. Metcalfe, Philip Comerford, Mrs L. Birtle, Mr L. Birtle, Mrs F. Lawson, Mr G. Taylor, Mr T. Kenyon and Mr F. Lofthouse. Other prizes were won by Miss M. j . Watson, Mr T. Kenyon, and Barry Howard.


secretary, Miss Isabel Wad* dington. Whist winners were: Women — Mrs Parkinson, Miss M. Brennarid, Mrs G. Robinson, Mrs E. Coupland and Miss B. Brennand. Men


Sabden


domino drive at St Nicholas' School, Sabden, were — Ladies: Mrs H. Lawson, Mrs M. Swift, Mrs W. Taylor. Men: Mrs W. Procter, Mrs E. Lacey, Miss G. Lawson. Dominoes: Paul Duff, Mrs H Duff. Mrs E. Sagar. Pro­ ceeds of £11.50 were for school funds.


School funds Winners of a whist and


vice at St Nicholas’ Church, Sabden, on Sunday, Mr Alan. Birtwell read the Roll of Honour. He also placed a poppy wreath on the ceno­ taph. The vicar, the Rev. M. Suntcr, conducted the service, and Mr H. Swan- nick played the organ and sounded Last Post.


Remembrance At a Remembrance Ser­


coffee morning was held in the church. There was a bring and buy stall. Proceeds of £14 are to be devoted to­ wards the forthcoming Ladies’ Effort.


Billington


Fellowship at the Ebenezer Baptists schoolroom was Miss Hurley, from Burnley. Her subject was “Hands”, and how they could be used for good or evil. Mrs M. Spencer presided and thanked Miss Hurley for her talk.


Slaidburn


Film A sound cine film, “Young


Christians Alive”, was shown by the Rev. J. A. Goodhall in Slaidburn Methodist Church in aid of Overseas Missions. More than £12 was raised. The film showed the work of the Church in Burma and afterwards coffee and biscuits were served in the school­ room and there was a bring and buy stall.


was held in the village hall in aid of WI funds. The president, Mrs Doris Leem- ing, was MC for whist, and vice-president, Mrs Catherine Newhouse, for dominoes. Prizes were presented by the


Prizewinners A whist and domino drive


Ladies' Fellowship Speaker at the Ladies’


Belton and Mrs Chamley. were introduced at the November meeting of Sab­ den WI, at which the president, Mrs Harrop, gave a demonstration on cake decorating. During the meet­ ing, arrangements were made for the Christmas din­ ner on D e c emb e r 14th. After this a Birthday Party was held to commemorate five years of the Institute. The birthday cake was cut by the past and present presidents. Supper was served and all the members received a piece of the cake.


Cake all round Tw0 new members, Mrs


Gisbum


Gisburn this year are £42.58 for poppies, £2.65 for wreaths and a £10 donation from the Parish Church, making a total of £55.23. The organiser. Mrs M. Hud­ son, is very grateful for all the help she received.


Poppy day Poppy day receipts for


Knowle Green


Humour In the absence of Mrs


M. Stott. The new com­ mittee and officers were elected and they are: Presi­ dent. Miss D. Latter; secre­ tary, Mrs A. Yates; trea­ surer. Mrs M. Stott: vice- presidents, Mrs B. Hubner and Mrs C. Yates; commit­ tee: Mrs D. Walker, Mrs G. Holden, Mrs A. Wynne. Mrs N. Ashworth and Mrs Red- mayne. Social time was spent


playing games, and Mrs D. Procter won the first and second prizes in the com­ petition for home-made toffee.


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C. J. M. Purvis, VCO, at the annual general meeting ot Knowle Green and Dutton WI, the speaker was Miss M. ’ B. Greenall, of Dutton, who spoke about humorous incidents in her life as a VCC. She was thanked by Miss


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by Theo’s, of Clitheroe which is holding a fondue party in conjunction with the Advertiser and Times.


HOW about a party? With, plenty to eat and drink of course. The invitation is extended


and Royal Hotel, Clitheroe, the date December 4th, and the time 7-30 pm.—all adding up to the promise of an exciting evening tasting traditional Conti­ nental dishes and wines.


The place . . . the Swan


for tickets, so if you feel like sampling cheese fondue with white wine, fondue Bourguignonne with red


There is a steady demand


wine, peach flambe and coffee, make sure of your ticket, obtainable at Theo’s shop in York Street, or from our King Street office. Each course will be fully


demonstrated, special Swiss fondue equiomerit will be on display, and recipes will ire distributed.


of Clitheroe, Coun and Mrs Richard Turner, have been invited to attend. Tickets cost 95p, the value


The Mayor and Mayoress


over £10 bought from Theo’s at any one time between now and Christmas Net profits from the even­ ing will go to the Mayor's Christmas fund.


of which is redeemable in full against any purchase;


Christmas show


attracts good entry


THERE was a very good entry for the Christmas Show and. sale of in-coif cattle at Clitheroe Auction Mart on Friday.


call cows and heifers forward and trade was good, especial-’


There were 39 top-quality :r.


and white cow shown by Me>sr' T. W. Pickard and Son. of Grea; Harwood, and brought the day's- top figure of £240.


In the


judging, competition was keen in the cow class, but heifers were fewer in number and did not quite match the quality of cows. Judges were Mr R. Drinkall. ot West Marton, and J. Middleton,


o f Rishton. Referee was Mr C. Wilkinson,


of Llttleborough. A. L. White- head, of Osbaldeston. took the


first, second and third prizes for


the best in-calf heifer. November - December calvers


S155* Friesian steers, nine to 14 months old. £84; b. Sc w. heifer


averaged £181; January-February calvers. £158;


in-calf heifers.


stirks. £79. At Monday's fatstock sale there


were 63 fat cattle forward. 29 pics. 43 ewes and 729 lambs. The cattle averages were still


£16.35; ’medium weight. £!o.52: 1 heifers.


a good trade. Steers,


medium weight. £15.12:


lightweight. average i lightweight. £15.09:


firs:


quality cows. £10.90. Eight lambs. 27p.: medium.


26Jp.: heavy. 24p.: sheep, 17Jp.: half-bred ewes. £8.90; horned ewes. £6.05. Pork pics. £2.S4: cutters, £2.71: bacon. £2,70. At Thursday's sale at Gisburn,


there were 189 newly-calved cows and heifers forward :n the dairy section.


including 95 accredited and they met a good


trade. Prizes went to: acc. b. & w.


cow. M. Taylor Ltd. £260: J. Simpson. £236: J. H. Barrow and Son. £232. Acc. b. & w. heifer. E. A. Drinkall and Sons. £17": W. Maudsley. £240 and £242; non-acc. b & w. row. 1 and 2. T. Shuttleworth. £200; R. Harri­ son. £190: non-acc. b. <S: heifer, R. Wilson. £190: J. Har­ rison, £190: T. Shuttleworth. : £175; Ayrshire cow or heifer. . R. F. Betheil. £159: T. Shuttle-


averaeed £201: heifers^ £183: Ay rshire made to £126. Non- acc. Friesian? averaged £158; heifers. £155: Avrshires. £130 B. & w. accredited heifer calve.-


worth. £100: R. F. Betheil, £125. Accredited Friesian


cows


averaged £39.22: bull calves. £39.24: Ancus X bull calve?. £32; Charolais acc. heifer calves. £46 17; bull calves. £52; Hereford X acc. heifer calves, £35.25: bull


calves, £63. Non-acc. calves: calves to three


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old: Friesian steers averaged £64.65: beef and beef dairv 77 steers. £65.80: beef and beef dairy X heifers. £65.30. Five to nine months old: Friesian steers. £93. In the fatstock section there


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