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THE TEESDALE MERCURY—WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1928.

J U S T E D A . C A S T L B .

loir*. 8-20 to 10 20 p.m.

Sales by Auction.

• A L L THE WEEK : L with Henry Edwards,

LIEUTENANT.

ILL NEXT WEEK : • >NESDAY, THURSDAY • U R D A Y .

Spectacle of all the Ages,

H U R . |ue as the Most Colossal

of all Time. | this Wonderful Picture.

IE C I N E M A , IRN'ARD CASTLE

Cummeucing fl-15.

, February 8th : THE LAW.

Dg Marguerite De La Motte luny Walker. I)AY, February 9th, 10th :

THE DEVIL. OD'S Story. Featuring Pat

and Mae Busch. a, at 2-15, 6-15 & 8-15 p.m. :

| D FISTS. Good Racing and Riding.

ED., Feb. 13th, Hth, 15th: I La Plant e in WE THRILL.

Amusing Situations, le Settings.

E - R m -

fRSIONS f r o m

ID CASTLE F e b r u a r y . london (King's Cross) for 1 It or 8 days (41.9).

February.

kmdon (King's Cross) for 1 ,6 or 8 <.ay« (41/9).

I February. Indou (King's Cross) for 1 • 6 or 8 days (41/9).

' Particilirt S«e Bills.

\TUNITY!

ible Five sless Set

B O W be had for —

G n s . tr at ions Daily.

Hear it.

ire a Cheaper Loud we can supply the

il Radio Set. -No Accumulators

l.T. Troubles.

to 16 Gns.

|'s Pharmacy i HOLDSWORTH),

pARD C A S T L E .

tainment or Business tnd Stationery-fable Prices—go to lugh, 53, The Bank, Zastle.

LS CONSUMERS. Castle and Startfortb,

ton and Cotherttone.

C O M P A N Y will O V E R -your GAS F I T T I N G S

las to their improvement, CHARGE, except for

applied. Apply at the

I C E , Flatts Laue ; or the )WROOM (Jefferson's, 6,

Newgate.)

[ A L K E R ' S , JARD C A S T L E MARINE IS, 48, T H E BANK, en for Rags, Bones, Scrap Irotb

| L c a :. Copper, Pewter, Ha' 1

are and Rahbit Skins, Etc. ISRBD OVRB 40 YBARS.

|JE\VBR, PLUMBER, HOT WATER F I T T E R ,

IFF;, 10, HORSE M A R K E T JNARD C A S T L E .

pouting. Glass Cat to Order-IN TOWN OR COUNTRY, bio Estimates Given Free.

•RRIS T A R N , • T E E R AND V A L U E R .

descriptions undertaken. fcouipr. Settlements. IGTON, V I A D A R L I N G T O I ^ _ _ _ _ , ,

EY S. HODGSON, I E E R A N D V A L U E B ' criptioub. Prompt Settlemeo'9'

- R E D S H O L M E FARM, JTONE, via D A R L I N G T O N .

A N D T E E S D A L F , „ l R S i R D C A S T L E B F A R M E R S ' A U C T I O N M A R T Co., L T D .

\ L E O P F A T S T O C K E V E R Y M O N D A Y $* at 11 o'clock.

of C A L V E D and I N - C A L F C O W S SALE j H E I F E R S EVERY

and S T O R E C A T T L E . 'WEDNESDAY at 10 30 o'clock.

TUESDAY, 1 4 T H F E B R U A R Y , 1928. . \NUAL PRIZE SHOW AND S A L E OF

BULLS- Entries close Thursday, 9th February-

W E D N E S D A Y , 1 5 T H F E B R U A R Y .

qpgClAX S A L E OF S T O R E C A T T L E

JjJ CREOSOTE D POSTS. W M . WILKINSON, Secretary.

Auction Mart, Batnard_Caatlo. MIDDLETON-IN T E E S D A L E

OF 200 F E N C I N G R A I L S and

THE FARMERS' MART, L T D .

TUESDAY, F E B R U A R Y 1 4 T H .

n A L E of DAIRY COWS and H E I F E R S , S along with STORE C A T T L E , S H E E P , eJe. Entries Solicited. Sale at 11 30 a.m.

MARK PINKNEY, Secretary. Lunedale, Middleton-in-Teesdale. .

r&- SALE TOMORROW.

CENTRAL SALE ROOMS, BARNARD C A S T L E .

John Parkinson &-Sons Instructed by the Representatives of the late

Mrs Eacott, of Park Terrace, aud Others, have removed to the above Rooms and will Sell by Auction,

O N THURSDAY, F E B R U A R Y 9 T H , 1928, LARGE Quantity of H O U S E H O L D

A FURNITURE, C A R P E T S , *c. Sale at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Strictly Cash.

~~mLL~SALE ROOM, M I D D L E T O N I N -T E E S D A L E .

F . J . Smith, F.N.A.A., Instructed by the Representatives of the late

Mr Robert Elliot, Rose Terrace, will Sell by Auction on

SATURDAY, F E B R U A R Y 1 8 T H ,

TILS FURNITURE and E F F E C T S . \ \ Sale at 1 p.m.

Auction and Shipping Offices, Middleton-in-Teesdale._Tel. 4. HUNGERKNOWLE FARM, S T R E A T L A M ,

Near Barnard Castle.

G. Tarn Bainbridge, Son & Handley Favoured with instructions from the Repre­

sentatives of the late Mr John Sayor, will Sell by Auction, On SATURDAY, F E B R U A R Y 1 1 T H , 1928,

T H E FARMING STOCK, Sic, iucludiug r— [ 1 3 DALES PONIES, 2 Y E A R L I N G : PONTES.

35 HEAD O F C A T T L E , including 4 Incalf Cows, 15 Spring Calving Heifers and younger Stock.

85 Black Faced E W E S , run with Weusley-dale Tup; 2 H.B. Lambs aud Wensleydale Ratu.

2 GOATS. 2 G E E S E aud GANDER. IMPLEMENTS, GEARS, and DAIRY

UTENSILS. 2 STACKS O F HAY about 4 Tons each

to go off. Sale to commence at 12-30 o'clock.

The whole for absolute sale. Refreshments on the Ground.

The farm is situate about midway between Staindrop aud Barnard Castle. Office: 44, High Row, Darlington. Tel. 2333.

H U L A N D S , N E A R B O W E S .

Riding Breeches. Derby Cord. Lined through. Leather Strapped. Guaranteed for really hard

wear.

Price 13/6 P a i r-Heavy Derby Cloth. Lined.

In a good rauge of colours.

From 13/6 P a i r-NOTE.—As a Special Inducement we

will make any of the numbers wo stock to Y O U R O W N M E A S U R E S at the small extra charge of 1/6. Do not forget yon get a Boom on ALL Parchates

yon make at

F R E D N E V I S O N ' S T H E BONUS SHOP,

35 39, BANK, BARNARD C A S T L E .

the (Deesdale (Devcixvy ~BARNARD~l3ASTLE, FEBRUARY -8th, 1928.

1928, STOCK,

Thomas Addison, Having received instructions from Mr Jona­

than Alderson, will Sell by Auction O N SATURDAY, F E B R U A R Y H T H .

T H E whole of his FARMING > etc., comprising : Brown PONY, 13-2 h.h., quiet, good worker. 10 Head of Smart D A L E S C A T T L E . —

Red Cow, served July 8th ; Red Cow, served October 1st; Red Cow, served November 14th ; ltoau Heifer, served November 23rd; White Hi iter, geld ; 2 Red Heifer Stirks, 1 White aud 1 led aud White Bull Calves; Roan Heifer

I Caif. Sfi YOUNG HENS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc.—Coup Cart, Bogie,

Horse Rake, Sledge, Single-Horse Grasscutter, Wood Heuhouse, Chain Harrows, 2 Ladders il w w), Pair of Wheels, Swingletrets, Quantity °f Hurdles, Hayspades, Cow Bands, Rakes, Forks, &c.

DAIRY U T E N S I L S and F U R N I T U R E . — Milotta Cream Separator, Barrel Churn, Loti-;s,_ttle, Round Table, Washstand and Dressing Table, and Sundry Lots.

[ Sale at 2 p.m.

HIGH S T A R T F O R T H H A L L FARM, N E A R BARNARD C A S T L E .

Thomas Addison, llaviu" received instructions from Mr William

•arksou, who is leaving the above Farm, will Sell by Auction, Ox THURSDAY, F E B R U A R Y 2 3 R D , 1928,

T H E whole of his Valuable FARM STOCK, Etc., comprising :—

2 HORSES. ; u Head of Choice C A T T L E . '0 Head of POULTRY. Lar«e Field of Good I M P L E M E N T S . LATAGE, Etc.

Particulars later. Auctioneer's Address : Hayberries, Mickletou.

PARKINSON & SONS, AUCTIONEERS AND V A L U E R S ,

C B N T B A L S A L B R O O M S , B A R N A R D C A S T L B .

O C C A S I O N A L N O T E S . J B Y M E R C U R I U S . |

The coming election of County Councillors for Teesrlale is of unusual interest by reasou of the redistribution of the electors in what were formerly kuown as the Teesdale aud Barnard Castle Divisions. From March next there will be the Staindrop and Barnard Castle Divisions. The election day is Tuesday, March 6th. Nominations of caudii'ates will be received on Monday, February 27th—for the Staiudrop Division at the 1 Police Statiou, Staindrop, until 5 p.m., by Colonel H. C. Watson, Deputy Returning Officer, who will hear objections on the following day and decide as to the validity of auy nominations questioned; and for the Barnard Castle Division on the same day by Mr J . Ingram Dawson, Deputy Returning Officer.

* * * . Mr C. J . Smith, J.P., who has represented

the Baruard Castle Division on the County Council for a number of years, is again standing, and it is uuderstood he will be opposed by Mr William Dawson, organiser of the National Union of General and Municipal Workers, Northern District, who will run in the Labour interest. Lord Barnard will stand for th • Staindrop Division, and up to yesterday no word had reached us of anyone heiug likely to oppose him.

* * * "One of the best processions we'have ever

seen," was tha general opinion expressed in Barnard Castle on Sunday with regard to the turn-out of ex-servicemen aud others for the memorial service on the death of Earl Haig. It was iudted au imposiug spectacle, the most imposing, wo believe, since that occasion iu the spring of 1914iwhec under the command of Colonel W. H. Briggs, the Durham Light Infantry paraded in Galgate and marched to the Parish Church for the layiug up therein of the colours of the historic regiment. That, by the way, was the last opportunity Barnard Castle people had of witnessing that part of military ceremonial kuown as the " goose-step."

•* * * We do not make euough of these occasions

for demonstrations of pomp and circumstance. Perhaps one reasou is that so many of us have bitter memories of mournful occasions not many years ago when military demonstrations meant the departure of loved ones who never returned, and the dosire to be reminded of them is absent. Sunday's procession was a flue tribute of regard for the memory of a great soldier.

* * * It was a reminder, too, of the many walks

of life from which the meu of Barnard Castle district went to join iu a great conflict iu defence of home and country—a conflict which, if the aim of the League of Natious, its outcome, can ever be realised, is to end all war. Men of all grades aud professions and busi­nesses, they came with one accord to pay their tribute, even though some of them are still suffering and will always suffer from their war-time injuries.

* * * Mr Richard Watsou, vico-chairmau of the

Barnard Castle Urban District Council, and Police-constablo F . J . Tyrrell, Barnard Castle, who served with the Grenadier Guards in the Great War, were present ou Wednesday evening at Stockton, at the first dinner of the Grenadier Guards Comrades' Association. More than a hundred former comrades iu arms assembled at the Queen's Hotel under the chairmanship of Lieut.-Colonel A. F . A. N. Tborue, C.M.G., D.S.O., and the striDg baud of the Grenadier Guards was present. The health of the regiment was • proposed by Captain Riley Lord, and that of the Comrades' Association by Captain PI. C. Macmillan, M.C., M.P., the latter toast being responded to by Mr C. Shields, hon. secretary. It was announced that the Grenadier Guards are now 44 above regimental strength, and although the King's Company is nine men short of its full complement, the average height is 6 feet 2 inches.

* * * It was a happy thought of the Women

Unionists to hold their members' party on St. Valentine's Day, though probably oury those winning prizes at the whist drive will receive a Valentine. There will, however, be pleasant social intercourse for all, and those who do not play cards or who canuot remain all the evening are specially requested to attend from 8 to 9 p.m. for supper aud to hear Mrs " Maggie Mitchell's witty and amusing speech.

Swinba.uk and E . " The Love Potion," Robson and Messrs There was a little

Established 1875.

THOMAS ADDISON, A U C T I O N E E R A N D V A L O S H .

Sales of all Descriptions. Prompt Settlements,

aifcsiuan at Darlington, Richmond, aud Nhddleton-in-Teesdale Farmers' Auction

Marts. A »t>RB3s ;—HAYBERRIES, M I C K L E T O N , , • D A R L I N Q T O C .

^legrama— Romaldkirk.

O. E . THOMPSON, A U C T I O N E E R A N D V A L U E R .

of all descriptions. Prompt Settlements A D D R E S S : S T O T L E Y GRANGE,

MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE.

Mr R. Bout flour, Director of Dairy Husbandry for the Ministry of Agriculture, whose address at Barnard Castle on " The Manage meut of Dairy Cows " is being looked forward to with peculair interest, is no stranger to Teesdale, he having been for two years master of the Agricultural Section at Barnard Castle School. Iu the absence of Mr J . G. Harris the Chairman of the Barnard Castle branch of the National Farmers' Union, under the auspices of which the lecture is to be giveu Mr T. Addison, Hayberries, vice-chairman will preside. The leoture will be given next Wednesday, February 15th, in the Victoria Hall.

* * * Bowes, whose annual contributions to the

funds of the Darlington Hospital amount to no mean sum, is to make an effort on behalf of that institution ou Friday, Feb. 17th, when a concert and danco will be held in the school room uuder toe auspices of the Hospital Committee.

M i d d ,eton Scholarships. j^'ltteu candidates sat the examination for

1 S1-t £C scholarships given by the Middletou J * 6 School Charity Trustees. " Mr R, Coggius,

'Wlinoin. w a s t u e examiuer, aud the follow-Bruuskill, W:

0'Sgin, tt", *-re successful: Samuel irli C o l l »igwood, Laura A. Staley, Norman

"Wwcll, Wm. E . Jackson, Martha Lee.

Stintholders on Bowes Moor. The statutory annual meeting of stintholders

on Bowes Moor was held at the Unicorn Iun Bowes, cu Monday, the Rev. J . M. Walton Laugtou-on-Swale, presiding over a largi attendance. Mr T. K. Bell, secretary, presented the statement of accounts. The retiring field reeves were re-elected en bloc—namely, Messrs M. Hastings, R. Close, A. Copelaud, T. Icetou,

>>'. Kidd. Mr Bell was re-elected secretary. ' The question of the gripping of the moor was | referred to the field reeves.

L O C A L A N D D I S T R I C T N E W S . LIGHTING-UP TIMES.

To-day (Wednesday) .- 5-58 p.m. Next Wednesday 6-12 p.m.

As a result of the carnival on Friday Miss •Q. Allison receives £9 12s 6d.

Barnard Castle Wesley Guild on Friday evening heard an interesting address from Mr T. Parkinson, on the subject, " Precept and Practice." Miss Dora Bainbridge presided and Miss D. Kearton was the soloist, Miss Singer being the accompanist. Bowes Agricultural Show.

At the annual general meeting of the Bowes Agricultural Society held on Friday night, Mr T. W. Guy presiding, the next show was fixed for September 8th at Gilmonby, Mr T. Gilbert Dugdale was re-elected president; Mr R. Allison, Bowes Hall, Chairman of the committee: Mr T. M. Metcalfe, Huudah, vice-chairman ; Mr M. Hastings, treasurer ; and Mr T. W. Loogstaff, Bowes, was appointed secret­ary in succession to Mr V. Gatenby; resigned. Cotherstone Choralists.

In preparation for the next concert tbe members of the Cotherstoue Choral Society, under Mr F . W. Raper, F.R.C.O., began the practice of Coleridge-Taylor's " Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" on Thursday evening, and after the praotice a social evening was held. Songs were rendered by Miss Kathleen Bell, Miss Hobson, Messrs R. Gill, L . and W. B. Smith, and a violin solo by Master Etherington. Refreshments were handed round and games made up a pleasant evening. Mrs F . W. Hnlse, secretary, made excellent arrangements. Another " Nicht wi* Burns." '

Last night week the members of the Young' People's Guild and People's Own assembled in Barnard Castle Congregatioual Church Hall for another " nicht wi' Burns." Dr. John Leishmau presided. The lecturer, the Rev. H. Marsden, pastor, again showed his loyalty to Scotia's greatest poet iu his appreciation of Burns' lyrics and letters. Burns' songs were rendered by Miss R. Hird, Miss Madge Brown and Miss Marsden, and there was a duet by Miss Marsden and Miss W. Chandler, " O, wert thon in the Cauld Blast." Miss Marsden and Miss Ward presided at the piano. Inmates Entertained.

The inmates of the Teesdale Poor Law Institution with the children from Pembroke House were on Monday evening entertaiued by young members of the Barnard Castle Wesleyan Church. Mr C. T. Singer, who arranged the function, presided. The pro­gramme consisted of a variety of items by the " Scarleteers "—Misses L . aud C. Harker, M. and D. Robsou, M. and J M. Wren—and the sketch, by Misses A. Lowe aud M. J . Tiplady and J . Pratt, community singing led by the Chairman. " At Home " and Presentation.

The Minister's At Home at Barnard Castle Primitive Methodist Church on Thursday night was well-attended despite the wet weather. The Rev. R. W. and Mrs Hetheriug-tou, who acted as host aud hostess, welcomed the guests, and a pleasing programme was given by Mr W. Birtley's party from Staiudrop. In au interval Mr W. Coates, on behalf of the members of the church, presented a handsome silver epergne to Mr and Mrs T. Gowland, who recently celebrated their silver wedding. Mr Gowland's official servioe to the church for twenty-one years was commented on by Mr Coates and also by Mr Hetherington, and both expressed the earnest wish that Mr aud Mrs Gowland might be spared for many years to take their part in church work. Mr aud Mrs Gowland each suitably acknowledged the gift. Refreshments were served and the remainder of the evening was pleasautly spent. Masonio Installation.

On Friday at a gathering of the Barnard Lodge of Freemasons (1230), W.Bro. C. Hedley. juu., was installed W.M. for the ensuing year, The new W.M. eppointed and invested his officers as follow: W.Bro. Jackson, I.P.M.; Bro. F . Lowe, S.W.; Bro. W. Allison, J.W.; W.Bro. Rev. H. Bircham, Chaplain ; W.Bro. Christopher Hedley, Sen., Treasurer ; Bro. R. Liddle, Secretary; W.Bro. J . W. B. Heslop, D.C.; Bro. W. H. Pickering, S.D; Bro. G. Allison, J.D.; W.Bro. G. H. Welford, Assistant D.C. ; W. Bro. Christopher Hedley, Sen., Almouer ; Bro. G. S. Rogerson, Organist; Bro.

W. Whitfield, Assistant Secretary ; Bro. W. G. Richardaou, I .G.; Bros. F . H . Christie. E . R. H. Holmes, J . H. Brown, J . T. Sanderson, G. N. Warnes and T. K. Bell, Stewards; Bro. J . Ward, Tyler. A Masonic banquet was afterwards held at the King's Head Hotel, after which the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured. Cotherstone Temperance Hall.

In aid of the fund for providing a new piano in Cotherstone Temperance Hall as a memorial of the late Miss Jean Watson, the Cotherstone Wesley Guild arrauged an entertainment which took place there before a crowded audience on Wednesday night. Members of the Barnard Castle Wesley .Guild very kindly provided tbe programme and Mr J . J . Roddam (The Limes) presided. The opening item was a sketch,

Wanted, a Housekeeper," in which characters were taken by the following: Mr Hardy, Mr R, Walker; Sarah, the Maid, Miss D. Kearton; Mrs Ancient, Miss Tiplady ; Mrs Deuse, Miss Winnie Taylor; Miss Flapper, Miss J . Tiplady; Miss Tongue, Miss Ridley ; Miss Addison, Mrs Abbott. All the parts were admirably portrayed. Then came a most pleasing variety programme by the " Scarleteers," also members of the Barnard Castle Wesley Guild, the Misses Lilia and Cassy Harker, Marion and Dorothy Robson, Marian and Jessie Swinbank, aud Eveline Wren. Their efforts were enthusiastically applauded. As a finale the sketch, " The Love Potion," was given, the following taking the characters : Prue, Miss M Robson ; Belie White, Miss A. Lowe; William, Mr J . Pratt; The Beggar man, Mr J . Tiplady ; The Gipsy, Miss A, Lowe.

The Late Mr A. A. Urquhart, The very large attendance at the funeral of

Mr Alfred Alexander Urquhart, Swimming Instructor at Barnard Castle School, which took place on Wednesday afternoon at Barnard Castle Church Cemetery, showed the universal respect iu which the deceased had been held by his fellow-to wusmeu and the deep sympathy shown \ A h the bereaved family. The burial service wis read by tha Rav. H. W. H. Bircham Vioar of Barnard Castle, and the Rev. T Maunder, curate. The family mourners were Mrs Urquhart (widow), Mr Charles Urquhart (son), Miss Hilda Urquhart (daughter), Mrs J Ainsley (sister), and Mr G. W. Urquhart (brother), Mrs G. W. Urquhart and Mrs J Urquhart, and' a number of nephews and nieces. Barnard Castle School was repre­sented by Mr A. G. Coombs, D.S.O., Head Master ; Messrs M. Ad lard (Second Master), S. R. E . Phillips, T. D. Kenion, F . Boardman, T. A. Southern, E . Hogben, and C. E . Hardy, of the teaching staff; Mr L . H. Barnard (Bursar) and Mr C. W. Watson (Assistant Bursar). The bearers were workmen of the School—Messrs H. Whipp, R. Robinson, H. Lougstafi, and C. Weldon. The long procession included many representatives of organisations with which Mr Urqubart had been connected. There were some beautiful wreaths including those sent from Barnard Castle School, Barnard Castle Cricket and Tennis Club, and Barnard Castle and Startfortb Conservative Club.

STAINT0N A N D S T R E A T L A M .

H E L P FOR D A R L I N G T O N H O S P I T A L . A very successful effort in aid of the funds

of Darlington Hospital was held ou Thursday evening at the Stainton aud Streatlam Institute, no fewer than 104 people sitting down to whist and afterwards taking part in a dance with others who brought the total attendance up to about 300, drawn from a very wide area. Staindrop Star Orchestra attended. The prizes won at wljist were distributed by Mrs Norman Field, Tjartington Hall, who was introduced by M#G. J . Sowerby. In inviting Mrs Field toperfdrm the ceremony of distribu­tion, Mr Sowerby referred to the importance of the Darlington Hospital and its usefulness to the people ofBhis district, and expressed the gratitude of Stainton aud Streatlam people to Mrs Field for sb kindly coming among them. He assured her that she would always receive a hearty welcome whenever she came to Staintou. The orchestra then struck up a vorse of " John Peel " in complimentary allusion to Mrs«Field's interest iu hunting. The prizewinner^ were as fojlow : Ladies— Miss Moore; 2,1 Miss M. Watson; 3, Mrs Layfield; lucky chair (No. 13), Mrs R. Bell. Gentlemen—Mr H. Porter ; 2, Mr S. Vart ; 3, Mr J . Kirkup; lucky ticket (No. 182), Mr B. Gibson. Jf

Mr William spwerby, in a few remarks, proposed a vote dt thanks to Mrs Field, which was heartily accorded.

The M.C.'a for;v whist were Mr H. Walton and Mr R. Bell, afrd for the dance Mr S. Leng and Mr S. Sheppherd. The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs C. D. Woodcock, R. Harrison, H . Stoddart, G. J . Sowerby, J . Layfield, Newlove aud H. Porter, ably assisted by a ladies' committee consisting of Mrs J . Sheppherd, Mrs^oodhams,Mrs G . J . Sowerby, Mrs Harrison, Mrs Layfield, Misses E . & N. Bewick, and Miss Spence, and also by Mrs J . B. Metcalfe, Miss E . H. Stirk, and Miss Eva Pearson.

There were various competitions, etc., arranged by MissC. Robinson, Miss O. Stoddart and Miss E . Pearson.

The ladies prodded a most excellent supper of which nearly 200 persons partook.

D U R H A M I C O U N T Y C O U N C I L .

BARNARD - C A S T L E M A T T E R S . The last statutory meeting of the Durham

County Council as at present constituted was held on Wednesday at the Shire Hall, Alder-mau W. N. Smith, chairman, presiding.

The County Bridge. The Works Committee's report stated: " We

have had before us a report of a conference between representatives of the Durham County Council and tbe North Riding Couuty Council on the questionJSpf the improvement of the Barnard Castle Joint County Bridge. The conference were Satisfied after inspection that some new form or crossing is necessary iu the loeality aud the Surveyors of the two counties were instructed^ to prepare a scheme or schemes and estimates of improved crossing facilities for consideration at a further con­ference of the two authorities and for report thereon to the County Councils concerned."

Grant Bank Main Road Improvement. The same committee reported : " We recom­

mend the County Council to acquire from Lord Barnard, for the sum of £100, approximately 8,480 square yards of land for tho improvement of the Darlington-iito Baruard Castle main road between High Garden House and tbe top of Grant Bank near Gainford, subject to the minerals being reserved to Lord Barnard aud to the tenant's reasonable requirements as to re-building the existing stone wall being met."

Hall Street. Referring to thfi proposal for restricting the

weight of heavy motor traffic along Hall Street, Barnard Castle, Hie Works Committee stated :

We have had before us a communication from the Minister of Transport iu which it is proposed, subject to the Council raising no strong objection, to defer holdiug an inquiry iu tbe case of Hall Street, Barnard Castle, until the Cduny Council's investigations into the conditions of highways in other parts of the county have beemiompleted, and having regard to the terms of the Minister's letter we recom­mend that the matter remain in abeyauce pending the preparation of the County Surveyor's reporfeon the condition of highways iu other parts of frue couuty."

Tho report was! adopted.

O B I T U A R Y .

B A R N A R D C A S T L E - G I R L G U I D E S

C O N C E R T FOR FUNDS O F D I V I S I O N I Although there was not such a large

attendance as one would have liked to see at the Victoria Hall on Thursday- night, at the concert on behalf of tbe funds of Barnard Castle Division I . of Girl Guides, those who were able to be present had a most pleasing entertainment. We fear that the weather had something to do with the diminished attendance, tbe result beiug a few vacant seats. The arrangements were in the capable bauds of Miss Diana V. Pease, of Selaby Hall, secretary of the Division, who had the valuable assistance of Miss G. Walton, Barnard Castle, an enthusiastic worker in the Girl Guide movement.

The programme opened with a couple of Essex folk sougs, " Bushes and Briers " and •' Little Heather," typical examples of their kiud, giveu with true feeling by the Wolsiugbam Quartette, Messrs R. Johnson, J . Lister, J . Nesbit and J . Peart, with Mr J . Butterill as accompauist, aud they were heartily applauded for a really artistic presentation. Next came a selection of items by Mrs Brocker's Party from Castle Eden, which included some very clever young people from the Horden Theatre. There were dainty dancers and clever comediennes, and all the features of the variety stage were represented in their numbers, which aroused hearty applause. As vocalists they would be hard to beat, aud tbere was an insistent demand for an eucore when two of tbe party saug the duet, " Bridget O'Flynn."

When we heard that Miss Ruby Pentland, of Wearhead, was to recite, we knew the audience was in for a treat. She gave two sweet little things of A. A. Milne—" The King's Breakfast " aud "O-ohj"—in excellent style, and later appeared with Mr Lougden in an amusing duologue, " The Weathercock."

Mr Batey, Chopwell, saug two songs—" Take a pair of sparkling eyes " and " Until "—in very good taste, exhibiting the fine tenor voice of which he is the proud possessor.

Twice later tke Wolsingbam quartette appeared, giving first a couple of negro spirituals, " Heaven, heaven," and •' The Gospel Train," aud at the end two part-song, " There are WomeD," and " Tom, the Piper's Son."

The Guides and Brownies themselves had a share of the programme to perform. The Morris Dance, " Processional," and the country dauce, " Sweet Kate," they did admirably, and they closed the evening with another country dance, " If all the world were paper," and the Morris dance, " Bean-setting," giving as a grand finale the Guide's Song of Service."

To the regret of all Mrs C. M. Headlam, the Divisional Commissioner, was unable to be present, but she sent a letter, which was read by Miss Pease, in which she referred to the world-wide character of the Girl Guide move­ment, which flourishes even in China. She wished the Guides a successful evening, and emphasized the necessity for a divisional fund, if the guide movement is to flourish in the district. They wanted tbe co-operation of all to make the girls healthy, helpful citizens.

It was a very pleasant evening and one would have liked to record a larger gathering, but those who went enjoyed the programme immensely, and if in the summer Miss Pease cau arrange something of tho same kind to be given iu the Castle grounds at Barnard Castle, she will be sure of a crowded gathering if the right kind of weather graces the occasion.

MR J . H . J A C K ON. The deepest sympathy of a wide circle of

friends will be Hit with Mr aud Mrs G. W. Jackson and their family, Horse Market, Barnard Castle, iu the death of their younger son, Mr James Herbert Jackson, which occurred on Friday. " Bert," as he was kuown among his many friends, took a very active part in his father's old-established business, aid was held in general high esteem, being of A most obliging nature aud very warm-hearted. His illness was a short one and his passing will be much regretted by those who had the pleasure of bis acquaintance. The remains were interred yesterday after­noon in Barnard Castle Church Cemetery, the burial service being read by the Rev. J . E . Cowgill, Vicar of Startfortb. Tbe family mourners were Mr G. W. Jackson (father), Mr Cyril Jackson (brother), Mrs J , Brown (aunt), and Mr J . H. Brown (cousin). There were some beautiful wreaths.

MR W I L L I A M BOWLZER. News of the death of Mr William Bowlzer

will be received with regret by a wide circle of readers, the sad event taking place on Wednes day eveuing somewhat suddenly. Mr Bowlzer, who was eighty years of age, will be remembered as head gardener at Rokeby Park, lie having been appointed to that position as long ago as 1872. He retired.iu 1923 and since then had resided at Wilson Street. During his long tenure of the office Mr Bowlzer's expert knowledge of horticulture was often placed at the disposal of others interested iu gardening, and for many years he officiated at local flower shows, including that formerly held iu Barnard Castle. Ho was a native of Nottingham. Two sons and a daughter are left with their mother to mourn

The remains were interred at Barnard Castle Church Cemetery on Saturday, the service being road by the Rev. Henry Bircham, Vicar of Barnard Castle, and the Rev. T. Maunder, curate. The family mourners were Mrs Leaver (daughter), Mr Harry Bowlzer (son), and Mr and Mrs John Bowlzer (son and daughter-in-law). Mrs Bowlzer was not able to attend Among other friends who attended were Mrs Morritt (Rokeby Park), Miss Morritt and Mr Robin Morritt; Mrs Patterson, Mrs Nicholson, Mrs Iceton, aud Miss Brunskili, Rokeby ; Mr James Ward, Greta Bridge; Messrs William HodgsoD, R. B. Gent, A. Chapman, J . aud W. Errington, W. Oliver, sen. and jun., Miss Hutton and Mr T. Carter, Startfortb; and the Rev. J . R. Gardiner, Rector of Rokeby Wreaths were sent by Mrs Bowlzer and family " John aud Eva," Mrs Liiley, Cbristchurch (sister), Mrs Morritt, Mrs W. F . Chapman MisB Hilda Morritt, Mrs Ormrod, Mr aud Mrs Stanley Jackson, and Mr and Mrs A. Chapman (Barnard Castle).

R A I N F A L L I N U P P E R T E E S D A L E .

W E T E V E R Y DAY FOR A MONTH. The rainfall in Upper Teesdale for last month,

as measured at Newbiggin, was 976 inches. On each of 26 days °04 in. or moro fell and on each of 4 days from. '01 in. to 04 iu. fell. On the one remaining day there was a shower measuring '005 inches. Thus rain fell every day of the month, and it was the wettest January siuce 1921, when 866 inches fell. This amount, following upon the wettest year on record—5302 inches in 1927—has rendered the ground soddeu. If 1928 continues to approximate 1921 then we are assured of a drought iu May aud June.

' T I S F I F T Y Y E A R S S I N C E .

From the Teesdale Mercury, January 30th, 1878. Proposed Street Improvement at Barnard Castle.—

At a recent discussion at a meeting of the Local Board of Health mention was made of au " encroach­ment " proposed to be made by the National

ovincial Bank. The fact is that the Bank, iu bringing out their premises in a line with the adjoining window of Mr Atkinson, would be guilty of no encroachment; for when the Bank and the house of Mr Atkinson were all under one ownership, there was a railing in front of the entire building extending as far as toe outside of Mr Atkinson's window, and it is only to the boundary of this railing that the bank desires to come. The railing was erected more than a hundred years ago, with the sanction of the Steward aud Jurors of the Manor Court, then the executive power of the town.

G O L F . The long postponed competition of the Teesdale

Golf Club for the possession of the " Cogdon " Shield, was played ou Saturday under very unfavourable conditions. Mr J. H. Brown returned the winning card (8 down to Bogey), and Mr R. H. Wade was second (9 down).

H U N T I N G APPOINTMENTS. T E E S VALLEY BEAGLES.

Saturday, February 11th—Gill Field Gate, Hunderthwaite 11-30

Saturday, February 18th—Bowback 11-30 LARTINGTON HARRIERS.

Friday, February 10th-Kiuuinvie 12-0 Monday, February 13th—Startforth 12-0

THE ZETLAND HUNT. Thursday, February 9th—Denton Cross Roads...11-0 Saturday, February 11th—Caldwell 11-0

" Ben-Hur," one of the greatest of screen pictures, is coming to the Scala Cinema, Barnard Castle, all next week.

MARKETS. MIDDLETON PROVISIONS, Yesterday—Butter

Is. 9d. per lb. ; eggs, 3s. per score. KIRKBY STEPHEN PROVISIONS, Monday.-

Butter, Is. 6d. per lb. wholesale, Is. 9d. retail ; eggs, 2s. 9d. per score wholesale, 3s. retail.

DARLINGTON PRODUCE, Monday.—Butter 2s. per lb. wholesale, 2s. 2d. retail ; eggs, Is. lOd per dozeu wholesale, 2s. 2d. retail.

BARNARD CASTLE CATTLE, Wednesday, February 1st.—There were forward 54 dairy cattle and 100 stores. A very good show realised excellent prices. Calved cows— 37, R. Gill, Cotherstone ; £34 15s., L. Metcalfe, Gilmonby; £H 10s., J . Robson, Bolton Hill; £33 15s., Geo. Atkinson & Sons, West Shaws ; £'il, T. Lee, Woodland ; £30 15a., R. M. Metcalfe & Son, Hundah; £30 10s., J . W. Wilkinson, Red Well; £30 10s., W. G. Johnson Earby Hall; £35 10s., H. L. Fife, Staindrop ; £W 15s., A. Dowson, Micklelou ; £29, P. Langstaff aud Son, Streatlam ; £'23 15s., R. Swiubank, Winston ; £28 10s., G. W. Smith, Winston; £28 8s., J. G. Cooper, Bowes. In-calvers—£ 29, E. Robinsou & Sons, Alwent j £26 15s., Mrs Plews aud Son, Dunsa Bank. Store—bullocks, .£17 15s. to £21 ; bullock stirks, £9 to £14 ; geld heifers, £14 to £19 ; heifer atirks, £ l 2 6s.

BARNARD CASTLE CATTLE, Monday, Feb. 6th.—There were entered 4t fat cattle, 140 sheep, aud 38 pigs. Best beef made 55s. per cwt. live weight, general qualities ranging from 47s. to 52s. Sheep : Hoggs to 82s., H.B. sheep to 80s. Pigs-pork from 40s. to £5 lis. ; bacon, to £~i 15s.

F O O T B A L L .

' R U G G E R ' A T B A R N A R D C A S T L E SCHOOL.

Barnard Castle School Rugby football team, which has but recently begun practice under Rugby rules, played the first match on Saturday, when they had a visit from a team of Royal Signals Juniors from Catterick Camp. Major Cobb, M.C., accompanied the team, who were a sturdy set of youngsters. What struck the observer of the game was the remarkable adaptability of the Barnard Castle School team to the new conditions of play. How heartily they entered into the mystic enjoyment of the scrums was a constant theme of conversation among the spectators, and although 'perhaps at first the right to intercept an opposing player with more force than is usually applied under " Soccer" rules, was not readily realised, it soon became evident to them that they must play tbe game with all its peculiarities, and to their spirit in that respect must be attributed the fact that when half-time was called the Royal Signals had scored only once and were only one try (3 points) ahead. Soon after the resumption the teams settled down to the changed directions, and in about a quarter of an hour Maughau, for the School, scored a try which was converted, and gave his side five points, and for some time tbe School, therefore, were two points ahead. Shortly before time, however, another try was secured for the visitors, and there being no further scoring the game ended with the visitors as winners by six points to five. It was a clean game, except for the mud that some— most—of the players gathered from the field, and the visitors had the pleasure of experiencing, the benefit of the hot spray arrangement which the Sc boot system provides for all after-sport occaf ions. Teams :

Barnard Castle—Forwards, W. L. Bloomfteld, D. J. Urquhart, T. Neave, J . Ainsley, R. H. Maughan, T. W. Nelson, A. E. Sider, T. L. Shepherd; halves, W. T. Shield, J. Robinson , three-quarters, T. W. Martin, C. D. L. Brereton, J . E. Kenion, L. Speed ; full back, S. Hukk.

Royal Signals Juniors—Forwards, Boys Statham, Harbin, Catt, Gerrish, Rider, Bowie, Smith, Lennon ; halves, Kerr, McDougal; three-quarters, Burkitt, A. T. Smith, Brown, Frsser; full back, Dollaghan.

Referee, Major A. G. Coombs, D.S.O., Head Master of Barnard Castle School: linesmen, Thorn (Signals) and A. B. Cowling (School).

CORINTHIANS 2, G. S. OLD B0Y8 2. In their home game on Saturday the Corinthians

showed somewhat improved form, and deserved to have gained the full points. The revival has been long delayed, and perhaps the inclusion of two or three younger players had an inspiring effect on the team. During the first half, in which all the goals were scored, the Corinthians had two penalty kicks awarded for handling, but failed to take full advantage thereof, whilst the Old Boys also had a spot kick and scored. The game was remarkable for the fine spirit in which it was played, for not a single foul was awarded by the refree.

On Saturday Middleton Athletic are due to visit the Ten Fields ground, in a league game, and an interesting game may be looked forward to.

BOWES UNITED 6, COTHESTONE 1. In their " Derby " game at Bowes on Saturday.

Bowes United and Cotherstone both fielded depleted teams, while ground conditions were very bad. The home team, however, overcoming these handicaps betteiUban their opponents, were rewarded with their best victory of the season. At half-time Bowes led by S—1, thanks to a fine "hat-trick" by H. Preston, C. Loweon retaliating. In the second half, J . Atkinson (2) and M. Thompson were the successful marksmen. Despite the score, the Cotherstone custodian kept a splendid goal.

ST. MARY'S 5, SCOUTS 4. On Saturday, as South Church Swifts failed to

turn up, Barnard Castle St. Mary's played the local Scouts team and beat them by five goals to four. B. Walker, playing at centre-half, played a good game and did the " hat trick," D. Hall scoring the winner's other two goals.

St. Mary's entertain Evenwood Congregational on Saturday on the Green Lane Field. Kick-off at 2-30 p.m.

HUNTING. T E E S V A L L E Y B E A G L E S .

Hounds met at Whistle Crag on Saturday, and a remarkable number of followers, including several hardy ladies, turned out to meet Mr Fred Helmer, Deputy-Master, under conditions that were far from inviting. The ground was snow-covered in places and the " fresh " morning, with rain, served to turn the already sodden ground into a veritable quagmire. Howevtr, the sport-loving followers of Beagles in Teesdale have a supreme disregard for weather (they have not had a fine Saturday this season!), so that Hunt-man Sowerby quickly had hounds at work and the noted pastures and allotments near Foggarthwaite and the Moor were drawn, but without result. It was not until the afternoon that a hare was raided on the heather on Foggarthwaite Allotment, when a sharp run northward suddenly checked, and it was at once evident that scent was very bad. After a great deal of casting round and keen work by hounds "puss " was set goiug again aud in full view took a line through the Allotment for Foggarthwaite Farm, and a capital run ensued. Ouce into the inland ground hounds went in full cry at a great pace. This hare took them past the farmhouse and over the road, but doubling back kept to the pastures to the west and eventually regained the moor, where scent was still bad, and after putting in a lot of difficult but fruitless work hounds were whipped off for the day. The weather was now much worse, and a move was made for Eggleston, where tea at the ' Three Tuns " ended the day.

H O C K E Y . Barnard Castle Hockey Club qn Saturday enter­

tained the Couiscliffe team, whom they vanquished by five goals to three. For the home team C. Hempsall scored one goal and R Jeffery four goals.

Births, Marriages and Deaths. D E A T H S .

JACKSON.— James Herbert Jackson, beloved son of George W. and J. W. Jackson, 22 Horse Market, Barnard Castle, died February 3rd, after a brief illness. Interred at Barnard Castle Church Cemetery, ou February 7th.

IN MEMORIAM. HIRD.—In loving and affectionate remembrance of

Sergeant J. W. B. Hird, K .O.Y .LL, who was killed in action in France on February 11th, 1917, only dearly beloved sou of William K. and Isabella Hird, 8, King Street.

J Time will pass and years will roll, Whatever be our lot;

But long as life and memory last, You will never be forgot.

— Ever remembered by his loving father, mother, aud bisters.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. JACKSON. -Mr and Mrs George W. Jackson aud

family desire to acknowledge the numerous ex­pressions of sympathy shown with them in their sad bereavement ; also floral tributes.

URQUHART. —The family of the late Alfred Alex­ander Urquhart desire to express their thanks to many friends for sympathy shown with them in their sad bereavement; also for floral tributes.— 16, Kirk View, Barnard Castle.

WALTON.—The family of the late Johu Walton, 19, Chapel Terrace, Middleton-in-Teesdale, wish to thank all friends for help aud kiud expressions of sympathy duriug their recent sudden, sad bereave­ment ; also for floral tributes.

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