», March 27th, 1946. Wednesday, March 27th, 1946. THE TEESDALE MERCURY.

BOWES GRAMMAR SCHOOL RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL OF BARNARD CASTLE. CONCERTS. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a meeting of the Hural District Council of Barnard Luc N Castle, duly held cm the aoth day of March. 1946, it was Besolved that the Council do hereby approve and make General and Special Hales as hereunder set out

l >i iw (>j. Grammar School concerts, which in lespect or the period commencing Ist April. 1946, and terminating on the 3ntli

were held last Thursday :itliI Friday, given September, 1946. 1-uJ ) We're in for some by ihe children of that school, were even Additional Total i'otal Properly applied weeks of treach­ ""•'<• successful that Uie previous concert Hems to General Kate General Tc ATTEND held a short time ago. on both evenings erous weather. Often these conditions General • ieneral in the £ Special k Special the school was tilled to caiiacity. The prove to be the most exacting test of Hate Bate including Bale Bates chair on Thursday evening was taken by Parish. in the £. addi. items, the body's resistance So why incur unnec- in the £. in the £. in the 1. 99 Mr IS. I.. Close. He iniroduced tile childieii, s d s d s d s d •ASPRO' will defend you againsi '''IM7TI\V s d essary risks ? remarking that it gave him a real pleasure Forest and Frith •s 7 7 8 7 DING colds, 'flu, rheumatic pains and feverish iui„t ...ints. to lie chairman, and it titled him with even Newhiggiu 8 7 7 8 7 Two ublets caa arrest the uneasy, aching sensations im­ greater pJeasuie when he knew it was lue Middleton 8 S 5 8 9 NITROGEN mediately. The process of " getting ill " is reversed ; wish of the Children. As lie watched each I'.ggleslon s 7 7 • 8 7 the process of " getting well " commences. i;eni it was plain u, see that there had cer­ CocKlield 3 8 11 L, on Often a quick recovery is effected. O-n't tainly been a great heal of careful work pin Woodland 9 8 9 tolerate change-of-season ills and chills in and that DO time haii been spared by Aliss I.augleydale and Shotiot) 7 8 7 Leighton and Miss Turner, and he would )AY and Winston 8 7 8 7 also like to say Mis ^iiiithvnian. who was iiainford > >s 7 is part of the blest meiiihei of the school s.alf. and it Ileadlam 7 was .-he who ha.l griHtllded his own sons Ingleton ... u 8 'here. Mr Close explained the reason lor I.aiigton . ... WiUsiJirifttyketp you shake them off these concerts being given. Thev weie in Slaimiro|i • .'. 4th, 1946. aid of two boys—namely, It. Donald and Ch •Ulain ... 8 i HEADACHES AND COLDS GO T. llawson—wno hail sustained injuries I'.ahv and KeVerstolU b 7 Mrs. I. M. RICHAKDSON. of 65 Wootton Avenue, Old whilst at school. Arrange nicnis Were Hill >n 5 7 ASPRO' when 0Lw flcaon. Peterborough, writes :— Acute headaches are started to gel a concert party, but as this INS Best. immersed in • now a thing of the past. I am never without 'ASPRO'. Morton Tlnriiouth 6 7 MY hjibind frequently suffers from heavy head colds but can was impossible, it was then Miss Leighton few tablespoonfuU of Wackeiheld 8 7 dwtf an attack during the night as he always takes 'ASPRO' kindly came forward wi!h the suggestion water makes an excel­ and a hot drink on retiring when he feels a cold coming." Ma i wood 8 7 that a school conceit be arranged. lent gargle for sore streatlam mil stainton 8 7 soon. A full programme was given, consisting throat, tonsillitis, and PRICES: 31° 6^ &1/31 West wick 8 7 acts as a deterrent. Hade by ASPRO LIMITED, Slough. Bucks. of M varied items, some of which caused Whorl ton great amusement. On Friday evening the Kvcuwood md Barony AMMONIAS same programme was given again and even Lighting 11id Part Burial U'ca SULPH went with a greater swing than the previ­ Part Burial Area I . 9 4 ADVANCES ON ous night. Mr J. Walker acfed as chairman Non Liglitiu • and Non Burial and said all credit was due to Miss Leigh- MORTGAGE. •Viva ..:<> ... I :> ana ton, who although she had only been at F.lherley 9 S Bowes for a short time had done so much l.ynesack and Softley ... 6. J Repayment 3/- per fNITRO •Ch'ALIC splendid work. He also thanked Mis Ilamsierley ... 9 r> week per £100. Mniihymaii and Miss Tinner, who had South Bedhurii .. 9 5 9 :> worked and given their loyal suppoM to liolam ... | a 9 5 ^•pectu* to Hemd Office- Miss i.eighton. The programme was indeed Attention is called to the fact that the la per cent allowance li owners of heredita- if The word '\'itm-C luilk ' is the registered trade mark for the fertilizer varied and excellent. He said every child •CATE, OARLINCTON meiKs of £13 Rateable value and under. and the ii per cent. Discounl allowed mi combining nitrogen ami calcium carhtmatc. made only by I.CJ. had given of his and her best, and all hereditaments of £14 Rateable Value and above will' only be made in cases where the TilURF IS \N I.C.I AGENT IN YOUR AREA Wephour ->418 , Praise was due to each single child. These Hales are paid on or before :in.b June. 1946. Nn allowance or di count will be made two conceits were in aid of a very Worthy on Hates paid by cheques, etc;, and received by post on the Is! July. I9i6. or Ajrent— effort and he wished to say thai both Mrs Dated this 21st dav of March, 1916. Donald and Mis Dawson were most grateful THOS W. MAINl'.HIDi.I LL, 25, Horse Market, for this kind thought. On their behalf he MORTGAGE Clerk to the Castle, was to thank the staff and children of Council Offices, 43, Galgate, Barnard Caatle. Howes Gramaiai School, also the governors who sponsored these efforts. Il had indeed been a very great surprise. The children BARNARD CASTLE LABOUR PARTY CANDIDATES. were also to be thanked for all they had & WOODHAMS done lor their schoolmates. It was pleas­ UNIONIST ASSOCIATION. L BARNARD 2ASTLE U.D.C. ELECTIONS. oans CHEtSLBUULuH), ing' to know that the hand-work and paint­ ing of the beautiful spring scenery .Spring The annual meeting of the above Associa­ tion was held in the Town Hall. Wolsing- Fallowing up our briefs of local candi­ (Ell & PROVISION Day Concert), also the programmes, was die dates in las' weeks Mercury, we offer this work of the seniors. hain, on Saturday, March 23rd, when there for alt BISCUIT QUIZ NO. I was a large attendance. week a lisi covering the local Labour DEALERS, Miss Leighton said a few words, thanking candidates. » Mrs Smithyman and Miss Turner for work­ Mr Claud E. Pease, the retiring Chairman, Barkar, Mrs H.—Has resided in the town Why the holes ing so loyally with her and to every child presided, and in his opening remarks he SPIRIT MERCHANTS, paid a high tribute to the invaluable ser­ for over 17 years. Is a keen supporter Of lor doing its part so well. She wished also IRNARO CASTLE vice of Miss M. A. Smith during her period the Co-op. Women's Guild and is treasurer in some biscuits? to thank all fathers and mothers for their Farm Purposes Here you get Uie oeat ut of office as assistant treasurer, treasurer, of the local Labour Party. Are they just for ornament ? No—they have a very help and support, and to all who had and secretary in the past thirty-six yeara. let the least possible price kianed chairs, which had been a great help Brook, W.—A native of the town. Is a <>IU»EH IS SOLICITED definite purpose. When the shapes arc stamped * Before very long She had taken pari in ten (ieneral Elections. up to two-thirds of the agricultural c . . „ . , , , vie hope KEMPS and had cut heavy expenses. The children well-known resident on The Bank, where ICTION lit'ARANTEEIJ out ot the dough small holes are made so that BISCUITS anil be had collected these chairs before school Mr Pease then introduced Mr ll. A. he manages a popular lish restaurant. He iiartiam, Satley, who was elected Chairman value of properties ^ In Town and Country later, in the oven, steam may escape and thus available in this area hours and during dinner hour. The last was prominent in the organisation of the representative to call prevent irregular swelling of the biscuit. again. for the ensuing year, and Mr W. L Burn, word of thanks to the little band of people : " Prisoners of War Fund." An official of , Telephone 4» Wolsingham, w as unanimously elected who returned chairs on Saturday morning. the local Football Club, Vice-Captain of (he SCR1BBANS - KEMP (LONDON) LTD., N.W.2 rndeSa.bi. honorary treasurer. All this was done within an hour. Cycling Club, and supports all local efforts at interest The following was the programme : Open­ When responding to his re-election as He is the Chairman of the local Labour President, Lord Barnard referred to the ing chorus and dance ; songs, " The Little Party. very great help that had been rendered It »D STOCK Brown Horse," " As 1 went out one May Gowling, Miss M.—Manageress of the the Association by Mr Claud E. Pease dur­ ANNUAL PA YMENT to cover morning," " The Market Place " ; play, ing his long term of office as Chairman. Canteen, Taylor Wood rows. l)x-Pre>ideni "Mother Hubbard's Party"; song, ''Our The vice-presidents of the Association of the Co-op. Women's Guild, and member EVTEirBUT fS|%) '• £5.8.4 per annum " The Kitchen Clock " • dances, "If all the Robinson, Mrs E. A.—\ sturdy stalwart of world were paper." " The Ribbon Dance." The vice-chairmen elected were ; Colonel SO years £4.5. 0 p>- r annum William Greenwell, Mrs ii. Gore, Mrs E. a Labour family prominent in the move 20 u-' £7.0.0 per annum play, " The House of the Shoe " ; recita­ SUITS, Leigh, Mrs Reginald Pease, and Colonel H. ineut locally, her father being Walkei 40years £4.13.4/<' imam 10 £11.18.10/w euMum HALIFAX BUILDING SOCIETY tions, " Augustus." •• Fidgety Phil " ; a Waine, who served Barnard Castle so well Sprot ' (ptrjaj^i, laj/j \t4Wt\l shadow play: reci.'ation, "The King's The Executive Committee for the ensuing on the Public Assistance Committee for so Breakfast ; round dance : mime, " Noah's JACKETS, ASSETS 135 MILLION POUNDS year was then elected, and also the repre­ many years She is President "| the •k Appropriate TAX RELIET in respect of mtentt Ark "; play. "The Tiger"; action song, " 1 sentatives to the various committees of the Women's Section of the local Labour Party. paid is allowed in the current year Extracts from the Society's Statement of Accounts had a little Nut Tree " ; song, " Hippie on " ; Northern Provincial Area. an operatic tragedy. " Antonio " ; the Flag Kealey, H.—Secretary of (he local Labour for the year ended January 31st. 1946 ^. In presenting the financial statement, Mr Party, secretary of the Teesdale Home Send for Booklet to the- SHIRTS. Song ! " tiod Save the King." W. L. Burn pointed out the great need for Guard Ilifle Club, was instrumental in the K.Kit I I I I it ti MORTGAdt; CORPORATION raising funds in order to carry out a formation of the local rtabour Party in Bar­ Stone House, Bisbopspate, London, E.CA TOTAL ASSETS £135.485.912 scheme of organisation and education nard Castle, ex-Chairman of the National throughout Hie constituency, and tliese Council uf Labour Colleges, winner of the SHARE & DEPOSIT FUNDS £127.733,813 BOLDRON PARISH MEETING. OR ASK YOU R remarks were endorsed by the Chairman, Nati inal Council of Labour Colleges Mr B. A. Bartrani, when moving the adop­ scholarship to St Andrew's University dur­ NEVISON, MORTGAGE ASSETS £82.044,386 WELCOME HOME FUND PAYS £19 6s. TO 4 tion of the secretary's report. ing his student days. Was on the Executive PUc. EACH SERVING PARISHIONER. Mr Barirani then introduced Miss F. Committee of Newcastle City Labour Party, MORTGAGE ADVANCES during year £17,306.406 The annual parish meeting was held in Fletcher, M.B.E., who had just taken up where he gained his knowledge of Local the Methodist Chapel on Friday night. duty as Deputy Central Office Agent for the. Govirnment work. Was Chairman of the LIQUID FUNDS Trustee Securities There was an ixcellent attendance. Mr h Northern Provincial Area. Miss Fletcher Newcastle Citv branch of the National JOHNSON, .) together with Cash at Banks and in hand £52.907,544 M. Peverley, in proposing the re-election of in response thanked those present for their Union of Bailwaymen. and has held many Mr M. S. Welsh as chairman, eulogised his welcome and said how glad she was to start other official positions in the Trade Union rt AL SCULPTOR, RESERVE FUNDS and undivided profit £6.835.321 work and interest in the village affairs. Mr work in the Northern Area. Shejpoinied out and Labour Movement. He served as •ARLINGTON. Tel. MM F. Cook expressed his pleasure in second­ the great work there was ahead to regain steward for the South liosforth Methodist Bt i unking of erecting •» G«Mnl Minage.—F. E. WARBRECK HOWELL, LUX ing the proposal. No other nomination being the constituencies within the Ajrea for the Chapel. m< ni..r\ of your loved out, rkmt Office-HALIFAX. Yorks. London Office—HALIFAX HOUSE. STRAND, W.C.2 forthcoming, Mr Welsh was unanimously Conservative Party, and she stressed the SB vi>u to riMTve O:J« NOV/ point of how important it was to enlist the Kealey, Mrs L.—Secretary of the Women's BRANCHES AND AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE KINGDOM ,> elected. The minutes of the last meeting r "millions we car; were read and continued. younger generation in this work. Central Seefi m of the local Labour Party, has ••I new slock under '-' Consult tha Telephone directory for the address of your local Branch or Agency Office Agents would be only too glad to help ably assisted her husband in all his activi­ lm> in bnnd an excel-' i The llnaiictal statement showed a balance in hand of £9 9s. 'Jd. Mr .1. l.awrie asked in any way they could to assist the con­ ties. In between time has carried our the [••raiiite and stone Met" stituencies in the Area duties of secretary of the Women's Guild »ll be pleased to quote. that the details be read out. This was done by the Chairman and accepted by Mr Colonel T. G. (Ireeuwell (prospective Meeting, South Gosforth Methodist Chapel. aO» Lawrie, who expressed his satisfaction at candidate lor Hartlepool) then addressed the 0 6 the way the accounts were kept. meeting and pointed out tiie difference be­ no* * • AM Mr W. Aislabie brought before the meeting tween Socialist promises and their perform­ BRIEFS. (he dangerous state of the well on the green. ances since the General Election. In view HPTlsflTyour Alter a discussion, in which Mr Bradbury, of the world food situation, the Government Cockfieid. Mr Tiplady and others took part, il was could not avoid making cats in rations, but Anderson, Barbara.—Wife of Dr. Ander­ -LERS RENEWED decided to cover the well with a concrete instead of preparing the minds of the son. An energetic worker for all local Ask your Baker for Hitulhaiiglis W?hole- SEASONED BLOCKS top as it was now redundant. people, they put the position before them charitable causes. Member of the Women? meal Bread and observe these differences: with the suddenness of an atomic bomb. - «l - Mr J. Allison said the fencing around the Institute ; connected with local War Sav­ # It keeps fresh longer. reservoir was decayed and broken, which They promised the workers a 40-hour week, ings ; did much war work ; started and but had since found this impracticable. 0 Does not " crumb " wastefully in J- FOUNDRY might lead to contamination of the drink­ organised local Comforts l'uud, l'SS'J ; in the cutting. | SMITH k Co >. ing water. The Chairman said he would Colonel T. (i. Greenwell referred to the charge of 1st and 2nd Best Centres ; did can­ 0 Has the crisp, mitrv flavour which IHON FOUNDERS. have the fence and two seats in the village Nationalisation programme of the Social­ teen and salvage work ; suffered the loss of only Stoneground Wholemeal can give. NEWS ists and suggested as an alternative that a SPECIALISTS. which were also broken, repaired. a son (Trevor), serving with the 13/18th IARD CASTLE. Now — you need suffer no more. A flow of water which runs to the gutter profit-sharing scheme would be a greater Boyal Hussars in August, 1944. However bad your headache, and advantage to the workers. from the middle of the green was the sub­ Bell, John.—Came to Cocklleld eleven whatever the form it takes, KORAY ject of much discussion. The Chairman Another factor was the lowering of our will bring you glorious relief, in­ prestige abroad which was inevitable when years ago as Police Sergeant. Now retired m Hindhauqhs asked where the water came from, but no alter 31J years' police service. Offering stantly, safely. Simply take one of one knew, and it was described as mysteri- • the leader of His Majesty's Opposition was ST0 NEGR0UND WHOLEMEAL " these little pink tablets (preferably regarded as a man carrying nrae weight himself as candidate for both Parish and ous. The oldest inhabitants had no idea Rural District Councils. Believes that Cock- Grading with a hot drink) and, at once, that water existed in that place, for il had and speaking more truly for IBs Majesty you can literally feel the burden of than His Majesty's Prime Minister. If there lield has been neglected in the past and never shown itself until recently. It was needs forceful representation. pain being lifted from you—soothed left to Mr Welsh to investigate the cause had been the strong personality of Mr almost magically, by Koray. MORE with the Sanitary Surveyor. Winston Churchill leading the country, as Butterknowle. ition comes to your jangled nerves, MiVKRTISED Mrs Simpson asked that water percolat­ Prime Minister it is doubtful whether many Kellett, Roy.—Sub-Postmaster and poultry Hetng a mem­ . relax again, your very energy of their recent actions would have been farmer. A native of the village. Married ber of the British seems to be renewed. ing to the surface in "The Square " was dis­ 151 ft'i Cross Socirtv I dot lot of first agreeable in summer and dangerous in taken by the Russians. Governor of Bishop Auckland Grammar aid Many families have declared to winter, when the water became a sheet of Colonel T. G. Greenwell emphasised the School • Chairman of Woodland and District me that Ikry prefer Koray tablets. Nation-Wide Praise For Koray. Tkev should be more advertised in the ice. Mr Peverley asked that a footpath be remarks made by previous speakers with Agricultural Discussion society ; member of Millions of sufferers have already bene­ regard to the education and encouragement the N.F.U. Was elected to Barnard Castle MJ.EC TED, ALSO tntere<'* of the public." fited by KORAY, and many have made to his gate. These matters were left M'll/uia, Carrig, 6 Ravensdalt Strut, to the Chairman, who also explained that of youth, and stated thai reorganisation lt.D.C. in 1938. Belfast, .V.I. written in, spontaneously, from all over was required in the Central Office, the ft and POULTRY the country, adding their testimony tie had seen Mr Fllis, of the N.F.S.Co. Ltd., Liddle, Wilfred.—Manager of Co-opeiative ALMOST A MI K AC 1,1. Areas and Constituencies. • / was introduced to Koray six to its wonderful efficacy, not only in Newcastle, with reference to electricity Stores, Butteiknowle; a Justice of the months ago and fourd them to be against agonising headache, but against being brought to the village. Mr Fllis had If a united effort was made to carry out Peace ; member of the Couiny Council. almost a miracle. I ca-> >>t praise said that Boldron was delinitely in the these programmes, hard work would win them enough so 1 give a tablet to pain of all kinds—Rheumatism, Neu­ Retiring member of Barnard Castle R.D.C. ; Milner ralgia, Lumbago, Backache—as well as scheme for early supply, when material back the Barnard Castle Division for the member, of the Parish Council • member s»\one Suffering with a hetJache." Conservative Parly hdrs. A. ramie WaUimafan Street. in cases of Influenza and severe and labour were available. Joint Hospital Board ; member N.F.li. Boon. Bnry ' Colds. But don't take their It was announced that the Director of _ _ . . • Mi word for it. Find out for your- Community Service would come in April to " A Quiet Wedding." Barnard Castle Urban. Ransom, Wilfred Oliver.-Railway -ignal- S Tablets Si self_get a packet of KORAY address a meeting of the ratepayers to talk \s announced elsewhere in these columns, IO Tablets 7" to-day. Obtainable everywhere. about the provision of a village hall. The the Barnard Castle Amateur Operatic man. Native of Stockton-ou- I'ecs. Served date of his visit will be announced as soon and Dramatic Society will produce Esther with the Green Howards in 1914-191& War. as it is arranged. Mccracken's "Quiet Wedding" in the Came to Barnard Castle in December, 1936 The Welcome Home Fund was last on the Witfaam Hall for the lour nights commenc. Has been hon. secretary to the I..N.E.R. |PER AND agenda. The Chairman asked Mr E. ing Wednesday, 1st May next. The change Ambulance Classes at llaverton Hill and Hutcninson, hon. treasurer, to give a state­ of venue and date has been caused through Barnard Castle. Holds the Durham Count) (BARROW KORAY ment of the accounts. Mr Hutchinson pro­ force of circumstances outside the control Council's Teacher's Certihcate for the in­ duced his books, together with the auditor s of the Society, but it»is hoped that the pub* struction of lirst-aid to youth organisations. (Mr Shortridge, Barclays Bank) certificate will not be turned away- by such change but Instructed the local G.T.C. for tlie Si. John verifying them to be in order. Mr Hutchin­ rally round the local amateurs who have Anibuluii.e examination, 1941-19ft. Corporal KORAY LTD.." KORAY HOUSE. HANOVER SQUARE. LONDON^i son announced the balance in hand to be done such remarkable work for various instructor to the local Home Guard stretcher IN GOOD £98 16s. This total was agreeably com­ charities under difficult conditions. Need­ bearers. 32 years' membership of the OPTf CIANS mented upon by those present at the meet­ less to say, rehearsals are in lull swing National Union of Railwaymen. At present REPUTE ing. and a first class entertainment is indicated. the chaiiman of the local branch of the It was decided to give a donation of £2 2s. Bowes, Ciimonby and Boldron Nursing N.U.R. Agent to Mr J. 1'.. Picken in the to the trustees of the Chapel for allowing Association. i recent County Council elections. P^J SINCE .791 in, A SLICE / it to be used for Welcome Home Fund meet­ The Bowes, Gilmonby and Boldron Nurs ings. Mr Welsh said that Ave claims had ing «Associaticm's whist drive, held each Ransom, Emma Winifred—Born at '^V' I AM THE REGIS"! £ ftEO TRADE MARK ® HM6TON. of LIFE/ been made. These had been investigated Wednesday in the school, was well patron­ Crook. Came to Barnard Castle December. and had been approved. The meeting then ised last week, ^here was the largest 1936. Trained at Warrington Infirmary / NOURISHING attendance of the session. Mrs C Addison and Dispensary. Lancashire, gaining Nurs­ ENERGY CREATING decided to allot the sum of £19 6s. to each n of the following persons : Mrs W. Hobinson, gave prizes and had arrangements in hand. ing Certificate 1921. Was slac nurse in a DELICIOUS - # Messrs J. Aislabie, N. Brunskill, (i. Clarke, Prizewinners were: Ladies--1. Audrey private rinsing home in Halifax, Yorkshire. BOWES PARISH H \l I • asm. to 5.30 p.m. 1 and R. Hewitson. Preston (well done, Audrey I ; •;. Mrs Boyn- Staff nurse, theatre, and outpatients. INGEBORG PETERSEN, e At the end of a very interesting meeting, ton. Cents—t, Mr I. S. Brown ; 2, Mr Gar- Cameron Hospital. West Hartlepool ; night Special Attraction at Bowes. L.K.A.M., A.R.C.M., Etc., ! at Hontc Market, Barnard Mr G. McDonald proposed a vote of thanks gett. The previous week Mrs Lewis Guy sister and theatre sister, Eston Hospital. Is U ajB. to 4 p.m. ; to the Chairman, which was carried with Had given prizes. Ureal excitement was very interested in education, with a strong GARNI VAL DAY. at* acclamation. caused when the two tohgesl sitters received desire to see equal opportunities for all JUNE 8th, 1946. MM Richmond every Friday their awaids. On opening their parcels children. Very anxious to see improved PIANIST AND TEACHER. every Saturday U-* LUNEDALL WELCOME HOME FUND. thev each found one egg in a nest. The bousing conditions, hospital and clinic SolBREAd by good {,.:••: everywhereD . GRAND WHIST DRIVE, SUPPER & DANCE, longest sitters were Mrs H. Preston and facilities in this district. Keenly interested HOUSE, CYCLE AMD M'M'OR 1 P;irk Terrace. fLnqwncs to .—Montgomerie & Co.. Ltd.. Ibrox, Glasgow FRIDAY, APRIL 12th, 1946. MJss Leighton. in all youth movements. SPORTS. Full Particular? Later. BARNARD CASTLE.