Wednesday, May 20th, 1931. Wednesday. May 20th, 1931. THE TEESDALE MERCURY. GENERAL NOTICES. ••••"" GENERAL NOTICES. I EGGLESTON AND ROMALDKIRK THE WHITSUNTIDE MEET. CYCLISTS' AND MOTOR MEET. SHOP ON THE BANK sident - A. NORTON, Esc), NURSING. All arrangements are made for the 52nd North Eastern Cyclists' Meet to be held at • LNER TRIPS ' USEFULNESS EXTENDED. Barnard Castle this Whitsuntide. As usual NARD CASTLE A meeting of the Eggleston and Romald- the wheelmen will be met at Town Head on From Whit-Sunday 24th to Saturday 30th May. WHITSUNTIDE, 1931. 2 THOMPSON'S kirk Nursing Association was held in Saturday at 9 p.m., the procession being led Romaldkirk Schoolroom on Monday by I from the Barnard Castle Band to the Market I BOOT WAREHOUSE. evening, the Rev. C. .Snushall, Itector of Place, where the public welcome will be SATURDAY, MAY 23rd. BARNARD CASTLE Bomaldkirk, presiding. given on behalf of the Urban Council. On The minutes - of the last meeting con- Sunday morning there •will be the custom- CYCLISTS' WELCOME at Barnaza Whit-Sunday Castle. See our New Range of tained reference to the death of Miss ary run to llokeby, permission being given • LAKE ULLSWATER 1.29 pm Hutchinson, a past president of the associa- by Major H. E. Morritt for a return through SUNDAY, MAY 24th, (ratterdale) tion, and recorded that a letter of condolence Rokeby Park. Fo,r the afternoon a short PENRITH 1.29 pm 3/6 11 Ladies' & Children's,: had been sent lto her sister, Miss Amy service at the Parish Church has been SERVICE in Barnard Cast Whit-Monday Hutchinson, at Bath. Thanks were con- arranged, the offertory being for local Parish Church. Chaplain, The 10.15 am 3/6 veyed - to Miss Beal, the past secretary, for charities. In the evening there will be a 0 Rev. H. \V. H. Bircham, ALA APPLEBY NEWCASTLE 11. 4 am 3/6 SHOES her most excellent help and services. visit to ovington. Monday forenoon will 11. 4 am 9/- There was a large and representative be occupied by contests in musical enter- TYNEMOUTH Ei Good Value at all prices. MONDAY, MAY 25th, WHITLEY BAY 11. 4 am 4/- attendance from Eggleston, Romaldkirk and tainments in the Inner Bailey of the Castle, and at 2.30 in the INNER BAILEY, of tile Whit-Tuesday CLOG REPAIRS DONE AS USUAL. Mickleton. p.m. the fancy dress procession • The annual report, read by the Secretary, will start from Hartni • Castle, the Popular 1.40 Pm 11- e and end at the MICKLETON 43, THE BANK, BARNARD CASTLE. Miss Snushall, showed that subscriptions Castle grounds, where the judging will take MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE 1.40 pm 11- had been received front 122 members-78 at • ISTS' ENTERTAINMENT 1.40 pm 11- place, this being followed by the Barnard Expensive Engagement of the LDKIRK ROMA Eggleston and 44 at Romaldkirk. The sub- Castle Pageant, written by Mr E. W. Boxall, OMINO " CONCERT PARTY. from scriptions received for the year amounted to 'be produced in the Inner Bailey. The to £25 4s. 6d.; nursing fees, £13 5s. 6d.; and reception of the visitors by the Town DON'T MISS THIS SHOW. OTHER PLACES grants, £52 10s.; the total receipts being Reception Committee follows, and later the . Judging of Procession Competh TO APPLEBY £91 3s. President's dance will be held in the tors in the Inner Bailey, BURGUNDY (in Flagons The Chairman announced that this Church Mission Hall. On Tuesday afternoon Whit-Monday ND THE FINE, HISTORICAL meeting was a very important one owing the Pageant will be repeated. Middlefou-in-Teesdale 8.16 416 Mickleton to the fact that it would have to determine S.20 Rouialdkirk 8.25 and Cotherstone 8.30 EMU whether the association was to be carried ant of Barnard Castle am 41.. HARVEST on under the new system of nursing known NEWS OF THE UPPER DALE. 4f6 as the District Nursing Association, or PERIOD EXCURSIONS TO LONDON whether they would have to give up, as the [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TUESDAY, MAY 26th, KEYSTONE EXTENDED FACILITIES old system of cottage nursing was now The Landrail, commonly known as the . THE PAGEANT OF BARNARD extinct. The question was put to the Outward from Barnard Castle Fridays and Beaune, 1917 Vintage 5/-. corn crake, has been heard at Middleton-in- CASTLE will be repeated. Saturdays 7.32 9.9 am 2.52 9.30 pm. Sundays meeting and it was unanimously resolved Teesdale during the week, which is very Pommard, 1915 Vintage 6/.. that nursing under the District Association early for this district. 7.14 am 6.0 pro. be in the the SSION to each Entertainment 6d, Return on following Friday or any subsequent future carried on, and that The famous blue gentian (Gentiana Chairs 6d. extra. day up to "third Sunday after issue. village of Mickleton be affiliated. Verna), an Alpine plant Which grows in Second Sunday in ease of Sunday issues. It was then decided that a District Nurse • be applied for at a salary of £150 per annum England only in Upper Teesdale, is now to ome to BARNARD CASTLE at Passengers returning Sundays Mondays Tues- T. BOARDMAN, be seen in full bloom on Widdy Bank Fell, days Wednesdays or Thursdays travel by any plus transport services. near Langdon Beck. WHITSUNTIDE. ordinary train from King's X (except 10.0 am GROCER, WINE and It was also agreed that the subscription The death took place on Tuesday of Mrs on week-days). On Fridays and Saturdays a SPIRIT MERCHANT, he raised froM 3s. to 8s. per annum, to be choice of trains is given. collected by weekly instalments. Metcalfe, wife of Mr R. Metcalfe, California RETURN FARE 4119 It was proposed by Mrs Kettlewell llow, Middleton-in-Teesdale. Deceased, who Bank, Barnard Castle. (Romaldkirk) and agreed that a committee was 73 years of age, had been in failing DAY EXCURSIONS TO LONDON Telephone 52. he formed of an equal number from each health for a long time. The interment took of the three villages ; and on the suggestion place at St. Mary's Church on Friday Every Friday night and Sunday night during afternoon. Ray, Wednesday night 27th, and Saturday of Mrs S. Moore (Eggleston) it was decided night 23rd May. that the number from each village be five. Miss Stewart, of the Durham County RETURN FARE 1816 It was agreed on the proposal of Mrs T. Dairy, who has been holding cheese- W. Shearwood (Mickleton) that there making classes on two afternoons a week For details, set bills and programmes at stations Men's & Boys' Clothing being not a full and representative attend- at Newbiggin, on Monday afternoon gave a sod on 'Cheap Rail Travel' boards. ance from Mickleton the members of the demonstration of ice cream making as the BOYS' FLANNEL SUITS Association in that village be asked to final lesson. The Newbiggin students IN STOCK from 4/9. nominate their own committee as soon as entertained the Middleton students to tea, possible. Nominations for the Romaldkirk and after the repast Mrs Shield, Stable lapsible Prams Youths' Flannel Trousers, and Eggleston portion of the committee Edge,i with a delightful little speech, pre- sy Smart Durable T. LANGSTAFF'S In Nice Quality Flannel. 4/9 to 5/3. ri were then received, and the following were sented to Miss Stewart a framed picture of Prices from 49'6. elected : Eggleston-Mrs J. Walker, Mrs High Force as a present from the New- Special Show for Whitsuntide of MEN'S FLANNELS, 5/11, 6/3, 7/6. Iledfearn, Mrs S. Moore, Mrs G. East, and biggin students. This brought to a close lour-Brown, Navy, or Plum. Finest Quality Mrs Laden ; Romaldkirk-Mrs W. W. Dent a very enjoyable and interesting series of Prams from 37/6. BOYS' SUITS, (Hunderthwaite), Miss Mills, Mrs Archer classes. (Hunderthwaite), Mrs Snushall, and Mrs Laithkirk Organ Recital. hairs, 8/6, 11/6, 13/6, to 27/6. BEEF, MUTTON, PORK, AT PRICES TO SUIT YOU. Kettlewell. Au excellent organ recital was given in LAMB & VEAL. It was decided that Miss Amy Hutchinson Laithkirk parish church on Friday evening ach-built Prams he elected President ; Mrs T. W. Shearwood, by Mr P. R. Davy, and the congregation First Prize Dairy-fed Pork fed by SEE WINDOWS. secretary ; and Mrs Kettlewell, treasurer. odel, with mudguards, 59/6. It. Green, Esq. was an appreciative one. Mr Davy's imilar to illustration, 65/-. The proceedings terminated with a vote selection included Gounod's " March of thanks to the Rector of Romaldkirk for odels, £3 17s. 6d., £4 4s., £5 5s. MI our dainties made daily as usual. Romaine," Dr. James Lyon's " Des Abends," presidi ng. Beethoven's Minuet in G, a " Liebestraum " FRED REVISOR, by Liszt, and Mendelssohn's " 0 rest in the BARNARD CASTLE PRESENTATION. Lord." Miss Addison sang very effectively THE BONUS SHOP, Mendelssohn's " 0 for the wings of a dove, ' 36, The Bank, On Monday evening at the Three Hoyse 35.39, BANK, BARNARD CASTLE. and the Rev. C. Snushall, Rector of Romald- Barnard Castle. Shoes, Barnard Castle, Mr A. C. Willis was kirk, gave " The Lost Chord " and " The the recipient of a beautiful silver rose bowl Phone 91, Holy City," displaying a very fine voice. on ebony stand as a parting gift from There was also a quartet, " Abide with me," Barnard Castle Cricket Club. Colonel R. C. by Mr and Mrs Shearwood, Mr Stobart, and Che Ceesdale ffiencun Grellet, this year's Chairman of the Cricket Miss Addison. There was a full church, and Club Connnittee, voiced the feelings of the the collection was for the choir fund. BARNARD CASTLE, MAY 20th, 1931. subscribers in wishing My Willis every TENNIS RACKETS success in his new position at Exeter. Mr CONFIRMATION AT ROMALDKIRK. Willis thanked all who had subscribed to The evening of Ascension Day saw the AND BALLS LOCAL AND DIS1RICT NEWS. the gift and expressed regret that he was church of St. Roinald crowded to its utmost VARIOUS MAKES IN STOCK. leaving Barnard Castle with its • pleasant capacity-the permanent seats being suppl-3- mented by 130 chairs. The occasion was the LIGHTING-UP TIMES. memories and the cricket club. He has RACKET RESTRINGING. 12 To-day ... 9.53 p.m. been connected with the Club for about confirmation of 27 candidates from Romald- Next Wednesday ... 10.3 p.m. twelve years, having acted in the position kirk Parish, seven from Laithkirk, and SPECIAL OFFER of last Season's (One hour after sunset.) of secretary for sonic time. As he was three from Startforth. The candidates, leaving the town and could not help the choir boys, clergy, churchwardens and the Rackets and Balls at cheap prices. These are London times, and allowance Bishop of Ripon assembled at the Rectory ATSON, 42, Calgate. may De made for northern latitudes. Club, Mr Willis asked that he might be allowed to be a vice-president. Mr Hutchin- and marched in procession to the Church JACK ASCOUGH'S Mr II. T. Richardson, J.l'., The Starlings, son said that the departure of Mr Willis preceded by the Vicar of Laithkirk bea.ing would be a sad blow to the Club and town. a cross. Positions within the church Bottom of the Bank. Barnard Castle, completes his 91st year to- allotted to each were taken in most orderly day, May 20th. Congratulations ! It had been pleasant to work both on and B. MORTON, Barnard Castle. off the field alongside so fine a man, he and reverent fashion, while the processional The members of the Startforth Mothers' stated. Other subscribers spoke and many hymn was being sung by the large congre- Union, numbering 15, had a very enjoyable recalled pleasant memories of the past. gation and the combined choirs of the Shoe Wa.rethoues, outing to Edinburgh on Tuesday. After the presentation " Good Luck " to Mr, parish. The question regarding the candi- THE The jumble sale held at Startforth School Mrs and Master Willis was heartily toasted. dates' willingness to confirm their vows KET PLACE, Barnard Castle. on Saturday in aid of parochial funds was put to each separately, the answers AUSTRALIAN APPLE SEASON1 being individual, not collective. In his realised £8. THE LATE MRS C. B. MARTIN. is just beginning. addresses the Bishop won the rapt attention iE A large party of girls from St. Anthony's C Mrs Martin, who died somewhat suddenly of his hearers and made impressions of an LEOPATRAS, 6d. and 7d. per lb. Convent, Sunderland, visited Barnard inspiring nature. The parish felt honoured Castle on Thursday. early on Friday morning at her residence, ECIAL DISPLAY JONATHANS, 7d. per lb. Barnard Castle, was the widow of the late when it was announced that the Bishop Fishing in the Tees near the Wheel (above would stay overnight at the Rectory to OF Mr Christopher Brown Martin, whose death SPECIAL QUALITY Cauldron Snout) last week a well-known at the age of 81 through being run over by officiate at Holy Communion on the Friday INDIAN RIVER GRAPE FRUIT, Weal angler in three days landed 115 trout. a train in Bowes railway station in 191S morning. All the newly, confirmed of Romaldkirk were present, with friends, 59 6d. each. Mrs Walter Meynell, formerly- Miss Minnie caused a great sensation. Mrs Martin was dies' K Footwear Smith, Winston, will be the soloist at the formerly Miss Carnell, her father having in all attended the celebration. Then those PORTO RICO GRAPE FRUIT, who had' just attended their first communion uitable fo brighter days ahead. Wesleyan Church, Barnard Castle, on been a prominent Barnard Castle trades- qT 4d. each. Sunday evening, when Mr J. W. Embleton, man. She had reached the age of 71. Her breakfasted with the Bishop at the Rectory, Cotherstone, will be the preacher. association with the 11.W.T.A. and other the brightness of the morning outside the INDOWS FOR NEWEST FASHIONS temperance organisations is well-known, room haying, for its counterpart, the cheer- The Bishop of Ripon held a Confirmation fulness of his Lordship's remarks inside. in most o the Leading Makes. tt Barningham Church on the afternoon of and she was also identified with the local 1astwoods' Ascension Day, the candidates numbering Nursing Association. in a wide circle of 31, The Bank, and 37, Market Place. 24 from Bowes, 14 from Barningham and friends Mrs Martin will be greatly missed, VICTORIA HALL. Selection •f other Makes of FAG ape • Telephone 109 iE Newsham, and one from Catterick. The for she was of a particularly cheerful and For Whit Week " The Ideal Repertoire S in Stoc in all the Newest StlaP- congregation was so large that extra seats genial disposition. The funeral took place Company " will present the following and L athers, including had to be provided. on Monday in the Nonconformist Cemetery, successes at the Victoria Hall, Barnard the officiating ministers being the Rev. B. Castle. On Monday and Tuesday there will KID, PA ENT AND BLACK SUEDE' Harry Barker, the Barnard Castle boy Trotter (Wesleyan niinister) - who. was seriously injured while cycling and the Rev. H. he an excellent drama, full of comedy, "The fro 10/6 per pair. Marsden, late Congregational minister. The Price of a Good Time " This is good from Barnard Castle to Stainton on Monday family mourners were Mr and Mrs J. JA CKSON ' S;: week, began to regain consciousness in Atkin, holiday fare and should be enjoyed by all. Heckinondwyke ; Mrs Miller, Darlington ; Wednesday and Thursday will witness an SO AGENT FOR FOR FIRST Darlington Hospital on Sunday morning. Mrs Smith and sister (cousins); Mr and Although the boy is still in a critical entirely new version of that old Temperance 8, DELTA K MAKES of FOOTW EA° Mrs Plaice, Mr Edgar Plaice, Mr and Miss dram; " Ten Nights in a Bar Room," in condition hopes of his ultimate recovery Robinson, Mr Cooper, Mr and Miss Stair- Quality MEAT are entertained. which the role of Mary Morgan is beauti- waY 54c mond, and Mrs and Mr Pierce. Wreaths fully portrayed by " Wee Betty." For Are you satisfied with the There was a large congregation at the were sent from Mr and Mrs J. Atkin, Mrs ED ' 'St Prize Beast, Mutton, Friday night only at the earnest request of ving your FOOTWEAR REPAIR and Lamb. Pentecostal Church,. Barnard Castle, on Miller, Mr and Mrs F. Plaice, Mrs Pearcey many patrons, a revival of Mrs Henry ive us a trial. Sunday evening. The young ladies' choir (Keswick), Mrs Thorpe (Scarborough), Mr Wood's evergreen drama, " East Lynne," ,1 Do was responsible for the service. They and Mrs J. G. Hall, Mr and Mrs A. Taylor, y pair returned are finishetA a ge• THE BANK. will be staged, and on Saturday evening at like a New Pair. You rendered several musical items, including, Miss Berkey, Mrs Liddle, Miss Hilda Close, both performances, " The Face at the "The Vesper Hymn,',a "Onward March," and Mr and Mrs Southern, the Misses Gibson, ted with them. 8A Window " will be produced, with Mr l el 5 RNARD CASTLE. the " Soldiers' Chorus " from " Faust." Joyce, the Barnard Castle Nursing Associa- ii Charles Starker as Paul Gouffet, the famous Radiant OTE THE ADDRESS ABOVE' Pastor. F. A. S. Chilton sang "The tion, the Congregational Church, and lhe detective, and Mr James Mackinnon as Morn,'i' and gave the address. B.W.T.A. Lucio Delgardo.