5 Wednesday, March 1st, 1961. THE TEBSDALE MERCURY

SOCCER Chamber of Trade “ The House by the Lake” NEWGATE SALEROOMS BARNARD CASTLE 4 4 Masterful Performance,” says the President. Westgate v. Middleton TTESDALE FRIENDLY LEAGUE Annual Meeting T. H. WALKER Wanderers Licentiate of Continued from Page 1. The verdict on the three* Bell Untiring, she is required to Vestgate, the only team in the Results for 26th February: Bowes day Barnard Castle run of spend most of her time on the set THE CHARTERED AUCTIONEERS & ESTATE AGENTS ardale League to dispossess the 4, C.L.B. 1; Cleatlam United 3, no litter. Mr Jackson promised to “ The House by the Lake ” through the exigencies of the story, INSTITUTE ential league champions, Froster- 1Cotherstone 1; East Layton 2, raise the matter with the Council at is best summed up in the yet the moods required of .the role 24, Newgate, Barnard Castle Tel. 2260 , of a point, and with their im- South Cleatlam 2- G.W.F.C. 4, an early date. words of Mr Roy Watson, are most adequately dealt with. >ved form of recent weeks, should Scorton 0. Hutton Magna v. Brignall Mr H. R. Wood, secretary of the As Colonel Forbes, the Rev. J. Agent for Northern Counties Building Society. Surveyor to Bingley Building Society re been tough opposition for (postponed). publicity society, co-opted on to the who, to quote him, described D. Johns became, for the space of ddleton when they made the committee responsible for the pro­ it as a masterful performance two hours nightly, an impeccable FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF FURNITURE at Newgate League Table to date. imey to Westgate on Saturday. posed Teesdale guide, reported on in a play that is difficult to chief constable complete with story­ Salerooms. Sales conducted on vour own premises if desired progress to date. A terrific amount book interpretation of a retired The first half of the game seemed P W D L F APts produce. substantiate this view for the C.L.B. 17 15 1 1 98 28 31 of work had been put into the He was speaking after the final army officer. His transformation COTHERSTONE, >me side combined well and S. Cleatlam 17 13 2 2103 35 28 preparation, and when the book was curtain on Friday of Hugh Mills’ was due, in some measure, to the Sale ef Interest to Garage Owners, Near BARNARD CASTLE. reatened the goal area time after Cotherstone 18 13 1 4 91 48 27ready people would realise that the three-act stage drama which had quality of the make-up department, Mechanics, Etc. T. H. WALKER, ne. Bowes 18 10 2 6 82 62 22 time spent had been worthwhile. been presented by the dramatic but a full measure of compliments BARNARD CASTLE. Auctioneer and Valuer, Eventually the visitors’ half-backs Scorton 19 9 2 8 75 60 20 Hundred Members. section of the Barnard Castle must go to the gentleman of the MART GARAGE, VERB ROAD, Offers for Sale Privately a Charm­ H Magna 17 8 1 8 58 6717 ing Detached Stone-built Property ok control and two goals from During the formal business, dur­ Amateur Operatic and Dramatic cloth who wore their guise. T. H. WALKER, G.W. F.C. 20 7 2 11 47 74 16 Colin Holt' was the villain of the in very pleasant situation in the . Coatsworth and Carl Walton Brignall 18 6 1 11 57 81 13 ing which the financial report was Society. Auctioneer and Valuer. :re forerunners of Westgate’s piece, despite the1 fact of his demise. village: 3 Principal Bedrooms, E. Layton 18 5 1 12 46 71 11given by the treasurer, Mr J. A. Mr Watson, as president of the will Sell on Linen Room, 2 Dressing Rooms. 2 to. Gardner, who stated that they now society, paid tribute to the back- Walter Russell created just the right Cleatlam U. 17 4 0 13 36 86 8 Wednesday. Sth March, at 2 p.m., Reception. Breakfast' Room. Kit­ The second half saw Middleton St Thomas' 19 2 1 16 40114 5 had 101 members of all grades, of stage workers and stewards, with­ amount of antipathy in his brief chen, Cloak Room. Garden, Garage complete command, and as the which 18 were associates paying a out whose help the show could not first-act' appearance to swing senti­ A Large Quantity of GARAGE for 2 cars. R.V. £48. ifence was in great form with P. go on, and commended the pro­ ment to his half-brother’s favour, EQUIPMENT, including 31 Ton Further particulars apply to T. H. reduced subscription. Hydraulic “ H ” Lift; H.R. Greaser; fatson dominant at centre-half, it The guest speaker of the even­ ducer!, Mr A. jWilkinjton, on the and he left no doubt in the minds Walker. 24, Newgate. Barnard of the audience of his domineering 150 lb. Compressor; Plug Cleaner; Castle. Tel. 2260. as only a question of goals, and Bishop Auckland Boxing on ing was Mr F. P. Appleby, a mem­ handling of his volunteer team. It and Tester; Air Line and Fittings; tese were scored by Carl Walton ber of the area council executive was something of a record, he said, and selfish outlook. B.O.C. Welding Kit; Oil and Cellul­ jmpleting his hat-trick, and anoth- T.V. committee, who outlined the to have accomplished what they A Magnet. ose Spray Guns; Bench; Vic:; Motor Cars, Cycles, etc r from outside-right Gordon Coats- activities of the National Associa­ had done in the short space of tion of Chambers of Trade in A totally opposite picture emerg­ Quantity of Tools and Equipment. 'orth. Result 5-0. seven weeks. Smart and Brown 4 x 15 Centre 1958 AUSTIN 4-TON VAN, fitted relation to the autonomous bodies ed of his highly emotional wife, for butcher. £310. such as the Barnard Castle Cham­ Run Broken. Iris, acted by Lucy Smith, well Lathe, as new. Some of the bouts in the North “ The House by the Lake ” NOTE.—The Existing Lease of SAYER’S GARAGE Sarnard Castle Mart ber. He called for their representa­ versed for theatricals of this nature, the Mart Garage may be taken (Kirkby Stephen) Ltd. East Counties versus Eastern Scot­ tion at area meetings on every broke a five-year run by the society and who was a magnet for sym­ land amateur boxing contest will be over together with the Lift before Tel. Kirkby Stephen 375. possible occasion. in which they have concentrated pathy. This she attracted, as inten­ the sale. A fine opportunity to take Fatstock: Cattle, group 1. 130s., broadcast live on B.B.C. Television On car parking, one of the sub­ on the production of comedy and 54s., 145s. 3d.; group 2, 127s. 6d . ded by the author, and although on over a growing business ideally situ- SALE, Child’s Tricycle; good: condi­ on Saturday. Staged at the Town jects dealt with, he felt that Bar­ farce. It was with interest that stage but twice her visits were re­ ; ated near the Auction Mart. 40s.. 135s. Pigs, porkers, 32s., 37s., Hall, Bishop Auckland, viewers will nard Castle was fortunate since tion; also High Chair.—Box C447, l-5s. 9d.; cutters, 31s.. 36s. 6d., 34s.; their ancestors, with broad wisdom, audiences on Wednesday, Thursday freshing. Her existence was close­ . Full particultars apply T. H. Teesdale Mercury. Barnard Castle. >aconers, 29s.; others, 26s. Hog- see the fights on “ Grandstand ” at and Friday viewed the change and ly woven into the plot, for she Walker Newgate Salerooms, Bar­ 3-50 p.m. with Simon Smith as’ com­ ■had built the streets wide and were ;etts, 1st quality, 2s. 3d., 3s. 3d., •as' suitable to-day for the motor car for few of them could their three stood acused of the death of her nard Castle. Tel. 2260. SAYER’S GARAGES LTD., Is. 8d. mentator. as they were for the vehicles of a and six have been said to have been husband until events proved other­ of former age. It cost quite enough in wasted. wise. T. H. WALKER, Auctioneer and this motoring age to put a car on Valuer, has Houses, Businesses and Brough, Kirkby Stephen and It was amply illustrated that Dennis Kidd, a newcomer to the Appleby, the road, apart from having to pay Barnard Castle actors and actresses, dramatic section, filled the part of Valuable Property in the Main to park it there or be fined for backed by adequate direction in re­ Shopping Centre of Barnard Castle offer the following New and Used putting it where he shouldn’t. Detective Inspector Howard, with —ripe for conversion into large Vehicles for immediate delivery. hearsal, could rise to the level of full credit. An assured performance Class Distinction Welcome Scheme. store or three shops.—Full details entertainment demanded of them was given in this role and in future apply 24, Newgate' Barnard Castle. SAYER’S GARAGE (BROUGH) Mr Appleby welcomed the by a discerning public. No easy interest shown by the town in the productions his appearance can be Tel. 2260. LTD. 1958 HILLMAN SALOON, many extras, superb matter in this type of play when all awaited with anticipation. Tel: 226/7. order, 24,000 miles since new...... £445 scheme based on the Civic Trust experiment in Norwich and was nine of the amateur cast are readily As always, Florence Lewis, wit­ Sale of Important Residence and Agents for Rover. Hillman, Commer. pleased to note the co-operation identifiable personalities in the nessed in many other stage parts, Land in Barnard Castle. Guy. A.E.C., Seddon and Austin 1957 STANDARD 10 H.P. SALOON, S tandrive everyday life of the community. Commercials. * offered by both the Urban and gave a good performance as a dist­ T. H. WALKER, 24 Hours Service. (Auto Change), virtually new, one exacting County Councils. However, they succeeded. rict nurse, and doubled with the Auctioneer and Valuer, Garage and Restaurant. owner. A perfect car. 12,000 miles only £395 The speaker also dealt compre­ Collusion. minor role, the duties of prompter. will Sell on New Vehicles. hensively with other matters of Brenda, the maid, was taken by interest to traders. He broached the The play revolves round a psychi­ Wednesday, 22nd March, ■Commer Cob Van, Blue. 1958 ZEPHYR SALOON. .-€100 extras. Beauti­ fallacies of discount trading and the Verna Kelly, of recognised ability, at 3 p.m. in the Commer Express Van, Primer. ful condition. One owner. A bargain...... £475 atrist who, discredited by under­ and on this occasion added to’ her Commer 7-Ton Chassis and Cab. experience gained ifc other countries hand money dealing effected by his NEWGATE- SALEROOMS. Rover 100 Saloon. AUSTIN A.70. A good car at a cheap price...... £90 where a discontinuance of resale lengthening list of credits. The Substantial Freehold Resid­ price maintenance had ultimately step-brother, plans the the latter’s Backstage. Hillman Minx De Luxe Saloon. murder. This is achieved in collu­ ence and Adjoining Plot of Valu­ Grey/Blue. All the above are Local Cars. forced up prices of goods and Also backstage were: Stage props, able Land as follows with VAC­ Rover 3 Litre Saloon. Grey. reduced the standard of services sion with the doctor’s sister, but in etc., Mrs E. Jenkinson and Miss J. ANT POSSESSION ’ of BOTH the end propriety is satisfied when Renault Dauphine Saloon. Blue. For a better deal consult: available to the public. Walker; scenery, etc., Mr C. F. LOTS. Austin BMC 7-Ton Chassis and Cab. Guidance had been sought on the foul deed is exposed by the Woodhams and helpers; lighting, LOT I. —“THORNHILL,” NO. Second-Hand Vehicles. the new Shops Bill before Parlia­ majesty of the law. 5, RABY AVENUE. A Semi­ ment and problems associated with Mr M. W. Jenkinson and staff; 1956 Vauxhall Velox. The full dramatic impact is felt effects, Mr M. Woodhams; make-up, detached Stone-built Residence in 1954 Commer Pickup Truck. the alteration to the hours of through the parts of the wives of the premier residential area of the Louis Motors shopping had been discussed at Mrs L. Bartlett. 1948 Rover 16 Saloon. Smith Ltd the two step-brothers. Into each of town, with splendid views to the SAYER’S GARAGE national level. West. The Accommodation com­ Mr Appleby answered a number the ladies’ backgrounds is woven a (KIRKBY STEPHEN) LTD. Colgate - Barnard Castle suicidal complex. On the one hand Sales by Auction prises: Tiled Entrance1 Hall; Sitting Tel. 375. of questions posed from the floor. Room with bay window and tiled Austin Dealers. Phone 2129. In moving the vote of thanks, this is surmounted, but on the other BARNARD CASTLE & TEESDALE fireside; Dining Room With modern Mr A. E. Stoker said it was neces­ a surprising twist in events leads to FARMERS’ AUCTION MART New Vehicles. tiled fireplace; Kitchen with modern Austin A40 Saloon, Green. YOUR LOCAL MORRIS, FORD DEALERS. sary to have a strong, thriving an attempt on the life of her hus­ COMPANY LIMITED. cook and heat range; Scullery; Pan­ Austin Seven Countryman, Red. ■chamber, and the speaker had band. Tuesday. 7th March: try; Cupboard under stairs. 1st Special Sale of BULLS. Sale 11-30 Austin Cambridge Saloon. Grey. SALE — SERVICE — SATISFACTION. helped towards this by setting the William Ainslie is the psychiatrist. FJoor: 4 Bedrooms (3 double and 1 Austin Seven Saloon. Blue. members discussing the points he a.m. single); Bathroom: Separate W.C.; Maurice Holt, playing opposite his Wednesday, Sth March: Austin 4-Ton Van. | had raised. wife Janet (Elsie Walker). Both Linen Room which houses modern All De Luxe Models. Officers Elected. Weekly Sale of DAIRY COWS immersion! heater; 1 Attic Store­ Second-Hand Vehicles. were ideally cast and between them and CALVES. Sale 11 a.m. room. Yard at back with 2 garden The following were appointed: they carried a substantial portion of 1959 Diesel Land Rover, hard top. President. A. E. Stoker, chairman. Also Special Sale of STORE sheds, Coals and W.C. Fine Gar­ 1951 Austin A40 Pickup Truck. W. J. Farnell; secretary. J. N. the play. Act three saw their best CATTLE. Sale 11-30 a.m. den at front of house. All mains 1951 Standard Vanguard. Paul: treasurer. J. A. Gardner; [combination leading to the climax And Weekly Sale of FATSTOCK: services. Room for garage. R.V. SAYER’S GARAGE ! publicity secretary, H. R. Wood; as Maurice Holt endeavours to 30 Fat Cattle. 60 Fat Sheep £35. (APPLEBY) LTD. chamber of trade secretary. J. M. bring about his wife’s self-destruc­ 50 Pork Pigs. LOT 2.—A RECTANGULAR Morris Dealers. | Swinbank; committee. Mrs I- tion while under the influence of Sale 1 p.m. PIECE OF LAND ADJOINING Tel. 6. Wednesday. 29th March: LOT 1. Suitable for building pur­ I Brown. Mrs M. F. Jackson, W. hypnotism. Easter Show and Sale of New Vehicles. Ainsley, Mr Burnett, W. Doherty, On Stage. poses and extending to an area of [Morris Minor 1,000 Saloon, Smoke W. A. Carr. A. C. Hempsail. N. SUCKLERS. 740 square yards or thereabouts. Grey. Stella Holt, a maiden sister, is G. HARDY, Together with the Timber and Cor­ Jackson. A. Job. P W.. Nixon. F. G. Tel. 3152. Secretary. [Morris Mini-Minor Saloon, White. CHARNOS Robinson, J. S. Walton. I realistically portrayed by Dorothy rugated Garage. . Frontage of land Morris Oxford Saloon, two-tone Support Stockings 48 feet, mean depth 139 feet. There Grey. is a 9ft. double door entrance to the All De Luxe Models. COUNTRYSIDE LETTER. By WILLIAM DALE. garage and land from the, back road Second-Hand Vehicles. make fashion magic and the garage is 9ft. 3ins. wide and 1958 Morris 1000. 4-Door Saloon. ON AND OFF THE FARM 18 ft. long with concreted floor. 1956 Hillman Husky. NOTE.—The Garage is at the 1952 Austin A70 Saloon. in BRI-NYLON present time rated inclusively with 1951 -Austin A40 Saloon. the house and when separate would (they look as sheer as sheer) Changes in Milk Distribution probably be assessed at £5. Insurance and Hire Purchase VACANT POSSESSION OF arranged on all vehicles. When, some years ago, we first saw the producer*retailer retailers generally should be com­ BOTH LOTS ON COMPLETION. View by appointment with the Is your car 10 years old? If so, of milk being swallowed up by big dairies and the farmer and pelled to state definitely what type of product" they are serving or sel­ Auctioneer. Newgate Salerooms, why not bring it to our qualified his man with white coat, milk float and later the short wheel Barnard Castle; Tel. 2260. ling. What is more, I think there mechanic for testing? We are base van disappear from the early morning scene, I said that Solicitors: Messrs W. J. & H. C. Appointed Ministry of Transport should be some sort of inspection Watson 8, Newgate, Barnard Castle, Vehicles Testing Stations at Kirkby inevitable as this change might be in some big areas, we might in our cafes and restaurants to see Tel. 3326. Stephen and Appleby. live to regret it. that the correct description is made. Now don’t get me wrong about Cheshire I admit is as good a Housewife Pays Double. the big dairy. They have done a dairy county as any. Their milk After all we ha ve hordes of in­ wonderful job; and with large num­ and milk products are famous and spectors who have the right, and bers of people congregated in in­ I always admire the herds of my jolly well exercise it, to come down dustrial areas, it was becoming a bit friends. Not even my excuse that to the farm and see what goes on. of a farce to see twenty different they have better grassland than we Then I saw so called new import­ producer-retailers chasing each oth­ have hides the fact that they are ed potatoes being sold at twice the R. C. & W. McGARR er round the streets- getting custom­ good dairy farmers, but imagine my price per pound one could buy good ers-—and adding to overheads which surprise when, taken for a meal at ware potatoes; poor unsuspecting could never be made up. A little a famous restaurant, we had to take housewives who buy these tasteless CAR AND VAN EXCHANGE Ibit of co-ordination then among powdered milk in our tea. things are taken for a ride. [farmers might have saved many of Here in the heart of a dairy But perhaps the irony of my few SPECIALISTS the producer-retailer rounds. county the clock was being put back days off the farm this week reached Now in the past few days one to wartime days. I expressed dis­ a peak when, at a big farmers’ din­ 'dairy has suggested that in order to gust with the management and all I ner to which I had been invited, the BIRCH ROAD GARAGE, BARNARD CASTLE received in return was “milk doesn’t1 give the milkman a day off. milk hotel manager, apparently anxious Phone 3352 may not be delivered on Sundays. keep too well.” I surprised my host to please—told the secretary that he1 The customer will not like this and by demanding to see the kitchen— had a treat in store. “ We have in spite of refrigeration and the like after all this is where our products prepared new potatoes.” will consider her Monday’s supply are either improved or disgraced,. The function was delayed some of milk to be twenty-four-hours old­ The Reason. time since we instructed him to ANOTHER SELECTION OF S PECIMEN USED CARS er. My disgust grew as I noticed that “ dish ” the lot and cook some good 1959 FORD PREFECT DELUXE...... £485 But what can be done about it. he had. after all, a crate of milk—- English ware potatoes, cream them In some places dairies have almost! obviously he used milk to make down and serve them hot. 1956 FORD CONSUL...... £365 a monopoly. So the farmer who coffee since powdered milk is not “ Reserved ” Cream. 1952 MORRIS MINOR 4-DOORDELUXE ...... £290 has to milk his cows twice a day But the ignorance even at this Clinging, glamorous Charnos ‘Livelies’ suitable—and this was standing next seven days every week is going to to a water boiler. The bottles were smart hotel still came to the fore 1953 FORD 5 CWT. VAN...... £95 give you supporting comfort, feel put out about it. for he knows almost at boiling point! when, asking for cream for our that in any criticism of freshness of Then at a smart roadside eating sweet, we were served with synthet­ FART EXCHANGE WELCOMED. easy crepe welt, ventilated sole and toe food, the housewife aims it at him. house on my way back I had beef ic cream. The menu simply said MAXIMUM HP. FACILITIES. A Cheshire Surprise. served to me that ought to have “ Cream.” When are we going to only 35^6 Fed up with the delay through been used by the shoe-maker. On correctly label our food. Perhaps bad weather of land work. I accep­ enquiry, and compelling the slick, not before we really grumble and From one-fifth Deposit. Three years to Pay. ted an appointment in Cheshire last smart manager to come to my complain, and demand to have the week to get away from it all. table. I found that he had bought things we want. M. & J. Swinbank There’s not much fun on the farm cow beef—the sort of stuff that It might be easier for me because just now. looking at hundreds of should go into manufacture. But the1 I’m a fanner, but if you want the 13, HORSEMARKET, Barnard Castle acres of unploughed land which customer can be excused for saying real thing ask for it—for obviously OPEN 9 a.m. TO 7 p.m. DAILY. LATER BY APPOINTMENT, ought to have carried wheat seed nasty things about beef, for to him these days unless you do you are PHONE 2249 long ago. We are hopelessly behind or her it is just beef. more liable to get some concoction schedule. I think restaurants, butchers and from the laboratory.