THE TEESDALE MERCURY.

BOLDRON THE LAIR FOLK CLUB L etters WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. KING’S ARMS, STAINDROP, VILLAGE HALL, COTTAGE RAILWAY welcome WHIST DRIVE SHILDON FOLK to a * GRANT NOT in aid of Richardson Hospital. SCENERY SINGALONG, Admission 15p inc. Refreshments. CLAIMED 1 write to endorse all that was 7-30 p.m., Wednesday, 20th June written in your advertisement for Tuesday, 26th June Entry 20p. Readers would be amused by the Cumbrian Coast Railway. It is Mrs Wilson’s comment in her letter EBKTfi a line well worthy of a journey be­ that to have knocked down my ing made on it with views of little cottage at Whorlton would castles, mountains, cliffs and the LOUIS SMITH MOTORS have been “a nice gesture”. sea all along its length. But there are one or two matters Any revenues from journeys LIMITED oi fact which should be stated. The made on it will be welcomed as it discretionary grant which was offer­ is on the borderline for closure and CALGATE. BARNARD CASTLF ed on this property, has not, in i* this comes about it will deal a fact, been claimed, as it was not devastating blow to the local com­ TELEPHONE 2129/253* possible to meet all the require­ munities. I would be delighted to ments. If 1 now obtain the much answer any enquiries. smaller standard grant, 1 shall have OFFER FOR IM M E D IA T E DELIVERY M . H . L . H eywqod. no more than is the right of every M.G.B. Roadster in Blaze. The Hollies, citizen who provides standard Bamingham. M.G. Midget in Blaze. amenities in old property. Morris Marina 1-8 T.C. Saloon in Harvest Gold. So I have, largely at my own Morris Marina 1-8 S.D.L. Automatic in Black Tulip. expense, provided another unit of Morris Marina 1-3 S.D.L. Saloon in Teal Blue. accommodation in the Barnard Morris Marina 1-3 D.L. Coupe in White. Castle area, and also saved from REMOVALS Ford Capri 1600L in Sebring Red. destruction a building that many Fully Insured consider of particular interest and Estimates Free Ford Cortina 1600L 4-door in Copper Brown. beauty. J . G. CLOSE, Bowes Ford Cortina 2000L in Tawny. May I extend to Mrs Wilson a Tel. 223 Ford Cortina 1600XL Estate in Copper Brown. cordial invitation to call for a cup Ford Cortina 2000 G.X.L. in Pearl Grey. ot tea, and to inspect the simple Ford Cortina 1600XL 4-door in Evergreen. but pleasant home I have provided Ford Cortina 1300L 4-door in Onyx Green. for myself, not as a week-end cot­ Ford Escort 1300XL 2-door in Sapphire. tage, but as my principal residence, FRIDGES from £34-95 Ford Escort 1300L Estate in Marine Blue. enabling me to work among the (with Deep Freezers good people of Barnard Castle. 1 from £76-00) Ford Escort 1300L in Burgundy. am certain this would expurgate Ford Escort 1100L in Daytona Yellow. her urge to destroy the building. AUTOMATIC WASHERS H ec t o r C. P a r r . from £68-95 Q U A L IT Y u s e d v e h i c l e s Bridge Cottage, (L) Ford Granada 3000 G.X.L. in Copper Brown. AUTO/RECORD PLAYERS Whorlton. from £19*40 (K) Vanden Plas Princess 1300 in Green Mallard. This fine picture of Egglestone This shows that Matthew Jeffer­ (K) Chrysier 180 in Arden Grey. Abbey, and a paper mill which stood son agreed to take over the mill, MOTORING STEREO/AUDIO UNITS (K) Ford Cortina 1600L 4-door in Tawny. in front of it for over a century, The Paper Miller house and land from Henry Cooke, from £39-20 (K) Rover 2000 T.C. in Mexico Brown. was drawn around 1820 by Turner, at an annual rent of £140 (a £50 OFFENCES MONO OR COLOUR TV the great landscape artist. drop from eight years earlier), and (K) Vauxhall Viva S.L. in Sienna. Would you have space to reprint Rent or Buy (K) Austin 1300 4-door Mk 3 in Midnight Blue. At that time the mill was run by that the landlord, Mr Morritt, would the enclosed from Letters in the of old whose bear the cost of converting the mill lK) Ford Escort 1100 in Sunset. Henry Cooke, a pioneer in the paper Daily Mail, as it applies very much H.P. arranged or good into a corn mill. to Barnard Castle? (K) Renault 4 in Red. making industry. That is thought to cash discount The cost was not to exceed £250 ^Concerning your article, “Police (J) Austin Maxi 1750 in Blue, be him wading in the Tees in the foreground, with his second wife name lives on... —-‘and as much under as possible” Admit They Can’t Cope with Brit­ at v j ) Hover 2000 SC in White, working on his left. —with the landlord to find wood ain’s Burglars,” may I point out vo) i numph 2000 in Grey. Henry was certainly a busy man: ect descendant still living in the and stables and £25 18s. lOd. for 22 for the gates and other repairs after that the majority of magistrates Tates Radio Co (J) Hillman Hunter G.T. in Green. h'; ran a smallholding—those will area; some other family names which acres of land, divided between four the mill was fitted up, and the ten­ courts' time in this country is spent figure in the parish registers of the fields. So the total was £47 18s. lOd. ant to do the workmanship. (H) Mini Clubman Saloon in Aqua. be his cows in the river—as well as on petty motoring offences. Ltd. time are still common in the area ior the mill and a fair sized small­ Turner’s drawing was referred to (H) Mini Clubman Estate in Red. building up his prosperous paper It‘s an easy job for the police 16 MARKET PLACE firm. He had plenty of mouths to to-day. holding. in the Monthly Chronicle of North and it raises money easily, but are lii) Humber Sceptre Automatic in Aqua Metallic. BARNARD CASTLE feed, with 11 children by his two Though Henry lived at Egglestone By 1822, when Henry Cooke was Countiy Lane and Legend, 1891: these white cars, parked all over V»i) Ford Cortina 1300 4-door in Jade Green. wives in 17 years. Abbey until 1830, he had an interest running the place, some more fields 'Turner, the great landscape paint­ the country all day as a so-called Tel. 3277 (E) Mini 850 Automatic in Blue. The picture is especially interest­ in another paper mill at Richmond Lad been added, bringing the area er, made a drawing of Egglestone motorists' deterrent, really per­ (C) Morris Mini in Blue. ing at the moment, for the firm, from the early 1820s, and eventu­ k just over 42 acres. Henry no for Dr. Whitaker’s Richmondshire, forming a public service? doubt had something to say about and it is possible that long after (J) Bedford 6 cwt. Van in Blue. still called Henry Cooke Ltd., is ally he moved there with his fam­ Would they not be of far greater celebrating its 200th anniversary, ily. In the years that followed he the inflation of the times, as the rent Whitaker’s bulky tomes are forgot­ use to the public, chasing burglars (H) Land Rover S.W.B., Diesel, Hard Top. did valuable development work. He rose to £190 a year. ten, copies of the artist’s composi­ T ftHipc (G) Land Rover L.W.B. Petrol, Truck Cab. and this year it received a Queen’s and other criminals? £ Award for technological innovation. died in 1846 and is buried in the The estate books, in meticulous tion will be in demand. E. Priestley-Cooper (M rs). b e s m a rt SPIRELLA terms, Part Exchanges and H P. parish churchyard at Richmond be­ handwriting, show how the Cookes “Turner, it may be remembered, For a time Henry lived n the South Thornberry, For free advice on fitted Corsets. house seen being built on the left. side his second wife and several of and all other tenants of Mr J. B. S. made many sketches for the same Bowes. After Hours Telephone Bishop Auckland 832011 their children. Morritt used each field year by year. v.-crk, and proofs thereof are treas­ Bras. Swimsuits. Slacks, Skirts This is now Abbey Mill Cottage, and Knitwear, ’phone Cockfield in the years at Egglestone Abbey The rents are broken down to the ured by collectors for the light they Mrs Margaret Brown, of Sher­ where Mr and Mrs Ted Hinton- 248, or write to MRS M. FORD RENT-A-CAR Clifton live. The buildings nearer the Cookes were tenants of the last penny for each parcel of land. throw upon the development of the wood Close, Barnard Castle, repre­ Morritt family. Mr R. A. Morritt In the latter years Henry Cooke had genius of one of the most gifted sented the town as one of the DICKINSON, 2 Wind Mill, the river, though later altered and Etherley, Bishop Auckland, SELF-DRIVE HIRE CARS now deiapidated, are still there. still has several fascinating estate nine fields, six kept as grass while painters of all time.” North East team taking part in a 1973 Models: Escort, Escort Estate, Cortina. books of that period at Rokeby Hall on others he had some crops of The peaceful rural setting is a big keep fit demonstration in the who will be pleased to visit you The weir collapsed long ago but in your own home Competitive Rates. Book now! the stones from it can be seen on (though he has donated others to the wheat, oats and clover. sharp contrast to to-day’s very large Albert Hall, London, on Saturday. Published books leave a mystery Henry Cooke firm, based at Miln- the river bed. Surprisingly the big county archives at Northallerton), i ,, a n —^ I,-> I, ■ —> ~r — -f house up on the right, which looks ^and with Mrs Morritt’s help the about the paper mill, as there is no thorpe, Westmorland. It is part of known reference to its end. But this the Bibby Group. Among its many the most substantial of the lot, has Mercury was able to study them for VG Mandarin Oranges, I I oz...... lip SALES SELF DRIVE long been in ruins. A lot of stone details of the paper mill. it, cleared up by one of Mr Morritt’s new products over the years is one Be-Ro Plain/S.R.FIour, 3 lb...... 13p SERVICE HIRE from it was carted away for road In 1778 the annual rent for the handwritten volumes, containing an paper used in the steam sterilisation Maxwell House Instant Coffee, 4 oz...... 32p mill was £20, plus £2 for the house agreement dated 5th February 1830. ot surgical instruments in hospitals, New Persil, 29 oz...... 21p works years ago. Heinz Oxtail Soup, 14| oz...... 7p M c G A R R Turner was highly praised for this for which the Qneen’s Award was Oxo Cubes, Red/Chicken ...... 12*s 12p, 6’s 6£p and other works he did at the time given this year. Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 15 oz...... 12p for the massive History of Rich- At a ceremony, tributes were paid Tudor Potato Crisps, 2p packet ...... lip BROTHERS to the one who made it possible, Australian SPC Sliced Pears /Peaches, 15 oz...... lip mondshire by the Rev. Thomas Women's Institutes Crosse & Blackwell Alphabetti Spaghetti/Spaghetti Rings, VAUXHALL & LIGHT BEDFORD DEALERS the man who kept a few cows and a Whitaker, printed in 1823. The vicar EGGLESTON holidays abroad, and was able to 15 oz. 5£p gave a detailed description of the little mill beside the Tees. Rowntree’s Breakaway Biscuits, 6’s ...... 8£p The June meeting was opened as discourse on each place she visited. Ryvila, 61 oz...... 6p Newgate Garage, Bd. Castle abbey ruins then declared: usual by Mrs Jameson and mem­ A vote of thanks was given by Cooper’s Flykiller/Freshaire, each ...... 13£p “Northward of the choir is a long bers were asked to stand in silence Mrs Harle. VG Cleaning Powder, 1 lb. 2 oz...... 5p Telephone 3352/2488 line of cottages patched up out of in memory of Mrs Barnet, one of The competition was best house­ TV LICENCE the offices of the house, the inhabit­ our founder-members. hold hints: 1, Mrs Harle; 2, Mrs “BE AN ARTIST’ VG CHILDREN’S PAINTING COMPETITION. ants of which I suppose are em­ Unfortunately Mrs Forrest was Brass; 3, Mrs Bayley. DODGERS Full details and entry forms from your VG New Vauxhalls ployed in the neighbouring paper unable to attend the A.G.M. in A collection of grocery items for All offers available from 18th June until 30th June, 1973 for immediate delivery mill, while neither one nor the other London this year, but Mrs Kyn- Morris Grange met a good re­ ARE FINED subject to availability and in accordance with local regulations contribute to the repose or neatness Vauxhall Victor 2-3 S.L. with Overdrive, in Riviera Blue. aston of Cotherstone agreed to take sponse. Hostesses were Mrs Usher, Derek Harvey, of 52 Stainton r.J the place.” her place and gave a detailed report Mrs Carter, Mrs Ridley, Mrs Grove, was fined £10 at Barnard Pauxhall Victor 2-3 S.L. Saloon, in Garnet. Your nearest VG Grocer— (This was taken from the Bowes of the meeting. Hutchinon and Mrs Gibson. The Castle on Wednesday for using a Vauxhall Victor De Luxe Estate Car, in Aqua Starmist. Museum’s copy of the book, thanks Mrs Whitfield gave a very inter­ mystery parcel was given by Mrs IV set without a licence. He was Vauxhall Victor De Luxe Estate Car in Conifer. to Mr Michael Kirby, the director.) esting demonstration on mat-mak­ Blenkinsop and won by Mrs Bul- said to have been using it for three f t . & iff. A l l i n s o n Vauxhall Viva S.L. 4-door Saloon, in Riviera Blue. The paper mill is mentioned as ing with baler twine, and was mer. months since his last licence ex­ far back at 1717. The Cooke firm thanked by Mrs Boyle. Tea was The evening ended with an amus­ pired. He said he was short of i 7 Newgate Barnard Castle was started in 1773 by Henry’s served by Mrs Robinson and Mrs ing half-hour, arranged by Mrs money at the time and could not e New Bedford Van father James Cooke, though the Ramsden. Smith and Mrs Maughan. afford £7 for a new licence. | Late Closing Fridays 7 p.m Free Deliveries Town and District early history is blurred. The family Mrs L. Raine won the surprise Susan Lee, of Laburnum Cottage, for immediate delivery first appear in the Startforth parish NEWBIGGIN-IN-TEESDALE parcel and the winners of the com­ Two new members were wel­ Demesnes, was fined £11 for using records in 1791. petition for the longest stick of a TV without a licence. She was Bedford 18 cwt. C.F. Van in Royal Blue. James died in 1800, aged 55. After comed to the June meeting by Mrs rhubarb were: 1, Mrs M. Ander­ J. C. Gargate, who presided. Mrs said to have been using it for four DON’T FORGET- a search the Mercury found his will son; 2, Mrs Beattie; 3, Mrs E. Sinclair, secretary, read the min­ months. Both pleaded guilty by at Leeds. He had been fairly suc­ Moore. A mystery trip has been letter. Good Quality cessful as he left £100 to one daugh- utes and submitted current corre­ Saturday is Glaxo’s 25th Annual arranged for July 10th, departing spondence and business, and Mrs tei and £50 to each of his six other from Eggleston at 6 p.m. Selected Used Vehicles children, as well as providing for A. Kidd, the link delegate from the answers to the many serious and Middleton W.I., gave an interesting his wife Elizabeth. She died nine BARN INGHAM funny questions put to them. This^ 1972 (K) Vauxhall Victor Transcontinental 2-3 S.L. report on the A.G.M. in London. SPORTS & GALA DAY years later aged 49, and not long everyone enjoyed very much. Mrs Mrs Hey wood was in the chair Mrs Munn, Chester-le-Street, featuring the inter-factory Saloon. White with black interior. Under 13,000 after that Henry started running the BJenkiosop thanked the panel on with Mrs Bayley as secretary. A gave a commentary and talk on her miles. Sold and serviced by us from new. mill on his own account. members’ behalf, giving each ot discussion was held on the produce display of dolls dressed in period ALEC NATHAN CUP Henry Cooke was married at them a little memento of the even guild show of the Tees and Greta costumes representing styles cover­ SPORTS FIELD, HARMIRE ROAD, from 2 p.m. 1972 (K) Austin Maxi 1750. Harvest Gold. One Startforth to Hannah Wilkinson of ing. group, to be held in Barningham ing many centuries. The dresses private owner. Under 15,000 miles. Barnard Castle on 30th July 1811. There was an excellent buffet Village Hall on 15th September. were embroidered and sequins were A HOST OF ATTRACTIONS TO SUIT ALL THE FAMILY His handwriting, still to be seen in supper given by the committee who 1972 (K) Land Rover 88” S.W.B. Petrol. Schedules were presented. These also added. Thanks were expressed CHILDREN’S & ADULT RACES NOVELTY EVENTS the original parish register, is in a were the hostesses. gave a wide number of items to be on behalf of the members by Mrs Hard Top. firm, educated style—a contrast to Mrs Jarvis won the mystery prize SIDE SHOWS : PONY RIDES : DISPLAYS competed for—every field of cook­ Walton. many others of the time, who had given by Mrs Stewart MIDDLETON BAND 1972 (K) Morris Marina 1-8 Coupe ery, preserves and garden produce, One of the new members, Miss an awkward scrawl or signed with a flowers and flower arrangement. in Midnight Blue. Fleming, won the surprise parcel, MARWOOD AND Admission by Special 25th Anniversary Programme - 3p cross. Mrs Wright, delegate for Bold- and the competition winners—wild Babies came quickly—Ann in LANGLEYDALE 1971 (K) Sunbeam Rapier Coupe in Silver. ron and Bamingham at the A.G.M. flowers in a bottle—were: 1, Mrs 1913, Catherine in 1815, William in The June meeting was an after­ . Under 16,000 miles. gave her report. The prospective Illingworth; 2, Mrs J. C. Gargate. 1817 and Henry Junior in 1818. But increase in volume and size of noon trip to Newton Rigg Agricul­ aaaaarsiaaraaaaaaaa aaajka Members submitted names for the tural College for a cookery demon­ then there was a tragedy. Hannah transport gave concern to members, mystery trip on July 2nd. Supper died, probably in childbirth, and stration. Mrs Johnson spoke on and protests will be made to the hostesses were Mrs Hooper and THE WHITE SWAN Coming in shortly was buried on 27th March, 1818, the use of cheaper cuts of meat Minister for the Environment. Mrs Crighton. the day little Henry was baptised. Membership continues to rise and demonstrated several recipes Startforth 1971 (J) Austin 1750 Maxi. Limeflower. One lady She was 27. and subscriptions were under dis­ ROMALDKIRK using such pieces Specialising in late evening meals daily from 7-15 p.m. owner from new. Under 18.000 miles. Hannah is buried in Startforth cussion. Voting was erratic over On our birthday meeting (we’re She was thanked by Miss M. churchyard, next to Henry’s parents. the increased subscriptions and 54) there was a very good turnout Morton for her clear and interest­ ing advice and suggestions. Whilst BAR SNACKS, BASKET MEALS AND FRESH CUT Also there is her child Catherine, after some delay, the vote for the of members. Mrs Blenkinsop pre­ SANDWICHES ALWAYS AVAILABLE who died in 1821 aged six. Their increased subscription was lost. sided and the business and country at the college members were shown round the gardens and greenhouses BOOK YOUR SELF DRIVE HIRE CAR NOW gravestones look down on the Tees. A county exhibition for 1974 was letter were read by Mrs Howard. BUSINESS LUNCHES SERVED TUESDAY-FRIDAY 45p for your Summer Holidays. All 1973 Vehicles. Henry did not wait long before mooted. It is 15 years since a Nat­ Mrs Turnbull gave a completely of the Horticultural Department. marrying again. His new wife, Eliza­ clear, lengthy and delightful ac­ Before the journey home members Very competitive rates ional Exhibition took place using SPECIAL TABLE D’HOTE LUNCHEON EACH SUNDAY beth, started the second section of the traditional crafts. Live animals, count of her trip to London for the had high tea in Penrith.. 95p inc. VAT. Local farm reared Chicken, Duckling and (he family with baby James in May it was felt, should not be exported A.G.M. at the Albert Hall. When Mrs L. Hodgson arranged the Turkey always included in the menu Part Exchange Welcome. 1820. There followed John in 1821, for slaughter. Animals should be serious business was over members competition, a word game which Isabella in 1823, Hannah in 1824, slaughtered in this country before turned once more to entertainment. was played during the iourney. Continuing improvements and renovations will later provide dining Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Later by appointment) Mary in 1826, Francis in 1828, and export. This was in the form of Any Both the winners, Mrs Foster and and bar facilities in the “Riverside Restaurant” with seating for sixty guests. Ideal for dances and private parties. Jane in 1830. Looking at someone else’s holi­ Questions? They had an excellent Miss P. Preston, were guests on YOUR PRESENT CAR OR CARAVAN TAKEN IN the outing. July is holiday month Surprisingly, despite the large day through slides was the subject panel—Mrs Mooney, Mr Jarvis Enquiries and Reservations : Tel. Barnard Castle 2575 PART EXCHANGE. INSURANCE ARRANGED number of Cookes in two genera­ of Miss Jacka’s talk. She showed and Mr Hurst—all of whom gave and the next meeting will be 9th tions, nothing is known of any dir- some interesting pictures of her lively, interesting and humorous August.