Y*» Wednesday. September 3rd, 1958. THE TEESDALE MERCURY

LANGLEYDALE Hartlepool Man I Popularity of Staindrop J EGGLESTON 1 0 am to 5 p m Addison & Woodhams Fined for “Foolish (T| (W. Cheesebrough) , DRIVER FINED ( C H W SATURDAY, «ITT0N FAMILY GROCERS AND FOR CARELESS Show Increases A c t” DW ■ ■ w W W 20th SEPTEMBER PROVISION DEALERS, J Teesdale’s Premier Agricultural Show. p M 1 i Wine and Spirit Merchants, DRIVING Barnard Castle. New Flower Class Introduced “ It was a very foolish action on two mo a my part,” declared James Starrs fcgBfa in E The House where you get the 1 John Bell (36), .a farmer, of On Saturday the Staindrop Gar­ and 3, E. Nodding. Two pears: 1, (47), of 6, Aden Grove, West MYSTERY MEETING TO DISCUSS | H § 1 best of everything at the least | West Highwood, Langleydale, deners and Allotment Holders held R. Finn; 2 and 3, E. Nodding. Hartlepool, when he appeared at tfurday. 9 FARM ELECTRICITY possible price. { was summoned at Barnard their fifth annual show. There was Three chrysanthemums: 1 and 3, Barnard Castle Magistrates’ Court be dufc 9 A Trial Order is solicited. ( D. Forrest; 2, W. Race. Eight Satisfaction Gnaranteed. , Castle Magistrates’ Court on a good number of entries, totalling on Wednesday charged with steal­ n which ^ over 500, compared with just over sweets peas: 1, D. Forrest; 2, J. ing two liqueur glasses valued at cribcd for% Free Delivery Town and , Wednesday for driving without Country. due care and attention on the 400 last year. Hodgson; 3, S. Riddell. Three car­ 5s. 2d. from the Star Hotel, Bar­ In Conjunction with N.F.U . nations: 1, F. Todd; 2, A. Lightfoot; nard Castle. He pleaded “Guilty” Ask for our Representative to < morning of July 28th. He The best exhibit was shown by n I doseq call. Mr A. Mason, winning the Small­ 3, T. R. Armstrong. Four roses: 1, and was fined £2. on Magmk pleaded not guilty and was Ten years ago, in 1948, farmers holder blue ribbon and gardening S. Riddell; 2, F. Todd; 3, J. Hull. Inspector J. J. Veitch, prosecut­ |0 bad H Telephone 2154. defended by Mr E. Webster. spade, the latter given by Mr Gent’s buttonhole: 1, R. Finn; 2 and from the parishes of Boldron and ing, said that after closing time on Bowes signed a petition which was BARNARD CASTLE *n the I [ After hearing the evidence, the Sleigbtholme, licensee of the Black 3, T. Hall. Three gladioli: 1, A. August 4th last, Mr A. Davies, ivered. 3 despatched to the Electricity Board. Magistrates found the case proved Swan. Mason; 2 and 3, B. Lay bourne. licensee of the Star Hotel, checked MART’S RECORD baO,” bat i 8 STEANSON, A1PJRI, and imposed a fine of £5. Beil was The cup for the most points in Three pom-pom dahlias: 1, 2 3, S. his stock and found that certain In the petition the farmeis asked YEAR I the Hdki Tel. Staindrop 361 also ordered to pay costs amount­ the flower section was won by Mr Riddell. Three dahlias (decorative, wine and spirit glasses were mis­ the authority for a supply of elec­ \ second fa| ing to £3 8s. and an advocate's fee S. Riddell, of Evenwood, and a large): 1, A. Saltmarsh; 2, B. Lay- sing. tricity. Later they were told it licb the | | for your would cost about £300 per farm and Mr H. D. Robinson, Alwent, of £6 6s. similar cup for vegetables was won bourne; 3, T. Armstrong. Three He had previously served mem­ giving Mjdfc NEW TELEVISION Prosecuting on behalf of the the matter was dropped. piesided at the 69th general meet­ by Mr R. Finn. Dahlias (decorative, medium large): bers of a coach party who called Chief Constable, Mr N. G. Forster A new section was incorporated 1, B. Laybourne; 2, T. Armstrong; Several schemes followed but each ing of the Barnard Castle and Cash and Easy Terms. on their return home to West f Mr 1 stated that about 8-30 a.m. on in this year’s show. It was flower 3, W. Race. Three dahlias (cactus): was rejected on the grounds that it Teesdale Farmers* Auction Mart man, Mr Repairs any make. Hartlepool. He went to the place was too expensive. Now, however, Co., Ltd., held on Wednesday, 27th Monday, July 28th last, Sergeant arrangement, and the cup, presen­ 1 and 2, T. Armstrong; 3, A. where the coach was parked and presented 9 Every Part in Stock. M. H. Windor, of R.E.M.E., resid­ ted by Mr W. Laybcurne, was won Mason. Three asters (single): 1 and several farmers in the area have re­ August. It was pleasing to report •etary, Mr i. 24 Hour Service saw the organiser of the trip. Cer­ ceived a letter from the North East­ that the mart, which was one of ing at Startforth Park, Startforth, by Mrs T. Armstrong. Miss Riley 2, R. Finn. Three asters (double): tain glasses were retrieved by the introduced 1 ern Electricity Board regarding a the first in England to provide was driving his car up Galgate Lord was the judge in this section, 1, 2 and 3, W. Race. Garden organiser, and Mr Davies called the Ravenswol new scheme. accommodation for attested , No Electricity towards the Teesdale Car Com­ and Messrs J. Rodgers, of Barnard flowers (arrangement): 1, Mrs T. police. A number of the passeng­ The letter staftes that a meeting had during the year ended 30th s. Latest Model pany's garage. Castle, and W. Thompson, of Raby Armstrong; 2 and 3, J. Shepherd. ers in the bus were interviewed in­ d at H i He indicated his intention to Park, judged the flower and veget­ Pot plant (flowering): 1 and 2, Miss has been arranged, in- conjunction June, 1958, one of the most suc­ cluding defendant, who acknow­ with the National Farmers’ Union, were teodend proceed to the right up Bede Road, able exhibits. Bell; 3, R. Finn. Pet plant (foli­ ledged that he was responsible for cessful years in its history with a players ai 14" TELEVISION, ENGINE A for putting forward proposals fora and as he started to take the bend, The fact that, as year succeeds age): 1, R. Finn; 2, A. Mason; 3, .taking two liquer glasses. turnover of £444,000. The numbers d in prepd^i AERIAL. Complete £116/16/6. a Land Rover, driven by accused, year, there are an increasing num­ S. Riddell. Pot of cactus or suc­ supply of electrical energy. The of stock entered for sale were: 5,001 Also 17" and 21" Models. turned sharp right across his path. ber of entries, is proof of the popu­ culent: 1, R. Finn; 2, A. Mason; 3, P.C. James said that when quest-: meeting will be held at the Rokeby cattle, 23,589 , and 2,519 Robinson | It had come down Bede Road in larity of the event. Even though A. Mason. Four pansies: 1, A. ioned, Starrs replied, “ I took these Church Hall on Monday, 15th of . Having provided £1,068 for son b rag a stream of traffic. weather has not been kind to gar­ Mason; 2 and 3, S. Riddell. Lady’s two liqueur glasses. Do not blame September. repairs, the net profit for the year Mudie, 1 1 Although the sergeant applied his deners, the standard of exhibits was spray: 1, R. Finn; 2, A. Mason; 3, anyone else. This is the first lot of No figures for the installation was £751 0s. 4d. and a dividend j> M. Cck.| brakes, he was unable to avoid high. W. Race. trouble I have been in.” have been quoted nor has the of 15% was again declared. The M. Humble b T. H. HOGGETT collision, and after the accident, he Pom-Pom Supremacy. scheme been outlined. All the chairman moved a vote of thanks c R. Caleb! spoke to Bell. An argument | There were some exceptionally farmers are asked is to be present to all customers supporting the c Blackett & SON. ensued as to whose fault it was but j fine blooms in the dahlia classes. THOUSANDS ENJOY at the meeting to take part in the mart. inson c $9 ultimately accused admitted that he T. Armstrong gained the most discussion* f. Walton m 4. King Street, was to blame and he apologised. places in this particular class of WENSLEYDALE SHOW IN AUGUST One farmer in the locality sug­ STARTFORTH MAN FINED b Mwfie, I BARNARD CASTLE The sergeant had two passengers flower, and in the pom-pom class gests he has an inkling of what is i.i his car at the time of the S. Riddell swept the board. Five SUNSHINE afoot. He said yesterday that there FOR MOTORING OFFENCES. | | Simpson I Tel. 3334 accident. They were Staff Sergeant other dahlia exhibitors shared the might be a reduction in cost for p b Hutcfc Harris and Craftsman Thomas. remaining honours more or less supplying the farms. The figure he Fines totalling £6 were imposed > Hutchins* BUILDERS & JOINERS “ No Alternative.’5 equally. A crowd of well over 5,000 was recorded at the forty-fifth expects is about £180, of which by Barnard Castle Magistrates on Zoatswcrtb I “ From the evidence you will find Mr T. Armstrong, the Society sum 33J*% might be covered by an Wednesday upon Archibald Hudson le run out.c Works: it quite clear that the collision chairman, was a prominent shower Wensleydale agricultural show at Leyburn on Saturday. It was agricultural grant, leaving the farm­ (32), of 7, Com Close, Startforth, ; R. Femiii Bridge End, Startforth. occurred with the defendant's car in classes for shallots and in two of an ideal, fine and warm August day which no doubt induced er to find about £120, which is a when he was summoned for several le b Humbt right across the path of Sergeant the three classes scored a first, sec­ considerable reduction on £300. motoring offences. •# 2; | Sim Alterations & Repairs. Windor's car and on the defend­ ond and third. In the third class such a large attendance. Dotheboys Hall, Bowes, immort­ He was fined £2 on each of the G. Hodgn Estimates Free. ant’s wrong side of the road,” said he was placed first and third. Entries for the majority of classes were up on last year. alised by Charles Dickens in his following charges: Using a motor total, 3& Mr Forster. From Barnard Castle Mr Harold novel Nicholas Nickleby, is up for vehicle with defective tyres, not a, MndiflM| “ It is the submission of the Kipling won a first prize with two There was, however, a fall in entries for the sheep section, but sale. It is now described as a busy having a warning instrument fitted, ck 1-5. i Houses and Bungalows prosecution that the accused failed pot leaks, and Mr D. Forrest, sec­ in this case it was stated that hay-making had prevented transport cafe, hostel and restaur­ and failing to carry current records 1-9, Hntcte- built to order. io give precedence to Sergeant retary of the Barnard Castle Gar­ ant of hours worked on the vehicle. Windor and was thus guilty of deners’ and Allotment Holders’ several farmers from showing. driving without due care and Society, gained awards in classes attention.” All stock entered was of a good for tomatoes, chrysanthemums and standard and well presented. It [TH A Sergeant Windor stated in evi­ sweet peas. I These were of a particularly high BRITISH EGG MARKETING BOARD dence that he was proceeding to was commented that the exhibitors THE PERFECT | The two show secretaries, Mr T. had taken particular care in show-j I standard. IL 1 Barford Camp and as he approach­ Waistell and Mr F. Ward, had put The Leyburn and District Allot­ FIGURE BY § ed the junction of Harmire Road ing their animals and bringing I The above require me to keep a Register of all in a great amount of work to make them to a peak condition. ment Holders’ Challenge Cup for the with Bede Road, he noticed a the show a success. A large most points gained in the amateur Egg Producers sending Eggs to the Packing ITffS tanker leaving Harmire Road. “ I It was interesting to note that P amount of credit is attributed to flower classes was won by Mr J. signalled my intention of proceeding these two men. among several prominent Swaledale Dinsdale. Station below up Bede Road,” he said. “ As I sheep breeders. Mr J. W. Hall, of ribby * a I Later the prizes were presented In the Women’s Institute section started to take the bend, I was by Mrs T. Armstrong, the wife of Sleightholme, Bowes, won the R. M. the challenge cup for making an Mrs Gcorft approximately level with the ‘ Keep Hodgson Cup for the most perfect Full Name and Postal Address imith’s M the chairman. Mr Waistell presen­ article, in this case a doll's “ karri- Left ’ sign when a Land Rover ted Mrs Armstrong with the prize Swaledale on the showground. His cot ” was won by West Witton. His Registration Number nard Casfc made a sudden turn right and aged ram won first prize and he white 9 for the flower arrangement competi- Aysgarth were second and Leyburn Mrs. Margaret Poorest^ i stopped in front of me. I had no [ tion. > gained a second award for showing third. enjoys m 10, Dale Road j alternative but to collide with it. Results. a shearling ram. Mr Hall also Trophy winners in the sheep and Those not yet registered can apply for Form himself at Barnard Castle * “ If I had swung to my right I showed the best male Swaledale and is very da | phone 2031 S Round potatoes: 1, 2 and 3, R cattle classes were: Cup for the best n «igbt have struck other vehicles the champion female was shown by EJVLB.12 >ert rat id | Finn. Three kidney potatoes: 1 and three females, Northern travelling down Bede Road. I got 3, R. Finn; 2, C. Lightfoot. One Ambrose Harker, of Leyburn. ., C. W. Porter; best out to take the number of the Land potato (round or kidney): 1, J. Tees water Breeder’s Northern Dairy in show en ~ lj|9 Rover and I was accused by B.E.M.B. (Registrar) the fact if TO THE LAKES: Grice; 2, R. Finn; 3, J. Hull. Two Success. area, W. C. Porter; Leybum Trades defendant of being at fault, but pot leaks: 1, H. Kipling; 2 and 3, t a mutd In the Teeswater section J. R. men’s Cup for the winner in the Sunday, 7th September later when I asked to exchange S. Riddell. Two trench leeks: 1, Mercuiy House, 109,-119, Waterloo Road, London, S.E. 1 rabbit Hr Addison, of Mickleton. was very class with the most entries *in the Barnard Castle 10-43am 13/6 names, he apologised and admitted A. Mason; 2, T. Armstrong; 3, R. nd pinpflS much in the forefront. It was only Northern section, °r By train to Penrith and motor being in error.” Finn. Three beetroot: 1, E. Hord- in this case a heifer under two and : most of 1b coach tour of the lakes. Cross-examined by Mr Webster, to be expected that such a recognised n. en; 2, D. T. Hull; 3, T. Armstrong. over one year, F. R. Sledge; chal­ Barnard Castle 10-43am 13/2 Windor said that he did not under­ breeder should win a number of svever, vhd Four red shallots: 1, 2 and 3, T. lenge cup for the best female pro­ EGG PACKING STATION By train to Penrith, coach to stand Bell's intention at alL prizes but in the class for a shear­ larity. Whs Armstrong. Clove of shallots: 1 ling gimmmer he swept the board geny of registered N.D.S. parents, Pooley Bridge and steamer “ We Cannot Miss Him.” and 3, T. Armstrong; 2, R. Finn. confined to show area, W. C. Porter; ngs fonst on Lake Ullswater. against five other entries. Altogether 64, GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE nuch akjaf; Staff Sergeant Victor W. Harris, Two carrots: 1, C. Lightfoot; 2, A. best pedigree Dairy Shorthorn, Train returns from Penrith of 53, Startforth Park, said that just he gained three firsts, two seconds 1 Mason; 3, T. Armstrong. Two and two thirds. confined to show area, R. H. Met­ 8-5pm. before the collision, he called out spring onions: 1, 2 and 3, C. Light­ calfe. »? fiiiuiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiuaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiaiiaiiaiii. the pava PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE “ We cannot miss him.” At that foot. Two autumn onions: 1, W. In the cattle sections there were Best exhibit in Friesian class, A. good entries for both Northern tins parti Full details from the station moment, he added, Sergt. Windor Waistell; 2, F. Robinson. Six pods Bosomworth; best cow or heifer in Dairy Shorthorns and Friesians. sits it 1 and usual agencies. was bent over the steering wheel and ot peas: 1 and 3, R. Finn; 2, T. milk, M. Iveson; best male and ave beooa was braking hard. Armstrong Round cabbage: 1, E. Although no specific award for the female British Friesian, F. K. best Shorthorn, Mr C. W. Porter, of USE bock to it -----(p lam S H RAILWAYS*)— Witness added that after an Nodding; 2, T. Armstrong; 3, J. Abbey; best non-pedigree Dairy und and I argument as to whose fault it was, Smelt. Pointed cabbage: 1, J. Bur­ Healaugh, gained three trophies in­ Shorthorn, W. Iveson; champion Bell said to Sergt. Windor, “ On ton; 2 and 3, R. Finn. Red cab­ cluding one for the best three animal, W. Iveson; best Shorthorn >ssed writ second thoughts, old boy, it was bage: 1, R. Finn; 2, T. Armstrong. females. His other two trophies cow or heifer in calf or milk; best moertak | mi fault” Lettuce: 1, C. Lightfoot; 2, F. were for the best female in the show heifer, C. Iveson; two best female SAYER’S area and the best female progeny |e said H H. TOLLEY Evidence in support was also Ward; 3, J. Smelt. Marrow: 1, T. dales-bred sheep, C. M. Heseltine; given by Craftsman William in the show area. loorstepjs Painting, Paperhanging Davies; 2 and 3, E. Nodding. Four most perfect , J. W. Thomas, of R.E.M.E., of 10, Start­ tomatoes: 1, 2 and 3, D. Forrest. Mr J. Metcalf, of Bolam Grange, Hall. Sign writing forth Park. Piercebridge, was placed first in the PRE-CAST )penin| 1 Cauliflower: 1, 2 and 3, F. Ward. Ids mat P.C. Thompson stated that he Two celery: 1, A. Mason; 2, A. class for a cow in milk born before West View, The Bank arrived at the scene of the accident 1st August, 1955, and also in the y wees 1 Barnard Castle. / Saltmarsh; 3, J. Smelt. Six pods of class for an in-calf cow bom before e presunI about 8-50 a.m. and found that the runner beans: 1, R. Finn. Six pods 1st August, 1955. He was second in them 9 vehicles had not been moved. The of French beans: 1 and 2, T. Arm­ EGGLESTON BRICKS BACK TO SCHOOL. Land Rover, he said, was on its strong; 3, A. Saltmarsh. Six pods the heifer in milk class and so gain­ wjong side of the road facing of broad beans: 1, C. Lightfoot; 2, ed three awards with four entries. PARISH FETE Thousands of houses have been built with these Bricks one of fc You can get the Children's or and it across the junction of Harmire R. Finn; 3, T. Armstrong Collec­ The champion bull in the Short­ between the east and west coasts, also schools, cow- bby,w H SCHOOL SATCHELS Road, and on the wrong side of the tion of four vegetables: 1, A. horn section was shown by Mr F. byres and all other types of buildings. traffic island. Sergt. Windows car Clarkson, of Thornton Steward. His four H in Leather and Canvas, Marsh; 2, C. Ligbtfoot; 3, T. Arm­ Eggleston Hall, from its vantage of norad PENCIL CASES, was on its correct side of the road. strong. Cucumber: 1 and 2, R. animal was “ Cannerheugh Philip.” point overlooking the Tees, was the In a statement, Bell said that a In classes for Friesians, the We make millions of these Bricks each year. Why ? nth typical PAINTS, Finn; 3, J. Shepherd. Three cook­ setting for the annual parish garden Because they are a better class than any other and FOUNTAIN PENS, car was following him down Bede ing apples: 1, E. Nodding; 2 and 3. champion male and female, register­ fete on Saturday. PASS CASES, Road. He put out his right hand R. Finn. Two eating apples: 1, 2 ed by the society, were shown by Lady Gray, the wife of Sir cheaper. ^ POLS. at indicating his intention to turn Mr F. K. Abbey, of York. William Gray, performed the open­ right into Harmire Road. “ In my misjudged the distance of the on­ Trade Display Award. ing ceremony, after being intro­ For BRICKS, JACK ASCOUGH’S. opinion the driver of the car did coming . c&r but I believed I had f Miss I In the show of trade stands, duced by the Vicar, the Rev. R. C. BUILDING MATERIALS, eacber | 9, The Bank, not see me,” he added. enough room to get past. His car Thornton. In a short address she and was extensively damaged as a Messrs Tipton and Morley, of Bar­ the cm1 Error of Judgment. referred to the life in the village; ROAD MATERIALS, THE TOYSHOP OF TEESDALE, On oath, Bell said that the car result of the impact so he must have nard Castle, won the gold medal. School I Theirs was a well displayed stand of it had been a momentous year fer and all types of linary-i behind him was travelling at lee travelling at a fair speed. We Eggleston, she said, when }various exchanged names and addresses agricultural equipment appropriate­ Webier. greater speed than he was, and in schemes had come to fruition. AGRICULTURAL LIME, order not to confuse the driver but I have no recollection of say­ ly decorated with oocasional small >bsonf I tubs of flowers. They defeated into They had had an adequate water J Alder behind, he put out his right hand ing it was my fault. I said we were supply, extensions to the village hall for your requirements ring: Bambridge Bros. r.nd drew in to the centre of the both at fault, and he said we will second place the winners at the 1 Davit Darlington show, Messrs Ord and had been started, and they had Hulands Quarry Bowes 330. L Gib**, Monumental Scolpton road. get the police to decide.” really little to grumble about. Addressing the Magistrates, Mr Teasdale. Memorials in Stone, Marble “ I considered I was doing the The Hall, which is Sir William Brough 271 Penrith 367 pan; I and Granite Also from Barnard Castle, Mr it Gndt correct thing in getting off the Webster said that in consideration and Lady Gray’s residence, pro­ Showroom fit Yard : of the driver behind, Bell topk tfie Leslie Greenbank was appointed to ivis, 1 crown of the road and proceeding vided a pleasant background to the HALL STREET crown of the road and gave ample judge the photographic section. He m m * round the corner,” he said. “ I day’s activities. The stalls, set out BARNARD CASTLE indication he was about to turn was assisted by Mr J. Audas. 1 Cable, thought I had ample time in which WORKS : right. He thought his signal would Although it has been a bad year on the drive and portico, assumed son, 1 to take the comer before any on­ a business-like activity, which to­ A lso for N orthgatb, D arungtcm have been seen by the driver of the for gardeners, there was a wonder­ Too* coming traffic could reach the gether with the proceeds from the SAYER’S WASHED SAND AND GRAVEL f e t 1609 comer. car travelling up Galgate and ful entry for the horticultural P ■ Phone Darlington 3773. “ I took the comer just a little thought that vehicle was slowing classes. Very much in the forefront side show attractions and teas Ring Cotherstone 3 9 7 . 1 Gndr M id i flri Prices on were the dahlias and of particular served by willing helpers, went to 5 H bfc on the nearside because of the down to give way to him. He made AiiBHaiiBiiBiiaiiBiiBiiaitaiieiiiwiiaiiairtiiBiwniiaiiBiiaiiaiiaiiBiieiiiiia