LOCAL AND OTHER On Monday, in connection with the mothers’ UPPER DALE NOTES. SPECIAL INTERCESSORY SERVICE AT meeting, a tea was given in the Thorngate Startforth Rural Vegetable Growing. THE WESLEYAN CHURCH NOTES. Mission Hall, Barnard Castle, kindly provided [BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] by Mrs William Hutchinson, Galgate. At 7 Council. THE POTATO. COLONEL THE HON W. LIONEL VANE HEIR o'clock a capital concert was given by Mr Since the list of subscribers to the Farmers’ The Roll of Honour Read Singer and party. Red Cross jumble sale at Middleton was sent A special intercessory service took place in TO THE HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST AND [BY F. C. DALGARNO.] to press, the following subscriptions have THE VOLUNTEERS FOR THE WAR. the Wesleyan Church, Barnard Castle, on SCARNESS ESTATES. I. We notice that at the sale of the late Mr The monthly meeting was held on Wednes- been received: —Lord Barnard £5; Mr and Sunday evening, conducted by the Rev. Mrs Dent, 7s. 6d ; and Mr Edwin Lee 5s. John Ward’s furniture and effects on Thursday, day, Mr John Walton, J P , presiding. There The potato was first seen in a wild state in Robinson Lang (superintendent). A large The Rector of Rokeby was taken ill last the 18th instant, four oil paintings and a wore also present Messrs T. Bayles, W. Bowes, South America, and found its way from *«* week. and on Sunday morning the service at The monthly meeting at Middleton Parish congregation was present, - in the course of water-colour drawing, by Mr A. G Stevens, G. V. Tarn. R. Raine (Holwick), G. Lowes, T. Virginia to England by means of colonists his address the reverend gentleman referred Rokeby was taken by the Rev. W. B. Blackett. sent out by Sir Walter Raleigh, who grew the Council was held in the Town Hall on will be offered, including a large picture of W. Garth, J. Allison, J. Iceton, J. Raine (Street to the beginning of a new year, and appealed the Castle. Mr Stevens resided for a con­ Side), J. G. Walton. J. Richardson, W. H. roots In Ireland in 1586. Wednesday night, Mr J. Waltou presiding. — A marriage has been arranged, and will take Experts are constantly engaged in raising The Clerk read a letter from the County War to the young people as to the idea of life - the siderable time in Barnard Castle, and was Robinson, J. Raine (Mickleton), A. Nicholson, right sort, the right way, and the right method place early in February, between Mr Charles well known as a subtle and skilful painter of Coulthard, W. Errington, D Alderson, J new seedlings to take the place of older Agricultural Committee in regard to a scheme M. Forbes, of York, and Mildred Edith, eldest varieties gradually wearing out. This applies for the distribution of Scotch seed potatoes to of life - and urged his hearers to make the local scenery. Since leaving the neighbour­ Peacock, M. Scrafton, A. J. Preston. T. best use of the present year, so that their lives daughter of the late Rev. F. E. Sadgrove. hood he has resided near Whitby, and has had more to the strong-growing and late varieties allotment holders and small cultivators. — A Rector of Winston-on-Tees. Metcalfe, W. J. Watson (elerk), T. H Plews might be fresher at the end than at the works accepted by the Royal Academy and (surveyor), and W. Porter (Inspector). — The than to those grown for early crops. Why ? sub-committee was appointed to ascertain the The early varieties usually get well ripened, probable demands of the district, and to write beginning. He also spoke of the grave period other exhibitions. A good opportunity is now bank balance was reported to be £1,814 13s. 4d. through which we are passing, but thought Among those mentioned in despatches last afforded for acquiring works by this —Mr Dent said the total paybill for that day and so do not deteriorate. The variety, Early to the County Council in regard to allotments. week was Lieutenant Vivian H. Piercy, Royal undoubtedly rising artist. There are also four Ashleaf Kidney, has been grown in gardens they having before them an application for one the main issues might be left with God. He amounted to £207 0s. l1d. — The Chairman : also congratulated the women, girls and boys Welsh Fusiliers. He has been shopping in sporting prints by Mr J. F. Herring, senior, And that leaves us with £1,600 in hand. — The over 100 years, and still under good manage­ or two acres. —The statement of accounts for Barnard Castle recently whilst staying at which are worthy the notice of collectors of ment produce as good crops as ever. Not one the joint parish property was presented, and on the work which they were doing at this heavy roller, which had only worked about critical juncture. In conclusion he quoted Rokeby with his aunt, Mrs J. J. Bell-Irving. reproductions of this well-known painter's three days, had crushed 124 yards of road of the large, strong-growing and long-keeping passed as satisfactory Lieutenant Vivian H. Piercy was wounded in works, which are steadily increasing in value. surface on the Hutton main road varieties can maintain its productiveness for from Abraham Lincoln's works: "With miles France. half that time, because they rarely, it ever, The seventy-fifth yearly balance-sheet of betweennations, with charity to all, with We have just heard with pleasure that Roadmen as Volunteers for the War. fully ripen. It is a question of ripening. Late­ the flour and meal department of the Middleton firmness in the right, as God gives us to see In the “ London Gazette " containing the Sergeant J. J. Scott. Royal West Kent The Surveyor said that out of the 16 men keeping sorts require a longer period of growth, Co-operative Society,issued to the members the right, let us finish the work we are latest despatches of Sir Douglas Haig, the Regiment, third son of Mr and Mrs J. W. who had volunteered for France, 13 had passed, and continue in vigour for weeks, or even last week shows the sales to have reached engaged into bind up the nation's wounds name is mentioned of Lieut. Alfred P. Hanby Scott, of Portland House, Fourth Avenue, has the remainder being refused as medically months, after the first earlies mature. Many £12,620 15s. 4d., an increase of £1,211 16s. 5d. and care for him who shall have fallen, and Holmes, Royal Engineers Special Reserve . been awarded the Military Medal for bravery unfit. With regard to himself he had heard do not ripen naturally at all. Their growth is on last year, with a profit of £576 7s. l½d., for his widow and orphan, and to do all to second son of Mr J. Hanby Holmes, of Barnard on the field.. At the time of writing (December nothing further.— The Chairman : In case you often cut short either by diverse, excessive' which will allow a dividend of 1s. in the pound cherish a lasting peace." In response to the Castle. Lieut. Holmes, we understand, has 7th) no particulars of the act which brought were called up before next meeting, and there wet, or early frost. The tubers are rarely carrying £134 8s. 4d. to next year’s account appeal which had been made, the Rev. R. Lang been with the British Expeditionary Force in about the coveted honour have been received. was time, there ought to be a special meeting fortified by the essential matter which the The one-hundredth-and-seventy-sixth quarterly read several extracts from letters which had France since July, 1915. The gallant recipient, who is twenty-four years to appoint a substitute. —The Surveyor: Yes. leaves provide, and hence degeneration steadily balance-sheet for the general department was been received from the front. - The following of age, enlisted in November, 1914, and went I understood that that was resolved upon at follows. also presented to the members, showing an Roll of Honour was also read:- Fred Addison, The Duke of Beaufort, well known in across the water in February, 1915. About the last meeting. — The Clerk said a note had Soil, Seed Tubers and Planting. increase of £987 18a 0½d. over the correspond- Sidney Addison, Robert Arrowsmith, Eric Teesdale as a sportsman, and who is in his six months later he was invalided home, and been made of the fact — The Surveyor said he ing quarter of last year. The Committee Atkinson, Robt. S. Atkinson, Albert Black, seventieth year, was thrown from his horse on did not intend to employ many new men. Break up two feet deep, if possible, smashing declared a dividend of 2s. 8d. in the pound on after a few months' rest returned in April of lumps and keeplug the poor soil at the bottom Ernest Black. R. Barnes, Thos. Brewer, Albert Wednesday, and is suffering from shock. last year to the firing line. Sergeant Scott, general purchases, and in 8d. in th e pound on Brewer. Thos. W. Brown. Geo. Bell, Joseph Yorkshire Approach to Whorlton bridge. Deep cultivation induces deep rooting, and butcher’s meat. There is an increase in the who has three other brothers serving in His enables the water to pass freely down in wet Bell. D. Gordon Badcock. Harold C. Badcock, Lieutenant Weston Holme, son of the Rector Majesty's forces, was a few months back highly A letter was read from Mr Baker-Baker. share capital of over £4,000. Cyril Bayles, Jas. Bowman. Reginald Bowman, of Penshaw, who had charge of the parish for agent for the Rokeby estate, setting out that seasons . Fork short manure through the top commended by the General commanding his soil a week or two before planting, or spread J. Harold Burn, A. Ray Burn, Anthony Chap- a short time during the vicariate of the Rev. division for his courageous action in assisting he had written to the Council last April asking A social and dance were held on Friday that the fence wall leading to Whorlton artificials with the sets when planting. Seed man, Wm. Chapman, Thos. Chapman, Albert E. L. B. Ashby, has been killed in action. The to dig out officers and men who had been night, in the school-room, Newbiggin, in aid of Drummond. Maurice Drummond. A. Waldo deceased officer was a nephew of Lady Lazarus, bridge from Thorpe Hall should be repaired tubers should weigh not less tha n three ounces the local soldiers. The refreshments, which buried by explosives, under heavy fire. These each, whether whole or cut. Each should have Emmerson. Herbert P. Friend. Harry Foster, Geo. who was a visitor at Barnard Castle last heroic young soldiers were all born at Midge but nothing had been done. On the day were provided, had all been given, and het summer. Lieutenant Holme, who was prepar­ preceding the date of his present letter he had two short green shoots half-an-inch to an inch Golightly, Wm. Harris. Arthur Harris. Barnard Holm Farm, Barwood, but left there some proceeds amounted to £5 3s. 10½d. Messrs R. Hebdon. Sidney Hewitt, Ernest Higginbotham, ing for the church, left Oxford University received a complaint from the tenant of the long, very stout, and firmly attached to the Beadle and F Watson supplied the music, and years ago along with their parents for Frinton- tuber. Plant in rows about five inches deep, Gordon Higginbotham. Wm. Hodgson, Wm. last year to join the army, and was in the on-Sea, Essex, where they are now in business land adjoining, saying that he could not keep Mr W. Scott acted master of ceremonies. Royal Field Artillery. his stock in the fields, so Mr Baker-Baker Sets of dwarf varieties (early) should be about Horseman. J. W. Jeffels, Robert H. Jones, and farming. Geo. Jones, Parkin Jackson, John T. Kavanagh, would be much obliged If the Council would a foot apart, in rows of two feet asunder. A successful concert was given on Saturday The Rev. II. Horsley, MA., and the Rev. A.W. give instructions for the matter to be attended Medium growers, should be fifteen inches evening, in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, C. Harold Kidd, John Kipling, Wm. N. Kipling, Sewart. Rector of Brignal, will have charge of Woodland beagles will meet on Saturday, to as soon as possible. — The Chairman : To apart, in rows 27 inches distant. Robust C. Liddle, Wm. Littlefair, C. W. Milner, T. W. January 13th. at Butterknowle, at 1 p.m. Forest, by members of the Middleton Christian the parish of Startforth during the temporary whom does the fence belong? - Mr Bowes said growths should be eighteen inches apart, in Endeavour Society to a large and appprecia- Milner. E. A Metcalfe, Ralph Morley, Geo. absence of the Rev. A. L. Manby, the Vicar. the fences were in a bad state. — The Surveyor : rows, thirty inches separated. It is important Maude. Wm. Nelson. Geo. H. Nevison. Alfred The marriage took place quietly at St. tive audience, when the following programme The wall has been down since last March or never to choose potatoes for planting from very was rendered :- Part song - the party ; solo - Nevison, Geo. W. Nixon. Wm. Nixon. Watson Lord Glamis. Captain Egerton and Mr J. J Thomas's Church, Killinghall, Harrogate, on April . It does not retain the road. I wrote sandy soil. In considering the time of planting Nixon. H. Parkinson. W. Parkinson, E. W. Thursday, of Lieutenant Robert W. M. Close, Miss Smith; recitation — Miss M. Hutchinson Bell-Irving have just had good sport in shoot­ to Mr Bryning, the County Surveyor, who it should be remembered that the potato is duett —Misses Horn and Pettier; solo- Miss Penman, Wilfred Pearson G. H. Parr, John W. ing the coverts of Streatlam nda Westwick. Yorkshire Regiment, elder son of the Rev. replied : “ As far as I know there is no agree­ not hardy, but a tender exotic. Except in Porter. C. W. Raine. Harry E. Raine. Robt. W. A. W. M. Close, Vicar of Hutton Magna, Jennie Thompson. (encore) ; recitation- Miss ment for the repairing of the fence walls on warm sheltered positions, for a few first-earlies I. Pettier (encore); solo— Miss F. Lowe; Robson, T. P. Robson. J. D. Rudd. Lord Barnard, through health considerations, Darlington, to Miss Katherine Maude Strother, the above road by the County Council. I the middle of April is soon enough, and then H. Rutherford. Arthur Spence. Jas. Spence, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Strother, of only plant wben the soil is not wet or sticky. quartette- four girls ; recitation -Mis s M. was unable to attend the funeral at Hutton-in- think these have been previously repaired by Horn ; duett- Misses F. Lowe and I. Gowland ; John Spence. T. Spence. Fred Smith, R. J. the-Forest on Wednesday. On an engraved Westfield. Killinghall. The ceremony was the landowners ” It was a private pay-bridge The best late crops are usually had by performed by the Rev. Sidney Elliston. M.A., solo -M iss Hutchinson ; recitation - Miss Walker, Leslie Watson. Raymond Wand, Wm. S. breastplate were the words : "Margaret before. It was not a public road. When it planting towards the end of April, up to Windross, John P. Windross, W. Welch, Frank and the bride, who was given away by her Coatsworth (encore); solo - Miss I. Pettier; Maxwell Vane, born August 20th. 1838: died was taken over there were no conditions 10th May. Ten or fifteen days are gained by duett - Misses Watson and Coatsworth ; Wilson, John H. Wilson, Joseph R. Wilson, December 30th. 1916.” On the coffin were brother, Lieutenant T. I. W. Strother, wore a implied at all. — Mr Bowes thought the or ad getting strong, hardy growths on thetubers handsome hyacinth blue travelling costume, recitation -- Mrs Watson; solo — Mr F. Lowe and Arthur Young. Nurses:- Miss Kate placed the floral tokens of affection from Lord belonged to the bridge, and “ you will find it in a light, cool place before planting This, (encore) ; solo — Miss M. Horn (encore) ; solo Emerson. Miss Alice Yeoman, and Miss Hilda Margaret with hat to match, and she also wore black however, cannot be done where large areas and Lady Barnard, Colonel the Honourable out.” —The Chairman : It appears to me to be a — Miss Dickson (encore); and sketch - Only Lang. William Lionel and Lady Vane, and Mrs fox furs, the gift of her uncle and aunt, Mr case for the County Council. They took it have to be planted. The number of varieties and Mrs Harrison. Her ornaments included a Peggy —six girls. Supper was afterwards The Supreme Sacrifice Gladstone. Sir Francis Vane, Bart., was not over, and Mr Baker-Baker must fight it out is bewildering. Among first earlies are May provided for the party by the Forest friends. able to reach Penrith from London in time pearl and amethyst pendant, and she carried a with them. —Mr Lowes; It is a sunken road.— Queen, ImprovedAshleaf. and Midlothian Early. Joseph Dent. J, Howard Emerson. Ralph W. Among the floral tributes wore those from choice bouquet, the gifts of the bridegroom. The Surveyor : It is not retaining the road at Second earlies include British Queen, Duke fo Jones, Fred Morley. Robt. Pearson. John She was attended by two little cousins. Miss Lord and Lady Barnard, Raby Castle, with the all — The Clerk : Where the road is supporting York, Express. and Windsor Castle; and late Ramsden. Geo. W. Wilson, and Sidney Wear­ Katherine Harrison and Master Strother, Red Cross Concert at Mickleton. message : “ With sincere regards and true the land it is different. This portion is not sets comprehend the Factor, White City, Up- mouth. - In the afternoon a short service was Shallcross, the former being attired in white affection.” and Colonel the Honourable W. L. supporting tbe land. —The Surveyor : That is to-date, Arran’s Chief and King Edward VII. conducted by the Rev. F. Friend and the Rev. satin and the latter in white sailor costume. A love of good music and a desire to do their Vane and Lady Katherine Vane, Haughton quite correct— Mr Tarn moved that the Clerk Cottagers will act wisely by growing varieties share in addition to the comforts of the local R. Lang, which was followed by the Hall. Darlington. Lady Vane left her home Mr Cyril Walker, cousin of the bridegroom, which have proved to do well in their districts was best man. Wedding music was played on explain to Mr Baker-Baker the legal position. lads in khaki filled the Institute, Mickleton,on administrationMonday night, of January the sacrament 1st, with anof the Lord's eight weeks previously, intending to spend — The Surveyor: I have seen this wall down and soil. In purchasing potatoes for planting supper the winter in Bournemouth, where her sister the organ by Miss Woods. After the service a for many months.— Mr Dent seconded Mr only buy these that have been grown in some­ interested and appreciative audience, when a reception was held at Westfield. Our Volunteers. lives. She broke her journey at Woolton Vale. Tarn's motion, which was adopted. — The what strong soil. These give decidedly better concert was given under the arrangements of Liverpool, the residence of her brother, Mr crops than do those obtained from very sandy To the editor of the "Teesdale Mercury." Second-Lieutenant H. S. Parkin, of 6, Wilson- Chairman: When the county took the bridge the Red Cross Society's workers in the village. Robert Gladstone, where her health gradually over they took the wall over as well. soil. With regard to quantities to plant, 14 street. Barnard Castle, who has been stationed True to the adage, "that in helping others Sir, - Will you add to the many kind favours failed, and she died on Saturday evening week. lbs. will set a line 100 feet long. you help yourselves," the company was you have shown to our local detachment of the at South Shields, left England for France on Medical Report of the District. (To be continued). rewarded by the following lengthy and high- Volunteer Force by allowing me to announce The heir to the large estates of Hutton-in- Friday last. Dr. Nellgan, in his monthly report, said he class programme :-Pianoforte solo- Miss had received two notifications of diphtheria. through the medium of your paper that a new the-Forest and Scarness, on the death of the Dent, Stanhope Gate ; song - Hearts and homes section for recruits will be started on Sunday, Lieut.-Colonel A. W. Little, of the North­ Six births had taken place in December- three THANKS FOR SOLDIERS’ COMFORTS. Dowager Lady Vane, whose funeral took place - Mr C . Walton; song- In an old-fashioned January 21st, at 3 p.m. , on the Desmesnes? By as above, is Colonel the Hon. William Lionel umberland Fusiliers, visited Barnard Castle, in North and three in South Startforth. Ten town — Miss M. Dowson; duett- Spider and his native town, a few days ago, looking in deaths were registered in the month — five in The following is an extract from a letter this means it is hoped that any possible Vane, Haughton Hall, Darlington, fourth son of the fly — Mr and Mrs Jenks ; solo —The feeling of diffidence that some men might Sir Henry Morgan Vane, and brother of Lord the pink of health. North and five in South Startforth. received by Mrs Bircham during last week veteran’s song- Mr G. V.Tar n,; song -Ever so from the Colonel in command of the Sixth have as regards beginning the work Barnard. He was born on August 30th. 1859. A Romaldkirk Caretaker. far away -Miss G. Raine (encore) ; recitation alongside those who have already learnt and served in the Durham Light Infantry. The final tie for the “Rokeby Shield,” kindly Battalion Durham Light Infantry now at the — The Frenchman and the flea powder — Mr H something of it, will be removed. Most After the Dukedom of Cleveland became given by Mr J. J. Bell-Irving, of Rokeby Park The Chairman said the late caretaker at the front: December 29th, 1916: Dear Mrs Lowe (encore) ; song- King of the main— Mr was played at the Conservative Club at Barnard sewage-disposal works at Romaldkirk finished Bircham — I write to acknowledge and thank civilians must have asked themselves the extinct on the death of the fourth Duke, the Jenks; pianoforte solo -Mis s Dent ; song_ question fully: "What more can I do to Barony of Barnard Castle was all that was left Castle on Monday night, the two finalists his engagement at the end of the year, and Mr you very heartily for the gift of gloves, Bravo! British Volunteers -Mr R. Brignall help the country"? For many in Barnard of the titles, and it went to the present peer. being old players, viz., Mr Arthur H. Nicholson Porter and himself had engaged a successor, mittens, and socks so kindly sent by the (encore); song— Babylon — Miss Dowson Colonel (then Major) Vane. His brother (owes 15) and Mr John Brownless (10 start). but, for the 600 applications for road service Barnard Castle Ladies’ Association. On behalf Castle the answer is an easy one - "Join the (encore) ; trio —A little farm well tilled — Volunteers." Those who adopt this answer Gilbert and his sister Louisa, were later Mr A. H. Nicholson won by 8 points, which iu France, there were, he understood, 6,000 of the battalion, will you please thank all the Messrs Brignall, Walton, and Lowe (encore) ; granted a patent of precedence as children of entitles him to hold the shield for twelve men ready to go. In case, therefore, that the workers fortheir trouble and generosity, and should call at Major J. W. B. Heslop's office, in song — Up from Somerset— Mr Jenks (encore) ; Newgate, to be enrolled. - I am. Sir, yours a Baron On the death of Sir Henry Vane the months. men had to go, they would endeavour to find a tell then how very much the fruit of their recitation — The fair— Mr A. Dowson (encore) - Hutton baronetcy passed to Mr Francis Vane. substitute. —The Surveyor : All that I can say labour is appreciated.— Yours truly, H. M. song - Blue eves - Miss G. Raine; song- Go to obediently, L. H. BARNARD The offertories at the Parish Church, Barnard is that he has passed the Medical Board. The Allen, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commander of 6th Officer Commanding Detachment Durham Light Infantry.” sea — Mr G. V. Tarn (encore) ; and duett— Driver J. Kavanagh, of the Motor Transport, Castle, on Sunday, will be devoted to the Chairman added that the remuneration Come, sing to me— Mr and Mrs Jenks. Miss North Eastern County School, Barnard who has been doing duty in France, is spending Ladies' Association for the provision of remained the same. B. Raine, Middleton ; Mrs Tarn, Hayberries ; Castle, January 7th, 1917. a short furlough with his parents at Startforth. comforts for our men at the front. Ovington Sanitation. and Master J Brignail acted as accompanists. YOU SHOULD NOTE THE FACT that your He wishes to thank the Barnard Castle War Winston Church School Treat. Mr G. V. Tarn and Mr Jenks shared the duties fowls will be healthier and lay more Eggs if Emergency Committee for the Christmas Miss L E. Davis. Barnard Castle, late sister- Mr Peterson, agent for Colone1 Chichester Constable, expressed regret by letter that the Through the kind generosity of Mrs Thomp­ of chairman. —At the close the former gentle- you give them a sprinkling of Ovum Thorley's parcel he received. in-charge of Tyneside Scottish Hospital, has man, in his usual genial manner, thanked the Council's communication had remained so long son,Westholme Hall, the scholars and teachers Poultry Spice in their soft food. - Sold by the been promoted to night superintendent at the of the Church Sunday School were regaled Red Cross nurses, Mrs Lowes (ths honorary Lord Barnard has granted permission to his New Court Military Hospital, Cheltenham. unanswered. He had, however, visited secretary), Mrs Dent, and the Misses Dowson. Successors of A. E. Barker, Corn Merchants, Ovington recently, and had made arrangements with a good tea on Wednesday, the 3rd Inst., Barnard C astle. tenants to hold a coursing meeting at Pierce- in the parish room. The evening was fine, and Longstaff, and Walton and their willing bridge on January 16th. The programme In memory of the late Mrs W. .J. Bainbridge. about the repairs to the cottage property which he hoped would meet with the there were few absentees. An excellent tea helpers for the effort which had been so BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. comprises four eight-dog stakes, similar to the of Holmeburst, a muffled peal was rung on the successful.— The singing of the national Inspector's approval. It was difficult to get was provided, and. full justice was done to it Marriages. abandoned meeting in December, and the bells of the parish church at Barnard Castle, at the first time of taking. In addition to the anthem brought a most enjoyable evening to a proceeds are for the Red Cross Fund. on Sunday morning. either men or material. He asked if authorities close. Tarn : Cameron. - At the Weslyan Chapel under existing legal conditions could enforce children there were also present the Rector Barnard Castle, on December 30th, 1916, by and Mrs Hughes, Mr Brittain (superintendent), Mr Frank Illsley left Barnard Castle on Mr Winter Nixon, gamekeeper, the cottage, closing orders ? — The Chairman (to the Clerk): special licence, by the Rev. W. W. Walton, That is for you to answer. Misses Brittain, Galilee, ard Hollowell (teach- The Price of Milk, Monday to undertake the duties of dispenser Flatts, has three sons in His Majesty’s army. ers), and the Misses A. and E. Pattinson and Barnard Castle, Jacob Currah, second son of in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Gunner Acting-Sergeant G. W. Nixon, of the 2nd Life Cotherstone (Wesleyan) Council DayScho ol. E. Galilee. After tea games were indulged in Mr and Mrs Isaac Tarn, Step Ends, Middle­ J. W. Illsley, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. B. Guards, spent a few days' leave of absence at To the Editor of the “ Teesdale Mercury." It was stated that this school, on the with much zest, until, as the hands of the ton, to Annie, second daughter of the late lllsley. Market-place, Barnard Castle, is in the home with his parents this Christmas. T. After reading the letter from “Working­ Mr and Mrs John Cameron, Corn Park, Medical Officer's suggestion, would, subject to clock drew towards 9 o’clock, a halt was called, man" in your paper of last Wednesday on the anti-aircraft section. Watson Nixon is in the Transport service, and and another “tuck-ln ” was made at the cakes. Cotherstone. William Nixon is at Salonica. having been the approval of the Education Board at above subject, I fail to conceive a working­ Three hearty cheers were given for Mrs and Levitt : Law. - On Monday, January 1st, 1917, Private R. B. Jeffels, of the Royal Garrison nineteen months on duty without a break. Northallerton, be closed for a fortnight longer. man advocating the increase in the price of Miss Thompson for thelr kindly consideration. milk over and above the high price that is at the Parish Church, Guisborough, Coporal Artillery, son of Mr and Mrs Jeffels, Low The national anthem was then sung, and the Startforth, left this country last week for On January 18th Mr Thomas Raine, mail prevailing at the present time, without it is Ernest Levitt, Yorkshire Regiment, youngest dismissal came, each child carrying off an foreign service. 'busman, King's Head Hotel, will leave Barnard Barnard Castle Rural Council. that “ Working-man ” is himself interested in son of Mrs Levitt, Newton Kyme, Tadcaster, orange to crown the good things. already the retail milk trade, although he says he is to Frances Rose, only daughter of Mr and Castle to join the colours. received, and all beginning to think of next In testing the Tees Viaduct, on the Van for Roadmen. not. In this village of Cotherstone, the place Mrs Law, Foxdale, Guisborough. year's treat. resumption of normal traffic, after the The Zetland foxhounds will meet on “ The present pay only allows for a bare where I reside, we are paying 4d. a quart, and Leighton : Raine - at Sunderland Ignatius insertion of new girders by the Motherwell Thursday, at Etherley; and on Saturday, at existence '' wrote 18 cartmen and 28 roadmen there has been an agitation on foot for some Church, on December 26th, 1918, Mr T. W. Bridge Company, six huge locomotives, weigh­ Stapleton : each morning at 11 o'clock. of the Barnard Castle Rural Council to How Drugs Delude Dyspeptics. time now to raise it to 5d. but on account of Leighton, of Sunderland, to Miss L. May ing in the aggregate eight hundred tons, Wednesday's meeting, when applying for an the irf m attitude taken up by one of the Raine, of Stainton. brought from Leeds and Hull, and extending Two Bishop Auckland officers are among the increase of wages at the rate of 3s. a week, or A Menace to Health. milk-sellers (who is also a seller of a good Deaths over three spans, were used. Not the slightest beef steal), nothing further has been done up recipients of New Year honours. Major C. E. 6d. a day, and 1s. a day team labour. — The Dyspeptics who take drugs commit a crime Coates. - On January 8th, at Long Green, appreciable shrinkage was discernable by the Cummins, who has received the Distinguished Surveyor (Mr L. Simpson) said the cartmen against their health, for drugs do not cure to the present. Speaking personally I think Barningham, suddenly, of pneumonia, John, engineers. Some of the locomotives were Service Order, was connected with the were now receiving 4s. 1d. and the roadmen dyspepsia, neither do they possess the power that for a small village like this 4d. a quart hauled steamless to the viaduct, when the Territorial Force for a number of years. He is a price that will leave a good profit in the beloved husband of Mary Coates, aged 4s. 6d. a day. Team labour outside Barnard to neutralise acid in the stomach, which is the 60 years. Internment at Barningham Church, fires were lighted, and the engines placed rejoined the Durham Light Infantry on the Castle was 7s. and 8s. a day. — The Clerk (Mr underlying cause of most forms of digestive and winter-time, and 3d. during summer Last under steam. outbreak of war, and obtained a captaincy in winter the milk-sellers here raised the price on Friday, 12th instant, at 2.30 p.m. Friends Bainbridge) said the roadmen had received stomach trouble, Drugs may appear to give please accept this (the only) intimation. the 13th Battalion. One of his brothers was two increases since the war began. —It was relief in some cases of indigestion and from 3d. to 4d. a quart on the understanding Private P. Hood, of Cockfield, of the killed in action and another wounded. decided to deal with the application at the dyspepsia, but that is because they numb the that it was lowered again last summer to 3d. Dunn - Thomas Dunn, of Newsham, died Northumberland Fusiliers, previously stated end of the financial year, March 31st. — To meet nerves of the stomach and render them But was it? No, it was still retailed at 4d. January 1st, aged 82 - Buried at Barningham, as missing, is now reported killed in action ; The National Society for the Prevention of the exigencies of labour, the Surveyor applied insensible to pain. Herein lies the chief Now, as we all know, last summer was an January 5th, 1917. and Private T. H. Dunn, of Evenwood, of the Cruelty to Children investigated 3,853 for permission to purchase a sleeping van for danger. The symptoms of the trouble are exceptional one for milk producing, and if the In Memoriam Durham Light Infantry, has died of wounds in complaints of neglect and cruelty in England, the use of some of the workmen in districts covered up and hidden, while the cause of the milk-sellers, selling at 4d. a quart, could not Hunt. - In loving remembrance of Lance- an hospital in France. Wales and Ireland during the month of where lodgings are either unobtainable or are trouble —that is the acid in the stomach — make enough to keep them over this winter Corporal J. W. Hunt, who died January 11th, November. Of the 3,782 completed cases beyond the men's ability to pay for. He said remains as active and as dangeousr as ever, they had better give up, as why run a Private F. Breen, of the Northumberland 1916. - Ever remembered by his loving wife, 3,695 were found true, affecting the welfare of that many of the roadmen had gone to the and may in course of time cause gastric ulcers business if it is not paying. Plenty of farmers father and friends. Fusiliers, son of Mr Sam Breen, of Barnard 11,653 children and involving 4,693 offenders war, and that those left behind could not to form. in the neighbourhood whom I know would only Castle, has been at home for ten days' leave of Addison. - In ever loving remembrance of Warnings were issued in 3,369 cases, 166 were afford lodgings out of 27s. a week, although Physicians have demonstrated over and like to have the opportunity of disposing of absence. While on active service in France Thomas Addison, who entered into rest prosecuted (resulting in all being convicted), their railway fares were paid for them. —H e over again that the stomach cannot regain their milk at 4d. a quart. All they want is a he contracted septic poisoning, but was and 160 were dealt with by transferor in other little encouragement. Other articles of our January 6th, 1912. added that he could engage three workmen in strength or the digestive organs recover their Hutchinson. - In loving memory of my dear successfully treated in hospital. On leaving ways. From its foundation, in 1884, the society Teesdale between 55 and 60 years of age to daily food have risen in price I admit, but milk Barnard Castle Private Breen travelled power to function normally unless kept free husband, James Newton Hutchinson, late of has dealt with 934,850 complaints, involving work in the eastern district, and, in his from irritant acid, and this can only be achieved has risen also. One seller here, when he began northwards. Castle-terrace, Bowes, who died January 17th, 2,624,552 children. In the Darlington branch opinion, the only way out of the difficulty was with safety and certainty by taking half-a-tea- business, sold it at 2d. a quart, and said be was 1915. during the same month. 10 cases were dealt to purchase a sleeping van for the lodging of spoonful of pure bisurated magoesiai n a little paid at it. Now the price is standing 100 per Private J. J. Richardson, formerly of Barnard with, affecting 28 children. those men. A van in new condition could be cent up on the starting price, and wanting to How sweet to sink to rest at last, Castle, who for over a year has been serving water immediately after every meal. Nothing bought for £75. —It was decided to inquire the also can be relied upon to neutralise acid and add an extra 50 per cent. Surely rents have With every grief and trouble past; in France with the Machine Gun Corps, has On Tuesday evening next Messrs W. Smith not risen to this extent. I question if any at Secure from pain and all alarms, been promoted to the rank of corporal. terms of hire. —Two wooden and three steel prevent fermentation of the food. and W. E. Elgie, of Darlington, are playing an snowploughs are to be purchased, as the six This method is now being employed by all. The only thing that has gone up is feeding To fall asleep in Jesus' arms. exhibition game of billiards at the Teesdale stuffs, but it only takes a proportion of this The Woodland beagles had two capital runs or seven bought 15 years ago are more or less hospitals throughout the country with marked Gone, but not forgotten. - Ever remembered Wanderers Cycling Club, on behalf of the worn out, with one exception. success, and we are sure the recipe will prove for producing milk. The remainder goes to by his loving wife. in Teesdale, on Saturday, but no kill. National Institution for the Blind. As the the benefit of the cow. They cannot blame valuable to many of our readers. No difficulty Parkin. - In loving memory of my dear husband, accommodation is limited, the committee have should be experienced in obtaining the pure the labour trouble either. Two of the three Sylvester Parkin, of Thorngate, Barnard Captain Thomas Sowerby Rowlandson, 4th decided that members can invite a friend. sellers have still their son in each case to help Hutton Magna Rainfall for 1916. bisurated magnesia, for it is stocked locally by Castle, who died on January 13th, 1916. Yorkshire Regiment, of Newton Morrell. Tickets are one shilling each, and can be them. The third - our fried, the butcher — Barton, who was killed in action on September G. Clarkson Harker, the Baliol Pharmacy ; E I often sit and think of him. obtained from the secretary, Mr A. Winpenny. The total rainfall for llast year at Hutton has had his son taken from him iuto tbe army, 15th, has left estate of the gross value of Holdsworth, 8, Horse-market; T. B. Illsley, And think how he died; The members are looking forward to the match. Magna was 32.28 inches. The average for the Market-place ; R. V. Raine, Market-place and and, but for the firm stand he took we should £50,855 15s. 1d., and in his will has bequeathed and hope they will be well supported in their have another 1d. a quart thrus t upon us. We To think he could not say goodbye, handsome sums to his employees. last eight years was 32.11 inches. Rain has Middleton-in- Teesdale; and by most other effort for such a noble institution. fallen on 198 days. The wettest day was high-class chemists everywhere, but make sure have to thank him for his patriotism in these Before he closed his eyes. September 3rd, when 1.55 inches fell, mostly hard times, when the working-men in this - Ever remembered by his loving wife and Sunderland decided on Thursday to take that you get the bisurated form of magnesia, during a thunderstorm. The year 1916 was for the oxider, sulphates and citrates are quite village have on “ all sail ” to meet the extra children. - Gone, but not forgotten. steps to provide a hospital for disabled and LADIES! WOOD’S CHALLENGE REMEDY the wettest under record at Hutton Magna, unsuitable, as also are the various crude expenditure on foodstuff,s over which the Walker. - In loving memory of my dear father, wounded soldiers, to contain 500 beds, and to Is guaranteed under the sum of £100 to cureand whenis the othersonly year on which more than 1 mixtures of bismnth and magnesia so often met Government don't seem to have much control Thomas W. Walker, who passed away cost £30,000. In the discussion Mr J. S. G. fail. Far superior to Pills, Pellets, or any Continentalinch of rain was registered in every month with. but they can control the price of milk, as it is on January 10th, 1909. Pemberton said that a building near Barnard Nom onth was exceptionally wet for the time a home product. - Yours faithfully, - Never forgotten by his loving daughter and Castle would be more suitable, as Sunderland, treatment. Foe all cases of irregularities, howeverof year, but each month has produced a fair POULTRY KEEPERS should write to Joseph RESIDENT. family. - Mrs xxxxxxxxxxx, Manchester. Cotherstone January 8th, 1917. from its proximity to the coast had certain obstinate, CHALLENGE REMEDY is supreme.share Pricein the high total. March was the Thorley, Limited, King's Cross, London, who Return Thanks wettest month with 5.77 inches, and April was disadvantages. Mr Blackhouse has given a site. 2s.MR 9d., AND 4s. 6d. MRS special W. 11s. WOOD, Stamp for Particulars and are the Manufacturers of Ovum, Thorley's Mrs Yxxxxx. - Wishes to thank all friends for the driest month with 1.21 inches. The Rev. Poultry Spice. for Thorley's Poultry Keepers' Practise Real Economy by joining Howard Many seagulls were seen in Teesdale during EstablishedLADIES' MEDICALyears SPECIALISTS, Account Book, also Book giving useful hints to, kind xxxx xxxxing her late husband's A. W. M. Close's records go back to August,1908 and Reay's Clothing Club. - Full particulars xxxxx xxxxxx xxxx kind sympathy shown in last week, searching for food on the land. 20, LOUIS-STREET, LEEDS Poultry Keepers. Both sent Free. Teesdale House, Barnard Castle. xxxxx and xxxx xxxx and for floral tributes.