a , March THE TEESDALE MERCURY. 18th, 1936 ejaeSdaY, March 18th, 1936. The statement was adopted. Y AUCTION. FIRM'S YEAR OF PROGRESS The Chairman expressed thanks to- the secretary for what. he had done on behalf LE AND TEESDAL at E MESSRS BLACKETT'S PROFIT OF of the branch. and for placing his Office ON MART co the disposal of the committee. * Thanks to Glasses £11,027. Mr Holmes said he was only too pleased , 24th MARCH, 193 to do what he could on behalf of tne 6 The thirty-ninth annual ineeting of Friday. tries close Before wearing glasses, a listless " nervy" .\ssocia ti vi. Blacken. and Son, Limited, was held at the The Cliairman also thanked Mr Finch, young woman, a martyr to headaches, her company's offices, high Street, Sunderland, pecial Sales looks spoilt by tired, haggard eyes. Now, an treasurer; Mr W. Barnes, for looking after yeSterday. Mr E., T. Measor (Chairman the swings • :pod 11r T. .1. Southern and RE CATTLE. alert young person, a stranger to headaches, and Managing Dirctor) who presided, in with eyes that mirror her zest for life. Do others for the work they had done during CALVES. and LAm ts , the course or hi ; remarks said : 1 am the year. FOLLOWERS. not allow eyestrain to undermine your sight pleased to present .1() you the accounts, and health. Have your eyes examined every The following officers were elected :- D, A.B.A.A., F.c . c .s. which show a substantial increase of profit President. Sir Frederick Milbank. Bart.; year. Consult compared with the previous year, and is Seeret chairman, Mr C. T. Singer ; hon. secretary, ., dry F.B.O.A., REGISTERED OPTICIAN. the best result the Company has achieved Mr E. R. Hanby Holmes ; lion. treasurer, COOPER, F,S.M.C., since 1931. There nits been a considerable Mr H. V: , Finch ; and lion. auditor, Mr T. N-TEESDALE FARM4 increase in our sal fs - , and the number of A. Southern. RT, LTD. NORTHGATE, DARLINGTON. individual transact Ons has created a The Chairman said there had been two 86-88, record, being 31,4 2. in excess of the (G. LEATHERBARROW, F.S.M.C., F.B.O.A.):- meetings of the Durham County Committee tioneers : ,TTENDANcE previous year. 'The improved returns are (luring his term of office, but owing to HORSE MARKET, BARNARD CASTLE-WEDNESDAYS. entirely clue to an all round increase in the mpson and R. I. Scott 26, meetings of the Barnard Castle Urban FINKLE STREET CHAMBERS, RICHMOND-FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS. sales of our various sections ; 1 would Council falling on the same day it had not , March 19th : emphasise that no pew departments have been possible for him to attend. He hoped, been added, no further selling space has however. TO be able to get to the next meet- ALE on behalf of Mr been acquired, nor 'additional capital issued w, Middleton-in-Teesdaj ing. BILLIARDS. to obtain the largett turnover. The Bar- Mr Sineit was again appointed as larch 24th, 1936 : nard Castle store continues to extend, and represeutatice. shows a trading increase of 30 per cent. 'COWS and First Sp,lei SCALA CINEMA TEES VALLEY BILLIARD LEAGUE. EEP. 20 B.F. _GinInle over the previous .y ar. an. BARNARD CASTLE. 'ro the future we lObk with confidence. at 12 o'clock. BOWES v. LANDS. Conditions of emplo -meat in the north-east Twice Nightly. 8-30. Bowes.-L. LOngstaff, 118 ; R. Walker, 150; YOUlliff FARMERS' CLUB. y, March 31st : area have definite) 'shown an improve- M. Clarke, 150 ; W. Dawson, 144 ; owes 25; ment during recen ' months: The freer and Special for STOk Western Electric total, 537. SHOW AND SALE AT MIDDLETON MART. SYSTEM circulation of money representing earned SOUND Lands.-G . Watson, 150 ; J. W. Bainbridge, wages and salaries, will tend to improve • y, April 2nd : There was a good entry of stock at rde any' 124 ; L. C. Lowson.. 124 ; T. E. Morley, 150 ; our future trading. Our policy of good and SHEEP at 11,; owes 175 ; total, 373. service and dependable merchandise so Middleton-iii-Teesdale Auction Mart yester- TosDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. BUTTE1IKNOWLE v. WOODLAND B." well known and established in the minds day, when the annual show and sale of the INKNEY, Secretary, ' March 19th, 20th. 21st: of the shopping public in this district Middleton Young. Farmers' Club was held. Butterknowle.-A. Craggs, 150 ; L. Tallen- The judges were Mr John Beadle, Cocker- , Middleton-in-Teesdal e. tire, 150 ; J. Lowther, 126; J. Tallentire, 124; encourages us to look forward to still CLAUDE RAINS in further increasing the number of customers. ten, and Mr F. 'Richardson, H.amsterley ; ('we; 125 ; total, 425. with Mr John Dent, Ingleton, as referee SALE The contractors• have recently completed ROOMS Woodland "11."-H.. Redfearn, SS ; J. H. very important internal alterations, provid- judge, waose services were required in the E, BARNARD CASTLE. THE CLAIRVOYANT Redfearn, 79 ; J. W. DowsOn, 130 ; J. R. ing greater shopping facilities. We now adjudication of the championship class. with Fay Wray. Blackett, 150 ; owes 100 ; total, 367. possess a fine fabric hall where all cotton, The prizewinners and prices were : a Train Disaster, the Winner COTHERSTONE v. MICKLETON. silk and woollen materials can be viewed Bulls.-1, R. Hutchinson, Folly Top, S. HODGSON Be Foretold Cotherstone.-B.. Boyce, 73; Col. Grellett, and selected on the same floor in perfect Eggleston, 223 10s.;2, R. Beadle, Force- instructions, has remove, of the Derby, and a Mine Disaster. ayton, Lartingt cal, an 15o ; J. T. Raine, 114 ; J. Richardson, 150 ; light. This is . a definite advantage apd is garth, Forest, 210 is. 6d.- 3, Miss Martha You will be Thrilled by this Uncanny owes 25; total, 462. appreciated by our customers. The im- Lee, Lane Head, £8 2s. 6d. (passed). es in the town. Drama. ANTITY OF SUF'ERI0, Mickleton.-J. Anderson, 150 ; C. Lowson, proved windows a4 ek. a big asset, and enable Dairy heifers.-1, Cyril Atkinson, Mickle- us to make more. t omprehensive displays ton, £11 2s. 6d. (passed) 2, Joe Bossey, D FURNITURE. and 1ONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, 118 ; J. R. Elaine, 150 ; G. Denny son, 100; ction, in the above ',joy owes 25; total, 523. of merchandise. - i. East Field, £10 passed) ; 3,' Cyril Atkinson, March 23rd, 24th, 25th : • The profit for thei>year, after making full Mickleton, £5 15s. .(passed) ; 4, J. Walton, Y, 26th MARCH, 1936, COCKFIELD "A" v. EGGLESTON. ;provision for lamt and doubtful debts, Crossthwaite, £7 10s. (passed). y Sideboards, OAK ROL CHESTER MORRIS, Cockfield Crage.s, 150 ; A. Robin- income tax, depreciation of stock and Grazing calf.-1, S. Atkinstn, od order, Invalid's Chai; SALLY EILERS in son, 150 ;, W. Cowley, 150 ; 'R. Teasdale, 150; fittings, motor cars, etc., amounts to n, Piano by Cratne. owes 200 ; total, 400. ,C11,027 16s. 10d., making with the balance 25S1115esoc s prize.-Cyril Atkinson. I, IRON FRAME, OV Eggleston.-G. Wall, 73 ; R. Iceton, 135; of £2,798 Ss. 11d. brOught forward from the Robson s prize.-R. Hutchinson. ANY FRAME, by Ilitzma PURSUIT Bainbridge, 104 ; J. Kidd, 140 ; owes 25 ; previous year, a total of £13,826 5s. 9d. Champ onship (Calf Club). -R. Hutchin- ece Suites, Sideboard Bei, with Scotty Beckett & Henry Travers. total, 427. From this, debenture and loan interest for son ; res rve, • Cyril Atkinson. -ce Suite, Dermide an the year must be deducted, leaving an Mart p izes .R. 'Hutchinson 2, uites, Silk Damask 3-Pie A Delightful Combination of Romance, BARNARD CASTLE T.W. v. COPLEY. Thrills, Comedy and Adventure. Barnard Castle.-R. C. Jackson, 103 ; J. R. available balance Of £11,985 6s. 7d., which H. J. tokeld, Grassholme,' £14 2s. 6d.•' +ale, Yost Typewriter, 0, the directors recommend be appropriated (passed) ; 3, • J. Walton, Moor House, Toilet Tables, Wringer Jordan, 150 ; H. F. Youngs, 14Q ; H. V. Coming Shortly: Fineh, 97 ; owes 175 ; total, 315. as follows :-Interest On 5 per cent. prefer- £12 2s. 6 .; 4, B. Watson, Beveling, £9 2s. 6d.. . adies' and Gents' Cycle . ' ence shares (already paid), £1,250 ; interest ment, Concrete Machin Tom Walls and Ralph Lynn in Copley.-W. Kipling, 150; 1. Alderscin, 103; on 8 per cent. preference shares (already lders, Poss Tubs, Step' S. Watson, 150 ; L. Walker, 150 ; owes 250 ; paid), £3,200 ; . dividend of 8 per cent (less roke Table, 41t. x 21t.; 6. " STORMY WEATHER " total, 303. tax) on the ordinary , shares (payable to- MARKETS. order, Several Easy, Oa. COPLEY v. MIDDLETON W.C. day), £2,000 ; tranSfer to. general reserve. Reclining, Kitchen an Brought fOrward from March 19th. £2,000 ; leaving to be carried forward to next - GTON PRODUCE, Monday-Butter, Treadle Sewing Machin: Copley.-W. Kipling, 150 ; L. Waller, 150; year a balance of £3,535 65. 7d The amount DARLi achine, both ini perfep carried forward represents over 123 per is. 2d. er lb. wholesale, ls. 4d. retail ; , J. 1'. Wallace, 150 ; J. Alderson, 150 ; owes eggs, ls. per doz. wholesale, ls. 3d. retail. ties, Cabinet Grarnophon TEPAYERS ORGANISED. 250 ; total, 350. cent. on the ordinary share capital. The an in Walnut, Mahogany KIRK )Y STEPHEN PROVISIONS, Mon- Middleton W.C.-M. Red fearn, 54 ; R. reserve fund, together with . investments. 'ood Bedsteads, Black an' AD/ ASSOCIATION FOR BARNARD day-Bu ter, Is. 3d. per lb. wholesale, ls. 6d. . Kipling, 116 ; J. Dent, 65; C. Lowe, 50; owes now stand at the substantial sum of s, Feather Beds, Ha £22,132. retail ; gs, ls. per score wholesale, ls. 3d. ttresses, Odd Mahogan CASTLE. 175 ; total, 110. retail. , Mr I. Rowland orey (Director) in pro- d Walnut Wardrob WOODLAND "A" v. MIDDLETON M.C. posing the re-elects . 11 of Mr Henry F. Wood BARNARD CASTLE CATTLE, Monday, g Mirrors, Good Mange kie was an excellent gathering at the as Hall, Barnard Castle, on Monday No result to hand. is a member of *he board, thanked the 16th March.-Best quality beef, 35s. per live suitable for farm directors and the beads of the numerous cwt.; general quality, 33s. 6d. per live cwt. EMAKER'S PATCHIN g, at the meeting called to consider Fixtures for March 19th. proposal to form a Ratepayers' departments, and staff, all of whom had Bullocks to £20 ; heifers to £17 12s. 6d. od order, Gas Ovens an Barnard Castle T.W. v. Lands. Pork pigs to 91s. Hoggs to 55s.; shearlings new 'ration. Mr F. Nevison was voted to Barnard Castle C.C. v. Butterknowle. worked very hard' in order to secure the DINING TABLE, as excellent result for the past year. The dis- to 53s. I ccasional Tables, 'Oche, chair. The attendance numbered Cockfield "A" v. Woodland "." en 40 and 50 people. Eggleston v. Cotherstone. posable profits hail been dealt with on a MIDDLETON MART, March 101h.-A good bles, Kitchen Press, Toil conservative basis. The policy of restrict- show of cows-Mrs Brown, Bell Mont, £20; I C. T. Singer, who had been instru- Mickleton v. Middleton M.C. AK BOOKCASE, FLAP ing the return on-the ,ordinary shares to J. CoIlinson, Lane Head, £14 10s.; Mrs DOORS, with DRAWER' lalin arranging the meeting, explained operation of the proposed organisation, a comparatively modest dividend, and Pinkney, Lunedale, £15 10s.; J. W. Collin- Oak and Mahogany Des' League Table. strengthening the i reserve funds of the son, Stake Hill, £14 5s. (heifer). Store ed Chest Drawers, W.' aedaidsizing, the point that such existed merely for the criticism cif councillors P. \V. L. D. Pts company would,_ felt sure, meet with cattle-T.. Hutchinson, Hope House, arpet Squares, Heartlit'Us' the approbation of` all shareholders. £9 7s. 6d.; M. Walton, Turners Farm, £6 5s.; den Seat in good condition for the purpose of watching local Woodland "A" 20 17 3 0 34 , Pans, and the usu . •rS and acting when necessary. He Barnard Castle C.C. ... 21 16 5 0 32 F. Catteron, Cote House, £6 15s.; G. Collin- clothing. the meeting that there were Mickleton ... 22 15 7 0 30 son. Woodside. £7 15s.; G. Dent, West ; Quantity of 7t ce 10 a.m. Resume 1 p.m• authorities beside the Urban Council, Cotherstone 22 13 9 0 Field, £6 ; J. C011inson, Lane Head, £9 2s. 6d. 01ing the County Council, the Area Bowes 22' 12 10 0 24 PLAYING FIELDS. erms-Cash. BARNARD CASTLE CATTLE. Wednesday, Committee, and the Guardians Lands 24 12 0 24 March Ilth.-A show of 80 cows and e. THE BARNARD CASTLE ASSOCIATION. r View and Private Sal 'ftinee, who had the disbursement of Copley 22 11 11 .?2 heifers met late rates. Calved cows--A. Redsholme, Caber' ddress : r61,, ePayers' money. Woodland "B" 21 11 10 U 22 Firbank. Harnsterley, £24 2s. 6d.; M. Cotherstone 22. ,r• R.• Hanby Holmes moved and Mr Butterknowle 21 10 11 0 20 Mr C. T. Singer! presided at the annual Hastings, Bowes, £23 105.; E. Dowson, ,It holson seconded that a local branch Eggleston ... 22 9 13 O 18 meeting of the Ban.nard Castle Branch of Hanisterley. £23 ins.; H. Bell, Lunedale, TONE, N.R. YORKS. Ratepayers' and Property Owners' Barnard Castle TAV. ... 20 7 13 0 14 the Durham Count Playing Fields Associa- £23 ; W. Kellett and Son, Langleydale, In'iation he formed. This was agreed to. Cockfield "A" ...... 21 6 15 O 12 tion, held on Tue ' ay evening. 222 10s.; \V, Robinson, Bowes. £22; W. ELLINGHOUSE FOR Siar. rlObrues accepted an invitation to per- Middleton W.C. ... 20 6 14 0 12 In his annual r 'roil, the hon. secretary Wearmouth, Forest, £21 17s. 6d.; S. K. , •'..misuieltitrt.eitarial duties until a perma- Middleton M.C. 18 3 15 0 6 (Mr E. B. Hanby olmes) said the Associa- Bainbridge, Lunedale, £21 17s. 6d.; P. Lamb, , 411, tion had let the ri field to the Barnard d by Auction in the 4; et :ial• could be appointed. A provi- Highest break : W. Kipling, Copley, 98. Doe Park, £21 15s.; R. Watson, Barnard ' HALL, COTHERSTONE' Ilo was appointed consisting Castle Athletic Foci ball Club, on considera- Castle, £21 10s.; A. C. Thompson, Eastwood at 2-30 p.m. "Is J. Nicholson, E. W. Bunt, G. W. tion of other club having the privilege of Hall, £21 7s. 6d.; W. Anton, Marwood, BOWES INSTITUTE. playing thereon when it was not required DAY, 9th APRIL, 1936- , Nicholg on, G. A. Carter, and £20 15s.; G. H. Littlefair, Raby West, u Pickers Bowes entertained Barnard Castle Con by the Athletic Club: This latter facility onditions of Sale to be llinely" ee £20 15s. Incalvers to £15 2s. 6d. Stores- memberated of the Urban Council was servative Club in a friendly fixture on had been taken advantage of on several Heifers to £12 ; bullocks to £11. unless previously -sa l" whereupon Mr -John Howson Friday evening. Results : occasions. During the year dressing-rooms red whether it was to be an Associa- for the players had been erected on the Bowes. Conservative Club. ground, and a portion of the playing pitch Births, Marriages and Deaths. Councillors or of Ratepayers. If J. E. Hall 79 S. HODGSON. ,''Is going• to be a Councillors' Associa- 125 L. Longstaff had been levelled. The swings, etc., in the 103 H. Preston Parkinson 125 playing fields were maintained in good DEATH. UCTIONEER. he said they might as well let the 87 M. Clarke W. Bailey 125 d FREEHOLD DELAV I-O r II,,aye full sJuwing. order, and a portion of the ground had been BERRY.-At Rokeby," \Vokingham Road, 125 W. Hind G. Clarke 102 levelled. It was intended to level other Earley, Reading. on March 12th, 1936, GARDEN known as t:).;ni_01.,;■ :Just as well. NE, 14esoirsla:id he was not against mem- portions of the grOund. The playing fields Edwin Dennis Berry, aged 57 years, @USE, COTHERSTO 440 431 ✓ Cidoautne.ccialbeingl on e committee. were used by an increasing ;number of Solicitor, beloved husband of Florence Bedrooms, Bathra°"'Kitch l, children. Erection of swings, etc., on the Emily Berry. Dining Room, ell n you saythther would a an., 3' aPPosition if the committee puts lower part of the Demesnes had been con- IN MEMORIAM, antrY, with the usu al ith w ,` sidered by the committee, but in view of COOK.-In loving memory of Alice, wife Wooden Shed fitted :'. WOMEN'S INSTITUTES. the small available bank balance the of a Wash-House and St(ir-(1 ,riattoeuncillor referred to declined to be Fred Cook, of Boldron, who died March matter was held in abeyance. 14th, 1934.-Remembered by husband, is in very good repair as r ollowed SCARGILL. The Chairman, ,,in moving the adoption uated. It has been rere11,1,1 on f on ratable values. John and Nancy. paVr°s .N1(1101SOn : Supposing we bring The March meeting of the Scargill of the report, suid he believed it was fitted with New Fir6Plstn nnZe generally satisfactory. When the football RAINE.-In loving memory of Charles It and cold water u,,,f ssments, would it not mean that Women's Institute was members' night, riectrl ,. ch,.wauld go up ? Mrs Metcalfe presiding. Miss Allison, Bar- club completed the levelling of the playing Raine, of Barnard Castle, who died door sanitation. )fit 2111 nard Castle; gave a very interesting talk on pitch it would be; made into a good field. March 14th, 1928.-Ever remembered by three quarters of an ac Tee )an : There is always a certain •1, e,' money to be found s the care of the hair, which was enjoyed So far, what had been done hail resulted his loving daughters and sons-in-law, erous fruit trees, ete'„, (1 15 Eva and Ted, Winnie and Jimmy. 1-,00 r c• • Srnent. by all. Mrs Longstaff proposed a vote of in a very great. finprovement. He wished l in its own grounds r .r;4 . "gerA. •• It ff • it to be undersroOd that the erection of nd a ects inomc e tax. thanks which was seconded by Mrs E. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. y placed for bus a is hrl _,Carter said he Metcalfe. The bulb competition was swings on the Demesnes had not been ra did not see how ELLERAY.Mr Elleray wishes to thank all would cause an judged by Miss Allison, who awarded the turned down, but was only held in abey- ve SESSION will be gi "- en the relatives and friends for kindness and 'n_ the rates since the assessment prizes-1, Miss Walton; 2, Mrs Hillary ; 3, ance because at the present time they had sympathy shown to him during his sad e purchase. 1 It ii'a not the money available. articulars and Pern.„- tlje rtY affair. It stood to reason Miss H. Anderson ; 4, Mrs M. Dixon. The bereavement ; also for comforting letters thm„"ard Castle 's asseabless 13s.value competition for best carnival hat, judged Mr J. Audas seconded the adoption, which 1. and floral tributes.-13, The PPointment) aPPIY 11::0 .t.7u fanetedhen Bank, Bar- ,aner rate stood •at 4d. lw Mrs Metcalfe and Miss Scott, was won was agreed to. nard Castle. S. S. Hodgson, Redt."- a tilt ; 2, Miss Anderson ; 3, Mr H. V. Finch (hon. treasurer) presented . Yorks. (phone _nme amount to be raised would be Miss Dixon . -Mrs if assessment.sesso tinent ototalled, say, Mrs NicholsOn. Mrs. Barker was eleCted the financial statement, showing that the OIBBON. T. Gibbon, North View, year commenced With a balance in hand of Newga,te, wishes. to thank all friends for , first delegate to the annual meeting of the S. HESLOP & YORK , her andmeeting the of thee c mmittee was Federation in London in May The host- 235 6s. 1d. and ended with a credit of their kindness .. and sympathy shown to Solicitors, Je- her in• her recent bereavement ; also for °' na the members ultimately esses were Miss V. Wilkinson and Miss D. £30 13s. 3d. 'the expenses had • been rnard Castle. Tel. N Wallis £12 16s. Md., and' the reoeipts £8 4s. floral tributes.