2 THE T1BSDALE MERCURY Wednesday, November 12th, I YOUR SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT A NOTABLE YEAR FOR THE CORRESPONDENCE iifc.ibiiaiiiHBiiiiiiiiiiiaiiaiipitaiir.itufUiiitiiBimiiaiiaiiiiiBiiitiaiiaiiftiifiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiBitiutMiiiiiiiiit1* WOMENS INSTITUTES

MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE. NEWSHAM. Phone2155 SCHOOL SCALA CINEMA To the Editor. Mrs Johnson presided at the The annual general meeting watf Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 13, 14, 15, at 6 and 8-15: monthly meeting which opened with held in the Institute Hall on Nov­ UP THE CREEK u Continued from Page 1. the singing of Jerusalem. Six new ember 6th. starring David Tomlinson, Peter Sellers, Wilfrid Hyde-White. OLD YARD NAMES. members were welcomed and a Saturday Matinee at 1-30 p.m. Ep. 9 Tex Granger. He asked those present to see the Jn the morning the Bishop ef Jar- Mrs Bray was in the chair 9 * * * * special welcome was accorded Mrs welcomed the Honourable Mii’ school as a school and not as an row, the Rt. Rev. M. Armstrong, Sir,—Referring to Mr J. Audas’s Owen Smith, an old member, and Sunday, November 16, at 7-45 ‘p.m.: educational establishment. preached the sermon at a service Schofield, V.C.O., and chairman^ THE DAM BUSTERS letter re the naming of old yards, Mrs Spiller. the county executive committee.-! At the start of his report Mr Birk* held in the school chapel. This was the one to which he refers to as Mrs Wood read the minutes and starring Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Derek Farr. followed by the Barnard Run Mrs Petty, secretary, read the # * * * beck welcomed General Foote and Cleasby’s Yard was, when 1 was a correspondence; it followed that report of the past year’s activities which was won by York House. ^iiaiiaiiBiiaiiaiiitiaiiiiiaiiaiiBiiaiiaiiaHiaiiama»aiiRiiaiiBiiiiiBiiiiiBiiaiiiiiaiis::?iiBiiaiiRHatiiiiiii>iiBiiaiiaiiBiiaiiaiiaiiaii» said it was always pleasing to have small boy, known as “ Jackson’s International Day was to be held at and stressed what a happy and pro­ Over a vastly altered route which a distinguished guest te come and Yard.” At that time1 the front the Baths Hall, Darlington on. Nov­ gressive year it had been. gave spectators a chance of seeing Phone 2155 address the parents on Founders’ house (now a cafe) was a hatter’s ember 13th. Subsequently Mrs John­ Mrs Bray thanked Mrs Petty fori the runners three-quarters of the VICTORIA HALL Dav. shop, and the owner was Benjamin son was elected to place the wreath her active work and co-operation Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17, 18, 19, at 6 and 8-15: way round; the senior race, was won Jackson. on the war memorial on Remem­ and mentioned especially the work GUN SIGHT RIDGE 11 The year had been notable for its by Nicholas Paul, of Startforth, son According to my records, I find a brance Sunday. Arrangements for of Mrs Young, a new member. 1 starring Joel McCrea, Mark Stevens, Joan Weldon. advance in the realm of buildings, of Mr J. N. Paul, a well-known Benjamin Jackson was occupying the Christmas party and a forth­ The main hall had been painted One very good Western. Good for Adults. and he referred to the new science accountant in Barnard Castle. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 13, 14, 15, at 6 and 8-15: laboratories. Two-thirds of the cost the above-mentioned premises in coming whist drive were made and in ivory and maroon colours by The run also brought credit to the 1850 until well into the 1890’s. I the report of the autumn council FORT MASSACRE U had come from big business firms, Mrs Petty and Capt. and Mrs Young newly-formed Teesdale House which cannot find any record of the meeting was given by Mrs Driver. starring Joel McCrea, they had put up three million with the help of Mrs Bray and Mr was placed second to York. This Cleasby’s until about the 1880 per­ This being members’ night, the Ferguson. More help was needed co-starring Forrest Tucker, Susan Cabot, John Russell, George N. Neise. pounds to help in the development house, formed entirely of day boys, In CinemaScope. Colour by De Luxe. of science. Due 'to this fund, the iod. meeting was then taken over by Mrs from other members to finish the * * * * were second in the junior race, but What are we going to call this H. Richardson, who presented a supper room, it was reported. school had received £20,900 of the in spite of a noble effort on behalf M onday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17, 18, 19, First House 5-25: total outlay of £30,000. yard? bouquet to Mrs Johnson and flowers Mrs Parr, treasurer, read the Keefe Braselle, Kay Callard, Karel Stepanek, Ursula Howells in of Paul, were fourth in the overall Yours, etc., to individual committee members. financial statement, which was WEST OF SUEZ a During the year many changes senior placings. The final placing FRED NEVISON. After a sumptuous supper, a very accepted, and showed a balance of ¥ also showing FRONTIER GAMBLER u had taken place jn the school itself. was second. Byways, Startforth. enjoyable film show was given by £23 in hand. ■ with John Bromfield, Coleen Gray, Kent Taylor, Jim Davis. New quarters had been arranged for The results of the run were: November 8th. Dr. Macintosh, comprising scenes in The new committee was elected 1 aiiaiiaiiiiiBiiBiiiiiaiiBHBuaiiitiBHitiiiiiiiauauiuiiiiuiiiiiiBiiBHaiiiiiiiiauaiiiiiaiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiaiiiuiiiiiiaiii* the lower sixth form, and it was Senior: 1, N. Paul; 2, C. P. Birnie: Cophenhagen and the Middleton as follows: Mrs Bray, president; 9 hoped that such improvements 3, A. Thompson. Junior: 1, H. S. carnival. Mrs Richardson proposed Mrs Petty, secretary; Mrs Parr, The COSY CINEMA m i d d l e t o n -in -t e e s d a l e would bring about better working Aspery; 2, C. J. Carling; 3, J. C. a vote of thanks. treasurer; Mrs Walton, vice- ■ conditions. The new surroundings, Reece. ARMISTICE PARADE. Mrs Driver was the winner in the president; Mrs Lamb, press secre­ 9 Hen. Wed. Fri. Sat., Twice Nightly at 6 and 8*16. Tue*. Thurs. Otoe Performance at 7 he hoped, would give the pupils a H Prices of Admission : lOd., 1^9, 2/3. Half-Piaces 5d., 10d., If-. committee’s competition, dressing a tary; Mesdames Maude, Ferguson, {Lyon’s Doe Cream, Sweet* and Choaoiaitee solid in Cinema. sense of pride and dignity. Distribution of Awards. Sir.—1 would appreciate it if you wooden spoon, judged by Mrs Young, Wren, Dunne, Wright. Last year one in two boys went to would be so kind as to insert the Green and Mrs Hall, while the The committee arranged to hold I Wednesday and Thursday, November 12, 13: university or on to a comparable Scholarships and Exhibitions: 1. ft flowing in your paper. winner of the competition, most a whist drive in November in aid B Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Arthur Franz in standard of work. He wanted par­ THE DEVIL’S HAIRPIN Campbell, open scholarship in nat­ On behalf of the Barnard Castle articles in a handbag, was won by of the children’s pantomime outing I ents to be clear, however, that these ural sciences, The Queen’s College, Branch British Legion I would like Mrs Johnson, and by Mrs Steven­ for Christmas. H In Technicolor, 'a a a a were difficult times for beys to get Oxford (Munro prize); A. K. Poison, to thank all the organisations, the son for thd newspaper competition. Mrs Schofield explained to mem­ into universities, and it did not look 9 Friday and Saturday, November 14, 15: choral exhibition, Corpus Christi Chairman of the Council, members Mrs Driver won the surprise box. bers the work and function of the i* Robert Mitchum, Gene Barry, Keely Smith in as though it was going to improve. College, Cambridge; A. Brown, open and officials, 14th Field Regiment, consultative council and the select­ m THUNDER ROAD exhibition in English, St. Catherine’s D.L.I. (T.A.) and the Town Band Stage Fun. ion of proposals made by Institutes n * * * * Competition. College, Cambridge; E. R. Barnes, and the parade marshal, Mr R. for the spring and autumn agendas. i Monday and Tuesday, November 17, 18: open exhibition in history, Exeter Peden. Fun became fast and furious wh^n She then gave advice on new ideas i Bob Hope, Fernandel, Martha Hyer in The position was complicated, as College, Oxford; J. A. Bowles, State Many thanks for your support, the pro tern committee presented a for the social period in meetings. l PARIS HOLIDAY u boys who had been called up would scholarship Martyn Adlard prize for Mrs Cail, and to all those who play, “ The Dr.’s Surgery.” The She was then thanked by Mrs tLm In Technicolor. be competing for places with those mathematics). helped in the organisation and patients were Mesdames Tarn, Maude for a most interesting uaHaiiiiiaiiaiiBiiaiiBiiaiiBiiiiiBuaitBitiiiBiiitiBiiaiiaHBiiBiffiiaiiaiiBtiiiieiiaiiiiiiiiaiiBjaiiiiiaiia iiHiiiiiiifiiiiininiiiai' who left this year. Special Prizes: Thompson Rich­ selling of poppy emblems, our grate­ Richardson, Lee, Brown, Gibson, address. Pit | Mr Birkbeck said he was saying ardson prizes, N. G. C. McDowall, ful thanks. Denney, Miss Watson and Miss S. Supper was then served and the Bl meeting adjourned. this for parents who wanted their C. H. Kipling; John Shields prize Yours, etc., Redfearn, the whole of whom' seem­ 1° VICTORIA. SCALA. sons to go to university at a later for. Latin, B. Stainsby; Prest Mem­ T. ALLISON, Secretary. ed to be in sorry plight, but soon The mystery parcel given by Miss 9 date. Jt was extremely difficult this orial prizes (Scripture), Upper recovered and came back later as Cole was won by Miss Drydon. The The first production of the new “ Gunsight Ridge,” an adult year and it was not going to be School A. Brown, Middle School 4 Soldiers of the Queen,” with a few Christmas competition and whist n.] Walter Mirisch Company, “ Fort Western story of a man turned out- easier for many years to come. A. R. Faith, Lower School R. H. sailors, airmen and even V.A.D. drive was arranged for December Massacre,” a CinemaScope and law by a strange quirk of fate, will Outside, the school had also had Bishop; Barker prize for English D.L.I. ASSOCIATION Miss M. Alderson was the soloist. 22nd. colour spectacular of the Indian | open on Thursday at the Scala a good year. The choir had sung essay, R. J. M. Morley; T. A. RECORDINGS. Still full of enthusiasm, the whole wars in the 1870’s starring Joel Cinema through United Artists at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Bar­ Southern Chapel reading prizes, A. cast appeared in Victorian dress of McCrea, will be opening on Thurs­ release. Starring in the picture are nard Castle, and at Hexham Abbey. K. Poison, N. Sherlock; T. A. Sir.—It has been definitely many varied shapes, styles and day at the Victoria Hall through Joel McCrea, Mark Stevens and In swimming, too, they had had | South Chapel singing prizes, senior arranged to do the tape recordings colours, and sang very sweetly old- United Artists release. Joseph New­ Joan Weldon, with Addison Rich­ I had successes. They were second A. K. Poison, junior R. H. Bishop; for the Regiment on Sunday, Nov­ time ballads. After the National g j man directed this based-on-fact story ards, George Chandler, Darlene ! to Robert Gordon’s in the Bath Barnard Castle Rotary Club prize ember 16th, in the Drill Hall, com­ Anthem, Mrs Johnson proposed a CM of a U.S. Cavalry “ lost patrol ” in Fields, Slim Pickens, Carolyn Craig, Club Cup and won the Otter Club for day boys, E. R. Barnes; art mencing at 3 o’clock. Apart from very hearty vote of thanks to Mrs the great South-West Desert. Stanford Jolley and Robert Griffin Cup. The scouts, C.C.F., and prize, M. Hempsall; geography the parents, wives and children of Richardson and her committee for a The film was made on location in the featured cast. squash continued to flourish, and in prize, D. H. Paroissien. the serving members of the Regi­ most enjoyable night’s entertain­ 2 • in New Mexico in the desert and The picture was produced by the Easter term a team’ of A.A. General Certificate of Education, ment, a lot of local people have ment, into which a great deal of 9 canyon country some thirty miles Robert Bassler, producer of such coaches had given assistance in Durham University Examination expressed their desire to talk to hard work had been put. Miss G. north of Gallup. films as “ The Snake Pit ” and athletics. Board. Prizes (other than special their friends. Anyone else wishing Watson was accompanist and Mrs There is no “ Fort Massacre” in “ Suddenly.” Francis D. Lyon 9 All added up to a lot of work be­ prizes) for outstanding work: Ad­ to do so should, either contact Mr Carter stage manager. America’s western history, although directed and Talbot Jennings and ing done which could not have taken vanced and scholarship level: R. M. J. Simpson, chairman, or myself. much of the picture is based on an his wife. Elizabeth, wrote the place without a capable and willing Clay, W. L. Sharp, S. R. Virgo. Yours, etc., actual incident. The name was screenplay. staff. At this point he paid high Ordinary level: E. Charge; K. T. RUSS, appended to an abandoned old Pinte Exciting yet always believable “Pleasant Hour” tributes to Mr C. E. Hardy, who Purvis, R. B. Coats, D. C. Richards. Hon. Secretary. realism marks this production. 9 Indian cliff dwelling carved out of | had recently retired. 27, Baliol Street, a mountain-side a century ago. Here There is not a single process or Others awarded certificates. Ad­ % The world was forever changing Barnard Castle. Popularity Continues the remnants of the cavalry patrol faked shot in the entire picture, vanced level: D. Absalom, R. G. and the school had to change along fight their last bitter battle against even hazardous runaway stagecoach Bishop. G. D. Bonney, J. Brady, D. the Apaches. sequences were filmed as both with it. When boys came to choose Brown, R. F. Burlinson, A. Camp­ The popularity of “ Pleasant their place in the sixth form there Forrest Tucker, Susan Cabot, as camera car and coach careered bell, D. G. Clarke, G. Clarke, A. J. Hour” at Staindrop was again were those equally good in both arts an Indian girl who befriends the around hair-pin turns high in the J. Cooper, A. C. Craig, E. Craig, F. proved when a capacity crowd The utter simplicity of the and science. He advised that in STAINDROP OVER SIXTIES Lettera 22 makes it ideal for besieged troopers, and John Russell Arizona mountains. #11 caught by D Deacon, F. A. Goddard, J. R. attended last week's service which such instances he should take Hamilton, B. S. Hammond, J. was conducted by J. H. and E. G. personal use. It is complete share leading roles with Joel Ernst Laszlo’s brilliant photo­ with every one of the proper McCrea. graphy. The fine musical score was science. Boys were encouraged to Hardy, M. Hempsall, T. W. Hudson, Coates. The monthly meeting held in the up-to-date features of a stan­ composed by David Raksin, famed take general studies in the sixth J G. B. Hunter, R. S. Hunter, J. R. For one of their weekly items the Methodist Church Hall on Tuesday, dard machine and yet remains for “ Laura,” and recognised as an form, but parents should not think Jackson, 1. R. Johnson, B. Kent, C. Male Voice Choir sang “ Sacred by a portable portable—light, COSY, November 4th, took the form of a important composer-conductor. that if their boy was good at arts H. Kipling, D. G. Lund, J. C. Mart­ Grace.” The guest artists were Mrs stu rd y and reliable. harvest home supper, which has American Bob Hope and French Joel McCrea, who with this film there was no place for him. There in, J. A. Moore, R. J. M. Morley, J. Hodgson, Messrs J. Rand, G. * 43 keys. now become an annual event. There Femandel, with the aid of some ex­ enters his 2t6h year as a picture was. ( J. A. Noyes, D. H. Paroissien, A. K. Hodgson and R. Race, who delight­ * Personal touch-tuning. followed a concert given by the1 cellent comedy gags, smart dia­ headliner, plays a secret agent who The prizegiving was opened by the Poison, R. K. Pounder, E. G. Pyb- ed the audience with two quartettes, * 4 position line spacing. Timbrel Band from Darlington logue and lavish production values, attempts to bag a desperate outlaw chairman of the governors, Profes­ us, J. W. Raine, J. A. Rayner, G. ” Have a little talk with Jesus ” and * Standard size ribbon. sor J. L. Burchnall, of Durham R. Richardson, D. Robinson, N. Salvation Army under the leadership “ Beautiful Land,” and the teen­ * Full-length platen. make a grand team in. “ Paris 'without discrediting the ability of * British made. Holiday,” at the Cosy Cinema, the town’s worthy sheriff. Mark University, who described the year Sherlock, J. W. Smelt, H. Smith, J. of Mrs Gerrard. The numerous agers hymn was announced by Mr as being eventful with many import­ R. Smith, B. R. Snodgrass, B. and varied items were warmly ap- Norman Chapman. Two models available— Middleton-in-Teesdale, on Monday Stevens, a man who writes, pro­ with or loithout tabulator and Tuesday, November 17th and duces and directs his own television ant happenings in the school. It Stainsby, M. C. Stephenson, W. C. lauded. Mr T. Race' voiced the ap­ Mr J. Price, of Darlington, and 18th. Early on the comedy makes programmes and movies, is cast as was with regret, however, that he L. Stewart, N. W. Tennant, M. H. preciation of the members when he Mr A. Gargett each gave a short a play with some amusing flirta­ the outlaw, and Joan Weldon, a heard of the resignation of the Rev. Terris, J. J. H. Watson, C. B. proposed a vote of thanks. talk. tious incident, but the real laughter noted singer with the Los Angeles A. B. Webster, Vicar of Barnard Wawn, D. J. Webb, R. de- V. Webb, Lucky ticket holders were Mrs H. Accompanists were: Organ, Mr T. sequences include a crazy stopover Light Opera Company, plays the Castle, who was junior vice-chair­ D. L. Wilberforce, W. D. Wilde, J. Brown and Miss G. Taylor. Mrs Blackett; piano. Mr N. Kirby; livetti at a mental home and a quite sheriffs daughter (this is her eighth man of the governors. Mr Webster F. Wilson, T. T. Young. Ordinary Osier presided. piano accordians, Mrs P. Huggins hilarious climax in which Hope is film in which she does not sing). had not been with the school long, level: M. Adamson, J. W. Alderson, and the lears. suspended below to a helicopter “ Gunsight Ridge ” was photo­ but in his time he had done a olt R. A. Anderson, J. Baron, D. B. driven by Femandel, whose know­ graphed on location near Tucson, for it. Baum, J. Bell, P. W. Bernstein, T. TROPHIES COAL BOARD SCHOLARSHIPS. ledge of the machine is next to i Arizona, including Old Tucson H. Birkbeck, D. Bowles, C. Charge, PRESENTED. Obtainable from: nil. Anita Ekberg and Martha Street, an authentic recreation of the Closer Links. M. Child, M. J. Clarkson, D. R. Hyer are also included in the cast. town as it was many decades ago. Close, J. J. Coats, D. P. Corrigan, Six candidates from County Dur­ Last Tuesday evening the Barnard “ The Amazing Colossal Man,” At the end of General Foote s J. F. Coward, C. G. Cran, H. Dando, ham have accepted the awards of Castle Racing Pigeon Society held on Wednesday and Thursday, address the Rev. A. B. Webster pro­ J Davis, C. A. Dobson, G. S. Don­ National Coal Board scholarships in TEESDALE MERCURY Following an accident between a its annual dinner and prizegiving at features Glenn JLangan and Cathy posed a vote of thanks to the kin, M. F. Dowson, C. S. Faith, R. mining engineering and allied sub­ motor car and a motor cycle at the Old Well Hotel, Barnard Castle. BOOKSHOP Downs and is a thrilling and un­ speaker. He expressed the hope W. Featherstone, C. J. Frater, M. A. jects. In all, this year, 23 young Staindrop Church Corner on Satur­ Trophies were presented by Mr usual science-fiction melodrama that there would be a closer link Freebaim, T. A. George, D. Harris, men in the mining industry and 51 24 Market Place • Barnard Castle day night, a girl from Lynesack was Cecil Hebdon who, over the past concerning a U.S. Army officer who with the Barnard Castle School and M. A. Henderson, C. M. L. Hey­ boys outside it have qualified. is turned into a giant by a pluton­ admitted to Bishop Auckland Hos­ the new Secondary Modem School wood, R. I. Hilary, W. O. Hodgson, few years, has donated several of ium “ fall out.” The climax is pital for treatment. at Green Lane. P. L. Horsfield, T. M. Hume, C. E. the cups. - i gripping, the human angle strong Hurt, C. A. Johnson, K. R. Johnson, Trophy winners were H. Birch, R. and the camera work clever. B. Kirkland, K. Lamb, A. J. E. Walker, J. Aislabie, G. Barker, A. Juvenile crime in Liverpool and Lawton, P. J. Little, I. Maclaren, N. Adamson, and A. Webb. its prevention by special police GLAXO GOES GAY Matthews, A. P. McCutcheon, G. F. The result of the season’s racing methods in the subject of “ Violent McMellin, E. A. Middleditch, D. G. was as follows: H. Birch, 30 pts.; A sure crop Playground ” at the week-end. An Moore. I. L. Morgan, A. P. Morley, R. Walker, 131; R. Hall, 111; J. intriguing and well made picture, N. R. Newton, J. K. Ord, V. W. Aislabie, 101; G. Hunter, 91; S. from your SA VINGS the story tells of a detective's Parfrement, F. Parkinson, J. M. D Dowson, 91; A. Webb, 8; W. Close, reluctance to accept the position of Parr, J. W. N. Paul, I. M. Peddie. 8, A. Adamson, 7; W. Turner, 51; liaision officer to juveniles and his D. Pickering, R. K. Piggott, V. I. R. Dean, 4; G. Barker, 4; A. work in dealing with one specific Porteus, R. M. Powney, M. C. Pettitt, 2; V. Bradbury, 1. For safety, economy, simplicity, family. Starring Stanley Baker, Priestman, C. Raine, D. E. Raine, and a good yield, invest your savings Anne Heywood and Peter Cushing, W. M. Raine, T. Rawle, M. G. The R.A.C. Newcastle Head­ M R in the Woolwich Equitable. No this film is a great tribute to the Rogers, W. R. Russell, S. M. Ander­ quarters recently issued the follow­ Woolwich ’ investor has ever lost a penny of his money or work of the police and in its shade son, D. Scott, R. M. Shaw, J. I. M ing warning to prospective buyers of offers entertainment which all will Stevenson, R. P. Sunman, J. D. cars and motor-cycles: failed to receive his interest in full. The income tax is paid understand and appreciate. Tarran, T. G. Temple, A. Thomp­ “ With the easing of .restrictions by the Society. For details get in touch w ith: son, J. W. Thorpe, R. B. R. Vart, J. on Hire Purchase futilities, it could Watson, J. R. Webber, S. I. What­ be the case that a number of firms THE WOOLWICH OCTOBER UNEMPLOYMENT. ley, R. H. Wilkins, D. W. Wilkin­ who have had no previous exper­ son, B. Williams, I. L. Wilson, P. F.< ience of handling H.P. transactions, EQUITABLE BUILDING SOCIETY Wright. row introduce that facility. Pros­ Unemployment figures for Octo­ Other prizes. Third year: G. K. pective vehicle purchasers are D istrict A gent: ber, 1958, are now available and the G. Griffiths, K. J. Shuttleworth. stre ngly advised not to put their numbers of persons registered as [Todd Second year: R. H. Bishop,. C. A. name to any document until they JOSEPH R. ADDISON Raine. First year: P. J. Oddy, P. F.A.L.P.A. unemployed in the Northern Region A scene from “ Showtime,” a revue of the 1920s: staged by the have carefully read and understood A. Thompson. the terms of the agreement they are Auctioneer, Valuer, Land and Estate Agent at 13th October, 1958, are: Men and variety section of Glaxo Sports and Social Club. Compere, boys, 25,461; women and girls, Preparatory School. Upper Divi­ entering into. It is too late to ESTATE OFFICE, GALGATE, Harry Rutland described this bevy of beauty as “those glorious sion, I. D. Keegan. Lower Division, 10,294; showing a total increase complain of harsh terms after the BARNARD CASTLE. Tel. 3006. over September figures of 3,662. Glaxo girls.” A. M Dixon. transaction has been completed.”