THE TEESDALE MERCURY. W ednesday, March 5th, 1958. TRINITY WESLEY GUILD ALL CLEAR AFTER BISHOP CALLS FOR G.P.O. VAN IN PLEASANT Cotherstone SNOW BLOCKS MINOR ACCIDENT HOUR” Methodist Guild It was a Christian Service even PARISH SUPPORT ing at the Wesley Guild on Friday Now that the majority of the SPENNYMOOR DRIVER evening. “ Family Coach ” was the FINED AT In spite of the inclement weather, Despite the severe weather, a snow has gone, Teesdale once surprisingly good company attended title of a very inspiring and well- more looks forward to spring BARNARD CASTLE a large congregation assembled at thought-out address given by Miss the meeting on Tuesday of last weather. Already lambs have Institution and Induction the “ Pleasant Hour ” service held week. The speaker was Miss Appleby, of Cotherstone. Building A minor accident in Newgate teen seen on nearby farms and Appleby, the chairman, who took up her talk, on the popular old- Barnard Castle, on January 7th, in the Cockfield Methdoist Church crocuses are again adding an for her subject “Family Coach,” time parlour game in which all the of Bowes Incumbent involving a G.P.O. van and another when Master N. Chapman, guest the old game played by many in players changed places at a signal early touch of colour to many vehicle, was described at Barnard artist, gave a delightful rendering of their childhood. The players were from the leader, the speaker showed gatoens in the area. The sing­ Castle Magistrates* Court on Wed­ constantly changing places and so how much more kindness and ing of the birds heraldl the REV. JOHN JACKSON BELL grow stronger because they learn nesday when Henry Robinson (41), “ The Old Rugged Cross.” 40 teen­ getting quite a different point of understanding there would be in arrival of a new season. to do things for themselves and to of 37, Barnfield Road, Spennymoor, age voices responded to their view. Citing many instances from the world if people would try to The untimely snowfall, however, ask what is happening in the was charged with driving without hymn “ Blessed Assurance,” an­ both Old and New Testaments, the see life from other people’s view­ was not without incident and for ( various departments of the church. due care and attention. nounced by Mr A. Hodgson, of speaker urged all Christians to a points, and stand where they stand several days quite a number of The Parish Church of St. “ I feel very strongly that He was fined Cl and £1 12s. 4d. Woodland. Special items by the greater understanding of other and quoted the supreme example of **arms in the area were cut off. baptism ought to take place as the witnesses’ expenses, and his licence Male Voice Party were also much Giles’, Bowes, was the setting people’s problems and difficulties Christ, who shared the lot of com­ The road to Winston at the prayer book says it should -at a was endorsed. appreciated. Proceedings were under mon humanity. Continuing the beginning of last week was blocked on Friday of the institution and time when most people are gather­ Inspector W. Baird said that Mr the supervision of Messrs E. G. by entering into their lives and see­ ing things from their point of view. analogy, Miss Appleby stressed the and drifts up to ten feet made induction of the Reverend John ed together in church at some Thomas Peacock, Darlington, was Coates. J. H. Coates and A. Gar- need for Christians to keep their motoring an impossibility. Farmers regular service when there is a driving his van along Newgate to­ gett. Accompanists were Mr T. This was the way of our Lord, who eyes upon their Leader in the game around Winston were asked to Jackson Bell to the vicarage of congregation. It is not just an affair wards the Market Cross. When he Blackett (organist), Mr V. Sewell sees the real person behind the out­ of life and watching for His sig­ bring their milk into the village as Bowes. for parents and godparents. was approaching the, Tees-sidc (pianist) and Mrs P. Huggins (piano ward semblance. the collecting truck was unable to “ Sometimes I am asked to take The lesson was read by Miss D. nals, be ready to obey Him in all The Lord Bishop of Ripon, Farmers’ depot, a lorry approached accordionist). Next Sunday the things. complete its round. a baptism but I do not do so un­ him from the opposite direction and Male Voice Party will conduct a Shields and Mrs McDonald was Madam Minnie Smith delighted Last Wednesday morning buses to the Right Reverend Geo. A. less it is a public baptism when the as he drew level to pass, the G.P.O. “ Pleasant Hour ” service at the soloist. Miss E. Scott (vice-presi­ and from Darlington were unable congregation arc there.” dent) proposed a vote of thanks to the company with two beautiful Chase, performed the initial van, driven by Robinson, suddenly West Auckland Station Road solos. She was accompanied at the to climb Primrose Hill owing to The well-being of the Bowes pulled out into the path of Pea­ Methodist Church. the speaker. piano by her husband, Mr W. large drifts which blocked the road ceremony, the licensing, before Parish, he said, was not only the cock’s van. • Meynell. Prayer was offered by the and the 7-30 bus from Barnard a congregation of clergy and concern of the parson, but also of Mr Peacock braked, but he was Rev. Shirley Red fern, and Mrs H. Castle did not arrive at Darlington every Christian man, woman , and unable to avoid colliding with the C. Watson played for the singing until about 9-30. laity from the surrounding child in the parish. There was much G.P.O. van, said the inspector. At YOUR SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT of the hymns. Long Distance Troubles. district. parishioners could do, some interest the time. Mr Peacock was travelling SCALA. VICTORIA. During the evening a collection that could show in what was at a moderate speed on his correct On the Scotch Corner—Carlisle In his address, the Bishop first happening, and they could help Skip Homeier is an ex-childis was taken for Guild Medical Mis­ road, long-distance lorry drivers side of the road. P.C. Porteous was star who is fulfilling all of the Jack Lemmon stages the maddest sions, and tea and biscuits were thanked all who had helped during others by a word of encourage­ informed, but by that time the manoeuvre in the history of the found themselves in endless trouble. the months the parish had been ment, to take their pgrt in the life flowing predictions made for him as served at the close of the meeting. In many parts, single line traffic vehicles had been moved. an adult. army in Columbia Pictures’ riotous without a vicar. “ 1 hope you have of the church . Vision Obscured. comedy “ Operation Mad Ball,” only was permissible and even this learned something during this Solid evidence of this is his per-1 encountered difficulties. A Valuable Lesson. The inspector added that in a due to open on Monday at the time,” he said. “ My experience of formance in Republic's “ Thunder The scene outside the Bowes “ It is the parson's responsibility statement Robinson said he went Victoria Hall. and co-starring parishes is that during such an Over Arizona,” filmed in Trucolor to lead the worship of the church, into Newgate intending to park the .Ernie Kovacs. Kathryn Grant, Moor Hotel last Wednesday was interregnum some are inclined to and Naturama and coming to the one which has been a common but he cannot do that instead of van on his offside of the road. A Arthur O’Connell and Mickey Bambridge Bros. go to pieces. Scala Cinema with Homeier, Krist- you,” the bishop added. “ You lorry was following him and he Rooney. Monumental Sculptors sight in other parts of the country. “ Congregations fall off and the Miller and George Macready head­ About 50 lorries were held up while cannot pray by proxy. Parishioners, stopped on his correct side to allow Planned and executed by a pri­ Memorials in Stone, Marble life of the* parish begins to go. That ing the cast. when they are without a parson, it to pass. Then he pulled out on vate soldier, whose conduct through­ and Granite roadworkers tried to free one is when it is a pretty poor parish. Born October 5th in Chicago, which had bounded into the side. learn a very valuable lesson, and 1 to his offside to park and came into out remains strictly in the line of Showroom & Yard : More often, I am thankful to say, Illinois, Homeier was taken to New Bulldozers and improvised cranes only hope that they will not forget collision with the car travelling in love, “ Operation Mad Ball ” is HALL STREET the parish grows stronger for hav­ York by his parents, Mr and Mrs were used in the rescue, but it was it when the parson eventually the opposite direction. He admitted the hilarious story of a top secret BARNARD CASTLE ing a period when it has had to do G. V. Homeicr, while still a some considerable time before the arrives.” that his vision of the road was mission that is different from all the w o r k s : things for itself and not leave every­ toddler. wagon was finally put on the road. Earlier, during the ordered service obscured by the lorry. others because the brass hats know N o RTHGATE, D ARLINGTON thing to the vicar.