F --------- # » I # > f o o t b a l l GOLF THEY’RE PARISH REMEMBERS TW O MEN investiinvestigate the ownership rights of HAT TRICKS H. LAIDLAW S TOP Trout tempted three pieces of common land in BY LAMBERT from the pool Boldron annual parish meeting Boldron: Thomberry Quarry; VARIETY CUP ON THE by Jack Snipe was held in the village hall. The Thornberry North; and a piece of AW BRENKLEY The turning point in the weather attendance was fair and was in land giving entry to Field 20. The A stroke-play competition spon­ came on Thursday and for the first charge of M r J. G. Allinson as chairman was asked to be present Barnard Castle met Northern News sored by the Variety Club of Great DART chairman. in the interest of the parish. in the final home game of the season lime this season fly-fishermen could Britain was played on the Barnard think seriously about making a Members stood in silence as a During the year Mrs Lawton had a'id although they scored a lot of Castle course on Saturday. The BOARD tribute to the memory of John acted as reporter in the event of goals it was a dull, uninspiring start. handsome trophy, awarded to the Arranging an outing on Friday Bradbury and Ernest Hutchinson public lighting: faults in the village game. Admittedly News did not club member with the best nett and, together with other officers, Well done. King's Arms, is cover the warmest period of the whose deaths had taken place dur­ help with not having one direct score, was won by H. I aid law with was sincerely thanked for services Staindrop '. They are day 1 set out for the top water ing the year. These two friends shot at goal, but both sides had an excellent return of 80-18-62. had a keen interest in the affairs voluntarily rendered. the champions of Division about 10 a.m. There is little point an end of season look. Second was a junior member P. S. of the village community and their The accounts showed a credit I of Barnard Castle and District Division I. Moorcock, Eggleston, in starting before this so early in Barnard Castle were two up after Wilkinson 82-16-66; and third was passing was a great loss. balance in hand of £24-18. The Darts League, and are here were Division II champions, follow­ the season or in staying at the 10 minutes. The first was from a I R. Wilson 72-4-68. These three The re-organisation of the elec­ Officers were re-elected: chairman, seen receiving the trophy from ed by the Malt Shovel. King's Arms riverside after 3 p.m. bao. goal kick. Bill Lambert got were closely followed by W. D. toral boundaries meant that Bol­ Mr J. G. Allinson; clerk, Miss Coun. John Hinchcliffe at the finals took the 1 ,0 0 1 title, followed by The river level was about nor­ the ball on the edge of the box and Hum'll 81-12-69, G. Rumfitt 90-20- dron now shared council repre­ E. M. Bumip; to represent the par­ night in the Workingmen’s Club. Three Horse Shoes. mal and running fairly clear but pushed it home. The second was 70, G. Trowles 83-13-70, J. A. W al­ sentation with Startforth and Coun. ish on the village hall management It was one of the best finals for Ladies: Mrs J. Morris, Glaxo, still very cold to touch, giving little I bad back pass straight to a grate* ton 86-16-70, J. R. Hodgson 85-14- E. Scott was welcomed to the meet­ committee, Mrs Sanders and Mr J. years, with darts of a high stand­ beat Mrs M. Gibson, Raby. Cap­ hope that trout would be leaving fu; Alan Brenkley, who put it into 71, R. Cleary 76-4-72, D. Hodgson ing. Gill, J.P. ard. There was great excitement tains: T. Tam, King's Arms, beat the deep pools where they have the net. Lambert netted the third. 79-7-72, E. Swindells 76-4-72, A. G. It was reported that a commis­ Attention was drawn to the fact during the individuals* final, in T. Thornton, Cricketers; Pairs: R. spent the winter months. It was a long wait for the re* Rutherford 83-10-73, G. A. Stoddart sioner was to be at Bishop Auck­ that litter was being deposited in which T. Medd, Malt Shovel, beat Vitty and H. Franklin, Red To cast downstream well into mainder of the action but on the S'7-14-73 and E. Webster 83-10-73. land on 29th and 30th April to various places by the wayside. N. Pinkney, King’s Arms, 2-1. Well, beat K. Thompson and J. tile run-in of a familiar pool seem­ hour Lambert completed his hat There were 51 entries for the trick. Red Well came second in Butterfield, George and ‘Dragon. ed to be the only means of tempt­ competition, the proceeds of which ing a fish. This method brought Two further goals by Alan will go to help the charities with Pictures by Ron Pegg. Brenkley, who also got his hat trick, success after a few casts when the which the Variety Club is connect­ SQUASH ever faithful •William’s Favourite BARGAIN BASEMENT ana one by David Stoddart com* ed. Below: Winning lady, Mrs pleted the scoring. Result 7-0. Joan Morris, of Glaxo, and H. Franklin and R. Vitty, of induced one trout to move into On Thursday a stableford com­ action. Barnard Castle: A. Stoddart, T. HAT TRICK BY T. Medd, the individual the Red Well, who took the petition was won by a junior mem­ It took the fly without hesitation loel, M. Sowerby, K. Wilson, S. winner, of the Malt Shovel pairs title ber, Tim O’Brien, with a total of BARNARDIANS and was brought to the net after Gulliver, J. Gatcnby. M. Watson. ?9 points. Equal second were J. M. Barnard Castle School Old Boys Below: T. Tarn, winner of a struggle lasting a few minutes. L Lewandowski, B. Lambert, D. Swinbank and J. R. Wilson with^ won the Londonderry Cup for the the captains’ competition, The fish was in good condition for Stoddart, A. Brenkley, sub. T. 38, then came G. A. Stoddart 37, third year running by beating Lane right, with the runner-up, the time of year measuring 12J Smith. J. C. Angel, W. D. Hugill and ing College 4-1 in the final. This T. Thornton inches and weighing exactly three This Sunday Barnard Castle are J. A. Walton with 36, and R. J. hat trick in the competition for quarters of a pound. That was the away to Ferryhill AMC. Caygill, K. Chapman, J. R. Hodg­ public schools is a fine achieve­ only contact made during three son, D. T. Johnson, T. Maine and ment. pleasant hours with rod and line. D. C. A. Mason, all w'ith 35. BAD FORM J. Allan Brown, formerly of Slow moving water was covered Anything to sell for £5 or under? Advertise it free in the Mercury. h must be mentioned that in After some good results Barnard I Gainford, was called in from the over a fair distance without res­ Fill up this form using no more than 12 words, which must include both these competitions J. R. Wil- your address or phone number. No box numbers. Bargain Basement Castle VMCA played badly against reserve position to play in place of ponse and not a single fish was s r had the best gross score, 73 ads will be published as space permits; entry cannot be guaranteed Calvin and lost two valuable points, the international player, Ian Nut- seen to surface even in the pools. on Thursday and 72 on Saturday, any week. Put your name in the space below, not for publication. going down 1-0. tall, who was unable to compete But from now on we can expect as well as 75 in last week’s medal Some stout defensive play by because of a back injury. trout to move. Then we shall be round. This is very fine consistent [■ Trevor Watson and two good saves Scores (Barnard Castle first): able to put to the test the theory 5: play, which has often included the n Grant Duncan kept the score B. Patterson beat D. Jude 9-7, 3-9, that fly-fishing this season should r. brilliant kind of golf which, on r, respectable. The home side created J 9-5, 9-0. P. G. Verow beat M. be better than it has been for sev­ Saturday, for example, gave him SEND OR BRING COUPON TO TEESDALE MERCURY, £ jlenty of chances but very weak Westrup 9-6, 4-9, 9-4. 9-4. J. R. eral years. four birdies in the first six holes. 24 MARKET PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE |st inishing rarely troubled Salvin's Let beat D. R. Brazier 5-9, 9-3, On Sunday a small army of bait ► joalkeeper. 9*3 3-9, 9-5. C. H. Kipling lost to anglers complete with large baskets This Sunday YMCA are away L G. A. Lyon 9-4, 9-4, 9-2. J. A. and gaudy umbrellas arrived by 54 For your Telephones 2152 and 3126 at o the league leaders Speedwell. Brown beat I. Hawson 9-5, 9-4, 7-9. Y.M.C.A. NEWS coach and settled along the bank p on the south side of the river be­ 9-5.