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I S * T O D A Y . WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 1926.

U SUAL W E E K L Y SALE of DAIRY C A T T L E , STORE C A T T L E ft SHEEP.

Sale at 10-30 a.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH. W E E K L Y SALE OF FAT CATTLE, SHEEP

AND PIGS. Salo at 11 a.m. prompt.

SPECIAL A U T U M N SALE ARRANGEMENTS.

HORSES—September 28th. KEEPING. SHEEP (Half-bred and Crossed

B.F. Sheep)—Tuesday, October 5th. KEEPING SHEEP (Uncrossed B.F. Sheep)

—Thursday, October 14th. RAMS—Tuesday, October 12th. B U L L S AND L Y I N G OFF CALVERS—

Tuesday, October 19th. Particulars of above Sales later.

W. P. W A L L I S , F .A.I . , Secretary. Auctiou Mart, Barnard Castle. Also 26, Horse Market, Barnard Castle

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THOMAS ADDISON, Mickleton. G. E . THOMPSON, Stotley Grange.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TU.

SPECIAL SALE OK HALF-BRED LAMBS aud all classes of Sheep.

Present entries: 800 Half-bred Lambs. 500 Black-faced Lambs.

There wil l be Prizes for 10 H.B. Gimmer Lambs. 10 H 13. Wether Lambs.

1st and 2nd Prizes in both classes. Also at the above Sale Mr John Hind, of

LoutoL-.will offer 5 PureWensleydale Lambs, by bis noted Rani , which are for crossing purposes. 3 Ram Lambs aud 2 Gimmer Lambs.

Purchasers Note.—At tbis Sale will be found some of the choicest H.B. Gimmer and Wether Lambs, aud all arj from the surrounding farms, and of souud high ground suitable for short keep or wintering. Judging at 11 a.m. Sale immediately after.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBBR 21ST.

DAIRY COWS, along with BULLOCKS aud G E L D C A T T L E , aud all Classes of

HORSES. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD.

GREAT ANNNAL SALE OF SWALEDALE EWES. No other class of Sheep allowed

at this Sale. Entries close September 16th in order to catalogue.

Number last year: 2,000 Ewes. Present Entries : 1,250 Ewes.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH.

GREAT ANNUAL SPECIAL SALE OF BLACK-FACED GIMMER LAMBS.

-Present Entries: 400 Gimmer Lambs.

TUESDAY, SBPTEMBER 28TH.

DAIRY COWS, and Special Sale for Bullocks and Geld Cattle; also Prize Show aud

Salo of Bulls. Entries desired for the above Sales iu time

to advertise numbers. MARK PINKNEY, Secretary.

Lunedale, Middleton-in-Teesdale. 13* SALE TOMORROW.

C E N T R A L S A L E R O O M S , BARNARD CASTLE.

John Parkinson & Sons, Instructed by the Rev. J. Hawkins (who is

leaving the town) aud other Clients, wi l l remove to the above Rooms and Sell by Auction ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1926,

A LARGE Quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, &c.

Also GOOD TONE PIANO, in Walnut Case, Metal Frame.

Sale at 9-30 a.m. aud 1 p.m. Ready Money only.

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W O O L H O U Near BARNARD

Thomas Addison, Having received instructions from the Repre­

sentatives of the late Stepheu Storey, wi l l Sell by Auction, ou

TUESDAY, SBPTBMBER 28TH, 1926,

THE whole of the Valuable FARM STOCK, CROP, IMPLEMENTS, etc., comprisiug:

2 HORSES. 26 H E A D OF CATTLE.

57 SHEEP. 3 PIGS. 50 HEAD OF POULTRY.

IMPLEMENTS, HAY, EATAGE, CORN, TURNIPS, POTATOES, Etc.

Particulars Next Week. Auctioneer's Address : Hay berries, Mickleton.

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THE following Choice Flocks of BRED LAMBS:—

35 Very Fi t Lambs from Mr Henry Coul-tbard, Gil l House.

100 Choice Lambs—R. W. Tarn, Hil lgi l l . 50 Good Lambs—J. Metcalfe, Balderhead. 30 Good Lambs—J. Addison, Carnigill. 30 Good Lambs—11. Simpson,

Thorugarth H i l l . 80 H.B. Lambs—C. Branuen, Battle Hi l l . 30 B.F. Wether Lambs—J. Ridley,

Leap House. 10 Lambs—Mrs Bell, Park House. 15 B.F. Tup Lambs, fat— R. Robinson. 10 H.B. Wether Lam be—R. Robinson. 12 H.B. Lambs—J. Oliver. 18 H.B; L a m b s - J . Wall. The above flocks are hardy, good doing

lambs, from sound high-lying districts, having been sold annually at this sale.

Also 2 Fields of very good FOG, belongiug lo the Rev. S. G. Beal, Romaldkirk Rectory-one field 7 Acres and the other 4 Acres—liotb of wbich are well watered and fenced.

Sale at 2 p.m. prompt. Auctioneers' Address: Lartingtou, Darlington.

EAST ROAD FARM, BOLDRON, BOWES.

Albert J. Wilkinson

HAS been instructed by Mrs E. Hardaker (who is giving up farming) to Sell by

Auction, the whole of the FARMING STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, CARTS, HAY, 40 Head of POULTRY, and Surplus FURNITURE on SATURDAY, 25TH SBPTKMBBR, 1926. Any Stock can be included in the Sale. Particulars next week.

Auctioneer's Office : 6, Edward-terrace, Barnard Castle: or 2, Victoria-street, Bishop Auckland.

(Che (Deesdale il)ei*cuptj BARNARD CASTLE, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 1920.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT." Several alterations in the time table of the

local motor omnibus service wi l l be found on our front page to-day.

Lieuentaut O. B'ogg-EUiott, of H.M.S. Mantis, who was wounded iu the British naval engagement against the Chinese on the Yangste Kiaug ou Tuesday, is the son of Mr C. T. F'ogg-Elliot, Staindrop.

'• The Merry Widow," with John Gilbert aud Mae Murry, is to be shown at the Wycliffe Ciuema ou Thurday, Friday, Saturday, this week.

About thirty people attended a meeting held in the Witham Hall, Barnard Castle, ou Friday eveniug, uuder the auspices of the Labour Party, to hear an address from Mr A. Law, ex-M.P. for Boltou. Mr Walker Waiue, chairman of the local branch, presided.

Miss E. V. Duffy, daughter of Mr T. Duffy (late of Barnard Castle), and a pupil at the School of the Immaculate Conception, Darling, ton, has gained the Higher School Certificate of the Northern Universities Joint Matricula­tion Board, passing every subject taken.

The film, " Just a Woman," which is being shown at the Scala Cinema, Barnard Castle, ou Thursday aud Friday only this week, is a highly emotional drama dealiug with a human story of a domestic taugle. Seldom, i t is said, has a story been so courageously portrayed. House in Montalbo Terrace.

Mr A. J. Wilkinson > ffered for sale at the Witbam Hall, Barnard Castle, ou Wednesday, the freehold dwelling.house and premises No. 23, Moutalbo terrace, Barnard Castle, with vacant possession. As the biddiug did not reach the reserve, the property was withdrawn.—Solicitors : Messrs W. J. & H . C. Watson, Barnard Castle. Gain ford Literary Institute.

The first lecture of the season was arranged by the hon. sec. (Mr A. E. Crooks) aud the committee for Tuesday, September 7th, when Dr. E. W. Naylor, of Cambridge, who had previously delighted a Gainford audience by his skilful blending of literature and music, took as his subject "George Herbert and music." He gave many references to and illustrations of early 17th century music in connection with the saintly author of the " Temple " and his associates. Mr Edleston (president) briefly introduced the lecturer and proposed a vote of thanks which was seconded by the Rev. T. H . Knuckey (vice-president). There was a large and appreciative audience.

Barnard Castle School resumes to-morrow (Thursday) after the summer vacation.

Barnard Castle Chess Club decided on Thursday evening to again enter the Durham Couuty Chess Association aud League. The Secretary, Mr W. H . Chester, reported that Baruard Castle had finished second in the Senior Division last season, with a total of 3} points.

At a Committee meeting of the Barnard Castle Girl Guides ou Thursday evening, Miss Walton, the secretary of the recent Barnard Castle Pageant, reported that a profit of nearly £5 had been made ou the second presentation of i t . The Committee, over which Mr F. Wilkinson presided, decided that half of this sum should be given to the Barnard Castle and Startforth Nursing Association, and half to the Baruard Castle Dispensary.

Under the auspices of the National British Women's Temperance Association a meeting was held on Friday evening iu the Barnard Castlo Wesleyan Schoolroom, presided over by Mrs J. W. Garforth, a stirring address being given by Miss Thorn, of Loudon. Included iu the audience were the members of three local companies of Girl Guides.

Very charming indeed was the recital given on Tuesday evening iu the Primitive Methodist Church, Barnard Castle by Mr F. Harrison Slater, who selected as bis subject " Dr Marigold," one of the Christmas stories. Mr J. Ingram Dawson presided over an audience which filled the building, and was fully appreciative. At iutervals Mr C. W. Watson sang two songs—"Arm, arm, ye bravo " and " Trumpeter."

On Saturday the great gala day of Teesdale wil l again take place in the beautiful Haugbs, Egglestone, the occasion being the 58th annual show. Entries have come in splendidly, the children's riding class having no fewer than 15 competitors, while a record entry is notified iu the leaping, racing and trotting competitions. Eight bands wil l compete for six prizes. Luncheon wil l be presided over by Sir Wm. Gray, Mr N. Field occupying the vice-chair.

Cotherstone B.T.W.A. The first meeting af the CotherstoneB.W.T.A.

for the session was held on Saturday evening iu the Temperance Hall . Dr. A. Smith, in his opening remarks as chairman, spoke from a doctor's point of view of the evils resulting from indulgence in alcoholic drinks. He also mado feeling mention of the great loss the branch bad sustained through the death of its president, Miss Watson, who far thirteeu years bad had its work so much to heart, and whose place it is most difficult to fill. Miss Tboru, of London, gave an interesting address ou " Adventurers, past and present," emphasisiug the great adventure of the beginners of the B.W.T.A. movement and the good resulting from i t . Mrs J. Hodgson recited in a pleasing manner " Turn the carpet " and " The King's Temple," and Miss Strachan kindly accom­panied the singing. The usual refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.

Stainton and Streatlam Wedding. A wedding of considerable local interest was

solemnised on Saturday afternoon at Barnard Castle Parish Church, Mr Robert Bewick, third son of Mr and Mrs J. W. Bewick, Staintou, being united Co Miss Annie Murray, daughter of Mr and Mrs Murray, Streatlam. The bridegroom, after serving an apprenticeship with his father on the Earl of Strathmore's Streatlam Estate, took the forestry course with marked success at Chopwell Woods and Armstrong College, Newcastleron-Tyne. He is now engaged by the Forestry Commission and is in joint charge of about 7,000 acres iu Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, where planting operations on a large scale are being carried out. Having a large number of men to look after, Mr Bewick had only a few days leave for his marriage, and had to return almost at once with his wife to Sherwood Forest. The bridesmaid was Miss Nora Bewick, sister of the bridegroom, the bride being also attended by her niece and nephew, Jean aud Kenneth Langstaff. The best man was Mr Harry Langstaff, of Brad­bury, late of Stainton Middle Farm. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr W. Murray, was attired iu a two-piece costume of fawn crepe-de-cbine. The Rev. S. Moore per formed the marriage ceremony.

BARNARD CASTLE POLICE. WEDNESDAY.—Before Mr H . L . Fife (Chairman),

Lord Barnard, Messrs W. H . Ralston, C. J Smith, and £ . C. Adamson. Mr S. M. Hall, Diamond Inn, Butterkuowle,

applied for permission to instal a wireless receiviug set with a loud speaker on his premises. The bench offered no objection.

Ejectment. Mr G. A. Byers, farmer, East Sbaws, Barnard

Castle, applied for an ejectment order against Johu Linton, who occupied a cottage by virtue of service which had been termiuat jd by notice on August 28th. Respoudent said he could not get another hind's place. Mr Byers said there was a vacant house at South Cleat lam. Respondent: That's no good to me at 7s. 6d, a week with no work. I ' l l get out as soon as I get a job.—The bench granted the order to operate at the end of three weeks.

Lynesack Rates. Twenty-six persons from Lynesack and

Softley were summoned by Mr Edward Bland assistant-overseer, for non-payment of rates Fourteen appeared. The sums, including arrears, varied in amount from £25 to £9.— The bench made orders for payment with costs. —Several defendants pleaded that they had been out of work for years and were unable to pay. They were advised to lay their cases before the overseers with a view to being excused.

TEESDALE GUARDIANS. A D D I T I O N A L RATE FOR OUT-RELIEF.

Mr James Peacock, J.P., vice-chairmau, presided at Wednesday's meeting of the Tees-dale Guardians.

I t was reported that duriug the past four weeks the out-relief iu the Staiudrop district had amounted to £786 17s., and that 15s. 6d. had been collected of relief granted on loan to miners out of work; while £'6 6s had been paid direct to the treasurer from the Ministry of Labour on behalf of a man at Woodland who had relief for two weeks because ho was out of work during the strike, but was not on strike.

With regard to.the supply of boots to Staiu­drop children to enable them to atteud school, the Staindrop committee had decided that 2s per week should be deducted from the scale of relief granted to the recipients. Three appli­cations had been made for boots, but two people had refused the boots uuder those conditions.

Mr Fife: They would rather not have the boots thau pay for them,

Mr T. H a l l : They can't afford to lose i t . Mr Fife: I f the childreu go to school they

will get their meal's. Mr Lowson ; And they would obtain hoots

easier by falling iu with the committee's sugges­tion, as they can't afford to put the money down.

Woodland Miners. I t was reported that a deputation from the

Woodlaud Miners" Lodge had waited ou the Staiudrop relief committee with reference to the offer of work at Woodland which had been refused by men Receiving out-relief, but the committee had decided that their case,should be referred to the fl i l l board.

I t transpired that the deputation was await­ing au audience of the Hoard, and on the proposal of Dr. Smith i t was agreed to give them a hearing.

Mr R. W. Raiue : ' Is the deputation from the men who had the offer of work /

Mr M. Watson (relieving officer): Yes. Mr Fife. What is the point they desire to

raise ? • Mr Watson said the men seemed to argue

that they were on the same footing as the rest of the miners who:were out. As these men had work offered to them at the colliery and would not go to i t , : their relief had been dis. continued, hut after two weeks, having ascer­tained that their families were iu want, he again relieved them.

The Clerk : The men acknowledged they had bad the offer of work ?

Mr Watson : Yes. Mr H . Blackett: There is a mau here who

never had the offer. The Clerk : Is behaving relief? Mr Watson: No. The Clerk : He does not concern the Board. The secretary of the Woodland Miners' Lodge

then addressed the Board, pointing out that the relief asked for could be granted ou loau and declaring that i t would he repaid when things were normal. As the dispute was a national oue, the men could not go to work without comiug into conflict with their union.

In answer to Dr. Smith, the speaker said the Union bad paid the meu ouly 33s siucc the strike began. *

Mr Fife adduced the information that before the strike the men at Woodlaud Colliery were earning 9s per shift, workiug six shifts a week, and ninety of the uinety-scven had been offered work on the same terms.

Mr Fife : And they prefer to live ou their neighbours.

The speaker began to argue that as the manager of the pit told the meu before the strike the pit could not be worked profitably without a subsidy it'was only because he was getting a bigger price for the coal that he was willing to re-open the pit. I f when the dispute was settled the pit did not pay the meu now offered work might be discharged.

Mr Fife: " Sufficient uuto the day is the evil thereof."

Mr Dewhurst: What are the objections to going to work ?

The speaker : We are iu a trade dispute. Mr Dewhurst: You have work to go to—why

not go ? Mr T. Hall moved and Mr J. Tarn seconded

that the relief be continued in necessitous cases on the understanding that as soon as the dispute was over the Board should seek the best possible means to have i t repaid.

Mr Fife pointed out that that course would be contrary to the law. He saw no reasou to believe the Woodland pit would he closed wheu

national settlement was arrived at, since the owners had recently expended large sums of money on its development. He moved that the legal course be adhered to.

Mr A. H . Taylor seconded. Mr Hall withdrewhis proposal aud Mr Fife

theu moved that the'attention of the Relieviug Officer be drawn to the cases arising out of the men's action, and that they be especially careful that the particular families of the men concerned did not suffer unduly, and that the meu be warned that if relief was to be afforded to their wives and children iu consequence of the attitude they had taken up, i t might he the duty of the Relieviug Officer to proceed against them for neglecting to maintain their wives aud families.

Colonel Beadon seconded this proposal, which was agreed to nem. con.

Serious Financial Situation. Mr P. Widdas presented the report of the

Finance Committee, which stated that the expenditure for the half-year ou out-relief would be £5,000 against au estimate of £1,586, leaving £3,435 to be raised by a special rate. I t was therefore recommended that the estimates due. for cousidcration that day be postponed until the next meeting.

Mr Fife said the financial position of the Union was extremely serious, and the Board must reduce its expenditure if possible. He would give notice of motion that it circum­stances made i t desirable the scale of out door relief be revised.

NONCONFORMISTS' CEMETERY.

Copley Women's Institute. The Copley Women's Institute mouthly

meeting was held on Monday week. After the usual business had becu discussed and the minutes read by the secretary (Mrs Fred Stephenson), the president (Mrs Russell) introduced Miss Hyslop, of Middletou-in-Teesdale, who gave a very interesting demon­stration on mocassins. Some beautiful speci­men's of her handicraft were shown and sold to the members. The entertainment com mittee were responsible for the musical part of the programme. Mrs Robinson, of Crook, a late member, and her sister, Miss Wall, rendered a splendid duet; and Master John Russell, of Woodland, surprised the audience with his pianoforte playing and singing. I n an amusing and interesting roll call, " Household Hints," every member having to give a hiut or pay a penny fine, more useful hints were given thau fines. The competition for the best spouge cake, judged by Mrs J. Stephenson and Mrs Craggs, was won by Mrs Lowson, Butterkuowle. The prize was given by Mrs J. Stephenson. The cakes were sold for Institute funds. Au excellent supper was served by the hostesses, Mrs P. Lowson, Copley, and Mrs Lowsou, Butterkuowle. A vote of thanks on the pro­position of the President, seconded by Mrs J . Buttell, was accorded to Miss Hyslop for her demonstration and also to the entertainers and everyone who had helped to make such an enjoyable evening. Two new members were enrolled.

T H E NEED FOR EXTENSION. A meeting was held in the Wesleyau

schoolroom, Baruard Castle,on Monday evening, to consider the question of exteudiug and improving the Nonconformists' Cemetery. Mr J. R. Arrowsmith, Chairman of the Trustees, presided over a representative attendance.

Mr C. T. Singer, secretary of the trustees, explaiued the reason for calling the meeting, pointing out that the laud for the Cemetery was given by the Duke of Cleveland about the year 1860, the property being vested in a body of trustees representative of the four Non­conformist churches iu the town. The present trustees were Messrs Elliot aud Coates, of the Primitive Methodist Church; G . W, Mortou aud B. B. Morton, Unitarian : R. Hall and J. K. Deut, Cougregatioual ; aud J. R. Arrowsiuith aud himself, Wesleyau Methodist. As to the complaint of the way iu which the cemetery had been kept, when they knew the fuuds that the trustees had to spend they would be surprised that it had beeu kept so well as it had. On au average there were four­teen interments per year, the inclusive fee being 15s. per burial, of which 2s. 6d. was paid to the minister officiating and Js. 6d. to the gravediggrr, leaving a margin of only 5s. for administration purposes. I t would be admitted that the cemetery was kept iu better order thau formerly, and the trustees had recently made application to the Urban Council for a water supply which would meet a long-felt need. The trustees had now raised the fees by one-third aud the increase would enable them to keep the cemetery iu better order. He had received complaints about the condition of the road to the cemetery from Queen-street, but the trustees had not the means of doing auy-thiug to improve it, and if they had the means he would question the wisdom of spending them ou that, as the space available for further burials would not last longer than twenty years. As to the acquisition of more land for burial purposes he would prefer a burial board, but a burial board would entail a charge on the rates which sliould be avoided. In decidiug to extend the cemetery they would have to satisfy the Ministry of Health that adjoining owners had no objection. He would like to see au cxtensiou ou the south side of the cemetery. The trustees had beeu iu uegoti-atiou with the owner of the land there, Mr Harris, who had offered 1,743 square yards at Is. 9d. per yard, which would extend the life of the preseut cemetery for about fifty years. They would also have a right-of-way to the grouud from Crook-lane. Failing the comple­tion of that proposal, laud lurther afield might bo acquired, aud the same trustees could administer both cemeteries.

Discussion followed as to the nearness to dwellings to which cemeteries could bo exteuded, aud when someone pointed out that Wilson sreet was within the proscribed area it was explained that the cemetery was there first, and i t was permissible to build houses i e ir a burial grouud although i t was not permissible to bring a burial grouud near to houses.

I t was suggested that the Church of Englaud and the Roman Catholic Church should be approached with a view to having all the three cemeteries thrown into oue.

Mr W. Coatis said he would be sorry to go begging for land of that description. Anybody could be buried iu the Church ground, aud the Nonconformist ministers could officiate after the requisite notice. I f the trustees could ascertain that there was uo objection ou the part of adjoiniug owners to the extension of the cemetery, aud laud could be obtained for the purpose, he suggested the Noncouformist churches should defray the cost between theiu, the Wesleyans giving, say, JE50, aud the other three £25 each. That would be a detiuite plan to act upon.

Mr R. B. Mortou said if the owuers of property objected there was an end of the scheme, and before any effort was made to raise funds the fei ling of the owners should be obtained.

Mrs Atkinsou, York-terrace, said she objected to the extension, and she complained of children makiug a playground of the cemetery aud taking away flowers from vases ou graves.

I t transpired that there was uo plan of the cemetery and uo record of burials when the preseut trustees came into office, and no grauts of grave spaces had ever beeu made.

After considerable further discussiou Mr Singer moved that the meeting was of opinion that the time had come when steps should be takeu to acquire further laud for the extension of the cemetery, and failing that, the trustees by empowered to uegotiate for such purchase elsewhere ; a further meeting to be called to consider the ques t ion .

Mr W. Garbutt seconded this proposal, which was eventually agreed to.

NEWS OE THE UPPER DALE.

RATEPAYERS UP IN ARMS. A LYNESACK PROTEST.

A crowded meeting of ratepayers was held at Lynesack, on Monday night, at winch the demand of the overseers for the payment of arrears of rates was considered. The overseers through tlie non-payment of former rates, have found themselves unable to meet the Guardians' precepts and have therefore increased the current rate by about 3s. 2d. i n the £.

The Rev. Spencer Wade, Vicar of Lynesack and president of the Ratepayers' Association, who presided, said i t was not at al l clear why they were called upon to pay such an excessively high rate. A l l the information they could get from the overseers was tha t there was a considerable amount of arrears from previous rates. He thought i t unjust tha t those who had paid their rates should be called upon to hear a burden occasioned by those who had not paid. As a protest the committee of the association, follow-in ; ' the line of passive resistance, had agreed to deduct from their demand note a sum equal to 3s. 2d. in the £ for which they considered them­selves not responsible.

Mr J. Wilson, the Butterkuowle representative of the township on the Auckland Board of Guardians, said he had objected to the lavish disbursement of out-relief by the Board, but fie had been out-voted.

Mrs Fred Stephenson, one of the founders of the association, said in her opinion a separate rate should have been made for the collection of the arrears, and she argued tha t as the overseers had failed to specif) the arrears separately the demand was null and void .

I t was decided unanimously that the overseers be asked to proceed for the recovery of the arrears against the people who had not paid their rates in previous halt-years.

Wesleyan Quarterly Meeting. The September quarterly meetiug of the

Barnard Castle Wesleyau circuit was held at Staindrop on Thursday. The Rev. J. H . Armstrong, superintendent of the circuit, presided. Votes of sympathy were passed with the relatives of the late Rev. T. A. Seed (Cotherstone), Mrs R. Metcalf (Moor), and Mr Philip Langstaff (Staintou). The financial statement presented by the circuit stewards showed a substantial balance iu hand. Various circuit secretaries aud treasurers were thauked for their services and re-elected. Special attention was drawn to the forthcoming circuit rally on September 23rd, and the evangelistic mission at Barnard Castle iu October. The members were afterwards entertained to tea in the Scarth Memorial Hall by the Staindrop Society.

| BY OCR CORRESPONDENT.1 The Salvation Army at Middleton celebrated

their harvest festival last week-end when a series of well-attended services were held. The two local officers were assisted by Ensign Wade, Dean Bank. The hall was nicely decorated with fruits, flowers, and vegetables.

Middleton Band played at Garrigill Show on Saturday, rendering a creditable programme. The baud has attained a high standard of efficiency, being coached by Mr Winter, Middlesbrough. We understand they are competing at Muker Show.

The sale of property at Hoodgill, Newbiggin, drew a fair number of people to the Cleveland Arms Hotel ou Tuesday, Mr N. Bousfield being the auctioneer. The property comprises two small holdiugs of four acres and two acres respectively, with dwelling-bouse and out­buildings, together with two houses without land. I t was sold in oue lot to Mr Ralph Blades for £600. Messrs Heslop & York, Baruard Castle, were the solicitors.

Middleton Baptists held their harvest festival services ou Suuday and Monday. Mr W. W. Bell, Esh \Viuuiug, was the special preacher on Suuday, aud ou Monday night a public meeting was presided over by Mr Robt. Allinson, Bowes. The speakers were the Rev. H . C. Perrott, Rector of Middleton, aud Mr T. W.Guy, Bowes. The church was tastefully decorated wi th garden and field products, the fruit, etc., being sold at the close of the Monday evening service.

At Middletou Parish Church on Sunday morning, the Bishop of Jarrow (Dr. S. K. Knight) preached to a large congregation.

The heavy rain of last Wednesday night brought the Tees out iu flood and Thursday was a great day for anglers, some fair baskets of trout being obtaiued. The season is just drawing to a close, but the good supply of water ought to make sport good. Salmon fishers should be busy now, as there wi l l , no doubt, be some fresh run fish in the river.

The harvest festival services of the Primitive Methodist Church at Bowlees were held last week-end. Mr T. E. Gates, Kirkby Stephen, was the special preacher, and on Saturday night he gave an interesting lecture entitled, " Tommy Harker, Coal Winner and Soul Winner." Mr P. Beadle, Forest, presided. A public supper was afterwards held, and Mr Gates couducted services on Sunday. On Monday night a meetiug was held, presided over by Mr J. Watson, of Middleton, and addressed by the Rev. T. C. Showell, Circuit Minister. There was a good display of fruit, etc., which was disposed of at the close of the meeting.

Bowes Show Block Test. The sheep supplied by Messrs R. M.

Metcalfe aud Son, Hundab, and used for the weight'gucssiug competition at Bawes Show on Saturday, was slaughtered by Mr Richard Watson aud weighed by Mr Richard Woodhams, who certifies that the nett weight was 691bs. 10 oz.

FOOTBALL. BARNARD CASTLE ATHLETIC .

Ou Wednesday evening, Barnard Castle Athletic had as visitors West Aucklaud, last year's winners iu the Auckland league Medal Competition. The visitors gave a poiuhed display against a weakened home eleven. However, the home team were beaten only by the odd goal in live, and they deserved a draw for their grit iu the second half.

On Saturday, the Athletic visited Auckland Reserves and gave a good account of themselves. R. Simpson gave them the lead after ten minutes, and Rowe equalised for Auckland after thirty minutes. Immediately afterwards N . Morrell gave the visitors the lead again, the half-time score being—Barnard Castle A., 2 ; Auckland, 1. Teu minutes after the re-start Auckland equalised. End-to-end play ensued fi i l fifteen minutes from the end, when Auck­land look the lead from a penalty kick. With six miuutes to go, J. KavaDagh equalised for Barnard Castle. I t was a keen aud fast game, i draw of 3 each being a f i t t ing result.

In the preliminary round of the Durham Cup, Barnard Castle Corinthians aud Butterkuowle played a draw of 3 goals each last Saturday. The gams was played on the Westwick-road grouud.

H U N T I N G APPOINTMENTS : ZETLAND HOUNDS.

Thursday, Sept. 14th, at Wiuston Gate 7-30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18th, Langleydale Blacksmith's

Shop 7-0 a.m.

MARKETS. BARNARD CASTLB CATTLE, Wednesday, Sept.

8th.--There were forward 31 dairy cows, 19 store cattle, ami live pijrs. Calved cows to £S6 15s., i n -calvers to £il 15s, geld cattle to £19 2s- ML (reserved;. Pork pigs to 41s.

BARNARD CASTLE CATTLE, Monday.—There were I'm ward '27 fat cattle, 13 sheep aud lambs, and four pigs. Beef made 5Is. |>er cwt. live weight, shearling sheep lo 71/*>, lambs 60s , Wensleydale ewes S2s., and B.F. ewes 3S/ti each, l 'oik pigs lo £6 10s.

MIUDLETON MART, Thursday. —Forward 714 sheep ami lambs which had the best trade of the season, and a total clearauce. B.F.W. Iambs, 29s. •id. If. Collmaiii, 2'Js. iid. (W. Staley), 31s. (A. Wal-tou), 28s. 3d. (J. W. Wearnioulh), 32s. 9d. (G. Q. Bam bridge), 23s. 3d. (W. Koster), 28s. (J. Allinson), 29s. ( I I . Kidd), 28s. 6d. (G. Watson), others 22s. to 2tis.

D A R L I N G T O N P R O D U 0 8 , Monday.—Butter, Is. 6d. |ier lb. ; eggs, 2s. |>er doien.

MIDDLETON PROVISIONS, Yesterday—Butter, Is. 4*1. per lb. ; eggs, 3s. tid. |»er score.

KIRKBY B T K P H B M PROVISIONS, Monday.— Butter, Is. i d . IKM lb. wholesale, Is. 5d. retail ; eggs, 3s. per score wholesale, 3s. 4d. retail.

Births, Marriages and Deaths. M A R R I A G E S .

B B W I C K : ML'RKAV. —At Barnard Caslle Parish Church, on Saturday, September 11th, by the Rev. S. Moore, Robert Bewick, th i id son of Mr and Mrs J. W. liewick, Stainton, to Auuie Murray, daughter of M r aud Mrs R. Murray, Streatlam.

R E T C R N T H A N K S . CARTER.—Mrs Carter and family, of West Hartle-

po"l, wish to thank all friends aud neighbours lor their sympathy in their suddeu and sad bereave­ment ; also for floral tributes.

LOWES.—The family of the late Mrs Lowes wish lo thank all friends for kind letters of sympathy extended lo them duriug their sad and sudden bei eavemeut. Also for Moral tributes.

I N M E M O R I A M . DONALD.—Iu loving memory of our dear sons, who

were killed m France ou the 18th of September, 1910, and the 7th of November, 1917, beloved sons of Robert and Jane Douald.

None know the depth of regret ; But we rememl^er while others forget.

—Ever remembered by their Father, Mother, Brothers, sisters in-law, aud Aunt Mary.

L I N G F O R D S '

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