The North Devon Herald from Barnstaple, Devon, England • 5

5 NOVEMBER 5t 1936 THE NORTH DEVON HERALD Combe Martin RICHARDS CO Ltd BELDRAY TILLEY Jacobean Notable Glassware ARE HOLDING A The TroHble-free Lamp The Galvanise of Quality THE GLASSWARE OF DISTINCTION SPECIAL MID-SEASON SALE of DRAPERY OUTFITTING FURNISHING GOODS NOVEIHBEfl 12th to 28th 26 in the Discount will be allowed on all Purcnases except on Goods Specially Reduced and marked Sale Prices SOME RARE BARCAINS WILL BE OFFERED 2d in tha Shilling allowed on all Clnb Tickets A Charity Parcels VICTORIA HOUSE JOY ST BARNSTAPLE 177 House for 25 JOY STREET BARNSTAPLE TEL 268 5523) PADFIELD CO THE HOUSE FOR FLOOR COVERINGS SBC WINDOW DISPLAY OP MIRZAPORE (INDIAN) CARPETS SUPERIOR QUALITY AND COLOURINGS TYPICAL MODERN We specialise in Modern and Reproduction Furniture of all types A glance at our windows and showrooms will solve your Furniture problems CALL SYMONS (FURNISHERS) LTD Tel 131 37 BOUTPORT ST BARNSTAPLE: Devon Assize Charge A charge of alleged blackmail from North Devon will be heard at Devon Assize to-morrow (Friday) Mr Pitman on the staff of Barnstaple Employment Exchange has been transferred to Portsmouth and Mr Sanders from Bideford to Barnstaple Barnstaple Amateur Operatic Society partner bridge and whist drive at the Imperial Hotel Barnstaple 111 Wednesday November 18th at 730 pm 26 refreshments included Prize-winners at Friday's partner whist drive in Barnstaple Conservative Club were: -1 Creek and Rraelier 185 2 Airs II Ridd and Williams 183: 3 Mr and Mrs Lewis 181 4 Webber and Dober 178 Mr Hubert arrangement of "Songs of England" was selected as a test piece for senior brass bands at the seventh annual festival of the Berks Oxon and Bucks Band Guild The contest is promoted by Tlte Reading and Berkshire Chronicle newspajiers Skittles Competition The winners of the skittles competition held in Barnstaple Market on Saturday evening in connection with The British Legion Club were: 1 Mr II Capner 2 Mr TI Aze 3 Mr Shax-ton Guessing weight of coal Mr Easterbrook (1151bs) lighting candles competition Mrs Moore Barnstaple Railway Mr Walter Huxtable aged 59 of 33 Stickle-path-terrace Barnstaple who died in The North Devon Infirmary on Tuesday was horn at Tawstock and had been employed in the locomotive department of the Barnstaple Southern Railway Station for several years He was a member of the Barnstaple Parish Church A widow and two sons Messrs Reginald and Frank Huxtable are The funeral takes place on Saturday at 3 pm iu the Barnstaple Cemetery A Schools Milk At a meeting of The Devon Education Committee in Exeter on Thursday a reference in the report of The Medical Sub-Committee to the supply of malted food to two schoolchildren provoked an inquiry front Mr Verney (Bsihopsnynipton) whether there was no milk available locally for those children The chairman (Sir Francis Acland Bart MP) said he was told there was a special reson in those particular cases that malted food should be available for the two The report was adopted Barnstaple Town AFC who are down on the fixture list to play Tiverton in the Exeter and District League arc now to entertain Bideford AAC on Saturday in the first round rf the Rowe Charity Cup competition This alteration is because Tiverton are engaged in a Devon Senior Cup match It is understood that Helii-well (outside-right) who has been associated with Grimsby Town and is at present working in Barnstaple will be available for this match The Barnstaple branch of the JIL held their fortnightly meeting in the Strand Rooms Barnstaple on Monday evening when the proceedings took the form of a debate and social Tile subject of tile debate was The chairman was Mr Williams Mr Bradford (Northam) spoke in favour of conscription and Mr A Jewell against Other speakers were Miss Way and Mr Allen i Rarnstaple) and Misses Hamilton and Bassett (Northam) A discussion followed and on putting the question to the vote it was adjudged that Barnstaple speaking against the motion had won Dancing followed to piano music furnished by Mr A Webber North Devon Association produced a fine effort on behalf of the Benevolent Fund of the Federation when they held a supper dance in Bromley's Ballroom Barnstaple mst evening The dance was organised by Mr 11 Bradford under the presidency of Mr Frank Williams (Southmoltnn) The energetic committee consisted of Messrs I) Oudmore (seerc-ta'-vt Adams Barra tt (Northam) Boumlv (Ilfracombe) and Brend (Bideford) The sappers were uiken in the Rotary room ami tin- music for the dancing was supplied by Ralph Ellis and His Band from Torquay Among those present were the Mayor -Mr A Manaton) and Mavnress of Barnstaple Tha annual report that was presented to the annual meeting of the Devon branch of Tlte Personal Service League in Exeter on Friday mentioned tint in the Barn-stapie Division where Lady Irwin had taken the place of Mrs Lampard-VacheM 3259 garments had been distributed and the Snntlimcnton Divisic-ti bad collected 6186 garments for distribution The financial statement reported a balance in hand of £89 but added that unless the divisions in the county could raise it little more money amounts tit headquarters would have to be cut down The suggestion was refuted that The British Legion in South was not helped the league The Iady Clinton presided over the meeting Devon Presentation Mr Rec-klake of Brviisworthy House Frem-inglon who has for the past year been in the collecting and assessing service of Tin-Board of Inland Revenue at Guildford Surrey was the subject of a presentation at a gathering of the staff of the office on Friday last on his leaving to take up duty at Rath Mr George Brown (surveyor) remarked that the staff and the public were sorry to be losing Mr Beck lake He had been a bard worker and bad got on well with the taxpayers In saying and wishing him the best of luck lie mentioned that iiil the staff had contributed to that farewell Mr Beck lake acknowledged and said it had been a great pleasure to work under Mr Brown and with the whole staff Iu leaving he would carry with him very pleasant memories and fed lie could not thank them enough Presentation Miss Williams who has been employed at the Barnstaple and Bideford offices of the Employment Exchange was specially complimented on her services as seasonal officer at Ilfracombe and Lyn-ton by the manager of the Barnstaple Exchange (Mr Thomas) when he made a presentation to her on the occasion of her approaching marriage The gifts took the form of an eight day clock in Devon granite and an electro-plated sandwich tidy subscribed fur by Hie staffs of the Barnstaple and Bideford Employment Exchanges and the branch managers of the North Devon area Mr Greenhill (officer in charge at Bideford) and Miss Taylor (supervisor of the section) also spoke in high praise of the manner in which Miss Williams had carried out her duties Nine The Rev Tom Sykes commenced a nine-days' mission in Barnstaple on Saturday with a service in Bout-port -street Methodist Church and was supported by the Revs Gilbert Livesley Stephens and Mr Sykes was the former general secretary for six years of the iniernuioun I Brotherhood Movement For ihe past eight years be lias given himself to mts-u work" Although lie is a Methodist is evangelical camnaign is for members of all churches It drew large congregations to all services including the special evening services that were held oil Monday Tuesday and yesterday On Sunday lie gave addresses at the morning and evening services in the Bout-port-street Methodist Church and at 8 pm was the speaker at a meeting held in the Allien Hall A Dangerous Practice A sixteen-years-old Barnstaple hov appeared before a juvenile court in Barnstaple on Saturday for tlte offence alleged of riding a motorcycle without exercising proper control i mr-Pat ml -Constable Richards said that at 55 pm on October 23rd lie saw the lad riding a motor-cycle in Roll e-street without having his bands on the handlebars On the pillion seat was the lad's younger brother and resting on the petrol tank was a large parcel It was raining hard at the time1 and the surface of Die road was greasy There was also a fair amount of ironic about Witness saw tlie lad cover fifty yards without catching bold of the handlebars The boy contended that lie had one hand on the handlebars The chairman (Mr II Ashton) in imposing a fine ol 14- said the practice was a very dangerous one and it would have to stop Barnstaple and Senior Scholar Education Thursday's meeting of Tin1 Devon Education Committee Mr Cock (Bide-forl moved The Elementary Sub-Cominit-tee report which dealing with re organisation schemes recommended approval of an arrangement with Barnstaple Education Authority to educate in senior schools in (lie borough senior scholars from the count area subject to certain conditions Mr i I uiju yA suggested Swimhricige ms a better locality to cater fnr the district east of Barnstaple The chairman (Sir Francis Acland E'irt MP) said the Barnstaple authority had been very friendly about tlte question The cost of building a new siliooi for the county would far outweigh (Mr a nsc fchetne-The secretary Armfelt) said that a definite SthCOU i10t (riven until the Um-loleigh school question was settled and this would take a On the eliair-Sr was decided to reeon- flml after the month's interval without an actual reference hack brendon Master WlaF to the funeral of Pnocott at Oare which is re- 2 were: With deepest sym- Tbin' 7 from Lilv Florrie sv and With deepest sympathy from Ash and Edie Other Combe Martin news appears mi page 7 A good number of Wesley Guild members attended a meeting on Tuesday evening over which Mr Smallridge junr presided and at which Mr Ewens gave devotional address on Aliss Hrcmin Richards lead the lesson and Airs Bishop tlic prayers ami devoiional picnic Mr Gerald Goss was the pianist Air (loss gave an interesting paper on Cycle Tour in Ireland" at a CEMS meeting in the Churcn Hall on Tuesnay evening Mr ti Hook presided over a good attendance Mr Goss was cordially uciiiKed on heiialt of the members by Messrs (i Evans and Willis The following arrangements have In cn made by both sections oi iiic British Legion tor Armistice Sunday November 8tn Assembly at the Drill Hall at 230 pm and beaded by the Town Band march to tin-parish church lor a service conducted by the Rev Seymour (rector) Bugler l'ca ret will sound Last Post" All public bodies arc invited to join The British Legion women's section held a whist drive at Mariya iluusc on Tuesday evening through the kindness of Miss Rutter Prize-winners were: 1 Mrs Kid 2 Mrs Thomas Airs Latimer pre seated the prizes Combe Martin Attics lust by 7 to 2 on Fri day evening to Ilfracombe Nondescripts in an Ilfracombe and District Table Tennis League match Ilfracombe Fyson and Archer (won 3 each) and Sanders (1) Combe Martin Meal-tings (lost 3i and li Raker and Warren (won 1 each) The members of The Union and friends spent an enjoyable evening on Thursday on the occasion oi a social even ing that was held in the Church Hall The programme included a whist drive and games An excellent tea was provided On Sunday a special Union service was held in the parish church addressed by the Rev Seymour (rector) Five new members were admitted at the service The special service prayers and hymns oi The Union were used and Mr VV Sanders was tlte organist Tite annual meeting of the Combe Martin Liberal Club was held on Tuesday evening Mr Thomas presided over a good attendance and was supported by Mr Harry Jewell (hon secretary) and Mr Parkin (lion treasurer) The reports were considered satisfactory and were adopted Mr VV Burgess (steward) was- thanked for bis work and elections were: Mr TI Thomas president and chairman Mr Jewell bon secretary and Mr Parkin lion treasurer (ail re-elected) vice-presidents Messrs II IL and Norman Richards (Berryiiarbor) Jl Sanders and Parkin committee Messrs and Parkin li Skirmer Dove 11 Wilcox VViilis (L Harding Latham Carey A Stuckey A Passmore VV Small ridge Sanders junr and Gubb Combe Martin Institute table tennis team n-ertained 1 ii ticombc Boy Scouts team Iasi night and the home side won by 5 sets to 4 Details: Combe Marlin Insti Lovering won 3 Sleeman won 2 lost 1 Gilbert Inst 3 Ilfracombe Boy Richards won 1 lost 2 Couni near won 2 lost 1 Connor won 1 lost 2 Air Seiwyu Gubb eldest son of Air and Airs Gubb of the Woodlands Combe Alnrtin was one of 500 applicants for three vacancies in the Palestine Police Force icd has been successful in obtaining an appointment Mr Gubb will carry with him Palestine flic good wishes of a host of Combe Martin friends Drill Hall was crowded uglil when an excellent entertainment was presented l-y the pupils oi Aliss Eileen Brittim RAR who is to he con-g-atu tiled on the promising talent displayed "Song dance and a smile" given by tlte Britton Sisters and the juniors with which the proceedings opened pro bled a fitting introduction to a really cn-i-Maiiing programme and the announcement was welcomed that Miss Britton 1 tld arrange another evening for tin-In nds of the Nursing Association Those part were and Gladys ottts ic--u Ireland Aubrey Knott Westward A Pledger Britton Cooke Ireland Dan It Banks Isaac Covering Girlie Cooke tick Jewel I Adams II Banks I Isaac lurch li Richards 1 Wild Toms col Juan Downing The programme con-luded with some spirited and graceful lancing representative of England Ire land Scotland and a very happy finale Miss Summerville of Ilfracombe "'as tite pianist During an interval Air De've congratulated Miss Britton and her pupils tin the admirable performance COMBE LOSS The Rev Sevinour Accepts Vicariate of Chittichamptcn Parishioners of Combe Marlin will learn with deep regret of the decision of the rector the Rev TL Seymour to accept the ticariate of Chitt'eliainpton During the -eventeon years he Inis been at Combe Al irtin the rector lias taken a deep interest the welfare of the inhabitants and he will leave behind him a fine record of serene He is one of the representatives of the parish on Barnstanle Rural District Council Ilia sister Aliss Seymour has also actively associated herself with every good cause The rector will take over the charge of his new parish early in 1937 Air Seymour was ordained in 1901 and after holding curacies at Chtphani (1901-05) Iloniton (1905-08) and Credit on (1908 10) he became Vicar of Otterton (1910-19) From 1923 to 1925 the Rector of Combe Alar-tin was Rural Dean of Shirweli COMBE MARTIN FOOTBALL NOTES Combe Martin received a visit from the Hatherleigh club in a North Devon League match on Saturday last but the visitors arrived with only ten men Combe Martin pressed for the first ten minutes but forwards then made a great effort and opened the scoring Up and down play followed After 6 minutes' play VV Norman equalised and near half-time1 Cliugg put the strawberry-men ahead with a splendid goal from a corner kick Combe Martin had most of the second-halt play and further goals were added for them by Norman and Bryant the latter from an opening made by Cliugg Thus the St raw berry men won by 4 goals to 1 Combe Martin have a promising outside-right in Cliugg lb- played very eiiec-ively and attractively on Saturday Instow c-oine ltet-V: next Saturday and another good game is expected Combe Martin may soon be losing the services of Gubb (goalkeeper) who has shown excellent form He would he a great loss to the team Next selection is: Gubb Norman I) Thorn Rook 1 Warren I Sanders- Cliugg Bryant Beer VV Norman Harris Reserves: Turner tnd Al Ilevwood LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH Other Lynton and Lymnoutli news appeal's on page 7 In aid of tlte Lyumoutb Parish Hall fund whist drive was held on Monday last Mr Pugslev was the MC and the prizewinners were: Ladies: 1 Alt's Mellor 200 2 Airs Burgess 194 consolation Aliss Sheppard 167 Gentlemen: 1 Mr VV Smith 214 2 202: consolation Air Bale 162 Hidden number Air Bowden 159 The prizes were distributed by Airs I iawkins PARRAGOMBE There was a crowded attendance in the lleddon Valley Lodge Parish Mall on Friday evening last when a concert was given by tin- day-school children All the items received well-merited applause and the head teacher Aliss Hlacktnore is to be congratulated on her earetul training nt the children At tin- close tin- lh-v Walker oil behalf of the audience thanked Miss Blackmon1 and the pupils tor providing such an enjoyable entertainment Air II Stnytli was the door-steward and refreshments were served by ladies under the direction of Aliss 15 A' Harris Partiiipants were Edna Tucker- Valerie Butts Montague Lewortliv Richard Dallyu William Delbridge Charles Tossell Lomu Dallyu Sam Lewortliv Sylvia Alary Trump VV Leworthy A Trump A Smyth Gladys Leworthy Muriel Barrow Roy Worth Doreen Tucker Stanley Oatway Sylvia Land Svlvia French Reginald Tucker Edna Tucker VV Nicltolls Davey VV Trump II Crceombo A Ilray Smyth Pickard Hancock I) Nicliolls A Shapland Sanders Joy-de-Lnnccy Croeontbe Oatway Tossell Land Sanders Land and 1- Bale WESTLEICH A qualifying drive on Thursday evening in connection with the whist tournament of the North-West Devon Conservative Association 1 Mrs Al Walter 167 2 Airs Turner 165 3 Mrs Dart 164 Gentlemen 1 Air II 15 Sinallcorn 172 2 Airs Williams 168 3 (tie) Messrs Sham-brook and A Prouse 163 ANTIQUE Devon Weddings GAMMON AT ILFRACOMBE A well-known I couple were married in Holy Trinity Parish Church Ilfracombe on Thursday by Preb II Johnson Mr Thomas Sidney Davey only son of Mr and Airs Davey of tite Victoria Hotel High street iltraeombe and Aliss Marjorie) Gammon eider dacghtei Mrs AL Gammon and the' late Air 1 Gammon of Lornil Doom- 18 Sprioglh'ld-road fracorfiho For a considerable time the bridegroom was: prominently asset i-afe-d with the Ilfracombe and District Tabic Tennis I eague anl was a heater clfaihiian of The Entertainments Cnmmit-teet lie Was also a popular tnemoei of tin- Conservative Club i Gannri-who was given away by hr mother rim iked charming in a beautiful two piece auHle-iength dress of pink heavy silk erepe with fox furs and brown bat and shoes and "earning a bouquet of pink carnations and white heather tied i a -iner i) a Mr Wallace Turner was the best titan There were no bridesmaids Whilst the many guests who wore sprays of carnations were assembling in the church the organist Mr ti It Flinch tendered appropriate wedding music and after the ceremony the couple left to the strains of Aleiide ssohn's Wedding March Outside tlte church the bride a ml groom were showered with confetti A reception was held iu the bride's home The going- away attire was a bn -wn tweed suit felt hat to tone and brown suede court shoes Mr and Mrs Davey wih iive at llminster Somerset The gift of tlte bride to the bridegroom was a wristlet watch and the bride received a fox fur from her husband BROWN AT GOODLEIGH Goodleigh Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday between Mr Riehard John eleh son of Mr and Mrs II Welch of Bampfield Farm Goodleigh and Miss Joan Kathleen Brown daughter of Mr Brown of 33 liroadlield-road Barnstapie The rector (the Rev Brown) otticiated and the hymns sung were Lead us Heavenly Father" and "Gracious Spirit Holy Ghost" Mi-s F-Ridd was the organist The bride who was given away liv her father was charmingly attired in an ankle-length gnwn of delphinium blue maiocaiu cut on princess lines with a fawn hat trimmed with blue and she carried a bouquet of pale yellow chrysanthemums with trailing fern and lied with blue ribbon the eomurnf her dr The bridesmaid was lit Brown (sister of the pretty (ankle-length dress trimmed with blue Howi dress of lemon and bme vcl low ehrv sanihenni nr Welt of cousin of tinman After if Pamela who wore a pale lemon and a ltead-- posy was of Mr Richard iueklattd Farm Braunton bridegroom acted as best ceremony a reception was lu-id at aftertax) Bristol spent tweed 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i li Mr Ill where the The bride nit with lit resent to Farm Mrs Welc honeymoon travelled in a to match Tin tin- bride was a bride gave tilt the for is hr- iw hrid-t sewin ri groom machine and tin-groom an armchair The bridegroom maid with a gold bangle Many presents were received which was a clock front the members of Goodleigh Church choir of which the bridegroom has been a member for many years Matty congratulatory telegrams were received COWLER FENWICK AT ANTON PUNCHARDON The wedding was quietly solemnised i Heat-ton Church on Tuesday Mr Harry Cowlcr of lleanton Hill AVraf-tou and Aliss A Fenwick of higgh-sthornc Yorkshire The rector (the lh-v Ilmwiii ofiiciated and the ceremony "ns per -1 I in the presence of numerous friends AL presents were received FOWLER AT APPLEDORE The wedding took plm-e in Si Mary's Church Appledore no Saturday of Alt Sidney Peter Sims of Bideford son of the late Mr Gwen Francis Sims and Afi-s Vioia Fowler younger daughter of Airs 1 Fowler of Gihhs-lane Apple-lore The vicar (tin Rev Hugh Aluller) nfli-iatr-1 The bride wore a smart tw---piece navy entitlin' a navy-blue Robin Hood hat a large buttonhole of white chrysanthemums and carried a white ivory Prayer Book Sin- was given away by Air Albert llam Jarvis an I Air Wilfred Slum -in was best man Ali-s Gladys Fowl acted a- --f h--t At a ri-eep: ion in tin- bride's home rin-vicar proposed the couple's health There were many presents SOUTHMOLTON A very sue- ssful whist If- a i I a tid arranged by Alesdames II no- and li Tapp on heiialt oi the committee of the Souliimolton branch nt The W-in-: 's Institute was held in the 'In fell II I was well attended The Ah- Lock presented the prizes ti l-di-v ing: Ladies Airs I-' Al Ki -g-l-u Aliss AY Ihl melt and Al iss I I la 1 tllell Messls II ti -tail 1 lit it- -I'd -I 1 Taylor special lot li-Wi-si m- Mr- Skinner vase Airs Kit let: Mi A Al adge acted as At AGED SOUTHMOLTON RESIDENTS DEATH The death o-a-tt rre i at AW-' Southinolton on Tuesday it iln- age a of Mrs Alary Ann II usliaml widow ii Jlin Husband who dic'd siwaral Nt-i rs auo Husband had lived ai Soiithmoh her life A daughter and so- a left SOUTHMOLTON AND DISTRICT SKITTLES LEAGUE The Household Goods UTURE EATURES OATES TO KEEP OPEN Jimmy Radio Dance Band is coming lo Barnstaple on New Year's Eve 5062 The Ambulance Bazaar previously advertised for November 20th lias been postponed 5038 A Dance will be held at the Assembly Rooms on Wednesday December 9th See Bills later 5060 All the Latest in Radio is on view at the Forest Hall Exhibition in Barnstaple This Week No charge for admission 1 5011a Bup a Poppy and put it in the Cross of Remembrance which will be in the Market to-morrow (Friday) November 6th 5040 Soccer Saturday November 7th Rowe Cup Barnstaple RAAC Sports Ground Kick-off 315 pm Popliain hon secretary 5044 Christmas Poultry Partner Whiet Drive Friday December 18th Assembly Rooms Barnstaple at 8 pm Admission 1- Attractive Prizes 5039 Come to the Nnovember 5th Gala Dance at the Mali To-night (Thursday) A Jolly Evening is promised to all Join the Happy Party! Admission 13 5011 Barnstaple Swimming Club are holding their Annual Ball at Bromley's Cafe oil Wednesday November 25th Music by the Waldorf Orchestra Dancing from 9 till 2 5061 Confetti Carnival and Dance in aid of the funds Barnstaple Association Football Club Saturday November 7th 6 until 11 pm Admission 6d Skittles Competition and Sideshows 5023 Special services will (DV) be conducted by Mr MeEwen at the Gospel Hall Ashford commencing on Sunday next at 630 pm week-days 730 Everyone welcome 5007 North Devon Cage Bird Society's Show and Skittle Competition November 14th Barnstaple Corn Exchange open at 2 pm Schedules from Mr Goss 25 Carringteui-terrace Barnstaple 5013 North-West Devon Conservative Association Qualifying Whist Drive Assembly Rooms Boutport-street Barnstaple at 8 pm Thursday November 12th First Prizes Lady Half Ton Coal Gentleman Half Ton Coal Admission 1- Winners qualify for £25 final 4975 Anti-gas Course of 6 Lectures 16 the course) under the auspices of The British Red Cress Society Mondays 245 pm at Headquarters the Market North Walk commencing November 9th Lecturer Mrs Paul ACD Apply Commandant Mrs McWhiniiie 26 Ilills-view Barnstaple 5012 November 10th (Tuesday) NBWTAU Members are invited to Rackfield Mission iiall Speaker Miss Ovenden Also November 12tli (Thursday) branch meeting in conjunction with Congregationai Women's Guild in Cross-street Schoolroom Mrs Ilearson will speak and recite Both meetings commence at 3 5053 St Mary Church Dedication Sunday November 8th 90th Anniversary of Consecration and Dedication ctf the Church Holy Communion 7 am 8 a Sung Mass' Sermon and Procession at 11 am Preacher the Rev Thorpe Tracey Evensong Sermon and Procession 630 pm Preacher the Vicar 5045 Dr Mutioal Boys will give their Concert at the Hall on Thursday November 12th at 730 pm They will perform on Handbells Bagpipes Mandolines Xylophones etc Capt Wilfred Slatter will be in the chair Sjieaker Mai Rev Rees Tickets 2- 1- and 6(1 each The 2'- seats may be booked at Mr Music Warerooms Doors open at 7 pm 5021 Royal Aroh Mr Rockey of Southinolton has been elected of the Davie Royal Arch Chapter No 1135 which meets at Ilfracombe Mr A Chadder (Ilfracombe) is II -elect and Mr A Evans (Ilfracoinlte) -elect The installation meeting took place yesterday Ilfracombe's grand old man Mr Vickery was 90 to-day (Thursday) He and his wife are remarkably active for their years Barnstaple Grammar School notes state that lieppeiistali and Palmer have been awarded their Hugger caps and A Brauilton Jarvis Pennicott Tenney Black and (1 Burgess their Rugger A report of match in which the School beat Ilfracombe by 17 points to nil will be found on the sports page Women The monthly meeting of the Barnstaple Conservative Association was held in the Conservative Offices Barnstaple on Tuesday afternoon when Mrs Stafford Brown presided over an excellent attendance The speaker was Mrs Nightingale of Northam on Miss Webber was the vocal soloist accompanied by Miss Shutler A mystery parcel afternoon proved diverting North Daughter Honoured The Mayor's Parlour at the Guildhall Exeter was the scene of a charming little ceremony on Friday evening when the Mayoress of Exeter (Miss Doris Gayton daughter of the Mayor Mr 11 Gavton a North Devonian) received from the hands of the senior Past Mayor present (Mr Widgery) a jewel subscribed for by Past Mayors cf the city as a memento of her year of office Playing Fields The Right Hon Sir Archibald Sinclair Rt CMG MP chairman of The Organising Com mittee of The National Playing Fields Association is to address a meeting in Exeter oil Thursday November 26th convened by the Earl Forteseue (Lord-Lieutenant of Devon) at which representatives of local authorities in the county will consider the resuscitation of the Devonshire branch of the association in order to help forward the provision of playing fields Devon Quarter Sessions In future by the expedient of adjourning each Court Devon Quarter Sessions will sit eight times a year instead of four if prisoners are awaiting trial This arrangement will expedite the hearing of many cases Prisoners have been kept waiting fur as long as three months in the past The new Quarter Sessions system will also relieve the Devon Assizes of much criminal business that would otherwise have been committed to that Court to ensure earlier trial to will be an attractive feature of a radio exhibition that opens in the Barnstaple Hall today Admission is free lo the actual exhibition at the stands of which Mr I) Smyth of The Radio Store Barnstaple will stage a display of the most up-to-date models in radio receivers including Bye Ever-Roady GEC Philips and Iassen The exhibition ball will be thrown open this (Thursday) evening and tomorrow evening after 3 pm for dancing Music will lie provided by the Radio Store Super-Quality the latest model of its class to be seen in the town It Pays To There is mere hot air talked and written about advertising than about any other subject under the sun" Mr Corbett advertising manager of said in addressing the Rotary Club in Bristol recently He explained that boiled down the things that really mattered in advertising were common sense a knowledge of ones market and -the ability to talk to the people to whom it was desired to sell a product in a language that they understood whether it were in the newspaper on the hoarding or in tile shop window "The buying of space in a he said is rather like having a eoid bath got to jump and get it over If you stop to think you will be frightened by the cost but when you've been in the result is usually worth Royal Arch The Grand Superintendent of the Royal Arch Masons of Devonshire Sir Henry Lopes presided tit the annual Convocation of the Provincial Grand Chapter which was held in Bideford Church Institute on Tuesday and the gathering included: Messrs Avery Bawling PG Std Br diaries Lock PAGDC Dobbs and Attree Powell (1125 Southinolton) A and A Bromley Oliver and Southcombc (251 Barnstaple) VV II Pitddicornbe I Baker Lavcoek Routlev Summerton Kinsman Roberts King Kerrich Ashton Lee Wightman Penrose A Adams and Fulford (489 Bideford) Charles Squire i251 444 and also 1135 Ilfracombe) Rowe Shore A Norman and II Reed (1135 Ilfracombe) Elliott and Baie (3251 Lynton) and Kimmins (257 Barnstaple and 3251 Lynton) Officers appointed included Mr Ashton (489 Bideford) 2nd Assist Sojr Forgot His Ernest Edwards hoot repairer of Boutport-street Barnstaple pleaded guilty at Brauilton Divisional Sessions yesterday to a charge of failing to exercise proper control over a motor-cycle at Ashford on October 1st Motor-Patrol-Constable Richards said that at 545 pm on October 1st he was going from Barn-staph1 to Brauilton in the police ear when defendant approached him on a motorcycle riding without having his hands on the handle-bars Witness turned the ear and followed Edwards who continued to Fair-view Cross without catching bold of the handlebars explanation was I did not see any harm in it I put my hands in my pockets to keep them warm in ease of Defendant rode in the manner described for approximately a mile-and-a-half Edwards said he was not in the habit of riding in the way mentioned but be bad forgotten his gloves and his hands were numbed It was quiet at the time and lie was on a straight The chairman of the Bench (Mr Buckingham) said that a warning had already been issued regarding the practice complained of and lie repeated it J)e-endant would be fined 15- A bridge and whist drive under the auspices of VAD Devon 42 (Barnstaple) British Red Cross Society took place on Thursday and the general arrangements were carried out by the Commandant Mrs Me hi nil in and the Quartermaster (Mrs Wilfred Squire) assisted by members of tin1 society and Mrs Cole Tin1 prizes were presented by Mrs Paul ACD for North Devon who spoke of the anti-gas precaution lectures that are to he held shortly She said she did not want to suggest that there was likely to be war but at the present time it was advisable to know something of protection from gas and it was quite easv to provide protection by instruction in this Therefore the Red Cross Society was opening its lectures Ibis year In the general public anyone who wished to attend would be welcome The prizes were presented as (A and RL 1 Mrs Perrin: Mrs TI Thomas 2 Mrs Adams Mrs I Brewer 3 Mrs (i Jewell Airs Richards Consolation Mrs Isaac Mrs Stone Ladies: 1 Mrs Pugslev Gentlemen: 1 Mesdames A Manaton and Pitney (tied) consolation Mrs Viokerv lucky chair Mrs A Isaac highest gentleman Mr Hearn (unclaimed) The proceeds amounted to about £16 73 BOUTPORT STREET HIGH-CLASS CONFECTIONERS Chocolates and Sweets bv all Hie leading manufacturers Our Specialities: FRESHLY MADE CHOCOLATES 2 per lb A Variety of Centres from which to choose DRAGEE CHOCOLATES Ideal for Parties or Cinema UP-TO-DATE LENDING LIBRARY DEVON CL0SEW00L SOCIETY Mr Sanders Nominated for Presidency At a meeting of Devon Clnsewonl Sheep Rreeders' Society in Barnstaple on Friday lie president Mr Dart (deputy-Mayor of BarnstapV1) presiding it was decided to nominate Air Sanders of the we'l-known firm of Alcssrs Sanders md Son auctioneers for tlte 1937 pie Money The annual meeting and dinner if the sot ic-ty was fixed for Friday November 22nd BISHQPSTAWTON Bring Your Clothing Club Tickets to DAN lit VS of Barnstapie 4995 In- special speaker at a mooting of Thu British and Fonign Bible Society held in il 'shoprtawton Church Room on Thursday coning was the Rev 15 ITey (organ-ping secretary for the Western District) who' gave an interesting address At the i-l s-e of the meeting a branch of the society was uined nr liishopsLawton and the he i Nicholas (vicar) was appointed secretary This society which is not denominational supp'ies all missionary societies ui printed copies of the Bible in the acinus dialects spoken by the human race The following floral tributes should have eon included in the funeral of Miss Mi lieent Alberta Isaac of The Square li shops! a wt on which took place on Saturday Ociober 24th: From Mrs West BisluapstawLon) Mrs Marsh (Newport Barnstaple) Air and Mrs Mason (New port Barnstapie) and Aliss Barrow (Barn-taple) successful whist drive and dance took place in the Bislmpstawton Church Room Friday evening in aid of the funds of the local branch of The Junior Imperial League The room was packed to overflowing to listen to a speech by Mr 15 Lainpard-Vaeheli during the interval and in his remarks he emphasised that the principle of The Junior Imperial League was to endeavour to make young people- in this country realise what a great heritage they had in the British Empire and the cessity for teaching the principles of the Conservative Party Mrs Lampard-Yachell very kindly distributed the prizes and was thanked on the proposition of Air Chichester seconded by Miss (lollop Air 1 Williams the divisional chairman of the league occupied the chair supported by Air Batten Miss Veruey branch hull secretary and the chief agent Mrs Lampard-Vachell was banded a bouquet by aits 0 Vcrney Dance music was furnished by the Harlequin Dance Band and the MCs were Messrs II Kay res (whist) and Watts (dance) Refreshments were served by Aliss llolhtnd and The Senior V-t'ociation Committee Whist results: Ladies 1 Miss Lock: 2 Miss Courtenay and Aliss Kingdou die) consolation Mr II arris (as a ladv I lentleinen-1 Mr A VV Verney 2 Mr 1 Jarvis 3 Mr Hutchings eonsolat ion Mr Jarvis Other competitions were in charge Messrs 1 Eayrr-s Taylor Lock and I Nutt and the prizes were won by Master I Parker (salad bowl) and Miss Thomas (chicken) Messrs Nutt Thomas Verney and Holland were the door-stewards INSTOW Instow Rifle and Social Club whist drive resulted: Ladies Mrs l-'rnvue 177: Airs Moore 174 Mrs Bale 171 Gentlemen Mr Smallridge 169: Mr VV Smallcnrn 167 Al essrs Mall bows and Jeffery 166 Air Jennings was the MC CATTLE SALE BY MESSRS SANDERS Messrs Sanders and Son offered about 200 fat cattle at Barnstaple montiily market oil Tuesday Trade showed a slight improvement-on the previous market and very few amnia's were unsold Best beef made up to 87 (i per live cwt fat steers up to 120 12s ltd fat lieifcvs to C21 and fat cows to 1'lti 17s Cd Mortehoe-Woolacombe Parish Council A special meeting of the above was in Wooi'ace-mbe on Wednesday of last week Air Ellis presided and others present were Messrs Soil is Goss A Gammon and A Bidgood The somewhat poor attendance prompted Mr Goss apropos recent newspaper comments on the apathy shown by Morn-hoc members to ask Where are the Woolaeombe tnetn-Irers In connection with the forthcoming Coronation celebrations it was agreed to order for the children 20 dozen cups and saucers and also roset'es flags hunting etc A sum of £90 was allotted Tenders lor the printing and publication of the local guide were carefully considered and it was agreed that firms should be interviewed for the elucidating of certain points and the making of a final selection LOCAL NEWS Ting Your Clothing Club Tickets to NHURYS of Barnstaple 4996 I SMITH Kushtuni House Pilton staple ('ate of Vicarage-street) iiinev Sweep Town or Country nine 632 2816 or Coughs Colds Catarrh etc try our turrit Pastries atui also our Ba in of rail Throat and lung Mixture 5436 lies sold last year Try sample from 'Vilen's Indian Balm Boutport-street departments 194 ho most powerful fuel oil for agricul-i! tractors is obtainable from Hie law Trading Co 2 Tuly-street Barn-Spec' a i quotations given for quant's and contracts d593 Hygiene In all eases nt Gout mat ism ami Rheumatic Gout Dia-- Mellitns Indigestion ami Obesity 'lareli Reduced Bread made in Gd and Mods BARNSTAPLE BAKERIES I I 4036 head and Flour Prices advanced through-: 1 irt li Devon on Monday last and the lit ice of the well-known and popular Valley Abundance" Self-Raising is now 3d per Id) per 2lb 8d i 311 5054 the nicest selection in the district al Dresses Cardigan Suits and i11- may be seen at bites 59 The prices are most rea-Solo agent for Chilprufe for and Wear Tel 645 5041 Ilfracombe Whist League meets Exeter (eague in a mateli in Exeter on lj unlay December 12tb reb Johnson Vicar of Ilfracombe Loinlcm in undergo an operation 11- "'hi Urban Council on Tuesday de-1 I to forward a letter of sympathy Tithe --Before the Registrar Mr 1 IT- 1 at Ban nstaple County Court on "poday i he usititl orders were made ill of 30 cases of non payment of tithe M'ss Margaret Jagger of Westward Ho i1- to Mr Ernest Bevington of j1'1 on October 28th Mr and Mrs -'on have gone to the West Indies lll line iY Assize Calendar Mr Justice h'- opened Devon Assize yesterday 1(1 of the heaviest criminal calendars 1 'I wiili for many years- 27 prisoners including two cases of allegeii two alleged manslaughter one 1 1 iitienipted murder and one of blackmail li Silver Mr and I- is llopgund of Tawe Vale Garage eelehraled their silver wedding iilr "hi rv yesl enlay when they received illations They were married I D'O'I Parish Cluindi iv the Rev i November 41b 1911 The bride 1 I'hireuce llnrlnnl! of Brauilton ii ''lcklopath Dea'h The dealb I Imr re4 if loner 32 Si ieklopiith-Vj Barn staple on Monday of Mrs 1 I 11 Hawking widow aged 63 a native 'a bin North Cornwall She leaves Via Mr Davie of "lliglifield" S(i' and Miss Eva Hawking of 32 The interment takes iibtce in II Cemetery today (2 30 from ij Questions Members of tlw yi'positinn in (in House of 'l1(l lo put to the (Thursday) on various 'hi i dispute het-woen Lord Nuffield Ministry Mr Richard Acland i'nv 'dh-West Devon will ask if for of Die firms particina ipaeji scheme were to lie '''cod 1 11(1 engines at all would lie prr 1 "in 1 he sebenie and was it a fact "iiii s'Kal brnis might be destroyed in nsk Coventry- Mr A eland is also I I mamifaeturer lias been "I'pruved list of engine liniitM 192n and that tenders if Arms on the approved list efforts have been made to 'ting co-operation of unapproved Hi "son Rivals Territorials 109 Town Anns 396 Bishopsnympton 399 Tinto 195 New inn 4 IS Barnstaple Inn 435 Risk Mill A 404: Bell Hotel 413 Labour (dub 408 Northmen Ham bera 459 United Workmen 461.