Last updated 21:55, Wednesday, 30 July 2008

THIS social entertainment was held on Saturday last, on a most appropriate and attractive spot near to the Lodge.THE triennial sale of work in connection with the Women’s Guild was held on Saturday last in a large marquee erected on the Manse Lawn, and was opened by the Rev. D. A. Maxwell, Broomholm.SINCE its introduction a few years ago the Cornet’s Night, as it has become known at the British Legion Club, is becoming more and more popular each year.ON Monday afternoon from about 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the light rain, which began in Langholm about 3 p.m., turned into a real thunder plump and about one inch of rain fell in that period of two hours.

PICNIC AT LANGHOLM LODGE

The weather which had been broken during the week was very fine on the occasion, and the brilliant sun and the music of the Brass Band made all look beautiful and joyous.

The company numbered about 80, including not a few of the most respectable inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood, among whom we observed James Little, Esq., Carlesgill, and J. H. Dawson, Esq., Kelso.

After partaking of refreshments, at the request of the chairman, the Rev. William Watson, the company gave three times three for the Duke of Buccleuch and his Chamberlain, Mr Connell.

Addresses were delivered by Messrs Anderson and Johnston.

Mr Walter Scott and Mr John Anderson sang some well selected songs, and the Langholm Instrumental Band executed their part in a most efficient and satisfactory manner. Mr Dawson, who has been in the district in the capacity of examiner of Registrars, besides an address at an early stage of the proceedings, at the close proposed three round of applause for the ladies who had graced the company with their presence, and the response of the meeting made the welkin ring.

EWES CHURCH SALE OF WORK

A large number of useful and beautiful articles, contributed by members of the Guild and friends, were tastefully arranged on plain and fancy goods stalls respectively, while on a third stall was displayed country produce of various kinds.

The other half of the spacious tent was utilised as a tea-room, which was largely patronised during the afternoon and evening.

An archery competition and sports took place in the field behind the Manse when the rain cleared off.

The various stalls were under the charge of the following ladies:– Fancy goods, Mrs Common, Meikledale, and Miss Little, Burnfoot; plain goods, Miss Crozier, Sorbie, and Mrs T.Johnstone, Upper Glendiven; produce stall, Mrs T. Scott, Howgill, and Mrs Davidson, Kirkstile; tea-room, Mrs Preston, The Manse, with Miss Douglas, Unthank, Miss Elliot, Mosspeeble, Miss K.Little, Burnfoot, and Miss Paterson, Terrona, as assistants.

COMMON-RIDING PRELIMINARIES – BRITISH LEGION NIGHT

Mr. L. Shaw, Holmwood Drive, president of the branch, presided and was accompanied at the principal table by Cornet Bell and his right and left hand men, Mr. C, Constable, Mr. R. I. Borthwick, Provost Hyslop, Mr. J. Tyman, Mr. L. Ewart and the Rev. H. Drummond, minister of Eskdalemuir Church, chaplain to the branch.

The president, on behalf of the branch, extended a cordial welcome to the Cornet and his immediate supporters and to all others present.

He afterwards handed over the conduct of the meeting to Mr. R. I. Borthwick who proved to be an admirable compère.

THUNDERSTORM WREAKS HAVOC THOUSANDS OF FISH DIE IN LIDDLE FLASH FLOOD

But the watersheds at the head of Ewes and Hermitage Water received an incredible two and a half inches of rain in an hour.

Houses, shops and other places of business were flooded with up to six inches of water in Langholm and Ewesdale but the greatest damage was done to fish stocks in the Liddle.

The Liddle rose five feet in as many minutes as did the Ewes.

Henry street residents battled with besoms and sacking to try to prevent water from running into their houses but it was a vain attempt in several instances.

It seems as thought the drains were unable to take the downpour away fast enough.

In the High Street, Messrs Morrison’s Garage and Mrs. Scott, Hairdresser, had up to six inches of water on their premises caused, we’re told, by a blocked drain.

Mrs Burnett, in the Kirkwynd, was also flooded out – for the second time as she had suffered the same trouble a week past Sunday when the heat wave broke with a similar thunderstorm.