In an exciting finish Innes, Henderson beat the British Legion by 2 runs at Wilton Lodge Park last night. The British Legion needed only 3 runs to win, with one over left for play when the last man, T. H. Jamieson, went in to bat, but in trying to run a smart single he was run o

NEXT WEEK —26th , 27th & 28th May With complete English dialogue - The Manhunt which lasted a lifetime ! \ GINO CERVI 'ft' I, VALENTINA CORTESA • GIOVANNI HINRICH A drama of love, hate, revo- ' lution, revenge —the greatest detective story of all time ! n ST Snags ST in. MONDAY,

Alteration of Starting Ti AS FROM Ist JUNE, 1952, THE LIGHT LINE WILL NOT START UNTIL 9 A.M. ON WEEKDAYS. SUNDAYS WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED. THE HOME LINE WILL REMAIN AS BEFORE, i.e., WEEKDAYS 6.55 A.M., SUNDAYS 7.50 A.M. This change has been made at the request of numerous subscrib

Manager, by letter, or telephone Liddeadale 213. BOY or Girl required now or end of school term.—Apply John J. Welch & Accountants, 11 High Street, Hawick. DOMESTIC HELP required; mid June; 2 adults and 2 children of school age in farally.—Apply Mrs A. Riddell Innes, Sunnyside,

delightful scenery that Scotland can offer—all within easy cycling distance, especially on one of the new a three or four speed models. A aide selection of Cyeles for business or pleasure Is on display In our Showroom. We Anal be pleased to discuss details of our Easy Payment Sc

The Committee have made arrangements for the sale of Tickets as under:— TICKETS, 16/- EACH (Admitting to Moor and Paddock each day and Games—Seat in Stand reserded if claimed before 3.15 each day). TICKETS. 5/- EACH (Admitting to Moor and Games only each day). At the shop of WIL

TON HALL on FRIDAY, 9th MAY, with the Dixie Six for Modern Dancing and Square Dancing. 8.30 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission, 3/6. Butlin Team on parade and a cheery, breezy night for all. The happy evenings of to-day are the pleasant memories of to-morrow. HAWICK TOWN HALL 2 SPECIAL DATES

Winners of the Northern Counties Dance Band Championship (Melody Maker) 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951. Winners of the North Britain Championship (Musical Express) 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951. Resident Band at the " Mitre " Ballroom, Carlisle. Featuring Bobby Laing (Star of " Opportunity Kno

BOWLlNG.—Langholm Old Town and New Town bowling greens were opened for the season on Thursday night, as were the municipal tennis courts In Rosevale. HOUND TRAILING.—" Rose," owned by Mr T. Reid, Buccleuch Terrace, Langholm, won the Border Hound Trailing Association trail at Bra

Bailie J. B. Elliot's Narrow Win MR WM. REDPATH ELECTED ALTHOUGH Hawick Labour Party failed to win any one of the three Wards they contested at yesterday's municipal election, their candidates polled a very substantial number of votes both in South High Street and in Wilton Ward