Rhyl Record and Advertiser

THE LORDS' DILEMMA. THE action of the King in sum- moning Mr Asquith to Balmoral, followed by Lord Lansdowne taken in conjunction with the fact that Lord Rosebery after an interview with His Majesty declared that he did not intend to participate any further in the anti- Budget agitation, may be taken as an indication that the Budget is safe. Nevertheless b the Lords are in a dilemma. Not only do most of them personally sigh for the rejection of the Fin- ance Bill, but strenuous pressure is being brought to bear upon them by landlords, brewers, and bankers- an influence which hitherto has been tremendous in its sway, but is gradually being lessened by the repeated attacks made upon it by the present Liberal Government. If the Lords do reject the Budget it would mean that the whole con- stitution would go into the melting pot. Of course the wise men in the Gilded Chamber recognise that they would not gain anything from this melting process. Indeed they would have everything to lose, and therefore led by such far-seeing men as Lord Lansdowne and Lord St Aldwyn they are not likely to be foolish enough to risk their very existence. It is the reckless short- sighted and irresponsible class of Peers, which constitutes the vast majority in the Upper House, that is to be feared, but after the King's action, even many of this section will hesitate before attempting to tamper with the People's Money Bill. The King who has through- 9 Z> out his reign displayed profound sagacity in these delicate matters recognises that not only is the position of the Peers threatened, but that the Throne would be in danger by any reckless action on their part, and has risen courage- ously to the occasion. When Mr Asquith went to Scotland he could only have been going as chief minister to tender advice to His Majesty, and it is not to be doubted that such advise was with respect to the great constitutional issue raised by the threats of the Lords to tamper with the Finance Bill. In such a question it is only natural that the King should be intensely interested, for in his close study of all public affairs he cannot fail to watch, with great care, the possi- bility of what might prove to be the greatest constitutional crisis since the Revolution in the time of James II. Indeed the whole theory and practice of the British Government are involved in any action the Lords might take. If the hands of the wiser Peers are forced and rejection ensues the established relations between the two Houses and the Sovereign will be over- thrown by the Lords' claim to interfere with the House of Commons' right in matters financial, such right being technically given by the Commons to the Crown. They will have brought His Majesty's Government to a stand- still, and attempted to set up their own oligarchy as controller of the purse, as well as the'policy of the nation, for the two things are well nigh inseparable. Such a course would be tolerated by neither the c@untry nor the King, and surely in the twentieth century, we shall not have to fight the old battle with the Barons again. That issue in which the country was triumphant was settled centuries ago. It is a long time since the Crown was threat- ened with any danger in this country, and the Crown nowaday is more popular than ever. But if the Lords precipitate a revolution among the estates of the realm no-one can say where it will stop. Therefore on personal as well as collective grounds, the King is justified in his action this week. One thing must be clearly understood, however, and that is, there must be no further compromise on the Finance Bill. Any endeavour to introduce fresh amendments on the report stage in order to smooth the path of the Lords for acceptance, would be strongly resented by the country, and would mean a distinct weaken- ing of the strong ranks that now support the present government. No measure for many years has won so much popularity, or raised so many hopes and enthusiasm throughout the country generally, especially with regard to the taxa- tion of land Therefore nothing but the Budget as it now stands will be accepted by the country. Any com- promise would be regarded as capitulation but after Mr Asquith's strong words uttered at Birmingham, we do not think that he or the Gov- ernment will waver. The battle has been too fierce and prolonged for him to give away all the ad- vantages that will be gained by a complete victory, and we all know- that Mr Asquith is a strong man, a man that would not be swerved from his path by even His Majesty the King. And therefore neither to ease the position for the King, or Lords, will any agreement be entered into that sacrifices in any way the rights of the dominant Chamber, namely the Commons. 1°1- Notes. Wednesday's general holiday proved as we anticipated, to be a great success, and should now be- come an annual fixture. When the matter was first mooted people held up their hands in horror at the sug- gestion. Indeed many people in Rhyl appear to be horrified at the thought of any innovation. But I when it was realised that it was not intended to clash on the same day with the Harvest Thanksgiving the opposition died down, or at any rate was not heard of much more. It is far more honest and straight forward to proclaim a general holiday and keep it quite distinct from the Thanksgiving. Both tradesmen and their assistants marched to the Railway station on Wednesday in each other's com- pany, and everyone appeared to be happy. Whereas if no general holiday had been proclaimed, many would have gone away on the Har- vest Thanksgiving Day. Both in Liverpool, Blackpool and Birming- Rhylites kept toppling against each other and even in London a stray Rhylite would come across another In the meantime the town itself was deserted in the day but both in the early morning and late at night the. town was enlivened by departing and returning trippers. As for the Harvest Thanksgiving Day it has clashed this year to some extent with the general holiday, or vise versa if you like but it was necessary that a start should be made with the General Holiday for r '11 to postpone it for a year might have meant for several years, for there is no doubt that we in Rhyl are ab- normably Conservative in such matters. With regard to the Harvest Thanksgiving Festival it is lamentable that a more general understanding does not exist be- tween the various religious denom- inations of the town. In these tolerant days all should work toget- her especially on an uncontroverseal subject as a Harvest Thanksgiving Instead of holding the festival on an ordinary working week day however we would suggest that the better course would be offering thanks on a Sunday and thus one Sunday should be set apart for the day by all the denominations in- cluding the Church of England. The latter body in England generally hold these Festivals on Sundays and the arrangement works admir- ably in fact it would not answer at all on a week day in some places If held on a Sunday in Rhyl, by both Church and Chapel a far great er opportunity would be afforded for a much larger number of people to participate in the Festival and it is a suggestion which we strongly commend to those in authority. We trust that some really practicable and earnest efforts are being made to support the Railway Company in their advertising scheme for North Wales. Hitherto in Rhyl there has only been talk. and feeble taik at that, on the matter, and it is time some business- ike steps were taken to ensure Rhyl contributing to the Railway Company's North Wales Advertis- ing Fund. This year Rhyl would have undoubtedly been poorer but for the advertising efforts put forth by the Railway Company, and Rhyl has altogether been well treated in the matter—treated much better than it really deserves to be. If local people saw what a splendid shoW Rhyl is getting in London in the shape of picture post cards and views we are confident that they would be willing to .admit that there was something more than mere verbal gratitude due to the Railway Company. Llandudno receives even better treatment, and of course deserves to, especially seeing that that town has guaran- teed at least the Adver- tising Fund. At Euston station there is ample evidence of Llan- dudno's existence and the town's name is to be observed in bold letters in several conspicuous places. We imagine that the funds of the Advertising Association would be greatly augmented if the people were approached in a more practical and thorough manner. We are not casting any reflections upon the Association's capable officer's. In fact we opine that they are over- worked, and too much is thrown on the shoulders of a few. Who could work harder and more valiantly than Mr P J Ashfield for instance ? A paid secretary would not do more for the town than he does. What we would suggest is that several Coun- cillors and other prominent men in the town should take the matter up A house to house collection by a few Councillors would make a re- markable difference to the funds of the Association, and there would be nothing undignified in a Coun- cillor taking off his coat in this I "I manner. They are not ashamed to make house to house calls at election times, and the very fact of their being elected to the Coun- cil proves that they are expert house to house visitors, and there- fore good collectors. Such a course would not only benefit the town, but would add to the good reputa- tion of Councillors. It is time something should be done to render more assistance to those who work so strenuously on behalf of the Association. io!

Blackpool Flying Week. CHEAP EXCURSIONS FROM RHYL AND DISTRICT. The London and North Western Rail- way Company are running cheap ex- cursions to Blackpool on October 18, 20, 21, and 2:, in connection with the-great Aviation week at Blackpool, from Rhyl Prestatyn, RJipddlan, St Asaph and Trefnant. The fare is only 4s. Od. and should attract a large crowd to Black- pool. There arc also bookings for 2, 4, 5, or G days. ] Of

Promotion of Mr. C. D. Copley. Mr C D Copley the popular manager of the Rhyl Branch of the London end Provincial Bank Limited has received intimation that he has 'been promoted to the management of the Lowestoft branch. When the news became known among the customers of the bank general regret was expressed at the likelihood of the removal of a gentleman who has been so use- fully associated not only with the commercial but with the social life of the town. Since he took charge of the branch eighteen years he has been instrumental in enormously increasing its business, a fact due as much to his genial and kindly disposition as to his shrewd business, instincts and sound financial acumen. It is not putting it too highly when we say he is an ideal bank manager, tactful, circumspect and courteous. So much is he in favour with the customers of the bank that many of them have already approached the directors with the object of inducing them to re-consider his removal from, Rhyl, whilst nearly all have spontaneously signed a petition to the same effect. Xot only among the customers of the bank tout a.lso among the residents of the town generally the greatest regret will be felt at Air Copley's depart- ure and the hope Is universal that his services may still .be retained here. —!o! Another line 01 opposition comes from the urban landowners, who are terrified at the prospect of losing their increment. That is the frank opposition of a vested in- terest. It is a fight between private and public advantage. We must expect oppo- sition in that quarter, because it would re- quire a very enlightened man to see the wisdom of handing over a part of these urban increments to the cities that have created them. But there the justice of the matter is so obvious that even the Tory Members for some of the great towns have shown a reluctance to fight 'the proposal. Great cities like London, Liverpool, and Manchester are not going to oppose a pro- posal which they have advocated consist- ently for many years without respect of party. That is the reason why you hear so little of these land taxes nowadays in Tory controversy. The cue nflw is to put the blame-on the death duties. A speech by Mr. Llovd-Goorge at the Quoone Hall peace meeting was constantly interrupted by woman euffragiets. One fisherman netted 1.000 mackerel ik a single haul at Hunstanton this week. The King has approved of the 19th (Alexandra, Prinoeas of Wales's Own) Hussars being* in futnre designated 19th (Queen Alexandra'* Own Royal) Huaaaw." Photographer: "Look pleasant-, please.' Sitter: Not on your life! I'm going to send this picture to my wife, who is away on a long visit, and I don't propose to bring her back. They tell me, Grimley, that your daughter sings with great expression." "Greatest expres- sion you ever saw. Her own mother can't reeog- !»i*<i "her face when she's sincinc." -lo!

DEATH. IVYAN.S—October 2, at Yroil, Brighton Rd, Rhyl aged 68, Thomas Evans, coal merchant, belov- ed husband of Mary Ann Evans. Deeply re- gretted by sorrowing wife and family. The family beg to thank their numerous mends for their many kind expressions of sympathy. --101 BIRTII. JO ES—September 30th at Station House, Rhuddlan, the wife of Mr. lV. J. Jones, Goods Agent, London and North Western Railway, Rhyl, of a daughter. _n!

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BUDGET BULL'S EYES. (FROM THE BUDGET LEAGUE.) The Budget Bill has now p-ssed through Committee, and tII" first stage of the great struggle is over. Some days will intervene before the Report stage, and the bill will be published in what may now be taken to be—allowing for certain changes on Report —almost its final shape. This will give the country an opportunity of surveying the proposals of the Government in their com- plete form. Looking back on the debates, one cannot help being struck by the extraordinary con- trast between the two lines of criticism brought to bear on the Government. One has been — "What tyranny: What ob- tinacy!" According to that theory, the Government have been deaf to reason, and have granted nothing. The other has been What changeableness! What fickle- ness!" According to that theory, the Gov- ernment have never known their own minds from day to day. They have always been changing. Now, one of these theories may be right; but they cannot both be right. ■a it ? The result of t.his contradictoriness in the Opposition attitude is that the critics of the Budget seem rather divided in their claims. There are two outstanding. One is the claim to martyrdom. See what a fight we have fought, against a stubborn and un- yielding Government! See how we have been treateJ;" The other is the claim to victory. See how successful we have been Look at all the concessions! They are all our prizes of war;" There, again, the opjjotK-nls of the Bud- get. must, choose, For it is clear that they cannot have it both ways. The real facts of the situation lie some- where in between these two extremes. The Government has been both firm and reason- able—firm on principles and reasonable oil details. They have stood to their guns, for instance, on the main features of land taxes; but they have granted a large num- ber of concessions, especially to the small men. Xow that the bill is through Committee, we can see what these concessions anionnt to. Taken altogether, they extend to the new taxes the abatements already granted to payers of Income-Tax. The general prin- ciple is that there should be a level of pro- perty below which the tax does nor fall. TVe taxes are not. meant to fall on mere sub- sistence, but on large and substantial values. For that, reason agriculture, being notori- ously depressed, and not having recovered from the prolonged period of difficulty, is exempted from the bill. And with it, all agricultural values appertaining to unde- veloped land. m In addition to that, all small freeholders of any kind, whether of urban or rural land. are also exempted. ]']it, limit is placed at fifty acres of rural land, and for urban properties the freehold limit is placed at £ 40 m London. £26 in towns of population up to 50,000, and £ 16 else- where. Similarly, all small increments and short leaseholds are exempted, including incre- ments up to 10 per cent, and leaseholds up to twenty-one years. » Similarly, all land devoted to large pub- lic purposes is free of the taxes. That. free- dom will be extended to land held by chari- table institutions or friendly societies, and to land in the actual occupation of schools and colleges. Doctors, for instance, are public institu- tions for the healing of the sick and the re- lief of suffering. So doctors will pay only half the usual lieeuce-doty on- their motor- cars. Extending the same principle to the other taxes, there is to lit, no increase in deat h duties on small estate* up to Eb.000, and practically no increase of licence-duty on the small village public-house. Up to £ 20 annual value the increase of duty will be little more than 10s. a-^ear. While censideratc io the small man. the Budget, is also very tender- 10 the public. The public weli-being is exempted at every turn. No tax fallv on public parks, re- creation grounds. and playing fields. Private groun ls c, n also obtain exemption as a reward for giving access to the public. There is the same tenderues* all through to genuine industry and real commerce. }1(), I¡<e:t J' used for commercial purposes, for instance, are relieved, of the tax on inotor-spi r,t. There iv an extension of the relief to earned incomes, which will pay on Income-Tax only 9d. for incomes below £ 2,000. and 0d. between E,2,000 and 000 There is :> special provision of ex- emption ior land actually ill the process of development. H that- the Land Tax will only fall 1,!i lam; which J really held up from the market; to the obvious detriment of society. That land ceriainly ought to pay, and it is the object of the Budget that it should pay something towards the common good. A iJ. in the £ is su.ely not too much. .tinally, the Budget,-is kind to children, who will be able to know, as they grow to years of knowledge, that, ihey come as a It boon and a blessing lif their parents. For each of them carries to every "small man" a "ten-pound note" of exemption from assessment, on Income-lax. The public-spirited efforts of the Daily ( Ii i on tele to relieve the anxiety of the coun- try in regard to the action of the House of Lords, have resulted in obtaining from various individual Peers some very impor- tant opinions. The most important of all is that. of Lord Peel, who has telegraphed to the Daily Chronicle as follows: 0 Hope Lords will pause before extreme step of rejecting Finance Bill. That is a grave and weighty- ojnnion from an ex-Speaker of the House of Com- mons which will, we hope, carry weight with every sensible Member of the Houso of Lords.

FLOTATION OF x. ROTTERDAM 00. The proepectn* of Stokris and Zonen, Ltd., e& present before the investing public, discloses a. business of great strength and stability. Th* present issue ie of 125,000 Six per Cent. First Cumulative shares of £ 1 each at par, the whole ot which goes into the boeineeo. All the Ordinary and Second Preference shares are held by the Stokvis family, who are also apply- ing for 15,000 of the present issue. Use whole of thp. directors, with the exception of the viae- e.'iairman, bear the name of Stokvis, and are tuanaging directorg. Although the bueineaa is sixty years old, and has 13,000 customers, no- thing ie paid for goodwill; there are no Deben. tures. and in cue of voluntary liquidation the Preference shares cannot be repaid under 15 per cent, premium. In the Dutch company tho directors held £ 125,000 Debentures and all th" Ordinary shares. They are allowing their Debentures to be exchanged for a similar amount in Second Non-cumulative Preference •hares in the English company, and they still hold all the Ordinary aharoa The amount re- quired to pay the interest on the present Mam is L7,500, whereas the average profits for the past three years are about L32,000 a year. The assets amount to about two and a-half times tlie present issue. The company is introduce* anckr powerful auspice*, M4mn. Cutler & f.-01, of Birmingham), and Maaara. Myers ft Co., of London, beiag the broken, Menra. Ingle, Holmes, Sena, fc Pott, el London, UN. Solicitors, Messrs. Gihsaa ft Aahiflfi, of Bjnoinf* bain and I/nioD, tfcl •wiifcvfc witk Utaw Sank M barks**

RHYL. What a subject of absorbing interest to the human mind is the NEW its development is keenly noted, it arouses speculation and curiosity, and approval of its theories is awarded or withheld according to the interest awakened. AT THE (PARAGON Newness is experienced to the full. New Blouses. All that is new in Ladies' Wear, Everything Smart and exclusive in Gentlemen's Outfitting in the newest style obtainable, and all reasonably priced. A personal visit will CONVINCE you THAT THE PARAGON is DESERVEDLY associated with SATISFACTION, ORIGINALITY, COURTESY, and VALUE. ALLEN JONES & CO., Proprietors, 64, High Street, Rhyl. RHYL COUNTY SCHOOL. At the meeting of the County Educ- ation Authority the open exhibition of X40 per annum was awarded to John E Bayliss, and a County exhibition of Y,30 per annum was awarded to Florence Langton. Last week J E Bayliss gained a late exhibition £ 15 per annum at Un- iversity College, Bangor, whether he has gone to continue his educational career. THE VICAR AT SWANSEA. Speaking at the Church Congress on Tuesday of the progress made in the diocese of St Asaph, the Rev T Lloyd, vicar of Rhyl, said Churchmen there had in seventy years spent XI,051,000 on church buildings, schools, and par- sonage buildings while since 1850, 184 churches had been built, rebuilt, or re- stored in the diocese. There is an ex- cellent photograph of Mr Lloyd in this week's World." RHYL P.S.A. The Session was opened last Sunday. Mr am Perks, J.P., presiding. The Rhyl Amateur Brass Band also rendered valuable assistance in giving their servic The President Rev. E Jones gave an address on the brotherhood of Man's Masters. T H and S Jones rendered two solos, in an able maifher which were much appreciated by the large gather- ing. THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. LIST OF SUBJECTS. We have just received a copy of the List of Subjects tor com- petition at t'he Royal National Eisteddfod, 1910, to be hold at Colwyn Bay. It is printed by Messrs. W H Evans, Sons and Co., of Chester and Colwyn Bay, is excellently got un and covered with a tastefully designed wrapper printed in colours. Accom- paning the list is a small brochure, giv- ing a brief history of the Gorsedd and Eisteddfod edited by the Secretary of the Colwyn Bay Eisteddfod Committee. Mr T R Roberts, (Asaph). The letter press and illustrations in both, books are remarkably well printed, and a credit to Messrs Evans the official printers. "MOELWYN" CHOIR COMING. An exceptionally attraction at the Pavilion is promised on October 28th. when the "Moelwym." Royal Male Voice Choir will appear there. This choir which will be conducted by Mr Calwal- adr Roberts recently had the honour of appearing before the King, and is also engaged to appear in the principal American cities during the year. It. has won over .£3000 in prizes and at present is one of the most, efficient male voice combinations in the country. There will also be a miscellaneous concert sustained by reputable artistes, Miss A E Owen-Davies, A.R.C.M., being the accompanist. LOCAL OFFICIAL'S APPLICATION The post of Gas Engineer for the town of Carlisle, which, is worth X400 a year is vacant, and among the four applie- rt n n i i 1 ants enosen ior nnai selection is Mr Leonard G Hall, the Rhyl Council's Gas and Water Engineer. Mr Hall has certainly proved a valuable officer to the town, as is evidenced by the growth of the two large undertakings under his care here, and his departure would be an almost irreparable loss to the town. But that of course would be Carlisle's pain. CONSTABLE'S SMART CAPTURE. A smart capture was effected by P.C. John Rogers on Tuesday when he ar- rested Robert E Hughes who was want- ed by the Liverpool Police. It appears that Hughes lodged in Liverpool wr li the manager of a branch of the Maypoie Dairy Company there. On September 26th the manager locked UD as usual, and went on Sunday to see 11 lie shop were all safe. He then returned 'home and afterwards left for St Helens leav- ing the key of the shop in his trousers pocket. The key was abstracted from the pocket and Hughes going to the shop unlocked it, and took £34- there- from, afterwards replacing the key in the managers pocket. Suspicion fell on Hughes who left Liverpool but casually told someone that he was going to Rhyl for his bag. This fact was communicat- ed to the Rhyl Police, and P.C. Rogers remembered that a Rhyl man had spoken to him about a lodger of his some six weeks ago, intimating that if the man did not pay for 'his lodgings ihe would detain the bag. P.C. Rogers thought the mam in question was the one wanted, ,and found that he had been to his old lodgings and settled his bill. The Liv- erpool police were then communicated with and P.C. Rogers following up Hughes found that he was spending money very freely and arrested him. Hughes admitted his guilt shortly after arrest, and was taken to "Liverpool by Dective Sergt Jones of that City. EXTENSION LECTURE. The first of the six Oxford University Extension Lectures on "Age of Eliza- beth" was delivered at the Town Hall on Thursday night by Mr E L S Hars- burgh, B.A., Queen's College, Oxford, the lecturer dealing with the personality of the famous Queen. Mr L J Roberts took the chair. ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, RHYL. The following gifts have been receiv- and are gratefully acknowledged: Vegetables, Mr Storey, apples and beans Col Hughes, (;5 eggs, Threapwood* Sun- day School; clothing, Miss Wilkinson books and papers, Miss Edna Jones, Y.W.C.A., Rhyl.

North Wales Site for Flying Meet. THE CLAIMS OF RHUDDLAN MARSH. The suggestion is put forward that Rhuddlan Marsh (Morfa, Rhuddlan), on the Xort-h Wales coast, offers the advan- tages desired by aviatois in search of a ground suitable for flying practice and competitions. A committee of Abergele gentlemen are in communication with the British Aero Club, and it is hoped that the claims of t-he marsh will be in- vestigated by the flying men. Rhuddlan Marsh {a correspondent writes in the "Manchester Guardian") is a flat alluvial plain bordering the on the west to Rhyl, and from Bodel- wyddan on the south to the railway and the sea, is offers about ten square miles of suitable flat land mostly pasture. On three sides it is bounded by good roads, and a fourth road, the highway between Colwyn Bay and Chester, practically divides it. The railway stations of Aber- gele, Foryd, and Rhuddlan are on the confines of the plain whilst that of Rhyl one of the largest and most convenient stations on the London and North Wes- tern system, is within a short distance, -and reached by two good roads. The towns of Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, and Llan- dudno afford adequate accommodation and in addition, there are the smaller towns of Rhuddlan, Abergele, Pensarn, and St Asaph. The question of access is met by the railway facilities, Rihyl he- ing about four hours from London and one and a half from Manchester. There are few telegraph wires on the area, as the postal authorities recently diverted their principal lines between Holyhead and Chester further inland. Even if a great flying meet j, nut of the question, the marsh would be very suitable for practising, and the preliminary expen- diture would be practically mil. All that would be needed be an understand- ing with! the ground landlord. Mr Hughes of Kinmel, and the tenant farmers. —————. L f————— ic

Rhuddlan What a subject of absorbing interest to the human mind is the NEW—its development is keenly noted, it arouses speculation and curiosity, and approval of its theories is awarded or withheld according to the interest awakened. AT THE iPARAGOX Newness is experienced to the full. New Blouses. All that is mew in Ladies' Wear, Everything Smart and exclusive iu Gentlemen's Outfitting in the newest style obtainable, and all reasonably priced. A personal visit will CONVINCE you THAT THE PARAGON is DESERVEDLY associated with SATISFACTION, ORIGINALITY, COURTESY, and VALUE. ALLEN JONES & CO., Proprietors, 64, High Street, Rhyl. A correspondent writes from Rhudd- lan, North Wales.For the informat- ion of those interested in astronomical phenomena, I would like to report, thflough the medium of your valuable paper, that the other evening, about 8-15. I observed a most brilliant meteor travelling from east to west across the Vale of Clwyd and leaving an unusually long train behind it. The meteor, which appeared a somewhat larger one than is usually seen was yisiblefur nine seconds I should be interested to learn whether any of your readers had the pleasure of witrllessing this interesting sight. FIR E. A fire ibroke out at the 'house No 1, HIghfneld, on Sunday morning early. The fire brigade turned out as smartly as possible, but their efforts in this res- pect were somewhat handicapped by the rope attached to the tire bell breaking after it had been pulled once or twice. U

St. Asaph. THE WOUNDING CASE. Thos C LI Powell j was again remand- ed at the Police Couurt for a week on.a charge of unlawfully wounding his wife it being stated that. Mrs Powell was still too ill to appear. -!0 [°1- But English opinion is now practically wedded to the principle of death duties. They see men inheriting savings which they have done nothing to create, and they realise that. this privilege of inheritance is due to the existence of society and to the protection which society affords the in- heritors. They therefore consider it per- fectly right that the heirs should pay some- thing for their advantages. The past week has been spent very largely on the Income-Tax. It has not been possible for the Opposition to put up a great fight against, the Government's In- come-Tax proposals. After all, Mr. Bal- four has had to recognise that some money mllst be got from somewhere, and early in the debates 01 the Budget lie conceded that incomes were fair subjects for taxation. He accepted the super-tax, and therefore the criticism has passed to the distinction be- tween earned and unearned increment. But, generally speaking, the Government's proposals emerge as -thoroughly sound and statesmanlike. It is for the good of the community that the earners should be let off more lightly than the non-earners. More especially is this the case with re- gard to earners of small incomes, and, therefore, the Government have fixed a sort of natural graduation mounting up from 9d. in the £ on earned iucomes under IP2,000, Is. the £ on earned incomes be- tween £ 2,000 and £ 3,000, Is. 2d. in the £ on unearned incomes up to C3,000, and 6d. super-tax on incomes over £ 5.000. There is one provision of the Budget on Income-Tax which has been accepted by practically all parties, and is, perhaps, the most popular thing in the whole bill. It is what is now known as the kids' clause." That clause takes off E10 from the assessment of Income-Tax on incomes under £500 for every child under sixteen years. The result of that provision is that a man with 9200 a year and four children under sixteen will pay no assessment tax at all. v- MOTTO FOR TILF, BUDGET. When wealth shall no more rest in mounded heaps, But, emit with freer light, shall slowly melt In many streams to fatten lower lands, And light shall spread and man be liker man Through all the seasons of the golden year. —TBNKYSOK.

A TEDDY BEAR. Si solemn Teddy Bear Once met a Dolly dressed in blue. He bowed quite low and showed his teetli A growling How dy' do f" Miss Dolly, growing red and pale, Had not a word to say, But on her heart she placed her hand And fainted dead away. Then lo! this Teddy Bear was wise. What did he up and do, But shake Miss Dolly good and haril. Wkich quickly brought her to. Then standing her beside a chaiJ:¡ i Take my advice," he said, You'd better face a Teddy Bear Than fall and break your hea.d." As his advice was very good, I'm sure that Dolly understood. Lo! from that day on floor or chafe The two together sat. Rjkd I am sure the lady faic With Teddy used to chat. One. came a wicked mouse to faste Of Dolly's yellow lock, But Teddy shook him till he died* Exhausted from the shock. 0.. day a naughty boy Threw Dolly—Bang! upon the floor, kwhich cracked her poor head open And her foot broke on the door< • .Then with a start poor Teddy Gazed upon her golden crown, And from his bright jet button eyflf Tears came a streaming down. lId do you know. from that sad nightf He simply vanished out of sight? Now lots of people watched him cry, And also saw him start, (Which proTee to me, and you'll agree, That Teddy had a heart. ♦ CONCERNING A TEDDY BEAR. STRUGGLE BETWEEN STOAT AND CROW, A crow and a stoat recently had a sharj struggle near Leicester. The crow suddenly swooped down by a ditch, a loud squeak fol- lowed, and then a splashing of water and beat- ing of wings. The crow struggled up and fieic a few yards with a stoat, which it was rainb trying to get rid of, hanging to its neck. Il sank to the ground, where a fierce life and deatH battle began. The crow bit the stoat's hind leg and caused it to loose its hold. Then tie stoal seized the bird by the wing, and they rolled ever together. Finally the stoat again got its opponent by the neck, and to save the bird the onlooker lifted it and shook the stoat off. The prow pecked vigorously at its rescuer, and bad enough strength to fly away. The stttat vanished in the hedgerow. ♦ LOVING BROTHERS. fl Now, William," said Edward, I ana quit. feady to go out into the fields to fly the kitel [ have prepared all my lessens for the morning eo I shall be able to enjoy myself. Let us go at once." Please go without me," said William. Yow im I am still busy with my sohoolwork, and it may be half an hour yet before I am quite ready." No, indeed." replied Edward. I bhall not think of going without you. I will take a book and read for half an hour or longer it you want longer time. You always wait for me if I have not my Ieeeone ready as won as fern hava." How pleasant it is when brothers are kind and obliging to one another, and when they are happy in each other's company. It is a sad thing when brothers do not agree. How n. happy it makes their parents! William had been drawing, and Edward had been reading; nearly twenty minutes when their papa came into the roont. "Boys," said be, "I thought you Had gone out!" William teld him how it was that thev were still in the house. Their papa looked pleased and said, "I am not at all eorry yetl are here, for I have a great treat in store fcij you this evening. I should not hare sent for you had you been in the fields with your ki. I shall be ready for you to go with me in « quarter of an hour." ♦ — WHY SUSIE WAITED. "Let's say our prayers out loud, Susie," eaid Mabel, as the two little sisters were getting ready for bed one night. All right," answered Susie. So the two said their Now I lay me and their God bleed papa and mamma" together. Then Mabel jumped right up on her bare feet, but Susie still kneeled a quiet little while by the white bed. H What are you waiting for, Susie?" said Mabel. "Why. I was listening for God to anaweor, said Susie; "don't you 'member Miss Josephs1 said we mustn't hurry over our prayers? She said that was like the little boy that kuocked at her door once, and then- ran away before she eould open it. So now I always wait to see it God wants to say anything to me." U Did He say anything to you to-night, Busier" asked Mabel, looking startled. Susie nodded. "Oh, Susie! What?" Wusie didn't answer just at first because it is Hot easy to talk about what that little inside voice says. But in a few minutes she said in a: low tone. You know we said. God bless all my friends,' and right away I thought of Sadia Burwel. 'cause we had a fuss to-dav: and ^-Mle I waited, God said, Tell her yon are sorry. Will you tell her, Susie?" persisted the eagev little questioner. Yes, of course I mnst tell her." Mabel crept into bed quietly, saying to hereell that she would wait for God's answer, too, and wondering if He would tell her to confess about breaking mamma's cut-glass flower vase. 0 STORIES OF ANBIAr; WISDOM. Many years ago a famous student of animali and their ways in London, visited a place called the Exeter Exchange. Here he came upon an elephant at home." A few minutes before some other visitors had brought food for the great animal, and among the remains of this a potato still lay outside the bars of the huge cage, on the floor of a narrow passage along which the sightseers passed. Thrusting his 1Tunk: between the upright beams the elephant made several futile efforts to obtain the potato, but it laj some inch or two beyond his reach. Considera- tion was necessary. and the elephant evidently considered, for he presently lowered the end of his trunk till it touched the floor in. a line with the coveted prize, ae though taking careful aim. Then he blew fiercely. Away fled the potato, and, rebounding against the opposite wall, returned within reach. Another moment and it had vanished into tHe grea\ mouth, the just reward of perseverance and resource. An Indian officer once, takin-g a horse-ride in the fore-sts of Ceylon, encountered a domesticated elephant that showed (something very like courtesy. The traveller says that he had met proceeded far, when his horse stopped suddenly, startled by a loud noise which came from neighbouring patch bf forests. It was a series of hoarse, short grunts repeated again and again. The horse was. with difficulty, induced to ft on. and its terror was only increased when a few paces brought them in sight of a large elephant. The latter animal had evidently been left by its master to continue its labours alone, and with conscientious zeal the business was being attended to. This consisted of the ire. moval of an immense beam of wood along a narrow pathway, and the limited space made the- task such an awkward one that the poor elephant was sorely tried by having to maneeuvre the load fir6t right and then left with wearying repeti- tion. Who can wondert-hat a little impatience was shown, and that grunts of ill-humour were now a«id then heard? As the sound of the horse'e approach fell on its ears, the elephant dropped the load and gazed for a moment on the new- comer. Thet. realising that thev would require the whole of the narrow path, he stepped on CM side, forcing his great body into the brushwood The horse's terror was now almost too great {6., control, but his master UBged Eun on, filled witli astoniehment to see that the elephant appetrea- to notice this terror as well. and sought te, lessen it by giving them a wider berth. Wheat at last they were safely past thje. elephant re- turned to his work, seeking no excuse to Ieava it undone, as some more intelligent" beiiiin are prone to do. If the elephant had acted aa he did merely through fear of the horseman, that fear would surely have induced fcim to witim draw altogether, which in night easily Ika-TO iemt.