Papurau Newydd Cymru

Chwiliwch 15 miliwn o erthyglau papurau newydd Cymru

Cuddio Rhestr Erthyglau

3 erthygl ar y dudalen hon

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The present unhappy condition of the nation's finances, resulting from the rejec- tion of the Budget by the House of Lords, is shown in the Treasury returns published this week in the London Gazette. While the main items of revenue down to February 19 were 9 j millions sterling below the total 2 at the same date last year, the expenditure is higher by ten millions. Property and income tax is the item showing the largest deficiency-nearly Y,12,000,000 and the only redeeming feature is an increase of over £ 3,000,000 in the estate duties. Advances made by Treasury bills and in other ways amount to Z167,999,786 this year, as com- pared with £152,215,150 last year. Mr. Keir Hardie is about the only member of the House of Commons whose attire is significant, for even the Labour members are hardly distinguishable in that respect from their colleagues of the other parties. It is on record that once, when on his way to refer to some book in the House of Commons library, he was stopped by a policeman. Say, mate," said the constable, where are you off to?" "To work," replied the M.P. Are you working, then ? Yes." "Where? On the roof?" "No; on the floor," was the crisp and accurate reply. Writing in Notes and Queries," Mr. James Platt, jun., the eminent linguist (whose death occurred almost immediately after writing the note), says that the term Welsh comes from Anglo-Saxon Wealh (a Celt), and the latter is now regarded as derived from the name (Volcse) of a tribe of Southern Gaul, to which it corresponds phonetically. In Middle High German Walhen continued to be applied to the French and Italians, and the Slavonic languages took it over in that sense thus Polish Wloski, Bohemian Vlassky, Slovenian Laski all mean Italian, though answering in form to our Welsh. The Newport Choral Society, as will be seen from our advt. columns, will give their second concert of the 14th season on March 3rd at Newport Central Hall. Gounod's Redemption will be performed. There will be a full chorus and orchestra of 250 performers. Madame Sobrino, Mr. Lloyd Chandos, and Mr. Ivor Foster will be the special artistes. In conversation with Mr. Arthur E. Sims, L.R.A.M., the able con- ductor, the CELT'S South Wales representa- tive was informed that a special feature will be a choir of boys composing the celestial choir. They are being specially trained by Mr. J. A. Gaccon, F.R.C.O., organist of St. Woolos Church, and will, together with the celestial trumpets, be placed high above the principal chorus and orchestra, thus securing the effect intended by the composer. Rainforth and Son, jewellers, Newport, are selling a beautiful brooch emblazoned with the leek. Just the thing for St. David's Day. Mr. G. S. Idle, 12, Railway Street, New- port, has had excellent experience as a practical piano tuner and repairer. Consult him.

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