Abergavenny Chronicle

THE DRUG HABIT. I Fined .£100 at Thames Court for being In possession of Ðlb. of opium and lOllb. of morphine. William Gnange, an elderly Chinaman, of Limehouse-causeway, it waa stated, smoked a quarter of a pound of opium, mixed with morphine, daily. The value of the drugs seized was over £ 100. The man could not stand in the dock. 1:1 another case, Quang Ho was fined < £ 25 for a similar offence in connection with 281b. of opium.

DON'T KISS DOGS. I I t You are warned that there may be death in your pet dog's kiss. The dog's saliva may contain the germ which creates thf hydatid cyst. h .1 The point was mentioned at a Southwark inquest on a woman who died suddenly from syncope, due to compression of the heart by a hydatid cyst. ■

WAR MEDALS. I Mr. Churchill, in the House of Commons, said it would take three or four years to provide the medals for the men who actually did the fighting in the war. He thought the case of men who did not do the fighting could wait a little.

FORMER M.P.'s FORTUNE. I The Right Hon. William Kerrick, a former M.P. and Mayor of Birmingham, and husband of Mary Chamberlain, eldesi sister of the late Mr. Joseph Chamberlain left estate valued at X168,309, with net per sonalty = £ 143,549.

TO SANTA CLAUS. J Addressed to "Mr. Santa Claus, Never Land," a postcard posted at Hampton-on- Thames bore the message penned in child. ish letters: Please send me a scooter at Christmas.—(Signed) Ailsa."

A body of a man which was taken out oi Barry Dock and placed on the quay for identification slipped into the dock again, and has not been recovered. To bring the cost of handling coal at Greenwich electricity station from lB. 2d. a t,on to Bid., the L.C.C. has prepared a scheme for installing carrying plant. The veteran Mr. Jesse Collings. so long associated with the late Mr. Joseph Cham- berlain in tire political history of Birming- ham, has been presented with a signed piece of silver plate on the dissolution of the Rural League, of which he has been presi- dent throughout its life of 30 years. The Executive Committee of the Women's National Liberal Federation has passed a resolution of unqualififIed opposition to the Anti-Dumping Bill. I Prince Albert has made a tour of the Clyde shipyards. He also visited Ralston Hospital, near Glasgow, and received a civic address at Paisley.

[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] THE LABOUR MOVEMENT. I By FRED MADDISON. What will the intelligent artisan say of Mr. Lloyd George's speech at Manchester last Saturday? For Liberals, at any rate, his verdict is an important one. It eeems to me that it will be something like this: There is all the difference in the world between a Coalition born of necessity and one freely chosen before an election. Last December there was no need of an appeal to the country, and the Government should have remained in until theroeace was obtained. It is true that a good deal has been done by this Parliament, but the Reform Act, one of the greatest of the measures. was initiated by Mr. Af»quith, and its passing was seriously marred by leaving the electorate at the mercy of a minority member. So far as reconstruction is concerned, it would not have suffered, but gained, by being tackled courageously by a Liberal Government. A Conservative Opposition would not have dared to wreck Bills introduced. If Mr. George is a Liberal, then. let him work for a Liberal majority in the House. What 1.1: wanted is sincerity, not mere strategy, in politics. MR. KELLAWAY'S ALTERNATIVES. Following his chief—or, rather, antici- pating him in point of time—Mr. Kellaway went down to Spen Valley ostensibly tc assist the Coalition candidate, and he told the electors that their only effective choice lay between the Coalitionist and the I.L.P. candidate. Independent Liberals, he argued, were sterile-tiseles" How the Labour men must have chuckled. If the earnest workers of this constituency, keen politicians as they are, cannot vote for a sterling reformer like Sir John- Simon, but, in order to give it a reak value, must cae-t it either for a so-called Liberal who is backed by Conservatives and admits that he knows little about politics, or an earnest Socialist workman, then it is a foregone conclusion that they will vote for the latter. Mr. Kellaway cannot speak too often on this line to suit' the Labour Party. Perhaps, after all, some of his old love for the I.L.P. has returned, for his early ven- ture in the political field was made under its auspices. SIB JOHN SIMON'S RECORD.. I Workmen do not, as a rule, like political lawvers very much, and so far, for obvious reasons, the Labour Party has only had one or two amongst its candidates. If the party shows signs of coming into power, as its leaders profess to believe it is likely to do very soon, there are sure to be more of them. Sir John Simon is a lawyer, but no syne thinks of distrusting him on that ac- count. It is an open secret that he might have gone to the Woolsack, and had he thrown in his lot with Mr. Lloyd George at the General Election he could have had his choice of legal posts. His convictions are too deep for mere opportunism, and, as in the notable case of conscri ption, he io equal to any sacrifice for them. His break with Mr. Asquith over compulsory military ser- vice-a striking contrast with Mr. Arthur Henderson's attitude—shows the stuff of which he is made. In Sir John Simon's case the people gain by him being a lawyer, for his professional interests call hardly be in I conflict with his politics, and if they were I they would quickly go by the board. I IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE'S DECISION. I Whatever being an "independent, sepa- rate, and self-governing" ally of the Labour Party may mean theoretically, Mr. T. 1'. O'Connor's announcement is a far-reaching one. He makes it plain that henceforth the full official influence of the Irish National League is to be- exerted at elections on behalf of the Labour Party. It IS also made clear that the cause of this decision is the shameful treatment of Ireland by the pre- sent Government, presided over by a .Liberal Premier. All Liberals agree with him that the state of Ireland is disgraceful, and that the Ministry cannot be trusted to apply the only effective remedies. But it is dithcult tc believe that the Irish National League is. under all conceivable circumstances, going to call upon Irishmen Tote for the LaboFI Party, irrespective of the record of Liberal candidates. One is glad to know that the Labour Party stands ior a generous measure of Home Rule, but it must be borne in minci that Liberals have fought the Irish battle both in Opposition and in office. That should count for something. t THE DANGER OF SINN FEINISM. I If the Labour Party is to be in this cless alliance with the Irish Nationalists, what it to be its attitude to the demand for separa- tion? Liberals, whilrn faithful to the policy initiated by Gladstone, and willing to adapt it to the altered circumstances of the time, have never hesitated to declare against cut- ting Ireland adrift altogetner from tht United Kingdom. The Labour Party cannot shirk this question much louger. Mr Stephen Gwynn, w ho sat for some time ac an Irie-h Nationalist in the House of Com- mons, makes this appeal to the leaders: "Ii the Labour Party have a real friendship for Ireland, and not a mere desire for the Irish vote, they will make their position clear. They ougnt not to encourage Sinn Fein un- less Vthey senously contemplate the grant tc Ireland of complete separation. That in volves a decision as to what they will do if Ulster resists. Will they be content to keep the ring? If, on the other hand, as was cer- tainlv tne case a year ago, the Labour Party are determined not to grant separation to Ireland, they -will help a settlement by say- ing sQ, They believe in open diplomacy. Here is a matter quite likely to end in bloodshed, and it is one where the plainest dealing i.* the best. They ought, in justice to U bter no less than to the rest of Ireland, to let us know where they stand." This is a long extract, but is the serious view of a competent observer, and deserves attention. f TH2 "AE^IY AND NAVY" VICTORY. I Mr. John Turner and the Shop Assistants' Union are to be congratulated on their con- duct of the strike of the employees of the Army and Navy Stores in London. They measured the situation correctly from the first, and consequently did not "form a very high estimate ot the ability of the directors ae opponents. And they were right, for these representatives of Suburbia, with their mili- tary notions, had soon to beat a hasty re- treat. Having sought for help in their dis- tress by joining the Retail Distributors' Association, this body at once threw them over on the question <jf recognition of the union. Autocracy has .then fallen in one of its last strongholds, and all fair-minded people will rejoice at it. THE MOULDERS' STRIKE. I For the moulders' strike to drag on weefc after week just when so much depends on the regular working of the industrial ma- chine is really heartbreaking. There is nothing special about this dispute. Nor is the success of the men at all assured. For one thing, there is a feeling in other branches of the engineering trade that the moulders acted too much without regard for otner interests. Of late we have been rather troubled about huge combinations of labour precipitating ruinous struggles, but now we have untold mischief brought about by three unions in the eame branch, only comparatively small in numbers. By the look of things it may be necessary before long to bring the whole engineering and shipbuilding industry into the settlement, one way or the other. Almost anything would be better than the present impasse Canuot Mr. Arthur Henderson do some- thing. or has he lost his influence as a mode rating force?

Ex-Lieutenant J. E, Adlam, V.C., has been appointed second master at Farn- borough County Schools. The dead body of an unknown young woman, wearing a velvet blouse, dark skirt, and patent leather boots, has been washed up on Swatjsea beach. The recent campaign against the Afghans cost X14,000,000, said Mr. Churchill in Par- liament. Mrs. Jane Jackson, aged 101, formerly of Bristol, has died at Hove. J Signor Marinetti, the futurist. poet, who was arrested during the Milan disturbances, has been released.

I >1 ?i%? | THIS WEEK IN THE GARDEN. I ? In Nature's infinite book of secrecy A\ /? A?A l l?iittttl,e I .c-?a,n read.—??/!?7!y & ?ojoa?ro. ?( I >- -3N Watering Plant,Nc;t much water is re quired bv the plants in a cool greenhouse during December. When it is necessary, supply it beiore mid-dav. Always have water standing in the greenhouse in a tank or tub, so that when given to the plants it is of the same tempcrr.ture at, the air ci the house. The Winter Jasmine.—Every one admires the bright yellow fiow-ers of Jasminum nudi- florum, which are produced so freely on its green branches, at a time when flowers are few. They continue long in bloom. The growths furnish valuable material for ineide decoration. Deep vases suit the sprays best. Cut the sprays to suitable lengths whilst in bud, and place them in the vases. In due course every bud will expg-nd fully and re- main beautiful for a long tirie if fresh water is added occasionally. As a water- sweetener, use a few small pieces of char- coal. # Violets.—Admit plenty of fresh air to the frames on all favourable occasions. Do not keep the lights closed with the idea of keep- ing the plants warm. This will cause the foliage to grow at the expense of the flowers. Look over the plants at 'least once a week, picking off runners and damp lea-ves. Cover up the frames 0:1 frosty "night? with mats, straw, Michaelmas Daisy stems.. or fern bracken. # Lily of the Valley.—Pot up the crowns or clumps as soon as they are received from the florist. Plunge the pots to the rim in aohea outside, and cover with moss to protect the tops, as they should not be covered with soil. The first batch of a dozen or so of pots may be brought into the greenhouse. If a propagating fra-me is not available stand a box on the hot-water pipes. Place damp moss in the bottom, and on this t-tand the pots. Cover with more moss, and place sheets of glass to closelth-e top of the box. Lawns.—Brush and roll lawns freely at this season of the year, cxcept during frosts. Sweep the whole of the grass; in addition to clearing up fallen leaves it spreads about the worm caste. # Wall Climbers.—Thinning cut crowded j growths should be attended to. leaving the actual pruning until early spring. Climbers of doubtful hardiness should be protected. Spruce or Yew branches are largelv used for the purpose; they afford protection and exclude a minimum amount of light and air. exclude a mliiinium atpouijt c;A light an d air. Cuttings of Trees and Shrubs.—On a border outside insert cuttings cf Poplars, Willows, the London Plane. Tamarix, Howering Currants (Ribes), the hardier Roses, Privets, and Laurels. Should the soil be at all heavy, work some coarse sand and leaf-mould in the trenches when inserting the cutting-s. Place the lines cf cuttings about 1ft. apart, and cover at least half the length of the cuttings with soil. # Protecting Plants.—The careful gardener will be busy among his plants, giving pro- tection from frosts and excessive moisture where desirable. Various means are adopted: for example, mounds of allies or bracken fern are placed round the stems of Tea Roses and the Lemon (Verbena) plants: ashes are hea.ped freely round the Torch Lilies (Kniphofias), also protecting the so- called hardy Fuchsias, Salva patens aDd Crinums, if they are not hfted. Grease Bands.—Where grease has been ha, 1, e,- -i used as a guard agamst Winter Mcth look over the bands and freshen them up with a little more grease. Unless this is done the surface becomes set, and the female moths have no difficulty in crawling over the bands. danure. G et # on to -acan, Manure.—Get this wheeled en to vacant ground a- early ac p(\"lblc. but where dig- ging is not expected to immediately follow stack it in one heap in the centre of the plot instead of in numerous small heaps. Maiiurin g in 21 Manuring Ground —Many amateurs in a position to do ?c give their p?ots far too much manure. As a genera! rule, where land was liberally treated with cow or horse manure last spring, the same soil mav be expected to prod uce fair crop* of most quick-growing vegetables or salads without further manuring. # # # Pollarding Trees.—Whilst trees are bare of foliage do this work. If thee trees have been allowed to get large care and skill are necessary: such work is then best entrusted to experienced workmen. A mistake is to cut the main stems off practicallv horizon- tal, the result being that moisture remains on the tree and decay starts in the centre, gradually working outwards and down- wards. The better way is to cut slightly on the slant: this gives an opportunity for rain and condensed moisture to run off easily. A coating of tar to the cut surface teoal tar, for preference) renders them somewhat im- pervious c a to moisture and preserves them ?rom decay. Orchard Trees.—At this season bad weather may make conditions impossible for work on the open land. Time may then be employed profitably in attending to trees growing in grass orchards. Prune out all dead wood. and have this taken away for burning. Where the leads of the trees have become crowded, thin them out, opening the centres and removing those branche- which cross. t Pruning Young Standards.—It is neces- sary to deal rather severely with th"e in the early stages. Growths not required should be cut back to three buds from the base. Extension growths must be shortened T,c) ensure strength and induce sufficient young shoots to be produced for the proper furnishing of the trees in the future. All the later pruning will consist of the removal of overcrowded growths and the thinning of the centre of each tree. » Planting.—There may be periods even at this season when it may be possible to pro- coed with planting. Take advantage of every favourable opportunity. When the soil is very wet on the surface and appears likely to collti!l""e n this de-?er the work entirely for a week or two. c-r,tireiy for a or Calceolarias.—The herbaceous or green- house calceolarias are best- grown when the pots ,are standing on a cool. moist bottom of aes or shingle. Oilly sufficient artificial heat or proteftion with covering is neces- sary to keep cut frosts. Watch carefully for slugs and greenfly (aphis). Zonal Pelargoniums.—These are among the brightest flowers in the greenhouse in mid-winter. Give them the lightest position in the house, wash inside and outside the glass and woodwork, particularly in towns where smoke and fog quickly colltet, dark- ening the inside of the house. # # # Seed Potatoes.—Pack seed potatoes into light wooden boxes for early sprouting. Select those that are iairly deep in prefer- ence to the usual shallow trays. If this 13 done several boxes may be stood upon each other in such a way as to give additional protection against frost, and also ensure plenty of light reaching the tubers. # Young Trees That Are Too Vigorous—In the rich soil of many gardens YOUlJg fruit trees are apt to make too much growth. Something can be done to meet this by car'. in pruning, but the only effectual check is to lift and replant the trees. It does not always follow that root pruning will be nece.~sary, the lifting and re-Dianting in most cases being quite sufficient. I Pruning Cherries.—Too often the mistake ie made of pruning these too severely. It should be remembered that Cherries bear best irom the younger growths and. though they succeed in a certain measure wlieu closc-ly pruned and spurred, it is wise to re- tain ail the young wood for which enace 18 available when inev are growing against walls or fences. o,' fr(:)st Spring Cabbage.—Alter a period of frost do not fan to go over the bed of Spring Cabbage, making the soil about the roots quite firm by heavy treading. ♦ # Parsnips.—Get a few roota of these infra the storehouse before real winter sets in. If stored between damp soil c r ashes the quality will be just as good in six weeks' time as others left in the ground, but if simply thrown in a heap the roote soon shrivel. # 0/; Sea-kale.—Lift a good batch of the strongest crowns and, after grading, store these in boxes of dry Boil under cover. If this is done now, no matter how severe the opening weeks of the New Year may be, no trouble will be experienced in maintaining a supply for the forcing house or warm greenhouse.

Thirty exhumation companies of the British Labour Corps are fully employed in France and Flanders. During the last six months, says a Bom- bay message, out of 3,202 motor-cars im- ported by India, 3,039 were American. At the end of last year 273 friendly and collecting .societies in Britain had < £ 1,772,50- funds and 451,181 members.

PERSIA'S PRICELESS WONDER. A seat of marble with steps of pure geld is the most valuable throne m the wnoie world, and its enormous dimensions and exquisite decorations would inspire a multi- millionaire with awe But. the Shah ot Persia, who possesses this wonderful throne, is -so accustomed to it that he doesn't turn a hair when occupying it on rare occasions. The throne is made of pure white marble, and is no less than 18ft by 10ft. wide. The actual seat is mounted on a large platform of the same material, and is upheld by four- teen *.petless ivory (arved in the shape of men and women while the whole is covered with pictures worked iii the purest gold-leaf. This extremely valuable but extraordinary- throne, however, is not now the official eat of the Persian kings, for, not many years ago. the tiieii ruling "Shah commanded that a less elaborate throne should be used on occasions of state When the throne is used, however, the Sl-ah weais the world-famous Persian crown. This is really a beautiful tiara of three elevations, and it has been in the po?sesison of the Shahs since time imme- morial. It is entirely crnrposed of diamonds, pearls, rubies and emeralds, all thickly set and distributed so as to form a mixture of the most beautiful colours m the brilliant light reflected from the Several price- less black feathers are intermixed with aigrettes in this imperial diadem, whose betiding points are tipped with pear-shaped pearls of an linmense size The huing of the crown Is gold-woven cloth.

SHOULD A DOCTOR TELL? It was etated at an inquest at West- minster on Isaac Cohen, 24, c!erk. of Brick- lane, E., who was found drowned in the. Serpentine, that he buffered from chonic tuberculosis, and had been told the previous day there was no hope for him. Samuel Cohen, a brother, thought it was wrong of the doctor to tell his brother what he did. The Coroner. Mr. Danford Thomas, said he had given the doctor referred to an opportunity of attending the inquest, but he had not availed himself of it. A verdict of "Suicide while of unsound mind;" the result of worrying about his hopeless condition, was returned.

TEETH AND THE EYES. A London physician, discussing the state- ment by Mr. W. R. Ocland, a Bristol den- tist, that the removal cf an abscessed tooth changed the colour of a woman's eye from grey to brown, expressed the opinion that the woman at birth had two blue eyes, which in the course of years would turn from blue to .^rey and grey to brown. The pigmentation of one eye, however, was prevented by the abscoss, which ab- sorbei from the blood the colour intended for the iris. It will be recalled that an American specialist recently diagnosed Earl Grey's eye trouble as having its crigin in an abscessed tooth.

I TONY WELLER IN REAL LIFE. The originals of many Dickens characters have been traced, and it is now thought the original of Tony Weller has been discovered. According to Mr. Edwin Harris, the local guide to the Rochester Dickens Fellowship, in 1820 the Granbv Head, Chatham, an old- fashioned inn on the site now occupied by Barnard's Music Hall, was kept by a Thomas Weller, and with Dickens's associa- tions with Chatham in his early days there is little doubt the Granby Head and its landlord were known to the author.

? H)! III) Helpful Hints for "Backyarders. By "COCKCROW. jlji I Now that the festive season is upon us. each of mv readers wiii want, two or three good birds for his own table, and will want to turn out something good. There is no reason why cost should not be kept within reasonable bounds if one is able to obtain house scraps of the right kind. Buikv veget- able food is of no use for fattening fowls, but bread crusts and scraps of tat are just the tning for making up a rich mash. Butchers' offal, such as lights, boiled and put through the mincing machine, also make a tine food when mixed along with the mash. Cockerels should not be confiued in coops for three or four weeks, as sooner or later they go off their feed and lose condition. A better iesult can he obtained if they are kept in a confined run with a cosy house and sheltered corner to lie 111, provided they have been brought up together and agree well It io useless trying to fatten cockerels if they are constantly quarrelling The mash, mixed soft, should be given in the morning and at mid-day, served in a trough which should be removed when they are satisfied. Before roosting it is well to give the bircis a nand- ful of oats and majze. I THE SCRATCHING FLOOR. I have dealt with this question before, and in this direction there is apparently much controversy As it is a matter of general interest, I quote the opinion of one writer, who says ;-The ideal floor for a scratching-shed is one that can be kept dry and -warm for the bird's feet, is leve! and smooth, and can be easily cleaned Where the ground on wlich the poultry-house stands is quite dry and is of a porous nature, such as sandy or chalky, there is nothing to beat a well-trodden-down earth floor Lf the soii is not dry or the climatic conditions inclined to be moist, then a cement or concrete floor is no doubt be next best. It will we-ir well, keep dry, effec- tively keep out x-eririiii. and will be quite warm for the birds' feet. A boarded floor is to be recommended in some cases, es peci- ally where the ground is uneven, but the chief drawback to it is that it causes a dust to ri se from the litter, particularly if that- is composed of sand or soil Th,tithe may in time get saturated with moisture from the droppings, or the atmosphere. a::d so peri.h No matter what kind of floor is used for a scratching shed, it will lose its value if it is 180t wpi I covered with some kind of litter And that is obviously an ex- cellently summarised opinion. J VALVE OF BRITISH STOCK. I Further testimony is to hand of the fine ralue to be found in bird/s of British stock. This is shown by the results of the Phila- delphia North American International Egg- Laying Competition, which chronicle that the pen of White Wyandottes entered by Mr. Tom Barron, Catforth, carried off 1-st prize with 1,171 e-ggs The oth position m the test and 1st and 2nd positions for indi- vidual records were won by Messrs. Saul and Greenhow, Garstaug, with a pen of IV rl Wyandottes. which produced 1,017 eggs ^1 ne individual records were 272 and 200 eggs The test was held from October 30, 1918. to November 30, 191U. and 500 birds competed in pens of five birds each. The figures shown ibove give Mr Barron's pen an average of aver 234 eggs per bird. A performance worthy of the highest commendation. I LAME PULLETS. I Inexperienced farmers may become alarmed w hen pullets that have commenced to lay lose the use of their legs. There l. no need for anxiety. however, as pullets that I have been laying only for a t., ni e generally jose leg power, which la due to I nerve strain whilst comparatively large c1, 9, are passing through oviducts that have iiot become fully extended. The ill-effoct extend- to the legs, hence the lameness This trouble is generally termed "egg-cramp," and- the remedv for the latter lies in undisturbed quarters and a dose of castor oil. followed a !ew hours later by a dose of ol1 n od, the la-ttcr to soothe tne intestines. Sho\iid ther.- be a vecurrence of the trouble the treatment should be repeated. It is wise also not to give the birds much fattening food. INCREASING THE SIZE OF EGGS. The size of eggs is a most important feature, and thougn some strains of fow" will always lay small eggs,' and cannot Ut- induced to do any better, there is no doubt but that fecAlu, has a great influence m this connection A daily meat ration, where this has not been included in the mash, a change of meals to something more nourish- ing, and a rather more ir, e nu generally, will in most cases result in an al- most immediate increase in the size as well as the number of eggs laid Pullets, of course, will naturally produce small eggs at lit,st, and I would not try tc induce such as t hese to lay heavier ones by feeding, pro- vided the diet is already of fair average quality for the purpose (says a writer in "Farm and Home H). It i much WJser to wait until the eggs increase in size with thr development of the birds and then to feed' for larger ones if need be. HERE AND THESE. It is wise to remember that poultry manure should not be left out in the open, or the goodness will be washed out of it before it is used m the spring. Again, never mate a cock with hens immediately I a.fter he has come through the moult. Chvc hivj a couple of months to recuperate. The best mating to produce earlv chickens is that of a February or March cockerel with hens that moulted early and are now laying again. Bear in mind that during severe weather eggs should be collected frequently, and stored in a room -x-,71icre they are not likvly to be affected by frcst, but do not keep th- arywhere near a fire, nor in a hot place. Now that Jack Irost is about, it is wise to remember that water should never be left in glass or eart-ac-nTxare vessels. FIGKT WITH A HAWK. An interesting story comes from East Anglia, which well ilustrates the fact that Biddy will fight to protect her chicks. The itorv gees that on the farm land of Mr, William Mitchell, at EirLy Bedon, near Norwich, a hen was mothering her brood in .1 field, scratching and communicating dis- coveries by clucking in the orthodox fashion xt her chicks. Suddenly she became per- curbed, but for a while there was no appa- rent reason for her excitement. Eventually the cause was discovered. A kestrel hawk was hovering above, and proceeded to make swoops in the direction of the chicks. The hen was as smart a<< the hawk. meeting each attack and beating it off. Attack and de fence became fiercer, and by the time the onlooker readied the scene of the struggle the hen had the hawk pinned on its back on the ground, and inflicted such injuries with her beak that the hawk was killed. The victory of a hen over a hawk is regarded locally as a hitherto unchronicled event.

At Wandsworth five seats on the borough council vacant by the recent election of aldermen have all been won by Municipal Reformers. Fifty facetious electors in the commune of Treignac (Correze Department) voted at the recent municipal elections for Landru, the Paris Bluebeard.

The United States Shipping Board esti- mates that since January strikes have cost the Board £ 7,400,000. President Pcincare has bought a small detached house near the Bois d" Boulogne for £ 16,000, and will move there when his Presidential term end:. a