Evening Chronicle from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England • 7

POSTS OF PROFIT. Debate on Re-election of Ministers. The Standing Committee of the Souse of Commons considered yesterday the reelection of Ministers' Bill. The object of the Bill is to abolish the istlesity for a member who worts an "office of profit nd er th rown seeking re-election, if that acceptance takes nine months after a General Mr. Davies said the Labour tarty were opposed to the Bill from begml4ng to end, hut as it had had a second they wanted to modify it as each as they could.

That was the neon why he had proposed the amendamt. The amendment was rejected, as was mother by Mr. Crookshank, extending the period after the general election to! months. Sir William Joynson-Hicks. in a lengthy leech in support of the Bill, said the! UOTer Tuna bad considered the matter' Aurally, as expressed in the opinion of 'be Rouse of Commons, practically a two majority in favour of the Bill.

They had tune to the Largely as the result of the very excellent arguments from right hon. gentlemen apposite, that Bill should be passed mid at once. A division was Lken, and there Toted for the amendment 16, against 18. 1 1hYs Davies intimated the intontiee of his party to have a fun diacuscion' the motion that the Bill be reported le the HOMO. dayhe Committee adjourned until MARCH 'BLIZZARD' SWEEPS THE COUNTRYSIDE.

Thunderstorms Accompany Gales And Heavy Falls Of Snow. 1 HREAT TO THE LAMBING SEASON. has once more vented her scorn il miling February, which left a r.igeaut of bloom in the parka, and signs of a happy Spring. Blizzards were the order of yesterday na Lyn. side and the North generally, and Msiiiloister, Derbyshire, East Yorkshire, Lincoln, the West of Scotland, flood' Wales, and Bristol were similarly Acted.

A strorg north wen wind brought snow with it in the early hours. Children went to school 'n Newcastle in a blizzard, and city men had to battle ro ugh another furious blizzard at 10 o'clock, this lasting for nearly an hour. I The storm was fitful, and the sunshine re-asserted itself daring the morning. The rind. however, continued to blow cold and bleak from the north-west, and; the azure sky now and again gave -place cold greys with more than a threat about the threat eventuated in another tearing outburst just after gal o'clock, when business people were of hin h.

although the lines were a bit shaky," communication was generally good. ery tew telegraph wires were affected. Telephone wires were somewhat seri'oust, affected by the high wind. Out of a total number of 810 trunk lines no fewer than 11.5 were put out of action. The worst effect was experienced in the North East a England, but interruptions were from South Wales, and as far south as Bournemouth.

No serious damage resulted in London. A sudden electrical storm caused a temporary breakdown of the troadeast service from 2 LO. GALE IN CHANNEL. Lifeboat's Vain Search for Floating 'Plane." In the Channel a severe westerly gale, followed by snow, was experienced, and pilots of the Imperial Airways across the Channel yesterday had a strenuous fight with the gale. which at a height of 2,000 feet blew in squalls of 80 m.p.h.

Deal lifeboat was launched yesterday evening to investigate a report which the coxswain received that a large had been seen floating in the vicinity of the Goodwins, drifting in a north-easterly 'direction. SNOW AND Carlisle yesterday afternoon experienced the strango phenomenon of thanderstorni amid a snowstorm. Lightning flashed and thunder cracked in a darkened sky. while sr.ow fell with blinding force. The wildest and heaviest snowstorm of thls winter swept over Northern lakeland yesterday, and the hills were thickly covered and the whole countryside wrapped in a mantle of white.

In the snow was over a foot deep, sad settnixs losses smongat sheep in owdrifts, especially the ewes so near limping time. i 4 feared. Is the Caldbeck Fell district of Cumberland and the country north of SkAdaw snow, driven by violent wind, drifted to a depth of three or four feet tssorday. F.snosed oads were blocked, tod farms isolated. Sharp frost pretrled in the hill country.

Pearborough yesterday afternoon, following several houra of sunshine. ir need a snow bliaaard. The sudden from ideal spring weather to wild whorls. rondifons was remarkable. YORKSHIRE DRIFTS.

The crew of the ship which saw the Smiting object stated that it looked like a large seaplane bottom upwards." No sign of life could be seen on or near it, and it was so submerged that although some of the crew climbed the mast of their vessel to get a better view they only occasionally saw it as it woo lifted on the crest of a large wave. The lifeboat searched for some time hot without success and returned to Deal. There was a return of wintry weather: in N.E. Yorkshire yesterday, a heavy snowstorm prevaillng in she district miring Wednesday night and yesterday! morning. Snow lay to a depth of two inches in the district.

In Glasgow and the West Highland a Sergi, snowstorm. raging all day. caused serious interruption to outdoor labour. In the Peak district snow fell, and the, hills and dales mend Matlock, which on Sunday were so scorched large stretches of henthinrot under snow. FORTY YEARS AGO.

Memories of Early March's Greatest Storm. 1 Forty years ago the first week of Mardi provided one of the severest snowstorms in the annals of the North-country. It began on March 1. and was accompanied by a hurricane of wind from the north-east. By the end of the first day 1 there were drifts four feet deep in shel-, tered places, but the exposed ground was', swept dry by the icy blast, and displayed surfaces as smooth and as slippery as glass.

On the morning of March 2 the people of Newcastle found themselves snowed into their dwellings. The drifts of snow obscured the dividing rails and hedges of suburban gardens, while the letter of the dwellings were I elow the snow line. In many streets the drifts were five feet deep, whilst in some places their surfaces were blown into billowy crests. Ftev.m hundred labourers were employed by the Corporation to keep open, the principal thoroughfares of Newesistisl for trafilc, and all the while the air woe darkened with the falling lakes. Out in the open country there is drifts of marvellous depth.

In some eases the centre of a field had been swept bare by the blast, whilst the hedgerow was so thoroughly buried that not a trace of it could be seen. RAILWAY BURIED. The North-Eastern Railway officials! said that not since the railway was' opened had the sections been so completely buried in snow. St. Nicholas's clock and the clocks of some other churches, stopped during the weight of the storm.

Eight solid columns were devoted to the story of the storm in the Newcastle Chronicle of March 3. The following day there were thrilling accounts of trains held up, of rural postmen and their horses and carts being dug out of the snow, and of wayfarers completely engulfed in the drifts and rescued hours later. The train from Glasgow to Newcastle was snowed up at Acklington during the night, it having previously been pulled by two engines out of huge drifts at Sheep and even cattle were found dead in the fields of some Northumberland farms, when the snow subsided, while certain places in Northumberland and Durham were cut off from postal communication for three days. 1 COMMANDER'S WARNING. Military Reductions in DELHI, Thursday.

Field-Marshal Sir William Birdwood, to-day, made his first speech in the Budget discussion in the Legislative Assembly. He said there had been no change in military policy during the past year, and that, in spite of the fact that on either side of India there had been a certain amount of disturbance and conflict, there was always the possibility of reaction on themselveel of the unrest in other parts of the East, and they could never afford to be lulled into a false sense of security. Referring to the figures of 50 crores which had been mentioned by Lord Inchcape, Sir William Birdwood said he thought it was only right to point out that in the immediate future a reduction to that extent did not seem possible. Personally. he was constantly looking round in all directions for further economies, but they would realise that he would be failing in his duty if ever he recommended such at the risk either of the safety of India, or at the expense of the contentment, well-being, efficiency and good health of the men.

They had actually reduced the units of the Army by very large numbers since the war. British cavalry reginients had been reduced from nine to five, infantry from 5i to 45, and horse artillery batteries from eleven to four. In 1914 they had 39 Indian cavalry regiments. Those had been reduced to 2L had 126 battalions of Indian infantry, and there were now 100 actually laervin in India. They had at present six battalions on ictrvice out of India, and as time came for their return to India without relief, they would have to reduce battalions from the Indian establishment that, would mean a definite reduction of Indian It is estimated that the army of waifs and strays in Russia now totals 400,000.

The Rev. Charles Hitchcock Williams, M.A., of Stapleford, Teignmouth, Devon, left £54.900, and belueetbed £5O each to Ernest Lea and Edward Harper, his former at Emmanuel Church, Exeter, £l3O per annum to his gardener, AP.crt Williams, and 1:78 per annum to his housekeeper, Chowai CEILING ON SLEEPER. Weybridge Roof Destroyed by Lightning. 1) tiring the early morning storm nt lVeybrelge a 110,1,0 wa, and siderahly damaged liy lightninz. The rooting tiles and 'ionic guaerinir were stripped off.

chimney was demolished, sad the glass of the conservatory Mashed. Part of a ceiling fell on a raid in bed, A tree was blown on to the overhead electric light supply wires between Rawyd and Corwen the latter town acing plunged in darkness. The Corwen branch of the Rand were giving their annual dramatic performance to a crowded audience in the Town Hall at the time, and the performance was abandoned. One of the most severer storms for many Tears passed over Newport and South Wales. The gale was accompanied by torrential rain.

thunder, and lightning. Eighteen huge elm trees, standing in a row on the north boundary of St. Neota Commun. Huntingdonshire, were blown down, carrying away many telephone wires and completely blocking the road. Daring the gale yesterday at Southport an electric wire was blown down, and John Morton, aged ten, who was playing near by, was electrocuted.

TELEPHONES AFFECTED. The G.P.O. authorities stated last night that in the Telegraphic Department, BIG FLIGHT ABANDONED. KARACHI, Thursday. Flight Lieutenant Oliver and Flying Brooks, who left here on Monday 'burning on an attempt to fly to England 1 5 ire days, have met with further misfortune, and are returning to Karachi.

After struggling with thick mists and then heavy sandstorms, the airmen were forced to lard for a second time owing to engine troubles, this time on the Persian coast, 70 miles east of Jask, and In consequence decided to abandon the lamb with five bee bees born at teens sear THE EVENING CHRONICLE. FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1926. NEW MANAGER OF TRAMWAYS. MR. EASTON TO SUCCEED MR.

E. HATTON. POST OF ENGINEER. blorps were taken Le till the vacancy created by the retirement of 31r. Erne.t from the position of general inzinager and of the New- Corporation Mr.

resignation tendered on the xl of ill-health. service of 21 meeting of transport and Co over which Mayne it woe recommend Council to Mr. Thomas as general rr. P. 1 manager, and Mr.

William Thoma Dalton as engineer. By a substantial majority the committee decided to split the position, as stated, and to promote their own The salary of general manager will, it is stated, be per annum, and that of the engineer £BOO per annum. Mr. Hatton'a salary was, It is understood, £1,650. Mr.

Easton. who is a native of Newcastle, entered the service in November, 1901. He served first under Mr. Li; Hossignol, and when that gentleman resigned lie was in charge of the department for several months. When Hatton was appointed Mr.

Easton was made his assistant. a position he has held up till now. For the last three years a great deal of the managerial work has fallen on him owing to the state of Mr. Hatton's health. MR.

DALTON'S RECORD. Hr. Dalton is a London man. He sawed his apprenticeship with the famous inn of Siemens Brothers and and previous to coming to Newcastle was sent on an expedition by that firm in 'connection with the laying of a submarine cable between the coast of 'lreland Ind. the Azores.

He joi ned the Newcastle Corporation in 1901. Mr. Dalton supervised the completion of the power station plant, the laying of the underground cables, and the installing of the lint 200 stieet are lamps. He has been largely responsible sac W. T.

DALTON. for various improvements in the system, 'including installations at different substations. Mr. Dtlton has completed 90 miles of street lighting along the main tramway routes. engineer fir.

11 atton'i 7 4 ,4 ground of 'ter a laV I ears. At 11 the Trani Electricity ittec, A Merman g. presided, to he City appoint I'. Easton POLICEMEN SHOT. Alleged Burglar on Trial at Glasgow.

Evidence of a sell nature was given in the Glasgow High Court before Lord Constable and a jury, yesterday, when a young man, James Smith. was charged with breaking into a laundry and attempting to blow even the safe by means of explosives, with shooting and wounding two constables, and also with having in his house a quantity of exploaives and implements and materials used in housebreaking Witnesses for the Crown stated' that on Saturday, October 21 last, a large laundry was broken into. and an unsuccessful attempt was made to blow open the safe with explosives. On the Sunday evening, two officers secreted themselves on the premises. About midnight two men appeared on the roof, and, after removing the glass, one of them shone a noticing that a left in position had been removed, lie said to the other man "We had better beat it!" They made off, and the officers going round a lane came upon them on a pieioe of vacant ground.

One of the officers flashed his lamp full on the face of one man, alleged to be the accused, and the latter fired four pistol shots. One of the officers was wounded in the leg. and the other in the groin. The young man who had been in company with Smith, and who had turned King's evidence, explained the planning, of the hnrglary. He stated that Smith carried the explosives in a box to the laundry, and had a pistol in his pocket.

Witness admitted hearing the four pistol shots when he was running away. The hearing was adjourned until to-day. MUMTAZ MARRIES. Quiet Wedding With Rich AMRITSAR. Thursday.

The news of the abdication of the Maharajah of Indore has been conveyed to Mumtaz liegum. who was delighted. Since her return from Bombay, Dilumtaz has been living a quiet life almost in I'urda, with her parents, and has now married Rahman, aged 28, a rich skin merchant and municipal commissioner. He fell in love with Mun.tar two ago, and the marriage was solemnised quietly in a private house. The (imple intend hortly to proceed to Association Foreign Special, OLD NEWCASTLE SILVER.

At yesterday's meeting of Sunderland Rotary Club, over which Mr. Martin Limerick presided Mr. C. Leo Reid, Past' President of the Newcastle Club, gave a talk on Old Newcastle Silver, and its and mentioned that from 1248 there were silversmiths working in New -1 castle, hut not a single specimen of their craft was now to be found. Not all the old silver bearing the Newcastle hallmark was made in Newcastle, owing to it being the only place in this part of the country which had an assay office.

Other silversmiths in tho North used to send their work to Newcastle to be marked. Collecting old silver, Mr. Reid remarked, was not only an interesting hobby but a profitable commercial proposition. Two British-made films will be shown by Mr. Widgey Newman, who is producing the novel Secrets of Handwriting" aeries to a distinguished audience at the residence of Lord and Lady Oxford, Bedford Square, London, to-night.

Mr. 'Newman's object is to prove that British films can be made to compete against international productions. Be claims that this is the occasion in this country on which a cinema projector and full uipment has been installed in a boatety DANCE HOURS' RIDDLE. Conflicting Position at Sunderland. MIDNIGHT OR LATER? New Decision Recalls I Recent "Hint." Ths feeling of the bona le that utithelght Is mats late enough for dowses and I trust that this vim will be published as a subbase for future NSW of dunderiend (AM.

J. S. Nknolson) en February S. While the peliee ars not sue 4 step rations! interment I eurtend that 12 o'obselt Is late Chief Constabls (Mr. in February S.

Sunderland apparently has not a uniform policy on the subject of dance houses. Sunderland Co-operative Society yesterday applied for an extension of the Cooperative Hall music and dancing licence from mid-night until 2 a.m. on March 10. 17, 24, and 25. In reply to the Chief Constable, Mr.

Mole, making the said there was no reason why the dancing should not finish at midnight, but the applicants wished to go on until 2 o'clock. The Bench granted an extension until one o'clock in each instance. CONFLICT OF OPINION. This conflict in magisterial opinion places the promoters of dances somewhat in a quandary and it would seem that in seeking an extension they must trust to luck in bringing their application before a bench who will not fasten them down to the midnight hour. It is probable, however, that before long the Sunderland justices will agree on one definite line of action.

The action taken by diferent benches of snagistrates with regard to dance has caused good deal of discussion recently and perhaps in no place has this been more noticeable than in applications have been made fire the extension of dancing licences from maduight to one and in some cases 2 o'clock in the morning. Some magistrates consented to the licences running until 2 o'clock. and others decreed that the extension should be for one hour only. It is stated that the magistrates midnight curfew hint was chiefly intended for promoters of bops really money-making assemblies. MORALIST'S VIEW.

There is no objection put forward against any private assembly holding a dance, and it would be quite within the rights of an institution to continue dancing to any hour that was thought fit. Some people make application to the magistrates when they have really no need to do so, and when asked why," their reply is, We want to be on the safe side." One person, a well-known moralist, spoken to on the subject of dancing, said: There has, as everybody knows, been a great increase in dancing since the par, but there has been no sign of any increased immorality in consequence. "All the people who attend properly organised dances for avowed charitable objects behave themselves well. Occasionally, when there is a big dance, there is an application for a special licence to sell intoxicants. and it may be stated, on the authority of the police, that such a licence has never been abused in Sunderland in recent years." PRINCESS'S ESCAPE.

Mother of Queen of Spain in Motor Smash. NICE, Thursday. Princess Beatrice, the mother of the Queen of Spain, had a narrow escape to-day on leaving the Duke of Connaught's villa, Les Bruyeres," at Cap Ferret, near Reanreu, when her car collided with a French car. Both drivers ma nag ed to pull up in time to avoid hheeaadd on collision, but the wheels and the screens of both vehicles were damaged. Though somewhat severely shaken, the Princess insisted on accomplishing the object of her journey which was to visit the Queen Victoria WHALES FOR BRAINS.

Famous Doctor's Cure for Neurasthenia. Advocating an eat-more-fish campaign in a speech last night at Grimsby the Minister of Agriculture advised the fishing industry to build up a greater demand for fish, and educate the public as to its food value. He related a story of a great doctor, who told a young man suffering from neurasthenia to eat more fish, sod get more phosphorus into his system. What kind of fish inquired the patient. Considering your brains I think you should begin with a couple of whales?" replied the doctor.

PRIZE NORTHERN DOGS. Winners at the Middlesex Hospital Show. The following were further local awards at the second day of the Championship Dog Show held at the Crystal Pathos, in aid of the Middlesex 1, M. E. lheos.

Opcs dos. Winton." Wane: W. LOA. Dobs.de. "Goodman Orocisom." bashes: Goodson Ossooos 3 J.

A. 1. so. Moving OWL" Gana Limit bitches. Masao Meet LOWS bathos: ft.

Gsf.md Mal." Osssa Galllars Oftellow: HULL Ldstt dogs: 1. Ma G. L. 0.7. Ossmbllion-Twood, flaalow Brat Mows." bait dogs: 1.

Oololow Op. dogs: 1. Ootalsw losaodor." I SHETLAND WIMP dogs sod Saba: Gas Y. Oros. Mocadold.

"Ina or OW: 1.. LORD DEWAR'S EPIGRAMS. Lord Dewar's epigrams at the. Royal Automobile Club last Most men did not wake up to find themselves famous; they usually dreamed they were famous, then woke up. Avoid the wheel of fortune always suffers from a punctured tyre.

Avoid the man who will not to see a dog has lost all interest in life. Avoid the strange dog without a tail to wag and the bull with hay on ite safety first. The motor car to-day makes many men remember that home Is where the mortgage us to be found. TO a motor car to-day has become a habit. GREY'S MONUMENT IN THE WAY.

SURVEYORS' HINT TO CITY FATHERS. SPEECHES AT DINNER. Some hints for the improvement of the eity of Newcastle were made at the annual dinner, last night of the Northumberland and Durham Branch of the Surveyors' Institution, held at Tilley's Restaurant, under the chairmanship of Major J. P. Allen.

Among the guests were the Lord Mayor (Mr. Anthony Oates), the Sheriff (Mr. R. J. Thompson), Mr.

John D. Wallis (President of the Surveyors' Institution), Mr. John Wilmot (official arbitrator), Mr. J. McClare (member of council), Mr.

A. Goddard (secretary Of the Surveyors' Institution), Mr. Russell J. Storey (secretary of the Northumberland and Durham branch of the Auctioneers' and Estate Agents' Institute), Prof. I).

A. Gilchrist, Prof. 'Henry Louis, and George Reevell. Mr. Charles McGhie, vice-chairman of the proposed the toast of the branch Corporation, and gave several for the of the amenities of the city, suggesting more trees around the Town Moor, the filling up of the old rare course ditches, and the opening out of the view of the Hancock Museum and the city monuments.

CITY'S TRAFFIC PROBLEM. After speaking of the advantages enjoyed by the city by the extensive use of wood paving. Mr. MeGhie was led to talk of traffic problems. Be thought the time would come when the city council must consider the advisability of removing Grey's monument.

It was a problem which would have to be faced, and he thought some member of the Surveyors' Institution would be prepared to advise the City Council how to remove it to a less obtrusive site. ouching upon the defeated project for the new artery through the city, Mr. McGhie thought the scheme itself to surveyors. who, ho tever, hesitated as ratepayers. The Lord Mayor (Mr.

Anthony Oates) said he wa informed by the Town c'erk that there had already been an offer to move Grey's Monument, without pulling it down. Whether that could be done, he was not prepared to sac. Oh, it'e easy," eiactdated a diner. "I am tot without hope that the new street scheme will he resurrected," proceeded the Lord Mayor. "It may not be during my year of office, but it will be at no distant future.

I think that. perhaps next year we may again seen an effort made to bring this before the City Council, and then before Parliament." The response of the Sheriff (Mr. R. J. Thompson, embraced an optimistic outlook on trade, be remarking that be believed that the silver lining was at last beginning to show itself.

PRESENTATION TO MR. TURPIN. Professor Henry Louis proposed the toast of the Surveyor's Institution, and expressed admiration of the admirable work which the Institution was doing, especially in maintaining the high status of the profession. Mr. J.

D. Wallis, president of the Surveyors' Institution, responded and said the two main objects of the Institution were to raise the status of the profession, and maintain the high standard of professional knowledge and skill. The furtherance of those objects was entrusted to the branches. The chairman, on behalf of the members of the branch, presented to Mr. Turpin a secretaire, with an arm chair for Mrs.

Turpin, in recognition of his services to the Branch as hon. secretary for the past five years. He congratulated Mr. Turpin upon the promotion that took him to Middlesbrough, but regretted the loss of one who had done so much to maintain professional standing and conduct. Mr.

Turpin said the work of the Institution had always been dear to his heart. He had been very happy an the Northumberland and Durham Branch, and left it with nothing but regret. Mr. A. Goddard, secretary of the Surveyors' Institution, proposed the toast of the kindred inatituttons, to which George Reavell, president of the Northern Architectural Associa- tion, responded.

Amongst the musical items was a topical and personal song sung by Mr. Wilfrid Turpm, and others contributing were Mr. W. Jennens Hackett (hon. secretary of the branch), Mr.

R. G. Kirkby and Mr. Frank 'Marlton, with Mr. A.

Stanley Bowes at the piano. BEATEN BY ONE VOTE. Lords Against New See of Shrewsbury. By the narrow margin' of one vote the House of Lords yesterday decided not to present the Bishopric of Shrewsbury Bill to the King for the Royal Assent. The measure, which created a new See of Shrewsbury by taking portions of the Sees of Hereford and Litc hfield, was the last of a series of such measures recommended by the Church Assembly.

The Archbishop of Canterbury pleaded with the House to nags the Bill, as did also the present Bishop of Hereford and the Bishops of Manchester and Litchfield. Strong opposition from the Diocese of Hereford, however, was voiced by Lord Forester, who moved the rejection. and Lord Somers. The Bishop of Durham. a former Bishop of Hereford, said there would soon come a reaction 'against the creation of so large a number of small Bishoprics.

To pour out more money on the creation of new Bishoprics when the pay of the clergy was so terribly poor was wholly indefecsible. was as essential for the Church for the State. Moreover the proposal was most untimely, coming as it did when the number of working clergy was falling rapidly every year. On a division, the measure was defeated by Al votes to AO. The an: nouncement of the result was received with exclamations of surprise, and there was some laughter.

LAW STUDENTS' DEBATE. The Newcastle Registrar, Mr. A. 1). Minton-heuhouse presided over a meeting of the city Law Students' Society, last night, when the members debated the following "A board a tramcar belonging to the Blank Town Corporation, and, although it is full, he is allowed by the conductor to stand on top.

He does so, with hie back to the direction in which the tram is travelling. En route the tram passes under a bridge on which a notice is placed by the Corporation to the effect that passengers stand at their own risk. of course, neither sees the notice nor the bridge and his head coming into contact with the latter, he sustains serious injury. tins he any remedy against the Corporation?" Mr. L.

Mulcahy and Mr. C. Perkins led for the affirmative, and Mr. H. R.

Snowball and Mr. H. H. Freeman opposed, and after an interesting discussion, the voting resulted in eight votes being recorded for the affirmative to font segaaust. POWER TO LEASE TYNESIDE TRAMS.

Unpleasant Rumours in Newcastle. ELECTORS WARNED. How Poll Decision Some tea packets are pick-pockets This one came into the house with an honest looking face and a good character reading 7d. per quarter." But what a thief he has turned out. For early morning tea he takes three teaspoons where two used to do at tea time he takes spoon after spoon and then disappoints everyone.

The penny saved at the first had cost a good 3d. before he disappeared. Brooke Bonds Edglets is an honest tea because it is all tannic stalk, no woody the delicately fragrant edges of choice leaves blended to suit British tatpots. Ask for 7 as- 1111111111 Could be Thwarted. Newcastle ratepayers are not entirely disinterested yet in the Tyneside trams.

In the recent poll a majority of 10,000 votes was cast heavily against the proposed purchase by the Corporation, and on that account purchase is not an immediate practicable proposition. The opinion, however, has been expressed that it is possible to lease the trams, with the option of purchase, without the sanction of any Government department, and without any further direct reference to the ratepayers. The question of wayleaves and running powers over the two systems of the Newcastle and Tyneside trams must come into consideration again, and in lieu of any existing arrangement the Transport and Electricity Committee of the Corporation may legally recommend a lease; and the iouncil has power to approve and authorise such lease. That stage has not been reached yet. But a "North representative was informed, as the result of inquiry in three separate directions, that the position technically and legally with regard to formulating a basis of future operations by the negotiation of lease, is being investigated, and such investigation, it may be supposed, (mid not be made without the sanction of one of the sub-committees of the Transport and Electricity Committee of the Corporation.

ADVICE TO RATEPAYERS. It may become desirable, early and even urgently, for the ratepayers to observe again the Tyneside trams. Any long lease of thz trains, though permissible from a legal point of consideration, may appear to be undesirable without further direct consultation with the ratepayers. That view was expressed yesterday by one prominent citizen who is in close touch with public opinion. If a lease should be proposed and approved by the Council," it was submitted to him.

that would be final?" Undoubtedly, in my opinion," was the ivielv. Without inquiry by any Government department?" Yes; because the Council would not be asking for a grant, or powers to Morrow. The question of Government inquiry before the event, therefore," it was stated as the considered opinion of the gentleman interviewed on the question. does not arise." The ratepayers have means, other than a poll, of expressing their views and. certainly, they may be advised to give careful thought to any procedure which may turn along the lines indicated.

A CURIOUS FACT. Questioned upon this by "North Mail representative, last night, Alderman IL Mayne, chairman of the Transport and Electricity Committee, which controls the municipal tramways, said there had been no proposal before the Transport Committee on the question of taking a lease of the Tyneside Tramways. At the annual dinner of the Northumberland and Durham branch of the Surveyors' Institution, last night, the Lord Mayor (Councillor Anthony Oates) remarked that a letter had been received suggesting that the Corporation should take a lease of the Tyneside Tramways undertaking. His Lordship said it was a curious fact that this letter had come after the suggested purchase of the Tyneside trams had been defeated by the poll. He also mentioned that since the plebiscite suggestions had been made for further quay extensions.

Whilst people are suggesting these things others are telling us to curtail expenditure. So what are we to do?" he asked. UNPLEASANT RUMOURS." The following letter, received at this office yesterday, touches the business circles to-day one is constantly coming across the rumour that the Transport and Electricity Committee of the City Council intend to circumvent the decision of the electors taken at the racent poll with regard to the purchase of the Tyneside Tramways. It will be remembered that a very decisive vote was given against this purchase. It would seem that tha Council has power to lease this tramways system without asking the permission of the electors, and the rumour is to the effect that this is what they intend to do.

If such is really the ease, should not the electors know what difference there is between the cost of the lease and the present amount paid for way-leaves? But if it is not so, would it not be advisable for someone in authority, say tie. Town Clerk, to re-assure the electors that such is not the case, for it would certainly put an end to these unpleasant rumours and cause great relief to get an authoritative denial, that is to say, if such a denial is etc. G.D. Newcastle. TOLD A PITIFUL TALE.

Man of "Drunken and Idle Habits" Sent to Prison. At York Assizes, yesterday, Charles Henderson, 36, hawker, of Middles-' bnough, stated to be man of drunken and idle habits, was sentenced to three months imprisonment on charges of the fraudulent conversion of 1:1 a and the larceny of two boxes of soap entrusted to kim by Frederick Jones, a general dealer of Middlesbrough. Prosecutor said that the prisoner sent to him and told pitiful tale of being down and out. With a view to helping him witness gave him a hundredweight of soap to sell at threepence a bar, the profits to be divided equally between them. Prisoner took the soap and returned.

Henderson that Jones sold him the soap on credit to be paid for when he found it convenient. 1 1 Mr. Riches, Chief Constable of Middlesbrough, said that the prisoner had been many times convicted of all classes of offence. BACKWORTH PIT FATALITY; The death of Robert James Mays, 25, a coal hewer, who was buried underneath a fall of stone in the Maud Fit, at Backwortb, was investigated by Coroner Dodds at Shiremoor, yesterday. In was ascertained by Mr.

W. B. Brown, the Mines' Inspector, that tie timbering in the place consisted of props and head trees and the deputy I overman George Scott, agreed with the Mines nspector that it would be advisable to use props and planks in future. The verdict was that deceased was accidentally and instantly killed. The freedom of Halifax was last evening conferred on General Bramwell Booth of the Salvation Army who waa born is Halifax on Yank S.

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