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by was on the in the a THE NOTTINGHAM EVENING POST, MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1931. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES AND MEDICAL SERVICE. CONFERENCE IN NOTTINGHAM AFTER 21 YEARS. COUNCILLOR S. G.

WARD'S DISTINCTION. Only three delegates who attended the last gathering in Nottingham in 1910 were present at the 52nd annual conference of the Friendly Societies' Medical Alliance, which was held in the Board-room, Shakespeare-street, Nottingham, to-day. One of them was Coun. S. G.

Ward, who occupied the chair 21 years ago. A civic welcome accorded visitors by the Deputy Lord Mayor (Councillor, W. Wesson), who remarked that as a friendly society member of 50 years' standing, he could the better appreciate the great work the alliance was doing. They were providing a very excellent medical service, and he had been greatly surprised when he visited their local dispensary department. The friendly societies had anticipated and actually paved the way to the National Insurance Act.

They were now carrying on a great service that would probably lead to further developments the national scheme. Addressing the conference the president (Mr. W. Evans, of Wolverhampton) emphasised that there was no desire to interfere with the work of any association, but there was the willingness to help the efforts of any association. With regard to the proposal of schemes for a general medical service, the position was such that the council were, for the present compelled to await further developments.

It was pleasing to note that the National Council of Friendly Societies were prepared to do all they could for existence, and also the further establishment of associations such as theirs. DON'T DROP THE PILOT. Mr. Evans characterised the scheme rather as gigantic, and those who were concerned with medical benefit wore always hearing it said that doctors were overworked, then in such circumstances one could hardly be blamed if doubt were expressed as to the eventual success of such a proposal from a patient's point of view. Mr.

G. H. Kirkup (Cambridge) was chosen as the new president, and Mr. A. Fowler (Sheffield) was elected vice-president.

The following were appointed as the council: Messrs. W. A S. Burlingham (Norwich), C. E.

Cox (Peterborough), E. J. Hill (Gloucester), and J. Pollard (York). The report of the Council regretted that there was evidence that some of those associated with the movement had forgotten the lessons of the past, and failed to appreciate at its true value the necessity of such an organisation as they possessed in affiliation with the Alliance.

The Alliance was the tion to speak on behalf and effectively only recognised organisato represent the interests of approved institutions at the offices of the Ministry of Health. The Minister of Health had agreed to the of medical institutions conditionally approval until December 31st, 1931, but the further extension of that period of approval and the terms and conditions thereof, had yet to be decided. No approved institution was SO secure in its well being and certain of as to enable officers an extension of approval reject the services and its and representatives to advocacy of those in a position of influence and authority. No approved institution affiliated to the Alliance could be justified in severing its connection with the sole remaining sure defence in the time of danger and need, which might not be far distant and moat probably, was much nearer than generally imagined. In the prevailing uncertainty of affairs in the political atmosphere generally and at the seat of government, it was most unwise to 66 drop the pilot," to abandon the main lines of defence, and to withhold support from the fighting front.

STOPPING THE ROT. Mr. Fowler, moving the adoption of the section of the report dealing with the importance of the Alliance to-day, stressed the need for consolidation in their ranks, and said there never was a time when it was more necessary to stand shoulder to shoulder. He complained that some friendly societies had left them in the lurch, and he considered that the Alliance was entitled to greater support. As individual units they would fail.

The B.M.A. had issued an elaborate scheme which might, on the surface. appeal to surface thinkers. Mr. S.

G. Ward (Nottingham) hoped that as the result of this conference they would find some way of 6 stopping the PLEA FOR A MORE CHEERFUL OUTLOOK. Mr. R. L.

Black (Derby) pleaded for a more cheerful outlook, and said that was no need for their becoming dismal Jimmies." Regarding the proposed extension of medical benefit to wives and dependents of insured persons, the council stated that some for the argued provision of a domiciliary medical service through the medium of whole time salaried officers, and, on the other hand, there was a considerable weight of opinion in favour of an extension of service with choice of doctor or institution on free the lines of the present medical and pharmaceutical service given under the National Health Insurance Acts. The British Medical Association recommended that a domiciliary service should be given on the lines of the present national health insurance service, and probably their proposals would in due course come before the Government. No doubt weighty argument could be advanced from those who believed in a whole-time service, but those who had been brought up in the national health insurance service had probably a very keen realisation of the strength of the popular belief in the doctor or institution of one's choice. Whatever might be the claims advanced by either side they would all agree that much might be said for advancing in an orderly way towards a complete service on one basis or another. There to be said for advancing on both was nothing fronts at once, or for overlapping provisions.

LOOKING AFTER THE CHILDREN. Mr. Ward told the conference that they must not wait for the Government to make a move in this direction, and he reminded them that the friendly societies had been the pioneers in national health insurance. The speaker urged the conference to take the lead in dealing with children. The field of youth was ripe, and they must realise that the organisations which did most good were those which looked after the children.

Consideration had been given by the council to a report, by the alliance secretary (Mr. S. Pride) on the proposals of the British Medical Association for the establishment of a general medical for the nation- Objections were made to service these proposals on the grounds of excessive cost, lack of control, and the appropriation of apsocieties' surplus funas. The council had proved resolved, however, to take no direct action the proposa.is of the B.M.A. at the regarding present time.

Mr. E. J. Hill said it seemed that the B.M.A. were flying their kite, and were out for a service the administration of which could be dominated entirely by themselves.

The total annual cost was given as £10.890,000. The alliance was keeping a watchful eye on events, but. he did not think there would be anything concrete for some time. The scheme was submitted as record of proposals suggesting the line medical services 33 should take 111 the future. Fraternal greetings were voiced by Mr.

C. E. Hudson (Leicester), secretary of the Midland Federation of Friendly, Societies, who announced that the Leicester Foresters were to reaffiliate to the alliance. The real friendly society spirit, he declared, could not be quelled. He considered that the alliance was destined to be a tower of strength to the friendly society movement.

The question of the venue for next year's conference was left to the council, and the retiring president installed his successor in the chair. Mr. Ward hoped that the alliance would not wait another years before meeting again 21 in Notting ban. ATTACK ON GARRISON TOWN. TROOPS WOUNDED AND AMMUNITION SEIZED.

Some sharp lighting, in which a large number of troops were wounded, occurred at the garrison town of Goasdualito, on the borders cf Colombia and Venezuela, during the week-end. An attack on the garrison was launched by General Arevaldo Cedeno, leader of several previous risings, says the Colombian newspaper, "El Tiempo, quoted by the Associated Press. The general's forces succeeded in capturing the garrison, wounding many of the soldiers, and confiscating a number of horses and quantities of arms and ammunition. The operations of General Cedeno, who has followed similar tactics three previous occasions, are characterised Government, however, "Cattle Thievery." -Reuter. as The Retford branch of the National Farmers' Union on Saturday elected delegates to attend a conference at Doncaster to discuss milk prices.

Lord and Lady Henry Cavendish-Bentinck have left for the Continent, MORE HOLIDAY RACING. AND BIRMINGHAM, NEWCASTLE, MANCHESTER TO-MORROW. SELECTIONS BY TRAVELLER. The principal holiday meetings and over Manchester 'Tuesday, are Birmingham, Newcastle and at the venue Birming ham Stakes, a mile handicap with programme has, for centrepiece Last year it was won by Sir Charles mag Pinxit, but on this occasion the local newspaper class nate is without a representative. A field Worthy will be headed by the colt, carried by while the Aga Khan's colours are Jarvis Light smart filly, Buland Bibi, Jack Love and his Colwick Park winner, Redeswater, choose from, while George Clancy saddles Jail Reg Day Mink, and Fred Pratt beatinf named Minstrel had the bad luck to be disqualified as after, he and a big field at Leicester, obvious that as a winner without a penalty it is here holds a great chance, even though the amends, there fore, superior, I vote In the for hope BONNE that he TETE will (B.

make and, For syth), Clancy's a winner horses are Wolverhampton Ottomore autumn, mol prove the chief at in Selling Plate Of the Spirituelle, half score Private engaged Seal, in What the Joy, Vizlama, orders It lage, should Grape rest Fruit, between and Moor PRIVATE Trouble SEAL are (R. winners, Dick) and Grape Fruit (CI if Rickards), both recent I prefer the former. Among the fancied competitors for Colour, Tam Talkie Merry Selling Edith, Handicap No are Jock Trotter, Girl, King's Intern, on his Lincoln running Other, behind Gallant Canfield JOCK place (J. Sirett) has an attractive chance. should Joliment be reserved he mount must not be recommend No Other, the of A.

overlooked as he ran very creditably at Colwick Park. A number of candidates for the Packington this recent have already been out this and' loch form at the pick appear to be Frankchase Custume (second (third Swift Marten at Colwick Pachalik, Park). and older well, Liverpool) and Sergeant the Tommy latter Atkins with and R. Perryman are is both fit quite likely up placed. CUSTUME My (Gordon first selection, Richards).

however, Hoot As LOFTINE (R. Dick) carried off the should not best Robin Plate at Colwick in really fine style, he one troubled by his penalty in the Sutton Plate. no after doubt losing is ground Stefanelle at the colt start (H. of his Beasley) race as at Liverpool ran on to finish close up third to Garter Queen Breeze and Panacea as both expected to Waldgrave. The best of the others may improv are 8000 on their initial performances.

I leave The last event, the Rugeley Sweepstakes, did ST. fulfil his CLEMENTS (R. Jones). The week because the hard ground, engagement but at now Leicester that last plenty of come the conditions will be The Jubilee Hurdle Handicap just at Manchester, is part to won with the by his course. Peter selected as of Coulthwaite, Stanley Harrison's will Winderne Laddie, and Kildare's Pride, Knight while Bob Bachelor, Stone Silence can also be trusted good to put up Selections: 2.

2.30.-Private Jock Trotter Seal BIRMINGHAM. 4. 3.30. 0. -Sergeant Custod 3.

Tete 4.25.-St. Clements NEWCASTLE. 2, Hat 3. 3.30. -Wykeham 1.30.

-Tittle Tattle 2.30.-Silver Glade 3.55. -Bouquin MANCHESTER. 4. Double: Sergeant Custume and Loftine. NEWMARKET TRAINING.

THE LITTLE WORK DOING ON HEATH. to The fall just morning before opened six o'clock. dull, and It later a malt commence beautifully fine, but, with several trainers operations were very quiet. On the Bury side Barling gave Good Mint, seven furlong Song, and Quarter Day a capital pace gallop. Royal Captain Pilgrim, Boyd-Rochfort's Quarter Sessions, Jacope, Visellus, Flange, Racedale, de Terre, and Sandals furlongs at pace.

Darling Pitter gave similar exercise to Leonidas Swiss Navy, covered six Strephon Patter, Yenna, Rhum, Bawbee. Marsh Jarvis's Highbury, Gay Friar, Warrant, st Basil Goyescas, Estate Duty, Harrier, and Happily, Pharian Royal covered six furlongs easy pace. Larking Jack Jarvis's Redeswater, The Niche, Hephaestus, Haste Away, Buoyant Bachelor, St. furlongs Lynton. usefully.

Square, and Woodchuck came five Hick low, furlongs Zane at Gray, Guiscarde and Scotch Mist and Hon. G. Lambton's Norland, Servus, Tara, came Pickering' an easy Sophocles, pace. Bannockburn, Culloden furlong Break gallop. o' Multorb, Day were Hematite given and a good Waif galloped briskly Espoin furlongs.

On the Racecourse side, Frank Butters's Sans and at Lord Bill, Lord Marcus, Lion's useful minnie, pace. at intervals, were sent seven furlongs quarter at. a good pace. Digby's Annabella (trainer) came a mile and Trinidad and Blanderna, Wild Son and Land Mint, R. Day's Master Mint Roi des Buckshot Wall Hussar, Street were had given a useful similar pace gallop.

gallops H. Leach's hood (G. Baines) and No Argument came and striding pace seven furlongs gallop. Tommy Atkins six furlongs. FIXTURES FOR TO-MORROW NOTTS.

THURSDAY LEAGUE. 3-Rest of Third NOTTS. Eastwood REALM Colliery INTERMEDIATE 1-Johnson and CUP Barnes NOTTS. Div. 3.

FINAL. Athletic one LGE. Nottingham United 3-Netherfield 0.B. 1. Saviour's NOTTS.

REALM LEAGUE. 1. Radcliffe Olympic 2-Milk Res. Square Mission Boiler Co. NOTTS.

S.S. LEAGUE (SENIOR) Lambley 5-Radford St. Paul's 1. SPARTAN LEAGUE. Bestwood Colliery Asten Villa Newcastle Utr THE LEAGUE.

-I. Intermediate Radcliffe Leeds Leicester Utd City Sheffleld Chelsea Utd Hempshall Bulwel Huddersfield Sheffield Annesler or Bradford Swansea Hawleys THE CHARITY Sketchley LEAGUE Wolverhampton. Bradford SUTTON SKEGBY Coventry Northampton MIDLAND City LEAGUE. Luton Watford Ch Warsop (Division Derbyshire SCHOOLS Chesterfield Res Newark Chesterfield. Denaby Frickley Colly DERBYSHIRE City Res Re Bradford Notts (11.0) MEDALS Loughboro' Lincoln Rs (Finals).

Rotherham NOTTS. ALLIANCE. Grimsby Baseball, Baseball, Excel Derby (2.30) Inst (4,15) Mexborough Mansfield Ilket NOTTS. REALM St. LEAGUE.

Judes Biilsthorpe Nelson Lenton Greg Kimberley Bridgewater Leicester (6.30) GOVERNMENT'S FOREIGN POLICY. The annual conference of of Young the National recorded its approval of Liberals at foreign Bridport policy of the the peace ment, but considered a revision of the treaties was On urgently necessary. said Liberal a Party, little discussion Mr. groups on Elliott the of present Liberals Dodds in position Parliament held the pass. LATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

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FUNERALS. THE HORSES Distance 11 MOTORS Charges. Personal Attention. 2351 Phone BATH Calls STREET, receive' Prompt Attention. DEATHS.

Gladstone street -On the 5th at 11 Mary, Joseph Henry, late of beloved Zulla-road, husband Carrington, passed les suddenly away on Good Friday, at 72 Da Suffolk. 67, at FOSTER. -Lacy, on the 3rd Cemetery, 3 road, Carlton. Interment Carlton Wednesday. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

friends, their Mrs. neighbours HIBBETT and sympathy Sons and thank floral kind tributes for bereavement, TO oil princ Nottingham's central bus station was the scene of much activity during the week-end, this method of On furlough. The soldier, like the civilian, packs his troubles in his kit-bag and makes the most of his travelling being apparently more popular than ever with holiday folk. short holiday. DARE-DEVIL STANLEY'S" DIVING MISHAP.

RESCUED FROM TANK BY COMPANION. NOTTM. TRIO IN THRILL AT COALVILLE. 66 DARE-DEVIL PEGGY'S" FEATS. Hundreds of holidaymakers at Coalville, who were watching a troupe of Nottingham divers perform acrobatic feats, including diving in flames from a height of 75 feet into a tank on a fair ground, had an unexpected thrill on Saturday night.

One of the divers, Dare-devil aged 24, struck his head on the diving board after a double somersault from 25 yards height, and fell unconscious into the water. His. companion, known a8 Dare-devil Leslie, dived in and rescued his mate, who was carried unconscious to a caravan near by. Stanley's head was cut, but it proved to he not a very severe injury, and he came round in a short time. The spectators were alarmed when Stanley did not immediately make his exit from the tank, and but far the prompt action of his friend, the injured man might have been drowned.

Seen by our Coalville representative after the accident, Stanley treated the matter lightly, and remarked that such incidents were "all in the game. "THE DEATH DIVE." In the evening a huge crowd witnessed what is termed "The Death Dive." This was by "Dare Devil a one-legged man, and the father of Leslie. From a platform 75ft. high he dived into the 5ft. of water in a tiny tank.

Petrol had been poured on the surface of the water and lighted, Peggy diving into the flames. The wonderful effect was also enhanced by fireworks representing golden rain, surrounding the diver. Dare-devil "Peggy's" proper name is Frank C. Gadsby, and he 18 a Nottingham man, having been born at Basford 49 years ago. He learned to swim at years of age, and for a 4 number of years has been thrilling audiences all over the country by his daring feats.

"Dare-devil Peggy" told the writer that he once made a parachute jump from an aeroplane flying over the River Mersey. On another occasion Gazette filmed his dive from the bridge of the liner Imperator over a coal barge, 25ft. wide into a dock. He was champion swimmer of Nottingham for three years, and proudly declared that in 1904 he defeated J. A.

Jarvis, then the unbeaten champion of the world, in the 440 yards King's Cup life-saving race in Highgate Pond, London. He has performed before the King and Queen at the Bath Club, Dover-street, Piccadilly. IN THE BOOKING-HALL. INSPIRATION OF THE FLUTTERING HANDBILLS. in railway station booking hall.

Its opening chapters are written on nandbilis of attractive hues. They are pink, blue, yellow, green, and white. Please take one, reads a notice. A city's hands snatch hundreds. It is Easter Sunday.

The platforms of the big Nottingham station are deserted. Now and again porter with a business-like brush and a bucket slips through a dusty doorway. His footsteps rattle on the grey concrete, until he dives into one of those dismal-looking rooms called It is the calm before the Easter Monday storm. Up above in the booking-hall the handbills flutter in al typical railway station draught. of assorted ages crowd round the notice People boards.

Necks stre ch over heads and shoulders. Eyes search the bills -Manchester, London, Skegness, Rhyl, Landudno. Every few minutes an Easter Monday inspiration 16 born. All day long they flow in and out to cons alt the handbills. A young man and a girl, two young men two girls.

The fair sex does the and selecting, and the tellows, no doubt, do the paying. That, of course, is not always the hardest part. It is most difficult when he tears off a bold Manchester 33 (where the races are, do you and she, rather triumphantly, snatches a delightful Black It is then that dark clouds temporarily roll over Easter Monday, until the happy thought, Let's go to And so it goes on They take their pick; they make their plans and gradually the wise-looking old station clock brings round Easter Monday 10 develop or kill those handbill notions. The story of a Bank Holiday invariably begins POOR HOUSEHOLDERS' CHARITY. DISTRIBUTION TO OLD FOLKS AT HUCKNALL.

This morning one of the charities for the benefit of Hucknali people came before public notice by the presence of a large number of elderly folk in the neighbourhood of the Wesleyan Schoolroom, where the proceeds of the Poor Housekeepers' Charity, amounting to about £120, were distributed. This money is derived from the rents of the Common Gardens, and investments which have been utade at different periods, and was doled out by various freeholders. The Hucknall Act for enclosing open fields and commons was passed in 1769, by which the commissioners set out and allotted 25 acres, to be let annually and the money devoted to poor housekeepers on Easter Monday for ever hereafter." Up to 1844 the land was let to one tenant, but, in compliance with the wish of number of householders, the land was set out for gardens, the new tenants paying 15s. each to compensate John Price, the outgoing tenant. It was then that a committee was set up for the financial management of the gardens, and has been in operation ever since.

Some 30 years later party feeling ran high in Hucknall, and efforts were made to effect a change in the control, but a county court decision enabled the committee to retain the management of the gardens. At one time it was regarded as the most barren land in the parish, but now the 200 gardens comprise the most productive soil in Hucknall. BAGTHORPE ISOLATION HOSPITAL. Authorised report of the condition of patients in the hospital at noon to-day. Seriously ill, but not in immediate danger-B71, B73, B78.

E92. All other patients are progressing satsifactorily, Urgent messages ring up 65324. Twenty-two Communists, one of whom was a woman, were executed at Tsinan (Shantung Province) yesterday, I.L.P. AND UNEMPLOYMENT LABOUR GOVERNMENT'S "QUACK REMEDIES." DICTATORSHIP OF THE WORKING CLASSES. The Independent Labour Party conference at Scarborough to-day discussed unemployment.

A resolution, moved by the Lancashire division and several branches, expressed the view that unemployment was no temporary manifestation, but a permanent social evil, which would only be met with bold Socialist proposals. The resolution rejected "the quack remedies of the Labour Government, Mr. Lloyd George, and Sir Oswald Mosley, believing them to be dangerous and misleading tendencies, calculated to direct and influence Labour's contribution to the problem along purely negative There was an amendment from Bradford and Oldham, to delete from the resolution the reference to the quack remedies of the Labour Government, Mr. Lloyd George, and Sir Oswald Mosley. Mr.

T. Abbott (Manchester), moving the Lancashire resolution, said certain people were submitting the same kind of appeal that was made in 1914, to drop idealism and fundamentalism, and to shore up capitalism. He was out for the dictatorship of the working classes. They did not want any more commissions to grapple with this problem. The Bradford amendment to delete part of the resolution was defeated.

Derby proposed an amendment to set up a commission, with full powers, to produce a plan for the control of industry in the interests of the working class. Mr. Leckie (Derby) said a five-year-plan was needed in this country. This amendment was carried. Mr.

T. McGovern, M.P., said he had been asked where he stood regarding Sir Oswald Mosley's proposals. He had not time for the floating of a new party, and was not associated with it. The I.L.P. was good enough for him, and its policy what was he believed in.

The amended resolution was carried. LOCAL HAPPENINGS. At the meeting of the Nottingham Brotherhood yesterday, a large gathering of men heard an address by the Rev. J. T.

Hodgson on The Christ of the Open Road." Proceeds of the annual concert on behalf of the Lincoln City Police Fund totalled £30. During the winter it has been found possible to distribute over 1,200 pairs of boots to children at a cost of about £400. The interment took place at Staveley Cemetery, on Saturday, of Mr. Ezra Parsons, aged 71, 131, Speedwell, Staveley, formerly of the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards with whom he went through the Egyptian campaign and fought at Tel-el-Kebir. In connection with the opening of the Easter bazaar in aid of the reduction of the church debt, the choir and orohestra of St.

Mary's Church, Loughborough, last night rendered Rossini's Stabat and Gounod's 66 Messe Solenelle in the Town Hall before good audience. Cecil Cotton, aged about 20, of 55, Meadowlane, Nottingham, was found dazed beside his damaged motor cycle on Saturday on the roadside at Withern, about six miles from Mablethorpe. His parents were spending the holiday at Mablethorpe, and the youth, who was on his way to join them, is thought to have skidded on the wet surface of the road. He was found to be suffering from an injury to his head, and was taken to Mablethorpe, where he was given medical attention. The death occurred yesterday of Mr.

E. P. Gaskin, M.A., who was for 32 years a master of the Nottingham High School. Mr. Gaskin was appointed to the staff in 1895 by the late Dr.

Gow. and after having charge of a number of forms, became chief modern language master in 1913, while in 1914 he was made second master in succession to Mr. S. Corner. He was a house master from the time the house system was introduced at the High School.

He was a keen cricketer, and having a distinct gift for music was for a number of years an active member of the Nottingham Sacred Harmonic Society. He was also prominently associated with Wesley Chapel, Broad-street. WOLLATON PARK BURGLARIES. HAUL OF £15 AFTER ROOF CLIMB. Burglars have been giving special attention to Wollaton Park during the last few days, and two houses were entered on Good Friday evening.

The method adopted was to get into the garden at the back of one house and then work along the other gardens, in order to ascertain what houses were temporarily unattended. This system was successfully employed in Charnock-avenue. Climbing the garden wall of No. 65, the thieves made their first attempt at No. 55 occupied by Mr.

Green, who happened to be at Skegness. They smashed the kitchen window with a brick, and forced an inner door with a poker, but went away without taking anything. Departing by the back door, which they left open, they next devoted their energies to No. 53, which is occupied by Muriel Williamson. Here they had better luck.

Climbing on to the coal house they made their way into the dwelling through a lavatory window which had been left open, and explored the premises. Their principal booty consisted of fifteen one pound Treasury notes kept in a book case. WOMAN "DISHES' SHOPKEEPERS. In addition to an active search after the depredators, the police are inquiring for a woman who during the last fortnight has been calling on small shopkeepers in Nottingham and obtaining clothing, ostensibly on approval. Three shopkeepers are known to have been already "dished" by her.

She is described as a short woman of about 35, slimly built, of sallow complexion, dressed in black, and sometimes accompanied by a child. SOLDIER'S DEATH FROM SPOTTED FEVER. Private Louis Plant, 20, of the R.A.M.C., stationed at Crookham Camp, Aldershot, died on Saturday at the military isolation hospital from cerebro-spinal meningitis, which is more generally known as spotted fever. There are no further cases at the camp. In Trinidad, the Island of No Divorces," the Legislature has decided, against the protests of Anglicans, Roman Catholics, Hindus, and Moslems, to introduce divorce legislation immediately, MR.

J. A. PITMAN PASSES. THE DOYEN OF CONSERVATIVE AGENTS. HOW HE BROKE LIBERAL DOMINATION OF NOTTINGHAM.

Politicians of all parties will learn with regret of the death of Mr. J. A. Pitman, for nearly 19 years chief Conservative agent for the city of Nottingham, which occurred yesterday morning. Mr.

Pitman, who was in his 79th year, had suffered from heart trouble for a considerable time, and during the last two months his health had caused much concern to his many friends. As recently as Saturday, however, he was able to write letters, and a fortnight ago he motored to the house of Sir Albert Ball to inquire personally about the condition of Lady Ball, but his heart attacks were SO frequent and severe that the end was not unexpected. After resigning, four years ago, the responsible position which he had filled with such censpicuous ability and success. Mr. Pitman went, for reasons of health, to live at Eastbourne, a place to which he was always partial.

but about two years ago he returned to Nottingham, where Mrs. Pitman has charge of the Conservative Women's organisation. He passed away early yesterday morning at his house in Ebers-grove, Mapperlev Park. For many years Mr. Pitman.

was regarded both nationally and locally as the doyen of Conservative agents. It can truthfully be said that he was a Conservative quite as much by conviction as by profession, and there is no doubt that his success was no less due to his enthusiastic devotion to Conservative principles than to his organising skill. His knowledge of election law. in SO far as it related to the onerous duties that fall upon an agent, was unsurpassed. When he came to Nottingham in March, 1908, to succeed the late Mr.

Charles Kitchen, he found the city politically dominated both municipally and in Parliament by the Liberal Party. With characteristic seal, by ripe experience, he set to work to make the Conservative Party. in his own exnressive phrase, top dog," and it is common knowledge that within three years the Liberal domination of nearly half Late Mr. J. A.

Pitman. a had been broken, SO far as the City century concerned, and that at the next Council was election the Eastern and Southern Divigeneral recaptured. Of course, he was fortunate sions were in his appointment here coincided with that Conservative revival, but it is to his credit that that revival had spent itself in other places, when Mr. Pitman was largely instrumental in enabling Conservative Party to retain its hold on the the city. RECOGNITION BY COLLEAGUES.

The in which he was held by his brother esteem whom he was always known as agents (amongst shown by his appointment as one Board of Examiners of Conservative Jap was of the first For many years was on he the Council Agents. of Conservative Agents, and in 1925 he became chairman of the East Midland Conservative Agents' Union, a body was which he largely instru-, mental in forming. time of his retirement, Mr. Pitman was At the Conservative agent, both in point of the oldest and in length of service. He was an active age freemason.

LEICESTER EX-MAYOR DEAD. TWICE CONTESTED MELTON DIVISION FOR LIBERALS. The death took place at Leicester, on Saturday, Wakerley, who was not much in the of Mr. Arthur public eye of late but who, in the nineties, was one of the best men in Leicester. He enjoyed the distinction of being the youngest Mayor of Leicester of which there is any record, occupying the position at the age of 35, at which age, too, he was elected alderman.

After 23 years' service ill-health compelled him to retire, though he went back for a few years later on. He was a life-long Liberal, and twice unsuccessfully contested the Melton Division of Leicestershire. A prominent Wesleyan Methodist, he formerly held many offices in connection with that denomination and temperance work. KAYE DON'S LIEUTENANT. NOTTINGHAM MAN CHIEF ENGINE TESTER.

Mr. Richard Garner, who was with Mr. Kaye Don, as his chief engine tester to the speed-boat which established a world record at Buenos Aires, is a Nottingham man. As a boy, he lived in Lenton-boulevard, and was a member of the 45th Nottingham Boy Scouts, the members of which still know him as Dickie." He started work at Messrs. Weldon and Wilkinson's.

He is now 22 years of age. WORLD'S SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP The week commencing April 27th has been definitely agreed upon for the World's Professional Snooker Championship final between Joe Davis (holder) and T. A. Dennis (Nottingham). Forty-nine games will be played extending over a week.

The venue, however, as not yet been decided upon. Davis favours Chesterfield, while Dennis wants to play in Nottingham. In the event of the players failing to agree London is the alternative venue. PUNISHMENT FITS THE CRIME. LETTERS OF APOLOGY TO HARRIS HOAX VICTIMS.

SEQUEL TO APRIL FOOL "JOKE." The punishment of the practical joker who played an April fool hoax on the Harrises has been made to fit the crime. Nearly 100 people named Harris received a letter on April 1st asking them to attend Epsom College in connection with a ficticious will. The culprit was an old boy of the college, and the headmaster, in whose hands the punishment was left, has decided that the joker must write a letter to each of the victims offering a full apology. A condition of the punishment was that every letter should be written by hand," Major W. L.

Giffard, the bursar of the college, told a reporter. I do not know whether he has completed the task yet. 66 As soon as he heard that a lady had called at the college in response to his letter, he telephoned to her straight away and expressed his regret for the annoyance he had caused." RACKETEERS BOMB GROCER'S SHOP. TWO GIRLS BURNED TO DEATH. Two little girls were burned to death, and several other persons were injured, as the result of a murderous attack on a New York grocery shop by racketeers to-day.

The racketeers threw bombs into the shop, which was situated in the crowded East Side quarter, and the building was set on fire. Six persons were injured, and had to be taken to hospital suffering from burns and cuts. The grocer, an Italian, said he had been threatened for weeks by gangsters, who refused to accept his explanation that he was unable to raise the money they BERNARD SHAW PLAYS. REPERTORY FOR NOTTINGHAM VISIT. Six of Mr.

Bernard Shaw's plays will be presented at the Nottingham Theatre Royal by the Macdona Repertory Company during the week commencing May 4th. 19 Pygmalion is to be given on Monday and Saturday evening, 6 Man and Superman 19 on Tuesday, 6 6 Getting Married on Wednesday, 6 Mrs. Warren's Profession on Thursday, The Doctor's Dilemma 19 on Friday, and "You Never Can Tell at the Saturday matinee. EDITOR'S LETTER BAG. LOCAL RATES.

I must congratulate our City Council on their magnificent efforts to economise in local rates. We have the splendid reduction of for which We are truly thankful. Candidates economy at the election, and we promised for their great efforts on the ratepayers' behalf. must be grateful Twopence Just think what it means The expenditure at the present time of bad trade is, in the opinion of the ratepayers, gross gance. Almost 'every at the present time trade extravais on reduced wages, and how is it possible for the people to continue to pay these extortionate rates -RATEPAYER.

NOTTINGHAM I PASSENGER TRANSPORT. I have been glad to read the criticisms of your correspondents, because I think any extension of overhead wiring would be retrogrado and undesirable. With regard to the service to Sherwood from the Great Market Place, I have found this to be unsatisfactory for a long while. The only quarters considered appear to be Mapperley and Carlton. You may frequently wait ten minutes for a No.

1. 6, or 9, and notice a plethora of Nos. 2 and 8. Today it was farcical--a ten minntes' wait, then a car labelled 6 Daybrook Only." This car was packed to the limit, and at Shakespeare street a small crowd had to be left waiting. Now comes the farce.

This Daybrook Onlv car discharged 18 passengers before reaching Gregory-boulevard, and by Churchdrive it was just partly filled. It might be good business to label such cars all fares 2d. or 24d." I suggest the City Council should seriously consider an electric light railway between Arnold and Trent Bridge, oval or circular in plan. to pass the Great Market Place, Derby-road end. and back by London-road, so as to leave Mansfield-road clear.

The point is to look ahead 10 or 20 years. Nottingham people would support a really forward policy. -J. P. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

STAPLFRORD. -Cannot sav. T.S.- -Alike did not fall in the Grand National. is for the executors to move in the matter. find that Ballylanwood finished fifth in the Grand National last month.

F.H.H. (Melton) -In all probability the largest crowd assembles at Ensom for the Derby. E.H.T.-(1) Write to the Secretary. Athletics Section, Nottingham University College, Highfields. RAGULAR RHADER (Long Belle finished eighth in the Grand Natonal last month.

GOLD FLAKE. -The draw for the Trish Sweengtake on the Grand National lasted anproximately eight hours. DONOVAN. The Queen's Prize. at Kempton Park.

was run on March 24th, and the Lincolnshire Handicap on April 1st in 1913. BILLIE and -Neither show is included in the current touring list, 80 we cannot say where they are this week. MAGGIF. -The house is now decontrolled, but it is for you to negotiate as to the new tenancy at an increased rent. of course.

-Dron A letter of inquirv to Miss Toon Morton, Superintendent, Collin Trust Maternity Hospital, Mansfield-road, Sherwood. Nottingham. ANXIOUs. -The expiration of the Rent Acts will release houses from control. The question of compensation should be submitted to a lawver.

W. H. -It is difficult to answer the question on the statement supplied. Your best plan is to see the manager of the local employment exchange. We do not reply by letter.

-The husband is responsible for the maintenance of his wife. If husband and wife are chargeable to the rates, the sons may be called upon to contribute towards their support. Stationery Office is in Prince's-street, Storey's-gate, London, SW.1, and the sale offices, Adastral House, Kingsway, W.C.2. Copies of Acts of Parliament may be obtained there. -A man who makes his own will should state his wishes as to the disposition of property in the clearest and simplest language.

He must sign the will at the font in the presence of at least two competent and independent witnesses who, or whose wife or husband, do not derive any benefit under the will. Witnesses must put their names and addresses on the document in the testator's presence. and in each other's presence. The document should be dated, and care should be taken to appoint an executor. A wife may be appointed sole executrix.

No stamp is required. After execution the will should be put where it can easilv be found after the death of the testator, or be given into the keeping of some trustworthy person, Mr. Harry Charles Rosenbloom, a Scottish business man, who had been missing since he left Glasgow on March 13th, has been found in a Paris hotel, suffering from loss of memory, FATAL COLLAPSE ON FAIRGROUND. SHERWOOD YOUTH'S DEATH AFTER WINNING PRIZE. BUS INSPECTOR INJURED.

After winning a prize on Saturday evening at one of the shows on the small fair ground in Gedling-street, Nottingham, Thomas Lees, aged 20, warehouseman, of 7, Cannon-street, Sherwood, collapsed and fell. He was believed to be in a fit and was taken to hospital, but on arrival was found to be dead. Mr. William Stevenson, aged 70, tobacconist, of 167, Alfreton-road, was found on Saturday afternoon in a condition of collapse on his own premises by Mr. G.

Sohofield, who keeps a shop next door. Mr. Stevenson was conveyed to the General Hospital, where he died soon after admission. Harry Trengrove, aged 40, of 52, Hartley road, Nottingham, a bus inspector employed by the Barton Transport Company, fell off one of the company's buses in North-road, yesterday afternoon, sustaining concussion and cuts on the head. He was taken to the General Hospital.

KNOCKED DOWN BY MOTOR-CYCLIST. An engine steerer, John Metcalfe, aged 38, of 7, Hamilton-street, Bradford 1 (Manchester), employed by Mesers. Norman Box, of Manchester, was knocked down by a motor cycle at Daybrook yesterday. A steam wagon, with a trailer and load of 40 tons, drew up just beyond the Square, and the engine went on to Nottingham-road for water. Returning to the load, the pilot beckoned a motor car across the square, but failed to notice the approach of the motor cycle.

Mr. P. Selby, of the local V.A.D., rendered first aid, and it was found that the man's leg had been broken. He was conveyed to the Nottingham Gencral Hospital by the Arnold Ambulance, BOY'S FATAL FASCINATION FOR TRAINS. INQUIRY INTO BASFORD LAD'S DEATH.

It was mentioned at an inquest conducted by the Nottingham Deputy Coroner (Mr. W. S. Rothera), at the General Hospital on Saturday, that the deceased, Frederick Henry Lees, aged 14, of 37, Palm-street, New Basford, who was found lying terribly injured on the L.M.S. goods sidings at Dunkirk early on Good Friday, was fascinated by trains.

The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death," the Coroner pointing out that the boy had no right to be on the railway. Kate Lees, the boy's mother, said she last saw him alive on Thursday evening. She left the boy at home, and on her return found he had gone out. A week previously she had to go to a police station to fetch her son home. He had climbed into a goods wagon on the railway, and had gone for a ride to Loughborough.

The Coroner: What was his wanted to get some work, and he seemed as though he wanted to get away. I found some books that he had been reading. The Coroner: You mean "penny dreadfuls Yes. FOND OF PRANKS. The mother, who was very much upset in giving her evidence, said he was fond of boyish pranks, and had had irregular work since leaving school last October.

He had said he wanted to get to London, and that was the reason why he climbed into the goods wagon. He was always playing with trains. Fredk. Ball. of 14, Walter-terrace, Bunbury street, Nottingham, a shunter employed by the L.M.S.

Railway Coroner Co. at Beeston north-end sidings, told the that while shunting a train in the sidings shortly after midnight on Thursday, he heard cries of Oh," coming from under the moving wagons. The engine-driver was given the signal to pull up, as he, could see a body being dragged by a wheel. The train at once stopped, and the boy was picked up, terribly injured, in the six-foot way. He lad been dragged about, 100 yards in front of one wheel of a wagon, which had left Nottingham at 10.30 p.m.

that night, and had been brought to the sidings to be marshalled with others for Peterborough and Saxby All the wagons were loaded, and had come from Nottingham station that night. Dr. E. R. M.

Pilcher, of the staff of the General Hospital. said the boy was admitted at 1.20 a.m. on Good Friday with serious multiple injuries, including a compound fracture of the left leg, and he died at five minutes past six the same morning. FARM SERVANT'S DEATH. TRAGIC SEQUEL TO ALLEGED ALTERCATION.

The body of a middle-aged farm servant, named Robert Bateman, was found by a local farmer yesterday. lying on the side of the road near Marcross, in the Vale of Glamorgan. There were severe bead injuries. The police were soon on the spot, and later in the day man employed on a local farm was taken into custody. It is alleged that the two men engaged in altercation on Saturday night, and blows an were afterwards struck.

Both men are well known locally. WHAT OF THE WEATHER Hours of Temp. s'shine 9 a.m. yes'day to-day Weather SKEGNESS 7.1 44 Bright SCARBOROUGH 11.2 47 Bright BRIDLINGTON 11.8 45 Bright CROMER 6.8 48 Bright FELIXSTOWE 0.4 46 Rain, becoming bright MARGATE 45 Cloudy EASTBOURNE 0.3 48. Drizzle BRIGHTON 46 Rain BOURNEMOUTH 0:6 49 Cloudy DOUGLAS 3.8 43 Cloudy, drizzle MORECAMBE 11.0 45 Bright BLACKPOOL 9.7 48 Cloudy SOUTHPORI 7.7 48 Fine haze WALLASEY 60 47 Bright haze RHYL 2.5 47 Cloudy COLWYN BAY 1.9 46 Overcast ABERYSTWYTH 0.5 45 Fog and rain HARROGATE 11.4 44 Fine ILKLEY 9.6 47 Fine LLANDUDNO.

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