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that Glasgow's outstanding share amount ed to nearly £13,000,000/ That, despite trade depression, 174,310 certificates should have been sold in Glasgow in June and July of this year testifies to the ex- cellous work done by the savings more- ment. That movement has become a part of the economic machinery of peter time. The figures show that this movement has fulfilled its purpose of distributing a bold- ing in the National Dert among those classes of the community who formerly had no direct financial interest, of this kind. Such a distributien ga-guarantee.al safeguard national etability, and against attempts at financial inflation The savings movement, in short, is an in- valuable social agency, OLD TIME GOLF TROPRY,
Some of the most coveted prizes in the world of golf are naturally associated with Scottish clubs Of such, is the old silver cup of Royal Musselburgh Club, which Dr. A. Cleland won the other day on the once famous conre. The golf glory that was Musselburgh has departed, but the historic club and some good golf remain. **Pandy" may have lost its old-time time terrors, and the course its one glamour, but is firmly holds its placa in tradition and sentiment, and it still pre- sents problems of play which those who know it host teem by no means unworthy, When the Royal blusselburgh members dined at the close of their medal meeting the other evening the old trophy was on the table. Time-dimmed medals hang upon it, and each time they jingle they sound the summary of a century and a half of golf history. The first date on the eup is 1774.
SCOTTISH LETTER. THE HOUSING SHORTAGE.
TRADE UNION DICTATION.
[rnos oeRowN CORRESPONDENT: ]
EDINBURGH; October 24th A short time ago described the short age of houses as one of the great problems of the day in Scotland, and pointed out that the working classes were the greatest sufferers. It cannot be too often or wo strongly stated, however, that a great part of this house shortage is due to the trade unionists among the working alasses. Last week, for instance, a re- markable request was made to Edinburgh Town Council by a deputation of workers engaged in the building trades. In effect, the deputation claimed to exercise, if not a right of veto, at least a right of suspension, or the new scheme for the erection of concrete houses in Edinburgh by the duo-lab method. This is a good example of the slictation which the Trade Unions wish to exercise over our local bodies. Shortly put, the deputation, on which bricklayers and plasterers were strongly represented, should decide what sort of hours the Corporation were to Freet. We have not yer reached the stage of Guild Socialism, when, in accordance with this Socialistice theory, the organed workers in every industry will be its co trolling authority; but we are getting dangerously near it in practice, with re sults in the building trade which have done more than anything else to check the supply of new houses. The restris tions upon apprentices, the refusal to permit dilution, the enforcement of an arbitrary air of output which conuenins
It has been cynically observed that the the efficient and active worker to keep population of London is mainly composed Pace with the slowes and least efficient of members of Scottish associations. these are some ways in which Trade There is some shade of justification far Union regulations have been a deterrent the quip, as there are over seventy dis te bulding and have intrusified the hous tinct wcieties of exiles in the Metropolis, ing shortage.
and more are being formed yearly to appease the home instinct of Scots, who When the Imperial Conference discusses feel friendless in this bulging city of the question of migration within the friends. The Highlanders here are a For years, according to Empire there is every likelihood that case in point, Scotland will come prominently into the the Gaelic Society of London, there has picture. For generations Scotland has been crying need for facilities for sent to the overseas Dominions a type of social intercourge among London High landers, and steps have now been settler who has generally been welcomed, and who, as a rule, has made good. In initiated for supplying that need. Enct, it is no secret that some of the Highlanders Club has been formed by the Dominions are distinctly partial to the Gaelic Society, and premises secured Scottish emigrant Since it is mostly adjoining the Marylebone Presbyterian
Church.
SCOTS AND THE COLONIES.
The SOCIABLE SCOT.
A
land workers that are in demand, ob- viously the people from the Highlands PETT RIDGE COMPLIMENTS THE SCOTS. and the agricultural areas of Scotland In his book, "A Story Teller Forty Bre more promising candidates than Years in London," Mr. W. Fett Ridge, those, say, from the great industrial the well-known novelist pays a high tri- centres. It will not be surprising if bute to Scottish audiences, illustrating Greatly allusion is made by the Dominion Pre- their generosity and attention. miers to the advantageous position of interested in work for the betterment of Scotland as a recruiting ground for over the children in the Metropolis, he lectur sens settlers. One of the Canadian proed in diferent parts of the country to vincial Government is taking definite earn money for the Babica Homes. steps to give what may be described as a Speaking of his experiences, he says, "It
preference
to migrants from the is worth mentioning that only in Scotland Highlands. This action is based upon past did members of the audiences occasionally experience. The stock in previous batches come up after the lecture and hand me was found to be entirely good.
notes to be added to the fee paid by the In some quarters emigration as a solus society. And in Scotland you find the tion for the unemployment problem is most attentive people to face the plat bitterly condemned, but the criticism of form. They miss nothing. If cricket ever this policy has had little or no effect in gets a hold north of the Bodder the teams interrupting schemes for emigration ought to provide some remarkably smart (within the Empire) of some of the exist wicket-keepers." This from such a typical Ing surplus population. Indeed, at the Englishman and Londoner is surely high present time, the Dominion Premiers are praise somerhat different from the worn- being approached by some of the High out libel of "Bang goes a sixpence." land M.Ps, and others interested in the
LORD DEWAL, AND RUBBER.” problem with a view to devising new
Lord Dewar, who was one of the schemes ar accelerating old ones that are calculated to relieve the situation in some speakers at the dinner of the Cycle and of the distressed Scottish countries. The Motor Trades, claimed to belong to an position in the Western Highlands is allied industry. He was a rubber planter in the dark continent of Africa The probably as neute as anywhere else. There hearest thing to being a philanthropist the surplus population is estimated in
He round thousands, and the bulk of them to-day was to own a rubber estate. are not eligible for the dole. What the was anxious to adopt the name phil. overseas representatives are being pressed anthropist. Some said the definition of to do is to undertake some special means it was the man who gave a small propor. to absorb more speedily than their exist- tion of the money publicly From the large ing arrangements-now-permit some of amount he had robbed from the people these people. If quotas are now full the privately--and contrived to be caught in Premiers are asked to try and get the re the act. gulations relaxed, and by special effort to anticipate requirements for some period ahead. A special emphasis is being laid on the desirability for schemes to take our whole families at a time. THE KING AND HOLYROOD.
viSCOUNT HALDANE.
Viserunt Haldane, who spoke in Edia- burgh, the other night, has lost much of his former sparkle, and is beginning toy show.igus of age. He is in his 87th year. But there is no reason why he should feel I believe that it is now practically cer. Particularly old, because his mother is tain the King and Queen will put in an still alive. He gave one good reminis He recalled the first annual stay at Holyrood Palace. Their cene, however: Majesties made inquiries about the matter time he was appointed Secretary of State after their last visit to Edinburgh, and in 1903. Having received the customary they have given the idea prolonged con- Seal of Office from the Sovereign, he left sideration. It has always been the King's desire to follow this procedure, but his duties have been so many during the last few years that it has been impossible to fix it up...T
the Palace, but the fog was so thick that he lost his way, and arrived at the War The Office in an exhausted condition. Permanent Under Secretary took charge of the Seal and asked what orders. Having requested a glass of water, PRINCESS LOUISE AND ROSNEATH.
stalwart Guardsman was summoned and Princess Louiso (Duchess of Argyll), told "The Secretary of State would Irish or who is now at her home in Dumbaraton-like glass of water." shire, prefers Rosneath at this season of Scotch " queried the Guardsman. the year, and the choice is a wise one. THERE'S MANY A SLIP, Although Rosnenth was never completed At a small country hotel I took part in on the ambitious scale on which it was a little incident which may be interesting planned it is a beautiful house set in to both sides of the liquor question. charming grounds, and the artistic taste While I was at tes n pale, clerical-looking of the royal owner is evident within
man came into the room, and sat down. and without. The Princess and her hus heavily as if exhausted. He explained band at one time made a holiday home at that he had had a very long walk, and the Ferry Inn at Rosreath, The Prince asked leave to re jove his boots as his had the inn enlarged and improved to feet were fired. This I readily gave, Buit her taste, and when she left she and he joined me at table. When finish allowed it to be used as a convalescented with a substantial tea, he rang the home for fighting men broken in our hell, and, to my astonishment; ordered wars. Notwithstanding har seventy-five two glasses of whisky. As we had had years the Princess is still very active, and some interesting talk about the scenery seems to feel her age no more than she around, I fully expected he was intending looks it, which is saying much.
to offer to treat me. However, be pro ceeded to pour a glassful into each of his In these days when the whole idea boots, laced then, lifted his stick, and, underlying personal thrift is being at bidding e Good-day, walked out of the tacked by shallow theorists and a place scrupulous agitators, it is reassuring to
RAVINGS, MOVEMENT IN SCOTLAND.
have proof that the old spirit of saving Speaking at a meeting organised by the and self-help by which Scotland found her Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme Lord "economic salvation is by no means dead. Mutaga of Beaulieu gave details of the At the conference of Scottish Savings £15,000,000 London, to Manchester road Workers which is being held under the scheme, for which surveys and plans are all atispices of the Scottish Savings Com complete. They were only awaiting Gos mittee it was stated that the total num- crnment sanction. I recallel that wer of savings certificate sold through 1,500,000, driving licences had been issued, the agency of the 4,188 savings associa and that over 1,000,000 vehicles were regis- tions in Scotland was 633,877,823, and tered to run on the roads..
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