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NOTES OF THE DAY

BRITAIN'S DEFENCES

The Territorials, the War Ofce has decided, will provide Britain's ground arm of anti-aircraft de-

converted Into this

JULY 10, 1935.

WHICH IS BRITAIN'S LOVELIEST COUNTY?

By FRANCIS BRETT YOUNG

F course, the significance of England's "first noet.

Langland,

fence. Eight battalions are to be this title is obvious: 1 am saw The Vision of Piers PlowNIAN -

particular writing about Worcestershire--not "an a Mug morning on a Malecru branch of service for the defence only because I was born there and hillside" O any music-makers of London and the South of bred there and live there and hope fund dreamers of dreams have England. The new role," says I may die there (though not just elected to be born or to live in the the War Office, "entails such units yet), but because I am prepared to midst of this favoured landscape? being ready for action immediate substantiate my county's claims by ly on the outbreak of war

and cold reason. rendiness for war will be necessary. The degree of readiness must be

the

.

The Very Idea!

BEER TODAY AND GONE.

TO-MORROW

By Eddio Kelly; Tiger.

the annual general meeting of the Hong- kong Brewers and Distillers Ltd. lant week, Mr. S.-H. Dodwell re- ferred to the unfortunato effects on the Company's business of high tariffs, and regretted that the Hongkong Government could nai ace its way to granting a preference lo the Company's products. He stated that at one time longkang beer was actually paying more duty than Imported beer. This anomaly has been ad- jusfed, but only to the extent that Hongkong beer pays the same duty

that pald by imported British, German, Malayan and other beer.News Rew.

PRESIDING E

which English Manimal lover, noticed the

¶R. KELLY, the eminent

She is loveliest, first of all, be- Impressions of childhood, it is considerably greater than that of cause of her infinite variety. In said, are more important than any comparison with other countries, others in the making of an artist: the field Army, since no oppor-all England is astonishingly var- the child, as Wordsworth declared, tunity for the completion of train-

inus, as any traveller who has is father of the man. Consider, ing after mobilisation can Le

the great for one tuoment how many of the made journeys, across expected." On this decision, and-

Continents knowa. But Worcester. best creative artists of our own the intelligence it representa, wshire's charms are more various time have had the privilege of be should like to congratulate the War than those of any other Englishing horn or of spending their most Oilice. People may talk of

else. within so impressionable years within sight county, Where Rhine as being Britain's front nesmall a space--for she is only a of those bills on of defence, and the speed with little shire-could you and beauties putty was born. which the war machines of to-day

an diverse an that of the North A. E. Houseman, of the "Shrops Jabove item in an old newspaper move minkes that a truism. But Cotswold escarpment (with Broad-shire Ind," was born Al Broms-wrapped around a bottle of beer it is no falsism to suggest that

way, the perfect village, nestling grove, and the Poet Laureate un-he purchased yesterday. the most vulnerable part of the hereath it) and that of the Malder the shadow of the Malverns at Empire is its heart, and that that

Mr. Kelly is especially fond of vern Hills, whose superb silhouette | Ledbury. Edward' Elgar, beart has been the least protectes dominates the Severn Plain?

the beers-sorry, bears, and the news greatest musical genius this cath, item was all he needed to give him against sudden attack of any vital

And what could be more differ- try us ever bred, was born on the an idea for modernishing the old part of the body of the Empire.

en: from Malvernor Cotswold outskirts of Worcester, and over fairy tale of "Goldilocks and the Strategists and statesmen warn us

than the range of the Plents, a willingly left the Faithful City, Three Bears," that the next war, if it comes, will

fragment of mountainous Wales John Galsworthy, our last great lep upon na suddenly, like a wild stranded east of Severn, or, again, novelist, gent much of his child-shares in the Hongkong Brewery beast in the night, without more that wild, tumbled country of groen boud in his mother's home at Perfor his article he has threatened than a growl of warning. Where which embraces the Valley of |shore, will be the first line of Britain's Teme?

to sign the pledge. How much of our landscape finds Somewhere Over Phone 27778/9 detener then?

What other county can combine its way into the art of these four London! No second Kitchener will the graces of seventeenth-century great artists? What have they in lend a "euntemptible little ärny architecture, expressed in the uni-common? into Flanders, or anywhere else,que material of Cotswold stone, They are, each and all, i would when Britain

with the black-and-white (or black-¦ answer, unmistakably There will la no time for that if and-rods half-timbered cottages of That is why their works are loved the country is engaged in a death those green valleys through which even more than they are admired. Cold-Shylocks struggle with a nearby power Severn and Avon, the strongest and And that, I believe, is the principal

nearly-equal strength. the gentlest of English rivera. renson why I to love Worcester-The Daddy Beer Britain's home defences must be solid. And if the Empire is re-arm, it is in Britain that we must concentrale.

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KELLOGG PACT SHORTCOMINGS

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GOLD-SHYLOCKS AND THE

THREE BEERS

A XXX-mn Pantomime Brewed by Eddie Kelly in Disti of the Night

The Gover

meut. Herr Pilarner Poor Mrs.

shire. It is, as Quiller-Couch, the The Mummy Beer Cornishman, wrote many years ago

in his poem on Bekington Bridge. The Baby Beor What lands, in all England are the Heart of England, the essential, richer than the Vale of Evesham? typical England not only in its Where dues peace ile deeper than landscape so varius, so sober, Beer and Baby Beer. among the lanes of the Lenches? (unsensational, but also And, speaking of holidays, where [character of its people. can there be found a fairer seene,

trave only Woolley)

heartedly of the organisation of lights? ilave

Would you ask for grosser de-i

get

in the

Singapore. Shirley Tem

pla Bodwell.

huses of Daddy Beer, Mummy. The scene opens in the count-

A fade out shows Eddie Kelly and several of tis pals drinking much liquor, signifying happiness for the Beer family,

provisions of the Kellogg Pact in the dispute with Haly serves in recall the high hopes which were entertained when that document received almost universal sup- port five or six years ago. that instrument, the contracting parties, Abyssinia and Italy among the number, solemnly condemned recourse to war for the solution of international con- troversies and renounced it as an. instrument of national policy in their relations one with another. In pledge of their sincerity, they agreed that "the settlement or solution of all disputes or con- ficts, of whatever nature or of whatever origin they may be, which may arise among them, shall never be sought except by pacific means." Nothing could be more specific than the terms of the article quoted: they left no option to the signatories: all agreed that the use of force would be outlawed. Pushed to its logical conclusion, the pledge meant that there would hence-

though too

a lovely shire, it. Ring the front door bell, and Beer. So she went to sleep on it. forth be no need for any of the

penches as ursor to Mr. Wal- Baldwin,”

wet to ripen suchļask for a man named ' Stanley Soon afterwards the three Bears contracting nations to possess

returned and discovered that some- jinle's still wetter Cumberland---- either armies or navies. Ind

I am afraid you won't find my one had been tampering with their which, of course, isn't his by birth, typical Englishman at home. He profits. the understanding not been un-

last by mere sentimental adoption. j is too busily engaged in Downing- "WHO'S BEEN EATING MY dermined by a covering Note, and

How the names of Worcester- street pn your affairs. But I think | PROFITS." roared Daddy Beer, had it been sincerely observed,

Eshire villages sing themselves! I know where his heart is, and "WHO'S BEEN EATING MY PRO- war would have been a thing of one-time cruisers of a northernow, Ripple, White Ladies Aston, life were his own.

The Hai Chi and the Hai Shen. Only listen to them: Mamble, Hall-where he would be to-day if his PITS," cried Mummy Beer.

"ROMEONE'S BEEN "EATING MY PRO- the past. Unfortunately, how warlord's fleet, ran-aways from Elmley Lovett, and Hanley Swan. Worcestershire--in Britain's Love THEY'VE BROKEN MY SHABLES," Aucked Down inFITS AND ATE THEM ALL UP. AND ever, this covering Note laid it Nanking's control and, subsequent de wander that ever since liest County, down that nothing in the Treatyy, mutineers in Canton, have left should impair the right of self- their moorings In Kowloon Bay. defence; every nation was to be Their departure is probably with † free to defend its territory from

out significance on this occasion. attack and be alone competent to

I simply means that they have taken service with another muster. They now belong to Nanking, and

the sort of invasion made familiar in this high summer weather than

that of the Worcestershire County || Here, I think, you will find that fiction writers: un invasion which cricket grund: the seal tower of complete blending of races which we and the original scene is brought Kelly al his pals are faded out the cathedral rising high beyond call English. "Saxon, Norman and back with the three beers sitting Will burst upon her from out of

We the sky, without previous warn-Severn and dropping its leisurely Daur are re," Tennyson sang. ing, perhaps, or any such out-of-chimes through the lazy air, while have all of them here: Mercian of steaming hot profits in front of en their shares with three plates. date formality as a declaration of below, on a pitch sù perfect that Saxons, Danish pirates pushing up war.

And the more we see of the bowls can be played in the outfield, Severn, Norman barons

them, building disregard the nations have for the Cyril Walters is batting with the foundations of our great ab- Their profits are too hot so they treaties they have signed, the more feline grace which no mortern bats-beys, and-just

a walk in the important, decide to go for IS we are inclined to believe that the | man

anthough Tennyson happened to for-woods. They dopart. rules of Whe and international match?

Enter Gold-shylocks. Goid-shy- them those fiery neighbours relations can be very handily for.

beyond Severn who are now called locks sits on Daddy Beer's shares gotten when the time comes.

Welsh.

and tastes some Therefore

of his profits. She does not like it too much, no whole- approve

It has always been so.

she sits on Mummy Beer's shares you ever drunk the Territorial Army along

Two hundred years ago, when and tastes some of her profis. the Worcestershire perry? [r nes just suggested by the War have, you will not long foot con- find a typical Englishman for his and tastes the smaller plate of pro- you Addinou, the essayist, wanted to Then she sits on Baby Beer's shares Office. The Territorials selected tented with the sugary ciders of "Spectator," he went without heat-fits in front of it, and likes the for this highly important duty, the Devon and Hereford.

tation to Worcestershire and in-dish so much that she eats all the defence of London, will be provided with improved searchliglits, im- Have you ever enten a cutlet of vented Sir Ruger de Coverley. #profits up. proved and more numerous anti- fresherun Severn salmon, or tasted you asked me to-day to find you a After she had eaten up all of aircraft guns, delicate instruments or potted lampreys, or that uni- typical Englishman I should go a poor Baby Beer's profits, naughty for locating approaching planes in this, at least, we can give points did. I should say: "Pass through ledger room carrying her bottle of que visitor the shad? Variety? little farther north than Addison Gold-shyocks went into the Beer's: and directing gun-fire, and much improved munitions. When the to the bleak broad acres of my Worcester along the right bank of red ink with her. First she tried. friend Mr. Priestley's Yorkshire, Severn till you come to a village Daddy Beer's ledger. Then she whole programme has been carried Mr. Phillpotts's Devon-though called Astley just short of Stour- tried Mummy Beer's ledger and, sut, and the groand and air forceshte I weaken a little, since Devonport.

finally, have been organised for Britain's West Country to and before its

Baby Beer's defence throughout the country, deep lanes were clogged with the sandstone en

ledger, "There is lane sunk deep in red and she liked it 80 much your left, and a that she decided that there would we shall not be surprised if the

Ilfracombe was mater-enaches of Torquay and modest country house at the top of always be some red ink for Baby

in

still strong heart of the Empire does not beat more evenly, with out a flutter at the sound of the drums of a potential enemy,

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But whatever

newspaper reporters who hope they remain there.. the future holds for these old ships, their immediate past hu been fulf of action and adventure.

decide whether the circumstan- ces required resort to war in self- defence. This proviso rendered the Part of practically no value whatever. Japan's actions in Manchuria, based on the plea of self-defence, suffice to show how a nation can square a bellicose Amazing stories have been told of their exploits and ambitions. the undertaking | Some of them were true. policy with

It was given in the Treaty, Moreover, said that once, since they came to there is no stipulation in the Pact | Canton two years ago, they had to disarmament, been engaged in smuggling sugar. regard neither is there any direct refer- They were believed, at one time, ence to arbitration. When these to have offered their services to the Manchukuo Government, and points Bre borne in mind,

at another to have decided to turn it is easy to see how this pirate and harrass the Chin Coast instrument for the outlawing shipping. Most of the rumours of war can have little mean ing when serious conflicts, papermen busy from time to time, such as that between Italy and and gave the Hai Chi and the Hai Abyssinia, arise. Another mark. Shen a reputation fong before they el shortcomig of the Treaty is fully decided To duel with the that it nowhere defines aggres-

Bocca Tigris forts and make their sion: a task which still remains little, they were famous, and we dash for freedom. Then, for a

were nonsense, but they kept news-

enn only hope that they are satisfi

to be accomplished. The same fault can be found with other jed. treaties designed for the pro- servation of peace. The trouble

in all cases is that nations, whilst finally, if only the principles on paying lip service to high ideals, which they are based are sin- are ever disposed to regard situacerely respected. The mischief Lions when they arise from their is that opportunism creeps iri own particular viewpoint, re-and solemn undertakings are

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of humanity as a whole. There higher moral code prevails, the are enough pacts and under- future will be a record of re- standings in existence to banish curring disappointments and dis- the prospects of war utterly and 'illusionments.

"You shouldn't call the umpire all those names, Houry. Remember, we got in on a pass."

Baby leer.

So they started to hunt around for the thief. The first place they looked in was their ledger room.

"WHO'S BEEN SPILLING RED INK ON MY LEDGER" roared Daddy Beer.

"WHO'S BEEN SPILLING RED INK ON MY LEDGER," roared Mum- my Beer.

"O o OH SOMEONE'S SPILT BO MECB RED INK ON MY LEDGER THAT 178 RUINED" wept the Baby Herr.

According to the fairy tale Gold- shylceks should have been dis- covered, then, and should have leapt out of the window in fright. But did she? Not our Gold-shy- locks, who is really the Big Bad Wolf in disguise.

"1 ATE UP ALL YOUR PRO- FITS AND BROKE YOUR SHARES AND SPILT THE RED INK ON YOUR LEDGER. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?" he roared to Baby Beer.

"OH! OH Deriet the tiny Boer. "I GUESS DADDY BEER AND MUMMY BEER ARE TOO BIG FORME." continued Gold-shylocks regretfully, "SO I'LL HAVE TO EAT YOU INSTEAD."

So Gold-shylocks ate up the Baby Beer and went away. As Daddy Beer, and Mummy Beer added Buby Beer's profits to their "profits for breakfast every morning after Baby Boer had died, they didn't mind Gold-shylocks slipping in every now and then for a bite.

Which just shows you, children, Ulat although you may be a good Httle beer, you can never tell when some horrid old Gold-shylocks mightn't visit you and say, ina every now and then for a bite

To-morrow we will tell you the sequel to Gold-Shylocks and the Three Beors, and how Gold-Shylocks decided, after all, that it would be (Continued on Page 4.)