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THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1937.

"POPULAR FRONT".

UNPOPULAR

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Efforts amongst certain groups of the more progressive type in British politics to secure the formation of Popular Front are not meeting with much success. Even those who oppose the present coalition Govern- any ment are unable to secure marked unanimity in favour of this Continental device, which British is totally contrary to instincts. Latest to register their disapproval of the idea are the Independent Liberals; who appear determined to main tain their present position, precarious though it may seem to be. They are evidently too. conscious of their own virtues and of their past traditions to associate with men of doubtful political tendencies who have expressed admiration for latest form of coalition. Liberal leaders realise that by stepping into the parlour, or, as ona com. mentator has expressed it, tho kitchenette, of the Popular Front they would risk final dissolution. Opposed though they are to the present Govern- ment, they still prefer the lonely furrow to co-operation which might undermine the character of the party. There appears to be sound reasoning in their atti-

true that tude. It is

the

this

AM just bringing to an end an experiment that of trying to augment a very limited stipend by the aid of the fleet, elusive race-horse. And I am bound to confess that the experiment has been really worth while.

Tell it not in Gath, nor pub- lish it in the streets of Askelon, but I am a parson in charge of a busy city parish.

You will find my name in Crockford, which, if you do not know already, is the Debrett of the clergy, revealing their age, the colour of their hair, and the amount they receive from a grateful country for keeping alive a dying institution, the Established Church.

Tho amount, unless they happen to wear aprons and live In a palace ns & Bishop (when it is grotesquely large) is rarely cnough to keep themselves alive, let alone the dying insti- tution. So I have turned this senson to the aforesaid fleeting beasts, and on the whole they have fleeted according to my prognostications.

I am now trusting an indulgent. editor who has never let me down, and the pages of a journal which I have read from its carllest meagre days right up to its present opulence, not to reveal the secret of my identity.

My Bishop would certainly wax

THE

"I'sae nothing wrong in pulling money on horses if it is money you can

rightfully sparo,"

furiously, and my people-most of whom have their gutters "—— would rage terribly, for clergy and bookie simply do not mix. It isn't done.

Let me say right away, in case I mislead, that I know nothing whatever about horses. I have learnt what the three little num- bers mean in the "Dally Herald" before their very amusing names, and I have, after some endeavour.. discovered what the three mystic numbers after their names signify.

I thought at first that the three numbers following the name of the horse represented pounds, shillings and penco, or the corresponding avoirdupois urrits. But I vaguely wondered why they "weighed in" to the nearest ounce, until it dawned on me that the first num- bor was a record of the fair beastle's ago. Now I kuow, although I admit that the numbers might not be there for all the difference they make to the final destination of my "bob."

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It is different with the three numbers that appear before the name. They are very important, for you generally find that if a horse is lucky enough to be number,

VALUE

Liberals are rather more given TS is one of the most important

to

HIS

Jessons the

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teach.

Let

121, it is likely to win. Eloven is a lucky number: Bo are multiples

of 11.

I ought to reveal that I have worked to a system, if it can be dignified by that name, and I am: prepared to disclosed its workings here and now, without charge or Hability, I may add that my system gave me Mahmoud for the Dorby, and Fearless Fox for the St. Leger, and horse called Valtus, which came in third at a high price, for the Guineas-I forget whether it was the Thou sand or the Two Thousand. Theri there were Can-Can and Dent-de- Lion, and quite a lot of others who have generously added to my low Anances.

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The method of working the sys- tem is simplicity itself, and It only costs threepence per day. You buy two evening newspapers, all there are to be bought in the part of the country where I live, and you care- fully cut out the information the tipsters again with amusing- names-so freely give as to the likely winners.

Bother not to read them, but carefully lay them aside. The next morning is a vital time, for then you buy the "Daily Herald," and you turn to the last page but one, There, in a neat tablo, you find three kindly-disposed gentlemen. named Mr. Templegate, Mr. Form, and Mr. Newmarket, who know in- Anitely more about horses than ever I or you will ever know.

Now turn to your cuttings, and look for all the horses that have Put stars against their names. “them" down, and if Messrs. Temple- gate, Form and Newmarket" all mention the same horse-which very rarely happens-put that name down, too.

You will have, perhaps, three horses, which means that you must divide the amount of money you can spare by three, and then by

OF GOOD

MANNERS

Our first concern, if we are wise,

less you know the company is intensely interested. The effort to impress usually defeats itself. It is infantile and foolish.

Bad Taste

Forbear disagreeable topics. Don't

others.

ward elements in British poli-served daintily. A good style en-cultivate the pleasing graces of char- | are not satisfied. Above all, be con-

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two, and put that amount on cach horse both ways.

There is another little tip which I have worked very frequently. especially in the big ruces. It was the way I spotted the Derby winner.

Look down the list of prices, and select numbers three and four and make a note of them some con- siderable time before the race takes place. Then read the newspapera and what they have to say about. likely winners for the big event.

If you find that they are saying nothing whatsoever about numbers. three and four, you can take it as a pretty sure clue that this is the No- horse which is going to win. body said anything nice about Mahmoud before the Derby, and nobody said anything nice about Boswell before the St, Leger, but they both won, and they were down the list at number four,

Why have I dabbled in horses. and do I intend to continue next season? To the Arst question L. give a quite serious answer.

There are so many parsons who are ready to condemn the average man for putting money on horses, The parson never dreams of doing such a thing himself. Now, I have made it my rule in life not to con- demn a thing until I have myself experienced something about it.

I and, for example, that the- clergy who are most ready to give advice to married folk, and tell them how many children they ought to have, are usually unmar-- ried.

I find that the clergy who talk loudest about the working man learning to be content with the "dols" are in receipt of com- fortable incomes.

That is not playing the game. It' you are going to give sound advice, you must have had first-hand experience.

Now my experiment in backing has given me the right to speak. from experience about the whole

Cr. There are certain things I know now which I never could have known if I had not had this. racing flutter myself.

I know, for example, how fascin-- ating it can be, how it may easily become the one absorbing interest in life; how tempting it is to put more and more money on likely winners, even down to depriving others of their rights or of using. money which is not your own.

I know how impossible it is to make vast sums on horses, how utterly foolish it is to imagine that a living can be made out of it. also know how impossible it is to

say that any racing tipster-not Templegate is always right,

excepting the very admired Mr.

There is no doubt that 'betting has a tremendous hold on the people of our country. I am not. going to condemn it willy-nilly. I can see nothing wrong in putting money on horses If it is money you can rightly spare, and would in any case use for your own amuse- ment.

vague generalities in thair Some are naturally well bred. They utterances than to getting at have been nurtured in an atmosphere The Rough Edges grips with present realities, but of refinement and good taste. the Party still retains the sym-them thank God for it. Others have not been so fortunate. Their parents pathy of a large section of the were decent, hard-working folk, but is to get rid of angularities. People foist your own fads and fancies on the electorate, which believes that never had leisure to cultivate the finer dislike the man who makes jokes at company. Have no cars for slander. political wisdom in these graces of character. It is to this latter the expense of others. They distrust Avold running down other people. It a sarcastic tongue. They shun a sulis bad taste. Your friends may be troubled days is to be found in class I speak a few words.

len disposition. An illtimed Olppancy. excused if they think they will be dis- the middle course between the You may protest you don't carea tendency to be too smart, or mere cussed in the same manner when they extremes of the Right and much for veneer or polish. I under-brusqueness are not passports into are absent.

more ad-stand your point of view. There are good society. By all means let us be The of the Left.

Try to be appreciative of certain courtesies necessary, however, natural. A strained effort at polite- vanced section of the Labour if we are to get alone agreeably withness is obviously pedantic, and may be You will be more trusted and ad- a. gentleman. Party would doubtless like to others. Goods are more saleable iftudlerous. But to be nutural is not mired if you act like

we Learn to suffer fools gladly. You can form a solid front with the for-they are packed attractively. A din-to be crude. As assiduously as

it is cultivate our garden, we ought to always choose your company if you ner is more appelising when tics, in the belief that only by hances the value of a book. And so acier. Honey will always catch more siderate. Don't bore others with

weary recital of your complaints. they proper manner makes our company flies than vinegar. such grouping will

Please remember they have sufficient be able to secure office, more desirable. All very well to talk

never troubles of their own without needing In particular, we should

constant about your plain, blunt man. Most the

*We should to listen to yours. The But the fact is that even

grumbler becomes a nuisance. people prefer a dash of culture. We monopolise conversation.

Avold Labourites are by no means JA

are none the less honest or sincere be-learn to be good listeners.

Show you are grateful for being argumentative, opinionative, or united or happy family, and, so cause we have learned to dress well, dogmatic. They are signs of bad favours you receive. Be careful not far from being able to attract speak softly, and act gracefully.

breeding, and can only get us into bad to take too much for granted. Your

friends may weary if you do None of us can afford to dorgel our grace. It is wise to be tolerant. Al-If they are generous, think how you outside elements to their side,

manners. Politeness helps immensely ways try to see the other fellow's can repay them. Treat and treat allike they cannot agree amongst

on the way to success, whatever our point of view, and give him credit for is the best way to keep your friends.

im- themselves. The dominant walk in life. Many boast acquaint having some sense. Don't be

The man who knows how to be re- They patient or show symptoms of dis- fact,

however; is that the ances but have few friends.

Relax and smile.

ward; polite, but not pushing; thought-:80 Popular Front idea is anything wonder why. The answer is simple. Pleasure if the talk is not pleasing you. served, but not shy; bold, but not for-

They allenate others by an abrupt

ful and obliging will never need to but popular with the electorate style, a cynical disposition, or some Never air your superior knowledge. sit alone. He Is sute to be general- a whole, and, whatever the other fault that night easily be cured No one will thank you for that. They well liked, and will enjoy one of more stupid the company the less they life's choicest treasures-a circle of prospects of Liberals may be it only they gave a little thought to will like it. You may express your good friends, for the future, their leaders are the matter. He is quite a decent sort, view in a quiet way, and, If the others

Don't say you lack the gift you any, only-ho has such an un-are not convinced, have the good sense wise in their day and generation fortunate manner. What a pity! to let the matter rest there as far as charm or personality. Begin at once in having nothing to do with this Even if good-heartedness is a virtue, you are concerned Cul out the egot to improve your manners, and

there is no reason why, it should be lam: Refrain from speaking too much will be surprised, experiment of doubtful utility.

encased in a rough exterior..

about yourself and your exploits, un-

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I have as much right to buy a shilling packet of excitement as I have to buy a shilling packet of chocolates. But the peril is that you will use money which ough, to- be carmarked for other things, and that is what you must strictly - watch.

Now I can say all this, and much more, to my people with much more certitude because I know.. The inexperienced will condemn out of hand, and will be wrong, in

doing. Do I intend to continue in my“ ovil ways? Well, I think not.

-To-day's Thought- GAMBLING "the child of avarice, but the parent of prodigality.

-0. O. COLTON."

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