Glasgow City' Chambers—a self. denying ordinance for which, perhaps, the Civis Fathers have not been' given due credit. But it. is one thing for Corporation members to "go on the water wagon," and quite a different proposition ta dictate to their guests at functions] in the future regarding what they must not drink, And the change to "dry" is'made in the name of the citizens, the great majority of whom, by their votes on the direct issue, have professed the ference for the "wet" state!
"Davi jo" and His Parriteh In the first months of the present Parliament Mr. David Kirkwood attained notoriety for the violence of his opinions and the disorder of his conduct. All his offences seem to be forgotten, however, by this championship of oatmeal porridge and his success in placing' the dish on the menu the House of Commons. The other eyening he addressed a meeting of sidents in support of the Socialist candidate for Glasgow University, and when allowance is made for the traditional exuberance of such a gathering, he had quite a good reception. He was baptised with oatmeal,—but that is a detail In a talk after the meeting remarked that "When I get to. the House will tell the chef how to cook the real stuff guid Scotch parriteh wi" salt in it, and if any Englishmen want sugar in it they can put it in for themselves. I'm going to see that the porridge is cooked the right way. It will be a treat after the saps they have been giving us of nights. Bread and milk is not a meal for a man after a busy night in the He The saps cost us sixpence a pi and I expect the parriteh will cost the same, Of course I won't go into the kitchen and don the chef' apron and stir the meal with a spurtle, which I believe someone is going to present, but I'll make sure that the stuff is fit to eat. If that doesn't put some body into the debates in the House I'll be! surprised," concluded "Davi characteristically, Many of your readers will be surprised to hear that Davie is! one of the best-tempered fellows Parliament, and enjoys a practical joke with relish. On one occasion he made his appearance, asa "kiltie" at an LIP. social, and provided a comic turn which Sir Harry Lauder might have uvicd. He is not a kill-joy, and is one of the merriest members of the Clyde Brigade. Even Jimmy Maxton is not so fond of fan as the member for Dumbarton aad Clydebank.
London Scottish Societies Rebuked Some commotion has been caused mong. London-Scottish societies by a protest made by the Rev. Dr. Archibald Fleming, of St. Columba', Church of Scotland, Pont Street, London, agairtst. the holding of dassiees' on Saturday nights. He takes the view that the only apparent reason for fixing on Saturday nights for their dances is that those who take part in them may spend, if they choose, the following dag in bed recovering from the exertions instead of attending church, A Scots Tale Retold Wallie the herd's a consaity bit Joo Ww fa" knacky at jobs, "boot oe
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