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LONDON NEWS. VILLAGiEi THEATRICALS. There is a movement on foot which ha.s made some progress in Kent, Wilts, Dor- set, and more recently in Bucks, which is entirely worthy of commendation. It is that of the rustic drama. Life in the. vil- lages is dull in the winter, and in Nap hill, Bucks, it must he as dull as in Hildenborough, the Kentish village which has produced some, exceedingly successful amateur actors. Naphill is situated about four miles from High. Wycomhe, and it has the good fortune to command the in- terest of Miss Gertrude Robins,, who has been revolving in her mind to some effect, the problem of making, life in the winter more cheerful for th e-villagers. First a band was formed, then a troupe of nigger minstreas, followed by a little play written by Miss Robins, who superintended its production. The piecie is a model of its kind. It deals entirely with an incident- or supposed incident—in the neighbour- hood of Naphill, the, principal character being represented as engaged in the local industry of chair-making1. There is no necessity for elaborate dresses because the villagers come upon the scene as Bucking- hamshire peasants. It is pleasant to add that the piece, was extremely well done, and its success may suggest to others that there may be some- latent village talent whch it is worth an effort to discover. Hildenborough, which is only a small out-of-the-way village, has become quite famous for its rustic actors, and it is more than possibe that there are many other villages which contain the polentdality of equal success. LONDON'S PUBLIC BUILDING. Lady Knill, the ex-Mayoress of Lon- don, is publishing1 a book reminiscent of her year of office and dealing with civic life at the Mansion House, which may be said to represent the dignity and opulence of the metropolis. That well-known build- ing, with its famous Corinthian columns, dates from the year 1753, and the exterior is now being thoroughly cleaned down, and redecorated, in anticipation of Coronation year. That process awaits many of London's public buildings, and there will be more than the usual amount of spring-cleaning, in view of the great event next June. As yet it seems never to have occurred to anybody that it would be useful for the visitor and the foreigner, 14 if our public buiklings were to announce what they are. If one does not know the Mansion House, the Bank of England, the Mint, or the National Gallery, by sight, there is nothing for it but to ask a. policeman and this difficulty applies generally to museums, picture galleries, clubs, railway stations, official buildings, and pla,ce-s of interest. If we take any interest in them, one is apparently sup- posed to know their plaices by instinct, ,but it would be the convenience of a great many people if our public buildings were less elusive of their nature and dignity. THE, FLOOD OF' LITERATURE. Publishers complain that people are getting tired of novels, and it was remark- ed at a recent dinner of the Author's Club that like the Pitoairn Islanders, who live by taking in each other's washing, so a.uthors would have to depend for a liveli- hood on taking in each other's books. The flood of literature goes on all, the same, and there is reason to think that the world is getting fired of really good stories. It is the flashy, daring novel, which mas- querades as a "great human story," with which the public lu',s been surfeited, and is bored. If the novel is being done to death it is ths ,class of writers who are doing it. It is not surprising that in the reaction, the books which are selling best are of the humourous kind, and it is very certain that the public wiil never tire of good stories when they are- well told. STOCK DREAMS. Some people are much more enterpris- ing and adventurous in their dreams than others, but we are all more or less familiar with aviation in clreams. No one, it is said, ever leaves childhood behind, with- out experiencing the sensation of flying in their sleep, but according to a, writer on this subject, we become less "flighty" as we grow older, and this particular dream seldom occurs after middle age. The same sensation of flying or moving upwards is also said to be very often present at the moment of death. Another dream that is palrt of the sleep experience of everyone is that of picking up money in the streets, and it is always accom- panied by a, large measure of oJ self-con- gratulation. We are sorry to find on awakening, that it has no reality, but most of us are quite content that our fly- ing should be confined to dreamland, and this dream is also usually accompanied by asens81 of being remarkably well pleased with oneself. GIFTS FORi OUR, MEN FOLK. Masculine tastes are certainly not over- looked this Yuletide, indeed special care would seem to have been bestowed upon the men's departments in all the leading shops. The motor ha.s evidently opened up a vast field which managers have not failed to exploit to the utmost. In com- fortable scarves there is an endless variety, and specially tempting are the chamois leather waistcoats, encased in the brightest of silks. Fur-lined gloves aip- peal, not only to the motorist but to the man who is not the fortunate owner of a car. Letter racks, pen trays, and other writing-table appointments in glass, so easily cleaned also, aliIas so easily broken-are a special feature, and very beautiful. The smoker is of course most liberally catered for. There are lighters in gold, silver, and every imaginable metal. The Russian cigarette tinder and match box is a novelty that will undoubt- edly become popular, and the traveller, will certainly be made happy with a small I case in which slippers and a soft cap may be packed, and yet fit a not too capacious I pocket GENE" *L GOOD T'ASTE. It is quite remarkable this year to notice how writers on fashions plume themselves on the exsoeeding good taste of the present modes. The general taste is so good, we are told-the hobble skirt not- withstanding—and our leading -costumiers and tailors so clever, and original, that results being really artistici, are in the best of taste. The changes that have taken place are small, and consist mostly of details, such as original methods of draping and veiling. Narrow bands of fur are freely used, waistbands are often of quaintest fringes, with them are worn old-world ornaments, and these with the wonderful buttons of this winter combine to give individuality and novelty to the gar- ment—cut and foundation having under- gone no change at all. A simple creation often consists of three fabrics, yet there is no heaviness in effect, no overtrimming, thanks to our good taste. Many evening dresses have heensuggested by some old pictures, yet not one could be said to be an exact copy. One gets an idea of a, dress seen in some picture gallery, but there is an essentialdiffell"ece, and to locate that particular painting would be impossible. CONCERNING WAISTS. The high style of waist, from an artistic point of view is admirably adapted to the woman of medium height, who wishes to add to her inches, and a modified Empire —such as that now in voguec--is undoubt- <■ d iy more graceful than a very low posi- tion of the girdle, yet some of the smartest models produced by great firms are un- mistakably low-waisted, and that proves that we may follow our own tastes, and in- clinations witht regard to the styles we choose. For the past two or three years the smart position for the waist has been ratheir a debatable point, with the result that it has moved from season to season. Now any woman, if she chooses, can have her news gown made, with the waist Dame Nature bestowed upon her for day wear, but for evening dresses, the Einpitre high waist is decidedly de riguer. At present we desire to be as slender and willowy as possible, from head to foot, for the wasp- waist deformity is relegated to the limbo of the past, and there may it remain Now when the waist is normal, reasonably big hips and bust are altogether un- obstrusive, the lines are thus flow- ing" and graceful, being natural. The inevitable consequence of a, pinched-in waist is outstanding hips, and these de- stroy the "graceful line" so marked a feature of to-day's fashions. «•

WELSH ROAD MAINTENANCE. RHYL'S CASE FOR BETTER, TERMS. At the Rhyl Council meeting on Mon- day night Mr Ei. G. Evans called attention to the reduced estimates of the Council regard to the up-keep of main roads, and contended that Rhyl was not getting fair play. Although contributing one- seventh of the total expenditure of the Flintshire County Council, Rhyl was get- ting year by yeair less for its roads. It was no use making a respectful request to a county council, and lie advocated a. fighting policy. Colwyn Bay and LI an- gollen had had to fight the Denbighshire County Council, and Rhyl would have to fight the Flintshire Council. He moved that application be made to main two more roads. Mr J. H. Ellis asked the Council to pause before they did anything so drastic. The Flintshire County Council had adopt- ed a policy of cutting down expenses, and Rhyl's estimates were reduced in propor- tion to the whole county. If Rhyl was granted more money other towns would also want increased grants. Several members supported Mr Evans, and argued that unless Rhyl asked for better treatment it would, get nothing. The. Surveyor said the County Council refuse! to grant tarring, saying that it was a luxury which should be paid for by the districts requiring it. The resolution asking1 for the maining of two roads was carried.

MAXIMS ON SUCCEiSS. Among the late Sir J. Clifton Robin- son's ehraacteristic sayings were the fol- lowing — "The secret of success lies in that golden word 'concentration.' In each of us there reside latent potentialities peculiar to oneself, and it is the recogni- tion and direct cultivation of those quali- ties that give a man pre-eminence." "The days that drag are those not wholly occupied." "Have faith—faith in yourself." "Self-trust is the first secret of success." "Get to know all you can. Give ajl the powers of your mind to the expression of the knowledge you have gained. Then go forward, strong in faith." "The sense of humour is an asset." "The way to get on is to go on." "Never stand still. Power ceases in the moment of repose."

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LOCAL THEATRE | PROPRIETOR'S FAILURE. Mr Registrar Craig presided at Shrews- bury Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday. William James Yates Gregory, carrying on business at the Theatre Royal, Shrews- bury, and residing at Maisonette, Queen's Rioad, Llandudno, theatre lessee, came up for his public, examination. The gross liabilities were put at £ 2.982 3s. 2d., ex- pected to rank £ 1,340 8s. 3d.. and the assets were estimated at £ 38 Is. 7d. The alleged causes of failure were put as "de- preciation in property as assets from cir- cumstances over which I had no control." Debtor was examined by the Official Re- ceiver (Mr F. Cariss) and Mr G. M. G. Mitchell appeared for the petitioning creditors. n Debtor, in reply to Mr Cariss, said he was 48, and had been manager of a theatre in Birmingham and otherwise con- nected with the theatrical profession for years. In October, 1908, he became year- ly tenant of the Theatre Royal, Shrews- bury, at a rental of £ 300 per annum. At that time lie was quite free from debt. Under his first wife's will he derived some £ 3,000. Mr Caress What was the result of your taking the theatre at Shrewsbury ? Debtor It has not been very success- ful. Mr Cariss: It was under ? —Yes, but I was always in touch with it. You did intend to take a lease of the theatre with an option to purchase I-Yes, at about £ 9,000 but. in the first year of its working. I found it would not be profitable to buy at that price. Debtor, continuing, said he thought the affairs of the theatre might turn round but instead they went the other wav. It resulted in his becoming a yearly tenant at £ 300 a year. His further expenses on the theatre included ;C200 a, year for electric light, rates and taxes £ 79, staff expenses £ 22 per week—altogether it cost him over CI,700 a year to run the theatre. He thought he was justified in taking the -1 rink because he was adopting the policy of two houses a night at low prices. For the first six months the venture was not very flourishing; it began to pick up in the second six months, and then came the general election, and thev never got over tliat. He had been carrying on the theatre for a year at a, loss. Mr C'ariss: Knowing you were losing money what was the object of your con- Tliiiiiii,, !Debtor said he could not get out of the tenancy; he attempted, but without success. Questioned as to having himself drawn moneys from the theatre, debtor said he had put in an equivalent sum from rents of his property and other sources. Asked about an item of £ 150 "profit on betting transactions," debtor said it was for two years. His lioushold expenses were £ 2-50' a, year, and his travelling ex- penses about £ 400 a year. Debtor was further questioned about his connection with the Shrewsbury Skating Rink. He first took in Mr Pat Collins. but he paid debtor £ 50 to go out follow- ing other changes with the rink debtor eventually disposed of his interest in it for £ 230 in September last. He was in hopes that with the refloating of Hales Tours as the London and Co. Electric Theatres. Ltd., he would pull through. The pros- pectus for that, however, came out on the day of the death of the King and the whole thing fe'l flat. The nominal capital of the company was to be £ 50,0-00, and he was to be managing director. Early in 1908, debtor said he bought land at Wirexham and contributed £ 500 out of the total purchase money of £ 1,750. Their indention was to build a theatre in Wrexham, of which, he was to be managing director. That was why he took the theatre at Shrewsbury, thinking to run the one in conjunction with the other. They could not, however, find enough money to build the theatre, and a com- pany was floated called the Wrexham Pavilion and Skating Rink Company. Debtor's share of the £ 500 in the land was as to £,200 transferred to creditors and as to J6300 sold for £ 150. Mr Cariss went on to question debtor on details arising out of his second marriage in April, 1909. The furniture at Llan- dudno was, by a settlement before mar- riage, settled on his wife. He was ques- tioned as to the pawning of jewellery, and said a part of it was done to get money for the theatre at Shrewsbury. A distress had been levied there, and he had practically let the place- drift—in fact, he had told his manager to close it. The examination was adjourned until January 10th.

CHURCH DEIFiENCEI IN THE PULPIT. The Rev. J. Abel, preaching on Sunday night at All Saints' Church, Newtown, a church which Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones pre- sented to the, parish, said that the Church wa,s confronted to-day with forces which when parted had little in common, but when banded together displayed an in- tolerant, narrow-minded fanaticism almost Mahometan in its ferocity. Had they not had to face all manner of false accusations, such as that the clergy of the Church were State-paid and that the endowments were national property? People'tried to prove the case against the Church by figures which were warped by prejudice and sectarian bigotry. They might dis- establish and disendow the Church to- morrow, but they could not touch the spiritual life of the Church, which rested on her union with God and not with the State.

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