... This is a mockery of democracy, and a strong resolution was passed in favour of reform. One of the best speeches from the floor came from Alderman A. M. Watson, of Lancashire, who made the case for re-rating agricultural land and industry. As a farmer ...

... Miss Jean Forbes, I saw dancing with one of her brothers. Others I noticed were M. Philippe Washer from Belgium, Mr. L. Bergelin from Sweden, Mrs. Miglori from Italy and Mr. N. Kumar, the Indian Davis Cup player. Next day I went down to Hurlingham Club where ...