... that Scottish character to-day is all that it used to be or all that it ought to be,” contined the Moderator Here I want to speak with sympathy, remembering how in Scotland, as in other countries, many of the evils that we lament to-day are the aftermath ...

... peas, beans, onions, tomatoes. But the extent to which this desirable will depend upon the character of the soil. Generally speaking, the preparation of a light soil can be left much nearer to spring-time than the preparation of a heavy clayey toil. With ...

... NOT TRUE AGRICULTURISTS Speaking farming—it looks as though Scotland would be well served by a little more of the Norwegian temperament. The Scots say themselves that they are really not 4rue agriculturists who know how to make the best their piece ground ...

... Wednesday. 10th January, the speaker will be the Rev. Stuart Mechie, M.A., of St. Anne’s Parish Church. Corstorphine, who will speak on Humour in the Church.” CONDITION OF BURGESS PARK —Queensferry United consider that the Burgess Park is unplayable and are ...

... January. Lecturer J C NEW LANDS, formerly of New College, Edinburgh, and Westminster College. Cambridge. Subject;— PUBLIC SPEAKING. BLACK RIDGE J.S. SCHOOL— Mondays 1.30 pm. commencing January. Lecturer Or C. B. CHILDS, Department of Natural Philosophy ...

... would have experience of the many difll ulties that cropped up between Vanning and agricultural tenants. those occasions speaking personally, it one had appeal to Mr Fergusson he was always most sympathetic and helpful, and, in most cases, was able to ...

... will give the first talk on the Scottish crafts. Topical to January is Robert Kemp’s talk on Bums Clarinda, in which he will speak about the poems which Bums wrote to Clarinda. and also those which Clarinda wrote to the poet There Is also a light-hearted ...

... to young children; (e» to encourage the use of 1 authorised adult patnls. j It is vital that the Safety Move ' ment should speak with a united voice Towards that end. the ; Society has prepared a draft pro gramme for the guidance of loca authorities. As ...

... Another takes its place. And I like manv another think life’s race Might well e’er now boo# won Had I backed another horse Speaking metaphorically. of course. How is it that we each sigh for the moon And think that what wc have not is the better Failing ...

... Associations. LONDON LIBERALS* F.LECTION CONFERENCE —Mr Michael Martell, deputy chairman of the Liberal Central Association, speaking at th« London Liberal Party Election Conference in London on Saturday, said: One of the penalties the country will suffer ...

... of the scheme, but the final decision would rest with the members. LAME DUCKS OF THE SOCIETY When Mr Black had finished speaking. Mr J. Donaldson rose and asked why the Board difierenlialed between the three departments in the hairdressing section. The ...

... March, 1947, COO delegates representing local authorities, trade unions, co-opera lives, churches and every body entitled speak for the people, were drawn together in the Scottish Assembly. It was the most representative gathering of its kind ever held ...