22 DECEMBER 1928, page 3

Several Readers Have Inquired Whether They Could " Adopt "

a necessitous family in Aberdare, and arrange- ments have been made for them to do so. We hope to return to this subject later. We publish several letters from Aberdare, among......

In A Visitation Charge To His Clergy On Monday The

Bishop of Durham described the Establishment as " an anomaly which is ceasing to function even tolerably." The nineteenth century, he said, destroyed the " Anglican monopoly "......

Mr. Chamberlain Has Made One Rather Important Concession...

to a joint Socialist and Unionist demand. He will instruct County Councils to invite comment on their schemes from all lesser authorities within their areas before they can......

We Must Part Company With Mr. Boothby, However, When He

attributes the absence of information about Russia to the " unfortunate policy of isolation pursued by the Soviet Government." A statement to the Press Association by the Editor......

In The House Of Commons On Monday The Prime Minister

spoke of unemployment and distress and must haye convinced some of the sceptics of the Opposition that the Government have done more than is often admitted. Mr. Baldwin said......

Once Again We Have To Thank Our Readers For Their

splendid response to our appeal on behalf of the town of Aberdare in South Wales. A further sum of £1,800 has been subscribed, making the total £3,842 on Tuesday, and three......

The Local Government Bill (england And Wales) Is In The

Committee stage, and it is significant that after keen discussion in a well-attended House it remains substantially as it was when Mr. Neville Chamberlain made his memorable......

Bank Rate, 41 Per Cent., Changed From 5 Per Cent.,

on April 21st, 1927. War Loan (5 per cent.) was on Wednesday 102k ; on Wednesday week 102 ie.; a year ago 101k. Funding Loan (4 per cent.) was on Wednesday 90 ; on Wed- nesday......