When _Carter_ was turned down by a clergyman who refused to perform the
marriage rites for a divorced man, there was something very attractive (to
a golfer) in his protest against these "local rules." This was one of many
good things said; but the play had its dull times too, and there were one
or two lapses made in the pursuit of the easy laugh. For instance:--
_Carter._ "Do you believe in God?"
_Wills._ "Good God!" (laughter).
[Carter _here kneels down to get something from under the sofa._
_Wills._ "Are you going to pray?" (laughter).
Personality, of course, counts for much, and both Miss GLADYS COOPER and
Mr. OWEN NARES have enough admirers to ensure a success for this rather
moderate farce. But not a triumph, I fear; for, after all, the play counts
for something too and, though all the Faithful may be trusted to put in one
appearance, I doubt if many outside the ranks of the Very Faithful will
turn again at the sound of these _Wedding Bells_.
O.S.
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[Illustration: "AND WHY AREN'T YOU GOING TO SUNDAY SCHOOL?"
"'COS IT'S 'AROLD'S TURN FOR THE COLLAR."]
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MORE DIRECT ACTION.
"Northumberland Miners' Executive have decided to have Mr. Robert
Smillie's portrait painted in oils for Burt Hall, Newcastle.
Other matter relating to the coal crisis appears on Page Eleven.
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