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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
ENCAJES, BORDADOS Y
FLORES

La casa donde falta ell sello personal
dc buen gusto, que solo saben imprimir-
10 las sefioras elegantes, aunque este
maravillosamente amueblada, siempre
parecera una morada sin moradores.
Solamente la sonora de ese hogar, sea
palacio modesto rincon, sabra podra
prestar vida a cuanto la rodee con su
gusto personal la fina perception de
las pequeneces, que siempre pasan mad
vertidas a los ojos de los hombres
Una mujer trabaiadora (sobre todo
81 es portorriqueiia) no pierde inutil-
mente su tempo y todo cuanto la ocu-
pc tiene su fin practice.
81 cs afcionada bordar, hace peque-
nos cuadros reproduciendo dibujos an
tiguos sobre lienzo de hilo batista
transparente, cuando llega reunir
numero sufciente para clio, arma n
tapete Ell pano para Ell respaldo dc
alguna butaca, uniendo los cuadros
bordados con entredos de encaje en-
torno de I'M ccntro dc malta. 81 por el
oontrario prcfriese hacer encaje, conbi-
nara entredoses y apiicaciones hasta
conseguir algo que sea original y bo-
nito.
Ell abuse dc los "trapitos sobre los
muebles es deplorable; pero 81 Sc CO.
locan con acierto, procurando que sean
artisticos, que guarden cierta rela-
cion con ell decorado de las habita-
clones, seran ell complemento sonado.
iSobre damascos Antiques, NADIA mejor
qWe los almohadones y pafiitos de ell
cafes que reproduzcan los de estllo
del siglo XIV; en cambio, entire cretonas
de alegre colorido y muebles de laca
blanca, esos primores desentonarian
de un modo lamentable, porque esta
clase de decorado necesita tapetes y
almohadones bordados con algodones de
colores en- negro sobre blanco.
Las flores constituyen algo tan in
dispensable ell la casa como ell alma
al cuerpo: son ell soplo de vida, sin
ese aroma, un salon nos parecera des
habitado.
Las flores no tienen jerarquias, y 10
mismo embellece un magnifco vase de
cristal de venecia la humilde madre
selva que la aristocratica orquidea; pc
70 81 bien es cierto que las flores to-
das tienen su encanto, los vasos don
de Sc coloean deben guardian relacion
con la habitacion donde han de per-
manecer.
Seria absurdo tener Ell un cuarto de
estilo ingles porcelanas antiguas Y cris
tales tallados, que requieren cierto III.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
Ell DESEO DE CASARSE

Cast todas las seforitas nubiles sien
ten un irresistible deseo de casarse. V
probablemente no las empuja ell ese
deseo la idea de tener I'm hombre a
Quien amar la de poseer una casa pro
pia mas que otra cosa, es el deseo de
lanzarse como un torbellino a las emo
clones Y goces de la vida.
Algunas han crecido en- ell seno de
familias un tanto rigurosas Ell sus OPT
niones, y Sc han visto siempre contra
riadas en- sus aspiraciones naturales que
las empujan a la diversion la vida
elegante.
Por medic de Ia Independence ad-
quirida con ell matrimonio, esperan po-
der satisfacer ,aquellas amortiguadas
inclinaciones.
otras han crecido en- ell gran mundo
Sc han habituado desde nifias a la
vida de los salones pero comprenden
que una posici6n de sefioras les permi
to ponerse mas Ell contacto con la vi
da, desarrollar mejor sus pasiones, fire.
cuentar mas libremente la sociedad re
cibir hacer visitas y dejarse hacer
la corte mas a sus anchas.
Yo no quiero meterme a fastidiosa
predicadora; pero pienso sinceramente
que las que van movidas por csc SEN
timiento al matrimonio; las que van
buscando las grandes emociones atrial
das como fragiles mariposas la luz
deslumbradora, no pueden ser felices
en- ell cambio de la vida.
Els precise ensenar a la mujer a fre-
cuentar la vida social mas por deber
que por placer La sociedad la necesita
en- ella tiene que jugar el importante
papel que unaturaleza lie sefiala.
La belleza y distinction de su cuerpo,
la fineza y gracia de su porte, la viva
cidad chispa de su espiritu, la cultu-
ra de su ingenio, la arrogancia de su
tale, son tribute de encantos que esta
Obligada prestar a la socledad en-
que vive. -.
Por ESQ, la mujer verdaderamente
distinguida, rendido ese tribute, vol
vera con serena algeria ell reino de su
intimidad domestica a las austeras
ocupaciones de sus horas de soledad.
Pero las senoras Y senoritas que ha-
cen de la vida elegante ell fin exclusi-
vo de su existencia ell exclusive ali
mento de su alma, atrofian los germe-
mes de las cualidades mas luminosas
santas que Dios ha infundido EN- elias,
adquiriendo una personalidad artifcio
sa y superficial, que las hace fastidio-
sas para los hombres que saben pen
sar.
Preprara de ese modo, tras esa epo-
ca de placeres, una larga epoca de de-
sengahos de tristezas, combatiendo
en- ell abandono en- Que luego Sc encuen-
ira recluida, con sus no satisfechas pa
stones
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
DIsTINGUIDA BoDA EN- LOLA

Han realizado sus ensuehos de amor,
mlendo sus destinos, la encantadora,
gentll y s'mpatica senonta Manuela
Oafrloh' o' Loiza' el correcto y ca
o'l'eroso loNen Antonio fucntes' de
baTamoh'
FL acto dc ia boda. que result6 So
Icmnisimo q Il que asistid numcrosa
"oncurreneia, ceIcbrdse en- Ia IgIcsia,
oiiciando el Rdo. Padre Rivera.
Fueron padrinos, e estinado caba
Hero don salomon Carri6n su muv
distinguida apreciabIe sonora. do6a
JoScia +. de Carri6n, hermanos respec-
ti'oS de los novios y esposos que gozan
''c gra"dcs Y merecidas simpatias en-
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
ORIENTAL.

tie enojaste Musulmana
poruue una noche de luna
mirar quise tus cabellos
que fulguraban destellOs
que cegaban?
tie enojaste Musulmana
poroue estando en- la ventana
de tu casa,
saber quise, porque enanas
de tn cuerpo de Sultana
ell perfume que me embriaga?
Musulmana ten cuidado!
Ten cuidado Musulmana!
No me enojes que soy brujo
v Dios mismo no redujo mi altivez.
Tengo hermanas voladoras
sobre escobas
que conocen las alcobas
misteriosas del harem.
No me enojes Musulmana!
mo me enojes! Que mis- brujas
embrujar saben muy bien.
Y ST mando que tie embrujen
que te siembren, que te estrujen,
mo seras la Musulmana,
reina amada, favorita del harem.
Ten cuidado Musulmana 1ll
con tn cuerpo de Sultana
tus Iabios como la grana
v tus dientes de marfil. hu@.f
No me enojes, 81 me enojas,
los embrujo, te los rasgo, los estrujo,
y te matara ell Visvir.
me comprendes? Musulmana.
ME comprendes? Aun hay tempo,
ST es que tn quieres vivir.
Ali BEAN.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
MIENTRAS RIES

Mira 81 tiene gracia
tn boca sonriente,
que al abrirse sus labios,
como Sc abre una rosa,
parece en- el misterio
de la selva frondosa
ell chorro cristalino
de una escondida fuente.
Cuando con vivas notas
tn risa Sc desgrana,
arrulla y adormece,
solloza, vuela y trina,
10 mismo que los sones
del aqua cantarina
EN- ell ristico fondo
de la fuente serrana.
LumbreS de amor abraSan
mi corazon llagado,
y voy la ventura,
sediento y fatigado,
buscando ell aqua clara
que name de una roca.
Pues til risa es un dulce
manantial entire flores,
para calmar mis- ansias
Y apagar mis- ardores
deja acercar mis- labioS
al clavel de TIL boca.
JOSE MONTERO.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26

Ell dia 16 de este mes, tuvo lugar
Ell "Sheepshead Bay Speedway, a
las 8 de la noche, la representation al
aire libre, de la opera italiana "Ai-
da', de Verdi, benehcio de las vic
timas de los terremotos ocurridos en-
las provincias de Toscana y Floren-
cia, bajo los auspicios del Consul de
Italia Com. Romolo Tritony.
FL desempeno de la obra estuvo a
cargo de los artistas siguientes, all
gunos va conocidos de nuestro pu-
blico por haber actuado distintas
veces en- el teatro de San Juan.
Manuel Salazar, tenor costarricen
Sc, ell Comendador- Ricardo Stracciari,
Maria Rappold, ell Comendador don
Andres Segurola, Maria Tiffany y
Cirene Van Gordon, parties principa
les del Metropolitan de New York. El
Comendador Giorgio Polacco, vino
expresamente de Chicago III, para
dirigir la representation.
La tunclon tue una copla eXacta de
la manera como fue "Aida" repre-
sentada ante las piramides de Egip-
to hace va algunos amos. Elefantes,
camellos, bueyes Y caballos y todos los
elementos necesarios fueron conse-
guidos para el acto. I'm coro de 800
personals fue tornado artisticamente,
con voces escogidas y la orquesta la
coponian $50 profesores.
En- la entrada triunfal de "Radames"
que ocurre en- ell segundo acto, habia
un contingencies de 1,500 personals, en-
la escena, entire artistas, coro y cucr-
po de bale.
Asistieron al interesante espectacu-
10 el embajador italiano Conde Macci
di Celleri y su sonora. Cast todos los
portorriquenos RESIDENCES en- New
York tambi6n asistieron la magma
representation.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
Ell CABALLO

Va Ell ell la moza cancion
a la reja del querer,
y Ell Ell vuelve de veneer
ell castellano pend0n.
Noble, como un infanzon,
muestra en- su augusta correr
gallardias de mujer
y arrogancias de leon.
Quebro lanzas contra moros,
lanceo en- Toledo toros,
llevo a Granada la cruz
y al oir las piedras hollando,
parece que va trotando
ell cuatro chispas de luz.
Pedro JARA CARRILLO
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
AMORES Y AMORIOS

La mujer de los ounce los veinte
aiios dice "me casare con quien yo
ouiera''. De los veinte los veinti-
cinco: "me casare con quien Dios quie-
ra''. De los veinticinco a los treinta;
me casara con quien me quiera." De
los treinta en- adelante: "ime casare
con cualquiera!''
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
EN- Ell "PARQUE"

Un niilo gotico dice a un amigo SUI
Ives aquel hacendado que habls
con Cayetanito Coll?
-Si.
-Pues ahi donde 10 YES, me ha eau
sado un perjuicio de mas de cicn mil
pesos. my
IA ii? iC0mo pHede ser?
81, 1iegandome la mano dc una de
sus hijas.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26

jo senorial Ell torno suyo, Y, por ell
contrario, entire magnifcas sedas, ia
las artisticas y objetos de plata, ha-
rian un NAL papel los grandes recipien-
ties de cristal roio, amarillo verde y
los cacharros pintados imitando ell gus
to oriental
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
Ell Corresponsal.
A ANGELES
SINFONIA

Estos versos locos
son flor dc passion;
han salido todos
de mi corazon.
Sin lima y sin artc
la vida les di,
porque todos cllos,
tc los debo q ii.
Son versos salvajcs,
dc eXtrano sabor;
va rugen, va gimcn
de pcna y amor.
Ardientes, sinceros,
de ferreo troquel,
a tus plantas vuelan
como enjambre fiel
de 10 Que he scntidO
y siento por ii;
con sangre del alma
te los escribi.
Estos versos locOs
son flor de passion;
han salido todos
de mi corazon.
Jose P. RIVAS.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-08-26
GRANDIOSA REPRESENTATION
DE "AIDA" AL ARE LIBRE.

En- benefcio de las Uictimos de los
tembIoreS de Italia.-El maestro Po-
laccO. Vino erpresomente de Chico-
go para dirigir Ia repfesentaci6n.-
Habia en- esceno comeIloS, elefontes,
cabalios y 800 persouas.-Casi todoS
los portorriquejlos RESIDENCES en Neu
York. asiStieron Ia magma rcpreseH-
taci0H.
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NATION MUST FIGHT
EVILS. SAYS DANIELS
Points to Periis of Peace in
Indiana Address.

FoRT WAYNE. Ind, July 4.--Secretary
Daniels, speaking at an Independence
Day celebration here to-day, declared n
nation could no more withdraw into its
shell and permit the fires OF Bolsh evism
or anarchy TO destroy the world than a
man could think of his own safety as he
heard the cries of children in u burning
building across the street.
"We entered CHS war highly resolved. -
he said, mot to cease until we not only
had won victory but until we truly
made this war against war
The nation realised, Mr.. Daniels said,
that the challenge Of peace was as inn
perative a. was the challenge Of war.
I'VE met the latter" he added, "as II
the nation had only one mind. We shall
meet the perils Of peace with equal con-
fidence and equal courage.
I'm this hour of triumph our minds
are stfll exulting over the dazzling posi-
ton we have lsaped to almost overnight
as leaders Of the wor1d and the &C
knowledged counsellor of the ancient
governments of the Old World
There were SOLDERING responsibilities
which went with the new position" he
added. and no better time to consider
them.
"If we would still lead to new and
greater victories" Mr.. Daniels declared
''if we would still stride at the forefront
of the worlds great march: IL we would
still be the wise and right counsellor of
nations, we must go forward. not like
some monst rous Won Hindenburg. armed
to the teeth. crushing remorselessly
friend and foe alike beneath his feet.
but more, and I say 1t In all reverence,
as Christ Himself went forward, strong
but not glorying in our strength: merci-
full to the weak: just to the unfortunate,
but relentless toward all evil Let us
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yOFFRE SAYS FRANCE
COULDN'T HOLD BRIEY
Not Stro az Enough Early to
SaVe Belgium Either.
By Ne associated Press.

PARIS. July 4---Marshal Jorrre APP
peared befor the Chamber Of Deputies
Committee O Investigation OF the Metal
Industries urtnlg tho war to-day and
replied to crticisms made before the
committee bt certain. Generals OF the
failure to defend the Br.ey iron mining
district and t hs failure to provide for an
attack by the Germans through Belgium.
The Briey Basin. the Marshal said,
was not inclpded In the covering posi-
lions because IT was impossible TO pre-
vent the Ger nuns from taking H. Tho
plans OF tho General star wers made to
follow every step OF the invasion with
the end in vi ew OF not engaging in bat
Ito until IL co uld do so with a totally of
forces. which at the beginning were
2,3eo. 900 bay unets
British military Aid was provided for,
Marshal Joffisc told the commission, in
u secret military agreement. He said
he had countsed upon six Engiish divi-
sions. ReferrSngto the defeat At Charlie
rot the Marshal declared II was the most
terrible day of his existence, Generals
who were his best friends were broken
because they were not equal to their
task, in con sequence Of which certain
units fell bssck in disorder. Marshal
Joffre explained that tho abandonment of
Lille was because it could not be de-
fonded.
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FOURTH OBSERVED IN LONDON.
Voted Britons Attend Dinner
Given by American Society.

Voted BritOns Attend Dinner
Given by American Society.
LONDON. July 4.--The celebration Of
the Fourth Of July here to-day was
much. the same as in the days before
the war. There was the usual public
reception at the homo OF the American
Ambassador. John w. Davis. from 4 to
7 p. NJ.
In the evening n dinner was given
by the American Society at which were
the Archbishop of Canterbury. the Lord
Chancellor. Viscount Miner Secretary
for the Colonies: the Earl of Reading,
Viscount Bryce. Lord Robert Cecil.
Andrew Bonar Law, Gen. Sir Arthur
Crrle, commander OF tho Canadian
Expedltionary Forces Major-Gen George
q. Squier, l.. s. A.. Ambassador Davis
and Major Gen. John Biddle. command
ing the American forces in the United
Kingdom. Col Edward NJ. House, who
arrived in England from Paris this
morning, also was invited.
Ambassador Davis in AN address told
what the Fourth of July means to Amer
leans and pointed out the difference be-
tween the peace OF Versailles of 1888
and that just signed.
No celebration was held by the few
American soldiers and sailors still here,
except augmented entertainments at the
Y. VI. c. A. huts. The British section OF
the English Speaking Union sent greet
ings to the Americans through the Amer
lean section on the successful return of
most OF the troops to the United States
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PLANS ARE DEBATED
FOR KAISERS TRIAL
Dutch Attitude in Doubt, but
Judges Are Slated.
Bg ne Assocfafed Prcs.

LONDON, July THE decision %
bring tho former German Emperor to
trial IN London, with other prominent
accused persons has been well kept
secret, and IT is understood that Premier
Lloyd George wis responsible for the
proposal HOLLAND, however, has yet
10 be reckoned with. 1t ~ reported.
Great state trials in England OF which
there have been none for many years,
have been held in. Westminster Hall,
hut II is not believed that William,
Hohen2oilern Will have that honor. The
procedure for his trial will be laid down
by commission, which will be an
pointed by committee which the Allies
WIZ soon set UP to execute the provisions
of the peace treaty
Five Judges will he chosen by the
British, American. French, Italian and
Japanese governments, and It is expected
they win constitute the court In that
event the Earl Of Reading. Lord Chief
Justice. will sit for Great Britain. and
Edward Douglas White. Chief Justice OF
tho Supreme Court OF the United states
~ regarded as tho logical choice of the
American Government. Parliamentary
soSsip holds that the former g,rnperor
certainly should not have a priviHSed
position ir court, but should be put in
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financial questions are to be met dis
turbances In our industrial life, are TO
be equitably adjusted and the lessons
Of the war are to be taken seriously
that VIC may not again neglect prepared
ness
AT tho outset 1t In for us to see that
the conditions of peace are faithfully
performed and those who were respon-
sible for the war pay the full penalty
Let no one doubt that It IL our fixed
purpose to SEQ that the terms OF the
treaty are completely fulfilled
wallace Vaunts the League.
Chaber of Commerce luncheon. after re-
ferring to the ties that bind France and
the United States, said:
when we speak of the League or
Nations we mean the league of poo
ples, and 1t IL only by a league of peo-
ples--the very brotherhood at which
we have aimed--that such peace Of
Justice can be maintained. The under
standing between France and America
has been one of peoples, and to-day,
as in the past, the American people
stand as friends to the French people,
feeling with them in their problems and
difficulties and desiring to help them
as people to people,
After paying tribute to President VIII
son. he concluded:
Peace is here. Those who made II
and imposed 1t upon the enemy know
the limitations of human knowledge and
do not expect perfection in any human
act. but we hope it is a, peace of justice.
If l could define the inmost thought of
the men who came to Europe to speak
for America and has seen in the League
OF Nations the attainment of great
hope for the peoples. 1t would, I am
sure, be this: The God who In the full
ness of His wisdom and in His own
good time has at last brought the ma
tons together will not let them fall
ae1Jnder"
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BRITISH NAVAL PLANS STAND.
Sinking of German Warships
Caused No Changes.

LONDON, July 1.-THE British naval
construction programme will not he mod
fled because of the sinking of the Ger
man warships. Walter Hume Long
First Lord OF the Admiralty, declared in
the House of Commons to-day in reply
to a questio
Mr.. Long pointed out that the pro-
gramme had been reduced considerably
before the sinking OF the German yes
sells. The possibility OF the destruction
OF these warships had not been taken
into consideration in drawing up the
British construction programme. the
First Lord added. but there had been
consideration taken of the fact, that
there was no chance of the German fleet
being restored to Germany and that
therefore it ought not to be calculated
as n possible enemy force, hut, instead.
as a possible addition to tho fleets Of
the Allies.
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no docii like any other man charged
with crime.
John Andrew Hamilton. Lord Sumner,
VIII preside over the Ave Judges repre-
y enting the United states, Great Britain
..t'fallce. italy and Japan. according 10
The Evening Netus. Sir Gordon Hewart,
lsSollcitor-Goneral OF Grcat Britain, VIII
lcad for the prosecution. William Hohen-
zollen'n. II is said. will be defended by
German counsel, assisted by British law
terIrs, II he wishes them.
The trial IN looked for this autumn. II
60 occurs, and steps for the Kaissrs es-
ttRdition are expected to- be taken soon,
IL not already begun.
Tho Niouico Rofterdumschs C0nrdnf
In an article which 10 reputed to have
be IN inspired. recently said that the
DIT tch Government might he prepared to
ms kc the necessary changes In it's con-
silt ut,onnl law on being given certain
qua tan,ees as to tho constitution OF the
court md the character OF the trial
Tho guarantees sperified by the news
paper were that impartial Judges who
would not he Of accusing nat!onalties
would ,reside and that the right might
DO given to the former Emperor to pro-
duce all available evidence in his de-
fence
The. .Handelsblad of Amsterdam res
Gently aid regarding tho former En-
perof al i'd Crown Prince Both of them
have be en- admitted to this country as q
matter Of fact, not as a matter or right
for NO authorization to travsl or reside
m Ho 9t md has been issued to- them In
sccordHnce with the law OF 1S4g relat'
mr., to foreigners. nor are they interned
as dar tserous foreigners under the tenn
porary law Of 1893. which requires that
a fore tgner to be informed must be
doomed dangerous to public order, safety
health " morality"
Tho tcwspaper points out that for
eiEners sot IN possession. OF an authori-
zation to- travel or reside here may bs
put over the frontier from which they
came.
Legal opinion here In that Hollands
action in assigning residences to VIII.
lam Hoht u1Dollern and his son constl,
tutcd pen niss!on for them to reside In
Holland
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AT BREsT RESTRAINED.
Confined to barracks Because %
Sundays Clashes.

BREsr, July A-The American national
holiday was celebrated in Brest without
the presence of American troops. all
officers and enlisted men being confined
to their barracks. No Americans were
seen on the STREETS OF the town with
the exception OF holders OF special
passes The buildings were plentifulIy
decorated with the French and Ameri-
can colors. but only civilians were al
lowed on the streets. the olive drab uni
form being conspicuous by itB absence.
This situation was the result of the
clashes that occurred between French
and American marines and soldiers last
Sunday. the day OF President Wilson's
departure.
The American army men thus expe-
riencel the most depressing Fourth OF
July in Brest since the first OF the
American Expedtionary Force landed
in France. The weather itself added to
the general gloom. rain falling at in
tervals. with low clouds envelopiug the
city throughout the day.
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woMEN's BILL REJECTED.
British Commons votes Against
Emancipation Measure.

LONDON. July 4.-The women's arlxN.
cipation bill. which has been before the
House OF Commons for some Tina was
defeated to-day. The motion to reject
was offered by Major waldorf Asuor and
was carried by a vote of 100 to g..
Major Astor announced that the Gov
eminent next week intended TO inAroduos
a bill to take the place of the emancipa-
ton bill. This bill will provide for the
placing OF men and women OIL equal
terms in civil and judicial matters. The
measure, Major Astor said, will be wide
and comprehensive.
The women's emancipation bill was
backed by the Labor party. II was Of
fered by it's sponsors to bring about
political and legal equality of men and
women In Great Britain. Among other
disqualifications of women to be removed
by the bill was that preventing women
from sitting in the House of Lords.