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way of lease; realistically this would however not be feasible, even if concessions were made to Irish National aspirations, such as allowing the Irish flag to be flown within the Six Counties. The British might be con cerned over the loss of military and air bases, but an acceptable solution could doubtless be evolved. 7. Under a federal solution, a united 32 county Ireland would join England, Scotland and Wales in forming a new federation along American lines, with separate parliaments in each country, as well as a federal Congress composed of a House of Representatives elected on the basis of equally apportioned constituencies and a Senate elected by each constituent unit. It is obvious that England, by virtue of its population, would dominate such a federation. It is therefore doubtful from a political point of view whether Ireland would wish to join such a federation, des pite the fact that there will be free trade between Britain and Ireland after 1975. A federal solution would depend to a large extent on whether Britain and Ireland would shortly be admitted to full participation in the European Economic Community and the steps that would occur within that Com munity after entry. interesting questions; it will be for the wisdom and state- manship of all concerned to endeavour to solve this thorny problem. HAGUE CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW The Centre for Studies and Research in Inter national Law and International Relations of the Hague Academy of International Law will be held for the first time from 18th August to 25th September 1970 at the Peace Palace, The Hague. This centre is only open to participants highly qualified by their intellectual maturity and ex perience; those admitted will be expected to stay in The Hague during the prescribed period with out interruptions, and to take an active and effec tive part in the scientific work of the centre. There will only be 15 places for those who will carry out research work in English, and an allowance of 30 florins (£3-5-0) per day will be provided. There will be no admission fee, but all applica tions together with all relevant testimonials and certificates should reach the Curatorium of the Academy of International Law, The Peace Palace, Professor Johnson has raised many

LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGAL SOCIETY Those who attended the recent English Local Government Legal Society Conference and Week end School, 1969 at the University of Kent in Canterbury included Mr. M. J. Leech, Law Agent, Corporation of Dun Laoghaire and Honorary Secretary of the Local Authorities Solicitors' Asso ciation. The Local Government Legal Society was .founded in Britain in 1947. Membership is open to any solicitor in the service of a local authority, including a precept ing authority. Mr. Leech, who was the first Solicitor from the Republic of Ireland to attend the Conference, was welcomed by Mr. H. Wilkinson (Manchester Cor poration), Chairman of the Society, Mr. J. B. Chirnside (Oxford County Council), Secretary of the Society, and also by Mr. G. T. Heckels, Clerk of the Kent County Council. There was a large attendance at the conference and Weekend School, which extended over a period of three days, and which was held at the new University of Kent at Canterbury. During this period papers were given by, amongst others, Philip M. Vine, M.A., LL.B., Town Clerk, Solici tor and Chief Executive Officer of the City of Nottingham, Christopher M. Price, M.P., T. M. H. Scott, M.A., LL.B., Town Clerk and Solicitor, London Borough of Sutton and Dr. Paul Sterling, M.A., Professor of Sociology of the University of Kent. SOLICITORS' GOLFING SOCIETY Autumn Meeting at Carlow Golf Club—Saturday, 27th September, 1969. Captain's Prize and Challenge Cup : Joseph McGowan (Balbriggan)—3 up; Runner-up: M. A. O'Carroll (Athlone)—1 up. St. Patrick's Plate : Hugh Fitzpatrick (Dublin) —2 up; Runner-up : T. D. Shaw (Mullingar)— 2 down. Veteran's Cup : J. T. Louth (Arklow)—2 down; Runner-up : W. A. Menton (Dublin)—2 down. Best 1st nine : John Gaynor (Dublin)—2 up; Best 2nd nine : Hugh Byrne—all square; Best score from over 30 miles : T. B. Adams (Tulla- more)—2 down; Best of 3 cards by lot : John Maher (Dublin)—6 down. 60