Show english Eoff lih anne but tribe not extinct the passing of beadles Is being lamented la in england one of the last existing specimens the beadle of t new kew seeks peace and retirement after a generation gene raffin of service moul fold were the tha powers and duties of ef this in addition to being beadle ile he wis was head borough ion constable of the 3 manor anor court and herdsman ills his beadie ship gave cato him an to whip naughty boys boya who talked in church and attack sinners who broke the customs of the manor mano r there are however plenty of b deft ea dies today here as aa well cs as in england they are the self belt appointed variety lacking the historic robe cocked hat and decorated staff they are clothed in a shred of brief authority the gaudy uniform may so ee but the bumble spirit we shall have always with us new york herald tribune |