The Traffic in Titles.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 20, 15 May 1912, Page 13

The Traffic in Titles.

If the' truth could be* told about the trallic in titles th it every now find again goes on, it would make the moat amusing and amazing story of the century (says a writer in “The Wivtch? dog”). The latest victim to misplaced confidence is a certain Nonconformist light. Some time ago he' contributed heavily tcy the party funds on the distinct understanding that he should get a baronetcy, lie has been worrying those in authority for some time now, and seems likely to go through a, good deal more worry before what he wants comes his way. These title? wire pullerC arc tricky people. I know a. case where a baronet paid £89,000 for a Then some shady incident occurred in his private life, lie was not only refused the barony, but the return of his money also. But occasionally the boot is on the other leg. A certain baronet I could name tells it as a good joke, but as questionable morality, that ho bar gained £25,000 for his title, paid £lO,OOO down, got the title, and de* dined to pay the remainder.