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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 24, 1937.
JOHN BARRYMORE DIVORCED
Cruelty Pleaded By Elaine
Barrie
Hollywood, To-day.
Mrs. John Barrymore, former- ly Miss Elaine Barrie, yesterday obtained a divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty.
-So ends one of filmdom's most discussed romances, often describ ed as an "Ariel and Caliban" love, affair. *
Mrs. Barrymore, giving evidence, alleged that her famous actor hus- band, at a party last Christmas, threatened to kill her
He became
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extremely abusive,
used profane language and humi- liated before her friends, she stat ed.
..
She did not ask for costs nor ali- mony. Mr. Barrymore was not in court and was not legally repre- sented. Reuter.
Caliban a la Gay '90s
DIVORCE
BILL UPSET
LATE SITTING
SEQUEL
London, To-day.
An all-night sitting of the Com- [mons lasting till 11.39 in the morn- ing caused the cancellation of yes- terday's sitting at which three Pri- vate Members Bills including Mr. A. P. Herbert's Marriage Bill, amending the law of divorce were down for consideration and at which the promoters of the latter had hoped to see sufficient progress made to ensure its passage. into law, in the time available, which they had reason to expect in view of the majorities it has obtained at its various stages.
Next Friday is the last sitting of the session available for Private.. Members' Bills so that unless
the
the
government agree to accept suggestion of large numbers of all parties that it should provide time for the Bill, the prospect of its be- ming law is slight. British
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
COMMAND
The Admiralty announces the appointment of Rear-AdmĮ, Guy C. C. Royle, C. B., C.M.G., to be Rear- Admiral, Aircraft Carriers, in suc- cession to Vice Adml. Noel F. Laurence, C.B., D.S.O., to date July 27.
A quickly shattered romance is illustrated above, the picture showing John Barrymore and his fourth wife, Elaine Barrie, who yesterday secured a divorce after a few months of married life. They are seen in merry mood, here, posing a la Gay Nineties.
Rear-Admi Royle was command-GIRLS GRADUATE ing officer of the aircraft carrier Glorious in September, 1934, when
FOR MARRIAGE he was appointed Naval Secretary AT THIS COLLEGE to the First Lord of the Admiralty. He was relinquish these duties on ...June 7 in favour of Rear-Adml. W
J. Whitworth.
College for girls, staffed by hand-
UNIÓN REVOLT
Against Socialist Leaders
MAN STABBED AT
COURT DOOR
People waiting in the vestibule ofs Thames Police Court for their cases to be called were startled to man who was about to en- ter the court shout "I have been stabbed.
Another man, it is stated, was seen to run down the steps into the street. He was pursued by police officers. A bloodstained knife was found on the steps.
some men, where, possession of Revolt against the leaders of the Later a man was detained at Ar- good looks, good dressing-sense and Socialist Party and the T. U, C. bour-square police-station. attractive manners is regarded as gained influential support when the “The man who had cried out, Ed- much more important than text- National Union of Distributive ward Charles Soames, of St. Paul's- book learning is St. Stephen's Col-Workers at Blackpool, passed a re-road, Bow, E., was the complainant, lege, Columbia, Missouri.
solution supporting the "United" in an assault case which was to
A gunnery specialist, Rear-Adml. Royle was promoted to commander in recognition of his services at Jutland, where he was gunnery of- ficer of the battleship Marlborough,
As a proof of its great success, Front with the Communists and have been heard at the court that Sir Cecil Burney's flagship. Later the college's president, Dr. James their "Left Wing" allies. Vote was day. He was treated at the police- he served as Flag Commander to Madison Wood, advertises that 87 69,266 to 34,101. ̧* Adml of the Fleet Sir Charles Madden in the Revenge. He receiv ed the C.M.G. for his war services.
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marry per cent. of his students within less than five years of gra- | duation.
Professors at the college are
"At to-morrow's Anzac Day com- smiling young men who often dance memoration at the Cenotaph Lieu-
with their pupils after lectures. tenant C de Saille Robertson M.M.,
"We teach our girls how to dress H.K.V.D.C., formerly A.L.F., will well and how to cultivate good lay the wreath on behalf of the manners," says Dr. Wood. “Surely original 'Anzacs, task he has per- this is a most important part in a formed in the Colony since 1926-girl's education? N Sergeant Major C. E. Terry lay the wreath on behalf of Volunteers.
THE GLOUCESTER
Mr. Thomas Thompson, of Glas- gow, complained. of.. "heresy hunt- ing" by the Socialist leaders. “Un- less it is checked," he said, "they will soon kick out the trade unions."
station for a wound in the side.
The assault summons" was ad- journed:
The resolution protested as the Socialist Party's, disaffiliation of Check the Socialist League,... leader of which is Sir Stafford Cripps.
But Mr. W. A. Robinson,....” M.P., hit back thus:
will "We invite men from neighbour-****
the ing colleges to meet the girls
dances and parties."
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That
for "Sir Stafford Cripps ratted and left within twelve months of being placed on the party national execu- Cold! tive."
AIDES-DE-CAMP TO
O.A.G.
Before It Gets A Grip.
A sneeze or two, a fit of coughing, and you feel you are în for a cold, but Respiroids, promptly taken, will check These pleasant-tasting throat and chest lozenges, dissolving slowly in the month, emit highly beneficient essences and vapours which circulate through the entire respiratory system.
His Excellency the Officer Ad- ministering the Government has approved the relinquishment of the appointments of the following of- ficers as his Honorary Aides-de-
To ward off a cough, cold or sore Camp-Captain Thomas Addis
throat which is threatening, there is Martin, Hong Kong Volunteer De
nothing more effective than Respiroids. fence Corps, Lieutenant-Comman- Keep them handy for immediate use der Robert Shearman Barry, Royal and you will be provided with a con- are ob- Navy. His Excellency has appoint-stant safeguard. Respiroids ed the following as successors:tainable at all chemists. Captain James. Francis Wright,
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, Lieutenant Commander Re- ginald Robert Helbert, Royal Navy
RESPIROIDS