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Mrs. Patrick Campbell criticised modern drama when giving the first of a series of talks on "Diction Dramatic Art," at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, and said that it was hard for a girl tohe passionate in
modern clothes,
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Pinya of to-day are not written fur Aneness or for beauty of language, she said. Because of this they fit
pretty sit-abouls who people our stage. Of course, it is very hard for a girl to be passionate when her frock barely covers her knees and her hair is probably Eton- cropped.
THURSDAY, AUGUST
1927.
BOY SETTLERS FOR DOMINIONS,
PUBLIC SCHOOLS EMPLOY.
MENT BUREAU,'
'The second annual bulletin, Issued by the Public Schools Em- ployment Bureau of the Head- masters' Conference, gives par- tlculars of the work carried out in the Home Employment Section, which endeavours to find work in this country for public school boys, and the Migration Section, which is concerned with boys educated in public schools or ap- provod secondary schools.
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The bulletin states that nearly 700 boys have emigrated to Now Zealand under the special: Go- vernment scheme, and, with a few exceptions, have given great satis- faction. In Canada the Mae- donald Agricultural College (in- I saw a plny recently where a corporated with the- McGill
has young girl tried hard to convince University, Montreal)
number us that she had murdered her ranged to nominate a lover because he had been un-of public school and secondary faithful. She had on a short, school boys to proceed to Canada skimpy frock, and had shingled for training as farmers. Tho bair. That girl would have done boys will enter Macdonald College no murder--she'd have snapped for the purpose of such training, her fingers, whistled, and walked seven months of the year being spent on forms selected by a college committee, and five months. at the college itself. Applicants must be 17 years of age or wards, and can begin the course either about March 1 or November 1. Students may take either one or two years! course, and during the second five months at college facilities will be granted bulletin for specializing. The
away,
"Nonsensical,"
Mrs. Patrick Campbell's criticisms have not been allowed to pass unchallenged. Miss Fay Compton said to a Press represen- tutive-I quite agree with Mrs. Patrick Campbell in saying that the plays of to-day are not
fineness written for
or for beauty of language: but states: think her remark that it is hard for a girl to be passionate on the stage in modern clothes is simply nonsensical."
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It is the plays and not the We
Sept. 6mth "brg Sep. 12 Sept. 17 Cbrg 5'lompen Sept. 23 Sept. 21 beg misto Sept. 27 players that are lacking. Bershigeria
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have hundreds of good actors and 6 C'beg-Shmpt DeL. 11
actresses, but they are not given Aquitania
15 Chrg-hapta Da. 21 Bek Oct. 22 C'her S'hapin (ct. 28a fair chance because there is auch Oct. 29 C'brg hmpen Nov. 4a dearth of good plays.
Org Shmpin Nov. B Nov. Nov. 12 Cg Shapin Nov. 1 Nov. 16 Chrg Sbmpts Nov. 22 Nov. 26 (Chrg S'bmjun Dec. 2
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McGill and Toronto Universities afford, excellent opportunities to boys who wish to train in Canada after leaving school. The study of, and qualification in, such subjects as engineering, especially hydro- electrical engineering, and miner-
be specially re alogy, should minerative in the future, owing to the "great development in these directions on: the American Įtinent,
Schemes of Training.
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No Demand for Romance. Miss Madge Titheradge said:--fi We must move with the times. If we appeared in, the "hired tea
The Province of Ontario offers gowns" and uttered our lines with two, suitable schemes of training. The "passionate diction" that Mrs. Fifty places annually have been Campbell says is gone, we should made available for British boys, play to empty theatres. We give over 17 years of age, as students the public what it demands.
at the Ontario Agricultural There is no demand for romance College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. in the theatre now, or for the The purpose of this arrangement picturesque sort of plays, in which is to provide, at a reasonable cost, Mrs. Campbell was so wonderful.
suitable well- Miss Heather Thatcher said:training in scientific and practical
agriculture for I think the stage as a. whole is much more natural than it was in educated boys, who desire. to en- the days Mrs. Campbell has ingage in Canadian farming, whose parents or guardians
ex- mind. But I quite agree that we in a position to defray the
The all need to take great pains with out diction. We do have a ten-penses of a college course.
courses offered are for either two dency now-a-days to clip
or four years. The Ontario Go- words and speak too fast.
Vimy Ridge to some extent is due to the vernment has also secured" near
Guelph, Ontario," that our lines are more conver- Farm (320 acres) for the recep sational nowadays and legs
tion, training, placing, and after- orieal.
care of boys between the ages of 16 and 17. The boys will be placed only with such farmers as provide home surroundings which, in the opinion of the Ontario Ce- vernment, would be suitable. The Government undertakes to furnish super- advice, protection, and vision, so long as it may appear to be necessary for the boy's wel- fare, and in any case for not less than three years.
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CRUSHING DEFEAT OF "N. U. R. EXTREMISTS.
our That
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year contract to some chosen poat, in order to gain experience. in the elements of the business. Free ransportation is provided, "and
Some candid advice to railway-
The Hudson's Bay Company men on peace in industry and on have some vacancies in the Fur the futility of industrial strife was
for public Trade Department given by Mr. J. II. Thomas, MP school buys between the ages of
a discussion on the Trade Unions Bill at the resumed annual 17 and 20. Approved applicants conference of the National Union are sent out to Canada on a five- of Railwaymen at Carlisle.
The ciclegates debated in public resolution of protest, but they discussed in private the policy to be pursued by the Union in oppoel- tion to the Bill.
In the end, by 70 votes to 10 The conference decided to amend the rules of the union so es to keep within the provisions of the Trade Unions Bill.
The result of the discussion, which took place at a private session in the afternoon, was another triumph for Mr. J. II. Thomas, who led the fight against the policy of defiance proposed by the president, Mr. Dobbie.
Lively Debate,
There was a lively debate. Mr. J. II. Thomas strongly criticised the advice given by Mr. Dabbie that the measure should be ignored by the whole working class movement, and that every union should refuse to operate the provision of the Act.
allowance is the maintenance gradily increased from $240 in the first year to $504 in the fifth,! with board and lodging.
The 1820 Memorial Settlers': association, which works in co operation with the Oversea Settle-: ment Department of the British. Government, has inaugurated a scheme for the settlement in South Africa of public school emigranta. Applicants should be over 17 and 20 years of age and have studied at a public school or approved secondary school. The sum of £1,000 must be guaranteed available for the use of the appli- cant when he is ready to begin Of farming on his own account. this sum 250 must be deposited with the association, as Boon as the application is approved, to be used if necessary in repatriating him should be prove unsuitable while training.
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Steamer. ..Waishing Thurs. 4th Aug at 9 a.m.
The Bill would become law, said Minsang Fri. 5th Aug at 8 a.m.
Mr. Thomas, and the N.U.R. could) SHANGHAI via Swatow... Kwongsang. Fri. 5th Aug at 10a.m. not defy the law. If they did, it
Hinsung
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The officials as policy dictated, and take the Chipshing Satur. 6th Aug. at 11 a.m. who had to administer the affairs necessary steps to keep within the
Yuseng Satur, 6th Aug at 11 ani. of the union must face the facts provisions of the Act.
An amendment was moved by ...Hosang Satur. 6th Aug at 3 p.m. and act on practical lines and on
Mr. W. C. Loeber, London, that Waishing Sun. 7th Aug at 10 a.m. realities..
He strongly Chipshing Mon, 8th Aug at 5 p.m.
supported the the N.UR. should act on the policy Kobe via Amoy, S'hai,
Wed, 10th Aug at 7.m. resolution before the conference, advocated by the president, and hat the rules of the union be ignore the Act and defy the law. Moji & Yokohama
amonded in accordance with the On a voto, the policy of Mr. TSINGTAU Swatow & S'hai Hopsang. Wed. 10th Aug at 10 am.
provisions of the Bill when it Thomas was accepted by 70 votes TBINGTAU Swatow & S'hai Fooshing Wed. 17th Aug at 10 am.
became law...
to 10, the amendment being defeat- STRAITS & Caloutta.... Fookeang Fri. 18th Aug at 3 p.m.
A resolution was moved that the ed. OSAKA Amoy, Moji & Kobe Namsang Mon, 22nd Aug at 7 a.m.
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