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Rear Admiral RICHARD EBYRD'S
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TUESDAY,
MAY
1936. 26,
FAMOUS HISTORIAN PASSES
SIR ROBERT S. RAIT
SCOTLAND'S
AUTHORITY
London, May 25.
The death has necurred of Sle Robert Sangster Rait, the well-known. Scottish historian-Reuter.
The late Sir Robert Rait, leading authority on Scottish history, was burn in Aberdeen in Feb. 1874, and educated at Aberdeen University,| whence in 1800 he was elected to an | exhibition in modern history at Now
Oxford. There 1800
in
Colic gianhope Prize with a thesis
won the
RAINS AT EPSOM ALHAMBRA
ON DERBY EVE
DON'T HELP PUNTERS TO PICK WINNER
London, May 25.
The Epsom Derby course has been greatly improved by several hours of rain, which has delighted, most of the trainers, but is even more welcomed by Noble King whose chance of victory are increased if the going, which is still hard, gets much softer.
This will be one of the largest fields in recent years and one of the most difficult in which to spot the winner. Not only are there three-year-olds of a poorish vintage, and no really outstanding candidates, but several of the prominent runners are of the same ownership or trainership.
an "The Scottish Parliament before the Union of the Crowns". Made a Fellow of New College, he was tutor there until 1913 when he was pointed professor of Scottish history and literature at Glasgow University:
On form, the horse Tajalbar, who During the world-war, Sir Robert served in the War Trade Intelligence is not only to be ridden by Gordon Dept, and was awarded the CB.E. Richards but is the only runner to In 1919 he was made Illstorlegrapher win over the Derby distance and over Royal for Scotland, an office for na- the Epaem course, koks like the best tional research to which appolatments bet. But Couvert, a 45 to 1 shot, are made by the King. He also was the victor over Tajakbar over became president of both the Library the mile. He has a great outsider's Association and the Scottish Text chance. Society In 1924 and four years later was appointed a visiting professor to California University,
UNIVERSITY HEAD
In Oct. 1929, he succeeded Sir D. MacAlister as Principal of Glasgow University and two months later re- signed the office of Historiographer Royal, as he found that his duties at
the
university prevented him from giving adequate time to the work of the other post. There was no prece- dent for resignation of this office. In Jan., 1933, he was knighted. Aber- deen University conferred on him the hon. degree of LL.D. Sir Robert wrote many works of historien! and biographical Importance, including "Relations between England and Scot- land", "Life and Campaigns of J. M. Viscount Gough", "Critical Moments in British History", "The Parliaments of A. V. of Scotland" and "Memorials of Dicey". Fishing and walking were hla chief sources of relief fram lec-
The most optimistic owner is Mrs. Spand, who in confident that Than kerton, the North Country hope, will win despite the fact that he has no chance of beating Tajakbar on book
form, and no woman has won Derby, apart from the War years,
It is generally considered that Pay U is the best bred entry-ruter Special.
The broadcast of the race will be heard in Hongkong at 0.45 p.m. to-
morrow.
turing and writing, but in later years ON
he was also a keen motorist.
OBLIGATIONS OF
THE LEAGUE
HOW BRITAIN VIEWS MATTER
London, May 25. Referring In Д Parliamentary
to the
HUNTING BLACK LEGION
MURDER TRAIL IN MICHIGAN.
FIFTY MEN ON DEATH. LIST
Twelve
Detroit, May 25.
unshaven and dis
RED SOX GAIN ON YANKEES
RACE FOR LEAD IN AMERICAN LEAGUE
GIANTS AND CARDS CLOSE
NewYork, May 20.
The Philadelphians, tail-ending the American League with the St. Louis Browns, turned on the New York Yankees to-day and out-hit them, Afteen to twelve, scoring ten runs against seven in the process.
The Athletics committed two errors and
Yankoos the
ane Solkirk homered for the Yanks and Moses for the Athletica.
The defeat of the Yanks and a victory by Boston, narrowed thu margin between these two teams at the top of the League table. Beston ushed the Washington Senators, six to nothing.
Ostermuller pitched for the Red Sox, allowing only four hits. Boston scored on niño drives,
No other games were scheduled.
NATHAN AD, HOW
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ASTAIRE ROGERS
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RANDOLPH SCOTT-~~~~HARRIET, HILLIARD ASTRID ALLWYN Lyrics and music by
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Thursday: "CRIME & PUNISHMENT.”
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THE FIRST OF THE "OLD FAVOURITES" TO BE SHOWN IN THIS THEATRE DURING THE SUMMER.
The Worst Woman In New York!
The Most Loved Woman in Amorical
Claudette Colbert TORCH SINGER
A Portal Mcture with
RICARDO CORTEZ DAVID MANNERS LYDA ROBERTI and BABY LADY
Added Attraction: "POPEYE THE SAILOR”-CARTOON.
PHILLIES BLANKED • TO-MORROW, ONE DAY ONLY!
ANOTHER "OLD FAVOURITE" FROM PARAMOUNT !
League Philadelphia's National hevelled members of the Black team was scoreless against the New Legion stood mutely on arraign- York Giants, unable to tolly once on one on four-Leslie's homer. Smith German day. They are charged with pitched for the Glants, There were Government at Locarno in 1925, in slaying Charles Poole because he no errors. which the signatories stated that the beat his wife. obligations resulting from Article 18
answer to the terms of the collective ment on murder warrants to- five hitsy, whereas New York seared"THE BIG BROADCAST of 1933
note addressed
be
attorneys entered
Their
Boston won against Brooklyn on the strength of Pitcher Lanning's arm and of the League Covenant must
the "not! power of his bat. Lanning not understood to mean that each mem guilty" pleas and all accused were only held the Dodgers scoreless, on ber of the League was bound to co-held without bail. They will face seven hits, but smacked a home run operate loyally and effectively in sup- examination on Wednesday. "John which lifted his team's total to eight Dort of the Covenant and in resistance Doe" warrants have been issued for on nfteen-hits- to any act of aggression to an extent
which was compatible with its mill-twelve other suspects who have
took its
tary
situation
*lyet been arrested.
not
Pittsburg Pirates, nesisted by a tho homer from Paul Waner, bent, Cincinnati Reds nine to two. Cuyler has hit a homer for the Reds, Pirates
had thirteen hits to the Reds' four," in and the Reds also distinguished them-
selves by bungling into four errors.
and geographical position into account, Meanwhile, the suspicion the Foreign Secretary stated that His arisen that the Legion's membership, Majesty's Government abided by that said to total nearly 150,000 interpretation.--Dritial Wireless. Michigan alone, extends to the police departments and other Government services through the slate.
FINNISH BARQUE
SALVAGE
FUND BEING RAISED IN ENGLAND
London, May 25. A movement is on foot to secure
Mr. George Eckhardt, former chief of the Pontiac pellee, charges that one-third of the Pontiac police force holds membership and he named one prominent police official deânitely as a member.
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S. Martin's home run for the St. An Outstanding British Production !· A Vivid Picturisation of tho Louis Cardinals was enough_to_nose
out Chicago Cubs, lus year's cham- Loyal and Patriotic Spirit of the English Paople: the Spirit that has plans, and to put the Cards farther built up the BRITISH EMPIRE !\\ ahead in the Lengye.--Reuter,
Captain Ira Murnion, commandant St. Louis of the State Police, has ordered a New York thorough investigation of every aus Pittsburgh
'suicide" picious
und mysterious Boston
the necessary funds by public appeal death in Michigan in the past three Chicago for salvage of the Finnish barque, years. He said that inquiry bad dis- Cincinnati Herzogin Cecile, which went aground closed almost unbelieveable facts" Brooklyn off the South Devon coast on April and that he had evidence to show that Philadelphia
the Legion's The owner and Captain believes afty men were on that the ship can be saved to take
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"execution list."
LEAGUE TABLES National League
W
Per.
22
G63
.047
.515
18
486
17
485
18 .481
.388
351
American League
12 ..676
14
.012
16 .665
18
.543
.500
.600
-323
.260
her part again in the grain races Despite the Legion's frightful oath, New York from Australia in which she has el- taken with a pistol preased against Boston ready made history. He has given one's sido under an inflexible rule of Detroit an undertaking that if the British | death for betrayal of secrets, police Cleveland public subscribes the necessary funds have been scerntly receiving reports Washington for salvage, he will in future take British apprentices free of all fees from all parts of Michigan and the Chicage to gain experience in aniling before intended victims of the Legion have Philadelphia
been closely guarded.-United Press. the mast.-British Wirelcan.
ANOTHER BIG SURPLUS
PORTUGAL SETS UP NEW RECORD
Lisbon, May 25."- The largest surplus ever known has been reported for the financial year' 1934-35. It exceeded £3,000,000.
During the eight consecutive years that Senor Salazar, the Prime Minia- ter, has hold office, the Budget sur, pluses have totalled over £11,600,000.
Router.
BUDGET LEAKAGES
London, May 25. The Prime Minister stated in the House of Comчons this afternoon that if there méro a general dosiry for discussion on the report of the tribunal of inquiry into the alleged Jige of Budget Information after is publication, it would be arranged.
British Wireless.
TO-DAY &
TO-MORROW
Ou WORLD
PICTURES
St. Louls
MAJESTIC
THEATRETKO
ORNEO
WITH
JOHN PRESTON MAE STUART
GSORGAN
At 2.30, 5.20. 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.
THURSDAY
The Case of the Curious
Bride
with
WARREN WILLIAM MARGARET LINDSAY
MATHESON LANG
IN
Drake of England
ATHENE SEYLERY
THE FAMOUS ADMIRAL OF THE SIX- TEENTH CENTURY AS A SWASHBUCK- LING PIRATE WHOSE SWORD AND HEART WERE EVER AT THE SERVICE OF QUEEN AND COUNTRY.
Connery Chappell, "Sunday Dispatch": "THIS VIGOROUS REPRODUCTION OF THE SWAGGERINO, ENGLAND
OP ELIZABETHAN`DAYS IS GRAND"
CERT.U
Directed by ARTHUR WOODS
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WEDNESDAY -
JOE E. BROWN in "BRIGHT LIGHTS"
The MING YUEN STUDIO has removed to the 3rd Floor of No. 6 Queen's Road Central.
JUST OPPOSITE the Dairy Farm's Soda Fountain.