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JOINT AIR CONTROL
Air Marshal Barratt Assumes Duties
LONDON, Jan. 10 (Reuter), -Air Marshini A, S. Barratt, the newly-appointed commander of the British air forces in France, arrived by air to-day at the head- quarters of the Air Force from the place where he had been atalloned since the start of the war as Senigr Air Liaison Officer with the French forces.
All ranks of the British alr forces, sbys "Router's" special correspondent with the British Air Forces in France, welcome the new development, which is the requel to the ever-growing strength of Britain's air: Arm in France.
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240,000 MEN CALLED UP
IN ENGLAND
LONDON, J. 10 (Reuter). The call-up of the first hatch of the 22-23 age group began to-dny.
These men were registered in December when it was stated that calling-up would begin early in the new year.
It will be some weeks before the calling-un is complete. About 240,000 men are affected.
It is unlikely that any group from 23 to 27 will be enlied upon to register before March at the earliest.
Another Nazi Lie Nailed
Mustard Gas Charge Completely Refuted
LONDON, Jan. 10 (British Wire- less)...It moy be reculler that attempts were made by the propo ganda authorities in
in Germany Lo explain away the defeat of the Graf Spee by alleging that the British cruisers used mustard fos. These allegations were denied at the time. by the British Admiralty, which atated that no mustard gas, grenades or shells had ever been mile for or used by the Royal Navy.
The charges were, however, re- peated and an altempt was made to give them substance by elling the opinion of a German Uruguayan doctor, Dr. Walter Meerhof, whose
CSAKY REPORTS Nazi proclivities are well-known in
DENIED
vautore, on all avaliable air forces BERLIN, Jan. 10 (Reuter) --As-
can be used cording to the coitrse of events,
own
Montevideo and who, by his admission, based his opinion on the testimony of photographs.
Finally Quashod
the best way becording to a Budapest despatch to the
The report of the Medical Com- There is no question of the Army official German news agency, reports mission officially appointed by the receiving any less support from the that Count Csaky is returning to Uruguayan Ministry of National
nit, and is practice the excellent Italy shortly to continue discussions Defence, particulars of which reached co-operation between the Army and are categorically denied in authorita, the Air Force will be uanifested. tive Hungarian quarters.
It may be emphasised
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Marshal arralt and General
will not only be in the closest colla-
London to-day, finally disposes of these baseless charges. The docu- ment bears nine signatures and rends as follows:
boration, but will have responsibility Good News For The "After a careful examination of all
of equal importance for the success-
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Gallant Trouper Laureen Clemo II
But Goes On
With Show - THOUGH running a tempera- ture, little Laureen Clemo, in true trouper style, went on with her part in the fifth annual display of Ballet by the George) Goncharoff School of Dance at the King's Theatre last night.
Lady Northcote allended the func- on which was in aid of the Hong- kong Society for the Protection of Children and the British Wár Organi- cation Fund.
Laureen, besides having prominent part in "Christmas Night's Dream," danced a Copake Russlan Dance, the music for which was composed by Maussorgsky), no ndan feat for a child who has been i Sor arveral days.
The two roain ballets were "Christ- j mus Night's Dream," will music by Mendelsohn, and "Springtime Suite," with music by Eric Contes. The Grot of these was handled by Mr. Gòn. charoft, as Father Christmas, and the younger children of the school. Claire van Wylick, as the Fairy Queen, led the ballet, and was ably supported by Mavis White, as the Mother, Laureen Clemo 15 the Air Mall by "Imperial Airways Daughter, and a chorus of Children
Direct Service" London date, and Fairies. 3rd January
.Jan. 11.]
INWARD MAILS
wounded and sick from the battle- ship, Admiral Grat Spec, treated in Canton the military hospital and in the Haiphong Pasteur Hospital, the special Techni-Japan LONDON, Jan. 10 (British Wire-cal Commission appointed by the Shanghel NEW YORK, Jan. 10 (Reuter) less)To cannmemorate the centen- Director-General of the Army Medi-Shanghal and Amey Two members of the Canadian Ship-ury of the introduction of adhesive cal Corps declares that it has found Straits ping Board have arrived from Ottawa postage stumps, the Pastmaster-not the slightest trace of symptoms, Manila to discuss the possibility of acquiring | General announces that in May a which could give rise to the suspi-Haiphong American ships for the transport of special series of lower priced stamps elon that they had been affected by Canadien goods.
will be issued.
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Jan. 11. The "Springtime Sulte" was in four Jan. 11. parts: Pastoral, led by Ellen Ford, Jan. 11. assisted by Lara Tesar, Peggy stone- Jan. 11. man, Irene Artiuh, Anne Mansfield, Jan, 11. Joan Old, Winnie Raven, Joan Jan, 11. Pennel), and Zina Massel; Romance. Jan. 11. with Put Pasco and the Ballet Måster Jan. 12. himself; For Your Delight, with Betty .Jan. 12. Leo, Lara Tesar, Petry Stoneman, Jan. 14. Josephine Eu, und Irene Artiuh; Jan. 12. Vermil Breeze, with Peggy Sentcher, Jan. 12 Anne Mansfeld and Belty Lee; und Jan. 13. ally a Waltz,
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In Vernal Brecze Z. Monsel who suffered from a sprained nukle was substituted by Anne Mansfield.
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Betty Lee, while a brikant, tup dancer and jazz singer, vas most un- Put 6th Jan happy in the classlent ballet,
Jan. 18. Pasco, on the other hard, was equally Jaa. 15. home as a character dancer or Jan. 15 ballerina. She has a pleasing-per- .Jan. 15. sonality and a commendable way of Jan. 10 dancing to the audience: smiling at Jan. 10, nein, and generally giving the Im- Jan. 18. pression that she is dancing for their Air Mail by "Air France Direct Ber-pleasure as much as her own;
Peggy Scotcher gave vico"-Paris dale, 10th January,
beautiful Jan. 17. interpretation of Saint-Saens Swan Ja, 12 Dance.
Other items on the programme in- Jan, 17,
cluded Tiny Dolls, musle by Rebiltoff; OUTWARD MAILS
Prelude by Rachmaninoff; Pales Thursday, Jan. 11
Stroll, danced by Janice Chan and Shanghai. Japan, Honolulu, Canada Barbara Tam; Hungarian Dance No. 6 US.A., Central and South America by Brahms, Dust, Coralie Wolke and via Vancouver D.C., (Parcels for Mulra Patey; Prelude by Chopin, Canada only)due Vancouver D.Caced by Ann Mansfield, Spanials Rhapsody, rausie by Mogalowski; Just la Kid Named Joe, aung and danced Jan, 11, 6 pmly Betty Lee: Tyrolean Dance: Nor- Jan. 11, 5 pm weglan Dance by Grieg: Dragondies; Jan. 11, 5.30 p.m. Pas de Character; and Grand Finale.
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PARLOPHONE 7 m. F. C. Clenao was in charge of the Friday, Jan. 12
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Ald, Irene, Artluh, Fort Bayard, and Holhow..1.30 pm. Raven. Joan
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Jane Boong, Cecilia Chu, Lesley Duckle,
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Langley. Molly Terry, June Mary Anderson, Mola Patey, Coralie F1507-Love Serenade, G.P.O. & KP.O.
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Betty Aants. Mary Dranson, Fiona Anders F15051 Never Knew Heaven Could Speak....Victor Sylvester &-Orch." Joan Woodward, Ann Woodward. F1513-1 Never Knew Heaven Could Speak ......Hutch. At the Piano.. 14 Sunday, Jan.
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