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and enjoyed by His Excellency yesterday's market:-The markets which opens to-day at the Alhambra
to-day were lower and trading was The distinguished patrons were Thearte. Noted for his swiftly mov- escorted to their seats by His Ex-quiet. Most leaders declined, with a
Admiral cellency the C.-in-C.,
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lew exceptions, notably railroad and ing exploits against the colourful
oil Issues Mercantile shares were Charles Little, and there
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showed great
of the profils due to the feet that the holiday appreciation reaches a new high in entertainment
vason is over. Chrysler shares led Items rendered under the baton of the downward trend in motor issues. in this story of the grim, courageous
Mr. R. E. Compton in a manner Cappers slipped after an early,
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The evening commenced with the Morning comment:-It is indicated well-known ***Tannhauser" tradition provide the highlights of
march, that the year-end railroad carnings best heard in its main theme from will be the highest since 1820. Some lie story. Clifford Jones, Belli voluminous orchestra. The march utility holding companies are con
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"Vallant Is the Word For Carrie"
by a light triplet figure in strings by-pate in the ownership of common tore the full instruments developed equities and subsidiaries. To-day's the theme to woodwind and brass Treasury statement is likely to show accompanied iti Wie Gnale with an active fund for the first time. of Continued business improvement dur-
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Gladys George, famed stage netress, strings plucking out the delicacy of corresponding period of last year.
this graceful plece, too rarely heard.
Colton: The mill position is re- whose portrayal of the woman THE ROYAL FAMILY
favourable. ported to be extremely Popular Pieces shady repute who is resurrected nud ennobled by two little chlidren she "Solveig's Song" gave the 'Cello Forward interest is broadening, ap- adopted, is one of the finest things soloist a chance to express Grieg parently participating in the general The foreign ever captured by the camera and is changeful fancy in "Peer Cynt," and modily advance.
political situation is a factor. For- certain in become one of the most against the background of the massed widely discussed film roles of the band, the player worked from the wardings to milis during the pat sereen. Others in the cast are Harry solemn atmosphere of Peer's
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Wheat: The market Dudley Digges, Caller, Sr., and the two charming Wlilam
displayed absence to the Joyful re-union with
strength early in the session on dry Javer youngsters Jackie Moran and Char- "The Herd Girl's Dream" is too weather conditions in the West, re- lene Wyatt.
well-known to more than mention newed export demand and the foreign that it was exquisitely given while agen towards the close an denial of [political situation. Prices, however, the same is true of some popular selections from Gilbert and Sullivan States import duty and owing to n reported reduction in the United Of these, however, the cor- general feeling that a technical re operas. net in "Take a pair of Sparkling netion is due. The visible supply Eyes" must be picked out for the during the past week has decreased soft and tuneful way he brought by 1,190,000 bushels. that lovely melody to the audience,
Com: Commerelal demand to-day and the band must be especially absorbed all offerings and sellers thanked for
the crashing rhythm they put into "The Cachuka."
appeared only
Advances. The
Parcels London The following quotallons on the The Old Testament story of Sam- 1,501,000 bushels.
supply has increased by New York commodity exchange are Visible "If You Could Only Cook"
son and Delilah, as told in music by Saint-Saens, is a piece that appeals insistent strength of the London
Rubber; Prices advanced on the issued by Rester, The world would be a pretty drab to many. Outstanding in the selec-market, apprehension regarding near January pince if it were not for jovial, fun-
tion Jast
was the Queen Mary
Bled
personalitics
famous supplies and the possibility that like Herbert Softly gh
my heart" which was armament reserves are being created.. Queen Mary is suffering from Marshall, Jean Arthur, Leo Carrillo slight cold and has remained Indoors and Lionel Stander, stars and prin-
Onely traced by the band. band.
The market is firm. The "Beautiful Donuhred since her arrival at Sandringham.elpais of Columbia's new
romantic
REUTER'S QUOTATIONS which piece It is hoped she will be able to leave comedy, "If You Could Only Louk,"
Dow Jones Averages: her room in a day or two.
which
applause from the audience who is showing at the Star Theatre.
were rewarded. with "Caveloria 30 Industrials The King and Queen were greeted Together, with the very helpful di-
Rusticana" by Mascagni. by hundreds of people as they walked rection of Willam A. Seiter, who to morning service at Sandringham knows a comedy situation when
ho Church on Christmas Day, accom- sees one, and some exceptionally panied by the Princesses and other amusing dialogue from the joint pens mombera
of the Royal Family, of Howard J. Green and Gertrude Shortly before midnight on Christ-Purcell, they make the film a sparki- mas Eve Christmas Greetings were fit and happy thing. "If You Could conveyed to lie party at Sandring- Only Cook, to add it all up, is as ham by telephone from the Duke of delightful a comedy as has come this Windsor.-British Wireless.
way in many a moon.
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The bulletin announcing the birth and stating that Her Royal Highness
"Our Relations” and
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Laurel and Hordy are seen in a excellently, was signed in the presence
amusing full-length picture, of Sir John Simon,
copies being mast
"Our Relations," sent to Ilome Office and to the Lord Mayor of London in accordance with Theatre. The fim is based custom. The bulletin was posted at, W. Jacobs' story and is crammed the Guildhall and Jlome Office,
full of funny inclients. There is a The infant Princess will rank as splendid supporting cast. Don't miss this happy feast of Iun and merri- sixth in succession to the Throne.
News of birth of the Princess was ment. immediately conveyed by telephone to members of the Royal Family who were spending Christmug at Sand- ringham.
new
MURDER IN HONGKEW
‚DEATII SENTENCE PASSED ON
TWO CHINESE
Shanghai, Dec. 28.
"Modern Times" Appearing in "Modern Times," his fret fim since the release of "Cily Lights," almost nve years ago, and his funniest to date, Charlie Chaplin is to be seen at the Majestic Theatre. His most pretentious film to date, "Modern Times" features rome huge and
elaborate sets,
the in- notably terior of the modern steel
factory where the opening of the story ands Charlie a poor abused mechanic ever- lastingly tightening bolts on a moving track. The monotony of this Job "gets" Charlie and he runs wild, at- The crime took place in the Hong-tacking everything and everybody in kew district early in the
Wrenches
Mao Yung-wu and Wang Cheng chen, the two prisoners accused of the murder of a Japanese business man, Kosaka Kaynu, on July have been sentenced to death Reuter.
when Mr. Kayau, aged 32,
11,
avening view with his brandished
was in one of the funniest scenes ever carrying the year-old child of a filmed. Love comes into the little friend and leading another child by chup's life in the the hand. Fortunately neither
of person comedy of the gumin the children were hurt.
the waterfront, whom he befriends and aids. The lovely
of
A force of Japanese bluejackets Paulette Goddard makes her debut as was landed and some thirty coolles Charlie's leading lady in this role and arrested but subsequently released, proves a genuine discovery. Also the two men convicted of the crime prominently cast are Chester Conklin, being arrested later.
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