The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 8

THE. SYDNEY MORNING HERALD, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14. 1931. NEW RECORDS. BROADCASTING.

mtctrt pnawpoet of ltrt uunhu ham or her enmntn tA Cf REAL, ESTATE. CURRENT LITERATURE SCALES OF FORTUNE. BY JEAN M. SPENDER. MUSIC AND DRAMA.

"RUDDIGORL i OUbert't parody of th old-style melodrama Is set to soma of th most effectively dramatic music that 8ulllvan aver wrote for th stage In "Ruddlgore." to be revived to-day at Her Majesty's Theatre. Though melodrama was not slain by th satire of "Ruddlgore." it Is not even a memory to th younaer generation I au, swum i avwo.1 OHAPTIR XVH. OootlniMd. sTJlsabeth knew he wa rtfht, and deeo down lit ber heart, beneath her frier and dismay, ah felt glad that he saw It so, and. ashanted of her momentary weeknes.

she made no further effort to rllssiisrta him. A man did not want a woman to be weak and whlnlnc at thl Juncture, she (old herself fiercely, and resolutely forced a gay rrallt to her face. And thea another thouaht struck her with chill sharp fear. -But what will you do, Michael?" She put bar hand on bis shoulders and forced him to loo at her. "You load me that before you came up here you couldn't set anything to do, and, dear, forgive me, but you have so Uttl money." Wide-eyed, she looked up at him, to be met with a quick, reassuring smile.

"That's part of my lob: dont vou wnrrv h. answered lightly. "I'll manage and I've got ouuicumig to wots tor now. i snan I all this time." But Elisabeth was not deceived by this light-hearted assurance. She knew the ways of a big etty too well for that, and racked her cumins, wonoenng now sne could help.

Surely, amongst all the people Ron and she knew In Sydney there was someone who would be able to solve the difficulty. But she doubted If Michael would accept that sort of help from her. A little hesitantly, she suggested that Ron or herself should write to some of their friends who would be most likely to be able either to find work for Michael themselves, or, falling this, then nut him In the wav of emnlovrrvnt elsewhere, only to be met with a refusal, too gentle Is wound, but reaving her In no doubt of Its Baity of purpose. "At least then, you will let us give you references?" She slurred over the last word hurriedly. Row hateful It was that she should have so much more than the man she loved I Bne felt a sudden revulsion towards her worldly possessions.

She knew by now that it was Impossible to turn Michael aside from his determlnstlon to reinstate himself In the eyes of the world before he would come openly to her But suppose a horrid little fear clutched at her heart suppose he was unable to accomplish this; would her own wealth and position stand as a bar between them? Her breath came a little unevenly as she faced the question In all Its ugliness. Great as his love was, would not Michael's quixotic sense of honour keep him from her side? His voice interrupted tnese reflections before she had dared frame an answer, and, with a little start, she came back to the nre- sent reality dear reality, for did she not stand within the shelter of his arms? His face wore that old. self-mocking smile that could still twist her heart with pain though the bitterness was gone from It now. "Well, Ma'am, If you feel that I've earned a reference I reckon 111 be much obliged," he said meekly. "Dont be sucb a goose," despite the persistent little ache at her heart Elizabeth laughed at his tone.

"If you weren't so pig headed you'd let me really help I do so want to, dear." The raillery disappeared from Michael's face as by magic. "An. darling girl, dont say that." ne said quickly. "It Isn't pride, believe me, I've lost most ol mat, out I reel i must do this oil my own bat. If I'm in any way worthy of you I'll succeed, If not but she would not allow him to finish.

'Of course youll succeed." she Interrupted hastily. "And I do know how you feel. dear. really I do. only I feel so useless." Michael's eyes and mouth were very tender, and for a moment ne neid ner away from him as though he could never gase his nil.

"You feel useless." he echoed. "Whv. you've already helped me more than anyone In the world could. You've given me your love, you wonderful thing, and I don't forget that you saved my life. Ah, dear, I owe you so innniteiy mucn.

Just for one moment longer Elizabeth permitted herself to be weak. "Oh. Michael, I'm afraid," she whispered, and the fearlessly erect little head was burled In the shoulder of his tweed coat. "I don't doubt you, I know you ii succeed, out 1 can guess something ol wnat you wiu oe up against ano tnere's Harry, hell do you all the harm he can. unseen by her.

a arlm look creot Into Michael's eves, but he said no word then of his Intention to keep a close watch on his betraying friend. After all, his wild suspicion was without the slightest foundation of tact ana scarcely anorded mm Justification for speech. He left after lunch, with Elizabeth, who msistea on anving mm tne tniriy ooa miles to the station, at the steering wheel of the big car. Ana Micnaei, too nappy at tne un in besldl her uur aaytoi jnd eachtn, outlet, fiarahaaa''SSS Elisabeth's brother had of everyuilnt-even hal Elisabeth been' n3iiS? Micnaej woum Have IruUted oa thst-iST Mha" surprlM, baeT attempl to raise any objecUons. Tvhaa! Ron was merely wise, or perhana hSZ ood I judsv ot his own' SnlJi the Orst place, that it Elisabeth had SSI'I, her mind It was idle (or him to toteJSlr? the second place, his only concern wis fS'ltk sister's happiness, and somehow eouu Si help bellevlna that thu m.Twho hadtta such a firm hold on his own respect snd afleS Uon was the man who would make her A the ear slipped Into eoid 1' speed Michael turned for a last he house under whose roof both hcalinVVna Joy hsd ceme to him.

He sa. It trsLf shuttered against the heat of the sumrnefsS1 quietly dresmlnf away the ho? scen to Jovely. perfumed aS snd felt a throb of ilartness that ElLnhfi should wait for him In such EUat A final wave of the band to Kath an Ba still lingering side bv tide on tie veran then he turned eagerly to the gl J' moment from the road before her to flash him their mejasee love and encouragement. CHAPTER XVm. Despite his brave wards to thm i.i i Michael realised only too well the almost surmountable difficulties that lay In the wav of his obtaining employment In Sydney The lisson that had been so harshly Instilled taS him on his release from prison was one he wun nui UKriy lorget.

The first week bore nut hi. the full a dreary repetition of refussU suea ss would have broken the resolution ofa weaker man. Sometimes It was his lack of any but a single recent reference that eicltai suspicion, and led to his rejection or siaia It waa his lark of training. Whatever the cause, every Interview ended in the same manner, refusal, regretfully polite or bruttllf direct. But instead of engendering the wretched misery very nearly alcin to despair that Michael had experienced before, each failure now only served to harden him to a smoulder-Ing fury of determination.

He would let work of some sort. But the long hot summer days of the second a-eek dragged by and found him still In guest of employment. And then, on Friday after, noon, as if by a miracle, success came to film. Olsnclng down the advertising naves of the "Herald" his eye lighted on an advertise, ment for a bank clerk. Waiting only to read the address he hurried off and presented hta.

self at the doors of one of the city's wealthiest banks, and was fortunate enough to be one of the first applicants for the position to in-ira Perhaps his appearance and speech tm. pressed the accountant favourably, or perhaps the run of applicants was not Impressive' whatever the cause, at the end of his tater view, Instead of the usual "Sorry, I'm sfrald you won't suit" that he was dreading ini more than half expecting owing to his lack of suitable experience, he was told to com back that afternoon. Punctual to the minute, Michael returned, and obtained the position? Out In the street once more he drew a deep breath. The first step of his way was accomplished! Now for the second, whlci had somehow become resolved Into a determination to keep a close watch on Harry For. dyce.

And as well as he was able, Michael watched Fordyce, closely and persistently, for slowly, Imperceptibly, the conviction had come to him that In Harry's hand lay the key to the mystery of his own disgrace. Again and again he told himself that his conrlctloa was only wild surmise founded on Harry's betrayal of his story, but despite ill his arguments It stayed with him and would not be ousted. Every moment of his leisure was now devoted to watching Fordyce's movements, out though he acquired staggering Information about hidden and disreputable portions of Harry's life he learnt nothing that seemed to be of any assistance to himself, until st length, reluctantly, he realised that he was only wasting his time; he still clung to oil Idea, or obsession as tie angrily named It to himself, but there seemed to be no wsy of finding out anything. And then one evening fortune decided to favour him. The day had been stlflingly hot and as exhausting as only a February da? In Sydney can be, and feeling depressed and Jaded, with every throbbing nerve on edge after his long day of uninteresting routine work, Michael boarded a tram, packed almost to suffocation with perspiring humanity, in tent only on getting out of the city as quick); as possible.

Grimly he hung on to a strap rieht at the doorway, his aching head feeling as If it would burst at each hard Jolt of the tram. (To be continued.) Hand decorated Book-ends. Various designs. 6 inches high, of 11 Price, pair Ol IL (BY L. a aoexowmti.) On ot ZchaJkowsky'' gioof beautiful songs.

None trut the Weary Is -played with pathos snd expression by th augmented J. H. Squirt Celesta Octet, Tu singing tone of the violin and cetloe superkly reproduced, with unusual depth and-richness. (Columbia.) Oa trie reverse side la th lavels Elegy, tram Tohalkowsk by Biting, op, 48-Attcrsa short Introduction 'lb beautiful melody 1 sstrsdaosd by the violins, with harp arpeg Later the cello sings toe melody with violins accompaniment. Tnis instrumental record It of superlative beauty.

Th mighty, organ of th Liverpool Cathe dral I haard tn Chontn's Funeral March' (from the Plat Minor Sonata, op. U), played by Harry Ooae-Oustard. The beginning Is elven very softly, but th artist secures nuLgnlneent effect in th loud passages. A lovely singing ton I beard In the tender Intermediate part. (His Master's Voice.

The funeral march la recorded in two Darts. Tossy Splvakovsky, brother of th Russian olanlat who vie! ted Australia two years ago. play with dash and temperament Krelaler taurine ting -cepnee sua tone is very exnraaalve and warm and Is splendidly re corded. (Par lop hone.) On the reverse side the brilliant young violinist gives a remarkable display of his technical ability Bazzuu's extremely difficult "Ronde dee Lutlns." Lee 81ms, pianist, plays Parish-Oarmlchael's "Stardust," synoopated rhythms based on a pleasing melody, brilliantly played. Only the last section Is foxtrot.

(Brunswick.) carmi-chael's "Rockm Chair" Introduces a melody of considerable intensity and with dramatic out burst, towards the end also relapsing for a time into a modern xoxirot rnytnm. Tne piano reproduction Is realistic and very fuQ. Richard Crook's latest record consists of Ouy d' Hardelot' song "Because" and Oeebl's "F.r You Alone," both sun sympathetically and forcefully. It la tn many ways the young American tenor's best record since the "Sweet Mystery of Life," for he neither strains his voice nor indulges In the nasal quality which at times is rather noticeable his singing. (Hl3 Master's Voice.) Both are with orchestral accompaniments.

In Moore's "Bendemeer's Btream" Anna Case is heard again on the records. It Is a charming song, in which the soprano's beautiful voice Is heard to admirable advantage, whilst her enunciation is as clear as ever. (Columbia.) TL. reverse side contains "Would Ood 1 were thj Tender Apple Blossom, arranged by Fisher, ana oasea on ine ramous meioay ox tne Lon donderry Air." The piano accompaniment stanos out very weu. AMUSEMENTS.

"RUDtMOORE." tht) BHri. "Ruddlort." ntlhart anrl SuUivao. which wa played in 8rdn tour jean ago, will be produced at ft matinee at Her Majetty's Theatre. and alio at the evening performance. The run strength of the company will be engaged In the CRITERION THEATRE.

"AS HUSBANDS OO." The sparkling comedy, "As Husbands Oo," with Ethel Morrison and Iris Derbyshire In the leading feminine parts, and Harvey Adams and Leslie Victor in the principal male roles, will be staged at the Criterion Theatre to-day at the matinee and evening performance. ORAND OPERA HOUSE. "BO THIS IS LOVE." Mr. Oeorge Marlow will present the musical comedy, "So This Is Love." at the Orand Opera House at the two performances to-day. Clem Da we Rene Rlano.

and Elsie Parkes all have good parts in this brisk production. PALACE THEATRE. Mr. Maurice Diamond's "Pollles" will open a season at the Palace Theatre next Saturday after-Sf?" tndJw'u twice dally. Mr.

Willie Redstone will conduct the orchestra. NEW REPERTORY SOCIETY. The New Repertory Society's production of the comedy, "Nine to Six." with an all-woman cast, w.uL.b,w -p-nlght and next Saturday night at St. -lames' Hall. PLAYBOX THEATRE.

Mr. Duncan Macdougall. director of tha Playbox Theatre. Circular Quay, announces the last two performances of Man Who Ate the Popo-mack' for to-night and next Wednesday. AEOLIAN HALL.

"TOD NEVER CAN TELL Ntver Can Tell," which has been highly successful at the Aeolian HalL win be presented again to-night at that theatre by the Community Playhouse organisation, directed by Miss Carrie Tcnnant, SCHUBERT FESTIVAL. win. Mr- ollT 5, 3' neJd on November 19. at the Arts Club. 220 Pitt-street, at 8.

Molly de Ounst Oeorge White Ivio- Ashton celioi. the Sydney Btrlnc Quartet. Rosamund Comlord. Betty King, and p. vern Barnett will contribute a programme drawn 01 Schubert.

November 19 will be the 103rd anniversary of the composer's death. SAVOY THEATRE "STREET SCENE." "Street Scene," the Pulitzer prise play, by Elmer Rica, will be produced to-night and the two following Saturdays by the Independent Theatre organisation at the Savoy Theatre, Bllgh-street. On Saturday. December 5. "A Kiss for Cinderella." by J.

M. Barrle, will be produced lor the first time tn Australia. TOWN HALL OROAIf RECITAL. organist, will i recital to-night, at at the Town Hall. ri play selections from ''Faust." a KATHLEEN LOOUE.

recital by Miss Kathleen Logut, violinist, Is to be firen at the Conservatorlum next Tuesday evening. PfRrRrTim wl" Include the Bach Violin Concerto, a York Bo wen Suite, and works by Schumann, Brahms, and OlasounofT. AJstnce TJHJ.1?!1 Cement q. Williams Mr. Lionel Lawson (violinist), and Miss Kathleen Fltaserald (accompanist.

WTHS ALARM CLOCK. -i w111 Perform the comedv "The Alarm Clock" at St. James's Han on Monday evening next, in aid of the Benevolent Society. "THE SC HOOLMISTR ESS. Plnero't three-act farce.

"The Schoolmistress." wiu be presented by Miss Oraae company. The Strollers' at St. James's Hall on November 21, at 8. The proceeds will be devoted to the lunds ol the Ansae Fellowship of Women. PETERSHAM MUSICAL SOCIETY.

The Petersham Musical Society will elve a performance of the musical comedy. "Wlldfiower. in J.1(,..oftne local Benevolent Society, at the Town Hall Petersham, to-night, and at tht Town Hall, AAhOeld. oo November 19. "NTNB FOBTT-FTVE." A thret-aet comedy.

"Nine Forty-live," dealing win 1 ini.itiiuui crime ana us solution, is 10 ne Slayed at St. James's Hall cm Monday, November by the H. Varna company. BENkPTT CONCERTS. A benefit Concert In atd nf ill at rain Aii.tra.tian authors wilt be held at the CoTt.ervatorlom on November 19 at p.m.

Cecily Ad kins isopranot, Clement William (baritone). Lionel Lawson (ViOllnlSt 1 Gladstone Hell CellUt yPrunk It nt. chens. Llndley Erana, and Beeste Coleman will ear. tt assist the Renwlck noaatfaJ fnp TUhl eoneert is to be held tht Letchhardt Stadium to morrow nigni.

B. TOST JANSSEN'S STDDENTS. Tht violin students of Mr. S. Voat Janssen will give a fourth and final recital of the aeries at Paling's Concert Hall on November 2d.

Assisting artists will Include Miss Dagmar Roberts, who will tht piano part in Arensky'a Ttio In 1 or piano, violin, and 'cello, and Mr. Alex Sverjensky, who will assist In a o.olntet (Doha 1 minor Alexander a tun Lett sUaMinanvii for piano and strings. DRAMATIC RECITAL. Students of Miss Oraee Ellii will rive a humor cms and dramatic recital at St. James's Hell on novemoer n.

Tht Droerammt wiu ineinae a piay, entitled "No Followers Permitted." and a scene from rvomeo ano aiuiiet. BAND CONCERT. A mflltar Band of 50 Der formers, conducted bv Mr. Albert H. Batle, will play popular and Items at a recital at Bondl Bescn to-morrow ntght.

Selection from "Spmlramlde," "Boat Maria," and losca wiu uiciuaeo. OTHEB BAND ainfUG Band performance announced for to-morrow ar: Metropolitan Band, conducted by Mr. John Palmer, Robon Park. Haberfleld, 3 p.m., Aah fluid Park Rotunda, 8 p.m.; Randwlck Municipal Band, Mr. K.

P. Kerry, Cooijee Beach, 3.15 and Proftaatonal MurtciartV Band, Mr. Percy Davtes. Victoria Park, 3.30, and at Oreen Park, 7.45; UC4 man Municipal Band. Taronca Park.

3 p.m 8TAT1 THEATRE "THE MILLIONAIRE" OMron Arlln nlara en af hta tnoat a tittle roiea -The Mlmonatra," the story of wealthy manufacturer of motor ear who is ordered, for the take of hli health, to take a holiday, and disregards hli doctor' adrlca. This film will ecu a evvaawn at the Stat ThaaUe to-day. Eddie nor ion wiu pwj erga.ii swiua. THE PLAZA. "DIGGERS." An uamole of Australian talklns-plcture pro duction Is famished tn the principal at traction at me riaia miiwi.

inia a war comedy, tn wnicn Pat Hanna and Oeore Mood appear. Among tne short subjects are songs oy Jack nega a eomeoy oy Anoi nw. enTneilv bv A hoi and an orchestral number directed oy vrui uaaa, asvi- DCWM. PRINCE ETTWARD. "BMIUNO MiETJTBHAKT.

laa ''TKa mlllni l.lMlteliant at tha PrlUC Ed ward Theatre, Maurice Chevalier beads cast which a.S0 ir.CIUC.es tllUOIlW i sm and Charles rtoggree Muriel iru alley and cyrll James appear on the stage, and Ted Henkel a orchestral music and Knight Barnett's organ Solo add to the inter of the STitsirtomment. TUB LYCEUM. "THE MAN AT BIX" The mystery atory. "The Man at Sli," with It turprtslna ending. IS popular attraction i at the Lmmx Theatre, where 'Taeciaation." with Mde-laioe Oeurron la Un cast.

I aleo ehown. REtmT---niB MAONIPK7WJTT tTE Ruth ehauerlon afleeuvely plays the I adlnt role in The Maenlflcent Lie." new drama at the Regent Theatre, where the comedy "Honeymoon Unr" is an added orche. tra wtll play themes from The chocolate l-Tai utas Tin Manlcfe. will be the aolft- tat in Dohnanri'S Hungarian Oaorke" andUe Art sweement end. On ale el arioft riaao eerie to A minor.

fun rtawrrnt "nj.tcrt." tlartara Btanwnk trade the cert tn the etttof a-jbtaei the Cawltet Tttsmtrw. The euo- KrUne picture ta the comedy "Smart MoneT." th Idward ReMneeei. teelyn Bnawp, end Jamea Oavsmwr sunossE the prteic esmla. The OaDKfll IteeeUere Mm ewusi. tM WaMcwn gdava oritmp as iitrea 'Tncm PAOB A pwCtora iessfl.il lUwetraii'S ol Araerloan rwipaper life.

'Pronl Pafe." wtu tM fhown at tt Jamee Tneatrt to-day. AdoiptM Menjew geaye oewij tht 't rt MOJ mW-rrW MATM NATIONAL- SERVICE. 2FC WAV! LKNOTR, 481 MaTTRKS. SATURDAY. 7 0 a.m.

Muale, weather, newt from the Herald." Cabiea, rausle, in art daily tjtenau iar turn MiiDaa. amuia avnii la.2tV-Umial reproduction houiiholtT neteJ. U-From tht South etrdney Wwnei'i HoftJ: I Tbi oociaj bftadtng ove of wlxcleae equipment Mr. Stuart P. Doyle, chairman of dlreeWrt of the Australian Broadeaaainsi Otk U-A4)WBiuh otmciai wirelsu.

Stops lichangt and Btai quoieuiooa, mutic. fit Daring inttwaU batweea iwei Uw Aata-Aeld ffctum Band wOl piay (rom tha Sydney nvferrtttf, Rajadwtck. Trial SUkm; music. iHiI--Mac) aQjouiupsnt acoru. ooutn Ames H8 imiile.

l.eW jTrotai lUaWwrleit: WoeHafarav Stakaa. adjournment scores. Sooth Australia victoria weather, newt, music a.l.w-Ttte District Ba4 2.25 Prom Randwlck: Three-year-old Randteav 3 5 From Randwlck: Flying: Handicap; mnsia. IS. fUlayed Iron JLO: WlllUsostowp Cup.

3.40. -f torn Randwlck; November Handicap. 40 TVe adjournment scores, South Airita 4 20 Highwelfht Handicap. 4 35. Late mmttnar raaulta.

Tea aiourDmsal scores. South Australia ft.43hiidTa's goedaight stertee. 6 0-Uuiii drson arvirai jaruith Affirm ft -i (ttj jrv noapiiai snnnaey MagiM, toe Crlasal acorei. Booth Australia Victoria fl 4. The A.B C.

fltrltlf BVotat. T. is. aportlns aervaea. aountrv aaaalaa.

1 Exchange reiume, news, cables, British umciai wirems and eeettlonal nawa, SO. The A.B.O. Oroheatra: "Plaaa Dun." iiM.f- Beavu (baritone): "Tha aCentn --uio cneiiaa lve 14. Mim Dulele Blair (vroliautl: rirst Move- ment from Sonata. VT A Orchestra: Suite.

"Bandana from Bt uarya OaiheaTel: An address ay Arehbiahop Kelly on tha aatloa-wlds proaperlU campaign. Vl Vaudeville: The artttta win rnelade SMc Masters. Stuart and SUwart. th Blntlns KF' a dramatic monologue. "The Violin;" Yulle and McDonald: Barbara Friends: dramatic sketch.

iTnl the Royal Plva Acrobats. strlI1 Septet. JaUt oa South match. 10.30 Music bj tha S.B.O. String Beptct.

SUNDAY. a.m. Music news. i.T rom. st- Cnreh of ameland: Morn-Ins service.

Sermon by Rev. J. BldwalL 3 S8 MnlJ Municipal Band. 6.0 Recorded music. Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mr.

Lionel Lawson: Overture. "Wnial a Care." 'effr'a (tenorl: "Flower Bon" fflaTomS 8'mPnoo Orchestra: "Two me Austral Svmi wmw locouDertl. (Schubert). Rose" Jenree (tenor) roe Engiun vtrrt Bvrnphony Orchestra: Daaea a Til "0as de BouBona." SMallej (contralto): "An Yo" and "tT rBey pslirf "aUon-wlda prosperity eam- Orchestra: Selection, adaanS v.i..' Orchastra: "Oran- "Spear eympnony To b. relayed STATION 2BL.

WAVE LENOTH. 351 airTRBS SATURDAY. malls and 9.40 nmnlal w.liu. ahlpptng. 10.5.-NC.," from the" 3ySneymUMornln.

10 srjM; rcl" music About 12 10-Metropolltan loriiZ? a "aather. music. 1 ahV. lu.n.ch..;,1te"'2!: Booth scores. South Australia 6.15.

string Septet. dr'n ores. South Australia ictnria. 6.46. -Poultry Farming." Mr.

Conrad Charlton; sporting service. String Septet. 8 0. Metropolitan Band. 8.10.

MUs Edith Cowley (monologues). "B-I7- Miss Amy Ostlnga (mezzo): "Turn Tt Tee Mlsa ryl Howard novelty pianist). 8.30. ArchlMshop Kelly: "The Nation-wide Pros The MetropollUn Band. 8.45.

Svdney Stadium. 0.42.Beryl Howard (novelty pianist). B.M.-w. Miss Amy Ostlnaa (mezzo): "Yon Can't unhappy if You Sing," "Sacrament." Metro- uuitinn ii.na. MO.

2. Mr. Leo stark (comedian). "10.9. Miss Beryl Howard (novelty pianist) Metropolitan Band: Selection.

"Iolanthe." 1025. Late news, late weather forecast, danet Relayed to 2NO. Newcastle. SUNDAY. 11.0.-GU atephen's Presbyttrian Church; Moratng rrcscner, nv.

nugn ravon. 12.10 p.m. Music, news, music. 4.30. Recorded music.

i.Jalk by Dr. Keith Barry. Music. 8.0. The children's hour.

6. SO. Music. 8.5.1. Evenlna service from Central Methodist Mission, tiie Rev.

R. J. Williams. S.30. Continental Strlns Ouartet (Mlscha Dob- rlnskl, 1st violin; Abraham Podlnovskv.

2nd violin: BeresntakofT. viols; Athos Martelll, cello) First Movement from Beethoven's Suartet No. 6. Clifiord Lathlean (bass on) A group by Brahms. 8.44.

Continental String Quartet: Final from Quartet Ni. 8 (Beethoven). 8. S3. Clifford Lathlean.

nesro anlrltuals. 6.0. Arthur Green away and Rosslyn Vayne In a no tinMfm of YTniii Marciu rvtrioisinui STATION 2GB. WAVE LKNCITH. 11 METRES.

SATURDAY. 7.0 am. Breakfast aesalon. Busts, sews, savale. j.w looniiaei laia, music.

4.45. ChlldreD's session, music. 7.0. Motor session, music until 11. IS p.m.

SUNDAY. 10.0 a.m. Musio. 10.30. Mornlni service from St.

Alban's Ohureh. MU9N, 2.0 p.m. Musio 3.0. The radio domain. S.0 Radio Sunday school, community singing.

SO. Addrsaa oy Major-Oeaeral R. Gordon Ban nett: "Tha National Prosperity Campaign." S.30. Piano solo bv Mr. Cllve Henrv: "Veil Dane.

8 34. Mlas Eileen Mack leoprano): "Son of eons" ana "ive Bad urey syea." .41. Violin soloa br Miss Rene Rich: "Daace of thr Hours" and "Nocturne" ichonlnl. sa Piano solo by Mr. Cllve Henry: 'Unep- 8.36.

Mr. Alfred Barclay fbarltonal. 9.7.- Miss Eileen Meek tsopranoi: "Lore Sends wine uin ot rroses" ano "an Em Diem Piano aolo. Mr. Cllve Henrv.

0.20. Rene Rich ivlollmati: "Has peoole Mo. and "Hark. Hark, tha Lark." t.30 Mr. Alfred Barclay Ibarltonel: "Bn la Far Prom the Land" and "Somewhere Sooth of S.40.

Piano solo by Mr. OUva Henry (Scrlablne). "Moctum' STATION 2UE. WAVE LENGTH. 993 METRES.

SATURDAY. IMS a.m. New, music. 25. Hews from the "8.K.

Herald." Weather. 30. Muale. tra I one. 13.30 p.m.

and later, Randwtek rswsa. JO. Children's ecu Ion, 7.I. uaie Dorttnc resnlu, health talk, aualo. 81.

Overture. "Zampa, Symphony OrchMtres, 10.0. Light opera "election. 'Qypsj and other muelo. SUNDAY 11.0 a.m.

Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral, e.u u.ra. ia on religion, tne HJT. Father Walsh. The question bos, the Rev.

Dr. 7.30. Add rete by the Ree. Father Tnantaon. numnif.

iaasnoiio new-. t.0. Ovbiture. "Poet and Peasant," and otnor mate. 10.

0. Light opera selection, "Ptratet of Pensanoe.1 symphony uixneaua. STATION 2KY. WAVE LENOTH, )S0 METRES. SATURDAY.

1330 pm and later Randwlck news. 6 0. children aetislon. 6 45 Dinner entertainment. 7.30 Racing talk, music.

0. programme. 0.Nfwtown Stadium fights. Mutte. SUNDAY.

7.30 a.m. "Wits up" seulon. SO. Musio until 10.30 a.m. 6,0 pjn.

Musio ant II 10 pa. STATION 2UW. WAVB LENOTB, Mrf umno. eMTURDAT. 30 a.m.-eete ond I HI Uilv.it suui atist Itaaiva.

Note During the morning, scoree. Booth Africa new nouin watee anw bwui tnria. e.t m. Lateet erteket oiorts: ehltd rev's eeseton. 6.C.

Dinner musie; "hiss niiii anrt rsft 1 1 aat Rsmie. 7.30 Oaptatn Ball an tine omn tw-w0 twicwei, eeoaie rrjifsi 0. Mia Jean Hot! e4er views Mr 10 om-Vrtdre talk. Df. P.

MeAoasa; roanott retmo. CUNDAY, tO.M a Mo and rsqoeot rtean. 3.C. DeeTrip'tTon of the orTtral of Mr. Butler.

tUt famous sir moo. at savrfroe Pork 0 rental by Mr. Ltndloy Bai IB I rlat Major" list iBeethovwnl. "initrnn fmwmnetw laetrarMTtl. ttu.

-rn. ftoeov riorat" tatrsi isaaeasMBfasMVi. afla si rwslaws.av.att. aa I -lara! as: "Bsnst mnni uw pr.uai.ui, la Ptor IBrarimal. -isnnswt ipaaraw- ainrsi 'TvMMaettar a isaw aartaaaa, t' I Meetaa Qatar i Inquiries Increasing.

SEVERAL SALES REPORTED. 1 x0 The Improvement In the ton of th real estate saarket noticed last week was continued this week with a slightly in ensured eolume. Select propertle for reatdenttal aad tuvaat- ment purpose are still 'befnr seught' after. The orders to view such properties given by real estats agents during th past weak were greater than for son month past, IV is doubtful If any extensive buatnesa will result front these investigations, as the major ity of Inquirers are looking for bargains In select teal estate, which ar xneerllngly hard to procure at present. Analysing the oflera that have been mad this week and hurt would seem as It buyers are calculating on a reduction of per cent.

compared with prices of a year ago. The chance of securing desirable property on such terms is enetnngly rcniote. An encouraging feature of the market at the present time is that the number ot properties being submitted for auction sale by direction of the mortgagees Is much smaller than was anticipated. This is taken as an evidence that the majority of holder are maintaining their Interest In mortgaged properties In the hope that the equity, which haa now almost disappeared, may have a marketable value In the near ruture. The first unreserved auction sale of any Importance la being announced to-day by Stanton and Son, which has respect to a number of minor properties in different suburbs.

The sale Is by the Instructions of the nquldator. who deslree to close an estate. Much interest Is being attached to this Kale, as it will show to what extent a "free" market Is Justified under present circumstances. Demands for city investment property are weak and Indifferent. There la a decided un- Erovement In the business being done In short irues for city shops, mainly for the seasonal trade.

AGENTS' REPORTS. Peach Brothers report this week is dis tinctly encouraging. They announce the completion of 11 sales, some for considerable amounts, and state that the Inquiries at head office as well as at the suburban offices Indicate the passing of the depression period. They add that the Improvement in the real property market la attributable, to a considerable extent, to the Improvement In the prices for primary products, more especially wool and wheat, and also to the improvement In the Stock Exchange quotations for city commercial and Industrial shares. The sales completed during the past week were as follows: wed-derburn-Campbelltown, area of 1500 acres, 2850; Rose Bay, brick cottage, ouoert-streei, 1450; Blacktown, farmlet of about 10 acres, 200 (In conjunction with Simpson and Francis) Sans Boucl-Kogarah.

water frontage residence. Vlsta-street, 1350; Olenfleld, vari ous farmlets. lots 4, s. 9. and 1 ureal bouui-ern-road, 240; Blacktown.

farmlet. of 9 acres, Sunny Holt-road. 290 (In conjunction with Simpson and Francis); Richmond district, small farm, acres, 99; Earlwood. four allotments, Main-street and Blrrllea-street, 656; Quaker's Hill, farmlet ot It acre, 62; Kogarah. brick cottage, English-street, 900; Hurstvtiie, ones cottage, ueimom-avenue, 810.

Thev further renort that the letting depart ment has signed up a lease at a satisfactory rental for large shop premises In Liverpool-street, close to Castlereagh-street, shops In King-street, Oxford-street, and floor space Chalmers -street, city. There waa good Inquiry for suburban shops during the past few days. Agreements nave oeen signea tor snops in Bondl and at Manly, while many Northbrldge cottages have been let. Inquiry for city offices has oeen fair, a numoer oi imau tmwc uc been let this week. Peach Bros, will have an auction ssle on Monday next, when a list of suburban properties will come under the hammer.

Including an attractive cottage residence, Ruahlne, Queen's-road, Connell's Point, Hurstvule; an lintment at Narrabeen. at the corner of Lagoon and Loftus streets; slso sn allotment at the comer or Aiirea ana norence eu-eeis. Ramsgate. Rosevllle, No. 15 McLeod-avenue, just oft Clanvllle-road, a superior type mod ern brick bungalow.

Hardle ana uorman rTopneiary. re- nort that at their auction sale held In their rooms last Wednesday the following properties were passed In at the amounts menuonea: Waverlev. cottaee. 169 Old South Head-road, 850; Burwood, cottage, no. urooxiyn-sireei, 800: Rozelle.

premises, machinery, and stock. 75 Storey-street, no offer: Bnlmaln, No. 1 Wallace-street, no offer; Balmaln, Nos. 176-180 Short-street, and Nos. 13-15 Spring-street, 800.

The company's next auction sale will be held In the rooms. Ocean House, on Wednesday. November 25, when the list will include the following: Rand wick, pair of semi-detached cottages. Nos. 6 and Caerleon-creecent, and a semi-detached cottage, no.

IB cnurcn -street; Naremburn. detached cottage. No. 37 North' cote-street; Coogee, single-front weatherboard cottage, No. 6 ClliTord-street; Hurstvllle, weatherboard cottage, No.

129 Dora-street. Rlchradson and Wrench. rerjort that at tneir auction sale yesteraay tne undermentioned properties were passea Waterloo, joynton- avenue, corner of Hansard-street, factory site, 650: Camnerdown. Nos. 19-21 North wood- street, pair semi-detached brick cottages, no oner; ot.

reiers, no. i uampDeil-srreet, DTICK cottage. 400: Homebush, Weeallah, No. 71 Abbotsford-road. substantia two-story resi dence, 1850; Zetland, No.

33 Portman-street, brick cottage, no offer: Manly. North Btevne. corner Carlton-street, flat or business site, no oiler; Marrtckvllle. No. 35 Farr-street, brick cottage, no offer; Penshurst, No.

Victoria-street, cottage, no offer: Bankstown. No. 17 Conway-strect, brick cottage, no offer; Collaroy, vouiu-oy-su-eec, cnoice ouuoing site, no oner. Richardson and Wrench, will bold their next auction sale on Friday, November 27. Ralne and Home.

at their next, auction sale, to be held In the rooms. 70 Pitt-street, on Thursday. November 26, will submit the follow ing properties: ultimo: Nos. 5 to 63 McKee-street, a terrace of ten houses, on land having a frontage of about 116 feet to MeKae- street and running through to a lane. North oyaney: rjiimatu.

no. 2 wyegdon-street, a charming home, occupying a secluded position In ample grounds, and containing nine rooms, etc, garage, and man's room. Manly (North Harbour): No. 93 Lauderdale -avenue, modem cottage, of five rooms and garage: land has frontage to 100ft reservation, adjoining waters of North Harbour. Randwlck: Nos, 34 and 36 Blmore-road, formerly known as the Ver-dftnbury private hotel, containing 14 rooms, offices, and garage.

Could be reconverted Into a pair of semi-detached residences or Into flats. Kensington: Nos. 9 and 9a Duke-street, at corner of Boronla-street, pair of semi-detached brick cottages. Rose Bay heights: Ohlowa. Mllltary-road, opposite new reservoir, modern bungalow, of four rooms and garage, command-trig views of harbour and ocean.

Mascot: Wyong. King-street, close to Botany-road, a detached double-fronted cottage of weather- oora, containing nve rooms ana omoes H. L. Cross and Company report having sold a home site. New South Head-road, Vaucluse, at 927.

THE SCHOOLS. Roman Catholic Gaims. A plea tot State weomltlon of (toman Catholic schools In New South Wales was msde oy me wv. ratner c. m.

O'Brien, of Barnes-town, at the first meetlnr of an organisation known as Oatholle Action, at Mar Immaculate Church Waverley. said that if CathoTlcs availed themselves of their rights as eitlrens and sent their children to seek admission to State schools they would provoke panic In a practically Insolvent nation. "There Is scope snd need for Catholic action, sre It merely to let politicians know that their cry of free education for ell Is no Ion ret believed." Father OTJrlm added. "Surely the time has come when our social status as citizens of this State most not be disregarded by the political of our own makmc. We expeot, and with an our powers will enact, some tanelble reomrnltlon from Governments for tne 7t.ooo catnone eniw ettisena or new South Wales.

In Sftrrreatlrrsr theee children from State eieajetance, the politician dellber ately sequestrate she right which you as parents and free citizen tre entitled to Mercies." COMING OF ARMAGEDDON. Leeturln at the Smrrtre Kail. Petersham under the auspices of the Petersham Chris ta-drlphlnn Ecclrsls. Mr. 0.

H. French said the Bio naa stood tne test tx centuries, ana uon had Indicated throuih its oasea that a florl- ous change In human affairs wis irnpendtn Prophecies wert bemir fulfilled, and the way opened for the Jews to return to their own land. The new taruT policy and domrfrioa reciprocity, wnicn wouia wrxarniy ensue ne tne rncqrt or trie rvrer.r nninn ercCTwjue, vrauiv taniate Ttrrbalti from the Eunjuean nations and the ftontan eoaflrton of nations could not king be delayed apd would be a force to be reckfroerl with, The deeWon would be made tt Af-meyednVrn, ft" the mc teens of Israel, anfftrr? tssoe wouW not rest with human th Mmt. tot, tn Outlet, wftii the tmnwrwi northern power ftftd CD vmim. o4 woukJ h.nimH',v nj nif a never did the countries from which these folk ultimately sprang any harm.

On th contrary. It was in cordial sympathy with their aspirations. As for the American Anglo phones of Brttiah Mack, whoa ancestor had gone to America In the pre-revolutlonary daya. they may harbour a grudge against Britain and revue her to the ton of their bent. But they cannot renounce their British inheritance.

These thought-provoking and elosely- oned essays eorar a wide ran. Some deal with entacanorar pontic and tntar- nauonal affair; ethers an of literary or a historical character. They approach the problem of "mass moveeoent fro various angle, and although at tint sight there aaay seen to be but UtU connection between some of them, thai I th "leitmotif" which Im parts to them a unity of Idea. prka lJ BUNDING THE TWIGt. With much of Miss Ethel Manning "Caramon Bens and th Child" the reader win be In cordial agreement.

Often from excess of heart and want of thought th most affectionate and weD-tntentioned parents are Injudicious hi their treatment of their offspring. Children on for leva, but tt ahould not be of th over- demonetratl.e and sentimental type. Cleanli nee and tirtmes should not be exalted tnto fetish. Thl do not mean that dirtiness Is to be encouraged. But reproaches should not be offered to urchins who return from school grubby and dishevelled from the diversions of the playground.

Youthft- energy and exuber- ance need an outlet. Sex questions should not be made a mystery or a taboo. In sex In structlon the fertilisation of flowers provides a suitable starring point. As a general rule children should not be urged to eat. Their little stomachs are the most reliable barometers.

But there are two cases In which persuasion Is permissible. One la that of the child with a capricious appetite, who won't eat properly at meals, but Is con stantly "picking" between whiles, with the result that It Is not hungry at the next meal and so on In a vicious circle. Regular habits should be inculcated. The other is that of the unselfish child, who, when only a limited supply of some dainty Is available, refuses to partake tnereoi out ol consideration for others. To some of the views expressed in the chapter entitled "Culture can't be taught," we cannot subscribe.

Certainly, It Is most objectionable to attempt to turn a youngster into a self- conscious and affected "highbrow" with airs of superiority over the ordinary being. But that is not culture. It Is possible, on the other hand, to try unobtrusively to foster an appreciation of the beautiful, and to develop taste and a sense of value. We do not think, moreover, that It Is unwise to shelter children from the harsh realities of existence. Their lives must be sheltered; they will hsve to face the rough facts soon enough.

Even adults demand an escape from reality, as witness the popularity of novels and picture-plays, which have no relation whatever to things as they are, but supply a few hours respite in a world of make-believe. (Jarrolds; price 6J OTHER NOTICES. In "The Background of International Relations." Mr. C. Hodges points out that gradually.

as Europe emerged from the confusion that followed the collapse of the Roman Empire. power shifted from the land to the sea. The trade routes to th East were blocked by the ad vance of Islam. A whole civilisation turned to the westward and a new world opened up to the young nations of Western Europe. The vessels of Portugal and Spain, Britain, and Holland, sailing over uncharted waters, re placed the Roman legions as empire builders.

States that looked out on the ocean waxed pow erful ana prosperous. Those encaged In narrow seas decayed. Commerce spread all over the giooe. competition for markets, raw material, and position of strategical value waxed ever keener. Wars ceased to be fought the name of religion or to settle a question of dynastic succession." The causes have become economic The present age, in short, Is quite unlike any that ha presided it.

The international problems and the forces that govern policy are different. Mr. Hodge' book Is an tternpt to take stock of the situation, to asses these problems, to Identify these forces, and, on the basis of this material, to forecast the future trend of events. He examines various factors that influence the course of affairs, and, whUe one may not agree with aU ofhls conclusions, hf has written a closely-reasosed and thought-provoking book. (Chapman and Ball, price 21A Professor, J.

La Oay Brereton, an author of aauiinion nimseil. Is an Indefatigable worker In the cause of Australian letters. Any commemoration or movement or enterprise of a literary character can count on his practical aid. Thus, when, not long ago, a testimonial was -organised ifor, "Steele Rudd," Professor wereioa wrote. "Bo Long, Mick!" a pleasant playlet which was produced on that occasion and has now been -prtti tad.

w- Th setting is a sheep station. Kate, the Comely maid has given, her heart to Jack Fahey shearer and wanderer, but, from loneliness and probably unconfessed pique, has promised her hand to M.Lck' ihe Mmewhat Ill-conditioned groom. When Fahy returns It is plain that Mick is out ot the mrmlne. Fah.v tn hp- the Joys of the open track, warning her, at the same tune, that the nomads life is not one long picnic. "There's rain and cold and heat nd spells when you do a perish.

What of that? Butwhat areetet eacheamp! And at night th tree hash and stir, and the grass stags at your ears, and th darkness covers you up softly, and the star are so friendly and so far away that you feel you need the good old earth to comfort you." Bo off they go driven by the disgruntled' Mick to be married in the nearest township and thereafter to buy a dray and a pedlar's outfit with "a bit of Un" which Jack has In the Commonwealth Barings Bank. It was providential that he had chosen that Institution as the custodian of his saving. (Angus and Robert son, price -ye.) An addition to the series. "Green Leaves. by Mr.

John Harrison 8tonehouse. who throws new light on certain phases In the life and work of Charles Dickens, is concerned with the tatter's association with the Beadnella Maria Beadnell being the original of Dora In "David Copperneld." It Is generally assumed that uicaenss wonoenui Knowledge ana unaer-stsndlng of the lower orders of society qualities which an apparent In practically every one of bis book especially all that is represented by the word "Bumbledom," were the result solely of his personal contact with members of that class during the sorry experiences of his Doynooa ana carry youtn. But he had a supplementary source of Information. The Beadnell household included Maria's uncle. John, who waa lor some years a churchwarden, and later on an overseer, for the parish of 8U Mary, Woolehurch, Haw, and who, In these opacities, attended the vestry meetings for th parish.

He would naturally talk about matter of local interest arising In the course of parochial business after Dickens had been admitted to the Beadnell circle and the conversation on such topics might linger In his memory. Thus the parish fire engine occupied an Important place In the deliberations of the vestry, which debated whether the vicar was Justified In charging 1 a year for allowing It to stand ha the rectory premises. The sum doss not appear to have been exorbitant. Also the pariah account contain various references to payments for repairs to the engine. One recalls the prominence given to the parish fire engine In "Sketches by Bos." It is quite probable that Dickens had In mind TJncle John's discourses on burntht Issues of parochial pouoy.

Uienry notneran, PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. The ftoot of Job. Wlnawtr (J. 11. Drat n4 Mnrta attest Inti nrtea WrYTK Tl4 OOtnlBOkl eVttM, LsQMM-IHiO (Uimuii fumiiron, sniiun price ivsi, Yeeterder and Ttvda-r on Binel, Jarrta waTMka ant MtaaV atncllal MkM 14w.

A Ploturo Book of Brit tab Art. Dleke or let 61 music et Night. oiler (CbaUt mi wiodna, Erjllfb prleo 761. Egyptian Tfclw m4 Romanes. Bud.

(Tborat fee letiah atte Dent and So, Sntllsh price 1001 Man'i InCtivnra on ike Bart. BMMtet: Mscqevsl Ireland. Powleaa (Thornton. Bvtterweru, Bug llsft price a sacni. The aiilfi i Obe.

id Wlmfm, Cnstlin price 71 Co (CM tta and Mornlns iueiutlons. Potto (SMekwali, Retm taea. 'twevaVd. Mr.e4, OoOaas. ksaf.

lUti arts 1eV i jt Sraia Red. Oraey (rawer Werroa Sad si. nam. Anene and homtum. pnee Tnv ow el the Uar Africa fl -eU Contract sea aaa Mallaaa, arm I i THE MEDIAEVAL FEAST.

"The English Medieval Feast, by Mr. W. Mead, throwi Interesting light on the social and economic lite ol the period. A great banquet, accompanied, it often was, by a tournament, waa perhapa the leading attraction ot those days. For the exalted It meant unstinted enjoyment, for the poor, abundant pickings.

Here the nobles met the members their own circles. The dashing young knlgh; displayed his prowess, and wooed his gracious lady. Here beggars, mountebanks, and strolling minstrels foregathered, sure of generous patronage In the genial atmosphere that prevailed. Lavish was the fare provided. Our ancestors were resolute and Indefatigable trenchermen.

The Installation of Archbishop Neville at York In 146T was celebrated by feast. A "partial list" of the menu Included WO quarters ot wheat, 300 tuns of ale, 100 tuns of wine, 1 pipe of hlppocraa, 104 oxen, 9 wild bulls. 1000 sheep, 304 calves, 304 "porkes," 400 swans, 2000 geese, 1000 capons, 2000 pigs, 104 peacocks, over 13.500 birds, large and small. of various kinds. In addition there were stags, bucks, roes, "500 and more," 1600 hot pasties of venison, tot pikes and bream, 13 porpoises and seals, and 13,000 dishes of jellies, tarts, custards, "spices, sugered de licate and wafers plentle." This, be tt remarked.

Is only a "partial Hat." True. some 6000 guests are said to have been present. But even so, a simple sum In addition will prove to the reader that none can have gone hungry. We, with our uncouth In difference to etiquette, use, for the process uf dismembering a Joint, poultry, or whatever it may be the one word "carvs." This crude unsophlstlcatedness would have shocked the middle ages, when for dealing with certain dishes certain terms were obligatory. Thus It would never have done to "carve a ben." The proper treatment waa to "spoil" it a curious paradox.

In the same way It waa correct to "barb" a lobster, "splat" pike, "unbrace" a wild duck, "On" a chub, "untache" a curlew, "thigh" small birds, "border" a pasty, and "dlsplaye" a crane. Naturally, In establishments where these entertainments were given, an enormous retinue of servants waa necessary. The kitchen staff of one grandee, whose menage, however, was large above the ordinary, consisted of a steward, a treasurer, and controller; two master cooks and for his privy kitchen a third, "who went dally In damask satin or velvet with a chain of gold about his neck," along with numerous underlings. Also special officers were assigned to special departments. Thus, there were a clerk of the spicery, a surveyor of the dresser, and yeomen of the scullery, the silver scullery, the pastry, the larder, the scalding house, the buttery, the pantry, the servery, the cellar, the laundry, and the bakehouse.

In addition, there were forty cup-bearers, carvers, and waiters, and six ushers. In this branch of the household alone some 150 persons were employed, not Including children. At these banquets, the picturesque ceremony of taking the vow of the peacock was often performed. A peacock was carefully flayed, roasted, and re-encased In Its gorgeous plumage. The honour of carving It fell to the most valiant knight present, that Is to say.

If there had been a tournament, to the Victor therein. Late in the proceedings, the royal bird was brought In to the sound of music. It was carried by a lady distinguished by birth, rank, and beauty, followed by a train of ladles. The knight, placing his hand on the peacock, swore that he would be the first to strike a blow against the enemy, that he would be the first to plant his standard upon the walls of a besieged city, or that he would do something equally speculative. The other knights.

In their turn, made wild promises. It la not Imnrobable that the 300 tuns of ale and the 100 tuns of wine, not to mention the pipe of hlppocras, had some connection with these fantastic and extravagant pledges. (Allen and Unwin.) A WAR BOOK. Mr. Wilfred Saint Mande, author of "War.

Wine, and Women." enlisted as a private when still a schoolboy, and. with Interval In hoa- nn inn. foua-ht In Prance and Flanders until a few days before the Armis tice, when he was permanently tnsauiea. could easily have obtained a commission, a decoration, but for long refused even non-commissioned arid only wmted it as a result of toe repra- of his captain, who said It Vii. riutv to assume responsibility.

Alter his marriage towards the end of the war he be came an officer In the Plying Corps, and wai hnt rtnum in a "doe-fight." In some ways this book Is reminiscent In "All Quiet on the Western The author dwell on the tilth, squalor, ana misery of the trenches, the harsh discipline which submerges the Individual In the ma rtin, and the tyranny or bullying n.oju Me describes this avidity with which Bany Midlers, to a recoil from the strata and discomfort of the line, grasped any opportunity to seek a surcease from their hardships In sordid pleasures. Yet he Is not blind to the better side, to the splendid heroism displayed and to the comradeship and esprit de corps which bound the troops together. Moreover, although he loathes war, his hatred doe not rob him of his sense of proportion. He repeatedly rails at the staff In their "eushy jobs but admits that the condemnation waa nften unreasonable. The Tommies, he says.

feeling as though they were on a treadmill and that the war would never be over, be-rame disgruntled and snarled like dogs. "In stead of recognising that our sufferings were th. inevitable concomitant of war, we sought and It was usually the O.H.Q. in imtlfles the death penalty which he saw Indicted on a lad guilty of cowardice In the face of the enemy. The poor laa naa inn nn at the age of eighteen, and had been In many hot engagements.

His nerve had completely gone. He was quite Incapable of controlling his actions, and he could no more have refrained from flight than could a hare when pursued by th hounds. Despite these considerations, the author thinks that the penalty was necessary. He says frankly that in times of stress many would have lunk away had they not known that they would be punished wun exempwy Mr finint-Mande encountered the Aoatn llans. and was Impressed with their physique and demeanour.

"There waa Jovial 'hau-fellow-well-mef air about them; they were -ar-frM loculnr. Independent crowd ho f.ared neither Ood nor man." He mention that on one occasion he heard an Australian officer reprimanding his men for not salut ing "They answered oy mazing nsu noises with their mouths." (CasseU and Oo. Angus and Robertson.) SOME ESSAYS. In the essay which gives It name to hi Skyscrapers." Mr. L.

B. Namler develop the theory that the collective soul of community Is revealed and It life recorded In Its monumental structures. The Chinese Wall, built for eminently practical ends, was none the less a spiritual symbol. "The Pyramids spea or the dominion of the Pharaohs over a people confined by the desert, not Joined by social purpose, a mass as primitive In shape a are those blind monument of aimless ion. in the Middle Ages men united In Church and State, for prayer and defence, and built cathedrals and fortresses; cathedrals too vast for their congregation, intended for Him S3 Whoa name they gathered, originating In a social need, and fortresses, rocks upon rocks, ruthless and defiant, trim as the armour of ancient Samurai, meant to strike terror.

The distinguishing peculiarity of our own age i It gigantic social and economic organisation of human labour for purposes of everyday life: the skyscraper tre its architectural expression." In other essays Mr. Namler discusses the hyphenated-American and the antagonism which not a few American cherish agalnat Britain. It I absurd for person of ItaJtaa or Polish descent wnoat forbears nitrated as America long after th revolution to denounce sUltaJn'a tyranny and oppression. 1 of playgoers, so revolutionary have been the changes In the theatre. The first performance of this opera was given at th Savoy, In Lon don, In 1887.

The piece ran for eight months, and Ollbert, according to his own statement. made 7000 a his share of the profits. Yet a legend grew that ft was a failure. One of It songs, "Th Bold Mounseer," was objected to by British patriots, as a reflection on the efficiency of the Nary, while the aam song irritated the susceptibilities of French resi dents In London. The London correspondent of the Paris "Figaro" challenged Ollbert to crocs the Channel and defend his libretto with his life.

But Ollbert declined to shed either his own or his challenger's ruddy gore In such a quarrel, and the storm soon blew over. The first performance of the opera In Australasia took place many year ago In Wellington. New Zealand, where It waa produced by an amateur company. In 1908 the first performance In Australia was given by the Petersham Choral Society, under toe baton of the versatile Mr. W.

H. Whlddon. "Ruddlgore" was not revived In London until 1921, when, at the Prince's Theatre, the role of Robin Oakapple wa played by Henry (now Err Henry) Lytton. who was George Orossmlth' understudy In the original production. The opera had a long run in 1921.

and proved Just as popular when revived again In 1934. The principal stock character of th old-fashioned melodrama the bad baronet, the village maiden, and the all-conquering sailor are represented In the cast, and the melodramatic plot 1 further strengthened by the story of a curse that rests on the ancestral line of Ruddlgore. A most effective scene shows th portrait gallery, in which the portraits of deceased ancestors come to life, and one of them. Sir Roderie Mur-gatroyd. sings a ghostly ballad descriptive of midnight revels ot the dead baronets.

Sullivan's mock-macabre musio is a brilliant example of his faculty for throwing himself tnto any musical mood demanded by the situation. There are some beautiful lyrica, too eh a Hannah's ballad in Act IX and the madrigal "When the Buds are Blossoming" Is Sullivan at his best. PREPARING FOR THE OPERA. Plenty of evidence of the fine aualltv of Aus tralian voices Is furnished at the chorus rehearsals for the grand opera season early next year. It was delightful this week to bear the rich beauty of tone of about 130 Toteea, sopranos and contraltos, in music from "Faust," at one of these rehearsals, directed by Signer Franco Izal.

The experience recalled the fervent tributes of Dame Nellie Melba, who was never tired of extolling the quality of Australian voices raised In song. "I wish I could have a choir of them In London." she once said. Vivacity and spontaneity marked the "Faust" choruses, though this was only the third rehearsal, and the ensemble In the final scene was really Inspiring. Slgnor izal, Who has been appointed Instructor to the chorus, has had a notable career on the operatic stage. He sang for five seasons In Rome, and added to these successes appearances in many other Italian cities.

He was chosen for prominent roles for four successive years at the Imposing Teatro Colon, In Buenos Aires. Th east In these four seasons in cluded the names of Rosa Raiaa, Lucreria Bori, Caruso, Tito Ruffo, Hammarco, and other distinguished singers. Touring Italy and Spain In the title-role of "Rlgolettto," he appeared with Madame GalU-Curcl (Ollda) and Laurl- volpl (the Duke of Mantua). Slgnor Izal, who was bom at Corella, In Spain, wa trained as a singer In Buenos Aires (where his teacher, a former pupil of the famous Manuel Oarcla. was M.

Oultard), and he then studied operatic roles in sturope. He came to Australia as one of the principals ot the Fuller -Oonsales Opera company in 1928. CHRISTMAS ATTRACTIONS. Either "Florodora" or "The Merry Widow," both of which have been revived In Melbourne. will be brought to Sydney by 1.

C. Williamson, for the Christmas season. The company will Include Miss Dorothy Brunton, who will appear later "Oh, Lady, Lady!" and "The Girl In the Taxi" The J. O. Williamson plans for Christmas In Sydney include the production of th pantomime "The House that Jack Built," to be staged at the Criterion Theatre.

Th piece will comprise IS scenes, and among Its features will be the luminous ballet, an aeroplane flight over the audience, the phantom army," and a Lend doll ballet. Mr. Alfred Frith has been chosen for the role of the Dame. At th conclusion of Its Sydney season th Ollbert and Sullivan Company will proceed to New Zealand, beginning it tour at Auckland on December 33 "The Gondoliers." Concerning a dramatlo attraction announced for early production, "The Barrett of Wtmpole Street," the London "Daily Telegraph" states that It I proving one of th most lucrative of plays. "It Is now a year," say that Journal, "sine th piece was first staged In Kngland, and in this country and America th taking are estimated to exceed 200,000.

Th following an the figure of gross takings Lon don for One year up to the anniversary performance at the Queen's Theatre In September, New York, estimate for 32 weeks, 100.000: Eng land, estimate for tour of about 30 weeks, 23,000. Mr. Rudolf Besier, the author of the piece, has drawn over 20.000 in royalties. "The Barretts of Wtmpole Street" has achieved the feat of running in New York through the summer months, and a 20 weeks' tour after Christmas Is announoed, with Mist Catherine Cornell and Mr. Brian Aheme still In the leading role.

THE "RTJBAIYAT" MUSIC. Sir Granville Bantock'a setting of the "Ru balyat" of Omar Khayyam is In three parts and the first of these, produced in Sydney In August, mil, by Dr. Orchard when he was conductor of the Lledertafel (now the Apollo Club) Is to be revived at Wednesday's concert of the Oonservatorium Choir and Orchestra. At the first performance of this part of the work, at the Birmingham Festival of 1900, the contralto solo were sung by Madame Ada Crossley. When part n.

was produced at the Cardiff Festival of 1007, Madame Klrkby Lunn sang the role of the Beloved, a role sustained by Miss Phyllis Lett In the premiere of part II. at th Birmingham Festival of 1909. Mr. John Coatea, who was one of the principals of the original Qulnlan Opera Company In AUS' trails In 1912, waa the tenor soloist In each of these first periormanoes in Great Britain. Because of the difficulty of securing the use of the band scores, which can only be hh-ed.

parts IX and m. have not been heard In Australia but during the past few weeks, negotiations have been proceeding with the view of their production here, and that these negotiations are likely to be successful is due to the Interest shown by th composer. In hi recognition of the effort made to give the complete work In thl part of the world. Bantock ha endowed hi music with a great deal of imaginative power and beauty. He ha made the Poet and the Beloved two character of the drama, to whom he haa allotted th stances that reflect for th most part upon life In It poetlo aspects, or that tell ot km in it various phases.

The third character Is the Philosopher, and to the chorus Is entrusted th broader enuicaskiii of moods that belong either to the Poet or the Philosopher. The score Include two complete string orchestras. A DISTINGUISHED TEACHER. Cesar Thomson, whose death In his seventy. fourth year I announced in recent English papers, was on ot th most prominent of violin teachers, and hi hK day a distinguished con cert artist.

He succeeded Yay a principal professor of the violin at th Brussels Oon-serratortuni tn 187. Cesar Thomson ear-hen included Vleux temps and Leonard, and he studied to such purpose that at 10 years of age ha wa said to bay unsamiiifl a technique unrivalled by any violinist then living. He toured extensively In Euron and Assericai but (or many tears devoted hlmssU aaehaslvely to teaetirsat. aad devised inarry new wanes, wnasn. tensed tseay.

would proooo anraelns iwsak as aa liwiwdMy Satan wan. 1 know this, aa- LinOa, Many af gay etsaraM as ansytaa i (a isratvh, txe) (avaai owe ri Choose Sensible Xmas Gifts at Beard Watson's ONLY 84 MORE SHOPPING PAYS TILL XMAS Leather Novelties for Posting Abroad Shopping List in hand decorated 2i ins 39 Stamp-case and calendar 211; and bridge scorer, 4 ins. long. 29; other examples are illustrated in our Giit Guide. Write your copy.

Calendar (parchment) with hand decorated 9d. Others 1-, snd 13. Book-ends ultfi.) Does your frwid love sdog? Dog Book-ends, like this are 106 the pair. Other type also st 106 A 12,6. I Hand embossed Leather Book Mark-era.

Art modern or Australian lift motif a Ea. If 11 SHOP EARLY FOR YOUR GIFTS Plsuen Lace Dressing- Table Set, with pansy embroidered in natural colors. 10 13 Ins. oval snd tw6B.ln.maU. Set Oll Plsuen Lace Set In Rose design SU '''OWrMitjJ Wwf tai'MpY to th odvartiirfaB Hundreds rHuslrotad, from actual photographs will hlp tore) yvf gift 3 for design, Hand scalloped Madeira colored Linen Tray Cloth, In lemon, peach, green, blue or pink with so- nliaue In white 12 18 Ins tO 6-ln, round d'Oyley to match, 13 FURNITURE GIFTS Book-Trough, lWna wide Book-rest nd Magasin Rack, 136 Book-shell Table.

Price 21'-Book-abelvea, 3ft. high. Price 22 6 Tea Wagon and Coffee Table, 34 6 see Illustrations in Gift Guide BEARD WATSON OfORO! ANO YORK (near Kin, Streat) IYDNIT I. ACTUM MAKE IS OF MODERATELY 'PRICED QU-AtlTY fURNlTUM i. AHWrlOrrOUA CKlUAAi e- I 4j, ji 1 tii(jw-i' en.

jiivti Uanvd jK.avj a Ktti' i i a.