The Journal du lieu suivant : Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England • 12

NORTH ARTISTS' EXHIBITION Best for Some Years LITTLE OF THE EXTREME AND ABSTRACT Mr C. Bernard Stevenson, curator of the Laing Gallery and Museum, Newcastle, believes that the exhibition of works by artists of the Northern counties to be opened at the Gallery to the public en Monday is better from the point of view of quality than for many years. There was a Press view yesterday. There is little in it of the extrema and abstract forms of expression, which may be a matter for regret, if only for the reason that there will be fewer puzzled frowns and smiles among patrons. Some odd and some original notes will be found in the small sculpture section.

Where is Miss Elizabeth Marks's a plaster piece of balanced planes and flowing lines. The piece stands, like a symbol of Owning youth, at the heed of the stairs, where it should not escape critical attention. There is Mrs L. Simpson's wood carving, "Pejection," which must be studied at the right angle and in the proper light lest one gain a wrong conception of the theme. When the carving states its ease effectively.

Contributors to this section include Mr B. Lyon (who in Gallery has an excellent self-portrait in oils with rather, psychic atmospherics), Mr C. Neville Bertram, Mr A. H. Adams, Mr M.

0. Lofthonse, Miss W. Weatherall (also contributor to the oil section with very, good likeness of Mr Herbert Iliing's College School of Art is strongly represented in the exhibition, it will be Nora Hunter, and Mr Joseph Dixon. Outstanding among the few oil portraits Is Professor Allan D. J.

Storey, for its 1112C011 vntirnal a distinctive and dis- tinguished piece. Charles Williams, 0.8. by Mr T. B. recent presentation portrait to the Pen and Palette be a focus of attentive appreciation.

Mr R. Lyon's Jane Kellett is a jolly thing full of the colour and shine of youth. Most appealing to me among the landscapes is Mr Percy Lancaster's Ixwortb Suffolk," a small but exquisite pastoral scene, hayfield in the foreground, and beyond, a church tower and russet-tinted roofs. CLARITY OF LIGHTING Notable.clarity, of lighting is in Mr M. Balmford Sherp a Kettlewell, Wharfdale, and there is fascinating quality of opalescence in Mr H.

Jiett's Cider Press Farm, Llantarnam "Mr James Bateman's Westmorland High Road reveals the qualities that are winning him international fame, and among several attractively-composed still-lifer is one by Mr B. T. W. Stevenson, son of the Gallery curator, who finds relaxation in patnting from the cares of office as chief hbrarian of Southport. Philip Iklaviasky, A.

E. warm interior of Hexham Dod Proctor, E. A. Benney, Bertram Nicholls, Albert Woods, Edwin Glasgow, Mrs Eva Carter, J. Young Gilroy, Miss Joyce Dixon, Hugh GrestT, H.

Raeburn-Dobtion, T. C. Dugdale, Lancelot Roberts, W. Lee liankey, JOS. A.

Rowland H. Hill, Sir William Rothenstem, W. R. Brealey, the late John F. Slater, Miss thel Walker, Charles Pears, Florence" Engelbach, Gerald Dorman, J.

W. limey, Osborne Rasmussen, Mrs Violet Douglas, and others indicate the representative aracter of the oil section. Water colours provide a strong show. There is less reticence at present in the use of colour, a fact at which we in the Nerth may rejoice, for though we have our grey, sombre llow in dayurs there Northern scenes. is more th black and sa an Morpeth's Mayor, Mr John Dixon, is one the nice little portrait of Mr J.

Davison. VIGOROUS SKETCH A vigorous sketch of the advanced school hi R. V. Pitchforth's Gwynant Valley, North Wales," well drawn mountains hiding their heads in storm clouds. and a perfect bit of perspective full of delight to the questing eye is in Mrs G.

R. Rushton's "On the Tyne." From the delicate greens of the foreground to the suntints on the far hills there is a charming vista. Mrs Beryl Fowler has a good likeness of Dr F. W. Dendy, who attained his Nth birthday this week, and Mr Robert Bertram has captured the spirit and colour of the Northumberland Goaat when the season is fair, in Dunstanburgh Castle." Durham Castle and Cathedral have been done to death," so that when such a drawing as Kenneth Steel's Durham meets the eye, the immediate reaction is pleased surprise.

A rich variety of subject matter in thii section, and the prominent exhibitors include. Randolph J. H. Willis James W. Tucker.

George Horton, Oswald Garside, Henry B. Saint, C. Marktt- Smith, Clive V. Blakelock, J. E.

Hodgkin, Kenneth Glover. George Graham, Sir William Rothenatein 'James Bateman, Percy Lancaster, George Graham, Lady Southampton, R. E. McEur.e, John Gauld, Donald Ash. and J.

W. Gilroy. Etchings, pencil drawings. exbroidery, miniatures, and a miscellaneous section devoted tojewe ll ery, pottery, earthenware, provide evidence of the increasing interest in de elop men hanicrafts and of the progressive of their devotees this part of the world. H.

H. H. NEWCASTLE DISTRICT HOSPITALS HOSPITAL FOZ INFECTIOUS DISEASES The following Is the report as to the condition of the patients la the above hospital Issued at moms yesterday Dangerously lilt IMO 1079 2104 1864 1963 1078 2081 Hen 3084 2020 2057 2073 2103 MIL 111. Condition much the 11 09 as on previous dal: 9058 2033 1102 1006 9 2107 1964 SW NW 2015 2091 1086 2090 2106. nen Improvement: 1906 1941 1945 1917 1938 1916 2042 POO 2108 2070 NM 2101 2012 1061 2094 1075 lees 2013 2034 1031 2026 1079 1093 1076 WM 1925 1016 3009 1610 1047 1674 2074 2090 11037 2071 2069 2036 2017 2068.

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Loodalea mach the SAM: 1870 1018 1914 1976 INN DRS 1163 1971 1970. Others loaprovlos Locker was among the branches represented at the annual dinner of the SNOW. bomb 4tt tlia Britieb lOURNAE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1937 Stage and Royal Prepares For Pantomime Will Fyffe for Newcastle Ice PLATHOUtiI: "The Insice-beaded Boy." INFIRM: WM Fite, ete. Burma, Sunderland: vita Sports." PALACE: "Pb. lentainty Broadcast." GRAND: Crew.

HAYMARKET: "Aing PAree4." STOLL, 'Pante Racket." PARAMOUNT: Exclusive." QUEEN'S HALL: Hli Altair." NEWS THEATRE: "Eak7 Grizzly Bears" GRAINGER NEWS THEATRE: "The Public Pays." TATLER NEWS THEATER: Stranger Than Fiction." PAVILION: "Topper." NEW WESTGATE: Farewell Apia." ROYALTY: King Solomon's Elam" LYRIC: "Midnight Tazt." REGAL: Glamorona Night." WEST MEMOND: Lorna Donne." what is known in the trade as a prerelease. and Street was only presented to the trade at the Stoll on Thursday morning by United Artists Corporation, but you see this Walter Wenger production at the Haymarket all next week. Directed by Harold Young. "32nd 'Street" has "yuniph." Something of a social document which opens in New York in the leisurely days when a motorcar was an apparition, it traces social and show events to the present day and pro-' vides so much entertainment that one feels satiated by the time snobbery has elevated a final brow. There is a grand cast of Hunter, Leo Carrillo who nearly steals the picture, Pat Paterson the English getting a break at last, Ella Logan.

Sid Silver, Zasu Pitts, Jack White, Maio Shelton, Dorothy Peterson, and Kenny Baker. Stanwyck and Yictnr licLaglen are his chief iii this thriller. The Theatre Royal, Newcastle. closes its doors to-night to prepare for the pantomime "Babes in the Wood," which opens on Christmas night. Hours of bard work, day and night, for Al concerned.

Not content to present "52nd Street," alone, the Haymarket will also offer "Outcasts of Poker Mat" based on Bret Harte's story of gold rush dtrys in which you will see Virginia Weiciler as the I orphan. "March of Time No. 7" is another item in the generous measure. Easy Parole Left in possession of the field, the Playhouse is to stage Lennox Robinson's Irish comedy "The White-headed Boy," and it should be one of the best things of the year. It made the fame of the Irish players at the Abbey 'theatre Dublin.

New York and London have enjoyed Robinson's ripe humour and wit. A nice blend of shorts at the News Theatre, Pilgrim Street. Baby Grizzly Bears" ikthe nature subject, and for sport lovers there are fishing on the Mississippi River of Thrills and Ridingthe Waves and other diver! sions. A travel item. Beauties of the Baltic," will reveal the attractions and industries of the Hansa towns, and for a Walt Disney laugh we shall see again The Tcrtoise and the Hare." Crime Doesn't Pay What dramatic punch has been put into the American production of the Crime Does Not Pay Series now running! Every kind of racket is being ruthlessly exposed.

The Grainger News Theatre has booked The Public Pays of the series for the forthcoming programme. Other items for Monday's list are "Popular Science No. 9," which tells of modern inventions amusing and amazing, a Southern Spain travel film, and Parky's Road Race," a comedy cartoon which brings in Hollywood stars in caricature. The scandal of the easy parole system in America which permits criminals to renew contact with the lords of the underworld, has aroused public conscience over there. Something may be done about it.

In the meantime the film industry is cashing in on the situation and the first celluloid expose of the system to come to hand is "Parole Racket," at the Stoll. Paul Kelly has a strong tale as a young detective assigned to the job of, discovering the brains of the gang working easy paroles. He has to go right through the mill but gets his man. The cast will include Sal Sturgeon, who should be at her best in the part created by Moire O'Neill, and Enid Cameron, Rances Rowe, Felicity Gower, Marion Brignall, John Morley, Leslie Handford. Hector Macgregor, end Cecil Scott-Paton Will Fyffe who scored such a hit at the Royal Varie ty performance at the London Palladium with his study of the cen-.

tenarian, and the Four 'ranks aro tops of the Empire variety bill. Will is a grand fellow, and will get an enormous welcome. The Four Franks are American brothers and sisters who have been joy-makers 'bete before. Accomplished play trumpets and are also brilliant exponents of tap end eccentric dancing. An acrobatic burlesque on a Hollywood love scene by the twins is uproariously funny.

Dan Donovan, singer of Irish songs, from Henry band, is another outstanding attraction. Novel Fun To follow Parole Racket is a love story which brings together again Eric I inden and Cecilia Parker, titled very simply Girl Loves Boy." of ita type it is one of the most delightful romances brought to the screen. Headstrong college student weds gold-digging blonde only to find she bee her eyes on his dad's bank roll, and to discover he really loves a sweetheart of childhood days, a poor girl who is seeking fame as a musician. In the telling of this tale there is understanding and compelling sympathy. It's Exclusive Newcastle's third news theatre, The Tatler, opens its doors at 12.30 on Monday.

Another E. .1. Hinge enterprise, the theatre is conveniently situated at the top of Northumberland Street and has entrances from that thoroughfare and the Haymarket. Comfortable seats in a leafgreen colour scheme, to accommodate 400 patrons all on the one floor, each of whom will be afforded a perfect view of the screen. Gangways are wide and illumipated by artistic bracket lights.

Autumn', tints provide the decorative scheme of the theatre interior, and fluted pilasters support amber lights. The Plenum system of ventilation ensures a continuous sppply of fresh air. To Specialize A novel show which should draw patronage from all parts of Wear and Tyne areas and sharpen public interest in ice-skating schemes now afoot. is Tom Arnold's Winter Sports which opens a two weeks run at Sunderland Empire on Tuesday night. The stage of the Empire is being converted into a rink 40ft.

by 30ft. upon which some of the finest skaters in the world will cut pleasing capers. Winter Sports is a combination of musical comedy, revue, and ballet, and more than 60 artists will be engaged. Tired of American newspaper yarns? If not, see Exclusive at the Paramount, and meet a few screen journalists who act with common decency in the collection and presentation of news. Trouble starts when Charles Gillette (Lloyd Nolan) is acquitted of charge of defrauding the city of two million dollars.

And real strife and grief follow when the daughter of a scrupulous reporter (played by Charlie Ruggles) quarrels with her assistant editor lover, Fred Mac Murray, and joins the staff of an opposition paper run by Gillette. There is drama in every angle of the story. Frances Farmer, charming girl, plays the daughter. Formerly she was staff conespondent of an American newsagency and entered film work on completion of a year's roving assignment in Europe. The Tatler is to specialize in films of special interest to cinema educational, novelty, sports and news from home and abroad.

Next week's features include a Lowell Thomas travel picture, "Sports of the Season," an interest subject "Stranger than Fiction," and two comedy cartoons. Mr Hinge has appointed Mr S. R. Nimmo manager of the theatre. A native of Wed Mr Nimmo is a graduate of Armstrong College.

Among the skating stars are Phil Taylor, Charlotte and Kurt Neumann, and the McKinnon Sisters. Toni Katz and his saxophone band artists new to England will add to the melody and gaiety of the production. IA revue that sizzles with pace and rhythm is The Kentucky Broadcast which is to amuse Palace Theatre patrons. The company embraces Dixon and Hunter, American radio favourites, Krutz and his broadcasting band, which includes a very tricky trap-drummer and pleasing crooner, Chloe, a mystery singer, and Jack Graham, a witty master of the ceremonies. Second feature at the Paramount will be the Herbert Wilcox production Sunset In Vienna (Tullio Carminati and Lilli Palmer.

A Tight Jam If you feel like kicking over the Awes see Highflier in Costello's Miniature Circus at the Grand, Byker. Hightlier is a mule none can ride and lie will give the disgruntled a few wrinkles in the art of unseating trouble. Delvaines Royal Marionettes, the Three Macs who harmonize at the piano, the Thompson Sisters, and Perrin and Allen, the wisecrackers, are among the several other entertaining turns booked. Robert Taylor gets into a very tight jam in His Affair at the Queen's Hall. Period is when William McKinley was President of the United States.

Unprecedented bank robberies in the Middle West startle the nation. At the President's request Robert Taylor, a lieutenant, is discharged from the Navy in disgrace so that he may work himself into the confidence of the robbers. He achieves his phrPosc, is captured during a bank robbery in which a secret, service man is killed, and faces the gallows. The one man who knows his secret mission is the President, and he is assassinated. A tougher spot friend Taylor Imo DOS( bit Bacisma New York Street Scene Ns rtemSe Pc 4 IgteP age the gr A Tatler Cat is being opened.

An attractive place for refreshment, the daeorative design is spray-blended bands in reduced tores of salmon pink on a cream background, and separated by bands of silver. Pre-release Musical, American Parole Scandal, Another Nev rip Drama, and A Robert Taylor Romance Make Film Features /tt.hh' .4 4 i Night" with Mary Ellis, charming of voice and person. Otto Kruger, Victor dory, and Barry Mackay is for the Regal first half of the week. Thursday: Another Bette Davis triumph Marked Woman." Victoria Hopper in Lorna Doone" Is featured for the West Jesmond Picture House. John Loder being the male lead, with Edmund Lowe, Madge Evans, Paul Lukas, and Eetti Gallian to follow on Thursday in Espionage." Thrills aboard the Orient express H.

H. H. THEATRE WORLD The December issue of Theatre World is noteworthy for its two magnificent illustrated supplements of Richard IL" and The School for Scandal," the first two productions of John Gieldgnd's season at the Queen's Theatre. This issue also contains an ap reciation of the late Sir Johnston Forbes- by M. Willson Disher.

Eric Johns writes on a Day in the Life of Property Master." and Florence Roberta interviews Flora Robson at home. Other interesting include George Fearon on the York Repertory Theatre, and a review of 1920 in the Theatre in Playbill's "Off with the Motley." Above Will Fyffe, one of Scotland's star comedians, with Polly Ward at Newcastle Empire; Paul Kelly in a scene from the powerful drama, Parole Racket," at the Stoll. Inset Rita Stanley and Kurt Neumann in a striking ice act in Winter Sports," at the Sunderland Empire. Below Charlie Ruggles, Frances Fanner, and Fred Mac Murray in at the Paramount; Robert Taylor in "His at the Queen's Hall. Larky Ghosts The Pavilion has Topper," one of the most unusual and amusing films of the past 15 years.

Rather better in some respects than The Invisible Man," it has Constance Bennett and Cary Young, who die early in the picture and, asghosts, play some terrific pranks upon Roland Young. a. Wall Street bank president who is a firet-clasa specimen of repression. Farewell Again transfers from the Queen's Hall after to-day to the New Westgate. This English troopship comedydrama touches very responsive chards in Northern hearts.

Flora Itobson end Leslie Banks lead. King Solomon's Mines reaches the Royalty on Monday with Paul Robeson and Ans Lee among the treasure seekers. For Thursday that lively musical On The Avenue (Dick Powell and Madeleine Carroll). and op Sunday Peter Lorre and Ralph Morgan in Crack Up. Counterfeiters Monday's feature at the Lyric, Midnight Taxi," is a drama of counterfeiters in New York exposure Brian Donleyy and Frances Drake are concerned in.

Thursday: Side Street Angel in which Hugh Williams pretends to be a crook and meets romance. Bettor they the Rio; Oblongs Screen Show THIRD NEWCASTLE NEWS THEATRE LICENCE Newcastle's third news-reel Tatler, about to open its doors in Northumberland duly licensed for music performances by the City Bench yesterday. Mr J. G. Thompson, the solicitor representing the owners, asked that the licence should become operative sa from Monday next.

The Watch Committee licence had already been provlaionally granted. "SLUMPITIS" A DISEASE MINISTER OF HEALTH'S OPTIMISM An optimistic view of the result of the year's political labours international!) and at home was taken by Sir Kingsley Wood, the Minister of Health, replying to the toast of "His Majesty's Ministers," at the annual dinner of the Birmingham Insurance Institute last Discussing the industrial health of the country he said "Slumpitis" and 'Peasimitis" were two of the worst diseases. They badly affected the state of the patient and were highly contagious. Few things were more likely to produce a slump than continual and unfounded talk about it. Industrial recovery largely depended upon confidenco.

As the Prime Minister had recently said, if and when a slump did come we could hardly be better able to meet it than we were to-day. There had been a considerable improvement in the economic condition of many other countries who, in the past, had been our good We had also protection in our home market, end we were no longer the dumping ground of the world. There had been a remarkable expansion in the country industrial recovery. Exports during the year which ended October last shoWed incase. et £76,000.000 over the year ended October, 1916.

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