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  2. SPORTING.

    Metropolitan racegoers will this afternoon have the choice of horseracing at Canterbury Park and pony and galloway racing at Kensington while those that prefer to go ...

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  3. AMUSEMENTS.

    General satisfaction was expressed at the re-opening of Her Majesty's Theatre last night, when "So Long Letty" was welcomed with hilarious enthusiam, Miss Dorothy Brunton's song with male voices and Miss ...

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  4. PLANS OF CANBERRA.

    The Federal Parliament next week will receive the report of the Parliamentary committee which inquired into the proposals of Mr. W. B. Griffin, the designer of the Federal ...

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  5. RECRUITING.

    At Victoria Barracks yesterday 43 men were enrolled for active service out of a total of 68 who offered themselves. Among the early arrivals were six labourers, ...

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  6. SHIPPING.

    Orsova, R.M.S., 12,035 tons, Captain Coad, from London, via ports. Orient S.N. Co., Ltd., agents. Lycaon, s, 7552 tons, Captain Walker, from Brisbane. Gilchrist, Watt, and Sanderson, Ltd., agents. ...

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  7. COUNTRY NEWS.

    Corporal J. M. Wilson, formerly an accountant in the Commercial Bank, Bombala, had both legs cut off in a railway accident after the Romani fight in Egypt. He is at present ...

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  8. BEGA DISTRICT JOCKEY CLUB.

    The Spring Meeting of the Bega District Jockey Club was held this afternoon, in beautiful weather, there was a good attendance Results:— Trial Handicap of 15 sovs, 6f.—J. oward's b [?] ...

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  9. PALACE THEATRE.

    At the Palace Theatre Theo. Burt Sayre's romantic drama "Tom Moore" is drawing crowded audiences, Allen Doone having been fortunate in his preparations with a splendidly effective light. The actor-manager ...

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  10. MILITARY CONCERT.

    A successful concert was held at the N.C.O.'s School of Instructino, La Perouse, on Wednesday night. The committee, consisting of Staff Sergt.-Major Vallis and a few of the N.C.O.'s attending the school, ...

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  11. DEPARTURES.—Nov. 24.

    Barwon, s, for Adelaide, via Newcastle. Strathaven, s, for Melbourne. Pacifique, F.M.S., far Noumea, via the New Hebrides. Riverina, s, for Wellington. ...

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  12. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

    The Ben J. Fuller management, by indefatigable exertions, has now put their lighting plant in goodrunning order at the Grand Opera House, where this afternoon (2.15) and evening "In Mexico" and "The ...

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  13. "SPORTING CHAPS."

    The correspondent of the "New York American" (Mr. Hearst's organ), who si with the German army in the Argonne, has had an interview with the German Crown Prince ...

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  14. PROJECTED DEPARTURES.—Nov. [?]

    Malwa, R.M.S., for London, via ports; Zealandia, s, for Melbourne, Adelaide, and Western Australian ports; Hunter, s, for Newcastle. ...

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  15. WEST'S OLYMPIA.

    This afternoon and to-night "The Jungle Child" will be shown at West's Olympia. Doroth Dalton and Howard Hickman are seen in the principal parts. The programme includes "A Modern Enoch Arden," ...

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  16. STEAMER DUE TO-DAY.

    Dilkera, from Mackay. ...

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  17. TIVOLI THEATRE.

    The Tivoli Follies, happily independent of the coal strike through Mr. H. D. M'Intosh's provision of a separate installation, will, this afternoon (2.30) and evening, enter upon the list week of their merry ...

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  18. STEAMERS DUE TO-MORROW.

    Cindwarra, from Calcutta, via ports. Tysla, from Christiania, via ports. ...

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  19. THE PALLADIUM.

    Last night there was a fancy dress carnival at Eslick's Palladium, which will be open to-night from 7.30 to 11. ...

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  20. CLEARANCES.—Nov. 24.

    Pacifique, F.M.S., 1938 tons, Captain Charvin, for Noumea, via the New Hebrides. Nanking Maru, s, 2980 tons, Captain Narah[?] for Melbourne, in continuation of voyage. ...

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  21. UNION PICTURES THEATRES.

    The management of the Crystal Palace is keeping on the "Manhattan Madness" comedy drama another week. The new features include "The Return of Draw Egan," the English Gazette, and the Australian ...

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  22. "THE PASSING SHOW."

    On Monday, December 4, there will be an entirely new entertainment at the Tivoli, entitled "The Passing Show, 1916-1917," produced by Mr. Ed. Hutchinson, of New York. Sydney James will be the principal ...

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  23. THE COOMA'S SAILING.

    Messrs. Howard Smith, Ltd., state the steamer Cooma will leave for Queensland ports on Saturday, December 2, at 3 p.m., with first and second class passengers. ...

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  24. MOREE RACING CLUB.

    Appended are the weights for the meeting to be held on the 29th inst:— Opening Plate.—Postpos, list 5lb, Woona, 11st 5lb; Banjo Boy, 11st 5lb; Garrawilli, 11st 5lb; Kelso King, ...

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  25. RETURNED SOLDIERS.

    At the first annual meeting of the Returned Soldiers' Association, which was held in the Protestant Hall on Thursday night, Dean Talbot occupied the chair. ...

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  26. THE LYCEUM.

    The change of programme at the Lyceum to-day includes "Friday, the 13th," which features Robert Warwick, is a story of frenzied finance and the stock exchange. Mollie King will be seen in "A ...

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  27. R.M.S. MALWA'S PASSENGERS.

    The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Malwa [?] at noon to-day from East Circular Quay for London, via ports. The following is a list of passengers:— Mr. and Mrs. R. Stanton, Miss B. Stanton, Mr. and ...

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  28. THE RED DANDIES, GARDEN THEATRE.

    The Dandies at the Garden Theatre, Bayswater-road, are open as usual with their own light, and they submitted another change of programme last evening. The comedy element by Messrs. Dampier, ...

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  29. AMERICAN PICTURE PALACE.

    As the American Picture Palace, Pitt-street, opposite the Criterion Theatre, has not been affected by the coal strike, the films will be shown daily from 10.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. ...

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  30. FLOTLOW'S "MARTHA" AT MOSMAN.

    A special interest will attach to the final performance of Flotlow's romantic comedy opera at the Mosman Town Hall this evening, by reason of the fact that Mr. A. H. Norman will direct the Mosman ...

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  31. HOYT'S PICTURES.

    Two day sessions and one night show are announced in connection with Hoyt's George street Picture House and the Mosman Kinema Theatre. ...

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  32. STRAND AND MAJESTIC.

    All next week at the Strand and Majestic Blanche Sweet will be keen in "The Dupe." This photo play is from the story writtin by Hector Turnbull, who was responsible for "The Cheat" and "The Golden ...

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  33. CONCERTS POSTPONED.

    Owing to the coal strike the Lewisham Hospital concert, originally fixed for to-night at the Town Hall, is indefinitely postponed. Miss F. Allen's moonlight excursion for to-day is ...

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  34. GERMAN RESERVES.

    Mr. Henry Wood, the correspondent with the French armies of the United Press Associations of America, recently sent to his agency at New York an article, in which he ...

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  35. MISS VERA CREE.

    Yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Australia Miss Vera Cree and her teacher, Miss Ada Gee, were enteratined by a number of friends. Mr. Oswald Anderson, on behalf of the Ada Cree concert committee wished the ...

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  36. LAWN TENNIS.

    Following is the draw for to-day:— Men's Doubles Handicap. Degotardi and Brunwood (7) v Hill and Poll (8), Fernleigh court, Degotardi and Brainwood (7) v Day ...

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  37. REPORTED OIL FIND.

    Rumour is still busy with the alleged discovery in the vicinity of the Nepean River of petroleum oil springs. It is sold that the oil is a pure, unadulterated article of ...

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  38. PRESENTATIONS TO SOLDIERS.

    Lieutenant W. R. Watson, only son of Captain J. H. Watson, who is leaving for the front, had command of a platoon of the calledup men at Rosebery Park Camp; and on the ...

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  39. STATE MILITARY BAND.

    The State Military Band will play in Hyde Park under Captain W. G. Bentley's direction to-morrow evening, at 7.30 o'clock. ...

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  40. BAR HARBOURS.—Nov. 24.

    Tweed Heads, bar 7ft 3in, crossing 8ft 3in high water, rise [?]ft 3in, crossing navigable, but narrow, bar long, sandy flat; Camden Haven Heads, bar 7ft. crossing 9ft. rise 4ft; Cape Hawke, bar 7ft 3in at ...

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  41. WYNNE ART-PRIZE AWARD, 1916.

    In terms of the bequest of the late Mr. Richard Wynne, the trustees ot the National Art Gallery have awarded the prize for this year to Mr. E. Gruner for his oil painting ...

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  42. CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC.

    The last of the choral and orchestral concerts of the season will be held in the Conservatorium Hall on Saturday afternoon next, at 3 o'clock. This occasion will mark [?] of the director's select ...

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  43. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

    TWEED HEADS (374m).—Nov. 24, Duroby, s, 8.30 a.m., bar bound, not sufficient water to cross out; and Coolebar, s, in the bay. BYRON BAY (345m).—Passed: Nov. 24, cargo ...

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  44. DEATH OF MR. G. W. HOWE.

    The death took place on Wednesday at a private hospital of Mr. George William Howe, of Redfern and Yarra Bay. Mr. Howe was one of the best-known men in Redfern, where ...

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  45. THE MALTESE.

    Sir,—Please allow me, as a returned soldier, to express my views re the Maltese question, which at the present time is burning rather high. And, expressing myself as I[?] intend ...

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  46. CRICKET.

    The fourth round of the crude matches will commence to-day. Following is the draw:— First Grade. Balmain v Paddington, at Birchgrove Oval; Sydney ...

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  47. SYDNEY MADRIGAL SOCIETY.

    The fourth concert of the ninth season will take place on Thursday evening next, at the Conservatorium Hall, which will be adequately lighted. In addition to many excellent examples of the Madrigal ...

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  48. WAR QUESTIONS.

    "A.B.C." (Dubbo).—He is generally given the rank for the voyage only. His record, however, is sent with him, and if there is a shortage of N.C.O.'s the other end, his rank is confirmed, with pay in ...

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  49. CIVIL SERVANT CHARGED.

    The hearing of the charge of improper conduct preferred against William Slebenhaar, Deputy Registrar-General, who was suspended a few weeks ago, has concluded. Slebenhaar ...

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  50. ROYAL SYDNEY APOLLO CLUB.

    The 179th concert of the club will be held on Wednesday, December 6. Among the items on the programme will be the popular arrangement of Gounod's "Nazareth," by Max Vogrich, a former ...

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  51. ILLAWARRA SUBURBS' ASSOCIATION.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 88 words
  52. LATEST SCRATCHTNGS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 75 words
  53. MR. FREDERICK WHITLOW.

    Mr. Frederick Whitlow, the well known character actor, is now in the Prince Alfred Hospital, undergoing two operations prior to going into camp. This artist has done good work for many charitable ...

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  54. PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION.

    Sir,—With reforence to the Progressive party's attitude towards the National Government proposal, I am sure that such party's endorsement of the prolonging of the life of ...

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  55. BASEBALL.

    Following are to-day's fixtures:— First grade: St. George v Waverley, at Marrickville Oval (Mr. W. C. J. kelly); Petersham v Sydney, at the Sports Ground (Mr. D. Warton). ...

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  56. MISS IRENE PHILLIPS' CONCERT.

    Miss Irene Phillips (from the studio of Mr. J. Hugh McMenamin) will give a pianoforte recital (with orchestra) at the St. James's Hall on Monday evening next, November 27. The planiste will play ...

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  57. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING.

    GREYMOUTH (1075m).—Arr: Nov. 24, Inga, s, from Sydney. ...

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  58. ENGINEMEN IN CONFERENCE.

    The interstate conference of the Federated Railway Locomotive Engineers' Association of Australasia has just concluded its sittings in Sydney. The delegates were Messrs. R. W. ...

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  59. METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 775 words
  60. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Many speakers in the anti-conscription campaign are making disparaging references to the Maltese now resident within our shores. They are not a black race as so many have ...

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  61. MISS RUBY COLE RECITAL.

    On Tuesday evening next, in St. James's Hall, Mr. Lawrence Campbell will introduce his pupil, Miss Ruby Cole, in a dramatic and humorous recital. Herein the debutante will have the assistance of Miss ...

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  62. ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.

    Whilst out shooting with a pea-rifle John Stephens, of Merrygoen, was accidentally shot. It appears he was getting through a wire fence when the rifle exploded, and ...

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  63. SAILING.

    Owing to there being no steamers available on account of the coal strike there will be no 18-footers race to-day. ...

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  64. AUSTRALIAN TROTTING CLUB.

    Victoria Park was not generously patronised yesterday, when the Australian Trotting Club held a benefit meeting for the comforts of the soldiers at Liverpool camp. Good fields went out, but with ...

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  65. ANCELON-CHAPMAN RECITALS.

    In St. James's Hall (which is now supplied with light) on Wednesday evening next, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ancelon's school of elocution students will give another of their dramatic recitals, presenting ...

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  66. BOXING.

    To-night at the Stadium the featherweights Sid godfrey and Patsy Brannigan will meet in their return match, and enter the ring at 8.30. The preliminary bouts will be supplied by Bert. O'Neill and Billy Ross; ...

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  67. MISS BURSTON'S RECITAL.

    Miss Winifred Burston will make her first appearance here since her return from Europe at her invitation pianoforte recital at St. James's Hall on Friday evening next. The pianist will play Toccata ...

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  68. SOLDIERS' LETTERS.

    Sir,—I have noticed several letters in your paper from parents complaining that their sons have not received any letters since their departure for the front. In fairness to the ...

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  69. ENCOURAGEMENT OF SCIENCE.

    Sir,—My attention has been drawn to the Commonwealth of Australia advertising for two metallurgical chemists this month. The successful applicant must ...

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  70. DIARIES FOR 1917.

    We have received from Collins Brothers and Co., Ltd., a set of their diaries—scribbling, tablet, commercial, handy, and lady's—for 1917. ...

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  71. MR. D. H. STEWART'S RECITAL.

    Mr. D. Henry Stewart will give his thirteenth annual pianoforte recital at St. James's Hall on Saturday next (7.45), when an attractive programme will be presented, with the artistic assistance of Messrs. ...

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  72. CENTRAL AUSTRALIA.

    Sir,—Having read in the "Herald" of the 22nd inst. the proposition made by the Commonwealth Meteorologist for a scientific expeditlon to study the meteorological and ...

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  73. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—I suppose that everyone is too much absorbed by the war and kindred matters to enter any protest against the injustice being done to British subjects by Australia. I read ...

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  74. "CHARLEY'S AUNT."

    At the Palace Theatre on Saturday next the North Sydney District Comedy Club will stage "Charley's Aunt" for the Cremorne branch Australian Red Cross Society. The theatre and scenery have been lent by ...

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  75. REV. THOMAS TAIT, M.A., B.D.

    At St. James' Hall, on Thursday, December 7, an interesting and instructive entertainment entitled "An Evening in Society" will be given by the Rev. Thomas Tait, who has been successful with it ...

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  76. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—In your issue of Tuesday two of your correspondents draw attention to the non-receipt of letters by soldiers on active service abroad. Having recently returned from ...

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  77. GRACE STAFFORD'S RECITAL.

    Miss Grace Stafford's students will hold their final recital of this year at St. James's Hall on Saturday, December 9, when a principal feature will be a costume production of Tennyson's "A Dream of Fair Women." ...

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  78. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

    Sir,—Re the commandeering of coal, and fixture of prices by the Government, it is amusing (from an outsider's point of view) to note that the law-breakers on strike who have ...

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  79. WHERE IS IT TO END?

    Sir,—In your paper of to-day's date we are informed that the State of Queensland is taxing some Commonwealth citizens to provide for the soldiers. What does this mean? Is ...

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  80. MISS EADITH SULLIVAN.

    Miss Eadith Sullnan (from the studio of Mr. S. Gordon Lavers) will give a farewell pianoforte recital at the Conservatorium Hall on Tuesday, December 12. Miss Sullivan recently gained the Emmeline M. ...

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  81. HOSPICE FOR THE DYING CONCERT.

    A matinee entertainment will be given in aid of that admirable institution, the Hospice for the Dying, at Her Majesty's Theatre, on December 14, when the J. C. Williamson management will arrange for the ...

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  82. MISS GLADYS GUEST'S RECITAL.

    Miss Gladys E. Guest (from the studio of Miss Stella V. Kingsbury), asisted by leading artists, will give an clocutionary recital on Thursday, December 14, at St. James's Hall, Phillip-street. ...

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  83. OSWALD ANDERSON'S RECITAL.

    It was a numerous, highly appreciative, and wellpleased audience that wended homeward at the conclusion of the above recital at the Repertory Theatre on Friday night. The entertainment was the fourth ...

    Article : 215 words
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