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In Sydney a Council for Civic and Moral Advancement exists (says the Melbourne "Argus"), and it has issued a timely manifesto agaipst "the exhibition of the immoral side of lifc ; ' by means of plays and pieturo films. An appeal is made for supervision by the s/uthorities, in order that the moral welfare of the community may be protected. The manifesto acutcly declares that "men and women cannot long contemplate the exhibition of vicc without suffering a serious loss of that moral sensibility which is the esieguard of virtue." The signatories are the heads of £.11 the principal religious denominations and a number of leading lay citizens of Sydney. It may be hoped that a much-needed reform will follow their representations. In Melbourne as well as in Sydney illustrations of immoral phases of life are not uncommon, and with a certain class they are popular. What the taste of patrons will not discountenance authority should forbid. There is, we know, a cheap reply to adverse criticism of some improper pictures and plays. It is that they are contributing to the discussion of an important problem. This is cant. Their promoters are taking advantage of the discussion of an important problem in order to make profit-. Singers, recommend "NAZOL" as a eootbing and healing preparation for vocal and bronchial troubles. All •who've tried it praise ii. 4 For the fullest and latest particulars of all sporting fixtures, buy the Satur- I day 8 o'clock "Evening News." JTirst tad best. 4 j