GENERAL CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 88, 27 November 1911, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

KING EDWARD MEMORIAL

By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. United Press Association. London, November, 20. A committee of the memorial to King Edward unanimously approved the design of Mr Bertram MacK.enn.al, tho eminent. Australian sculptor, for a statue in Picadilly at the end of the Broadwalk. Mr MacKennal, with Senor Cutyiusas, tho famous architect, submits a complete model in three months. THE SUGAR CONVENTION. London, November 2(3. The West India Committee protested at Britain withdrawing from tho Sugar Convention, urging there was a cneck in the investment of capital in sugar ventures in the colonies. NORTHERN UNION FOOTBALL. London, November 26. Tho Australians in their match with Barrow scored ten tries, seven of which were converted. Barrow scored a penalty goal and two tries. At half-time tho scores were, Australians six tries, live converted; Barrow, a try. MAORIS IN LONDON. London, November 26. Only half the Maori troupe sailed in the Somerset, despite Sir VV. Hall,l ones’ disapproval. Rangiuia, the Maori tenor, has persuaded twenty to remain, in expectation of music hall engagements.

A SOAP COMBINE

London, November 25

Tho Brunner Mend Company has acquired control of the soap concerns of Joseph Crosfield and Sons, Warrington, and Gossage and Sons, Widnos. IMPERIAL TRADE. , Ottawa, November 25. Much dissatisfaction is felt at the failure of the Home Government to carry out its promise to appoint an Imperial Trade Commission. The appointment of tho Canadian Tariff Commission has been a groat opportunity to further investigate the Empire’s trade.

MADONNA DELLA STELLA

Rome, November 25

A man near Florence, noticing lie was watched, threw a parcel over a hedge containing the stolen picture, “Madonna Della Stella.” It is surmised the thief intended to take the painting overseas. MAGGIE PAPAKURA’S MARRIAGE. (Received 27, 8.45 a.m.) v , London, November 26. Tho “Observer” announces that Maggie Papakura has become engaged to Mr Staples Brown who belongs to an Oxfordshire family. The marriage willjtake place later in Fiji. CENSORING MOVING PICTURES. (Received 27, 8.5 a.m.) Ottawa, November 26. Tho action of Ontario in establishing . a board of censors for moving pictures is likely to be followed by other provinces, in consequence of the complaints of the prominence given to American Hag films. ; FALL OF A TANK. I Sydney, November 26. Hudson, another'of the men injured at the Eveleigh locomotive works bv the fall of a tank, is dead. Wilmsley was killed outright, and of the four others injured, Courtman ultimately succumbed.

PROFESSIONAL SWIMMING

Sydney, November 25

In the professional swimming carnival Dickman, of Now South Wales, won tho 110 yards championship, narrower (Queensland) being second, and G. Read third. Time, Imin 12 2-osec in the 100 yards £SO handicap, the New Zealander Kean, with llsec, had to be content with second place to Muir (14scc) in his heat. LAWN TENNIS. Melbourne, November 26. In the singles championship of Australasia, Brooks defeated Rice, 6—l, G 2 6—3. Tho champion’s ground attack’and anticipation of volleying were extremely skilful. His opponent never once got the load. In the doubles championship, Heath and Lycett beat Brooks and Addison, 6—2, 7—5, 6—o. ■ Mis L. Addison won the ladies singles championship of Victoria. Lady Captain Venore was beaten in the semi-finals of the handicap doubles Brooks has selected Lycett as the fourth representative for the Davis Cup.