London, Oct. 26.
An offer to bring an air unit, mán two additional squadrons, and to maintain all three in the field at any front, was made today by the Government of South Rhodesia. The British Government has accepted the offer. The officer commanding the Southern Rhodesia Air Force wi shortly be coming to England to dis cuss this programme.—Reuter.
Magistrate There is indeed a rare treat in store for cinema fans at the Cathay Theatre, with its screening of "Unexpected Father" Apart from Baby Sandy who from the very first glimpse steals the hearts of the audience, Mr. Mischa Auer—this time as Boris Borisavitch Bebenko..,.etc., puts in a performance which is not Only the biggest and the best in his screen career, but which proved the unlimited humorous qualities of this capable entertainer. In his Grecian costume and that of a Don Cossack he was a scream from the beginning to the end, specially with his "Ballet stepping", and only the directors are to blame for his practically leaving the rest of the well-chosen cast in the shade. The plot is centred round the stage, and sees Miss Shirley Ross and Mr. Dennis O'Keefe as part players and in love. Their plans are interrupted by the death. of the latter's only relatives which leaves a baby on their hands. The stage is the place where it is kept and in keeping it from the sight of the stage manager (Mr. Donald Briggs), all sorts of hilarious difficulties crap up in quick order with the climax that has the screen and local audiences joining in long and loud laughter. The picture is a pleasant tonic as well as a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment, and should be placed on the "must list."
The programme commenced with a short "Stranger Than Fiction" followed by a comedy and news reel—o.
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