... STATE GRANT. A State subsidy for grand opera was announced by Mr. Snowden in the House of Commons on Thursday. It takes the form of a yearly grant of £17,500 for the next five years, with a payment of £5.000 with respect to the present financial ouarter of the a total of £92,500. Thi* grant combined with announcements re cently made of agreement rcached between Sir Thomas Beeeham. the ...

... . By IVAN PATRICK GORE. GROSVENOR HOUSE. Although progress has robbed Park Lane itself of much of its old exclusive glory, Grosvenor House remains the hub of society functions and galas. One of the most important forthcoming events is the birthday party of the Theatrical Ladies' Guild, which will be held on December 5 under the auspices of the Actresses' Franchise League. A special cabaret ...