... . By IVAN PATRICK GORE. THE DANCE. Dancing is in full swing in hundreds of places, both great and small, from the aristocratic floor of the Grosvenor House to the dingy but no less jolly palais de danse of the far East End. Gala nights are weekly occurrences, and few are considered complete without cabaret, while bands are in groat demand. Oovent Garden, which rumour says will end its ...

... 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 ...