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of a coal shortage have few terrors this season; the joints and the poultry will roast and sizzle, however black the outlook may be. The children waiting for Father Christmas do not forget to be ready for other welcome visitors also, the carol singers. These cheerful people have been particularly songful this year. Last season the Home Office threatened to put a stop to their activities in certain West-End residential quarters, and the policemen in these parts prepared to arrest the “Peace Angels” on the wing. But this year there have been no such joy-dispelling rumors, and the singers are
have been no such joy-dispelling rumors, and the singers are free to fill every thoroughfare with mingled sharps and flats. The window of the Stationery Office in Kingsway displays a placard, “Books suitable for Christmas and New Year gifts.” On either side of the card is a copy of the recommended volume. It is the “Sixth Annual Report of the Electricity Commission.” Two More Girls Missing. Two more girls have mysteriously disappeared. Annie Maclaren, aged seventeen, has been missing from her home at Colinton, a suburb of Edinburgh, since Tuesday. She went to bed as usual on Monday night, but
She went to bed as usual on Monday night, but there was no trace of her the next morning. Jean Smith, aged fifteen, who worked at a sweet factory, Mitcham, has been missing from her lodgings in Tooting since Saturday, December 11. Mrs. Agatha Christie, the writer of mystery novels, whose recent disappearance was one of the most discussed events in the country, will leave for Madeira with her husband, early in 1927. War Compensation Court. After holding seventy-four public sittings during the year from August 16, 1923, to August 16, 1926, and determining 139 claims, the War Compensation Court
16, 1926, and determining 139 claims, the War Compensation Court has awarded lump sum payments aggregating £373,358 against claims for approximately £853,684. During the course of 958 total sittings 3,465 claims had been determined and reported. The court awarded lump-sum payments amounting in the aggregate to £4,922,131 against claims for approximately £9,836,340, and periodical payments at the rate of £58,557 a year, against claims for approximately £88,616 a year. Two hundred and thirty-one claims were withdrawn or disposed of otherwise. Mrs. Marie Antoinette Ross submitted a claim for £49,956 with regard to the seizure of two works of reference, “Public
regard to the seizure of two works of reference, “Public School Who’s Who” and a “Counties Who’s Who,” and the Court awarded £500. The books were to be published during the war, and they included information about officers at the front and elsewhere which it was thought should not be given. Captains of Liners Retire. Three well-known commanders of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company’s steamers, which trade between Southampton and Buenos Aires, have just retired. They are Captain E. W. Morrison, commodore of the company’s fleet, with a record of thirty-eight years of service, and commander of the Asturias,
of thirty-eight years of service, and commander of the Asturias, the largest British motor-ship; Captain G. A. Mackenzie, commander of the Almanzora, and Captain J. E. Pardoe Matthews, commander of the Arlanza. Between them the three officers have nearly one hundred years of service with the company. Captain Mackenzie, who served as commander of no fewer than twenty-one of the company’s steamers, was in command of the Brecknockshire during the war, and he and his ship were captured by the German raider Moewe. That “Wolf-Dog.” The poor old Alsatian dog is in for more trouble. Since the Home Secretary issued
is in for more trouble. Since the Home Secretary issued warnings about dogs with a “wolf strain” policemen have been on the alert. One Alsatian—his “wolf strain” remains to be proved—has been causing trouble near Caterham, Surrey, and his Christmas is likely to be a lively one unless he lies very low. He attacked four people in a playful spirit. LONDON THEATRES PALLADIUM near OXFORD CIRCUS Charles Oliver’s Pantomime “ALADDIN” CLARENCE MAYNE—:—CHARLES AUSTIN BRANSBY WILLIAMS——VIOLET ESSEX TWICE AT THE THEATRE: A. U. Too Young For a Battleship Trip Princess Elizabeth, the baby daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York,
the baby daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, is less than one year old, so she will have to be left at home when her father and mother leave England on January 6 for a long trip to Australia in the battleship Renown. LONDON, Friday. — The Duke and Duchess of York are busy with preparations for their six-month trip to Australia and New Zealand which begins on January 6, when they leave Portsmouth in the battleship Renown. Since they will attend ceremonies in all sorts of climates, their trunks must contain every kind of clothing, from furs
their trunks must contain every kind of clothing, from furs and heavy overcoats to sun helmets. They are already prepared for most eventualities of the journey—for all except the parting on January 6 from their little daughter, Princess Elizabeth. She is too young to go, a fact which the parts of the Empire which the Duke and Duchess will visit regret as much as do the baby’s parents. But the Duke and Duchess will be at Sandringham to spend Christmas with the King and Queen and Princess Elizabeth will be with them for her first Christmas. The King and Queen
with them for her first Christmas. The King and Queen will bid farewell to the Duke and Duchess and their party at Victoria station on January 6. The Prince of Wales, THE WOMAN OF THE DAY Photo Eug. Pirou, VICOMTESSE BENOIST D’AZY A notable public service is the purpose of the Réveillon supper and ball to be given this evening at the Hôtel Ritz in Paris. The entire proceeds are to go towards the monument—destined to be the first of its kind—to be raised to victims of the first German gas attack in the World War. At the same time,
gas attack in the World War. At the same time, it will be an outstanding event of the present social season in the French capital. French and foreign society will be present in numbers. In both connections, a conspicuous figure is therefore Vicomtesse Benoist d’Azy, who has had so much to do with preparations for the event. On the social side, this is the case because she is one of the Presidents of the Union Interalliée and has as large an acquaintance as any other of her countrywomen among the foreign colony, in part as a result of long travelling
foreign colony, in part as a result of long travelling in foreign countries. On the other hand, Vicomtesse Benoist d’Azy is an active member of the committee in charge of the Réveillon this evening and she has constantly been associated with various philanthropies. Family Tradition. In her family there is a tradition of public service, for the Vicomtesse is the daughter of Marquis de Vogüé, a former Ambassador to Germany who was also a member of the Académie Française. Marquis de Vogüé was one of the famous diplomats whom the French foreign service included in the period between 1860 and
French foreign service included in the period between 1860 and 1890. There is a strong tradition of letters, for one of her uncles was Melchior de Vogüé, who had a large part in making Russian writers known to France. The Vicomtesse herself, although she believes women should play an increasingly important part in "the business of the State," is far from being an advocate of woman suffrage. Her five children represent for her a reason why the French woman’s place, in her view, must essentially be associated with home-making. But she has developed the idea of an “Advisory Commission” of
she has developed the idea of an “Advisory Commission” of mature women to cooperate with Parliament and the suggestion is now being studied by heads of Government. Vicomtesse Benoist d’Azy has a particularly wide circle of friends in the United States, although her acquaintances extend to a score or more of countries. She knows America so well because her husband, who is a naval officer, was attached for several years to the French Embassy in Washington, Prince Henry, and Prince George will probably accompany them to Portsmouth. Four destroyers will accompany the Renown until nighttime, and flying-boats will be with
accompany the Renown until nighttime, and flying-boats will be with the cruiser until she passes the Isle of Wight. The Renown is to arrive at Sydney on March 26. The Duke of York will preside at the inauguration of the new capital at Canberra on May 9; on May 29 the Renown will turn homeward, reaching Portsmouth on June 27. "We hope that this porringer will take its place in due time upon the breakfast table of the first baby in the land, and may even be banged imperiously upon the table by her infant hands." With these words Mr.
the table by her infant hands." With these words Mr. G. L. Joseph, chairman of the National Jewelers’ Association, has handed to the Duchess of York silver porringer, the gift of the goldsmiths and silversmiths of Great Britain, for Princess Elizabeth. The porringer is an example of the best qualities of British craftsmanship. Queen Marie of Rumania has sent a message of Christmas greetings and thanks for her entertainment in the United States to President Coolidge. “My trip was a dream,” she declared, “Leaving behind a great growth of love and gratitude. For myself and my children I send Christmas
and gratitude. For myself and my children I send Christmas greetings and best wishes for the happiness of the people of wonderful America.” Prince Léopold, heir to the Belgian Throne, and Princess Astrid, who spent the latter part of their honeymoon in Paris, have returned to Brussels. M. Aristide Briand, French Minister of Foreign Affairs, will not be able to go to Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize recently awarded to him. The duties of his office will keep him in Paris. Mr. C. E. G. Freyvogel, of 6. Rue de Bellechasse, Paris, has been elected a Vice-President of
Rue de Bellechasse, Paris, has been elected a Vice-President of the Bankers Trust Company of New York. Lieutenant Sicre, who was held prisoner by Druse tribes for many weeks, has died at Beirut, Syria, as the result of the hardships he underwent during his captivity. He was taken prisoner on August 2, after being wounded by two bullets. On Armistice Day he escaped from the cave in which he was held, and reached a French patrol after walking three days and three nights with practically no clothing. Abbé Dvornik, a Czechoslovak who has lived in Paris for several years, yesterday
Czechoslovak who has lived in Paris for several years, yesterday became the first of his countrymen to receive the degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Paris. In France he has achieved a reputation as a lecturer before Catholic organizations. The subject of his thesis was “Slavs in Constantinople and Rome During the 9th Century.” Sir Daniel Gooch, third baronet, has died at the age of fifty-seven years at his home, Tatchbury Mount, Totton, Hampshire. In 1914, he signed as an able seaman aboard the Endurance which carried the late Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition. When the vessel
the late Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition. When the vessel reached South Georgia, Sir Daniel returned to England. Comings and Goings Mr. William Gourlay, of Chicago, General Manager of the American Express Company, has arrived in Paris after crossing in the Berengaria, of the Cunard Line. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander-R. Tappen, of New York, who were passengers in the Berengaria, will leave Paris for Rome after Christmas. They will return to the United States in January. Among the passengers in the De Grasse, of the French Line, now on her way from Havre to New York, are Miss H. Adams,
way from Havre to New York, are Miss H. Adams, Mrs. Spencer Brown, Colonel C. E. Banks, Mrs. C. B. Chouteau, Dr. L. R. Eichberg, Mr. Harry M. Friend and Mrs. M. N. Fowler. Among the passengers sailing from Cherbourg for New York in the Resolute, of the Hamburg-Amerika Line, are Mr. and Mrs. H. Dodge, Baron and Baroness Arndt von Holtzendorff, Colonel Joseph W. Kruger and Dr. and Mrs. Henry N. Blum. Among passengers sailing from Southampton for New York in the Majestic, of the White Star Line, are Prince Chichibu, second son of the Emperor of Japan, and
Prince Chichibu, second son of the Emperor of Japan, and Baron Hayashi, the former Japanese Ambassador in London. La Curiosité On sent rapprocher des fêtes; les ventes vont subir une interruption. Hier, M. André Couturier et l’expert Guillaume ont dispersé, dans la salle G, un mobilier peu banal; il s’y mêlait des pièces d’argenterie. Un plat en argent, d’époque Louis XVI, alla à 11.000 fr. et un légumier en argent, époque Régence, 7.200 fr.; une paire d’appliques en bronze, même époque, 2.050 fr. ; une paire de chenets, époque Louis XVI, 3.050 fr.; un fragment de tapisserie d’Aubusson, du XVIIe
XVI, 3.050 fr.; un fragment de tapisserie d’Aubusson, du XVIIe siècle, 5.700 fr. M. Gabriel vendait à la Salle 2, sans le concours d’expert, un riche mobilier; ce qui ne l’empêcha pas d’obtenir des enchères fort honorables. C’est ainsi qu’il adjugea à 8.000 fr. une salle à manger de Style Renaissance; à 7.105 fr. un meuble d’entre-deux en marqueterie moderne et à 7.050 fr. une commode en marqueterie, moderne aussi. Les tapisseries, il y en avait huit, ont été payées entre 1.300 et 10.000 fr.; les unes verdures, les autres présentant de grands personnages et un cortège triomphal. On a
présentant de grands personnages et un cortège triomphal. On a vendu des objets d’art d’Extrême-Orient dans deux salles différentes. M. Henri Baudoin, d’une part, adjugea à 13.000 fr. un plat en ivoire sculpté, de travail européen, et à 12.300 fr. un rocher en jade sculpté de personnages. De son côté, M. Flagel a vendu un vase en cristal de roche, 5.150 fr. et de curieux animaux en fer forgé, dont une langouste, que l’on paya 2.650 fr.; un pigeon, 2.850 fr.; deux cailles, 3.550 fr.; un serpent articulé, 2.350 fr. M. André Portier, l'expert habituel des ventes d’objets d’Extrême-Orient, assistait
M. André Portier, l'expert habituel des ventes d’objets d’Extrême-Orient, assistait ces deux derniers commissaires-priseurs. Les Colonies Sud-Américaines en Europe Dimanche aura lieu au siège de l'association Paris-Amérique Latine, la grande fête annoncée de l’arbre de Noël, qu’un groupe de dames Américaines-Latines organise en faveur des enfants pauvres de Paris. L’Archevêché de Paris, la Préfecture de la Seine, la Légion d’Honneur, le comité de la lutte contre le taudis, l’œuvre des colonies de vacances, les Filles de la Charité et quelques associations de bienfaisance enverront plus de 500 enfants auxquels seront distribués des vêtements, des jouets et des friandises. Les chefs
distribués des vêtements, des jouets et des friandises. Les chefs de mission et de nombreuses personnalités françaises et américaines latines assisteront à cette distribution dont le but charitable ainsi que l’esprit d’amitié franco-américaine-latine, ont éveillé l'enthousiasme.des colonies parisiennes. Etant donné les dons de plus en plus importants qui arrivent tous les jours de ces colonies, les dames patronnesses ont décidé, vu l’exiguité des locaux, de faire bénéficier les enfants de plusieurs autres institutions auxquels seront envoyés et distribués des jouets pour le nouvel an. Nouvelles des Républiques de l’Amérique Latine ARGENTINE A la Chambre des Députés, au cours d’une séance
ARGENTINE A la Chambre des Députés, au cours d’une séance très agitée, on a discuté la situation politique de Santa Fé. Il s’est produit un grand tumulte occasionné par les personnalistes qui ont posé la question de l’immunité parlementaire, à la suite des incidents de Canada Gomez. Mlle Emily Ivanovna Javal, fille de l’ambassadeur des Etats-Unis en Argentine est morte à Buenos-Ayres. — (La Nación.) BRESIL Par les soins de M. Aúpilio Durão, délégué de l’Institut Pauliste du Café, M. Mario Tavares, président de cet Institut, communique qu’au 30 novembre dernier, le stock total de café pauliste atteignait 6.397.114 sacs,
dernier, le stock total de café pauliste atteignait 6.397.114 sacs, se répartissant comme suit: magasins régulateurs de Sao Paulo, 4.376.885 sacs; dépôts dans les gares expéditrices et sur wagons, 1.893.118 sacs; magasins régulateurs Cruzeiros, 127.111 sacs. — ( Americana .) MEXIQUE On mande de Washington que sur la proposition du sénateur Moscoso la commission des affaires étrangères du Sénat a été chargée par celui-ci de faire une enquête sur les relations du Mexique avec le général Diaz, Président du Nicaragua. Le Sénat demande que toute la correspondance diplomatique échangée à ce sujet au cours des derniers mois, lui soit remise.
ce sujet au cours des derniers mois, lui soit remise. Le Sénat désire savoir jusqu’à quel point le Mexique a soutenu le Dr. Sacasa dans le mouvement qu’il a dirigé contre le gouvernement du général Diaz. On mande de Washington que le gouvernement des Etats-Unis a interdit l’exportation des avions au Mexique. Aucune raison n’a été donnée pour cette décision. PEROU Nous avons signalé récemment l’attentat manqué contre le président du Pérou, M. Leguía. On donne aujourd’hui une version plus complète de l’événement. De bonne heure, samedi matin, une grande explosion s’est produite dans les jardins, en face de la
explosion s’est produite dans les jardins, en face de la cathédrale, Peu après, on a découvert, près d’un arbre, le cadavre d’un homme décapité; la tête avait été projetée sur les degrés de la cathédrale. Cet homme avait, croit-on, attendu la rentrée au palais du président qui, ce soir-là, n’était pas sorti. Il aura voulu alors enterrer la bombe qu’il portait : l’engin très probablement, a explosé au cours de cette opération. À la suite de l’attentat manqué contre le président Leguía, le ministre de l'Intérieur, le maire de Lima et le préfet de police ont donné leur démission. PARIS
et le préfet de police ont donné leur démission. PARIS SHOWS TO BE SEEN MUSIC-HALL! CHRISTMAS EVE CHAMPS-ELYSEES MUSIC-HALL SEATS AT 50 FRANCS The Humorist BETOVE MARIE KUMMER and lieer Dancing School Hast. Performances of THE WHITE VILLAGE THEATRES THEATRE ALBERT 1er] THE ENGLISH PLAYERS Edward STIRLING will appear Tonight at 6.45 and tomorrow at 2.45 and 6.45, in THE RINGER By Edgar WALLACE THEATRE DES VARIETES THIS EVENING AT 8.30 L'HABIT VERT By Robert de Fiers and G. A. Caillavet, with Jeanne Grenier, André Lefaur, Leavigny, Germaine Baron, Lurvelle, Larquay, etc. and Calipaux. SATURDAY and SUNDAY, MATINEE at 2.15,
Larquay, etc. and Calipaux. SATURDAY and SUNDAY, MATINEE at 2.15, with the full evening cast. BOUFFES-PARISIENS 4, RUE MONSIGNY J'aime Evenings at 8.45 GRAND GUIGNOL THIS EVENING AT 8.45, Les Nuits Rouges de la Tcheka Drama in two acts, by MM, ANDRE DE LORDE and HENRI BAUGNÉ. CONCERT Tonight, Salle des Agriculteurs, VIQLIN RECITAL by ANGEL GRANDE Tickets at the Hall, Durand, Dandelot's. LE MOUVEMENT SEDITIEUX AU NICARAGUA Un détachement de fusiliers marins américains a débarqué au Nicaragua dans le district de Rio Grande pour protéger les propriétés et les citoyens américains et étrangers. On mande de Managua que le
citoyens américains et étrangers. On mande de Managua que le général commandant les troupes conservatrices annonce que les forces libérales ont attaqué celles-ci à Las Perlas. LE RETOUR À BREMEN DE M. LUTHER Après un voyage de cinq mois dans l’Amérique du Sud, 51. Luther, ex-chancelier allemand, a débarqué à Brême, après un voyage de cinq mois dans l’Amérique du Sud. La presse publie à ce sujet des interviews de l’ex-chancelier et de nombreux détails de son voyage, qui fut une véritable tournée de propagande pour l’Allemagne en général et l’aviation allemande en particulier. On sait que 51. Luther, qui
l’aviation allemande en particulier. On sait que 51. Luther, qui est un fervent aviateur, a parcouru tous les continents sud-américains, du Venezuela à Panama et du Pérou à l’Uruguay et au Brésil, sur des avions mis à sa disposition par des constructeurs allemands. INFORMATIONS SPORTIVES DE L’AMÉRIQUE LATINE H. Rodolphe Dienst, Strasbourgeois résidant en Bolivie depuis une vingtaine d’années, vient d’atteindre le sommet du mont Ancohuma, inviolé jusqu’à ce jour. Cette cime, située dans le massif de l’Illampu de la Cordillère des Andes, s’élève à une hauteur de 6.550 mètres. Pour la saison de courses plates de l’année prochaine, 51.
Pour la saison de courses plates de l’année prochaine, 51. E. Martinez de Hoz a d’ores et déjà trente purs-sang à l’entraînement chez l’entraîneur Franck Carter : un seul cheval d’âge et stayer, Tric-Trac, cinq ans, qui cueillera certainement de beaux lauriers; treize trois ans dont quelques-uns seront de rudes champions dans les épreuves classiques et enfin seize deux ans, dont quatre ont été payés près de 200.000 fr. yearlings, et trois des prix-record : Barichuincul, 260.000; Bartolo, 300.000 et enfin Pincheira 350.000 francs. LYRIC THEATRES OPERA-COMIQUE — 10.00, Manon. OPERETTE — 8.30, Véro Niquelle. THEATRE DE L’OPERA — 8.30,
OPERETTE — 8.30, Véro Niquelle. THEATRE DE L’OPERA — 8.30, Lu Septième Ciel, an attractive spectacle in three acts and six scenes, Py Rip. MARIGNY — 8.45, Ciboulette. MICHEL — 6.45, Le Temps d’Aimer. MOODOR — 8.30, So, So, Samelle. THEATRE DES NOUVEAUTES — 8.45, Un port Garçon, a witty three-act operetta well staged. BOUFFES-PARISIEN, 1, Rue Monsigny. 8.45, J'aime. CAPUCINES, — 8.45, Paris-Capucines. GAITE-LYRIGE — 8.30, surcouf. COMEDIES AND DRAMAS COMEDIE-FRANÇAISE — 8.30, La Marche Nuptiale, ODÉON — 8.30, Le Bonheur du Jour. VARIETES — 8.30, L'Habit Vert, a farcical comedy Py Robert de Fiers and G. A. de
farcical comedy Py Robert de Fiers and G. A. de Caillavet. ALBERT-1er — 8.45, The English Players, with Edward Stirling, in The Ringer, by Edgar Wallace. Matinée, tomorrow, 2.45. ATELIER — 8.45, La Comédie du Bonheur. ATHÈNEE — 8.30, Maître Bolbec et son Mari, an entertaining three-act comedy by Georges Berr and Louis Vernet. CHATELET — 8.30, La Foire aux Fiancés. COMÉDIE-CAUMARTIN — 8.45, Petit Pêche. COMÉDIE DES CHAMPS-ELYSÉES.-8.45, Le Dictateur. COMÉDIE — 9.00, Exquis Péché. DAUNOU, — 8.45, Le Cœur Ébloui. DEJAZET — 8.30, Tire au Flanc. EDWARD-VII — 3.45, Vol d’Oiseau, an entertaining revue with the Daily Sisters.
3.45, Vol d’Oiseau, an entertaining revue with the Daily Sisters. FEMINA — 8.45, La Prisonnière. THEATRES-DRAMATIQUES — 8.45, Les Deux Gosses. GRAND-GUIGNOL.-A theatre of horrors and thrills. 8.30, La Cellule 13, la Clémentine Piérafoux, Les Nuits Rouges de la Tcheka, Les Boulingrins. GYMNASSE — 9.00, Félix, by Henry Bernstein. LA POTINSIERE — 9.00, Mademoiselle Jockey, an amusing study of the Parisian Turf. THEATRE DES ARTS — 8.30, Jazz. THEATRE CEUX-Y — 8.45, Au Premier de ces Messieurs. THEATRE DE LA MADELEINE — 8.30, Le Plaisir. THEATRE DES MATHURINS — 8.45, la Pêcheuse Innocente. THEATRE MICHEL — 9.00, Le Vacances de
la Pêcheuse Innocente. THEATRE MICHEL — 9.00, Le Vacances de Pâques. THEATRE DE MONTROUGE — 8.30, Le Père Bonnard. THEATRE DES TERNES — 8.30, Lakmée. NOUVEL-AMBIGU — 8.30, Plein aux As. SCALA.--8.30, Un Homme en Habit. PALAIS-ROYAL — 8.45, Le Monsieur de Cléopâtre. PORTE-SAINT-MARTIN — 8.30, Une Revue. RENAISSANCE — 9.00, La Vocation. SARAH-BERNHARDT, Place du Châtelet — 8.30, La Griffe. STUDIO DES CHAMPS ELYSÉES — 9.00, L’Amour Magicien. THEATRE DE PARIS — 8.45, Potash et Perlmutter. MAINLY FOR THE EYE APOLLO — Réveillon gala; dances, attractions. MOULIN-ROUGE MUSIC-HALL — 8.30, Ça... C'est Paris! The new revue in 2 acts
8.30, Ça... C'est Paris! The new revue in 2 acts and 50 tableaux, with Mistinguett. MOULIN-BLEU — 9.00, Toute Sue, Madame, a Revue with the prettiest girls in Montmartre. CASINO DE PARIS — 8.30, The new revue Paris. CHAMPS-ELYSEES MUSIC-HALL — 8.45, Olive chez les Nègres; Jessie Crawford and Allegretti Anderson; variety. CHEZ FURSY ET MAURICE — Revue: Blague... Bottom, EMPIRE — The Dancing Elephants; 20 attractions. FOLIES-BERGERE — 8.30, Folie du jour. CONCERT MAYOL — The New Girls Revue, Furs and Feathers. GAITE ROCHECHOUART — 8.45, Gaîté Rouge... Ce Soir. LA CIGALE — Café Chantant. NOCTAMBULES, — 9.00, Revue,