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postage stamp series of that country, showing the figure of the Virgin “Patrona Hungarorum.” Further philatelic evidence of Italy’s Colonial expansion will soon be forthcoming in two special postage stamps, which will commemorate the annexation to the Colony of Cyrenaica, of the former Egyptian oasis of Djerba. The long-promised stamps of San Marino, in honor of the Captain Regent Onofrio, who preserved the neutrality of his country at the time of Napoleon’s invasion of Italy, has at last appeared in six denominations, showing his portrait, with the motto Patri Patriae. They are for internal postage only. The portrait of Madame
They are for internal postage only. The portrait of Madame Curie, the discoverer of radium, is reproduced in brown upon a new 10 groszy postage stamp of Poland, followed by the inscription Na Instytut Radowy Imienia Marii Skłodowskiej Curie. Moderate Drinking Studied Moderate drinkers of alcoholic beverages live somewhat longer on the average than do total abstainers, according to Dr. Raymond Pearl, head of the Institute for Biological Research of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, who is careful in a book just published not to make this statement as a general conclusion. Dr. Pearl’s definition of a moderate drinker is “one
conclusion. Dr. Pearl’s definition of a moderate drinker is “one who uses alcohol in any form—beer, wine or spirits—but in small amounts at any one time and never enough to become intoxicated.” Tables show, as a result of Dr. Pearl’s studies, that at the age of thirty a moderate drinker has a life expectancy of 3.32 years more than does the total abstainer, while compared with the heavy drinker of the same age the moderate drinker has a life expectancy of 8.18 years more. “In a fairly large and homogeneous sample of the working-class population of Baltimore,” he writes, “moderate
sample of the working-class population of Baltimore,” he writes, “moderate steady drinkers showed somewhat lower rates of mortality than did abstainers. This superiority certainly gives no support to the almost universal belief that alcohol always shortens life, even in moderate quantities. The most probable explanation seems to me to be the simple one that the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages has no deleterious biological effects. This investigation seems to indicate with great clearness that any biological harmfulness chargeable against alcohol in this group of more than five thousand people resulted solely from its abuse and not from its reasonable and
solely from its abuse and not from its reasonable and proper use.” The South Pole Next ARGENTINA TO SEEK IT. Under the auspices of the Argentine Geographic Institute and with the financial backing of the Argentine Government, an expedition is being organized to explore the Antarctic and South Polar regions. Senor Antonio Paoli, a prominent engineer of Buenos Aires, will head the party. The expedition will proceed in a whaler to Graham Land, where a base will be established. Thence airplane flights will be made over the Western coast of Graham Land and the Weddell Sea. When the weather permits
Graham Land and the Weddell Sea. When the weather permits a flight to the South Pole will be attempted so as to explore 1,750 miles of unknown territory. Fatigue in Talking A Dutch scientist, assuming that talking fatigues women less than it does men, explains this by the statement of two facts: first, that the greater the length of the vocal cords, the more energy is required to produce a sound; secondly, that the vocal cords of women are shorter than those of men. The Book of the Day TOURISTS ON THE SEA SHIPS — AND THEIR PEOPLE. By J.C.U.
ON THE SEA SHIPS — AND THEIR PEOPLE. By J.C.U. Beaumont, Surgeon of the H.M.S. Majestic, Illustrated. (Bliss. London; 10s.) Few ship’s officers come into more intimate contact with the heterogeneous mass of first, second and third-class trans-Atlantic passengers than does the ship’s surgeon. He is consulted on matters of moment and on those of no moment whatever; his counsel is sought on countless questions not within his immediate field; character is exposed to him even more often than ailments. Which makes Dr. Beaumont’s book intensely interesting, for he has roved the seas for thirty years. “Some travelers are had,
roved the seas for thirty years. “Some travelers are had, some are good, be they English or American, rich or poor, Jew or Gentile, white or black,” says Dr. Beaumont. “Luxury has spoiled travelers and honestly I think much of it is quite unnecessary.” No ship’s doctor could avoid mention of sea-sickness and the author devotes a long chapter to the malady, but he offers small comfort to those expecting a cure-all. What the symptoms are actually due to I know not—nor do I think anyone else does. The most confident statements as to the causation have always been made
confident statements as to the causation have always been made by “land-lubbers” who have never been at sea and who do not know the “sharp from the blunt end of a ship.” I have not yet met the surgeon with experience of sea work who can put his finger on anyone’s “remedy” in which he has faith. I have met scores of people who state positively that this or that drug is a certain cure, but I don’t believe it. Dry champagne with a little ice in it is, I honestly believe, the safest drug of all to give. Farewell
honestly believe, the safest drug of all to give. Farewell Parties. Dry America comes in for some remarks. “Prohibition being the law in the U.S., there is an impression that, as soon as the Americans come on board, they proceed to drink up any liquor they can get hold of. This is absurd... If they need must drink, however, I do wish they would not bring bad liquor on board. Recently I nearly had two deaths on one day due to poisonous gin. In another case, I had to resort to artificial respiration to save life. “Recently at a midnight
to artificial respiration to save life. “Recently at a midnight sailing of the Majestic a great crowd of folks came to see their friends off. In many state rooms, farewell parties were being held, varying from merry gatherings to absolute orgies. Never in all my life, leaving a port anywhere in the wide world, have I seen so many people drunk. Of women I counted ten unable to take care of themselves. The whole spectacle was revolting. . . “Repealing a Constitutional Amendment in America is a tremendous task, and it will probably not be attempted. What will happen is
it will probably not be attempted. What will happen is that the infamous Volstead Act... Will be repealed.” War experiences sufficient to fill a book are passed over by Dr. Beaumont. He made 30 crossings of the Atlantic and Mediterranean danger zones. During his long career, it would seem that he has met almost every person of note. Some of his brief sketches and anecdotes are excellent. Here is Andrew Carnegie: “Mr. Andrew Carnegie, on one or two occasions, presided at my ship’s concert. His appeal always began with the remarks that no millionaire could be happy, that many charity
remarks that no millionaire could be happy, that many charity claims were bogus ones, but that the Seamen’s Orphan Fund was really a deserving one. I confessed I looked, therefore, for a handsome donation. All I got, however, on one occasion was a ten-shilling gold piece and on another two one-dollar bills. It has since been explained to me that those who think and give in millions rarely, if ever, carry any loose cash.” A Fashion Survival Although it no longer serves a useful purpose, the slit in the back of man’s coat is perpetuated by fashion. It is a
of man’s coat is perpetuated by fashion. It is a survival of the days when much of the travel was by horseback, and when men wore long-skirted garments. CURRENT HISTORY TOLD IN CARTOONS SWEET TOOTH — Irish Weekly independent (Dublin). THE MAN OF THE DAY PARIS TIMES LETTER BOX A Mistaken Title. London, October 10, 1926. To the Editor of The Paris Times: I notice that in writing of the Duke of Devonshire as “The Man of the Day,” you say that he does not own an acre of land in Devonshire, despite the territorial title. Your statement is quite
in Devonshire, despite the territorial title. Your statement is quite true, but there is an interesting explanation concerning this mistaken title. The Duke’s ancestor, Sir William Cavendish, of Chatsworth, Derbyshire, second son of Sir William Cavendish and “Bess of Hardwick,” was created Baron Cavendish of Hardwick in 1605. In 1618 it was intended to create upon him the title of Earl of Derbyshire, but the engrossing clerk at Heraldry College misread the county for “Devonshire,” and engrossed the patent accordingly. The mistake was never corrected, not even in 1694, when an opportunity offered itself by the bestowal upon the Earl
an opportunity offered itself by the bestowal upon the Earl of a dukedom along with the Marquisate of Hartington. Curiously enough, no English peer has adopted the title of Derbyshire, probably in deference to the Earls of Derby. Wide World Photo. MR. STANLEY BRUCE “Bruce of the charmed life,” they once dubbed him when he was in the thick of the fighting at Gallipoli and in France. And “Bruce of the charmed life” he has remained to this day, for Australians say proudly of their youthful Prime Minister who has just arrived in England for the Imperial Conference—that he never
just arrived in England for the Imperial Conference—that he never dodged a bullet in war or a political fight in peace. Some of these bullets found him out, and some of these political issues tested his capacity and endurance to the utmost; yet at the end there was Stanley Bruce, quiet, unruffled, and victorious. A number of young lawyers who enlisted together in a British regiment went ashore at Gallipoli one morning in that disastrous expedition of 1915. The evening of that day saw four of them killed, and one—Bruce—severely wounded. He pulled through, and later got into action in
wounded. He pulled through, and later got into action in France as a captain in the Royal Fusiliers. Again he was seriously wounded; this time he was invalided home to Melbourne. Then began an almost miraculous public career, which was characterized by his always being somewhere at the spot where he was most needed. When the Australian Conscription Referendum needed a forceful advocate in 1917, one was found in Stanley Bruce, freshly returned from France. When the party to which he belonged sought an able candidate for the seat of Flinders in the Federal Parliament, its leaders recalled the masterly
Flinders in the Federal Parliament, its leaders recalled the masterly way in which the returned young soldier had presented his views. By 1921 he was a force to be reckoned with. It happened that he was in England on private business. Australia needed a representative at the second Assembly of the League of Nations. “Bruce is in England. He's just the man.” Always on hand when wanted! His handling of the post pleased both the League and Australia. It was uncanny, the way in which Stanley Bruce was always suggested whenever some important commission was under consideration. The post of
whenever some important commission was under consideration. The post of Federal Treasurer became vacant. Presto, Mr. Bruce! The Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, could not form a Cabinet. Well, let Bruce try! He did. The parties which would not co-operate with Mr. Hughes agreed to work with Mr. Bruce, and so, in 1923. At the age of thirty-nine, he became Prime Minister—the youngest in the Empire. It was not all easy sailing. There were always plenty of carpets: "Englishman, not Australian," they cried, referring to his Cambridge education and London law background. "Too cold," they insisted, harping upon his reserve and
background. "Too cold," they insisted, harping upon his reserve and quiet, self-confident air. "Too impassioned!" they complained, when he smashed the Communists by an appeal to the country, which supported him overwhelmingly at the polls. But Australia feels that her native son, however he may love England and her traditions and be striving to serve the Empire, is first and foremost an Australian. In questions that concern Australia primarily—such as Japanese immigration—he feels that the policy for the Dominion should be laid down in Australia and not in London. Englishmen approve cordially of Mr. Bruce because he suggests that type
approve cordially of Mr. Bruce because he suggests that type of statesman of which they have always been proud, belonging to the tradition of the superior governing class. They like his Cambridge record, his rowing and coaching the Cambridge crew, his golf, his war career, his great business ability, his suavity and his secrecy. Sugar Through Pipes The construction of pipe-lines across country for the transportation of sugar-beet juice from a number of scattered factories to a central plant where it may be converted into crude sugar is being contemplated by the sugar manufacturers of Germany as a means of
by the sugar manufacturers of Germany as a means of concentrating sugar production. It has been realized that something must be done to reduce the cost of production in the German sugar industry. The factories seek to eliminate their deficit by paying lower prices for sugar beet, and the farmers consequently are planting less. Other dangers threatening the German beet-sugar industry are the high protective tariffs surrounding many foreign markets like a barrier and the establishment of beet-sugar industries in countries which before the war were Germany’s customers. It is impossible, however, it is said, to follow the example of
impossible, however, it is said, to follow the example of other industries and to close unprofitable factories and amalgamate the rest, for sugar beet would not stand long transport from the farms to the factory, apart from the fact that this would exorbitantly increase the cost of production. As it is now, each factory is surrounded by the estates of the sugar beet farmers who supply it with raw material and take back the refuse for fodder. The extraction of the sugar beet sap, therefore, must still be done in the present factories. The sap, however, can easily stand a
the present factories. The sap, however, can easily stand a long transport and might be converted into crude sugar in a few central plants. Wax From a Tree In Japan grows a sumac tree of the genus Rhus which bears bright green berries, similar in appearance to those of the mistletoe. These are gathered, crushed to pulp, and the waxy sap which exudes is warmed, purified, and then made into wax candies. This sumac tree is similar to the lacquer tree, from which sap Japanese lacquer is made. The juice is a poisonous irritant when fresh and causes a rash
is a poisonous irritant when fresh and causes a rash similar to ivy poisoning. The berries of the lacquer tree are also crushed and the sap extracted. The Baha'i Cuit FOUNDER’S GRANDSON TRAVELS Mr. Shoghi Effendi, grandson of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i movement in Persia in the middle of the last century, has arrived in England for a short visit and a meeting with the adherents of the cult. Baha'u'llah, who died in exile at Akka, Palestine, in 1892, is regarded by many thousands of adherents of the movement all over the world in European as well as
movement all over the world in European as well as Asiatic countries as a manifestation of God in the same way as Buddha, Mohammed, Zoroaster, Moses, and other world teachers and founders of great world movements. Governing Council of Bombay The Government of Bombay has decided to take steps to revive and encourage indigenous arts and crafts in the Presidency. These include: carpets, calico-prints, hand-woven silk, kinkhab (muslin) embroidery, lace, carved sandalwood, lacquer work and jewelry. Before a definite scheme is formulated, a complete survey of the existing arts and crafts is to be made by an experienced technologist, who
crafts is to be made by an experienced technologist, who can judge and appreciate works of art and the productions of artisans by their artistic merits. American English School PRIMARY, GRAMMAR and COLLEGE PREPARATORY 3rd Year. Limited Enrolment. NEW BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT. 5 bis, RUE D’AUTEUIL. APPLY 2 TO 3 P.M. DAILY EXCEPT THURSDAY AND SUNDAY. IN THE HAGGIN A SONG FOR A BIRD For people who have bird boxes hanging in their gardens, the following verse would go very nicely painted on the box. Apartments for "g-birb" families preferred. For all the summer long. And the realm is but
For all the summer long. And the realm is but a song. JUMP FOR THE RACE My hope for the human race is bright as the morning star, for a glory is coming to man such as the most inspired tongues of prophets and poets have never been able to describe. The gate of human opportunity is turning on its hinges, and the light is breaking through its chink; possibilities are opening and human nature is pushing forward toward them. —Ralph Waldo Emerson. PRELUDE The little bird sits in the nest and sings a shy, soft song to the morning
nest and sings a shy, soft song to the morning light; And it flutters a little and prunes its wings. The song is halting and poor and brief, And the fluttering wings scarce stir a leaf; But the note is a prelude to sweeter things, And the busy bill and the flutter slight Are proving the wings for a bolder flight! —Paul Laurence Dunbar. A new refrigeration plant has been installed in the White House in Washington, which apparently has not been able to keep cool with its occupant. CALIBAN CONFESSION Now I might tell you I had emptied laughter
CONFESSION Now I might tell you I had emptied laughter into an urn of tears and long thereafter found merriment in morbid mentors to cloud my sun-god with diableries, Musk-scented and sin-sodden. Or, I might reassert the old assertion that love was but beguiling time diversion, and I courtier at the court of sham — that I was anything but what I am. But would you, would you have the graceful tact not to confuse the fan with the fact? Philip Tan Oerton. THE HEIGHT OF DISCRETION Rich Restaurant Owner Kills Girl and Himself and Withholds Reasons — Hears Uncertainty
Kills Girl and Himself and Withholds Reasons — Hears Uncertainty in a newspaper of James-town, New York. ART American Art Association, Inc. New York MANAGERS OF PUBLIC SALES OF ARTISTIC AND LITERARY PROPERTY Our new and spacious Galleries located in the art center of New York City, and occupying the entire block facing on Madison Avenue, Fifty-Sixth to Fifty-Seventh Streets, permit us to better serve the public in the exhibition and dispersion of important collections. 30 East 57th Street. Telephone Address: ARTGAL (N.Y.) ARTISTS & COLORS HARDY-AIVAZ 72 Bld. RASPAIL (6e). (Nord-Sud: Acieries) GENERAL MATERIALS FOR THE FINE ARTS ART
(6e). (Nord-Sud: Acieries) GENERAL MATERIALS FOR THE FINE ARTS ART DEALERS HERCULE CANESSA ANTIQUAIRE EXPERT PARIS, 93 Avenue des CHAMPS-ELYSEES, NEW YORK, 680 FIFTH AVENUE. SCHOOLS. The MARNETT SCHOOLS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO COLLEGE Separate Schools for boys and girls. — Home life. — Through training in French. — Superb boy building. — Emphasis on the fundamental subjects. AUTO SERVICE FROM PARIS THE ELMS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 7 Avenue Eugénie, SAINT-CLOUD. Tel, 114 m COURS DU PARC MONCEAU AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. 6, Rue de Monceau (near Champs-Elysées). Dir. Mme. ILLARTEIN. (Tel. El. 34 37) The best opportunities for study in
(Tel. El. 34 37) The best opportunities for study in French, American, English and French. BANKING. PARIS LONDON NEW YORK BANKERS TRUST COMPANY paris metro 36-5. PLACE VENDÔME President Doumergue returned today to Paris from his summer residence, the Château de Rambouillet. The resentment of the Queen of Rumania against her son, the former Crown Prince Carol, because he renounced the throne nearly a year ago, seems to have disappeared. Yesterday Prince Carol accompanied his mother to the boat train at the Gare Saint-Lazare, when she left Paris to begin her trip to America. Prince Carol dined alone with his
her trip to America. Prince Carol dined alone with his mother on Monday night. The newly-appointed Spanish Ambassador to the United States has presented his credentials in Washington. He is Senor Padilla, who replaces Don Juan Riano y Gayangos, who had served in Washington since 1913. THE WOMAN OF THE DAY “Signor Mussolini is the greatest statesman the world has ever produced,” Mayor Walker, of New York, said yesterday in replying to a speech of Signor Amicucci Morgagni Freddi, who conveyed to the Mayor of New York the greetings of the Governor of Rome. The engagement of Lord Inverclyde to
the Governor of Rome. The engagement of Lord Inverclyde to Miss Olivia Sylvia Sainsbury is announced in London. Miss Sainsbury is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sainsbury, of Gloucester House, Park Lane, and her father is one of the heads of the provision firm of J. Sainsbury, Ltd. Lord Inverclyde is twenty-eight years old and is the fourth Baron, having succeeded to the title in 1919. His father left more than £2,000,000. Lord Inverclyde was formerly in the Scots Guards; now he is Assistant Secretary to the Secretary for Scotland. Mr. Adolph Treidler, the American poster artist,
Secretary for Scotland. Mr. Adolph Treidler, the American poster artist, sailed for America yesterday in the Leviathan after passing several months in Italy and France. Again and again Mr. Treidler has been hailed as the artist who has done the most to make people appreciate art in posters and he ranks among the three pioneers who brought about intelligent portrayal of art in advertising. He holds many prizes for his work, among them the award of $1,000 by the Government of the United States for a War Savings Poster. Many people who do not concern themselves directly with the advertising
people who do not concern themselves directly with the advertising poster are familiar with magazine covers and illustrations which are his work. Each year, Mr. Treidler spends several months abroad to study his numerous favorite masters, as well as to make numerous sketches of familiar spots in France and Italy. His idea is that the best is not good enough, and that it is necessary for the artist to raise his standards continually. An arrangement has been concluded by the Austrian Government and Dr. Richard Strauss, the composer and conductor, by which the latter will return to the Vienna State
by which the latter will return to the Vienna State Opera. By the terms of the agreement Dr. Strauss undertakes to conduct twenty performances each winter for the next five years, and in consideration of his services he is to be presented with ground in Belvedere Park, on which he proposes to build a villa. Owing to certain differences which arose at the end of 1924 Dr. Strauss for a time refused to direct the orchestra at the State Opera House. Miss Katharine Edson, the American concert dancer, will open her European tour on Saturday afternoon at the Comédie des
her European tour on Saturday afternoon at the Comédie des Champs-Elysées. She will offer a varied program, the feature of which will be the dances of the Hopi Indians. In order to perfect these dances, Miss Edson spent six months in the Arizona desert with the Hopi tribe. She will offer in the Indian suite authentic fragments of dance and melody, chosen from rich material which, drawn from Indian habits, has a remarkable mythology portrayed by symbolism in gesture and rhythm. For two years Miss Edson was première danseuse in the ballet of which Pavlovsky Oukrainski was director, and she
the ballet of which Pavlovsky Oukrainski was director, and she was for a time National Director in the United States of the Dennis Shawn schools. Miss Edson is a native Californian, having been born in San Francisco. Her father, Mr. Charles Folwell Edson, is a poet and musician. Her mother was for a long time an officer of the California Welfare and Industrial Society, and a member of the Republican Committee of the State. After the Paris concert, Miss Edson will go to Berlin, Vienna, London and other European centres. Professor Paul Kammerer, the biologist, who committed suicide on September