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AMERICAN'S £300,000" GIFT

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Mr. George Eastman, of Roches- ter, U.S.A., head of the Kodak Co., has made a gift of £300,000, to establish a dental, tonsil, and adenoid clinte in London, identical with that which exists in Roches- ter, U.S.A.

Ten years ago Mr. Eastman established the Rochestor clinic, un- der the direction of Dr. Harvey J. Burkhart. Dr. Burkhart is now in. London, making arrangements, for the new clinic hero. "The clinic," he told an Interviewer, "is to be us

Asociated with the Royal Free, Hos-

pital, and will be known as the Eastman Dental Clinic. It will

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main infirmary, and seven in the orthodontia (tooth-straightening) department. There will also bu for tonsils, twenty-five beds

adenoids, and cleft-palate enses, for which at present there is a great scarcity of beds in London."

The new buliding will adjoin the. Royal Free Hospital in Gray's Inn-

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be completed within the next two years. A condition of the gift is that funds should be provided to raaintain the clinic and meet the Mr. Eastman operating expenses.

has already given £2,000,000 to the Boston Institute of Technology, £2,000,000 to the School of Med

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to the Eastman a similar sum School of Music, and he presented the University of Rochester with a theatre. His total benefactions amount to about £8,000,000.

R.A.F. DEATHS.

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BIG LIST OF ACCIDENTS. The total of accidents to R.A.F. aeroplanes since the beginning of this year is ten, causing 17 deaths (says the Daily Newa) During the corresponding period last year there were 14 machine accidents, involving 25 dentha,

These figures were supplied officially by the Air Ministry, and

TUESDAY,

MAY 24, 1927.

FRENCH WAR HEROI NES RECEIVE THANKS OF BRITISH PEOPLE.

The four Frenchwomen who sheltered British soldiers during the war in circumstances of the greatest personal danger were received by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress at the Mansion House recently, when they were accorded the thanks of the British people. Trooper Fowler, with the historic wardrobe in which Mme. Belmont-Cobert gheltered him for four years, was also present.

Photo to R-Lord Burnham, Mme. Louise Cardon, Mme. Angole Lesur, Trooper Fowler leaving the wardrobe, Mme Belmont Gobert, the Lord Mayor,-Mme. Julie Baudhuin,

the French Ambassador, and the Lady Mayorèss.

BERLIN STUDENTS.

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(April, 1927).

VICTIMS OF LEGEND.

TWO LIVES LOST THROUGH- SUPERSTITION."

Two remarkable stories camp to

BIG DIAMOND FIND.

DISCOVERY NEAR ORANGE

BIVER MOUTH.

do not include the recent para kitchen establishment under the the men may have been alive when fat places varying from 20ft. to

ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY:

IMPROVEMENT IN GERMAN OVERHEAD CABLES.

During recent years, startling pro Kress has been made in Germany In the methods of supplying electricty by overhead wires. The necessity for conducting the current to grent distances involved the introduction. of cables of the very highest. ten- sion. For short distances a ton- aion of 110,000 volts had sufficed. With the increase of the distances, tensions varying from 200,000 volts up to even 400,000 volta pe cama requisite.

Now, for a tension of 220,000 volts, the cable must have a diame- ter of 20 to 30 millimeters, while for 800,000 to 400,000 volts a dia- metor of 40 to 50 millimeters is re- quisite. To meet these demands, the solid. wires hitherto used were replaced by a hollow copper cable. Through the interior of this hollow cable runs a spiral copper band, while the electric wires proper are wound along the outside in two layera. The weight of such a bol low cable fa 4,600 kilograms per kilometer; its tensile strength" is 16,000 kilograms, the resistance to lateral pressure being even greater. For particularly difficult crossinga, the cable is made of bronze with a tensile strength of 26,000 kg.

An Essen engineer, Herr Schien, states that, in the short period of about four months, a hollow câble of this type, was erected by the Rheinisch-Westfaliseren Elektrici- tatawerke between Neuenahr and Rheinau, a distance of 200 km..

The over-

The cable, which has a capacity of 300,000 velte, is the first of its kind in Europe. It is carried by girder poles, 35 to 40 meters high, across the Eifel Mountains, the Wester Forest, the Taunus and the Rhein Valley, and ends near Rheinau to the south of Mannheim. age distance between the poles is 270 meters Nine valleys with a width of over 400 meters and six with a width of over 500 meters had to be crossed without the use of in- termediate poles. The widest, however, was that of the Lahn where the poles stood at distances of 850 meters.

A wonderful discovery of dia- Berlin. Nearly 2,000 foreigners! ard pursuing their academic studies light last month of lives being lost monds on the shore close to the in Berlin, and in order to provide through superstitions, says the mouth of the Orange River is re- them with a home where they may Westminster Gazette. In one case, ported. The significance of the meet their German fellow-students, on the const of Cornwall, the moans discovery is already discounted von Humboldt of shipwrecked sailors were thought from the point of view of the the "Alexander

diamond market, for the Govern Haus" has just been opened for to be 'from the "Devil's Sailor."

the WestendThe bodies of the captain and mont has closed the neighbouring purpose in

four sailors from the Norwegian districts against prospecting,"

It has been known for some A reading and writing room con-argo vessel Verdanne were found tuning more than a hundred news on the shore near Bude ten days time that valuable diamonds had It is thought that the men been brought to Cape Town, but papers and periodicala, a number of back. social rooms, a dining room, and could not have been in the water information about the find has during the summer months a large long as a photograph in a wallet been carefully withheld. Now garden and a verandah, are at the taken from one of the men's pockets is known that the discovery was

Their ma- was dry.

made by Dr. Hans Merensky and disposal of visitors.

It is thought in the district that Dr. Reuning near Alexander Bay,

they were washed ashore, as a 27ft. above sea level. terial needs are looked after by a

Here are management of the Red Cross,

Deutsch-Ausiardische Aka- farmer's wife states that she heard three terraces of shingle extend

Her husing for a 'considerable distance Last year there were 54 acci- demiker-Club" will use the new moans during the night,

its social gatherings. band, it is stated, told her that the along the coast-line. The shingle dents with 85 death, including home for

The initiative towords its formuoise was caused by the wind is rich in all kinds of the minerals This long-listance cable of seven men from other services on

on proceeded from the Alexander among the rocks or by the "Devil's found in Griqualand West, and the 300,000 volts is absolutely unique. diamonds found are hardly dis- Erected by the two leading German flying duty.

von Humboldt Stiftung, which has Sailor"

The story of the "Devil's Sailor" tinguishable from those found in electrict concerns, Siemens and the Following are this year's acci- also undertaken to furnish the home

and to take charge of the manage has been handed down for hundreds the Kimberley mines..

General Electric Company, in con dents so far:

of years, and is still believed by The average size of the stones junction with the well-known superstitious people in the district. is 1 carats, the largest found be- Cologne firm" of cable manufac- January 13.-Crash into a cliffment.

A sailor, it is auld, annoyed the ing over 81 carats. The average turers, Messrs. Felten and Gull- at Malta. Four killed...

devil by trying to cacape from him value is £12 a carnt. The stones hume, it represents a great stride SEAMAN'S TRIUMPH.and then trying to commit suicide show, in the wear which has forward in conducting entricity. The devil drove the sailor ashore, rounded their angles, that they chained him in a cave, and promis- have travelled great distanees to cd him freedom when he had made reach the shingle beds, where they urope of sand. The sailor, unably have lain undisturbed probably "FLOUTED ADVISERS.” to perform this feat, perished, and for centuries..

chute accident.

January 27-Machine fell into the sen off the coast of Portugal when attempt was being made to and on the aircraft-carrier Furi- ous. One drowned.

acro-

January 28.--Bombinx plane crash into a back garden in Norbury. One killed.

January 28--Accident, to 983-

HUNGER AND STORMS DEFIED.

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A remarkable. fact about the His greans can be heard so plain-discovery is that the explorer Cor- at dead of night that muny people nell, who prospected the environs midnight. It is declared that thewas killed in a motor-bicycle ac- accident. Three weeks later he was towed sailor has been seen on the nights cident in Piccadilly, actually in-

plane attached to H.M.S. Furious. I tharpes on April 2, has reached hie refuse to leave their homes after of the Orange River mouth, and

One drowned,

February 1.-Malta

One killed.

February 2-Crash at Upavon, Wilts. One killed.

Downs 5.-South February crash. One killed. ·

March 9--Corporal East killed near Biggin Hill when jumping from a plane in a parachute.

crash. 10.-Renfrew March Pilot burnt to death.

He had thus

John Bewley, a boatman who! left the Tyne in an open bent with two other boats in tow for Clev- destination after many adventures. into the Humber by the Grimsby trawler Taipo.

three boats."

When picked up by the Taipo the previous night Bewley was without food or fuel, and had been steadily rowing for 20 miles.

laterviewed the plucky bont- man, who looked none the worse

of the full moon."

To the north of Coblence, tbe cable had to be spanned across the Rhine between girder polos 125 meters apart..

MORE REPRESENTATIVE

BOARD WANTED,

When the National Union of Tea- vestigated these terraces for diam. chers held its final public session at There were nineteen others on ends, but did not dig deep enough. Margate in mail week, discussion boy of fourteen, who was on his Orange River must have carried motion that in the interests of cdu- first trip. It is feared that they down vast quantities of diamonds cation and the national welfare it were drowned when the ship foup-from Griqualand West, and spent was essential that the constitution dered.

covered over 200 miles with his the Verdanne, including an English He worked on the theory that the was resumed on the Executive's

Buried Alive.

years in this waterless and deso-of the Board of Education should late country without success.be so changed as to include repro- Now it is known that his theory sentatives of Parliament, of local The second story comes from the was correct, and he missed the Education Authorities, and other

f March 18-Two burnt to death for his trisis, explained that islund of Selve, off the Dalmatian discovery by the merest accident, bodies engaged in the administra-

at Eltham when machine crashed.

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A year ago a man called Marco

though his home was at Clee- thorpes he had been working on died suddenly and was buried in a

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arose to buy the three boats. He thought they would do for boating off. Cleethorpes if only he could get them there, so he sot out on April 2, sailing one boat and tow- ing the others.

Baling Three Boats.

large vault in the island graveyard. As is customary, the body was wrapped in linen and placed in an alcove, coffins not being used.

to be killed in London during one

tion of education in all its grades, and also representatives of the teaching profession.

Mrs. Manning, Cambridge, said they desired to see teachers in auch a position that their advice was bound to be listened to.

cheers.

of his rare visits to civilization.

BAPTISMS IN THE SEA.

MORAY FIRTH CONVERTS.” Next day shepherds heard shouts

Under trying weather conditions, the vault, but as coming from

Mr. W. Merrick, Salford, Baid Marco had led a wicked life they a second batch of converts to a re- Off Seaham Harbour he get into thought a vampire was calling andligious society named the Seclusive they were asked to set up a re

For some time

Brethren were publicly baptised in presentative body which would com- difficulties, and the local lifeboat hurried away. went to his assistance. He re- nobody dared to enter the grave the sea near Burghead, Morayshire. mand such a measure of public sup- A bitterly cold wind, blowing port that no Mmister would dare to fused to leave his boats, but nc-yard.

A few weeks ago a peasant died through rain from the north, caus-flout its considered judgment. cepted a tow to safety. Next day,

Mr. W De Boutiss, hon. trea- despite squally weather, he pro-and was buried in the same vault, ed a heavy swell, and and all five converts three women and two gressed safely to Hartlepool, but the fear regarding Marco having men-seemed to feel keenly the surer of the Union, said the Minia- at midnight a gale, with hail, by then vanished. When the vauit snow, and sleet, sprang up. His was opened the story of Marco's effects of their immersion in theter af Educatum had a tremend us The converts, wearing number of advisers now and he hands were so numb that he had shouts, was

remembered and viicy waters.

their full clothing, untered the sea.

flouted a lot of them: to hold them over a lantern to lagers went to the alcove where

On a show of hands the motion keep them from freezing. "That Marco's body was placed. The singly, and waded out to where one lantern saved my life that night, alcove was empty, and the terrified of the brethren, bare-headed, was was declared carried amid loud

standing waist-deep.. he said feelingly.

peasants searched the vault:

Exclaiming "I baptise thee in the- They found Marco's body in a

The conference passed without Itname of the Father, the Son, and sitting position in a corner. day The following heavy became apparent to them that the Holy Ghost," he seized the con- discussing motions calling at

the Board And weather caused the tow ropes to Mareo was buried alive, and that vert's two hands firmly with his tention of Local Education Au- part, and the boats became adrift. he had shouted for help in vain. left hand, while he passed the other therities It took Bewley six hours to re- There was evidence that he had arm behind the shoulders and Education to the necessity for lowered the person backwards until making proper provision for he or she was completely immersed. the education of children who cover them. Then water breaking tried to dig himself out.

*** Another of the brethren, wearing were not mentally defiolant but on board half-filled thom, and he hed to clamber from boat to boat that he was compelled to resort to waders, stood ready with a towel, whose mental development had his cars. He roved for hours, in with which he wired the salt water been retarded and who were for to bale them out.

Twice when attempting to round a thick fog, navigating by taking from the faces of the converts as that reason unable to respond to Flamborough Head his bouts were Soundings. Hla food gave out, they regained their feet.

the normal course of instruction. swept back, once as far as Whitby but he doggedly presevered untilwards the latter repaired to a house They urged that the fullest provi and once to Filey. For three days off the Spurn lightship, where he in the neighbouring village of Cum-sion of open-air schools be made, and nights he was wet through was sighted by the Talpa and mingston, where they changed their and in particular for the treatment and conipelled to work without given a tow over the last stretch clothing. A crowd of over one of tubercular children, and that rest to keep the bonts afloat. of his three-weeks' trip.

thousand spectators watched the there should be immediate add Then the Bridlington motor boat "I didn't suffer any great hard proceedings. Boys Own towed him Into Brid-ship," he remarked calmly, "but

The movement is a sequel to the tional provision of freu secondary lington.

I'm glad to succeeded in the job visit of an Evangelist named Mr. education of varying types for After a week's rest Bewley left set out to do to get the boata Robert M'Cracken, and it is stated children capable of benefiting Bridlington on Monday, and arrive to Cleethorpes single-handed."

that the chief mative behind it in thereby, AK TRA Bewley added:-I used neither dissatisfaction with the Presby- A resolution opposing any at- ed in sight of the Humber on Tuesday, but the wind fell to a compass nor watch during the torian Churches, which are accused to

tempt to introduce unqualified calm, fog came down, and the whole of the voyage, telling the of worldliness and lack of religious teachers into the teaching service strong tide drlited him back, so time to within an hour by the sun fervour.

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