... The Ituliun Ambassador to Britain, who took a leading part in last week's Rome talks between il Ombrello and il Duce, is the most striking personality of London's diplomatic corps. The career of Dino Contc Grandi di Mordano started with war bravery which became a legend later, after the hoisting of the Fasces, his bravery in outspoken, constructive criticism of Mussolini gained the latter's ...

... A ITnlK/wrw^rl Dinner Dptf celebrities of the film colony lend their -L-LUllj WUUU -LrdlC faine to win publicity for a new restaurant Happy-weds at Table Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hornblow sat together at the gala opening of Earl Carroll's Theatre Restaurant in Hollywood, for which the promoters followed the best recipe for sure publicity gathering the famous of the film colony. Fans will not need ...

... The red hair and green eyes ot Greer Garson, proved photogenic by television, meet the film camera tor the first time 011 M.-G.-M.'s lot at Denham. Although the actress went to Hollywood on contract after Louis Mayer saw her in Old Music, an illness prevented her from filming there. Now she plays Constance Cummings, stage part in the film ot Good-bye Mr. Chips. Scholastic atmosphere will not ...

... A New Year Picture the Duke and Duchess of Windsor The most distinguished of the Riviera's New Year visitors (others on page 43) were the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. They were photographed for 1939 outside their new villa, Chateau la Croe, Cap d'Antibes, she in her favourite black and white, with a pearl orchid and earrings to match. Rumours that the Duke might come to London on the strength ...

... The Passing Hour Comments and Asides By A. G. Macdonell INFINITELY the most important event of the week has been President Roosevelt's message to Congress. The President is a very brave man. Isolationism is still strong in the United States, especially in the Mississippi Valley and in the West, and it is only three years ago that the Neutrality Act was made law. During the Abyssinian trouble ...

... Social Register FOUR WEDDINGS Mr. Chance and Miss Graevenitz Peter Kenneth Chance is the elder son of Mr. and Airs. Kenneth Chance, of Radford Manor House, Leamington Spa. Marjorie Elizabeth Graevenitz is the daughter of Baron and Baroness Peter Graevenitz, of the Wolds, Virginia Water. They were married at Christ Church, Virginia Water Comte du Trevou and Miss Wills Comte Maurice Retout du ...

... News Reel From I Hew York Where All Roads Will Soon Lei the World's Fair foundation ^V Rose Builds {Uom Zo rack the f lhe cent Jnsur_ scnlplurc' family poup J,, up. U *'°BusineSs S>'S'f^(,ro.ind Here r°rrSor tHe °lU Kev YorU W -JV pfh once J Christmas holidays took schoolboy Jeffery Massey over to see his father, Raymond Massey, who met him when the Aquitania docked. Raymond Massey, as ...

... Socialite Sisters No. 2. Twins M iss Thalia Gordon Thalia and Anthea Gordon are the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs, Charles Gordon, of Boveridge Park, near Salisbury. They are a country pair, with hunting, ski-ing and flying as their preferred occupations, and especially hunting, which they do with the Portman they are both excellent horsewomen. Of their two elder sisters, one married Peter ...

... aW Q^, oV teUl *e Z&+J1 \c paces C1,VS The Four Queens of the air start their way up to the hundred-feet altitude of the big top, where the act begins. These girls, Americans, claim to be the loveliest in the circus world. They are making their first English appearance Newcomers to Lon l-'rc0'!* Ugfc) r ifiC^s sceTl scries °f font, ^fteverh01 Lists the gT°Uf naU're f he m Gena Lipkoicska is ...

... \/T *1 The Bystander's Review of Lrettlllg lVlarried Weddings and Engagements Jean Bourne Bromley Is engaged to Dr. Angus John Smith, only son of the late John Smith, of Salisbury, Rhodesia, and Mrs. A. P. B. Smith, of 66, Chelsea Square, 5. W. 3. She is the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Bromley, of Castle Hedingham, Essex Bassano Lilian Rae Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Rae, of ...

... THERE'S MORE ROOM IN THE RENAULT EIGHT The owner of this very distinctive Renault Saloon may enjoy all the economy of its powerful but lightly rated engine (not to mention savings in tyre wear, garage and insurance) without sacrificing a scrap of the comfort demanded for four passen gers. Renault's 'wide span' coach- building gives everybody plenty of lounging room and a most efficient ...

... Getting Married The Bystander's Review of Weddings and Engagements Joyce Mercy Knight Is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rennie Knight of Ryburne House Colne, Wilts. she is to marry Austin James Maddox youngest son of the late Rev. J. Mortimer Maddox and Mrs. Maddox, of Kirk- holme, Whiteficld, Manchester Yevonde Lorna Althea Ravenhill Is the only da ughter of Capt. and Mrs. M. H. Raven- ...