... BEVERLEY BAXTER. TO-DAY I have the honour of opening the Sketch-Book and writing the first words to appear upon its blameless, virginal pages. It is only fair to give warning, however, that having performed the opening ceremony I shall continue in each subsequent issue to picture the world as it reels drunkenly towards the unknown future. The purist might ask why the Editor has chosen to ...

... . At Eastergate Church, Sussex Lieut. Peter Fickling, Royal Navy, son of Mr. Fickling, of Upper Parksdown Bournemouth, married Miss Isobel Layfield only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Layfield, of Barnham, Sussex. At St. Mark's, North Audley Street Maj. M. Forbes, K.O.S.B., son of the late Lt. A. W. Forbes, R.N., and of Mrs. J. G. Aitchison, married Miss P. BarreU, daughter of the late Lt.-Col. C. G ...

... ENCORE TILLY LOSCH ,N DUEL IN THE SUN. In a flurry of ruffles, acres of silk, Tilly Losch will be seen on the screen again this spring in David O. Selznick's 44 Duel in the Sun. Adapted from INiven Busch's novel, it is a psychological melodrama of the 'eighties, set in the cattle empire of South-West Texas, a violent land of violent happenings. Tilly plays the young Indian mother of a half ...

... PICTORIAL BIOGRAPHY THE FIRST SAILOR VICEROY: ADMIRAL VISCOUN' pUNTBATTEN OF BURMA. The appointmeht of Admiral Lord Mountbattcn as Viceroy 1941 his naval career which had led him to the Comnian Lord restive, D.C.V. batten fro\vns a very full distinguished career at the age of forty-six. By 5 Illustrious was interrupted made Commodore, Combined Operations D has had a taste of India's political ...

... FOR BALLET PUPILS- DOLL-TEACHERS. This charming team of jointed puppets is employed by Parisian Sara Mildred Strauss, teacher of ballet, choreographer, to instruct her pupils in poses of the ballet. She is taking them over to America hopes that from the dolls and under her direction, young Americans may learn to Become specialists in the chass(-battu and the entrechat, for no pose is too ...

... THE LADY WITH A LINE THE GOSSARD LINE OF BEAUTY Feathers for her head equins for l;er shoulders Gloves for her arms Drapery for hips and for her foundation G OSSARD DRESS BY WORTH PARIS CORSET B Y LONDON PARIS AND NEW YORK tfyfi i Cor-ray Ltd 107 New Bond St W/ SS i I I PARFUMS DE LUXE H PRODUITS DE BEAUTE 6 sa i m It has been said that where there no hope there can be no endum That may ...

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... . By C. A. LEJEUNE. IT is a moot point whether the cinema audi ences of this country really want to see films about Nazi Ger many at this time. Personally, I think they don't. Most of us have already made up our minds pretty clearly about Nazi Germany. We don't need persuasion to crystallise our views. As I see it, what we are looking for in film entertainment just now is the chance to relax ...

... MIXED BAG OF NEV ROM FAR AND NEAR: HOW LIFE GOES BRAVELY O N THIS HARSH WARTIME WORLD. This poster advertised the strong woman act staged by Miss Alary Arnotis in the Boer War It was uncovered by bomb blast during a recent raid on London. GEN. BEAUMONT-NESBITT, BRIG. -GEN. SCANLON, BRIG.-GEN. R. E. LEE U.S.A. Alilitary and Air Attache, the U.S.A. AMBASSADOR and All COM. BOYLE lunch to ...

... JOY- FLYING AHERNES. 1. BRIAN AHERNE and his wife JOAN FONTAINE, go joy-flying in their private machine whenever he can take a day off from his current Universal picture, Hired Wife. Here they are at their local aerodrome before embarking. 2. The sound of an aeroplane now suggests nothing but implacable warfare to raid- conscious Britishers, but in the peaceful entourage of Hollywood there ...

... WOMEN IN WARTIME BLACK AND WHITE THERE may be only one special occasion now instead of a round of parties, but it still needs a special frock. Even if you only wear it at home, a dinner dress is well worth its place in your wardrobe for its tonic effect, especially a model, like the one above, which is cut on classic lines that do not date. It will last for years, too, since its fabric is a ...