The evening world. Newspaper, December 18, 1922, Page 8

Ce FS: lintels lal KING GEORGE TRIES TO HOLD BACK DUKE OF YORK’S BETROTHAL 482 ARE. RESCUED FROM BURNING SHIP BY U.S DESTROYER Many Women and Children Among Passengers, Near Constantinople. TANKS ARE BLOWN UP. Part of Those on Board Are Hurled Into Rigging in Flames. (New York ‘ublishing ny CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 18,—From further information it develops that what might have been a far more ter- rible marine catastrophe was pre- vented here yesterday with a loss of > Elizah. only twenty-five lives, through the wived ta gallantry of the officers and the crew! 1ONDON, Dec, 18.—Lord Riddell's of the United States torpedo boat de- ] we); stroyer Bainbridge, in command of Lieut. Commander W. Atlee Edwards. | not ¢ The French military transport Vinh- “The couple concerns Long, bound fer Constantinople, cam the Hon, Mrs, Ronald Greville in sight of the Golden Horn, with its] the other night and daneed together a decks crowded with officers and men} good deal ufterwurd."* enitig World), Lady ELIZABETH BOWES LYON, PHOTOWRAPH by PAUL THOMPSON. Report of Enaagement Lats 1 . ied News of the World here, The next royal, enga ed to be long dela dined returning from leave, women with of York and Prince children coming to rejoin their hus- ended the dinner and the bands, and some reinforcements for Wales turned up for the the French Army. ward, Jt may be signiti- Suddenly the gasoline tanks in the stern of the boat exploded. Some of those standing over the stern were catapulted flaming Inte the ship’ rigging and there burned to death Others were blown unconscious into the sea and were drowned. Ta a few minutes the flames reached the magazine and another great ex- In view of this Jatest report therefore, that Lady Elizabeth Bowes von rumored as the ture bride, attended reported tng to the Duk gon of Wing’ ¢ plosion added to the horror, Flames|%U"ing the last y« began to shoot up from all parts of| King does not wish his son to enter the vessel. upon an engagement yet. Although the troops kept admirable discipline and worked heroically to put out the flames, many women ia penile seized their children and Jumped into the sea. The Bainbridge bad put on full speed at the first sound of the dis- Lady Elizabeth 4s the daughter of the Earl of Strathmore and King- horne, wtih estates at Fofar, Scot- lan@, and in Herts, England, The Earldom dates from 1606 before If was at the scene and lower |. ing boats. While the small toats| —_——_—————— — Commander Edwards laid the do- stroyer alongside the flaming ship able to jump to safety. Then the ] in Xmas Gifts ] torpedo boat hooked a cable to the} 25 to 35 t l 2 tO do per cent les beach it. The attempt was hopeicss Ps P lar pri and the Vinh-Long had to be aban ] wan regu P pe Owing to th ers of ou aster, apd it was only a few minutes picked up mearly all in the water, f Reductions until 482 passengers and crew were floating furnmee and attempted to doned. introduc Vice Admiral Loog, commanding the United States forces in the Levant, immediately despatched sub- marine chasers to ald in the rescue The Bainbridge ts one of twelve torpedo boats which were rushed to the Levant in October at the time o the Mudanta crisis. Commander Edwards was on th bridge when the quartermaster re Ported a ship afire astern, even he- fore the compression wave of the ter- vifie explosion had tmvelled to them over the intervening water, It is the |, opinion of naval offluers at Constan- Unople that the prompt action of Commander Edwards prevented an- other marine disaster of the propor- tionk of the Titanic and the Lusita- nia catastrophe Commander Edwards's own report states that explosions occurred one after another while the passengers and crew were being taken off and that flames spread until the heat @eemed likely to set off the magazine of the torpedo boat itself. Vice Admiral Long commended “The Compleat” Ash Tray Reg. U.S. Pat, oft Ra fe another illustration of the service ( of the UnMed States N in saving Take the elevator up one unfortunatas from disaster."' flight and save money on ane e ) Christmas gifts. FBARTHQUAKE IN OR NEAR WEST ie INDIES SHOWN ON SEISMOGRAPH. ] JOR. GAUNT & SON CAMBRIDGE. 7 and 17 West 42nd St. slight eagthquake, apparently centred {1 NEW YORK or near the West Indies, was rded ai the Harvard College’ seismographic station to-day. 13 Mass, Dec, 18.—A | [et Just turn the knob—and there’s the right telephone number! [eereAe of hunting through the book, spin the knob of this rotary index and watch any desired number flash into view. On theruled spaces alphabetically arranged, over three hundred and fifty numbers can be listed. The telephone index will make a strikingly novel ly one example of hundreds of equally in- gifts to be found at Lewis and Conger’s. Black fabric with nickel top $5. In full tan morocco $7.50. Send for leaflet containing Christmas Suggestions Jewisa. Concer 45th St. & Sixth Ave. ry nishoires Gift Luggage , | ve | ba English Bags for Men A MAN will appreciate a present of one of these English traveling bags. Kit Bags and Suit Cases built by hand of the finest English leather according to our own specifications. They re- present the best English craftsman- ship, handsewn edges, hand cut and sewn corner reinforcements, and hand fitted frames. Heavy brass and nickel fittings. $25, $35, $37.50 and $50. English Kit Bag, 50 ENGLISH Kit Bag with straps all around, tllustrated above. Stout hide eather, drill lining, drop handles, brass lever lock, two brass claw clips, heavy leather corner reinforcements, 20-22-24 inch. Short Strap Bag, $35 ENGLISH Kit Bag, russet grain leather. Handsewn throughout, double steel riveted frame, sewn leather corner reinforcements. Short straps, checked lining. 18 or 20 inch. English Suit Case, $25. ENGLISH Suit Case of chestnut leather. Handsewn closed edges, two locks, shirt pocket, sewn inside straps, nickel lever locks, and attractive lining. English Hide Case, $37.50 ENGLISH hide Suit Case, illustrated above, handsewn edges and leather corner reinforcements. Striped twill lining, russet leather, 24 or 26 inch. Sole Leather Case, $50 ENGLISH sole leather Suit Case, pig gtain lined. Handsewn edges, leather corner reinforcements sewn by hand. Shirt pocket, two nickel lever locks. 24 or 26 inches. Fitted Suit Case; 36.50 A SUIT Case of black cobra grain cowhide with a frame composed en- tirely of three ply veneer basswood. The removable tray is equipped with eleven-piece fittings, shell or amber. Tan moire lined, with end pockets and padded top. 22 and 24 inch size. Fitted Suit Case, $35 THIS woman’s Suit Case has a padded top, hand sewed edges, eleven- pieces French Ivory, shell or amber toilet articles. Of black cobra grain cowhide, it has three-ply veneer bass- wood frame, king blue or tan moire lining. Sizes 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 inches. Cobra Grain Suit Case, $18 ANOTHER woman's Suit Case of black cobra grain cowhide, with a padded top, hand sewed edges, moire lining and pockets in ends and covers. Five sizes, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 inches. SEVENTH FLOOR THE person who gives furniture at Christmas time analyzes happiness in terms of years, and selects a secretary, a table, a chair, a tea wagon —or other cherished pieces—to perpetuate it. = ry THE EVENING WORLD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1922. Lord & Taylor FIFTH AVENUE TELEPHONE FiTz ROY 1900 : ee All pieces are of mahogany r ; | Spinet Desk . $45.00 t tat ea Wagon . 29.50 Se Smoker’s Cabinet 9.75 Windsor Chair, bow back braced , 15.00 ing or Writin; igs Tables, style Mirror Table . 18.50 lass Tops 24.00 ft: Wing Chair, with Cane Right: End Table . Right: Nest of Four Tables 28,00 Right: Console Table and 55.00 20.00 12.50 50.00 SIXTH FLOOR Gift Oriental Rugs, 45 to #55 PERSIAN and Caucasian patterns of rare beauty in color and design comprise this collection of small Orientals. The average size is 5 feet 6 inches’ by 3 feet 6 inches, The problem of choosing a gift that will not be duplicated is solved by an Oriental rug. FIFTH FLOOR Linens Rank High as Gifts Linen Cloths and Napkins Pure Irish linen damask cloths and nap- kins—in beautiful circular designs. Table Cloths, 2 x 2 yards, $5.25 Table Cloths, 2 x 2% yards, $6.75 Table Cloths, 2 x 3 yards, $8.00 Napkins to match, 22 x 22 inches, Dozen, $6.75 Italian Luncheon Sets Italian hand hemstitched sets, with picot edges—on natural colored linen. One square center piece, 6 large and 6 small square doilies, Set, $6.50 Tea Cloths and Napkins Hemstitched tea and luncheon cloths and napkins of pure linen damask. Table Cloths, 36 x 36 inches, $3.00 Table Cloths, 45 x 45 inches, $4.50 Table Cloths, 54 x 54 inches, $6.75 Napkins to match, dozen, $7.50 Linen Tea Napkins Lovely linen tea napkins, with mosaic embroidery and hemstitched, doz., $7.50 Embroidered Pillow Cases Trish linen pillow cases—hand embroid- ered, 225 x 36 inches, pair, $7.50 SECOND FLOOR For Children—— Talking Picture Book YOU read a story about a cow and a fnendly “Moo” greets your ears. The next tale, of a sheep, is told to the tune of a realistic “baa” A stndent “ quack, quack- ¢ ing” warns of the duck, And 8 » 5 soon through the list of farmyard pets. It’s an amaz- ing kind of new story book for children By theway, you must hear the cat “Meow” TOYLAND-SEVENTH FLOOK Waffle Iron, #12 THIS nickel finished aluminum iron will cook a perfect waffle in 60 seconds, Complete with nickel tray. Electric Grill One can cook an entire meal, thor- oughly and quickly, with this efficient electric grill. Specially priced at $10 Fireproof Casserole $2.50 Several shapes and sizes of oven-proof dishes, in nickel plated brass frames. Electric Susan Table, $19.50 An efficiently wired mahogany table — catering to your needs in every department of the home. In the dining room it will operate an electric toaster, coffee percolator and grill at the same time. In the bedroom a fan, curling iron, and warming pad. Auto Kit $15 TWO conven- ient styles—suit case and double decker— fitted for 6 persons. Tilley’s Bird Display DECEMBER 18th to Christmas,G.D. Tilley, Naturalist, will have a fine display of Cage Birds, including South American Macaws, Australian Finches, Indian Shama Thrushes, Japanese Robins, Parrots, ornamental Pheas- ants and Ducks. These birds, also imported Roller Canaries, bird cages, and feeds are on sale. Instruction relative to the care and feeding of the birds will be. given by Mr. Tilley’s personal representative. SEVENTH FLOOR Bridge Lamp (“) 91750 “\. SPECIAL--Thiswrought iron bridge lamp, in an- tique finish, is of very attractive design. An ad- justable arm supports the metal trimmed mica shade. It represents an exceptional gift value. A. FIFTH FLOOR Flower Stand i 19.50 SPECIALLY re- duced in price, this sturdy wrought iron flower stand. will make an_ excellent gift for the home. The 48-inch stand- ard is surmounted by a 12-inch plant tray. 44 @ Peasant Pottery— FROM Bnittany—a collection includ- ing plates, sugar bowls, tea pots, cream pitchers, etc. They make excellent gifts. and are moderately priced. FIFTH FLOOR Tuberculosis is Needless. Buy Christmas Seals and help stamp it out.