THE ALLIES.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 16043, 27 October 1917, Page 10

THE ALLIES.

AFFAIRS. IN GREECE.

THE EX-KING'S ATTITUDE.

(By . Cable—Press Association.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) ATHENS, October 25. During tho debate in the Chamber oil the impeachment of "tho Gounaris Cabinet, M. Yenizelos stated that at his last interview with King Constantino, tho latter, replying to M. Venizelbs's suggestion that Greece should . abandon neutrality, said, "How could I present myself before tho Emperor?", • M. Ropoulis, Minister of .the . Interior, . also revealed how- the • Kjng declared to him: "I prefer suicide to going'against Germany." * NO SEPARATE PEACE. I , ■ (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received October 26th, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, October 25. In the House of Commons. Lord Robert Cecil (Under-Secretary for Foreign _ Affairs) categorically denied that tho "Western Allies were contemplating a separate peace independent of Russia and Roumania. The Government -was determined to abide by Russia, and assist in maintaining her newfound liberty. '"Roumnnia may be assured wo won't desert her," ho said. THE BELLIGERENTS' MANPOWER. (Australian and 2?. Z. Cailo Association J (Received October 26th. 9 p.m.) WASHINGTON, October 20. The United States War Department's compilations estimate tho men under arms for the Allies and for the Central Powers to be as follows:— » Allies .. ... 27,500,000 Central Powers ... *10,500,000 The - figures include the naval personnel of both Powers.

ON SALE ON MONDAY. THE NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR OUR SOLDIER BOYS. The present war has done much to bring New Zealand prominently before the world. The spontaneous man. ner in which her sons rallied at tho call of Empire, their great work on Gallipoli, and later their marvellous records in Egypt and Palestine, and at Messines and La Basso Ville will al- | ways remain as bright marks in tho history of tho British Empire and of tho world. Thousands of people in all parts of Greater Britain and Western Europe are anxious for news of New Zealand, and of the natural beauties of wlxich its sons arc so proud. For years ''New Zealand Illustrated," the Christmas number of "Tho Weekly Pres6," has been recognised as tho medium by which the life, the industries, and tho natural beauties of tho Dominion aro shown to the world at largo. Thousands of people in all parts of the world havo had their attention drawn to the Dominion by this publication. I/overs of angling have noted with pleasure the delightful trout streams, deerstalkers have gloried in the views of tho magnificent deer forests, and lovers of the grand and beautiful havo been attracted by tho wonderful alpine, thermal spring, and lake scenery. The present issuo of "New Zealand Illustrated," although published in. war time, has not declined ona jot from the high standard set up by previous numbers. From first to last it is an artistic patriotic publication with a tone of optimism through it which exactly reflects the spirit of the New Zealander, and it will doubtless be welcomed by boys who arc abroad. Taking the number in detail we find tho tru'o New Zealand spirit developed. The beautiful cover with i its patriotic sentiment is a worthy key to the contents. .Tho scheme of the title page is entirely new, and the contents are indicated by a quotation from a New Zealand poem, by the Hon. W. Pember Reeves. New Zealand is largely typified, by that magnificent race, the Maoris, whose representatives at tho front have proved that tho fighting qualities of their ancestors are still inherent in them, despite the softening offects of civilisation. The compiler of "New Zealand Illustrated" has signified this by a number of full-page portraits of Maori women, which go to prove that the daughters of the race aro as strong and beautiful as the men aro bx*ave and intelligent. "Youth" and "Age," which form the two centre pictures, are typical of the race, while tho beautiful Muri, with her coquettish smile, will find a place in tho hearts of all of us. These Maori portraits, which aro by Mr Chas. M. .-Phillips, are nothing less than masterpieces of the photographic art, and tho method of their reproduction enhances their beauty,. The Alpine scenery, which inspires delight in the minds of so many who visit it, is well shown.' A number of magnificent full-page pieties bring out tho details of the peaks to perfection. The photographer, has been happy in .his choice of subject, and has been assisted, in the realism by tho producer.

While attention is naturally directed to these attractive pages," the eye seeks tho softer beAuties of tho Dominion. Its lovely scenery, its beautiful rivers with their fern-clad banks, and its great tree life. All these are shown in numberless pictures. Thus the Far North, as strange to many New Zealanders as to the reader out-

side - the Dominion, has considerable space, allotted v it, tho peculiar beauty of its scenery being well brought out, as well as some of the historical towns. Tho better-known Marlborough scenery, as well as that in the cold lakes district is. depicted with great- faithfulness, as is that in the Wellington Province. Th© whole-page picture of a portion, of the Taihapo Domain will show what has been done to preserve the natural beauties, while the page of Guriosities reveals some of the peculiarities in our scenery that no one should miss. Rotorua, perhaps tlie most wHely-J;nown of the tourist resorts :if tho Dominion, }iaa its principal beauty spots shown, together with an excellent ono of the Waimangu Geyser, it appeared after the recent eruption.

The life of the Dominion is shown in the pictures of Life on tho . Farm, trawling, yachting, and scenes on the various waterfronts, as well as in the coal districts of the West Coast.

"New Zealand Illustrated" has al ways made a feature of pictures which appeal especially to-children., Again we have some of the pretty animal photographs, and amateur photographers who have attempted to photograph small domestic animals will fully appreciate the skill, intelligence, • and patienco ' which lias produced them. The spirited pictures of life on the seashore, with its castle-building and its donkeys, will also appeal to young and old alike.

Tho literature of "New Zealand Illustrated" has always been ono ojf its attractions, and this year;there are two original contributions which will add to its mana —"The Sly-Groggers," by W. Hosking, and "Privilege," by Daphne Mclntyre.

While so much has been put into the book itself, the supplement, which, always forms an additional attraction, has not been forgotten. This year "New Zealand Illustrated'' has secured a picture by that well-known New Zealand artist, Mr Sydney Thompson. It is called "The Pikau,'' and shows a Maori mother and child, tho child being carried on the back in the manner peculiar to tho Maoris, whence, the name. It i? printed in colours, with the fidelity to the original that the Christchurch. Press Company has made its own, and tho result is a remarkably handsome picture. _ J"ho engraving is 15in by 20in, and is suitable for framing.

The illustrations throughout are decorated with tho refined taste that has marked former issues, and "New Zealand Illustrated" of 1917 is quite qualified to range alongside any that have gone before, whether viewed as an artistic production; or an advertisement of tho glorious life and scenery of New Zealand.

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