RING IN THE NEW

Evening Star, Issue 20990, 2 January 1932, Page 14

RING IN THE NEW

REVELRY IN LONDON PLAGES OF AMUSEMENT CROWDED Pres« Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, January 1. (Received January 2. at 1 a.m.) January of ihe year 1932 came in with a nourish or trumpets, The West Bud night clubs and restaurants were crowded with revellers, despite the menace of the income tax demands. The general merriment was accentuated by women recollecting that 1932 is leap year, permitting mock proposals ol marriage. There were joyous scenes at the Chelsea Arts Club ball at the Albert Hall, where thousands ol people welcomed the new year dressed in costumes that may be expected in 1982, the revel being entitled “Fifty T ears Hence.” Between 11 o’clock and midnight Ludgate Hill was crowded to hear St. Paul s chime the new year in. When “ Auld Lang Syne” was begun thousands grasped hands and exchanged greetings. Meanwhile broadcasting enabled millions to listen in to the new year celebrations throughout Europe, indeed, numerous parties ol Americans at the Savoy and other big hotels waited until 5 a.m. in order to partake of the celebrations in the States. NEW YORK GREETS 1932 NEW YORK, January 1. New York greeted the new year with the usual racket on the streets and drinking and dancing in hotels and night clubs, where the “ depression converts ” were considerably fewer than in the past years. The celebrants seemed more to jeer out 1931 than to welcome 1932 with exceptional hope, but the customary carnival scenes filled the city, and week-end “cruises to nowhere” on “wet” ships proved popular. Prohibition agents failed to make their usual raid, but their one effort was highly spectacular—namely, the seizure of “ Zellis royal box,” an impressive Fifth Avenue establishment, where the only bar has luxurious appointments. This w'as taken by the agent entering through the window after the bronze doors had withstood an attack. The patrons, however, soo,. found other sources of liquor, where the flow was unchecked.

VERY NOISY IN SYDNEY SYDNEY, January 1. The new year was ushered in with the usual noisy demonstrations. Cool winds succeeded a scorching day, but despite the heat the city was thronged with business people and pleasureseekers. After late shopping the streets continued full for hours. Many people danced the old year out. Midnight unleashed a crescendo of noise. Brazen-throated klaxons and undulating ships’ sirens combined with bells and more homely sound-producing agencies in the suburban areas to drive away the last evil spirits of 1931, and leaving a calmer and more promising atmosphere for the start of the infant year. The annual Highland gathering, one of the main fixtures, was held on Sydney Show Ground, while there were tremendous crowds on the surf beaches, with little sign of depression anywhere.