IN A NUTSHELL

Evening Star, Issue 22351, 29 May 1936, Page 1

IN A NUTSHELL

ANNIVERSARIES.

1453.—Capture of Constantinople by the Turks. . 1842.—Bishop Selwyn arrived. 1918.—Germans captured Soissons. ■ ' t : Liner Queen Mary leaves Cherbourg, Will attempt Atlantic record if conditions are favourable. Signor Mussolini declares that ths Mediterranean States have nothing to fear from Italy. Trawler Girl Pat now believed to b« heading for Cape Town. Mate left behind at Dakar. . King Edward to unveil beautiful memorial at Yimy Ridge in honour of fallen Canadians. Mr J. H. Thomas says he is a broken, hearted man as a result of recent developments in regard to the Budget leakage. Shjp bound for Abyssinia with arm* and munitions now unwanted by any country. Experience of Scoullar and Chisholm Furniture is that it is the cheapest in tbs city. Test it for yourself. FAdvt.] This year 18 sailing ships are taking part in' the race with grain from Australia. compared with 21 last year. Scotland's herring catch last year was the greatest for five vears, landings being valued at over a million pounds. There will be no Royal Courts this year, but the King will hold two receptions in the garden of Buckingham Palace in July.