London is getting busy again. All the signs of the approach of the "Little Season" are evident, and the experts say shat it will be an ex-brilliant one. London is returning, picturesquely bronzed, from Biarritz, the Riviera, and the Lido. The Americans are hurrying down from the North. Elaborate preparations are. being: made for the reception of distinguished visitors from all corners of the Empire for the big Conferences. Delegates are now arriving in London for the Empire Conference to begin on Septensder 0th, and the British Government Hospitality Fund staff is busy providing for their accommodation and comfort. Delegates are met arrival and taken to their hotels in a fleet of motor-cars which are at the delegates' disposal throughout the Conference. The Australian delegation numbers more than 20, including the Pri two Cabinet Ministers. ter has his own secreta sides various departmental officials, and some have their wives them. They occupy for a month practically" a whole floor of the Savoy! Hotel. The South African delegation, headed by the Prime Minister (General Hertzog) and Mr. Havenga, is also a formidable one, and will probably stay at Claridge's. The Canadian delegation, headed by Mr. Bennett, another large party, will probably stay at the Ritz or the Mayfair. They are due to arrive at the end of the month. stocking at likely Jynite. E, C. Dut, Miss Vera Slineyand ier, ioo Sidney Rosette, Ax Oliver. murdered Already the West-end restaurants fare full of diners every night, and hotels are rapidly theatres, in which the cheaper parts of the house have been exceptionally full for the time of year, are begin-
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