Surprising things sometimes come cut of Christmas crackers, but the guests at one London party were astonished at the results of their "big pull." In place of the customary paper hats, puzzles and toys, there came tumbling out of.the crackers a number of little brass discs bearing an excellent likeness of the Duke of Windsor. They were "Edward VIII Coronation Medals" obviously made before the abdication and not with-
N is difficult to imagine a Fun Fair one or two freaks. The drawn. The crackers were made in Japan. monstrosities of life have a peculiar fascination for most people, and showman have been quick to take advantage this curiosity. some dity, on the part of We pw Various freak exhibits are among the most popular of the Olympia circus side-shows.
Nearly all these freaks are foreign-èrs who will receive return fares home, in addition to their salaries, when they have finished amusing the London public. The Giant and the Giantess both Germans, are each paid £10 a week to be stared at, and an Albino girl of the same nationality receives £6 10s. for a similar ser-
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