The "Bronx Cheer"
Row York, Jo, New York "lew off the tu iis New Year celebrations, Times Square was jammed with a. million people, who made a. bedlam noise with tattles, whistles and squeakers the clocks chimed midnight. One terprieing manufacturer did a roaring trade with " noise-maker which bore the slogan "Hell Hitler," and which, when blown, emitted the impolite' noise Known as the "Bronx cheer."
The Now Year was ushered in with many toasts to an early victory for Britain, but the jollity was tinged with sadness at the present state of affairs in the world. The celebrations wore the most vociferous of recent years.
Many watchsnight services were held all over the country, with prayers for Britain and her Allies, while collections were taken for relief work in Europe and Asia.
Th Now York, the central ninusement area was packed, and every: staurant and place of amusement was ailed to capacity. The usual restriction on serving drinks after 4 am. was lifted, and from dusk to dawn merry-making and dancing was the order of the day—Reuter.
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