Midway (CVB 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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One tour led to the perfume citv of Grasse for a visit to one of the factories of fragrance, where the process of the manu facture of per- fumes was explained. Somehow word got around as to wliere the best floor shows were. Her costume complete with parasol, this lovely entertainer went through her paces at the Plantation Club. The repeated, mysterious appearance of sVeral lighted cigarettes brought looks of iiiazement from the audience during one of ie dances at the Plantation Club in Nice. There is a feeling of life just strolling or sitting along the promenade which is backed by a solid rampart of hotels that run the length of the beach.

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Paris Zour The lie de la Cite, birthplace and cradle of the old as well as tlie new Paris, is engulfed bv the Seine River which divides Paris as Fifth Avenue does New- York. THE wide, imposing, tree bordered avenues: the tortuous streets of the old town: the grace and beauty of the ancient buildings which have been the backcloth to the drama of European history: the light, the animation, the gaiety; all these help to make Paris the capital of capitals. The wonders of Paris never disappoint even the least imaginative. Paris, during our time, has become the unrivaled world capital of art. Since the astonishing development of the impressionist mo ement. the capital has become the living center where all the experiments and tendencies are put to the test. As far as art is concerned there is perhaps no domain, except that of fashion, where Paris more richly deserves her reputation as a world capital. Frequent also are the visits of great musicians from abroad who give a great impetus to the musical life of Paris. The great lyric theaters, the Royal Opera House and the Opera-Comique are celebrated throughout the world. There is more than this to Paris as every visitor is bound to feel. Just to be there, just to absorb the atmosphere of the city which m oulds the arts and fasliions of tomorrow, invigorates the mind of even the most casual.