Oakland, Cal: As a part of the New Year celebration arranged by the Chamber of Commerce, the oldest dated Christian bell in the world rings out the old year. Red Bank, N.J: Ice yachting marks the New Year celebration under the lee of Sandy Hook. Boston, Mass: Young and old alike enjoy the toboggan slide erected by the city. Amarillo, Texas: Ranchmen participated in a three day rabbit drive extending over 12,000 square miles. San Francisco, Cal: Twenty-five German prisoners from Australia arrive, enroute to Denmark for exchange. Slidell, La: The launching of the largest steamer ever constructed south of Newport News, marks the beginning of a new industry in this part of the South. San Diego, Cal: The Exposition dies here with the dawning of the New Year, after establishing a record by a continuous run of two years. Seattle, Wash: With Mrs. Guy E. Davis acting as sponsor, the new $500,000 U. S. submarine N-l is launched with impressive ceremonies. Galveston, Texas: Grecian costumes present no terrors when worn in the mid-winter dance festival on the beach at Galveston. Washington, D.C: Thousands of persons enjoy the sport of skating in the nation’s Capital City. Philadelphia, Pa: The “Mummers” parade this year is especially noticeable for its weird costuming.