Clem's Eye

In Parisian circles which fatten on tourists and rich appetites, a potent name is that of Clement ("Clem") Hobson. Out of Britain came Mr. Hobson some years ago to buy famed Ciro's restaurant on the Rue Daunou, later to control the music hall-restaurant des Ambassadeurs in the Champs-Elysees and several famed hot spots in Biarritz.

Besides Depression "Clem"' Hobson has had to contend with failing eyesight. One eye went blind years ago. Last autumn his good eye dimmed. Never giving up, "Clem" Hobson went to Lausanne, had his eye operated on, hurried back to Paris before the wound was healed, to superintend the reopening of the Ambassadeurs for the present summer season. With him went a beefy British friend. After the dress rehearsal the friend rumbled up, roaring enthusiasm.

"I congratulate you, dear ol' boy! Splendid program! Fine settin'." Followed a slap on the back like the crack of doom. "Clem" Hobson lurched forward. The delicate stitching on his eyeball broke apart.

After a second operation, performed in Lausanne last week "Clem'' Hobson said: "I am quite blind. My surgeon and I have just had a long consultation with a Dutch professor. They tell me I must have six months treatment and then perhaps I may see again. It is doubtful."

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