It trill be interesting to sec whether Japan is sufficiently Europeanised to celebrate the jubilee of the Emperor, which occurs this year, Mntsuhito having been born in November, 1852.’ By native calculation, of course, His Majesty was fifty last year, for the Japanese are in the habit of adding a year to the actual age. Also fifty has, or rather had, no special significance in the Japanese outlook. The European calendar was introduced into the country as long ago as 1873. and its influence has affected many departments of life. It may oven in time lead to Japanese silver and golden weddings.-' Chronicle ’ Why buy high-priced teas when you can get Himalaya ?—{Advt.]
LOWE'S STOKES tWCLOSE AT 1 TO-MORROW. "Wl You must get there early if you want to secure some of the 810 BABOAiNB WHch you will see in the-vestibule and windows. The same goods will cost yon half as much again anywhere else.
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Evening Star, Issue 11606, 17 June 1902, Page 3
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155Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Evening Star, Issue 11606, 17 June 1902, Page 3
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