At Liverpool recently Major-general Baden-Powell was the recipient of a aeries sentations in honor of his defence of ing, in St. George's Hall, which was crowded with an enthusiastic audience. The gift of the citizens was a sword of honor, a silver jardiniere, and a cheque for £350. These presentations were nude by £ue Lord Mayor, and the Lady Mayoress presented the general with a gold' watch and a canteen of silver on behalf of the women of the oity, whilst the National Patriotic Society presented, an equestrian, model of the general and his charger in silver, and other gifts. In a breach of promise action at Aberdeen, witnesses stated that it was a local custom for the feet of the bride and bridegroom to be washed by their young men and women friends on the eve of the wedding.. Save your tea coupons and obtain a valuable nose at WardelTi con^ettioni-fAdv*.}
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Evening Star, Issue 11891, 20 May 1903, Page 1
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152Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 Evening Star, Issue 11891, 20 May 1903, Page 1
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