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Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3994, 26 July 1913, Page 7

The celebrated lady of Banbury Cross has apparently set the fashion for some of the ornaments of the present time. Bells for use. on the feet have not yet been adopted, hut the “clock” on the stocking is being superseded in Paris by jewelled devices from which hang tassels of pearls and similar ornaments, which swing with the movements of the wearer, and there seems no reason why golden bells should not he introduced. In consequence a distinctive shoe is looked upon as a necessity, particularly for evening wear, and cross-gartering is, it is stated, also being affected by some smart Parisiennes. Pale pink, blue, and gold evening shoes are decoated with paste buckles, and have streamers of broad black velvet libbon, studded with brilliants, attached, which are crossed over the instep and wound round the leg of the wearer, forming a lattice-pattern on a pale groundwork of silk.

When choosing a ham ascertain if quite fresh by running a sharp knife into it quite close to the bone. And if when the knife is withdrawn it has an agreeable smell the ham is quite fresh.

“A good anvil does not fear the hammer,” and you may hammer away at Martell’s Brandy as long as you will and never fear that the quality will deteriorate, however many bottleg