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Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 23 December 1925, Page 6

A rumour that the Duke of York intends to visit New Zealand next year has been in circulation, inquiries in officia] quarters at Wellington have elicited an authoritative statement that nothing whatever is known by the Government of such a visit, and if it were contemplated the Government certainly would receive the first news of it. A case worthy of comic opera, is shortly to engage the attention of Paris judges. It is a case of lese majeste really. A peasant at Blois recently bought a fine young donkey, and possibly, without any thought of harm or insult, he named it Herriot. The local authorities soon heard about it, and, as staunch political supporters of the President of the Chamber, they waxed indignant. For a donkey "to be given the name of a man who was so recently Prime Minister of France, they said, was not only an insult to the man, but to. his country, and they roundly accused the peasant of something like treason. 'Die new Herriot flaps his long ears in quiet contentment while villagers, lawyers, and politicians discuss his baptism. The magistrates of Blois have now to decide whether the naming of a donkey after M. Herriot constitutes an insult or injury to the ex-Premier who still leads the political block which wields the supreme power in France. Sore throats promptly relieved by taking a few drops of “Nazol” on sugar. Quickly banishes summer colds Is fid for 60 do*»s.—Advt Three'ideal gifts for men are being strongly featured) at the Melbourne. These are high grade mercerised initial handkerchiefs, 1/6; fancy socks, 2/11, 3/6, 3/11 to 5/11; men’s silk ties in wide-end or knitted, 2/6, 2/11, 3/6 to 5/6; single ties in fancy boxes, 4/6 each. Plenty of shirks, pyjamas and hats suitable for gifts also in stock.— Advt.