A fire destroyed the Palace of Oorapiegno, whicli was the headquarters of the French General Staff in 1917 and 1918. Tlie damage is £BO,OOO. Fortunately priceless historic furniture had been removed during the war, and had not yet been returned. If you would select the “present" ideal, you must consider its utility, its beauty, and its lasting quality the true points of excellence which form the triple entente of satisfaction in this matter, let CoUinson ahd* Cuqninghamo’a be your guide. Note these gift items and values.—Silver manicure seta 45a, 49s fid, 555, 635; silver'mitrora 795, fid, 84s; silver-back hair brushes 27e fid, 29s fid, ' 32s fid, 355, 39s fid; ebony mirrors Os - lid, Ifis fid, 18s fid, 22s fid, 27s fid.—(Jaslf discount one penny in the shilling,—Advt,t'.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1703, 17 December 1919, Page 4
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127Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1703, 17 December 1919, Page 4
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