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New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 2875, 18 July 1896, Page 1 (Supplement)

The oldest loaf in existence has recently passed into the hands of the British Museum authorities. It was discovered in Assyria, together with the remnants of several other pieces of broad, carefully wrapped in cloth. It is supposed that it was leavened and baked about the year 560 b.o. It resembles an ordinary penny bun in shape and colour. A medical authority says that in the continued use of the eyes in such work as sewing, type-setting, book-keeping, reading, and studying, the saying point is in breaking off work at short intervals and looking round the room. This may be practised every ten or fifteen minutes. By doing so the muscular tension is relieved, the eyes are rested, and the blond supply becomes better. There exists in Wieden (borough of Vienna) an immense house called “Freihaus." This colossal building has thirteen courtyards, thirty-one staircases, and 2112 inhabitants. It has its own postman, and the letters, if they would reach their destination, must bear the Christian, surname, and also nickname of the addresse, the number of his room, staircase, and courtyard. Quo pf the many natnral wonders of Arizona scenery just made accessible by ttye bpejjmg up of pew rail apd'stage toads 19 a remarkable natural b»4ge ip the Tqntq Basin, not far from Flagstaff, The bridge is 650 feet long, and spans a canon some 200 feet deep, at the bottom of which flows the river. The bridge is of rock and is perfectly proportioned. The under side is gradually arched and the upper perfectly level. • iTo impress the Western world with his wealth and power is Li Hung Chang's ambition, during the tour which he has already commenced. He is travelling in a style that will testify to the grandeur of Oriental luxury. Although himself a man of abstemious habits and simple tastes, he has learned long since the value of magnificence for impressing thd crowd. What time Df'Jameson does not spend at Bow street,' says a London paper, he appears to be gsojjpfed ip Hffising proposals' of marriage, ' which reach hinj by pqet, Publishers are also' on hio track, and are eager to compel him to write a book, or to contribute articles 'to current periodicals. Tp cap the climax, ho was offered a few days agp a handsomß 'snm if he would exhibit fpmself for a week in a high-class museum. Princess Maud of Wales is said to have never worn a ring until prince phqrles of Denmark placed her engagement ring qn her finger.' There will be a yery brilliant assemblage of royalties at her wedding ip Jaly, bqt they will all be relatives qt the bride and bridegroom.