The Veddas, now ivn almost extinct race of Ceylon, have two remarkable characteristics. None of them have been known to lair'll, and they seem unable to tell a lie. Jackal fur, which cost 10s n skin a few years ago, and was regarded by all furriers as ••hideous," hu,s now become fashionable, ; a nd the price has risen to £1 4s a akin. The average pianist has, in one minute, to read 1500 notes and signs. His lingers make about 2000 movements. Knitted ties and over-ornamented walkingsticks have fallen under the ban of the bestdr'iased men in Paris society.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18757, 10 January 1923, Page 6
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99Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Otago Daily Times, Issue 18757, 10 January 1923, Page 6
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