KILLED BY KNEEBEWWXGWA.
» A MARTYR TO COURT DRESS.
The sudden death of Baron von Hammerstein, the German Minister for the in tenor,- was, according to the ." TaegI'che Rundschau," caused by the kneebreeches and silk stockings in which he attended a Court ceremony shortly before his death. -,,..,. \During his lHness the Minister was asked what in his opinion was the cause • '•It's those knee-breeches." he replied. "1 ahvays catch cold when I have to Avear tUeai in the draughts at Court." ■•■-.•■
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 8333, 3 June 1905, Page 4
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