THE LATEST CRAZE.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XVI, Issue 147, 17 April 1914, Page 3

THE LATEST CRAZE.

A now craze, somewhat wild, weird, and wonderful, has just struck London. A stranger going into a firstclass restaurant or cafe in London wound be very surprised to hear sounds closely allied to an aviary from all parts of the room. This represents the new fad which has just blown into town. It was first noticed at the Savoy, where a few well-dressed people were whistling instead of talking to each other. In fact, not a word was spoken during the time they liad supper. The craze rapidly caught on, and now hundreds of the smart set converse at the table by whistling imitations. It is surprising how soon one can completely understand and assimilate whistling so that it expresses a clear meaning. Roughly, about four or five nights of an hour each are required. After that time one is surprised at the facility with which he can express his sentiments and at the same time the ease .by which they are understood. Only in beginners is the noise in any way unpleasant, for soon one is able to trill his notes softly and melodiously. Apparently the restaurant managers are enjoying this craze also, as the whistling at first dries one's throat, and the remedy for this is another drink.