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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume XII, Issue 534, 16 December 1867, Page 3

The First Innovation on. the Swat-xow-taxl Coat. —The Argus records that the revolution which has lately been loudly threatened in the cut of coats is beginning. Traditional observances, hallowed by long prescription, are being ruthlessly abandoned. The people of Hallarat, or, at any rate, soma very noisy and prolix ones amongst them, have rebelled against the compulsory adoption of the swallow-tail coat at the forthcoming demonstrations at their town, Tire Hecoption Committee (that is, the constitutional conservative party) have beep compelled by the attacks of the democratic element to give up the garment objected to. They have decided that gentlemen attending the ball can cither attend in full dress or frock coats, whilst for the banquet no particular style of coat would be enforced, always provid ing was of a dark colour. This decision, referring to ball and ■ banquet at which s prince of the bleed royal of-England is en tertained, is enough to make the ghost l>eau Jirummell turn pale, and the bonei of Jeukius- rattle in their grave. It is expected (says the Argus) that bj the advent of the Chinese new year, CaS' tlemaiue will be depopulated of Chinamen who are purposing, and preparing for, t -a speedy departure to Aew Zealand.