The Chinese make what is called chi wahi, 1 ' or grass cloth, from the fibre of the com. mon nettle. It is said to make a cloth for tents, awnings, &c. When made Into belting for machinery it is said to nave twice the strength of leather. ‘ ladies.—For Afternoon Tea use AuiSBBBOOK’s Boyd Desert and Onslow Biscuits. -{Anvil.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 7080, 28 February 1893, Page 3
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58Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 South Canterbury Times, Issue 7080, 28 February 1893, Page 3
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