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Temuka Leader, Issue 2229, 18 July 1891, Page 3

A flute that was discovered lately in an Egyptian tomb, says the Paris Figaro, was in so good a state of preservation that it could be played upon as well as if it had beeu made this century, instead of 3000 years ago. It is not correct that fourpences have been called in ; these coins, being for the most part much worn, have gradually been withdrawn from circirculation by the Bank of England, and none have been issued from the mint for circulation in the United Kingdom since the year 185 G.

It is claimed that an Eastern chemist has discovered a process for making soap from corn. The discovery promises to revolutionise the art of soap-making. The product is said to be absolutely pure, and better than the finest toilet soap now made. A writer in the Ladies Journal has. a word of encouragement for girls who lament having red. hair. The Catherines who made Russia great had red hair ; so had Maria Theresa who saved Austria and made it the Empire that it is; so had Anne of Austria, who ruled France for so long ; so had Elizabeth of England and Catherine Borgia, as well as Marie" Antoinette, whose brown tresses had in them a glint of gold.