.. The golden sword whip*-: of Russia presented *-' ■:** the Emperor is described as *■ .o General Kornarofl weapon .ip* - ueing a very magnificent old F* Its shape is that of an ** . .ench sword ; the blade is made of damascene steel, the scabbard as well as the hilt is of Rold, between the chaste ' . ornaments on both sides of the scabbard there are rows of jewels, and at the upper j end of the sword there are clusters of six or seven large diamonds. At the low.er part of the scabbard are engraved the words, " For Valour," also surrounded by preciouß stones. Further ornaments in the shape of roses formed by jewels are setrin different places. H What one girl did I*' is the title of a new story. She doubtleßß did the same as all other girls do—JamP? d u Pon * t&ble and frightened a poor little mouse to . death. 11 Ahi you flatter me," lisped a masher b to a pretty girl with whom he was conTersine.: "He, I don't," was the reply, "you couldn't bo any flatter than you •re.' i
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Thames Star, Volume XVII, Issue 5173, 15 August 1885, Page 4
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181Untitled Thames Star, Volume XVII, Issue 5173, 15 August 1885, Page 4
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