Lest, Wedue-day the period of public mourning for her Into Majesty came to an end, but whether from the unsettled state of the weather which offers no inducement to the westing of smart clothe, or from inclination Leanot say, but it' is a fact that few coloured garments are yet in evidence. London rs at any rate are nearly all either in black or purple" (as the shade' which was formerly known as heliotrope is now called.) Shopieepers seem to think that few bright colours will be worn all this summer; black and white, skilfully combined will be most "chic," and next to it in favour will come the new royal purple. The newest voiles are very thin and. pretty, and look charming in" black made up with a quantity of tucks and rows of lace insertion over white chiffon; this lette material being now universally used by the best dressumukees terlining between the dress and its silk slip; although undoubtedly perishable it is easily renewed, and it adds immensely to the style of the gown.
THE WAR REVIEWED, Lod RB berts's supplementary dispatch reviewing the work done by the various ellicers who served under him in the South African war was published on Wednesday, thas been most eagerly scanned. The neral opinion seems to be that a terrible blow has been dealt at the professional reputation of Sir Redvers Buller, It is
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