'A bathing-suit which will support the wearer in the water seems to be an excellent idea, particularly as the secret of the suit is not apparent to the eye. In fact this unsinkable suit looks much like any other, and can be worn without the float if desired. There is a little pocket inside the top of the costume which can be inflated by the wearer in the water, and deflated before coming out again. It forms an air cushion capable of supporting a full-grown person, and is helpful when learning swim. The idea has been arranged very neatly and is the most practical form of bathing support yet seen. It is quite useful to a good swimmer when sea-bathing, a3, not inflated until actually wanted, it does not interfere in any way with free action in the water, but is ready in case of emergency or if a rest should be desired. The unsinkable suit is, perhaps, more likely to appeal to those who enjoy sea bathing but are not expert swimmers. It makes swimming creates confidence in the also takes the fatigue effort first youth and cannot indulge in too much strenuous exercise. and Princesses of the Blood. Contrary to Western customs, there will bbe no post-nuptial receptions, but there will be several ante-nuptial functions for several days prior to the ceremony when friends and relatives of the contracting parties will be invited. The most brilliant Of these receptions will be that to Which all of royal blood, members of the diplomatic corps and the highest State officials will be invit-
The future residence of Prince and Princess Chichibu has been com-Pletod. "Te is constructed along European lines, is Occidental furnishings, and is in the heart of Tokyo, yet at the same time in a quiet and sequestered spot, about 10 minutes' distance from the Tokyo central railway station. Miss Matsudaira is already maintaining a sort of semi-royalty and, as cess Chichibu, will be exter entertained and be hostess at innumerable parties. It is also quite probable that she will sub-Stitute for the Empress at several public functions, as Her Majesty's health is not all that one could with, swith the result that every effort will be made to relieve the First Lady of Cherry-Blosson Land from all "The wedding has been tentatively fixed for September 15, and this child of fortune, who will then be fast 19 years of age, will, on that auspicious day, take her place as a very important member of one of the world's most ancient reigning families, at an age when most Western girls are just leaving school.
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