The Archive · 1938

Exclusive London Club

By Cuamus MARTIN

Novel ways of honouring the British Prime Minister continue to be reported. I have already mentioned the Belgian rush to buy umbrellas. For some months a Parisian hatter has made a special feature in his shop-window of a hat which he called "Lo Chapeau Eden." A friend just back from the French capital tells me that the hat is still on show, but it is now described as "Lo Chapeau Chamberlain."

Before very long it should be possible in some parts of the country o drink the Premier's health at the Neville Arms." This name was borne by one of the many topical entries for inn signs competition at the Brewers' Exhibition in London.

It displayed a head and shoulders portrait of Mr. Chamberlain,

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