Among the celebrated social successes of the last twelve decades, PEARS' SOAP is entitled to very special mention. It has augmented the pleasures of social life in an eminent degree by the part it has played in cleansing the skin and beautifying the complexion.

Sir Erasmus Wilson, the greatest skin expert of his time, declared PEARS to be like "Balm to the Skin.'

Many society beauties have owed their loveliness of skin to PEARS, the daily use of which softens and refines the texture of the skin, and, at the same time, produces and preserves those natural tints of health which are

Beauty's Crowning Grace

"THE DISH OF THE DAY"

Bird's

Custard

with

Stewed Gooseberries

BIRD'S CUSTARD is the one thing needed with all Stewed,
Tinned, or Bottled Fruits. It enhances their flavor, adds to
their nutriment, and imparts to them a grateful mellowness.

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