28 MAY 1910, Page 3

It was announced on Wednesday that the period of general

mourning was to be shortened by nearly a month. According to the amended Order, full mourning will last until June 17th and half-mourning until June 30th. Owing to this very reasonable alteration, coloured clothes will be worn before the end of the season, and to a great extent the damage to the drapery and clothing trades will be avoided.