Messrs. Lever Brothers, of Warrington, have published a small pamphlet describing the manufacture of their “Sunlight Soap.” It contains “A respectful Per-version of the Mikado,” from which the following extracts are given, by permission of Messrs. Lever Brothers:—
Song—by a Lady of Quality.
As some day a washing soap that is harmless may be found,
I’ve got a little list! I’ve got a little list
Of gowns and things all stowed away, as safe as underground.
Which have constantly been missed! How much they’ve all been missed!
There’s my charming Dolly Varden, which, alas! is rather soiled,
My parasol of once white lace, though dirty, it’s not spoiled.
My chintzes and chinchillas, China crape, and cream brocade,
My bombazines and silks of every style, and sort, and shade;