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Shaw cigar named after him sparks English debate
London reports note George Bernard Shaw, vegetarian and teetotaler, was named godfather to a German firm's cigar. Critics say the tribute mocks his sharp wit, while others compare it to earlier celebrity namings. In Torquay, choir members strike after a critic called them cheap chorus girls, prompting talk of apologies. Outdoor dog shows and tailors' woes in London spotlight fashion history and modern dress costs.
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Winifred Blackler
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