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WOMEN'S DRESS.

TO THE EDITOR OF "THE PBESS." Sir,—lt was to bo expected that ati a mooting of men such as the .cable reports was held at Queen's Hall, han* - don, to discuss the above subject* some foolish talk would be indulged tfl .• , I well remember, about twenty-five _ years ago, hearing a severe clerical condemnation of girls bicycling • m* d riding astride. 1 suppose 'er«n there are many of both sexes *c° • would, if they could, put back the . hands of the clock as far as women. > are concerned, and relegate themto ft sort of harem regime as regards,ax«>3," and conduct, with the pious hope th» • morals would be thereby improved. lam glad to see, sir, your protest against girls being caught up in tne competitive examination craze, ano - you rightly emphasise the fact that ft pass in mathematics should take * • very secondary place to physical »*• noes for motherhood. It is W""J: ■ suppose that a high state of fitn«» -|\ can be obtained without preparation .■ j and training. It is woll-known, » ( ? we put a good, sound arm in * **** and coddle, and supjwrt it, it become atrophied and useless, ana -w same applies to muscles in any W» part of the body. "Use it or lose » . is a law of Mother Nature, and w leseon, if neglected, bring their nwr • vest of ill-health and pain. Any tea dency such as the shortening-Ot w» skirt", the exposing of the throat, w in any other way contributing to w freedom of women, body or son] («*» to the extent of a»o«™e *}*"*? JS on Church matters) should me* * , man's approbation and tion. Supposing women f d t d £ ,( JLi r put an eight or ten-inch tuck iv tbgr . skirts, or slashed them «/» * lt S •■ freedom's sake, we should eoM| B . [■■ used to it, and if they did * J*"gk - inch at a time, we should never now* * , t; and with regard to the danger g , t«» l .tatu.n."-T«g^- i j lolo vß. ■-.I

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Press, Volume L, Issue 14884, 26 January 1914, Page 8

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WOMEN'S DRESS. Press, Volume L, Issue 14884, 26 January 1914, Page 8

WOMEN'S DRESS. Press, Volume L, Issue 14884, 26 January 1914, Page 8

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