100 GUINEA CORSETS FREE.
TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG "THE DOMINION" READERS, WRITE A POST-CARD AND WIN ONE. A Guinea Pair of Corcets Free to 100 readers of Tiie Dominion is the generous offer announced by Messrs. WEINGARTEN BROS., tho makers of the famous "W. 8." Corsets. The selection of the fortunate 100 is to be decided by a siinplo and pleasurable competition, iii which every woman in New Zealand, whether slio lives in a mansion or in a cottage, will havo 5n equal chanco of success. Tho nature of this competition is fully described in a beautifully-printed and illustrated book issued by this well-known firm, entitled "The \V. B. Beauty Book." It is impossible in this space to do more than merely outline tho competition, but it may be stated that NO GREATER ABILITY THAN THAT OF WRITING A POSTCARD IS NECESSARY TO ENTER IT. This alone gives to all classes of women an equal chance of success, but that is rendered still more certain by an ingenious scheme that absolutely prevents unfair competition. New Zealand has been divided into sections according to population so that a lady living in a large city liko Auckland is not placed in competition against a woman living, say, in a small country township. In fact, the competition has been' so carefully arranged that equality of opportunity among all sorts and conditions of competitors is made absolutely certain. ■ BOOK FOR THE BOUDOIR. The regulations governing the competition —which is of a nature that appeals strongly to ladies—are very simple, and are fully set forth in tile book already referred to. there is, it may be stated, no entrance fee, and tho book giving details of the competition will be sent freo to every applicant. It is a dainty and charming production, and altogether a. triumph of the printing art. It deals with practically every phase of feminine beauty culture and explains how EVERY woman can improve her figure, carriage, complexion, and general appearance. In fact, apart altogether from the competition, it is a book that ought to find a place in every woman's boudoir, especially as a copy can now be obtained free of all cost. The cover is an artistic introduction to the contents, and the subjects treated aro both varied and interesting. Massage, the use of cosmetics, physical exercises for improving the figure, tlie part the corset plays in feminine beauty, are some of the matters dealt with, the letterpress being illustrated by beautiful photographs and drawings.
VALUABLE BEAUTY rfINTS. Numerous hints are also given on the management of the hair, the treatment of wrinkles,, blackheads, freckles, moles, and other facial blemishes, tho care of the hands and nails, and tho cure of chilblains. An interesting chapter, illustrated by an explanatory series of photographs, is one dealing with the correct method of lacing and putting on a corset, in which many valuable tips are given. In fact, tho book in every way fulfils its title and deals with 'the cufture of "Woman's Figure, Health, and Beauty" in the most thorough manner. The competition is now running, so ladies who wish to enter will enhance their chance of success by writing for a freo copy of tho book at once. Applications should bo addressed to .Messrs. Weingartcn Bros., Dept. G., Block Arcade, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, and every application will be dealt with strictly in tho order of its arrival. Each day's delay will jeopardise- your .prospect of winning one of tho 10Q-guinea, corsets. 6102
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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 461, 20 March 1909, Page 11
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581100 GUINEA CORSETS FREE. Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 461, 20 March 1909, Page 11
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