100 GUINEA CORSETS FREE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14109, 10 July 1909, Page 6 (Supplement)

100 GUINEA CORSETS FREE.

TO BE DISTRICTED AMONG NEW ZEALAND HERALD READERS. .WRITE A POST-CARD AND WIN ONE. A Guinea Pair of Corsets Free to 100 readers of the New. Zealand Hebaib is the generous offer announced by Messrs. WEINGARTEN BROS., the makers of the famous "W. 8." Corsets. The selection of the fortunate 100 is to be decided by a simple and pleasurable competition, in which ?! every woman \ in '. New Zealand, whether she lives in a mansion or in a cottage, will have an equal chance of success. 1 The nature of this competition is fully described in a beautifully printed and illustrated book issued by this well-known firm, entitled "The W. B. Beauty Book." It is impossible in this space to da. more than merely outline the 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, 60 that a lady living in a large city like 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 BOUDOHt. .' The regulations governing tho competition —which is of, a nature that appeals strongly to ladies—are very simple, and are fully sot forth in the book already referred to. There is, it may be stated, no entrance fee, and the book giving details of tho competition will be sent free 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 tho 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 artistio introduction to the contents, and the subjects treated are both varied and interesting. 'Massage, the use of cosmetics, physical exercises for improving the figure, the part the corset plays in feminine beauty, aro some of the matters dealt with, the letterpress being illustrated by beautiful photographs and drawings. VALUABLE BEAUTY HINTS. Numerous hints are also given on the management of the hair, the treatment of wrinkles, blackhoads, freckles, moles, and other facial blemishes, the care of the hands and nails, and the 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, the book in every way fulfils its title, and deals with the culture 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 free" copy of the book at once! Applications . should be addressed to Messrs. Weingarten Bros., Dept. G., Block Arcade, Elizabeth-street, Melbourne, and every application will be dealt with strictly in the order of its, arrival. Each day's delay will jeopardise your prospect of winning one of the 100 guinea corsets. " ■ ' ' •" •* '