THE POWDER PUFF.
Sir.—May I draw attention to the peculiar and annoying habits of some of the women who frequent the popular tea and luncheon rooms of our city'! I was about to partake of afternoon tea in one of our fashionable tearooms recently when I was prevented from doing so owing to a young woman mistaking the place for toilet rooms. Opening a mysterious-look-ing bag, a powder-puff was produced and, not content with quietly ppwdering her shiny nose she brandished the puff about, thereby subjecting me to a shower of vilesmelling powder. This being completed to her satisfaction, the lip-stick was brought into use. Then to my horror a comb was produced, hat removed and hair combed. Being no hero I fled minus my tea. I had quite enough powder at the front, without having to put up with it being mixed up with meals in times of peace. Now, might I suggest that the managers of these rooms exhibit a notice to the effect that toilet rooms are provided for the use of patrons and prohibiting them from making their toilet in public places. To say the least of it, it is a very disgusting and ill-bred habit. A Mere Man.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20504, 4 March 1930, Page 12
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