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100 GUINEA CORSETS FREE.

TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG OAMARU MAJL READERS. WRITE A POSTCARD AND WIN ONE. A Guinea Pair of Corsets Free to 100 readers of the Oaniaru Mail is the generoiis offer announced bv Messrs WEINGAKTEN BROS., the makers of the famous "W. 8." Corsets. The selection of the fortunate ICO in to he decided by a 6imple and pleasurable competition, in which' every woman in New Zealand, whether she live in a mansion or in a cottage, will have an equal chance of sticccas. Tne nature of this competition is fully described in a beautifully printed and illustrated book issued, by this well-known iirm, entitled 'The W.B. Beauty Book.'' It is impossible' in this space to do more than merelv outline the competition, but it mav 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 ah ingenious scheme that absolutely prevents unfair competition. New Zealand has been divided into sections* according to nopulation. so 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 60 carefully arranged that equality of opportunity among all sorts and conditions of competitors is made nlisoliilcly certain. BOOK FOR THE BOUDOIR. The regulations governing the competition—which is of a nature that appeals strongly to ladies—arc very simple, and are fully set forth in the book already referred to. There is, it may be stated, no entrance fee, and the book giving details of the 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 Dracfically 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 u, the contents, and the subjects treated are both varied and interesting. Massage, the nse of cosmetics, physical exercises lor improving the figure, .the part the corset nlavs in feminine beauty, are 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 if wrinkles, blackheads, 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. Hoaith. and Beauty' 1 in the most thorough manner. Tli.- competition is now Tunning, so la-di.-s who v.'i.-li to enter will enhance their c-hary.e of .-ikoss by writing for a free C".pv of the book at once. Applications should !•> addressed to Messrs Weingaricn Br.-s.. I)ep!. 0.. Block- Arcade, Elizabeth stret. Melbourne, and every application --•.-i 11 i.e neal". with strictly in the order of its arrival. Each day's"delay will jeonardise your prospect of winning one. of the ICO guinea corsets.

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Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10096, 13 March 1909, Page 4

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100 GUINEA CORSETS FREE. Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10096, 13 March 1909, Page 4

100 GUINEA CORSETS FREE. Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10096, 13 March 1909, Page 4

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