THE LADIES.

Otago Witness, Issue 1852, 20 May 1887, Page 32

THE LADIES.

By Alice.

The world was tad — the garden wot a wild; And man, the Hermit, nghed-^-till woman smiled. „ . . —0

lAMPBELL,

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

[Alice will be pleased to receive letters from lady correspondents on any matter of interest to them, and to reply through the medium of this page, the ,norn de plume only of the correspondents being published. Letters to be addressed '"Alice," care of the Editor.]

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Tulip.— (l) Wishes me to say that the answer given to " Daisy " applied to her case also, and guided : her. (2) The fasionable colours for evening wear are pink, salmon, brae, arsenic green, heliotrope, cardinal, white, cream, and black. Arsenic green, ' pink, or salmon would suit you., ■ , • , Bendigo.— l have inquired severnl, times before for the pattern', but' could not obtain it. If any one has it it will be Miss Clough, of George street. Bob.— From your handwriting, I should say you' were thoroughgoing' and genuine. " Not inclined to promise, more than you could perform, but what you undertook you did well. Hopeful and faithful in friendship.- ' Will you please let me know if this is correct ?

Elsie.— Thank you for your very kind remarks ; I am pleased to know you could confide in me. so readily. (1) Your handwriting indicates an impulsive disposition, apt to take very quick and strong likes and dislikes. You are a warm friend, demonstrative, quick-tempered, a squall and soon over. Fond of life, capable of self-sacrifice : when you are in trouble are like to break your heart, but are very happy when it is over. Yon dash at and through things a little regardless of consequences ; hate rules and regulations. True in love, but could love more than once ; set a high value on • truth in others. (2) Yes ; I should like to know if

! this is correct. Eri.ca.— l'do not think any chemist keeps them, they must be got direct from the makers. Jubilhe. — This is a matter which scarcely comes within my province. X,A<> not understand , the regulations of school committees . ' Maggie.— Yes ; write again. . Thank you for expressions of confidence. 'There are no very strongly-marked characteristics , about the face of the ph to. enclosed. He is wanting in will-power and energy. He would do very well within a certain grove, but never push through groat difficulties. Inclined to be depressed. Very kind and pleabant, but rather easily influenced by surrounding circumstances. Lucklle.— (l) You can procure the work from any of the booksellers. The cheap edition will be about two shillings. Glad the stories please you. (2) There is no impediment to the marriage of second cousins. D.— Do not make any effort towards bringing things to a climax. Leave them to take their own course. The handwriting showa many good qualities, but some indecision. He is not always of the same mind. No, Ido not think the love of a man who does not set a high value on a girl's self-respect a true and manly bye. An honourable 'love will always seek to shield its object from contempt. Always bear in mind that in a man's disposition there is something of a hunter, if a man really loves a girl and desires her for his wife h« will not let difficulties be an insurmountable barrier— they rather rouse his spirit aud make him, the more earnest and determined in his chase. ,1 am a " darling girl " am' I ? aud your brothers say so too. How do you know I am not a diSHgreeable old woman with blue speotaolos and sharp features ?< If you are not a strong-willed girl, you are very confiding. To cultivate this mind of your own that you desire to have, make a rule of deciding for yourself in little things. You are greatly influenced on surrounding circumstances. Try and choose those companions whose characters are known 1o be thorough «nd genuine, and s do not change your opinion on matters until you see some clear reason for so doing, for if you adopt the ideas and opinions of everyone you meet you .vfill lose your individuality. To a Belf-willed, 'obßtinate disposition I should cay quite tho opposite — advising the possessor to yield her opinions and adopt the, thoughts of others ; but you must only yield to those who you know to be wise,' or like the old man and the donkey, -you will please nobody and lose into the bargain. L,et no one persuade you to do what is not right, no matter what plausible reasons are brought forward. Good brings forth , gooo and evil— evil. Etivb. — It is pronounced as though it were spelled Lay Clock de Monastare, and means the bello of

the monastery. Vbra. — Am very glad the stories please you so much. There is Louii Velveteen at 3s 6d, 3s lid, and 5s 6d per yard. A. D. — The poem is remarkable for one so young. Thank you much, it will appear in next week's issue. Many thanks for kind remarks. , C. E. O.— Mr W. Melville, Octagon, sells knitting machines on the time payment principle. The terms are £3, £4, or £5 deposit, and £1 per month, according fo si^e of machine. They will do all kinds of plain $n4 fancy work,