THE LADIES' PAGE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2230, 26 November 1896, Page 43

THE LADIES' PAGE.

By Emmrlikk.

The world was lad— ttio garden w&j a wild, And man, the Hermit, sighed, till woman smiled. — Cam r hill.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Lustre. — (1) Yes, white lustre is obtainable at the D I.C. ; 50in, 5s 6riper yaid. (2) Flax thread in all colours 2d per f kein ; crewel silk ljd and 2}d per skrio ; aud Honiton braid, fawn or cream, 3s 6X per dczen, at the same esUblish-

ment. Muriel.— (l) You should not think of getting a bicycle under the csreunistancc3 excapt under the advice of a doctor. It is possible that riding in moderation might have a strengthening effect, but ihere is always the risk of your being tempted to overdo it, and thus aggravate the trouble. (2) I never heard of nails splitting acrcsd the fingers in the way you describe. Probably it is due to a delicate state of health aggravating a constitutional defect. (3) I do not know, not having tried the latter, put I am personally quite content with Sunlight. (4) It will probably go away of itself in time. (5) Ye?, it may be a cataract, and if so a doctor will tell you when an operation will be necessary. (6) See below. (7) If you really have a cataract I think is would be very unwise to undertake such tedious and trying work. On the other hand, if your health is good, and you have plenty of time, I see no reason why you should not carry it through. Dorothy.— (l) Yes, if taken in time. The local chemist will give you instructions how to act and n»ttke up a prescription for you. The former will piobably be to paint it with iodine. You should not neglect it, or it will result in an . operation in the end. (2) No, I have never seen anyone with them. (3) It is supposed to do so. Try it ou one out of sight before experimenting with, those on your face. Maud —(1) Manicure implements are to be had of Mr A. T. Price, chemist, Princes street south; 12s 6d per set. (2) Mrs Johnston, King street, Dunedin.