THE MODERN WIZARD.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 787, 18 August 1916, Page 4

THE MODERN WIZARD.

Aii optimistic person, writing in an English paper, says:—What a joy it is that the anxiously tucked-up' skirt — "held in leash," one might say—is now a forgotten sight in the London streets. In these days we want our garments to take care of themselves, to slip on in the twinkling of an eye, and to withstand the weather. What a good time the elderly have to-day. The panting old lady tugging at her skirt, or in despair letting it trail, is no more, and don't they trip about pleased with themselves, these short-skirted, neatlytailored and hatted "old ladies" of onee-upon-a-time? Their erstwhile "homely" feet are now daintily shod, for the revealing skirt has changed many things, and the seniors are regarding their footgear from another point of view. Not good enough now is the once-trusted bootmaker who provided the "to order" boots and shoes, once deemed indispensable, because perhaps toes were tiresome and hurt if they did not swim about in their quarters. There are wizards who can cloak what time does to folks' toes, and what should we do without them? We have wizards of many sorts, some guard our feet, others our figures, others'the complexion. The charm of the modern wizard (who will never be burned) is the manner in which he or she does her bit. The extremely dainty boot and shoe of the moment docs not hurt, the corset does not; pinch, the complexion cure brings no discomfort, nor is the hair regenerator a dye. We live in good times—at least, as far as our trappings and our looks are concerned.