LADIES' COLUMN.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIIC, Issue 13715, 3 October 1908, Page 3 (Supplement)

LADIES' COLUMN.

Social Doings 'or the Week. Bj ~Ghellie." Mis* Talbot, of Kingsdown. has been visitinz Christchaicb. . Mm Umnm, of Cbristchurch, is *pendinz » holidav in Timaru. ' - Mr*. J. P- Newman »i at present visit- _ ing ChiMchurch- ~ Mrs Bobert Macauly, of Milford, has been spending a few days at AlburyMr and Mrs F. Barker are staying at Hanmer Springs at present. Mrs. and Miss Wilkinson, of Dunedm, are the gorats of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hole. Mr. and Mrs. Simon McKenwe returned from a trip to Sidney on Tuesday last. Mrs Arthur Elworthy and her two little daughters left for Christchurch by the riret express on Monday. Miss Usherwood, of Dunedin. who has been riiiting Timaru, returned south on Mondav bv the second express. Archdearoo. Harper left for Christcburch br the second express on Wednesday. He sesisted at the marriage of Mits Bertha Julias to Mr Percy Elworthy. The Theatre Royal was very crowded on last Monday" evenng, " H'umpty Damply" being the attraction. Amongst those present 1 noticed Mn Dr Thomas, Mr and Mrs Rhodes, Mrs Geo. Murray, Dr and Mrs Gabites, Mr and Mrs H. H. Fraser. Mr and Mm Wm. C. Ravmond, Misses McCahon, Mrs. WOkin. Mr and Mrs Mannering-, Mr and Mr* Hill, Miss Blair, Mrs Bristol, Miss Dryden, Mr, Mrs and Miss Williams, Mrs and the Misses Graham, Miss Ward, Mr, Mrs and M : ss Bowker, Mrs Goodman, Mku Mitchell, Mr and Miss Webb, Miss McCullocb. Some very smart gowns may be seen in town, just now. Mrs. Tennant, black - cloth, vest and collar of mauve, black and white hat. Mass Tennent, pale grey tailor-made costume. Mrs A. K. Kerr, light grey tweed, pretty floral hat. Mrs Arthur, brown cloth Eton costume, bat of cream straw .trimmed with tulle and shaded lilac. Mrs Curtis, dark green and brawn tweed cost nine. Miss Hay, dark brown Eton costume, revere and cuffs of light brown cloth, white felt hat, trimmed with white silk' rucbing. Mrs Geo. Murray, dark blue, gown, vest and sleeves of cream lace. - Mrs Maurice Harper, navy blue tailor-made gown, black t hat. Mrs *W. Mackenzie, dark blue custome. Mrs Hill, purple cloth, purple bat. Mrs" Robert Macauly (Milford), light brown tailor-made gown, brown hat. Mew Uaherwood (Dunedin), dark eolienne, white satin yoke, embroidered in. green, green picture hat. Mrs. Rupert Parry, Kingsdown, .handsome green ■striped tweed costume, hat to match. A. very delightful dance was given in St. ■. Mary's School-room on Thursday

evening, September 24th. in aid of the bazaar to be bald in November. Among.it those present I noticed Sirs Pratt, wearing a pretty white silk gown. Mrs Blanblack gown, relieved with pale bine. Mrs Wakebam. black slk. skirt, white silk blouse. Miss Gardiner, pale pink moosaeline-de-soie- Miss Renfree, white silk. Miss Anld, white colienne. Mas McHroy, black skirt,, white chiffon taffeta blouse. Mirses ShirtcVffe (2), pale green toilette, with touches of white. Misses Fosters (2), pale bine and crcani muslin respectively. Miss Kerr, black and champagne toilette. Miss Buckley, dark red toilette. Miss Montgomery, black and ' cream toilette. M : sses Smith (2) black gowns. Mini Clarkson, white muslin. Miss Leggatt, white muslin. Miss Jackson, black and white gown, white touches of red. . The following gentleman were present :—Rev. Cfurnovr. F.' 'J. Dunn,

Foden. Vincem", Clarke, Smith, King (2), Paraell, Pratt t2), Kootl,"' Bowkett, Smith,, Averv, Simpson, Wilson, Mackenzie, Fraser," G.~ HV Andrew. Vocal and instrumental items were contributed by. Mrs. Pratt, Miss Smith, Rev. Curnow, MeWrs Wibon, Ptrrrjell, and Knott. The Pipe Band gave a very' enjoyable dance, in the Areembly Rooms on last Thursday evening- Highland dancos •were given by Master McKnight and the Buns' family. Quite a number of the gentlemen present appeared in Highland ctetume, and many of -the ladies present wore tartan favours. Amongst the very large number of gut-ots I noticed:—Mrs J. Davidson, wearing a becoming black and •white gown. Mrs Malcolm McLeod, handsome- blaik silk gown. Mis Burns, becoming dark tartan gown. Mrs MeikleTblack toilette, relieved with creani. Mrs Glover, black, relieved with pale bine. Mrs Bryan, handsome trained black 'iatin gown. Mrs T Currie, white toilette. Misses Mackay (2), white nu&din. Miss Currie. prettv pale blue silk blouse, and graceful black ekirt. Miss Mclntyre (Pleasant Point), pale blue silk, trimmed •» with black velvet ribbon. Misses Grant |2), cream toilet Us. Miss Bell, dainty cream frock. Misses Finnie (2). white toilettes. Miss Mason, white muslin, relieved with pale blue. M»w Morgan, pale mauve gown. Miss McMnstere. white frock, tartan sash. Mrs Horwell. black. Mks Horwell. cream Mlk. M** Hall, cream silk. Mw» Meikle, tattan frock. Mi» Glover, cream toilette. M>.» R Glover, pretty pale pink frock, relieved with black velvet. Miss Budd. blackgown, with touches of cream. Miss Owens*, cream and brown toilette. There wan a large and fashionable gathering at the Flower Show, held in the Assembly Rooms on Saturday last (Dominion Day). I noticed quite a- number of pretty spring frocks, and some very beautiful bats. The ever useful tailor-made gown wai abo much in evidence, and it will be very fashionable this season. Roses adorned nearly all the hats and toques, and manv of "them were beautifully sha.led. Mrs. Arthur Elworthy was well •uitetl in a lovely pink model, with a high crown, and trimmed with pink glace, and shaded pink petals. Mrs. Dr. Tho j ma* favoured a pretty green straw, trimmed with chiffon and pale pink rows. Mrs. W. H. Foden wore a smart white felt model, trimmed with black and white tulle, and black ostrich feathers. M>» Foden wore a pretty leghorn hat. trimmed with tulle and shaled hydrangea. Mm Dr. Gabito. lovely violet tuque was relieved with dark red rues. A very (•mart hat wan won by Mrs K. A. I.ct'reii. ,i cream »-tr.iw, trimmed with a deeper chade of silk and i~d tees. Mm Arthur Klwotthv wore a black and white checked down. black Kl<m coat, and a lovely white <Ktrich feather boa. Mr>. Leslie Oiliell. cream cloth Kton costume, vent and slaves of cream lace. liant'wome wt of white fox fur*, pale blue hat. Mrs Dr. Thomas, becoming dark blue gown. Miss Rhmta. navy cloth tailor-made iwlmnc, smart shaded green hat. Mrs W. H. Foden. very handsome trained gown «f nlriped Seciiian. yoke and »|v«ves id white lace, hrcttlkf. of «hit.- lace piped with black velvet, deep folds on bodiic and fJtirt. Mm Koden. ly-coming cr»am cloth costume, vest of cream lace Msm Strachcy. dark crcn crntumc. dark red hit. Mr* Kgerton Reid. blue an.] wliitn ■griped Sicilian, collar and t«vr<. td dirk Muo silk, grey and blue hat Mm Dr. Howe, blue cloth, pretty Bond h-vt. Mn Buchanan, cinnamon bronn cloth. li.it io match. Mir* H™v. errant cloth. «lark green hat. Mrs K. A. I-et'r-n. lil.i.k and white checked co«li, black mmi. Mr« '-"Wilkin, navy Kton c<rlnnv. ,-rvam laee -vjtrt.'pretty floral hat. Mr*. Dr. C.diiu*. navy cloth Kton costume, vci! and *le--vc« .of> cream -lace. Mrs lavencVr-crepe •!<? chine. yoke of cream lice.'-tho trained skirt let in mth rr.;>r| insertion, edge<i with black reive'. M.v-k . hat-with ostrich feathers. Ms.< Howell. dirk brown costume.

The Anglican Cathedral in Christchurcl was the scene of a very brilliant wed ding on Thursday last, October I*l. Th< bride was Miss Bertha Julius, youngtel daughter of the Bishop of Christchurcl and Mrs. Julius, the bridegroom Mr Percy Elworthy, of Gordon's Valley, Timaru. Some very beautiful gowns and a grtal | number of smart hats were worn by th< ladies present. The bride was attended by her sister Miss Julius", Mis* O'Bryan Hodge, and Misses Rachel and Betty Elworthy, daughters of Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy. The bride looked exceedingly well in an Empire gown oJ cream satin, made with a full court- train Honiton lace draped the front of the gown. The beautiful veil was also oi Honiton lace. Miss Julius and Miss O'Bryan Hodge wore becoming gown 3 of pale blue Liberty satin, with overdresses of hand painted chiffon and trimmed with filet net insertion. Their 1 large hats were of spring coloured straw, trimmed with deep red roses. The younger bridesmaids wore Empire frocks of pale blue Liberty satin, reaching to the feet, and cream net- fichu*. Their large poke bonnets were trimmed with pale blue ribbon and red rose*;. The bridesmaids' bouquets- were composed of pale pink cherry blossoms. .Mrs. Julius wore a bancVome gown of black filet net over champagne silk, ami trimmed with velvet and lace insertion. Her bonnet was of petunia chenille trimmed with tulle and ospreys. She also carried a bouquet of petunia and cream cinnerarins and narcissi. Mrs. Arthur Han-

seu (nejungtonj, cream suk wan panv.u of manve floral ribbon and lace insertion, cream hat, trimmed with manve and pink ro*es, bouquet of manve and pink lilac. Mrs. Arthur Elwortby pale pink ninon, with insertions of cream filet net, pink velvet- coat, large black tat. with white ostrich feathers. Mrs. Audrey Julius cream voile over white silk, trimmed with, cream insertion, bat of string coloured straw trimmed with hydrangea and black "velvet bow, bouquet of cream "flowers. Mrs. Arthur Elworthy's bouquet was composed of pale pink japonica. WEDDING? AT KINGSDOWX. A wedding of unusual interest was solemised in St. Mathew's Church, Kingsdown, on the 16th iiWl., the bride being Miss Susy Dynes, third daughter of Mr B. Dynes, of Kingsdown, and the bridegroom, Air W. J. Mitchell, eldest son of Mr W. Mitchell, of Timaru. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by -the young friends of tie bride and Bridegroom The Rev; T. Farley, vicar of Kingsdown and Beaconsfield, officiated and Mrs Farley presided at the organ and played the bridal march and Handel's Wedding March. The bride was attired in a trained gown of creme crepe-de-chene, trimmed with lace; she wore a bridal veil and orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet of cream flowers and maiden hair fern. She was attended by Miss Rachel Dynes and her niece Miss Clara Dale. Mies Rachel Dynes was dressed in pale green silk, with creme hat of lace and roses, and wore a greenstone brooch, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a shower bouquet of yellow primroses and maiden hair fern. Miss Clara Dale wore creme velvet with isofl pale green sash and creme bonnet, and carried a basket of yellow primroses and maiden hair fern. She also wore a greenstone brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. After the ceremony the guests who numbered a hundred, were entcrained at Hill View farm, by Mr and Mrs Dyncn. After the wedding breakfast Mr Farley proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom. Mr Mitchell suitably replied, and proposed the toast of the bridtsmaids.-to which' Mr R. Mitchell, who acted as best man, replied. Mr George Talbot proposed the toast of Mr and Mrs Dynts, to which Mr Farley, on behalf of Mr Dynes, replied. The happy couple left by the second express for Dunedin. The bride'i. travelling drett. was of navy-blue cloth with new mode crewc hat. In the evening the young people of the district were entertained by Mr and Mis Dynes, and dancing was merrily engaged iu until the early hours of the morning. Mr Jind Mrs Mitchell were the recipients of many valuable presents. The bridegroom's gilt to the bride was a gold watch and chain. Mrs Mitchell will be greatly mused in Kingsdown, where she has always taken u great intenrst in the church, and greatly assisted in all social gatherings.

BLACKS AND THE BABY". A delightful story is told in Sir Harry Johnston's book "Georg© Grcufell and the Congo," of how the natives of the Bolobo district, who were very hostile to Europeans, were won over by the Rev. W. 11. Bentley, who, with his wife, infant, and nurse, was on the mission steamer Peace. They were roughly ordered away, when an idea, occurred to him. Mrs. Bentley and the nurse were bathing the baby. As if by accident the little white child was held up in view of tlie angry and excited people. Suddenly a hush fell on the assembly of armed men. which gradually gave way to a. shout of delighted surprise. In rcsjionse to urgent invitations, the baby, in n dainty white dress, was paraded through the town, nursed and dandled by warrior after warrior. Mrs. Bentley was equally an object of interest and admiration, as she was the first white woman ever teen in those, region*. Up to that time tin? white man had been looked upon as a sort of unnatural creature, that was not born and bred like any other human bainge—a..semi-superr r natural being without a mate. The Bentley baby practically created the Baptist Mission Station at Bolobo. Grcnfell's principal residence from. 1888 to 1906, the year of his death. The story provr«i that tho Congo natives are easily influenced for good.

CURIOUS JKWKLS. Madame Nazimova, tho great Russian actress, has » most interesting fad. says tho "Philadelphia Record." It is in the jxwuwsion of curious and antique jewels that Nazimova finds pleasure, and the lustrous, cold, and brilliant diamond make* hut little appeal to the eminent Muscovite actrtw. In her collection of rwv jewels may he found golden lopaxe*, purple amerthysts, curious white sapphire". beryls black pearl*. and strangely-coloured gems from all over tho world. A very beautiful ring in the Nazimova jewel i-.is« is a Renvomito Cellini of wonderfully carved old silver. Tht» single treasure is almost priceless. Another ring in the marquise shape, is carved from a solid puce of steel which is embedded with pink and yellow top. nz-». Yet another ring is from the noted family of j»oi>iiucrs- the Korgias of the mcdiov.il It.i!y. Thw jHiison ring ha:; a ruby for it* gem, and looks innocuous enough. At llw b.ick of th«' cuiiou., s-tting however, thei" j.« a tiny spiing. which. wh<n pressed, releases from a hollow e.irvol in the ruby .1 drop of ideadly liquid— that is to say, the poi 'on ! might b: relciu-d if it were there. but i not »ime the Midtlh- Ages lias the ting i done Muh terrible service. Although ; rlii- spring yield? <•> pre»*nre. <lj» !••- ; mg the tiny hollow in the beast, of the 'jewel, it j» i[uit- empty now. and i-.trri- 1 : nilli it only the »uggc«tion of it- pro 1 tctiey nf yore. A highly pri/.-d ticekh-t '•of unusual character w.ix found in tb !"nil> of the S.tijijo. mi the AppMti Way. in Koine II is of Roman gold, and i« .'"imfl •■! .1 M:ir> of liny -kul!» of ov 11 a favourite iln.-or.tt ion 111 the tim- of tih- I'.ievif. IVrhapn tiie in-sl prize i ! peni in 1 li-- N.izimov.i i o'.ltetion ~ a i statab. ~<:vel ::o C . Mun-., uln.li w.,.

i taken from the great Sphinx of Egyp' - This has been made in the form of ? .small hair ornament, which the Russia ■- actress wears constantly, and which fc i her typifies much of the mysticism t • its origin. TRELLIS IX NEW GUISE. Trellis work in dress generally i i available now for anyone who cares t I adopt it in any form seen hitherto o that can be nawly invented. Bodic i lacing, a form of ornamentation close! : allied, is also being revived, while th i lacing of odd openings on shoulder? i sleeves, and..skirts, is having a good in nings. If these go on developing the; will mean a demand in narrow ribboi velvets of no small magnitude, and es pecially perhaps as a new spirit ir» ap pearin-i in the. use of tin's ciiss-cros : thought nectssary hitherto 'to use a: tdought necessary hitherto to use a: medium for trellis work a dark ribbon black more often than not. But now there is some disposition to change thi: to the employment of delicate shade? ; and it is a very great change indeed. The trellis work becomes a mere design instead of being the medium of more oi less startling contrast, and it is surpris ing what a different thing it makes oj it. THE SILENT WOMAN*. Woman's inability to argue a point and speak up for tbemsei'-es was severely commented upon by ill? secretary of the Tailors' Union in a Sydney Court last week (writes " Cristina" in the "Australasian"). He said that among the many hundreds of Sydney tailoresses, not one could stand up in tUe hut's councils and fight for her sex on a wages board in the tailoring trade. The judge conceded that the secretary's remark might be true of tiloresses, and of many other women, but he was of opinion that soma women were not to be easily discouraged to speak up for themselves—even when not wanted to. " Some married women can argue pretty well, too," he said mildly. The judge then suggested that a tailoress qualified by her married life to argue " till all's blue" (or words to that effect) should be represented on the wages board. But the secretary didn't see the force of that, and the judge agreed that "women couldn't do anything unless a man was in the' vicinity to take their part." DOMESTIC DUTIES. Apparently a new peril is threatening vti —a new question arJsses, remarks a, writer in "The Lady." Does the monotony of the daily round of domestic duties produce an irritating effect upon ■'he mind? Dr Bernard Hollander seems to think that the present generation of women, having received more education than the past, and living in a higher civilisation, which causes a further refinement of the brain and nervous system, thus store up nervous energy which require an outlet- To wse his own words, "• When young women who preset some mental capacity, are confined for a length of time to an unvarying round of employment.' which affords neither scope nor stimulus for one-half of iheir.mental faculties, and from want of time or want of society have no external rosourctH, they become unduly sensitive. Having nothing on which to expend the nervou6 energy which Nature has bestowed on them for better purposes, nothing to excite and exercise the greater part of their brain, they become, says tlie doctor, both irritable, peevish, and discontented, and mental disorder may result. There may be some grains of truth in these remarks, but would it not be unwise to apply them at all generally? To take the case of domesticated wives, so far from being monotonous, their duties are almost too various and, complicated., Tlio.se who are obliged, on account of small means, to consider very closely, have to ■turn tlieir hands to every kind of task,', and

have plenty of material on which to.exercise their wits. Such women would be far more likely to break down under the strain of too much to do and think about than to sink under the burden of monotony. Conditions of mental irritability would be brought about, we should imagine, far more from want of rest than from want of mental stimulus. As to the servant clans, monotony in work is ■seldom a grievance. What is done often is done easily, and servants of the present day claim, and are given, far more

from want of rest than from more frequent holidays, more opportunities of relaxation, and variety. In these maltem they are well able to look after themselves. No doubt high culture and high civilisation have put our nerves to tension. It is more difficult to keep a steady head than it used to be. Forewarned, forearmed, however. After what Dr Hollander has told us, there will be no exciisd for shutting our eyis to a. po.'u-ihlc, if hitherto, unconsidered danger. We may meet irritability—a sure sign

of mental instability—and cure it, as well as other symptoms sometimes, by a change of work, a new interest, a timely rest. But let us not forget the peace and pleasantness of domestic duties'. In the long mil, none make so much for the health and happiness of women, and indirectly that of men. '* Better purposes" are hard to rind. THK FIGURE. It would teein as though the feminino figure was fluid (jays a Melbourne paj>er)), considering the way it is exjiccfod to narrow or lengthen, or broaden, according to the fashion of the moment.. At a smart party it js quite amusing to »ec women who last season were noted for their long waist now wearing the same waists four or six inches higher. Bui only a few short months and those, who used to fancy the early Victorian mod is, and developed rounded hips and free movements,

ire now adopting the i/mootli, elim, '"svelte" lines demanded by weareie of tlis new- modes. °No matter what are the demands of fashion on the subject of ebap'.', woman is equal to them. Of course, such adaptability is mostly owing' to the art of the corsetieie, and, besides that, the linos of an Empire frock, ..a. sheath-like Directoire, or the. tador-made coat and skirt, all eeem to require underwear of a quite new description, and different corsets are being recommended for different occasions. One idea that used to flourish was "that tight lacing was an indiscretion attributable to at least eight girls out of ten and that many older women were guilty of the isame crime. But this is not a characteristic of the fashion of .to-day , r for it its realised that the modes of the hour do riot demand compression so much ■«w elongation; consequently the newust corset r is cut so that the figure .is , apparently longer, rather than, smaller. It is principally owing to the skilful and scientific cut which is now so well undeistood by the tirst-cluss tuilor and corsetieie of to-day that ilie mujority of women look taller than they really are. CLINGING ROBES.

Women who are wearing modish dresses, " Directoire," "Tanagra," and '* Botticelli," are doing their utmost to get thin, so that their clinging robes should well become them. But how to attain a slim figure without losing health and etrengih, thao is the question* A diet Ijrescntad by a celebrated German physisian, if strictly adhered to, is said to have excellent results. According to the doctor the following things must not be eaten by any means : —(1) Soup.—No rice, lentil, pea or potato soups. None with butter or flour. (2) Fku.—No salmon, flounder, eel, or herring. (3) Meat. —.So porK, mutton, goose, capon, or sausage. (4) Vegetables.—Except spring beans, no beans, or lentils, pease; n« niaraconi, vermicelli, or rice. I'ruits.— No bananas, tigs, dates, or rakins. Sautes.—All cream and mayonnaise sauce to be avoided. Dessen.—No puddings whatever. A potato, boiled, baked, or' mashed, is allowed now and again, but never Hied or in salad. Before retiring it is well, we are told, to drink two or three glances of water at intervals, in audit On io this ug.n.e W.e j0.n... ...g exercise is recommended:—Hold the arms straight, out Horn the shoulders keeping tile palms down. While keeping the uiuis stiaight, close the hands tight with a strain, a coitocious one, ou the muscles as uiougb you were twisting round a weight. 'lite exercise lilts the chest lroui tile waist line, and the muscles down towards the hips are brought into play'.those who deny themselves tea may lie glad to know pi a good vegetable soup, which may be served at dinner. Two stalks of celery, two small unions, t«o cairoi.-, a. turnip or parsnip, (for those who like tile flavour ol either), two smalt cabbage leaves, and some green beans, uliup up. pin lino lliue p...... ut >,...! water, let stand for a quarter of iui hour, then boil slowly until all the vegetables aro tender. .Season only with jH>por or salt ; and no butter or pease. ihe soup will lie quite clear, and: the vegetables may, or may not, Ik- served «ith it.-Loudon Daily ".Mail.

NKW WOMAN' OF TUHKKV. At tliv rejoicings which look pla- o recently on ihe proclamation of a l urkish t«u.«tiiuiiim many Turkii.li wom..u look part, and, nays an Knglish payer, lor tlit tir.-t. time in Turkish history thev appeared without th<:ir veils. They have appealed to the Young Turk.* party t,> uholi-h the hiirviii >y.-U-m, mid with it th; compul-ory veiling of women. Now, (he constitution offered to the 'lurki-h nation, and -worn t<» hy the Milium, i-. of muise i-ays » writer in an Kll-di-h pa|K-n. ;t ,opy* of or founded upon the Uriti.-h con-titution. which, ait »..-, th- iii-t. i- univvr.-ally acknow led K . dlo In- th.: he.it form of lepe>enuisi\c oov.-iMiiciit in the world. Moreo\er. the change ~f i,-;mic is largely th- outcome- of l'.iiti-h policy in Tin k-y. and i- >o re<o-ni-e.l lir all cla-s. - • if" tlit- |xipuliili<'ti, .-pui. >IIy the M>e-.U-mv Kin-; Kdw.ud i- ii"t only th.- h-ad and u-pie-. utativc of die Hii'.i-h Uuveniment. Im! i. iil-o the iiih.-r of many million.'- of 'M'diaiin dati-, who iii.- .uiion;: hi- mo.-: devoli-d Mi'tij-ct-. 'I in- lining of -i : lonttitiiMou t" 1 urki-v - looked u|h,ii .<■• v. iv mu.-h :ii- r.-ul! ■ •: out K:!,,.'. . n lightened |-.h'. v ~t,d -ha! id !-.- (;.%<!!! ' rVf'.'.-jcJ x',' .'h',u:d ':::J....-i t::-v-.r" ,'ui \>

the present movement, it might .truthfully be * aid. that Turkish- women owed their, emancipation frtfm that sign of' slavery and subjection to man, the Yashmak, or face-veil, to the Jiing of England. The movement for the abolition of the veil and the. harem, though only a minor part of, the modern reformation of Turkey is yet. peculiarly indicative both ,of the strength- of the internal revolution and the. influence, of Western nations, und especially Great Britain. Indeed, one is almost tempted to think that the Turkish women have heard of our Suffragist movement, for never before have Eastern women dared, or perhaps even desired, to enter into practical politics. No doubt the Mordein women of Turkey have heard of -British rule in tributary of Turkey—and of the better conditions of tlteir sisters in that country, where, 'owing to there being so many foreigners, old-fashioned racial customs have gradually disappeared, or at auyi ru(.o diminished in use and influence. But whatever the caut-e or.- causes, ' the fact that at least a section of the Turkish Mohamedan women should have dared to riso against so old and so strongly-estublishsd a custom as that of tho system of marriage and, seclusion of women, generally known antbng Euroj>eaus an that of the harem, is significant in more ways than one, and worthy the attention of all students of human nature, and particularly that section of it termed the gentler sex. The wearing or the casting aside of a face-veil may appear a very small thing to us in England (concludes the writer], but when it accompanies a movement for better government and typifies tho breaking away from bad old customs, it is a matter for rejoicing on the part of all fellow-men. For the sake of the women of Turkey, as well as for its influence on the Moslem and Hindu women of our great Eastern dominions, I sincelery hope that the anti-yashmak and auti-harem movement may make immediate and far-reaching progress in the Osmanli "Empire.