The Unchangeful Sex.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 19, 12 May 1909, Page 57

The Unchangeful Sex.

[The new fashion, which is to follow the Directoire style demands a smaller and much lower waist above an ample skirt.] And so the stern decree is uttered, 'Phyllis 1 No more in dainty sheath-like gowns arrayed, Slender and graceful as the daffodil is, Shall I behold your classic form displayed. For you who own Dame Fashion’s sway must tremble At thought of meriting her slightest frown, Even though she may bid you to resemble A tulip upside down! Your waist must show a notable compression, And must be lowered in no small degree, And, though I do not ask for a confession Of how the feat is done, it puzzles me. Youth, I am well aware, is most elastic, But you, as fashion changes her design, Seem to be quite miraculously plastic. I would the gift were mine! My tailor is a man of understanding, And I have often seen him much distressed On finding that my figure was expanding, For, oh, he loves to make me look niv best. But yet the fellow never pulls or pinches; He can not mould me to his will, ’tie clear, Only, when calling out my extra inches, He drops a silent tear!

“ Tat,er ” ar t“t, irate fathers and mothers are discussing the advisability of forming an association to ppress the movement so enthusiastically supported by Lord Roberts of encouraging the use of the rifle amongst the J'bung, noted in a recent issue of “Life.”