DO YOU POWDER?

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1183, 19 July 1911, Page 11

DO YOU POWDER?

You say that you like "a little powder | for t'no face." That is quite reasonable. But what Powder? You haven't an idea. You take tho one that ■ somebody else commends, or the one whoso colour appeals to you. Of course, if you happen to have a greasy- skin, and get a fatty powder, you simply make trouble worse. If, on the other hand, you have a dry skin, and happen upon an absorbent powder, you hasten the final ruin of your complexion. Use brains in your buying. See that you get iust the thing you; case demands. Mile. Rubinstein's remarkable book, "lieautv in the Making," is a mine of just the information you require. It will be posted you, free, if you write for it. If you have a dry skir, it will direct yon to uso Novena I'oudic, 2s. Gd. It makes the driest skin exquisite, cool and supolc. If you have !i moist or greasy skin, the book will direct you to Valaze Complexion Powder, which is pure and wholesome, and excellently adherent. It is lis. fid. Valazo Snow Lotion is a delightful liquid powder for outdoor use, which remains on for hours. 3s. Gd. Of leading chemists, or direct, post free from Maisou Valaze, Brandon Street. Wellington. 7

Miss Christie upon India.

Last evening, in tho Thcosophical Lodge rooms, an interesting lecture on "India, as seen by a Thcosophist" was given by Miss Christie. There was n large attendance of thcosophical members and friends, all of whom greatly enjoyed Miss Christie's racy little anecdotes and interesting way of imparting her information. A number of fine lantern slides, under the manipulation of Mr. Hardie Sliaw, added to the interest of tho lecture, a great many of thera being views of the quarters at Adyar —tho huge banyan tree under which Mrs. Uesant lectures when tho lecture hall is over-crowded—groups of those studying under the great thcosophical teacher, anil scenes of festivals, as well as of magnilicent temples. Miss Christie told of her lecture to Brahmin women in the temple at the top of the great Trichinopoly rock, and of tho surprise of the women because sho did not blame them for their worship of idols, and tell them how wrong and wicked it was of them. They greatly appreciated the analogies which Miss Christie drew between their religion and tho Christian religion. Miss Christie looked forward to the time when tho Theosophical Society in New Zealand would be ablo to send out missionaries to India, for there was an immense work to bo (lone there, particularly in attending to the health of tho women and the children. It was far better to send out two together, and, if one was an elderly woman, so much the better, for the Indian ideal of conduct for women was entirely different from that of the European races,"and what the latter would do and think right, simply horrified tho former. Grey hairs they have a respect for, and, once an Indian woman has passed forty, and has begun to turn grey, she becomes the autocrat of the household, Hud rules with a rod of iron. The curiosity of these peoplo (especially in the out-of-the-way places), to see a white woman was keen, and frequently led to embarrassing, but intensely amusing situations. Miss Christie showed some native garments which she had brought with her from India—most beautifully-coloured Uiings, with wide bands of solid gold thread. Mr. Ward introduced Miss Christie to her audience.

For the Masterton Competitions. Mr. and Mrs. F. Barclay, Waikanae,' have donated tho following prizes, to bo competed for at each annual festival of the Masterton Competitions in memory of Mrs. Barclay's parents (tho late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pearson), who were contemporaries of the musical pioneers of Masterton. , For the winning choirs: A silver rose bowl, valued at iIQ 10s., to be known as the "Henry Pearson Memorial Prize, and to be won three times in. succession or on four different occasions before becoming tho property of the winner. Tor the competitor gaining at oach annual festival the largest number of points in. the elocutionary section: A gold medal valued at two guineas. This is to be won outright at each competition, and another medal supplied by th© donors eaoh year. It is to bo known as tho "Jane Boyle-Pearson Memorial Elocutionary Prize."

Tho Bachelors of Waikanae. A bachelors' ball was given at Waikanae on Friday evening last, and proved to be a most enjoyable event, visitors being present from various parts of tho district. The meeting-house, in which it was held, was hardly large enough to hold with comfort all who were present—so numerously attended was the gathering. The committee, consisting of Messrs. G. R. Freeman (chairman), W. Asker (treasurer), W. Thompson (secretary), Gorton, Roach, and Solomon, were most attentive in seeing tu the comfort and pleasure of tho guests. Excellent music was supplied by tho Reikorangi Orchestra, and Mr. Gorton and Mr. Roach were efficient'masters of ceremonies. Apologies for absence were received from Mr. W. 11. Field, M.P., Mr. B. Brown; and Mr. C. W. Monckton. Dancing was kept up till the early morning hours. A plain and fancy-dress ball is to take plaoe at Waikanae on August 2. Miss K. Morrison (Blairlonie) has been paying a brief visit to Wellington. Mrs. T. Mackenzie and her daughters are in town, and are staying at the Ministerial residence in Molesworth Street. The engagement is announced of Miss Mildred Rhodes, only daughter of Mr. E. Rhodes, of "Rata," Rangitikei, to Mr. G. Lethbridge, Turakina. The Hospital Board has congratulated the senior nurses on the excellent results attained at the recent State examinations. Nurses MacT.enuan, Jackson, and Cooper, of Wellington, topped the list for the Dominion. Lady M'Lean is staying with Miss Holmes. At a meeting of the Victoria Bowling Club, held last evening, the following resolution was carried: "That tho directors of the Victoria Bowling Club cwivey to Mrs. Edwin their sense of her severe loss, and desire to offer to her and her family the sympathy of the members of the club."

The Hospital Board decided yesterday that tilt; resignations of Nurses Irello Jones and Jessie James should bo accepted with regret. Mrs. Hill-Beckett, of Normanhurst, is recovering from a serious illness. The annual ball of the Wellington City Council Staff Club follows after the Eacc Ball on Friday evening, and the conmiitteo have worked hard to ensure the enjoyment of all those who intend to patronise this popular gathering. There will be late cars to carry the dancers home on tlio conclusion of the dance, and everything else that can be thought of to rnako the ball a success has been thought out. The decorations will be quite a feature, and on a very grand scalc. Those friends who do not dance and have received invitations may view the fecne from tho gallery on payment of a small sum. Mrs. Eolleston Ilair Specialist, secured when in England and America all tho Latest Anplian?es for Hair and Face treatments, Shampooing, Hairdressin" taught Electrolysis. Diploma U.S.A. Only address: 256 Lambton Quay. Tel. 1590.—Advt.