QUEEN MARY AND TIGHT FROCKS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1415, 16 April 1912, Page 11

QUEEN MARY AND TIGHT FROCKS.

Speaking at tho Mansion Houso in support of the London School of Tropical Medicine, Mr. Lewis Harcourt, (he Colonial Secretary, said ho had received a letter from Mr. Joseph Chamberlain pointing out that the success of our tropical colonies depended largely on tho reeearcli which was being carried on. An outbreak of firo occurred at Jfarlborotigh House, Qucsji Alexandra's London home, about S.ilO p.m. on February 29. Tho fire brigade were summoned, but fortunately little damage was done except to a front room on tho third floor, over somo stables.

AMERICAN" NEWSPAPER STOET. For. nmusing news of English Society one has to go to tho American papers. The following dispatch, for instance, was received by the &in Francisco "Chronicle" from its London correspondent on March IG. The .American journalist in London, whatever his respect for facts, may be, certainly stands little in awe of royalty.— >

'London, March IC—The women of joiutan society arc up in arras ngrninst tbn first lntlj" ia the land.' Queen. Mary has been trying to lay down sumptuary laws, against which every ten table iu tlio West End trembles on its legs to protest.

"Aothing in the nature , of a circular intimation, Mich as the leading dressmakers received List season, has been M'nt out, but rules lmvo been laid dov.'ii all t.lio same for observance by the women cttteneliiis: the courts at. Buckinshani Polace, and it is nj;ainst those rules thai seciety is in revolt.

I "Tight dresses are tabooed. Certain regulations as to trains find veils aro enforced. Even the manner of wearing feathers is strictly prescribed. "At "Wednesday nighfs court two girls appeared in drosses, which, while very far removed from the kind known as 'hobble,' were, tighter than Queen Mary likod. S<) sourly did the Queen scowl at tho unfortunate'wearers that both girls left the royal presence in tears. A woman well known in society vented her wrath on tho following day. " 'Tho sooner Mary, who is not Queen Mary, but only Queen consort,' she exclaimed, 'realises that her position on the throne does not entitle her to dictate to us what we shall wear, tho better for her. "'Courts are not held for her glorification, but are simply designed for tl\» purposes of society. Society does not require Mary to feyich it how to dress or to darn socks either. The way shn scowled at those poor girls was disgraceful." "Tho crowd of surrounding women expressed their unanimous approval of the speaker, who added: "'That sort of thins; will drive us all into tho arms of Lloyd-George.'" SPECIALITIES .IN HUMAN HAIR GOODS. Whon abroad, Mrs. Rolloston made arrangements with the loading and most conservative firms of Hair Merchants to supply-her with only the best and special quality human hair, and is in a position to guarantee that hair imported by her contains no mixture of Chinese or Asiatic. Mrs. fiolleston makes a speciality of Hair Work, including Transformations from ,-C-t -fs.; Semi-Transforma-tions, £2 25.; Fringes of Natural Wavy Ikiir, .£1 Is. A large variety of Switches, all shades and lengths, from 15s. Natural Washablo Hair Pads, 55.; Tcmplo Curls from 2s. Cd. Lessons in Hairdressing given gratis to all purchasers of Human. 25G Lambton Quay, opp. Economic." SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (reg.). A guarantee given with each cu.se undertaken. See testimonials and letter* Mrs. IluUen (over Economic), Lambton Quay. 'Phone 1047. (Testimonial.) t, ,r C ?R, Town i May 28th,.1911. Dear Mrs. Hullen,—Just a line to let you know Hint tho Pan of "Kusma" I got is a complete success, and I no longer need to use it, though I keep it my me. I have tried many cures, but eo far this is tho only one. I cannot express my pleasure in being able to write to you thus. "Rusma" did ALL that you said it would. With heartiest good wishes for your success.—Yours very sincerelv „ . . , C. JOHNSTONE. Original copy of above can be seen at my address. *