HOW OUR GRANDMOTHERS MANAGED TO LOOK YOUNG AT SIXTY. , "It is strange," remarked an old chemist the other day, "that so many women nowadays persist in trying, all sorts of injurious patent systems and complicated treatments, hoping to restore ruined complexions or improve l the appearance of ulirif skins, when they might easily do bo by'the simple homo remedies of their grandmothers. 11l olden times a woman looked comparatively young at sixty, while now most women have blemished complexions long before they are thirty. Vet nothing new.has been invented anything like so effective as tlie old-time lolion used by famous French Court beautios, such as Kocamier and Du Barry, to preserve their youthful appearance. The recine was so. simple: just 2oz. rosowater, 1 dram tincture of benzoin, and 2oz. ordinary flowers of oxzoin, whioh any -chemist will supply. Mix the lotion well, then apply with a soft cloth. If you apply it regularly it will not only keep the skin free from Wrinkles, but will quickly restore the dullest complexion. My owii daughter is nearly fifty years old, and in this way she keeps her face looking so young and fresh that most people think she has not reachc-d tho age of thirtyfive." The-above advice indicates such a sim.pie, harmless means to rejuvenate the appearance, that it is published for the benefit, of lady readers.—Advt. AS O N'S G A OEN S, TAITA, LOW , HUTT (Oue of Wellingf' j Loveliest Show Pkoes). No-visit to Wellington is comolete without a day spent at thoso Delightful Gardens. - of Wellington who appreciate their privileges visit them regularly. Visitors always receive a hearty welcome. Take any train to Lower Hutt. Motor Bus will meet you. I'AEE SIXPENCE. Refreshments of the bost et town frioea. Cut Flowers in abundance. Now is the time to order Rhododendrons, Azalcai. Camelias. The choioest varieties are io be found in these beautiful gardens, besides numerous other trees and anwbo,
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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2201, 14 July 1914, Page 7
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320Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2201, 14 July 1914, Page 7
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