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EUGENIC SOCIETY

' LECTOR,IS BY DR, HARDWICK SMITH. A lccturo on '"Eugenics," • under the: auspices of tho Wellington Eugenic So-' ciety, way delivered in tho ConcertChamber of tho Town Hall last even-' inp; by Dr.; Ilardwick Smith. Tho Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) presided,, and in introducing tlie speaker, referred to the good work done by him in bis capa-' city as medical superintendent of the Wellington Public Hospital, and ex-. . pressed regret that ho was soon to relinquish his duties in that connection. Dr. Hardwick Smith briefly 'outlined 1 the work of the Eugenic Society in Wellington, and dealt with the various,; phases of life from infancy onwards. Ho. emphasised tho necessity for the care of infants,; So that they will bo' fitted to tako up their position as healthy beings in the community.' "The caro of 'tho 'teeth," said the lecturer, "is another matter which is sad-ly-neglected by . parents to-day. Tho teeth are the gateway to the body, and if tboy are not looked after it is practically impossible to keep tlio oody healthy." ; Other subjects dealt with were cleanliness, correct breathing; and habits. Iu connection with the latter, the lecturen deprecated the habit of cigarettasmolsing, stating that it was the cause of a considerable, number of diseases, and was conducivo to, ill-health generally especially amongst-young men. The-doctor was listened to with keen interest by the large audience present. : A'vo'te if thanks to the chairman.and speakor concluded the,mooting. ■■ i TO .THE OLD AND'TOtTNG. , You can keep "your face healthy and free from wrinkles and withered skin for all time if you will use Hiss, Milsom's "Cultene" Skin Tood (Regd.), Bs. jar. Surpasses any cream ever" used , ffor the skin. It builds .wasted tissues, cleanses the skin, and cures- ; blacklieads, reduces large pores, leaving a fine smooth surface. "Cultene" Balm '(Regd.),' 3s. 6(1., ,ti) be applied during the day, for golf, motoring," etc. Prevents sunburn; frecklee, and tanning. Keeps the. skin cool and free from perspiration. Milsom's Pace Powder, 2a. Gq. box,'which is a skin food in powder, form—feeds and nourishes tho. skill. Parisian" Lip . Food, '2s.- Cdi jar, positively prevents chapped ■ and' creased lips, and gives tho natural flesh tint. All other requisites in.stock. . Write for..price list-, MISS MIT.SOM; 91 .Willis,,-Street (opposite Sliorlts' Picture, Theatre),: .Telephone BU. ','i; '■'

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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2202, 15 July 1914, Page 2

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EUGENIC SOCIETY Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2202, 15 July 1914, Page 2

EUGENIC SOCIETY Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2202, 15 July 1914, Page 2

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