WOMEN AND BOOT FASHIONS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 210, 24 May 1918, Page 2

WOMEN AND BOOT FASHIONS

SEVEN GUINEAS FOR A PAIR OF EXQUISITES. During an inquiry at Sydney by the Chief Inter-State Commissioner, Mr; A. B. Piddinglnn, K.C., into the question of regulating tho prices of boots and-shoes, Mr. R. ,7. Anderson, deputy-chairman of the Commonwealth Leather Industries Board, said that retailers could charge some women buyers relatively nioro than they could charge men buyers. A. woman would pay almost any price for what she wanted, just to bo in the fashion. She would have the class of boot to suit her new costume. A man only bought boots when he wanted them. The commissioner: A lady will buy boots because she thinks somebody else wants thoni. Witness: Yes. Ladies often to £1 7s. a pair for imported boots and shoes. Locnlly-made Australian-manu-factured boots they bought at from Xi 4s. to .£3 ss. a pair. Witness produced samples of boots which ho said wero sold at 18s. 9d., Ills., 235. 6d., and 255. 6d. THE HAIR.' The care of the hair involves the care of the scalp, and in order to promoto a growth of luxuriant hair of rich appearance and bistro and scalp must receive attention. Falling hair, premature greyness, loss of tone and vitnJity can generally be attributed to n scalp that neod3 stimulating or Ihal is covered to a certain extent with dandruff, which is the primary cause of scborrhoea. Mrs. Rolleston's home treatment for tho hair has gained the distinction of being one of the best iiiid most reliable over placed on sale. The preparations aro remedies for the condition of the scalp, and aro specially prepared according to the diagnoses from the microscopical examination of hair <ombings, a sample of which is sent with order. Cost"of preparations for three months' home treatment, with instructions, 10s. Cd.. postage Is. extra. Mrs. Rolleston, 25b' Lnmbton Quav.— Advt.