THE LADIES' PAGE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2813, 12 February 1908, Page 72

THE LADIES' PAGE.

By Emmelinb.

n* v*rld iv t»d— tht fardin wu a wild, *»« »«n, ika Buult, lifhtt, ill! nau null**. — CiuFiati. fMtHi* will b< plcuat to ruiln !«tur« rrtwj «m» WUMU oa any m»tt»r •( Imereu w them, and t» r»plj f#tf» tfct inedlmm •rthts pne. the norn d< plun.oaly •fUu **«*«*ii4t»u v k< poliUaked. I..iv.ri m 1m addtaaaa* ' »«jT»tlta«." ear* of the Zdliar ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Alpha II — They were indeed lovely. My very heartiest thanks are yours, dear friend, for the pleasure- that box of sweet peas gave me. And I was not se fish with them ; indeed, the flowers he'd a reception, and as one after another came in to admire and share my joy, you wcild have realised in their praises and appreciation the joy alike of the flowerlovei and the generous giver The exquisite masses of colour revealed when the wrappings were off I never saw surpassed. Once more, dear, the veiy warmest thanks. I know so well the time and trouble involved in the picking and packing of such a gift. You will be glad to know that there is good news of the mutual friend for whom you inquire so kindly. I hope to write a gardening (and miscellaneous) letter soon, but must first tell you that your orange sweet peas fairly astonished those who saw them. Most growers find such a difficulty in keeping the blossoms from getting scorched and curled with ths sun. Anthobess. — Very glad to address and post for you. and so pleased to hear from you. I am much interested in the orchids, and would think it a great kindness if you ■would send me a few sprays of both the white berry-bearing and the lantern-seeded kinds. I painted the smowberry kind for Violet, and meant to paint the lovely Uttle b ossom' you sent me the other day. but, unfortunately, could not do so — and I suppose the blooms will be quite over now? I hope mv request will not give you too much tiouble, deai Anchoress 9 Pukehou — I hope you have received my answer, and am soiry for the unavoidable delay. Argument — Regarding the wearing of tan boots, I really don't thing they would "make the legs of a gentleman" look either longer or shorter If they weie veiy "highcoloured." the tendency wou d be to make "the legs of a geiitlen'sm" (or even a mere man) look shorter, as di awing attention to where thee useful members end. W B — (1) Yes , when from any reason the daughter is obliged to pAy her mother's calls for her, she either loaves hei own card as well, or, as is usually the case. has> it written below her mother's. (2) The same ivi!e holds go'-'d when a daughtei returns a first call foi her mother Also she will mention her mother's regret mot being able to call peisonally. and touch on the reason— ill-health, or whatever it may be.