Answers to Correspondents.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 259, 24 December 1914, Page 3 (Supplement)

Answers to Correspondents.

Bl RLESQI'E BEAI'TY HINTS BY

La POMi'A 1)01 R. EYEBROWS AND LASHES ("Hazel Eyes ). Have you tried brushing your eyebrows with a small nailbrush'l A good plan is to iik 1 an ounce oi tenna--1 itie. although some people prefer a lina tootli-powder. Anyhow, winch e ver you prefer, adniini>ter lightly with a hairbrush it you despise the na;l-brush. It th t * laslus and brows do not become thicker and heavier alter such a treatment, try a hat-bru>h. a clothes-brush, a scrubibiig-brush. and, if all el.-e tails, a boot-brush might be given a trial.

IMPROVING THE LIPS ("K.S. R. —A poor circulation is generally admitted by the best people to bo the cause 01 tiie bloodless appearance ol the lips ol' which you complain. Some authorities recommend a soft stick of prolactum, which certainly gives to the lips a lieautitul, natural colour and prevents dryness. But possibly you have not osculated enough lately, "K. S. 11. .' It you have asculated regularly, tlieji perhaps you aro in need ot a fresli oscillator. If you are mystilied by my reference to the remedy known to the intellectuals as asculation, you might, with prolit, consult a dictionary.

HAIR-DYE WANTED ("Thateho"). —Sincere apologies. The volet-coloured fluid recommended to you hist weok was intended for Fairy Footsteps"' feet. Rut no harm has been done even it you have used it. In fact, you will ha\e the distinction of lining one of the first women m New Zealand to adopt a fashion a la mode' in Paris—viz.. dyeing the hair in brilliant shades, ranging from blue to pink, from crimson to green. Let mo know. dear, how ii. turned out, u ill .you

TIRED AND PERSPIRING FEET (••Fairy Footsteps ).— Regret advising vou to* wash your ix>or feet, in "Jettablak" hair-dye. This, of course, was intended for " I hatchco. However, there is not much harm done. \\ ash >oui feet in a toaspoonful of Oualite. It that fails, wash them in th? bathroom. By tho way, it you used the "Jettablak, remember that ill ultra-fashionable elides black feet are quite the vogue.

GREASY APPEARANCE OF SKIN (" Deborah ). —Don t lio elown-lm'irted. " Deborah. A little rice powder .übbed over tho sh:_nv parts ot your skin will prove lieneficial. Should your skin continue to shine after a few applications, vou might try a little ricepudding. to ha taken before meals, if unsueee-'Siul. try a wedding, just to see what a mixture ot rice and confetti will do for vou. Good luck! POOR Vo.MPI KV.ON (" Diddley Om-Poiu'). —Your pseudonym is quaint, but if you do not avoid such things «» meat, tidi. soup, entrees, cakes, pies, confectionery, fruits, and salad* your complexion will be t-ho quaintest tiling seen outride a beauty competition. Iry a little allaetite of orange-hlei-sonis or some setamaliie oi'diuideli 'iiM. '' - voul complexion is still poor, bathe twice dailv in cabbagi'-w ater. TO INCKKASK HEIGHT l, ; lv") Read my answer to " Duldley Om-Pom." and do exactly the inverse TO INCREASE 11EI0HT ("Dwarfj | t .tStand upon your tip-toes morn- j in" noon, and night once a day. using ! diunb-bclls. I Ix'lieve. "IVaiHel. I I have answered vour qivry. put undei i ether pseudonym-. about fifty-two tin*', i this vear : mi if ibis advice is not of service. "refrain from utamliiii* upon your toe- lull viand ininn your head instead. TO HEIGHTEN COI.OI'R (" Bashful Raelielor").- I fancy that this is a I"t----f, r from one of mv male readers trying t„ -pull mv leu." as it ■* eonimonly | orMK „l. However. I will answer candidly Take several tumblers of Kerl Seal' or Black and Whit - at regular intervals (1 don't car l where yon take Iheiu to or who you lake them troin). Snie'-e the liest Havana* continuously, anil sit round tho club-room fire for about four hours. You will find. " Has iful Bachelor." that a go.cxl colour will, manifest jtsolf.