ORIGIN OF SCANDAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2417, 27 October 1892, Page 3

ORIGIN OF SCANDAL.

Said Mrs A. to Mrs J., In quite a confidential way, " It seems to me that Mrs B. Takes too much—something in her tea." And Mrs J. to Mrs K. That night was overheard to say, She grieved to touch upon it much, But " Mrs B- took—such and such ! " Then Mrs C. went straight away, And told a friend, the self same day, " 'Twas sad to think " (here came a wink) « That Mrs B. was fond of drink." That friend's disgust was such she must Inform a lady " which she nussed " " That Mrs B. at half-past three Was that far gone she couldn't see." This lady we have mentioned, she Gave needlework to Mrs 8., And at such news could scarcely choose But further needlework refuse. Then Mrs 8., as you'll agree, Quite properly she said, said she, That she would track the scandal back To those who made her look so black. Through Mrs K. and Mrs J. She got at last to Mrs A. And asked her why, with a cruel lie, She painted her so deep a dye 'I Said Mrs A., in some dismay : " 1 no such thing could ever say; I said you much stouter grew On too much sugar—which you do ! "

It has long been a mystery to the male persuasion why the gentler sex kiss each other to the extent to which they do. We utterly refuse to accept the suggestion that the practice was originally started by young women with the view of exciting the envy of the young men who might chance to be spectators of the touching scone. Still there must be some reason for it. In nine cases out of ten it doesn't mean anything. The most causal acquaintances appearto go through the form, and satirical writers say that very often they say uncomplimentary things about each other afterwards. It is, however, just possible that the custom may disappear before we have got to the bottom of the mystery in which it is enveloped. It has been laid down now by a writer in Woman, a journal of authority in such matters, that it is no longer " fashionable " for women to kiss each other. After such an edict we may expect the practice rapidly to decline For some time it has been considered as " bad form " for women to kiss each other before a drawing-room full of men and women, but even in the sanctity of the boudoir it is now considered as " not the thing." We presume a special dispensation will be granted to very intimate friends, especiallly when on the eve of a long separation, or meeting after a lengthened absence from each other. Exchange. The best medicine known is Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scalding, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no (swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis inflammation of lungs, swelling, &c, diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs In use at hospital and medical clinics all over the globe; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medal and diploma it International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article, and r»-j eC j; all other«