THE CAMPHOR EATER.
—l — is surprising what a cumber of camphor-eaters there are amongst the well-to-do classes, The idea seems to prevail that this substance, taken In small and regular doses, gives a peculiarly clear, creaminess of complexion, and scores of young women buy it for this purpose. The habit is, moreover, very difficult to cure, for camphor produces a mild form of exhilaration and stupefaction; and in many instances where very large doses have been taken the habit has become a sort of slavery. These cam-' phor eaters all have a dreamy, dazed arid listless air, and in most of them there is an ever present longing to, sleep, or, at least, to rest. Extreme, weakness generally follows the taking of regular doses; indeed, in some cases it is difficult to tell the effects, from those of alcohol. As to the complexion—if a ghastly pallor be an improvement, camphor certainly will 5 produce it.
The bridegroom is never of as much importance as the bride, and even she is of less importance than the dress.
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 200, 8 May 1902, Page 4
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176THE CAMPHOR EATER. Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 200, 8 May 1902, Page 4
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