' The diversity of types however does not
help us much."--_Indian Paper_.
True, we find it most confusing.
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[Illustration: IN THE SUBSCRIPTION LISTS.
SAINT GEORGE COLLECTS FOR MERRIE ENGLAND.]
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THE PUFF UNIVERSAL.
["A Father," writing in _The Times_ of June 10th, protests
vigorously against the cult of "powdered noses."]
When the deadly sky-rover
Came frequently over
And London was darkened at night,
Girls powdered their noses
(Or so one supposes)
As lamp-posts were painted with white;
But now when full moons
Bring no bombs or maroons,
I ask is it proper or right?
Amanda's complexion
Will challenge inspection--
'Tis healthy and rosy and fine;
But she says that if powder
Were never allowed her
Her nose would infallibly shine.
Did Victorian Flossie
Or Gladys, when glossy
Of nose, to such methods incline?
No, they patiently scrubbed it,
Rough-towelled and rubbed it
Until it was brought into line.
We have long been acquainted
With ladies who painted
To mimic a juvenile mien;
But I'd ban _sans_ compassion
The powdering fashion
When practised by sweet seventeen;
And I wish that wise mothers
And sensible brothers
Would let their abhorrence be seen.
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