The Dress Reform Question.
By James White
This question claimed considerable attention at our meeting just past to organize Missionary and Tract Societies. And the subject of proper dress is still under discussion here. It is being seen that it is of little use to appeal to our people upon this subject, while our sisters are, as it were, in the hands of milliners, dress-makers, and shoemakers. Thousands would purchase sensible hats and shoes if they could be found. We are in hopes the matter will take the shape of a union store of supplies, where hats, bonnets, and shoes, of the right style, can be had at reasonable prices. In that case, the friends of the reform will be invited to take stock in the store. Such a store would pay well. It would be largely patronized by a large portion of the more sensible part of the community.