Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-06-09

ana Messenger for this week, We compile the
following interesting series of questions and
answers
Qwery'-My hair, which is naturally dark,
has commenced to turn something of reddish
color-now in my twentieth year. wash my
head twice week with brown soap sometimes
GastIle) and water, and use, as an article OF
dressing, castor oil and 90 per cent. proof alco-
ho sometimes tincture Of cantharidcs and
rosemary Can you account for the change,
or do you think any of the articles named arc
injurious?
AnsaOer:--Your hair is assuming red color
we suspect, through the combined influence of
your diet, and of the mixtures you employ to
beautify it. So regulate your food and drink
as to incorporate moro iron with your system,
since it is evident that that ingredient in the
coloring matter of your hair is deficient. As a
hair wash use nothing stronger than borax,
camphor, and plain water. We are inclined to
think spirits and soap both destructive to the
hair.
Qwery:-How can I acquire thorough
knowledge of our tongue?
Ans,Oer:-You can only secure sound and
accurate acquaintance with our language by
GamiliariSing yourself with the works of the
best standard authors.
Query:-Does knowledge of the Latin Ian
guage help one in learning English, learning
them both together?
Ams,oer:-Yes; you are certain to acquire
more thorough knowledge of English by study
ing the grammatical construction Of Il foreign
tongue.
gucry:-Can you learn enough of the Latin,
in nine months or year, (provided you give it
considerable attention. to make it an object, TO
person who is Obliged TO work during the
day. and depends upon his leisure hours in the
evening?
1n@cer:-You cannot learn much of Latin
grammar in the period mentioned The study
Nf off n hn sta #
time. Study a living language-FreEch or
German, for instance. Either or both will open
Il new world of interest to you, besides increaS-
ing the value of your services as business
man.
Query:-Give me your candid opinion on
cigar smoking. Does it in any way affect the
energies or physical organization!-tll that is,
speaking Of youths.
AnSl0Gr:--lYe do not believe that moderate
smoking is at all injurious to full grown and
hearty man; but we consider tobacco, in every
shape, pernicious for youths. fragrant cigar,
and the whiff of a meerschum, afford much in
nOccnt enjoyment to those whose physical con-
ditOn docs not forbid indulgenccS OF the kind;
but males under twenty five, and men Of feeble
physique at any age, should avoid smoking as
debilitating. A female who smokes is, TO US, u
disgusting object. ltmay be an unwarrantabe
prejudice on our part, but we cannot help
sociating cigarettes, in n woman'S mouth with
nothing of chewing tobacco. as we look on the
habit as n filthy one without use, without eX-
cusc, and without attraction. 1t is dcletcriouS
under any circumstances; and it surprises us
that any gentleman can indulge in it.
Query: method can person pursue
to render his voice strong and deep?
Ansaoer:-We know Of no better means than
the constant exercise of the vocal organs, par
ticularly in the use Of the vowel sounds
Query:-Whcn person on concluding his
gymnastic exercises, and while in pcrspiration
takes u shower BATH is not the effect hcalthfuI?
Many say not, but the contrary. know many
gymnasts who take shower baths while perspi-
ring freely, and they say it is highly conducive
to health, that it makes the skin clear and the
muscles hard Is this fact, and do not physi-
clans dscountenancc the use of the bath immc-
diatcly after exercising?
1NSVcT:-It much depends on the zohlsiquc
of the individual When the system is letharg-
ic in action and tardy in reaction, the practice
is unwholesome Where it is rapid in its rcac-
ton, the practice is strengthening
Query:-What requirements do you think
thoroughbred gentleman ought to possess?
Ansacer:-The ability to read, write, and
hucutly converse in his own language at least;
to walk, ride, and dance gracefully; to be moral,
if not religious to be courteous to all, and never
permit his anger or the conduct Of others to be-
tray HIM into indecorous expressions.
Quejy:-What is .back -gamnon" in tho
game of backgammon, and how many does it
count? How many does gammon count?
misunderstanding to Hoylc, there is no
such thing in the game "bacE- Cannon" =
The term backgammon" is the name of the
game only, and is Welsh one sgnifying 'little
battle" In the popular acccptation Of the term,
however, "backgammon is when you have
thrown off all your men, and your adversary
has still ono left on yonr table: A CANNON"
is when you have thrown off all your men be-
fore your adversary has thrown off any.
Q4ery:-Pease give me n good recipe for
making strawberry ice-cream
A"s'ocr:-Take one pint of Strawberries one
pint of cream, half pound of powdered white
sugar, and the juice of a lemon. Mash
the berries in seve, and take out the seeds;
mix this juice with the other articles, and then
freeze the whole. n little new milk added will
makcit freeze more readily.
QWery:-PleaSe decide wager between my
friend and myself l assert that the wife Of
Smith OBrien is titled lady-ttat is, that tits
customary to call her Lady O'Bricn Am
correct?
Ans,oer:-No she is plain Mrs. William
Smith O'Bricn-as good title as any lady need
desire.
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