Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1880-03-10
Concerning the Toilet.

charming, but then, in all proba-
bility one will be cheerful and
amiable, and there is an intellectual
beauty which the most ill-favored
of earth's sons and daughters may
aspire TO. Wrinkles may furrow
the brow, crow's-feet creep into the
corners of the eyes, and Time will
by and by steal the roses and lilies
from Beauty's self, but even Time
is powerless to rob the face whose
endowment of beauty is the refec-
ton of a kindly and cultivated
soul,
Physical and intellectual vigor
depend on health; without it there
can be no lasting beauty, and it is a
duty which we owe to our Creator
and ourselves 10 preserve both
health and comeliness, as ably as
we may.
Neither religious observanccs
nor Mosaic laws are necessary TO
enforce personal neatness among
people of gentle breeding, but it IS
to be regretted that some system OF
ceremonial publication, similar to
that OF ancient nations,can not reach
the "great unwashed' of our civillz-
ed country. We may know more
about the laws of hygiene than the
Hebrews and Egyptians did, but l
think the untidiest old heather OF
them all would be shocked at the
CRIME and fifth charaCterizing the
personal surroundings OF much
of the population! Of our en-
lightened day.
When national enterprise and
private interest have established
public baths and wash-houses, and
carried the means of cleanliness to
even the humblest homes, and
wnen the toiling millions have been
taught, that, next to eating and
sleeping. the bath ranks among tho
choicest Of life's necessities and sup
ports. we will be better and more
intelligent as well as a clear and
happier people.
Since there is no cosmetic like
perfect health, and "beauty is only
skin Deep it becomes apparent,
even to the plainest Of us plain
folks, that it is not only our priv
lege, but our duty to carefully guard
whatever natural gifts Providence
may have vouchsaied us. To be
sure there are those so intent on
remedylng personal defects and i'm
proving their looks, that they dare
tamper with the Creators handi-
work by the use Of poisonous drugs
and so destitute of loftier purposes
as to waste hours upon hours in
personal adornment that might be
more proftably spent in cultiyat-
ing intellectual and spiritual graces,
but the majority ofwomen in this
democratic land are far too busy to
lavish time on the mysteries Of the
toilet, and most Of us, [ hope, are
too conscientious and enlightened 10
dis6gure ourselves with the lotions
and pigments commonly called
"beautihers.' There are many ac-
cessories to the toilet which are
harmless and agreeable, and some
Of which are natures auxlliarles in
preserving health and comeliness.
Sweet odors are agreeable to al
most every one. Women are es-
pecially fond Of them, and love to
discern the breath of flowers about
their personal belongings, 1t is
needless to suggest to the lady of
taste that the too free use Of pcnc-
trating Or crude perfumes sayors Of
yulgaritv. Save that one sb0uld
avoid prosecuting ones more senti-
tive neighborS with the strong and
sometimes sickening odors of musk,
altar of roses, sandalwood and the
like, there is no good reason why
one should not indulge onc's-selt
moderately in the agreeable luxury,
except that which in many instan-
ces is allpowerful-the expense
Even that most delightful and re
treshing liquid, good cologne-water
cannot be had for a song. Many
ladies who are economically inclined
will be glad to know that with
very little trouble they can make
their own cologne water,
Dissolve one fluid drachm each
of the oils of lavender, bergamot
an d orange, with half a drachm Of
neroli and pint of recti6ed spirits.
Cork the bottle tight and shake it
frequently. In the course of a few
weeks this will be very good, but
to make a superior article use the
following formula;
Mix one drachm each Of the oils
of lavender, bergamot androsemary;
two of the oil of lemon, half
drachm Of neroli, drachm Of
orange flower water, ten drops of
the essence of musk and five Of the
oil of cinnamon with a pint of recti-
fed spirits. Cork and shake fire.
luently; it will be better to stand
Two or three months before using.
sACHET POWDER.
An excellent powder for scent
Dags,to be used in wardrobes, boxes,
Etc., may be made by mixing the
ingredients, all of which
INST first he reduced to y coorso |