Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
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OhhRNnE d Atkmh Of Nmo Hyes
Professor Simms, lecturing on physiognomy
in our opera house one time, called upon vol.
unteers from among the audience TO come up
on to the stage and have their characters read
from their faces, as practical demonstration
Of his theories. A number Of gentlemen
hastened down to the side stage entrance and
presently quite row Of business men and
young men about town decorated the line of
chairs behind the speaker
The Professor had never seen one Of them
before, but he began to apply his rules and
delineate character.
To say that his accurate reading surprised
the audience would be putting It mildly He
not only did TINT, showing the faults and
weaknesses Of his subjects, but he more than
all surprised and confused his subjects, who
after listening to one or two delineations
arose en- mdsse and rushed out of the opera
house by the stage entrance.
eco TO Prof. Simms, was catch word
on the street for a week thereafter
| have picked up a few signs Of the eyes
which wish to give to your readers We
will give some of the other signs of the face
at another time.
If you want to find cheerfulness combined
with courage and good health, look for thick
eyeashes having an upward curve.
Lines running along the eyeid from side to
side, and passing out upon the temples, de-
note Il cheerful temperament, or at least one
in which the sense Of fun is strong, and who
is, possibly, given to habitual laughter.
On the other hand, eyes which show no
lines when in sorrow or laughter denote a
passionless and unimpressionable nature
Eyes which are large, open, and very trans
parent, and which sparkle with rapid mo-
ton under well defined eyelids, denote ele-
gance of taste, a somewhat susceptible tenn
per, and great interest in the opposite sex
Eyes which show not only all Of the iris, but
also some of the white above and below, de-
note restless uncertain nature, incapable Of
repose or concentrated thought on any sub
ject.
Round-shaped eyes are never seen in the
face of highly intellectual person, but they
denote kindly, truthful and innocent nature
Well-opened eyes, with smooth eyelids and
a steady and somewhat fixed glance denote sin
cerity.
Eyes of long, almond shape, with thick
skinned eyelids which appear to cover half
the pupil, are indicative according to Lava
teri of genius. But more especially 80 if
found in conjunction with brow which is
full over the eyebrows, and which has one
deep perpendicular line between the eye
brows. One frequently notices this combine
ton in the faces OF distinguished literary
men and artists. The almond eye, however,
without this quicker Of the brows, which
quite often denotes only lack OF concentra-
ton, always means a susceptible, impression
able man.
Eyes with sharply defined angles, that is,
eyes that sink at the outer corners, show
subtilty Of mind; the sharper the angles and
the more decided the marking Of the brows,
the sharper the perception, and the greater
the craftiness and deceit. Never trust the
word OF person whose eyebrows slope down
from a sharp corner near the nose line
Eyes close together show penetration, but
eyes very close together denote cunning and
an untruthful disposition.
Deep sunken and small blue eyes under a
bony and almost perpendicular forehead, are
indicative Of a selfish and cold hearted nature.
Eyes which when seen in profile are 30 pro-
tuberant as to run almost parallel with the
profile OF the nose, shows weak organiza-
ton Of the body and the mind.
Long silken eyelashes that are quite straight
show delicacy of body and melancholy,
thoughtful and sensitive disposition.
Very light eyelashes, il lighter than the
hair, shows INDIGESTION, weakness, and to a
certain extent, deceit, that is, deceit OF a
timid, wavering nature
Want of eyelashes, as also weakly marked
brows, shows general want of force, both OF
body and intellect.
Strong, dark and short eyelashes show
force of character and strong and obstinate
will.
Eyes that move slowly under heavy lids in
dictate extreme nervousness and great capacity
for voluptuous enjoyment Of every sort. If,
with such eyes, the lips are thick, the lower
part of the nose fieshy, and the jaw and chin
heavy, such combination would denote
| gross sensuality.
This is enough for one list. Try them on
to your friends and see how they ut.
MAuDE MEREDITH.
Dubuque, la.