Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-03
CHARACTER OF THE EAR.
Significance beyond the Mere Registra-
ton OF Sound characteristics

A Significance Beyond the Mere Registra-
ton OF Sound-Claractcristic
The generally accepted theory that a
large ear denotes generosity and small
ear the reverse is a shallow conclusion
based upon the most superficial observa-
ton. The configuration and position of
an ear mean much more than its size.
Large ears rather more often than small
ones are unelaborate, presenting no well
defined elevations and depressions, which
smooth surface indicates both a want of
perception and delicate understanding.
This same smooth surface, whether the
ear be large or small usually indicates
the very refinement of selfishness. 1t is
true that among the large, smooth-eared
people are found the doors of good but
observation will, as rule, disclose the
fact that such action has its source in
qualification, and not in an unselfish
Willingness to endure for the good of
Others.
An ear which is rather long, has a less
buntly defined elevation, is thick,
highly tinted, soft-lo set well for
ward ON the head, and is indeed what
the casual observer would call hand
some ear, indicates that its possessor be-
longs to that by no means small class
who look out for the interests of all
save those who have real claims upon
them. They govern, if at all, by mes
merle power, and never for the good of
the governed. They are likely to be
grasping, and also strangers to the grace
of gratitude. Incapable of lasting re-
gard they are also incapable of inspir-
ing it.
A thin ear indicates keen susceptible
ity, both as to sound and mental and
physical impressions. When such an
ear projects out from the head it indi-
Gates narrow alertness, a quick per
ception, not of things in their entirety
but only in line straight on. A thin
ear lying closer to the head indicates
breadth as well as susceptibility.
A small, soft ear, with no decided
lines, riangular-shaped yielding lobe,
and flat rim only partially developed
is hysterical ear, and belongs to those
whose emotions predominant. They
love intensely, but not long, and hate in
the same way. They are of the shallow
extreme type, with whom nothing en-
dures
An ear long from its upper margin to
| the lower edge of the lobe and rather
narrow, with very decided depressions
and elevations, will register sound with
accuracy and be able to distinguish all
the small inequalities not only of music
but other things. Such an ear indicates
delicacy of perception, but invariably
belongs to one devoted rather to methods
than results. On the other hand, an
ear which is broad rather than long,
with the same indentations and eleva-
tons, would indicate ability to compre-
bend things in their entirety and appre-
ciate motive and spirit rather than
minutip
An ear the cartilage of which is soft
and elastic, easily punctured and torn,
indicates weak physical, mental, and
moral nature; while an ear of strong
cartilage with perfect, clear cut lines
belongs to character strongly defined
throughout. This fact is recognized
by the Sioux Indian tribes, with
whose customs l was familiar as a
child. 1t was quite a general prac-
tice among them to puncture the ear all
around the outer edge for the insertion
of different objects. When the ear was
found soft so that the bits of lead, rare
stones, etc, which We're inserted as
ornaments, tore out, the possessor was
regarded, if young squaw. as Il ne'er-
do-weel, unlikely to be enduringly ODE
dent, and SO make that lifelong drudge,
good Indian wife; and if a brave, as
one on whom his tribe could not count,
either ON the hunt, in council, or in war.
The ear which denotes Il creative tenn
permanent has numerous and clearlv-de-
fined fluctuations, and is never fully
developed and perfect in its shape. An
ear which is highest in its indications
and really the most beautiful is one ly-
ing close to the head, neither too narrow
nor overload, gracefully rounded, with
clear, perfect curves, strong lines, and
firm, delicately-tinted cartilage.
The conformation of the human ear is |
so infinitely varied that it is quite impos- /
sible to lay down hard and-fast rules bv |
which to read its different Specifications, |
but with the outline given little patient
observation of people whose striking /
character tics are well known to the .
observer will, | venture TO say, convince .
the person taking such cognizancs that .
the human ear has signitication beyond
the mere registering of souud.-Antoin-
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