St. Paul daily globe., 1886-02-13
Methods They Resort TO 10 Make
Themselves More Attractive
Dame Nature Improved Upon by Art
advice by One Who Knows.

Every girl knows the value OF beauty
and seeks TO make herself as attractive as
possible, and strives hard to preserve these
attractive qualities. but artificial devices
only can conceal the ravages OF time and
dissipation. Still, without due regard for
the laws OF health. even the powder-box,
rouge pallet and pencil prove shallow re-
source. In aiming to please it is not always
without purpose beyond being considered
charming in social circles Most young Ia
dies are given to understand from head
quarters that husbands and homes are 10 be
won, with but themselves to oifer and no
paternal purse for balt
While in many it is proper. even a duty,
TO avail themselves of art, which mas been
a salvation To those not absolutely detormed.
others show lack of good sense IN lnterfer-
ing with nature when she has showered
extra favors. The maid with a spirituelle
cast Of features and
COMPLEXION CLOGS
the pores of her fair skin with paint, while
the vigorous, plump. rosy beauty tortures
Der digestive apparatus with acids and
chalk; each persists in possessing attributes
foreign TO their constitution. Oh, the
modus operandi is varied. interesting and
edifying. A ruddy blonde of Washington
head-board on retiring. SO as to reduce the
supply Of blood and produce the delicate
complexion of an invalid friend. To allow
the mouth to be open in sleep is simply
outrageous, so as TO assure an avoidance
many a dainty miss woOs Morpheus with
her lower Jaw and head closely bound with
a skate strap or garter. A narrow pillow
placed vertically under the neck and be-
tween the shoulders encourages an erect
stature. so the good old bolster Is consigned
to the comfort of retired bellies and beaux.
nisregarding the fair, fresh skin, classical
mould and every law Of proportion, and In
Difference to an arbitrary fashion which
cannot but prove fatal 10 beauty and health,
our wasp-waisted bellies claim the necessity
of slumber corsets TO retain their acme OF
of shapeliness. A mask of moist rye flour
or coating of cold cream is as regularly as
sumed as the night robe, and the feminine
head drooped piIlowward minus curl papers
or leads is exceptional. Hot foot baths are
a regular feature OF the toilet, as they tend
to draw the blood from hands and face.
Attentive mammas impress the necessity
of suppreSsing the animal nature and allow
ing little if any meat. The skin is like a
piece of satin and has grain, and
THE DAINTIEsT FEATURE
of the toilet is the preparation OF the same.
Each side, beginning with the middle of the
forehead. is treated separately with soft
handkerchief dipped in rose glycerine and
then powdered. Every lady desirous OF
social recognition knows the value of al
agreeable ensemble largely dependent OF
harmonious drapery. becoming coitfure, ano
stylish carriage. Dame Nature may have
made the ordinary endowment Of passably
regular features, intelligent or expressive
ewes. a complexion not imperyious TO eX
posure. dissipation or indigestion. TheS'
qualities NAV pass muster, but then the ain
TO please is so much more readily gratiheC
by toning the unctuous condition o
countenance with a delicate powder put
and shading with the harmless burnt mattel
the outline of eyebrow and lash.
The amenities of social intercourse de
mand close attention and practice from
those who would please. and the detail a
present engrossing close Inspection In tn
| handling of the eyes and goblet
One who knows, or ought to know, thu
advises: Grasp the handle of the cup with tn
thumb and index forefinger, the latter thrus
lust through against the thumb and tn
other fingers open and held out any wa
| from the the cup, save the second, whle
should press against the side to steady 1t
This gives a graceful appearance to tn
| hand. In holding a goblet il should b
grasped by the thumb and the two mrs
| fingers around the smallest portion OF IN
standard. between the bowl and the bot
tom. throwing the last two fingers out well
Get through this ordeal successfully
trifling matter-and your reputation
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