, 1888-07-07
SIGNS OF
A Study of tho Face-MeanIng of Physi-
ognomical Indications.

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The morals Of form and face are ap-
parent as the color Of ones hair to those
who find men and women worth study.
Emerson says 'a man finds room in the
few square inches of his face for all the
traits of his ancestors" which al hardly
be gratifying to the names of most an
cestors. 1.-THE size Of the nose is the
measur of power" the writers on physi-
ogomy tell us. can hollows In the face
denote weakness" so that a fiat face has
something in its favor, being wholesome
and strong, denoting steady working
power. 1.-THE larger the lung and nos
tril, the greater the size and power of the
heart, and the force of the whole ma
ture. Full lower cheeks are signs of
good digestive power, the full rolling
underlip OF a sympathetic nature, easily
moved; but the thick, straight lip Is
cruel and coarse. The full upper lip de-
notes affection, and the old painters al
ways drew such tender lips for the Ma
donna and the child. The mouth like a
Cupid's bow, beautiful as 1t is, Is given to
coquetry and experiments in love.
The long upper lip denotes faithful
ness, but beware, above all things, of the
woman with the upper lip which hardly
moves In speaking. There can scarcely
be q worse feature in the face, for 1t L.
never found without a coldly false, vim
dictive nature behind 1t. Beware of the
woman who smiles to one side of the
mouth, for she Is tricky herself and sus-
picious Of others. No matter how gifted,
how lovely her taste in dress or perfect
her manners, il you would be safe strike
off from your acquaintance the
who shows either of these signs. They
are born mischief makers, In neighbor-
hoods, In church, in society. The large,
projecting eye Is that of q chatterer and
a liar, in man or woman. The full eyes
of too many Madonnas are those of ar
rant hypocrites to those who read feat
ures. The eye, long rather than round,
but well opened, nobly set under the
brow, with some depth and reserve, Is
that chosen by the Greek ~sculptors for
ideal beauty. Large eyes denote COM
mand. In historical collections you Will
notice the beautiful large eyes of the
early queens of England. The deeper
set eye is n of reflection and self COM
mand, always enlarging with muscular
exercise and tonics.
The almond eye, praised as it is, be-
longs to the harem, and is no sign of q
straightforward or virtuous nature. Full,
white eyelids are beautiful, but the phys
iognomist does not choose them for the
first to trust. They are secretive eyes
and watchful of self interest. The eve
with dropping lids, slanting ever so
slightly to the outer corner, is that of an
intriguante. See the earlier portraits of
the Empress Eugene. Sorrow and self
communing have made an honester
woman Of her today, with loss of crown
and beauty and ambition. Eyes which
slant ever so little to the inner
corner are prying, inquisitive and
t~reacherous. Women with such eyes
lie without reason, apparently with
out knowing it. They are bad
neighbors in a village or a boarding
house. Pity the woman whose lips smile
when her eyes do not, for she is the
product of an artificial life, and has
probably nev known n faithful friend
or an unselish person in her life. The
face of Patti is such a woman, and the
pain of her set, sweet, artist smile and
utterly rnsmiling eyes is sore to every
true
Confused or broken wrinkles on the
forehead are signs of a confused under
~derstanding, a weak mind, and often a
weak body. Deep wrinkles under the
chin and around the neck belong to the
easy going. persons, not inclined to any
labor. When found on persons of large
brain they indicate characters of great
mental vigor, capable of hard and pro-
tracted mental labor. Lines down the
sides Of the nose, which deepen in talk
ing, are evidence of a malicious and dis
honest character. Wrinkles across the
top OF h nose are indications of COM
mand, as in those who govern soldiers
and sailors, in some teachers and pa
rents Of good executive ability and will.
Dimples near the corners of the mouth
are signs of appropriateness and mirth.
Dimpled hands in fair persons show
amative disposition. Thick eyelashes
show warm passions. Blue eyes with
black hair show great ability and control
of feelings. Persons of this type carry
out their plans secretly while affecting
great frankness. Dark eyes with fair
hair indicate strength and fneness.
Light brown hair with a golden tinge be-
tokens ~excitability and e~xaltation, often
leading to expression by pen or voice.
Let people people with stiff, straight hair
be consoled, for such it is easier to be
honest and honorable than to be other
wise.-Shirley Dare.