New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-30

diamonds set In platna. A long oval turquoise "
precious opal is frequently mounted In this WY ~
the slcnder-shaped setting Of marquise ring OF q"
emerald or ruby of perfect color and fine cutting %
chosen for the centre Of feurdelis or other peno
of solid diamonds. There is more choice In the r'.o'
than in any other gem, and perfect stone Oh '''o
true "pge0n's BLOOD is worth nearly three times u.
much a diamond. All rubies come from India' @u
the true stone is so that even specimens on
color" bring higher price than diamonds IL ~
mains now the most precious stone OF all. as IL WIS.,
in Scrptural times. when the wise man OF lsrae'
wrote Of the virtuous woman whose price "is i"'
above rubies.'
So much has been written about the means OF aoqn,l
ing beautiful complexion that it seems almost i"'''
to say any about IT, but as this topic Is aways
of the most interesting TO ladies OF all ages a"
classes, II may be at least charitable to warn l'e"
against the numerous socaed skinbeautifers advcr
tsed by perfumers and druggists In most cases these
preparations are downright dangerous, and bring on
pimpes wrinkles and even serious troubles OF the
dermal tissues. The bleaching fluids destroy tue r
dern and absorb the oily matter necessary for hc
function Of the skim which soon becomes as u's o. s
hard as parchment The pomades fill up the pores "N
prsduce blackheads OF truth, many Oh inc W
metcs, especially those prepared by cohscenuo"'
chemists, absolutely harmless that Is all th'' 90"
oe said Of them, however, for in no way DO they ip'
a complexion which is bad or Indifferent by nature
Circsssian women who are noted for their veiVety
skins and hedge-rose bloom. never use oihtheh.' v
any kind They apply to their races nail all '''
before their daily BATH thorough coating OF whlle VI
egg When this has completely dried they wash II VI.
with tepd water, and then proceed 10 bathe a. u'"
in soap and water spoonful Of tincture OF oe"ho"
is added TO the BATH pervadng it with sweet ana III
viporatinc perfume. The white Of egg clsanses tho
skin perfecty freeing from all impurities ana %
strucons and leaves it smooth and soft like that OF
baby.
A woman will never have a good complexion or
healthy and dainty appearance so long as shc does no'
take daily bath OF few minutes In tepid water Inc
temperature of the water should not exceed 10 dese
and the time spent in the tub should not be over hVe
or six minutes. Rich and poor alike enjoy this
pIeasantest OF all Injuries for bathroom IS ho'
absolutely necessary to take bath. Any carpenter
can make at a very small cost large rouhu ''o'
which placed on a piece OF Ol-clOth In the bedroom
is perfect substitute for the "bagnolre."
Sponge baths or partial washing, cannot take the
place Of a complete immersion, and whereas dehcaue
women reco before the idea of plunging themselves III
cold water and nervous women suffer from 100 man!
warm baths, dip in tepid water reireshes anu
strengthens one for the whole day Women even those
belonging to the higher classes do not sufficiently eahc
that fine dresses and sparkling jewels do not maho
them truly elegant It Is the "recherche de Id
toilette ntmcn and above all the absolute ana minute
care given to the entire person WHICH oo"''"'O' D
Gde elegance New York society girl who Is conslderen
unite bcau,y sent some time ago for her DOCTOR one
of Americas leading physicians, to vacciEatc her mo
medical man. having been for many years past freho
of the girls family suggested that Instead OF being
vaccnatcd on the arm the little operation should DC
performed above the knee. as to AVOID inc uiNhe"rs
scars en- apparapt with the low bodies aud absent
sleeve of modern ball dress. The fair one jumped
at the idea and thanking Dr. " for his kndly auVlce
cried out navely. " Walt a moment Doctor, III run
upstairs and wash myself before yon vaccna'e me!
No comments are needed! This trne anecdote VIII
90 far TO show that baths not as frequen, even
for society women as they ought TO be-a fact when
Is deeply 10 he depored, for II seems Impossible
that one should feel good tempered and happy WHICH
so essential a care Is neglected Moreover, "olhah
who does not think 1t worth her while to a'tehu 10
details of toilette which do not consist In adorhins
her person can scarcely hope to retain husbahd's
affections Men lose much Of their Illusions when
their wives appear at the breakfast table with hastily
twisted trcsscs slipshOd slippers. peisnolr OF DOUBT
ful freshness and general look Of not having what
the English call eroomed- that morning. It's good
enough for ny husband :" Is thought which cndangers
matrimonial happiness more than ANYTHING else can
do II Is in her husbands eyes that a true woman
ought to desire TO look her best IL Is for MIN that
she ought TO don the dalnest pieces OF her wardrobe
and IL is his admiration she should SEEK not tnat OF
the public. An eegantes bedroom ought TO be more
beautiful that her drawingrOom for II Is the casKet
for the pearl she ought to surround herself WIN at
tractve objects and look herself. to the smallest de-
tails, for the very air around her should be I'M
prcrnated with Taste. "rcchcrche' ara "clic'' with
ont which, however beautiful she may be- she VIII
not succeed in pleasing man possessed OF refine
ment.
The salvation Army with its wild. iubant, on
ward march its eytravagant theories and absurd