The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-15

AS a child grows up il learns that the ap-
pearance OF a thing Is Of the greatest i'm
portance. Failing to learn this It makes a
failure Of life. Whether it IL farm produce
dry goods furnishings or fine arts matters
little; IL the appearance 10 not right the I'M
dettAking is almost certain to lack success.
When humanity fully comprshends thai tie
looks of things are OF the greatest impor-
lance in every walk Of life. one Of the prob
lens Of existence will be In fair way "a
solution.
The farmer does not consider an un-
calmly, ill-shaped or deformed animal
worth raising, and always taxes care that
the increase 10 his focks is as beautiful,
symmetrical aid heslthful as possible. else
he is no farmer. but the merest bungisr.
Fanciers often take care Of weaklings, but
IL is 1udIclous care aud every appliance
commended by experience or indorsed by
scientific research, is adopted 10 secure that
perfection In form and style that gives the
production g commercial value, but when
1t comes to humanity this sort Of thing is
rarely thought Of. Every child should be
taught that personal appearance Is of great
Importance, and that personal perfection Is
second only to a healthy moral and intel
lectual development. Indeed IL Is held as q
theory by many persons that perfect mental
attributes are cOexistont only with physical
perfection.
my dearest girl, l have simply preserved
what good looks the Lord gave me, as every
member of my sex should who prizes youth
and beauty above eating, drinking, and
lazlness." said the hostess TO the New York
Sun, prinking out her wide green velvet
sleeves and watching the play Of the fire,
light on her tea gownof daffodil yellow.
"But how on earth do you manage itP'
queried the pretty passe listener. "Here
a nj
ner last night would have given you a day
over % years OF sge.n
"Self-disoipline and capacity for taking
palms, was the reply; absolutely the only
reliable weapons for fighting wrinkles and
old age"
go Into details. please" and a distinct
note OF envy sounded In the visitors voice.
with pleasure, returned her hostess.
You remember me at Is as a slim girl,
with round pink cheeks, soft eyes and fairly
nice features. / was warned to make the
most OF my beaute de didble, for my friends
sweetly assured me that 1t would fade, and
quickly. The thought of becoming sallow
and shriveled, or red and coarse, wRs mad
ness. promptly resolved 70 battle for my
beauty and outwIt time IL possible. Just
then went to France, and by the merest
accident fell upon really wonderful old
book. 1t pretended to reveal secrets known
TO Ninon de rEnclos, Diane de PoitisTa
Recamier and other famous court bellies
who cherished their youthful loneliness Ions
past their prime. Mixed in with a lot OF
nonsense were some wise and excellent sug-
gestions. BY adoption and experiments
have worked out a code that, if faithfully
Obserued, will keep any woman fresh and
fair until she reaches so at least"
Tell me, dear, do you think l am too
late in beginningN inquired the young
woman anxiously.
"Not If your digestion L. good. returned
her friend. My French manual set me to
studying my stomach from scientific
standpoint, and from that day to this !
have never eaten sweetmeat, tasted a
drop Of wine, or let Zoe water pass my lips.
Linen sheets, candies and hot baths l avoid
like the pestilence. l eat the simplest food,
exercise enormously. and have discovered
the preservetive properties of grease. Like
all things really worth having, one pays a
heavy price to hold youth beyond the
allotted time. IL you think my red lips,
high color. and smooth SKIN are easily come
by you are mistaken. To this day it re-
Quires the severest Eelf-control to pass q
dish Of benbous, and il. 10 were not for nv
inordinate vanity would buy five pounds
Of fancy CAKE and try to devour it ali
at sitting. As it Is, my breakfast
| always eaten in bed, consists of
weak tea, soft egg, and thin, very dry
toast. Al luncheon 1 take plenty OF cold
meat, fresh salad, one or two vegetables
aud some simple pudding. Consequently
my digestion is never out Of order, my COM
| plexion 10 invariably clear and ROSY and
sleep eight hours out OF the twenty-four in
| dreamless repose. Before retiring at nigh,
| plunge my feet and legs up Co the knees in
GOLD water, TO draw the blood from nv
head and keep the extremities warm. Then
am thoroughly knsaded from head to foot
in massage fashion. The Rreasing process
| follows, for | use pounds and pounds OF
lubricating ointment ia the course of year.
| think glycorine and oil nsw-fangled
emollients impart yellowish tinge and
leathery quality to the skin. The only abb
| solutelY safe unguent ia old-fashionsd
mutton suet, refined and slightly per-
| fumed This should be- applied from
neck 20 heels with the hand and gently
rubbed in 90 as not to stick or shine, but
leave soft, satiug surface. Under the
knees and arms an extra quantity Is re-
CURED; also on the joints. such as elbows
and ankles to prevent the least stiffness
and keep the body supple I always sleep
between blankets that absorb every particle
OF moisture the body throws out, and next
morning, after tepid bath. when meal in
place OF soap 10 used, and brisk rub down
with a crash towel, my skin ia az pink and
white as an infant's..
to insist upon horseback rioing: AZ least q
3-rnile walk every day; dancing whenever
you can get Ii, and not less than two hours
spent In the open air. Sleep in a cold room,
With ample covering. Never eat after an
O'Clock dinner, avoid cosmetics, and re-
member my advice about sugar plums"
Any one who doesn't believe the crinoliue
is imminent might spend a pleasant half
hour IN the study of a new dinner gown re-
Gently imported and be stimulated in his
reflections by remembering that inside the
enc gown is a wired ruffle gathered to the
last degree OF fulness, says the New York
Sian. The greatly desired flare of other
gowns lie secured by a facing Of buckram
and petticoat with three full hounoes, one
put on exactly above the other, and each in
different color. The lower half
Of the petticoas is gathered in
Spanish hounce to the upper part,
which increases the fare. Besides, the
skirts are so shaped "a to give the peculiar
stand-out straight look now coveted, In
stead Of the cliDging droOp of last seasons
grace. The back OF the gown gives bet
ter idea OF the great width of the skirt as IL
lustrated in the modified 1887 dinner gown
OF rich eau de Nj satin. which has round
skirt with five graduated rows OF double
ruche areophHne and low. houidered 1880
bodice with a scarf waissband fastened be-
hind with sash effect. An old fashioned
bertha OF satin edged with lace and richly
trimmed with spangles and beads falls over
the full sleeves. which are encircled with
many bands Of the ruching and meet the