The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-18
CARE or JyfE EYES.
= Matter of the Gress~-s Importance for
Beauty "a We'll a. U-.fuins-~-

Much OF the beauty OF the face de-
ponds upon the eyes But the eye without
its graceful eyebrow and soft fringe ~
eveIash would have very little beauty OF
expression and would be like picture
without its setting. Nature bestows dsf-
ferent coloriug and the eye generally sc-
cords with the complexion or hair on
forms a piquant contrast
The pupn. whatever it's color. should
be set i'm "A blue and white eyebsi ana
where this is tinged with streaks OF
blood or shows tiny veins much of the
beauty IS lost. ar1 the disfigurement =
generally traced to stomachic trcuhlesA
which be counteracted hy tho
drugs which act the liver and exDa
impurities from the system. Persons OK
pletboric habits suffer at intervals freu1
sick headaches. which are caused b.
undue secretions OF bile affecting the iiveg
and for time poisoning the blood
In such cases the eyebaIl becomes quite
yellow and the eye itself Is SO dssturbso
that small black specks appear TO noae
about. and these are particularly trouble
some when one endcavors TO read or writeL
For this trcubic there is nothing ssetfee
than the old-fsshioned remedy, sed{it1
| powder. which should be taken Immediate
| ~ the symptoms observed and. ie
possible. before sickness fnterveneS- Aftec
the powder allow hour to elapse: then
take a cup OF weak tea very hot. ana
with little sugar. Seek repose in dark
"A
Is not found take another powder. Dark
shadows under the eyes are due TO similar
causes; but when they habituaI q
doctor should lie consulted.
Foolish women. with regnrd only for
the moment. enlarge the pupil of the eve
With tinctnre of beiiadonna. placed in a
very large proportion of water. This GER
tainly gives a fun. lustrous effect TO the
eye. but only for time. and each tins
this lotion Is used does the eye dete-
rioate and the sight become less kesu-
OF course. with a strong eye no ni-effect
rs noticed for months. IL may be years
but the continual diatiOn and retractfou
must tell i'm time, and failing sight will
certainly come retribution for The
unnatural treatment OF earlier years.
Where beauty of appearance Is concern-
ed am fully aware that il is useless to
preach wisdom and 70 terrify by menaces
that can only be realized when the time
comes. / will therefore suggest less HARM
full means by which similar effect may
be obtained.
Bathing the eye morning. and night
in cold water has a Frightening effect
and when I say the eye ! mean the eye
lids must be raised and the open eye
must meet the water.
Another foolish plan is to drink can do
cologne. which Is worse than taking
brandy and other stimniants. and in re-
atty ruins the complexion and destroys
the clear white Of the s.yebail while. the
habit is a terrible one and frequently
leads TO general intenperance. Now a
much better effect may he obtained by
putting little liquid perfume ON the
corner OF n handkerchief and shifting IL
up the n0strils. or by inhaiiny strong
aromatic vinegar with the eyes closed
and avoiding TO touch the lips
weak solution OF suIphate Of zinc in
rose water Is admirable when the eyes
feel tired or strained. or warm milk end
water is harmless lotion Eyes that
ache and feel hot and irritable should
De rested al cnce and shaded from
too intense light.