The herald., 1895-09-01
THE POLITE WORLD
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Have you herad the latesb' tne very
latest in fads. one that has come to stay,
and like the poverty stricken ones in bib
lical lore we will always have with us2
To Los Angeles belongs the prestige OF
being the birthplace of this new idea, and
one of our own bright Los Angeles girls
is the originator and has had the energy
and capability OF starting fad that all,
both men and women, should take hold
of with right good will. 1t is SO prac-
tical, SO conducive TO health and grace OF
motion; it is within the scope of all. and
It is natures own healthgiving exercise
and one that has been carelessly set aside
ss of little consequence. and yet it gives
such an air OF distinction to all. What is
this new fad that offers the possibilities
of accom- plishing all this? 1t is the sim
pie art of walking we'll; the plain. every
day, go-down-town-on on n-a-shopping-expe
dition walk. Walking parties will be
quite IN vogue this winter, and many
pleasant afternoon or moonlight evening
will end with recherche little dinner or
supper. There will be walking clubs
formed, so fall into line and be ready for
the winter contests. Now there is q rare
opportunity offered all. /. and especially
the women OF Los FAngeles. who wish to
perfect themselves in this art and be in
structed in the correct, the easiest and
most graceful manner of walking. as
Miss Anna Cash will on September 18th
open class at her home, 1881 Bonsallo
avenue, to give instruction in what so
large percentage lack, namely, how TO
stand, how to walk, the correct adjust
ment of the shoulders, with good poise
of the mead. Although Miss Cash has made
q close study of physical culture and
gymnastics it is not her purpose to take
Ler pupils through u long and tedious
course of the f"rmer, but confine her
teaching simply to the rudiments of pc
destrian exercise. Each class will be
composed of ten pupils. and those so de-
string may have private lessons. This
question of walking should come especi-
ally under the notice of parents, as chill
dren should be taught while young to
walk correctly, and they swill grow up
land call you blessed" and society
might eventually become the poetry of
motion. instead of the jeiky, uneven
movements of the present day. If WON :
en- could only appreciate the need of i'm
parting to their person the grace, ease and
steadiness of carriage, instead OF the Law
lsh expenditure on clothes. which is lost
sight OF in an ambling. listless walk,
with head bent forward and stoopin
shoulders. worths daintiest concoction
or the swellest made tailor gown is ru.
ined in effect when the weaTer's motions
are out of harmony and incongruous
with the even cut of the garment, an d
when this same gown is lifted over street
crossings and one has peep of prettily
turned ankle, alas! this is lost sight OF
also when the discovery is made that the
right foot knoweth what the left foot
doeth, for there is tendency to turn in
ward. The New York women have the
reputation OF being the swellest women
In America, and it is due more to their
easy, graceful carriage than the artistic
cut of their clothes. Mems Characters
tics are often shown in their walk. and
even their profession is stamped in the
manner with which they carry them
selves. The professional beggar tells his
tale of woe before he addresses you; So
ciety has it's tip-toe style, and the reyer-
ends have a walk that denotes the senti.
ment of O Lord, thank Thee that l am
not like other men: and who could mis-
take the jolly tar with his swinging gait
and bowed knees; the distingue air OF
the army man, and especially the West
Pointer. is conspicuous for his natural,
easy carriage, straight shoulders and
erect head; and 'll-wipe-you-of de
earth-see walk could never fail of recog
milton. For beneficial exerse, walking
is best adapted to women. No doubt the
wheel has come to stay, and dash over
the road is most exhilarating; but think
of the bumps, knocks and almost nervous
prostration one has to pass through be
fore becoming al adept. Holsebacl
riding and swimming are debarred many
women. owing to their timidity to both ;
and golf and tennis SAVIOR too much Of
good hard work to be lasting enjoy
ment. Walking is the coming fad. Walk
we must, and we might as well do II
with grace and with frugality o
wasted energy and force. not as ii W.
were humming to ourselves the trite lit
tie song. For one foot Is crazy and the
other one is lazy
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