The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-10


in its application to human beings The
well-groomed woman or man is far more
attractive than the more finely dressed OF
either SEX whose attire may be costly
but unbrushed, wrinkled and uncared for.
In fact, to be well groomed indicates a
refinement of mind and person which is
extremely agreeable.
Healthful exercise, frequent bathing
proper food, good hours, continued sys-
tematically and regularly, are the only
means toward this much-desired end.
The fashionable woman is not so fortu-
nate as her masculine prototype, who can
transform himself by fresh linen and a
shave. She must spend hours over every
toilet, and the morning bath and massage
frequently consume hours if the woman
be fasudious. one pretty New York wo-
man has her beautiful hair washed in VIC
let water every day, an expensive and lux
urious fad.
Grooming to the average woman, there
fore, becomes something of a problem
Without a maid and with little time or
money to eXpend, she will still wish for
the fragrant, wholesome freshness of her
more fortunate sister. How is she to at
tain the glowing eyes, glossy hair, and
soft hands that seem the natural endow-
ment OF some other woman?
asked this question Of a famous COM
plexionist the other day, who has made a
fortune out OF the Identification of wo-
men.
Il never undertake the task of improv-
ing woman's appearance" she said, "un-
less she will conform to the laws of health
and perfect cleanliness. All this ridicu-
lous talk about women who never wash
the face or hands, but who use chamois
and other things as a means of cleansing
the pores is misleading and injurious.
The face, as well the body, should
pc washed and scrubbed with a rubber
brush at least once a day, and if possible
OItShef. me woman who wishes to be
Wen groomed without spending much
money will be obliged to rise very early
II she IS engaged later in the day, and she
should go through the same careful for
mula each morning If she wishes to pro-
duce the desired effect. Hands, feet, nails
teeth, and hair must be faithfully cared
for; there should be. exercise before break
fast, II possible, with dumbbels, or a short
walk or run should be taken.
THE inner clothing must be fresh each
DAY, and the outer garments carefully
brushed and aired. Gloves and shoes must
be neat and must be discarded when they
grow shabby. This sounds like extrava-
gance but l know many women who
waste money, but who will wear their
gloves and shoes until they are unsightly.
Inc dress binding is a thorn in the flesh
OF many women, and this is an import
ant point. 1t must be changed just as
soon as IL begins TO wear; it should never
De allowed to grow ragged or frayed.
Ihe woman who wishes to be well
groomed should take day off once a
week or every two weeks, which she
should devote to resting and to regular
formula She should take a Turkish bath
a sliiS aIlerWard massage with alcohol, which
VIII VII close the pores and make the muscles
hrm. If her complexion is bad l would
recommend face steaming, but after this
care should be taken about venturing too
The hair should be shampooed after
the batn, the ends trimmed, and the hair
arranged by good hairdreSser for the
reason that occasional dressing with hot
irons trains the hair into a graceful con-
tour The nails should be manicured, and
a1ter thorough rest the subject will feel
Qelciously fresh and clean, and languidlv
luxurious as a princess. Under a course Of
ms Kind of treatment, taken with the
morning program at home, the homeliest
woman will grow good-looking and will
gam a certain freshness and charm"
One of the most delightful Characters
tics of an up-to-date woman of society.
says the New York Tribune. is her power
OF doVetailing her occupations as it We're
SO as TO get as much as possible out of
the twenty-four hours. 1t is no uncom-
mon thing to see milady out for a canter
or ride on her cycle early in the morn
ing, at an hour when fashionable belle
OF decade or two ago would have been
smut up in her darkened bed room, sleep
ing OH the enectS Of her nights dissipa-
ton. Far more wonderful than the new
woman" and thousand times more at
tactlVe, is the d-of-the-century woman
Of the world of the best type, who is GER
talnIy one of the most interesting studies
OF modern society. How she can fill so
many and such contradictory roles is a
continued source of Wonderment envy and
consequent criticism to her more common
place contemporaries, who plOd along the
beaten path of life, while she, apparently
covering the same amount of ground,
nnds time and opportunity to dart hither
and thither afield for enjoyment and rec
reation. She apparently neglects nothing,
ana yet finds the time to do everything.
she is a good housekeeper, a devoted
mother a favorite in society, and keen
sportSWoman-at least, that is her aim,
ana certainly her attempt to reconcile all
these apparently conflicting qualities
seems to be in many cases a success.
one OF these energetic beings, young
English woman of Independent fortune
and charming personality who is a mu-
slcian of no ordinary ability, is UP and
dressed at O'Clock in the morning in
summer and at in the winter, spends an
ilour IN her music room, and goes out on
her wheel and returns just a the time
When the rest of the family are about
ready for what they consider a fairly
early breakfast
aalne is her rapid change of toilet. Dress
ing, as she must necessarily do, half
uozen times day to adapt herself to her
variety OF employments, she has acquired
FACILITY in turning herself out, equipped
IN the very best style for the matter in
hand, that is truly wonderful. OF course,
u goes without saying that her clothes
Tor every occasion are finished to the
minutest detail, and she has a maid who
mas everything. ready before hand; but
even with these advantages the energy
which prompts her to make such changes,
which are only preambles of the occupa-
tons which follow is remarkable. AS a
product of advanced civilization this
many-sided, typical woman of the world
Is most interesting, and in a way very ad-
mirable. She is certainly a far finer
creature than the langushing fine lady
on yore, and if she is little bit of hum
bug she is so charming that it is easy to
forgive her.
Like mistress, like maid" is an old
saying, and certainly some of the modern
ADigails are absurd caricatures of their
employers. do you think Mrs. A. pref
ty2" said one of her friends to another.
Rather" was the answer, but she is
not the style admire; she is the kind of