The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-08-19
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TO be the possesso- OF long and beauri-
full hair is the dream and hope of nearly
every woman with scanty tresses, says
a writer in the August "Home Queen"
This is not always attainabie, but a little
time and attention, judieiously bestowed,
will improve the appearance and quality
OF any suit of hair and render It "a
crown of glory to Its wearer.
In the first place do not make the
mistake of washing the hair and scalp
TOO often. Once in four weeks, or even
six. is cutie often enough to keep both
in good condition. The too frequent APP
plication Of soap and water tends to des-
troy the vitality of the hair, and renders
it harsh and unlovely. A friend OF the
writer, who possessed q magnificent SUIT
of chestnut brown locks, adopted me
pernieious habit of washing 1t every
week with strong alkaline soap In a
short time her hair had become harsh
ard discolored, every strand had SPIN
at the end. and she was threatened with
total badness. Fortunately. an attack
of fever soon robbed her of her faded
tresses. and when the second growth-lus-
trous and wavy as that of a child's-ap-
reared. she had learned from experience
the best method of taking care of it.
In Washing the hair use the best
uualitv of CASTLE soap and tepid water;
a pinch of bicarbonate of soda added
to the rinsing water assists materially
in cleansing it. Rub gently, but thor
oughly with a towel, and allow it to flow
loose until perfectly dry. Never coil or
braid the hair while 1t IS the least bit
damp; not only is it apt to give cold,
but also causes an odor that is far from
agreeable.
Some ladies are of a neuralgia ten
dency. and on this account can seldom
indulge in the luxury of a scalp bath
To these 1 recommend the following: One
teaspoonful of castor oil and three o.
bergamot. Mix to a cream and apply
to the hair, rubbing it well into the scalp.
It not only c~leanses thoroughly n
gives a pleasant odor, but stimulates the
oil vessels to greater activity.
In dressing the hair / do not advise
the use of a fne-toothed comb, as it is
too apt to irritate the scalp, and thus
cause it to become diseased. Instead 1
recommend a COARSE CUfLD 1DT tile put-
pose of %untangling the hair, then brush
with soft bristles. Most women with
handsome tresses use the coarse-toothed
comb and soft brush.
In regard to the arrangement of the
hair. I advise every woman to wear 1t in
the style most becoming to her. regard
less of the prevailing fashion. There are
very few to whom the simply-parted
locks are really becoming. If you look
best with a few wavy tendrils upon
your forehead, by all means wear them,
no matter what your age may be.
Because your youth lies in the past
is no reason you should wear your hair
in Quakeress-like severity. No woman
ever grows too old to arrange her tresses
becomingly.
A few waving locks about the forehead,
temples and ears suit nearly every face,
either fun or thin. A high couture is
best adapted to evening wear, but the
soft coil. either high or low. at the back
of the head. is always in good taste. And
never make the mistake of wearing too
many ornaments in your hair. no matter
what the occasion may be. A jeweled
comb, a soft ostrich tip, or a dainty
flower is sufficient fer any function.
Simplicity is often the expression of per-
feet taste.
The officers and attendants In the
household of the Queen of England num-
Der more than LOGO. Most people think
that the practical management of the
household is in the hands of the Lord
Steward The salary attaching to the
office is a handsome one, it is true. being
$4,000 a year, but the post is in reality
a sinecure, the work being performed by
the master of the household. All the
Lord Steward has to do is to appear at
court in the gorgeous uniform he wears
on all state occasions. So ouerous, on
the other hand, are the duties of the
master of the household that he is CON-
PEELED to reside within the precincts of
the palace. This Office is in reality a
much better appointment than that of
Lord Steward, for, whereas the latter
goes out with his party, that OF the for
mer is permanent, with a salary OF S.
100 per nnu
But fer the two Courts of Appeal
known as the board of green cloth, which
undertakes the settlement of all disputes
arising in Buckingham Palace, and the
SoStt - AHS H1dtSHdAStG, WHICH mas 1UrlS-
diction over Windsor Castle-the Office of
master of household would be practically
an absolute ~despotism. AS a set-off for
this control of his powers by the above
tribunals the master of the household
is permitted to dine at the royal table.
The court Of the Marshalsea transacts
a deal more business thar its sister
court and costs, with its Offices and police
constables, in salaries alone $500 a year.
Its jurisdiction extends over all other
palaces, with the exception of Bucking-
ham palace, whose board of green cloth
claims powers within a circuit of twelve
miles from Whitehall. Both courts are
presided over by the same f-unctionaries
the lordsteward, treasurer, controller
and master of the household.
When her Majesty ascended the throne
the powers they welded were much more
extensive than they are noW-all crimes.
even those of high treason, felony and
murder. If committed within the pre-
cincts of the palace. being passed by
these courts. But, although shorn of
much of their ancient spIendor. these
tribunals still possess very considerable
powers. and should the proceedings be
OF more than usual Importance they in
fuse into their deliberations a lofty spirit
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