The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-09-01
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Is sa an innate artsric sense, OF is 1t
not IA ser thai attention to little things
whici women neglect, or consider
too Ii dwell upon?
TAX ample. one detail in the
toilette 4chwoman, the care with
which $ her face powder. First
of all IL ! the prrest. the best and
the most ~sAsive on the market.
Though she has to go without her beloved
daily salad for a month. madame will
serinap and save till she has the required
sum.
And that's not all-she sees that it is
the exact shade matching her own com
plexion. A Frenchwoman would break
the Ten Commandments al one fell swoop
rather than sin against the unwritten law
of good taste. She would never dream OF
using pink powder on her dark skin; in
stead she selects the tone known among
Partisan perfu.ners as "bfun,' or If she
be excessively dark, that called Rachel"
after the famous Hebrew tragedienne
whose olive skin clearly betrayed her
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Eastern origin.
Blanc" and blanc de perle" she leaves
for her fairer rivals. and SO artfully does
she use her poudre brun that only the
initiated would dream of its application.
In a word. the clever Parisienne is past
mistress of the art which c~onceals art!
So
And then her corset-with what care is
hat essentially feminine article selected!
1t must fit, as do her gloves, to perfec-
ton; but-and here mark the wisdom of
the French artiste-she does not fit her
corset-her corset fits her!
To be sure, she does not hesitate to
apply art where art is needed. Is mad
anne too thin? then a little judicious fill
ing out is not to be 6espised; or, or the
contrary, is there a fatal tendency
toward embonpoint? then there is a gem
tie pressure. but never so marked as to
draw attention to the very defects she
wishes to conceal.
Just as present the vogue in corsets is
the very tiny one low at the bust and
short OF the hips, a sensible mode, as
it gives free play to the breathing or
gans,s and is becoming to all but very
stout figures.
Next to the selection of the make of
corset is the lacing of it-an art again
which it may be said the Frenchwemen
almost monopolize. Three laces are in
variably used, the top one beginning
about three eyelets above the waist line.
working upwards, gradually widening
and left SO loose that the bust is entire
ly unrestricted. The middle laces regu-
late the size of the waist, and is put
sure simply restricts its size, not inter-
fering with the general outline of the
1gure. The third laces finish this work
of art, and, as a rule, are adjusted some
whatsloosely, as undulating hips are con-
sidered a beauty in fair France, and are
thought to add much to the grace and
freedom of a wonan's carriage.
That day and night on the sleeping
car is the dread of many a woman who
is looking forward to a prolonged trip.
But If the question be taken in time and
duly prepared for the hours spent upon
the rail lose their tedium. They even
become a rest ard a pleasure.
As in the case of beginning an ocean
voyage the system should be in as
healthy a state as possible. So many
women suffer from severe attacks of
nausea during the long journey by rail
that the tyro. uncertain as to her capac-
ity Z endure the motion. should look
sonae that carefully TO her diet during the
day preceding departure. Oily foods and
dishes slow to digest should be avoided.
Women and children are apt to set out
upon azjourney fitted out with bonbons,
jellies and other sweets" AS a rule this
is fatal to good health on the wing. A
box of ripe. fruit is a much wiser sug-
gestion. In fact fruit of the variety in
season should always form a part of the
travelling lunch box.
AT each station along the route where |
q stop off of a few minutes is allowed
the traveller should descend and walk
briskly to and fro upon the platform to
invis rate the system and set the blood
in L lion, many women neglect this ex-
erci from a rather absurd fear of be-
ing eft behind" But due notice to
Passengers to regain their seats is al
way given by train officials and no
one forgotten.
in ase Of giddiness or nausea it is
best 20 provide some simple remedy
used at home in similar cases. Aro-
mates spirits of ammonia, etc.
If On leaving your berth in the morn
ing you feel giddy or nauseated. try eat
ing something light. Toast and tea, a
slice of cold chicken, etc. These symp-
toms often arise from want of food and
viii cease when some light nourishment
has been taken.
Another cause of serious annoyance on
the rail is want. of sleep occasioned by
the unusual jarring motion. II possible
indulge in a little promenade along the
alsles of the car. before retiring. Trav-
eliers often retire too early and thus
murder sleep in advance.
For air and comfort the upper berth
is greatly to be preferred. but many
women find it difficult 10 mount and de-
scend. and for convenience sake are
forced to take the lower couch.
One cause of Insomnia Is the habit
which those new at travelling nave Of
sleeping partially dressed. This is most
uncomfortable. undress thoroughly and
bathe before retiring. This will insure
sound sleep.
The fewer the better Of bundles in a
sleeping ear. If possible dispense en-
TREY with these The satchel carried
should contain only articles to be used
upon the trip and these should be COM
pactly arranged in order TO be ready at
a moments notice. A fun sci of toilet
articles. towels. medicine. etc. should be
included. Bedroom slippers also and a