Evening star., 1898-10-22
FONTS OF BEAUTY.
tharcferistics for Which Women
should Always strive.
From IIarp-r's Bdzar.

rthD HARPER EuEar-
y graceful carriage Of the head and an
erect figure are points Of beauty which no
woman can afford TO overlook. Unlike Ger
tain other features, such as the shape of
the face the color Of the hair. and the size
Sf the hands and feet these pecuiiarities
are within the power of every woman to
control AS she plGases. one sometimes sees
an otherwise beautiful young woman who
goes along with head bent forward in
manner suggesting a turtle looking out of
its shell. and provoking the thought at once
that she has lost and is searching for some
thing. Nothing is less pleasing than an
awkward carriage of the mead. Every girl
should cultivate the habit of holding up her
chin fiat back, well-pOised head and
a graceful way of walking make the differ
enCc between a girl VINO has style and her
friend who Is clumsy and awkward. One
should not overlook the advantages of drill.
II l. only necessary TO think of the soldier
IN the awkward squad, and compare him
with the man who has undergone some
months Of rigid training. to be convinced
that freedom and grace of movement are
TO be mad by those who are willing TO work
for them.
Where girl can daily take exercise In
gymnasium, she may train her muscles so
that they will obey her will: but even bet
ter than this indoor training is that which
one has who walks a great deal in the open
air, plays golf and tennis, or often rows
boat across pond or river.
Another point of beauty. needless to say
Is d good complexion This too is within
Jhe reach Of every girl who. first of all en-
d"avDrs 70 maintain a high standard of
health. Pure blood has everything to do
with clear skin; therefore. one should be
careful Of her diet avoiding uuwholesOme
and iuulgestihle food. but taking care to
eat due proportion Of meat not omitting
"a liJtle fat every day. and regularly max
Ing fruit part Of her diet. Tea and coffee
should be sparingly used by the young wo-
man VINO would have a beautiful skin
Every day very thorough bathing and rub
ring win crash towel are essential and
the face once a day should be washed with
hot water and a lather made of delicate
toilet soap This should be thoroughly
rubbed into the skin, cleansing the pores
of the fine dust which clogs their face-iike
texture. The face should be carefully
rtnssd. and wiped with soft towel The
best time to do this Is at night before re-
tirtng- Given sufficient exercise good food
regular bathing and plenty of sleep there
Is no reason why a woman should not pre-
serve the freshness of her skin unimpaired
from childhood to old age.
Not only the beauty of the skin but also
the gloss and abundance Of the hair. the
brightness of the eyes and the sheen of the
teeth all are dependent on the circulation,
Which is promoted by healthful living
Well-shaped hands and feet have always
been regarded as distinctive marks of beau
~. While one cannot regulate the size of
these members, she can always have her
hands and nails well cared for and her feet
becOmingly dressed. woman who Is well
giOved and well shOd makes creditable
appearance even If the rest of her dress
be somewhat shabby. II one has not very