Middletown transcript., 1898-02-19

warm; by accustoming ourselves to
sudden changes or temperature by the
daily use of the cold bath; and by per.
serving the best state of health. While
our clothing should insure us against
any feeling Of chilliness, we must re-
member that cold is bracing, and heat
relaxing, and that of the two it is better
to be rather under than overclad. The
regular practice of cold bathing edu-
Gates the power by which the depress-
ing effect of cold is resisted. When
the shock of the shower and plunge
baths is more than can be borne, a
sponge dipped in cold water should be
passed rapidly over the body, and then
rough towel applied vigorously until
dryness and warmth are fully restored.
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A look or word can help or can
harm our fellows. 1t is for US to give
cheer or gloom as we pass on our way in
life; and we are responsible for the re-
suits of our influence accordingly.
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THE USE AND ABUSE OF EXERCISE AND BATHS.
Thssmodern girl is fast becoming a sports
woman. She not only rides wheel, horse
back and plays tennis and golf. but if she is
young woman of leisure, she is sure to
swim, row, and lastly hunt, and like our
English women, they try walking many
miles also. One thing they don't do, and
which is necessary, and it is both cleanly
tepid bath. after any ride of ordinary
length. 1t is a good plan to bathe the face
in tepid water, with pinch of powdered
borax, instead of soap, to soften the water,
and wipe dry with soft cloth. After dry
ing the skin rub in some pure cold cream.
The dust which accumulates in the skin is
very injurious to the complexion.
The moisture induced by the exercise
opens the pores of the skin, and the dust
is absorbed into the system. To render tn 9
skin healthy and beautiful, always bathe
after exercising, Immediately after you come
home. Then lie down and rest if possible.
The cold cream will be absorbed, and then
wipe off with soft cloth, and dust with
homemade starch or baby powder.
The sportswoman is entirely too indiffer-
ent to the lovely complexion given her by
kind Heavenly Father, who wishes His
C hildren to preserve and treasure all His
gifts. It's a laudable ambition to desire a
lovely complexion, no one can be beautiful
without it, no matter how good the features
are.
Care of the hair is important in out door
sports. The hands and feet are to be con.
sidered no objection to the sports ont doors,
but ones pride and appearance as well as
health, should have some weight. 1 saw
last summer at the sea shore, young girls
who entirely ignored their complexions,
It was roughened and burnt yellow, tanned
and freckled. to such an extent, that all the
winter care would not suffice to bring back
the velvety softness and delicate skin. Be
side their mothers, their skin looked thick
and yellow, and when they put on their
white, filmy gowns for the dance in the ball
room, it was a great detriment to their ap-
pearance to be so sunburned and tanned
They might look out little for their good
looks and study taking care of their skin.
1t makes young girl appear coarse. And
another fatal thing to beauty of skin. is
hard water. Always try to get rainwater,
especially for the face and hands, and if not
soften it, by using little pinch of borax.
Care of the face and hands is your duty
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