New-York tribune., 1901-11-24

, With closed windows I often remain
in the theatre eleven or t"ei'e houiS ~
stretch without seeing daylight anu aiAii
without fresh air. I usually dine In the 'ieo'
IF ia true that in the summer season L Hahe up
for this by my open air life at Belle-lsie' ou' 'h
is my holiday; that is to say, its eAception' AZ
pens-Isle always have the windows wide open
+o ,et in the sea breeze, and find that tnls SUI
den change from the close air Oh the theatre u
49,. onen air of the ocean does me an immense
-ooun+ of good much to the astonishment OF
tho doctors who tell that such suooen
changes are dangerous l hate taxing IneuiclieS
of auy description and avoid sanitary precau-
tions and thinking of my health Hard nara
work during ten months of the year gives hle
no time to be ILL Work! work! that is my n.y.
giene-
,5r,e Rartet of the Coincide Francaise, fol-
lows no particular regime, except that she al-
uavs sleeps with her windows open, summer ana
winter. seI eat anything that suits my fancy
chicken baefsteaks, mutton chops game, trul-
Aes all kinds of fish and plenty Of eggs. fre-
onenty indulge in very rich food, such as may
onnaise salads, Holsters and game pastry, but
Invariably take good care to eat very little, ana
,eyer unite appease my hunger. I drink red or
white Bordeaux Burgundy or champagne OUT
take very little liquid at time am very ioho
of walking in the open air, but always drive to
the theatre usually in closed carriage
Nine Worms Baretta, of the Comedie Fran
catse never bothers about her health one way or
the other. II usually pass two months OF the
wear In the mountains" she says. and thlS
seAn,s TO wind me UP for the whole theatrical
season. I eat and drink whatever my appetite
dictates and I rest and take care Of myself &C
cording to the advice of my DOCTOR as every one
else does. but avoid thinking about my health or
the possibility of falling ILL"
Nine. Rachel Boyer, of the Coincide Fran
caise enjoys most robust health. which she at
tributes to fresh air Il fond of my auto
mobile and after working in the theatre there is
nothing so refreshing a brisk spin In the
country good road at speed Of forty
miles an hour. 1t is so bracing and stimulating!
I eat and drink almost everything, provided the
dishes are carefully and thoroughly prepared
and the wines are of good quality. prefer toast
to bread, and like good. palatabe. wholesome
food such as boiled fish. Irish stews, grllled
| mushrooms and eggs in almost every variety CT
! form, provided they are not hard boiled. I am a
| fervent enthusiast Of cold baths taken the very
| first thing in the morning, and also of a warm
bath at night, just before going to bed ind
| shower baths and douches excellent, and L take
| them three or four times a week. To sum up,
| fresh air and plenty Of cold water bathing have
always kept me out of the hands of the doctors
Nine. Rejane is just now absent from Paris
| but her fondress for fresh air is well known
| Nine. Rejane usually drives about in victoria
| drawn by pair Of black mules given her by the
| King of Portugal, and bathing and massage
enter largely into her habits Of life She passes
| the summer the seaside near Trouville, where
| she and her husband and their two little chill
dren live in a charming Norman cottage over
| looking the ocean. The air acts restora-
! tive. Her diet is not limited by any special
| regime She is very fond of fish and eggs and
| usually drinks light white Bordeaux.
| Nine Jeanne Granier. who seems to be alway: