Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-25

tended fnsteps and straight knees raise and
lower the limbs slowly. At first. the eIeva-
ton must be slight, q few days later the
angle may be 80 degrees. and still some
days after 45 degrees. The amount of ele-
walton may be Indicated by slightest eieva-
ton. all the way up and ''half way"
In doing this exercise there Is apt to be a
tendency to move the arms up, which must
be overcome.
For another movement kneeI upon the
floor so that the standing position can be
resumed by merely moving the center of
gravity backward and then extending the
limbs.
Here are few 'don'ts" to bear in m nd
when performing any athletics:
Don't use too much force; if exercise is
too vigorous, you will be exhausted before
you can complete 1t.
Don't exercise one part of the body too
much and another part not at all: let the
development be symmetrical
Don't exercise an instant after you feel
exhausted.
Don't exercise for an hour NJ 1east after
meals.
Don't forget to inhaIe slowly when per
forming any exercises.
Don't exercise beyond the ability of the
heart to keep race with You. Palpitation is
certain indication of excess.
Don't stand with the back bent over, the
shoulders thrown forward. the head dropped
and the chest sunk in
Don't protrude the hips and abdomen or
rest the weight uneveniy upon the feet No
exercise is of any benefit whatever unless
correct standing position is taken every
time.
Don't forget that every woman Is as
young as she looks; but she cannot -iool,
young with broken figure.
Useful Recipes.
For blackheads battle the face at night
with water as hot as can be borne, without
scaialng; use CASTLE soap and flesh brush
and give your face thorough wash. Rinse
vxtfh ri
with mutton tal1ow which must be warmed
as you use 1t. Rub It in thoroughly In the
morning wash the face with warm water
only-no soap-and give it a dash of cold
water.
F'reckles and tan will probably both wear
or, now that summer is over but If Won
wish to hasten this happy contamination
make a freckle lotion as follows: Take 3
ounces clear OK gall, drachm spirits of
camphor and Il drachm burnt alum y
drachm powdered borax and u ounce Of
rock salt. Dissolve the salt in a little water
rose water-if preferred and add the
other ingredients. Shake well several times
d Jay Tor week, then strain through
thin muslin bag. Apply to the face at
night and wash off in the morning.
Tor cold cream to remove tan of long
standing make a cream by mixing 3 ounces
OF hne flour of mustard with a little lemon
Juice and add Il ounce oil of almonds
70 make the hands soft and white wash
them with warm water and oatmeal rub
ping 1t on as you would soap; rinse with
clear water, and then apply a little Civ
cerine and rose water before wiping the
hands-one-third glycerine to thirds
rose water
To make a bran bag for the bath put
pound fresh bran, Il pound good soap shay
ed thin. and ounces each of powdered or
rls root and boraX in a thin muslin bag
This can be used more than once.
Don't use salts of tartar on your hair
once q month give hair q "a
using powdered borax in the water, a scant
tablespoonful of borax to one gallon of
water. This may help to keep your hair
from turning dark.
When the skin Is chaDped and rough in
the first place give up the use of powder
altogether. Battle your face In quite hot
water, holding a cloth wrung out of the
water on your face; bury your face In the
hot CLOTH while still warm massage your
face well with sweet oil. If you prefer to
do this In the morning. after the oil is well
rubbed In wipe off all traces of 1t with q
dry linen cloth Repeat this daily Also
once day rub your face with a little Of
the following lotion: Glycerine 1 ounce;
acetic acid 1 drachm; rosewater. ounces
Fully nine-tenths of the tooth brushes
used are entirely too large-so large and
clumsy that they come in contact with the
cheek, before the second and third molars
are reached: hence they are almost habit
ually unclean. brush should not be
wider than three rows of bristles, and
should be used after each meal, as the best
authorities are unanimous in the opinion
that 1t is the particles of food which are
allowed to remain around the teeth that
cause decay. When people can he brought
to appreciate the comfort and cleanliness
which follow the frequent and thorough
use of good brush. the income of the den
fist will be greatly 1essened However you
will receive his gratitude If YOU in your
capacity, continue to cooperate with him
in tmpressing this upon the public for he
Is not wholly mercenary.