Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-24

teresting example Of the effects Of violets
on the human voice.
AT soiree In Paris he says. ''the cele-
brated singer, Marie Sasse, was presented
with large bouquet Of Parma violets,
which had been sprinkled with a concen-
trated extract Of the same flower. She
was fond of violets and inhaled the per-
fume eagerly. Presently she attempted to
sing and found that her voice was entirely
gone. Her vocal chords were for the time
completely paralyzed."
Another Interesting theory is that certain
essences will give certain qualities and ca
pacities to the voice. This is of Importance
to embryo PATHS. The theory is that, in
order to modify the sounds of the human
voice, one has only to inhaie the vapors of
certain liquids and essences. Thus. inhala-
ton of curacao will raise the voice two
notes; essence extracted from pines VIII
give two low notes: the inspiration of creme
de menthe will add one high and two low
notes.
Useful Hints.
To use benzoin on your face daily is not
advisable. Once week is often enough,
then put little in the cold water with
which the face is rinsed
II your eyes feel weak and tired battle
them in cold tea or make salt and water
A soft linen cloth, which Is used for no
other purpose, is best for bathing the eyes
II the eyes are not rested now and then
they will look colorless, listless and express
sioness. Never let your eyes get tired
Close them occasionally or battle them in
warm water and lie down for a half hours
nap, or even one Of ten minutes.
If your hair is dry and harsh every alter
nate night massage the scalp with sweet
Oil, rubbing slowly and thoroughly. Dip
the forefingers in the oil, which has been
poured in shallow dish. A perfectly
harmless stain for darkening the eyebrows
Is made by melting one-quarter pound of
X. nil nd
enough charred cork to color it. Apply
with small brush.
Inc use of lemon juice for the voice.
ABOUT which you ask, Is excellent to re-
lieve slight hoarseness, and it clears the
voice at first, but only for a short time and
the strong acid is extremely injurious to
the vocal chords. To soothe and relieve the
congestion that produces hoarness nothing
is better than the white of an egg whipped
TO stiff froth. A cup of black hot coffee Is
OFTEN good to clear the voice A tablespoon
fut OF glycerine in twice the quantity Of
whisky relieves a parched throat and dry
lips. A lump of ammonia thrown into a
basin OF boiling water and then inhaled is
good remedy for weak husky voice, es-
pecially If one has to sing or speak for any
length of time.
You can take the cod liver oil easily, II
you will take a drop of essence of pepper
mint In your mouth.
A brunette can wear light shades Of blue
better than dark shades; also yellow, gray.
rose and any shades of green. Avoid browns
and lavender. White Is especially becoming
to brunette, as it lightens her complexion.
The proportions for an artistic arm are as
follows; Length of arm from shoulder to
finger tips 2S 7-1O inches: from shoulder to
elbow. IL 3-4 inches; from elbow to finger
tips. Is 3-4 inches: around the upper arm.
10 inches; around forearm. S34 inches;
around elbow, II 1-8 inches; around wrist,
6 inches.
One exercise for developing the arms and
adding to the shapeliness of the shoulders
requires a wand or cane, which should be
grasped by the hands extended above the
head. Swing the arms and shoulders in uni
son, first forward, then backward. Extend
the arms at fullest length until they are
nearly as possible at right angles with the
body. Swing in this way at the rate of
about fifteen movements to the minute.
The shoulders must be swung With the
arms. or the exercise will have little value.
A curling fluid is made by dissolving one
dram gum arabic and one dram sugar in
four ounces alcohol. After dissolved, strain
and bottle. Use a little as required on the
hair and put on curriers'. The hair should
stay in curl or wave for several days.
The eruption on your face Is caused by
impure blood. The medicine you took
working through the blood, threw out the
impurities to the surface and was the pest
thing possible. 1t can do no harm TO re-
peat that dose of medicine; then wait pa
tiently for a cure, which you must not ex-
pect at once. Take cod liver Oil daily; II
will enrich the blood and help you in every
way. rake as directed ABOVE 70 11oWdiu.
For bald spot apply lotion of
Ouinine ...............10 grains
Fluid extract of Jaborandi. u dram
Tincture of cantharides..... dram
Sweet OIL. ..................... dram
Glycerine ..................... o.
Paw rum OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 3 gillS
Apply this every alternate day for
month; use a brush or the fingers and
shake thoroughly before using.
To remove pimples from the face you
must be careful about your food. Stimu-'
lants of all kinds should be avoided, hot
coffee tea, chocolate and milk. Red meats.
ripe fruits and vegetables should form the
main part of the diet. Battle the face
daily with a lotion of salt of tartar. one
dram; glycerine, two ounces. If this does
not effect a cure, use lemon juice and glyc-
crime for q wash. To the strained juice
of lemon add one ounce of glycerine.
Do not relax care of the diet. Take exer-
else and a daily bath Of the entire body;
also hot foot bath once or twice week.