Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-28

bonds on hins. rise slowly on the toes.
Retain this position as long as posSipe'
then descend slowly to the normal positiol'
A heavy book answers very well for the
weight. Something breakaoie Is even
better.
One of the best remedies for saliow OF
muddy complexion is generous uiel "
fruit Among the most valuable Iruits loi
this purpose are apples, figs, prunes'
peaches and grapes.
The receipt for tar ointment calls fo-
two ounces each Of fresh lard ana Jar.
Melt the lard, mix the tar with 1t when az
a moderate heat and strain. Stir untii
cold.
A good Imminent for q rheumatic finger is
made by taking equal parts of oreganum
OIL tincture of opium, spirits or ammonia
and sweet Oil. Always shake Thoroughly
before using and apply to the finger with
gentle friction. Do not use where the skin
| is broken.
An excellent shampoo is made by beat
| ing the yolk Of an egg In one pint OF water
| and adding one ounce spirits of rosemary.
| Rub this well into the scalp. Rinse with
| clear water. Before using the mixture,
give scalp and hair a thorough brushing
with a clean brush. Brushes should be
washed at least three times a week. Better
not brush the hair than to use soiled
brush 1t only makes matters worse.
To manicure, first dip the hand in warm
| soapy water. using the best soap you can
| find. Soak the hand for three or four min
utes and then wipe dry. With the safety
scissors. cut the nails in curves, not point
| ed Push the cuticle back carefully from
| the nail with the orange wood stick. with
| which, also. the nails are cleaned. Put a
| little nail powder and cream on each nall,
and polish gently.
II you get thirsty after exercising and
don't care to drink too much water, for fear
| of getting fat take little orange or lemon
| juice. A mouthful Of fresh fruit quenches
| thirst In exercising it Is the throat that
| gets dry not the stomach. and a sip Of
| water will Quench the thirst much as q
| deep drink.
| If your apartment is small. you can buy
| a portable swinging bed for your little girl
| which can be adjusted at night and folded
| away in the day.
All women cannot follow the same rule
| as to the poise Of the head AS a general
| statement it is safe to say they should all
| hold their heads high, but even this would
be misleading. For instance. the woman
with too strong and prominent chin
should be wary Of adopting the uplifted
tilt. SO wondrousiy sweet for a delicately
| nodded chin She would appear too ag-
| gressive and assertive.
| A table which some learned Individual
| has made out and labeled IA Woman's
Chance to Marry" says:
| From Is to 20. 16 chances in 100.
| From 20 to Is. 81 chances in 100.
From % to 30. IA chances in 100
| From 80 to 80. IL chances in 100
| From IS to 40 chances in 100.
From 40 to IS chances in 100.
| From 40 to 80. 1 chance in 100.
| masseuse rubs oil into the thin and
| scrawny neck. She opens the pores with
| hot water and then they absorb the Oil
more readily.
| walking calendar. On Sunday she wears
red silk with rubies, IL she Is rich: Mon
day white is worn: Tuesday. pink: We'd
nesday. green: Thursday. yellow; Friday.
pale blue; Saturday. very dark blue or
| black.
| Half olive oil and half glycerine is good
| to massage arms and throat. Once a week
| battle with rose water containing a few
| drops OF benzoin.
| For an oily complexion. battle the face
| powdered borax-one teaspoonful OF borax
| to one quart of water. Rinse with clear
water. Daily use of borax would make
/ the skin too dry.
For dry hair. an effective wash is one
part elycerine to three parts rose water,
with Eve grains of salt of tartar to about
/ one half pine of the lotion. ALI lotions
must be well shaken before used.
stain Is made of one-haif dram of gum
arabic. four ounces rose water and enough
India ink-perhaps one-han dram-to color
| the mixture.