Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19

loose, uuny pompadour or roll, WMcH
shades the brow, or appears to do 20.
Loose waves or curis about the temples
are always better than smooth hair, which
would only make more conspicuous the de-
feet 1t Is necessary to conceal.
Corsets that do not compress but merely
outline the figure are distinct beautifiers.
The opponents of the corset are little too
fond of pointing to the Venus de Milo as
proof of how beautiful waistless woman
can be. They forget or ignore the fact that
the Venus is charming nudity, and that
1t Is the custom of civilized people nova
days to cover themselves with clothes. Had
Venus been compelled by social prejudice
or a cold climate to drape herself, prob
ably she would have worn stays to give her
clothes the shape they lacked.
Indigestion must be cured before you can
expect your skin to improve in color. De-
fective teeth will also account for sallow-
ness; without good teeth you cannot mas
ticate your food properly Consult a good
dentist without delay. Eat simple, plain
food-grilled broiled fish, mutton and
poultry in preference to beef-dr1nk no
fluids with your meals. but an hour before
breakfast lunch and dinner, drink slowly a
cupful of hot water.
For complexion lotion, to soften the
skin, wash the face two or three times a
week with the following preparation:
Glycerine % ozs
Lanoi1ne D ozs
Clarified honey. ............ % ozs
Rose water. Observation-Disclosures. L OF.
E1dort1OWeF wa ter. Il o.
- Put the glycerine. lanoline and honey IN
a double boiler. When they are well mix
ed, add the rosewater and elderfower wa
ter. Shake well and bottle. When apply
ing. to the ia &c. use a linen pad or soft cloth.
When packing q bal for a long journey
bottle of lavender water and thin cam
brio handkerchief should be put in for
freshening the face at the END of the jour
ney. A pair of slippers must be put in the
bag. and the cushons-one for the small OF
hn lpl- nd no nj n q
neck-to prevent the jar to the spine. Doc
tors say it is best to eat as little as pos
sible on a railway journey, IL the rocking
of the train proves diSagreeabe. Cold tea
is the best drink. There are numerous spe-
cities for sea sickness but personally be-
lieve in lying down shutting the eyes and
not opening them oftener than possible APP
pies lettuce. figs, French prunes, chicken,
tea and biscuits and pilot bread form the
best menu.
The pearl is of all gems the likelest to
soften the expression of the face. Dia-
monds detract from the brillianey of wo-
mans best DointS-eyeS and teeth Why
should the ear be tipped with diamond fire
that lures the gaze from its curves and col
oring? 1t is chic to have an individual
jewel as Mrs. Langtry has the turquoise
and Ellen Terry the sapphire.
To gain certain stability and firmness
of the arm. and yet preserve its graceful
f1exibility. take "a dumbbell and hold the
arm straight up; let it bend at the elbow
the movement slowly. AS soon as there is
feeling of fatigue, let the arms drop
Imply to the sides. At the same time, re-
lax the muscles of the shoulders.
With black hair. pale skin and blue eyes.
one should wear yellow, pale pink, white,
blue-gray, golden brown and almost any
shade of blue. To dress becomingly it is
worth while to spend some time studying
the effects of color, regarding which fashion
is always SO unreasonable, ordaining that
women of all compilations shall dress in
one of two or three dominant shades. Wear
the colors that are most becoming. even If
you are a little out of the mode. The man
who chose a wife to match his drawing
room curtains was not so far wrong.
Soap will not make your face shiny if you
rinse with clear water and rub it with the
towel until it is perfectly dry. If you use
good soap and soft water once day your
complexion will keep smooth and fair, pro-
vided you give it a good rubbing after
washing. Rub slowly and gently, but with
considerable pressure. Rubbing stimulates
the circulation of the blood. and causes a
healthy action of the skin by removing the
waste matter from the glands Soap dis
solves the waste matter and rubbing re-
moves it.