Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-18

of lemon and the beaten white of an egg
my lady, brush in hand. may touch up her
freckles in the seclusion of her boudoir
and no one will be the wiser.
If the nose is shiny a little gin should be
used in the water for washing the face.
Breathe Through the Nose.
Use the nose to breathe through and not
the mouth. In winter and spring particu-
larly must this care be taken. If the mouth
is kept open large draughts of cold air rush
directly in upon the lungs. chilling the body
almost instantly. If the mouth is kept shut
the air can reach the lungs only by the cir
cult of the nose and head and it becomes
warmed before reaching the lungs.
Ii Is asserted that the reason the Ameri-
can nose Is becoming more and more mar
row is owing to the reprehensible habit of
breathing through the mouth rather than
following the intention of nature The In
dian woman, more wise than her civilized
sisters. provides against neglect of the nat
ural functions of the nasal organ by fire.
quentiy holding together the lips of her in
fant so as to compel it to breathe through
the nose.
Useful Recipes.
Alcohol is drying to the skin. Water
should be softened with bran after alcohol
has been used. A bran bag may be thrown
into the bath water, or bran may be placed
In the water. the proportion being ore-haif
pint of bran to two quarts of water
For enlarged pores. after washing the
lace with warm water and drying it, mas
sage with the well-beaten white of an egg
10 Wmch one-half dram of powdered alum
ana one-quarter dram of rose water have
Deen added. Put this on at night. rubbing
off. ~ oi iie wash
II you value your complexion don't use
hard water. The excess of lime in hard
water neutralizes the oil in the pores of the
SKIN and thus hardens the cuticle Better
NOT wash your face at all than to use hard
ma.er' Use ram water, If possible. Rain
water In fact, is the only water fit to wash
lhe race 1t was to it's saving virtues that
many peiies and beauties of olden times
o"eo tnelr charms, if we are to believe all
The full benefit Of a Turkish hath 10 or,u
gained II change of clothing next the
SKIN Is carried and put on after the hath
O ,ti the impurities given off by the
skin and retained in the soiled clothine orc
soon returned to the pores. -
, rect should be bathed daily If Won would
nave clear complexion. The feet, which
are closely confined all day, need bathing
,,s',.,' nrequently than the hands, but they
usually get much less attention.
1t IS never too late to begin a course
OF atnleucs Only don't try to do too much
at once. Never go on with any muscular
eaeatise "hen tired. Long. slow. deep in
haiations. taken evenly and done uncon-
sciously for a short time daily, will do a
great deal of good. The breathing can he
zone while walking, while standing, while
is fresh ~
hungary water. a fragrant addition to
the bath. is made as follows:
Alcohol. one pint; orange flower water.
one-half pint; Oil of rosemary two drams:
OIL OF lavender one dram.
NINE hours at night and one in the day.
time Is not too much sleep for a woman
who is suffering from nerves." The hour
during the day, however, If time fails, may
be reduced to twenty minutes.
10 remove superf1uOus hair use powdered
pumlce: molsten and rub on. This will re-
move a light growth. For heavy growth
drains common starch. Powder each and
then mix. Apply by moistening a little
After three or four minutes wash off and
put on little camphor ice. Barium sui
phide is poison, so do not use it If there
is any eruption.
If you are afraid of growing too stout
don't eat potatoes. rice. nlacaroni, sauces,
preserved fruits or confectionery. Bread
should be toasted. Beets. on account Of the
sugar they contain, are also fattening. The
quantity of liquid taken should be just
enough to satisfy the cravings of thirst,
and no more. Reduce the quantity grad
ually to the smallest measure possible.
Cold. not iced. water is the best beverage.
Chocolate may be taken If made of water
only and only slightly sweetened. Coffee
without milk and weak infusion of tea
or very hot. AS 1t is best to abb
stain as much as possible from beverages,
don't take highly seasoned food.
For elaborate hairdressing, or when in
grand toilette. a wreath or haf-wreath Of
flowers, or a single rose is much in vogue.
The flower must harmonic with the
roses for dark hair and white
for golden locks. Violets are for brown
or dark hair. A dainty decoration is mar
row wreath of violets or rosebuds around
the back hair. and fastened at the top with
an upright bow of white satin ribbon. Or
the wreath may be mingled with jewels
rising in diadem over the forehead.