The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-25

Perhaps soundness of the lungs and throat does not seem a matter closely concerning the beauty quest; but stop and think about it. If those parts are strong. the chest and neck are naturally full. Did you ever notice how beautiful singers are In this res pect? No one can be a fine singer without having sound throat and lungs. and this soundness shows externally. Not only in fine development does this soundness affect your charm. A pleasant speaking voice is one of the most attractive things about woman. and many a plain face has been for- gotten at the sound of word or a , laugh. A musical voice and ten- dency to tonsilitis cannot abide within the same throat.
 If you can take lessons in singing or. elocution, you will give your throat as good a schooling as possible. But if you have no taste for these arts, practice a few simple exercises in this winter weather and strengthen your throat and lungs so that they will re- sist the prevalent colds
 Of course, any general exercise helps the system to resist. If you walk in the fresh air, skate in 1t. snow-shoe in 1t. you will lessen the tendency to cold.
 But there are special exercises whose effect is more direct and these should supplement the general ones. First of all, take a cold bath in the morning. Have a plunge or shower,
 provided you are strong enough, which
 means, providing you are warm and glowing after 1t. If 1t leaves you in a shiver. cold sponge bath Is se- were enough. Any but an invalid can react from this.
 Dry yourself thoroughly; rub with | the flesh brush; put on the union suit which you should wear in winter, that the body may be kept evenly warm; slip a warm robe over this and begin | work before an open window. Breathei not in an irregular fashion. but systematically, in order to make | every breath tell. Raise the arms un- | til the elbows are at shoulder level chest we'll out; place the finger tips | lightly on the chest; then, with the | lips closed, draw in full breath, swell | ing the chest until you feel the fingers rise with 1t and letting the imitation l extend far down through the trunk. Hold the breath while you count ten quickly. Let it out in the same length of time, exhaling with the mouth open.
 Five of these long breaths are enough for the beginner and may cause a slight dizziness which is harm | less. Later you may count more slowly and increase the number of breaths.
 | Drop the arms to let them rest. and | take a throat exercise. Keeping the | lips closed, force the tongue back, | folding 1t under at the same time. This | movement is hard to describe. Perhaps you will understand If tell you to proceed as If you were about to swal- low your tongue At the same time inhale and hold the breath, keeping the tongue in position while counting ten. Relax and exhale. Repeat three times. Your arms are now ready to take
 the position of the first exercise, fin-
 gers on chest. Throw out the arms ! laterally, forcing them back as far as they will go, and thrusting the chest out at the same time. Return to posi- tion. Continue in two counts until | the rams show the first sign of weari- ness.
 Now for the tongue again. Fold 1t | back upon itself this time instead of | under, at the same time swallowing
 s" Inhale as before and repeat three | times.
 The next proceeding is to turn back the bathrobe at the top and institute | a rigorous slappihg of throat and chest. You must be as vindictive about this as though you were spank | ing a troublesome small brother. Every
 day you will find that you can grow more severe.
 Once more, throat exercise. The | tongue Is to be forced back as before and turned under. but not straight | under. The tips of the tongue Is turn ed downward to the left and right al- terpatively for six counts, inhaling meanwhile. You must acquire sort of pressure as you force 1t ito back down your throat sideways' as one girl puts 1t.
 Take the next breating flat on your
 back You may lie on the floor or,
 if this is unpleasant. place a mattress
 on the floor first. Extend at full length,
 Place the fingers on the chest. elbows
 out, just as you did when standing.
 Inhale. infiating the chest. Exhale
 slowly. Repeat five times.
 Let the hands fall beside you. In-
 hale, letting the abdomen do the work.
 Exhale slowly. Repeat five times.