Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-08
CHILDREN AND BEAUTY.
From Children's Earliest Years Par. ents Should See After Appear
 ance as We'll az Health.

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 It happens to all of us to notice a failure in good looks, and often in health, solely due to want of care in youth. Children are allowed, for ex- ample, to go about with their hair hanging over their faces, so that they lose a portion of their eyebrows, or. at all events, spoil the appearance of these aids to beauty, the same re- suit accruing if the fringe is allowed to droop too low In the case of weak eyebrows, their growth can be greatly encouraged by brushing with a soft brush; this does a world of good. No one under any circum- stances, young or old, should cut the eyebrows, but many who boast of the prettiest arched ones and of the full est growth owe this to the excellent habit of combing them from the side of the face towards the nose. This is very good for them, and will often thicken them Vaselne and fatty creams are beneficial for the actual eyebrows, but the danger is they may be allowed to go beyond, and so en- courage the growth of superfluous hairs.
 The parents of the last 30 years have learned the importance of seeing that any undesirable growths in the nose should not be allowed to strengthen, but be at once treated by surgeon. They are the fruitful source of ear, throat, and even eye trouble if neglect ed, as they so often have been in days gone by. a-. ..-.
 Nowadays no child should be al- lowed to display a snub nose or a misshapen one. The cartilage is so soft in early youth that massage will alter and improve the shape, and nose holding has become an art. Chil- dren should be taught how to breathe as we'll as how to sit, stand and bow. Many good people have lost their best chances in life from inability to produce their breath in such a way that the lungs, throat, nose and mouth are all fairly treated An unclosed mouth during sleep opens the door to much disease. In childhood such bad habits are soon cured, and with the greatest difficulty when grown up.
 It is astonishing how quickly habits grow. In a few days little one may get into the way of wrinkling up his or her forehead tmore often her), and laying the foundation of prema- ture wrinkles and lines This should be stopped, as it could be permanently in a week, if done promptly, otherwise it will go on and take perhaps years to put stop to, if it is ever done at all. We have seen in the schoolroom one child out of family blinking and bringing most undesirable lines about the eyes without anyone noticing it Tn nine cases out of ten it is a case for an oculist. The child is endeavor' ing 10 see what some defect of vision prsvents; wearing glasses for awhile or some judicious treatment, is pretty sure to nip it in the bud. Carriage is most essential in girl. People take us at our own valuation, and woman who walks and holds herself like queen gets the homage whici women love. To some endued witt natural grace good carriage comei naturally, but they are few and far be tween. Direction and care are neces' sary. and reap their own reward. NC house should be without some kind of exerciser, which, for not too long time. should form part of the daily du ties when rising. It is criminal fol parents and guardians to neglect the care of the skin, the hands, and the figure of their children. The youne people can hardly have too much fresh air or exercise, but they need not lei the skin be burned up by the sun, O. the hands be spread by too much ex' ercise. Girls should not be allowed to eat anything and everything, whether good for their complexion or not. Toe much better too little cream and milk to much meat and hot cakes, and quick eating all initiate against beauty oi form and face. Over exposure to tho winds of heaven should be avoided.