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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

GuOits. instead Of being OF heavy iron.
arc OF light-cOlored papier mache.
In addition TO the benefits impaired
by the other sports already described.
ring toss gives valuable STOPPING and
bending exercises and thus develops the
muscles Of the back. shoulders. and
neck. II also aids in reducing the size
OF the waist, as bending is the best ex-
ercise known for this purpose.
Archery has always been the favorite
sport OF the privileged classes. though
az the time when IL was really the game
Of games no lady would have dreamed
OF attempting IL BY the beginning OF
the nineteenth century. however. II had
become popular for both sexes. though.
according TO the current belief OF the
time IN woman's inferiority IN all
things. ladies bandicaps'' were always
provided For so intricate a pastlme
rules cannot be given here: IL IS so far
a standard one that books OF instruc-
uon are easily procurabIe.
This wiz say, however, that archery
Is the incarnation Of grace. Every mo
ton in 1t IS imbued with poise and
beauty. Il may not be So athletic as
golf or tennis. nor so absorbing "a
automobilng or ballooning. but 1t IS the
most poeticaI thing we have left TO US
in these strenuous and prosaic DAYS.
And that - the chief charm OF ali
these old games. They are beautiful
not only In themselves. but also because
or their world-Old symbolism and rem
!niscence.
ANU best of'ol 10 the practical woman
OF today is the fact that they are "a
pleasant way Of taking a nauseous dose
and OF combining pleasure with the in
eYtable and necessary exercise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

TO make a record OF 20 decide the 81
Iremacy.
This game is again enjoying great pop
ularity in France. and all it's ancient
conceits are being revived Again we
are presented with cups and balls Of All
sizes, from the midget which has a
handle the size Of a toothpicl< and plth
bail, 10 the giant. which hes the hcav-
lest Of iron balls, Of a weight sufficient
10 injure seriously any but an extremely
sllllful player; and Of all shapes. from
the feather buster to the policeman
club.
The chief benefit derived from this
exercise is quiczness Of eye and alert
ness of arm IN the lighter varieties,
however. II teaches extreme grace also,
and certainly the giant cxcels the
punching bag as q developer Of muscle
though It is hardly fit for woman,
in ye oiden days, indeed, the entire
sport was tabooed by the fair sex. Il
was entirely too strenuous for their
unaccustoUed muscles As the utmost
possibility of athletics they enjoyed a
game OF grace hoops or OF battledore
and shuttecock.
This former game Is Just what its
name iliiilit7- II IS one OF the pretuest
sports IN the world The implements
are two long polished wood sticks, coy
cred at the upper half with velvet Sc
cured by heavy tape and two tape and
velvet wound hoops.
IL is distinctly parlor game, though
It may be played out OF doors also.
Two participants are required, and the
object IS TO toss the hoops alternately
from one stick 20 the other, keeping
both going at the same time OF course.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

TN Complete Compendium Of
Sports and Pleasures" published in
4 1856, appears the following state
inert.
Tennis is a game once en- favor. but
now never played. We mention it sim
ply that those who play at racquets
may know why the small. hard, white
balls they use are called tennis balls"
This simply serves 90 show the fuc-
tuations in popular Favor I'm amusc-
mcnts, as elsewhere. Nowadays tennis
IS one Of our most favored sports. while
racquets is utterly lost TO memory.
some Of those OLD and forgotten games.
however. are we'll worth O revival. Not
only We're they prcJry and graceful.
rather than rough and boistcrous. but
they were GnrIvaled exercises for the
cultivation Of balance and poiso
Prominent among them was the French
sport of cup and ball You may remcu-
Der that one day tho English and the
French ambassadors were .cIoscted to-
Eether for hours. All their attaches
were greatly worried; no one knew
what moment0Us international decisions
might not be pending
Finally. one of them dared to knock
at the French ambassadors door. As
he did SO, he heard the English am
bassador exclaim glenfuIly. Forty
nlne. With tneir countenanccs cX-|
pressing the greatest attention and en-
tnusiasm. the two representative were
busily playing cup asiC ball.
The instrument for this game consists
Of a hollow cup, usually of wood. and
a ball attached to IL by strong elastic
The principle is much the same as that
which governs the miniature bats and
attached wooden balls with which the
children play.
OF course, the object is TO catch the
ball in the cup again after throwing il
up in the air. When two are PLAYING
the strictest score must be kept. either
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

score Is kept OF the number Of failures
on each side. and a maximum number
OF throws IS previously decided on 10
end the game.
When one plays this game ole soon
learns that no elephantiue antics will
suffice TO keep the hops going The
utmost skill and grace are required TO
make even a fair score. one must keen
cool. TOO. and not confuse the two
hoops. one coming and the other going.
And one must learn accuracy IN finding
how 20 come neither too near nor too
Tar, and 20 toss neither too high nor too
low
B7rtledore and shutuecock IS some
what on the same principle The battle
dore IS shaped Ike a leather-bOuud ten
MIS- racquet except that IN place Of
strings it mas on either side tightly
stretched skin covering, Ike a drum
head
The shuttlecock is a small cylinder
OF wool and velvet, with a circIet OF
feathers around the top. or course.
1t is exceedingly light. and IL is diff
cult TO keep even one ball. let alone
the two often employed. going from
one bat to the other without falling
In the mode of counting and In the
grace and deNteriy it imparts this
game closely resembles grace hoops.
Quoits. OF course, was quite beyond
the energies Of the maid OF 1880. but
she did play and enjoy ring toss. which
IS quOits brought down TO a parlor
basis. 1t has exactly the same rules for
playing. and the only perceptlhle diff
ference is that the stake IS mounted on
block OF wood instead Of being in
serted in the ground. and that the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

Of superfiuOus hair by means OF pUmice
stone. Simply purchase a scent cake
OF pumice-nCt The soap. but the rough.
gray stone-and rub II. not TOO harshly,
on the parts affected until the skin be-
comes red mot raw. Then apply a lit
tie cold cream OF lanClin 70 remove the
sting, but rub II of immediately after
ward one treatment will usually provs
efficient; but II not, treatment should
be continued once daily until the desired
effect is obtained You understand OF
course. that this treatment IS only tenn
porary, and must be repeated whenever
the hairs reapDear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
You Are Slightly Mistaken.

I see you say that, after using a
depilatory for the removal OF superflu-
Gus hair, the use OF aromatic spirits. Of
ammonia in the water used for washing
the face would prevent the further
growth or hair. Now, I have never used
anything for the superfiuous hair al
though the sides OF my face and under
my chin are covered with fine hairs
10 you think IL / used the ammonia in
the water Il would prevent the bag-
growing any longer or thicker? How
much should be used each time? 1t
shows very badly and I am anxious to
DO something for it, IL can safely. I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
= g. ADVICE TO CORRESPONDENTS HENRY SYNIES ss

be bathed with a little toilet vinegar
ana water, or with very weak solution
needle before using II by dipping II into
boiling water, as the use Of any instru-
ment, unless the skin. as well as the
dlugerOUS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
CURE FOR CHILBLAINs

IIlissoIve the camphOr In the lard,
which has been melted at a gentle heat;
allow this TO COOL, add other ingredients.
and mix Well.
Before making this application the
part should be Immersed or bathed IN
cold water Tor a few minutes. I'D DIV
ing, II is always better to mop the part,
so as 70 avoid the consequences OF VIC
lent friction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

For the bust I am giving you an ex-
celJent massage cream. For your arms
however, l would massage simply with
cocoa butter. unless you have a ten
uency 70 a hairy growth In the latter
case use the other massage cream I
am giving you> Your bust may not be.
comparatively, so small as you think
For Snort, slender women. tbirtv-ty-o
inches may be quite the average. BE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

Is your scalp in bad condition, or IS
there any other cause for the sudden
falling? I am giving you two good for
lnul3s for bald spots. II neither proves
s., Jisfactory after a fair trial, write 70
me again, describing your condition,
more fully, and telling me especially
whether II is dry or oily. and 1 viii
advise you further
CURE FOR BALD SPOTS.
Where the hair falls out in spots try
the following wash:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

believe your article said that continued
use or the ammonia would finally Kill
the hair, so il would disappear. ANY
ADVICE you can give me will be highly
apr eclated Mrs. ". y. c.
You have gained n slightly erroneous
impression from my words. recon-
mended the use. not OF aromatic spirits
OF ammonia, but Of the strong ammonia.
or hartshOrn. Ii would not he r,,1,,l, $50
however, II you do not use a depilatorv.
Use Few drops In the water with which
you wash your face
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
* CARE OF THE HAIR *
Hair Thin in Spots.

Z AM man. but take the liberty Of
writing % you on a matter that IS
4 bOthvring me NV hair around my
ears is quite thin. in one OF two
places showing the scalp.
Kindly IeN me what I can do 10 re-
store the hair. II was quite thick until
q few months ago. Tho hair on top Of
my head Is al right G. II. r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

The stain 10 which I think you refer
the PHYSICIANS prescription rOr rcstor-
ing hair TO It's natural color. 1 have
long since ceased 10 recommend because
OF its dangerous qualities Do not az
your age think Of dyeing your hair.
What YOU need Is scalp treatment The
best thing would be "a course Of cleo
tricel or Migratory massage. First how
ever, YOU must try 10 remove the prf-
mary cause Of your condition. Do yoi.
suffer from neuralgia or stOmachfS
headaches or from any other cC-fstftt1-
uUEal Clsease2 Write 10 me again fur
Their describing your trouble. and I viii
be able 70 give you more accurate ad-
vice on the matter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

I consulted a dcctorr and ne said II was
CGilblaiDs caused from ne-vousress
and ne told me 90 rub turPentine on my
feet I did so. but II did not seem to
help them. Sometimes after being itchy
they swell They trouble me more al
night than during the day.
FLORENCE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
MASSAGE CREAM.


beat until the mass Concretes. adding
the benzoin, drop by drop. during this
process.
Extract OF velvet or any perfume may
be added, if agreeable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

You must remember that peroxide IS
q powerful bleach. and you must not
De too lavish in its use Pour a little
OF II into saucer. dilute with half as
nucn again Of pure water and annie
with a soft cloth. Let il dry on HE
hands. and then rub on lanolin or cold
cream TO prevent possible irritation. Re
peat every night until the desired re-
suit is obtained
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

Ny hair IS all broken and split at the
ends, and has not grown for about ten
years 7 am now twenty-four. but have
had a great deal Of sickness. and II NAV
be that the poor nouTishmenJ has affect
cd my hair. I don't Ike 20 have Il cut
on, because one looks so awkward and
a wig costs 50 much
Please let me know whether should
cut Zach hair of by itself where il Is
broken OF nave IL treated by q hair
dresser or have II cut on short
AGNES
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Developing Bust and Arms.

Kindly publish n massage cream for
tne bust. I am twenty-five years old,
and my bust measures only thirty-two.
Kindly publish also a cream to fatten
the arms ANXIOUS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

and back. Raise the chest by muscular
effort, not by breathing. to the point of
greatest expansion. Raise and lower
the chest in this way eight times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
HAIR GROWER.
Hair Too Curly.

Ny hair is very curly. and every time
7 comb It I have 70 wet IT, 20 make Il
look tidy. which makes It look Ike the
Marcel wave But as soon as Il gets dry
II looks as II l never COmbed Il. and
gets very crimpy. which makes IL look
very coarse and Untidy- Is there any
thing can use 70 make Il look neat and
udyt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Cure for a Summer Trouble.

Kindly tell me a quick remedy for sun
oufn. /. NJ +.
The quickest remedy for sunburn is
not water, applied Immediately after
coming out Of the sunlight. Here. how
ever. Is good prepared formula.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Prematurely Gray Hair.

Kindly give me your formula for keep
ing hair the natural color. I an a
young girl and my hair Is beginning
10 turn gray I heard you had given
a formula that was good 20 turn il
back 70 its natural color. Kindly help
me and give me something to remedy
this trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Developing the Chest.

Is the NauCaire remedy for women
only2 / thought ii might be good for
my boy, who has small chest.
Mrs G.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

Turpentine is usually 4 cure for chill
olains- Since IL has proved uusatisfac-
tcTy IN your case, however. I am Civ
ing YOU another remedy. which. / trust.
VIII relieve You pernlanently.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Severe case of Chilhlains

FOR the last three months 1 have
been troubled with a terrible itching IN
the soles OF my feet and on my toes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

Undoubtedly poor nutrition due 20 IL
ness IS the cause OF the stoppage IN the
growth o. Your hair / am giving YOU
grower which should stimulate Il, but IN
case Z does not. I think the best thing
would b. 20 t9ke a course Of scalp mas
sage az The hands Of a competent mas
seuse- BY no means have your hair cot
on: IL IS the scalp that IS al fault
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
BRUNETTE. B. B. s

Your case Is quite the opposite OF that
OF most II my readers. who wishs %
have their hair made curly. rather than
straight Here. however, IS something
which will make Il neat and tidy. with
out the use OF water. All this, Of course.
II your hair IS dry. II IL IS oily write
20 me again
OIL OF SWEET JASMINE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
The Vaucaire remedy Is nat,,r,

The Vaucaire remedy is naturally used
by women only. as it develops. not the
chest. but the bust. L am giving YOU
on exercise for chest expansion which
Will doubtless be Of benefit To your son.
CHEST EXPANSION.
Depress the cnest letting the snoul-
ders come forward, with the head Up
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

I am afraid your question is rather
indefinite. VIII you not explain further.
so that 1 may be able to give you the
correct fOTmula1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Pumice Stone Treatment

Kindly send me the formula for re-
moving hair from arms and neck BY the
pumice stone treatment LIS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Please Explain Further.

Kindly give me the lotion FOR curling
the hair that you had published about a
month ago, and state whether IL is in
furious to the hair. DISTRESSED.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

Deep breathing will help TO reduce
me waist measure and enlarge the bust
I me stretching exercises, too are sbIen-
! EIo as waist depleters. Raise the arms
high above the head; then. holding
knees straight, try to touch the floor
with the finger tips. Stand erect. place
hands on hips, bend from waist as far
as possible to the right; then TO the left
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Another Who Wishes Her Hair Darker.

I have light hair and an very anxious
70 have II grow darker. Do you know
OF any harmless preparation mot q dyes
which will darken Il permanently? And.
II So viii the same compound darken
the eyebrows and lashes. as they are
light also and quite scantZ ANITA y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Retarding Superfuous Hair.

kindly give me any suggestion you
can as to the regulation OF the growth
OF superhuous hair- I am afraid 20 use
a depilatory. for fear it will make the
growth heavier. b W
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

You can remove the hair by the pun
Ice treatment. renewing the same when
ever the growth reappears. Continued
use Of strong peroxide hydrogen d.
OXIDE VIII bleach the hairs a pure waite
and eventually cause them To fan uut
OF course. YOU understand that nothing
but electricity or the x-ray treatment
will permanently remove the hair
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

I am giving you the formula for tha
walnut stain Apply with a small. firm
toothbrush. after first thorourhlv-
shampOoing the hair. Then. after let
ting the halr hang until IL is dry. r.
move any stain that may have clUnE To
the scalp with a tiny sponge dipped
in warm water Let dry again and ar
range
WALNUT STAIN FOR HAIR
-Four ounces OF walnut skins beatay-
to a pulp. to which is added pure alco-
hoi. sixteen ounces.
Let stand eight days and strain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

Peroxide OF hydrogen IS a strong
bleach. not e dye, End would turn your
hair an ugly light yellow Take my ad-
vice and don't dye your hair al all
Its natural shade suits your complexion
ana the color OF your eyes better than
any artificial tint could do You VIII
never cease 70 regret IL II you STAN your
hair at your age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

had great difficulty IN securing
same ! found that the India ink came
I'm liquid and stick form. so purchased
the stick, as the prescription read. pow
Ger the ink and gum arabic" But the
stick was so hard. II was utterly lmpos-
sible TO powder il, and 7 had the Same
trouble trying TO powder the gum arabic
As l would Ike very much TO try your
evelash stain. ] thought I would write
and have you make the same clearer to
me. MAJESTIC
l. the FIRST place. India ink may be
purchased in powdered form. thus maxi
ing lighter the work Of preparing IT,
In the second place. ! should advise YOU
TO let druggist have all the trouble
and not TO TRY 70 prepare the stain at
home. Not only viii he have all the
materials at hand. and thus spare you
expense S0t by his knowledge Of the
mixing Of ingredients he will make "a
better dye. 1t IS very hard fer the anna
teur 10 Ill a prescription, and l would
not advise you 10 attempt it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
The Vaucaire Remedy.

Kindly give me the formula for DIR.
Naucaire's remedy. l would like to hear
through your columns from some one
who has used 1t successfully. Z. s. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Making and Using a Dive.

1 have procured some walnut shells.
Kindly tell me how 10 make the dive.
and also how ito use it n. d
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Could Not Make Eyelash Stain.

indy explain further regarding
the Chinese eyelash dye that
YOU describe in your column, as
I had o--.a+ 5;fgr,,rt,. a., s,,c,,yi,,s q,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Peroxide Not z Dive

Kindly tell me II peroxide OF hydrogen
IS good for coloring red hair. Ny hair
is a light red Tell me what color i
viii make and how Il should be used to
get good results. NELLIE.
Kindly tell ne II peroxide OF HYDRO
gen Is GOCc for cOlJring the hair II
SO. will you please tell me how 70 use
II 10 gain the best results? Ny hair ID
q light red. BLANCHE P
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

u III suldu DOWi, set In not water
until melted. Beat together and cool.
Each night after laying hot cloths on
bust, rub II in by massaging gently and
thoroughly in circular direction for
fifteen minutes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Peroxide on the Hands

Kindly tell me how 10 use peroxide OF
hydrogen on the hands to wbite1 then, %
SADIE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Waist Too Large

Kindly prescribe me something TO re-
uuce the waist ! am 40 bust, 80 hips-
ana - waist Is there anything Tor
making the waist smaller? Mrs. ]. NJ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
YEBRCw AND EYELAsH GROWER.

with tiny toothbrush once a day until
the growth is sufficiently stimulated
Then less often.
This ointment may be used for the
eyelashes also In this case il should
be very carefully applied II VIII IN
flame thu eyes, as any oil will. II Il
gets into them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

ACNE MCiltSCA fWhftcheads).
Open each seed acne with the point of
q fine cambria needle The hardened
mass must be pressed or picked out
The empty sac of the gland should then
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
TO DEVELOP THE HIPS

me Following exercise is excellent for
developing the hips: Stand alternately
on each foot. swing the free limb
pendulum fashion from the hips, each
ume allowing II to go as far forward
ana backward as possible.
TO REDUCE TIE WAIST NEA SIrratr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

Here is the Oft-repeated Vaucaire for
muia- Il may be procured from any
reputable druggist. Insist on getting
che genuine South American galega.
DIR. NAUCAIRE' - REMEDY FOR THE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Cure for Acne.

Kindly give me the formula for acne.
I have had II flled. used II. and found
II IN every way perfectly, satisfactory,
but I have lost IT, Mrs. N. L. V.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18

Read what 7 have said 10 Nellie
and blanche p" and apply Il 70 YOUR
own case. Nothing but q dye viii
dRrkCn hair or eyebrows. either perna-
nently or temporarily I am giving YOU
a good eyebrow and eyelash grower
however, which will relieve your other
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
TO DEVELOP THE BUST.

you're right before you go
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
Liquid extract OF galega goats

The dose Is Two soupspoOnfuIs wlth'
water before meals.
DR.. Naucaire also advises the drinking
Of malt extract during meals.
] should be glad 10 receive the assur-
ances Of some of the many whom
know this remedy has helped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
IRE FOR BALD SPOTS.

Nix thoroughly. Apply night and
morning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-08-18
.NT ACNE CMonin's).

Do you refer 10 acne Inoilusca or con-
fluent acne? l am here giving you for
muias for both: