The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-02-21
y HEALTH AND BEAUTY r.

hot bath taken at night affords re-
freshing sleep.
Persons subject to rheumatism or
weak heart should net take baths that
are ice cold
Washing the eyes morning and night
in water as hot as it can be borne is
wonderful tonic for those useful serv.
ants which are so easily injured.
When shampooing never rub the soap
directly on the hair, as it gums and is
almost impossible to rub or rinse off.
Always have the soap in some liquid
form.
For the baggy appearance under the
eyes. rub gently with the tips of the
fingers dipped in alcohol. Afterwards
massage in the same way with cold
cream.
Olive oil, taken internally, is excellent
for biliousness, and will do much to
improve a yellow, pimpled skin. Com.
mence by taking spoonful before
breakfast and one at bedtime.
When a child is restless from teething
it can often be quoted by giving it a
warm bath. The water should be as
hot as can be endured without burning.
Do not allow the child TO stay in the
bath long or weakness viii follow.
To help keep hands smooth for sew
ing make mittens of canton flannel,
1eeced side next to hands. A half yard
, will make two pairs. If you cannot
cut them buy a pair of men S and haste
them to fit. Then rip one and use for
pattern.
To reduce the hips stand up straight
and by bending forward make the
fnger-tips touch the floor. Do not wear
tight clothing and do not bend the
knees. This is an old exercise, known
as the ''setting exercise, and is
much used in the army for this purpose.
Spirits of ammonia is undoubtedly Of
| great value in eases of heart or nerve
| exhaustion. and a few drops in glass
| full Of cold vichy water is great tonic
1t is not one that should be taken with
out the advice of physician, however,
for it is capable Of injuring the heart.
| To develop the neck turn the head SO
| degrees TO the left and bend it forward
/ toward the left shoulder. Slowly raise
| ii and twist back to the normal posi-
| ton. Then turn to the left and pro-
| ceed as before. The chief value OF
this exercise comes from doing it slow
+, ". Remember that slow motions dew
| eiop a given muscle, rapid ones reduce
| ii. Tt Is also a good idea to massage
the neck with cocoa butter.
The newest couture has changed won
derfullv. making the contour of the
head different shape, yet preserving
/ good lines. The hair is flat at the
| front with a soft part through the
center. AT each side the hair is ar
ranged upon the pompadour, while the
back is somewhat Grecian in effect. II
is a very useful style and admits OF
| ornamental fixtures in rosettes, flower:
and the. Ike. The chou of ribbon placed
Ar the side is graceful, but is Otter
overdone in these days of exaggerated
| dressing. -,
Two or three times a day open the
| windows wide in your working room
then close them again, all save a gener
ous space at the top, and see no"
ouicklv the freshened air will warm up
Some one has spoken of "taklng grea
drafts of the atmosphere. Don =,
treat II as an enemy to be barred IRON
the home or it will grow resentful anf
revenge itself upon YOU as soon as
finds Won UNPROTECTED. Make friend'
with it. bid it welcome with open WIN
dows and doors and eager lungs. ana /
viii prove an comparable health an'
beauty giver.