New-York tribune., 1909-10-31
MRS. OTTO nliANk
large bowl. Of lavender on is added to 1t.

large bowl. Of lavender oil t& added TO It.
Lavender and rosemary arc excellent
for the eyes. Nothing will restore the
lustre the brightness. to tired eyes so
quickly. In fact. all good, pure cologne
waters are helpful to them. Every woman
has observed that a headache which She
has 'doctored' with wet cloths wrung out
in cologne water usually leaves her eyes
brilliant
IF the eyes smart and burn, a wash OF
weak solution of boracic acid is help
full: also witch hazel water, OF weak pro-
portions is oftentimes soothing. There are
those who scorn all other aids to eye
Frightening save salt water. Certainly 1t
possesses the virtue of absolute harmless
ness and simplicity.
Clipping the eyelashes at regular inter
walls for few months will promote their
growth. AS this task requires firm, con-
fident hand, II is easiest done by another,
but il may be done by ones self II curved
scissors be employed carefully, Some as
sert that rubbing the eyelashes three times
daily with an infusion OF white wine and
mint stimulates their growth, as we'll as
that Of the eyebrows.
The Orientals have a remedy for which
they claim wonderful virtue in strengthen
ing the sight Of the eyes, as we'll as in en-
couraging the growth of the eyelashes. Il
is accredited with centuries of use in the
East. 1t is a powder, according TO NJ
Andre-Valdes, that was used by the tribe
of Ammon three thousand years before the
coming Of Christ. This powder may be had
only from certain Persian chemists.
1t is quite natural that women whose
eyelashes and brows are q departure from
| their general color should resort to harm
less articles to bring them into harmony
/ Very often a woman with red hair is
spoiled in the matter of coloring by char
acterless eyebrows and white lashes.
| The Oriental woman colors her lashes
and beneath her eyes with burned Glove,
rosin or mastic mixed with almond oil.
! These black dyes used only when the
/ hair is black or dark brown A blonde
! must tint her brows and lashes a light
! brown. For this purpose good eyelash pen
! ellis may be had from any reliable chemist
| Usually at the best department store
| counters where beauty articles are sold
there is a girl in charge who will match"
! your hair when you buy such a pencil.
In applying beauty shadows" it Is wcll
/ TO battle the eyes first with the hot and
cold water. as directed. Then plentifully
pat Oii COIu CREAM, lllO IillS gradually
work the pencil, shading with a cold cloth
| The result, it is said, will defy detection
especially if, after applying The cream and
| color, you lie DOWN and let the eyes rest.
The wise woman will rest her eyes when
ever ii is possible to do so. She Will en-
ploy few cosmetics. as even the best salves
lotions and decoctions are liable to infame
certain eyes. Given plenty of rest, fire.
quent cold and hot applications and pro-
lection from glaring light, the average
| eyes will not demand other care
great deal depends upon the back
| ground-the dress-in bringing out the
beauty of the eyes. All blue eyes respond
TO costumes of blue; dark blues deepen she
color of light blue eyes. Browns are ef-
| fective if the hair holds in Its high lights
| gold or red. The lashes usually reflect
these gold shadows. Hazel eyes are helped
by the same shade and black eyes grow
tender and soft when they glow above
| pale blue and white. The French declare
that a woman should wear the color OF
| her eyes in the evening