New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-11-12

The winner is stalking nearer DAY hy day
and with the winter come the changes In
dress go MANY OF IL dislike-the change
from light weight garments to those that
are more or less burden the change
from clothes that wash TO clothes that nave
TO he brushed. the change from Dutch
necks. low collars. or none. 10 coverings
for the throat that sadly mar It's beauty
There are those who do rot make thia
last change-whO wear blouses cut 10"
throughout the winters reign. Theie are
also some physicians who advocate TINS
daring feat, Nor are people unheard OF
who declare that with Dutch neck all
the winter they never know colds! How
ever. the Budget hazards no advice such
a proceeding as the one described might re-
sult with some women IN bronchitis, pneu-
rnoaia and every bronchial and pulmonary
i'll IL would seem that a vigorous con-
stItution alone could bear an uncovered
throat I'm a zero temperature
But the collars II they are decided on
should receive some care. II is needless
10 spou the throat and neck FOR evening
dress. as well as for next summer, with
tight high. restricting bands. In these DAYS
of guimpes and waists constructed for
g,,inpes there is no excuse for having any
hut a soft and well adjusted collar. TO be
supplemented out OF doors. Of course, by
fIrs or muffier answering all the require
ments for a seasonable appearance and
vet innocuous-makng no dark lines. leav-
ing no dlscoloration Of any kind and not
productive OF wrinkles.
one OF the expedients noted recently was
that Of wearing an easily removable lace
collar with the blouse while out OF doors
and casting II aside with wraps when in
the house For there is no need whatever
OF collar within the shelter OF ones own
home at any time. though the dislike or
changing blouse or shirtwaist makes
many women wear a permanent collar
sooner than have that additional labor
when preparing for the street. There seems
no reason. now that a Dutch neck no
longer attracts attention. why this pro-
cedure should not obtain IN office or school
room.
At the same time. those methods Of
throat culture advocated for springume'
when the neck IS released from bands and
collars, must not be abandoned. Cream.
skin food. cocoa butter or some tried and
trusted emollient should be rubbed into the
neck after every nights bath. corre-
spondent writes that she has derived much
benefit from the nightly practice Of swath-
ing the throat in wet bandages. first hot.
then cold occasionally following this
treatment by a gentle massage with cold
cream. The bandages should be STEPPED
In hot water and allowed 10 stay on VII
the heat Is sensblv less. then renewed.
After this the bandages should be STEPPED
IN cold water and the throat kept in TINS
compress for the same length OF time tnve
to Ten minutes each) Besides increasing
the beauty OF the neck, this treatment
strengthens the throat against cold.
One Of the best emollients for the throat
consists OF one gram Of balsam OF tolu,
one ounce and half Of sweet almond OIL
a gram Of benzoin and one drop Of oil
of lemon. When the nightly scrubbing with
warm water and a pure soap is over and
the throat quite dry. this should be rubbed
gently in-very gently the skin VIII be
stretched.
For a thin neck deep breathing will do
more than anything else. Collars must
not be tight. however. or the benefits will
be quickly dissipated. Fattening foods
cream and plenty Of mik-will help. Among
the whiteners for the neck may be mem
toned lemon juice-easily applied by rub
bling the half Of cut lemon over the
throat. with perhaps the addition OF
little salt II this is persevered In YOU will
have no need 10 be ashamed Of your neck
when you dress for evening functions
Massage should not be attempted By any
untaught amateur. Far better cali I'm the
be high. and learn from her. To keep
the throat muscles firm the movement
should be rotary. going from under the
chin 10 the shoulders and from the shout
ders upward 10 the ears.
While upon the topic OF tie throat the
Budget would Ike 10 suggest some treat
ment for the inside OF IT, Prevention Is
better than cure. and the throat that Is
Rargled daily with some simple antiseptic.
even common salt, viii be all but Immune
as regards colds and tonsilits Pineapple
IL excellent for the throat. especially In
the incipient stages OF q cold In addition
IN tbis the use OF Gdrgle Of boric acid
and water il recommended. in the propor-
lion OF an ounce Of the boric acid TO a
quart of warm water
one way 10 protect the throat is To take
oood care OF the feet! They should be well
and warmly clad, but In no way restricted
Nc foot can be warm IL the circulation IL
tntsrfared with by tight stockings or tisht
shoes. While high laced shoes are excel