New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-24

The delightful "Greekiness' which came
In about three years ago continues to mark
woman's gowns, especially her evening
gowns. And II, as some say, we are to
grow more and not less Hellenic we should
be trying TO conform physically as nearly
as possible 10 the Milo and de Medici, In
order not to discredit our draperies.
Those who heard Ellen Terry's lectures
last winter will probably recall the classic
| gray folds In which she swathed her gen
erous loneliness OF course, there was one
touch not classic-two touches, 70 be ac-
curate, since there was a pair Of them,
namely, sleeves. When the wearef can stand
it the lack of sleeves adds greatly TO the
beauty of a gown built on classic lines.
But 10 wear sleeveless gown ones arms
must be above reproach, and unfortunately
the slim form that looks its best In long
straight chitony garments is usually ac-
conpanied by thin arms. The arms that
would appear to perfection emerging from
the folds Of the sleeveless chiffon OF its
modern imitation are TOO frequently Offset
by general dumpness
If the arms are too plump and not shape
ly backing the "tapering wrist of our
grandmothers' literaurcJ, they need special
exercise. IT, on the contrary, they are
thin, with rcd, sharp elbows they require
exercise, but they also require treatment
and nourishment. To dispose Of tho plump
arm first:
Deep breathing is always good for every
thing. Let The arms hang loosely from
the shoulders then stretcn thrm IN front
of you, palm 10 palm. Lift them straight
over your head. breathing deeply as you
do SO. Hold them over your head wlilc
you count six, slowly lowering them, cN-
hallns as You do so.
Fling the arm wide and bring down 20
your SIDES PAIN outward.
Some Of the well known dumbbcll eXer-
Cisos are excellent for the arms: Throw
the arms out IN front OF YOU, palms fac
ing swing them hlgn @nG bec"w3rd
turning tDe wrists 50 that thc BACKS Of
the hands touch. Swing f.st one arm
and then the other IN VICE circles. Re
peat both arms together, ana then re-
verse and alternate me motions. Iiglt
clubs or dumbbells are effective III these
movements.
So much for the plump arm. Now for
the thin one:
All the foregoing exercises will be bene-
fetal Whatever is good for excessive flesh,
rightly applied viii also increase muscle.
Feed the arms; especially, feed the
a
and If necessary use harmless bleach.
Any good preparation Of peroxide o. peroX-
idc cream may Dc used with Advantage
but not tco oiten. ~ INC elbows are very
pointed and unbeautifui, a. the skin Is red,
harsh and likely 90 Cnap easily, wear some
pad over the elbows at night, lined with
one OF the many cosmetic pahtos gwen in
this page. BE sure, If YOU DO not 90 this,
10 rub cream into the ciboWS-cream, skin
food olive oil or cocoa butter-Deforc YOU
sleep. II YOU are wearing d lonE sleeVcd
blouse YOU can rub a little M after your
morning tub. Powder the elbow W'll and
never forget the massage
-Four or FIVE times a day stretch the arms
upward, drop them Imply down and then
extend them. Twist them rather sharply
round and round. This will DO the elbow
good Also. four or five lines day
double the elbow and then throw the arms
out from The elbow. The results VIII gatify
II is delightful TO sit with ones elbows
on the table. but II i very destructive 10
the elbows themselves. Try 10 Keep them
OFF as a rule. and indulge IN the habit
when YOU have a good reason for showing
low prettv the ahstention from this pleas
ing habit has roade Them. Whom Won frOW
| they are at their best and are emerging at
/ tractively from tocmy frlls OF l&ce or
chiffon. u ma" be as well 10 put ihTm
where thew can be seen. But 10 not take
every meal and carry on every CONVERSE
| ton with elbows On the Table.
| II the elbows are all that their poseesOr
| cap desire the sleeves wat are cut OF
| just above mem ave ~ "Io'T' ~ ,'eN IRE
| notfine thai one wants them 10 We. 'h"v
| Ip,tot be hiddon. - thev nre u''f"'av t"-
| tween perfection and uncomcl'ncss. Let soft
| frills half reveal and half conceal them.
Here are few cosmetic pastes for arms
| and hands;
Almond oil and lanOllne in equal guam
| t,ies, rn'V thoroughly. Spormaceu. "
! ounce. white wax. Y ounce rose water.
! ~ ounces. swe"t ALMOND oil 90 ources.
NIX FIRST, second 2rd foufih tqgethsr w a
slowly. stirring meantime, ill smooth
! paste f. formed.
! on OF neroli. 10 drous: extract or Portugal