Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-04
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Whistling AS a Beautifier
Copyright. 1915, by Antoinette Don
M ANToINETrE DoNNELLY.

Copyright, 1915, by Antoinette Don
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Tho method for correct whistlins is
n simple ono. The breathing system
ployed in singing. The diaphragm is
tho fundamental factor. II dilates
when lnhalinS and contracts when ex-
halsng, the chest arising the some time
the diaphragm begins TO contract.
DO this exercise frequently, sustain
ing the breath as long as possible, so
as to have II under absolute control
Always whistle on an cNhalation, never
on an inhalation. Care should be taken
TO distribute the breath sparinEly when
pianissimo is demanded and generously
when fortisSimo is required BY adopt-
ing these measures. simple though they
are, one may elevate whistlinG TO the
realm OF art For what in music is
more pleasing than pure, clear. bird
IKE note produced in artistic WHY?
The position OF the lips is that of n
natural, uneNacgerated pucker Per-
sons may whistle in long durations and
not become fatiGued If they conform
to this simple and concise method. a
vocalist has TO consider the precious
chords first last. and forever This is
not the case with the whistle Like
the we'll oiled and properly equipped
machine, II is always at your service
Inc incidental benefits of whis,ling
are.
1t shapes and develops the lips and
gives their posscssor a rose mouth OF
exceeding beauty.
1t enhances the beauty OF facial eS-
preston.
1t develops the lungs and chest
through the formation OF correct ha bits
OF deep breathing and breath control
through the proper chest develop
nent there follows direct benent 10
your general health and strength.
IL opens the door TO a technical
knowledge OF the best vocal music, as
Well as large field Of the best in
strunental music
1t affords 10 the listener a rarely
novel and pleasing entertainment.
The art Of whistling can be 90 de-.
Feloped as TO initiate birds, and this
study OF nature multiplies the entoy-
ment OF visit 70 woodland and stream.
Antoinettc Donnelly'x Answers,
Reader = Your teeth should be
brushed with good tooth powder or
paste every morning and night, and
rinsed after each meal. Use A tooth
PICK or dental floss to remove any par.
ucles OF food which may lodge between
the teeth. If food particles are allowed
10 remain fermentation sets up, and the
acid thus created cracks the enamel and
causes decay, The bristles OF the tooth
brush should not be too hard and the
water should have the chill taken of,
This is an excellent formula for tooth
e0.
thirty parts; magnesium carbonate. ten
parts; orris root, fifteen parts. and oil
OF peppermint, two-tifths of a part
Edith-Brittle nails are due TO lack
or lime in the system. You can soften
the nails by placing them in olive or
almond oil for about Ave minutes daily
shall be glad TO send YOU my instruc-
tons for care OF the nails If YOU will
send me stamped, addressed envelope
A. P.-You did not tell me what TN.
trouble with your arms and elbows is
whether they are too fat too thin or
whether they are tanned. wish / could
help you, but | do not know what to
suggest. Write TO me again and tel
me just what seems 10 be vour trouhle
Lucille R-This is a simple but ex-
cellent formula for blond hair: shave a
small cake OF pure white CASTLE soap
INTO pint OF boiling water and let It
stand until thick. Add a few drops OF
rose water just before il thickens Wet
your hair so that the jelly will adhere
Then rub until lather forms. To the
first water add raw egg we'll beaten
and the juice OF half lemon Rinse
your hair thoroughly The lemon gives
the golden tint so desirable in blond
locks.
Mrs B. W. C.-This Is an exc.llen,
exercise Tor obtaining a perfect outline
OF the neck: bend the head we'll down
TO the front and grasp the upper part
OF the back 81 the head with both
hands the fingers itnerlaced. Then, by
bringing the head back resist the
movement by strong pressure Of tho
hands. When the head has however,
slowly forced It's Way hack place your
hands under the thih and press against
the forward bending OF the head Re-
peat this back and forward movement
from ten 10 nifty times Second posi-
Non: lean the head over toward the
right shoulder placing the left hand
= against the side Of the head Then bend
the head slowly over 10 the left, press
ing hard with the left hand In the
contrary direction. When the head has
come quite down 10 the left. take away
the left hand and place the right hand
against the right side OF the head The
mead then returns 10 the right side and
the right arm resisting DO this from