The Washington herald., 1917-01-02

Women tire OF housework more quickly
than men, because man will whistle at
his work, or smoke his pipe or have his
optimistic thoughts for company. His
viewpoint is saner, he does his work
bhtheiy and 1t does not tire him. Then,
too. man naturally conserves his ener-
gy-a woman ruthlessly expends hers.
Perhaps a man is more blithe because he
knows that every hour brings him nearer
quitting time" whereas "a woman's
work Ia never done" Who can say7
However, the fact remains that physi-
ing health and beauty seekers to go to
work; and the object here is to show how
to get the most out Of work.
First, appreciate the necessity for
proper clothing. The late Rosa Bonheur
always dressed like a man In her studio.
1t Is said of Bernhard that when she
plays at sculptoring she wears pajamas.
The average woman will not don conspic-
uous attire, although clothes as scant
as possible will facilitate her movements.
Corsets are unqualifiedly condemned, and
brassieres are strongly advised. This
gives the entire body perfect freedom OF
motion, and permits an equal distribu-
ton Of huids by stimulating glandular
activity.
In beginning any task. do not attack
the work with frenzied zeal and a deter
mined spirit to get through with II at
any cost Do not assume crooked, slip
shod positions, but have In mind the bene-
fits to be derived from physical culture
exercises These various movements are
precisely the same. except they are more
interesting because two-fold in object.
Sweeping has frequently been con-
demned by physicians for some women
under their charge. Sweeping Is a much
misunderstood exercise; II need never in
volye the trunk: the woman who bends
wearily over her broom, clutching 1t with
a nervous grasp, tensing her whole body.
will be worn out after sweeping one
room, having frittered away enough en-
ergy to move a mountain. The strength
used on the broom should come from the
arms. Gently sway the body with the
strokes, moving from right to left. Ad-
vance the left leg. bearing the whole
weight on the ball of the foot, incline
the head slightly forward and the trunk
slightly backward; the alternate move
ment from right to left balances the body
which is thus kept in perfect rhythm with
each stroke. The only sensation expert
enced after sweeping indefinitely is a
pleasant exhilaration. 1t goes without
saying that all windows should be open
ed, and the hair well protected from dust
Women are usually charry about using
a stepladder; as . matter Of fact, II Ia
not only 1ar SAFER tnan any otner means
of reaching a height, but II also prevents
the possibilities OF injury to internal
organs for overreaching. and It is a
splendid and varied means of exercise.
Walking up and down a step ladder is
not easy; 1t requires body balance, poise.
etc. The back must be held perfectly
straight, head elect and chin out This
exercise reduces the abdomen, tapers the
waist and trims the ankles. as skill and
dexterity in mounting and dismounting
are acquired. handsome income is
being earned at this moment by two
vaudevillians. who do absolutely nothing
but exhibit their antics with a step lad
der. Why therefore should women shun
its advantages?
In busting it should be borne In mind
that in all physical culture exercises the
limbs are held straight and rigid. the
body being swayed from the waist. Dust