Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-03

proves my theory that women need
not bc unhanW because of sO-called
homclincsS; that intelligent treatment
of ones liabilities in the beauty line
added to the assets ono is naturally en-
dowed with. the latter played up to
their nth degree. cannot but result in
an attractive creature.
If there is anything wrong with the
health, that must be rcmedicd first
'ndcrwcisht. overweight. complexion
ills and hair troubles all respond to
n sane health regime. The superficial
things. not so superficial really. such
aS cUiffuro and grooming. lines and
color in dr"sS. are simple enough Of
access once the spirit of rcjuvcnation
is awakened.
Early in her training with me I
taught her how to relax by the very
simple process Of mentally command
ing herself to relax. Not oven an
oStcopath can make you do that. He
may order you to. but then It Is your
own command that has to be follower.
She practiced seating herself on the
mental command: "Rclax. Relax
"verv muscle in the body. Relax the
mind ~ After couple of lessons she
could do II with an ironed- out mind
and hands falling into an easy position
In hcr lap. So with her walk. She
had the ungainly habit OF walking
with her tors Mt distinct outward
angle. 7 made hcr practice toping
almost straight ahead. which. az well
rs being the correct method of placing
tho foot, gives much more pleasing
picture.
That learned tho relax order was an .
nlicd TO the walk: arms and hands re L.
laXod. hanging easily al the sides. body
held un straight. but not rigid: ehoul
ders not forced back. bur held with an
easy straightneSS. Ghost our. She walked
he length Of the room and back a few
times each day to acquire this free and
easy motion. Every awkward move
mcnt Of the body Is caused by tight
rigid nerve control. TIL" euro naturally
then IS 10 relax the nerves. Handing a
book, say. to another person cannot be
done gracefully if tho hand and arm
grace OF movement is required above al
other assets. are taught this relaxation
principle until It becomes a second ma
tur". IT Is the secret of grace.
The clothes item Ruth and left
until the last, believing that clothes vii
not make the woman beautiful unles.
provide pleasing background Oh. no
not that we underestimate the impor
tanre Of dress. But what does it avail
woman If she dons fine feathers ovcl
an i'll nurtured. badly groomcd per.
son; Given the opposite. n healthy
Wholesome ComplcXiOn. II fine graceful
carriage and the buoyant expression o
henlth-thcn the fine feathers are whs
the great artists planned they shoul,
be.
Together we went on a shopping tour
not dcbauch, mind you. Miss Rutl
volunteered that Shc had 500 she coul,
AFFORD to spend for good outfit.
In the first place we went there hun,
charming pink gcorgette with rounde,
neck and low bloused walstline.
model frork II proved to be, marke
down 10 SO: For II We found for s,
charming hat with dropping brim o
pink georgctto and trimmed with n hi
rose. a pair of white silk stock,ng m
for 81. and patent leather snndn
pumps for S3.95, which were Il siz
longer than her former onos and .
width, and what n slender. shapaly diff
f"r"nc" they made in her feet In mi
outfit she looked perfectly adorable.
We bought at bargain counter III
best looking wido blue sailor wit
dropping brm. trimmed with nca
grosgrain band and made of fine fex
iblc straw, for 81. IT was most be
coming. youthful and quite smart. Thi
for everyday wear with two piec
navy suit, cape Of Poiret twill. and IN
=, dress = combination of the twill ski
u and embroidered linen blouse. This wa
g bargain model. too--S25. Two pair
: Of black silk stockings at 81 a pair wcr
Is allowed for this outfit, and as smart
It looking young miss as she appeared 1
e 1t you would have difficulty In finding.
n Tho Budget
'e Our total dress expenditure so fn
= was this:
Party dress S25 n
e Party hat a n