The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 5, 1902, Page 13

A WOMAN NEEDS FAIR HANDS TO CHARM WITH— THE | EVEN MORE FASCINATING THAN A BEAUTIFUL FACE— SOME SUGGESTICNS FOR BRINGING THEM INTO GOOD CONDITION AND KEEPING THEM SO — WITH GREEK CASTS SHOW COMPARISON FEET HAVE NOT CHANGED. by F. Smith.) one that is shapely, full e but sive, of e fascinat- nd nothing on of birth hands for men, have arisen tocrats de- r posses- ated them p ds, there- e members was de- 1 occasions might enjoy the ad- ivileges. olor a clean, of tint; the fin- ist and the e finger ends. thin when it , and the effect ints are swollen so of the slope manipulated at firmness and of the ed by hand the method of proce- arms at right angles acks of the hands . turned dpward; then with even and con- stant movement each hand is bent up- ward, downward and ieways without moving the arm. For the upward mo- tion bend the hand from the wrist as far ble in the direction of the backs hands, then return to the original m. Bend the hand downward far as possible. For the sideways move- ment bend alternately toward the thumb side and the little finger side. During these movements t fingers are first held together and then extended. Slowly bend the fingers enough to form a fist, and then quickly and forcibly open them; re- peat several times. This is good “five finger exercise,” and shapeliniess of hand and suppleness of wrist these method: Often pinc deal ‘toward are coaxed by ing the ends does a good making fingers taper, and there is more than one case on rec- ord of girls with thick, stumpy fingers who have been made to wear thimbles at night on each finger to produce the taper- ing effect. Ten little thimble-shaped caps of silver, which kept her fingers finely tapering, were always worn at night by Madame Patterson Bonaparte, whose great beauty was her hands and arms, a beauty preserved to extreme old age. It is also recorded of her that she wore gloves continuously day and night. An- other celebrated ¢ Madame Recamier, preferred dinners to any other form of entertainment not for the sake of the pleasures of the table, but be- cause her feet, which were not pretty, were hidden, and her exquisite hands and arms were well displayed. A poet’s description of a pretty nail is “a rose leaf with a crescent in it,” or “transparent, like: a pale ruby among pink roses.” Less poetical, but more prac- tical, Is this old recipe that nails shouid be not long, not round, nor altogether square, but of a fair shape, and with a very little bo: uncovered, clean and the racter, well kept, so that at the base the white crescent is visible. The art of car- ing for the nails requires some experience and experimenting. In the first place it must be remembered that no two sets of finger nails can be treated quite alike, not alone because of their texture, but of their formation. To trith some nalils ovefs much would be to render them thick and ugly, to leave others too long, uncut or unpared would increase their tendency to brittleness. Brittle nails should never be cut until the fingers have been soaked in warm wuter or rubbed with an emollient. Always, after washing the hands, press the skin around the nail carefully away from it, so that the crescent or half-moon will show, as it is considered a sign of beauty. The half-moons are indications of physical strength, and are never seen on the fingers of invalids. The nails of a thoroughly strong person grow more rap- idly than those of a weakling, nor do the nails of two ingers grow with the same degree of rapldity, the nail of the mid- dle finger growing with the greatest rap- idity, and that of the thumb Jleast. It has been computed by a clever person that the average growth of the finger nail is one thirty-second of an inch per week, or a little more than an inch and a half per year. THE SUNDAY CALL. One of tne minor ills to which flesh is heir when winter’'s chilly blasts search out and discover weak spots is roughness of the skin or chapped skin. To guard against, and, if possible, prevent the on- slaught of the frost, is a first considera- _tion gn%cucg_l Al prevention be out of the Question “the ‘next duty. The chief rea- son of this copmon but tiresgme accom- paniment of cold weather is that the skin, losing its elasticity because of a lack of natural secretion, at a time that atmos- pheric conditions do not Induce perspira- tion, becomes unduly dry and contracted, and =o is liable to crack. It is a tender skin that will do this, because tender skins are thin and delicate and cannot stand what tougher ones will. Another cause of so uupleasant an effect is care- lessness in drying the skin after washing it; particularly in this the case if such washing takes place immediately before or after contact with the open air. Many persons, in cold weather, cannot wash their hands. either before going out or immediately after coming in, for if they do the hands will burn so as to be posi- tively painful. Nevertheless they do not care to have their hands soiled, and need not, if they will rub them with an emol- lient, allowing it to remain on the skin for a moment or o, and then remove with a soft old silk handkerchief. It is a good plan, arter drying the hands with an ordinary towel, to use a silk handkerchief, which will absorb any moisture left. It is often the careless way of drying the hands—not half drying them—after wash- ing them, which makes them chap. One of the cures for chapped hands is made by taking equal parts of honey, glycerin and liquid camphor; put it all in a bottle and shake thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated; cork tightly and keep ready for use. Rub this on at night. or often during the day. The American Hand. There is a distinctively American hand, according to the description of “‘Le Yau- kee,” contained in Michel Chevalier's ‘“Letters on North America.” “In a na- tion such as this,” he says, “there can not exist any but hands which are spatulate and fingers which are square. The size of the hand indicates a capacity to seize the meanifig of an entire sub- ject, and analyze its details with equaal rapidity; the palm shows love of pleas- ure and great mental activity; the thumb denotes an equal amount of will power and common sense, neither overriding the other. The fingers alsg show a love of pleasure. Dominating the entire charac- ter is a keen intuition and a good natured spirit of criticlsm.” A Hint or Two. If gloves are worn constantly at night the hands will become yellow. Occasional use of gloves, however, is advisable, wkite kid the best, and they must be loose. A preparation to keep the handssoft and white is made by dissolving a little while wax in almond ofl; apply this mixture while warm, and gloves must be wora to keep the wax in place, as it soon cools and will peel off. If ammonia is used to soften hard water a little cold cream must be rubbed «m afterward, as ammonia destroys the natu- ral oil on the surface of the skin; it also makes the nails brittle. Warm feet have much to do with white hands; when feet are habitually cold the hands are always red or blue. To cleanse the hand from stains, pure, white vinegar is the best applicatio: lemon juice shrivels and yellows the sur- face. In using a file or emery paper take care never to use on the flat surface of the nail. Sleep with the hands by the side, and, i possible, lightly closed. Hands and Feet. Assoclated with the care of the hands is the care of the feet. Neither too large, nor too small, but proportioned to the stature it supports is the rule for a foo the ideal one is white, well arched, with a regularly curved outline and a smooth surface, the toes as straight as possible. 1f the toes are inclined to crook and over- lap each other a thin splint should be placed under them at night, to which the toes are tied closely and firmly. A crooked toe may sometimes be straight- ened by putting cotton-wool between it and its neighbor. Soft corns may often be entirely cured by means of cotton- wool bound firmly about them. Although the cure is slow, it is usually effectual. Feet should often be well rubbed and manipulated after a warm bath, the toes each coming in for a share of rubbing, which Is a preventive of corns. Emery paper will remove any rough skin. Nails should be cut’square; if cut in rounded shape they are more inclined to grow into the flesh. Ingrowing nails, as a rule, are caused by ill-made or short shoes. The sclentific name of this most painful dis- case—ingrowing toenails—is onyxis. It is a turning in of the nail, causing infiam- mation and ulceration, and, if not attend- ed to, proud flesh. Corns and bunions come from an enlargement of the natural papillae and the hardening of the integu- ment which covers them. They, too, are caused by ill-fitting shoes. Bunions should Dbe painted with lodine; turpentine may be used occasionally with good effect on both bunjons and corns. For chiiblains nothing is better than a wash made by dissolving alum in warm water. Apply with a soft Lcioth night and morning; the rellef is al- most instantaneous. Do not use the alum too strong and do not soak the feet in alum water. For excessive perspiration of the feet the best application is a lotlon made by infusions of sage or rosemary; the feet afterward powdered with starch. Stockings should often be changed. Bath- ing feet in salt and water is a rellef to tired feet. To rest the feet take off the shoes and stockings, lie down, face down- ward, with a pillow under the insteps of both feet, so that every inch of the breadth of the feet rests upon the piilow. The foot is then at ease. Nine out of ten colds are taken through the ankles: there- fore keep them warm and well protected. Comparison with Greek casts shows that feet have not changed very much; the second toe used to be longer and more salient than the others, and this was un- doubtedly the original form of nature: but the shape has been changed by the modern shoe, The Greek feet—the hand- somest of them—were hollowed out weil both inside and out, the heels were short, the toes long and straight, slightly spatu- lated at the ends. Court beauties used often to wear white satin gaiters so closely fitted that they had to be sewed to the foot instead of laced, and the foot thus encased bore a marked resemblance to the marble foot of a Greek statue. Answers to Correspondents. Agatha—Steam your chin over boiling water for a quartet of an hour; then rub gently but firmly with the fingers. If the black specks seem to have vanished after sponging the face with tepid water, close the pores by using a few drups of tinc- ture of benzoin added to rose water and left on to dry. If, however, the specks have not disappeared, steam a little long- er, or squeeze out carefully, and then use benzoin. Many thanks for your remarks on the cream throat bath. I am al- ways glad to hear of treatment which has proved effective, as it may be useful to others. L. 8. L.—Pessibly you will find what you require about hands in this week's article. If not, write again. There are several recipes for whitening the hands which are safe and can be home made. Never cut your nails with a knife; it spoils them. Use a nail file or a pair of curved scissors. Donna Brunetta—Few women realize that the secret of face care is to treat each feature separately. Rarely is the skin of nose and cheek of the same qual- ity, and what is healing for one may in- jure the other. Jest-Known Club Women on the Pacific Coast “The Best Enown Club Wo- men of the Pacific Coast?” Do now who they are? Or, nowing who they are, ! you ever studied their | personalities to know why ! t h be considered the | ?” This sketch of the ninth in an son just those - S Sl T at a French k our tongue ace away in the >me Amer- e of our women of Paget it t t art of club- gray, powerful French- there in the y. She has shall not,” She found them s she considered them they must or zed 1t and ising money use and iot Al the 1id to them was In b here. It is up- to have a woman's t have one.”” showed them how to be American. c she was talking with a cft a single t the Cy tom-house, and wed them how to be Ameri- . £0 Mme. Paget founded Tow ar Gown Club. It was hers, ordained that it should be women from the university town. Whatever she ed out. ersity arrangement e diplomatist. The or- rival so fine and 8o strong that there would be no breaking It madame knew how to bind cligues with a chain two and no desire to break it. She was tak- ing her first steps in applying the subtle art of the Frewchwoman to matters strenuous and American. Town and Gown was founded, and 1t throve. It set out to be exclusive and ‘t kept to that standard. But not to the extent that it should become unpopular. Never that. Mme. Paget is Immensely wise. Now you must know that a woman's club is a fearfully and wonderfully made thing, full of whims and complexities and nerve. Each individual woman that the Lord ever made was that; each individ- ual woman that the Lord ever made had enough of these distracting qualities to bewilder any one who should try to man- age them; how much more so a club full of them, each multiplied by one hun- dred and seventy-five, forsooth? The driver of a hundred-and-seventy-five-in hand must have a finger that feels the least twitch on any one of the lines. Somehow Mme. Paget got hold of those whims and complexities and nerves and wove them into a harmonious whole. Town and Gown was formed smoothly. Thig was not sufficient for her, however. She was doing much,, but she had not broken a record as yet. Other women, rare women, had organized and managed clubs. She must do more. There was one way In which she could excel. Her club could buy its own home. No other woman's club on the coast owns its vine and fig tree. She set about raising money. It came in little lumps, in big lumps, in middle- sized lumps. She didn’t care how, so long as the end was accomplished. What in- terested her was the fact that it came. In time there was enough for the club to buy a lot on the corner of Dana street and Dwight way. It was not a long time, either. It was only a year and a haif after the club was founded. ’ That was two and a half years ago. The club immediately went to work to build, and the home that everybody knows now was erected in quick time. To be sure, it was not all paid for at once; but the mortgage is paid now and the property is absolutely that of Town and Gown. Mme. Paget is not president, but her firm hand still does a good deal of guid- ing. The club is busy in many lines, and she keeps up with all of them to a greater or less extent. It is not divided Into sec- tions, as its neighbor club, the Ebell, is. But it studies along similar lines by the arrangement of committees. These com- mittees represent literature, musie, art, political sclence, and so on. Besides the Town and Gown work she takes upon herself some of the Oakland Ebell's duties. She is an active member of that club. Moreover she is enrolled as a member of the Berkeley Political Equality Club. “Oh, yes; I am a member,” she says, with a shrug. “But I do not know if I believe in it. We cannot tell yet it it will be good or if it will be bad that women yote. I know Mrs. Keith, and I think she is'a most.lovely woman, but I'do not know if she is right in wishing that we vote. I am a member, though—what do 1 care?”’ b She is deliciously humorous about it, and the satire is there, “We women are so busy now, are we not?” The shrug again. “They say we should make politics bet- ter. Why, I wonder. why, I say. Is it that we are better, then, than men? We?™" And the shrug. The Secrets of HE week beginning on Sunday, January 5, will show remarkable enterprise in the business world. Plans will be completed for new companies, and contracts will be carried into effect. Arrangements wili be made for the year and large bookings made. The new moon in the ninth house close to Saturn and Jupiter calls for a busy manufacturing trade. Speculation should be active in stocks, mining investments and long-time good securities. { Influences fender health signs fairly good, but people should take unusually great care for the prevention of pulmon- ary troubles. The weather for the week will be changeable. The first few days should be clear and cold, then moderation and snow—followed by a cold wave on the 10th or 1lth, Marriage. This week Is not a very propitious one for insuring peace and harmony through matrimony. The sixth and seventh days, however, are more full of promise than the other days of the week. Business. January 5, Sunday—This is an excellent day for revivals and for religious work of all denominations. It is a good time for rest and for social enjoyment. January 6, Monday—Business should be- gin upon this day under the most promis- ing conditions. Wholesale trade should flourish and merchants should take In large orders. This entire week will be a propitious one for traveling salesmer. Speculation will be very changeable, and one of the unusual lines will iikely lead the market. January 7, Tuesday—This day will prove a profitable one for those engaged in pro- fessional flelds. Retail dealers should realize largely through this day’s deal- ings. Under the dominance of Mercury specu- lation should be lively and very change- able. January 8, Wednesday—This is an excel- lent day for all dealers engaged In trans- portation, and for importers of wines and fruits. The stock market will be a continuation of yesterday’s changes. Speculators should carefully watch their margins. January 9, Thursday—This day Is a good one upon which to make real estate in- vestments. : X Mining stocks, oils, minerals and all earthly products should lead the market to-day. The market should oven low, should go up by 10, down at noon and up again at 1 p, m. January 10, Friday—Retall trade will the Stars Made Clear to Yoix boom upon this day, and there should be important business consummated upon this date. Wheat and other cereals should lead the market, which will open with an uncet- tain aspect, and may go down by 10 but rise and be at its highest point by 11 o’clock. January 11, Saturday—Dealers In pro- visions and commission merchants will find this a lucrative day. Large business contracts can be made upon this date. Iron and sugar should rise to-day. Cereals should open a little low but should g0 up by 11 a. m. Birthdays. January 5. Sunday—Those born upon this day, who are of Inventive or me- chanical predeliction, will experience a fortunate and profitable year. Profes- sional workers will fare better than those in commercial lines. There may be dis- appointments for some, and young women &hould be careful in making new acquain- tances. January 6, Monday—Men of middle age who celebrate their birthdays upon this day will be very successful in acquiring money within the next year. Young peo- ple had best take no long journeys or any undue risks within the next twelve months. January 7, Tuesday—Those whose birth- days fall upon this day will make many friends during the next year and will be successful soclally. Young men engaged in official or clerical work will meet with recognition. All should take care to avert accidents. January 8, Wednesday—Those who cele- brate the anniversary of their birth upon this day may experlence a disappointment or a disastrous love affair during the next year, although all will be fortunate in making money. Real estate dealers and those who buy and sell will be especially lucky. January 9, Thursday—Young men will find that important changes will take place in their lives during the next year. Young women will travel extensively and some will marry before many months if their birthdays fall upon this date. January 10, Friday—Those whose birth- days fall upon this day will be lucky dur- ing the next year in finding lost treas- ures and in locating mines or oil wells. Doctors and nurses will find this a suc- cessful year. January 11, Saturday—Those who cele- brate their birthdays to-day will live a merry, happy life during the next year and will banish all care. ithey may be too convivial for their own welfare, s. Birth The children born during this week will L3 Predictions for the week by a professional astrologer showing lucky and unlucky days for business, love and marriage, giving birthday ad- vice and life forecasts of in- fants born during the mnext ' seven days. +* * be endowed with excellent health and will live to great old ages. The boys will be successful money earners and the girls will have attractive personalities. January 5, Sunday—The children born upon this day will not be very fortunate and will need careful training and guid- ance during their youth. The boys will become professional men and the girls will marry while quite young. January 6, Monday—The children borm upon this day will be handsome of form and lovely of face. They will need to enl- tivate intellectuality. They should sue- ceed in art or music or in fruit-raising and gardening. January 7, Tuesday—The children born upon this day will possess mild, agreeable and patient dispositions. They will seek knowledge and will be of curious tetapera- ments. The boys should become natural- ists, explorers, inspirational speakers and writers. The girls will be lovers of home, jchildren and pets. January 3. Wednesday—These children will be liable to sickness and to accidents in youth and should not be sent to scheol under seven years of age. They should choose an out-of-door life, as farming. fruit or stock raising, or florists and will be fond of traveling and hunting. January 9, Thursday—The children of to- day will be fortunate and long lived. The boys should become good judges, lawyers, goverument officlals, railroad men or tel graph operators. The girls will make ex- cellent teachers. January 10, Friday—The children born on this day will succeed in any kind of mechanical employment. They should also become excellent surgeons or chem- ists and will be fine business managers. The girls will take great pride in home life and in fine swrroundings. January 11, Saturday—The children of to-day will be witly and bright and wik lead happy, merry lives. They will make fine public entertainers, and will be fond of music, daneing and acting. They will marry while quite young and will always find a means of livelihood.