The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 2, 1902, Page 14

s The Charm Which Makes a Woman Most Fascinating— Critical Study of Ourselves to Correct Defects and Enhance Good Points—A Club Which Cultivates Beauty—Expression and Sentiment as Necessary as Loveliness of Form and Feature. * “opyright, 132, by S. S. McClure Co) HAT charm makes most fascinating? Is it the exquisitely modeled contour of the face, the full curved lips, the dimple beside h ¢ penciled eyebrows the hand, graceful figure? t be answered ac- taste, and there Is ¥ pply to all f one ask a poet for most aémired, beautiful eyes m and tjat ery pretty pair I see tsh and bewilder me™? a woman s eyebrows, e to inspire be Or the m miration and who altke she who hath h having al- us that beauty of one of the woman can possess, more exquisite than should®rs. The wrhich aitalie fresh- e face: a eck and shoul v the preroga o the theory words; ng of the eve, than the sus- beauty. oticed face would too, had be: 5 beautiful other, if i, 7o' the man who is man thinks is reall tion, or it ha the worth while—what the important ques- so considered since world began—beauty in woman Te; s for very little: it m that he seeks. Many a -womhn with loveliness of feature - and exion is entirely without charm comparativ o DN AN = éest-Known Club Women on the& fiacific Coas! TS & big brown bear from Alaska™ #aid the small boy, perching upon the mounted head of the great rug In Mrs. Bulkley’s parlor. “You told me so, didr appealing confidently to Mrs. ‘And you told me all about it, didn't .ou? Brown bears are bigger than while bears and they both live in the cold mnorth and this one is bigger than most of them. I like the stories you tell me.” Thereupon the small boy hugged Mrs. Bulkley violently and she smiled delight- =diy and they both looked as if they were the greatest chums in the world. For Mrs. Kate Bulkley, president of the Oakland Ebell, the biggest woman’s club in all California, is & club woman whose hobby 1s children. When you bear a woman argue upon the Nica a2 canal and the colored prob- lem and the Chinese question you don't expect to find that there is room in her heart for anything so human and simple and warm and impulsive as a little child. There is something very stern in the as- pect of canal and race problems. People heve & way of taking an interest In them when their hearts have withered up and left nothing but brains as a poor sub- stitute. Yet in spite of the fact that these pondefous “living issues” are her dally business, nevertheless sne thinks tnat lit- tle children with all their nonsense and their questions and their frolics and their hugs are the very best thing in the wide world, That {s why ehe is giving the most of her time just now to finishing and fur- nishing the children’s room in the Oak- land lbrary. Bhe says that grown people care of themselves very well—the children are the ones that need looking after just now. They must have a room in that library that shall be the happiest, the sunniest, the cosiest, the most beautiful room thal can take % T SRR L TSI’ Y SRR, . “The Best Known Club Wo- men of the Pacific’Coast.”” Do | you know who they are? Or, | in knowing who they are. | have you ever studied their | personalities know why ] they should be considered the | ‘“‘best known”? This sketch of | Mrs. Kate Bulkley is the thiv- | teenth in an interesting series | on just those lines. “ cver was given to little folks to read in. Vhere will be in it handsome and useful furniture and good pictures that shail train the eyes to know and love beauty There shall be every surrounding that can can help to give an atmosphere of culture, comfort and charm. Here the little people can bury themselves in cosy corners and Journey the world over through the pages of travel books, or fly away into fairyland, or hobnob with the great people who have made history. “We want to do everything to make the room attractive so that bad attractions shall be forgotten,” says this wise friend of the little folks. " *Perhaps it will be the means of keeping many a boy and girl away from dangerous environment. The way to succeed is to make It more attrac- tive than the dangers.” Bhe realized that all this defighttul dream could never come true unless there was the hard cash to make it true with. It meant five thousand dollars. When she looked “this fact in the face she never qualled. She simply went to work to raise thg{money. * course, this work {s being done in the name of the Ebell, ‘but it is her force that carries it through. She considers it the most important work that the club is doing at present, in spite of the fact that eomething like a score of sections, or classes, In the club are carrying on ardu- ous work along educational Iines. “Living Issues” {s the name of one of these sections, the one in which she has always been most deeply interested. Bubjects that have the whole world for @ fleld are discussed in the sections, Bhe eays that the colored question has ab- ;arbed her more than anything else of e. Why shouldn’t the eolored peopl all the advantages that we have: whon they deserve them?' she says. *They have proved that for the most part they do deserve them. Btatistics show that the colored race has progressed more rapidly than :.ng other. The women are largely responsible for this and they ought to be encouraged. The race can only be ad- vanced as {ts women lead {t—that {s trus Women dstermine pro- of every race. gress.” It is & good deal for the to. }} any rate, whether about it or not, she is dead in earnes An{ w%mm be in earnest who has devoted herself to club work for mineteen _vuAr; l‘!’M\-si Bul }o . office in a clul t respon- ~sbility s she says. “and it should by heid by one who has plenty of time to give to it. T have never belonged to any club but this one; I don’t believe in scattered ener- gles, If one joins clubs for social ends she may belong to a great number of them; but for the ?urpoua of real work, earnest study, I belleve It can be better accomplished ' when one's interests and time are not much divided, “I am so situated that I can give my time all to club work; but I don’t think a woman should do so if it interferes with home duties. They come first. And what is more. I think that every club woman recognizes that fact. I never yet saw one who was not a good wife and mother—all the better hecause of the broadening in- fluence that her club had upon her. “Club life for a woman means educa- tion; and {sn't education as necessary to good homemaking as to anything else?" THE SUNDAY OCALL. Wy, | N A 1 5 Chere Is even a kind of plainness that has dis t attraction of its own, so that l‘x» greatest passions of which we have iy record have been inspired by women 1 whom ordinary good looks were wholly vanting, but they had the pgwor of mak- ng themselves valoir, whic’ :léarly defined beauty of its own. The wise woman takes a hint from this ind mourns not her lack of beauty, but »uts herself resolutely to cultivate what- ver charm she may possess, whether of xpression of hand, of arm, or figure, that one who looks upon her loveliness 1ooks surely to his heart's disaster. In _the -orners of even an ugly mouth may lurk limpies or peeping _and glimpsing fun lashes that set a man to giving up as much ‘ime as he can secure to watching them. Some women, without being pretty, seem to be well finished off—such a thorough nlece of work. Their skin is firm and smooth, thelr fingers pretty, their wrists and elbows well rounded, their form rounded and in perfect proportion; their teeth are nice and thelr hair glossy. They are all well finished off and convey a charm that will, In the iong run. get away with almost any ordinary ‘‘thrown to- gether’” pretty girl. All these things are fust what the thrown together pretty girl does not understand? Be wiser if you are a pretty girl. If you are a plain one, ret to work and cultivate the minor beautles. Critical Study of Ourselves. After an examination of ourselves from, say three times our own length from the mirror, we ought ‘to be able to form an estimate of such characteristics as meet the eye and impress others. 5 We must first determine if our looks be classieal, irregular, patrician, plebeian, in- tellectual or insipid and treat ourselves in reference to this decision. Are we classi- cal—beautifully modeled, but for a stray defect of foot or elbow—we may endow ourselves with draperies which cling and dispose themselves in such a manner that not a point of our correct measurements may be missed; a fold here and there may even denote the overlappl of the muscles to give life and artistio sense to 8 W) 8. If, on the other hand, evt about us he irregular—if our’ features ad- mired rather for their sxpression than for their correctness—precision of outline must be avoided. aving, abundant halr, graceful ribbons and flowing draperies must be {n evidenca. If & pntrlclgn or aristocratio air, rather than beauty, be our str Inf lines Hhoma e Roble, ‘Sur dress Matn but hands some as our purse can afford. It we be plebelan—few of us to f-confess the sorry fact—our limbs large, our features ccmmon, we must ar- ray ourselves in all that is fresh, refined and tasteful. Nothing fanciful should be -.nemp(gd,t lest dwe bor‘de{ lol:ndlh. tesque, but soundness of style ure should be the aim. When our style is in- tellectual, rather than lovely, we may be more careless in regard to detail. If, on the contrary, we feel we are in- sipid, our complexion pasty, our features nondescri) hair hay-colored, our eyelashes weak, a very serlous study must be made of color—the one that best suits our l'{‘fi and will give tone, and very particular attention must be pald to every detall of the toilet. The effect of our silhouette requires at- tention. A dumpy person should avoid an unnatural elongation of walst, which is fatal, for by lengthening the walst be- yond ‘its proportionate limits our lower iimbs become Insignificant; the sight of a ponderous body moving on diminutive, inferfor extremities is detrimental to ' produces a g The Secrets of the Stars M beauty; but not more so than its opposite, the pafrow. maypole figure, seemingly devold of rib and hip and utterly without projections; shoulders, bust, hips in this case should be developed to give impor- z tance to the figure. If a plain woman by any chance is ad- mitted into that unique London club called_the “Society of Souls” she Is Te= garded as an “interesting experiment™; HE week beginning on Sunday, Feb- ruary 2, will be under the dom- inance of Venus, the planet of love and beauty. These eondmon: should be conducive of exce\land business results. Retail merchaats an especially those dealing in clothing and luxuries should profit largely. Confec- tioners will find this a lucrative period. People will yield to extravagant inclina- tions and money will be lavishly spent. All_should beware of confidence schemes and great care should be used in the sign- ing of all papers. Speculation will be hazardous and much cautlon should be used. The professional speculators will reap large harvests Sugar and ofl are likely to yield the great-’ est profits, . Conditions render health signs fairly good. The weather will be changeabls. The 34 and 4th should be mild. During the 4th to the 7th rain and snow will prevall, followed by a general stormy condition. Many disasters are likely tod occursfrom high winds, This time is most propitious for court- ships and engagements. There be, however, bitter disappointments love for some.. Conditions are too extreme for the best results in marriage, but Influ- ences are best between the second and the sixth days of the week. % Business. 3, Sunday—This iv & good day to’;‘;‘t’nlfi to plan =or the %uty. ‘week that will begin on the morrow, February 8, Monday—This is & for retail o domestio supplies. Fo iopae s ol a th tive markets lhl:u! Ta:r ‘Wheat opens a lm&;p gng T gmfid b .N'%‘o'ct mgoon 'lv.hz e Eo“x?: :nu ed are likely to °February & Tuesday— a good day for mi large deals. ‘buntrua: -hguld be mn'ifi from 12:80 to 2:80 p. m. Sugar will lead the stock market early in the day, but will bs subject to various changes. Grain will be very changeable. but should take a sudden riss at the close. ruary 5, Wednesday—Lawye will find this an excellent day for the settle- ment of difficult cases. Artists and mu- siclans should experience a fortunate day. The market should open low in the pro- 1 1ine. Mining and_ rafl: stocks e oir ®sugar should be highest from 1 o'clock to the close of the market. February 8, Thursday—The most impor- tant business affairs should be attended to before moon upon this day. From 9 to 10 is under most favorable {nfluences, and all business transacted during this time should bring excellent results. Oll and sugar should lead market to-day. There should ticeable rise by 10 a. m., with chi copditions and a loss at 1 p. m. \ebruary 7, Friday—This day will good fortune to real estate dealers an to dry goods and clothing merchants. Large sums of money will changs hands upon this day and some important ex- changes will be made. The stock market will open with an un- certain aspect and will remain so through- out the day. February 8. Saturday—This is the first day of the new moon and influences indi- cate & hopeful and an active mopth. This day is a propitious one for the beginning of new enterprises, for starting on long éournayl and for booking important or- lers. The market opens with a downward tendency for sugar and up for metals. Birthdays. i February 2, Sunday—Those who cele- brate the annivgrsary of their birth upon this day should exercise t care In re- gard to their health and business. Those engaged in public business may meet . ung we should have offers of marriags Auring the year. February 8, Monday—Those whose birth- day falls upon this day should receive promotion in thelr various lines of work uring the next twelve months. All should beware of speculation and the Tisking of their money on uncertain ven- tures. Some will make changes in their residence before the expliration of many D reary 4, Tuesday_This should be. ‘ebruary 4, s shou suceesstul year for all who celehrate thels birthday upon this date. Professional eople will meet with Jood fortune and ose in the dramatic fleld will be espe- clally successful. mYo:l:g peorpla will court and marry dur- o year. gobrun-ry 5, Wednesday—Those who cel- ebrate their birthday upon this date will find many annoyances in their business and domestic life during the next year. There may_be lawsuits and litigation over legacies. Young men will have advan- tageous offers in new business flelds. ebruary 6, Thursday—The women who celebrate their birthday to-day will fare better than the men during the next year. All will make many friends, but a few will ba liable to accidents and flIflPpo(n:- ments. The men will be unsettled in their business and some Wwill make radical éhanges in their line of work. February 7, Friday—Those who deal In real estate should find this a lucrative year if their birthday falls upon this date. 1 will be fortunate in money matters, but a few will suffer broken marriage en- agements and will experience unhappy ove affairs. Febw 8, Baturday—Those who cele- brate thelr birthday upon this date will indulge their inclination to travel will spend much time In changing from one plage to @nother. All had best curb thelr extravagance and love for personal e stock & no- le and % J ¥ = rarfous *alds to beauty” are prescribed io her, and unless she visfbly improves in sppearance she usually resigns her mem~ bership in & short time. o fad of the “Souls” is the cultivation of beauty: members are not even allowed to sit up with Inartistio rectitude on commonplaca chairs, but are expected to recline on cudhions a la classic Rome, clothed in scarlet or snow-white draperies. The most expressive face is not the one which writhes and agonizes with every sorrowful feeling, or twists and squirms with every amusing sensation; it i rather the one which retains a calm exterior while the strongest emotions of the soul play upon it with their lights and shadows. The face should be the smooth curtain upon which the heart exhibits its various pictures without disturbing it. Not the stage which requires the shifting of scenery for every act. The reason why o many beautiful faces ars to be found iy & convent is in a great measure due t the daily habit of composing the features in long hours of meditation and prayer. Unmarred by contending emotions, the features are gradually molded into har- Imonious outlines. To sum up advies on this peint—train your features to com- posure and avold all grimacing habits. ‘Because good humor is an obliging qual- ity, many women think they must always 1 % Jaugh or a broad smile in order to be charming. This is a grievous mis- t: ake. om't let any woman imagine that she ca[r)\ have personal charm if she lack sen- timent or feeling. Without sentiment there is & fatal vein of the prosalc, the t ommonplace, which will keep her forever, $io matter what her other gifts, from pos- Bessing or wielding_the widest influencs her sex can claim. There are women who er have a love deeper than the love for T pet poodle; Who never know an en- thustasm more ardent than that inspired by & new bonnet; whose deepest emotions are caused by the misdemeanors of the k. But if thess are scarcely the mlut of their sex, neither can they be called the most rich in charm. re is no royal road to beauty; the Huires care and gommon sense, but not more care than Foa {lve to your prectous bric-a-brac, your household lects, or your pets. Fin: e logical deduction from o e s that thers is no "n‘:‘l} estion, ‘What facts obtainable Al oman ot Faseinating ¥~ Purson may set up & standard and decide as individual judgment dictates el ade Clear to You - Predicticns for the week by & professional astrologer showing lucky snd unlucky days for business, love and marriage, giving birthday advice and lifs forscasts of infants born during the mexi seven days. ! S adornment. Young women will be suc- cessful as commercial travelers. Births. The chfldren born during the next seven days will be extremely emotional, with lovely and loving sitions. They will be very sensitive and will suffer from overconfldence in others. They will be lovers of home. Some will be gifted in mu: others will be successful in business careers. bruary 2, Sunda; o children born upon this day will be fond of social en- joyment, careless and of happy dispon‘t- tions. The boys should do well in publia work or in commercial lines. The girls will not be as fortunate in love affairs as mf‘eg‘g:ry 3, Monday—The children of to- day will be extravagant and will not save moyne They will have many friends and ®ill ind much enjoyment in living. The boys should do_well in salaried positions. February 4, Tuesday—The children of to-day will be gifted in literary and artis- tic lines, They will be clever and should rise to high positions In life. The girls should make brilllant marriages, February 5, Wednesday—Many of tha children born upon this day will be of Qquiet, retiring naturess, Those born be- fween the hours of § and 10 a. m. should make fine lawyers, doctors and nurses and will be fortunats in whatever voca- tion they may choose. February 6, Thursday—Thess children will be reckless and will not be fond of study. They should not attempt busi- Ress on thelr own responsibility. They may do well ?s junlor partners, secre- taries or bookKeepers. The girls will not be successful in business and will proba- bly marry while quits young, February 7, Friday—The children of to- day will be fortunate In money affairs and should become fine business men. They will be fond of pleasure and spend much time In the soclety ‘of congenlal friends. The girls will be especially for- tunate In their undertakings and should become excellent musiclans. February S. Saturday—The children borm-upon this day will be fond of travel and devoted to pleasure and excitement. Some will make good actors and actresses and a few will be gifted singers. They will spend money freely and ears littlo for what the morrow will bring. Thetr lives will be Interesting and eventful.