The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 21, 1904, Page 13

AT WOMEN VANT T0 KNOW ¢ MOORE DIMPLED back and pretty 1 ilders are the lat- me Fashion, and s ordered them ddenly realized e In fact, so the pink and paid face. t to be precedent; ment appreciation. things on s of view to her valn ently vells e throat; r lead too i of drapery shoul- ly offends first is at who must ed ad- o more of an the line To go ty © f (m"u n uences had found re than one ect, 'the face from being art 1o the The 10t grown stale he great men at artists of the i he figure. Their their figure painting eves were cast down y or not even seen was a because it point- They painted attitudes, in ed the broadest they little knew do?—how much had tasted had part of their con- ret painters of the literated the traces of their , but their work remained nificant and often dull was so far indifferent to ults that it manifested only a lukew 2 surprise that so many of the women pictured in the new canvases turned their backs to the spectators. ere is no use denying the fact that x is fascinating and that the of to-day have just realized fact is, of itself, most peculiar. though, who is fortunate “that The woman, THE SAN FRANCISCO SUNDAY CALL BY MADGE enough to possess one has one trouble to fight—for these fascinating curves soon grow old. Left to themselves they quickly harden, the depressions deepen into great abysses and the curves take on unlovely lum of flesh. Great care and constant exercise of the right kind used in just the right amount are nec- essary to preserve youthful contours here. ssage is beneflelal, so are the Swedl movements, of which once we heard too much and now we hear too little. The exercises prescribed by this regi- men for strengthening and preserving the shapeliness of the back are excel- But best of all is the exercise of a day at = mer or at a rowtng machine in winter will prevent ny undue increase of flesh, keep the lines of the shoulders soft and yielding d continue almost unto old age the inguorous charm of a dimpled back. Answers to ‘ | Correspondents g — SCHOOL FROCK (Doris).—There are ny number pretty soft materials lways good for school wear. Mohair is especially good, as it is light, will shed the dirt easily and never ooks stringy, as many fabrics do after e first rain. In this day of full ts 1 should by ail means advise one. fabric makes any dif- he simpler way. Make a 1 skirt, gathered on to the waist, and for trimming d tucks, The other way are a rt, full and straight. With such a rt I should advise a shirt waist to Full and but- toned slightly at one side with small rl buttons. A soft leather belt to or to form a sharp contrast finish such a suit nicely. For stance, if the material is of dark the belt should be red. There are . lless variety of pretty ways to i but the one sides that per- till retains its re one of the come in vogue. with big collars to wear when you y one thing to do for Go to some good hed well and then lit ends will dis- and it in r of treat- hair shop, e least said the best when “one ' A nod and a but Jdf there ank fills : people who ount of toasts for but one must bz quick or o the opportunity is and the toast a dismal failure. Certainly keep your seat when a toast is proposed and all at the table rise to their feet. And do not drink to this toast. Warm salt water is a good wash o bathe your eyes with in the morn- ing. However, if the irritation con- tinues I would go to an ocu o vou may be able to correct a. serious trouble with a few treatments. PHOTOGRAPHS IN PARLOR (Ruth A. M.)—It depends entirely upon your parior. If it is one that is used ndays alone, I would say most phatically keep the net out. But if, the other hand, it is a place where sorts of jollifications are held, I t would be a pretty way to hang Have you ever tried to It is very simple and most inexpensive and the results are good. Do not use the same mats, by the way. Introduce red, for it touches up the brown net and makes it brighter and more attractive A pretty piace card and a very simple one as well iz fashioned of wall paper. Go to any shop that carries that line of goods and buy a yard of bright red roses, shading to the pink, or pink and white ones. Anything, in fact, that will help to carry out your color scheme. Cut these roses out and write the name across the rose, where it can be plainly read. I do not know of a more attractive card than this and it serves nicely l‘nr tany cards as well. TREATING " \lMER RASH (Dora M.)—The fine red rash which appears more or less all over the body after violent exercise or on an excessively hot day is commonly known as summer rash, and, while it is very distressing, need occasion no alarm, as it is neither dangerous nor a precursor of any skin SBY disease. It will yleld readily to treat- ment, although it is apt to return again after each exposure to severe summer heat. In cases where the rash is of an aggravated nature, spreading over a considerable part of the body, it indicates a feverish state of the blood, which can be generally correct- ed by abstaining from highly seasoned foods, and especiallv if such are greasy. Eat plenty of cooling foods, fresh fruits, vegetable salads and mildly acid drinks, such as lemonades, keeping the digestive organs in the best possible condition at all times. Eefore retiring‘take a warm bath, ng a good tar or carbolated .soap, as it is essential to remove every trace of perspiration and the impurities which it has drawn to the surface. Put two quarts of tepid water In a bowl and add ha!f an ounce of bicarbonate of soda. 1 dissolved sponge the entire body with the solution and al- low it to dry without the use of a towel. Then dust the patches of rash with a good talcum powder, and you will expe : rediate relief from the dis ing jtch. This treatment jure the mosl sensitive skin, used on the hands not and may be freely and face if so desired. If the discom- fort is felt during the day you may repeat the treatment, but do not take more than o goap bath in a day; pre- the second nlication with a :h tepid water sponge bath, * thor THE FINICAL .GIRL (Maude).— Judging from your letter your troubles in office work are largely of your own making, because of a perverted idea of business customs. The girl who starts out in iife with the firm idea that she will receive, if not exaet, drawing-room manners from all men she meets in an office will surely meet sore disappoint- ment and strew her path with thorns It is absurd for vou n who does not extend courtesies in an office is not You forget that in society men and women have naught to do but be at their best, while in the hurry of a busy office each man and woman is STANTORD AN AW EWARD TOSITION BUT ONE THAT SHOULD STRONGLY MARK ALL DIMPLES paid for his or her brains, and not to do “soclal stunts.” This may seem to you intensely practical, almost to the point of beigg brutal, yet it is strictly true. Do not, however, misunderstand me. I take it for granted that every one will show his or her associates the ordinary courtesies, hbut to expect your employer or An} male member of the ff to ope en you have asion to lbive the room, to arrange suit you and other l‘u" too much. The u are associated are their work, consequently cannot be expected to neglect it to wait upon you you are a wise girl you wlll change vour tactics, and instead of imagi every one intends a slight go about the quiet, ¥ will gsoon be so absorbed in your work that will not notice the trifles of which yoy complain. The woman who is faithful, self-reliant, reserved and dignified in her manners will meet with consideration in the average office, but there is no vlace in the business world for the socjal martyr. To resign one good position after another for no bet- ter reason than that you insist upon being waited upon and accorded elab- orate courtesy will soon give you an undesirable reputation“among business men, and you will soon find it difficult to obtain a position, for business men will not stapd such sense, AC GIFTS FROM AD- MIR norance). — Generally speaking all gifts should be promptly acknowledged orally or by a courteous note of thanks. The {nexperiencea young woman must, however, learn the vast difference between courteous acknowledgment and being too grate- ful for favors received, particularly so when there Is an admirer in the case. Nothing so cheapens a woman in the eyes of a man, no matter what his sentiments toward her, as to have her seem to take every drifling attention as a direct compliment and be over- profuse in thanking him for such at- tentions. This being the case, I woula suggest that you do not acknowled;e such a trifle as a souvenir card unless you see the gentleman or have oc- casion to write him upon some other subject; then. simply say you receivea the card and thank him for it. He should be the one to feel flattered that you accept his gifts and attention, ai- though it would not be wise to tell him so or to imply any such state of mina by action on your part. To strike the happy medium when a girt is received write a brief note, simply thanking him. For example, if the gift happens to be a book, say that you anticipate many pleasant hours reading it or that the author is a fa- interested in and PTY\'(. SXEIBE s $EY Sby TRE POSE TO SHOW DAINTY AND SUAVE WINE OF THE SHOULDER. AND ARMSD . vorite of yours. This will clearly in- dicate that you appreclate the gift without needless ado and be entirely courteous and_ dignified, yet avolding apything which may be misconstrued as gush, The art of writing pleasant notes and saying just the correct thing can readily be acquired by thoughtful practice. ABOUT BIRTHDAY GIFTS (Doubt- ful).—If you feel under obligations to a friend who is blessed with an abun- dance of everything within your power to give, do not attempt to send a pre- tentious gift, which she will know you cannot afford, and which may be infe- rior to her other nossessions. Choose the safer way and send a bunch of perfect flowers as a birthday gift. Flowers are always in good taste and acceptable to rich and poor alike. As you know she has a decided preference SIMPLE wAY OF AYOUTHEULL B:\QD&‘NG LITTLE TOO for pansies, why not send her a gener- ous box of pansy blossoms from your own garden? I am sure she will be de- lighted with the loving thoughtfulness the gift will express. Present it in a dainty manner. Get some fine sprays of maldenhair ferns from a florist, a box and a few sheets of white waxed paper. Lay the blossoms in loosely over the ferns, wrap the box neatly and tle with pansy colored satin rib- bons and send by a messenger. A card should always be inclosed in the box. Yes, you may write a bright quotation appropriate to the'occasion across your engraved card, inclosing it in a small envelope to prevent soiling, and ad- dress it to the recipient. Don't forget to plainly label the box to avoid mis- takes in delivery. ' TREATING PERSPIRING HANDS (B. N. H.).—Hands which are con- stantly very moist are certainly dis- tressing, aside from the inconvenience and damage done to the gloves and other wearing apparel. If the trouble results from extreme nervousness or general ill health, make an effort to im- prove your physical condition as rapid- ly as possible. To lessen the annoyance bathe the palms of the hands frequent- ly with an astringent solution, and after drying the hands dust freely with N[/ ( \ ;%EE:SSEI 'TS'PQAT 3‘THE R VMASTERD USE TO EMPLOY ¥ talcum powder. Wear cool gloves whenever vou can, of lisle thread or silk, and when you must don those of kid dust the inside of the gloves liber- ally with powder to absorb the moisture and thus assist in protecting the gloves. Habitually drying the hands on a rough towel, Tubbing the palms thor- oughly each time and strengthening the les of the hands by some uch es clinching the fi opening and closing the fingers thirty or more times several times each day, will help matters wonderfully, espe- cially if this exercise is carried on in connection with the use of some astrin- gent. To prepare an astringent for the purpose, add to one quart of boiling hot water one-fourth unce of pow- dered camphor gum, one-half ounce of powdered alum and the strained juice of two lemons. Perfume the mixture with a few drops of oil of lemon, then bottle and keep in a cool place. After washing the hands in the usual way pour a few drops of the solution on the palme and rub it well into the pores. Should several weeks of the treatment suggested not give you decided relief, 1 would advise you to consult a physician and take a course of treatment for ner- vousness, which you certainly would need. TO INCREASE FLESH (Mrs. M. P.)— The very thir worran must follow an entirely different regimen from that ordinarily pursued if she expects to put flesh on her bones. If she is inclined to werry she should try and not be so intense in unimportant matters; she should shut her eyes, in a sense, to everything she can. The troubles which never happen wear out the nerves and destroy the health more completely than important events. Read only pleasant books, and talk as much as possible to cheerful, jolly people, who are too light-hearted to rela‘e harrow- ing tales to enlist your sympathies. Hurry is a twin brother to worry, so try to take liife as leisurely as you may. Diet is of paramount impor- tance in growing flesh, and while over- feeding must not be confused with a liberal diet, the thin woman must eat plenty of only such foods as will yield substantial results. Sweet milk and cream, eggs, starchy and sweet vez- etables and fruits, beef, mutton and fich will certainly increase her weight, unless she has some chronic trouble. Sleep is such an important factor in gaining flesh that I cannot omit a wotd on the subject. Get ten hours of regu- lar sleep each night in a room well ventilated and a half-hour nap during the day, if you can. If inclined to be restless during the night, eat a light 13 lunch before retiring. A glass or two of warm milk and a slice of thickly buttered brown bread will be su DEPILAT( month will t RY A. C. much ividual cas of course. Try it and wait just as long as you can before using it again. 1f the hair comes out a dark color—yeu see, I do know whether you are fair or not—buy a all bottle of peroxide of hydrogen. Put ahout a tea- spoonful of ammonia in it and use it as a bleach MME. YALE’S Almond Blossom OMPLEXION ....CREAM GREATEST TOILET LUXURY MADE Cleanses, whitens softens, and beautifies skin. 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