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Chinese Physiognomists
By T. Paul Gregory
HEW subjects have been of rules for explaining the most trivial more general interest than variations in the form of the human that of the study of the human countenance. Some of these charts are of the greatest interest and two countenance. Men of all ages and of them ure reproduced in this countries have been so thorough article. The larger is
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suman countenance, Some of these what is expressed in his features instance: that they have seen fit to forest" denstes the temples: abul- elaborate rules; and hence, the "water star" signifles the mouth, scienco of physiognomy was born. The greatest exponent of The smaller Illustration represents the system of character reading a most curious phase of the Chinese as it is known in the West has physiognomists' lure. The two full- been, of course, the 18th
face views explain most succinctly Cen- what is most dear to the Chinese- tury Swiss. Herr Johann Kas- the possibility of Judging an indivi- par Lavater, who maintained dual's fate by the blotches and that it was "possible and cásy wrinkles which so often disfigure the countenance. Western people rightly deem
that the one from an attentive perusal of my
possession of these defects imy the countenance, and that the positive blemish, and $0 powers and faculties of the mind do the Chinese, unless it appears in have representative signs in the plece, where according to all the rules of Chinese physiognomy, it has Holld marks of the face." Even a lucky meaning, and then it is pohit- although his theory appears un-ed to with considerable pride. Thus, usually complete, it was sur- for instance, suppose one should have passed centuries before his time a tiny mole on or near the tip of by the Chinese, who have con- lucky possessor that he is indeed either ear, well, this signifles to the densed their fundamental ideas fortunate; for that little freckle Indi The Family of the late Mr. Julio into a system of such perfection cates luck in every way. If, however, C. V. libeiro wishes to thank all that for minutine and detail on the other hand, the blemish should relations and friends for their eclipse en masse all the notions be present near the middle of that kind expressions of sympathy of Western philosophers.
organ. then, bewarst for and letters of condolence
Mother Nature in The Chinese, for instance, have of inauspiciousness as plainly as if
has chosen their bereavement and for atten-one so far as to assert that "the phy- she
to indicate a sign dance at the funeral.
hud sical and moral natures are prac- letters D-A-N-G-E-R. Furthermore,
Impressed there tically conterminous; for a person if there who has some bodily defect, has pre- on
should be n
freckle the base of the left sumptively a corresponding moral it signines cleverness, defect, and the one is the advertise- this occur on the right, the meaning and should ment of the other." Many of these is then that physiognomic dieta
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to think accordingly, though Creed doth murmur somewhat of
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every little us for example: Ngaun ta'e sam pat- the complete story ching, pei me yt pas-tuen "If the fortunes and char
a person's character makes the eyes squint the heart is not correct; study of the
the nose is erosked the intentions one: but unfortunately for the Umited
charl
a most absorbing are not upright." Furthermore, cer- space of this article, even the more tala aspects of the features are con- prominent factors must be touched sidered as indubitable signs of one's upon in the briefest manner. There is something
future dest
Thus, very Cantonese say Leung-y tan fung, on
For instance, the for instance, destiny
if one has a freckle trenchant about the comment of
the shin, m-sei pat-sai kulg "If the
that ears one will be prodigal in one's living. the London Times in summing stand out from the sides of the head, and one spon will be bereft of one's If the individual doesn't die early; patrimony. Likewise, if one should up the attitude and policy of the then at least he will be poor all his happen to have a spot near either
life." And again: Woo-lo-tau hin- temple one is Hecatious in disposi Japanese military authorities hok-pi, yeung-tak-taai pin hat-yl- lion. and thus goes
11th. August.-Up very betimes layed. But, says Mr. Povy, it seems and Japanese Government res-"If a person has a head shaped like dicta of the system ad infinitum. being now restored in my health, manifest that it is Signor Muscoilni's
the bottle gourd and pectively towards Great Britain. shell of the mussel; then even if he being impressed into service for the may persuade my cooke by other shall not be able to whip a cat in
Care ile the
Wrinkles, too, have a possibility of office, considering, as I goe, how he shall bring it to pass that Franco and after breaking my fast to my wisest policy so to order matters that And the conclusion the Times out to be a is raised to
he will turn telling of fortunes. For instance, if reaches, that the effect of these hand, they affirm: Yi-hau pat-pung forehead near the base of the hair-in the matter. At one of the clock adroitness in politicks doth lead me
On the other
one has three long wrinkles on the Bghtly. But I doubt of any success of it. And I doc confess that his menna than violence to bail my eggs Spain but he means to be at, the tall chi. is to undermine seriously Anglo-space behind the car is not large Crows'-feel under the
pant-sap pat-nang-sei"If the line, it signifies a kingly old age to Mr. Tom's where I dos meet Japanese relations, is one that enough for a anger, though one be a curious significance, namely, to the Lord! how Mr. Tom laughs to see flushing which I did not understand.
Indies and much talk. But eighty years old, yet one will not effect that the possessor has suggested itself to others die."
will Jose Other ideas
either his wife or child. It must be instead of the Amontillado which I sheetes this day I doe learn that mee drink a glass of tomato juice 12th Reading in the newes have been remarked before now. The Timra is al-advanced by the Chinese through aff
that
naively enough did nforetime affect.
Yet these rules apply
It comes there has been an A.R.P. exhibitioun their study of physiognomy are those, the masculine countenance; for the hath less to laugh upon than hee not, us, had I come thither, I ways careful. It is upon its which seem to us, to be almost un- Chinese have been far too wise, as to to only
into my mind that in somo part hee and I am sadde at heart I visited it caution, and its
I might invariable accountable, but, nevertheless, are attempt to lay down any specifle reizes. ket however
it may at least have seen a gasse mask, firmly believed by the masses of the axioms regarding the female of the to my regimen. At my papers until doe in an ordinary way, let alone to accuracy in editorial judgment, people.
Lee doe purpose steadfastly to keep which seems more than I am like to Such, for example, is the species. Therefore, whilst a study that its reputation has been tenet that large ears are a token of of Chinese physiognomy may be to the Clubbe where Creed tells mee a truer upon the frontier in Manchu- half after six of the clock and so purchase one. Newes comes there is good fortune. Another curious useful in helping the mere male in hee hath it on good authority that kur that connected with the so-called when it the Chinese physiognomist's lore is sex, it will be absolutely worthless had all but won, Have taken a sad the Japanese are mighty glad to bee be kept. But I I um minded that an-chung, or little channel in the about the respective characters
comes to affording clues
reverse and so it is the reply on the out as cheap as they are, an of withdrawal of volunteers is so de Soviets not minded to gu
So save by tolk I doe belleve truce will not bee broken. But I drubl not at this hath shown migh's clear by what methods the Aslan races Bre most impressed. This day I do bowl in the Clubbe alleys but I have not yet fully re- covered my strength. Home very tired and dined with the Children and so to bed.
which
built, very largely. In this in-notion which is part and parcel of "sizing up" the members of his own Franco's men, who did give out they vind many seem to doubt if it
his longevived, and more-
is directly in
the appeal of
stance, then, the Times, with the voice of authority, has confirmed the suspicions, indeed the con-scientifically referred to as the labial
middle of the upper lip which Is Miss Wong or Miss Smith. victions felt elsewhere, for some happens to be lang, then the owner raphle. It is said that if this groove time: that Japanese forces in
bound to be over, the field were deliberately at-ratio to its length (sic!) tempting to injure British in-physiomomy amongst the Chinese
So general terests and lessen British influence in China; and that the Japanese Government was in- sincere in its protestations of good faith and a desire to can
Britain consider co-opera- protect those British rights and tion. The Times must know possessions which its militarists this.
that even the common people possess as well as the vernacular press have a smattering. The Chinese almanac their quota of charts and dogmatis
were systematically destroying.Japanese people appreciate the It is fairly obvious that the The Times warns Japan that in British position; otherwise the hurting Anglo-Japanese rela-Hochi Shimbun, a very influen- tions that country may be pre-
tial daily, would not try to shirk | the judicing its case for the future Japanese misunderstanding, and
main issues of Anglo-| when it will need the help which endeavour to place the blame for a friendly and prosperous Bri-the deterioration of the relations Itain might be prepared to pro- upon Britain, which the news- of these two competitive powers vide. The Times, presumably, paper accuses of assisting China has in mind the dim and distant to resist Japan and of adopting period of reconstruction which policy of trickery in dealings must face the Japanese with Tokyo. In effect, the when they have returned to Hochi Shimbun says that Japan sanity and ended, one way or any of the issues raised between should not treat with Britain in another, their adventure in London and Tokyo as long as China, Even consideration of Great Britain pursues her pre- assistance for Japan, financially sent tactics in the Far East.. In or in any other way, under the other words, the newspaper present circumstances, would be would have Britain abandon her too much for the British people pledges and her loyalties in re to contemplate. Only
turn for a promise of considera- when tion for the British claims with Japan has proved to the satis-respect her rights and faction of everyone that her interests in China. It would policy of expansion does not hold a pistol to the head of the threaten the independence of British Government to discour other states, does not effect the age contemplated financial aid to China. Japan, it would seem, possessions or enterprises of Britain or imperil the peace of amicable relations.
has little interest in maintaining the Pacific and Asla, only then realist policy..
Here is a
to
生田貫
GENXHE
招田机
and the
the
my
13th-Up betimes and to offee and later to the Clubbe where It seems there are fewer than usual. Took my nuncheon at home and at a quarter to five I doe set out for Deep Water Bay by way of the goat track, Coombe Road, Black's Links and the poney road, which is as I believe a mile longer than the path straight down the hill to the sec
second green, but I was in fear of the driving of Golfe balls at the first two holes. Coming over Black's Links 1
I did above a large site which is left
de- relict and I doe bellevé it to bee the one that was aforetime destined for the War Memorial and later for the Naval Hospital. But Lord! what a waste of money it all is
i. Came to the Golfe Club at the Bay in one
pass
and a half hours, at which I I am pleased for I have walked but litle these many months, and there did enjoy my shower and dry raiment mightily, and so after 'a cup of hippo- cross, and later one, glasse of strong waters;
home
by motor coach. Dined at home, reading after a little in my new history of the United States, and so to bed..
14th (Lord's Day).In my garden. where the Achimenes makes mighty good show in the crannies of the wall. Weeded the tubs whero are the two Pilostrums which Mis- tress Peggy did give mee, but Lord! I know not when they doe flower,
80 give them a handful of mer
opiece and doo
hope for the Presently come Mr. Claude and his Lady, but recently returned to the Colony and we doc sit beneath the trees and drink a glasse or two, tho' I in my regimen may take tomato julce alone, of which I doo now bu- a consolscur. At six of the clock to High West
I doo take where glasse with Mr. F. Frankin after his dogge, which did sleep through his burglary, had nigh done herself a mischief, barking ar mee: A Walked
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