1935-10-05 — Page 7

No. 30

China Mail

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HONG KONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1935-

No. 30

Character Reading From The Features

To woman who has a beau- ing pointed kind of nose, which at

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tiful nose can ever be plain The same applies though not quite so strongly, to a beautiful mouth. and when you first meet. anyone your attention is soon drawn to one of these two-fea- tures.

If the nose dominates the face you will know at once that here you have a person of strong charac- ter, with perhaps a hint of selfish- ness in her make-up.

A large mouth, on the other hand, is evidence of a generous nature, but one of strong emotions, which may or may not be perfectly con- trolled. The nose tells most of the character, the lips and mouth of the emotions and passions. Typical Noses.

Taking the nose first; decide to what type it belongs. Where does the bone project most* Does it form a ridge at the top of the nose. or in the centre, or is there a bump or ridge near the tip?

The big nose with a high ridge isn't a feminine feature. It is what our grandfathers called Wellington nose. You seldom see it, but when you do come across one you know you are inoking at some- one born to command, whether man or woman-one who will have de "cided views on most subjets, and

will not hesitate to express them.. Avoid contests with these people, for you are almost certain to get the worst of it.

The nose.

which has the ridge half-way down it is not so self- assertive, and those who possess this feature do not seek troublé. But they are always ready to take up the cudgels on behalf of their friends.

The third type of nose is that which has the bump or ridge near the tip; this shows a nature that is not easily down-trodden

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one with a good idea how to look after herscif.

The pure Grecian nose that comes down direct from the forehead with no ridge at all, shows excessive re- finement. The peculiarity, about it that first strikes you is the depth from the inner corner of the eye to the bridge of the nose. Some

very beautiful women have this fea- ture, and it is a sure sign of an artistic nature.

A Sense of Fun

Then we come to the tip-tilted nose, which is quite feminine. Very often it belongs to an extremely pretty woman, who is endowed with a cheerful knack of making the best › of things, and who is usually blessed with a host of friends. Most comedy actresses have this kind of nose. It shows wit and vivacity. Perfect retrousse noses are rare but then so are good comedy actresses.

The opposite to this is the droop-

Introducing...

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Where A White Woman Rules

N Badu Island, which has an area of 48 square miles

and is off the northernmost tip of Australía, near Thursday Island, a white woman rules. She has her tiny court, or coun-

its best indicates reserve and an analytical mind; at its worst sus- picion, combined with avarice if it leaux to one side. If the pointed type of nose juts out from the face it shows an irrestible curiosity a keen spent for other people's

affairs.

Beautiful moaths, like beautiful

zoses, are rate.

Lips should be level, neither the apper or the lower one should- project when the mouth-is closed. An overhanging lip, while it may signify a kindly dispositon, a "good. sort. is often a sign of a vacillating character. If at the same time the lips are habitually parted, then your diagnosis of febleness is con- firmed. This is someone you may like but cannot depend upon

But a middle-sized mouth, one in which the lips fall naturally into flowing lines and are mobile and richly coloured, is one of the best indications of a kindly and gener- ous disposition

The upper lip coming down to a -point in the centre shows concen

tration: You simply cannot con- contrate on any subject if you keep your mouth open. Try it.

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Most. actors and actresses have lips which abound in curves,

and you will notice the line of closure is slightly serpentine. Their lips are often slightly parted, and where the other features supply the neces sary balance, this shows intellect and eloquence.

The opposite extreme is the thin, tightly closed mouth which requires. compensating features if its owner is to be considered free from mean- pess. But don't forget that many very kind and understanding people have thin lips. They sometimes

and go with a witty

whimsical nature that is wholly delightful. It is far safer to judge by nose and mouth together than by the mouth. alone. For instance, a thin-bridged If nose shows love of spending. the lips are also thick the money will be spent on others. Thin lips and a thick bridge to the nose are fairly strong evidence of acquis- itiveness, and fondness for driving a bargain.

Perfect Control

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If the lips cover up and enclose the teeth the emotions are well un- der control; the more the lips are indrawn the greater the degree of coolness and precision. The shape and placing of the teeth have some signification too. Showing the up- per gums in speech is one of the signs of a phlegmatic disposition. You don't find these people in a hurry as a rule. Very projecting teeth are said to show rapacity; if they are small and retreating their owners are seldom very bold, either -physically or mentally.

cil with three native council- lors, and three native policemen. to carry out her laws, say the "Christian Science Monitor"

Twenty-six years ago Mrs. Zabel was appointed superintendent of Badu by the Queensland Govern ment and for many years she was the only white person on the is- land. But she was never lonely. "I've never closed door or window at night for all those 26 years,” she says, "and I've never been frightened"

Teaching and administering her small domain, Mrs. Zabel finds that time flies. The natives, about 500 in number, are unspoilt children of nature, guarded from contact with

Madeleine Carroll

and the objectionable elements of mod-

show eager and intelligent ern civilisation by the Government, marked aptitude in all their stud- and wisely guided by Mrs. Zabel.ies, especially drawing, No one may land on Badu without Government sanction and even with that permission all have to meet the scrutiny of Mrs. Zabel's keen

eyes:

Gathering of trochus and pearl

• shell keep the men of Bada busy, Their intelligence and physique-are of a high order. Some of them are distinguishing themselves in theo- logical studies in the hope that they will produce a native clergy to instruct the others.

The women busy themselves in their homes and gardens, caring for their children or teaching un- der. Mrs. Zabel. The children are

As an instance of the mischief that may be wrought by the intro- duction of an apparently innocent pastime, marble-playing has had to be put down. So fascinated by it were the burly island, fathers that they neglected their fishing and shell gathering; indeed, every other activity. So a special meeting of the council was held and the fat went forth that Badm must be “cleaned up" and all the marbles confiscated. Thereafter the faint clicks of marble against marble were no longer heard-and indus- try and prosperity returned to Badu.