Picture Show (May-Oct 1920)

'Fkturt Show, "August \4tk, 1920, 2\ IN THE DRESSING-ROOM The Business Girl »n the Hot AfVeatner — Little Ttf>s to Relieve the Body — Make Use of the Weelc-End — The Picture Girl s Lingerie Set. THE heat of the summer is trying to all of us, but particularly to the girl who works for her living. It is difficult to concentrate one's thoughts on work when the heat demands attontion constantly end forcibly. The business girl, who has a set routine of work to carry out each day, grows to dread the very thought of work when she is so hot that all her -clothes stick to her body. But she must try to avoid this stage, or she will not be ablo to carry out her set duties, and this may bo fatal, both v ith regard to her. health and her job. If tho busy worker will only prepare herself, in a measure, to withstand the attacks of the heat, which in this changeable climate are so quickly upon us, she will find far more benefit from the summer weather. " Forewarned is forearmed," and knowing just which way the heat affects her should give her the means to arm herself at all her weakest points. To Begin the Campaign. THE first effect of the heat on the average person is to produco a sort of lassitude, which takes away energy, life, and vigour. It leaves the worker limp and weak. Now, if the business girl reaches this stage, as she probably will after a few days' extreme heat, she must begin her campaign at once. She must rally her forces to withstand any further advance of the lassitude. For the next step w ill bo loss of appetite, and the latter brings on illness only too quickly. The girl who works for her living must not give in to the heat for the very shortest time. Knowing that it will try to rob her of her energy and strength, she must save herself at every turn, not so much while she is in the office, where the work must be accomplished, but outside, during the evenings and over her week-end holiday. There should be no foolish waste of vigour, but she should conserve her strength like a most valuable possession. There are limitless little ways in which the business girl can save herself if she will only try, and although one may think they are not worth the trouble, I can assure them that they will find a difference if they bear them in mind. Little Points. TT'OR instance, at the luncheon hour, it may J"1 not seem worth while to cross the street just to walk on the shady side of the road 10 the restaurant where you lunch. But in tho extreme heat it really is worth while, and the vitality preserved by walking in the shade would have been lost if the walk had been taken in the sun. This is a simple little tip for sunny days, and will save many a headache and much fatigue. Another way to conserve the necessary strength to combat with the heat is to j travel as much as possible in the open f air. Avoid as much as you possibly can any subway travelling where the air is t; stifling and the travel congested. The top of a ventilated vehicle will be much more M beneficial to the health, and you will / arrive at the office much fresher than if you had been cooped up in a stuffy compartment. ' No matter how busy the city or town in which you work may be, there is sure to be dotted about somewhere near your business house a small green spot. It may be attached to a church or it may be an open park. A quarter of an hour spent quietly in this cool spot during the mid-day will freshen you up wonderfully for the afternoon's work. Another question that should not be neglected during the very hot days is that of food. Let the ,/>,„?• 21r , ■ i \ diet consist as much as possible of (Che"lm & *»<c*<« > vegetables and fruit. Drink plenty of milk. The latter, however, should not be drunk right down, but should be sipped to be beneficial. Substitute eggs for meat as much as you can, and eschew all foods that contain very much fat. The latter will only servo to mako heat for the body and exhaust its forces. It is, at tho same time, necessary to givo the body its usual amount of nourishment, and for this reason peas, beans, and lentils should bo eaten. Fish, macaroni, wheat bread, cheese, and eggs are summer foods, each containing little fat. Make Use of the Week-End. THE week-end should be the building-up time for the business girl. During that time she should try to lay up enough energy to help her through tho coming working week. Where it is possible the finest arrangement for the worker is to spend either the Saturday afternoon or part of tho Sunday in the country. A lazy day on the river will also be found splendid relaxation. Do not expend too much of your energy over sports during the week-end. Playing tdnnis the whole time will not be so beneficial as an afternoon's lazing, especially in the very hot weather. Any very strenuous exercise on such broiling hot days will only call for exhaustion. Long walks in the country are delightful and health giving in the summer months, but they should be taken in moderation. To go for a long twenty-milo walk without an occasional rest may be an accomplishment, but it will not do half so much good as to tramp half the journey broken by short rests in the shade of the trees here and there on the journey. The Annual Vacation. FOR those who are confined to an office all the winter, spring, and autumn, it is imperative •a t hat t he summer vacation should be spent in the open. Tho human body cannot stand bad air and lack of oxercise for always, and often the summer holiday is the only thing which keeps the busy worker going through the whole year. This holiday, during which the average person is out of doors practically the whole time, just serves to renew the body's waning strength, to replenish vigour of the nerves, and to provide a store of health for the coming year. So that no worker, for her own sake, can afford to do without a summer vacation. It is a mistaken idea to spend the holiday in town, with a view to economy. A holiday in town is usually more costly than the one at the seaside or in the country, and no benefit is derived therefrom. So, above all things, make the most of your summer holiday, and spend every possible moment in the open. The Picture Girl's Lingerie. SIMPLICITY is the keynote of the lingerie chosen by the Picture Girl, and she has decided that hand embroidery is by far the most effective of trimmings. The illustration will give you an idea of the charm of her lingerie, the pretty nightdress being cut in Maygar fashion and entirely one piece. The neck, which is cut square, is low enough to slip over the head, while the sleeves are short. Scalloping in silken thread trims all the edges, wee embroidery spots being worked" all round as well about an inch in. The chemise is a straight affair, with scalloped top, wide satin ribbon forming the shoulder straps, while the knickers, which v are scalloped at the lower wide edge are arranged into an elastic at the waist. You can obtain patterns of either the knickers and chemise (No. 27,775) or the nightdress (No. 27,739), in 22, 24, 26, and 28 inch waist sizes, for one shilling each from the Picture Show Pattern Dept., 233, Regent Street, London, W. 1. Postal orders must be made payable to the Pictube Show. No. 27,739. (Siijlitilress.) I will tell you Free how to Reduce Your Weight I was just a strong voting woman, full of life anil vigour, and fond of good things to eat, enjoying life to its fullest extent, when suddenly my weight began to increase, and, strong as I was, I began to feel the burden, especially as I am a business woman and have plenty of work to do. W hile my eartlily self was rapidly assuming abnormal proportions, the progress in this direction brought sorrow and consternation, because I knew that I must give up business or redgce my weight. I began to feel lonely, because I felt that my company was no longer desired, and I made up my mind that I was at the dangerous point of my life. One day an inspiration came to mc, after I had spent time, money, and patience in vain efforts to become slim again. I acted upon this inspiration and succeeded, for 36 lbs. of ponderous weight vanished in five weeks. I did not use drugs, practise tiresome exercises, nor starvation diet, nor wear any appliances, but reduced myself by a simple home metltod, and although this is some time ago, I have never gained any weight since, and my health i3 as good as I could wish. You could reduce your weight the same as I have done, and I will tell you how, free, if you will enclose two penny stamps to pay postage. \\. Grace Hartland (Dept. 979), Diamond House, Hatton Garden, London, E.C. 1. "Shots" — from Broadwest|,|||,||m,l,1,i — A FINE example of the capable, modern ^ — * \ woman is introduced in the person of — — Felice Besre (Violet Hopson) as the heroine ~ = of the BROADWEST film, "Snow in the = — D.?sert," which was released on July 22nd. — — This film was personally directed by Mr. ~ ~ Walter West, 60 that it needs no other = — recommendations. 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