HOW TO READ FACES.

Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 288, 6 December 1890, Page 4 (Supplement)

HOW TO READ FACES.

The Physiognomies of Some Well-known Men Analysed. Mary Olmstead Stanxon, an American lady, has produced a comprehensive and interesting book on physiognomy. Ib is an attempt to popularise scientific physiogn*ny. Its aim is to lob man know more of himeelf, and be able to read other men's characters betted In describing certain dominant trait?, the portrait of some wellknown person who possesses them is introduced. In this way we have the author's analyses of some notable people. What the Princess's Face Says. Among those notable people is the Prin* cess of Wales, whose face is thus described : — 'The face of this lovely and graceful princess shows in a marked manner the presence of all the domestic virtues, among which love of children and pets is supreme. A great deal of artistic talent is also exhibited. The curving outlines of the jaw, chin, and shoulders, and graceful poise of the head, reveal this capacity, while the libhe figure is an additional proof of this decided power.' We are also informed that the ' entire organism is one of high and delicate quality. . What a Nose May Mean. Ellen Terry comes under the bead of Hope, which is mado conspicuous by the ' downward projection of the eeptuin of the nose,' and the dominant expression of the countenance is sharpness, keenness and penetration. John Ruskin has also a downward projection of the septum, but in his case it indicates analysis. Mr Ruskin's ia an artistic nose, too, being thick at the lower third, a3 all artistic noses are. Where Rider Haggard gets nis Weird Style. Mr Rider Haggard is strong in ideality, which is determined by the width of the tip of the nose. We are also informed that 'ifc is the presence of so large a development of the faculties of prescience, credencivene3S, and ideality that gives to this author's writings their peculiarly woird and strange character. Language 13 most fluent, and, combined with the faculties of form, size, and locality in excess, gives the writer the power to visualise the singular beings which he portrays by his pen.' Benevolent Faces. Cardinal Manning's physiognomy is thus described:—"ln this noblo face all the signs of intellectual power, purity, and benevolence are visible. The'brain and bone systems aro supreme, while the muscular powers are well developed, as evidenced by the form of the nose and the size and form of the eye. The long thin face and full lower lip reveal sympathetic and benevolent tendencies, while the fine quality and the large development of the brain in combination with tho last-men-tioned would impart the philanthropic phase of character.' Wo all know of the Baroness Burdett-Coutts's benevolence. It is shown in her features by the fulneas of the lower lip, and the long, slim face and body. Lubbock Snows Friendship—Forbes Force. Of Sir John Lnbbock we are told that the conspicuous facial sign is friendship. ' A noble and talented face, one which disclosee the presence of a fine domestic character.' Sir John is said to be possessed of many good traits. Mr Archibald Forbes, the distinguished war correspondent, haa, as might be expected, the signs of a venturous, courageous nature. This ia shown by his large, convex eyes, wide mouth, square jaw, energetic expression, large and high nose, largo nostrils, broad shoulders, deep and broad chest, strong bones, and well-knit muscles.