BEAUTY MEASURED PROFESSORS' POINT SYSTEM

Evening Post, Issue 13, 16 January 1936, Page 19

BEAUTY MEASURED

PROFESSORS' POINT SYSTEM

' What is beauty? You may think it frivolous to ask this question in the sanctity of a university, but the professors don't. At least, not those 'at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology^ stated a writer in the "Cape Times."

It is their opinion that beauty can be decided on a mathematical point system. They say a woman is. only as beautiful as her total number of good points. And when they say "beautiful," they consider a number of things—skin texture, teeth, hair, health, poise, vitality.

In order to test yourself they have devised a "charm chart," You analyse yourself according to the. .rules of the chart. You give yourself points for; every qualification you can meet.; You subtract points for those you cannot It is. as simple as. that. ;

Of course, the perfect woman (but; please be honest) will score one hun-r dred per cent. Ninety is good. Eighty is fair, and seventy-five per cent, is

better than average. Like; to test your^ selfT"' :'Here:'are"?the'-rules": —' ■*■•■-""■'

Twenty points if you are the exact weight and height for your age. Don't deduct points for any variation.

Five points for perfect eyes. Deduct two points if they are muddy or yellow. One point if they are lined with squint wrinkles or frown lines. Two points off.-if they appear dull and heavy. ■ . ■ • - .

Five points for good teeth. Deduct three points if they are not bright and well cared for; two points if they are crooked or do not meet propertly. ■ .-

■ Five points for a perfect mouth. Three points off if you breathe through your mouth; two points if you do not have a happy expression. ■:;

Five- points for hair if it is clean, shining, well-groomed, becomingly dressed, and free from oil. Deduct points for specifications you do not meet. -

TEN POINTS FOR A GOOD SKIN,

Ten points for a good skin. Deduct two points if the skin under the eyes is not smooth and clear; two if the tissues are not firm; two if the skin is not clear; two if you do not have a good colour; one if the skin- is not smooth; and one if you have no colour on your cheeks and lips. ■ '"

Five points for- hands. Deduct two points if they are not immaculately clean; one if they are not smooth; two if th,e nails are extreme or not properly cared for. '

Ten points for perfect feet. Five points if your feet are properly shod. No extremes allowed, except in evening shoes. Five points if your feet are perfectly shaped—the inner border of the bare foot must be in a straight line from heel to toe. If your big toes are not perfectly straight or your "toes cannot be spread apart, deduct points. . Five points if your hearing is good enough to catch ah ordinary conversation at 16 feet.

Five points for good standing posture —shoulders level with each other, arms relaxed, no bulging abdomen, feet parallel and slightly apart. Deduct one point for each variation.

Two points for good seated posture, If your lower spine is against back of chair, score one point. One more point if hands are in repose, knees almost touching each other, and feet parallel or crossed. " "IF YOU STEP IS HEAVY!" Three points for graceful carriage. Deduct one point if your step is heavy; one point- if your toes do not point straight ahead; one point if you do not walk with graceful rhythm. Five points for perfect vision, if you can read this print at arm's length without strain. Five points if your clothes are suited to your colourings, your form, and to the season or occasion. ,■ j Ten points for good health. Five points if you are vivacious and enthusiastic. ■ Two .points if -your voice is pleasing. Three points if you have poise' and-* self-control. And- there you have it. The college •professor's, idea-of a perfect woman. How close did you come to one hundred per cent.?