HINTS FOR BATHERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19833, 31 December 1927, Page 6 (Supplement)

HINTS FOR BATHERS.

Many disasters overtaking holiday-mak-ers when bathing could have been avoided with a little care. ft: you cannot swim, do not go into the water higher than your chest; be content with surf plunging and bathing in the shallow water to immerse your head. If you get into comparatively deep water, the inrush of the waves is liable to carry you off your feet and into difficulties. It is an excellent plan for a medium shimmer to wade out as far as possible till the water almost covers his head, and_ them to swim back toward the shore. He can bo quite certain then never to be out of Ins depth, and consequently sale if his strength or nerve fails. Don't eat ices or drink iced liquid before bathing. Remember that distance appears to be very deceptive when you are in the water: don : fc attempt to "show off" by swimming out a long way unless you are absolutely certain you can get back. If you get into difficulties keep as cool as possible, and float on your back in order to reserve your energy. Don't waste strength in useless struggles. Bathing is a refreshing tonic, and oue of the most enjoyable of holiday pastimes, but don't overdo it. Be careful during hot weather in taking a sun bath to follow; it is very nice to feel the warm rays of the sun on one's back—but an attack of sunstroke is not at all pleasant. Many gsrls spoil half the pleasure of a bathe because they are afraid of wetting their faces, thinking that salt water will be bad for the skin. While staying by the sea it is a good plan altogether to avoid the use of hot water for the face, or at most to use water with only just the chili off, so as not to open the pores. If the face has become very sunburnt it is wise to rub on plenty of a thick face cream in order that it may act as a protection. The same, of course, applies to a badly sunburnt nepk or chest. Even if the face is not burnt, if the skin is delicate, or by t> o much attention a girl has mnde her skin very sensitive, or been unwise enough frequently vo steam her face, it is then best not to let the salt water directly upon it. After bathing it is not a good thing to sit with the sin full upon the face, hut when it is unavoidable a little powder sh< uld then lie applied.