Gentlemen.

Otago Witness, Issue 1861, 22 July 1887, Page 9

Gentlemen.

Mountain Child.-Thank you for your nice iettt>r. lam glad to have given you vsatisfaction, Jour handwriting is very pretty and indicates A great deal of character. The gentleman's Pnoto enclosed is not of a common character. «c is of a highly sensitive nervous temperament, •roil would be move inclined to be " touchy " |oan to fly into a rage. He has his own ideas of "»ngs,and they generally are of an exalted uiaracter. He would be rather exacting with one ac loved, and not satisfied if the loved one did not attain to his ideal. There is a something in "hs temperament that responds to the touch of wrrow, and grief would be suffered to its < epest (le P th s. Any course, rude joke would bveatly offend. If he is not thoroughly underwood he is not liked, because he will not act a P«t simply to ingratiate himself into the good "Pinions of those with whom he comes in wntact With a quite pride and a touch of »," he would pass by what did not please, much courtesy where ho respects. This is a .^nperamentthata woman of a high mind and s t. ln S sympathy could deeply influence. He olUd b " fond of music and love the beauties of

Nature and art. Please tell me if correct* because I like the f ace so much.

Juliet.- The gentleman's photo you indicate is that of one about as full of fun as he can be. No joke is unapbreciated by him. He possesses the fortunate gift of being able to do and say a great deal more than most people without giving offence. Has not a very firm will, and would be greatly influenced by companions either for good or evil, as a result of being very susceptible to impressions. A kindly, genial disposition ; very fond of life and pleasure ; not naturally inclined to anything paltry or low ; but from good nature he could be per* suaded to do what if left. to himself he would not think of doing. Very affectionate and friendly; with much pity for all those in trouble ; tender hearted.

Magpie,— The gentleman's photo indicates a steady, plodding disposition— one capable of faithfully performing duties ; more given to conform to rules than to make them. Much sincerity and truth.

M. ll.— Has a fair estimation of self, but at the same time is a great admirer of the good, true, or noble in others. A word of kindness will greatly encourage him, and, acting upon this principle, he is one who is not at all sparing of kind words to others. Has a great many pleasing ways, and is rather a pet with old folks and ladies. Very candid, yet could carefully guard a secret. Capable of much affection ; fond of his fellow creatures; benevolent, and would put himself to inconvenience to serve a friend. Venerates whatever is proved to be noble, but is not easily imposed upon. By no means a weak will. If once his confidence was shaken in a person he would never trust the offender again. Would forgive an injury but would rather have-nothing further to do with the one who injured him. Gentle with children and animals. Not a favourite with all his own sex but has a goodly number of true friends.

W. L — Very courteous to ladies, respectful to old age, and loving with the young ; greatly desirous of giving pleasure and sensitive to criticism. With some people rather reserved, but as he becomes known he reveals himself more to you.

Pharo.— lt is impossible to reply the same week. What lam writing now will not appear till the week after next. The proofs are all corrected days before the paper is " out." You forget the days and days of type setting there is in such a large paper as the Witness. You will have seen reply to handwriting before this, but the photo enables me to add some additional facts. Very sensitive and tasteful in all your ways. Courteous and affectionate. Kind to children. An admirer of all thab is elevated and refined. Cannot bear suspense. When in pain, bodily or mentally, suffer greatly.

A. and II — Too young for character to be developed.

Willie BI, — A good deal of promptitude and decision. A sensible, candid, affectionate disposition, with a good deal of force and will power, imogine.— A good deal of suppressed passion. One of those temperaments the possessor of which will at the end of life have astory in connection with his past life. Not always the same. A suggestion of much good in the face, but too young to be fully developed.

Craigdhu — Very well, I will try to "hit you off ! " A good deal of determination. Hate to be beaten ; will take great trouble and pains to get possession of a desired object or to accomplish au end, when once the mind is fully made up— and you have a mind to make up— a face, which ought to be a matter of satisfaction to you, as everybody has not; much perception. Able to detect sham, and, although courteous, deferential, and kind to ladies, quietly despise their little artifices and insincerities. Capable of very strong passion, and also great love for one of your own sex. Quick and decided in your actions, prompt in judgment; use forcible language. Not inclined to take an ideal view of life and people it with imaginary gods, but very ready to accept it as it is and make the best of it. Aristocratic in your ways and tastes. Able to do and dare, and delight in the great achievments of others. Whatever is weak, gentle, beautiful, or noble appeals to you, although you may not let that appealing be seen by others. One among a thousand may move you more than the remainder of the thousand. Not at all likely to cringe or fawn for the sake of winning favour. Decided in your faults and also in your excellencies. When vexed are hot tempered, but your annoyance is soon over. Please let me know if correct.