Character from Photographs.

Southern Cross, Volume 24, Issue 2, 22 April 1916, Page 2

Character from Photographs.

The advertiser, who has made a study of the subject, is prepared to give character readings from photographs submitted to his inspection. Photographs should be accompanied by name and month in which the ■ender was born, and 6d in stamps to cover _cost. Sixpence in stamps should be enclosed for each individual reading. Anyone desiring further information or private replies should enclose one shilling- in stamps. The aim will be to make the readings of service in matters of health, habits choice of occupation, and so forth. Every letter will be treated as abso lutely confidential, and the readings which will be published per favour of "The Southern ;Cross," will give no clue to the identity to outsiders, a letter or number only being used. Address letters to "Know Thyself," care of "Southern Cross" office, Esk street Invercargill.

Character Reading. (By "Know Thyself."'). ''l find the readings of my two girls, 'Violin' and 'Music,' fairly correct. Those of, the two boys, 'Dimple ' and "Brownie ' were very good. Will you please give me a reading of * Curly ' ?" "Curly" lis a born scholar, with a very active brain. Must see ,to it that he gets plenty of ou'tdoor .exercise and play. When I say play, I am/reading the photograph, which is of a boy of about eight years old, and as you do not give year of birth Ido not know his present age. 'At a ny rate he must be taught to play while he plays ;in other words do not allow him to study too much at a time. Boys of his temperament are too brainy, and require to learn that hands are given to us for some .other purpose than writing, etc. Make him do- his fair share of- hard work if you desire a harmonious, temperament. Teach him deep breathing, and see that he develops his chest and sleeps in a well-ventilated room, and has plenty of sleep at that. Encourage him to eat and drink moderately, and become a little more passive. He will have a wonderful understanding of things ' ini| general, and should be rather old-fashioned or old-mannish, so to speak—or old head on young shoulders. Be very strict what books you allow him to read, 'as these'may be the ruining. of him, or can be the making of him, according to your selection, so be careful. , He is very honest and could fill a position of trust, but would be out of place if forced' to obtain his living by the work of his hands other than by, brush or pen. You ask, ! "Is he musical?" I answer, . "Yes," and if given <a chance will prove him-" self. Bo not be.afraid to give him a good education, as he will require it, and without it would be handicapped, and as you would not like to put- anything in his way to hinder his progress and success, attend to this, his foundation. He is inclined to make friends rather freely ; must be warned against this; better to take time'and choose them. Art should appeal to him. He will be progressive, but require encouragement. He is kind and gentle, very refined, and will, be a seeker after truth, a nd his thoughts-will be of the divine, he being spirituallyminded. "The readings of ' Sharkie ' and C.E.' were very satisfactory," writes a correspondent. "Gordon" is a young man anxious to get away from the beaten track, yet must be rather timid to obey the dictates of his own conscience. In < this he must have no fear, for he will be led hy..his spirituality. He will have some strange ideas, but they are for good. He is benevolent, yet cautious; has splendid reasoning ability, and is quick to see through things and people, but must be very careful before he mentions the result of his summing up ; his critical faculty (in which he is not lacking) i s inclined to be rather harsh; go carefully, Gordon. He is not a specialist, by any means, being able to turn his hand to almost anything, and'make a success of at, too. He can work with either hand or brain, so' has a wide range to choose from, as far as occupation is concerned. He is honest and truthful, and can be relied upon, but has a strange longing for travel

which may keep him back a little ; he must try. and overcome this, if he wants, to be progressive. "Gordon" has'an' eye for art ; has good imagination; is playful, .and likes a bit of funj—as long as the fun is not at his expense. This he resents very bitterly. He is witty and will smooth over much trouble by it. He is also a mimic ; should be very, careful as to whom he mimics, as this? is one way of acquiring a habit, and a habit thus formed is very hard to overcome. It would be to his advantage not to make friends so quickly'; test them first ; some so-called friends are like bad colds—hard to get rid of. Let' "Gordon", remember that he is judg-ed on a level ; with those in whose company he is found —"birds of ia feather, etc.," s 0 unless he does not like to be classed with those whose company he may frequent, he should cease, it at once. He has a very quick temper, that must be . mastered. That, coupled with his independent spirit, makes him a very-vhard individual to understand and get on with. He. must have all his own way. This quality will make him disliked, so take the hint.