CHARACTER FROM HANDWRITING.
(By (hr Oim" GmphiohijisL"! " MAiiouEniTK—The writing denotes a strong sense ot juatice, ([aid, unassuming intelligence and capability; soil reaped in a fair degree, and simplicity of tastes, decided will when the w/itor is interested, order, n):(l neatness in work and arrangement?, Tho writer lias thought, lived, ami suffered; hns oxcellent composing powtr, is most companionable with those she loves; courteous, discreet, domesticated, economical with goods awl money ; couscrvativo in regard to existing rules, customs, and ceremonies, will clinj to old associations, and prefer wcll-l;no\vn friends. Will value liar friends for their qualities of miud and heart. "I'm: Witch."—Tho writing denotes caution in action, well regulated Bclfesteem, a love of life with all its duties and pleasures, progressive thought, and a clear active brain of good reach and power. Tho writer will not lose sight of self-interest in j hor intercourse with others, hut is not greedy of money, praise or honour, will always be attracted by breadth oi thought and intellectual cleverness in others, has more than usual personal magnetism, will draw people toward! her, awl please without ctior;. Will make many friends among tho other sex, will gain more o! their respect and esteem than love, is capablo of intense devotion to a cause, or pursuit. Ha 3 musical and literary talent. "Ei.iz.iiir,in,"--Tho writer is reticent, cannot cmlurc a to) prying curiosity, and will sliuu awl avoid inquisitive persons. Is orderly and methodical in all her arrangements, reasonable in her expectations, logical in opinions; governed by a sense of duty and accountability; will not of her own accord, or rather of hor own desire, assume any public responsibility, jet has good commanding power. Is able to direct, plan and arrange; will form only a few attachment?, and will show her preferences by her actions rattier than by loving expressions. I'laces a high value on money, is able to gain it anil increase it, to nnnngo it with judicious care, " Swkf.t M.i'.m:," Eketahuna. The writer is pier,siut-mannered, candid, sincere in her statements, honest in her intentions, rather cureless in her arrangements i leaves too much to chance, ready to oblige, anxious to give satisfaction and win approval. Will lind it more dillicult to keep than to make money, has a good hold upon life, v. ill cling to existence for its own sako and enjoy tho the mere fact of living. Is intended by nature tor a wife and mother lind mistress of a home; would be happy with plenty of domestic ociupations. Is not indolent,
11 Ilata".-Tlic v,■riser is vivacious, brightwilted, quick, clever, restless, fully alive t) all exciting causes," splendidly adaptable, can make circumstances serve her turn; is not ft slave to order, rule or method, decidedly original in thought and action. Deficient in caution, impulsively kind and generous, spends money freely, flasstrong attractiveness; will be susceptible and form ardent attachments. Is likely to he also exacting ami jealous; rightly marriod will be capable oi much devotion and selfdenial in everyday life. " llori:."—The writing shows a spirit of fun, the writer enjoys a quiet little joke even against herself, she is criticising and mocking in a good-humoured stylo has an innate perception of the ludicrous and absurd. Is ladylike in manner, has good couumii liii£ power, is in souis way a leader has a wide range of thought, and will always li'.'d va:ifd interests in life. Haul to pie lie on sonic points, not too easily satisfied, fond of movement, active both mentally and physically ; able to carry on two or three things at once; porsistcnt in her purposes.
" Hickory,"-No doubt this gentleman can write in half-a-dozen different styles, and net one of llitm would be his natural hand, but a style acquired, I have never before seen sirdi peculiar y's among tin thousands of specimens I have examined. Hie writer is exceedingly imitative, can c.ipy '.viih accuracy, and mimic to the life, is cicver in some special line, or study, sellwilled, has plenty of application, able to concentrate efforts and bring all his powers of mind to bear on ono subject ior a time. Will not lose sight of self-interest even in his most liberal moods; places a good value on money and is fully aware of its power. Is not susceptible to feniinino attiactions in gencr.il, but could be both tender and true.
"Ykiiiu-m pat S.U'lenti:."-Your sample was one of those that went astray, I am sorry for the delay. The sample shows seme dissatisfaction with things in general, an active disposition.muchspiiitcd independence, a desire to giatify and oblige, and a ft hasty temper; whoa offended the writer will feel as if she must speak about the annoyance, but is not unforgiving, and soon pacified. Is protective to the young and helpless, will not take any unfair advantage in dealing, yet will like a good bargain. If rightly married would be self denying for mutual interest, slid it a parent, amious and watchful with the children, painstaking with auy employment, " Harmony,"—The sample is indicative oi all refinement in thought and action, clear lucid reasoning ability, sensitive sympathy, much tenderness of affection and keen intuition. The writer is bland, winning, and pcrsuisive, will have an agreeable way of saying and doing even disagreeable things, Which will make her much beloved timong her i ntimate circle. Is thoughtful and reflective, a lover of books; has au nctivc desire to ascertain causes, can adapt means to ends. Will le an entertaining companion, lias a large fund of general information, and is a llueut, easy speaker. Can scarcely ever refuse solicited aid aud help.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5713, 17 August 1897, Page 3
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