CHARACTER READING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3356, 24 October 1911, Page 7

CHARACTER READING.

FROM THE FACE

In reading character from the face one must firse glance at the shape of the head from the forehead down to tho chin. Then note the position, of the ears, and see whether there is more brain forward of them or at the back. If forward your subject is intellectual. If there is * more size at the back of tho head the animal propensities predominate. The three most important features of the face are the eyes, the nose, and the mouth. . . The eyes being close to the bram express intellect. The nose, being formed of bone and cartilage, defines the executive power of the individual, and the mouth, which is composed of blood, tissue and nerves, is the interpreter of the passions, sympathies, and affections. Practical people’s foreheads are square, poetical people’s heads are high in the crown, and conical in form. The height and width of the facial bones, the length and squareness of the jaw, and the shape of the nose will show in what degree the mental capacities are used. The nose is the feature that exercises the most importance, as it is either executive or inert. It comprises four types which are defined according to tli© position of tho ridge or bump. There is the nose with the ridge at the top, like the Duke of Wellington’s.

This is called the attacking nose, and belongs to people who are of a fighting or aggressive nature, either in warfare, content, or argument. These people are born to command and to direct others. Then comes the nose with the bump or ridge in the centre, the same as depicted in Don Quixote. This is the protective, chivalrous, and romantic nose, and pertains to people who are always defending others and fighting their battles for them. Then we have the nose with the ridge or bump at the end, which is made of flesh and not bone, and as flesh is sensitive, it is the ejnblem of self-defence, which characteristic if not restrained bocemes selfishness in the extreme. The unselfish nose is often counter-balanc-ed by a. full under-lip, which latter is a sign of sympathy and philanthropy. The Grecian nose, which is perfectly straight, and has no ridge whatever, shows a level of refinement and of the beautiful, without the slightest inclination to exert itself in opposition to its tastes.

Large nostrils are indicative of courage. Small nostrils show fear. Nostrils which 'spread on the face, like tho Chinese, mean secretiveness and caution.

Noses that are thin at the bridge show a love of spending money. Thickness of the bridge of the nose indicates economy, carefulness, and sometimes avarice.

Dramatic talent is seen in the nostrils by the, manner in which they elongate on to tho cheek.

A long, pointed tip to tho nose, means suspicion and reserve. When noses are wide at the tip it suggests a trusting and confiding nature, and perhaps to people who always tell you all their private affairs.

Inquisitiveness is seen when the nose juts out a long way from, the lip as ohough it were poking itself into other people’s business. People with full, prominent eyes are very fond of talking and are generally eloquent speakers and writers. Deep-set eyes denote much shrewdness and' keenness of observation, and usually 'belong to tactful people, who are careful not to say more than is absolutely necessary. The full eye also belongs to the musician.' Music is the language of the soul, and expresses itself in harmonious' sounds as language does in words. The larger the pupil of the eye the clearer tree intellect, and the quicker the powers of comprehension.

People who show the Avhites above and below" the eyeballs are generally very restless and half simple. This is called the “stupid eye.” The sensual eye is round, full, prominent, and blue-grey in color. Straight eyebrows show truthfulness and sincerity.

Eyebrows which jut down into the nose in a Mephistophelian manner indicate diplomacy and love of intrigue. These are called the “Lying eyebrows.” The mouth is the feature which indicates the passions; and warmth and affection are seen according to the thickness or thinness of the lips. Clearly defined lips show purity of mature; coarse, heavy lips are a sign of sensuality. When the upper lip rises and shows the two middle teeth, then the erratic tendency prevails and the desire to commence many things without finishing anv of them is tlio inevitable result.

Firm, tight lips, the upper one fitting closely into the under, show a conoentrative, plodding, and persevering manner. t

The chin is the seat of the affections; its width indicates permanency and fidelity; whilst narrow, pointed chins shows fickleness, coqetry, and a love of variety and change. Length of the jaw downward before it turns at its angle to form the chin means determination and will-power, and if not tempered by large reasoning faculties obstinacy would reign supreme.