Physiognomy.

Southern Cross, Volume 2, Issue 32, 3 November 1894, Page 7

Physiognomy.

THE NOSE. Physiognomists in general agree that a good nose should be the same length as the forehead, the ridge almost straight, the flanks and the point not too fleshy, with a slight depression at the root of the nose. Large-nosed people have invariably more character and* endurance than small-nosed people. When a woman has a large nose she evinces governing power, and physiognomists would rather consider a large one beautiful in the case of a woman, than pardon a snub. It is said that colonials have as a rule good noses, the reason given being that it was only the large and long-nosed who emigralod, the small-nosed stayed at home. A long nose (not too fleshy) indicates longevity and activity. Short and small-nosed people are generally inquisitive, and lack the spirit of independence. A thin and well-formed nose always indicates the owner to be of refined tastes. A thick and fleshy nose shows the owner to be dull, and unprogressive. Owners of large arched noses are noted for their daring courage. An arched nose with a broad and low forehead indicates the owner to be quarrelsome, selfish and severe. Pointed noses generally belong to meddlesome people. The sharper the nose the sharper the temper. Invercargill.