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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2050, 24 July 1885, Page 2

It is Baid that the physiology of blushing has long presented a difficult problem to solve. Many explanations have been given of the causes of that unsatisfactory phenomenon, The 'British- Medical Journal'lately received an inquiry)^ to the measures to be taken for t-lia cflpf a chronic tendency to blusli, and one of its correspondents takes up the matter in a very practical way. Among utliiff causes of blushing he gives prominentia; to the wearing of too thick umlercloth- 1 ins?, and especially of too thick socks. He adds that the long-sleeved woollen socks or jerseys are often a cause of blushing, and, in fact, warm clothing in general. He does iiot fail to remark that the blusher must choose in this matter between tho risk of rheumatism and the annoyance of blushing. As collateral evidence in support of his views he sayß: ' —"An aunt of mine had habitually a red nose frem this cause alone, which disappeared when she took to thinner stockings." Regarding the matter from a social standpoint, the writer says, The best plan for an habitual blusher is to laugh and be very gushing, as, for instance, on meeting an acquaintance in the street, when he colors up; he will • feel more at his ease than if he looks sheepish and reserved." f _ Nature is oki vast garden for ths utK tionof science, and its products, culled by-ekufu hands, can be rwdily applied to medicinal purpose. The mcansst shrub, that erowby the •' wayride, hath a virtue that, intelMently com-' prshsnded, may be turned to profitable account.' mydd'hem the intrinsic properties of th» • celebrated Juaip»r-b«ry, but it ti op# • original eoflMption, po .to «kaeV 1$ «»-• pound its marveHoui ewmcM, to. general*- ■ that restorative, WQTO'fs'fc'. Ucotnte wami's '' 6cm>AM Aj»jia?r ~ B«EfAi?B ■