ock,
especially in winter, of icy-cold water. For cleansing purposes, tepid
water is best, or a mixture of hot and cold, so as to take the chill
off.

A gentleman takes at least one tub a day, and that, as may be inferred
from the previous remarks, when he arises. If the tub is in the bedroom,
have a rubber cloth placed under, and fill it only half full. The sponge
is used for the bath, the wash rag for the washstand. The body should
have a thorough soaping. The soap should be either Castile or a pure
unscented glycerin. Sweet-scented soaps, perfumery, and sweet waters of
all kinds should be eschewed. The Turkish towel is the best for drying,
and it should be vigorously but not roughly applied. A flesh brush may
be also used with comfort. As soon as the body is perfectly dry the bath
robe or large Turkish towel, which some prefer to wrap themselves in,
like Indians, should be resumed and shaving begun.

Every man should learn to shave himself. Razors are very delicate
instruments and should be kept in thorough order. Safety razors with
little blades for each day in the week are excellent, but if you use the
ordinary razor add to your collection from time to time, until you have
at least half a dozen. Once a month send these to a barber to be
stropped, and strop them yourself both before and after using. Wipe them
dry with a piece of chamois cloth and put them back in their cases. The
best strop is of Russia leather or of canvas.

Warm water is not absolutely necessary for shaving, as some beards are
soft and resist heat.

If possible, arrange a shaving stand with a triplicate mirror and places
for your razors, shaving mug, brush, and soap. You can purchase one of
these, with the entire outfit, for a few dollars at any of the large
city shops. A ring or little silver or metal hook for shaving paper can
be placed on one side of the stand. A cleanly man shaves every morning.
After shaving, wash the face with a little warm water and wipe it
thoroughly dry. Add to the water a few drops of ammonia or of Pond's
extract, if the skin is liable to chap.

In the fashion of beards, the clean or smooth-shaven face, the pointed
beard, and the simple mustache are those generally in vogue. Should you
wear a beard, you should have for it a special comb and brush.

A small tin basin, a package of sea salt, and a special wash rag are the
requisites for a morning eye bath. Sea salt and warm water are
recommended by oculists as the b