296 THE FINE ARTS. 



Ornaments of Architecture. 



The ornaments, rather than the proportions, of 

 architecture are first perceived, and the different or- 

 ders are known, 



The Doric . . by its Triglyphs. 

 Ionic . . by its Volutes. 

 Corinthian by its Acanthus. 



Apothecaries' ornamental Bottles. 



The green solution for decorating the front win- 

 dows of an apothecary's shop, is prepared by adding 

 solution of chromate of potash to ammoniacal sul- 

 phate of copper. 



Beards. 



If people were to go naked, attention would be 

 paid to the figure, and not to the face. The grand 

 distinction in the aspect of the male figure is de- 

 stroyed by the custom of shaving the beard, which 

 gives an air of dignity even to an ugly countenance. 

 By shaving the beard, and wrapping up the neck, 

 the virility of the human appearance is limited to 

 the external clothing. 



The Hat. 



In Lord Clarendon's essay on the decay of respect 

 paid to old age, he says, that in his younger days he 

 never kept his hat on before those older than himself, 

 except at dinner. 



Natural Postures. 



With respect to the natural position and movement 

 of the feet, the fashion of turning them outwards is 

 contrary to nature, as may be seen from the structure 

 of the bones, and from the weakness consequent on 

 that mode of standing. To this may be added the 



