


KIDD’S OWN JOURNAL. 
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NATURE AND ART. 
A GENTLE HINT TO THE FAIR SEX. 
Lovety indeed the mimic works of ArT,— 
But Nature’s works far lovelier.—CowPerR. 

THE fact of OuR JOURNAL being the only 
existing periodical devoted to the domestic, 
and other subjects we so love to discuss,— 
naturally brings us into intimate connection 
with those who think as we think; and who 
live (as we live) for the benefit of others. as 
well as themselves,—the only thing, surely, 
worth living for. 
To assist all who thus have the welfare of 
society at heart, is our fondest delight ; and 
our columns shall ever be open to give 
currency to their experiments, of whatever 
kind, made for the benefit of their fellow- 
creatures. 
We beg, to-day, to call public attention to 
the efforts—the most successful efforts made 
by Madame Cap.iin, of Berners-street, to 
give ease and elegance to the female figure ; 
at the same time studying and securing the 
health of those who trust themselves to her 
care. Wedo not speak ignorantly on this 
matter. We have waited personally on 
Madame CAPLIN—examined with great care 
everything she has invented to carry out her 
grand object—and satisfied ourself that she 
has conferred on society obligations for 
which they can never be too grateful. 
Those who understand the delicate struc- 
lure of the female frame, must be aware that, 
habited as women have been to the present 
time, to be well or healthy was émpossible. 
They would have a beautiful figure, a small 
waist, handsome (deformed!) symmetrical 
proportions, &c. &c. All this at a sacrifice 
of their own health (how often, too, of life!) ; 
and, in most cases, of deformity to their 
offspring. 
Aware of this, and with a feeling of hu- 
manity that does her infinite honor, Madame 
CaPLIN has studied carefully, for many 
years, the anatomy of the body. This enables 
her to know precisely how to adapt her cor- 
sets and bodices to the human figure. She 
makes nothing at random; but adapts, in 
every case, what is worn on the body to the 
person who is to wear it. This knowledge 
of anatomy places her at the very top of her 
profession, for she can give ease and elegance 
united. How we could enlarge upon this, 
did space permit ! 
The conversation we had with Madame 
CAPLIN was truly instructive. It was posi- 
tively delightful to hear her explain her 
principles of action; nor did she scruple to 
give much of her valuable time to us whilst 
asking the most minute—though, be it said, 
not impertinent— questions. 



She showed us how needful it was, even 
in childhood,* to study nature; and to 
dress children properly. She exemplified 
this by a number of apposite illustrations ; 
and convinced us how thoroughly she under- 
stands “ first principles.” She then proceeded 
to another stage of life,—another—and an- 
other. In every one of these, nature re- 
quires some alteration of adaptation. This 
was most prettily explained to us; and we 
listened to the lecture, throughout, with feel- 
ings of admiration. 
We must on no account omit delicately to 
hint at the bodices, &c., made to suit ladies 
during the period of gestation, It is not need- 
ful for us to explain how these are adapted 
to the ends desired; but they evidence the 
most consummate skill, and a thorough un- 
derstanding, on the part of the very ingenious 
inventor, of what Nature requires,—what 
nature must have. 
There now only remains for us to com- 
ment on the extreme delicacy and neatness 
of the workmanship. Every article sub- 
mitted to us was of first-rate excellence ; 
and when we left Madame CaPLin (of whom, 
till this interview, we are ashamed to say we 
knew nothing), it was under the impression 
that she was a true philanthropist. 
That the Medical Profession approve the 
invention, is ‘‘something.” That a Grand 
Medal at the “ Exhibition of all Nations” 
was awarded Madame CAPLIN, is ‘“ some- 
thing.” That she has a very large connec- 
tion, is—‘“ something.’” But we go beyond 
all this. "We have seen and proved the value 
of the invention; and this enables us to speak 
of it in terms of unqualified praise. 
Let our women now show their good sense. 
It rests entirely with themselves whether 
they will be elegant and healthy ; and as for 
their children, yet unborn, it is quite in their 
power to make THEM elegant and healthy 
also. Let them think of this. 
* All of us who bave the honor to be parents, 
know but too well what tricks some children 
have of attitudinising — standing on one leg, 
elevating one shoulder above the other, &c., to 
the distress of sundry parts of their body that 
ought not to be thus unduly oppressed. To meet 
these abits, Madame C. has provided “a 
Monitor.” This, when worn, quite corrects the 
evil._—Ep. K. J 

FULL PURSES AND HARD HEARTS. 

Moyey Is coop. It is the inordinate love of it (far too 
general) that hardens the heart. Rich people who are 
covetous, are like the cypress tree,—they may ‘ look” 
well, albeit they are fruitless. 
y oe men bear in mind that they are only trustees 
for at they possess; and that they must ‘‘render an 
account of their actions’? hereafter. Those who give 
nothing till they die, show that they would not then,—if 
they could keep it any longer.—BisHop HALL. 



