Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-06-19
Advice to Young Feminincs.

BY ONE WHO KNOWS THE WAYS OF MAN.
Doubtless you all know that the great
est purpose for which you came into the
world, is malrimony and the sooner
you set about getting husband the bet
ter for yourselves and those who other
wise would be sUgar-sucking, toddy-
drinking. sIick-tOngue tops. Spring is
congenial TO wediock, aud here II Is with
its sunny days and pleasant evenings; and
any girl, with her wits about her, need
not see the spring pass away, without an
engagement on her hands, 1t she but ball
embrace the chances hich are certain 10
be offered her. First catch the creature,
but "iook before you leap" is good old
grandmother saying. Don't throw half
of good chance away, it may not offer
again. When your fish is fairly hooked,
don't play him around too long, or he
may break the line, bat wind away stead
ilv on your reel, and with will. When
you have him nearly to land, let mamma
give him slight jerk, then lei papa slip
his hand-nei underneath, and flop, he finds
himselfin it. Cook hlm almost directly,
for men, like f,h, don'I keep fresh long
after being caught. Some say they don't
want those Young ladies who can shutter
little on the piano. They wish higher
accomplishments. Neither do zoe want
those gents with their slanding collars,
stiff enough TO saw their ears of. with
tight pants, and about half plug Of the
tweed" stuck fancilulIy in one side Of
their moahs, who can sling round their
canes so exquisilely in hands adorned with
"kds." Have nothing 10 do with these,
they have 10 fixed intention. They are
such as will Toll on your sofa, turn the
leaves of your music-book and your heads
with silly nolhingness, and at the same
time monopollze you for all your fancy
dances. play waiter behind your chair al
supper, be your humble servant at thea
tres and concert-rooms, and serenaGe you
through three years campaign. Wits
tie such danglers off. Cut them dead al
ter short trial, and begin afresh. If a
man does not come 10 the popping"
point after a seasons frolicking. he Will
not 10 il al all. lie is not marrying
man, and you had better hand such over
TO young sisters or nleces, just out ofshon
dresses, and pantalettes, smelling nice
and fresh Of bread and mOlssses. who
have more time for such lrihes you have
none. Mind, don't wait for a man if you
are sure Of him. Never mind il he is
poor-poor and worthy. If you love The
fellow, and he merits il, love on, wait un-
I'll he is in a condition TO make The pot
boil, and keep il boiling, and then some
pleasant afternoon. Invite your friends 10
see the knot tied. "PrOcrasiinatlon is
the thief of time :" don't let the gents
pTocras,inale. Make them clearly define
their position. Tell them the question
Isis 10 be or not 10 be. admire a
warm.hearted. strengthening girl, one
who, when her love Is well bestowed, is
not ashamed 10 let The world see her hap
piness: buI hale match-makers, and
despise 10 see girls spending foor or five
years in WALKING. knitting purses. and
working slippers for Eel Of fellows
whose hearts are in their ialors' pattern
books. These are the men that are kill
Ing The purpose Of your lives. they are
stealing away he fresh goodness of your
bears. and The pure impulse Of ihoogbi
snd action, which every giEl should bring