New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
The Abbott Collegiate Institute for Young
Lndies.

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Ono ofthe largest parlors of the Abbott Collegiate
Institute was opened last evening for the entertain
ment of the public, who were invited to hear DR..
Field lecture on "W0man." The walls OF that
elegant apartment were covered with o-palntlngs
from the essels Of famous artists, and tho presence OF
number of accomplished young ladies added vast
ly to the attractions of the scene. Near the foot
lights we noticed, in large Roman characters, the
following motto: "That daughters may be as
leorner-sI0aes, polished after the simllltude OF
palace" The Rev. DIR. Field, being handsomely H.
tFoduced BY DR.. Abbott the Principal Of the school,
delivered bis admirable lecture on the " Gull
ture Of Woman" lie spoke of the attention
paid to physical education-the necessity OF
mastering the ordinary branches OF education
Reading, Writing Arithmetic, and Grammar No
lady shonli be satisfied with few achleyemr nts IN
painting or music, or a mere smatteTing Of French.
To converse gracefully and intelligently 10 an &C.
complishment at which Woman should aim. Women
are better takers than men. They have soft voices,
brilliant w.t. tender emotions, and nice intui'lons.
Good manners and gentleness are worthy the atten-
lion Of the ladies'. Good manners do not consist III
smpering face or a minclng gait, or patronzln8
airs True poieness consists in the elegant express
sion of a noble nature.
We have ia America a fair share IL women 1t to
adorn the highest positions in society. They possess
union of dignity with modesty Every young
woman should acquire II knowledge Of some branch
o! knowledge or industry or Grt on which she con
depend for living. All must live, and woman
ought to be able to support herself. Fashionable
society too often MAKE it degrading TO work. Some
-nppDs- that the chief end OF lie to keep their
hands white aud exercise in rockingham at a
boarding -house. Poor butterflies they would be
ASHAMED to have 1t known that they earned an
hottest penny in their lives; probably they never
did. II woman does not earn money, size can save
1t. What support is II good woman TO her bus
bandl whist glory TO her children! Without being !
bIneslockiug how she can help her husband in his
literary laborrl MeDy OF the best books cane from
the gentle inspiration Of woman. " What can
DO asks young woman timidly. You can teach, |
and join thu great army Of oachers. Yon can be al
artist, perhaps. fou can engfave on wood, paint |
photographs, &c. Every woman ought 10 relieve !
herself from the necessity OF DEFENDING upon man for
her livelihood a woman should master her proles- /
sion ia order to extend Der usefulness II she need 4
not work Tor herself, let her help others. This war
lar done great Deal for this country by startling
women o.! fashion from their lauguid ease, and
urging them to act the part OF Florence nightingale
ia our hospitals.
Woman must also cultivate her heart. The brow |
of woman should be surrounded by balo of holy |
light. The beauty OF goodness II better tran the |
beauty OF the face and form. In ths respect some
mothers more beautiful than their daughters.
Woman Is e civiiizer of the word-Soclfty, with !
out her, is barbarous-instauce CaIornis IN i's
incplsnt sett emcnt. The most important part Of
that OF long and dear experience in life
1t make, her what Lady No, something
be ter than tbat-a Womank
AZ the close Of the lecture the Rev. DIR. Abbott |
arose and ndorsed lie sentiments, expressing the |
with that plan could be devised to scatter such
sentiments broadcast over the land. Remarks, com /
piimeIaary to the lecture and the Institute; were /
made by the Rev. Mr. Pardee, Rev. Mr. Boyd, aud /
otters, when the pleasant and delightful gathering |
A. lou ned.