Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-11-21

ANOTHER LADY CONTRlDCTOR.-Weh have
the pleasure of introducing to Our readers this
week new contributor, who writes over the
familiar nom de gucryc Of Sophia" In
making our bow to the fair correspondent, We
take the occasion to express the hope that
our friend Liberal" will duly appreciate the
compliments of the fair Sophia:
OLYMPIA, Novcmbe. 18th, 1863.
DEAR SIR: Though not in tho practice Of writing for
the public papers, and doubtful Of my capacity
to produce anything fit for the honor Of type cannot
resist expression Of the gratitude which with many
Others feel towards you for the publication ofthe inter-
estng correspondence that transpired some weeks
since between Betsy Jane" aud LIBERAL" the one
discourayng and the other advocating the proprety
public dances. That correspondence has already be-
gun promise most excellent fruit in its results a.
shall presently specify; and we-that is myself and
circle of friends who will be proud Of the of re.
formers, when part in the good work shall enttle
to that distnction-hope to push its valuable sug
gcstions to practical usefulness.
To enter upon the business with clear conscience
convert of Betsy James, must frankly confess
that have often known and enjoyed the cxatic cxhl
iraton Of the dance keenly perhaps, its
to the contrary, may have Aoatcd through the may
waltz in his supporting embrace or to the enchanting
strains of his violin. This course all conjecture
women, you know, will puzzle themselves to pry into
anything that looks like mystery, and is not strange
that think have ferreted the identity Of both
Betsy Jane and Liberal. Nay not only believe tina,
we can lay our fingers upon Tcrpsichore's eegan,
champion, but that he will yet become Of the most
effective instruments with in ovcrthrowng the evil
influences that might arise to this community by his
manning the advocate and patron of the dance that he
has been.
Those peculiartcs In his communication which fix
the identity Of the man-thc musical cadence Of the
sentences, the av, macy mnging and circlng of the
paragraphs, the graceful promenade Of the whole sub
ec-not only prove him accomplished in the poetry oil
sound and notion but that there is poetry and intellect
in his head although they may heretofore have had
chief development in his heels. In word, Mr.. Editor
the circle of friends to whom have already alluded
propose to substitute intellectual amusement for
which at the best is only physical Thalia is to trans.
plant Tcrpsichore, and fur effect It, the
long winter evenings to be devoted to the drama
instead Of the dance. partial organization for this
purpose has already been effected and il It meets with
your appreciation hope for your assistance in
tending the scheme. For our first attempts, have
made selections Of paror charades from Godys Lady,
Book, as being suitable for the purpose. Dear little
heart-sccnes and soul.cpisodes they arc, Ger
tain that they cannot fall win those who participate
in them from the alluremcnts Of the dance. And who
can foretclf what this may lead to, when the
matter is properly set foot There material here
and there are pens in Olympia that would work that
tera into dramatic that would make their mari
through wider circles. Here, at least Betsy Jane and
Liberal might meet the hostile advocates Of op
posing crccds but the emulatng champions Of polite
literature. hope, Mr.. Editor, that you will join
your persuasions with ince them to the good
work Of writing for sweet little pieces in thu
style Of Godys charades, and any suggestions that
your able correspondents might make through thu
columns of your valuable paper would be thankfully
received by Your obliged reader,
SOPHIA.