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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19
Fanny Fern on Masculine Beauty.

4 WHAT CONSTITUTES A HANDSOME MAN.
Well, in the first place, there mustabe
enough Of him; or; failing in that, come to
think Of it, he mustn't fail in that because
there can't beany beauty without health, or
atleast to my way of thinking. "a In the Sec
ond placey he must have a beard whiskers
as the gods please, but beard Iinsist up
on, else one might az we'll look at a girl l.
Let his voice have the dash of the Niagara,
with the music of a baby's laugh in it.. Let
his smiles be like the breaking forth Of sun
shine on spring morning. As to his fig.
ure, it, should be strong enough to contend
with man, slight enough to tremble in the
presence of the woman he loves .Ofcourse,
if he Is a we'll made man, it follows that he
must be graceful on the principle that the
perfect machinery, moves har1noniously,
therefore you and himself and the milk pitch
er are safe neighbors at the table. This
style OF handsome men would no more think
Of carrying a cane than he would use par
asol to keep the sun out Of his eyes. ~ He
can wear gloves or warm his hands in his
breast pockets, as he pleases.a He can even
commit the suicidal beauty act Of turning.
his outside coat collar up over his eyes a
stormy day, with perfect IMMUNITY the tail
Or didn't make him, and as to his halter, if
he depends on this handsome mans patron
ageof the latest spring style, TT fear he
would die Of hope deferred and yet-by
Apollo! what a bow he makes and what ali
expressive I've. adien he With his Hand
For all th4s ne Is 4of ooneelted for he hath
brain. '.'''s' 5'''' 's1iA''''
But your conventional handsome 1 man an1''
Of the bafber's window, wax figure head
pattern; with pet lock in the middle Of his
forehead, and apple-szed Head, an and Ia rasp,,
berry moustache,, with six hairs in it, paint
pot on his cheek and a little dot Of a '7goa-
tee" on his chin, with pretty blinking. little
studs in its shirt bosom and q little neck
tie that looks as if he would faint were it
tumbled, I'd as lief look at a poodle. 7
always feel . desire to nip it up with a pair
Of sugar-topgs, drop II gently, into q bowl Of
cream and I'D strew pink rqselIea'yes oyer the
little remains. -. 80. ..s,t,;..,, ~, ~ -.
Finally, my readers, when Soul magnet
ICES Soul, the question Of beauty is a dead
letter. Whom one loves, is always hand
some, the worlds arbitrary rules notwith-
standing; therefore, when you say ,"1what
can theshandsome Mr.. B. see to admire in
that stick Of q Miss J 3 Or what .eaI n the
pretty Miss. 5 see to like in that homely
Mr.. C.?'' you simply talk nonsense you
generally do on such subjects. Still the
parsons gets his fees and the census, goes: on
all the same. I..a.ri sxu euiAh1a1 1flfcils
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

Mrs. K N. Kelley has returned from Baltimore,
witha large and elegant assortment of Millinery
and Fancy Goods, which consists of all the latest
novelties of the season, Real and Imitation Lace
Collars, Plain and Embroidered ditto, Linen and
Cambria Chemisetts Ladies NIisses Kid Gloves,
American, French and German Corsetts, CIoaks
of the very latest styles, Dress Trimmings, Black
and White Mourning Collars, to all Of which she
invites the special attention Of Ladies. ~.
The latest novelty of the season is the Grand
Duchess Pannier and Crasat, Hair Braids and
prices. r. ..ia..esl !4is b pe5 - .e4.as.
nov6-tf 81; @oa ia . %s-:-, ~ g. yI~|.3,i
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r UMBER, LUMBER.

II UMBER, LUMBER. 80.
'enti az CO-PARTNERSHIP.. :.
R.H. Bell and c. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest Of 7. B. Cauthorn
in the stSteam Saw Nill'' of Hughes Cauthorn,
and having formed partnership with Mr.. G. P.
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. T.. R. r., near
Milboro' Depot "a Els u -
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices. bag
Letters on business orders should be ad
dressed to HUGHES Il CO.,
,-,-.r ;.-.a..l Cady's Tunnel P. O.,
May 4th 1868. ioH 10 So Bath Co., Va.
take this method Of returning my thanks to
the public for their kind and liberalg patronage,
and bespeak continuance of the same towards
the above firm. Mr.. G. P. Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business of the late
firm of Hughes & Cauthorn. Ia ss.s t:ih
- - III +, .s.,.- 7. B. CAUTHORN. :.
-..: i a--4 q
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

NEW MEAT STORE. s-5tt-.e.s'i-
IN The undersigned respectfully informs tbs
citizens of Staunton and vicinity that they. have
commenced the butchering business, and will offer
daily at their Store on the Wharf, next door to
Es Hall's Harness establishment, nice fresh beet,
mutton, veal and pork, neatly bu:chered and at,
fair rates. if.ri .s- - "a go 49, lst 80
Being determined to slaughter nothing but
good STOCK and sell at short profits; they hope to
receive a liberal share of patronagefrom the town
and country. ...iia ~ :. /. = :. 81. =. ~
jan92-H .''7.. q FfSHBpRN y co.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

M ANTED A partner who is willing to
w put capital against the services of an ex-
perienced business man for the purpose of con-
Quoting new branch of the mercantile business
in Stanton, which promises to do veil. +
References given end required. Enquire at
Spectator office.
Feb. 28-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

JAMES PAGAN, .i q " .... n: !. "a :: ~
81 .s}5 =. - BooT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER, :,
W. '9& sg.-.3 MAIN. STREET STAUNTON. -.
Keeps constantly on hand large stock Of SUI
perior Leather and Shoe Findings, purchased in
therefore prepared to make up in the neatest
style and at low prices, for cash LADIES BALNo-
RAILS and POLISH Doors, of best FRENCH KID and
BooT MoRocco, NEWS WATERPROOF Doors, SHoBs,
CATERS, &c. 81 ..,! l. l:.s' il % f-.ls
He guarantees to give satisfaction both as to
price and finish. Mems fine calf bootsat$ 90.
Jan. 10, '68-tf y - = - ~ ~ g.! =,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19
nAY UP? PAY UPll

DAY UP7 PAY UPll lra ~ ~ II
Persons knowing themselves indebted to
are respectfully but earnestly requested to call
and settle at once. I need every dollar that is
due me, andhope my friends will respond prompt
ly. have to pay cash for labor and material and
l shall be compelled in the future to adopt the
cash plan. i desire to return my thanks to my.
friends and the Public generally for their kind
patronage, and I hope by strict attention to bust
ness and fair dealing to merit a continuance lof
the same. 7G.91 ags 19Gi 3sirt3c 10 49, i}ii
1aa -a'aef " ..3aal 4 W. A. BURKE. ri
Isf Burkes Iron Works, Staunton, Va.
jane-tf. g;J a Spectator copy. .
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40 PARK'R exNY.

TREN CHI CHINA, &c.-W, have
H. just received the largest and prettiest as
sortment Of FRENCH CHINA TEA SETS, and
TOILET SETS, in Staunton, and the cheapest
lot of the best -'-' -'l'''" W
WHITE GRANITE WIRE. H..
Call and see for yourselves at Whites corner
yain Street. 7o .U.I.. PIPER, DRAKE & co.
mayl5th 'GS-tf I'll IS ira ..4
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19
DEALER IN

ANTHRACITE& BITUMINOUS COAL.
Best RED and WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE COAL
for FAMILY and FOUNDRY use. 81
MIDLOTHIAN (BITUMINoUs) LUMP HAIL, AVER
AGE AND SMITH Coal for FAMILIES STEAM ENGINE
and BLACKSMITH use. lid. -s-g-' --
Office and Anthracite Coal Yard Cor. 18th and
Gary st. Bituminous Coat Yard 4th st. near
,Mayo's Bridge, Richmond, Va. =. a...-
may l-tf. G8
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Business Cards.

>-,-e-~~~-e-o----~--~-
,ourEcHo1s Et d. ae.zt 5fsi H. H. BELL
a.a oAr1Err q JED HoTcnK1.s.. q , rs
THCHOLS, BELL. CATLETT & co. - .. tagg;i
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19
Professional Cards,

his old stand.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold silverand
Vulcanite.
neutrality-suspicious. the most Scientifc
and skilfuf manner with strict regard to Perma-
nancy and warranted to compete withany work
done in the cities. ..r,,-. ~ t1x-a.- l.~
Thanking the people of Augusta and the sur
rounding Counties for their very liberalpatron-
age prior to, during and since the war, re-
pectfully solicitits continuation. go 7eia!isi
June If
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Gap Rew.1::L!L&G

Advertisements forwarded to an Newspapers
No advance charged on Pulisher's prices.
All leading Newspapers kept on file,
Information as to cost ofadvertising furnished.
Ali Orders receive careful attention.
Inquiries by Mail answered promptly.
Complete Printed Lists of Newspapers for sale.
Special Lists prepared for Customers.
advertisements written and Notices secured
Orders from Business Men especially solicited -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

n B. GRAVES.
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Main Street, tStaunton, Ia. four doors East
'.~a5 of Crwford's old stand,
where heis prepared to executework in the moss
fashionable manner and at the shortest notice, al
a reduced price for the CASH. Cutting andren-
ovating done in the best manner -i go
Aug9, '67-3m.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

~ D HILL j. II. DICKIE.
IT'LL 4 DICKIE,
.GENERAL COlLNIssION MER CHANTS
Nos. 1926 and 1928 Cary Street,
rr..........a,- RICHMOND, VA.
Jan. 22-3mo ~.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19
i.is..2atE IaEoiilllie
MO. q
Insulting a B0stOnian.

i Not many days since, a gentleman nam
ed Brent, quite well known in art and liter.
airy circles, had occasion to visit book es.
Enlistment in. Boston, and saw there pain.
ting of Raphael Semms, also one of Stone
wall jackson While looking at and admi-
ring them, the merchant said '' s.a 3D.
ss.'Ydu are interested in those rebels?'' Ell
& Mr.. Brent-ssYes, they seem to be very
fine pictures. Have you any others 2" -
IssYou mean of rebels 2" 'e7 as"3 $50
:"Yes, sir" ?. Z! Se.'e ~ "-- s'as afi
Eyes, sir; we have pictures of the prom
inent rebels. Keep them as sort of curl
osity." .sl.'a ia sl5li.sl d
f.Ah! II you have a complete set
should like to buy them. am making a
collection of leading rebels of the country.
If your set is full shall be very glad to
purchase sIe ,s,2 ..a. fglr. ... =
swell, it is full; we have all of them"
.HDavis n ..l.t ..s,s' ID 'Ha s'e1s
Yes, ,sir.-+-A.yery good picture of Da-
,"General: johnson :" colt IS asa - IL r.
stYes, sir. SAT least We have an engra-
vinglof johnson, said to every good" : IS
General Lee ~! g5e i.1 @edlal -aa
ls.Yes, believe So" Eaai a.sa-, I'tso
fttHave you Washington 2" Tai.; s.'1 Q
"Oh yes, sir:"aa3- 81 ssfytfh so 'aeS
"John Hancock" ! ssv :Sa,Ftti 'Ha
.''Don't know as we have a painting Of
Hancock Have an engraving, however"
'"Patrick Henry?" rill ;Tall . t'ta f.
rWell-no, sir; [ believe we have none
t.Thomas Jefferson? p f'Trli - .tcsl1 i-t.
t.No painting of Jefferson. I think we
have an engraving; I'll see." 'F.a 'ef L
'tJohn Adams :" 2 geai a7f Is 81
t'No; we have no painting or engraving
Of Adams, sgs71.i t7Ij1 - = us-il0 '.f =
;'sGeneral Warren?' 25j.l,s sai4-I adj
Fhe Bostonian says, scratching his head,
Warren? Warren ? Warren ~ "a $50
"Yes, sir. General Warren, who fell at
Bunker Hill. y se3 ~ iig y Ell .'iiH ig
''No, sir. We have no picture of him. !"
81 understood you to say that you had
the rebels complete. Very sorry your list
is soimperfect, for / have long been anxious
to obtain pictures of all the prominent reb.
els-lovers Of their country, who dared fight
for the rights of the people, A partial list
is not what I want. will not take any Of
The pictures this morning .f Good-day."
The last seen of the Boston merchant he
was Aattening his nose against pane of
glass Watching the retreating form of his
anticipated customer, taking in his dimen-
sions. - omerov's Democrat.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

80
fisi 1sS,z'T : @l'sijaai
~rO~~-~-~-~~~
LONGING FOR REST.

flysyti sMTsS ~ iJFtik il}.ti II 10 1ilil'
FROM THE GERMAN OF MATTHISs0N.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

GTUART, LILLEY & CO., .,-s4.a tC,T
REAL ESTATE AGENTS., l
STANTON, VA,
Offer their services for the sale of Real Estate Of
every description, in all parts OF Virginia. especi-
ally in the g.is.lg.. =. +:
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
We wish only the control ofsuch lands cs ow-
ners are really DESTROYS ofsellng fair prices.
Wemake nc charge for advertising or showing
lands unless a sale be effected.
augI4-tf - ia- H.f r.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

OH YES! OH YES!!4 I have
~ this day taken out s. 55si ..l ..ta
-l,.. AUCTIONEER'S LICENSE. s7a.>
Those wanting goods, or in fact, anything 8
isis SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
in Town or Country, will do well to give me a
call. ~
Office under Va. Hotel, next door to Mandle-
baums Clothing Store. , ..75 5.4 .sslr. .s-..4z
Auction every Saturday in front Of Court
House, -'.s 's 20 - ~ - %
val will sell on most reasonable terms.
Dec. 13th-tf ss. Il HENRY o. CEASE.
A. NJ. SIMPSON, ~ w.. 1s,- -. s.-.... 81
w. -4.. a.D Having taken the old
office Of DR.. Donaghe, on Main Street, opposite
DR.. Chapman Office, is prepared to- Manufac-
ture ,s-ssl--,qQs 4
LADIES', MISSES 's-Se'i
e., AND CHILDREN'S SHOES y ?
of all styles and of the best quality. q
Having fitted up neat room for the accom-
mediation Of his lady friends he will be pleased
to have them call and leave their measures for
any work they may need, promising to give sat
sfaction, as usual, in each and every instance.
Feb 81. '6S-tf .r.t. ....... .,.,f..'
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y To Fix 'CoLoRs Put three cents worth
Of sugar of lead in washtabful of water, put
the dresses to be washed in it, and let them
remain twelve hours; then take out and dry
thoroughly, washing them afterward in the
usual way.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19
TI-1EI I'VE OF FASHION.

mal.ylBth '.ss-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

70 oil an iron axle tree, first wipe the
spindle clean with cloth wet with spirits of
turpentine, and then apply a few drops Of
castor oil near the shoulder and end. One
is sufficient for the whole.-Ru-
raj Ame,lcan.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

10 PREVENT FADING IN DoMEsrra CALI
GOES WHEN WAsHED.-To each ten gallons
of water in which the goods are to be washed,
add mixture Of one ounce of common salt,
dissolved in one gillof cold water, with three
tablespoonful Of beef gall. By this pro-
cess, the colors which in domestic Gotten
goods are exceedingly apt to fade, may be
rendered permanent. This mixture, how
ever, should be added to the water at each
washing, in order to insure success.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19
Business Cards.

We offer our Stock OF goods at prllne Cost TOT
coming into season, which can be bought for less
than cost. Our stock is composed of everything
usually found in the stores of this place. +
Read these break down Prices. i't j.
ALL WOOL FRENCH MERINo, 75c.,
ENGLISH MERINO, Soc,
ALL WOOL MoUsLIN, 4oc., al ''-..
DELAINEs, zoe,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

A NEW MODE OF SAILING BurrgR ere.
Salt the cream before churning, instead of
the butter. 1t takes more salt, of course,
as the buttermilk will take about as much as
the butter; but then it is sailed epealy, and
i think the butter less apt to be streaky.
Good diaries do not turn out streaky, under
worked or oyesWorked butter, / know-but
then all daisymaids are not up to the bust
ness, and some cows do not give enough to
pay for a professed hand. Cor. Practical
farmer. IN if 'f '." r.+"'i'd 4 BIOL
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-06

A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette gives the following recipe that
he says has been thoroughly tried:
After the cider has fermented suffi
GENTLY to give it an agreeable taste, put
it into a suitable boiler-a large wash
boiler on cooking stove will answer
and with moderate fire bring the cider
to a boiling point. Put out the fire, and,
when sufficiently cool, put into bottles,
cork it up well, and any time thereafter
you will have beautiful amber colored
liquid, fit for gods or men to drink. l
have never tried to store it in a cask
but see no good reason why it would not
keep equally as we'll in wood ae in glass.
The heating kills the fermenting mate
rials, and if carefully managed and not
carried too far, gives no empyreumatic
or other flavor.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-06

SOUTHERN LOVE OF HoRsEs.-A cores
pendent of the Philadelphia Post, writing
from White Sulpher Springs, Virginia,
says: "Base ball and cricket, rowin.
matches and yacht races find few adher-
ents in the South hut when the South
ern youth desires real amusement he
orders his horse. Even an evening parsy
does not alter this supremacy of the equine
among the necessities of the invited
guests. Before young gallant thinks of
his gloves, his boots, or his clothes, he
attends to the saddle, bride and stirru ps
Of the stecd which is to carry him. If he
has nothing else in the way of property,
he generally owns a horse, even in these
days of comparative poverty. 1t would
not do for visitor from the North who
desires the good opinion Of the little boys
in whose company he may happen to be
thrown, to let them suspect that he has
not horse in his stable at home.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-06

Charleston, S. G. lat least the colorad
portion thereof was recently quite excit-
ed over the delivery Of four children at
one birth by colored woman. Everybody
flocked to see the quartette. and the pro-
life mother made quite penny by char.
ing an admission fee. Tie Governor of
the State heard Of it, and. as the patron of
all tdat IL numerous and good, presented
the dam with COW and calf. Now came
revelation The mother of two of the
children-for they were merely two pairs
of twins, temporarily consolidated by
common consent for common gain-de-
mands her half the invisible COW and calf,
and failing to get what she deems her
deserts. reclaims her portion Of the mira-
Gle and noises the humbug abroad. And
there was more excitement than ever.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF ITS NAM

Observation-Disclosures OF IT'S NAME.
Various are the methods used in the
original photography of the name, Mil
waukee. Some few have spelled it
"Niilwacky," while others gave it almost
like pronunciation in the letters Mil.
wake" Dr. Morse in his reports of
his Indian tour in 1920, calls it % Mil.
wah- ike" Some Of the Aboriginees
informed the early settlers that the name
was derived from an aromatic root termed
"manwau," which was considered valu.
able and grew in profusion in the
primeval forests of this region. Few
gave credence to the information that
from this root sprang it's origin, and
further records on the point were scar
ched. The popular Interpretation of the
term, Milwaukee, is accepted to mean
''rich or beautiful land )" and is derived
from the Indian work Meneaukee.-
Mil. News.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-06

DRAYING.-W. G.. Austin proposes to
oblise everybody in his line, on terms
that will enable him to make living.
Persons who are likely to have any
draying, transferring, hauling or any work
which can be done by willing hands and
strong horses, will secure the earliest
attention by handing over ther orders to
him. Tell what you want done, and he
will guarantee promptness and reasonable
prices.
McGregor, April It'll. 1869. 65l-6m
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-06
Railroad Ride.

Railroad Ride.
The lightning express train, Conductor
II .lm, an the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern Road, left Toledo on time, Mon
day evening, with little colored boy on
board who rode to Norwalk under circum-
stones that fairly make railroad men
tremblc as they contemplate his situation.
At Fremont the boy was discovered, for
the first time, comfortably seated at the
head of the engine, under the headlight.
Being routed from that position, he dis
appeared 10 the darkness, and was sup.
posed to have remained in Fremont If
the reader has never travelled from Free
mont to Norwalk thirty mies-on this
fast train, fairly flying at the rate of al
most sixty miles an hour, vivid, concep>
ton of the perilous position of the boy,
as he clung to a truck beneath the bag
gage car, blinded, covered, aud almost
stifed with dust, cannot be easily mana.
ged. When the laundering of the train
had ceased, the inspector of its motions
less wheels discovered the boy at Norwalk,
aud brought him out. His face. was SO
whitened with prairie dust that an i'm
preston of tie finger upon his check,
drawn across the face, left black mark.
The ride was miraculous Railroad men
say they would not have attempted the
feat for the value Of the whole Toledo
Road, The conductor called out to the
wheel inspector to bring the boy into the
baggage car. Surprising that he would
have to face greater danger at the hands
of the railroad men than he encountered
under the train, he shot out into the dark
ness and was not heard from again. The
conductor wanted TO give him free ride
in the cars during the remainder of the
Journey Ceceldnd Rdindedler.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-06
Female Education in Japan.

NeWS uuu 1tcu1Ss
, A balance wheel ,-h;"h--,-.;.-i- ~ nnn
Female Education in Japan.
Throughout Japan it is the universal
custom for young ladies, when arrived at
the age of fourteen or fifteen, to be placed
in what may be appropriately called a
finishing establishment. Without expla-
nation, the popularity of Japanese female
education will not be apparent, finishing
establishments for young ladies being
common enough here at home. A Japan.
csc female finishing establishment has tue
following amongst other peculiarities, viz:
All the masters pay for the privilege Of
teaching instead Of las is the ease with us)
being paid for their lessons. This makes
the instruction a labor of love. Then,
again, to a certain extent, Japanese
young lady is allowed considerable frees
dom as to the selection Of her instructors
she generally prefers the best looking. A
lady principal Of one of our American
finishing establishments for youngladies
would not be q little surprised if she could
be suddenly transported to japan, thereto
study the peculiarities of Japanese Gus
tom. She would find herself not in a
close pent-up room, filed with girls bolt
upright, each perched upon an educational
stool, but in delightful garden, fragrant
with the odor of tea and flowers. She
would see a number of little summer
houses, empowered in the midst Of those
charming vegetable products for which
Japan is so justly celebrated, brought to
perfection by the most exquisite horticul-
turc. She would see bright.eyed damsels,
with cheeks pink as the roses, moving
about with-graceful step, each bearing
small lacquer tray with tea and cakes.
She would sec those damsels, with joyous
smile and modest mien, vending each her
way to q summer-hcuse. In each of the
summer.houses she would see master or
profess Or, citter waiting the return Of one
of the refreshments bearing damsels, or
else sitting by the side of one who had
already come back. 1t is impossible for
stranger new to Japan not to he struck
with the peculiarities of an educational
discipline so different from our own. II
would seem at first that objections might
be raised against it; but much depends
on the disposition of people, the nature
of institutions, and the tone Of feeling
custom may have established. japanese
girls remain in educational seminaries OF
this kind until marriage, and they make
excellent wives.