The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1877-07-10

~" b"' W ~" "seasS e4"St !" tnat stahi-
ard ii perfection which might be desirable.
H course there are many exceptions To the
tale, AMI generally, ON first acquaintance,
nearly all girls appear well-behaved and
lady like. Let III imagine We are at ball
and meet Young lady for the first time.
We do not have an opportunity to study
her character, but during the short period
we are permitted to pass With her, We are
led to exciaim, what pretty girl this il
such lovely face; such agreeable manners,
ami 20 musical voice what an addition
she must be to society,". We then go home,
veil satisfied With our new acquaintance.
Mex, week perhaps We may meet her at
smaller party, when We are at liberty to
observe her actions, and are much aston
ished to see the manner in which she be-
HAYES. II u true that she has handsome
face, form and dress but ii you listen to
, her conversation you will lind that she does
not U.s. refined expressions. A Young lady
al this class viii generally thrust herself
forward, instead Of waiting till she j,
sought out and her company solicited. Let
us now take view oil the other side Of the
subject. To he a real lady. whether Young
or old, 1t Is not necessary TO he stiff and
pr'n', never to speak unless spoken to, and
then to answer in monosyllables and
have each word drawn out Of Them Tha,
Is not the nature Of young. happy heart
Ell girls, Who have been properly brought
up and educated. IL il their nature to be
lev cares, for, for them the sorrows Of life
ought scarcely to have begun, and ii BY
chance they have had q glimpse of the
shady side, Joy nearly always has the As
tendency. Home training AMI education
exercise an important influence on charac-
ter. Obedience to parents should he the
hrst lesson taught, end alter that all the
Others are comparatively easy. Of eourse
young girls should not make drudges OF
themselves, but IT II right that they should
set apart some portion OF each day To de-
vote Z" one Or more household duties for
themselves or their parents. When they
become OF proper age, say from twelve
years upwards, IT IL desirable that they
should be taught some easy branches oi
cooking, and by degrees they will become
quite proficient. Many people do not think
Is nj all necessary i"r their da"t hters to
learn such things; but now can lady be-
come good housekeePer when married II
she can not direct her cook and ho''semaid
Z" perform their duties? Wedo not know
whether the girls Of the last century were
any better educated or more lady like than
those OF the present. time indeed. We have
no reas"" To think s'' 'or We read' hear and
know how things are improving, and that
the human mind - expanding more AMI
more every day. Intei''gent ennversa''o"
Is a great point to be gained. Many girls
can only talk oil the fashions, anu Last
pretty or latest novel written, which, PER
hap~' contains n" useful Information OIL
interesting plot, but Is often '"j'ro"s "a
the mind OF the reader. In order to con.
verse i"selI'g'bIy ayo"ns lady should study
we'll, read standing works, iorm her ideas
OF the characters therein and be able to
give her "wn opinions AMI reasons modesto!
when asked concerning them. She should
als' take an interest in the natural sciences
Many young ladies derive great pleasure in
the examination "f flowers, others enjoy
birds, Others minerals and curiositIes, and
spend great deal Of time in cultivation ol
these tastes. But il, in addition I" thess
requirements. they would preserve good
health and and the bloom Of youth, lei
them resolutely adopt the habits Of their
English cousins, OF dev"ting a portion OF
each day, whether in rain or sunshine, 10
the outdoor exercise OF walking or riding,
which ought to be commenced at cary age
There are many young girls at the present
time Who take delight in music, drawing
and painting and make them study, some
nj them intending 3" put their accomplish
menss into practice for their own support ;
Tor It u not always the rich who are worthy
Of the title "lady.' Hundreds Of those
rich people who pay little attention to their
studies may perchance be but too glad to
avail themselves, il they could, OF one or
more Of their neglected opportunities at
some future time or in the hour OF ex-
tremity while those Who live in humble
style and in lesss gaudy sphere Of life are
thoroughly and we'll brought up, are
worthy to be called ladies in every sense OF
tho word. and are esteemed not only by
those Who know them, but by all who have
heard Of them-for praise, like calumnv, is
not slow to travel. Girls in England are
very differently brought up to what they
are in the United States. Here they are