The National tribune., 1883-11-15

subject has another side which viii not hurt our
eyes to look at, but may help us without uphold
ing the improper practice to give some comfort to
many innocent girls who have allowed themselves
to be kissed without thought of evil.
1t seems to be human nature, when by some
chance oar eyes have been opened to an evil, to
slash right and left, and cliastse ail that have in
nocently otherwise practiced it. not waiting to
trace IT back TO Its origin the knowledge OF which
might enable us 10 judge more leniently.
don Lknow that it is nice thing to take issue
with the Editor, in his own paper, too but shall
trust TO his good nature to pardon meas am
only woman and want to defend my sex lit
tle--if do not wholly agree with him IN the ex-
tent of his illustrations.
Although heartily denounee and wish every girl
had been taught to resent such freedom from the
other sex, yet they have not been taught it, and it
is evident that very many girls who have gone
through the critical period of mingiing in young
company and having beaux and have been more
or less kissed, have yet ieaiousy guarded what
they understood TO be modssty and virtue.
The impression gained by the article alluded to
was that girl thus treated IS like beautiful pic
ture that has been marred and defaced by being
rubbed over with soiled hands and cut with a
knife, and otherwise spoiled beyond the masters
art TO restore; or beautiful statue covered with
flaws and indentnres, and then rubbed over with
cloth dipped in nk--its beauty evern1ore departed;
or a white lilly covered with scot, &c. Certainly
these are ruined beyend the power of earth
Heaven to redeem. for God has not promised TO
our lost earthly treasures.
The question IS: Is girl who has been pronis-
waited upon her, thus utterly ruined? And even
If led beyond the bounds of virtue, has there not
been way prepared by which the soul and heart.
and nlnd-and what else is there of us-though
filed with sins rs red as scarlet can be made white
as snow?
When read that article, I could endure the in
tent of the writer yet could not the letter. The
thought arose st how tbst might utterly dis
courage many good girl who had innocenty or
ignoTantly, or from an undue desire to please 9th
ers at the expense, perhaps, OF her own finer feel
ings suffered two much of such freedom, but who
would as vigorously resist and resent any encroach-
mems upon her virtue any one who would re-
all &c mot
be told that spoiled beyond recovery be-
cause we have not always acted properly. There
are, doubt many girls who allow this practice
that would not had they been taught better and it
IS high time that the subject be brought TO the
face. and especially to the gaze OF parents and
guardians.
This kissing business began when we were but
infants Everyone who wished TO had the privi-
Iege or kissing US, regardless OF our feelings IN the
matter, until large enough to assert our
rights, and then, II we refused, our kind man.
or papa would say, %, let the gentleman Tor
the lady, as the case might have BEEN kiss you,
and we were coaxed or hired till we yielded And
it went till we arrived TO the party period.
which was far too soon. Then we were snapped
and caught and kissed and Rugged and kissed and
kissed until we were often Disguised, but thought
must allow it or be uncivil, never having been
told that ii was Improper.
Yes, have passed through all these scenes, and
never did l think, or was told, that 1t was not
right. never having heard hint OF. the slightest
kind against IT, and yet being guarded with jealous
care in al other respects, there is proof that my
case was an isolated one.
All must conceed this to be greatly matter of
education and if men respect women less for
allowing this freedom why have not fathers and
brothers. who know better than girls possibly
know how their acts are viewed-why have they
have been virtually taught that it is right. would
ask IN view of this defective education Is it at all
strange that the result is what it is?
| wonder if there Is anything to be said IN regard
TO the men. They cannot be called gentlemen Who
stooyJ to take advantage of this innocent license
innocent in itself As for the who take al they
f.fs lan4 ha-T .fsfta
Of the articles this subject, for shame on them
They vile libel on Gods modest work! But
they deserve more seathing rebuke than my poor
pen IS able to give thenn leave them with their
S''9~-s''S- '''''' ''.1'- Mrs. II. 3. MILLER
AN ARTISTS HAPPINESS IN AIT.
CANTON, o.. Nov. 2, 1888.
To the Editor NATIONAL TKIBUSE:
An artists time like an artists name, generally
Is rather limited but II few words the subject
CT art viii be ofany interest the many readers OF
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, perhaps create in
some mind, not only desire but love for the
beautiful shall feel amply repaid for laying aside
the brush and palette FOR a short time. The art
OF painting and ssaetching IS not only beautiful
accomplishment and source Of amusement for
leisure hours, but il has its practical advantages az
/ well.
There is perhaps no other employment sore
elexating or which promotes hi 1er admiration OF
the beautiful than the study of the fine arts. Il is
nature reproduced with the brush and pencil II
teaches the eye 10 observe and the hand to record
| the ever varying lovliness with which nature
/ lboands. and spreads charm around every object
OF eros beautiful creation. uEItelt and unknown 70
those who have neglected its cultivation
II is true that not all who have been
prodigal Of their time. and means have be,
/ come great artists. as in other arts and
| sciences, all cannot expect to excel; yet It II
equally true that many have arrived, and many
more might, TO some degree Of perfection, and thus
ind pleasure as well as profit IN their work Ibere
is many hidden talent which but waits develop
uEent to achieve artistic results.
The artistic gift comes TO as blessed sunshine
II n yfs-s EylfrS
bling IN its influences. It enters into all our re.
sources Of comfort well as Of cur pleasures anc
consultations Good pictures, we are told are the
| best educators; and while we admit that the fac
reinains that fine pictures expensive luxury
and can be iadulged in only by those of unlimited
! means. How many, may ask, OF those who ara
/ tiie happy possessGrs of those and beautiful
/ works Of art have used their Judgment in the
/ selection If their treasures2 Unfortunately, there
are very few. and why? Because their knowledge
81 the requirements of good painting Is limited
Many of them are honest enough to tell you they
know what pieases the eye, but they can tell you
nothing OF lines and curves. light and shadow OIL
form and color, all Of which unite so harmoniousl5
| aIlEl which make up those grand aud beautlfn
! works Of art before which almost lost IL
I wonder and admiration.
But lei us giVe honor 10 whom honor is due
> 8lse the wealthy can buy their costly paintings
I they cannot produce them. The one deserves
credit for his Eberaiity and true appreciation o
I anOther's talent and labor: the other for the IN
casing devotion and earnest application necessar.
1 70 TEodEee work OF true value and merit.
How often DO we go into homes where ever!
| appointment speaks of the wealth of the owner
where we find every comfort and luxury tina
money can secure, and instiuetiyely our eyes tuFI
to thewaIis FOR the realization of perfect home
Here VIC find hung, very often In elaborate frames
something that bears the naIIe OF picture with NJ
regard whatever to the drawing and much less 4
the coloFing, and which undoubtedly has made
grand leap from the basement Of dollar store Z
the walls Of this beautiful house. Or perhaps stil
worse, had the opportunity of seeing no
long since, suspended elegant mantle, som
steam navigation company's advertising card
The lady called attention to the beautiful boa
with the remark that she always admired marin
views more than anything else, and seemed quit
surprised that we did not express more fully on
adniiration. Ali the interest in that picture wa
gone. The company's schedule and rates, whicl
frame, had left that immense vessel stranded on
| three-inch gold moulding. Here, indeed we fin
broad field for cultivation.
We know that in the pursuit of art, If properl
directed there is an attendant enjoyment, constan
and enduring as boundles5 In its resources
the world but knew the enjoyments of the de
voted follower of art, there would be more eager
ness of desire 20 share them with him. since 10 th
| artist
No rock is barren and no wild fs waste;
No shape unconth, OF savage, but in place
EZeites interest and assumes a grace.
The dome-crowned city, the cottage plain:
The rough dragged mountain or ttnlutuous main
The temple rich In trophied pride arrayed
Or Wondering in the melancholy shade;
The spoils of tempest, or the wrecks of time;
The abundant harvest or the heaven subIinle -
All to the artist purest joys impart,
Delight his eye and stimulate his art
LoTTIE NJ. MYERS.
WHAT SHALL WE READ?
We are glad the inquiries have begun to com
! In as TO the books which which are profitabl
to read, for one reason and another. In repl
TO Ella B. Wick who seems DESTROYS OF improl
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