The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-07-17
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with copy. This morning the portrait was
received perfect likeness, beautifully exc
cuted and handsomely framed a present so
valuable that it is difficult to find words to ex-
press my thanks. The portrait is treated in a
very artistic manner, the features are well
modelled, the expression good, and the hair
and eyes perfect, giving the most natural APP
pearance to the head [ have ever seen in a
crayon picture. All who have seen it express
their admiration for it as work of art. NV
thanks for this handsome present are due Mrs
j. D. Owings of Byhalia Miss, and to any of
my readers who wish photographs enlarged
and fine crayon pictures taken, I can heartily
recommend the work of this talented and ac-
complished artist
EDITREss WoMAN's KINGDOM.
Woman-Her Dignity, Mission and Influence
Contributed by Lizetta j. APPEL, South Carolina.)
The most important element of human
progress is the elevation of the female character
and the restoration of woman to her proper station
in society. Nothing characerzes this age more de-
Gghttully than the interest manifested in giving
woman her appropriate place in the scale OF beng
The phrase, He shall be thy water is q formula
characteristic OF barbarous age long since passed
away. So great has been the change that the stand
ard of education and attainmens, which, years ago
was considered excellent, is now regarded as low
and unworthy of the age. Nor has the standard of
female accomplishments and responsibility vet
found its resting place. 1t will be carried up with
the progress of light and religion, until by inteec
tual and moral culture, woman shall be amply
qualified for her responsibilities and high destiny
1t is true that the natural inferioriy of woman ia
still maintained by some, but they commit 81 great
error. Is not woman exposed to many great
dangers? Has she not much to do that is serious2
Why should her education be trfling ana insignif-
cant? Why should her faculties be purposely and
Enthusiastically WpQknDpd2 ba tIvOy
woman possess an influence the purest the most
powerful? Is she not destined to form the charac-
tiers Of future men? No one with q reflective mind
and just aLSarecation of the subject can deny the
exalted andSsgnifed position held by woman She
Is indeed the sovereign of the domestic circle and
the ornament and refner of society. Nothing is
more effective for softening and subduing even the
hardest of hearts than her gentle and persuasive
language 1t can allure with the sweet accents of
love- soothe the babe to its smiling rest and strike
the brave and boastful man with awe. There is no
resisting the well directed influence of the eodly
mother. Her sweetness and temper will soften the
manners of her children; her courtesy will render
them respectful and polite; her tenderness will
make them mild and afectionate, and her religion
divine grace, will render them holy and fit for
heaven.
Sauntering along your pathway through life you
constantly meet woman going up and down the
world on messages of mercy; you look upon the
great, grand deep of her life broad as the expanse
vi fSeS All lledfs all StlG low You be-
hold the vigor the variety, the beauty of blessing
Its refreshing atmosphere inspires. You see the
flowers spring up which its vapors, in their purity
endow with heavenly fragrance as the days come
and go.
Good noble woman! What is her mission?
Where shall we find her? To my mind she is
heavens best gift to man; commissioned by the
great Father she sent into the world to become
benefactress of all humanity; to teach the law of
Kindness by example AMI precept; to bless with her
glorious love, and make happy the life of man. to
Tighten the burden Of earths toiling pilgrims and
aid them in preparing for higher and happier
state of existence.
With an expression Of fond intenseness and coun-
tenance mild mercy looking on repentances
tear" we find the young mother sitting in thought
full silence in her retired and harpy home. She
folds babe to her bosom and fordly murmurs at
is mine" She presses the little dmpled face close
to her own, kisses the soft sweet lips and watches
the fair brow, unru1fled yet by breath oflifes
deiacing influence. Through pulling helpless in
fancy, her throbbns breast becomes the chlds safe
protection and support. In hayward oyhood, she
bears patiently his hOughtless rudeness and nurses
him safely through every malady 1t is with the
fair children that she delights 10 linger It is her
happiness to watch the embarFassments of the little
creatures as they grow, to cheer them in their
childish sorrows and increase their simple pleasures
The little hand that was lifted against a playmate
is arrested by her gentle touch. and her soothing
voice Gains the angry passions that swell il the
bosom. She tenderly raises the child that has
stumbled, kindly removes the thorn that has
pierced the unwary finger, and guides them back
out of their little alterations
Within the l0wly walls of her humble cottage we
fnd the good WIFE checrfuly lessening the burdens
of her h sband, comforting assisting, commanding
him in any equal matter, BY const nifty obeying.
She graces with her presence and sheds over all o
spirit OF calm contentmeHt
Year after year we visit our schools and see the
instructress imparng to her pupils those principles
based on truth, speaking words Of encouragement
which assures a trust what--neYer. Sometimes the
intricaees ofscence battle every honest endeavor,
but an appeal for assistance is responded to in a
manner which removes every diEcuity. Wonder
not thai ii is So for the teacher that i'm urs truth
mixed with prayer Of faith, makes the deaf to
hear, the blind To see, and the foolish 10 under
stand.
1t has been said ny wIiter Of antiquty, that
"the wisost plans which had cost lim years TO
frame, woman could oreriarn in a sinele lay" If
this SIN be true how Important Is it ihHt size should
he so trained as b. be cara lo Of judging correctly
and acting wisely; that her Influence should cndto
soothe and not 70 excite the PASSIONS % diBHe
order and harmony rather han promote stil.a and
An!nosty that she sh0rl herself be governed, not
by caprice or fancy, hct Iy tie Gic'Wes az sound
judgment ard IN cn'.shtaei II 3D. Woman
should lie educated i0r the station that She is 10
occufg IN life. Tile con. ccuce. tae cart and tie
affections are qualities which should Ly dcteopad.
"Cuiurat- the intel itc. with Feseseuce t0 tas c9G-
science, tAat views %. iliy may be comyreh-nsvo
and Just Cultivate the mae.nltlu siii wi.h r-isr-
encp 20 the conscience thar those inward ugpir-
tons may be turned from tie gnuls o. eu id.c and
vail Imagination, and EAed over daily l!io aud daily