The Delta independent., 1889-06-25
What Women Can Do.

Some women may think that in their
sphere they cannot assist in elevating
and educa ting those about them. But
God has given to them fine sensibilities,
and a quick perception Of all that is
beautiful and lovely. Many golden op-
portunities are daily opened to them
which would always be overlooked by
the other sex. Let it ever be remem-
bered that woman may perform many
things that a man cannot, surrounded
by protection that is over thrown around
the sex. There is a work for all to do,
and II each one will cheerfully and
willingly perform their part in any
good undertaking, success will be the
result AS general rule women are
naturally timid about participating
in any assembly, but that timidlty will
soon pass away, and the speeches, reci-
tations, ETC., that will be SO bright and
graceful, that the opposite sex will not
only be astonished, but themselves us
well. Fine womanhood is just as es-
sential to elevate society as noble man
hood. And it is certainly a fact that
whatever rights women should possess.
those of the intellectual department
should be hers fully and freely. That
women are the born orators of the hui
man race is not theory generally ac-
cepted, but the time will come when
social addresses will be found within
the gifts OF women US we'll as men, and
they will also charm by their wit and
eloquence. The mental endowment
Of either sex may not always be brill
liant, but it is impossible to say to what
extent the most common qualities may
be improved and enriched by cultiva-
ton.
Industry, we arc told, will accom-
plish more in the long run than gen.
ius." There may be beautiful undo-
veloped petals lying folded about tho
most backward natures, awaiting the
touch OF a fine culture to blossom into
light We are not all gifted with tho
same talents, but each ono possesses
some talent, and whatever that may
be it imposes upon us a great rcsponsi-
bility; the duty OF its cultivation, aud
1t will yield rich fruitage of enjoy
mont. and will not , devoid OF USE
fu!ness, even though we do not attain
remarkable skill.
Women must not imagine that they
arc obliged to give prec cdence to men.
in all cases. for If SO inclined they may
be rs well informed as to the world
about them as their brothers, and
WELD as great q power. and exort us
great an influence. Art, science, and
the field OF letters do not belong wholly
to men. but our women may also pos
sess greatness. therein. The store
houses Of knowledge will open just as
quickly and easily TO her d to the
other sex.
A richly stored mind may be COM
pared to a luxuriant garden, delighting
the fancy with rarest flowers. while
the mind whose talents have been neg
lected is very Sahara Even though
the splendor OF some noble characters,
Of whom we read. cannot be attained.
do not become discouraged. but take
inspiration, and even encouragement,
from the Successes Of those towering
int elects.
Even remember that our feeble
sparks are lighted at the same source
as their great beacon lights. Their
great and immcasurable wealth was
obtained by unremitted effort, stop by
step. In the samo manner let oil en-
deavor TO fill well thcir allotted places
in life faithfully, and ut the close 1t
will be a sweet privilege to look back
upon lives that have not been passed
in vain; and happiness. tho chief de-
sire OF every heart, will be realized.
Jennie L. White, in Milwaukee Wis
cousin.