The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-01-12
Highest of ali in Leavenns Power.-U. S Govt Report, Aug. II, 1882
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
A PRECIOUS GIFT.
wOman's Most Attractive Grace
Its Power in the Home Life.

OF all the feminine graces, pernaps
the one which most attracts and holds
the admiration, is tact. One reason
for this is that it is a characteristic
which, by right of natural gift and
cultivation, belongs almost exclusively
to our sex, and what is most womanly
most becomes a woman. A man with
perfect tact is a rare character, mel
once in a lifetime, perchaDce; O tact
less woman is a m~onstrosity. 1act
is that nice perception which en-
ables n to do and say the right
thing at the right time-an instInc-
tive faculty that makes one I'M
derstand persons and situations at a
glance and directs in the harmonizing
OF different elements so aptly that
only the pleasant predominates n a
feeling of satisfaction is difused; 1T is
a discriminating n to choose just
the fitting words to be said, just how
much feeling to express or repress,
Just the proper tone and manner TO
assume; in fact, it Is but q happy al
iustment of our words and actions to
the pleasure and good feeling OF those
around us. Such a characteristic is
most commendable, and in possessing
it one may be actuated, not only by a
desire for personal popularity twhlcn
desire to q certain extent is but natu-
raj and right but also by unseltish in
terest in others and a wish to be CON-
panionable.
1t should in no way be COMPOUNDED
with what is polite or scheming, Tor
1t is not Incompatible with sincerity,
and is indeed a virtue and a grace.
There is nothing that adds more to
the real pleasure OF home than does
the presence of tact, and it is certainly
the duty of every woman to exercise
the natural gift, or to most assidu-
ously cultivate 1T If there Is a detic-
iency; in all instances it should be her
study to possess that faculty which
will straighten out cross-purposes,
overlook shortcomings and keep the
harmony of home life unbroken-
Woman is peculiarly sensitive to
the influence of her surroundings;
her nature unfolds and expands into
lovely vitality when warmed by a
congenial atmosphere; her most be-
witching races of mind and heart
are brought into play by appreciation
and love. She is as quick to detect
the chill of harshness or criticism, as
is the sensitive plant to fold its deli
cate leaves at a rude touch. So keen
is her perception. so true her intu-
ition. that tact comes as a natural
prerogative; and with the power
to discriminate and the wish
to please, q woman may
possess a charming personality
that can more readily conquer hearts
and win homage, than does mere
beauty; such a woman is a blessing at
home-a veritable sunbeam that
warns and cheers-and she will be a
much sought for addition to any so
cial gathering. She can always SO
surely prognosticate as to have the
right word ready to evade a fore
Swallowed disagreeableness by turning
the conversation into more pleasant
channels; by a merry laugh she dis
pels a threatening cloud; by a timely
Jest lifts the pail ofoppressive dizziness
by a sweet word brighten pensive
eyes and smooth the ruffied brow; by
expression of admiring inter
est, half fiattering but wholly sincere,
she may give a new grace to awk-
wardness and make vivacious the
silent and timid tongue. How much
can this one quality add to the COM
p~leteness of our days and the sweet
flavor of lifei
Dear girls, in reckoning up the ac-
complishments which you wish to
claim, remember there is nothing
more requisite to a gracious and Iowa
BILE womanhood than the possession
OF perfect tact 0mGn'S Work.