The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-10-27
STORY OF MHspAL poRrnAIrs.

DEAR c. c. GIRLS: From mental portraits which
have received from young men find hat all the
projections woman may possess are admired and
all her evil qualities aseirhos. dctesied. First,
will give some of tile admirable qualities men
toned: Modesty, independence and virtue. true
Christian character, k,iowledge common sense.
| education, beauty of face Of form and OF manners
and heart industry, economy kindness affection,
and sef-reliance. Tlsein,ideal, too must be true.
womanly, ever vito carry the burdens Of life.
cultivated refne., neatR must know how to dress,
he cheerful above nseiping and Stiffness clari
table keep her love tffahs right man comes for it,
and then love with her whole heart make home
happy. be n good cook and good musician. She
must have a clear eye. good compile xion physical
strength, and a strong nslid as well; brave snongh
to face ali the issues Of life gentle erect graceful,
sincere, with sweet viii aud ever ready to &c
knowledge and apprsaats the good qualities OF
others She must be ever trying to live pureF,
noblcr. higher life.
You will always read some of the following in
the mental portraits of n young man who tells you
what he most detests In woman: Forwardness,
tattlng. lying. deceit, gossiping Stiffness. conrse-
ness. giggling. impurity, ignorance selfshness.
vanity, i'll temper, laziness. slang, novel reading.
loud dress, 'extrHvagRnce, envy, malice and lack
of respect and cisility for other women.
Let us hope that there is not c. C. girl possessed
of these detestable qualities Pro Palria-Brito-
martis Scott Mob!ey, Alexandria. Ind.
THE MISSIONARY QUILT.
DEAR c. c. FRIENDS: Allow me through your
columns to thank those who sent 10 cents to have
their names embroidered our missionary quilt.
While expected more 10 respond very
13 800 great many could send. for the required
sum from each is within the reach of 100 at least.
Dear friends vii! you not each take an interest
i'll this great work, and respond to the request l
am sure you would if YOU know how much 1t
means for the workers. / have about SO names.
and want very much swell the number to 100.
and feel confident Of success il those who are
able will send. Please send before the lst OF No
vember, will commence the quilt then.
will send list of those sending to Editor, and
nm Acknowledgements to all if possible. Give as
God has given YOU praying for his blessing to rest
upon the work and the workers. May God bless
those who help i'm this grand work. Pro Patria-
Winnie V. Case, White Oak. o.
AN ANSWER FOR FRANK.
Well, Frank. indeed, am surprised.
That FOR wife you've advertised;
You say she must not be 50 lean
And that her age be sweet sixteen.
/ am sixteen and something more,
My weight two hundred and forty-four.
My hair is red, my eyes ARE, too:
Now don't you think that will do?
You say your life ia one of toll,
That you're tiller OF the soil;
But thing would have you know,
/ cannot cook, wash, bake sew.
And when your day of toll Is DER
And hnmeward you would come once more,
Your supper you would have to cook
While I'd be lounging with book.
And next. the COWS you'd have to milk.
While would go and don my silk;
And forgot to tell you, honey.
I'll haze TO carry ali the money.
Yours, loyalIy-Lyda NJ
GLASS HOUSES.
DEAR c. G. FRIENDS. People who live In glass
houses should not throw stones, says a shrewd
proverb. and seldom has larger amount of
practical wisdom been condensed into
tence. But the maxim Is almost universally dis
regarded Indeed, persons whose moral donciIes
OF the very brittlest ware are generally the
most eager TO pclt their peighbors. If politi-
oiv1ao J,;a t,or
ready to cry shame on him as the less lucky
mercenaries whose pockets are always open to
conviction. If IA woman s,nmbles in life's thorny
path, those of her sex who live in glass houses,
with the curtains drawn down to vail The interior
from the public gaze, take the initiative in cast
ing stones Mt her. The Omniscient Savior to
whom all hypocrisy wss'an open book, well knew
that the wrathful moralists whom no reproved for
matrenting detected sinner. not without
their closet skeletons" ut home-Mary l.. Nc
Grail.
THE LITTLE MAYOR.
DEAR c. c. FRIENDS: TIE Orleans Courier. OF our
little city, contained the following recent announce
mcnt:
"A new Mayor arrived in the city on Friday,
Aug. IL. weight eight pounds, and will be enter
tanned at the residence of his happy father, !. e.,
The Hon. Mayor AL. Wicken. Congratulations
extended"
The above reference is 70 the little stranger In
our home, coming to join our family circle, in
which our daughter. Lily. OF the G. c.. aged 10, my
husband and / were the only inmates May He
who rules over all ever guide me in rearing him TO
be great and good man. an honor to himself, his
parents and the land i'm which he dwells.
Oh, fair Is my little darling.
With his chubby. dimpied face
"A he gives me t,Hes ana answering smile
With winsome baby grace.
His eyes-those windows of the soul
Their color is true blue
Methinks. while gazing up at me.
The light of heaven shines through.
And as he 10 God sent gift,
To me by angels given,
O. may meier forgetfui be
To fit his soul for heaven.
Now, dearest friends, PlI gladly give
TO gentleman or lady
A pretty prize for incest gift
Sent TO my G. &. baby
Your sister, Pro Patria-Allie Wicken, Or
leans, Neb