The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1892-03-23
WOMAN'S OPPORTUNITIES
In a Country Town---Hor Work In
the Home, in the Church
and in the Field Of
Letters.
SOME WHOLESOME ADVICE.
fFrom womankind.l

Master Of human destinies am II
Fame, love and fortune on my
footsteps wait.
Cities and fields walk"
SO in the mind of this great man an
opportunity is as likely to be found in
remote place, as in the crowded city
thoroughfare. Leaving undisputed the
fact generally conceded that city
life is richer in its opportunities, let us
look in upon country town and see il
it is really 30 barren picture as it is
often represented.
Woman, angelic womsn-what can
she do, what does she do to make life
interesting in country towns2 Does
she, and shall she. like Hsgar in the
wilderness, lift up her voice and weep?
No; but with the strength, purity and
brightness for which the American
woman, at least, is proverbisl, she puts
on the srmor that lies about her, and
with courage goes forth to meet the OBJ
stacles that lie in her path, conscious Of
the truth OF the cid African supersti-
ton, that the strength Of the enemy
overcome will pass into the couqueror.
She doesn't suffer that complete stag
nation which one city-born and bred
imagines she does; she doesn't NOPE
around unable to tell the days as they fit
by, except by the almanac, waiting for
the one object of yearly interest-the
county fair; she doesn't don q time
worn dress of gsudy delaine, cotton
gloves and straw bonnet and go forth
TO drink at this fountain Of knowledge
with a self-satisfied air which means
that the wisdom qusffed from this or
acular source will last twelve-month.
No; this picture of our country cousin
is untrue and unfair. Admitted, coun-
try life may be dull and monotonous,
but let us answer the question: What
can the country town woman dor Take
the church. In it her life may shine.
A sewing circle may be organized.
Whilst each individual member is learn
ing to ply the needle, the fruit of the
labor may be expended to educate a
minister TO preach the Gospel. Next in
importance to the teachings of Chris
tianity ranks Shakespeare. Form a
Shakespearian club. The opportunity
to see and hear one OF his great dramas
may not occur to you more than once
in lifetime, but your mind having
been thoroughly prepared for it you
will feel nearer to and know more OF
Shakespear than one who thoughtlessly
sits in the box at the theater and sees a
work portrayed every night of the
week.
Then, there is the Chautauqua course.
No one ever knew the pursuit of the
Chautauqua reading course to bring
bread and butter to fa.hily, but it does
bring mighty evolution to them.
Then in the country town there is sure
to be at least one we'll educated instruc-
tor in music. Seek her. Encourage
her to give public recitals. Educate
the ear of your village to the enchant-
ing rhythm Of classical music. Form an
art club. You might do decorative
work to fill the winter hours, but in
summer go out under the broad canopy
of heaven with easel, lunch basket and
sketch. book and strive to initiate that
nature which is but the art of God. II
there be a college grsdute in your midst
! with her study the languages and view
the stars. In some unlocked for per
son you will discover student Of ma
ture, and with the aid of a textbook,
with her you may read the history Of
: the past in the rocks, or the unfolding
promises of the flowers. And where
! else is such an opportunity offered t.
, study Dame Nature as in the country
townsp
Horse back riding is source Of mucl
pleasure and benefit in the long sum
mer evenings after the days work il
, DER.
, You may cultivate the art Of letter
! writing. There is no reason why you
should not write as firm a hand ant
fine a letter as any one. any where
Rent little room and form Delsartt
y. class. The exercises are nicely printed
e and can be obtained at little cost II
IS connection with this, learn to modulstt
Z the voice. Careful study of these ex
= ercises will give grace and health, an'
!. with beautiful voice what woman
e could not be charming?
n Then there is that grand institution
3 3 the w. r. c., which any country tow
II may have, and member of whicl
K body any loyal woman may be. Guilt
i vate the beautiful roses and send then
:. into the city market. Gather and can
d dy the clusters of ripe cherries whicl
tempt the palate of the confectioner.
% Form cooking clubs. "Man is a so
cial being" and whatever we do we gail
in knowledge by doing it conformity. Al
:. experience hath shown that man de
e. teriorates when taken out Of society.
a To those desiring a commercis
at course, the best instruction can be OF
d tanned by mail, which few weeks prac
n 4 tical training at the college from whenc
the instruction came will thorough
ID supplement.
n. To be trained nurse is the ambition
many a woman. Right at the door @
q your village home you may find the OF
5. portunity to test your skill in that d
~ rection.
.. The pretty woman YEARLY yswns
q, she finishes this list. but she Away
yawns. Her very idleness is the cans
N. of her ennui Away with the doctors stu
e. and on with life-life in which you put