Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-12-11

strong argument in the mouths of the
critics. In the face of all this n few
devoted women have carried the work
on and now building commensurate
with the dignity of the state is nearing
completion. Enough has been accom-.
pushed to encourage the hearts Of the
workers, and sufficient proof IL made to
silence the Thomases, therefore II il
hoped that the labor Of collecting 10
remainder of the required fund will be
easy and pleasant.
All honor to the women of Texas! To
them was left the work Of placing the
lone SIT In the constellation OF suites
ut Chicago, and they have proved them.
selves capable and worthy the high trust
DO girls really love themselves, is u
question that sometimes arises Usually
the query comes when they are seen
doing something that scarcely COMFORTS
with just estimate of their real worth.
For Instance, when a girl stands on the
street corner and talks with young gen.
tlcmen, or when she stops on the side
walk to engage in social chat with
them. Admitted that well-bred man
will turn and walk with her il she mani.
tests n disposition to be chatty is II quite
the thing for her TO manifest that will
ingness on the street? Grandmother
says; ''ln my day girls were more shy
then they did not show preference for
any mans society Perhaps SO, but
not to cary it to that extent, is not
the principle underlying grandma's code
correctl
Self-respecting girls will exact respect
from their associates of the other sex
They will, by their smile of approval or
look Of surprise, teach the dullest the
etiquete of the hat, the cigar and all
the details seemingly trivial, but which
make up the gentleman.
Self-respecting girls will not court ut
tention nor make themselves conspicuous
the former will come to them and the
latter no lady can desire.
The board of lady managers seem to
fully appreciate their duty 10 women in
preparing for their comfort at the Co
lumbar exposition, In addition TO mr.
ranging for the lodging and board of
women In attendance they are now work
ing In the interest of mothers and child
rem. They have secured a location ad'
joining the woman's building for child
ren's home on condition that fund
sufficient for the erection be provided
within sixty days. The plan of tho
building and the arrangement also Of the
ways t. care for, to entertain and in
struct children is complete, and il car
rled out will make the "Home" one ct
the most attractive places on the
grounds.
The generously disposed could hardly
end better opportunity or object and
any contribution sent to Mrs. Helen NJ.
Barker, secretary, Chicago, will be APP
preciated.
Ladies' in this city cannot afford to
lose an opportunity now Offered to
freshen their knowledge of history The
lectures Of DIR. Garrison, under the au-
| spices oil the W. w I'' grow iu 'h'e'
MS he advances. Each lecture is com
plcte in itself, and those who have
missed the first two need not for this
reason absent themselves because of IT.
Evenings in Fort Worth devoted to
sclf-improyemen have not beer common
heretofore, and this course il pleasure
and a boon to such women as yearn
for knowledge rather than for friyo-
1 lous enjoyment.