The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-06-17

taoie, unostentat1ous, and doing good
by stealth. She must be deaf to scan
dal and gossip. She must possess dis
elimination, knowledge of human ma
ture, and tact sufficient to avoid offend
ing ones weak points, steering wide of
all subjects which may be- disagreeable
to any one.
She must look upon personal cleanli-
ness and freshness OF attire as next to
goodness. Her dress must be in accord
ance with her means, not hashy. Al
boring everything like soiled or faded
hnery, or mock jewely, her pure mind
and conscience will cause the foot of
time so pass as lightly over the smooth
brow as II she stepped on flowers, and
az she moves with quiet grace and as
dignity. all will accord her instinc tively
the title OF lady
Is 1t not worth while to strive to be-
come SUCH being as the one we have
described? Like her, you must be gentle
and kind to others.
charming story is told of JENNY
Lind. the great Swedish singer, which
shows her noble nature. Once when
walking with friend she saw an sold
woman tottering into the door OF an
almshouse Her pity was a5 once ex-
cited and she entered the door osten-
sibly to rest for moment. but really to
give some thing to the poor woman. To
her surprise the old woman b-gan at
once to talk OF Jenny Lind, saying: II
have lived long time in the world and
desire nothing before l die but to hear
Jenny Lind "
Would it make you happy?" CURED
Jenny.
LAY, that it would; but such folks as
l can't go to the play house, and so |
shall ney9r hear her
Don't be so sure of that" said Jenny.
"Sit down, my friend. and listen"
She then sang, with genuine glee, one
OF her best songs. The old woman WAS
wild with delight and and wonder when
she added:
Now you have heard Jenny Lind"
One who could go out OF her way TO do
such kindness to q poor old woman
must nave had noble nature, worthy
OF her grand success.
You often hear boys and girls say
words at play with quick. sharp tone,
as il it were the snap of a whip. Such
IS these get sharp home voice for use
and keep their best voice for those they
meet elsewhere. l would say to ali
boys and girls: Use your guest voice
at home"
Watch IL by day as pearl of great
price, for it will be worth to you in the
DAYS to come more than the best pearl
hid in the sea.
kind voice is lark's song to a
hearth and home. 1t is to the heart
what light is to the eye.
BE not simply good but good for some
thing. Aim to acquire thorough
knowledge of housekeeping, and to this
end cheerfully take upon yourself such
parts OF it as are suited to your age and
strength Is it not q pititul sight to see
strong and naturally capable girl as
sumo the indolent airs OF lady OF ease,
while her poor mother is nearly ex-
hausted by the hard work of the kitchen?
If your mother, from mistaken indul-
gence, would permit such conduct on
your part, do not, for your own sake as
we'll as hers, allow yourself to follow
such selfish course, but take some
share in the tolls and cares Of the house
hold, and you will then have the happy
consciousness Of doing your duty and
living to some purpose.
There are few nobler sights than that
of a young lady who, though she may
have good home with father and
mother who are willing to indulge her
to the utmost, realizing the limita ton
of their means and their hard, self
denial, says: Father shall not be bur
dened by me; l will be self reliant and
clothe myself: yes, 1 will help him pay
for the farm, help him educate the
younger children"
Such an one is thousand times
superior to the pale-fngered, beirzzled,
bejeweled substitutes for young women,
who are good for nothing but to spend q
fathers hard earned money.
lady is scrupulously particular as
to the company she keeps, and scorns to
associate with those who are unworthy
OF her. If you allow yourself to be in
different in this regard your good name
Will become furnished. Besides, YOU
expose yourself to the most terrible
dangers, for thousands Of wicked, mis-
cradle lives have been made so by fatal
lack OF carefulness in this respect
There are two excellent rules which,
If followed, would save thousands of
young lives from ruin
One is to make of your mother, or
someone who stands in her place, con
fdent adviser, for you will never need
the counsels of wisdom and experience
more than now.
The other is if you are ever about to
take step, and have some doubts in
your mind whether it is prudent or
proper, stop short and refuse to go
farther.
Perhaps you are discontcnted with
your home and arc longing to go out
into the world to engage in some great
and noble work.
Beware! for many heart az pure and
aspiring as yours has gone forth from
loving home to pluck the tempting fruit
OF honor and renown and found it, like
the apples of Sodom, bitter to the tasto
and as dry as ashes.
Your life, beautiful as it is and shielded
by all that loving care can suggest is
yet open to temptation and danger