Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-01-31
THE IDEAL L MAN.

II IDEAL YOUNG MAN.
l, like all other young ladies l sup
pose, have in my mind an ideal young
man. Some think a young lady should
be perfect in every respect, but a young
man may act rs he pleases and yet as
sociate with the perfect young lady.
hold that society should demand as
much from one as the other.
From past observation | am forced
to believe that all men are some ones
ideal. Some people look for only one
OF two good qualifications, and finding
them, have their ideal.
/ have neve had IN opportunity of
giving a written description of my
mental ideal, but have often described
him to friends who always say you
will not find him in this world"
Perhaps my standard is higher than
is generally reached, but is possible
and ought to be reached by every in
telligent young man in the country. 1t
is not in looks where they fail, but in
actions.
My ide | is we'll formed and robust,
to begin with. He is six feet tall, very
straight and weighs 1876 pounds; has
a round head, protruding slightly at
the back, high full forehead, medium
sized ears, straight evenly formed nose,
and a mouth like the Greek god Eros,
evLly set teeth, well cared for: his
chin is long and not dimpled, complex.
ion fair, hair dark and slightly curled,
large and expressive blue eyes with
long lashes, a dark mustache, not
twisted at the ends he has a full mus.
ical voice and sings well is particu-
larly fond of music and flowers. There
Is nothing shoddy or foppish about
him. His clothes are black and of the
best quality he wear a small hat,
neat tie, gloves, and a shoe, fully as
large as his foot. He is a clear. well
calculated, deep thinker and quick
witted. He has a good practical edu-
cation, a well defined aim in view, to
which he is slowly and steadily climb
ing. Politically he is a Prohibitionist
and Votes as he prays." Morally he
is just what any young nan can and
ought to be. He is a Christian young
man, not by name merely, but by
works his heart is in the work and he
trus SITS in the Lord fully. He spurns
the idea of running himself mentally,
morally and physically, by using to.
bacco in any form. He does not ap
prove of having a filthy spittoon sit
ting around, or s%aturating a room OF
his clothes with the smoke from a pipe,
cigar or cigarette.
He does not disease his brain or stom'
ach with the diabolical drink, whisky.
His mouth is not foul from the use OF
profane and vulgar language. which
some young men delight in. | do not
stop here. My ideal does not gossip
does not become rufled at the petty
disturbances which occur daily. He
lives above all such things. His life il
noble and elevating.
In his home as a son, he is dutiful
and respectful does not call his fathe!
the old man." or 1.-The boss" as
have heard young men do. He treats
mother and sisters with as much
courtesy and gallantry as other ladie!
of his acquaintance. His manner il
easy and gentle under all circum
stances. In his own home he is con
siderate of his wishes and welfare o.
MS wife and children and does all h,
can to make home a cheerful happy
place.
When days labor is ended, he Gomez
home to spend his evenings. He i
surrounded with good literature, read
aloud of evenings. and makes all hap
Ply by his presence. He is always pres
ent in sickness, helping and cheering
with encouraging words, He is con
tent with whatever the Lord sees fit t,
send to him and lives in hope of gain
ing a home in heaven for himself ant
family, where all is joy and happiness
By Miss Laura V. Summers, In Wor,
and Works. Terre Haute, Ill.