The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-01-03
Still back of this desire for military

gam preStaBe among the hallons anu
new treaty privileges.
Japan is desirious of securing the abo-
lition of extra territorrialty." This
can only be accomplished by consend-
ing mixed residence in all parts OF the
empire.
After music Miss iona Hutfstetler
gave a recitation, "The Ballad Of
Casandera Brown" Then the sweet
singer appeared again. After we had
seen what woman could do Miss
Maud Farnham read an essay on wo-
mans calling which was very appro-
pirate for the close of such an exer-
else. She said "Woman is spoken
Of in Scripture as the beloved and
honored companion and help-mate
not the servant of man.
In the Oriental countrie woman
has always lived In comparative Sc
clusion. not appearing in public unless
closely vailed, not mingling IN gener-
al society or seeing the men who visit
her husband and brothers, or even ia
king her meals with the men of her
own family.
But there is still greater contrast
between the women of heathenism
and Of Christianity: the former with
mind and soul undeveloped, secluded,
degraded, the mere toy and slave Of
man; the latter educated, refined, en-
nobled, cheering aud blessing the
world.
Woman, in these appreciative days,
may well give an occasional thought
to her sister Of the by gone years,
who had an equal amount of talent
but no encouragement to use it.
don't suppose Abraham, Isaac Or
Jacob ever encouraged their wives to
look above sweeping, dish-washing,
making mince pies, and running the
sewing machine.
Not so very long ago marriage was
the only desirable profession, and she
who remained unwed had always a
certain amount Of disapproval to live
down. Inky fingers seemed 100 sug.
gestsve of burnt bread to be pleas
ing to the gentlemen of those days.
Now we find woman employed in
numerous branches of work, proving
her ability to do that Of which man
thought her incapable. In no other
particular has her condition changed
SO greatly for the better as, in her in.
crease of opportunities for self sup
port. The trend of progress is as
suredly toward larger freedom for wo-
man. She has entered the professions
and has shown that she can success
fully compete with men.
Fifty Yeas ago the only occupa-
tons open to woman, who was
obliged to maintain herself, were
teaching, millinery, making
tailoring, and plain sewing. Think
how much worse it was in the time Of
our great grand-mothersl The fac
that they have all passed away is
proof that it is lack of variety that
kills
At the present time these employ
ments number three hundred ant
forty-two. Prominent among these
are book keeping, stenography, type
writing and photography.
Three hundred and forty-two
When | grow up, l hope the humble
will be still greater. Woman, thu
poet says, is hard to please. That /:
the reason we want more from which
to choose.
Yet amid all this, woman's crown
ing glory here on earth is to be mis-
tress of a cultured, christian home"
After the exercises were over TIT
presiding fficer in her pleasing anc
easy manner made very appropriate
remarks after which all went ava,
well pleased. All the participants di(
well their part.
Santa Claus presented one of on
fellow students and teachers with
very useful as well rs ornamental
Christmas present on Christmas eve
Mr.. Warfel is no longer zone of tn
boys" Mr., Moore's baby girl is nov
Mrs. Warfel. We congratulate then