The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-22
Facts of Interest
To Women Readers.
Symposium Of Information, Partly Grave,
Partly Cosby and Partly Gay.

higher education of women. for believe
that such education embellishes most fltly
the state which Providence designed for
her activity. II pleases me TO see the in-
tellectual taste and patience in acquiring
knowledge possessed by her sex. There
are cases where women can accomplish
great good in n life of publicity, but they
are exceptional cases. But 10 stigma
should be cast upon those who purify and
embellish home life. Every true woman
makes her own life where Providence
places her. Such Is the opinion of the
truly good of all ages. II is not by noisy
defamation that the state OF women IL
to be changed. OF late 1t seems to be the
trend of fashion among women TO appear
as much like men as possible Such is
neither in keeping with her past history
nor in accordance with true ideals of grace
and beauty. II Is the true and established
sphere of women TO influence man and
guide him to look to higher ideals and
more worthy desires. He Is not a man
who has not, at some period OF his exist
ence, had the fostering care of Il devoted
mother or the subtle influence of n beloved
sister. Such is the influence that woman
exerts in the world, And young ladies'.
1t Is lifting that such should be your aim
SOCIAL AMENITIES:
One--You haven't u single reason why
you won't join our club.
Tother-Perhaps not; but l have u mar
ried reason.
Mrs. Porker-Our friend. Mrs. Lakeside,
is Il very devoted follower OF fashion.
Mrs. Feathers-Yes; l. notice she IS al
ways season behind it!-Harper's Bazaar.
Mrs. styler-Isn't Miss NIcCoors dress
lovely? She's just coming out In public
Old Styler-Hum! So | seel Half way
out now.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
She-The subscriptions, you know. are
-...
He--Yes; wonder how much Wen have
to give.-Puck.
MIR. Softie--Is there anything can do to
prove my devotion?
Miss Beautie-Y-e-s, there is.
Name it,"
"When you call, bring some handsome
and entertaining gentleman with you."-
New York Weekly.
Miss SwanSdown (at the balD-l Won
der what is the name of that fellow l just
danced with?
Miss Taffeta-I heard him call himself
martyr.-Detroit Free Press.
Miss Elder--Of course. I don't believe
them. but everybody tells me | don't grow
old Il bit.
Miss Sharpe-Perhaps you would find it
easier to believe what they say to Others
Boston Transcript. .....
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-That Mrs. Bacon is
T. very contrary person, don't you think?
Mrs. Yeast-What makes you think so?
why, only yesterday she gave 8
o'clock tea at o'clock, and had nothing
but cocoa. ."-Yonkers Statesman.
Modern Maid-I wish some advice.
Old Lady-Certainly my DEAR What Is
It?
Modern Maid-Shall 7 marry n man
whose tastes are the opposite of mine,
and quarrel with him, or shall marry
man whose tastes are the same as mine,
and get tired of him? New York Weekly.
Jack (presumptuously in love with his
employers daughter)-Is Mr.. Cassimere
in? ..f..
Servant-Yes, sir. .g.
Jack Potts Chorribly disappolnted)--Well
I'm glad TO near it. He might catch cold
outside-beastly weather. Good night
Texas Siftings.
A lady who had been taken Ill at her
own home, and who wished to spare her
self the annoyance of having many people
come to the door on her day for receiv-
ing. sent a card round to her friends with
this written upon it: Mrs. c., being un-
able to leave her bed through Illness, VIII
not be at home next Wednesday, as
usual. "-Tid-Bits.
At this season 1t behooves the good
housewife to look out for moths. The
most effective way of caring for wear
ing apparel is to brush 1t carefully once
a week, SO that eggs or grubs are re-
moved. But this method Is difficult
with many things which must be cared
for. A benzine spray is sure death to
eggs and grubs. Care should be taken
not to bring artificial light in proNim-
ity to the stuff. The operation should,
in fact, be performed in the sunlight.
The diet scheme of the woman who
wishes to reduce her avoirdupois is
simple and Inexpensive, says the Chi
cago News. She eschews white bread
and never eats any breakfast. Bohe-
mian or black bread contains nutritive
elements without starchy qualities
until the luncheon hour is an
adopted by easy stages until the tom
ach makes no claim for nourishment
early in the day. ....