The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-08

through with our camping-out ciViliza-
ton. when we drop our boastful manners,
when we get old enough 10 understand
that there is a stronghold Of conserva-
tism which stands between tyranny and
anarchism our eyes will turn toward the
South And we win see there people
who are American IN ideas and IN living
a people wOrshipful. progressive earnest
coura geous and patriotic-a people who
have made Of their land, against defeat
and prejudice. the heart OF America.
Mrs Helen Gregory Flesher, one of the
ablest young writers on the Pacific coast,
has assumed editorial charge OF the san
Francisco "Searchlight," says the Wo-
mans journal" Mrs. Flesher opened
Trinity University, Canada, to women
where having graduated with honors in
mental ana moral philosophy and Ian
guages, she obtained the degree Of master
of arts. She is also a graduate in the
science OF music. Mrs. Flesher is one OF
the two women who are members Of the
Quebec Press Association.
Miss Edith Okey, graduated from the
Veterinary College OF Toronto, Canada,
being the first woman 10 win diploma,
has hung out her shingle at Sandoval,
Ohio in the center OF rich grazing coun-
try. Diseases Of mich cows have been
Miss Okey's special study. She has done
well. and employs three male assistants,
who relieve her Of much Of the manual
labor.
Ever since the very practical Duchess
of York began combining the useful with
the ornamental, and ever since the lead
ers found time 70 mingle Kings Daugh-
ters work in with their own social life,
the girl of the period has been trying
10 see how very useful she could be TO
the world without depriving herself Of
any Of her own enjoyment
Handsome is as handsome does,
might be upon the brooch Of every belle,
for handsome does" Is her description.
The latest and most useful move upon
the part of such bellies is the teaching or
ladies maids. This includes their instruc-
ton in all branches of the toilet and
their teaching upon matters OF dress.
The young ladies who are willing 10
take such a duty upon themselves nave
banded togehtre under the name OF Inc
Lady BlackwOod Union ana the ledger
shows eighteen names OF very Wen
known young people as beginners ana pi-
oneers OF the movement.
several and is willing 10 teach several
more She was in fact the originator OF
the movement.
The plan OF the union Is an individual
one Each young woman pledges her
self TO teach a girl a month until she has
instructed half dozen during the year.
The Girl during the month of service
lives with her philanthropic mistress, ac-
ting as regular ladys maid and receiving
instruction in the same until perfect A
month is ample for quick girl, and those
who cannot learn all the duties Of maid
IN flat time are dismissed entirely or
given lower degree-as assistant maid
or lady's assistant
The graduates. or those who at the
end OF a month are perfect, are given "di-
plomas." And with these in hand they
find no trouble getting positions in the
very wealthiesk families The institu
ton Is somewhat like the system OF train
ed nurses I'm the English title families.
where a trained nurse six months or a
year on trial, hoping for as MANY cases
Of sickness In the family as possible. AT
the end Of her year she has letter or re-
commentator from the family and leaves
the house upon triumphant career OF
trained nurse at high pay.
Tho ladies'maids have much to learn.
but they begin with great deal. They
are upper housemaids. farmers daugh-
tiers. superior French girls. and talented
young Germans quick at the needle. AS
common house servants they would lead
an unhappy life. for they are too intelli-
gent for the place OF common servants,
and the lady's maid position Is just the
one for them.
The young lady who takes the ladv's
maid to train lodges her In a small white
room which she is taught to keep immac-
ulate. II must be like seashell and Mt
for the mistress herself
Her first training Is upon the fashions.
which a ladv's maid must know to the
letter All the fashion magazines are
supplied her. and she IL supposed to adapt
her kuovladGA 70 h~ mistress wArdrnhA..