The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-04-13
NeVers-FOr Girls.
(Fred II. Mcneil. in the Ladies' World.)


DEAR GIRLs:-Would you like to
know something about the standard
true man sets up for your behavior,
and SO learn what he thinks of you
when you depart from it.. especially
in some of its details? I think you
would, and that's why l call your
especial attention to "Nevers-for
Girls" This article was written by
young Patriot. | am going to spell
that honorable word with big P
Mr.. Mcneil, as l write, is in camp at
Chickamauga, but by the time you
read this he will probably have par
ticipated in the taking of Porto Rico,
We can only wish him "Godspeed, -
wherever he is.
As private in Company /, Ninth
Regiment of New York Volunteers,
feel quite sure that he will do his duty
in the great War for Humanity's
Cause. Read, mark, ponder and in
wardly digest "Nevers-for Girls. -
Never be ungrateful. If anyone
does you kindness, show that you
appreciate it, even if it does cost you
a little trouble.
Never accept gifts and favors, and
then straightway forget the kindness
of the giver.
Never quarrel. Quarreling will
steal the sweetness from your disposi-
ton and the beauty from your face.
Never talk back to your father or
mother.
Never have secrets from your
mother.
Never wait for your mother to ask
you to help her. Offer your services
when you see she has need of them.
Never ask mother to do for you
what you can do yourself. The
mother-love is ofttimes stronger than
the mother-fesh. Some girls make
waiting maids out of their mothers.
Don't be one of those girls.
Never be unfair in your play.
Never be discourteous to old people.
Never illtreat any one because of
their poverty. Character, not wealth,
is the true standard of merit.
Never associate with a young man
who uses Intoxicating liquors. He
is not to he depended on. When
strong liquor mixes with the hot blood
of youth it is impossible to tell what
the resultant product will be.
Never get silly over beaus. The
only bows YOU need to care about are
made of ribbon.
Never tlirt. Men look upon a flirt
in much the same way that baby
does upon rattle box-as a thing to
be played with.
Never imagine that every young
man who acts as if your society was
| pleasant to him has fallen dead in
love with you.
Never run after the boys. II there
is any running to be done, let them
do it.
Never make marriage the end and
aim Of your existence. When man
whom you love and honor asks you
| to wed him. thank God and say yes
but don't let the bugaboo cold maid
drive you into marrying one whom
YOU don't love and can't respect, nc
matter how much leash" he may
have at his command.
! Never gigggle. A good hearty
laugh is joy forever; but girl who
giggles at every little thing is tor
ment to any sane person.
Never be boisterous at home Oh
elsewhere. Cultivate gentleness il
expression and action. True refine
ment abhors loud voice or an un
couth action.
Never be in hurry to become s
Young lady. You will soon discover
that old Father Time needs no urg
ing.
Never bestow all your bright smiles
your pretty savings and your loving
acts outside of the home circle. LIE
mother and father and brothers anC
sisters enjoy some OF them.
Never be envious of another girl:
beauty, fine clothes or wealth,
parents. She is not to blame TO
them.
Never tell tales. There is a no NOR
despicable creature on the face of tn
earth than a scandal-monger.
Never be continually trying to sa,
sharp. cutting things. Few admir-
and none love spiteful tongue.
Never forget that God made you t.
be the most companionable and agree
able Of all created creatures.
Never disappoint the Almighty.