The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1900-08-29
INFLUENCES FOR WOMAN.

III tnlS aye nj the evolution of wO-
mans powers, we hear so much about
their influence. 1t is womcn's mtlu-
ence IN the home circle, in society, i'm
the school room, and now there is talk
about her influence at the por, am
glad the world is waking up to higher
appreciation OF woman's worth, and
L hope that as she becomes more con
sclouS OF her power, she Will be more
careful about the use she makes of il.
We all desire TO have some influence.
1t is but natural we should But
whilc woman must be always exerting
an influence over others, from whence
shall she receive any herself. Is she
TO be sort of electric battery ycner-
ating new force all the time +?
L have been interested IN these arti
cles on "liome Influence, :" "Woman's 3
Influence" GA Mothers influence. >"
and others, and thought them wen
considered. But not lnfrcquently [
feel the need of some cheering intlu-
ence for woman, and wonder whore il
ls to be got.
Oh course there is comfort IN the
love of husband and friends if one is
Fortunate enough to have these. There
is pleasure in doing for those we love,
especially if they appreciate it. There
Is consolation IN the sympathy of dear
ones, when VIC feel discouraged ana
sore-tricd-and often sorc-tlred. Then
there Is some satisfaction in knowing
we are doing our duty-dong faith
fully and well, Whether any mortal re-
CARDS it or not. We are human enough
to appreciate words of announcement
and even little praise, but 1t seems
the lot OF some never to hear these till
after we die.
Having our needs and cOnvcnlepccs
supplied, IS, in IL measure, conducive
to happy frame of mind, but we must
not depend upon these for happiness.
We ought not to be influenced TOO
much by orr surroundings. While it
is well to enjoy all the good and beau
tlful III things about us, we should not
give up TO despair and impatlencc if
we cannot have as much as we want
But there are women who have none
OF these advantages. What are they
to do? 1t is hard for one who has not
been in similar place to recommend
what is best, so will leave il for
some more experienced sister to sup.
gest.
Some of us, however, having all
these benefits, awaken several morn.
lnSs in the year to find that somcthino
still ls wrong, something is lacking
still to make the days business work
with right good will. a few arc sc
hnnnliN IISnnSn1
OF these, but the rest seem not so for
tunatc. Whether they are not is fol
each one to prove for herself.
Finding myself member of the
latter class, began to work IA reform
| looked for the cause of "cvcrythino
going wrong" some days, that Nigh,
avoid il, and noticed that many OF
them were bcgun by finding some faul,
or speaking a hasty word. NY system
laborcd under the shock of such a
greeting The whole day long, so tha,
everything seemed to work "cros,
grain. Other mornings woulC
show some kindness, accidentally, OF
see anew some beauty or cause fo,
thankiulncss, and this gave such {
pleasant beginning to the nv,Y Cay. :,
resolved 20 try every morning (,
waken with some harpy, contcnting
thought, that would help to give me ;
better appreciation of life and its con
ditions. Each one can learn for her
self what will best have this influence
upon her own disposition.
My next observation was that some
times when things are running smooth
ly we suddenly meet cross that uic.
our patience sorcly. Then If we civ,
up to complaining, the days enjoy
ment is marrcd sadly. But if we con
troll our spirits and make the best o.
existing circumstances we will hay,
added to our peace and pleasure, ant
icel stronger t. meet the next trial
FOR there will certainly come Others
She who expects all smooth sailing il
this world may suddenly find her hopes
wrecked. That sailor makes Tia,
safest run who prepares for tn,
storms.
Then sometimes when we are dis
couragcd it may be well TO remcmhcI
the Old advice to contrast our circ' m
stances with some that are orsc
rms Will not add to our store, bu
may make Us feel more thankful aut
cOntentcd.
SO "to sum up,' some OF the pleas
ant influences for woman are mutua
love and sympathy of dear ones cx
pressed, not reprcsscd patience tha
restrains the hasty word appreciation
OF The good and beautiful in all abou
us, and thankfulness for the blessings
we have. Besides these Is the won
derful consolation to be found IN ouI
| Christian faith and hope.