The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-30

and large numbers OF them now are "in
stock"
IN making my selection for vou." The
circular reads, Il will be guided by YOUR
description and letter Of instruction. and
my selection will be made from descriptions
and applications of ladies recently received
by me. ANY Of my patrons who wish to
meet in 81. Louis may have the use of my
offices and reception rooms. and any advice
assistance or information that can furnish
will be freely and cheerfully given"
MARRIAGE AS IN ART
She classes marriage as fine art. Mar
riage az a fine art the circular begins
has become an established and widely
recognized institution. This is an age of
marriage and giving in marriage. Still. the
wonder is that In cities, towns, villages
and country districts there are so many
bachelors and maids. not old maids. but
girls Of the proper time of life TO marry,
but who. somehow. remain single"
She goes on to say that the matrimonial
bureau is one of the requirements of mod
orr times. and that this growing demand
for such an institution led to the organ
ization OF the Leland Directory. The agency.
she says. is a recognized social factor"
and in Europe, she argues. such bureaus ara
patronized by the nobility.
Mrs Leland" further urges that II is
better for her clients 10 come into the
agency at once. and in that way get intro
duced to her latest entries of the opposite
sex. The choice nlums, 1t seems. soon are
greedily snapped up. whereas there are ''old
and advertised members. who have been on
the market long while. and as yet have
not reached the altar
Women" she says of her sex. ARE ro-
mantle. When a lady first joins the agency
her interest is at the highest pitch. Cor
respondence with an unknown adrnirer has
all the charms Of novelty. and If you pre-
sent your claims for consideration at this
time 1t is much easier for you to make q
favorable impression and secure a regular
correspondent
STOCK OF ATTRACTIONS.
Then. picturinE her stock of attractions
she says: Il have ladies with only pretty
face, ladies with money and ladies' with
city property: young. rich. handsome wild
ows willing to try 1t again; beautiful. dark
eyed, voluptuous Spanish girls. many OF
them with means. ! have city bellies am
country maidens.''
In conclusion. Mrs. Leland sums UP with
an appeal for matrtmony on general prn-
ClpItS. WNtlHtT VI iIOL 6er agency.
She says:
Whether you do business with me or not,
dear reader, accept my advice a friend
and marry. You DO not know what IL is TO
live alone uncared Tor; unknown. when old
age overtakes you. Solitude fills one with
horrible agony. Solitude at home by the Are
side al night is so profound. so lad. TIE 81
lence Of the room in which one dwes alone
is not only silence o. the body. but silence
about the soul. with neither father or mother.
brother a inc
hut wasted past 10 look back upon. nothing
but lonely, painful deathbed. and an un-
wept and unhonored grave in the future
On the other hand: 4 good wife IS heavens
best Gift TO man-she Is his angel o, mercy.
minister Of Eraces innumerabe; his gem Of
many virtues. his casket of jewels: her voice
his sweetest music. her smiles his brightest
day; her kiss the guardian Of his innocence;
her arms the pale Of his safety. the balm OF
his health and i!fe: her industry his sur..t
wealth her economy his safest steward: her
lips his faithful counseIurs: her bosom the \
softest pillow Of his cares, and her prayers
the advocate OF heavens blessing on his head