The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-10-13
A TALK TO The & /

Sarah e. Wilcox recently wrote thl
following, which is no mean logic TO the
girls on the farm, end IL followed will be
found extremely successful In the winning
OF the everlasting good favor Of all with
whom they come in contact, and espe-
cially those with whom h are sheltered
by the same friendly roof:
"Gtrls are prone to build air castles, to
dream what they would be and do IL they
were a queen or a princess. Were you a
member OF a royal household one OF the
first lessons TO be learned would be that
OF cureesy and good manners. A princess
for d~tscourtesy TO her nurse was severely
reDrimanded and summarily dismissed
from the presence OF the royal mother,
Victoria
"Disrespeet to parents, disregard Of
rfgh6ui authority. ~dtscourtesy toward old
people cannot be too strongly condemned.
American boys and girls might well emu
late Chinese children In this regard. They
are notably deferential to their elders and
pdnctiliously obey their parents wen
when in mature years.
Dr.. J. G. Holland it was who said: I
account q pure, beautiful, intelligent and
we'll bred woman to be the most attractive
object Of vision in all the world Such q
woman never develops from a careless.
ur9xsciplined girl.
True pohteness and good breeding i'm
part a charm that eclipses beauty of
form or face. A certain polish of address
may be acquired, but genuine politeness Is
an outgrowth from a loving heart, an un-
selfish spirit and a proper regard for the
opinions and rights of others. A rough,
m-mannered boy is an abomination. What
shall we say of a rude. ill-bred girl?
Form correct personal habits. A girl
who is untidy in her appointments at Is
Will be sloyeniy at 30. 1t Is right to study
the style and fashion of hats and gowns,
but 1T Is imperative that more time should
ba given to the study of mind and man
ners. Money will buy fine apparel, but
never go much money will suffice to pur-
chase the charming personality and suay-
fty Of manner which characterizes the we'll
bred woman.
lie your clothing be neat and well
kept. Give special attention to under
clothing. It need not be Of the finest ma
terial; may be plainly fashioned, even
darned and patched, IL neatly done, with
out loss Of self-rcspect or detracting from
the good opinion OF any whose Judgment
ts OF value. Dress to please, but never
appear pleased with your dress. Buy good
material; It liz in the end economical: have
1t well made and in good taste; then think
no more about It
"Ill-kept hair, neglected teeth and soiled
finger nails are objectionable IL not dis
eESCSaui. AVotc a iOCd tone IN taikfng;
speak gently, but distinctly. Watch your
lips: do not say sharp things Again, DR..
Holland says: "A witty woman Is a most
dangerous person Do not use slang; II
is very bad taste. II not decidedly vulgar.
and 1t is q formidable barrier to -FOUR en-
trance to the society Of refined and cu,.
tured people to which every girl should
aspire.
Get ready in girlheod for the serious
work OF womanhood. Do not think that
70 be helpless and useless is interesting
or attractive. Be alert to learn things.
sooner OF later you will have to row
against the tide, possibly find yourelf In
deep waters. Alas! if you have never
learned to swim.
In choosing your gentlemen friends be
wary Of the fellow who speaks lightly OF
his sisters, who calls his father "the gov
ernor,' or his mother the cid woman.
III out how he treats old people when
he thinks the girls VIII never know.
II will close this chapter with an adj
mirable quotation: Well girls
do not gush, do not indulge in promiscuous
kissing at church, the public hall or on
he street; they are chary OF caresses,
they do not parade their affection: their
love is manifested in kind and thoughtful
deeds: mother finds the torn garment
mended, the little baby dress finished.
father finds his slippers by the fire and the
latest paper on the table. Nothing Is too
distasteful or trivial for this girl to do
Tor those she loves: her Kindness is a
perennial spring; 1t runs still but deep.'S
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