The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-10-14
A TALK TO H GIRLS.

Sarah e. Wilcox recently wrote ths
following. which is no mean logic to the
girls on The farm, and IL followed will be
round extremely successful in the winning
or the everlasting good favor Of all with
whom they come in contact, and espe-
cially those with whom they are sheltered
by the same friendly roof:
Girls are prone to build air castles. to
dream what they would be and do If they
were a queen or a princess. Were you q
member of a royal household one of the
first lessons to be learned would be that
or curtesy and good manners. A princess
for discourtesy to her nurse was severely
reprimanded and summarily dismissed
from the presence of the royal mother.
Victoria.
"Dtsrespect to parents, disregard Of
rightful authority, ~discourtesy toward old
people cannot be too strongly condemned.
American boys and girls might we'll emu
late Chinese children in this regard. They
are notably deferential to their elders and
punctiliously obey their parents even
when in mature years.
"Dr. J. G. Holland it was who said: Il
account a pure, beautiful, intelligent and
well bred woman to be the most attractive
object OF vision In all the world Such q
woman never develops from a careless.
undtsctplined girl.
True politeness 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 I'M
selfish spirit and a proper regard for the
opinions and rights Of others. A rough.
il-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 1s
will be slovenly at 30. 1t is right to study
the Efv1a and faShiop of Lo+o o,J rror,,o
but 1t Is imperative hat more time should
be given to the study of mind and man
ners. Money will buy fine apparel, but
never SO much money will suffice to pur-
chase tho charming personality and suav-
fly of manner which characterizes the we'll
bred woman.
Let your clothing be neat and well
kept. Give special attention to under
clothing. 1t need not be Of the finest ma
terial; may be plainly fashioned, even
darned and patched, If neatly done, with
out loss OF self-respect or detracting from
the good opinion Of any whose judgment
Is OF value. Dress to please, but never
appear pleased with your dress. Buy good
material; 1t is In the end economical; have
it well made and in good taste; then think
N more about 1t.
"Il-kept hair, neglected teeth and soiled
finger nails are objectionable If not dis
graceful. Avoid a lou tone in talking;
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; 1t
is very bad taste, If not decidedly vulgar,
and it is a formidable barrier to your en-
trance to the society of refined and Gull
tured people to which every girl should
aspire.
"Get ready in girlhood for the serious
work Of w~omanhood. Do not think that
to be helpless and useless is interesting
or attractive. Be alert to learn things.
Sooner or later you will nave to row
against the tide, possibly find yourelf in
deep waters. Alas! II you have never
learned to swim.
I'm choosing your gentlemen friends be
wary Of the fellow who speaks lightly of
his sisters, who calls his father 1.-The gov
ernor,' or his mother the old woman
Find out how he treats old people when
he thinks the girls will never know.
II will close this chapter with an ad-
mirable quotation: Well hammered girls
do not gush. do not indulge in promiscuous
kissing at church, the public hall or on
the street; they are chary of caresses,
they do not parade their affection; their
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
paper on the table. Nothing is too
or trivial for this girl to do
for those she loves: her kindness Is q
perennial spring: 1t runs still but Deep"
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