The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-20

endcwments, Will never make a man n
woi1an, nor vice versa. There have been
women In history OF mental depth and
great artistic talent, but those were ex-
ceptions
The Creator evidently did not intend
that woman shodll be mans equal in
rLrtly intellectual pursuits. He has the
pef d, she the heart: both complete each
otLtr in perfect symmetry and harmony,
Who can say TO which God has been
kinder?
Her power and beauty are in a loving
II ant. Her office is greater than that Of
statesman, orator or warrior. 4 mothers
silent affection, n sisters faithful care n
dauthter's earnest devotion do more 10
mold the character Of men, and. there
fore. control the wo!ld, than the philoso-
5hy OF the wise and the physical exertions
Of tho strong.
MERE SENSUAL BEAUTY.
VAIN display OF learning. distasteful
in either sex. Is particularly so In woman.
The strong minded or broad minded
variety is usually an unwomanly being.
unless she answers tho definition: one
who is reasonable humble and loving
True. culture is preferable TO a comeIy
face and rich apparel But intellectual
training without religious discipline s
dangerous thing. and will not save her
from the temptations OF her tempestuous
heart, or the allurements of an exteriorly
refined but inwardly corrupt society.
Hence the religion or Christ must ha
a lamp TO her feet and warmth 70 her
heart, II she would develop the queonly
virtues or purity, patience and meekness
and NJ herself for her important mission
I'm this world 1T is n better thing 20
be sweet and gracious and virtiious
women than To be tho foremost Of women
novelists. or poets or musical composers
More sensual beauty is Of earth and
carries about II the odor of the grave and
corruption. Real beauty Is the bloom OF
a refined mind and vlrtuous heart
The Christian woman should scouira
certain skill I'm the art OF music II
captivates the human heart and raises
The dropping spirit from the realm Of
gloom 10 that Of peace and gladness
The song-loving German has.an adese
Where people are singing. wickedness is
impossible The Scripture attests its
value in giving glory 10 God She should
also cultivate q taste FOR good reading.
MOST NOVELS USELESS TRASH"
Not everything that appears in nrin,
nowadays is wholesome The ma ioritv
or books. magazines and sensational
newspapers are lacking In decency as we'll
as originality
Iney pander to a. denraved taste
Therefore, the Christion woman mus, NOT
be afraid TO eschew such garbage. and
must prefer to appear prudish or ignor.
ant rather than flll her mind with loath.
some iamages or lose the peace OF an nm
sulled heart
There is plenty sound and solid lltera-
ture, good biographies. history. especial
~ the lives of the saints. books Of travel
etc, 10 enlarge the range OF mental vis-
ion, and promote healthy thinking.
Even some works Of fiction offer ex-
cellent reading. but indiscrlminate read.
Ing, like iudlscrlminate eating. often
leads to fatal consequences Most mod
ern novels arc useless trash. the nauseat-
ng froth ~ unhallowed minds and hearts
They develop false notions. especially I'm
young women. and unit them for the
hard realities and stern duties Of life
Religious culture alone prepares
woman for tho duties and trials Of lie
Duty should be the supreme principle Of
All her thoughts and actions 10 must he
, cheerful service rendered 20 Cod. and
10 Him she must hook for Hfe and 4
strength
without religious discipline the mod