The Washington times., 1906-09-09

sure 10 90 some ume. such as she VIII
not be able 10 trust In a heavenly pow
er A woman without religion Is "a
aower without perfume! She is an OBJ
ject 10 be plued.
Teach the Children Religion.
From infancy religion should be in
stilled into children. more especially
girls. This should be followed by gen
eral culture. keeping in view practical
aim for girls. particularly for those
who have TO make their way in life
Now they can enter the Institutes OF
fine arts and the universities, and al
most all walks of life suited to their
sex are open &c them. AS a result. men,
even In European countries. are begin
ming 10 consider and 10 respect women.
and those who are called the weaker
sex are beginning 20 exercise stronger
influence on society
In Italy a quarter OF a century ago
women had only needlewoTk and teach
ing between which 10 choose. so that
they could scarcely earn a modest liv-
inE.
Tho basis OF family life is love. This
is true regardless Of social conditions.
Society or the body polite. TO be sue
cessful must be founded on love. The
body polite Is formed from the families
Of the nation. If 5aere be- not individ-
uality cementcd by love. society cannot
hold together.
A lOveless marriage Is a curse; a mar
riage based upon love is a blessing
From such marriages spring a kind and
q capable people
The human family is blessed and
checrcd by the heart influence of brave
spirits. whose wellspring of love ever
flows fresh and is never checked by sor-
row or disappointment,
The teaching Of woman should not
only make her useful TO herself and
othCrs, but should tend 10 make her
good, kind, and loving; should help her
TO I'll her life with sincere friendships.
Intellectual pursuits, charitable inter
ests and domestic affection. while al
ways preserving that charm OF reserve
which is the orowning glory Of her sex.
Society's Tone Improving.
The tone Of society Is Improving in
Italy, at least. I am sure It is. 1t is
more elevated today than it was thirty
years ago Then amusements. carnival
and dress were the foremost pleasures
OF men OF position. Now much of their
time is given to useful social work,
thus greatly ameliorating the condition
Of the less favored
Great are the power and the pleasure
OF altruism. Every woman in easy
circumstances should help others. The
laws Of nature and the common teach
ings Of Christianity point 10 this.
She should protect. befriend, and help
such enterprises as are worthy Of sup
port. She should improve herself men
tally and otherwise. A woman can. and
ought. 20 make her conversation deep
ly Interesting. She should read Per
sonaIly ! am very fond-of Shakespeare.
woman OF culture should know the
classics OF her country and of other
countries also.
Should she have talent for music or
the fine arts. why not cultivate IT? She
should set up lofty ideals. A woman's
sunny smile promotes cheerfulness.
Every woman has domestic duties which
should not be shirked. II is a most
pleasing sight to see "A refined woman
helping children.
Do YOU consider marriage help Ct a
hIndrance IN life?
For those who have a vocation for the
married life-and they constitute
majOrity-it must be a great help. In
fact. Il could not be otherwise a sym
pathetic woman can do much TO en-
courage and TO inspire a man in any
work This Encouragement Of a good
woman may prevent a man from losing
faith in himself Happiness helps A
suitable marriage brings happiness.
Therefore Il helps. A tactful and
amiable wife is a most valuable aid TO
any man. She may also he an orna-
meut.
Woman has always had enormous in
huence since the world began. II Is
either for good or evil II some OF the
heinous crimes OF history can be traced
u women, so also can some OF it's most
heroic virtues. Men owe their best quail /
ties 10 their mothers. When society Is
correct and courteous il is because OF
the influence OF woman.