San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-11
Femininity's
Charms
By Beatrice Fairfax.

Il suspect" writes Joseph Conrad
there are very few women in the
world. though. of course. / am aware
OF The multitudcs OF mankind and thc
equality of sexes in point OF num-
5ers.'' From which one concludes Mr..
Conrad was OF the opinion that not
many women possess in full degree.
feminine and womanly qualities.
Modesty. dclicacy. tenderness. tact
are listed in the dictionary rs normal
j. feminine traits.
What girl doesn't admire n manly
man, The slang phrase. "hc-man' is
used 10 describe the man who has full
mcGsur, of strength courage and hon
csty.
Then how natural that men should
admire in women qualities distinctly
feminine. Each sex is attracted by
Characteristic fine qualities in the
other. repealed when there's imitation
Of the opposite &.
Women are rclcuscd from restric-
T,ons OF Victorian prudcry today
they're free. Aud experience proves
they can use this freedom to carve ca
recrs in art. tn, professions. big bnSi-
ness. and can cnioy fife side by side
with men without losing one iota of
iominine charm. .".
Cur most efficient business women
in their dress manner and speech cul-
tivltc the grace ard grac.ousness as
oIiated with scntlewomnn.
Women today are independent world
Travellers. explorers. scientists. profcs-
.ional athletes. financiers. leaders in
.hc professions and arts and in bust
ness. And they succeed invariably MOI
by crushing their fcmininity but by
"ultvating it in full degree.
Greater mental and physical
trength and initiative hasn't made
tie modern girl less charming. But
don't make the mistake of discarline
tnc gcntlencss. modcsty and delicacy
that characterized your mother and
grandmother. They're compatible with
self-reliance. level-headed wisdom. mi
tiativc-cvery quality that spells sue.
"9SS.
Men adore feminine woman. Pro.
family, excessive Indulgence in smol,
ing and drinking. loud braggadocio
coarse jokes may for the moment seen
smart. But they'll get a girl nowhere
in business or professional life and
much less will they help to a happy
solution of problems that trouble hcl
heart. ..-.
Even the coarsest man is shocked
honestly. instinctively shocked-when
he hears coarse language from the lips
Of a woman.
How did she do it," is the 0ues.
ton any number of brilliant. ultra.
modern girls are asking about Elaine
For Elaine is quiet. demure. almost
doye-like. old-fashioned in her ideals
though she's always modishly dressed
in a style that sets off her blonde pref
tiness TO perfection. Yet Elaine has
won the matrimonial prize of the sea
son-the rich. clever, charming man OF
the world that any number of girl,
set their caps for and tried TO attract
by every art of the siren. And Elaine,
not even especially clever. But she's q
typically feminine girl.
Men play about with women who
initiate coarser qualities of men. \
mans attention may be attracted-by
snappy slang, casual pettings. kisses
distributed freely, high-art make-upi
and absolute lack of reserve. But the
attention attracted in this way seldom
leads to marriage. If it does, separa
ton usually follows.
Madeleine's surrounded by men who
admire and flatter her. But when il
comes to marriage they look for the
more quiet, home-making type of girl
Some man may fall genuinely in Low,
with Madeleine in spite of her wild
ways. But if ever man does trul,
love her. be sure of one thing-hc'l
start promptly trying to make her over
into the sweet, reserved girl of hi
dreams.
Every man is at heart a romantic
idealist. And since idcaliSm is inner
ent in his nature. thank God. man is
likely TO remain an idealist. seeking a.
the object of his love woman little
swcetcr and purer than himself
To be bright. breezy. full of fun. NJ
to date, entertaining is enchanting
every one likes that kind of girl. But
you'll lose nothing, gain much If you
add to these charms. tact. dclicacy
tenderness. For these eternally-lovet
feminine qualities. your heritage. more
than all others. will win for you the
undyins affection of the man of youl
heart.