April 16, 1847.


CONTENTS.

Politeness,[7]
True and False Politeness,[9]
Importance of Good Manners,[13]
Self-Possession,[16]
Good Company,[19]
Friendship,[21]
Kindred Hearts,[28]
Conversation,[30]
Exaggeration,[34]
Egotism,[37]
Gentleness,[44]
Sisterly Virtues,[46]
Home,[49]
Fireside Influence,[51]
Personal Appearance,{The Teeth,
The Hair,
The Hands,
[54]
[57]
[59]
Dress,[61]
Compression of the Lungs,[64]
Letter-Writing,[68]
Music,[71]
Flowers,[73]
Time,[76]
Novel-Reading,[85]
Female Romance,[89]
Behavior to Gentlemen,[95]
Marriage,[101]
Marriage Hymn,[104]
Female Influence,[105]
A Difficult Question,[109]
Easily Decided,[121]
Influence of Christianity on Woman,[132]
Importance of Religion to Woman,[137]


LADIES' VASE.

POLITENESS.

Politeness, like every thing else in one's character and conduct, should be based on Christian principle. "Honor all men," says the apostle. This is the spring of good manners; it strikes at the very root of selfishness: it is the principle by which we render to all ranks and ages their due. A respect for your fellow-beings—a reverence for them as God's creatures and our brethren—will inspire that delicate regard for their rights and feelings, of which good manners is the sign.