IN PRAISE OF WOMAN.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXVII, Issue 5372, 3 September 1904, Page 12

IN PRAISE OF WOMAN.

An interesting article, written by Lient.-Col. Luis de Figuerola Eorretti, ex-Cliamderlain at the Court of Spain, and translated by Rachel Challico, appears in the “Lady’s Pictoral” under the heading of “Woman in Spain.” In tho course of his remarks, tho writer says:—“The goingUo and fro in the profession of my choice, the various garrisons, tho bivouac, tho siege, the sad task of contending against the insurgents in Cuba, when often friends fought against friends, have all revealed to mo tho soul of woman, and the more I have seen of her the more I have learnt to respect her. A superficial glance on Spanish woman will never discover her real value nor win for her tho respect she deserves. For her inherent capabilities aro dwafted by want of intellectual training and general culture. I do not attempt to give a sketch of woman in Spain without having studied her sisters in many other parts of the globe. In Russia I found the women charming with their expressive faces; in Berlin I admired the domesticity and intelligence of tho ladies, whilst in Vienna I was struck by their brilliance. And tho Italian girls—can anyone remain impervious to the magnificent eyes which meet our gaze in Italy, the eyes of Naples reminding us of those of Seville, while those of Romo rival those of Malaga ? ‘And the Danish ladies—what a charm there is in their springing forms and healthful faces! And tho Parisians —aro they not irresistible, with their combination o| all charms? Have they not the power of enchanting all?

In New York I was struck with the frank, free ways of tho American girls : whilst in England I was captivated by the prettiness, tho intelligence, and, above all, tho sincerity ot the women. Although I see much to admire in the women of my country, I am frequently saddened by their lack of education.”