WHAT IS A LADY?

Southland Times, Issue 23345, 1 November 1937, Page 12

WHAT IS A LADY?

NEWSPAPER CONDUCTS COMPETITION sThe Daily Mail, London conducted a competition recently on the best definition of a lady. Following are some of the attempts:— One whose behaviour is actuated less by rigid adherence to formal rules of etiquette than by genuine regard of the feelings of other people. A woman whose inward beauty outshines her outward beauty. A person of charm, refinement, kindliness and generosity, whose consideration for others, whether rich or poor, is her first thought always. One who retains her femininity, and does not ape man; is courteous, unselfish, sympathetic to others less fortunate than herself, and avoids malicious gossip. A woman who is instinctively treated with respect by men. A woman husbands admire and wives trust. She makes pleasant the paths of others, even though she herself must be the carpet on which they tread. She may be a queen of society, or a poor factory hand—if she is kindly, courteous, and gentle to all, she is a lady. One whom children and animals instinctively love, women respect, and in whose presence all men are gentlemen.