MRS LONGSHORE POTTS, M.D.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2502, 13 May 1893, Page 3

MRS LONGSHORE POTTS, M.D.

A lady on the stage, attired in a neat costume of black silk lace, a fan of white down in the right hand, used to emphasize the graceful gesticulations of the left hand; a brooch that by its sciutillations betrays the presence of its setting of diamonds; a neck encircled by a small gold chain leading down to the waist, where it is lost in a tiny pocket that bulges sufficiently to show it to - be the receptacle of a watch : a head of shapely, intellectual mould, covered with short, curly hair, of grey; a face that would attract attention because of its kindly, firm, matronly appearance; the face of a woman who has seen the world, and has had a share of sorrow; the face of a philosopher and student; the face of the noblest example of all nature's handiwork—a womanly woman, a gentlewoman. That is Mrs Longshore Potts, of Philadelphia, doctor of medicine, as she appeared at the Theatie Royal, Tiinani, yesterday afternoon, in her first lecture to women only. Mrs Potts, who spoke, in a clear, strong voice, opened her address as follows :—" Ladies, we are here this afternoon to study ourselves as women, and to learn various truths about ourselves, on which health and happiness depend. The mind cannot bo serene and well-balanced without good health. No one should be ignorant of her physical make-up, and if this were understood by men, woman would suffer far less than she does."

" Man's missioQ," went on £he little Quakeress, "is to be the guardian of his children, the cherisher of both—a digniiied and. wholesome mission this. Woman's mission is most noble and far too often undervalued—to bear and rear children, who shall be the wealth of the homo." She spoke in detail of the peculiar physical structure of women. The lecture was full of sound common sense, and showed a thorough knowledge of physiology and hygienic laws. The lecture was ablo, and pregnant with the higher morality. Mrs Dv Potts can feel complimented that her audience contained some of the leading women of Timaru and the surrounding districts. The regular pay course will commence on Monday afternoon, a;id close on Wednesday. On Tuesday night she will deliver her famous lecture on " Hearts and Homes," or "Is Marriage a Failure?" This will be the only one to men will be admitted. She {§ aaid to be very humorous iu this address, and handles both the boys and the girls without gloves.