Many a woman, forced to prepare for herself or her children the stylish costumes demanded by fashion, is doomed to ceaseless drudgery. Many a mother with throbbing nerves and trembling fingers toils far into the night to add to her children's clothing ornamentation that contributes nothing to healthfulness, comfort, or real beauty. For the sake of fashion she sacrifices health, and that calmness of spirit so essential to the right guidance of her children. The culture of mind and heart is neglected. The soul is dwarfed.
Children hear more of dress than of their Saviour.
They see their mothers consulting the fashion plates more earnestly than the Bible. The display of dress is treated as of greater importance than the development of character. If women make the customs of the world their criterion, they will become unfitted, both mentally and physically, for the duties of life. Let women have courage to dress healthfully and simply. Simplicity of dress will make a sensible woman appear to the best advantage.