The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-04-30
BY MRS. NJ. l.. RAYNE.

die" -frGi,1e Farmer.
With all due Difference for the talented
writer OF the above, we beg leave to differ
somewhat in sentiment, since We cannot
see why wife should be stitching away,
with one foot on the CRADLE" during the
hours which should be consecrated to the
social enjoyment. Of the day-the hour
that brings the husband and father
from the toll and care and pressing ankle
ties of work, to home where love should
await him, and no petty cares or grievan-
ces be allowed to predOminate-where the
wife should be a. prettily and carefully
dressed for the husband as she once was
for the lOver-where the tea equipaQe
should be neatly and temptingly display
ed-just such.a picture as COwper define.
ates in his Task:
"Now stir the fire. and close the shutters fast
Let fall the wheel the sofa round
Throws up steady column, and the cups
That cheer but not inebriate. walt on each
Welcome peaceful evening in"
Add to this the delight Of free and social
intercourse with beloved mind, and you
have domestic paradise few men win
ever willingly leave.
On the other hand, man comes home
tired aud irritable, ready and willing to be
administered to by gentle hands, to be
charmed by loving words and he greets
him with an uplitted finger, and q 'hush!
YOU WIZ "dhc UdDy ucI udlE Is push.
ed behind her ear; her dress an unbecom.
ing wrapper, and her occupation-makins
pies-whlle with one foot she stirs the
household tyrant, the small demi-god, to a
prOtracted slumber, articles Of baby wear
ing apparel, small counterfeits intended to
satiate the young monster in his waking
hours, and decided nursery atmosphere
greets the intruder, who loves his baby
much, but finds himself decidedly second
where he used to be first. At tea time, the
social CHATTER of spoons aud tea cups is sub.
dued, and while he is in the midst of an in
teresting account Of the day, the wifes ear
the one turned toward the half open door
detects sound, and he suddenly finds
himself left to finish his meal sOlus. That
blessed baby probably usurps the rest Of
the evening, and he is left to amuse himself
as he best eau.
Now there is no need of this state OF
things. A healthy child should sleep the
whole evening in its nursery or mothers
bedroom. It does not need rocking at all
while asleep; and though the best and
handsomest baby in the world as all first
babies are, should never be the means of
drawing papa to the club, all because the
darling mother follows the universal rule
OF woman kind, to upset the entire comfort
OF the household for one baby. 1t was new
er intended to be SO. Even teething and
the cholic.:can be subdued by proper syste-
q
alone. That is often the reason why men
leave home to spend their evenings where,
at the point OF some excellent story. thew
will not be interrupted by the utterance-
There's baby and an upsetting Of ev-
cry thing. He no doubt loves the little one
tenderly, but he does not wish to be vic.
tim to its caprices, and does like little
more rational intercourse. than u child of
six months can give
Then let those wives who wish to keep
home happy; still devote their evenings to
their husbands comfort and their own. Go
with him to the concert or lecture room,
even though baby must be left at home
Ihere Is higher power that watches over
children, ana II you leave your child in
careful keeping to devo1e q few hours to
your husband, you are still doing your du-
~. A man Is seldom as dOtingly fond Of
chlldren as woman, who is too apt to sa.
crince her own comfort, and that OF every
one else, to the caprices or fancied require
msnt OF petted child, that if properly and
spring of pleasure Wives, think of it.
and always remember that your husbands
are entitled TO the first place in your attec-
tons.
1T she is not driven with work." etc.
etc.
Allow US to suggest, that in a family
large or small, where system prevails, the
wife should not be driven with work dur
ing the evening hours. It can never pay
in the end, and will result in loss OF eye
slght, weak nerves, and WEAKNESS OF the
hesh. Let mind prevail over matter during
those hours and mutual interchange Of
thoughts and sentiments take place. If
you are not literary, and reading is irk.
some, pleasant chat over old times, re-
membranes OF apple parings and Quilt
ing bees, will be a relief after the
labor Of the day, and there are always
some plans to discuss, some suggestions
to be made, some new ideas to harmon.
lie. II your children are old enough
then-and not till then-take them INTO
your council and confidence, and by lit
tie, very little tact and great deal Of love.
you can make home the happiest on earth:
to your husband and to your sons. who
Will look back to it as q bright landmark
IN the past. Home is what woman makes
1t. She Is the sun and centre OF the domes-
tic system and all the lesser planets reyolve
around her. She has the power to attract
or repel il an eminent degree, aud her
sphere Is one Of unb0unded limit and use.
fulness. What is 1t that causes the loud
coarse conversation, suddenly to cease aud
the loose careless attitude to become one Of
respect!-the presence OF women-what u
1t that sOftens the bed of sickness aud makes
even death less terrible? the gentle minis
trations of women. Never my sisters talk
OF contracted sphere, of greater voca-
ton, when we are the mothers, sisters or
wives of heroes! Better that we should
pray for grace worthy to fulfil our present
important duties, that we may send our
men forth into the great, battle of life hu-
manized by our tenderest love, strength
ened by our example, consecrated by our
prayers. He who came in his proud young
manhood, and gave US his love, bis conf.
dence, his future well-being, reposed in u
. great trust, not for few days, or even
years, or to be thrown aside at pleasure, but
Till death us do part" Think well Of it.
The love that cheers LIES latest STAGE.
Proof against sickness and old ~
TVS gentle delicate and kind
TO faults compassionate or blind
And VIII with sympathy endure
Those evils 1t would gladly cure
-PrQirie Farmer.
CAUSE OF DIPTHERrA.-Newf aah;ona In
uress produce new diseases. Diptheria.
!nat infectious form OF sore throat, is said
~ nave originated in the modern custom Of
wearing low, rundown collars, instead Of
the old stiff white walls, which now mark