, 1873-01-26
CHINESE PROVERBS ON WOMEN.

! Which nre Quoted Frcrc4 Not nS Eci1f
| OF ANY Present Value, hut to Show
| HOW the Se1 I1ns Como FORWARD
Since Confncius' Day.
Confucius Gays: Woman depends upon tht
| Han; therefore, she must not presume to med
| die with governmental AFFAIR."
There arc three classes Of duties for her to fol
| low:
At homo (unma1ied), aho must submit to hel
| father.
Having been married, ahe must submit to lie,
| husband.
II her husband be dead aho muat submit to the
| sou.
She may not dare to follow her Own will.
Command her not to go outside Of the female
apartments.
Hor business consists in preparing food and
such like domestic 1utieB-uuthiug more. =
Therefore, at the age Of putting up tho hair
(at the ma7iageab1e age) ahe must keep within
the female apartments, and may not go Il hum
drcd Ii to intend funeral (she may not go far
from home, oven on the most important occa-
sions.)
In business matters sho must not aasume ro-
sponsib1ity.
In going abroad she must not go alone.
Having taken COUNCIL 0earnod what is best),
lot her diligently perform. :.
Having proof sufficient Of what Hhe is about
to say. then she may speak.
During the daytime sho uaay not walk in tho
nnbllc hal. and going about tho house at night
BY means Of these rules che may fulfil the1
round of Woman's yirtuous actions.
The Book of. f.Wisdom and Profit Bays: There
are four classes Of fe1na1o virtuoua actions which
are to ller praise. They arc, LIST, womau1y yir-
tue; I'd, voman1Y countenauce; Sd, uomanly
speech; 4tl, wonanly omployments.
As to wonans virtuons actiona, they do not
require m uncommon display Of talent and bril-
Iancy. As to her countenance, 1t is not neces-
sary that she be exceedingly handsome. AZ to
t%or fH Hra9ft ]HN%
mouth for discussion, and sharp, rnpid doly-
cry. As to her works, abe need not excel other
people in cleyerness and skill.
She must bo chaste, innocent. sober, and
and be neat and orderly. In her personal con-
duct abe must preserve modesty. Ii her work
she must have rule and order.
These constitute female virtue.
She must carefully choose her words, and
then speak, She must use no improper or un-
timely expressions. When it ia the proper time,
then she may speak. Lot there bo no occa-
sion for others to bo offended with what sho
says. :.
These are the rules for woman's conversation.
Let her wash and dust her clothes, and let her
keep bright and fresh. Let her bathe at proper
times, and preserve her person from all impure
ties.
These are what ere required with regard to
appearance:
Let her diligently spin and wcare, and let hor
QOL Dc 4norQlnately 1OnQ OF 6nVoTy 1000 anu
Hino. Let her in perfect order prepare sayory
dishes to set before the guests. ).
This constitutes Tomau's work.
These four virtues constitute Wo1nan's great
and essential duties tl,ey. arc very easy. Let
her uae the utmost. diligence to continue on in
this straight road, doing according to theBe d.
rcctions-
This is the SUN Of woman's rittuous conduct.
Tai Kung said: The rules Of propriety for
woman require that she speak with gentle 7oica;
to walk GLOW wien she stays her steps, to stand
erect; in her appearance, to be sedato and re-
spectful. Her ears must not hear too much
(must not be eayes-d1opping) her ,eyes must
peoples affairs). Abroad abe must not wear the
Of datterer. She must not steal
glances over tho WALL She must not peer
through the lattice.- She must rise early aud re-
tire late She must not fear labor or suffering.
OF: brois or quarrels she must be especially eau
tious She must live in constant dread Of bring
ing anY possible disgrace upon the family.