The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-10-05
The Prudent Wife.

The word usrtuous must be taken here
in its highest sense, as denoting all that is
most excellent in woman-physicalb beauty
and vigor, mental power and energy,
moral probity and purity, fine sensibility,
graceful manners, and religious fervor. A
woman of such character is to be more
priced than the most precious things.
Nothing can be compared with her. She
is the noblest work of God; where she
dwells, the home is blest, and her compan-
ionship is greatly to be desired. However
varied the sphere, or powerful for good
the influence of woman may be in other
departments of life and activity, it will be
acknowledged, in all ages and lands, that
the home is her natural domain, where she
of right yields the scepter. Her highest
relations and noblest titles are those of
wife and mother. 1t is in these relations,
and as mistress of the household, that she
is here presented as winning her fadeless
laurels.
l. She IS t,'ustsoortty. She has the well
fare and happiness of her husband always
in view. She enters with heartiness into
all his plans, and takes a deep and earnest
interest in all his affairs. Cheerful as a
companion, and wise as a counselor, she
shares his sorrows and doubles his iovs.
By ready suggestion and quick sympathy
she guides and cheers him. Safely does
the heart of her husband confide in her,
and she does him good always. In pros
perity and adversely, alike, she is a true
helpmeet.
=, 2. She is helgtul. The great majority of
mankind are born to toll, and the true
wife scorns the idea of being supported in
idleness. In her own sphere, and accord
ing to her ability, she cheerfully shares
the labors and the cares of her husband,
and gladly co-operates with him in every
plan of industry, economy and thrift. She
not only makes ample provision for fur
nishing her house with carpets, coverings
and clothing for the use of her family ana
guests, but by the manufacture and sale
of the finest kinds of elegant and orna-
mental apparel, the product of the spindle,
the loom and the needle, she adds largely
to the income of the family.
8. She is Thoughtful. BY her clear in
telligence and nice discernment of what
is proper on all occasions, by the dignity
and affability of her department, bv her
graceful and becoming attire, and by her
interesting and suggestive conversation.
she attracts the attention of the wise, and
commands the admiration of the good:
and so carefully does she attend to the
raiment of her husband, that when he an.
pears in public his general aspect reflects
credit upon her prudence and skill.
4. She Is kind. Affection fills her heart.
and finds expression in words of kindness.
She is considerate of the feelings of others
and never speaks unkindly to them or of
them. She is no gossip, and takes no de-
light in hearing Of the faults and failings
OF Others, nor does she speak unnecessarily
OF them. She is no scold, but even when
constrained to chide a servant or reprove
q child, she speaks gently, and in q low
voice; firmly she issues her commands as
one who expects to be obeyed; but she
utters no meaningless menaces or useless
threats. By the exercise of due foresight
she is free from hurry and anxiety in the
present, and looks forward with hopeful
anticipation to the time to come.
Alliance.