Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-03
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make woman as its masterpiece. now.
ever that may be, l am entirely certain
she is the ..better half of that compre-
hensive word, man-the helpmeet in the
Divine idea, the solvent in the alembic OF
life. In this age, when so many voices
are coming up to us in regard to wOman's
sphere and possibilities. there is danger
we lose sight of those great principles
that never change, however times and
manners take on new fashion and form.
There are some ugly facts that stare the
thoughtful and experienced observer in
the face. The domestic experience of
many young ladies begins with their mar
ried life.
This NAV seem a slight matter. 1t is
the result of an unwise love. but it touch
es the whole circle of life, religion. socie-
ty, and political economy. 1t hardly need
be said at this late day that the Family is
the unit OF life. 1t measures and limits
civilizations. it frames laws, it guides the
destinies of States. 1t may seem the YER
lest folly TO declare that the knowing or
not knowing how to administer home
touches the administration of nation, but
the decline and fall of the Roman Empire
had social aspects which perhaps history
has not made as prominent as it might.
Temperance. in the restricted use OF the
word, social purity. economic living, mar
rage, all these living questions find their
present phase in false philosophy of life.
Many an excellent mother desires for her
daughters smoother path than she has
had, and She Immediately proceeds to
make it rougher. They must have an ed
ucation, and the parents work the harder,
deny themselves OF every luxury that it
may be accomplished. The education, by
the way, referring to the culture of the
schools alone music, the modern langu-
ages, painting, taking much of their time
for many years. These accomplishments
are desirable if they have a field for ex-
ercise. But unless the young lady has
practical experience in the administering
of "a home, they will only unfit her for
life. beware of big door, with no
house behind it," says the Talmud. With
out IA home, accomplishments will be a
device and snare. Our modern system
of education is exhausting; it pours in
until the brain is weakened, it does not
draw out. The individuality of the wo
man is not developed. The sheepskin
often costs too much-the vitality and
bloom of life There is one sure test
that may always be applied to the school
does it prepare for life 4? if not, 1t is a
failure.
We believe the statement is within the
facts. that most Young ladies at their mar
riage have had no practical experience in
that very dull affair of keeping house.
We believe the mothers are much to blame
here they owe it to themselves and to
their daughters that they become familiar
and adept in household lore. 'Love will
not make the pot boil" says some one,
sharply. Many mother has brought up
her daughter to occupy the sphere of the
lilv,-"They toll not, neither do they
spin, but the Heavenly Father, with
reverence we say it. does not feed them
as they had anticipated. This is hygienic
question as we'll. At time when the
bride is entering upon an entirely new
life, and should be free from undue
anxiety and worry, the new duties of the
Bear with me when say these facts touch
another generation. The vigor and vital
ity OF a nation are determined by such
conditions as these. Tine bride who can
prepare an appetizing and wholesome
board for her husband has brought him a
dowery that wealth or culture cannot sup
plv the heart of her husband doth safely
trust her. She may play in the parlor
divinely, and have an exquisite study on
her easel, if she cannot reign in the kitch-
en- she is not prepared to make home.
This has been said so often that it seems
like twice told tale. But grave social
questions that touch the family and home
are to be solved right here. How are we
to have women mt for wives? What are
the requisitesp And let US premise no
college or seminary can give this degree.
the most honorable in the world. The
mother has large share in this work it
is for her to bestow this title upon her
girls.
COOP HEALTH.
This is not within the control of one
generation. DR.. John Bascomb once re-
marked that people were particular about
the strain of their cattle. but were indiffer-
ent to the human race We may be net
tied at the suggestion. but we are respon-
sible, nevertheless, and false modesty
will not excuse the utter recklessness of
this age The divine passion of love, sung
by Petrarch, Abelard and Dante, must
have common sense as we'll as enraptured
ecstasy. Blood is thicker than water al
though net in the sense of the society
snob. She who is heir to q vigorous race
brings a fortune with her. This is of the
first Importance, understood in its proper
relation. Social position. the bank ac-
count of the papa, is often considered
of the first Importance in these
DAYS. We NAV piously saw we
must submit to the providence of God
We determine the providence of God by
our action. The health and purity of a
race is within the keeping of those who
are to perpetuate it. Years OF invalidism,
tragedies of the hearth-stone. lives of cold
hearted selfishness might be saved. if we
remembered we are morally responsible
in this matter of health
ECONOMICAL HABITS.
If the woman sets up her ideal that an
establishment is Indispensable to married
life. she is not fit for wife. If she must
step from the elegantly appointed home
of her parents to a similar abode. without
the experience of self-denal and toll that
leads to it, she is only dead weight to
her husband The knowledge of this
opinion held by young ladies has pre-
vented many young men from entering
married life. They cannot CRAFTY this
desire. and so they do not marry. 1t has
become fashionable for many young
couples to board. they thus enjoy luxury