The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-05

CALL is open to correspondents for the dis
cussion of subjects of general interest TO
women All communications should be
brief Those which will appear will reflect
only the views Of the writers.
wOMAN'S STATION.
One Who Thinks That 1t is Where She
Can Accomplish the Most Good.
Editor Wonan's Column, Morning CAL:
There is at the present time great deal of
discussion concerning woman's proper field
of work. Her proper field of labor is GER
taiply where she can do the most practical
good-frst, to her own family, and second.
to the world. 1t is the great diversity of
opinion in regard TO this ''where" that
causes so much discussion and the eXpendi-
ture OF much possibly mistaken labor.
Many of our women are so thoroughly im-
bued with the spirit of reform that they are
liable to be in a certain degree led away
from the practical; not fanatics, perhaps,
but hobby riders, certainly. There are ma
tionalists, Christian scientists and social
puri;ists almost without number = coed,
earn est, noble women. too, whom the writer
heartily respects and honors. although she
might not agree with them in regard 10 their
methods of reforming the world. Have
we not already enough responsibility anu
care on our shoulders in discnarging the dll-
ties OF wife, mother, and lome-makef, with
out adding 10 them the affairs OF the State
and country? If we cannot govern our own
sons and daughterS--and alas, how many do
not-can we hope to be efficient and compe-
tent to aid in governing nation? Ii we
are incompetent to entorcc the simple law of
obedience on our children how can we eX-
pect TO be capable to enforce laws or aid in
making them for the State? In many cases
the women who clamor most loudly Tor
rights" and equality are those who have
in their homes been incapable oil reallzng,
approaching or appropriatipS the rights
they have already possessed. and have
proven thems elves unequal for the duties
and responsibilities of their homes.
But ii a woman's family duties do not
take up her entire time and she be of n
philauthropic turn, there is a vast field open
before her. If she would interest herself in
establishing training-SchoolS, where young
girls of every class might be instructed
thoroughly in every branch of domestic
economy, she would cause great revolution
that is needed sorely-Done more so. Sew
eral practical sensible women in the East
have already started the ball rolling and it
should not be allowed to stop. What Is the
average hired girl of today? A sore trial IN
many instances-au individual who comes to
you incompetent, for she has never learned
her trade in fact, and coolly demands wages
of her teacher during her entire apprentice
ship Wien that is ended and you have sue
ceeded in teaching her the rndiments Of cock
ing and housekeeping she leaves for some
place where she can get higher wages. 1t is
the old story that every one is so weary o.
THIS is SAD,
A sad state of affairs, and an unnecess airy
one if the proper steps are taken. When
girls of all classes are taught that 1t Is dis
grace not to be a thorough competent cook
and efficient bouSekeeper and schools are
g
mothers are incapable of teaching them at
home, this difficulty will be done away with.
But though the incompetency Of servant
is deplorable, it is not to be compared 10 the
evil OF incompetency OF mistress OF home.
1t is almost crime for mother to allow her
daughter to marry utterly ignorant OF those
things pertaining to the comfort and welfare
of a family. Stop and think a moment.
Surprising a thoroughly efficient houSekeeper
an excellent cook and wlthal pleasant, lnV-
able, womanly woman was the mistress OF
every home in The land, l emphatically be-
lieve it would do more toward purifying and
reforming society than all the lectures, SER
mons movements and organizations In the
world. Cleanliness and order bring abiding
comfort and are part of goillness
A word to women: Don't forget that you
are the home-maker; let nothing tempt you
from the fulfillment of this part of your
duty. An earnest, loving wife and mother,
possessing a reasonable share of tact, is the
best safeguard a man ever had.
There is far too much said in the press TO-
day that detracts from the sacredness of
marriage and family ties and leads woman
to look lightly upon her position as vile and
mother and reach out after other things
els marriage a failure?" is question
boldly asked by many magazines, and nun.
Der give an entire page for the discussing OF
this subject What effect do you suppose
this doubtful and offensive question will
have upon our sons and daughters
A wise mother Will earnestly instruct her
daughter in all that will make her an eff
Gent wife and mother and teach her that
marriage with a good upright man, whose
honest love is hers, is the happlest lot ON
earth, and that life holds nothing else better
for her excepting motherhood.
Do you want to keep your husbands love
all for your own? Then give him home in
every respect, with your tender, loyal love,
and you need never fear his being decOyed
away from you.
IN THE WORDS OF THE POET,
A little farm well titled
A little house well filed
A little wife well wiiled,
Is the grea test incentive man can have
toward a nure, -onOrable, m AMY life. And
just word more. Are you afraid Of grow
ing old? Is there just the least little mite
of q pain in your tender heart lest your
husband may turn from your faded looks
for fresher face? You need not be afraid
if you take the precaulion 10 learn one
thing. Grow old gracefully; put aside your
whims and capriees and develop the woman
", motherly elements of your nature. In
wcrd. mother your husband rs well as your
children. The man who learns TO turn to his
wife as mother in every hour OF need, to
lean on her in sickness and adversely, who
knows that If the whole world should come
and spit at him he could lay his head in this
one woman's lap and say, Mother, all goes
wrong, and / can't see which way to turn"
and the same unfailDg love and comfort
would be forthcoming-the man who is
tied to this sort of an anchor will never
leave her for the most beautiful face in the
world. Is it not something worth striving
for? Thank God there are many women
in this happy prosperous land who have
learned the secret of keeping their husbands
and sons for their own, and widening for
themselves field of labor that is inexhausti-
bile. ELIZABETH A. WORE,