The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-24
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n India, he said, dancing ii the main

In India, he said, dancing il the main
source of pleasure among the high caste
people, but instead of dancing themselves
they hire others to do so. He was surprised
to find i'll this country and Europe men ard
women of all Glasses not only were glad to
dance for nothing. but paid for the
privilege by giving entrance fees to ball
rooms. In India they paid dear for dane
ing. 1t cost from $500 to $1,000 a night for
the SERVICES OF twelve dancing women and
musicians. The reason Hindoos will not
dance Is because it is believed the custom
originated among savages, and it is believed
to be a degrading savage practice to move
about or stretch the limbs with measured
step. 1t is strictly forbidden among men
and women of any standing whatever.
Dancing men and women in India always
belong to the disreputable class. II want
you to understand" said the lecturer, with
some show of pride, that even the dis
together. Men and women leaning against
each others bosoms and putting their arms
around their waists ia regarded AS both i'm
moral to the public and a sin against God,
A high caste Hlndoo would rather sec his
children walking on crutches than see them
waltzing before anybody" In describing
the occupation of high caste women he said:
They spend their mornings in sweeping
and cleaning the kitchens and clean
ing the supper dishes. Servants help in this
but those of a lower caste are not allowed
to come to that part of the kitchen where
the cooking is done. If any one should
touch a cooking utensil before bathing II
it would not be used again. After sweep
ing the women spend two hours bathing
and amounting themselves with oil and
perfumes. Then they help each other in
cooking. AS highly seasoned and spicod
dishes are used cooking is quite a tasf. Dne
woman takea care of the vegetables. the
cn1ry1 vivid W., r,,o- -=.1 t,
care of the flour and rice, the fourth makes
the fire, the fifth sits by the fire to cook
and the sixth does the tasting, because the
one sits by the tireside and does the cook
ing docs not taste anything, as it is consld-
cred both dirty and ungodly to taste any
thing in the kitchen. Therefor the tasting
is done in another room. The method of
cooking is scientific. The Hindoo women
take two or three kinds of vegetables and
prepare ten dishes each differing from the
other IN flavor. appearance and
the women eat from the same
dishes. Men consider women their
equals. but consider that they would FORGET
God should become too familiar with
them. Men believe they can serve God
better than women. yet they love THAR
wives and hold them in high esteem, The
women are contented and would not chanpa
their lot. After the meal the women wash
lho hhuus, lebu ana mouths ana all the
garments worn during tho meal. Then
they make their toilets, spending much
time flxing each others hair. CAV dresses
arc donned and ornaments put IN nlace
After sprinkling altar of roses the yonno
woman Is ready to receive callers, or TO
make calls. But these she can not do.
They must see and enjoy prnise. com
ment upon and find fault with each others
dress or personal accomplishments, as
hardly any outsider. and especially one
OF ttie opposite sex, gets n chance
to SEQ them. Sometimes thew Gather
together IN one room to tall
stories or gossip. They talk of tho dinner.
ana now 1t was cooked, of the quality and
Value OF each others jewels, OF their hus-
bands pecul1hritles, and OF the wealth md
quantities OF their neighbors. Il hive discov-
cred" said Mr.. singh. that III such cnaes
human nature is everywhere tho same. In
TINS country the women do not round N
useless to talk while husv with knitting ar
sewing, 10 inquire Of the lady with tie link
bonnet who male her dress, who cut IN,
pattern, or to ~ eculate upon the wealth of
the man sarah Is engaged tor In conoIn-
SION MI. SINGH drew II beautiful picture of
lnt1a, alwaya III bloom. He sali t,nt tho
rlyeis do not freeze, the flowers nra aIwnva
III bloom, and the binds are merry the yeor
round. Her Rivera arc Grand, her mnrntaIna
hIph, her children numerous and her reli.
gion superstition. HIS wish was thnt Alto
might grow np to enjoy Christianity and
como out III darkness into light.