St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-10-07

making both of us happier and better
pleased with each other than we pos
sibly could he if ordered and scolded
her, as so often is done.
place particular stress on any girls
tidy appearance. From early morning
l demand that she be neat and clean.
She is not allowed to enter my room till
her hair is smoothly arranged, her feet
incased in boots and her person clean.
In short time she accustoms herself TO
these rules, feeling the better for 1T.
Wages must he paid promptly. Never.
under any consideration, make girl
her to save. If she asks my advice, l
gladly give it. but never force it upon
her.
| value the services she renders
highly and cheerfully pay her for them,
without subtractng therefrom for
broken dishes, for know full well that
daily handling of such breakable
articles would cause me the same acct
dents. | respect the work of the serv-
ing classes and never speak of my serv-
ants faults to others. We all are faulty,
and how often listening servant hears
such criticism made in company and
repeats it to the criticised. Can you
blame your dependents for discussing
your faults and shortcomings with
others when you give them such an
example?
Therefore, my dear sister women,
little more patience with the faults OF
our servants Take the pains to study
their character. You will then Judge
them more leniently and will simplify
for yourself the training of new help.
which will result in blessings to your
self and family.
Every one of the above words are to
be emphasized, and not only lightly
read, but studied and taken TO heart.
OF course mistress like this anonymous
Pauline need never complain of poor
help.
The statement has already been made
that the frequent change Of servants in
many cases is the fault of master and
mistress; partly because their treat
ment of servants is such as to drive
them away. and often because they dis
charge them for the most trifling rea-
sons. Families going away for their
summers outing Of month or two,
thinking to economic, send the girl
home. Often on account of some slight
mistake or disagreeable habit the pres
ent help is paid off in the hope Of pos
Sible Improvement in the next appli
cant. Possible-yes! but "a bird in
hand is worth two iii the bush.' A serv-
ant is only then capable of greatest help
to the household when she has lived
herself into your way of doing things.
Therefore better endure little faults
patiently than subject yourself to the
much more serious annoyance of con-
tinual change. You need never expect
to find a combination of all wished for
traits in any one human being. Angels
are not procurable for kitchen service,
and we ourselves are far from being
angels. Know myself and judge others
more mildly. Don't ask too much;
neither hesitate to discharge a really in
competent person.
Eatables, storerOom, beer and wine
cellars should be kept under lock and
key. DellcacieS. sweets, wines, etc.,
left over from the meal, should immedi-
ately be locked up.
Where there are two or more servants
employed in the same household. they
should understand exactly what is eX-
pected of each, so that you may know
whom to hold responsible for the neglect
of any particular duty.
OF equal, ii not greater Importance, is
the question of food. You may err
much in YOUR treatment of help, if only
the food is good, healthy and plentiful.
In small households servants usually
eat Of the same food prepared for the
family, excepting, of course, delicacies
and sweets. Bread. as a rule, is given
in plenty but butter and coffee should be
weighed. (D Each servant should be
allowed one pound of sugar, the same
amount of coffee and four pieces, each
weighing one half pound, of butter. To
give girl the money instead of butter
shows a poor knowledge of human
nature. The money is pocketed and
when chance offers your eatables are
made to suffer.
On Sunday have peace in your home
and rest for your servants.
Think not only of yourself but also of
your depend ents. Nature demands an
occasional interruption of labor, a time
of rest, in which to gather new strength
and courage for work. HEMLOCK.
The Steamer Pitusburg,
Leaving st. Louis Saturday. Oct. s, will
be the last boat through to st. Paul.
She will be due to arrive at st. Panl
about Oct. II.
c. r. BRoCKwAY. Agent.