Middletown transcript., 1896-08-15

take that much
z1A@&g7 needed vacation.
Is SA1EY To. begin her
" ~ Summer fresh
ening;;'' . fresh.
ening of the physical system, Of course
but most especially of the femme mind
and eye, which needs change Of
scene. Il
For the woman in business there is
very little need Of persuasion or argu-
ment. She realizes the need Of bright
ening herself up by a two weeks
change. and she acts accordingly, and
with great promptitude. But with
housewives the case is different. 1t is
really supreme act of persuasion
which can induce them to take much
needed rest and holiday.
Unfortunately, in more than one case
the plea of the mother that she cannot
leave home is alItoo true. Her babies.
are young. There is no one who can
be left in charge Of the house. Taking
the entire family to the country -or
seaside would cost a sum not to be
dreamed of.
But the enamber of these instances is
few, In comparison withthe multitude
of women who, could take a rational
Summer outing and will not. 'sOh!
it's bore to take vacation. as you
call it," One hears that sentiment SO
often. "It'sa great nuisance packing
up" the explanation goes on. "Then
I should have to wear something fresh
every day, I would have to talk to lots
of people l don't know, and walk a
lot to see things. l can't be comforta-
Bile except in my own house, with my.
own furniture, my own cooking and
things like that.n s:..
Yes. The women who talk that way
are everywhere, and there is no more
unreasonable type to be found. II they
ever stopped to think, the absurdity
of their arguments would thrust itself
upon them. A woman living year in
and out without days change, gets
into what is familiary. but expressiyely
termed SO rut. /" Absolute change is
really necessary for every woman and
is one of the truest and easiest ways of
keeping her young and fresh into her
grandmotherhood.
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Where ignorance is bliss 'tis folly
to be wise. y is motto that might be
adopted by fashionable hostesses to-
their comfort, for who knows the omis-
-sions, more or less mortifying, that
may constantly be noted owing to neg
lectful servants or untoward circum-
stances over which the lady Of the
house, however careful, can have no
immediate controlp
81 shouldn't wonder if the most
dreadful things happen in my house
that never shall hear about" said q
bright-eyed married woman who was
in the habit Of giving large house par
ties. It was statement which made
her auditor smile inwardly, asthat very
morning he sad found no water what
ever in his room-bathtub, pitchers,
everything quite clean ana shining,
with plentiful supply of towels, but
no water. Fortunately, however, the
maid, when she called him, left at his
door tiny jug of hot water for shaw
ing, with which he managed to present
at least an appearance Of cleanliness.
Insuficiency of bedclothes is a fre-
quent cause of muttered complaint;
petty thefts by servants is another
minor evil that must be borne in silence;
want of proper valeting, in the way of
brushing clothes OF shoes is another;
and it extends even to the table, where
detesled dishes have to be swallowed !
with seeming relish.
.'If there is anything that dislike,
exclaimed q much-enduring young
man, sit is rice pudding. One unlucky
day was aiming at the M.'s, and they
had it for dessert. As it was the only |
sweet, I thought it rude to refuse, and
manfull y swallowed the dose. y am
so glad that you like my puddiag, 1 Mr.
a. said Mrs. NJ, evident ~ flattered,
at is made after recipe that has been
in the family for generations
It is deliciousW exclaimed mem
dac.ously. DO take some mors' she
urged. In for penny in for . pound,
/ said to myself; and actually swal- |
lowed another helping. AS I saw it |
pleased Mrs. M. / thought / had pur-
chased her good opinion rather cheaply;
but ! changed my opinion when upon
being asked to dine there short time
afterward was told as soon as We
were seated that was. to have my
puddinel And, by Jovei they have
given it to me ever since. and they
always give me two heIpings. -
THE UNMARRIED MAN.
/. If man is naturally selfish. for
goodness sake let him always look
after No. /. sl,s.
2. II his mother is the bestc0ok in
the world, let him stop with her.
8. If. whenever he eopenshis mouth.
he is always putting his foot Id II, he
had better never propose to e gill.
4. II he is thorough miser It were
better for him to remain singnlar-ly
miserable. :. s
5. II he Is generally q woman hater,
lot him become q hermit in the Isle OF
Man. $3.50
6. II he detests children and calls
them pests, he is evidently uncivilized L