The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-18

to whom social position has been of para
mount importance there are so many in
ward reflections as to its possible sacri-
fee, and so much dread of such an event
that 1t may be the final decision is de-
ferred through these very causes. But
when conviction, ambition and courage
have all prevailed, and the step is taken,
she is prepared to lay down this her cher
ished idol.
Directly this condition is brought about
she is in a better position to work. but
the sacrifice Is made e7ident by the self
consciousness of her new position. The
idea of her work is foremost in her mind,
and with unconscious egoism she fancies
it is the same with her fellows. She
ceases to take the initiative in social in
tercourse, and with extreme sensltiveness
awaits Sights.
As a matter of fact. they rarely come.
except as they are brought about by her
voluntary severance from the merely friv-
olous women whom she may have known.
Her world Is now a different world from
theirs. Her life is full of more vivid in
terest. Each hour has its serious consid-
erations. She feels herself growing in
character and experience, and therefore
has less time and inclination toward the
lighter pleasures which belong to the
class of women whose lives are absorbed
by the two considerations of home and
society.
The woman of employment thus grows
away from the lighter woman, because of
the self OF the worker and
not because of the attitude of the pros
porous.
The woman who wishes to keep her So
cial position in spite Of her calling can do
so, provided her character is sufficiently
strong to keep her from the errors prompt
ed nv gRngifiVGnqea arnVfaqH 40 ah
will not allow her new duties to cause
her to forget the mental attitude of those
in the social swim.
She must keep in touch with the inter-
ests OF those whose interests were once
hers. She must carry herself with such
dignity as to compel recognition from all
with whom she Is thrown in contact.
Forceful intelligent women of courage
and ability are admired Independently Of
their worldly positions, and II there is any
situation in life where refinement and
character count for their full value IL Is
the position which the self-supporting
woman of former prosperity elects to fiji
If she avoids consciousness and re-
tains her interests in her former sphere
she need have no fear Of being dropped
by any one whose association she con-
siders worth retaining.
There are stll some women who are I'M
aware that an unlighted corner is camping
ground for the dark-loving moth In these
spring cleaning days IL cannot be too
strongly impressed upon the housewife
that this aggravating insect must be look
ed for in the dimmest recesses OF closets
and wardrobes, where IL engages In its
nefarious work of perforatng whatever
wooden or fur garment comes within its
raVenous reach. Housecleaning week
scatters these voiceess "harbingers of
hnp To 1.t.N a.
ten chances to one that while Mary Ann
is viciously Staying the white-winged enc
my futtering forth from hidden hooks
and crannies she is blissfully ignorant Of
the fact that at that stage the moth is no
longer dangerous. In silence and darkness
1t has deposited its eggs and left them TO
do their worst indeed II moths could
laugh such periodical chasings must be
wondrous funny But when the wary
housemaid smiles scornfully at the flut-
tering bit of life before her and goes
brush in hand, towards the darkest pegs
la the wardrobe, then must the early
moth confess itself undone. A few vigor-
GUS shakes, a sound, sharp swish Of brush
or whisk, an hours summing In the open
air--these are the deadly foes OF hidden
things whose work goes brayely on II they
II they are left alone until the coming
season finds the unbrushed mistaken wrap
falling 70 pieces In It's dismayed owners
hands Now Is the proper time. then, to
begin active warfare. IL Is a little too
early TO pack heavy clothing away, but
it Is not a day too soon TO give it constant
dustngs, shakings and beatings.
While on this subject Il may be well
to say that the airing Of garments, both
under and outer, is a matter which IS Oft
en- passed over with dangerous careless
ness The housekeeper who spreads upon
the beds linen fresh from the shelves
unaired ana unwarmed--is mourning Sc
rious risks for herself or others. All bed
linen should be unfolded and shaken out In
a warm room or beside a stove before US
ing. Dry as the linen closet may be, care
full as the laundering may have BEEN there
will always remain dampness and chill
to folded linen which can only be obvi-
derwear needs precisely the same treat
ment when taken from the bureau drawer.
Waring apparel should never be left over
night In the dressing roOm-or. for want
Of this, IN the corridor outside The chill
dren OF the family chould be encouraged
10 practice this habit as early as the les
son Is practicable. Shoes are greatly neg
lected. Every pair Of shoes IL better for
an occasional hour on a sunny window ell
or on tho bracket above the kitchen range.
once o month they should be wiped out
with little diluted ammonia on q sponge.
Have you ever thought about the art Of
talking well and what b. does Tor social
iifeg asks "a writer iD tho Philadelphia
Press. n ~ ono 0f those lItfie graeea
d. Al.