New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-08
MIND NOT TO BE GORGED.
THE RELATION OF MOTHER AND CHILD
DEFINED BY DIR. MURRAY.
IN AN ADDRESS BEFORE THE HOUSEHOLD ECO
NoMTc ASSOCIATION SHE Tells OF THE
BEST PHYSICAL. MENTAL AND
MORAL TRAINING.

MORAL TRAINING.
An address by Dr. Grace p Murray was the
principal feature OF the regular weekly meeting OF
the Household Economic Association. held yester-
day afternoon In the Grand Central Palace. DR..
Murray's subject was The Relation OF the
Mother to the Child. Physical. Moral and Mental"
and she began by lamentins the fact that the
human species felt so little responsibility In the
production of its kind.
THE millennium" she said. in which the devel-
opment and rearing Of the race can be governed
with view producing the noblest physical
and mental specimens. seems afar OF"
Speaking OF the responsibility OF the mother for
the physical condition OF the child. Or. Murray
said do not show the anxiety you feel. for this
leads child TO think about its physical condition.
producing both moral and physical evils. The
nervous mechanism for pain II not perfected until
adult life Is attained. and Its growth should not be
promoted by suggestion. Do not allow children
to indulge in fears and apprehensons, and dis
card all Inventions about tho man who will cut of
their ears carry them of burn them up
They have perncious effect mind and body
alike Children sometimes afflicted with
disease known nocturnal terrors. and they
should be treated by physician. Many 90 not
know that IT is a disease. and aggravate 1t by
scolding and punishment.
I'm regard to food. parents should not only see
that the child has what Is wholesome and nourish-
ing. but they should also see that II cutivates no
whimsical appetites Taste for food Is largely
matter OF cultivation. but still care should be taken
not TO force on child anything that 1t absolutely
dslikes"
IN REGARD TO EDUCATION.
| In regard to education. Dr. Murray summed up
everything in the words: The mind should not De
gorged."
This should not be left 70 teachers" she added.
The time at home should be filed with instruction
and amusement. and in answering the continual
Why? the parent can make instruction just as en-
tertanng amusement pure and simple. Liter
ature should be taught In school. but should be
the constant companion OF the child at home In
this the mistake is often made OF Undertaking. the
comprehension OF the child Although it IS we'll for
a child 10 learn as much as possible at nome me
to be a citizen and subject himself rules and
regulations. The studies which require attention
ancient languages and grammar belong 10 the school
work. The vocabulary Of modern languages the sa-
lent facts ~ history and the simple facts OF science
| should be obtained at home"
DR.. Murray strongly disapproves Of dressing chill
| 1T is sinful" she said. TO make child conscious
OF its clothes. Monstrous hats with frils. dresses
| extraordinary size not only make child conspicu-
Gus but keep it from its natural gambos and play
In conclusion DR. Murray said: Children should
| be allowed TO grow like flowers. without much
| Interference. but many mothers In their anxiety.
treat them as the little themselves treat the
seedlings which they continually urroot to see If
The reading of the paper was followed by gem
| eral discussion which participated In by Mrs.
Newcomb Alexander Charles +. Wingate. one Of
| the associate members. and Mrs John H. Scrihner.
| president OF the Womans Health Protective Asso-
| citation o. Philadelphia Mrs scribner also made a
short address at the request OF the president. Mrs
William Y. Smaller. about the work OF her society.
She spoke principally of the efforts Of the associa
| ton to secure good water for Philadelphia. This
has resulted in the appropriation by the city OF 49,
100000 for this purpose and the appointment Of a
| committee OF which Mrs Scrbner Is member.
Mrs. Scribner and Miss Anna Burrows Editor OF
The American Kitchen Magazine" guests of
| honor at the meeting. Miss Burrows also In
| duced 10 make a short address.
The afternoon closed. usual, with tea and con-
versatiOn.