The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-01-29
"FOOD, DRINK AND CLOTHING.
Mrs. Forbes Addressed Mothers Meet

Mrs. Forbes Addressed Mothers Meet
 ing at Northeast School
 Principal F. A. Bracket opened the
 second in the series of the mothers
 meetings, which are scheduled for the
 year in the Northeast school, Hartford,
 Thursday afternoon, n few well
 chosen words of welcome to the many
 mothers and friends assembled. Mrs
 Caroline B. Forbes (formerly of Fair
 Haven), president of the Connecticut | Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
 was introduced and spoke on the sub ject, Food, Drink and Clothing The
 address was full of practical and help ful suggestions.
 l Mrs. Forbes began by stating that
 the presence of so many mothers proves | the fact that they desire to know what
 is the best for their children. The old
 adage, Who shall decide when doctors | disagree?" was quoted as applicable to l the subject The many conflicting | opinions of how much we shall eat, how | often, and what kinds of foods were | touched upon.
 Edison believes " said Mrs. Forbes.
 that in our temperate climate mixed
 diet is best; notwithstanding that the vegetarian lauds his theory to the skies, claiming that vegetables supply
 all needed nourishment. The question
 is asked In this day of advance along
 all lines of science why should there
 not be scientific development of the el-
 ements of food. their nutritious values
 and their effects on the human body?
 Through the ignorance of mothers many a nhi1 fc ,nI tn oI1 l,ie e.
 growing child must have such food as Will build up every part of the body. A dentist says, The teeth of the poor are stronger than the teeth of the wealthy families. The reason for this Is that the cereals and coarser Hours supply the necessary elements for strengthening bones and teeth. Our modern Touring mills are working de- struction upon the teeth of all those | who take their Hours, The carbohates | and phosphates are sifted out in the | processes to which the grain Is subject | ed"
 Mothers were urged to study the nu- tritious values of different foods in this day of high priced meats. Hop | soup, bread and butter, and fruits were advocated for lunch, rather than rich pastry. Have simple, nutritious breakfast like oatmeal, fruit, eggs, brown bread and milk, The constant nibbling of candy between meals was condemned. Tea and coffee should not be given to children, rather give theml cereal coffee or cocoa. Instances were cited where children had acquired a taste for spirits through the use of ci- and hpa,, i,, ct, ;a l the devils kindling wood" said Mrs. Forbes, because alcohol is there. Sa- tan was never more alert than now"
 The keynote of warning was sound ed by the use of tobacco by our Young America. An amusing story was tord about a little fellow in St. Louis. Mrs. Forbes happened to meet the little ur- chin on the street He wasI smoking a cigarette. She said to him: "If you want to grow to be tall man. you must not smoke" He looked up at her ( n an impsh way and said, Did you I moke them?"
 AS to clothes," said the speaker, l r have them simple, suspended from the s houlders, made of suitable material for omping or walking" Bicycle riding, y 0 a certain extent, was advocated for 0 'oys and girls, when wheels were prop h rly adjusted to the riders We are a Il familiar with the right rediculous " pectacle of the small boy riding his t athers wheel, and receiving injury t hereby" h A plea was made for the girls They O eed to be physically developed as well F s the boys. We give our boy " hip or reins, or a sled. We give our ., irls tea-set, a doll or something to e eep them in the house. The house. 1T coping and motherly instincts will be To eveloped early enough. Get the girls h. Ut of doors. Let them romp. It will u 0 them good. Outdoor life prolongs bt 1T days and lifts us nearer the God ia ho made us," said Mrs Forbes in al )nclusiOn, re The address was followed by a gene h. u discussion, after which the mothers pl nd teachers engaged in pleasant, so- al al intercourse. ht H