New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-07
DOMESTIC SCIENCE IN COLLEGES.
MANY EDUCATORS NOW RECOGNIZE THE
NEED OF COURSE IN NOMINATING.

NEED Or A CODftOf IN
Leading educators IN this country recogniz-
ing the need OF domestic science an elective
study in the curriculum of women's colleges, with
view to developing trained Intelligence that may
be brought to bear upon the problems Of the nome
Domestic science" as the term is now accepted
is by means matter Of cooking and sewing
useful these arts may be: 1t includes also the
application OF the sciences physiology chemistry,
physics socology-to the problem OF the home Its
evolution and functions.
The pressure in the direction OF domestic science
has already been felt. Smith College. although 1t
has no actual in the subject yet offers
under the head OF advanced chemistry thorough
and excellent course in sanitary science and the
nutritiye value OF foods Chicago University gives
admira BILE work in a lied subjects under the dean
FOR women Miss Marion Talbot. President Wooey
Of Mount Iolyoke comments adding domestic SCI
ence to the curriculum post graduate course.
Miss Hazard. president Of Wellesley says it is The
hope OF the college in the future to have
distinctive in domestic science Wellesley
has for two years had lecturer on the subject.
Miss Olive Davis who has Just completed the sec
ond series of lectures.
These lectures upon pure soil. pure water.
pure air pure food-their sociological and ethical
value in relation 10 standards Of living. The sub
ject food made especially interesting. TO
say Show III what eats and Will show
you what he is is hot an extravaganza. declared
Miss Davis. The food question is important
factor of home. We to live, but
noby. Fo- generations ancestors lived and
after manner did their work. but how far short
of efficiency statistics of the past by the
scientific knowledge OF the present showing.
In these latter days science is making very clear
the fact OF the close uerdependence between food
and efficiency. between food and the power ana
viii to do ones work.
The best foundation for right physical intel
Iectual and moral attainment Is often laid con-
tirued Miss Davis, because mothers are ignorant
of the science OF nutrition. Such Ignorance IL Gull
pa bic in this day OF scientific education: domestic
science and The education have one end in
commoE-an all round development OF life reaching
up into the highest grades. An abundant table Is
the result of overlooking. well as or uncer-
] feeding. one unnOurished element Of the body
lack or perfect balance. Tins condition
result from improper selection or foodstdfIs
from wrong proportion OF the nutrients, from an
unscitntic preparation because. after the food
been consumed. II is un>Gited TO the lndNlduh
j needs. Age occupation, climate and state or
health must all be taken into account as fnoditH
! ing c!rcumsI anceS.'
right attitude toward food. We should form
correct mental habits III regard TO food allowing
other motive than mere Whlm 70 influence
! in likes and dislikes. We should ask our
selves In regard 10 any food. What function does
! It perform In body What relation Goes u.
! bear my days work Inc DAY ~ no.
| far distant when every woman vii! redl"e ne
| high calling OF the office OF hoinemakef, ana me
! relation Of the home the productive power the
intellectually and morality Of the community az
? large There is work higher than that OF home
! maker. And a wise mother teach her sons
/ and daughters most effectively through the Ell
! ficient management OF her household.