The Washington herald., 1908-07-14
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW


I am watching the preparations for a
new home with a deep interest, for the
two who are making il are newly mar
rled. are young and have had to work
hard for every dollar they ever had. An
unexpected promotion with a substantial
increase in the young mans salary
brought an end to what promised 10 be
a long engagement, and now the bride
is having a lovely time in furnishing the
little home they are going TO make in
four rooms Of good apartment house.
They were sensible in wasting no money
on a wedding. They kept their own coun-
sci. drove 20 the minister's residence.
were married and returnd to tho BRIDE
groom's room in the home OF a private
family. The man went to work with a
new ambition. and the woman gave her
attention 10 the home they were deter
mined 10 have II Il was not half furnish
cd. Their ideas are bounded by their
capital. and I just know that they are
going TO continue 20 be unusual and have
the dearest little place one can imagine
on small means.
They have had few presents. useful
articles that will help IN stretching the
capital. -Four rooms OF the usual apart
ment size win not need much furnishing,
but they have begun with the bedroom.
settled that. fixed up the kitchen and
done a good bit for the dining room.
which Will have 10 answer for living
room as well I'll the system OF buying
as fast as articles can be paid fo-
furnishes that like the rest Of the house.
|
/ Every article has been purchased with
| a business eye 70 its wearing qualities,
good. substantial pieces OF furniture that
will improve in appearance as time soes
on. There are no makeshifts, because
they cost money. and there is an ironclad
/ rule against wasting anything IN that
] family. The bride knows how 10 Work
/ and does not dislike t. She can cook
plain food and Will probably keep 70 that
| kind Of cooking as long as she has q
| count pennies. She can sew. is fond OF
reading and has no particular talent tc
take her mind from home-making. so
can sec nothing but comfort and happi-
|
In these days OF careless expenditur,
It is refreshing 70 see such sensible
management Young women are not gen.
orally willing to begin on a small seal,
and grow with the years. They are no
fitted by education and training TO man
age even q simple establishment. and f.
homes where a maid IS kept her de-
parture throws the family into "a panic
The feminine head Of tho house Is no.
able to throw herself into the breach
and keep the machinery moving easily
Whatever duties she has 10 perform ar,
done with groans and complaints anC
men hate such things.
II is always well 20 aim high, but Will,
trying for great things little ones mus
not he overlooked. All girls cannot MARI,
rich men. because the number is limited
The average young man has his fortun,
to carve out, and the girl who is no
willing TO help IN the struggle through
love for him is not worth thinking about
IL she Is ever so willing, sine is handl
capped by ignorance, and there IS wher
the mother deserves either praise or cen
sure. In adjoining houses in a smal
city are two girls nearing young woman
hood, and they furnish the best eNampl
Of the difference in training Of middle
class girls that I can think OF at IL
moment.
The father OF each IS a workingmar
wholly dependent upon weekly earnings
Both mothers are capable women VIII
know how 10 make home and DO all IN
work connected with It. But one mothe
is content to let her daughter grow u
with a distaste for homely work and
, liking 2or frivolous things. while tn
other expects her girl to do a fair shar
OF the family work. Presumably thos
, girls will marry men OF their own clas,
men who Will not be able 20 provid
luxurles at first. even II they come latel
Which Will thrive better? It IS easy {
guess. Who Is TO blame for the discom
fort in store for some man? The mother
+ my friends; tho patient woman who bend
over the washtub on hot days that he
daughter may be cool In crisp muslir
. The daughter is selfish TO permit It, c
course but she has had no chance {
develop an unselhsh disposition. She
sweet-tempered and well-dressed, an
considers her duty done So does he
mother. BETTY BRADEEct.