The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-03-27
Mntual .H!'1l'elptulln,.e.sss,
the F0tlndation Of
women are often criticized for not
MARRIAGE

Women are often criticized for not
being better homemakers and home
keepers. Perhaps if husband strea1ized
that housekeeping, instead OF being
trifling affair, represents an im-
portant profession in itself. and re-.
!fqnires high order OF administrative
talent on tho part OF wife, there
might be greater achievement on her
behalf and less reasonable ground OF
complaint on that Of mankind.
The lack OF sympathetic npp-ecia-s
Ition and OF the spirit OF mutual help
fulness That should form the fornda-
ton OF happy married llfn Is the.
cause OF much OF the hue ana cry Of
/ to-day about the lack OF hone love
md home spirit among American We
men II woman. sometimes. at the
end OF 4. trying day, voices to her
husband the WEAKNESS and discourage
lnent which are the outcome OF 1t, she
will, oftener then otherwise, be met with
the query: why.what have you to worry
and fret over? You have no business
responsibilities and cares. Just your
children and your comfortably, home tn
look after. Suppose you had what I
have to contend with; then you might
complaint"
BellttIes WOmnn's Work.
Such speech as this Is calculated.
not alone to discourage woman. but
TO belittle her work in her own eyes
and to make her feel that only In the
busy world outside the narrow sphere
in which she moves is there work
that Is worth while, something that
she might do, II she Just had a chance.
"A husband should make 1t bis business
TO understand the nature and the scope
OF his wife's manifold occupations, and
render her tribute earned, instead OF
depreciation, when she deserves It, He
should help her to feel that. while
her duties are different In their nature
from his own. they are equally as
important in their bearing upon TIE
welfare and happiness OF society. He
should encourage nll her condolences
and explain away her perplexitios. as
far as possible In Short. he ought
to enable her to feel his strength OF
1 purpose supporting her weakness ana
his guiding hand controlling and chap
ing circumstances. SO as to sln~oth
many difficulties out OF her way.
i CopartnerAhip OF interests.
A man should let his vita know
that ahe is an inspiration and help
to him by taking her into partnership
with him and discussing monetary ami
other interests with her from an In
tclligent standpoint. SO hat II 1t
should become necessary for the wife
TO look after payments on property,
lie insurance. taxes or Investments.
che may be qualified from instruction
and training to do SO.
The day Is past when men are to
be meekly given into by women. when
women have no ideas beyond those
which are imposed on them ready
made by men. Women who are mar
rted frequently possess men.al powers
and decided incllnations of their own
which they do not intend TO sur
render at anothers bidding. There
fore. from the beginning OF married
life. the husband as the physically
stronger half. should set the example
of concession and OF respectful con-
sheraton, so essential to promote
harmony and happiness between
welded lovers.
Should Respect yyife's Opinions.
A husband should never discredit
his wife's opinions and SO impede the
natural progress forward OF her in
! telligence and her development. A
man does not necessarily always agree
with his wife. but he can at least
encourage her In the expression OF
what she thinks and In belief and
confidence In herself, as an entity
worthy OF his respect and that OF
the world around her. he can mako
her feel that hor progress mentally
and intellectually is a life growth. and
that he more than any one else re-
II joices that in marriage, and by his
help, she Is doubly free to enter upon
!, her inheritance.
1 VIRGINIA MISSIONER.