Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-27

Peaceful Home Life.
I have long thought that tho main
cause of nervous breakdowns, and many
other modern ailments, ID mostly due 70
the constant 'go'' OF the American wife
and mother. For, she, far more than
the woman OF any other nation, keeps
continually on the 90, until It ID nothing
abort of miraculous that the majority OF
us are not In the madh0use. -.
There seems to be no real homo lie,
all Ia rush and hustle, scurry and haste.
One must phone to catch even glimpse
of ones friend, and even the ono extra
guest for dinner means more flowers, an
extra dessert, moro 'phoning, more
hustle and hustle.
In years gone by ono called upon
friend and spent q restful, happy hour
with her beside the open fire, chatting Of
books, flowers, gowns, and 20 on. FER
haps cup of tea, with slice OF cake,
or an appetizing sandwich was brought
In. and we sauntered contentedly home
ward in the dusk, hearts brighter for the
little visit. Now, We jump into . motor,
rush madly from house to house, card
is left hastily, and We continue the mad
rush, until "wlld with headache" We
fall into q seat at aome shop, gulp Q bits
of some CONNECTION, and continue ouI
scramble, reaching homo out OF sorts
with the world and with ourselves
Mothers In America seldom find time fol
their children, while in far-of Japan
ono would lind the little mother out II
her wee garden, her little ones near 6y.
playing or studying. She spends tht
peaceful afternoons with embroidery, OF
reading tales of historic interest to ne'
offspring. Under the fragrant plum
blooms, or the beautiful cherry blossoms
secure from noise and disturbance, home
life Is q living poem. The boys arr
taught games that will at the same tint
educate, tho girls are shown the intri
cate stitches of wonderful needlework
the names of all flowers are learned, ant
the beautiful legends concerning thes'
and other OF natures wonders are dwel
upon; while each month has its owl
significance, and festivals are often belt
| In honor of these legends.
Naturally in this complex age, We can
not enjoy all the quiet and peacefulnes
| of life az of yore, but surely some lev
hours might be spent in relaxation ant
real rest. In the modern rush, the aver
| age woman is not initiating the extreme
" wealthy, as she fondly imsgines, To-
| they pay more attention to their chill
drsn and to rest than is thought.
One woman tries vainly to crowd tn
life of society leader, business woman
servant, etc., into her one life. and tn
result is, inevitable,-s collapse. Younl
girls ape the dress and manners OF tn
woman of the world, and dance, o
carouse, away the hours that should b
spent In refreshing sleep. Schoo
doesn't mix we'll with late suppers
luucheons, balls, boys and card parties
and unless the girl has the strength o
an amazon, she cannot stand 1t. Jus
the age that should bring her bappines
and Astounding health will bring her In
stead an operation and its consequent 81
fects. Therefore in place OF envying GU
grandmother their fresh comely faces
let us bring into our own overfllied live
a little of their old-time, restful pursuits
their flower scented dreams, and soul
Identifying thoughts.-Ex.