The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-02-05

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Since woman's work is usually In
doors her interest is not likely to be
directed toward objects of the natur-
al world.
This article is a plea for a c'oser !,
acquaintance Of women with the laws
of nature and a deeper appreciation
of the beauties of the harmonies to
be found on every hand II one will
but step outside and observe. Never
was painting put on canvas equal in
beauty to what might be seen at amy
hour Of the day in the open field. The
music rendered on the parlor instru-
ment is often only a poor imitation
of the harmony of sweet sounds to
, be heard in the open music room Of
nature.
Unless careful person is likely to
give his eyes and ears to the copies
and be blind and deaf to the origin
| ais. 1t is a glorious thing to have
eyes to see and ears to hear all the
beauties which are found in ones
environment.
Some may say that since woman's
work is indoors she should find con-
| tentment there. In answer 1t would
be easy to find many reasons why the
house should not claim the entire
! time of any woman. In the first
place bodily health and vigor demand
that a certain amount Of exercise be
taken in the open air. Work in the
Kitchen or laundry may strengthen
the muscles but it should be alternat-
ed with out door activity If a robust
effiient constitution is desired. There
is nothing that will send a person
into the open like being interested
in the things found there. II one
does not notice or love the garden,
flowers, trees, the songs Of birds. the
green fields, the running stream or
! the mountains. outdoor exercise will
be al aborious task instead Of pleas.
ant outing.
Most young women hope at some
time to become mothers and to give
their children the best training pos
sible. There is no way of holding
children's interest and keeping them
out Of mischief like going with them
into the open country and teaching
them the lessons in which nature Is
So rich. Their little minds are eager
to know all about every leaf and spear
stars, birds and babbling brooks.
They are alert when told how seeds
terminate and flowers grow, and are
almost wild with Joy when they learn
how squirrels live and how birds
build their nests. There Is no period
during their lives when their power
Of observation can get so well train
ed as when young, and no instrument
so effective In giving this training as
nature. II children can be given a
love for their surroundings and find
pleasure In observing and studying
] them they will have but little desire
or time for the mischief to be picked
upon street corners. There is no one
who can put the children In touch
with the beauties of nature like the
mother, and she will be powerless to
do 1t unless she has learned the les.
sons herself.
Some women complain at the mon
otony of their lives. They say the
men have business interests to divert
their attention while the daily rou'
tine Of the house gives nothing new.
4 Let such women devote some of their
\ spare time to the wondrous beauties
and harmonies of nature and they
\ cannot help but take new interest in
\ life. They will be surprised at the
pleasure that can be derived from
flowers, trees. gardens, clouds and
. birds. The analogies of nature furnish
the mother good means of explain
MS W HeT cHlluIe en- HOW Ihtg NOhiN
into the world, as well as many OF
. the other important lessons of life.
If she is acquainted with Natures
ways, it is much easier to discover
these useful analogies.
There is nothing which will give
4 a reverence for the creator like 3
! study of His handiwork. as it may be
| seen in nature. Things which are the
most common are often the mos
! wonderful when examined closely
The scientist studies with all hi
might to discover the laws on which
' the world operates, but when 1t comes
/ to the source OF these laws he mus
stand in reverence and acknowledg,
the work OF a Master who has don,
his work well. Living in close toucl