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Show -- - . - 'I - - e- 181 WOMAN'S EXPONENT. a band of earnest, sympathetic whom trust may prove worthy of identification with "those oi61rTern:oT the at Salt Lake City. We do not Metropolitan to wish the Jiold name and possess the title simply oLa branch association,, but will aim to live and work as "a competent, efficient auxiliary to our Utah's body whole. Our Territory possesses a broad field in which we all may labor advance and become successful if weso clesire. This new phase in "the duties of some pf our ladies seems strange, almost impracticable, yet. we tins win soon-pa- ss away,-er- e long just as natural and proper to see them acting in a an educational, social,.. or dopolitical cause-a- s mestic onev. ,God has a. mighty mission in reserve for woman, I regard this as the beginning of a new era. A, broader, a more enlightened day has dawned. Mothers will now, have opportunity to enlarge intellectual sight, to improve mental, ability, to cultivate and encourage substantial originality, increase the. stuHyof. historyyphijtfspphyj science and politics, instead of devoting so much time to romance fashion and the demand which s clamors for insociety in all circles cessantly. Woman when placed in a position will have to from necessity, fill it with credit and digd while her nity, or else stand in the friends proceed. Nothing is more requisite in the organization of women than energy, integrity andersevyrance Good reading is cheap and abundant. If we systematize our home duties: have good execu teach tive ability as mothers and our domestics order, tidiness, and promptness, in habits and work, we ourselves being practical as well as theoretical women, properly instruct "oUr children, having' them trained to their various duties, etc., there is no reason why wives and ef4ntelli-genc- e, mothers cannoTaTlvancrtrlh:e-sca- l in the science of civil government along ViA?r" toUVj Thf nhli potions which rifizpns owe their roimtrv everv lady should un derstand before she takes upon herself the sacred relationship of wife. Well informed women have read (or should read) and appreciate the Independence, the Constitution of the exeat Republic of the United States. The principles are pure, noble, broad "and grandly Docudemonstrated in these Heaven-inspire- d ments. "Napoleon once asked Madame De Stael what he could do to most promote the happiness of -- -- how-a-day- back-groun- self-relianc- e, house-keeper- t s; hncK-anH- Declara-tionAmeric- an The majestic "mountains, high promontories, grand wild scenery, broad prairies, rich grain and graz- ing Helds, great lakes, beautiful rivers, " groves and forests, vast, mineral resources, elehomes, gant, commodious, and public and private edifices for schools and" other purposes, are all stimulants to wpman and indicative of elevation in thought, life, and character. As was the case in former days of Switzerland with her brave citizens, who were partakers of that spirit which in high "altitudes is so natural ; they longed for freedom and the right to govern themselves, hidintvilege they- - permanently gained at the sacrifice of life, property, and after - palifiarufTering. andiiiingtZzrr::::r t In reading history, ancient and modern, by studying the" walks, reputations, and principles of great,good men, we find they can never be traced to mothers who were wicked or of inferior endow- ments, and the reverse 4 n cases ike 1 1 e rod , Ne ro, and many others. Phrenology, teaches us that children as a'ruTe TnTieTTTmHrTSm fathers, and their intellects from their -- mothers. Allowing this to be true, then ladies, how vitally important that mothers should be not only good in principle, noble at heart, but brilliant in understanding, intelligent in gaining knowledge, and wise as students in learning the la ws of social and civil government. In ouri free God giyen America, where for a a "himded and thirteen years ltas home for the oppressed of all nations, and for the fugitives of every climer'a land made holy from having been cemented by4 thei blood of jkar to the hearts Of her countrymen, over which our ilag'Th waves! A great Republic formed of states and territories whose loyal citizens reverence and de- fend4 Agovernment- - (which is superior tojiny on earth) sacredly enshrined in the breasts of every freeborn son and daughter; yet this' govern? ment denies woman the right offranchise! well-appoint- -- 1 . -be- - in view; study, advance, and protest to regain our ourselves; unite heart, liberties, to voice and influence with those of our sister states and territories, in petitioning Congress for redress '" - for free and universal sujrage. h Sincerely,, J. P. : tt rTT f( rrl!t!rnl full i , . 7 - t- - -- " 1 I 1 . , . ' : : .. , - 1" . -- - . - nt-nrp- : m M. Beaver City, Utah, April 2nd, :,...: Farnswortji. 1889.-- n THE WHITE APRON, : f , -t- UldUC-UI'tdl- l, " h out-balan- ce - com-ming- 1 y le 1 1 ,. .. 1 ... . -- f: . ivicrJnm she said: 'Educate and instruct the mothers of the French people, for mothers are indeed the affectionate and effective teachers of the human " race." The homes of a country are the strength of a nation. The morals, manners, temperance and conduct of children are as much, if not more, un der the influence," discipline and guidance ot mothers as fathers, at least from babyhood until mrm nr womanhood is" attained, therefore the natural rizhts of woman require enfranchisement, c UIXI IIXJ. VtfcH. ctofiHnninfs it is- necessarv: iUn if i ' 11 vj.j-what children their they mothers cannot teach . . . . iitiliTorl if ntltlrt themselves do not Know; puuwva and women. properly would mutually benfemen wirffi ignorance, certain Intelligence is power; debasement and degeneracy. ; .r U r L Viic t Ti. We are proud or our u urn, iu herself a pioneer in very deed!, not only in the in many others. Woman's Suirraffebmenttrat . -. r. r " She kid, the first connecting link between me Great East and Far West, made travel safe andhavemigration sure.- I feel akin to Jier. soil, in hppT, hnrn "at Lehi on the border of Utah Lake,. sub- Which point of land, (my birthplace) is novv '.HiiA in watp- f- We ber citizens, her daughters, our integrity of j yet hope to show to the world eleheart, our strength of character; the very ments of our Territory are beneficial to this end. 11 en-provided an-asylu- ' t ed read so many good" things, myeyes say, "You" with might but you wore us out long time-agoMmb!e-in-4ftndt'Dear p. iris npeillajyork . will wear out,ut the treasured store of knowl edge gained from study or reading, is imperishable and is a bank account to be drawn upon all your future life to the' full amount invested. The question is so important yet almost simple; if you have the time for "but one investment of your mind, which will pay you best in the end," fancy work or knowledsrer? ,r, this of little a do must fascinating Well, ifyou and for neck make wrists, your work, something it will to where handiwork and so elevate your receive its best encomiums, for it can never look to so good advantage elsewhere.-- But the prettiest- JiiUC yUU CVCl uui Ljuaill)! juu IW enter cultivated society here or hereafter, if you cannot more than match it with the adornment of -- mind and --heart.Knowledge is the most powerful ' charm and key to future advan- Phave - time for both induU genceand study?" asks Miss Fortunatus. Why,-sucodds never 'balance evenly," one will surely the other, and which is worth the most? But to look at it manother way, what can be said so much in favor of the pretty white apron for general wear ? If Jenny is 'going to hunt eggs in the barn of what use is that pretty white article Insertioned and satin bowed ? Who --wouldtliinkL. of gathering fruitrnutsjn such an one, and as to picking up chips for the kitchen fire at mother's request, the very apron itself says, JI cant." Ifjhree year Tommy falls woe-fulldown, and tears arid dirt adown his rosy cheeks,-Dles- s him, they won t get wined awav bv that starched and decorated article; (aren't handkerchiefs generally missing on such unexpected occasions?) No white apron, ever wiped away the blood from a freshly pierced . j or li finger in a neciar sprung DjacKucTTy-rjusnT-soothed the; blessed toe that, disdaining a pro ' tecting snoe, nappeneu inauverieniiy upon a MMm,J?na&Mjhe ..tempting ne wly J ploughed ground, oh , n 0 ! W hen the first bu t tertl y, ras h ly incautious, challenges pursuit, and little Annie forgetful of parental admonitions follows breathlessly its zig zag course until a currant bush standing squarely in the way nearly arrests her nrorrress. what is the conseouence ? Delicate fabric torn diagonally and unpatchahly, the ruined remains of lace that cannot be matched, and dire remembrance of a sister's loving labor lost, lost; and the doubtfully balanced chances . of punishment or ' forgiveness. Poor little girl, would better, have suited her a" stron? jrineham " " : C3 '7- It is very pretty, more than that artistic ofte n no matter which way it is made out of the endless variety of styles, and is certainly a great favorite, but every timeT look at a new one, I think a few , thoughts. .Wherefore all these tucks and trimmings that require such careful' laundrying? These "cost several times more than the apron itself. O! you made those lovely crochet,.. novelty braid, point ? Very creditable lace, and ric rac laces yourself to your artistic tastes, ingenuity and industry to be sure, but for common every day afternoon r all. Who wear, quite an expensive juxtiry-aftey different portions oL house was "doin work, sewing, mending, etc., while the daughter's intricacies pretty fingers plied so busily among the of thatV pattern ?7 I know that apron required several days labor in the making, and you have a to beout matcbedby-th- e variet)TDl prettyaprtns-n- t other girls. Tl:at is what each girl prides her self upon, I judge. I know it is fascinating work, haven't I bent for years over one kind and ' . . " -p- - C3 places with the washwoman's children that play nU thpv wnnt to. in clothes that ain't too nice. When earliest weeds come out in fresh attire (like servant maids that wear their best on work- days, lest. their position be recognized too readily,; ilmnLfoiL dztempt-th- e blue-bel- ls and other treasures wild larkspurs, that die as soon as transplanted, are they carried home in the big sister!s white apron ? No ma'am, and No sir. Sister Jane looks down at her lovely apron whereon little girls in Kate Green-awa- y hats, and little boys witrrlargetrauser seats little-ilorUc4ilturis- A - 7 r r-- rirt lae ' the-man- , nother--dra- wn it ' then darned net lace, of which the beautiful Oriental lace is now a cheap substitute, besides' every other kind done by needles and hooks that I could find to learn; and now when I want to ; lay-h'oujJust ts-to - -- 1 rf rl icl4r5 4 1 xt rt cardinr7ed,T"rior Jimmy and Johnny lltrt wl n compre--hendin- g instantly, proffer their hats to hold the balls of dirt and precious plants and go home bare headed in a vagrant March wind the-situatio- - ! . n . thadiasrjust come alonyomplain nextnomr: ing of stiff necks, arid a slight lump in either ' T th roa .. ,. Whoever sees carpets gathered up in a fancy white apron, or a groHip of socks, stockings and different colored balls established on the same ground work r They would not correspond harmoniously with the Swiss muslin insertioned above- - the hem, with; embroidered butterflies , t -- ' - |