Something for the Scrapbook.

Manawatu Herald, 12 June 1894, Page 3

Something for the Scrapbook.

The following genuine letter by a workingman's wife, clipped from an exchange, conveys an appeal for love and sympathy from husbands which many would do well to read, mark learn, and inwardly digest : — " A few words on behalf of the weary hardworking wives around us, wives whose whole time is devoted to their husband's and children's welfare, women who toil from early morning till late at night to make home happy and comfortable ; often no rest at night with sick children ; and still the daily work to be done, and the husband's wants attended to, he must not be neglected, though she is tired and weary, or else there is bad temper to endure as well. Such women grow old before their time, just for want of a little sympathy, or a kind and cheering word from the man who promised to love and cherish till death parted them. Oh men ! Surely the woman who is the mother of your children, pnd who gave herself to you in her bright fresh girlhood, is worth a little consideration and a kind word now and again. It costs little, and takes no more time than a cross one. Ah! if some men knew how a loving word before leaving home in the morning, or a kind inquiry of the day's doings in the evening would cheer the heart of many a weary sad-hearted wife, they would surely give them that little crumb of comfort. But worst of all is the influence upon the children. They see their mother treated wiih no consideration, and they, quick to copy an example ever before them, soon do the same, and the mother's influence is lost on them, whereas a little loving kindness on the husband's part would have made home all that it should have been. Think of it ye husbands ! God has given you the power to make a woman's life either happy or miserable. See to it how you fulfil your trust. v