PERFECT HUSBANDS

Shannon News, 11 October 1929, Page 1

PERFECT HUSBANDS

ALSO PERFECT WIVES. The perfect husband, according to the New York Evening World, “must be a lover as well as a plumber, he must know all about the care of children, and he must be a St. George in slaying moths and flies.” In fine, -we learn from news stories and editorials, the perfect husband must be able to do 143 things; and if he does them all lie has a batting average of .1000. The first requirement is that he should be a good provider. Under this head come forty minor qualifications. He must be able to repair gas or water pipes, set up and adjust stoves, manage the furnace, look after the doors and fences and “be prepared to sell at a maximum advantage old- clothing and old furniture. ’ ’ He ought to be able to care for the family clothing, and to see that it is properly protected against moths and the effect of light. He must know how to manage a checking account, and be able to verify bills.

That is not all by any means..He is expected to know something about the care and management of children; to lath, dress and feed them will give them moral, intellectual and religious training. Naturally he -will be called upon to beautify the house and lawn and keep the place free of flies. Last, but by no means least, it is his business to keep peace and harmony in the home. He must control his temper and tolerate the faults of his wife and children.

This causes the Baltimore Evening Sun to suggest that' Professor Peters state the requirements for the perfect wife, and offers these suggestions as to what qualities she should possess: — Amiability. Behaviour with regard to unexpected guest invited by husband. Ability to recognise that real trouble, with husband and children is that she is herself a trifle tired.

Staying within her market-money allowance.

Doing the upstairs rooms by 11 a.m. Avoiding a regular routine in daily menus'.' -

Unwillingness to substitute stewed fruit for a made dessert. Remembering to keep furnace going in winter while husband is at office.

Abstaining from ‘telephone convcrsa ‘.ions during working hours. Going to market in person. Sales resistance against housc-to 'louse canvassers for an interesting variety of merchandise.

Getting up in the morning to super intend husband’s breakfast.

Knowing where the children arc. Keeping beautiful and not “just let :ing herself go.” >