Beautiful Girlhood compiled by Debra Maffett
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
16<br />
AN ACCOMPLISHED GIRL<br />
"She watches over the affairs of her household and<br />
does not eat the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27<br />
I read in the society column of a paper, the praises of somebody's daughter<br />
in which she was referred to as an accomplished young woman, and the<br />
reason given for calling her <strong>by</strong> this high-sounding term, lay in the fact that<br />
she could sing and play piano well, paint, spoke three languages, etc.<br />
I could but smile as I read; for from my point of view, these are not the<br />
accomplishments which a girl needs the most. Such things are good in their<br />
place, and if girl can gain them she is fortunate; but the best<br />
accomplishments are in the reach of every energetic, enterprising girl.<br />
First of all a girl should know how to keep a clean and orderly house. She<br />
should not only know how a room should look after it is put in order — but<br />
she should <strong>by</strong> actually doing it know the work necessary in bringing that<br />
condition about. She should know how to make beds, sweep and dust, and<br />
other hard work necessary to keeping a house in order. It should not be<br />
below her dignity to know the use of the scrub brush and mop. Though she<br />
may not do the work regularly, she should know how and be able to fill the<br />
place when necessary.<br />
The girl should be able to cook good, nourishing meals. It is not enough<br />
that she can make fudge and salad and cake. She should be able to cook<br />
vegetables and meats in an appetizing manner.<br />
70 of 145
Change language