service of others, in respect for the good, the true, and the beautiful. But mind 

 and body are so closely intertwined, habits are formed at so early an age, that 

 the character and efficiency of a nation hinge upon the methods pursued by its 

 mothers in the early stages of their children's lives. 



NO NOBLER WORK 



can be conceived than thus to mould the future of a great people. " What the 

 mother is, the children are," said John Burns. " Let us, therefore, glorify, dignify, 

 and purify motherhood by every means in our power." " Nations are gathered out 

 of nurseries," wrote Charles Kingsley. How needful, therefore, are opportunities 

 for training in the responsible profession of motherhood; how important that all 

 women should cultivate in themselves those qualities and virtues which will equip 

 them to be Empire-builders. 



" O'er wayward childhood, wouldst thou hold firm rule, 



And sun thee in the light of happy faces ; 



Love, Hope, and Patience, these must be thy graces, 

 And in thine own heart let them first keep school." 



ALICE RAVEXHILL, 



Fellow of the Royal Sanitary Institute; Certificated Lecturer 

 National Health Society, Great Britain and Ireland. 



Author of "Practical Hygiene for Use in Schools"; 

 "Elements of Sanitary Laic"; "Some Characteristics 

 and Requirements of Childhood": "Household Admin- 

 istration"; ''Household Foes," etc. 



Late Lecturer on Hygiene, University of London, King's 

 College for Women. 



