COOKERY. 



GENERAL DIRECTIOISS TO THE MISTRESS OF A FAMILY. 



In the variety of female acquirements, though do- 

 mestic occupations stand not so high in esteem as they 

 formerly did, yet when neglected, they produce much 

 human misery. There was a time when ladies knew 

 nothing beyond their own famii}- concerns; but in the 

 present day, there are many who know nothing about 

 them. Each of these extremes should he avoided: but 

 is there no way to unite in the female character, culti- 

 vation of talents and habits of usefulness? Happil) 

 there are still great numbers in every situation, whose 

 example proves that this is possible. Instances may bo 

 found of ladies in the higher walks of life, who conde- 

 scend to examine the accounts of their house steward; 

 and, by overlooking and wisely directing the expendi- 

 ture of tliat part of their husband's income which falls 

 under their own inspection, avoid the inconvenience 

 of embarrassed circumstances. 



If a lady has never been accustomed, while single, 

 to think of family management, let her not upon that 

 account fear that she cannot attain it; she may consull 

 others who are more experienced, and acquaint herself 

 with the necessary quantities of the several articles of 

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