. The Far East and the new America; a picturesque and historic account of these lands and peoples, with the following special articles: China. chiefs could not contract the ties of matrimotiywithout the consent of the court. Under the old customs the housewife was at the head of the household,nominally, but she really held a position inferior to her husband. If shewas honoured as the mistress of the home, she was not allowed to sit withher master, the Shujin, except at evening meal. Nor were her chil-dren given greater privilege. This, thanks very largely to the EmpressHaruko, has materially c
. The Far East and the new America; a picturesque and historic account of these lands and peoples, with the following special articles: China. chiefs could not contract the ties of matrimotiywithout the consent of the court. Under the old customs the housewife was at the head of the household,nominally, but she really held a position inferior to her husband. If shewas honoured as the mistress of the home, she was not allowed to sit withher master, the Shujin, except at evening meal. Nor were her chil-dren given greater privilege. This, thanks very largely to the EmpressHaruko, has materially changed, until no woman in all the Far East ismore respected, or accorded greater privileges, than the tender, lovingwife and mother of a Japanese household. She is a model of cleanliness,of faithfulness to her duties, and in economical management. Bright,vivacious, pretty, petite, with an innate refinement and modest demeanourthat is sure to attract attention, Japanese women deserve all the recogni-tion shown them. While children are loved and well treated, large familiesare an exception, the average household numbering less than A rVlK Al, .lAlAXKSK
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