KITCHEN CONSOLATION,

Otago Witness, Issue 1951, 11 April 1889, Page 33

KITCHEN CONSOLATION,

Oh this baking and brewing, This boiling and stewing, And washing of dishes three timeß a-day; The griddle-cake turning, Tho skimming for churning, The setting of tables and clearing away. What is ifc but wearineßß, Work without cheerfulness, The same round of labour day after day ; I'd rather be painting, Or sewing, or braiding, Or spending my time in a pleasanter way. Thus my fancy kept dreaming O'er the hot dishes steaming, Wondering why I must the kitchen fire tend ; Till an angel s low whisper Compelled me to listen, And taught me these household discomforts to mend. Is your work not the oldest, The useluleet, noblest, In minster ing' daily to the life God has given ; If the work is unceasing Of waihing and sweeping, Bemember that order is the first law of heaven. Pray, what gives more pleasure Than a well-aeaioned dinner When tastefully served on the family board ? Thank God you can labour, Oan knead, mix, and flavour, And draw pleasant meals from the farmer's rich board. That heartsome delight At morn, noon, and night , When the family gathers for a chat and good cheer; Then should you be complaining Of work unavailing That bringß joy, to the loved ones each day in the year.