Boston, May 14—“Who, When and How to Marry” was the title of a sermon delivered to his congregation recently by Rev. Arthur T. Brooks of Dudley Street Baptist Church, Roxbury. In the sermon Dr. Brooks expounded five don’t for men and a like number for women. Those for the men were:
“Don’t marry a pretty face—sweetness and character are preferable.
“Don’t marry for fun—marriage is a God-given, serious contract.
“Don’t think you are marrying an angel—your girl is as human as you are.
“Don’t marry merely a pair of winged feet—they do not usually harmonize with the kitchen floor.
“Don’t have long engagements—they’re wearing on the poetry of life.”
Following are his don’ts for women:
Don’t marry a man to reform him—better women than you have failed on that job.
“Don’t marry a ‘dashing-good-time’ sort of chap and expect happiness. A steady-going, temperate man wears better in double harness.
“Don’t marry a ‘meal ticket’ unless you have to. God meant you for better things. Keep your self-respect.
“Don’t marry except on a 50-50 basis. Remember in the 20th century you are as important as your man.
“Don’t marry for money—love is always the best.”
From page 2 of the Reidsville Review, May 14, 1923
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