Science
Dept.), for review and suggestions; to Miss Watson, Principal Hamilton
School of Domestic Science, for practical hints and schedule for
school work. The Boston Cook Book (with Normal Instruction), by Mrs.
M.J. Lincoln; and the Chemistry of Cooking and Cleaning, by Ellen H.
Richards (Prof. of Sanitary Science, Boston Institute of Technology),
and Miss Talbot, are recommended to students who desire further
information on practical household matters. The publications of the
U.S. Experiment Stations, by Prof. Atwater and other eminent chemists,
contain much valuable information.

To the school-girls, and future housekeepers of Ontario, this book is
respectfully dedicated.

ADELAIDE HOODLESS.

"EASTCOURT,"
Hamilton, June, 1898.

FOOTNOTES:

[1] S.S. Laurie, A.M., LL.D., Prof. of the Institutes and History of
Education, Edinburgh University.

[2] Where time is allowed, much benefit may be derived from writing
notes, as a study in composition, spelling, etc.

SUGGESTIONS TO TEACHER.

Owing to the limitations of a text-book, it will be necessary for the
teacher to enter very carefully into all the details of the various
questions; to explain the underlying principles so thoroughly that
"the why and the wherefore" of every action in the preparation of food
will be clearly understood. She should endeavor to impress upon the
pupils the value of thoroughly understanding the relation of food to
the body. In practice lessons frequent _reference_ should be made to
the analysis of the various foods, as given in the tables and charts.

The first practice lesson should be given on the making and care of a
fire, regulating dampers, cleaning stove, etc. The pupils should then
be taught the name and place of all the utensils. Special attention
should be given to the explanation of weights and measures; the table
of abbreviations should be memorized. Arrange the class work so that
each pupil may in alternation share the duties of both kitchen work
and cooking.

Personal cleanliness must be insisted upon. Special attention should
be given to the hands and nails. The hair should be carefully pinned
back or confined in some way, and covered by a cap. A large clean
apron and a holder should be worn while at work. Never allow the
pupils to use a handkerchief or their aprons in place of a holder.
Untidy habits must not be allowed in the class-room. Set an example of
perfect order and neatness, and insist u