examined by the teacher. The black-board work of many
teachers leaves much to be desired, and time spent in improving this
will be well repaid. Examples of summaries of the kind referred to are
to be found in the Ontario Teachers' Manual on _Household Management_.
These instructions may be type-written or hectographed by the teacher
and given to the pupils, thus saving the time spent in note-taking.

SECOND METHOD

The second of the plans referred to is a modification of what is known
as the "Crete" plan of Household Science, so called from the name of the
place in Nebraska, U.S.A., where it was first put into operation. By
this plan, definite instruction is given in the home kitchens of certain
women in the district, under the supervision of the educational
authorities. It was adopted, at first, in connection with the high
schools of the small towns in that State but, with certain
modifications, it is suitable to our rural school conditions.

In every community there are women who are known to be skilful in
certain lines of cookery, and the plan makes use of such women for
giving the required instruction. They become actually a part of the
staff of the school, giving instruction in Household Science, and using
the resources of their households as an integral part of the school
equipment.

In order to put this plan into operation, a meeting of women interested
in the school should be called and if, after the plan has been laid
before them and fully discussed, enough women are willing to open their
homes and act as instructors, then it is safe to proceed. The subjects
should be divided, and a scheme somewhat as follows may be arranged:

Mrs. A. bread and biscuits
Mrs. B. pies and cakes
Mrs. C. canning and preserving
Mrs. D. gems and corn bread
Mrs. E. desserts and salads
Mrs. F. cookies and doughnuts
Mrs. G. vegetables.

Six has been found a convenient number for a class, though ten is
better, if the homes can accommodate that number. Half-past three is a
good time for the classes to meet, as they then may be concluded by five
o'clock, thus leaving the housewife free to prepare her evening meal.
The day of the week should be chosen to suit the convenience of the
instructor. The classes may meet once a week.

Arriving at the home of the instructor at half-past three, the pupils
are seated in the most convenient room, and the lesson is given. During
this talk the pupils are given not only the re