Not more than two dishes should be prepared at any lesson, and the children must, of necessity, work in groups in prepar- ing them. The foods to be prepared should be discussed thor- oughly, according to the plans outlined in the bulletin. Defi- nite direction for the work should be given. Each pupil must be assigned a definite task and held responsible for it. It is important that the cleaning up be as thorough and systematic as the preparation of the food. All left-over food and garb- age should be disposed of in a sanitary way at the end of the lesson, and dishes and utensils thoroughly cleansed and put in their proper places. • The problem of providing the necessary food materials will have to be solved by each individual school. There are many wa.vs and means of doing this. In some schools, the trustees will be able to allow a definite sum for this purpose. Mothers' Clubs frequently take it upon themselves to see that the proper supplies are forthcoming. The children may bring them from home, certain ones being assigned certain kinds and amounts. In the countr}', M^here egss, butter, milk and vegetables are plentiful, this will not entail a great hardship upon any one fnmily. Some parents may prefer to contribute a small amount of cash, and this can be used to purchase such necessary staples as flour, sugar, salt, etc. A successful box supper has been Simple Courses in Home Economics 11 known to furnish sufficient funds and supplies for an entire year. The syllabus, "Teaching Domestic Economy in the Secondary Schools," should be consulted. This syllabus is published by the University of Texas, and a copy may be had free of charge upon application to the School of Home Economics of the Uni- versity. Cooking Equipment for the One-Room Rural School. Two equipments are listed below, including average prices. The first is about as simple a one as would be practicable. With this one, the work must, of necessity, be limited. The tables, cupboards, any necessary benches, etc., can be made by the boys of the school. Often the assistance of an interested carpenter in the district can be secured, and his services donated. The lumber necessary for the tables and such equipment may properly be donated also. "Where the whole or part of a comfortable room is available for this work, it allows of the use of a more adequate equipment. Boxes with curtains made by the girls serve as a very satisfactory place for the utensils, serving dishes, and food supplies. Equipment No. 1, Cost $6.50. Used on common heating stove for all cooking, except baking : 1 6-quart granite kettle, with bail and closely fitting lid. .$0.50 1 4-quart double boiler (granite ware) 90 1 2-quart mixing bowl 20 1 No. 8 iron skillet 35 1 1-quart. granite sauce pan 15 1 3-quart sranite sauce pan 25 1 "Wire strainer 15 1 Large-handled basting spoon (iron) 10 1 Table spoon 05 2 Tea-spoons 05 1 Case knife and fork 10 1 Paring knife 50 1 Butcher knife 50 1 Spatula V 25 1 Long-handled granite dipper 15 1 Combination cork screw and can opener 10 2 Tin measuring cups 10 2 Granite dish pans 1.10 6 Quart glass jars 40 6 Jelly glasses 15 Simple Courses in Home Economics U 1 Dover etyg beater 1^ 1 Tea kettle '^^ Total ^6.50 Any one of the following receptacles may be used satisfact- orily for making a tireless cooker:

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Not more than two dishes should be prepared at any lesson, and the children must, of necessity, work in groups in preparing them. The foods to be prepared should be discussed thoroughly, according to the plans outlined in the bulletin. Definite direction for the work should be given. Each pupil must be assigned a definite task and held responsible for it. It is important that the cleaning up be as thorough and systematic as the preparation of the food. All left-over food and garbage should be disposed of in a sanitary way at the end of the lesson, and dishes and utensils thoroughly cleansed and put in their proper places. • The problem of providing the necessary food materials will have to be solved by each individual school. There are many ways and means of doing this. In some schools, the trustees will be able to allow a definite sum for this purpose. Mothers' Clubs frequently take it upon themselves to see that the proper supplies are forthcoming. The children may bring them from home, certain ones being assigned certain kinds and amounts. In the country, where egss, butter, milk and vegetables are plentiful, this will not entail a great hardship upon any one family. Some parents may prefer to contribute a small amount of cash, and this can be used to purchase such necessary staples as flour, sugar, salt, etc. A successful box supper has been Simple Courses in Home Economics 11 known to furnish sufficient funds and supplies for an entire year. The syllabus, "Teaching Domestic Economy in the Secondary Schools," should be consulted. This syllabus is published by the University of Texas, and a copy may be had free of charge upon application to the School of Home Economics of the University. Cooking Equipment for the One-Room Rural School. Two equipments are listed below, including average prices. The first is about as simple a one as would be practicable. With this one, the work must, of necessity, be limited. The tables, cupboards, any necessary benches, etc., can be made by the boys of the school. Often the assistance of an interested carpenter in the district can be secured, and his services donated. The lumber necessary for the tables and such equipment may properly be donated also. "Where the whole or part of a comfortable room is available for this work, it allows of the use of a more adequate equipment. Boxes with curtains made by the girls serve as a very satisfactory place for the utensils, serving dishes, and food supplies. Equipment No. 1, Cost $6.50. Used on common heating stove for all cooking, except baking : 1 6-quart granite kettle, with bail and closely fitting lid. .$0.50 1 4-quart double boiler (granite ware) 90 1 2-quart mixing bowl 20 1 No. 8 iron skillet 35 1 1-quart. granite sauce pan 15 1 3-quart sranite sauce pan 25 1 Wire strainer 15 1 Large-handled basting spoon (iron) 10 1 Table spoon 05 2 Tea-spoons 05 1 Case knife and fork 10 1 Paring knife 50 1 Butcher knife 50 1 Spatula 25 1 Long-handled granite dipper 15 1 Combination cork screw and can opener 10 2 Tin measuring cups 10 2 Granite dish pans 1.10 6 Quart glass jars 40 6 Jelly glasses 15 Simple Courses in Home Economics U 1 Dover egg beater 1^ 1 Tea kettle '^^ Total ^6.50 Any one of the following receptacles may be used satisfactorily for making a tireless cooker:

A simple course in home economics for rural schools