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was 200 Clothing Clubs with a mbership of 1,000 girls, directed local leaders, com leted the Cloth- . Project, A Simp 2 Cotton Dress. all leaders attended a one-day ining School in the early summer ere they recsived assistance in cat to club organization, subject tter, teaching methods and club mbers' supplies. They were then I pared to direct local clubs, conduct four or five required meetings u carry on the project as outlined. selve- earâ€"old and twenty-six-year- ‘ all e worked a button hole, nned, selected and mode a simple ton dress, and kept a Record Book proximately fifty er cent: of the ls had never use a sewmg ma- ne, and eighty per cent. had never do a dress. he girls learned simple tests for ton material which enabled them purchase cotton Wisely, free from ‘ng, with a firm weave, labelled aranteed fast and completely . unk. By holding difi‘erent coloured terial to their faces. members ed to select th 'r most becoming ours,â€"â€"those which brought out .- lights and enhanced the colour of - hair, eyes and complexion. Many lub member discovered that colours had previously worn had not v4 becoming. Fat girls learned w to select slenderiziiig lines, to old large plaids, crosswise lines and suitable necklines, while thin girls died how to select lines which uld not emphasize thinness. After - material and patterns were pur- sed, busy buzzing meetings folâ€" v- ed with the cutting, fitting and ving,r of the dresses. Busy Bees, i tching Witches and Rip and Stitch ubs found their names most ap- opriate for on hot and sultry days cool refreshin days, nimble and sy fingers stitched and stitched, d ripped and ripped. A member of v Stitching Witches stated only gic could witch so many stitchesi Rip and Stitch member said at the inning she placed the back of her ass inside out, but from then on it : only an occasional rip. Even the arisome task of ripping had a 1 am appeal, for she was making a i s by herself, for herself and fed to have a good one. 41 County Achievement Days a the completion of the project Clubs in a County held a county hieveiiient Day. Club members ibiterl dresses and record books, rked buttonholes, scored dresses, god a dress parade and gave a m demonstration on Cottons May 7 Smart. The standard of exhibits l demonstrations and the wise ging of club members were the st tangible evidence of their learn- 5 and achievement. ne heard the girls’ stories of dif- l lties encountered and overcome.â€" the adjusting of patterns, matching cutting of material, wearing a ble and, most troublesome of all, setting in of the sleeves. ls learned the importance of ac- ate measurements, careful cutting d basting, correct fitting, proper ssing and neat finishes in making mart attractive garment. Hund- ‘ of eighty per cent. buttonholes, per-1y fitted and made garments in interesting record books told the 1's: of the patience, perseverance in industry of the club members. . e girls were justly proud of ir dresses, but of greater import- _E to them was their personal sfaction and joy in achieve- Tlt,â€".m something accomplished, ething done, something done ' er than before. ' Intercounty Achievement Days ome 490 girls exhibited and ged at Intercounty Achievement held at Class A and B E}- itions and Fairs. These special 1,000 Juniors Made Cotton Dresses days gave girls an opportunity to meet and see the work of club mem- bers from neighbouring counties, and from thirty counties at the Pro- gnfialE Achievement Day at the The Provincial Competition is a gala day for the Ontario farm girls and boysâ€"“East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet" just isn’t true on this day, for Renfrew meets Elgin, Teniiskaming Welland and Manitoulin Peter borou h. Girls from a distance stayed at a niversity Women’s Residence; others came in bright and early on the morning of the Competition. This annual day is looked forward to year by year by an ever-increasing num- ber of girls in the vicinity of Tor- onto. and as a coveted event to be enjoyed but once by girls from more remote counties. All contestants for Intercounty Achievement Days had preViously completed clothing proâ€" ject, A Simple Cotton Dress, ex- hibited and judged at a County Achievement Day, and were again required to exhibit a dress and re- cord book, score dresses, judge a parade of models wearing spectator’s sport costume, and make a button~ hole. At Ottawa and Toronto County teams consisting of three members competed for county honours. At Ottawa with eight counties compet- ing. Lanark County ranked first, while at Toronto with twenty-seven counties. Oxford stood high. Team Demonstrations Team Demonstrations on Cottons May Be Smart were given by Club members on County and Intercounty Achievement Days. An amazing amount of clothing information, a direct outcome of club study, was given by these club demonstrators in a most interesting and original manner. Mothers and daughters were portrayed planning economical and suitable summer wardrobes of cotton. Miss Designer appears:| to assist with selection of style; Miss Careless was featured with untidy hair, bed- room slippers and a discarded after- noon frock for house work in contrast to Miss Clubimeniber well-groomed and wearingr an attractive suitable cotton dress costing $1.45. Around the c ck with cottons Showed the possib ties of smart cotton garments for every occasion. Wearing qua], ities. construction and attractiveness of club dresses were compared with advantage to ready-made dresses at two and three times the cost. Commendable \Vork of Leaders The 1000 club members and 200 local leaders are deserving of the ureatcst commendation for their work and achievement through the Clothing Project, A Simple Cotton Dress. Girls who had never sewn HOME AND COUNTRY ii' , 1“- ""' before made a good beginning. and those who had, showed progress in respect to fast accomplishments They one an all gained a greater appreciation of the importance of selection of material and style as well as construction, of care and re- pair of clothing, and of garments carefully adjusted on a well-groomed wearer, if one is to be well dressed. 230 Clubs Start New Work The buzz, hum and good news re- garding opportum‘ties available throu h Junior Project studies has sprca .so that more clubs with an increased membership have already been reported in practically all counties for Fall projects. Two-day Local Leader Training Schools have been held in 49 districts and counties for Fall and Winter projects in cloth- ing, Being Well Dressed and Well Groomed, and in food, Dressing Up Home Grown Vegetables and The Supper Club. These projects will be led by local leaders and will require from four to six meetings. Some of the girls who made their first dress this summer are especial- ly desirous of studying clothing and are undertaking the Clothing Pro~ ject, Being \Vcll Dressed and Well Groomed. They will further consider selection of clothes, personal groom» ing. care of clothing, and will make a slip and scarf or collar and cuff set. In the project, Dressing Up Home Grown Vegetables, the girls consider who need vegetables, where to get them, how to choose them, where to use them, and variety in the veget- able menu The importance of carefully select- ed and prepared foods for the active popular girl who would be well, strong and happy is stressed throughout The Supper Club pro~ ject. At the conclusion of the pro- ject, The Supper Club members will be prepared to answer that oft-re- peated question,,”What shall we have for supper?" in a practical way, for they will know how to plan, prepare and serve healthful, appetizing and attractive suppers. 1935-36 Programme Continues to September. 1936 The Fall Projects now under way will in most cases be completed dun ing' March, 1936. Counties under» taking a Spring Project will lmhl a Leaders’ Training School for Spring Project in Clothing or Nutrition At the completion of this project a county achievement day will he held in each county for both Fall and Spring Projects. Club members will exhibit work and record _books, demonstrate and take part in pro- m‘ani according to the projects they have completed. Intercouuty Achievement Days at Central Exhibition, Ottawa, Peter» borough Industrial Fair, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, and Western Fair, London. will be for Club members who have completed one or two of the projects. Club Members at County Achievement Day Addin ii 'rII wearing Club drellul on Count 25 cii‘i‘m‘efiul‘ri“'i‘lirfifuiung smuhrcxhihiied and judged on County Kchlavcniunt Day a Auzuit at Napanca. Achievement DI . WINTER SHORT COURSES TO BE HELD IN FORTY-FOUR COMMUNITIES Institutes Branch Responsible For Homemaking Instruction. The Women‘s Institutes Branch in co-operation with the Agricultural Representatives Branch is conduct- ing seven Three Months and thirty- scven One Month Courses in Home Economics throughout the Province during December, January and Februâ€" ary. By the end of February Courses will have been completed inzâ€"Port Elgin, North Gowcr, Honey- woud, Winchester, Hampton, Belle River, Verona, Maxville, Bognot, Elmwood, Dunnville, Palermo, Cooper, Hensall, Port Lainbton, McDonald‘s Corners, Toledo, Stella, Beumsv‘ille, Mindemoya, Lambeth, llderton, Courtland, Brighton, Gaincbridge, Verschoyle, Streetsville, Alton, Millâ€" grove, Warsaw, Glasgow Station, Colgan, Goldwater, Sunnidale Corâ€" ners, Collingwood, Bobcayucon, Winterbournc, \Vainfieet, Aberi'oyle, Milverton, Stoull‘ville, Prescott and Iguassu, Rainy River and Thunder ay. The majority of the girls r vistcred for the Courses are from sixteen to twenty-five years of age. They study and work under the direction of two especially qualified teachers. The One Month Courses include a study of Foods and Cookery, Laun- dry and Household Management, Clothing or Health Education and Home Care of the Sick. In the Three Months Courses 3 more extensive study of above topics is undertaken, and includes both Clothing. Health Education and Home Care of the Sick, as well as House Furnishing and Household Accessories. Joint classes of boys and girls are held for special lectures in poultry, gardening, horticulture. home beautification and for literuries. Throughout the Courses opportun- ities are afforded members to develop skills and techniques, increase knowl- edge, acquire standards, idea ’ tudes and appreciations and . press these new learnings in the class. home and daily activities. Since an extensive curriruluni is im- possible l'ur the Short Course term, special attention and lcndci iip is given to developing anil n ting girls in acquiring ability in direct continued learning. e . National Committees Point Out Highlights of Work. (Continued from page i). tribute health pamphlets in cu-oper- ation with governmental health ser- Vices. Study legislation in relation to public health matters. Peace and International Relations Mrs. T. A. Cohoc, Pilot Mound. Man. (post Convener, still in charge of W. I. part in international peace garden). Mrs. R. B. Colloton, Lorne l‘ark, Ont. (proscnt convener). Talk pence, think peace, will peace. “A vicwlcss stream of common will can inch mountains". Home Economics Mrs. J. Macgregor Smith, Edmon- ton, Alta. (past convener). Miss Esther Thompson, Winnipeg, Man. (Supt. Manitoba W. L‘s) present convener. Examine the possibilities of ex- tending information on home econ- omics through correspondence courses, local leaders and short courses. Publicity Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey Price, Van- couver, B.C. (re-appointed publicity secretary). See that a report of your meeting gets to your local paper. Gather up historical data concern- ing your branch. Get a good photograph taken of any pictorial accomplishment. (Contributed by Mrs. Elizabeth Bailey Price).