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Show Iopir.-',l'hp hwt method of intro~lucinyg irl2 i l l fanlily rooking." The "outing" ryeten), wlwre girl3 alp sent tosmall idmilips, 3nd the ~(lokillgcla~~ sw tile unlv wavs nosible to t a l l c,ookir>r with arlv dccrw of eoweps. In small schools, whkre the &cook is capable, she may do a greit d&1 in giving instruction in cooking. Questions as to bedmaking, storing the night clothes during the day, necessity a: times of matron filling any and all positions in the schools, were asked and discussed. The following resolutions were adopted: "Resolved, That the ring baths are more sanitary and thereiore best suited to the use of lndian children. "Resolved, That a teacher of cooking as a domestic science should he provided for each nonreservation school in the service and for all schools where the school cook-ing is done by steam. "Resolued, That we matrons do all in our power to inculcate in our boys and girls a desire for neat, tasteful dress, honestly earning the money for thesame, and making the garments they wear. "Resolved, That the matrons have derived much benefit and pleasure from the meetings held at Los Angeles, Cal., and that we owe Miss Reel a vote of thanks for affording this opportunity to meet." TEACHERS' SECTION. Topie.-"Should the Indian schools have a uniform course of study? " It was the unanimous sentiment of the section that a uniform course of study wzs an object much desired. !2b@c.-"How may self-confidence and concentration be developed in a upil ?" Mlss Flora E. Harvey, of Phaenix, Arie., stated that extreme care shouls betaken not to give a task beyond a pupil's power, or embarrassment will follow. Short les-sons thoroughly learned give the greatest confidence and strength to the pupil. Topie.-" How may a sense of responsibility be awakened in the Indian pupil?" Miss Nora Hearst was inclined to the opinlon that to asslgn a certain artlcle in the schoolroom to eaeh pupil for individual case would develop a sense of responsibility. Miss Harvey held that duties should be assigned to pupils in order to awaken In them a sense of responsibility. Dr. W. N. Hailman, former superintendent of Indian schools, favored the section with a few words of cheer. T*.-"The teaching of home making." Mrs. Emily L. Johnson, Haskell Institute, Iawrence, Kana., presented the follow-w~ ltle ll as briefly aa possible the plan adopted at our school for the teaching of 'home making.' "Before moms were read for use, classes were organized and uniforms of apron, cuffs and cap were made. %he girls were supplied with notebooks and pencils,and preliminary talks were given upon the following subjects, which were enlarged upon as :he conditions of the pupils required and the experience of the teacher suggested: The first subject was home making; second, neatness, promptness, order; third, food; fourth, cooking; each girl taking notes of short sentences, especial1 to he remembered. This was her study hour. The next time she came to the c k s the lesson was reviewed, and at the end of the month a list of twenty-five questions was given for each pupil to answer. Three out of the 110 girls stood 100. <'Home making was presented something after this manner: We all want a home; a home is the placewhere our loved ones dwell. To me it means a house, not a cov-ered wagon, not a tent or a tepee. It must be a house. It may be of three rooms or ten, hut it should he the sweetest, cleanest, happiest place on earth, and anything we can learn to improve the home is a very important part of our education. "The beginning of our education is in the home, and the teacher is the mother. This thought was enlarged u on, the sacredness of home and the responsibilities of motherhood being impress$upon the girls. "Our habits, manners, and morals are first formed in the home; we should form only good habits. Our manners should be the best at home. Good habita and good manners make good morals. |
