20 The Bulletin. 



WOMEN'S INSTITUTES, 1910. 



There were more women's institutes held in the State during 1910 

 than were held in any two previous years since we began holding 

 women's institutes. Our first women's institutes were held in 1906, 

 when we held 21 institutes in 19 counties. In 1907 we held 50 in 

 38 counties; in 1908 G8 were held in 46 counties; in 1909 73 were 

 held in 51 counties; and this vear we have held 173 in 84 counties. 

 These institutes are held at the same places and on the same days 

 the men's institutes are held, but in separate halls, except at a joint 

 session, which is usually held during the day, when both men and 

 women lecturers speak to the audience. 



Women's institutes are growing in attendance and appreciation as 

 their work is better understood by the public. 



In this connection I wish to acknowledge mv indebtedness to the 

 State Board of Health for literature and other courtesies extended 

 to the women's institutes. 



The following is a partial list of the subjects discussed .it these 

 institutes: 



What to Eat and How to Prepare It. 



Suggestions in Household Work. 



Friends and Foes of Housekeepers. 



The Influence of the Woman in the Home. 



Foods, Their Cooking and Use. 



Home Nursing. 



The Farm Fruit and Vegetable Garden. 



Farm Poultry. 



Butter-making on the Farm. 



Home Conveniences. 



Literature in the Home. 



Home Sanitation. 



Educating the Girls on the Farm. 



Hookworm. 



Preventable Diseases. 



Insect Pests, etc. 



