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the College and the individual farmer in the State. By means of the 

 discussion paper members of the Reading-Course may obtain suggestions 

 on the agricultural problems that they are facing. The College in turn 

 will appreciate any expression of opinion by the readers, since the experi- 

 ence of those in touch with local conditions presents to the College a 

 point of view which is highly valued. 



Course for the Farm Home. — This course was instituted in order that 

 the problems of the farm home could be studied in the same scientific 

 way as are those of the farm. The lessons are on such household subjects 

 as relate to food, shelter, and clothing, and are accompanied by discus- 

 sion papers. Further information may be obtained by addressing the 

 Department of Home Economics, College of Agriculture, Ithaca, New 

 York. 



CORNELL STUDY CLUBS 



Often the greatest benefit from the Reading-Courses has been derived 

 by the organization of study clubs. When persons discuss Reading- 

 Course lessons together, there is an added interest and an opportunity 

 for an exchange of ideas, which often results in mutual helpfulness among 

 members of the group. These clubs may include men, women, and young 

 persons, and may have social features as part of the programs for the 

 meetings. The two Cornell Reading- Courses — the Course for the Farm 

 and the Course for the Farm Home — provide lessons of particular interest 

 to both men and women. Study clubs may confine themselves to lessons 

 in either course; or, if one club is composed of both men and women, 

 the lessons in the two courses may be alternated, or two separate groups 

 may be formed holding part of the program in common. 



The organization of a club for the purpose of studying lessons for the 

 farm can easily be effected even if at first only a few persons desire to 

 form such a club. A meeting of those interested in Reading-Course 

 lessons should be called at some convenient time and place, when a presi- 

 dent and secretary may be chosen and the dates for meetings decided 

 on. The president should be responsible for the success of the meetings 

 and should act as presiding officer. The duties of the secretary will be 

 to correspond regularly with the Supervisor of the Reading-Course and 

 to obtain lessons for distribution at meetings of the club. The lessons 

 should be distributed one week in advance and the members should be 

 urged to come to the meetings prepared to discuss the lessons. Speakers 

 should be chosen who will present the subjects taken up in the lessons. 

 Arrangements should be made far enough in advance of meetings to 

 enable the speakers to obtain information on their subjects from as 

 many sources as possible. On request special references for reading will 

 be given by the Supervisor of the Reading-Course. The meetings of a 

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