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they project above the snow; weedy slopes, the edges of woods and 

 marshes, along fences and hedgerows, all are likely places. 



What to look for. — 



(i). A brownish bird with gray, unstreaked, underparts, reddish 

 brown cap, and two white wing bars. Note particularly a single dark 

 spot in the middle of the breast. 



(2). Note the heavy conical (Sparrow) bill for crushing seeds. 



(3). Note the tracks in the snow. Does the tree sparrow walk or hop? 



(4). Listen to the call note. How does it differ from that of the junco? 



(5). Does the tree sparrow sing in January? 



SUGGESTIONS FOR GIRLS FOR CORN DAY, JANUARY 29 



We want the g'rls to do something for Corn Day, and think it might 

 be a good idea for them to provide some refreshments made out of 

 corn products. Following are a number of recipes that you will be 

 able to use for this purpose: 



CORN MEAL MUSH 



I cup corn meal. 



5^ cups water. 



■^ teaspoon salt. 



Mix the corn meal with i cup cold water. 



Add 4I cups of boiling water. 



Add salt. 



Cook over direct heat for 5 minutes. 



Set over hot water and cook for one hour or longer. 



Corn meal mush is better if cooked for several hours. 



CORN MEAL GEMS 



I cup thick sour milk. 

 \ level teaspoon soda. 

 I beaten egg. 



I level tablespoon of butter or lard or drippings (melted). 

 ^ cup white flour mixed with i level teaspoon baking powder, 

 f to I cup corn meal. 

 Mix soda and sour milk. 



Add egg — melted butter — flour and corn meal and stir thoroughly. 

 Pour into well buttered gem pans and bake in medium hot oven 

 for about 25 minutes. 



