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4. To open up markets for Canadian handicrafts in the large 

 cities of the Dominion and abroad. 



5. By means of exhibitions and county fairs to teach the farm- 

 ing classes the values of good hand-work, which is carried on 

 for the most part during the winter, when ordinary farm work 

 is at a standstill. 



6. By paying cash to make the lives of the women more comfort- 

 able, and by offering prizes to give an incentive to make good 

 designs, new dyes, etc., and to add an interest to lives that are 

 often hopelessly monotonous. And by introducing these ele- 

 ments of interest and remuneration deterring emigration from 

 the agricultural districts and villages to large cities both in 

 the States and Canada, while at the same time enriching these 

 communities. 



New Steps now under Consideration — 



1. The opening of an agency at Banff. 



2. " " " Vancouver. 



3. « « '• New York. 



4. " " " London, England. 



Also an exhibit to be sent to the Home Arts and Industries Association, 

 Koyal Albert Hall, London, England, in June, the care of which Lady 

 Bruce has very kindly undertaken. 



Bequests for Help. 



Eequests have come from several missions for teachers, sale for pro- 

 ducts, etc. Up to the present time it has not been possible to render 

 any assistance owing to the lack of funds. 



Bemarlcs. 



It has been observed that the work of the Indians in the United 

 States is, from a commercial point of view, far in advance of that done 

 by Canadian Indians. This is entirely due to the fact that the very 

 great skill of the different tribes has l^een guided along the lines of 

 utility without the loss of that individuality which enhances the value 

 of their products. It is one of the aims of the Canadian Handicrafts 

 Guild to develop the work of the Indian tribes, and to help them to 

 utilize (as was done long ago) the materials found in their immediate 

 snrroundings. The Indian Department sent to the Reserves notices 

 of the exhibition lately held by the Guild in the Art Gallery, Montreal, 

 and prize-lists. Only three Reserves responded, the Ojibways of 

 Thessalon, the Abenakis of Pierreville, and the Missisaugas of Port 



