130 FIELD AND LABORATOKY STUDIES OF CROPS 



Harvest an Acre of Corn, are suggested subjects. The 

 history and work of the farmers' institute may be reported 

 by one of the older pupils. Another might give an account 

 of what the agricultural college is doing for the State. 



If sufficient interest has been aroused, a corn-judging 

 contest might be held. For judging the corn, exhibits pre- 

 pared by the pupils secure some man who has studied corn 

 judging. Be sure to make this a feature of the day, making 

 the announcing of the results a part of the program. 



Music should not be omitted from the program. Some 

 patriotic music should be included, as should the State 

 song. 



Plan to have dinner at the school, and use every device 

 possible to make it a corn dinner. There are many ways 

 in which corn can be prepared which will add to the effective- 

 ness of the plan. Souvenirs of the day should be made by 

 the pupils, carrying out the corn idea. For a language 

 lesson, prepare written invitations to the patrons of the 

 school. Be sure to include the local editor in the list of 

 invitations. Having a report of Corn Day written by 

 some of the pupils for the local papers. 



The decoration of the school room should not be neglected. 

 Use some fine specimens of corn in completing the decora- 

 tions. Grains of yellow, white, and red corn are full of 

 possibilities, as are the stalks. The rooms should be decor- 

 ated so as to give joy and impress the thought that the man 

 who raises a good crop of corn is engaged in an exalted work. 

 The following letter might be sent to all patrons of the 

 school : 



