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(b) Clothing 



1. Name the two chief economic ends in view in the pur- 

 chase of clothing. By what is one to be guided in judgment 

 as to (a) real values in clothing ; (b) wearing quality ? What 

 general rule is to be followed in making purchases because 

 articles are "cheap"? What advantage is there in buying 

 from reputable firms with well-established business standing ? 



2. What is true of the cost of the same articles (as of suits 

 and millinery) "in season" and "out of season"? What 

 differences in the cost of clothing for the year may result 



(a) from purchases at favorable times ; (b) from wise selec- 

 tions as to service ? 



3. Discuss the extent of economies possible through the 

 making of garments at home. What is the value in the home 

 of a knowledge (a) of dressmaking ; (6) of millinery ? How, 

 where, and when is this knowledge to be gained ? 



4. Discuss extravagances (a) from extremes in fashion; 



(b) from choice of what is not suited to intended uses; 



(c) from lack of care in wearing, or in storage. 



5. Make lists (several items each) of articles that belong 

 in the class (a) of things which must be provided for com- 

 fort and well-being; (6) of luxuries, whether wholesome in 

 influence or not. 



6. What constitutes a good standard in dress for anyone 

 to follow? To what extent shall fashion (the prevailing 

 mode) be followed by anyone ? 



(c) Rents 



1. Name many advantages from ownership' of one's home. 



2. What items are to be calculated in the cost of owning 



