THE FARMERS' MONTHLY, DECEMBER, 1927 



pME DEIVIRTMENT^ 



AROUND THE COUNTY 



WITH THE H. D. AGENT 



Food Problems Discussed 



The Mother's Club of the Edwards 

 Church met with Miss Pozzi to discuss the 

 problems of Feeding the family. About 

 20 mothers were present. For the basis 

 of this talk the score card was used. Many 

 very important questions were discussed. 



Color Test Given Women 



If any one were to ask the Norwich 

 Bridge women what they enjoyed most at 

 their meeting in "Advanced Clothing," 

 the answer without question will be ; "The 

 color test." It is really fascinating 

 and interesting to see what color does to 

 one's face. Every woman present was 

 tested out. Styles and materials were al- 

 so discussed so that the women will be 

 prepared to come with materials ready to 

 work at the next meeting. 



Ware Group Meet Dispite Weather 



Although a storm was raging out of 

 doors, the Ware girls that meet in the 

 evening for work with Miss Pozzi, met 

 her at 7:30 sharp. A demonstration of 

 "Tied and Dyed" work was given showing 

 the girls how it could be used thru out the 

 home as well as for scarfs. 



After the demon.stration, the election of 

 leader took place. Mrs. F. Cebula was 

 elected leader. 



The group is to have "Children's Cloth- 

 ing" as their project work, and are to 

 have their first meeting in January. 



Group Increases 



With Miss Foley, the State Food 

 Specialist, as the instructor, the Worth- 

 ington group met for their second meet- 

 ing. Nineteen women sat down to the 

 meal prepared by the women themselves, 

 this was an increase of 9 over last meet- 

 ing. Everyone agreed that the meal was 

 delicious. The f ollwing menu was sei-ved : 

 Escolopped Carrots and Celery 

 Cabbage, Apple and Raisin Salad, 

 Whole Wheat Bread and Butter 

 Cereal Dessert 

 At the next meeting which is to be .Jan. 

 4. another dinner will be sei-ved. The 

 women decided to make 90 their goal for 

 the score cards. 



Childrens' Clothing Discussed 



The Pelham women met at Miss Collis' 

 Home the day after Xmas for a meeting 

 on "Children's Clothing." Styles, material 

 and colors were stressed. 



At this meeting, felt hats that had been 

 made after the demonstration given last 

 time, were criticised. Many very attractive 

 hats were made. 



Women plan dresses 



The West Chesterfield group of women 

 met for an all day meeting to plan and 

 cut out dresses using their guide pattern. 

 Although the patterns are all made alike, 

 no two dresses were cut alike showing | 

 that the pattern could be put to many [ 

 uses. 



Chesterfield is keeping close to West 

 Chesterfield for they too have cut out 

 dresses from their patterns. 



At their next meeting both groups are 

 to have their dresses fitted and criticised, 

 making alterations on the patterns if j 

 necessary. 



"Refinishing" to be Project 



The Goshen women met at Mrs. Frank 

 Rice's home for an afternoon meeting at 

 which a "Tied and Dyed" demonstration 

 was given. 



After the demonstration, projects were 

 discussed and the women voted to have 

 refinishing of furniture. They plan to 

 meet in the Town hall which is more cen- 

 tral, so that more women may come. At 

 the next meeting the women are to cane 

 chairs. 



Miss E. Sullivan is Leader 



At the first meeting of the "Cold 

 Spring" group in Belchertown, the women 

 elected Miss E. Sullivan as their leader. 

 The women plan to meet on days when 

 school is not in session so that the school 

 house and teacher may be available. For 

 this first meeting, Mr. Knight was kind 

 enough to let the school be dismissed 

 earlier than usual so that the women in 

 the community might meet the agent to 

 discuss projects. 



The women voted to make hats their 

 first meeting, and later to take up some 

 other project. 



Dinner Served 



Greenwich had an all day meeting with 

 Miss Pozzi, on foods. The following menu 

 was served : 



Vegetable Chowder 

 Toasted Cheese on Graham Bread 

 Chocolate Gelatine Pudding 

 Two long tables were set up with very 

 attractive center pieces. 



The next meeting is to be the 3rd of 

 January. At this meeting too, the dinner 

 ! is to be served, the materials left in 

 charge of the leader Mrs. H. H. Dickin- 

 son. 



SWEETS FOR CHILDREN 



Prepared by May, E. Foley, 

 State Nutrition Specialist 



Give the (Children sweets at the right 

 time. But the right time is not before 

 meals, between meals or any time the 

 child happens to want them. A whole- 

 some sweet, given at the end of a meal as 

 dessert, is a good food. 



Sugar is a valuable energy food and 

 every normal child enjoys wholesome 

 sweets. Over-indulgence in candy is a 

 bad habit. It irritates the digestive tract 

 and is certain to cause discomfort and 

 even serious troubles. The child who eats 

 too many sweets spoils his appetite for 

 the simple foods, and will not get enough 

 of the body building materials. Such a 

 child generally is undernourished. 



Some very wholesome sweets from dried 

 fruits; in addition to the natural fruit 

 sugars, they contain minerals, vitamins 

 and roughage: 



Parisian Sweets 

 1 pkg. (10 oz.) dates 

 1 pkg. (i lb.) shredded cocoanut 

 i cup chopped nuts 

 i tablespoon orange juice 

 i pound figs of I lb. figs and I lb. dried 



apricots 

 1 teaspoon orange rind or chopped 

 candied orange peal 

 Run the dates, figs, apricots and cocoa- 

 nut through the food chopper. Knead in 

 the orange juice and rind. This recipe 

 will make II pounds. 



Pack the mixture into a small loaf pan 

 which has been slightly oiled or buttered. 

 Crease the surface into three-fourth inch 

 squares. Place a halved nut meat, or a 

 bit of candied cherry or candied orange 

 peel on each square. Chill thoroughly. 

 Cut into cubes with a charp knife which 

 has been dipped in water. 

 Fntit Delight 

 Fruit Delight is a delightful holiday 

 confection. The red of the cherries adds 

 color to the gift box. 

 *i lb. (i pkg.) layer figs 

 1 pkg. (10 oz.) dates 

 li cups shredded cocoanut 

 1 cup nut meats 

 h lb. marshmallows 



h cup candied cherries or candied cran- 

 berries 

 I cup sliced orange peel 



Raisins may be substituted for the figs 

 and bits of red gum mdrops may be sub- 

 stituted for the cherries. 



Put the figs, pitted dates, cocoanut, 

 orange peel and nut meats through the 



