BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUBS 433 
Object. — These clubs devote themselves to the study 
of farm and home problems. The members work on some 
project or exercise and at the meetings they describe and 
compare their experiences and as a result they learn to ob- 
serve more closely, and become more expert in recognizing 
merits and faults in things pertaining to their special inter- 
ests. The aim or object is well stated in the following ex- 
tract from a model constitution of such a club. 
The purposes of this club are: 
1. To broaden our education by taking an active part in 
our club projects, programs, and other activities. 
2. To promote wholesome recreation and enjoyment among 
the young people of our community. 
3. To give, through the actual conduct of our own club, 
a better knowledge of the requirements of good government 
and an understanding of the responsibilities of being a good 
citizen. 
4. To increase local pride and community spirit by dem- 
onstration, exhibits, programs, and fairs. 
5. To secure information helpful to our daily life by means 
of literature and speakers. 
6. To develop men and women who can lead others to 
appreciate country life and its spirit. 
7. To-show that agriculture and home making are as in- 
spiring and profitable as other professions. 
Lines of Work. — Experience shows that better results 
are accomplished by doing one or two things rather than 
undertaking to do a great many. The projects that form the 
major lines of work vary in different states and from year to 
year. Here are a few that are favorites in our section of the 
country. 
Acre Yield Corn Project. — Each contestant raises and 
