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LESSON 83. 
Problem.—To finish the neck and sleeves of the gown. 
Points to be brought out.—That neatness and simplicity are desirable. 
The little machine scallops which come in dainty design make a neat 
and inexpensive finish. Turn the raw edge of the gown one-eighth 
of an inch toward the wrong side. Hold the narrow scalloped braid 
that the scallop stands out beyond the edge and at the same time the 
solid portion of the braid covers the raw edge of the turn. Care- 
fully baste in this position and stitch with two rows on the right side. 
Reference.—Same as in Lesson 81. 
Supplementary topics—Discuss the storage of one’s personal 
clothing; the proper distribution of articles in bureau drawers; 
wardrobes with coat and dress hangers, etc., for both men and women 
of family. Work out a plan for partitions in a bureau drawer to 
store separately various kinds of things. 
LESSON 84. 
Problem.—Teo prepare cream toast, using flour to thicken the milk. 
Points to be brought out—Dry heat dextrinizes starch, making it 
more digestible. One tablespoonful of starch is equivalent to two of 
flour in thickening power. Before adding starch to a hot liquid it is 
necessary to separate the starch grains by suspending them in a cold 
liquid. 
References —Textbook on foods; any good recipe book. 
Correlation.—Hnelish: List the dishes made with toast; tell how 
to make some one dish which you would hike to try at home. 
LESSON 85. 
Problem.—To launder underwear which requires starch. It should 
be left to the next lesson for ironing. 
Points to be brought out.—The reasons for starching are (1) a glazed 
surface keeps clean longer; (2) starch gives the material ‘‘body,” 
increases its resistance to moisture, and makes it more attractive in 
appearance. The. kinds of starch used are wheat, rice, and corn- 
‘starch. Materials stiffened with wheat or rice starch are more 
flexible than those stiffened with cornstarch. 
Reference.—Any good book on home laundry work. 
Supplementary topic.—Draw a plan for a home laundry and list 
the appliances necessary, with prices. (Consult catalogues and 
visit stores.) 
LESSON 86. 
Problem.—To iron the underwear washed during the last lesson. 
Points to be brought out.—Materials which do not require ironing 
save much time. Extra time is required to iron elaborately trimmed 
underwear. Simplicity in trimming and design is desirable. 
References.—Rose, The Laundry, Cornell Reading Courses, 1 (1912) 
No. 11, pp. 142-146. 
