A HOME-MAKERS’ FEDERATION.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19887, 16 May 1936, Page 3

A HOME-MAKERS’ FEDERATION.

HOW AMERICAN FARM WOMEN ORGANISE. Writing of the mariner in which the farm women of the State of Virginia, U.S.A., work together for mutual help and entertainment, a correspondent says:— I attended a meeting last week at the Longsdale Club, eight miles from Richmond. There were 30 members present. After the business part was over, we had a talk on current events by one of the members from interesting items in the papers, and which led to a little discussion; then we had a demonstration by charts showing how to stand and how not to stand, and anatomical diagrams of feet, showing what happened if you wore the wrong shoes. We were also shown some . - ' 96! Then oliowed community singing. Members pay no subscription, and the above club was getting up a Bingo party to yaise funds (Bingo is a game). There are two or three demonstrators in every county who go round all the clubs in turn. They are paid by the Government, as it is a whole-time job. but the demonstration I attended was given by one of the members. Each club makes up its main programme for Ihe year in advance; each county chooses its subject for study. In this case it was “ Health and Appearance." and dressmaking, remodelling old clothes, old hats, correct accessories, are a few of the titles I remember for the monthly demonstrations. Each club elects one or two “ leaders,” and all the leaders of the county meet together, draw up their programmes, and study how to give the demonstrations. At another county which [ visited the subject was kitchens. I should like to have seen a demonstration there, as American kitchens are quite the most fascinating part of the houses to me: all white enamel and fitted with frigidaires and lots of up-to-date appliances that I don't know the use of! 1 his club was also conducting a “back door yard campaign” (yard here means s.-mlen with us). They hod a compaction, with marks tor the different points—condition of floor and steps; use of space for activities; cleanliness and attractiveness; condition of lawn, walks iences and gates; plantings, and so on.