Bedford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Bedford, IN)

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r 24 ILk COOKING ROOM

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The H-orce-G-i cooking c', 4 k MISS NOKINK EVANS. This is the second year that the science of cooking has been taught. The purpose of this detriment is to give each girl a practical knowledge of cookery which will enable her to prepare a substantial meal successfully. Not only is the art of cooking taught but the practice of economy is also emphasized. Three days of each week are devoted to practical work and the remaining two. to written work and recitations. Mousekeeiiers are ap| ointed each week to take care of the kitchen and thus they gain a great deal of useful experience. j=» lt 23

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=— The H■errre er-' .H SEW»NC Sewing became a part of the high school course in the fall of 1914. for the purjiose of f Xk. teaching the girls how to sew. and thus to better prepare them for a more serviceable life. This course consists of two periods of forty minutes, each day throughout the year. 1 One ]K?riod is usually devoted to note-book and textile work, the other to hand and machine sewing: the materials being furnished by the individuals. At first dainty sewing aprons were made by hand, applying the different stitches, seams, etc: followed by an entire suit of undergarments. Giving to the girl the ability of making and interpreting the different kinds of patterns. During spare moments while the machines were in use they had the pleasure of crocheting, tatting, or embroidering. And as a result there were many beautiful yokes and edges in the display. loiter the girls hemstitched, embroidered, and cross-stitched guest towels or scarfs. This gave them a chance to develop orginality and harmonious color schemes. There was an indefinable charm about these hand made laces and it seemed to inspire the girls to letter and more careful work which found expression in their neatly made shirt waists and house dresses. As the girl advances, she learns how to plan her wardrobe economically, how to purchase wisely and how to make her own garments so that they will be adapted to her use and personality. Kach girl makes out two clothing budgets, one of ready made garments, the other of home made garments. These are then compared and discussed in class. It is hoped that in another year the girls will make their graduation dresses and with the introduction of a millinery course our sewing course will be nearly complete. MISS MARY WILLIAMS D B.M.SO 25