To get the details relating to each of these two divisions, let the pupils imagine they are boarding in some locality where they decide to make a home for themselves. The first thing to be done is to choose a building lot. Then they must decide upon the kind of house they want and the plan of the house. After the house is built, it must be furnished. When the house is ready, it must be cleaned and kept clean. As soon as the family move in, new considerations arise--they must have food, which must be bought, prepared, and served; each member of the family must be clothed and educated; they must receive proper care when sick. Only a few minutes should be spent on this introductory talk. While the class is naturally led to think of and name these details, they should be written on the black-board in the order of development, somewhat as follows: 1. Household Management teaches us about the _home_. 2. A home includes two main ideas: (1) A house, (2) a family. 3. In connection with a _house_ we must consider: (1) The lot, (2) the plan, (3) the furnishing, (4) the cleaning. 4. In connection with a _family_ we must consider: (1) Food (buying, cooking, serving), (2) clothing (buying, sewing, mending), (3) education, (4) home nursing. Tell the pupils that a housekeeper should be informed on all of these points, but little girls can expect to study only a few of them, such as questions of food, clothing, and cleaning. SURVEY OF EQUIPMENT, UNIFORM, ETC. Equipment.--Most of the time of the first lesson should be used in making the pupils acquainted with their surroundings and individual necessities, so that they will be ready for work the next day. Give each member of the class a definite working place, and let her examine the contents of the cupboard and drawers which belong to her place. Explain that the particular places which the pupils are given will be kept throughout the year, and that, while they have the privilege of using and enjoying them, they are responsible for their cleanliness and order. Point out the remainder of the equipment--hot and cold water-taps, towel racks, class cupboard with its contents, refrigerator, large and individual stoves. Teach each pupil how to light her stove and regulate its heat. Uniforms, etc.--Tell the pupils that you have shown them what has been provided for them, but you want them also to provide some things for themselves. It will be necessary for them to bring a large, plain, white apron, having a bib large enough to protect the dress; a pair of sleevelets; a holder; a small towel for personal use; and a white muslin cap to confine the hair while working. They will also need a note-book and pencil for class, and a note-book to be used at home for re-copying the class work in ink. The latter book is to be very neatly written and kept for reference after it has been examined by the teacher. LESSON II USE OF EQUIPMENT