TRAINING CLASS FOR MISSIONARY MOTHERS.
SO LITTLE has been said about this class and its work that doubtless few know of the excellent work it is doing. The course of instruction comprises regular lectures, recitations, and practical instruction and work throughout the year, with advanced work for any who may take a second year's instruction. The instruction is given by those who have made a special study of the work, and have had practical experience in their several lines,—members of the Sanitarium Nurses' Training-School faculty, teachers trained in the best methods of kindergarten, sloyd, kitchen-garden, grade work, etc. The following are among the subjects taught:— Kindergarten, child nature and character-building, the training of children, physiology and hygiene, a short course in practical treatments, hygienic cookery, physical culture, domestic economy, sloyd, primary sewing as adapted to children's classes and city mission work, Bible study. These courses vary in length from a week to ten months. To those whose proficiency during the first year makes further study advisable, courses are open for more advanced work,—special studies in kindergarten work; the study of child nature and methods of training; normal methods of teaching; hygienic cookery; Bible study, kitchen-garden; simple dressmaking; nursing, etc. As will be seen from the preceding list, the course offers an excellent preparation for missionary work, either home or foreign. Opportunity is given at the Haskell Home for a limited number of students to meet expenses of board, room, and tuition by work. For further information, address Mrs. E. H. Whitney, Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich.