warm
acid--sulphuric, hydrochloric, or oxalic--on the fibres; let the
fibres dry. Also try a solution of caustic soda on the fibres.

_References:_

The Textile Fibres, by Matthews. ($3.50, postage 16c.)

Textile Fibres and Cotton Fibre, pamphlets of the American School of
Correspondence. (50c. each, postage 4c. each.)

Send for all the Government Bulletins mentioned in the
Bibliography, page 104. Note that the _free_ bulletins are obtained
simply by addressing the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.,
but _the sale_ bulletins only by sending coin or money order to the
Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D. C.

MEETING II

(Study pages 59-102)

MODERN METHODS

Visit a textile mill if possible, after studying the text.

Practice home dyeing. Read carefully the directions given by the
manufacturers of the dyes. See the booklet "Diamond Dyes," to be
obtained at many drug stores, or send for it to Wells Richardson,
Burlington, Vermont.

_References:_

Text-books of the American School of Correspondence--especially
Textile Chemistry and Dyeing. (Parts I, II, III, and IV, postage 4c.
each.)

The Dyeing of Textile Fabrics, by Hummell. ($1.75, postage 12c.)

Bleaching and Calico Printing (containing samples), by Duerr.
($4.00, postage 14c.)

WEAVES AND FABRICS

Show as many different kinds of weaves as possible. Separate the
threads and examine under a hand microscope.

Get the local dry-goods or department store to co-operate with you
in getting up an exhibit of samples of standard goods--cotton,
woolen, worsted, linen, and silk. Label each sample with the width
and price.

Test some of the samples of wash goods for fastness to washing and
light, by washing in warm water and soap (or boiling in the soap
and water) and expose to sunlight all day for three or four days.
_Keep a part of each sample for comparison._

(Select a composite set of answers to the Test Questions on Part I and
send to the School, with report on the supplemental work done and
Meetings I and II.)

MEETING III

(Study pages 107-123)

SEWING: PLAIN STITCHES

Send to manufacturers for samples showing the process of manufacture
of pins, needles, etc.

Demonstrate different ways of making the same stitches; discuss best
methods.