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Show Domestic .Science. ,., C , KExpertftlks .Mls Caroline Hunt Addrctcet tJie Uf '' A. C. SUmmer JSchool. n '. A Mlstl Carolina Hunt, expert, in nu-'. nu-'. . viX' trltlon and. national authority.. oy, Domestic Do-mestic Science talked to a crowded house nt the Woman's building .Monday. .Mon-day. Over a hundred, people wer pre-, sent at the lecture nnd nirmaiilfcstfed a keen Interest In the subject discus-ed, discus-ed, "Choosing a Home." The main points discussed by' Miss Hunt wore the relation of ventilation and light to the home. The point 'was made that life to be most natural, and therefore healthy, should be as much out of doors as possible. The object, therefote, of house construction construc-tion should bo to make conditions In the house as nearly like outdoor conditions condi-tions ns possible. This Is especially Important regarding light and ventilation; ventila-tion; window spneo should bo 20 per cent of floor space. Outdoor sleeping apartments should be arranged for. Ventllntlon should be a prominent factor In housc-hulldlng. Impurities nre known to rise to the top df the room; every room therefore, should havo a window renchlng to the cell Ing In order to allow 'for the escape of the Impure air. Curtains and not blinds were recommended for the home. A shower-bath was Btatcd to be a necessary part of a well regulated home. Tho fly-danger was dwelt up-' on, the point being emphasized that the fly should be done away with no matter what means nre adopted. After the lecture n discussion was entered into by members of ' tho course. Miss Hunt has made n decided decid-ed impression In her first lecture. The remaining discussions of the week promlso to bo very popular. The subject sub-ject of her discussion on Tuesday Is on "Snvlng Steps" and on Wednesday on "Beauty of Simplicity In House Furnishings." Summer School authorities author-ities wish to emphaslzo the fact that there Is no charge for these lectures. Everyone Is invited to bo present. The lectures are "held daily this week at 11 a. m. In tho Woman's building1. |