salts will be good." Improvements in agricultural production was the primary purpose, however, after 57 years, the value of this program was found to be much more than ”purebred eggs" and “purebred corn”; it has Been shown to be a strong force in aiding rural boys and girls to learn to accept and effectively carry out their responsbilities as citizens of Canada. Two of the earliest clubs to organize in the Virden district was one at Oak Lake around 1915 and one at Kenton around 1917. Since these first clubs organized in the province, a wide variety of projects have been added to the 4-H project. In chronological sequence, the following projects were offered to rural boys: 1913 Cam, potatoes and poultry projects were started 1915—— Swine, peas, beans and farm mechanics projects were added 1916 Grain dairy and weeds projects were initiated. 1917 ~— Calf, dairy and weeds projects were added. 1921 .. Junior livestoek, bacon hog, grain, poultry and potato clubs were formed. 1923 — Boys’ and Girls' Club were placed under the Department of Education except the bacon hog clubs which remained under the Department of Agriculture. 1928 — Individual project clubs were reorganized by the Department of Agriculture. These were Junior Clubs in beef, swine, grain, dairy and sheep projects. 1929 —— All club work was placed under the Extension Service, Depart- ment of Agriculture. All clubs were single project clubs. The garden, potato and poultry projects were reintroduced. 1930-1950— There were no major changes in the type of projects of- fered to rural boys. 1951 — Farm and home project irfifiated and continued for four years. 1952— Tractor project initiated for older rural boys. 1955 — Sugar beet project was started. 1956 — Sheep project was reorganized. 1957 -— Beef heifer project and specialized vegetable projects were initiated. 1960 » Light horse, woodworking and automotive projects were introduced. Since that time projects such as photography, hunter safety handi— crafts, teen projects, pet projects and any self-determined project where the individual member decides his own project have been introduced. This article has focused on the types of projects that have been of- fered rural boys. There have always been a large number of girls participating in these projects as well as the clothing and foods projects. With the Virden district being a livestock area, most of the boys’ clubs have been livestock clubs. At the present time in the Vinden district, there are eight beef clbs, one swine club, and two light horse and pony clubs for a total membership of 182. As well, there are nine home economics clubs carrying projects in clothing, foods, home design, handicrafts, photography and woodworking. There are a total of 287 4-H members in home economics clubs at the present time. Virden Review 1958 — 7970 75