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Agriculture (Coni'd) that o goodly number of branch- es, not all, are holding as an an- nual event, an exchange of bulbs, seeds, plants, etc. This has met with wonderful success. Helpful Addresses on Form Topics 1. Growing Mushrooms in Cel- lnr. 2. Value of Honey. 3. Raising of Turkeys. 4. A Paper on Birds. 5. More Attractive Display. 6. The Care of House Plants. 7. Beautification of the Farm Home. 8. Plants for Perennial Border. Roll Calls 1. A development in agricul- ture, _ 2. Favorite home-grown fruit and its care. I 3. Naming of different vari- etics of Canadian apples. 4. Naming of flowers begin- ning with the first letter of given name. 5. Name of a wild flower. 6. What I have done or plan to do to beautify my home this year. 7. My favorite flower and hints on growing it, 8. Three most useful veget- ables. From the letter of the Minis- ter, “Something new in Agricul- ture," we glean the following points: The work of the depart- ment has been along educational and extension linesâ€"agricultural research~better marketing. Re- seai' ‘h found new and improved varieties of farm crops suitable for this province, with the direct results in last twenty-five years of increase in production of bush- eis per acre of oats, wheat and other grain crops. Higher qual» ity standard of livestock through improved method of care. Also improved quality of fruit and vegetables, cheese and other dairy products. Important facts in Marketing Problems: Uniform quality is essential. Higher prices will always be obtained for superior quality. Promoting sale of fruit in Great Britain and the Continent through representative has re- sulted in decrease in transporta- tion costs and increased sales of fruit. This is now being tried out with honey. One area reports flowers and vegetable gardens are well culti- vated, the majority of lawns are well kept. as well as general sur- roundings, thus giving a pictul‘v esque effect to the countryside. Suggestions 1. That the subject of agricul- ture be placed on every year's programme, as agriculture is the prop of the nation. 2. That economy be practised by the members by growing one’s own ‘vegetables, also seeds by planting leftâ€"over vegetables in the spring, :3. Every year a plant, seed, bulb, and shrub exchange be con- ducted in every branch. 4. That every member avail herself of the agricultural bulâ€" letins and reports, which may be had free of cost from the Depart- ment. 5, That. each member plan some special feature of beautifi- cation of the home, as the gard- en, lawn and surroundings~the shoiv Window of farm property. Gardening has a marked effect on civic and national life, influ» encing patriotism, well-being and contentment of the people. Market Home Economics Convener. Mrs. J. W. Stone, Bond Head. Ont. _ Gratifying work has been and is being done throughout the province along Home Economic lines. Everywhere among the members of the individual branches one learns of self- sacrificing, courageous women grasping the situation, practis- ing economy, reviving home- industries and restoring ‘to the home its original and_rightfui place as a centre of seeial activ» ity, thus helping to rear a nation of mentally and morally strong- or young men and women, The field assistants are devot- ing their whole time to the extension of the work along their own particular line among the branches They have aided greatly the value of the regular two-weeks Demonstration Leo turc Courses in Food Values and Cookery, Sewing, Home Nursing and Housing, and also in the three-days courses which are proving very popular, particu- larly among the older members of the Institute and the younger members, who find it impossible to spend two weeks, one month, or three months as the case may be at a regular course. Through this means thousands of girls and women have re- ceived instruction who, other- wise would have been unable to do so, and as a result there has been developed a broader, finer outlook on life and a spirit of service hitherto unthought of. The splendid work the Depart- ment and its staff of instructors is doing among the young people with its coaching classes and judging competitions cannot be too highly commended. Full par- ticulars regarding this work may be had by writing to the Department. The branches are doing much to assist the Depart- ment in furthering these classes and the junior work in general. The Institutes are doing much to improve the local Fall Fairs by giving demonstrations and exhibits and offering prizes for ivork done by the juniors. Last year the Department did much for the rural communities by starting a campaign early in the spring for the growing of a suitable variety and quantity of vegetables in every garden, the use of the same throughout the growing period and the preserv- ing and storing of a supply for ivinter. This was accomplished by having the Institutes devote some time at their meetings to discussing this subject and mak- ing use of the bulletin# “Vege- tablesâ€"Their Food Value and Preparation," “Canning of Fruits and Vegetables,” Storing of Vegetables for Winter use and general menu planning for the wmter. Women are doing a great deal of canning; fruits have always been canned or preserved, but today, many are canning their fruits without sugar, raspber- ries, elderberries, cherries, rhu- barb, grapes, etc. These have an entirely different and more original flavour when sweetened as wanted for pics or general use, Do not be afraid to try canning without sugar. Vege- tables are canned, such as green beans, peas, corn, beets, spinach. tomatoes, etc. ‘Cabbage is made into sauerkraut in the falli which after all is one of the finest. easiest and healthiest ways to keep cabbage through- out the winter. Meats are also canned. In the fall the farmers kill their own pork; 3 large amount of it is made into saus~ age which is canned for summer use, the rest is dry cured. A beef is also killed during the winter and a large portion of this is canned. Beginning the first of April, we have a beef ring start, which runs for 32 weeks. “Some farmers take a half share, some a whole share. Those taking a half share re- ceive from 5 to 10 pounds per week of fresh beef. This, of course, may not last the whole week, but with the canned and cured pork on hand they can easily supplement it. So you see our rural women are doing their part to reduce the cost of living. The Institutes are receiving assistance in preparing their papers and their exhibits and HOME and COUNTRY demonstrations from: - l. The Bulletins issued by the Depart- ment of Agriculture and Health, both Provincial and Federal. 2. Magazine articles in our farm papers. 3, The Loan Libraryâ€"_â€" 0. A. C., Guelph and the Insti- tutes Branch. 4. Travelling Lib- raries by the Provmcial Depart» ment of Education. Space will not permitlus to give even a concise outline of ivhat is being done along Home Economic lines, but we give a bare outline of general work done throughout the areas. Every branch reports ‘Roll Calls, demonstrations, exhibits, contests, and papers along Home Economic lines. This after all is the best way the Institutes can get the most help at their regu- lar meetings upon this work. Helpful suggestions along these lines may be had at any time from the Department of Agri- culture. Plans for remodelling houses and kitchens have been pre- pared and prizes given. Papers, discussions and ad- dresses by local authorities have been given on water supply power and various ways of heating and lighting a home. There is an increased interest in sewing in some communities. Many sewing courses have been held with talks on remodelling clothes. The various uses of flour sacks from pot lifters to even bedspreads and table run- ners; the making of braided and crocheted rugs and exhibits of articles made from 10c or less have been utilized. Another Institute had a most wonderful thrift exhibit con- taining 60 articles â€" children’s clothes modelled from old shirts â€"trousers, skirts, underwear, etc. Interior Decorationâ€"aHarmony AColour Scheme and Simplicity in the bedroom, living room, din» ing room and kitchen has been studied. A great number Institutes are interesting themselves again in the Hot School Lunch for the rural school, feeling that at this particular time it is very essen» tial that the child‘s lunch be sup- plemented by something hot and nourishing and at the same time an opportunity is afforded to impress upon the child the great value of milk and vegetables in the diet for health. One Institute reports having food charts on display prepared by a Juniorishowing protein, roughage, minerals, fats, carboâ€" hydratesivitamins A, B, C, D Lunch was served and compared with these charts to see if ii was properly balanced. Very material contributions_ have been made for relief, not only by actually supplying food and clothing where needed, but more particularly by the valuâ€" able information it has spread through papers, demonstrations and exhibits Conveners have all realized the vital importance of the work that can be accomplished by this committee and have welcomed this channel through which they can be of real service in helping to'safeguard the homes through this period of depression. immigration Convener, Miss E. J. Guest, 9 Evelyn Cres., Toronto, Ont. The falling oif in overseas im- migration has resulted in the Ontario Women’s Institute con- centrating upon the other lines of actiyity recommended by the committee perhaps more than usilizal. ewcomers to the nei hbor- hood still receive cordialz we]- come, but much energy is ex- pended on helping those already here who are in straits. Thought- ful study is being given to the whole question of immigration and employment as shown by the large number of branches report- ing excellent papers and addres- ses on the various aspects, as the following list reveals: Roll_Call-â€"â€" Current Events Pertaining to Immigration; Occusations in our Community; a iiality that Makes for Success in Farming; Aptitudes that the Immigrant, to be Successful, Requires. Papers were: The Foreigners Brought into Niagara Peninsula During the Construction of the New Welland Canal; The Strang- er Within Our Gates; The Influx of Finlanders into Northern On- tario; Southern and Northern Europeans; Anglo Saxons and Asiatics; Oriental Invasmu of British Columbia; Russian and Communist Settlement in the Prairie Provinces; the Doukhoâ€" bors; Immigration Life; The Ef‘ fect of Immigration on the Popu- lation of Canada; Laws Concernâ€" ing Immigration; We and They, an Institute study emphasizing friendly invitation to come and take part in social activities, thus discovering the various talents of newcomers; Canada's Seventh Census and What it Reveals About Occupations; Foreigners Who Have Made Good. A brief, to-the-point note from the Matabitchouan, S. Temiskam» ing Convener, says: “_.lust one family moved in. I visited them and invited the woman to join in our meetings." “We have almost all nationali» ties in our midst," writes the Hamilton Area Convener. Eleven branches reported welcoiningthe men on the farms and their Wives to their social gatherings, teach~ ing newcomers the language and Canadian ways, and giving help to the needy. A “new Canadian” Junior Institute was organized. The girls had a Government Sewâ€" ing Class and- a Canning Demon- stration. A class was opened to teach the boys hand work. These new Canadians put on a splendid exhibit at the Country Fair. In- stitutes in the tobacco district do particularly good work in help- ing and teaching the foreigners. “Only three districts reported but these told of study, interest- ing papers, one ‘Foreigners Who Had Made Good.’ We need only look at the C.N.E. entries to re- alize huw.mi1ch they can teach us of handicrafts, weaving, lace- making and beautiful needle- work," comments the Toronto Area Convener. “Nothing being done at me:- ent," says Kingston. “Instead of bringing people into the coun- try, they are being deported. The best we can do is to treat well those we have, give them an office if possible, and encourage them to impart to us their skill in arts, crafts and music.” The problems of unemployment are stimulating- activity regard- ing Vocational Guidance. Not only is the question being studied in the Branch but some places are forming Vocational Guidance 00"“9115. Composed of a teacher, homemaker, farmer, business and professional man, laborer, trans- portation worker, and represent. fl'thES from such other occupa- tions as'are represented in the “Ommljmltlh The object of this Council is to list the possible Jobs for young people leaving school and those out of work to get speakers on the various occu- Dations for school and young People's meetings, to store liter- ature in_ the library or schoul which might be'useful to those 59919“): Dccupatiuns with inforâ€" mation as to how to fit them- selves for them, and to do all they can to help in a solution of unemployment difficulties. A“ unsigned area writes: “The campaign for vocational guid. time has been a topic of growing interest and study for five years Past. but becomes intensified by the “nemolpymenc situation. It ‘5 i'IODerl this service may be ex. tended by the Government to all Parts of the province Very mun." “A message of life to our young country is the coming of the im» September, I933 migrant," adds this convcner, “But he must be guided to his right work.” ‘ The Cradle immigrants cum tinue to receive dollar bank ac- counts as educational nest egg, while layettes are beautifully ready for those in need: of them, The same lines of work as be. fore are recommended by your committee this year. To get each individual at the work for which he or she is best fitted by Nature is the best way to a solution of our present individual and na. tional difiiculties. Legislation Convener, Miss Jean Ross, Lucan, Ont. There have been some quite excellent reports this year. West. ern Ontario says the branch: are making a genuine effort to understand law, its making, and administration. Many are con- tinuing the study of the “Handy Guide." Meetings have been ad- dressed by Members of Parlia- ment, also by a Manager of a Mortgage Trust and Loan Coin pany on banking and making a will. We suggest that members of recognized insurance compan- ies are often glad to oblige and can and will give much valuable information without in any way trying to sell insurance. A banker is also an excellent authority on certain subjects, A subject was “Intelligent Citizenship and Taxes" and an excellent roll call was "Have you made your Will, if not, why not 7” A great number now have one meeting a year devoted to this subject and run on the usual lines of a roll call. If you are just beginning this work, there is no 'better way of interesting the women than discussing some point of law that is of vital interest in your locality at the moment. Suggestion For Roll Call “What part of the school lair affects you and- your children personally?” Another commun- ity had a real problem of fecblc- mindedness and discussed the possible action to be taken. Another knew of various Io- calities Where serious trouble had arisen in Children’s Shelters because adolescent girls \\‘L‘l‘e being left in charge of men, some of them of very pum- calibre. After some one had given a resume of the law governing children's shelters, they could then discuss what best they should recommend. It is realized that it may even be necessary for the Govrrn- ment to pay part of the iii- creased salary in order that it may have some say in the neces- sary standard of training anii general ability of the applicants. Begin with some branch of legislation that is a vital Dl'flb' lem to your community or even some of your members and you will have everyone interested and not a dull moment in meet» ing. You will soon find that some subjects involve another. and you will want to study It- Some subjects are more techni- cal than others and for them you Wlil need an expert to gold! your thoughts or to make a for- mal speechâ€"bub lawyers, 'flIEl‘il- bcrs of parliament, insurance managers. doctors, reeves, etc-v are always to be found and EM! speak to you most interestingly out of their personal experience. Some branches prefer to have 10 minutes each meeting on this subject rather than a. full wliciP meeting once a year. If you d" this, we would- suggest follow‘ ing some subject throughout the year or at least for aevera meetings, the subject to corre- spond if possible with the 397" eral subject of the branch work of the year. If your branch fni‘ lows the plan of having a mEEt‘ in: each month corresponding