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FEDERATED BOARD DELIBERATES Representatives of Women’s Institutes of the Province Meet in Toronto At a meeting of the Provincial Board held in Toronto on November 22 and 23, a new standing committee was created with the title of “Peace Edu- cation and International Relation- ships.” This committee will not com- pel consideration of all the branches of activity covered by the LeagueVof Nations, but will cover those in which Women’s Institute members are most interested, and also encourage a bet- ter understanding of the problems of various nationalities. In order not to increase the number of standing committees, the Work'of the two committees on Community Activities and Relief will be combined for 1935 and also Canadian Industries and Agriculture will function together. This reorganization should prevent: much of the overlapping experienced in the past. , I Mrs. J. E. Houck was appointed convener of the new committee on Peace Education and International Relationships, and will be responsible for outlining a plan of study. This will be available to the Institutes in the near future. After hearing of at least one in- stance of a group of Relief Land Settlers who wished to form a Woâ€" men’s Institute Branch, but were de- terred on account of the responsibility of Federation and district fees, the Provincial Board expressed willing- ness to co-operate with districts con< ccrned in sbrogating fees in such cases until the branch organization was well-established and better finan- cial footing attained. In each in- stance, it will be necessary for those concerned to apply for and receive the necessary sanction. The members of the Board discussed desirable terms of service for officers of branches, districts and convention areas. Concensus of opinion was that a restricted term was in the best in- terests of the work. Provincial ofiicers reported that perusal of literature from other provinces seemed to show that this experience and opinion is shared in common. In view of the fact that some of the convention areas have made contribu- tions to Relief as a tribute to Mr. Putnam on his retirement, the Board felt that the members in general would wish him to have some personal memento of their esteem and affection to retain, and supplemented the “Put< narn Relief Fund” with the gift of a typewriter on behalf of l(he member- ship of the Province Mr. Putnam is now making use of this to tap out a history of Ontario Women’s Institu- tes. Financial Status The following report shows the fin- ancial standing of Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario from October, 1933, to September 30, 1934. The bal- ance shows the funds from which expenses will be paid for the reâ€" mainder of 1934 and 1935. The ac- counts were audited and certified correct by J. C. Prior. Receipts Oct. 1, 1933, Bank Balance $4,731.80 Fed. Fees and exchanges. 3,483.07 Song Sheets, Life Mom. Pins, Fed. Pins and exâ€" change 75.20 Refund from McCoomb Press, re “Home and Country" . 63.60 Bank Interest 84.04 Total .. $8,437.71 HOME AND COUNTRY Miss E. Appelbe, Georgetown, 1034 Convener, Historical Research and Current Events. As we read the area reports for 1934, we are by turns elated or deâ€" pressed. When a manuscript like that of Belle Finlayson-‘s appears, or a report like that of the convener of Thunder Bay, our spirits soar; we feel that great things are being accom- plished. Here is real interest and research. But when a. report states that in a certain ares some forty papers on Historical Research and perhaps half of that number on Ourâ€" rcnt Events were given, but no men- tion is made as to who wrote these, nor of their quality or present where- abouts, then like the Foy family in Mabel Dunham’s book, we feel "Dumm." Original manuscripts should be preserved. Send one copy to the Provincial Convener and keep the original in a safe place in the county where it belongs. Again, we advise the appointment of a qualified county archivist to care for them. Parry Sound, Muskoka area, is fortunate in its choice of a convener who realizes that there is no time to be lost in securing first hand in- formation from those pioneers who are still living. Need I add that men- tion is made of the advent of the Dionne Quintuplets as an important current event. Farther north less populous districts make the work more difiicult, but en- couraging reports come from Mani- toulin, and Algoma is making a be- ginning. _ This year the outstanding event in the Hamilton area is the establishing of the Museum in Cayuga, Haldimand County. For this the Institutes have worked hard. The county has given financial assistance and the use of a room in the county buildings. For some years Simcoe County In- stitutes have had the nucleus of a museum housed in the Barrie Library. Now the collection, to which frequent additions are being made, is stored in a fire-proof building donated by their county officials. . Several of the conveners are new to the work but have made fair be- ginnings. We would urge the Insti- tutes in their areas to give them every possible co-operation and we recom- mend that all conveners, branch, district and convention area, secure a file of Provincial Annual Reports from 1923-1930 and study the direc- tions and suggestions given in our reports on Historical Research. It would help the Provincial Con- vener, who often wishes to write direct to someone for special informa- tion, if every Convener would add to her report her own name and address and the name of the branch and dis- trict and if the writer of each paper would do likewise. _â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" Continued from Co]. 1, Page 4. Expenditures. Convention Grants . s 400.00 Dominion Federation 500.00 Pub. “Home and Country" 578.60 Vol. IV., “Countr'ywomen of the World" 14.70 Dist. Annuals, Conventions, Trav. Exp. 645.01 Board Meetings KL Lunch- eons, 1933â€"34 732.35 Liaison Members p 20.00 Bonding Treasurer 12.00 Birksâ€"Ellis-Ryi'ie, pins . 57.00 Mrs. A. Walker, 'I‘rav. Exp. 6.00 Transfer charge bank ac- count, Whitby . 3.95 Exchange 22.05 Postage and Stationery 83.56 Auditor & Secretary’s Salary 285.00 Courtesy recogni ions . 14.10 Total . . 3 374.31 Balance . $5,453.40 $8,437.71 LOCAL HISTORY RECORDED News Flashes From the Oakciest, Norfolk Cerfâ€"D3611: 0"? 60 lbs. of a plea, some 0 w_ic .We 8 sent to Hgarst and were distributed to 16 families, 5 of whom were 'back to the land” settlers. _ Koliler, Haldimand Gerâ€"Bad a grandmothers’ meeting at which an- tiques and relics were on display. Each lady gave the history of her exhibit. The oldest grandmother con- tributed a splendid paper. Fishcrville, Hnldimand Co.â€"â€"Had each grandmother describe her wed- ding garments as part of their grand- mothers’ programme. _ Jasper, Brockville Districirâ€"Outâ€" fitted a mother and her crippled boy to be taken to Ottawa and aSSisted the Rotary Club in having the 'boy treated. A sewing machine was given to one in need, and articles sent to the Shelter. Contributed generously to their local ball team. Grand Valley, Dufl’erin (Joâ€"Has an excellent Choral Class giving success- ful concerts. Demorestvillc, Prince Edward Co.â€" Staged a nutrition competition, “Dinner Menu for Four, not exceed- ing $1.50 in cost.” East Victoriaâ€"A branch officer in this section says, “Just 11 members paid their fees at the annual meeting. Why don’t they all pay at the begin- ning of the year?” Kawartha Valley, Victoria Co.â€"Is having all children in the county given diphtheria toxoid. Powles’ Corners, Victoria Co._Ar- ranged a meeting when four junior girls gave character sketches of fam» ous men in their county. Victoria Square J uniors, York Co.â€" Had "Who’s Who and Why in Canada” for roll call, followed by a two-minute talk on their motto, a talk on Cana- dian Women of Note, a demonstration in letter writing, and music. Ignace, Kenora Districtâ€"Had an address from a. medical doctor on serums, toxins, immunization and pre- ventatives. Micksburg, Renfrew Go.â€"Had a demonstration on making a “Hot Bgd” on their Agricultural Day. Carpenter, Rainy River Districtâ€" Had a. roll call, “A Benefit I Have Reâ€" geiv’e’d from Being an Institute Mem- 81'. .Emo, Rainy River Districtâ€"Is acâ€" tive in children’s interests. They assist with musical instruction in the school, plan for children’s garden plots, and are providing/school books for some studentsli unable to secure these personally. gostumes were made for musical festival entrants. Tavistock, Perth Colâ€"Sponsored a School Teachers’ and Pupils’ Reunion, Mitchell, Perth Co.â€"Took the mem. bers for a trip across Canada, special stops being made at points of interest. The trip was made by members bring. ing post-card views of Canadian places en route. Avonton, Perth Co.â€"1_ield two in. teresting debates, studied cone“: events, had papers on “Wheat”, “Honey” and the “Production of an Automobile”. Staffs, Perth (Smâ€"Has studied “Birds"â€"tho music of bird Calls, their living habits, appearance and identiâ€" fication; contests were held. South Lanark had a talk on "Care of the Feet,” and demonstration of foot exercises; also had a “Fish” day â€"“Salmon from Soup to Salad”. Drumbo, Oxford Co.â€"â€"Have been studying rural school problems and supervision, including hot lunches, promotions, homework and Similar features. Caledon, Peel Co.-â€"Held a “Health” meeting in July in connection with which there was a practical demonâ€" stration on “Caring for Home Acct dents”. Inman Road, Haldimand Co.â€"-Had a lawyer. address the branch on "Woâ€" men‘s Political Rights”. They also had a "Mock Council” meeting as part of their legislative study. Albingdon, Lincoln Co.â€"Repnris “We had a most enjoyable day at Dunnville visiting the Canning Fac- tory, and Monarch Knitting Factory and Fabrics, Limited. We saw the process of canning tomatoes; of mu wool from sheep to lovely sweaters, dresses, suits and the manufacture of beautiful towels, spreads, and' cox-2r; of various kinds. We felt this one of the best days we had ever spent and learned much about our industries." Fulmn-Grassie, Lincoln Ginâ€"Bought a fleece of wool, washed and picked it, and used it for comforters. Six were made during the winter. Tops were pieced from remnants, bought at five pounds for a dollar. Iroquois, Dundas Cu.â€"Has carried on a “Well Baby Clinic”, outfitted three fatherless Indian boys for school, bought glasses for children, and sponsored an uratorical contest. â€"â€"_â€"___â€"â€"â€"â€" STUDY GOVERNMENT PROBLEMS Miss Jean M. Ross, Lucaii, 1934 Convener, Legislation. In response to an editorial call for a contribution on legislation to the January issue of “Home and Country,” I think some of the space allotted me would be well spent in praising the very excellent reports received and congratulating the conveners respon- sible for the same. While my preced< ing two years in this office brought me but three and four reports, this year I have heard from no less than seven convention areas. That, and the fact that every report is replete with enthusiasm and suggestions, speaks Yell for the increased interest in legis- a mu. Among these suggestions is the en- larged use of the question box. A speaker, _who is an authority upon his subject, is asked at the conclusion of his address to answer questions pre- vmusly deposited in the question box. The use of the question box is also advised at every meeting, the convener of legislation answering at each meet- ing the questions placed therein at the previous meeting. Demonstrations are also making their appearance. In the study of the Franchise Act, the marking of a ballot was demonstrated. A council meeting was staged by another branch. .New sources of information are ad- irised. The Manual of History in use in Public Schools contains excellent material on Goverment, and Mrs. Parson’s “Manual for Women's Meetings”, published by The Mac- Millan Company is helpful in the study of parliamentary procedure. ‘ A Word about resolutions. Mani come before conventions“, asking for , a decision upon two or more questions, whereas one resolution should demand one decision only. Others ask for something for which the law has 8]- ready made provision. Let every branch and district study thoroughly any resolution brought before them. making themselves familiar with the law governing the same before Bl}- provmg it and sending it on to their convention. As for future work, may I suggeil more study and discussion. We know the world is in a far from happy 9W dition, that in the midst of View there is poverty, that our resourCES might be put to greater use for lb? greater benefit of mankind, and that unemployment still must be soli'Fd‘l The responsibility of this rests “'0le ‘ man, not nature. Somehow p13“ laws governing our economic, indus- trial, national and international life) have fallen short. How. We d" "Elli know. Only study, discussion and a“ , periment can .better them-I WE‘ through our legislation, are doing 0‘“ 3 bit. May we continue to do so. j