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HOME AND COUNTRY CANADIA WOMEN'S HOME AND COUNTRY Published quarterly by The Fudcrnled Woman‘s lustilutu oi Ontario Ind Thu Institutes Branch Departmqu at Agriculture Ontario EDITORML Conmnn: ins, r. .l. McDowell. Milvarlou. ins. M. r. row-a1 “bully. ‘ um 15. Mchrmaud. Superintendent wnmen. Institutes. Tflruuto. Hummus or Pnoriycuc BOARD: Hallornn/ Prelulrril: llcr Educflcncy The Ludy Twucdsluuir. Honorary Y'u'e»Prrul'lltnlx. Mrs. it. B. Collolou. Lorne Put. ans.- )3. Mcmmmud, Toronlo. Prrsidtnt: M111 .1. McDowell. )lllvurlon. Harman”..- Miss Busslu I. Ross. RB. :. amt-ville. 3m. .1. n. Carscnllcn. Bartourille. I _ Mrs. D c. Gnrvei'. nu. 1. can willmm. Director: on the Examine- Mrs. F. \\'. Bresee. Lyndlilirsl. ll a \V. Cunningham. R.l{. 2. Elam. 3| Heu’son. DunIroon. Mrs B. Somalis. R.R. l. Allentonl. Mrs J. McAulE)‘, Charlton. Director-.- Mrs. 1:. Duffy. Mnbcrly. 1 Mrs. Fred Denyes, 11.“. 3. Brighton. Mrs. T. J. Newman. Lornevlllc. Mrs. w. n, Stccpcr, Mount Albert. Mrs. W. Swnnmn. Mnrkvialc. .llrs. Lloyd Wilson. smlund. .‘llss M L, Schullri'. Linwood. .\ .ilnm-l H. Wilcox. \l'oodslec. Mrs. Gus Campbell. Mount BrSAllteS. 31m. E. Duke. Pm Cnrlinc. Mrs. W. R Tait, RR. 1. Barton Mrs. G. Ilcrrmnnn. RR. 1. mo. Sncremry Trmwrar: Mrs. w, E. Lcnthcrdnlc. Colon-um. Correspondence should be addressed to "HOME and COUNTRY" The \Vomen's lnstitlilc Brunch Parlmmcnx Buildings. Turniltn. rim- pilpEr is distributed through on new [arms at Brunch Women's Institute: to the \loinrn'u Illstltutc lllcmbcl‘i. EDITORIAL COMMENT THE HOME ECOXOMICS COACH Usually. a title identifying a per- son doiug a special piece of work, does not carry the full meaning of that person‘s vocational function. it is only as people become aware of and understand the \lork that; a person is doing that his or her title takes on its true meaning. At the present time the title of Home Econoniiics Coach is not well known to the public or Women‘s InstiA tutc members, but it is the title of a trained teacher in home ecmiomcis who takes charge of the junior homeâ€" niuking programme for .Junior Instiâ€" tutes and Hmnemaking Clubs. Each Home Economics Coach serves several counties. She assists the county Agricultural Representative and W0- men's Institute Ollicei’s in promoting interest in homemaking education for Girls. She takes full charge of the training schools for local leaders in the junior work and gives them in< struction in whatever type of work they have decided to carry on for the en. ing season. She is not only an instructor in subject matter but also in methods of introducing and cany- ing on various studies and projects. The Home Economics Coach is the chief executive of the Achievement Day which summarizes the girls’ work in the homemaking projects in each county each year. The coaches are responsible for organizing the junior competitions in homemaking at grade A and B fairs throughout the pro- vince. They are experienced teachers who keep constantly in touch with the problems of the adolescent rural girl by their contacts in teaching one month and three months short courses in home economics during the winter. As the Women's Institute Branch. Department of Azriculture. is in charge of the work outlined above. the Home Economics Coach is a member of the staff, and might well be recognized as the field representaâ€" tive of the Institute office. Senior Institutes and districts will find her helpful. The Home Economics Coach who works in your countv will he at voui‘ district annual meeting. She will be glad to meet you. News Flashes From the Branches Inwood, Lambton Co.â€"â€"Sponsored a public spanking contest for the 3rd and 4th book pupils in the Six schools represented in the Institute._ Awards were given to all pupils participating. Belmont, Peterboro Co.â€"Had a roll call requiring each member to bring a sample of material suitable for a housedress. These samples were made into quilts and sold. Earlton, Tcmiskaming District.â€" Raised $75.00 at u euchre party» _o meet the expenses of a diptheria clinic for the innoculation of 249 children of the township. The membership of this branch is twelve, Ingram No. 1. Temiskaming Dis- trict.â€"Has a roll call on household “helps” or “hints” at each monthly meeting. These are recorded m'a book kept for the purpose and avail- able for reference. Hepworth, Bruce Curl-[as for their objective the installation of an ini- proved lighting system and modern sanitation for the school. They are working in co-operation with the school board. Lion's Head. Bruce Co.â€"Contributes to public sanitation through a clean» up day. The branch finances the col- lection of the garbage and refuse. Queen Mary, Wentworth Co.â€" Stutes “The aim of our programme is to stimulate interest in the work of the branch and to create an atmos- phere that leaves a pleasant memory in the minds of our members. A haPPy memory helps the one who has it to do better work both in her home and for her neighbours. Meetings that are stiff and dull do not attract a good attendance". Iiilliride, Halton CmiFolIowed up the work in Buymanship by an ini» promptu debate. The membership was divided into two groups, one dis- cussed ready-made, the other home- made clothing. Neustadt. Grey Co.â€"Has, each month. a discussion on current events by one of the four public school teachers living in the district. Brooke, Lanibton Co.~Featured a book review “The Farm". At a recent meeting pictures of farm ma- chinery of different periods were shown, Lakeside, Oxford Co.â€"Divided the attendance into three groups, each of which become responsible for one of the following subjects: housing. foods. clothing. After 15 minutes of discussion, the convener of each group was given three minutes to assemble her notes on the conclusions of her group. She then had five min- utes to report the discussion to the assembly. Goldwater. Simcoe Co.â€"Scored a stage success in its presentation of the operetta , "The Royal Che ”. Through the co-operation of local school teachers and school board and numerous public spirited individuals, the production was a definite comâ€" munity accomplishment Thornhill, York Co.â€"Has directed its attention to health education at two recent meetings. Lyn, Brockville Distlâ€"Had an ad dress on “Our Flag" by a local teacher at a recent monthly meeting. This resulted in the purchase of a new flag for the Institute rooms, and a new flag pole will be erected short- ly. Thomdale, Middle-sex Co. â€" Is studying “correct English" for a short time at each meeting, under the di- rection of a good teacher. The proper use of words and correct pronunciation have been emphasized. Tyrone. Durham filmâ€"Encourages and gives practic§l help to the girls‘ programme. One girl was the win- ner of 20 prizes at the local fair. _0ak Hill. Brant Co.â€"Has allowed time at one meeting each year for the converters of standing committees to outline their work, but any con- vencr may have the opportunity at anr meeting to present new and im- portant features of her work which the members should know without delay. ._ ‘ d Kenmore, Carleton CO- Den“ pleasure from cleaning and decaf/lit mg the home of a neighbour as n . 6 come on her return from u signitnrluirh. Metcalfe. Carleton Co.â€" ponfim‘e an educational tour which included visits to the Museum. ATCIX‘VES Peace Tower. Theatre and Park in.0ttawn. Saul-d. Tcmiskuniing Distric -â€" Has assisted in buying such equip- ment as dishes and towels for servmg hot. lunches in the rural schools. Dunmville, Haldimand CD.-â€"PI‘O- vides all the clothing for'thegiu cry in the county War Memorial ospitu . Kingsville, Essex Co. â€" Became acquainted with its own community by having papers on local activities and a contest featuring advertise- merits of local concerns in local news- a ers. . p govt Arthur. Thunder Bay D1?- trict â€"lllarked its twenty-fifth anniâ€" vei-sary by a formal dinner and social evening. There were titty-four guests, including the charter members and present officers of the branch. Flowers in mauve and yellow colour- ings. presented by sons of the mem» bers in memory of charter members. graced the tables, A birthday cake with twenty-five candles was also used for decoration. The roll call of 1911 was responded to by six of. the mem- bers. The president reviewed the history and development of the branch and lighted the candles on the cake. Frankville, Brockville ' Distric_ -â€" Held a competition in public speaking. music and dancing, with four local schools participating. . Eldorado-Bannockburn. Hastings Co. â€" Learned about cheese-making from the district cheese inspector who outlined the entire process. Samples were shown of good and bad cheese made from clean and unclean milk. Wolfe Island. Frontenac Co.#I-Ield a meeting at the local cheese factory, when the process of cheese making was demonstrated. lnstructive lect- ures on care of milk were given by the cheese maker and inspector. Lynnville. Norfolk Co.â€"â€"Iutervie\v- ed the Windham township council and interested them in making aggressive plans for safeguarding the children against smallpox and diphtheria. Dr. Chamberlain, the health ofiiccr. was generous in his oficr to help. As a result of the co-operation of the “’0- men’s Institute members. councillors, parents. teachers, health officer and his assistant. over 700 children in Windham township were vaccinated and toxoided. Carling. Parry Sound Distâ€"Ar- ranged to listen to a special radio programme. Bonnecherc Valley. Prince Edward (Idâ€"Studies the hand book at each monthly meeting, having members read and discuss certain sections. Castleford, Prince Edward Cm... H_a_s secured five new members from visitors who have attended meetings during the past three months. llcheller. Parry Sound Distâ€"Has a circulating library which has been eslabllShed by each member con- tributing a book. One meeting a year is devoted to book reviews. Neleamburg. Waterloo Genâ€"Has a meeting each year when the board of directors is entirely responsible for the programme. Clarkson-Lorne Park. Peel Co__ Conducts an exchange where mem- gers WHY fifl‘efir asi'ticles for sale. The i'anc C0 SE S v at c I ' _ 5mg oghan sales. P am: commis .an ill. Peel Co.â€"Encoura Study of Canadian Industries iii-reds; 5Ch°°ls by an essay competition on the "PUTD and Paper Industry: Streetsville, Peel Co.â€"Prbvidgg special footwear and corrective foot apglmtncés gar a cripple. '3" '9 it. Peel Co.â€" two $10.00 scholarships to iiiiiiicgfilglcz‘i teachers to take the Summer School on Health Education Drascribed bv the Provincial Department Th' branch is still working for. sch”? medical and dental inspection. iNsrirurEs‘ HAVE meow mrunuscs AND connich (Continued from page 1). Has Many Adventures Mrs. Alfred Watt. M.B.E. \vh r such an interesting visitor in (321,235 last year. has added more ndvontux- “ 1 to her already colourful career. Due? ‘ ing the course of her world tour .fi’ flew over the Tasmanian Ocean hm: Jean Battle. She addressed 70 Drgan izntions in New Zealand and twic- that number in Australia. somethiin travelling by the most modern mu”; maul: and at. other time: going I,“ to such ancient methods of locum... as the camel. Mrs. Watt is now 1.. London. Pan-Pacific Conference Mrs. F. P. Burden, resident the Pt. Grey Women‘s Ingtitute. \ruzf cauver, has been appointed Drill‘iu] delegate of the Associated Country Women of the World to the cominu fourth triennial conference of the Pan”. Pacific Women’s Association in \‘qn. colver, July 12 to 24. Mrs. J. \V. C Beveridge, president of the New South Wales Federation of Women'; Institutes ‘in Austrplin has Signlfiml her intention of coming and l‘lllllll like to meet members of the Callmliun Women's Institutes. Legislation Scrap Book Mrs. Gertrude Telford, Polly. Sits. katchewan, national Women's ins-n. tute legislation convener, is romq]. ing a second scrap b00kâ€"Cll]l|llll1{5 and articles pertaining to “thlv‘rn. merit: by Commission". In hu nu gested outline of work she ~ Institutes to study governmvum methods, especially those pEl'tHilllllg to boards. commissions and '_ » provincial conferences. (Contributed by Mrs. Bailey Price.) El] door CONVENER 0F HISTORIHL RESEARCH REWMMENlh KEEPING- OF RECORD‘ (Continued from page ll Record Early Customs We should like to have more will» of early customs of living .l- frequently diii'ered in the do out settlements. From Middlesen nun! a sketch of early history Whirl “or or may not be original. but 1. 1.: writer observed. "It may in in In« stance be enlightening for the - cut generation to know that wheat: was burtered for cotton W per yard, a bushel of Wheat was «ill for 25c. and two gallons of \\ filmy were worth a bushel of wheat, ‘mle a ound of tea was worth lit" bus els. Is it any wonder lli‘lr‘nfl was preferred?" A manuscript written by i\ - Moore, the daughter of a in .' Sound pioneer, mentions "that when supplies failed they lived on 1'33"“ scones and boiled whole wheat. l‘lullr. which had to be brought a gram l'F- tance, was $7.00 per bail and m $1.00 per pound.” The old ncwmnt books giving this information are very valuable as they are the more? material which is so important to the historian. This area also Sent the information that Mrs Hflfl' lay, of Webwood, Canada first woman mayor, is a natwc 0| Burk’s Falls. Let us not forget ,"7 give credit to our women Who‘lll? tinguish themselves in various ml”; of service while they are still Wit" us. It is not necessary that we “'3” until they are “front: page" news. Oil Springs has sent the news th‘" years ago thev had the first licensol woman druggist in Ontario. 12'“ . doubt if her name was ever mention?“ in a newspaper. Preserve source materials such _3-‘ account books. old newspaper cw; mth describing important events: 0“ letters telling of living condlilUfl-l' (Contributed by Miss Elizabcl' Applebe.)