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Mrs. R. M. Black, Elmvule CHAIRMAN BARRIE CONVENTION The Women's Institute Branch is rcs‘lllmslble for an educational pro- gramme to help homemakers acquire sound and improved practices for greater home efficiency. If this ser~ rice is to be made available through- out the province the co-operntion of branch and district institutes is re- quir l. Therefore, this educational service is rightly called the Co-opern- [We Programme in Home Economics. In 193637. this programme was planned to meet the most urgent de- mands and needs of the majority of lmmemakers in the province. It had to recognize the possibilities and dim- iulties of establishing sound educa- Ilnn'dl procedures by taking into ac- count: limited funds; the diversity of .m'ial and economic conditions in the province; the varying mental and physical abilities of homemakers: the widely difi‘cring demands and limita- tions set up by ideals and beliefs; varying climatic conditions and occu- pations; and the tradition of previous programmes. Because home economics is so comprehensive it was classified into several different lines of study and work in the following divisions was planned in the 1936-37 pro- gramme: Clothing and Textiles, Foods and Nutrition, Health Educa- tiun, Housing and Homecraits. An endeavour was made to make the pro- gramme flexible and elastic and at the some time have a simple fundamental organization. The services were classified thus: 1. Service Requiring Coâ€"opcrution of Branch Institute onlyâ€"This ser- vxce included only ten difl'erent one 'eek short courses. Any branch might apply for one short course. The ser- vice was offered on the assumption that not more than one branch of very ten would make application. 2. Services Rowin'ng Car-operation of District Institute and Support of the Branchesâ€"Each district was ex- ‘ ected to establish one of the follow- (1) Speaker Serviceâ€"The district elected approximately onehalf of the ranches as centres for a trained orker to visit in order that she lg)": speak to the membership and “courage educational work along (2) District Training School for coal leadersâ€"Each branch was en- ournzedto appoint a local leader to ttend a traixringycchool and learn how to carry on a definite study or activity in their own branch. These training schools had both morning and after- noon sessions and were from two to eight days duration. Twelve different projects were listed to be taken up in this manner. (3) Home Conferencesâ€"This ser- vice nllowcd the trained specialist to visit each branch in the district wish- ing to co-operate. The members of an institute met in the actual situa- tion of the problem and analyzed it with the guidance of the instructor. The organization of the work provided a means for the group to gain further experience and make corrections. One project was announced under this method. 8. Servicu Requiring (Ioâ€"operation of Disfrict Inslitutoâ€"All districts had the privilege of applying to the De« partment for an instructor to take charge of an Oflicers‘ Rally for the purpose of training in administrative leadership. Both morning and after- noon sessions were required. Topics for profitable discussion were outlined in the announcement of the pro- gramme. Programme Planning An effort was made to bring the reâ€" sponsibility of programme planning to the attention of the Women’s Insti- tutes through articles in “Home and Country" and discussions at can- ventions and district annual meetings. In all their contacts the stafl’ of the Department has tried to encourage the institute branches to analyze their own needs and be con- scious of their interests because this process is necessary before a success in] programme can be determined. A better system of determining local programmes, both vocational and avo- cational, needs to be developed and or- ganized. During the past year there was evidence of progress among the members in that they realized the problem and understood that they must help to plan the activities they wish to carry out successfully. Clothing and Textiles The work done during 1935-37 fol- lowed the same procedure as the me- thods used during the previous year. with local lender training schools, short courses and speaker service. The course of instruction dealt with the selection, construction and care of clothing, with a definite purpose of developing a standard in clothing selection which would contribute to the health, comfort and efficiency of the family and give a feeling of ease and assurance in their social relationships. Mrs. C Holmes, R.R. 3, Bell-:vllle Mrs. N. Boyce. Colebrook Mrs R. Boyrer, CHAIRMAN Bl-JLLEVILLE CHAIRMAN KINGSTON CHAIRMAN LITTLE C LONVENTION CONVENTION CONVENTION Training schools in Buymanship were conducted in 17 districts with 257 leaders and 52 assistants receiving instruction of value to the consumer. These leaders have not only presented the information to their own branches but several have accepted invrtations to address other organizations and have given assistance to school teach- ers in special study groups. The “Kitchen Ensemble" project was the choice of six districts, with 34 leaders in attendance. There were 185 enrolled of whom 107 were inex‘ perienced sewers. At the conclusion of this Work three summary days were held with an attendance of 1246. There Were 141 dresses and aprons exhibited and the leaders report that there is great enthusiasm for further work in garment construction. “Care of Clothing” which includes laundering, mending, spot and stain removal, clothes-closets and storage methods was the choice for special study in five districts where 28 leaders are carryng through a course of study with their local branches at the regular monthly meetings. Exactly 17 short courses were held in “The Use of Commercial Patterns" with a total attendance of 1,463 and 235 different women benefiting. Short courses on “Garment Finishes and Remodelling” were carried on in ten communities with 155 members en- rolled and a total attendance of 949. Eight meetings to discuss “The Be- coming Costume” were held in two districts with an attendance of 282 different women. Seven meetings 'n one district, when the subject dis- cussed was "The Social and Economic Aspects of Clothing", were attended by 278 women. Foods and Nutrition In the past year two factors in par- ticular marked progress in the Foods and Nutrition programme: the in- creasing co-operation of the local in» stitutes with the Department and more practical assistance from other branches of the Department of Agri- culture. The coâ€"o eration of the Agricultural and orticnltural So- cieties Branch makes it possible to have the specialist on vegetable cult- ure give instruction at the Summary Day which follows the project on “Vegetables: Their Preparation and Place in the Diet". During the year covered by this report 34 leaders and assistants from 17 institute branches attended training schools in this preject. Exactly 27 short courses in "Food Selection and Meal Planning" were held in 22 districts with a total at- tendance of 2,294. Eight districts asked for speaker service on "Canning of Fruits. Vegetables and Meats’ and “Feeding the Family for Health". lee Current 'RRENT Mrs J. )l Cognnl, El'.’ Lake AJHAIHM " ELK 1E 1:05 "II PROGRAMME OF 1936-37 SHOWS INCREASE IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES Excerpts from the Annual Report of the Women‘s Instltute Branch Aprll 1936-March 1937 Charts and slid“) were u-ed to illLLi- trate the lecture. In l'e.spon:e to these requcs 20 meetings have been held with a total attendance of 1,138. Plans have been made for a serla of meetings on “Table Setting and Home Service". Illustrative material ln< eluding table linens, dishes and silver will make the work of practical value. Help was giicn with indin'dnal problems of health and diet by means of home demonstration. in “Gaining Weight" and in “Relieving Con iâ€" pation". Three hundred and thirty copies of the information for carry on such demonstrations were keci for and dlzt‘flbu d. Report fo be filled in week 3' for six wee returned to this office are part of this programme. Tho-e already reâ€" turned with such statements ' o more headache“, “feel better in way”, “have gained six pounds cate that these home demon rations have been effective in health habits. Plans are under way for seven lncal leader training schools in “The Uses of “'hole Wheat" to be given in Mani- toulin. East Algoma and Thunder Bay Districts. By increasing the conâ€" sumption of whole wheat products it is hoped to make good certain dietary deficiencies resulting from a lack of improving vegetables and fruits during the winter months. The Foods and Nutrition pro- gramme for the new year has been enlarged to provide for local leader training schools in “Meat Cookery“ which will include the consideration of hanging meat, killed and distribut- ed locally. Present indications point to increased interest and participation in Foods and Nutrition work. It is apparent that people are becoming increasin ly conscious of the relation between God and health. Health Education In the past year 25 short cou s in “Health Education" were organized. These were conducted under the direc- tion of graduate nurses who have had special training in public health work. Some 549 women received instruction in these classes with a total attend- ance of 2. 62. In addition to the short courses 41 communities profited from the servicefi of a speaker in Health Education who endeavoured to help the local institutes [an a simple proâ€" gramme in some fie d of Health Eduâ€" cation for the ensuing year. The at- ;ezgsance at these meetings totalled Housing Local leader training schools in “Refinishing of Furniture" were cons ducted in 12 districts with 108 local leaders in attendance. of these 39 leaders have reported completed (Continued on page 4, Col. 4)