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Summer, 4 ' HOME D COUNTRY 1937 News Flashes From the Branches STl'DY OF HOMEMAKING u‘ontimicd from pugv 2, Col 4) and the up» of the members of the I‘nnuly. the climate nnd season of the year, the necessary numbur of colon ies and the protcctive value of foods huh! be cunsidercd. Great curc should be taken in the pn‘parntion and pies crvnliun of foods. Hints received and recipes exchungcd ut meetings nll huvc their plurc. It would be ditlicult to I'Stlmflle just how much good is done in (his way. Personally I huve found this \ery useful. It is most helpful to :I new housckceper. Housing and Household Arts Perhaps one of our most diIficull’. pruhlcms timluy is keeping our homes nrtrurtivc. rmnfurtzible und edicicuit. The material: ncedcil arc so cxpen. and with the wan of on e pert 5 ll at the union rule. it makes it pio- hibitive for th .‘uge home owner to k.-~- up mm The result is that i ‘ \nd lnlEl’lo hnve deterior- uted and are helping in lower stand~ of living. .-\ great deal can be nccmnpli. ed by initiative and judgv mcnt exercised by the homemnker. Economics and Management of the Home Management of the home is worthy of considerable study. There is a great lack of knowledge of psychology in home‘ schools. cburchcs, and com- munirie We find in many cases that the girl or boy is unhappy at home. feeling that they are not understood, when a little study of the situation is what is needed. The family income is another source of discontent. All of which is a direct challen e to the homemaker and it is Wort y of her best efi'or It would appear from the opinions expressed by those engaged in Social Welfare that the home life of the nation is at stake. We comfort our- selves that this is not true of rural homes, but we are not blinding our- selve to the truth. Are our rural fami es not getting their pleasure outside the home'.‘ This is a subject for our earnest consideration, We should endeavour to do something to change this state of affairs. This is a worthwhile project for each com- munity. Local Programmes I have not attempted to discuss home economics or any phase of it: at any great length, as each division should be made a subject for many d cussions and much study. Other- desirable permanent results can not be accomplished. Some branches take a very keen interest in home management, while others are just as interested in nutri- tion and budgeting supplies of vegetA ables for winter use. This last would appear to be the result of the short courses and training schools on vege- table cookcry and of the garden and canning clubs. We are in danger of overlooking the soâ€"called trifles, which make up our every day lives. The trifles are what touch the individual home of a large percentage of the membership, more especially those in isolated branches where the opportunities for study are limited. A home economics programme is a direct challenge to all Women's Insti- tute members to live in the shadow of our motto: “For Home and Country". What more is there to live for? If we have not planned our branch life and our own lives to serve this motto we have not accepted the challenge: “Beli- ter Homes, Better Communities, Ful- ler Lives. All to a Peaceful Happy Canada”. (Contributed by Mrs. J. K. Kelly, Almonte, Provincial Convener of Home Economics.) Forcslvillc. Norfolk Co.â€"Co-upcr- ntod with the Mcdicnl chlth Olllccrs and helped cstublisli clinics for the predention of diphtheria nnd sinnll» pox. .‘lurburg. Norfolk Co.â€"Devotes o short time at cuch meeting to the study of Better English. Part Rowun, Norfolk Co.â€"Presen_ted seven flags nod twenty friuncd pict- ures to the public school. Colboruc, Northumbcrlnnd Co.â€"Is studying the Women’s Institute Han Book. A portion is rend and discussed at each meetin Lnkcsidc. 0 ford Co.â€"Celebrnt_cd its 25th anniversary recently with an nttendunce of over one hundred. Women's Institute pins were preâ€" sented to four charter members Quarries. Cnrlcton Co. \I‘ e n tour of thc Parliament Buildiiv . Ottawa. and had (1 social hour over tho ten cups before lOaVllU: the city for their homes. chswutcr. Bruce Co.â€"llcvotcd one meeting to n demonstration on [weâ€" pnrim: and cooking nn economian meat loaf. A discussion followed on the cuts of mth and how to cook them. Chesterrille. Dnndns Co. â€" \\‘us honoured at the April niectini: by the presence of Her Excellency The Lady Tweedsmuii- who spoke on Books nnd Reading. “'illiamsbnrg. Dundas Co. â€" Has doubled its membership in the last year. One of its new interests is a choral society which has ~17 members. Anlrim, Carleton Co.â€"Sponsored a girls' garden and cunning club, a girls‘ sewing class and a choral class. Coronation year was commemorated by planting trees. Dunrubin. Carleton Co.â€"Devoted a portion of the April meeting to a discussion on reports of various coni~ munity activities. Hawthorne. Carleton Co.â€"Hnd a timely and instructive illustrated ad- dress by an entomologist. dealing with blights and their control. Camden East. Addington Co.â€"Hud a debate "Resolved that trade schools and centres for adult education he established in rural centres in On- tario." Prince. Algoma North Shore.â€" Featured Public Speaking in one of its regular monthly programmes. The meeting was held at the school and the programme was arranged by the local teacher. Talks on Can- adian Industries, the Coronation and the Flood were presented. Kai-uh “'esL Algoiua Centreâ€"Held a meeting on health when a physician spoke on the diseases which might afiect the eye, ear, nose and throat. Oak Hill, Brant Co.â€"Plans to pro- mate the serving of hot lunches to the school children every day during the cold weather. The branch in» stalled an electric plate in the school. Lyn, Brockvflle District.â€"Enjoyed an instructive illustrated address on the Birds of Ontario by the Agri- cultural Representative. The school pupils also attended the meeting. Chesley, Bruce Co.â€"Co-operated with the Board of Health in organiz- ing a clinic for the prevention oi diphtheria. Toxoid was administered to 217 school and pre-school children atAcust of 50c. per child, the W. I. being financially responsible for those unable to pay the fee. Three treat.- ments were given. Snow Road, Lunar}: Co.â€"Made housecleaning easier by hearing three minute talks on how to launder rayon, how to wash blankets, soup making and how to wash wool sweaters. The course on "Home Utilization of Wool" has resulted in several fine quilts being made in the past few months. Some 30 pairs of gloves have also been made since the course was given. Orono, Durham Co.â€"Had a talk on vegetable cookery which was accom- paiued _by a practical demonstration. The finished products were served at the meeting. vermin, Carleton Co.â€"Held a re- ception for the teachers and trustees of the schools. and also the husbands Six locul ti-nfi‘llwlt‘fl .- ian in :i |l(‘l‘l\l(‘ oil (In! iui i-c : frigj‘su'h...” um: volulltmnn in rural “mm” “W” more conducch to happin n0 yolnrs‘ngu thnn llluy are it the vrcscnt tunc ’. l iinipli-ui. iii-m ci.â€"FontUI'wl nL 1‘ meeting dcvolrd lo the stud)‘ 0r hmmh on cxhiliit of limit“ ""9"" ""“le by Mum] children of fin! ulul -llh grlidcs. Awards of lnnllipustc, brushes nod 50,”, “we giro“ to the nhlldrrn. Town Linc. Kcm L‘o.â€"l'rcscntcll (‘lu‘ll of thc two lorul schools with n 11min rocomllllnn of Coronation llny. .‘lntlllll’ulli’l's minim. merk .Cniâ€" l’lnd olu- Illl‘l‘llnL’ duvntcd lo 'dnzcus- sinns on Curim: Mcul |l l“|5ll for simmm .‘lullllls‘ llllll 'l‘lio Cnsl. Core and Funding of (‘liii 5. Roscdulc, Immu‘k t‘o of iii-lune: whirl! in men-ii ll lll|:l~'° numlicr or men In llu- nmctiuus. '1_he AlI‘bflUW‘ were well |vlul|l|ud und Ills- (‘llSSl‘iL , Lnnufurd. 1 Int rn.‘lliuii-litcil by ii \Iisrussion .n tlu- .m‘rin. mm“- i'uni-ziimiug nud cunslituuun Hi the \\'oim-n's lnstilulcs. [Zipl- l‘rulu'r. lirurn- ('uâ€"l‘urrhnscd u supply of lumntu jllll‘l' fur din ('lllltll‘(‘ll of one All tln- ,‘lumls: uiul SUM a drlenillc tn the lndiuu Counril to liclp secure murc liclillhlul coll- dit' n on the liOSt‘l‘Vl'. ny, Bruce Cc.â€"\\': stimulated by tho course on “Home l'tilizution of \\'unl”. Numbers liuve wusllcd and l'fll'tlell uool, knitted sol-ks, pieced nnil quilted quilts with greater s: is- faction. “'alford, Aluonm Exist. â€" Held .1 scven dn~ drutul clinic at which treatment “as given to 61‘» childrcn and included 1117 fillings and 71 ex- triiv-tions. Camber. Essex Cu.â€"Hus interested some of its younger mcmbcrs in sow- ing by rurryim: on and complcting the work on the Kitchen Ensemble. Hichson. Grenville Co.~lnvited the school teachers and trustees to is regular monthly meeting. One teacher pave u demonstration on the use of the new public school speller. The superintendent of thc county schools gave an address on the present edu» rational system in Ontario and some proposed improvements. Reward, Grey Co. â€" Helped ii family who had lost their burn by fire by doing a large share of the baking for the meals for some 7.3 men who wo ked on the barn raising. Mkytlu Grey (Ioâ€"Featured sewin under the motto “A stitch in time saves nine". The roll call was a sew~ ing'hclp. the demonstration was on 30111an bias strips before cutting and the practical work was setting up and quilting a quilt. Pine Orchard. York Co. â€" Had n paper on the history of Pinn Orchnrd schools, rural routes and post offices. The publication of a history of Pine Orchard has created 21 live interest in local history. Vandorf. York Co.â€"Had a timely and practical address from the Agri» cultural Representativc on the sub- Ject of farm work and diligent soils. Kenleb)‘. York Co.â€"Prolited by a helpful paper on the Uses of Waste if: which was given by the branch Elixir th gums; Ecgnoimcs. urs eac , or ._ _ proached their local council rggardliiilg the proposed closing of a much used EZzi‘ni with cthe result that the road is “K ED 0 an an ' ' having it pavgd‘ d the council is Burnaby. Welland co,_15 conscious. It has an active iiiiii programme including: health items at “"0311le meetings: numerous sub. scnptions to the Health Magazine, copies of which are placed in the local ul‘ Ilic mmulu‘rs. llnd u scrirs schools: continual interest ' - plenishing first-aid kits in slcllioorlg- and awards to pupils for heultli posters to b school fair. 9 “mud at . Funthill, Welland Co.â€"â€"H ticulnrly enjoyable meefingdwllielluu talk on Merry England was given and glailespussion on the hand book took the coming PROGRAMME OF 1030.37 (Continued from page :1. Cu]. 4) clnascn with 295 plcccl nf refinished. In two illstrll'lrdlll‘i-Ill‘lll” {mining school: have boon <‘(Illlillvli5 and local clunlou completed, Summuli lluys hnvu been held with on llllilan mo of no. The rcflnlnhcd r... “mill of the district wuu cxhihitcd mi .1 i dny und slides of old furnitnii- m shown. keen interest was tidal?” those cxhihlLu nnd fllRu ln tho .1.” ,. ll; the work given by thc local ll‘llllv'l Home Conlcrunces In RILHIIHII'. nicnt of Furniture were lll‘lll in “.171; brunchcs in mm district with m, m [pndiincc of 95. In ouch hrum. living room of one of the numbed was used as u laboratory to In“ hi-sl_|iossible nrrungcmrnt in: purtlruhir room somctimci ihmut ntng some of t e plccos \\'llll‘ll My I'm-n in the room and lit mlin bringing in u picco from .mmv l llvr !llnl part of lhc house. Plans hum lily: mode to make return visits Ii. 4,. .. lirnnt‘hos nnd also to cnnduir uh, frn-nrcs in unnthcr district. 1: 'mn \‘lslt\‘ huve ulrcntly been lllllrli‘ ' . H lwmcs in one district ul‘tcr llii Conferences of the previun with 10!? women purticilmtluc. “Buyiuunship Related to Furnishings was the snlipw rll~§01l M u sorics of four lowing, llr‘lll in one district with 11 liiiiv >1“. purlicipnting und in total nllrr in. of 77. Questions were nskcrl I'>~ (in flunr as well no in prh‘nle i .r- sntion. It is hoped this sur; my: bcen thought-provoking- and n .n~ sult more women will “buy” 'imr hnuscfurnishings ruthcr lhv Li "sold" them. Plans urc rim .ml for iirectimrs in two other (llSll'l A kcencr interest in Housing n In. problems with u eutcr rendw i” accept opportunities {or n55i~l~l i in solving these problems is in I for thc coming year. ‘c it MM m . ‘- no. Hamstran “Leather Glove Making" pr be the most populnr of the Hum: .m: in which instruction was given [hr pust your. Seventy-seven in in. scnt lncul lenders to eight U ring schools in this crult. Tht- ii ~ learned how to select Iculhrr. v a puttem to fit their own hunn vu'. nnd make u well-fitting puir on and also how to teach tJii. i' \" others. In addition five t- in}: schools for local lenders wow i l in “Home Utilization of “7001" \n‘ 77 local leaders recoivin lnsthfl‘lh vi and three schools in “Qui ts and Qu or" “here 60 local leaders shurcd l i W ~tructi'on given. Not all of the i I '* conducted by these loca| 1mm ill their own communities hnu im~ |dcted their work but flccfllil. : to the 92 re arts already rcceiw "” nit-(tings live been held whcn .- 4 women huve received insulin un. Among the articles completrd NW 1.117 pairs of gloves, 35 qui r 1‘7 woollen articles of various k i 1“ addition 95 women have cal ‘ “11‘ the process of wushing wool. In addition to the local lender iffiln' int,“ schools in “Home Utilizimin nl )Vocl" Seven short courses ww- hell to the more isolated district "l‘m the training school method W ‘ "01 feasible. One hundred and nun-mu Women were enrolled in these ' With a total attendance of 711. film“ courses in "Needlecraft", 24 in min!- her, were held with 398 wonwu re “Wing instruction and one course in "Rug-making" with an enrolment of 14. The total attendance at the-‘9 courses numbered 2,556. . The outlook for 1937-38 is enc'mmg‘ mg. The Homecruft progrumme is gaining by lea s_ and bounds In Mm" arity with t e institute members. That this service is apprecinted . the branches is shown by the increased number of requests. TwentY's‘P‘“ ‘ branches have ested the Elmer; course in Ru uking as conil‘” with four lust year, and 200 brunchcs are planning on taking Leather Glme akmg as computed lb '17 last 3W"