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Winter, 1937.38 4 HOME AND COUNTRY Meow/EN" News Flashes From the Branches ONs MARY WRIGHT PREPARES A SPEECH (Continued from page 3, col. 4) ments of facts. And remember, your listeners will believe facts Without argument as soon as you utter them. It the goal of your speech Is to arouse action or to persuade you Will be giving opinions often. Your listeners may or may not accept your opinions as true. Their acceptance of your opinions will depend upon their past experiences." “In my little experience in addres- sing meetings", interrupted Mary, "I have found that it is most important to know something of the past ex- periences of the audience. It is one of the important factors in making thorough preparation. Let‘s leave the problem of the speech itself and dis- cuss analyzing the audience. I sup- pose we should be conscious of how we do it.” Knowing the Audience “Well, if we know the ace of the group“, replied Donald, “That will help some.” “Yes”, said Mary, “age and youth make quite different demands on 'a speaker. Age demands more emphasis on reasons. more anal, of pro< posed plans and probable i suits than youth. The people who are in the transitory some between youth and age may shift easily from great rcudin :s to change, without regard for logical sequence, to decided conservatism. Mrth institute groups are made up of all ages and, tlwrcfnre, it is harder to know what they are thinkim: than a group which is from lli [ii ill) or from 60 to ’70 y H’s of new. And all individuals d ~ it lh' hzil'der tn talk to u nip than in one person. It is llzn ('I' in tune in on a group. The apt to confuse on who i speaking. It shows lcri um: um. be.” :oplr who ‘ ie in rini- profession llllll l'nlluw nllllll ' occupations", said lit-mild. “lire I cl‘ ti) lnlk lo than n urnup fillllIH'illlf Iiizuly dillci'ent lines or work. The occupation of n person not only slumps him physically but it also leaves an indelible influence on his mind. It Iiiuulds his outlook on life and his actions to :i pnttorn, One should study ll|(' churnctcrislics of the ort'llputionnl L’l‘iiuli he is addressing. One must know llll‘ uccnpnlinn of the L'l’llll)! cell it be ' to make (i good approach. ll is wiso in use illus‘ Ll'lllliins ilini, lllt‘ group know.” Social lllltl Economic Poilions “I know rllrnl L'l'nups very well", said N . rv, “l should, I have lived \\llll lll(ll :ll my life. I know what llll' l'nriiior and the homemaker have In do, but |‘\’I'l| that is not enough. \\’i- have to know the scelion nf tlic i-inuiuunily we are going to addre . ln “hum r-wi-y communin people are d iiliul inln mumps licl'ullsu of their ihn'iwig sin-nil :ilid l‘cliiminic posi- tions, Fill-ms dill'ci' in )il'ndllrtivity. m...- lil't' lll'uoptfl‘lius, some iii-e nut. (lit bus I." know lllc olillll“ of those ' llIlL‘ yrlulp llol'orv preparing,r a - i. ' l‘urtbcl'", sniil Imnald, “one should linve an idea or how much the audia once already lillnws about the subject which is in l)l' lllSlu'St‘ll. They may know lillli- nr much, and their in- formation mny he accurnte or other- uisc. The im-mln-rs of the group may be opposed, favourable or iiculrnl in their immcdinle reactions tn it. Some of them may Illivc nlrelldy made up their minds and nothing you can sliy will change them. Others may chaan their minds. Still others inny reserve judgment. If you can find out what your listeners know about the subject .'|l'lll just what their attitude on the subject happens to be, you lire in n p ilion to plan your speech. Try to in lire those who are favourable, and win over those who are opposed." “I think", added Mary, “that a speaker has an easier time if the audience likes her. However, it is more important to know what the (Continued on page Al, col. 2) Kippen East, Huron Co.â€"Is com- iling the history of the_local farms. ach member gives the history of her own farm when the institute meeting is held at her home. I Cardinal, Grenville Co.â€"Decided to clean up the park and old locks near by. A communication was sent_to the Minister of Canals and Railways drawing attention to the need of cleaning up the locks, with the result that workmen were sent to remove the old gates and clean_up the spot. The park is being beautified. Rosedale, Lanark Cop-Featured de- hates during the winter and obtained the interest of men of the community. Good discussion followed such sub- jects as, “Resolved: That Canadfi should help England in event of war ; “Resolved: That efforts be made to keep the boy on the farm". HollyV Simeoe Co.â€"Had an unusual roll call at the December meetingâ€" “A Christmas radiogram of ten words to the world". Every one present answered either by a quotation or an original response. A comprehensive review of the project on Buymanshlp was given by the local lender. Snow Road, Lanark Co.â€"Rppo}'ts that the course in Home Utilization of Wool has created greater interest in quilt making and quilting. A num- ber of quilts of high standard work- manship have been made. Knitting has been more popular and about 3 pairs of gloves have been made since the course was completed. Brussels, Huron Co.â€"Had a roll call the first month of the year with the definite purpose of securing new members. Seven wonien joined who had not previously been members. Ailghrim. Lanlbton Co.â€"Featured a worthwhile meeting emphasizing school interests and music. The roll call response was a “Favorite Song” and a pupe- was given dealing With home and school co-operation. A local teacher gave an address on music in the school, which was fol- lowed by diseussion. ‘ Blucvule. Huron Co.â€"Has received n suggestion to provide a special period to practise using good Eng,- lish in conversation and to discuss English pl'ninliiar and composition. linrs, Carleton Co.â€"Was enter- tained by pupils of the Continuation School with a programme includng choruses, rendings and a debate on, “Resolved: That it is hotter for a child to be brought up in the country than in the city". Wales Stormont Cr Observed In- ternational liny by visiting a Homeâ€" rs’ Club in Messenii, N.Y,, and cipnting in their International _ Then in the evening three nclios met at Wales where an ad» dress w uiy-n on Peace Education. The charm-tern ics of nnliunnl music were demonstrated by two of the groups, unt- giving Snitch ail-s llllll the other folk songs of many nation- nlities. Beanisvillc. Lincoln Cn.â€"Prcsented ii Life Membership (lel‘tlliente to a member active in the institute for the past 1:0 yezll's. Entered :- float in the Coronation Parade and held a Col-om :ition Ten. The branch has elected a convoncr on Home Improvement. (Conliiincd from page -l. col. 1) lilldiencc thinks about the subject being discussed than about the speaker personally. But we must re- member one of the facts of human nature is that people tend to believe or to agree with a person they love, admire and respect, and that people tend to take n stand uuninst a sub- ject being advocated by a person they dislike nr distrust. If a group does not know you, they will likely be neutral and \\ I be largely influenced by your discussion of the problem." "Certainly. knowing one's audience", commented Donald. “is important in reparing a speech. Aunt Mary, we _iiven't yet discussed the cream izatlon of a speech. I am coming overnnext Saturday to do that with you. Scar-born, York Cq.â€"Held an unâ€" usually good meeting when the branch convener on home economics distributed pamphlets from the Do- minion Department of Agriculture 011 "Meat" and invited the local butcher to come and explain the various cuts. The butcher also gave many. helpful hints on buying Iand cooking the ca er cuts of bee . _ ethgl)“. Stormont Co. â€"â€" Studied household buying under the title of “Making my Food Buying an Invest- ment”. . Dickinson's Landing, Sborrnont Co. â€"Had a roll call when each member gave a perennial flowering plant to the school as a contribution to their utification reject. V ‘ beglans Rivein'hunder Bay District. â€"Features, each month, something related to three of the standing com- mittees. By this means the branch hopes to make the standing com- mittees function. _ . Upsala. Thunder Bay District.â€" l-Ias equipped and made readily ac- cessible a medicine cabinet and first aid it for use in the community. Stanley. Thunder Bay Districtâ€" Studied Vegetable Cookery under the guidance of a trained local leader and lind that the members now take a greater interest in serving two veget- ables daily, one row if possible. They are also interested in making vegetables attractive to children. Blacklleath, Wentworth Co. â€" Has placed a First Aid liit in seven oCllOOlS, and plans to add such things to the equipment as the teachers may think advisable. \‘outh Neebing, Thunder Bay Disâ€" liit â€"Find.~ that the branch can be helped greatly by meeting with a number of other branches and the district editors to discuss their com- mon needs. Ridgelowli, Kent (ILâ€"Had a guest speaker who gave an address on Flag Etiquette. Holly, Simcoe Co.~l>las officers who arouse such interest in new projects that all the members are soon work~ mg. (Continued from page 1, col. 4) giamlnc. Miss McDermand pointed out that a home economics programme is not complete unles: it includes the study of family relationships and the guidance of children. She felt that such ivmk should be included in the Cooperative Programme in Home Economic.» as soon as the home- niokers of Ontario were ready for it, and the funds were available to nuance it. Mrs. McDowell discouraged the playingr of Bingo and Key-no at Wo- men’s Institute functions. Following enquiries from members of the doartl, lt.\\’il> decided to obtain definite mlormatli-n concerning the ire ress of the Peace Garden before bllogtiiig money to 2i fund for upkeep. The Board voted tn contribute rum) to hpr defray the expenses connected with the gift of the miniature to Her Excellenc Lady Tweedsmuil‘. y The The Board decided that the present method of ulliliating with the Associ- nted Country Women of the World on the has . of $50.00 a year is pre- ferable to a direct membership assess- ment of a'penny a member. M __\\. Ii. Leatherdale reported that Zoo hand books and (31,000 copies a: song Slltfi‘ts had been sold. During e ,veai' ic secre " ‘ letters. taij \viote 1,000 Miss llleDcl-mand commended development of Drama Institutt]: through cooperation with the Re- creational Division of the Adult Edu~ cationul Association of Ontario. yMrs. chDowell explained that local “omens Institutes should not re- spond to _requests for relief received from a_ distance before such requests were investigated by the Depart- ment.‘ If the requests were found to be legitimate. the Board would finance transportation of bales of cloth- LASTING INFLUENCE . (Continued from page 1, co]. 3) and the discussion of the ' exhibit were profitable faulted-135mm“ Ottawa and Toronto areas 'w honoured with the attendance of 1;” Excellency The Lady Tweedsmuo-r whose charming personality an]; genuine interest in institute Wok have gained for her a warm placeI the hearts of our wome . on boil: occasions the addresses of He. Ebrcel_lency.were full of inspiratioii and incentive. A happy feature 01' the Ottawa area is the Officers’ Tau By this means all the officers in the' area meet and have an opportuniti- to become better acquainted and en‘. joy an interchange of ideas. Kingston met this year at the La Salle Hotel and all sessions were held in the new auditorium, En. thusiasm and interest were evlllcnt in the discussions which followed the reports and addresses, giving evidence of constructive thought The lecture on Beautifying 11...“; Grounds was in keeping with the slogan for better standards of lning proposed by the National Cnn'cncr of Agriculture at the F.\\‘ ii" Biennial. This slogan was “More. science in the kitchen garden and more planned beauty in the ll‘lme surroundings”. A representative dele- gation from a neighbouring ar .35 warmly welcomed to the session: Joint Sessions With F.W.I.t. The joint sessions arrangivil lll connection with the F.W.I,C. inn, Biennial, made the Central ( no convention at Toronto the for mi institute members and friend- ‘-!ll all areas in the province; the} luv to extend a warm welcome Ii (hi. notable guests and speakers. ’l‘hii promotion of health and cliil {are was stressed here, as el and the spirit of goodwill and ir- vice prevailed throughout. As in all conventions then the desire for better methm in promoting peace education. Th ll' ports indicated that outsti l‘L’ speakers particularly fitted to 3 iii this subject had been secuii in some areas. Splendid demonstrations liv lllt‘ Juniors mad 5 feel proud n lllt‘ ability and i ‘ative of these .iu‘ girls whn are the institute 1630 iii to-morrow. Good Leadership Evident Efl‘icient leadership was uni all areas and an earnest desiv greater knowledge and under ing in furthering Women’s In work. including that of the Jl‘ and Homemaking Clubs. Amp mg the value of pleasant relax. and the fact that play is just ii portant as work in our li <- lightful entertainment was pic N at all conventions. Eminent i i’n; ers with first hand knoivlcdu ill their subjects added grace an:i did tinction to every programme. “Thile all the conventions largely attended and the {he “I” well represented, there were n on districts which failed to send lll‘lD' gates. To keep in touch with ilw activities and workings of our rm“ organization it is essential ‘lldl every branch send at least 0Tb: y- presentative and the district if-‘ in“ quota of two, to the area convonuun. By taking a little thought. me‘?‘ could plan for this event earh' III the year. Tribute to the memory of MI" R» B. Colloton and sincere sorrow :lwl regret at her passing were ie<‘(T“"“"ed by her many friends in every “m‘ (Contributed by Mrs. T. J. -‘l"' Dowel], President of F.W. .0») V Fort William, Thunder Bayâ€"Hz“! “ travel meeting when facts were cu?" about many cities in Canada and Hi? Empire. Members and visitors \l‘m Present from British Columbiai 3'7"" Scotia, Quebec, England, ScotlantI and many parts of southern Ontario.