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Fall, 1940 SPECIAL WARTIME ACTIVITIES Replies to the last questionnaire are just beginning to come in to the office and a record of special wartime activities will be included in the next issue of “Home and Country”. The following special items are worthy of notc:â€"â€" To date 51,000 lbs. of jam have been shipped to England from the Red Ci'oss Warehouse in Toronto. Central 1"und F. W. I. O.â€"Conâ€" tinned support is needed to enable the Federation to make a substantial conv tribution to Canada’s war efforts. Comforts for W. A. T. S.â€"(See Summer “Home and Country") â€"â€" These may be sent to Miss Mary A. Clurkc, W. I. Branch. Parliament Buildings, Toronto, Ontario. ENGLISH INSTITUTES CARRY ON A letter written August 27th by Mrs. Charles Russell, Letter Friend 1 National Federation of Institutes, England, tells of the anti» s and cournge of English Women's lnstitutcs even at the time wlicn the bombing of England was becoming vcry serious. I'art of Mrs. Russell's letter folio“. . “We have had quite a strenuous timc here these last ten days again, after a short spell wl - things were quieter, and London now receiving the attention of thc hams. Last night we were six hours in the shelters, although a great deal of the time there seemed to be nothing going on. Previously we were quiet here in London, and it: seemed extraordinary to be sitting working in complete peace, with normal activities going on all round. when one knew that there were tremendous air-battles only such a fcw miles away. It has been a grout help. of course, to the mass of the people to realise that our defences arc so good, and they tire standing up to it inagniiii-cntly. Our members in the country have had a very great deal more to put up with. of course and are facing it with the greatest .ilmncss and courage. Single planes or small numbers can slip throuin where we are less hcnvily dcfcndcd. It is very hearten- ing to go to a monthly meeting, as I do fairly frequently, and I am think- ing of one in particular in my own county of Essex. (1 inn an elected member of the Essex Federation Exccutivc Committee. and also a V.('.0. for that county) I was speakâ€" ing at a Women's I _ tute monthly nicctincr the I y after they had suf- ferml an n - air]. It was hard to rcid’zo that these women, of whom th were about sixty. had been up pi'u Liczilly all night. They were taking a lively interest in their business and gave close attention to my tnlk. I left them playing games in ll garden in their social half hour. oblivious. ammrontly. to past rnids or those to come. As a inntter of fact. thcy had another that night. The mcmhcr who walked away with me when I wont to catch my train. and whom I asked if she had had a very disturle night, replied: “Oh, we had to get up and sit in our shelter until it quieted down, but 1 expect we shall have plenty of that to do now." Of course I could multiply aucli tales quite cnsily from all over the country. The members are splendid." EAST YORK WINNER IN KNITTING MARATHON The knitting marathon. in which fourteen organizations participated, was another popular feature on three diil'crcnt dnvs. The thanks of the Federated Women’s Institutes are ex- tended to all those Institute members who so willingly took part under the convenership of Mrs. J. H. McCulloch, RR. No. 2. Brampton. The Women's Institutes represented by members from East York were awarded the first prize on the first day of the competition. .\ n-m-nnnn mum at l'nnip Bordin, showing (urniluro tuntrllrnlcd by tho (‘I-ntral Fund. F.\\'.I.U For description, mi summur mun "Home (ind Country' , News Flashes from the Institutes Pine Grove. Renfrew Caisclccted the making of aeroplanes as the topic under Canadian Industries at one of the recent monthly meetingsâ€"a very timely theme. Atwood, Rainy River DistiAt each meeting, one member presents help- ful items from one of the food lesson leaflets. Already salads, fruits, eggs and milk have been presented, and the members find this plan an excel- lcnt way of obtaining information. Shenston. Rainy River Dishâ€"Is doing its part in emergency service in spite of the fact that the members have little time to knit. Donations of wool have been made, including the saving of old woollcns and the whole fleeces of virgin wool to be made into blankets for National needs. Ailsa Craig Jr., Middlesex Conâ€"Had a line meeting on Education featuring a recent publication on travel “North to the Orient”. This book was intro- duced by the convener of the com- mittcc on Education and its study proved of much interest. Ildertnn Jr.. M iddlescx Coistudicd lcgislntion through a word picture descriptive of a “session of Parlia- ment”. A former Institute president gave a full description of the pro~ ccedings of a sitting of the Louis- lnture. Lnkeview. Northumberland Co,â€" Conibined pleasure and profit. A well attcdcd flower show provided plcasâ€" “TE and aroused keener interest in the cultivation of flowers for both indoor and outdoor use. Funds were added to the treasury by means of the ‘talcnt’ plan through which an investment of $3.75 brought a return of $14.40. I‘crcy, i'orthumberland GILâ€"Rendâ€" ernd acceptable assistance to the local public library by holding a meeting at. which each member donated a book. York Road. Northumbcrland Co.â€" Is now practising newer methods of meat cookery learned through the training school. “The knowledge gained from one lesson has greatly assisted the consumer in u wiser selec- tion of the different grades and the proper preparation of the meats," writes the sccrctnry. anes Road. York Co.â€"Has planned a line group of activities for the year which includes the making of a ‘Villuge Book', the study of home economics and child welfare, and the providing of comforts for the local men on National service. In ad» dition to these activities. social fent- ures will centre around school and community life. An Institute Birthday Party. marking the 10th anniversary. iii-ought together for social enjoyment old and new oflicers and members and lent itself to a review of accomplish- ments for “Home and Country”. Highland Creek. York (Joâ€"Bene- fitted by a study of the Chinese peo- pleâ€"their customs, habits of living and mode of travel. This was accom- panied by a display of craft work‘of the women of China, all of which wade fine international study. I’erth Road. Frontenac Co._iRe- viewed county and township history by naming a county event in NEW” to the roll call, and through the pre- sentatinn of .1 paper dealing with early settlers and places of the town- 51 ‘p. This was informative for citizens of the present day. Bright. Algoma Dist.~ReViewed the Whole that project taken three years ago, since which time the mem- bers have continued the use of whole wheat Hour. A contest was staged using whole wheat buns. Incident ally, the assistant local leader won first place, with the leader as judge of the product. Sunny Slope, Parry Sound Dist.â€" Milk and Its Value was used as the theme for a monthly meeting. In- formation was presented in a talk and through the reading of a paper on the subject. Following this, milk and cheese leaflets were distributed to the members, This meeting was planned by the Convener of Agriculture. )Iarburg, Norfolk Co.â€"Made practi- cal application of information given in book or bulletin “Insects in our Economy". The subject was dealt with by an entomologist and as a re- sult. three schools are receiving the Canadian Nature Magazine for two years. the gift of the Institute. ' Cochrane. Cochrane Distâ€"Has been instrumental in establishing fine racial co-operation. Long standing barriers have been broken down and all members are working together for better practical and cultural values in hoiiicmaking. Health. interior decor- ation. clothing and literature, all are Eeélig carefully studied by this Insti- II E. ‘Snilora' Encampment, Algoma Dist.â€"â€"Is continuing its work in dental clinics for school, and pre-school children. and is also contributing to Emergency Service Work in a practi- cal way. The members are making twenty coats for children in addition to sweaters and other knitted goods. Gamebridgc. Ontario Co.â€"â€"Added to the interest in historical research when, at the regular meeting, papers were given on the histories of the local church and industries. Indian relirslnnd their significance formed an exhibit._ and old songs and their assocmtmns were used to illustrate a phase of old time culture. Interest has been aroused in the value of re- ??r‘lsthfiflifiéens have been taken to ie is is orv ' might. 3 With others of the ickson. Oxford Citâ€"Held a meeting \vit_h varied “unifies items. includmn- motion pictures of the Royal Visit, the Rockies, and Modern Poultry Farming. Musicajl numbers were contributed. An illus. trated talk on fl was helpful. ow“ arrangement DEMOCRACY (Continued from page 3, col. 1) individual citizen enters int '1 of the Democracy. Actiiatlihye hi" recent decades, we have been przictm ing a superficial type of Democruls: leaving to the elected Governmeq practically all the responsibility "i action. and refusing to accept mun}, personal responsibility. A: the 531° time we have withheld from the (lei-e eminent the powers necessary h,‘ efl‘ective government without 2pm: participation of all the people 'wE. must decide on one of two cou E5 either to assume the responsibilituri as well as the rights of Denimrac". individually, incite home and n. [hi community. which is the only v... Democracy can really survive, m- m up our rights of freedom, etc, giving to the Government the pen .v n, regulate the life of the nation. To relinquish our rights wool” in. to accept regnncntation, and to IN at home the battle we are figlili'; abroad. The only alternative ‘ make Democracy work through V m. emphasis on the value of the iimrnl. ual, the home and the comnnmnr Democracy can become the '- effective type of Government on r and above all a Government will retain the values of Frr~ m Justice. and Truth. Democrat will then, foster and not stifle the mum]. of the individual and the nation What is Your Opinion? 1. Are socialism and capitalism lltl”) essential to the efiective whiting of political democracy? 2. In what way are dictatorships wore efficient than democracies? In what way are democracies oi'c efficient than dictatorships'.’ 3. How can local and indiwlunl initiative make democracy ore effective? Can You Answer These Questinnsl 1. What services and products are socialistically produced and int capitalistically produced in Siwlsn and Denmark? In Canada? 2. What are the historic cause of national Socialism in German ” 3. What are the basic principla of democracy and by what machii ~1- ' in a democracy are they do» guarded? 4. To what extent are individual .mul \‘ :i local activities characteristii of Sweden and Denmark? Do the Answers Change leI Opinions? (Continued from page 1, col. all Programmes Selected for IMO-lull Homemaking Club program cs were selected for 1940-1941 at I vli county achievement day. Fee or that club training and experience will prepare girls to meet their daily 1}" lems more efl'iciently and efl’ectiu . in peace or war time, lenders .mu members unhesitatingly decided to continue club studies in these teSWIL’ and extremely busy days. It is hoped and believed that ‘ new club unit “The Club Girl St . on Guard”, which many counties 'i already studying, may be of spewnl value to club members as they ‘1‘- deavour, as loyal citizens, to stand «Ii guard on the home front. For tlvvic girls, “Standing on Guard" will involve a study of ways and means to imiJl‘DVe and practice personal, family Avid community nutrition and health habits. What of Club Work? You ask. What of Club _Worl_i . Does it develop girls? Does it asslft them in their daily living? Does It encourage them in establishing gvflls and standards? Does it challenge them to think. to formulate values? Does it give them an o portumt)‘ i“ work with others an eta-OPEN“ with others? , .The answers will be found In “‘9 mrls themselves, as we see them to- flaY. tomorrow and indie Years ahEfl‘lv in their clubs. in their homes and at their work. Alrean during 1940 many girls have shown in [hairy WfiYS “mt club work may and does asSist tth in these thing ., _, ‘ . . (Contributed by M P. P. Eadie, Woman's Institu )