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1943 SOCIAI. WELFARE Our first thought must be for the .emire and happiness of our people oth now and after the war. It; would eem that it took a world war to bring 0 us 3 proper sense of our responsiv ility in this regsr_d._ We had been y making a livmg that we had a time left to live. or to think much bout the future welfare of our itizens. In Canada our needs are so diversi- ed that the problems are not the nine in the towns and cities us they M in the rural areas. _But through. ut the land we want initiative, in- usli'y and independence. We would hat our people should live their ms to the full, without fear of want n SiL’kflBSS or in health. = B E n I‘ NEWS FLASHES Tiverton Bruce 5.: Have t â€" keep of the Public Library. he “p "3'50"". I‘rince Edward: H £11222 that hazing more music in tiib‘i: ' amines e meeti . wraifigldun. P ngs from be t e, Huron E.: Readin “ Unknown Country" by Bruce Eutcl’ii}: son has created much interest. _ Morpcth, Kent E.: At each meet. Ing a member reports on International keietionships. They say, "She's 35 good asVany news commentator and is '1 11lglilight of our meetings". She uses maps in her explanation. 'Westwoml. l’eterboro E.: Institute Library was getting stagnant as books had all been read and iceâ€"read. They cleared all the shelves, sent books to the training centre in Peter- boro and are now re-stocking with new books. Kentville. St. Joseph: 0n advice of doctor they supply two local schools With dulse for goitre prevention, Blyth, Huron W.: One of the best features at meetings is the question box. Members are given slips of paper on which to write questions. These are collected and answered. Westover, chtworth N.: Due to public speaking activities sponsored by our W. I. in the schools there is a noticeable improvement in material and poise of the children as they pre- pare year after year. They look for- ward to it now. Milverton, Perth N.: At the recent 40th Anniversary Celebration a feat- ure was a bridal pageant of 40 years ago; at another meeting the roll call “Suggestions for betterment of the community" brought forth many ideas. Maxville, Glengarry: Sponsor Na- tional Film Board pictures once a month, the pupils from several rural schools attend in the afternoon, the adults in the evening. Swastika, Temiskaming C.: Purâ€" chased a nineâ€"room house for a com- munity hall. Various groups carry on war work there. They hope to make it a centre for young people. North Gower, Carleton W.: Music Festival continues to thrive in spite of war and the proceeds cover local library donation. Kuhryville, Perth N.: Collected ladies old felt hats and the secretary made 29 pair children’s slippers for Russian Relief. Wiarton, Bruce N.: Donated $45.00 to the school for purchase of records; have a monthly feature “Who’s Who Among Canadian Women." Newbury~Mosa Middlesex \V.: Leaders who attended Renovation of Clothing project made and sold botâ€" tles of recommended spot remover for W. I. funds. Jubilee, Frontenac: Members con- ducted a valuable experiment on locker storage of fruits and veget» ables using diiferent methods of pre- lentTihuted by Mrs. J. Reid. paration. An exhibit of products and I rincial Convener of Social Wel‘ report was made in February. The ' ‘5) experiment is to be continued in 1943. o c i: u: One of our aims should be to stamp ui starvation and malnutrition iii-oughout the whole world and to \‘oi'k through our government to this lid. Nature provides certain foods, 9 to work with nature seems the irht thing to do. that enough food on be grown to feed all people. If he farmer can receive adequate re- unis for the labour involved in pro- uung these food stuffs one of the iuiii problems will be solved. In Russia they were able to take me of social problems by treating luv land and the natural resources as ul-lic property, and by paying women he same wages as men for equal pork, and thus establishing the econ- omu: independence of women. Some lmni that social problems are not a nutter of finance nor are they curable i regimentation; but we know that lit government, in considering social or islation, must also think of the owl of such legislation and how best 0 provide for that cost in order that ’l may not be too burdensome. Our 9- ernment is planning now for some fwin of public health service. This is a move in the right direction and we hum: that our rural people will be in- clmlcd in any benefits which will incur finm this legislation. If we want so ial justice we must meet our re- siiivnsibility and know what is right 1‘.“ ourselves and what is just for in any plans for reconstruction for Ho future prov‘ ‘on should be made in: housing. Wise planning should be rlr'hltlel'ed. The rural mother very oiiun labours under conditions detri- nn mat to her own and her family’: health. The best utilities and ma- tmials obtainable should go into the homes of the future. In closing I would ask that, when ('l'll. -izing our government, it should be constructive criticism, not de- stiiictive, and that we bear in mind tl t the kind of legislation we want is :irgely in our own hands. DO YOU KNOW? What is the condition of rural housing? This is the situation fut Ontario [I'LCOl‘dlng to the 1941 census. bomber of farm homes Awmge number of rooms 1) 13 Brick buildings 27.6% Frame buildings ._.__. 59. % blouses requiring external re irs 31-570 (001mm fuelâ€"gas or electri ty 13-1% wood 83;? coal m..._ - '7 Toilet facilitiesâ€"bath or shower _ 10-7% flush toilets .~_.~ 2-57‘ Electricity . 3’-3% Vacuum cleaners 113% Refrigeration 211% Castro] heat .__.._._. io ... - Telephone 503% A“almigh rural n ario p favourably with other provmces there is plenty of opportunity here for planning for post-war reconstruction. How important is the rural home to rural life and agrmlllt‘lll‘ei li0 ,youth.,to the “mm: to the future? What is the minimum standard of houSmg which “’5 should try to establish after the war'.’ How can such a standard be secured? _ These and other questions about housing will interest your Institute. . 5-1 l MISS CATHERINE LUCAS AND MISS ESTHER SAUNDERS. PERTH COUNTY, EXHIBIT THEIR CLUB WORK. JUNIORS WORK FAITHFULLY Congratulations, Farm Daughters Congratulations, farm daughters, everywhere on home farms! We know the splendid job you are doing in helping make food fight. From early morning until late at night we see you in the field, in the barn, in the garden, in the house, making a. mag- nificent contribution to one of Can- ada’s most important wartime jobs. We know that serving on the home farm is hard work and not as glamor- ous as going to a Farm Service Force Camp. There are, however compen- sations in planning and sharing re- sponsibility as a member of a farm family producing vital food. We know it calls for sacrifice, stick- ing to the task at hand in spite of aches and weariness, iving up a picnic if the hay is rea y, a visit if there is hueing to be done. Never- theless we believe you are happy in the doing, knowing that you are help- ing win the battle of food production. Splendid Work Gardeners Some 2,200 gardeners, members of Ontario Garden Brigades, are doing a splendid work producing healthful vegetables for family meals. What a gay sight these gardens are with their straight rows of waving corn, lacy carrot tops, frilly lettuce, neatly tied tomatoesâ€"22 varieties of vegetables all told. Here and there near the vegetable garden and about the house stately zinnias, colourful snap dragon, golden calendula and other flowers in- cluded in club seeds play their part in dressing up the garden and home grounds. Vigilant gardeners track down all kinds of garden pests and Wage in conâ€" tinuaI battle with hoe and cultivator in an efl‘ort to maintain the best soil growing conditions and to control weeds. Tomato canning demonstrations, under the direction of the Home Economics coaches are now the order of the day. Already the girls visualize quarts and quarts of tomatoes on cel- lar shelves, canned by themselves the right way, and a generous supply of root vegetables and cabbage garnered from their garden and stored for “n'nter days. These farm daughters are indeed doing a splendid and im- portant job as family gardeners. Busy Achievement Days Busy Achievement days show a de termination on the part of leaders and girls to maintain a high standard of club work in spite of busy days, transportation difi‘icuities and a de- creased number of available girls in the 18-26 year age group. Clubs are being divided to save travelling, while hiking, bicycling and good friend Dobbin are all helping to beat the gas ration. An increasing number of en- thusiastic, enterprising 12 to 16 year old girls are appearing everywhere in clubs. It is evident from their ex- hibits, judging and demonstrations that they are making a thoroughly good job of club work. Cottons May Be Smart club mem- bers proudly donned attractive dresses,â€"usually the first dress each had made. In planning and selecting that dress they had considered quality of cotton, becoming style and colour; while in the making they learnt and applied bright finishes from neck to skirt hem. With what eagerness they listened to constructive criticism of their work. While they were justly proud of whnt they had accomplished they wanted to go on and do better next time and make further progress. Repeatedly members of Being Well Dressed and Well Groomed clubs told of assuming responsibility for the family mending and taking better care of their clothing to make it last longer and look better. What a joy these girls were,Â¥so clean, neat and well groomed. Canada’s Official Food Rules have become a guidepost to right eating for nutrition club members. The Meat in the Menu club is helping members use meat ration coupons to advantage and to prepare and serve meat the best way. Cereal Shelf girls are purchasing Canada Approved Bread and have acquired skill in util- izing wisely our plentiful supply of cereals for family meals. Yes, Home Making Clubs are help- ing members carry on more effectively and efi'iciently in war days and are contributing to the development of a fine type of girlâ€"one who perseveres and is dependable. cooperative and ready to learn and do; and one who thlipks and knows how to express her- se . Calling Rural Girls Home Economics coaches, former club members and leaders are now calling rural girls to enrol for fall Homemaking Clubs. Institutes and Districts have rendered a valued ser- vice in promoting Homemaking Clubs by enrolling girls, organizing clubs, providing local leaders and sending them to local leader training schools, and ever encouraging girls in their efforts as only mothers and seniors can. These girls and Home Making Clubs need continued interest and sup- port. (Contributed by Miss F. P. Eadie, W. I. Branch). (Continued from page 2, col. 1). Ottawa Convention last fall. The letter goes on to state “The Achieve- ment Day was held at the local leader’s home and certainly proved the worth of her work with her class. All the Institute members and others in the community were invited. The mothers were delighted with this course." These girls will never for- get the Institute which helped them, and we depend on the girls of today to keep alive the Institutes of to- morrow.