The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

2 , M HOME AND COUNTRY Published Quarterly b)" The i-‘udi-mmi “'oinc-n's lnulitnu-s of Union" The women's llluIilllII‘ Brunch in-purinmn u! .\grir|||lurc Unlurin HIIITUKHI. I‘KHIMIT'D: : .‘IIN. r'. iiniincs, RR 3. Bellcrillc. an» .\lnr_\‘ A, (,‘lnrka, Toronto. litmums iu' minus-ciao Bum): [Erin-1541 Honorary Prr-ulanm )ilSi Mn . Clarke, Toronla. sin i: llukc. Pnri Curling. inmnn: .\lrs (‘liiri-ncu Ilolliii-s, an, :i. Bullovilln. rm I'rnrit'rnix' \il‘s. . l \\'inm llmokliii .\Ir~ ‘ slnr. )3 ill. .\li~ \l’ iinuli 7 Rupert $1., Per: Animr. Inmium nu Um Eli-ruln'z: Mrs. .1 H hndlnv. Arnm‘ior Hm .I. Ruill, R 1, lslingtun. llr» It hinrtlv}, R.R. 1, llnrhnm. Mrs A‘ Skipvi'r, rut. l, Tilbury. .‘Irfl \\'in. \VIIKHII, Burivick. liidilinnul Dircrlors: - .\ i-: nu n, Lummiu. , w i \\ u Island ll \ . Cn nun: w l wry, iloniiii'. .i ii While. nu. I .1... .lnrilinc, It.“ C’ulliiigwoou. ..i 'r in- vcn, Ancasmv. I-‘ “III n, pm iii Pnria. .\ Hui le, Rn Ii Exolcr. R Hui . run viii-ling. , 'I'hurrilini Iliiusnn, It ii. '2, Sun” Ste, Mnris. Srr‘rnlnri/ Trrururrr: .\[r\ w n, li-vulhi-rdnlr. Goldwater L‘mr.-~p..n.i. should be adun-zscd to “iii mi: and I'DUXTRY” “Hum-H's Institute Brunch IIi-pul'lluiml “r Agriculture I‘ailiumciit Iiilililings, Tlrlnntl) This pan... .. imminnuu llirmiilli thc luiiim iii \\ Illstilllli‘fl Ill “7 imimm inum s. \â€" EDIYORIAL COMMENT THE FORWARD LOOK Sprint.r is the time to look forward, to plan for the future. Live Wo- men’s Institutes throughout the prov- ince are looking forward and express Kl'eat interest these days in post-war planning for rural communities. 'l‘heir thoughts are centred on such things as improved homes, better edu- cational facilities, public health, op- portunities for youth, cultural and recreational programmes and various features of rural living. A few Institutes question whether they have time for such studies. The answer is that, if they are to be “01'th members (If the Women’s institutes of Canada, they must find time to be interested in the well-being of homo, cmnmunity, and nation. A recent letter from Mrs. Charles Russell. Letter Friend Secretary, N.F.W.l. of England tells how Insti- tutes are meeting this responsibility in England. She say “We have had a vcry busy White In the Insti- liitcs. and they are getting so greatly interested in eve side of reconâ€" struction. The qu . ionnuire on Edu» cation \\'L' circulated created tremend- mis excitement and interest, and pro- duced valuable evidence, we are given in understand by the Board of Edn- cation. Another questionnaire on Housing has gone around, and there is one on water-supply and sewage in rural areas which Institutes are dealing with at the present time. Group Conferences this spring have many of them chosen to read 5â€"min- ute papers on Education. and I was present at one quite recently at Frinton-onâ€"Sea which is, as the Chairman said. “right under Hitler’s nose", where there were 100 members present from nearby Institutes, and four papers were read. It was my task to sum up. and I found it no light one, for they had brought up so many aspects of the subiect, and dis- cussed so widely ever side of it. We have many iicti ities organized (Continued on Page 2, Column 3.) HOME AND COUNTRY CITIZENSHIP CHALLENGES THOUGHT “Think Nationally -â€" Work “Nation- filly" is the slogan Mrs. Cameron Dow, President of the F.W.I.C. has chosen for the 1943-45 biennial term. This slogan can he a binding influence in our work in Citizenship. I hope many have read the outline suggested by Mrs, Milton Wade, national conâ€" vener of Citizenship in the Federated News, January, 1944. Perhaps some of our Institute members have clipped this outline from the "Family Herald and Weekly Star” of February 16th. Study Naturalization Laws Mrs. Wade has suggested among other topics :1 study of Immigration and Naturalization Laws. The splen- did reports which I have received from our area conveners during the last two years, and the discussion which I have heard at W.I. meetings, lead me to doubt if any organization has done more than the W.I. to help New Can- adians feel at home in Canada. While we study laws and policies, could live not start compiling information gleaned from our oim practical ex- periences which would be of value to our government? Note Mrs. Wade‘s questionâ€"“Would it be helpful to the applicant for naturalization if the government published a simple_ 't- ’book on the duty and responsi ty of Canadian citizenship?" Do not forget to send on your findings. I was delighted last fall when the ports told of so many projects in Citi- zcnship in which our members were participating, as well as reporting papers and discussions. Many thanks to all area, district and local con» veners. The 1943 report is on file at the Loan Library, W.I. Branch. Make Democracy Work The more we study citizenship the more we realize that it is not enough to know how Fascism, Nazism and Communism differ from democracy; we need to know as well the difference between socialism, bureaucracy and responsible government. The more we study, the more we realize it is not suflicient to have our citizens see the need for improving conditions at home and abroad. This is vitally important, but it is also important that we under- stand something of the methods of bringingr about desirable reforms without forfeiting our freedom or in- volving ourselves in financial chaos. It is the special responsibility of the standing committees on Citizenship to help our members understand the proper use of the tools of democratic government. Many of us remember that in June, 1936, we had the opportunity of meet- ing at the O.A.C. Guelph, delegates from the German rural women‘s orâ€" ganization, who had come to the Third Triennial Conference of the A.C.W.W. at “’ushington. When one takes the proceedings of that conference, and rcreads the splendid reports, telling how the German women were working “together for one great common goal", does not one still feel that those we- men sincerely believed they were con- tributing their share "toward real peace in the world"? Does one then ask herself, “Would I, too, have been satisfied because I was co~operating with others in a worthy cause; or would I have realized any sooner than they did. that there are certain times when there can be no compromise?" Katherine Thomas, an Englishwoman, who spent some time in Germany, has written the book, “Women in Nazi Germany’fl A review of this book states that the history of these women “Provides a telling example of good intentions paving a road to the pro- verbial destination.” Therefore when we are presenting under Citizenship topics relating to worthy schemes to improve our coun- try, let: us first of all endeavour to present more than one point of view on that topic. We should aim to help our members train themselves to weigh the subject matter which is pre- sented to them. Secondly, let us leave sufficient time for discussion Probably the members ' Institute do not care for dis- 3353:: They feel they learn more from speakers; perhaps they feel time is wasted. This may be because we have not trained ourselves to lead discussions. Let us do so, for well- conducted discussions can build better citizens for a democracy than talks and papers, without discussions. Mrs. Wade has, given many helpful references. Some others are: I The Post War Woman,” Hilda _Ridley, Rverson Press, 40c; “Women in Nazi Ghmany," Katherine Thomas, Ryer- son Press, $1.50; “Why Our, Women Must Fight an All-Out War,’ Chate- laine, December, 1943; ‘Post War Immigration," 0.A.C. Revmw, Feb- ruary, 1944. The Post-War period will be one of the reformation periods in. the his- torv of the world. Reform means Ire- form. Could we do better than renew the women of the Bible, especially the women of the New Testament? Use the Franchise T winter, many organizations in various municipalities have tried to induce more citizens to use their fran- chise at the municipal elections. Do we know what matters come under the jurisdiction of the municipal officials? I was pleased to note one Institute had made a systematic study of this sub- ject last year. There have been changes in the last few years, and we should keep ourselves well informed. Do we know what percentage of the voters in our own municipality use their franchise? Do we know how many of the Institute members use theirs'.‘ In 19-11, the Board of the F.W.I.0. passed a resolution forwarded by the Central Ontario Area urging every W. 1. member to consider the matter of promoting an aggressive campaign to pledge all members to vote. (See Know and Country, Winter 1941-42.) After consultation with Mrs. Wade, National Convener, and the Area Conâ€" veners of Citizenship, it was felt it might be wise for the members to first make some study of Citizenship before deciding to issue pledge cards. Now that the members have shown interest in Citizenship, it might be well for every Institute to lead its members to take a personal interest in this matter, and discuss how they feel about pledge cards, and what they feel should be on a pledge card, if issued. If the Institutes do this, the District con- vent-rs, after studying the voting in their own municipality, might be able to lead a discussion at the District Annual to find out if the District could plan a project in Citizenship to 5W” “P more interest in the use of the franchise. I am confident the members of the Institutes will continue this year to make the best use of all the opportuni- ties our society, the Women's Insti- tute. offers us to be better citizens. As 5. Smith says in the International Women's News, “constant vigilance is the price of freedom; and to vigilance must be adder] hard - thought." work and hai der (Contributed by Mrs. T. D. Cowan Provincial Convener.) ’ \_ (Continued from Page 2, Column 1.) for the~ Spring and summer, but we realize that they may have to be abandoned at any mom- ent should the Second Front 0 an In fact they .have already plaiced travelling restrictions on the general public, and I am wondering whether I shall be ablelto carry out the many engagements have undert k speak to Institutes. a an to Then sh; continues, a return 0 raids in London this last month, which have not been very pleasant. The noise of our barrage is terrific, but the raids are very short'h Ontario Institutes. so far from the Second Front and from bombing raids surely can look to England for inspir- atipn and resolve to carry their weight in planning for the future. “We have had ., 2,: .‘ ' ‘ v) spring, 1914 ' PUBLICITY During recent years advartising}, assumed a major role in the busin is world and through its wide Influehs many companies have prospered Ere yin-id their greatest expectations P licity in our organization is coin “ ' able to advertising in business angal' used well, would add members in ii," Women's Institute and arouse great r? interest in our present members, u Press Reports The press have proved genera." , allotting space to activities of‘thn Women’s Institutes. Since they hay: given fine cit-operation it would b. wise for publicity conveners to ll; likewise, preparing all material f," publication with care and Senmng n in promptly; Reports should he Sud, that the followmg queries could be an. swered in the affirmative: (I) it] knew nothing about the Women's l". stitute would this report aroma un- interest in it? (2) Does it adequaiti-Ii- describe the theme of the flirt-tin]; bringing out the important pumis de: veloped by the speaker and making ii appear worthwhile? I knav. um many advise that all names of (11..., having even a"sma'll pait in the illei‘l ing should be mentioned, bui inan times this results inareport Hint is}, hodgc-podge and reminds Dill iii a small store window where ti..- L‘llii' is made to display samples p. prof": thing in the store. Know the W.I. Also we should take the brew \Ieli than that: which concerns mm our local Institute and have an inn our Provincial and National In I. ations. Right here is prulm‘l; in. place to urge that our Instllbl‘ put» lication, Home and Count ', i I‘l‘JlJ more thoroughly. It is irk 3 imp members who consider them i-lw. good Institute members say 'HliI 'ust don’t have time to r i it." veryone needs short periods ' [‘4'- laxation each day and whav mun.- way to relax than to have ynoi min- of Home and Country near _\i w hir- orite chair and read as you r It would be ideal if every v ibw of the Women's Institute realni ii [hill in publicity is her I'esiin‘n lilllil'. Since the Women’s InSilli _ i: such an outstanding orga. inn it needs no balIy-hoo, hut ilm‘: need enthusiastic members viii I‘Eili tell its merits in an interestii . “ In one of our Southern Ontsi ii the Women's Association nf . ol- the large churches asked an in: 'iri Women’s Institute member to i -.= their Association to tell Women’s Instituteâ€"its ori i aims, activities and accoinpl h» Ill~ The interest aroused in these Mllii‘n may at some future time, \ll“‘ \ia activities are not so denianiliit. bail to the organizing of an lnztnuiv Adult Education Sometimes I wonder if r» 1"“ enough emphasis on the edumimiiul side of the Women’s Instituice. lir- cause often it is a surprise to iho-v not members of our organizaimn w know that the Women‘s _In<"u“‘ pioneered in adult education. Al: though the term adult educatmfl hi1: recently been coined “EVEI‘lhEbflS Women’s Institutes have been WWW leadership in this for fort ‘4‘" years and this part of our “'0 fertile field for publicity. Probably most of us were brunch: up on the theory that you only Hal out of anything what you put IIIIOVl . However this is not true of the \ 0: men’s Institute for no limit?“ I‘",“ much time and thought is give“ 2 this work one receiires mm“ “"11; than is given when all the_ briefs: and advantages of membership 1" worthwhile organization are tota; hi So let each and every member It?" just homage to our fine argfil‘iflfl ‘ks not only by words but also by “or ‘ (Contributed by Mrs. Hugh S“‘"' mers, Provincial Convener.)