ANNUAL MEETING 2 2, column 4) years, while consideration be given to an increase when ' tify this. This recommends~ ‘accepted. by the board and to the effect that. two full nalil nleetlnfid-4g: :ield this FT:â€" v 3 rec t in expenses 0 e ï¬rmsniid Secretary-Treasurer he ' 0 meetings of the Central Fund Committee held cenoui'rently With the B o s. a .â€". m .=~ :- 6 a E in Elections Early in the proceedings of the fleeting the secretary read a. letter of asignation from the Provincial Presi- ant. Mrs. Duke was called upon to aka the chair, and Mrs. Holmes ex- lnined the circumstances that led to his action. She spoke in appreciation of her pleasure in her work in the 'nlcrests of the Women’s Institute and egrriied that due to Ill. health she would not be able to continue. Hor resignation was accepted with regret. The names of 29 directors who had sewed during the past three years and xho were eligible for nomina- tion for president were posted. The election was conducted the following dav mv Miss Clarke, and, from among in}. nominees, Mrs. Hugh Summers, , l Fonthill, was elected by ma- ' vote. liEl'S of standing committees uted were: 'olture and Canadian Indus- rs. F. E. Birdsall, Birdsall; Haw Economics, Mrs. G. Wilmer Kn L», Wolfe Island: Citizenship, Mrs. Murray, 211 Begin Street, Fort n; Social Welfare, Mrs. J. Reid, , Islington; Publicity. Mrs. N. J. u'i‘ . Brooklin; Historical Research an ‘ urrent Events. Mrs. G. Gordon )1... rd, Unionville; Resolutions, .‘il ‘ lnrencc Holmes, R.R. 3, Belle- vilh \l'ar Work, Mrs. L. W. Challand, RI. 1. Siiiicoe; Convener Central . Committee, Mrs. Hugh Sum- Secretary Central Fund, Mrs. ’s, 27 Buck Street, Cobourg. Presentation to Mrs. Holmes J. White, on behalf of the . paid a warm tribute to Mrs. s for her leadership and the com .butinn which she had made in sin ding the interests and making lln: .rluence of the Women‘s Institute mu: valuable. She spoke in appreci- ain of her friendship and personal flu w ï¬ts and of her executive and pre- s: 1. ability. Best wishes were ex- is l to her for health and happi- nE- ll her home and life work. Mrs. A :nley made the presentation of a HOME AND COUNTRY silver bracelet a token of re - rance and aï¬e’ction. memb Conveners‘ Reports Progress was noted in the forward Stall taken by. the Provincial Conven- ers ‘of Standing Committees in ob- serving the new ruling to present out- lines, for study and activity with the years report. Another outstanding feature was the fact that all conven- ers were present to deal personally With their reports and outlines. (All conveners who are not boaid meni- hers attend at their own expense.) The Agriculture and Canadian In< dustries report was dealt with by the convener, Mrs. F. E. Birdsall. Members were'ui‘ged to keep farm accounts and to give more consistent support to boys’ and girls’ clubs which are necessary to provide education, recre- ation and inspiration for the young people of the rural districts. She spoke of the necessity of improving the standards of quality to retain post- war markets. The Institutes were asked to make a thorough study of the problem of rte-establishing war veterans on farms The Home Economics outline pre- sented by Mrs. G. Wilmer Keyes was in the form of a questionnaire and would make a most interesting proâ€" gram for one or a series of meetings. Mrs. T. D. Cowan, reporting for the Citizenship Committee, commented that reports from the Area Conven- ers show that the Institutes have done much to impress upon their members the three characteristics of a good citizenâ€"Intelligence, Integrity and Industry. A resolution had come from the Tiininins Area asking that, in the oath of allegiance, a clause be in- serted swearing loyalty and ï¬delity to Canada as well as to our King. Meni- bers are asking if there is any reason why the word "Canadian" should not be given meaning, since Canada be» longs to the Commonwealth of Na- tions. A recommendation was passed that Mrs. Milton Wade, Dominion Convener of Citizenship be asked to Contact authorities at Ottawa re these matters. Mrs. J. Reid, reporting for Social Welfare asked the members to con- tinue the study of the Planning and Housing Memorandum of the A.C. W.W. Theyr were advised to become familiar with the Family Allowance Bill which will become law in July. “Our aim is a Tweedsmuir Village History in every Institute by 1947,†stated Mrs. G. Gordon Maynard in presenting her report on Historical Research and Current Events. This will ï¬ttingly mark the ï¬ftieth anni- versary of the Women‘s Institute movement. It was agreed that the Pro- FINANCIAL STATEMENT, F. W. I. 0. OCT. 1, 1943---SEPT. 30, 1944 RECEIPTS Edi" .ve, October 1, 1943 N. $1,480.73 Fin . ration fees and exchange 4,841.67 F 1.0. Emergency Fund 927.32 f Life Menibers' Pin 190.97 Directors’ Pins . 24.00 F.W.I.C. Pins 21.55 Hand Books 78.50 Song Sheets . 9.36 Photographs â€" Mrs. H Hoodlcss ., 23.15 . Motto Cards .. 1.55 Donation â€" Otter-vi nd {venom W.I.’s .. .. 56.38 Region] â€" Central Ontario JLonvention .. 2.60 Lani: Interest .._ 3.33 Total RBceipts...__$7,661.11 DISBURSEMENTS Allocation, F.W.I.C. ,_s 500.00 Allocation, A.C.W.W. _.... 25.00 Wiation, Ont. Federation of AHiculture , 25.00 l'aiits to Conven ions ( ) . 265.00 Ed. Representatives to Can- Pventions .._._.__,__...-__.__ 308.13 pill'ltmg', Home and Country 409.36 -l.1.0. Directors‘ Meeting. bovember, 1943 .... 537.66 F.W.I.O. Directors‘ Meeting, Spring, 1944 . 500.23 F'.W.I.O. Directors 0 is net Annuals .. 235.79 President's Expenses to Can- ventions, 1943 r506.28 President's Travelling Allo 65.00 ganizations ....__ 15.40 Provincial Conveners age ..... .. 3.84 Putnam Memorial Fund ‘ 4.30 Memberships and Subscrip- F tions . . 3.11 Secretary’s Honoréériutni . . 300.00 Ofï¬ce Su lies, to ionerv, Postagepf 160.84 Secretary’s Bond 12.00 Auditor's Fee ., .__ 10.00 Photographsâ€"Mrs. Hoodless 24.50 Pins for Sale . Gifts and Flowers Interest on Loan Exchange ._ Total Disbursements Balance, Sept. 30, 1944 $7,651.11 Audited and found correct, J. C. PRIOR, Auditor. vinciai Convener of this committee be made a new member of the Ontario Historical Society. To mark the Silver Anniversary of the Provincial Federation a Provin» cial Tweedsmuir Women’s Institute History‘will be compiled. Mrs. May- nard With Mrs. Summers and Mrs. Leathei‘dale were named a, commit- tee to be responsiible for the history and the purchase of a suitable book. A recommendation will be made to the National Federation of Women's Institutes to include Historical Re- search among the F.W.I.C. Standing Committees. Publicityâ€"How to interest women of the community in the Institute pro- gram and to put across its aims and ideals was the keynote of the conven- er's outline for activity. Publicity articles by her pen had been far- reaching. Members are reminded that the re- ports and outlines of conveners of the respective standing committees may be had upon request from the Loan Library, Women’s Institute Branch. War Work Committee Some 960 Institutes or 742% reâ€" ported. Mrs. L. W. Challand, the con- vener stated: “There is much more to this war work of ours than can be estimated in money value. A well- meaning Government might have spent our $173,500.86 during the past year but could it possibly have meant as much to either the receiver or to those who gave? Just touching the garment that someone at home has handled, or made, unpacking the box that someone has lovingly ï¬lled, makes the homesick lads or the hungry, homeless folk feel that someone cares and they take fresh courage". The spiritual side of our war work was stressed by many of the convenâ€" ers and by one in these words: “We must throw a shield of prayer around our service men and women and ask for a new loyalty and devotion to inâ€" spire our country and the nations of the earth that all may work together under God’s Guidance for a new world of peace and unselï¬sh freedom for all mankind". Central Fund Receipts to October 315i; totalled $7,307.67 and expenditures to war charities $6,131.57, leaving a balance of $1,116.10. This was reported by Mrs. H. Wicks, Secretary-Treasurer of the Central Fund Committee. Recommendations made by the Cen- tral Fund Committee for support of the following war charities were pre- sented by the secretary and adopted: Vegetable Seeds for Britain $3,000 Service League for British Ships ._. . ._.. ._ GO†Queen’s Canadian Fund 500 Save the Children Fund . 600 Canadian Red Cross Societ Pi'isoners»ofâ€"War parcels..._. 500 3 The Navy League of Canada â€"Woollen Comforts _.._.. 3 500 Total M. ........... ,_ $5,700 The Wool Fund was closed upon the recommendation of Miss Clarke. The new personnel of the Central Fund (War Charities) Committee, F.W.I.0. for 1945 are as follows: Convener: Mrs. Hugh Summers, with Mrs. C. Holmes, Mrs. P. Merry, Mrs. N. J. White, and Mrs. H. Wicks, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Mary A. Clarke, honorary member without votâ€" ing power, and Mrs. L. W. Challand, ex-ofl'icio, as convener of the War Work Committee. W.I. Song Sheet The committee working on the new W.I. Song Sheet reported that many suggestions and recommendations had been received and that these were all being given careful consideration. They are hoping to have the songs compiled in a booklet that will be at- tractive and serviceable and yet in- expensive. Institutes Disbanding Because of occasional requests from Institutes for correct procedure in dis- posal of assets when disbanding, Mrs. E. A. Duke and Mrs. F. Barron were named zi committee to bring in a recommendation to meet this need. The following resolution was adopted: “That the following procedure be followed by Women’s Institutes which consider dishanding: 1. Notice of motion to disband should be made at a regular meeting, to be voted upon at the next remilar meeting; and a copy of the notice of motion should be sent to meni- bcrs not present at the meeting at which notice of motion was given. If this pi'nccdure is not possible notice of meeting must be sent all members, stating reasons, two weeks previous to meeting. 2. All as ts should be disposed of by a two-thirds vote of the members present. . No Women's Institute having dis- banded shall reorganize within a year. 4. The Women’s Institute disbanding shall notify the District Secretary who in turn shall notify the Deâ€" pnvtment. co F.\V.I.C. Each of the provinces has been ask- ed to prepare a brief to be circular- iZCti to all Provincial Federations prior to the Biennial Meeting of the F,\V.I.C. which will be held some time during 1045. Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Summers and Mrs. Leatherdaie were named the committee to prepare the Ontario brief for consideration at the Spring meeting of the board. (Contributed by Mrs. W. B. Leathe ordain, Scr-rctm-y-Treasurer. F.W.I.O.) THE BIRTHDAY CAKE CEREMONY Froin Lei! in Righl’ Mrs. A. E. Walker, Mrs. (‘ Munro. Mrs. E. A, Duke. who cut me binininy onko and n llnlv .\l . .. .\ Clul'kv. Mrs Wins. mi man [or llie F \\’ 1.0.