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HOME AND COUNTRY Publishud Quurlarly by The Federated Wumen‘ Institute: - of Ontario And The \\'omen's lnslilutu Branch Department or Agriculture uninrio Elm-om Conni'r‘rx: Mrs. C. Holmes, RR. 3. Eollevllle. Mrs. ll. Summers, R.lt. l. Fontlllll. Miss Aniin F. Lewis. Toronio 2. .\li..\lllt.'i$.\ ur PimVlNcIAL BOARD: 1945-1903 Honorary Prrn'dent: Miss Anna. F. Lewis, Toronto 2. Mrs. Clarence Holmes, .R.R. 3. Belleville. Pruidnil Mis. Hugh Summers. 3.12. I, Fonthlll. Rlal'onal VicarPrniduiu Blrs. Ross Bush, Consecon Mrs. J. R. Futchor, RR. 1. St. Thomas. Mrs. J. Chrlsumlson. Box 258. Keeivntln. Dinctor: Mi [he Exacutice w A. Cowun. Mctcnlfe. Phil Hamilton. R R. 1, York Mills Geo. G. Johnston. Mlnesing. R Thornton, R.R. 1, Thnmustord. . Daniels, 320 North Brodie Stu William. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs For! Additional Director: \ McEwen, Russell L Heath, Prnland. . O. \V. Ralph. Orono. w. A. McGregor, Desboro. F. Boulton, R.R. 3. Elara. Noran Smith, Port Elgin. Lyle Slinver. R,R. I, Mlllgrove. . Harry Wood. Mount Pleasant. Mrs. \\'. C. Caldwell. “’ali'ord L. G. Crensor, Utter-son. . Ross Dodds. Clute. . A. Patterson. Gordon Lake. Serramry-Trzmrrr Mrs. W. n Lentlierdnle. Coldu'aler, Correspondence should be addressed to “HOME and COUNTRY" Women's Institute Branch Department of Agriculture Parllcu'nenz Buildings. Toronto 2, This paper is distributed through the secretaries or Women’s Institutes to Women's Inslltute Members. EDITO RIAL COMMENT OUR TRIBUTE It was with deep regret that the notice of resignation of our beloved provincial secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Leatherdnh was received at our film nual Board Meeting in November. Through more than eleven years Mrs. Leatherdale has given devoted and unselfish service to the Women’s Institutes of Ontario. All down these years her unfailing courtesy, kindness and graciousness have been models that all Women's Institute members might well emulate. So while we of the Provincial Board and all individual Institutes will miss our friendly, inv teresting contacts with Mrs. Leather- dale we realize that her contribution to the welfare of Women’s Institutes has been beyond price. Realizing this we know that she rightfully deserves a lifting of her heavy responsibilities to the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario. “’9 arc happy that we have Mrs. Leatherdnlc’s assurance that she will continue to be active in the work of our organization. All our good wishes are with Mrs. Leatherdale th t she may in the years ltof come enjoy ill the best things of i e. Mildred Summers SCHOOL LUNCH LEAFLET READY In last Spring’s "Home and Coun» try" you read "About School Lunches”. Now a leaflet on this sub- ject is off the press. It is called “The School Lunch Primer to Good Eating Habits". You should find it helpful if your children must carry their noon meal to school. Write for your free copy to Women's Institute Branch, Depart. ment of Agriculture, Parliament Bldgs., Toronto 2. Co-opci‘ution long has been the rule of Ontario Women‘s Institutes so it was not surprising that they agreed to cancel their area conventions inst They did it cheerfully, in spite of disappointment, for the area conven- tion is the highlight of the Institute year. As Miss Inn Hodgins, Secpctxu‘y of the Ottawa Area snid,â€"â€"“While we on: all sorry that this year must puss without the inspiration and fellowship of a large representative gathering. we cannot question the decismii, nor regret the heavy traffic of homcward- bound service men which made the decision necessary." ' To Manitoulin goes a special word of praise, for they could have had a convention since not many would have used trains or buses. But "no", they said, “if it will help our boys or even one boy coming home we’ll give up our convention for this year." ' likecuti've meetings with restricted attendance replaced conventions in most areas. These took various forms, but all dealt with the business that normally would be dealt with at the open conventions. In these areas ofiiccrs will continue to serve for the coming year without elections. Miss Anna Lewis, our new Super- intendent and Mrs. Hugh Summers our new Provincial President, attend» ed most of theSe meetings. At Cnllendiir Mrs. Duke, 3 Past Provinciul President, represented Mrs. Summers. That the Muskoku Area are taking their study of Citizenship seriously is shown in the fact that every district reported. At Belleville a debate on the use of the government grant brought out some interesting viewpoints. This grant must be used for educational purposes, and one branch reaped ricli rewards when they used the money to bring to their district annual members who were not active. As a result they have become very active and valued members. This is an idea that other Institutes might copy. At the Guelph meeting Miss Lewis introduced scholarship students in nutrition, part of whose work is taken with the Women’s Institutes. London Area held a special dinner party which gave an opportunity for a social visit. The Simcue Area meeting at Barrie took the form of a birthday party celebrating the twentieth anniver- sary of the County Area Convention. This was reported as one of the finest gatherings in the history of the Coun- ty Institute. Mrs. R. H. Bayes of Lefroy read a sketch of the history of the County Area since its organization in 1925. Mrs. H. M. Aitken, the first secre- tary of the Area, gave impressions of Europe as she found it on her recent trip. Kingston alone, whose lute date and limited transportation needs per- mitted them to carry on without cumv punction, proceeded with their regu- lar convention. An unusual feature of the Kingston program was a series of "time bombs” ~discussions on timely topics intro- duced by short addresses. The quiz on the Hand Book, conducted by Mrs. E. W. Boyes, Harrowsmith, assisted by Miss Lewis and Mrs. Summers proved popular and instructive. Reâ€" presentatives from the five districts in the Area took part. A summary of the year’s heme. making club work was presented by representative club members. Two short plays by Joyceville and Tamworth Institutes were presented In the evening, These. interspersed with music, gave a welcome oppor< tunity for the delegates to relax after a strenuous day‘s business. The closing session was marked by a luncheon. Dr. V. B. Douglas, Dean of Women at Queen’s Univer- sity, spoke on “The Far Vision". She concluded with “God is the sum-total of our goodness and nations and in- dcivgdynls must dedicate themselves to o . HOME AND COUNTRY CONVENTION AREAS CARRY 0N Miss Lewis, in hcr greeEinEE {Wm the Dupnrtmcnt, brought inspiration and u challenge to the meeting!- She snid that just n5 we nll had worked together well in wnr years, "0W "1 the post-war world with added res- ponsibilities wc Institute members would have to give of our best in all we undertake to do. ‘ _ I ' “It will tuke all the Vision. Intenl‘ gencc und co<0perntionlye can mus‘ tor," Miss Lewis said. We must go forward carefully nnd practise com- mon sense. Tolerance nnd tholneed for seeing the other person’s point of view should be the keynote of the post-war world." She emphasized the value of reports in giving ideas for future work. We have n wealth of experience on which to draw. We must look to the 1111533. evaluate it, take whnt is good from it and build on this solid foundation for the future. ‘ Mrs. Summers had many practical suggestions to alter. “Thoughtful reading and discussion are well worth the effort even for busy farm women." “People should and will turn to the Women's Institutes for leadership the members develop leadership in their branches. The Women’s In- stitute is the authentic voice of the rurnl people, but if we are to speak with the voice of authority we must know what we are talking about." Study of the United Nations Organ- ization was recommended, and she stressed the value of the Associated Country Women of the World as a great force uniting women of good will the world round. She reminded us that the Women‘s Institute always has been able to rise to any challenge. Now that we are back on :i peace-time basis we must direct our attention once more to homemaking skills and community undertakings. This won't be easy, but we gave an all-out war efi'ort and we can do the same for peace. At London Mrs. Summers praised the Area for bringing younger mem- bers to the fore. "This," she said. “should be an example to other areas to distribute responsibility of office in the same manner." Reports of standing committees echoed the same challenge to give the best to peac&time work as has been given in war-time. On the whole the reports were ex- cellent. They show a striving to reach out to the Community contributing to its welfare, but making use of its re- sources too. The feeling that addresses are not enough, that they must be followed up with study, discussion and action was shown again and again in the re- ports. One Institute passed on to the municipal council for consideration a paper on reconstruction. Local resources were tapped for material for programs. Local doctors, nurses, agricultural representatives, school inspectors, teachers were in- vited to address the meetings. One convcnci' of agriculture had a loan] boy {live a talk on moths, and the school children compiled the history of the township for one Convener of historical research. At the same time the talent within the Institute itself was not neglected. ilIrs.'Eush. in her impressions of the district annuals in the Belleville Area, spoke of the excellent job in discuss- mg‘ reports done by local members. 1013515115 la“? Willy leaders are deve- , carers w o are so a ' demand- _W}l.V not encourE-rgeatiii Y0Â¥L Insgtélte? ,0 5 l' of the commi Agriculture and Canadian Intd'if:tri:li has brqa‘lened in SCOPE. Shown by inâ€" terest m sail analysis. livestock im- provement. marketing problems Md” 0." the farm. farm forums. That the period ahead for agriculture when marketing situations will be changed is a serious one was em hasized by the Convener for the Londliin Area as She “Bad the women to stand reiidy ‘0 “we and zive leadership. ‘Tlie ibilit of mauldmc furs cliiizens sued] the reports on gluon. ‘ulluvfa' th m m H]. mm no 0 ml: or i . i' the attitude of pirmiyfi'ffl“ 31‘ ii hours, the‘ lawn of their cm. ' “'3‘” trifling. pm) a mug ourin - again and again. g’l‘hizmllla ' - Convener suggests that William” arrival of British brides rem ' u" families and ectobliahmdiit “his” “1 Women's Institute: have an Ii um“ nity _t_o practice neighbourlinnipnm' to be in turn enriched with noiiii. and makers as new members. m” In l-Iome Economics the trun| study is to ways of improvinn‘ fl home. Many studied iiousv-plmiiiiiihe flahhgrg! over the house, liiHE-sav' How we can make our farm life more nttractiw fivilbrii‘: him and girls was discussed in an, n stitute and others might mil mi; | up. Clothing construction and meall overs received much attcmmn “1mg. interest in the “three squ ' is still keen. The Ottawa Convener mum m, leadership training schools 'nll ImnI making clubs seem to be Filming? the front. 0 Village histories take the limeligli in Historical 'Resenrch repwts. Many are striving to have their buor' a in shape by our fiftieth annl' 1947. Is it too much to every single Institute will bu o a bony started by that time? Thunder Bay’s report im l'ubliclly was outstanding. It incl» lwl sud, good ideas as use of ]'ll< ,, my, open meetings. exhibits at .ill lain: encouragement of girls' i» it, dele- gates sent to district nnv and conventions, wearing of Inmllllc pin and their presentation to 1.“ mem. bers, distribution of Home (ml Coin- try to visitors as well :i- 'ibrrs. Other Areas, of cows («Mural some of these methods lv-l Guelph mentioned especially the that sen vice the radio stations in 4. on area had given. Many stressed in value of mimcographed or pri: mi pro grams. In some cases dist: 1 mm d these was the responsibiln of the publicity convener. Many reports echoed the Ir cling ex- pressed by North Oxford int an- thusiastic leadership and viilbefi willing to do their share or i .~ tote duties is the best publicity n run gel. Interest in the well-beinc school children was shown in w timlll' every report on Social il'eifne. Fellowship with teachers in Uncont- aged in an attempt to proiiiw'l mu“!!! understanding. One Institut. ‘rote a letter to a teacher who had maid an Operetta, expressing cpl-i , ""n for her interest in the childm l Some had committees to call on n mule“ and all were ready to welcm- lirlilSh brides. , Much concern is shown fol minim“ recreation and the need fox I‘Olllmn' nity centres, but, as one i'i‘nvem“ warned, community plannim .zml ei- tertainment is a very fine sulililcméni to home life but it in itsel' is iml sufficient and never can take llll 171W of the love and care of Damn“ War work seems the most (“mew report to give in detail. One convene: thinks more stress on the IIHWF “' standing committees would be r. \wflh while study for all Institutes d a necessary one if full rep“ “are finally to reach headquarters ‘3” should be proud of the work We ‘7 in the Institutes, and not sound :0 report it." 1 The Central Ontario Conwnern] War Work expresses the 39"““1 {EB- ing of Institute Women eVBI‘Y‘Vh‘”: in this year when many 0f .U‘" 3‘8: time activities may be set asllvll‘. hut first job was to win the war. no“ at has been accomplished we embark a nation and as individuals on ‘ second job of making the years peace that lie ahead, years of Mien“ ment and prosperity. We ‘3“ "r, if we all pull together for all “'9 9 worth." the h ntry In, 5 stress is: in. m i' meals.