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4 RESOLUTIONS CARRIED Ten of the thirteen convention areas submitted resolutions for con- sideration by the Provincial Board of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, at their November meeting in Toronto. The following resolutions were passed unanimously and action has been taken by your provincial con- vener: Ottawa Area 1. “That we of the Glengarry Dis- trict respectfully petition our Domin- ion Governinth to make the system of education more uniform throughout the Dominion". 2. “That this Women’s Institute of West Hawkesbury at Vankleek Hill, request the Government of the Prov- ince of Ontario to introduce legis- lation at the next sitting of the Legis- lature, with a view to making blood tests compulson before marriage and requiring a medical certificate of free- dom from venereal disease from every applicant for a marriage licence”. 3. “That the Government of this Dominion of Canada and of each Provincial Legislature he petitioned to set up a Dominion Department of Education as soon as possible, to co- ordinate and systematize an educa- Lional system for all of Canada." 4. "That medical and dental super- vision be given the children of our rural schools, and that regular clinics for immunization against typhoid fever, diphtheria and whooping cough be established; also, if considered advisable that blood tests be taken of children in order to stamp out vcn< ereal disease." 5. “That May 24th, Queen Victoria's Birthday, be resumed in this pro\- ince as a statutory holiday". 6 “That a woman representative be appointed to The Unemployment In» surance Cnnm inn, Kingston Area. 1. "That this convention petition the Income Tax iii ’sinn. Department of National Revenue, to reconsider this matter and to exempt farmers from this unjust tax. (the addition to the taxable inCOlllt‘ al' the farmers of $125 for each individual in the home for food produced and consumed.) Believille Area 1. “That all cattle he tested and those found to be infected with Bang’s Disease be marked with a suitable non-Ileslructible mark, as in T. B. testing". Toronto Area I. “That it be made compulsory to teach household science, manual training and agriculture in all rural schools.” 2. “That the Women's Institute Branch of the Department of Agriculture he requested to incorporate in their co- operative prngrum in home economics :1 course in household mechanics." 2%. “That we petition the Government of the Province of Ontario to appoint the best person it can find to carry out an active campaign to teach the youth of Ontario the evil effects, morally and physically, of the use of beverage alcohol.” 4. “That each Women's Institute be asked to do all in its power to em» phasize the importance of preserving the sanctity of the marriage cere- mony; to disseminate information and to point out dangers in regard to this matter". 5. "That the desirability of providing a suitable course of training, lending to a certified standing, with the idea of raising the social and economic status of such workers (household assistants) be drawn to the attention of the proper authorities". 6. “That we strongly urge that the publication and sale of unclean liter- ature be discouraged and that all hooks of fiction placed in circulation through the libraries be subjected to censorship by n committee including at least one woman, along with mem» bers of the clergy; and be it further resolved that the Department of Edu- cation be asked to destroy any such fiction which may now be in circu~ lation through the travelling 11b- raries”. . '7. “That a protest be made against this veiled infraction of the law (patriotic advertisements sponsored by the liquor interests)". _ 8 “That without any intention of criticizing the present Government, whose Minister of Agriculture, Colo- nel Kennedy, has shown the greatest interest and co-operation in our work. we respectfully request a thorough review and adjustment of said in- equalities of remuneration (Governâ€" ment Instructional Stafl')". ‘ 9. “That we urge the Minister of Agriculture and the Government to introduce such legislation as is necesâ€" sary to accomplish this end". (ap- pointment of a permanent Board of Governors for the Ontario Agricul- tural College). 10. “That conveners of standing com- mittces in District or Area be allowed their expenses for postage, stationery, and telephone calls, and that where possible a standardized sta- tionery bearing the Women’s Institute crest be supplied these conveners by the District or Area concerned." 11. “That we the members of the Van- delcur Women’s Institute do protest against publication of immoral lIterâ€" ature, and ask that a censorship board be appointed whose duty it shall be to review all such literature, and that said board be given such power as to debar from publication any article, pamphlet or book, the moral tone of which is degrading. 12. “That suitable institutions be pro- vided for the welfare of persons suffering from chronic and incurable ailments", 13. “That in case more victory loans become necessary we admonish our Government that we do not approve such extravagant, intensive advertis- ing as has been used in past loans; also we petition that lives of brave airmen and soldiers, with their valu~ able craft and equipment, he not en- dangered in spectacular stunts to advertise such loans”. London Area 1. “That beverage rooms for women in Ontario be abolished". 2. “That we petition our Government to put again into efiect those laws re- gardini,r the desecration of the Serbs bath, and to make it an ofience for all who break the laws." 3. “We would respectfully ask that a certain period each week on a Canaa dian radio network be set aside for the Women's Institutes of Canada that Canadian nomen may learn what their sisters in all parts of the world are thinking and doin in the work of reconstruction; the programs to be under the direction of the Women's Institute Branches of the llepart~ ments of Agriculture in the various provinces in turn or according to any arrangements that they may make among themselves or with the Dominion Executive and that steps be taken which will eventually achieve this goal". 4. “Thai wr- petitinn the Dominion Government that a sane, well formu- lated plan of innnigrntion with subâ€" sequent chunges in the immigration Act, which takes into cognizance skill and ability as well as men ', be in- stituted as expeditiously as possible". 5. “That Life Membership shall be made transferable to any Branch in Ontario, with exemption from annual dues, and shall entitle the holder to voting power and privilege of holding oilicc in the Branch to which she may transfer only". Guelph Area 1. “That the Liquor Control Board of Ontario be requested to abolish all men's and women’s beer parlours". 2. “That the Department of Agricul- ture and the University of Toronto consider the establishment of a degree course in Rural Home Economics at Macdonald Institute, Ontario Agfi. cultural College, Guelph so that (1) those who plan to enter extension work in rura Ontario could take their NEWS FLASHES E t Korah, Algoma: Donated $78.33 to the school towards the installation of a musical device which will be a benefit both educa- tionally and for pleasure. _ Little Current, Manitoulin East: Since having current events and peace offering at each meeting, have been able to get usually quiet and backward members to help in' the program and enter into discussions. Mount Royal, Wentworth South: A war bride committee has been formed to visit young war brides from overseas and give pald‘l‘lp membership to all Wishing to Join our institute. Ivanhoe, Hastings North: The Inâ€" stitute sent a delegation to meet the Township Council regarding a com- Inunity fund for the returned boys. An organization was formed. Bonnechere Valley, Renfrew South: As a result of the Health Program, the Institute undertook the install- ation of a blood bank in Victoria Hospital at an approximate cost of Five Hundred Dollars. degree at Guelph and (2) that more research work in connection with the farm homes of Ontario could be car- ried on at Guelph." Sinicoe Area 1. “That a detailed outline of how to conduct an annual meeting be placed in the new band book". Thunder Bay Area As an additional clause to the reso- lution presented by the Welland County W. I. and passed at the Nov- ember Board Meeting 1944. "That a Canadian or British woman in marrying an unnaturalized subject be permitted to retain her citizenship rights in order that she shall not lose her franchise, rights to family and mother's allowances, old age pension, or any such benefits pertaining to Canadian citizenship; or if this is not granted that she be thoroughly in- formed as to the privilege she will lose, before her marriage takes place. Outline for Convener of Resolutions Since Women‘s Institutes have the opportunity through the presentation nf resolutions to create, mould and sustain public opinion for the better- ment of “Home and Country" much thought and study should be given to their preparation. For your information and guidance the following outline was presented to and accepted by the Provincial Board. 1. Investigate existing laws as they pertain to conditions in question and Include a copy of the law. If it is felt that improvements could be made, suggest in what way. "That any resolution pertaining to legislation be thoroughly investigated by the Institute before presenting it for approval of the districtâ€"and where possible the enclosure of the present law governing the legislation m question be included". Passed at November Board Meeting, 1945. :2. Give careful thought to the word- ing of the resolution, make sure the intent is clear. 3}. Be sure that it is properly signed, i.e signed by the mover and seconder In the Institute, and when passed signed by the President and Secretary (this makes it an ofiicial piece of business). It is then ready to be submitted to the District Annual, and when passed there_ the President and Secretary sign it. It then is sent to the Area Conven- tion_ for sanction, then signed by Chairman and Secretary of Convenâ€" tion, then sent on to Provincial Board. When it is passed there the Convener of Resolutions forwards copies of re- solutipns to President and Secretary (or signatures before sending on to l‘jefigrtv‘nepts concerned, . so utions of a local be dealt with locally. nature Sim” (Contributed by Mrs. Holmes, Provincial Convener lutions.) Clarence of Reso» 'Winter. 1945.46 HOME AND COUNTRY r ' ____/___fi‘ ' our OF THE PASTâ€" (Continued fram Page 1, Col. 4.) for cheerfulness, for a full ' comelier mode of living-er lasts? planning was adopted that the dean] association with inanimate ub'e y would contribute to making the if" home. It meant care in combinim beauty and usefulness, comfort ,"fi convenience, and high standards”, social life. In shortâ€"a home new“ omically sound, mechanically no "' ient, mentally stimulating, soiliiellh, wholesome and artistically Satisfy}- ing", with courtesy, freedom and harmony as features of daily relation. ships in the home. The rural women endeavoured u foster and develop an interest in good literatureâ€"to enrich the mind; music â€"to attune heart and mind to har. monies of sound, which was the am of the great masters; artâ€"to inspire to higher altitudes of life through pictured beauty; and the culture 0{ social intercourse which broadens enriches and ennobles the individual through association with others in clean, wholesome recreations and chosen diversions with congenial sur. ropndings, and the practice of social amenities. This association with People of education and refinement, listening to and understanding grand symphmiu seeing and feeling the grandeur of the great out-of-doors, has helped retain the cultural atmosphere -n es. sential to the home life of Cans la in these reconstruction days. Women now sense a new meaning in tin as. sociation in the home and with rlenr judgment are concentrating on man,- helpful ways of living with their families as a pertinent factor in mud citizenship. The Horizon \Videns In the half century which has 'lss» ed since the inception of the In-ntute movement, rural women have met. in a large measure, the Varying wndi» tions of home and national lif HTM- tively and judiciously. As a into the future we shall find an war widening horizon for service in meet ing the home problems whiriv will arise. Let us carry forward the :pirit of courage, unity and s 'ce ,lmh characterised the work in its .nrcp- tion. Let us carry forward thrr old democratic ideal that the strenc'.‘ oi the nation is in the individual Let each citizen look to his or her own mode of life and standards of ‘hnrr acter to preserve the honour vi the nation. Let us more vigorously ex- ercise a selflessness which maynifies the virtues of others. Let us not fail to maintain in the new life srv development and religious rr retaining the simple faith of our forefathers in an all wise Ruler let us carry into the world of t0»rncrrn\r more of the good. less of the will which characterised the past; mm: of the love for our neighbours. ‘ _ The measure of every comiwmiti‘ is in the attitude of each indiwlufll toward the ideals of justice. ware and order. When we achieve these locally, we can achieve them nation- ally and internationally. We must 8* tablish these ideals first in the home. in the Women’s Institute we have a group of sincere, cultured harne- mskers and homebuilders, dome I work which has developed 'lni') I mighty force for human 1111111.t “"6 human happiness, regardless of race, color or creed. As we go form into the world of toâ€"morr‘ow, let “5 continue to render needed seri'lri‘. 1“ work in unity and to exercise "It daunted courage in the cause ‘Ol human happiness and well being throughout the whole wide world. y]. LETTER FRIENDS If you would like to make ll“ acquaintance of seine overseas Women's Institute correspondcflu you may do so by writing W. H; Loan Library, Women's 1mm“ Branch. De artment of Agrlc‘m‘m' Parliament uildings, Toronto 1