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HOME AND COUNTRY PUIJIISIIL‘I‘ Quarterly by Feilci-nirvl Women's lnsiliutcs or Oniorlo and The \\'ulncll‘s lnsziiute Brunrn Dcpurtmcnt ut Agriculture Onuillu The Eun'uulAl. Comm-rim )li'i. c rioimos, ma. 3, Bellevllle. ‘ . I'I. summurs. llJ‘l. I, Fulltlllll. \llna r. Lon-is, Toronto 2. llniiiliriilrr. 'l‘ol’nnlo E. All“ .\Ii‘\im..:s or I'm (1 ii. iii 15.19.15 lIlmluJ: ""an prawn”. \Il‘s .\rln:\ l'. lmwls. 'l‘monin 3. .. Clan-nu- llnlmos. R.ll. 3, Bollorllle. l'rrritlrul Airs, llncn Sinnnn-rs, It. I. Frvlltlllll. rowan": "irr-Prrnialrnl- Bush. L'culsecon Futulicr, int. 1, SI. 'rnonnts. hrixllnllxpn. Box 255. I\'~-c\\|tlln. [um-tar» mt Ur; Elli'uliry‘ w, A. i‘ownn, Metcalt'v. l‘ltil Hamilton, RR, l, rot-l: .\l||ls lion v; Johnston. Mlncslniz. . F. R Thornton, l’ t. l, Tlimnesturd. , lmmn-ls, :l‘lll North Braille 3!. -i “'illlmn. .lrhlillllnill Dlnctnn i. A. alt-Ewan. Russell. L. Heath, Portland. u, \v Roluh, Orono. \v. .\. Mcl' cgor. Dcsboro. Bunlton. R.R. ii. Elora. , .\ "il Sinuli. Port Elgln. . L,\|<- sham. RR, 1. Millizmvo. .\i s. Harr) \‘i'und. Mount Pllmsant. \V lllwell. Willford. )r. Uttersnn. . Flute. Piiltcrson, (inrtlon Lake. Smrrlun/vTrzuurcr Mrs. John McCulloch. 12.x. 2, Brampton. L‘oircslmndenr‘o should be addressed to "HOME .mri COUNTRY” “'olnt'n's lnutltute Brunch DepaerL-nt or Agriculture Pariimnont Buildings, Toronto 2. Tlils Duper ls illstrlbuted through the secretaries or \Vomen's Instltutcs to \\'olnl:n's InSLllIIlc Members. EDITORIAL coM ME 'r WE ARE STILL GROWING Scarcely a month passes but word comes to us of the birth in Ontario of several new Institutes. In the past two years some forty have been en- rolled. We are introducing them to you in the list that appears elsewhere in this issue, for we feel sure that _ all the readers of Home and Country will be anxious to join in a welcome to these newcomers. You should find the list especially interesting at tilis time. When we look forward to celebrating our fiftieth anniversary in 1947, does it not brini': forth a thrill of pride to belong to such an organization, starting as it did in 1897 with one small group and spreading until in 1946 the community in Ontario is rare indeed where at least Institute does not flourish? Let us not forget that whether our Institute is very young or “going on fifty" its success lies with every member. Officers are important, yes, one but tlley are helpless without the loyal support of the members. It is yollr enthusiasm, your work. your willingness to co-operate, your loyalty that decides whether your Institute is "up and coin‘ng", or just one that "also ran". To the new Institutes we say a hearty welcome. You will be welcom- ed in your own District at your District Annual, where we hope you will be well represented. Do not hesitate to iiin your District oflicers about matters that you don't under- stand. As you start on your new year, whether it is your first or your fiftieth, we send our good wishes that it may be a most happy and successful one. Front Row: \lisr Lulu Row. Anni: P. Le Buck Row: Mrs. Mlls Florence Lniillow. Mimi Margaret pluments, Mina Beth Ollvl‘l’. Miss Grace Thorbtlrll, lli‘ fills: Beatrice )chnnnld, alumni-t DeGronl. AGRICULTURE IN A POST WAR WORLD The story of Agriculture is the story of civilization. The first laws were land laws. When we follow the history of man through the centuries l e realize that hack of every conquering army, back of every mighty empire must stand the tillers of the soil! That as these have prospered or failed the nation has stood or fallen. The land means the things of l: e The destiny of any people rests with the food supply. Now that we are already in the era we have anticipated for sir lon': war-weary years what does the future hold for rural people? Ideas and work which a few years ago seemed important now fade into insignificant-e in the light of world sfi'airs. Our limits today are no longer our Community. our province, or our country. We must think and act internationally. The hungry and poor who are with us always are not on our door step. They are on the other side of the world but distance now is no excuse for ignorance of facts, or failure of duty. Standing as we do at the beginning of an atomic age we need not empha- size the transcendent necessity for achieving peace now and for assur- ance against future wars. Peace and food are verv closely interlinked. A hungry world is an angry world, hence the production and distribution of food is vitally important. The F. A. 0. Conference at Quebec should be given a great deal of study and thought so that the nutritional value of food be given as mucll consider ation as quantity. No longer should a huge percentage of people live on a diet of rice, potatoes and bread. Let us keep on with our victory gardens, these are one good project that has come out of the war. How about our rural homes? Will the hoys and girls coming home from so many difierent parts of the world be happy to return to what we have to otter them? A broad program of beautification of farm homes and rural schools will he a great incentive to travel-tired youth to settle down where they spent their chidhood. Our present favourable economic position is the result of a war- induced demand. Our poor economic position in pro-war years was due to the fact that over a period of years supply exceeded demand. Now we must have a better balance either by controlled prnduction or by enlarged demand. We can enlarge the demand by increased population or by in- creasing the buying power of con- sumers by good wages and full employment. Is the urban consumer cognizant of the fact that during war years the government paid a large part of Miss Jclm Scott. “is Florence I a; Miss thly Ellul". Minn Allnu Stuwpn: Mia! I\ ' Elmer Young, Miss Dorothy Weickar. 1m, Inpring urn, Mus Dorotl. ell, .\l Rota )Iollnl‘n- Mm: . Mrs. ' Irena Smith, SUMMARY OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTE WAR REPOFT Money Raised Wnnl and Sewing Supplies . Central Fund, F. W. I. 0. lied Cross Navy League llitty Bags Salvation Army War Work . British War Victinls' Funds Milk for Britain . Jain for Britain (Cash Contributions) Cigarette Funds Blankets Blood DOTIM' Clln Institute for the Blind \\'ar Savings Certificates and Bonds Other Expenditures ‘ WORK DONE Knitted Articles Sewn Articles W I. War Savings Certificates filled Blood Donors their food bill by subsidization of many farm products? Farmers ac- cepted this as part of their war co- operation. Thev did not consider it a good policy. Now more than ever they realize it was a poor policy. If so . lies are now removed will floor prices fol~ farm products give farin- ers a price on a parity with other industries? Or are farmers headed for permanent subsidization'! This rates serious thinking. Discussion groups in meetinc‘s are a great benefit. Organize and pro mote Farm Forums in your connnun» ity. Thev are making an important contribution to the development of rural community life. Chances are if Farm Forums are not popular in your area it is because they have not been given a fair chance either by poor leadership or that the material does not suit the particular area. If such be the case create your own material pertinent to your area and make your discussion groups popular. Let us qualify ourselves intelligent- ly to meet the challenge of a new world order. The complete united nations program is the start, the end is smile form of world government to establish law and orderâ€"a parlia- ment of man whose international aim is peace and universal security in the federation of the world. (Contributed by Mrs. F. M. R -â€" ford, Provincial Convener of Agita- ture and Canadian Industries). Eadie. Mrs. Hugh Summers r. M. lllclntyru ii Mrs. Betty nndrlul, sa )[nrlnro Brown, Miss Margnrat_1'hompmu in. can minty. 3n.- vt-mr Bamhridge, Min Ethel REPORTED EXPENDITURES Gifts to Local Enlisted Men and Women 10,128.13 l Mal“ Marjorie Minna: All 1 oo . Wilkio, Misc Morton Humphr- Mlnl Kny Wenthorril- um May 1, 1945 Sept twin to > . Oct. 31, 1945' Oct. 1 1945 $40,653.94 3‘ 2,339.50 l 2,216.31 2,597.21 l 7 2,208.82 1,869.43 1,394.57 262.12 175.31 480.33 8,549.62 1 LOZOJS' 1.40044 140.68 . 95m NEW] . “338.38 29.93 1,222.54 5,468.30 1,037.14 15,022 20,268 JUNIOR INSTITUTE - (Continued from page 1, . ll organization and proceeded llll a critical eye to the Junior l mute constitution. The day passed 11! too quickly so a committee wa> wrlnell to study the constitution [Ul'liw l and to make recommendations 1t "‘9 Spring meeting of the Pi lnx‘lfll Board of the Women's Institn ': aid to' the annual meeting of tilt “"1"” Farmers’ Association. A happy feature of the day .5 (ll? luncheon with Miss MELTlee “We” Executive Secretary of the. “W “‘9 Children Fund. as’Euest. M‘ WW“ took the opportunity to {hm ii the Junior Institutes for their "ice"; contribution of $600. to UIL' mud. The conference was sigmllvu"t l," a good many ways. One was that it stressed the possibilities of‘ n llfll‘Pld l'elationshi between Senior‘ 2‘“ Juniors. Each group has min-ll #0 contribute to the other and will? the girls may wish to rail” "‘E Junior Institute constitution Sinne- what to meet the special nerds If" Youth. there seems no reason u ii: Seniors and Jun" #5 should nol wor- happily together, niting ln cummu“ .ity efiorts with each group stl'cllilil" ening the other. Mature pawl? a”! profit by the enthusiasm and enérlllll‘ of youth while they in turn l“l-Z._ well avail themselves of the expel!“ ence and wisdo‘mthat only YPMS “8 bring. _ - ' .