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HOME AND COUNTRY Published Quin-mn- by The l‘wlerntctl \\'mnnn‘s Institutes of oniurin and The \rmuni‘s In~|itutc Branch I‘cIInI‘uncIIl Ili .igrii-niiun- omin-m Ei-iroiuiii 4'4I.\I‘Il1'TL| .l' “(dines It.“ :i, Iiollv ., uk i and. Turuuln Z. ,U. Vllzlih‘ Ut i'iKIt\l\'\IAl. IIIIUHV‘ I‘Jlli I‘JJT llrmmiiri/ I'nxulrllli it inn-um» : ....t- lllmm. i: I: 1. Iii-Iiv-iillru I'ri milnd Iii: l, i'miiiun. .\Ir» inn-Ii Slilutnl‘i . [summit I‘m mania”. m...” in. l' I It \in It .i. i'...i wiiimm. Ilii‘y‘vil In.“ .1.” s n in .v llll l/w L'I4I‘rrlyi'i rm... iii.“ \li|‘|un, ii i.- .r liulpli. on”... i. \\'nml, ii imam.» .\'.> . lurll 1mm.» .urs Lin \Irs .\Lrs. I’vl‘lllliilnll n‘ Mn. lllllil Adi/limp”, In M... .un . ‘Irs , in. un um \lr» 1:4 up I.) \m um I \In in» \Ir- , \In \I . r-Iirinlilllv Inna". Aim... r l'nniplivll. um K07". ii ii li'ulii-r, nii. -. Lump-m .. viii... imam-H ‘Ii luliii .‘Iel"iilliiili. It I! 3 llriiiiilriiiii. iiilii-lmiidi-iii‘e should iie arlilrmsml to pour. "mi HHIIVTHY" \\'i nli‘s Imditul- Br. tun-zit “i turban“... inn-nun. '.‘ 'l'lw .mpur i: dlklrllmlwl own I lill‘ mm or wimmim ln~iiiiiiiu m ill“ wand»... iii-llllili‘ \Imidipn l' ir‘ mt I’lllllllllfl‘h EDITORIAL COMMENT THE PROVINCIAL BOARD OF THE FEDERATED WOMEN'S INSTI- TUTES 0F ONTARIO Because many decisions are Inadc by our Provincial Board Directors. which have an influence on the poli7 cies and plans of the Federated Wo- inen's Institutes of Ontario. it is “11‘ portant that every member has an understanding of this Board. It was in 191%! that Women’s Insti- tutes first had a l‘rovincial organi- zation to coordinate the work of the Branches and Ilistricts. It could truly be said that the Provincial Boardbf the F.W.I.O. appro. mates a parlia- merit for the Women’s Institutes of Ontario. In order that there be fair repre- sentation. the Province has been subâ€" divided so that each Board Director represents a fairly evenly diVided membership. Iluring the year two meetings of the Provincial Board of Directors are held to hear reports and approve plans and outlines of work which will be the basis of Women's Institute activities and achievements Since decisions in l- by the Provincial Board have a far caching ellect. they are well considered. In the larger field the Provincial Board links the Women's Institutes of Ontario with the Federated Wo- men‘s Institutes of Canada and the Associated Country Women of the World. The federation fees paid by each Institute provide the funds for carry» ing on the work of the Provincial Board. A sizeable sum from this in- come is set aside to pay for two issues of Home and Country, and for the parcelling of all issues, ‘ for the expenses for Board meetings and other necessary expenses incurred by the Provincial officers. Then a sub- stantial amount is needed to pay the HOME AND COUNTRY w»x travelling expenses of the 99 Feder- ation Representatives to the Area Conventions. Also the expenses of Board Directors to the 99 District Annuals. Grants to the Area conven- tions are not as large as they once were, but it still takes many feder- ation fees to pay these. Through the years there has been close co-opei'ation between the Pro- vincial Board of the Federated We» men‘s Institutes of Ontario and the Women’s Institute Branch of the De- partment of Agriculture in order that the educational program may be fully promoted. Those of us who are in close contact pith the Superintendent of Women's Institutes. the Home Economists and Field A. istants well know what an important and worth‘ while part of our work lies in their hands. We feel it is the duty of each .ind every Iiuard Ilirector to support all projects one hundred percent. Because Board Directors carry these many responsil) ties for our member" and because each federation represent ive is a possible Board llircctor. it is most important that each District elect its federation representative with the greatest care. A federation representative should be a member in whose judgment and good faith you have every row illll‘fll'e. because Institutes are often expected to co-operatc in carrying out [ll'(_ :cts approved by the Provincial Hoard. “’ith the Provincial Board Direc- tors discharging their duties with clliciency and devotion and with \Vo» men's Institutes giving full co-oper- ution, our work will go forward to reach goals of high achievement. “Mildred Summers". Pres. F.\V.l.0. How is your Tweedsniuir His- tory Progressing? Will it be ready by 111477 You will want to display these at your FIF’I‘IETH ANNIVER- SARY CELEBRATION. CONVENTIONS G0 FORWARD (Continued from page I) are in this regard and we know that President Roosevelt said Books are weapons in the fight for democracy.” Interest in Schools “We have a real responsibility to our schools. It is important that the Women’s Institutes establish a con- tact with the school in their com- munity. It will be heartening to the teacher to know that she has in the community a group who will assist her in doing things to brighten the school hours. If it is possible help plan for hot school lunches. You will he doing a worthwhile task. Women's Institutes may be asked to give assistance in arranging a suit- able ceremony to take place in con- ncction with naturalization. The first responsibility for this ceremony rests with the Secretary of State and is something which Women’s Institutes have been seeking for some years. After 50 years these are some of the responsibilities which are still ours. Not forgetting our first and greatest responsibility is to establish happy and contented homes whose intluence reaches out to touch the whole community and from there spreading on and on in ever widening circles. Thus if we really put our heart and mind into the efl'ort to spread peace and good will on earth we may well say with courage. hope and faith that WE FACE THE FUTURE." NEW STAFF MEMBERS Miss Irene McBride, psychologist and Miss Audrey Spencer, Handicraft Field Assistant, spoke about the new couises of instruction introduced by the Women's Institute Branch this year. These courses have been added to the Co-operative Program and will be available as District and Institute sci-vices. Miss McBride will conduct courses on Family Living while Miss Spencer will demonstrate weaving and leather work. SI' PERINTENUENT VISITS A LL CONVENTIONS Miss Anna Lewis, Superintendent of Ontario Women’s Institutes, reâ€" ceived a warm and kindly welcome at conventions all over the province. Her sincere and enthusiastic interest in Institute work, her knowledge and appreciation of rural life and its problems and her kindly, understandâ€" ing personality have won for her the love, respect and confidence of our members everywhere, In speaking of the Women’s Instiâ€" tute organization, Miss Lewis said, “We find ourselves taking part in ‘Operatinns Crnssroads’. During ‘the war years our machinery of organizaâ€" tion has been geared most efficiently at high speed toward winning the war. Now we need a shifting of the gears at the crossroads and strong guidance to find and follow the right road toward peace and happy, conv struutive. worthwhile living". "Remember". she said, “any ma, chine runs better with good lubri- cation and the lubricants human kindness. tolerance. understanding and good humour are a great help toward smooth running and efficient progress”. “The women of vision who guided us so well in the first fifty years have left us a fine heritage and a real Challenge. Inspired by their courage and their accomplishments may we go forward and face the future with faith and determination to reach the great goal ‘The Good of All Mankind’.” Encourage The Young Matron Miss Lewis urged us to encourage the young matron to attend our meetâ€" ings and in every way to adapt our program to meet her needs. The first objectives set down by our organizaâ€" tion were in the interest of the young homemaker. It is she who is raisinicr the citizens of tomorrow. Our organ- ization needs the enthusiasm. exuber- ance and vigour of youth along with the experience and solidarity of our older members". SPECIFIC SUGGESTIONS OFFERED 1. Arrange the time of the meeting so that the young mother can attend. 2. Make provision to look after the children in order to free the mother for the meeting. This may mean estab- lishing a nursery the afternoon the Institute meets. Members might take turns supervising the nursery. By providing educational toys and games the wee folk as well as their mothers would spend a worthwhile afternoon. (Our superintendent still remembers the happy times she and the other children of her community had attendv ing Institute meetings. Sonic activity was always provided for them.) 3. Instead of the traditional ‘grand- mother's meetingv introduce a ‘Grand- mother Grandehild Meeting' and use this as an opportunity to study the part the grandmother can play in the care and training of children. Whole new avenues are onenmi up. The program might include “Story Books for Children”, “How to Tell Stories to Children". "How Not to Spoil the Child”. Skits. quizzes. con- tests and demonstrations lend them- selves well to this type of program and the young matron benefits as well as the grandmother and grandchild. 4. Encourage young women to hold office. Other young women will be more interested and have a sense of "belonging" when they realize con~ temporaries help plan the program. 5. Appoint a welcoming committee. Make a house to house survey of potential members. Invite them, call to accompany them to the meeting and see that a warm welcome and a worthwhile program awaits them. 6, Arrange a brides’ mee ' Members might be asked to their wedding gowns. Brides of the past five years or of a certain decade might provnle the program. What funl What scope for ingenuity and originality! :7. Especially welcome our war brides. Arrange a year’s free mem- Fall and Winter, 1947 bersliip for those who wish to regularly: Rmemher, it is the 15m kindly things we do every dav wl HE will really make our newcomer m" ntTlihome and welcome. ii “1"! ese and man 0th - were offered. y H “ENSth Discussion Groups Recommended “Qne of the finest challcnpp awaiting us is to influence pidi 5 opinion. To be a good citizen in democracy we must be well infer Organize discussion groups th, your Institute. Invite the men in ticipate. There are many Educ radio listening groups “School for Parents” and “Rail... Forum" At your regular may”), arrange panel discussions and "Inn; discussions. We are told by nu. experts that we only rcmemliiu w; of what we hear unless we parti ‘l‘:“\: in discussion. Discussion folloiud id worthwhile action should brim i... Suits." Representation on School Bowl. Miss Lewis encouraged us = in take a more active part in pull {.. “The opinion of our women is .~( up to and respected. With a m. bership of nearly 36,000 in In m“ and 70,000 in Canada, we are It .iuy rural force. Let us use thi~ rm wisely. Your job may be schoii l 1-. tee. municipal councillor or u higher office. attend he a mm] m iuI. bar. at lllllfll such "5 ii .i Our members ill‘ iilt‘ mothers of the community. ll‘ Illl~ capacity we should have a c idmu hand in community affairs. lb .,,.. her. too, that our horizon: m; widened and it is our opportup .i. well as responsibil y to ex: :iii influence in the wor Overseas Institutes Adopiv ‘ "To bring peace and happy we conimup while living we must and. mid peoplefiourselves, our famili our neighbours. our world neiui‘ My. Tangible things we have dm lllli can do are: Establish letter 'lli~ ships, adopt Institutes in ‘dl Britain, exchange Institute mi mp with overseas groups, - mil our international organizatiw lllb A.C.\V.VV., help the children I .ir torn lands through the SOt‘li of Friends. the “Save the Children in" and the “Unitarian Service wm> mittee”. Study the U.N.0., I IS, S.C.O., F.A.O. Support national dip lug drives and save and shai ml with Europe and China. Ali“ dl. live in peace and harmony \\'ll “ll” selves and our families. If we “Al’- tiee worthwhile living in the i iiidv sphere then we can expect betl suits in the larger sphere. In closing, Miss Lewis rmoteu Hid Daniel N. Burnham, “Make no "it" plans, they have no magic tii or men's blood. Make big plans high in hope and in work. Lei gress, cooperation and servo be your watchwords ever remenili m: that noble ideals have a pair “ldl existence and will remain and Elli‘lll:t‘ long after you have gone. Tip .if you rise to your opportunitier div standards you have set up “il‘ come rallying points for your iid- dren and your children’s Children and they will go on to greater thine be. csuse you have lived. because wiu caught the vision and because in" builded the foundation so well MRS. LAURA ROSE STEPHA- First Government Lecturer VVele'd at Ottawa What a thrill to meet Laura ICU-W Stephen, 259 First Ave., Ottawa. HM first Institute. lecturer! Mrs. Ster‘wl‘r a. charming grandmother “eicliti' years young" kept her audience Flfl‘ll' bound as she reminisced about how tute work during the past fifty yi-iiis. It was she who helped organizt “‘f‘ second Women’s Institute at WWW" who suggested our beautiful iiwllv “For Home and-Country" and till‘ dr- sign for our pin. We owe much to Stephen for. the fine contribution has made to Institute work through out the years. We shall all look ltd}; ward to meeting her at our FlItlL‘l Anniversary celebration at the On' tario Agricultural College. G‘Wlllh' on June 18, 1947! .. :(Continued on age 4 column â€"l