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HOME AND COUNTRY HOME AND COUNTRY minim. MI Qunrh‘l’ly by Tho Homo-.1 Womcn'l Institute- oi Ontario and Ti... \\ -u n‘. liis|iliilo “ranch and ii int-minim Serric-t mm“. m 01 igmuinm IWnturil‘ EUH’DRUL CUMMIHZK Mn. N. llolini-s, RR 3, Belluvillv. Mrs Ii Sum-ms, l 1, Foninni. Miss Anon l‘. Leu romuio ‘.:. MEMBERS or PROVINCIAL Bonn: 1946-1947 Honorary Pram): Vila Miss inn.- 1". Louis. Toronto 2. Mrs. L‘Ivmnm Ilolnics. RR. 3, BK-liovillc. rrmil. ni iirs. than Summers, RR. 1, Funthill. Imam!!! Vic: I’n'milrnu I .\ MtEuun, Rum-Ii \lrs. l' )IrDmi II. [In Mrs. E l IIJniilfi. 320 Fun ll'illinm him-lam on Mr Exrclllll'! Bcu Jami-s RR. Cinyion Wm McChm». Mt. BrumpIon. n. w Rolpli, Orooo. Hum L. “loud, 14 Kllclicncr Am. Bronllnrd. Row llodds Club). Addili’onnl Direrinn Mrs S L Honda. Pflrilhnd. Arnold )Jiirlu-II. RR. 6 \Y. A .‘in‘Grrgoi’, D t. Fn‘d Boulion, R.“ Nunnl Smith, Port ms a. ’I'Iiunwsnlln xmu Brodie SL. .nrs. Mn, Mn Airs. \in: Believillo. Iom Mrs. I lnmllcllnu‘, Slrouii Mm, on I, iiiiigmve 3m, iinm‘illc. irrs. Jams Lumu. Ayipin. Mrs. Aylnior Cnmnmii, Huntsville. Mrs Mrs ins» ll.<< P, w Kent, on 1, Riclird'u Landing M imam, an Em on»... on, on c, )lnpln Bully Ruddl'll. Rs. 2, Georgotown Scerrlnryrfn'nrurcr Julio McCulloch, Rn c, Brampton. Mrs. Correslmndoure should bu nddrclscd to "HOME nnd COFNTRY" Tliv Women's Institute Brunch lll'lll llnmc Ernnornies Service linpnrtuicnl of Agriciillurn Pnrlminunt Buildings, Toronto 2. This paper is distributh through the r-A-rreinrirs nf \\'nnieii'is Institutes to [he \\ omvu'u Instilulo Members. EDITORIAL COMMENT TRIBUTE TO STONEY CREEK 1897 INSTITUTE 1947 It is \iith deep and sincere grati- tude that we pay tribute to our Mother Institute, Stoney Creek. Little did our first members realize that out of that memorable meeting held fifty years ago would develop our vast Women’s Institute organ- ization as we know it to-day. What an inspiration and thrill it has been to read and reread the early records and follow through the accomplishments of our women throughout the years. Vi’nen we meet and talk with our charter members and read their first much treasured minute book, Thomas Campbell's poem “Hallowed Ground” comes to mind. “What’s hallowed ground? what gives birth To sacred thoughts in souls of worth!” Surely Stoney Creek is hallowed. ground in Institute history! Have not “Sacred thoughts in souls of worth" been born in this village? To think that from this nucleus Women's Institutes have spread until now. fifty years later, instead of 76 mem- bers as there were in the first year of Institute history, Ontario now has 36,000 members, Canada 70,000 and Institutes have spread throughout Ontario and Canada to Great Britain, Australia. New Zealand, Holland, Ceylon, Africa as well as other counâ€" tries. Ami from the idea of Country- u-omcn meeting together our far reaching organization, The Associated Country Women of the World. has developed and thrived; the will to do good has prevailed. "What‘s hallowed ground? 'l‘ls what gives birth To sacred thoughts in souls of worthl "P19 in; Aug“. 3. Jackson, President, Peace! Independence! Truthl go forth earths compass round; And your high priesthood shall make earth AJl hallowed ground!" May we the daughters and grand‘ daughters of the first Institute women go forward with dauntless courage, determination and faith to help bring “Peace! Independence! Truth I" to all mankind. Matthew Arnold has said, “If ever the world sees a day when women shall work together purely and simply for the benefit of mankind, it will be a power such as the world has never known”. Surely this is our Women’s Insti- tute challenge today. With chaotic conditions as they still exist through- out the world it will take all the power we possess and can create to build right principles and relieve human misery. As our organization has expanded so also our responsibili- ties hnve increased. We have accepted the countries of the world as our neighbours. Are we ready to per- form the neighbourly acts of kind- ness, understanding, tolerance and mutual help in order that we may live in harmony with our neighbours? This is a challenge which must be met if we are to help bring true peace to our world. "And is he dead whose glorious mind Lifts thine on high? To live in hearts we leave behind Is not to dial" Are they dead whose “glorious minds" have lifted ours on high? Have we not been stimulated to greater and nobler thoughts and deeds because our early Institute women lived and had a vision? Are we, the young women, measur- ingr up? Does this same courageous unselfish spirit and will to serve live in the hearts of all Institute women today? Let this be our aim. May our ever inreasing membership follow on to greater accomplishments because this Institute idea was born and be- cause these noble women lived and inspired us. Truly WE TREASURE THE PAST. We pay high tribute to our Mother Institute, to those who helped with its organization and to our charter members (several of whom, we are happy to say, are still with us to celebrate this great occasion). The finest tribute we could pay is our assurance that we shall go on, keeping our standards high, to build our great Women's Institute super structure on the firm foundation al- ready laid. The thousands and thou- sands of Institute members regard- less of colour, creed or politics who go about dmng good the world over form a living memorial to the great Women’s Institute idea originated at Stoney Creek. WE FACE THE FUTURE keeping- ever before us our great motto 'For Home and Country" and the words of our Ode “Each shall seek the common wealâ€"the Good of All Mankind”. A. P. L.- STONEY CREEK OFFICERS 1947 Mm. Lyle Nash, Secretary (Continued from page 1 column 4) Minutes Recorded “Name of Society discussed. “Moved by F. M. Carpenter, sec- onded by Mrs. Melsoii, that the name he changed to ‘Tlie Woman‘s Institute of Saltflect’. Carried. “The constitution and by-lnws as prepared by the committee was sub- mitted. “After constitution was read it was moved by Mrs. Dean, seconded by Mrs Mclson, that said constitution be adopted. Carried. Letter read by secretary from Hon. John Dryden to Sec. Erland Lee in reply to a request for n grant. “Address by Miss Watson who gave an interesting paper on foods. Directors were then appointed. “Moved by Mrs. Carpenter seconded by Mrs. Pettit that Mrs. Erland Lee be a director. Carried. “Moved by Mrs. McNeilly, seconded by Mrs. Maison, that Mrs. C. Dewitt of Tapleytown be a director. Carried. "Moved by Mrs. Marcus Lee sec- onded by Mrs. Dean that Mrs F. M. Carpenter be a director. Carried. “Auditors were then appointed. “Moved by Mrs. Melson, seconded by Mrs. McNeilly that Carlotta Orr be an auditor. Carried. “It was also moved and seconded that Mrs. (Dr) Thompson be an auditor. Carried. “It was decided to hold meetings once every fortnight, Thursday after- noon at 2 o'clock”. Pres. Mrs. E. D. Smith . Sec. M. E. Nash The significance of this cherished minute book, still clearly legible in the nest handwriting of Maggie Nash, impresses one deeply. The con- cise but meaningful records depict a turning point in the history of womankind. An idea was born An idea. which has broadened the out- look and given a new lease on life to hoinemakcrs everywhere. Throu h the vision and inspired action of A elaide Hoodless. the courage and persever- ence of this broadminded and public- spirited young farmer, Mr. Erland Lee, and the cooperative action of charter members and interested friends, adult homemaking education in its broadest sense had its birth. ‘ Through this newly formed organ~ izntion the members hoped to improve condi ms in the home from the phy- sical, intellectual and cultural stand- pointâ€"to, raise the standards of homemakmg. The idea has spread. Now groups of women all over the world meet to study and work toward tThIngest FOR HOME AND COUN- The First Constitution The original objech a earin ' the Constitution of the Vlagman‘sin: stitute, drafted in February 1897, are almost identical with the objects as they appear in our present Hand. Book. _ We quote these objects from the original Constitution. The brack- eted clauses have been added since. 'The object of this Institute shall be to remote that lmowlsdge of Househo d Science which shall load to Golden Anniversaryy 1947 d the improvement in househol tecture with special underuta the economic and hygienic value 1 foods and fuels; and to a man scientific care (and training. In children with a - » °‘ general standard of health morals) of our people; (and m siderntion of any problem m» carrying on of any line of i which has as its object the uI the home or the betterment of .i ditions surrounding communitv hr. We also observe in this tion the forerunner of our ,, committees. We quote: “l‘lir better carrying out of the n this Institute it shall be div six divisions or branches as J' (1) Domestic Economy (2) A] ture with special references in tation, Light, Heat, etc. (3) in,‘ logy, Hygiene, Medicine, Calist‘. 'lllig etc. (4) Floriculture, Horn. W (5) Music and Art (6) Lin and Sociology, Education and ‘ latiun. d srch'. riding glf view to rinsing m, I {mil con. ‘i um ' m3 is- Early Program It is interesting to note tliai tiny of the topics considered viiui urn. years ago still have a large p . ,;, Women's Institute activities .m- It is recorded that on Februai ‘ Miss Watson gave an iiitv: paper on Foods; on March 1“ Mrs. McNeilly gave an inn, and instructive paper on Food for Children”. at the n March 25th Dr. Mabel Her on gave a paper on “The Cll in Health and Disease”. Thus fl" outset, health2 nutrition and III care were subjects which comi ii the attention of the organizn Other topics dealt with in Hi i I year of organization includla I'll Our Children, Women on the 'm (by Mrs. A. T. Rorer of Philni “the great scientific cook of :- ica”), Sunshinbâ€"The Light nv Giver, Home Decoration by .2. HOW to Cook Vegetables, 1‘ n- Make Coffee, Gleaned 'l‘I ‘» Housekeeping versus Homr. A Talk to Girls, Buttermakmu i 7 culture, The Science of Keepin; w in the Household, Food V n \Vhole Wheat. Humour, fun and happy so lll' tercourse all found their pl In these early programs. One hu. vi: reading “How to be Happy 1 ch Married" must have caused mi comment. Special Reading Courses nrc tioned as being held by thi: gressive group of women in b meetings. On February 10th, Chatauqua reading course on I . tic Science was started and pro to be very educational. Could not many of the above i- tinned subjects be turned “I i‘i' Topics Today"? Would it not a" ~- terest in planning 1947 progra‘ '0 choose at least one topic from ' 1897 list? The Superintendent's First lit“ ' In the annual report of the F intendent of Farmers’ Institute ‘1' 1896-1897, Mr. F, W. Hudson on “South Wentworth is the firs‘ stitute to take up this importer. '- partment, but it is to be hoped Hi the day is not far distant when iii local Farmers‘ Institute will his a Women’s Institute afliliated Wlt‘ :L The fact is now recognized that S" ‘m; women, as well as young men, reo ire special training to fit them for lie on the farm. Whether a Prowl IEIl institution for youn women onl is likely to be established soon i- n matter for the future. Meanv‘ 19 these Women’s Institutes may bi 0‘ great service in improvin the ""l“ ditions of women on the arm"~ Dr. G. G. Creelmnn, as Sup“.‘”' tendent of Institutes, records in 1899-1900 report, “At the begâ€"inm'lb of this year two thriving Institut‘ 8. organized and conducted by 'womv'n. were found to he in a thrivmg WI g‘rosperous condition. I refer to 0‘; omen's Institute of Saltfleet ml the Women’s Institute of South 010' nrio. Later in the season other In' stitutes wrote asking for infom- ation". . . 1 (Continued on page 9 colub'm 1)