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Spring, 1950 HOME AND COUNTRY It is recommsnded that the F.W.I.0. mangly support the. recommendation submitted by the University Woman’s Club at Ottawa “that the Canadian “51 system should be centralized under the control of the Government of Canada With Federal authorities taking charge of all prisons in Can- ada area t a few needed for ofienders against ovmcisl statutes and pris- oucrs serving short sentences". Mr. J. D. Parks of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Tor-auto addressed the Board and asked the co- operation of the F.W.I.0. members to help solve Canada's No. 1 Health ProbleinaMental'Illness. There are three objectives in the fight against mental illness. (1) To promote sound mental health among children (2) To dispel public ignoi'ance about men- tal disorders (3) jl‘o inform the public about existing diagnostic and treat- ment services now available. He stressed the advisability of early diagnosis and prom t scientific treat- ment. He said, the nstit‘ute members could help combat_mentsl illness by spreading this information. The wealth of Canada is people. This or- ganization hopes to double the mental hc’llth of Canada in the next few 1-. ing Board directors were host- asses at n deli htful afternoon tea. Mrs. J. R. eddes in appreciation spoke of the kindness of the retiring mmnbers to the new Board members and how much their keen brains and guidance contributed to the deliber- slums of the Board. Mrs. George liilllEy also spoke of the privilege and plr-csure it was to work with them {lull what a goodlinthing it would always be to have own them. On Thursday evening Dr. Reek en- io'tnined the prominent guests who w: e speaking at the Women’s In- itute Conference, Miss Lewis, Mrs. I‘utther and the Board members to dinner. Among these present were Deputy Minister C. D. Graham, and Mrs. Graham; Mrs; Raymond Sayre, Arkworth, Iowa, International Presi- ill‘Vlt A.C.W.W.; Mrs. Browne J. P., .nt, England; Mrs. Scott, N.F.W.I. Evi-kshire, England; Miss Marjorie Szott, F.A.O. Washington, U.S.A.' Mr. F. S. Tlfomss, M.P.P.; Dr. and Mrs. Mchbb; Mr. and Mrs. W. D. 'lolton, Professor and Mrs. Bell, Mrs ll. R. Reek, Mrs. J. R. White, chair- man of Guelph Area. (Contributed by Miss Ins Hodgins) CONVENER’S CONFERENCE (Continued from Page 5. Col. 4.) on Wednesday evening. lliis created ‘1 Spirit of informality and friendli- ncss which continued to prevail lln-oughout the sessions. 01! Thursday evening an enjoyable reception and visiting hour in honor of Mrs. Sayre was held. Delightful refreshments again were servedâ€"a refreshing interlude. Nor can one think of the Confer- ence without recalling the glorious music so generously provided by Mr. flhd_Mrs. Kidd and the community Fmgmgled by Rev. Young,â€"a pleas- ing addition to several sessions. mak- Lnlla welcome break in the round of usiness. The .solos by Mr. John Rock- x'ood. talented vocalist; the tour of lacdonald Institute; the appetizing meals served with such dispatch and the many courtesies of the 0.A.C. Eta-if all added to the pleasures of the Conference. i And so concludes another success- lll Conference. Who can properly fl’a-lllate the benefit accruing to the nstitute from these annual get-to- ZEthFTS? A. comment overheard in the fomdors shows what it meant to at east one woman "I can't put into yards what, it has meant to me to 1c:‘ve this opportunity to come here. I ow I shall go home a better Insti- tute menih' (Contributedi’liniss' Ina Hodgins, oniinuni ' ' Infims aim esand Rublic Re- State Secretary Bradley is shown at the unveilin ' t g of the ortrait of gitrssétAdelaiéle Hoodlessufounder of the first Women’s Institute inpthe world. M tfiney reek, 0nt., in 1897. Mrs. J. B. Pack of Montreal. daughter of fr: oodless, looks on as the portrait is unveiled by Mrs. Raymond Sayre o ckworth, Iowa, world president of the Associated Country Women of the world. Before a distinguished audience includin ‘ ' ' . _ I . g Prime Minister St. Laurent. the portrait was unveiled in Ottawa on May 8, 1950 and placed in the National Archives. It is the second portrait of a Canadian woman to be accorded this honour. It was painted by a Canadian Artist, Miss Marion Long of Toronto. Addressing the gathering Mrs. J. R. the organization which is now world wide. in her young life as a challenge that Futcher referrer] to the inception of “Mrs. Headless used a tragedy other mothers might be spared her suffering and the forming of the first Women’s Institute at Stoney Creek in 1897," she related. “We honor her today," Mrs. Futcher continued, “for her unselfish effort in creating something good, something enduring to aid mankind. As her portrait is unveiled and later placed in the National Archives, it is our hope that the thousands who look upon it wil 1 gain strength and inspiration. Mrs. Hoodless’ vision‘is now world wide, and it is very appropriate that our in- ternational president, Mrs. Raymond Sayre, will unveil the portrait.” Prime Munster St. Laurent also spoke at the meeting, pointing to Mrs. Hoodless as ‘a distinguished Canadian whom we are all proud to honor." Pointing out that Canadian women are taking a greater interest in alloirs of country, the prime minister said "their views not only are worthy of con- sideration but must have consideration." “I am sure that if the women of all nations could impress their views on their governments as the women of Canada iin ress their views on the Canadian government, it would be a happier worh ." The Ottawa convention area executive under the leadership of Mrs. Elwood Halpenny and Mrs. S. G. Wilson are to be highly commended for the excellent arran gements. Some 750 women viewed the ceremony and were served afternoon tea in the drawing room of Chateau Laurier. The Canadian Association of Consumers Many projects of great value to homemakers have been undertaken by the Canadian Association of Com suiners during its first years of work as a two-way channel between con- sumers and government, trade and industry, to improve the standards of living and much has been achieved in better understand'ng of rural and urban consumer problems. Women’s Institutes members have been among the leaders in these activities and all Institutes should know what is being done in this field, how they can help and how they can make their voices heard on any problem affecting them Some of the subjects dealt with during the past year were: labelling of textiles and clothing (shrinkage, colour-fostness, sizes, etc); Vitamin- izing of apple juice; sizes of cans: radio interference; rubber footwear; X-Ray machines in shoe stores; for. tifying of flour; fancy packaging; etc. C.A.C. now publishes a newsletter monthly or every six weeks. The individual membership fee _ is fifty cents per year. This entitles. the member to the newsletter and it is suggested that each Institute have at least one, or more indiwdual mem- bers, so that the newsletter will reach that Institute regularly'and that they may use the questionnaire included In it to send on their representations as to the consumer problem under conâ€" sideration. Application should be made, with the fifty cents fee. to the Ontario Provincial President, C,A.C., Mrs. A. H. Seguin, 298 Richwew Ave., Toronto, Ont. Institutes Welcome A warm welcome is extended to the following Junior and Senior Women’s Institutes organized from December I, 1949 to June I, 1950. DISTRICT INSTITUTE Brant North Tranquility Dufierin Silk's Ruth Sayre Durham East Hope Township .lr. Grey Centre Proton .lr. Grey South Centrcville Haldiniand West Garnet Halion Brookville Jr. Hastings East Cannifton Chapman Hastings North Hun'tcr’ford .lr. Huron East Howirk, Jr. Huron South Seaforth .lr. Kenorn Camp Robinson Ear Falls Lambton Centre Brooke .lr. Nipissing Calvin-Bonfield Jr. Chisholm Jr. Temug‘nmi Ontario North Athcrlcy Ontario South Oxford North Perth Centre Perth North Port Perry Jr. East Nissoui‘i (Kintore) Jr. Eornholm Listowel Jr. Wallace Goodwill Perth South Mothcrwell Peterboro Selwyn Simcos Centre Silver Maple Simcoe North Hillsdale Waterloo North Woolwicb Ever Faithful Wellington South Eden Crest The following Institutes were rev organized: Huron West Londesboro Middlesex North Lucan Sudbury W estree lN MEMORIAM Miss Edith Hopkins Rural Ontario has lost a friend, leader and counsellor in the ass- ing of Miss Edith Hopkins in ind- say on May 3lst. Miss Hopkins was a member of the Women's Institute staff since graduating from Mscdonald Insti- tute in 1916. Her common sense, sincere inter- est in people and understanding of their needs made her contribution outstanding ond vital to the homes and lives of rural families. During the first Great War she worked at canning centres direct- ing jam making for overseas and gave special demonstrations on war breads. From there on with vision, she gave leadership in various fields of service working with Juniors and Seniors, demonstrating and lecturing in foods, conducting coaching classes and acting as Home Economics Instructor in chnrge of Dnuvmonth and three- iiionth schools. When some years ago there was a need for special direction in Home Crafts, Miss Hopkins was appointed to establish such a pro» gramme. Versatile nnd industrious, she be- came an authority in the field of Home Crafts. Willi foresight, she kept her programme flexible and in line with needs, specially featur- ing utilization of wool in pro-war days, knitting in war years, and the making of gloves. quilts and rugs in recent years. Prior to going north for rug classes in April, in spite of indiffer- ent health, she insisted on seeing Queen Mary's carpet. She wanted to be able to tell the women some- thing of the beauty rind loveliness of that carpet. For Edith Hopkins there was only one way to do a thing and that was the right way and an obligation was something that had to he met. Her Courage, sense of responsibility and pure will power made her carry on her northern courses as scheduled. Within n few days after returning home on May 8, she entered the hospital. Women throughout the province who were privileged to know her and who attended her c1asscs_rc- spccted her as a teacher, admired her as a lender and valued her as n friend and counsellor. She stood for integrity and hiin standards and behind her somewhat austere approach was a heart of gold. FPE. Thank Youâ€"Unitarian Service Committee Dcur Institute Members: I am glad to have the privilege of expressing deeply-felt g r a t i t u d e through “Home and Country” to Ont; urio Women’s Institutes for your gen- erous response to the February appeal of the Unitnrian Service Committee of Canada. On behalf of the th0u< sands of needy people in Europe whom you helped, I thank you for your gifts of money and new and used clothing. Participation in the project of sew- ing loyettes was so overwhelming that we did not have funds to supply enough flanelette for the eager needle- workers. Many of you became tem- porary foster-parents, adopting war- shocked children for three months in Unitarian Service Committee homes in Europe. A number of smaller con- tributions added together to buy blankets and concentrated foods and your thoughtful notes showed good will for our cause. With my repeated thanks. Sincerely yours, Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova, Director for Canada.