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L ARI) MEETING ,1: TED WOMEN'S F ,E' ROYAL YORK HUIEL NOVEM ER 20. 21 AND 22 “’1' I MRS. .I. FUTCHER, PRO‘ \'Il\ 'IAL PRESIDENT, PRESID- HDth er the opening exercises the dent welcomed the members, willi a special word to those newly Appointed. ' The President expressed appreci- nilnll to Miss Lewis and her staff for (in: many courtesiea and services re- «en’ml from the Department and her prlnllllal appreciation to .Miss Lewis 1‘.» Iu-r assistance in making the Visit uf ille International President, Mrs. Rnymnnd Sayre, su.h a success and ulsn for arranging the All Canadian Tour of the delegates attending the lnm-nauonal Conference in Copen- llule‘Il. )lrs. Futcher mentioned briefly )llo Sayre's visit; the unveiling mwmony; a meeting of the Indian Hum-makers Clubs and the generous ruslmnse to the Manitoba Flood Relief Findâ€"$17,387.28 had been received by the President in addition to the mzuiy quilts and woollen articles for- “:wlczl by the local Institutes. In conclusion Mrs. Futcher gave an immesting and complete report of F \\ .I.O. activities during her 3 years ln unice (these accomplishments are unlined in this issue under “Conven- lions"). lhe Board were loud in their uses for the splendid leadership rn by Mrs. Futcher as F.W.I.0. snlent. Mrs. W. P. Simpson, Byron, gave a bro-r report of her activities while mung Praident during Mrs. Fhit» Kliur's absence in Europe. Mrs. Simp- mu attended four Northern conven- wlinsdand a conference on Manitoulin ‘m . llrs. J. C. Thompson, Beamsville, wvwener of Agriculture and Canâ€" unmn Industries, said the reports re~ li-l\'€(i from the Areas show an amaz- iui' opponsion of Canadian Industries bum in variety and volume of pro» When with an ever-increasing l -i'e_ of interest, influence and par- rwpzmon of women in Agriculture .md Industries at home and abroad. We face many situations which are Hf vital importance to the future of our Industrial life, our economic life. nun home life and the future of our likllIZHtlon. From many reports Milne the belief that the proper dis- lnhution of food could be a mighty \" I:13!)an for peace. _1hcre is a fine spirit of co-oper- anon between our Women's Institutes nnd many other organizations work- mr: for the good of our people throughout the Province. The F.W.I.0. was asked to submit II bricf‘on "Conservation", from their Vlell'pomt, to the Select Committee \\ Inch was preparing a brief on “Con- suwation for Ontario". Three points from the F.W.I.0. report appeared in the final brief submitted by the Select Committee. The focal point of influence of our women in Agriculture and Canadian Industries is in the home. Homes “F? the greenhouses where plants of utizcns are cultivated. and happy. umtEd homes are a fame which can create peaceful, progressive living conditions. Mrs. Milton Weber, West, Mont- 1‘055, Convener of Home Economics and Health reported that health was stressed in every area. Many doctors “Id nurses discussed timely health l Published by The Ontal‘lo Women’s Institute at Toronto 5, Ontario AME and COUNTRY I Mrs. R. G. Purcell, Fort Wil- liain, was born in North Bay and‘her early life was spent in Collingwood where she attended public and high school. Later she taught in a country school in the Province of Alberta. After her marriage she made her home on a farm in Alberta, returning with her family to Ontario in 1931. Mrs. Purcell has three chil- drenâ€"Phil, a mechanical engi- neer in Montreal; Marjorie (Mrs. C. Ross) of Vancouver and Wilber, at present taking a post-graduate course in Sani- tary Engineering at the Uni- versity of Toronto. Five grand- children am the special pride of this youthful, vivacious and in- teresting woman. Always keenly interested in Community Activities, Mrs. Purcell has been an active mem- ber of the Women’s Institute in West Fort William holding various offices in the branch In; stitute, through the district. convention area and provincial board. She is also a member of Thunder Bay Film Council and had been on the board of Fort William Victorian Order of Nurses. At present she is chair- man of the committee of the Inter-Church Council of Women. Mrs. Purcell was one of the ofiicial delegates from Ontario to the triennial conference of the Associated Country Women of the World in Copenhagen, Denmark and represented 0n- tario at the British Common- wealth meeting held zit Lady Deninan Women's Institute Col- lege near Oxford, England. prior to the Copenhagen Con- ference. SUMMARY ISSUE 1950-51 MRS. R. G. PURCELL President. Federated Women's Institutes of Onlario Her personal interests include many hobbies especially in leather uork and rug-making. Slie_finds time to do all her own SEWIII'I. Mrs. Purcell's fine characicr. liar broad experience in Insiilulc work and her understanding and appreciation of rural Eolk well fit her for (hi: position which has been entrusted to her. The Women's Institutes of this Province extend warmest :on- gratulniions and best wishes for a ruccesdul tenure of oflicc (is Presi- dent. Federated Women's Insti~ mm: of Ontario and pledge whole )earlcd cooperaiion and support. topics at regular or special meetings at which films were frequently shown. Foot comfort has been the subject of many discussions and lectures were given by shoe manufacturers on the proper type of shoes for various occasions and the correct fitting of shoes. I ' Home Management and Nutrition have been very popular topics with demonstrations and exhibits followed by good discussions. Mrs. J. Cooper, Fort William, Con- vener of Citizenship and Education reported that the study of these sub- jects had been intensified by means of papers, addresses, debates, films, mottoes, slogans and serious study of the needs of the community with pro- grammes planned around that need. More active participation _in public nfi'airs is noted and an increasing interest in the proper and intelligent use of the franchise. Many Insti- tutes have studied our Constitutional Government and the Declaration of Human Rights. Adult Education pro- grammes have been sponsored and cultural subjects given more promin- The revision of the school sys~ been studied with interest. Mrs. Sanford. Aikens, Creemore, Convener of Historical Research and Current Events found the area Ye» ports full of interest in the post,_the present and gave a hopeful look into he future. t During the year the Stoney Creek Institute celebrated its 03rd Anniver- ence. tem has A portrait of Mrs. Adelaide Headless, our founder, was placed in the Xationnl Archives at Ottawa on May 8th and for the first time Can adian Rural Women have travelled abroad as a unit, officially recognized by the Federal and each of the ten sa ry. Provincial Governments to attend the International Convention of the A.C.W.W. Miss Ina Hodgins, Corp, Convener of Community Activities and Public Relations stated that a brochure "What is the Women’s Institute?" had been printed outlining the aims and objectives of the F.W.I.O. Its distribution will do much to promote public relations. For the first time since it was organized two women were appointed to the Royal Winter Fair Board, a high tribute was paid the F.W.I.0. when Mrs. J. R. Fut- choi', Provincial President, and Mrs. J. E. Houck, Brampton were chosen. The visit of our International Presi- dent, Mrs. Raymond Sayre (lid much to increase an appreciation of our organization. Hundreds of generous donations have given an outlet for kindly generosity and also provided an opportunity for favourable public relations. The Ontario Government enter- tained the Board members at‘ a de- lightful dinner party held In the Royal York Hotel with Col. the Hon- ourable T. L. Kennedy, Provincial Minister of Agriculture, as host. The tables were tastefully decorated with yellow and blue mums. Each Number 2-3 guest found a Corsage awaiting her at her place. Yellow and blue menus and place cards carried out the W0- men's Institute theme. To complete the picture yellow grapefruit baskets chilled in blue ice provided the starter for this most delectable and friendly dinner party. Following the dinner Mr. John Rockwood, baritone, enter- tained with a generous number of favourite musical selections. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE ONTARIO WOMEN'S INSTITUTE SCHOLAR- SHIPS FOR JUNIOR INSTITUTE AND I-IOMEMAKING CLUB GIRLS. The Ontario Women’s Institute Junior Homemaking club scholarship committee carefully reviewed the terms already laid down (see Home and Country, Summer 1949. page 3, col. 4) The further recommendation: “that any district or area raising $2,000.00 in one amount or in several donations will be assured of an anâ€" nual scholarship for a girl in that district or area" was accepted. It was the decision of the Board that any girl winning an Ontario Women's Institute Junior Home- making Club scholarship award would be allowed to use this money to further her education in any way she desired, subject to the approval of the F.W.I.0. Scholarship Commit- tee and the Women's Institute Branch Staff. The scholarship awards set up at the November, 1(750. Board meeting are to be known as “The Dorothy F‘utcher Ontario Women's Institute Scholarship Awards". TWU thousand dollars of the scholarship fund will bi: set aside (deposited at 3% interest). The interest from this amount will each year be awarded to a Home- making Club girl and known as “The Dorothy lFutcher Ontario Women's Institute Scholarship." in recognition of the splendid service given our organization by Mrs. Futcher during her term of olfice. Mrs. Arthur Hamilton of Atuooll heads this committee. ONTARIO WOMEN ‘S INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GIRLS EN- T ‘RING MACDONALD INSTI- Tl'l'E. The $10,000.00 raised as a 50th Anniversa y project was completed when this amount was invested on March 15. 1948. The interest from this amount is used to provide rut- i'ance scholarships for girls enrolling in the degree course at Macdonalil Institute. The 19 0 entrance Schni- ZII'Sllips were awarded as follows: Provincial winner, Miss Marv Kern, Caledonia; Western divis , Miss Ann Hauser, Guelph; Northern ilIVi- siun, Miss Barbara Russet, North Bay; Eastern division, Miss M r- gai'et Fenton, Iroquois: Central divi- siiin Miss Christine Robb, Millikan. RWIID. SONG BOOK Mrs. Milton Weber, Chairman of the Song Book Committee stated that the new F.W.I.O. Song Book with music especially arranged and selected would be available to Insti- tutes in a very short time; this bunk to sell at 50 cents per copy (words and music). A song sheet has been prepared with words to correspond with the music in the song book. These may be purchased direct from the Waterloo Music 00., Waterloo, Ontario for 15¢ each. The new Women’s Institute Grace (Continued on Page 2. col. 2)