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PROVINCI FRONT ROW (Lett Io Rigid),- Mrs. P. McPhedron, R.R.3. PeIralia; Mrs. Roy Graham, South Mountain; Mrs. H. Williams, Gorson; Miss Mildred Parkrnml'l. R.R.2, Hitlsburgh; Miss Marion Conklin, R,R.7, Bella- ville; Mrs. Keith Edwards, R.R.6, Chatham; Mrs. Norman Keating, Wingham; SECOND ROW: Mrs. J. H, McCulloch, R.R.2, Bramp- lan (Secretory-Treasurer); Mr. C. D. Graham, Deputy Minister of Agriculture; Mrs, R. G, l’urtell, 345 East Mary 5)., Fort William (President); Colonel the Honourable T. l, Kennedy, Minister ol Agriculture; Mrs. J. R. Futcher, St. Thomas (Past President and ‘Convener ol Resolutions); Miss Anna F. Lewis, Director, Women's institute Branch and Home Economics Service; Mrs. Kenneth Emberley, Stoney Creek: THIRD ROW: Mrs, D. 5, McNaughton, R.R.l, Blue- vole; Mrs. R. S, Staples, R.R.l, Cavan; ers. C, F. Cearns. Scotia; Mrs. H. E. Fraser, Glencairn; Mrs. to roadsides, parks and cemeteries. And the titles of papers, addresses and discussions show that Institute women are keenly aware of the advance of science in helping the farm- ers in their profession. More educational films are being used. Historical Research and Current Events: The convener, Mrs. Sanford Aikins said that 733 Tweedsmuir History Books had been reported and a great deal of work on local history had been enjoyed in the branches. Increased in- terest was shown in current events both local and international and many branches are filing these for future use. Mrs. Aikins said “One by one, the older folk with knowledge of valuable local history are passing on; ancient landmarks are disappearing; historical sites are being forgotten. 'There is no time but now.’ Let us all be busy recording our pioneer history and preserving for posterity these ancient landmarks." Community Activities and Public Relations: The convener, Miss Ina Hodgins said that the reports had been most inspiring, covering every line of activity. which might be menâ€" tioned. Cheer at home and abroad had the usual part in all reports, as they have a permanent part in all Women‘s Institute Act1v1t1es. “If it were possible,” Miss Hodgins said, “to place a money value on the service of kindliness and friendliness we would find that the figures would be stupendous. Branches seem more publicity conscious; the press reporting is improving and many press reports describe fine community activities Favorable comments have been made on the ‘new look’ and ‘new form' of H ome Country by many Branches.” and The Junior Farmer-5' Associat' ' _ _ ion: Miss Marion Conklin reported 308 affiliated Junior Farmer Clubs in Ontario. Exchange visits 6 AL BOARD FEDERATED WOMEN‘S INSTITUTES OF ONTARIO 1952-1953 OUR COVER -â€"â€"- Arthur Gillan, Tillsonburg; Mrs. B. Egglestield, I14 March SL, Soul! Ste. Marie; Mrs_ E_ irwin, RI, \i Campbellfmd; Mrs. Albert Nevin. Appin; Mrs. [L ' Davis. Eganville; Mrs. Chas. Agnew, R.R.2, W.» I Mrs. M. Flamand, Rainy River; Mrs. R_ C. Pm, ' R.R.6, Dunnville; BACK ROW: Mrs. S. Aikins, R.R.2, CreEmore l. vener of Historical Research); Mrs. J. Cooper, o North Marks 5L, ForI William (Convener of Cit, ship and Education); Miss Harriet Croves, KDlKrt‘ Falls.: Mrs. S. E. McCrucken. Kirkland Lake; Gordon MacPhatter, R.R.l, Owen Sound; Mrs. I Hopper, R.R,l, Weslboro; Mrs. Loren Guild, wood; Mrs. Arnold Darrocli, Clillord; Mrsi r Boyce, R.R.2, HarmWsmilh; Mrs. E. H. Dimond, f, Simcoe; Miss Inn Hodgins, Carp (Convener of muniiy Activities and Public Relations),- Mrs, Thompson, 'Beomsville (Convener of Agricultut. Canadian Industries); Mrs. S. Wilson, R.R.l, P Road. were the high light of the year. Fou- um people from Scotland, six from Engl; an; Wales toured Ontario and stayed 1 arm I homes. Four Ontario young people s. so: weeks in England and Wales, living I. :I'ITIS there. Two Ontario young people atl. I-d u one-week conference of the Farmers' ‘: n 0: Alberta. Delegates were sent to tliv oral Youth Conference in West Virgin]. "nu: Juniors attended a threeâ€"day confei -u. New Hampshire, and a boy and a a mo each county in the district attenr" 1hr Leadership Training Camp at Lake Icha- ching. Junior Institute Activities were I not by Miss Mildred Parkinson; There til Junior Institutes in Ontario, two mu than last year. One of their activities is to port a little French girl and an Italian chili Herr were 737 Homemaking Clubs in Fl: 3 Clothing and 324 Garden Clubs with Ian:- bership of 7,551 girls. Many of the: Iubs have roll Calls, discussions, papers ar 0 onstrations at their meetings, tying the theme of their club. Conservation Council of Ontario: M l C Thompson explained that this coun We set up to promote the welfare of all out UPI! by encouraging the conservation, r0: “0” and best use of our natural resource: so. and water and the life that they "‘ Eleven member organizations are 3- died and six standing committees are aClII “I”? mittees on Soil and Water, Forestry. PI Imp. Fish and Wild Life, Education and lb” The board voterI 15-0” Relations, Finance to the Conservation Council from the l M] Navy League, Ontario Division: l Emberley read a letter thanking the l ’ on behalf of the Navy League, Sea Carl 3”“ Naval Veterans for a donation of $91 "l Support of their auxiliary service. HOME AND EEIUNW‘