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* * * DOING NOTHING lS DANGEROUS It is not the well-warmed, wellâ€"peopled house That soonest falls‘to wrack. 'Tis the disused And empty dwelling, that with fireless hearth, Pictureless walls, and shuttered window panes, Coldly, untimely mopes into decay. -â€"Sir William \Vatson. The birds came, but my eyes were sealed; The wind flowers danced about my feet: From leafy dell and smiling field The vernal airs blew sweet. Yet deaf and blind, with spirit bleak, I passed upon my stolid way; But when the first snowflake smote my cheek, I mourned for my lost May. â€"Doris Kenyon. * * * From a five-day course in Dressmaking: “This was as good a class as I have ever had. They worked hard and would stay after hours as long as I would stay. We used the quick method of sewing and they finished their dresses very easily.” And from another DreSSâ€" making class: “The people who attended this class were exceptionally fine. Three of them had never made dresses before but they turn- ed out very good work.” i 3 i From a Foods course: "A good crowd, but the hall was not open when I arrived so there was some delay in getting prepared for the demonstration. Also the gas was not con- nected. But when we finally got going the course went well.” a: 4 0- “A large class and a very helpful group of assistants. Many of the women were French speaking and very keen.” ii I t “The women were interested and every- thing was ready in advance. Throughout the course there was active participation â€" ques- tions and discussion. It was a pleasure to demonstrate to this Institute.” I t t “The women had spent considerable time and effort publicizing the course including advertising it on television. They had a large turnout of women in the community in addi- tion to Institute members.” t t i “This Institute was especially interested in community meal planning (in the Hospitality Foods course) as they have a new kitchen to use,“ i i t “The women were interested in obtaining other of our Food bulletins." t t t “Supplies were late in arriving but with the efficient assistance the women gave in reparing far the demonstration, time was ade up and everything went smoothly.” INTER 'l 956 “The Institute had done excellent publicity through newspapers, posters and radio. One hundred and sixteen women came to this course on Salads. An extremely successful course.” At another point in the same county, Bruce, one hundred and ten women attended the course "Sandwiches For All Occasions." 3 i I Of the Institutes' evaluation of our extenâ€" sion services we have some indication in a pretty general expression of appreciation. The following comments are fairly typical: "After this course in program planning we hope there will be a decided improvement in our programs next year.” “Mrs. Aâ€" certainly was an answer to a long felt need in our branch." “We learned so much in our course ‘What Makes a Good Ofl‘icer’ and it will have an effect not only in our Institute but in other organizations to which many of Us belong." “Now that I have experienced one of your courses I want others. Could you tell me the nearest Institute that is sponsoring the course ‘Choosing and Using Fabrics“! I feel the need of this help." “We would like to express our appreciation of the wonderful demonstration on ‘Sandwiches For All Occasions' â€"â€" from the school lunch to the wedding reception." “We had a most enjoyable day at our course on Nursing, and we feel that when the occasion arises for any of us to have a sick person in the home we will be able to cope with the situation with more thought and understandâ€" ing for the patient‘s comfort,” "We enjoyed our Millinery course so much that we would like to apply now for another course next year.” “Our members have asked me to thank you for the course “Hospitality Foods’, Every- one enjoyed it and felt they had learned a lot." The Department appreciates too, the many compliments to our staff members, per- sonally. The convener of Citizenship and Education at the Central Ontario Convention, Mrs. (E. l’rant‘y, put part of her report in rhyme and fellow mem- bers of her Institute asked that these lines he published: "Citizenship and education \Vc shall study day by day. Our demonstrations and donations We shall contribute, yes pay. We shall learn them all by heart Lastly our bus trips, then we part." * II! * \Vhat is this life if, full of care. We have no time to stand and stare. No time to see, when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts ll'l grass. No time to see, in broad daylight, Streams full of stars, like skies at night. A poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stop and stare. â€"William H. Davies. ill * * 27