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‘fe and to assist him in the event something Des wrong. An important feature of growth public understanding of mental illness is he removal of the superstition and stigma hat has been associated with this form of llness. “Overweight” was among the health Qpics reported this year. More branches are supporting 4-H Home- naking Clubs, and members who attended ichievement Days felt amply rewarded for 11 they had done for the girls. As a means of vaining more intimate knowledge of the prog- ess being made toward a healthier people, ours were arranged for visits to hospitals and anatoriums. First Aid Kits were supplied to chools. Members have assisted at X-ray linics and well baby clinics, and among other ‘ctivities, have sponsored the St. John Ambu- ance course. Many films on illness and health wave been shown, followed by a talk or disâ€" .ussion. Many talks and papers have been ‘leED on these subjects. Many donations have ieen made to health funds, and a gift cup- ioard was given to the Cancer Society. Almost all reports mention spicing their irogrammes with a bit of humour, music and :ociability. "It is the song we sing and the smiles we wear that make the sunshine every- where.” And as we face toward the sunshine the shadows will fall behind us. HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND CURRENT EVENTS Mrs. R. C. Walker Tweedsmuir Histories are still an outstand- ing project for all branches. Thirteen very in- teresting reports were received showing the vital interest of historical study throughout Ontario. Many branches have celebrated their fiftieth anniversary. We are thrilled by the number working faithfully on their Tweedsâ€" muir Histories, 1,003 history books are now in the Province. Information from branches working on these histories show very few cov- ers original in design or composition, but the histories sound most interesting and informaâ€" tive and the books are an inspiration to all concerned. Roll calls, mottoes and current events at meetings are an inspiration to the members to learn and preserve events of the past. Papers on historical events, speakers and tours add to this knowledge. Histories have been displayed at spring fairs. Many districts and areas are working toward the establishment of museums, while others are strongly supporting the museums within their areas. The convener asks all branches to continue or to start a Tweedsmuir History for the pre- servation of a heritage started many years 330. and as an additional project for 1957 to strive to discover our folk lore in music and art traditional to Canada and our way of life. Do you know of any typically Canadian folk §°ngS in Your district? Any folk art or relics In your homes? Could we not record and pre~ serve these for our own Canada? WINTER I957 The President’s Corner Mrs. James Hoggerly, President, F.W.|.O. ary, brings new responsibilities for me and I know I shall receive much and my life will be enriched by the pleasant assoâ€" ciations. You, the Branch Members, will play a major role in the success of my new office. I am looking to you for loyal support of the plans of the Provincial Board. I am anxious to meet the members of our fine organization throughout Ontario and become acquainted personally with as many as possible. I like people and through many years’ exâ€" perience, have found that Women‘s Institute women are people of high caliber, intelligent, unselfish and progressive. Let us work together this year, using our intelligence, our wisdom, our broadened edu- cation and our selflessness, to make this Anni- versary year an outstanding period of progress in adult education for ourselves and others. Let us treasure the past, meet the problems and needs of the present and work and plan for a bright and peaceful future. With the world in such a confused turmoil, may we study conditions of other countries in the same light and with the close relationship in which we view our own difficultiesâ€"may we always be peace-conscious in our thinking and action. I wish each member of the Women‘s Insti- tutes of Ontario a happy New Year, success in your work and the joy of a permanent peace throughout the world Annie G. Haggerty, (Prov. Pres, F.W.I.O.) THE Year of 1957, our Sixtieth Anniversa The proposed index for the second volume of the Provincial Tweedsmuir History Book was submitted by Mrs. Walker at the annual meeting of the Provincial Board in November. Work on it will be started this year. AGRICULTURE AND CANADIAN INDUSTRIES Mrs. Stewart McDonald Agriculture and Canadian Industries is a subject of universal interest. Throughout all reports a keen interest was shown in studying present problems and endeavouring to find a solution. In reviewing the reports the conâ€" vener stated she found a wide scope of inter- ests and subjects studied through papers, 5