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programs. The use of the periodical CITIZEN was highly recommended to all conveners. The Sponsor-a-Child project was commended, pro- viding. in the words of Mrs. Hart “an op- pOrtunity to express in generous action the ideas and ideals of international citizenship discussed at meetings.” Some Roll Calls for Citizenship meetings re- ported were: “A man of the hour and what he is doing for his country", “How to combat racial discrimination", “What in your opinion is the meaning of communism-I7”, “An Indian custom or personality", “What world citizen- ship means to me." Mottoes noted were: “In a true democracy it is every man’s privilege to reap only when he has accepted the responsibility to sow”, “Hu- man beings are tied together by ideas and fee]- ings. not geography", “Understanding is the pathway to tolerance”, “Keep the laws of God and the laws of the land will take care of themselves”, Teach children to respect their own community and the older citizens who have made it." Topics: “Acts of Parliament”, “Canadian Citizenship Act”, “Canadian Bill of Rights", “Immigration Act", “Bill on Indian Affairs”, “Fair Employment Practises", “Duties of :1 Jury“. “Local Government and Its Partici- pants", “Success Duties”, “Civil Defence and Fall-out Shelters". Education Roll Calls: “A memory gem from school days”, "Some project in education I intend to accomplish“, “Mystery Roll Call”â€" each member is given a question pertaining to education and asked to express her opinion; “Something I learned from the Hand Book". Mottoes: “Every word spoken in the hearing of little children tends towards the formation of character”, “The mind is like a parachute, it works best when open", “Listen carefully, but decide for yourself”. Topics included “Help for the slow child in the average school", “The work of the public school auxiliary teacher”, “The high cost of The Minister of Agricultun: sees the presentation of Ontario C o u n t y Women's Institute $2,000 scholarship, by Board Directors Mrs. Elton Armmong and Mrs. Malcolm Emerson to the Secretary and Presidrw at F.W.I.O., Mrs. HDIdEt and Mrs. Lymburner. leaving school“, “A study and comparis. * at the education system of the U.S.S,R, win. -i.n of Canada", “A college educationâ€"â€"its he and cost", “The history of the Indian P. 1;; with a display of Indian relics“. United Nations and International Exm‘ vac features included: Roll Callsâ€"«“How l __r. teach my child to be a better world cin, “A custom of another country that I like A current event pertaining to the United N: as or international affairs.” Mottoes: “Wort: it» fairs are our affairs", “What the Unitei r1- tions means to me." Topics: “A Slut” of UNICEF”, “The function of the UDItEl: ai- tions Assembly and the Security Council" Concluding her report Mrs. Hart said In international or national as well as in per 41 affairs, ignorance and indifference are :i- 1~ vitation to disaster. If we could come to ‘ it foreign people in their homes we would 3- cover that they enjoy basically the 5am .n- terests and ideals as we. Becoming acquui :d with strangers breaks down barriers. : an those who seem less interesting to us mu we the most important because they are in id of what we have to give. Let us try, i a people, to overcome barriers of misur .r- standing, beginning at home. Studies sh id include at least a smattering of some r :r language. Trips could become an adventtii- friendship, an appreciation of a culture hit]. .0 unknown. We share a need deep in the h ft of men and women everywhereâ€"the neei‘ 0 belong." Agriculture and Canadian Industries Mrs. Dorothy Newhouse, Convener of A: 1- culture and Canadian Industries, said in 1-:r report, “The farm wife of the future will quire the constant and increasing knowleugt‘ and application of agriculture, technologyy’d of business methods. Many reports indicate that Women’s Institute members are aware of this and are educating themselves to cope W“ the problems of today." HOME AND COUNTRY