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and “Freezer Facts”, have been very popular and the number of forums will be increased. Some thought has been given to introducing Clothing Clinics. For further information about thesa anyone interested should ask their County or District Home Economist. Miss McKercher spoke of the adult educa- tion problem of motiVation. “Why do some peOple want to learn while others don’t?" she asked. “We take pride in being progressive; still most of us, especially if we are on the plus side of forty, resist change. But if any organization is to survive it must be ready to change. In the extension program we plan to use more radio and television programs. We are proud of what we have done to promote the sale of farm productsâ€"for example, the onion crop. Last year we got the College at Guelph to put on a summer school in cultural subjects. It was poorly attended, so instead of another summer school we are now planning some special days at the College with experts dealing with chosen topics. “Everyone wants to sew,” Miss McKercher remarked, and she won- dered if young mothers in the Institutes might be interested if the Department were to put on a training school in making children’s clothes. Announcing the retirement from Home Eco- nomics Service of Miss Grace Hamilton. R.N., instructor in Health Education, Miss McKer- cher said there would be no more health edu- cation conrses because most Institutes could now get this education through their county health units. The Director made these observations on adult education: Education cannot be forced on adultsâ€"they must have a motivation that makes them want to learn. Adults learn by doing. They learn best in an informal environâ€" ment, as in a home. They need varied methods of presentation for special subjects, such as courses, local leader schools, workshops, sym- posiums, forums. Adults want guidance from people who know their subjects and they need encouragement and praise as much as children do. “Remember,” Miss McKercher said: “It is more important what you do to people than what you do for them." To Revitalize Our Institutes A panel discussion on “How to Revitalize our Institutes" was staged by Mrs. L. G. Lym- burner, Mrs. R. .l. Penney, Mrs. Bruce Con- nell and Mrs. Stanley Bride with Mrs. Lymbur- nor as moderator. We imagine the members pooled their ideas when they were preparing for the discussion so we will not try to report who said what, but will list some of the gen- eral observations and recommendations. Ontario now has 1,436 Women’s Institutes and 36,879 members. Figures show that we have lost both branches and members in the SUMMER 1954 it t * TO A WRECKED AUTOMOBILE By Alice Morrey Bailey A ghost of laughter floats above the bill: A phantom of gay tall-t rides on the wind: A snatch of silver song hangs. echo-thinned; These prove that once they lived, who now are still. What treacherous honor, ill-tinted pride in skill . . . What mtsspent courage on a vain course pinned . . . What dangerous love of speed . . . what demons grinned . . . And lured them here to rob them, maim them, A father's shining hope . . . a mother's care . . . A stalwart young man's strong and lissome grace. A sweetheart’s promise of a life to share . . . The unfilled beauty of a girlish face. it Joyous song of love, an answered prayer Lie In this twisted tin . . . this roadside place. * * * past few years: but let’s not be dismayed by this. We have gained some new members. or- ganized some new branches and revived others. And we must remember that we are living in a time of quiet revolution as well as a trend of population from rural to urban areas. Times change and people who refuse to change are called reactionary; but change isn’t necessarily a sign of progress. Many old Ways are worth continuing. We are in a period of transition from a rural to an industrial society. Let us survey our branch. Some women who are working away from home cannot attend our meetings; and young mothers don’t bring their children to the meetings any more. Should we have more evening meetings? Or more noon meetings? We have to be flexible; because we have always had a meeting at one hour is no reason why we must continue this. Unless a woman finds something inspiring in the Women’s Institute she is not getting value for her membership. When she joins, the offi- cers should explain the organization from branch level up to A.C.W.W. She should be led to see that the Institute can help in her de- velopment as a good citizen, a good neighbor, a leader in the community. Perhaps a special brochure or leaflet explaining the organization could be given each new member. We should tell with pride what the Women‘s institute has done and the worthwhile things it is doing now. One point suggested was that in the Institute a woman could be a member of the "peace corps" without leaving her own community. Panel members felt that we gain nothing by dragging in members merely to have members: that a group of fifteen interested and active is as good as a group of forty-five uninterested members. Some time was given to the consideration of Institute programs. One member said that an organization will not last in a community unless it fills a need of that community and a need of individual members. It must have personalâ€" 17