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this council. The main achievement last year was the compilation of the water pollution re- port. This handbook is worthy of our attention in order that we may acquaint ottr members Wllh the many complexities of the pollution problem and how damaging water pollution can be both to the wellâ€"being of people and to the economy. A report on the water resources of Ontario and their conservation is now near- ing its final draft. This report will deal with water problems in general and will comple- ment the pollution report. The council is pressing for teacher training courses in conservation and it is understood this is receiving consideration by the Departâ€" ment of Education. Mrs. Burkitt also reported on the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. of which she is the F.W.I.O. representative. She said that the Fed- cralion of Agriculture‘s interest on behalf of the farmer is very wide. It includes in its membership county federations. commodity organizations, co-operative business concerns. junior farmers and F.W.].O. This work is car- ried on under committees set up with persons particularly fitted and well informed. Commit- tees include properties assessment. rural de- velopments and many others. One major project of the properties department was the publishing of a booklet "Damage" for the use of landowners whose properties might be af- fected by construction. These are available from the O.F.A. at a nominal charge upon request. Mrs. Burkitt was elected to the Board of Governors and although her term as F.W.l.0. representative expires she will com- plete her term on this Board. HOME ECONOMICS AND HEALTH “A marked increase in home talent was reâ€" ported, indicating development. progress and self reliance.” said Miss Lilly Dempsey, con~ vener of Home Economics and Health. "The preparation and presentation of papers and demonstrations has a most desirable effect * * * SOME DAY Beatrice Teller Some day, when I have time, I‘ll paint a picture rare: With beauty that is unsurpassed, The people all will stare. Some day, when I have time, I'll write a lovely poem; Glorious romance of far off lands Or joy that's found at home. Some day, when I have time, Perhaps I’ll write a book; But not today, for now I have Three hearty meals to cook. 1k 1* ‘* WINTER 1965 upon the individual as well as the branch." The following program features were red ported: Papers and Talks: "What's behind the label?". “Time and Energy Management“. "A guide to buying wood furniture“, "Why white bread made by bakeries is classified artificial." Roll Calls: "How to Stop a Salesman“. "Mis- leading Advertising", “Gimmicks”. “A Dress Style I Enjoyed Wearing and Why." Mottocs: “When in hot water. think of the kettle and sing“. “Keep the family‘s yearnings within the family‘s earnings". "Economy is the household mint.“ Topics: Aging is of genuine concern and many branches included the topic at their meetings, "Plan carefully for old age“. “Hospital insurance from a pensioner's point of view." Extension courses were appreciated. Many Institutes sponsor -l--H Homemaking Clubs. Discussions dealt with legalized abor- tion and the promotion of better legislation for Health. Institutes reported visits to hospitals, cun‘ vassing for health organizations as well as giving donations to the cancer gift cupboard. As Institute representative to the Canadian Association of Consumers. Miss Dempsey said that the booklet: “The Canadian Consumer" is a very helpful publication and many inter- esting facts are presented to help enlighten the buying public. The C.A.C. President stated. "We are not selling subscriptions to 21 maga: zine but are inviting responsible Canadians to participate as members in the work of an asso- ciation committed to a program of education. representation and study of consumer probâ€" lems at all levels." It has been announced by the federal Government that a new advisory council of consumers has been formed. Com- plaints received by C.A.C, will provide a porâ€" tion of the material to be used for council study. Miss Dempsey‘s report of the Canadian Cancer Society Ontario Division stated that the Society is striving to reduce the cancer mortal- ity rate. to disseminate knowledge and estab- lish and maintain research. 50.000 volunteer workers gave of their time and talent over the last year under the guidance of outstanding leaders. In research lies the key to the cancer problems. The Society supported research to the extent of 45.59} of all expenditures. All the challenge is not in the financial support but there has been a great upsurge in the educa- tional program. the most noted one of the past year being the anti-smoking campaign. ONTARIO FOOD COUNCIL Mrs. Bert Brownlee. Institute representative on the Consumer Section of the Ontario Food Council said that this group felt there was great need Lo educate the consumer in good buying habits and a recommendation was made