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lost, I returned for further information, and 11 were sustained. Of this group, '7 were presented and passed at the F.W.I.C. Conven- tion. F.W.I.O. SAFETY PROJECT Mrs. N. Vickruck, Convener of the F.W.I.O. Safety Project, "Use and Misuse of Poisons“ said that it is only when you become involved in safety that you become safety con5cious. 120 branches participated in the program. The Safety Project's purpose was mainly an educa- tional program to help Institute members and others in their communities prevent unneces- sary accidents. However. if. in spite of pre- cautions poisoning should occur. information on how to diminish the seriousness was outâ€" lined. All branches have a list of the poison control centres in their area. Branches reported hav- ing had guest speakers, films. prepared papers, pamphlet distribution, discussions and quizzes. Radio, newspapers. schools and 4â€"H Clubs were made aware of the campaign. Poster contests were conducted. Subjects diseussed at Institute meetings inâ€" cluded: “When Small Children Visit Grand- mother”. "You Bet Your Life On A Close Call”, “Barbiturates and Amphetamines". Some mottoes reported were: “Safety is just a word until you practice it”, “Let us take time to read (labels) well and live." Roll calls: “A new safety practice I follow“. “A poisonous substance I do not take due caution with.” HOME ECONOMICS SERVICE Miss Helen McKercher, reporting on Home Economics Extension Service. said that the conventions this fall seemed to be most aggres- sive; and good planning provided variety both for education and fellowship. Miss McKercher asked that each convention planning commit- tee check their summer Home and Country for convention dates listed on the back pages. This should give each area an idea of thr- schedule she and Mrs. Trivers must kit‘jigl‘rnt order to finish the conventions in the tlilttlled time. Care should be taken in the plan-w of the provincial president and the director .m the program, allowing them time to an v. if conventions arc close together, and II! 'ng certain neither is on too late on the p.. should they find it necessary to leave Also. it is appreciated if both are left [I the evening. '.lLl'l l\'_ lot This year‘s club leaders' visit to the saw a changeâ€"the main get-together u m a breakfast, which appeared to be m. ceptable. To keep a full staff of county home - m. mists is a problem of great concern he Department, and the constant change ul always leaves some county without one .. ever. the services are rendered by th m adjoining counties and they all try tht .i to give the best service possible. Eac- ;_r brings hopes of all vacancies being filler Plans for the future indicate that 1‘ ti schools will be continued and en :t Thought is being given to the developnn a training school for millinery, also consiu . vn of a clinic rather than a Summary l= new food forum, “Never a Dull Me m been planned. Quilts and quilting and ti design in the way of resource help lrl assist in this art. A new format for the in- als of the Home Economics Service I" m is being planned. A new 4-H clothir. ,b project, “Accent on Accessories." is hi“ to be available next fall. Miss McKerch .h the contribution made by the 5,000 i and girls acting as leaders and assistant~ :i twofold purpose; training the girls and i a- ing many women in more modern and u- date methods is another step in adult :1- tion. Mrs. Lymburner and Mrs, Trh ers, on behalf of the F.W.l.O Board, present a pearl necl late to Mrs. Holder as she retires as F.W.I.O. Secretory Treasurer. HOME AND COLMJIRY