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Canadian Cancer Society Mrs. Bert Brownlee reported over three mil- lion dollars collected in Ontario last year for the tremendous task undertaken by the Cana- dian Cancer Society in its efforts to combat this disease. Education by use of film strips, speakers, poster contests, displays and newsletâ€" ters continues to he an important phase of work. People must be well informed if treatâ€" ment is to begin in time to prevent the spread of this disease. The Service-to-Patients Committee contin- ues to assist cancer patients and volunteers to render help and comfort by providing dressâ€" ings. nursing care. housekeeping services, transportation, rehabilitation and occupational therapy. Many worthy applicants apply to the Fellowship and Bursary Committee for finan- cial aid to work in cancer research. Highlight in l968 was opening of new re- search wing of the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto on June 19. This hospital is one of the host planned. with the most modern equip- ment on the continent and staffed by interna- tionally knOWn personnel. The government spares no expense in cancer treatment and re- search, but people supply enthusiasm and warm interest. Women’s Institute members across the province support the work of the Cancer Society in various ways. Canadian Association of Consumers The convener of Home Economics and Health, Mrs. B. Brownlee reported that the (‘.A.C. continues to consider problems of con- sumers and to direct them to proper authori- ties in order to try to reach satisfactory solu- tions. Open meetings. consumer clinics and TV. radio and newspaper media are used. The federal Department of Consumer and Corpo- rate Affairs is busy helping consumers with their problems. The Canadian Consumer Pubâ€" lication keeps consumers informed on products and teaches good buying habits. The fifth biennial world conference of the International Organization of Consumer's Un- ions was held in New York in June with their theme “Consumers' Rights â€" A World View". Concern was eitpressed for everâ€"increasing need for information and education. Plans and problems the world over are similar. Safety Report Two areas â€" Cochraneâ€"Temiskaming and Northern â€"â€" submitted separate reports on safety. Four areas -â€" Grey-Bruce. Kingston, London. and Trent Valley included safety with Home Economics and Health. Thus. less than half of the areas are reporting work done in the field of safety. Roll calls included: “A safe- ty hazard l have eliminated in my kitchen"; 16 “A fire prevention method in the home"; I.. Mottoes were given on: “Prevention is her. =i. stay; are you?"; “Never leave the scene or accident, especially through the WindShlt' “Keep pintâ€"sized children away from sized machinery"; etc. Speakers on mam- ics, films, discussions, contests and other}: ities were featured. Women's Institute in are urged to support and study the then. the Ontario Farm Safety Council, “Man, chinery and Fire“. Lee Homestead Committee Report Mrs. Russell Wise, chairman of the Home Committee reviewed its activities » 1964 when this committee was formed ;: investigating committee to explore the pox- ities of the Erland Lee Home being prest for its historical significance. The committee worked with Departme- Public Records and Archives last year a plaque designating the home as an historit was unveiled on October I, 1967. In the four years the committee has made co with these interested in this type of pr- and at the annual board meeting recomn: ed to the board directors that a decisio: made as to whether or not they wish the i preserved. After discussion a motion passed, “that the present Erland Lee P Committee, with the name of the into president, he established as a committee It cept funds from all possible sources witr definite intent to purchase the home. funds, so received, would be admiDlSiCFL the Finance Committee of the F.W.I.O.“ Federation of Agriculture Mrs. Norman Jamieson attended the a' meeting of the Federation of Agriculture its theme “One Farm Organization in 69". cu55ion centred on the joining of farm is into one strong organization. The committee on Resource Develrr- for Hunting, Fishing and Recreation is \' ing with the Department of Tourism ant formation regarding farm vacations with 1 people coming to the farm and creating a ter feeling towards their rural cousins. One resolution urged that the sale of hi 3883 in non-returnable glass container Stopped. Crop insurance was discussed Clearer information made available to fan i: * i "In the elder days of Art Builders wrought with greatest care Each minute and unseen part For the Gods see everywhere." * it '1' HOME AND COUN‘ »"