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Increased correspondence included releases from the Federated Women's Institutes I of Canada. Board members were urged to_im- press upon members of the Women 3 'Institute that each one is a public relations officer proâ€" jecting the image of our organization. Consumers‘ Committee of the Ontario Food Council Mrs. N. Morrison. representing Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario on the Consumâ€" er's Committee of the Ontario Food Council, reported on the “Peas Are Plentiful” promo- tion over the past two months to move 13.5 million pounds of frozen peas and 1.6 million cases of canned peas. Studies included sessions on “Understanding the Grocery Business", “The Consumer in the Supermarket". “Consumer Protection" and "Meats at the Retail Level". In the session on meats the committee learned about eleven grades of beef. etc.. and through demonstraâ€" tions on hamburger it was disclosed that hamâ€" burger can have 30% fat in it but if the word “lean” is added it must not have more than 1502'. Miss Ruth Moyle. Consumer Section Direc- tor. and well known for her spot reporting, will be retiring in June. Board Directors Reporting Following the Annual Board Meeting of the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario the Board Directors. representing the thirty-two subdivisions of Ontario. hold meetings with their District Officers and any Area Officers residing therein to acquaint them with the business of the Previncial Board. This year one Board Director per Area gave a report of these meetings to the Semi Annual Board Meeting i 14 reports instead of 32). In some areas. geographical and climatic conditions prevented meetings being held but informative letters were then mailed to district executives and branches thus reaching more people. Displays of Women's Institute pins. lit- erature. provincial and international publica- tions. standing committee convener‘s supplies. etc. were features of some of these district directors. Overall value of the Board Directors‘ meetings with their District officers was the personal. friendly communication and cite change of ideas as well as the ease of explain- ing Situations and suggestions. 1' * * Opportunity is nothing else but a special arrange ment of Circumstances in which we can if we have the gumptinn and energy show our excellence. it * i 10 Ontario Safety Council The report of the Ontario Safety (“.1 was prepared by Mrs. H. Fairman and m. Mrs. J. Charlton. The theme of the A, Provincial Farm and Home Safety ContL was “Safety of the people. by the pcopi. for the people.“ The program was desigi emphasize the importance of “people” accident prevention program and to enc-n county and district Farm Safety Coun develop and continue effective farm at- prevention programs. Displays of prize winning posters, demonstrations and addresses were it, a, with Mrs. Austin Zoeller, President of i i. ated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario, hr a greetings and emphasizing close associat. it Women’s Institutes with local Farm and .e Safety Councils. JL'Il by Hi] U;- iitl Elizabeth Fry Society Mrs. Edison Sine reported inability to .i the opening of the new Vanier Cent ‘l Women. This is a unique prison in C i.. comprised of four cottage type un: 1] connection with the Elizabeth Fry Sociei- 1c annual meeting of the Society was annt J for May 7 and was to be focussed on .A teers." A capital fund campaign to build residence and office for the Society is ill der way. Officers’ Conference Mrs. Gerald Holder. Secretary Treasi. ii the Officers‘ Conference presented her : "ii report to the Provincial Board on Wed . She said that there have been 716 appli. a: to the 2lst Annual Officers’ Confereni. !i twenty-four requests for cancellation i A complete report of the Officers‘ Con appears in this issue. 0 . i: ‘k * BOB W’HITE There's a plump little chap in a speckled co..- And he sits on the zigzag rail remote, \thre he whistles at breezy, bracing morn. \Vhen the buckwheat is ripe, and Stacked it com. "Bob \White.I Bob \Vhite! Bob \X’hitu! is he hailing some comrade as blithe as he.” Now I wonder where Robert White can_bi3' Over the billiiws of gold and amber grain There is no one in sight â€" but, hark again' "Bob White! Bob Whitel Bob \Vhitt' Ah! I see why he calls; in the stubble there Hide his plump little wife and babies fair! So contented is he, and so proud of the saint. That he wants all the world to know his par-I- "Bob \White.r Bob \Vhite! Bob White! George CUUPEI :.“RY HOME AND to