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The 1971-72 Junior Women's Institute Executive from left: Cindy Cordingly, Carolyn Skuli, Pom Williamson. Marion Ruttun, Sharon Pussmore, Margaret Oliphant, Ruth Henoeffer, Arlene Wilson. Missing when the picture was taken Jere Brown and Marion Kluetslru. The beautiful surroundings and the warm summer-like weather added to the perfect setâ€" ting for the weekend of October 15-17 at the Montrose Motor Inn in Niagara Falls. The Friday evening session began with the film, “A Place to Stand.” Seeing the film for the first time or the fifth time still makes one‘s heart swell with pride as we see what beauty and natural resources Ontario has to offer. It made us pause and think, “Is there any place I'd rather be?” A quiz about Ontario, games, singsongs and a. snack were included on the Friday eve~ ning agenda. That night a theme song for Junâ€" ior Women’s Institutes of Ontario Was adopted. Weekend guests included Mrs. Austin Zoe]- ler, President F.W.I.O.; Mrs. Clarence Diaâ€" mond, Public Relations Officer F.W.I.0.; Miss Jean Scott, Home Economics Branch; Mrs. Milton Pardy, Editor Home and Country; Miss Donna Hepburn. Home Economist Niagâ€" ara District; Mrs. Shirley Mitchell, Senior Board Director: Mrs. Ruth Wilson, President Welland W.I.; and Miss Molly McGhee, Asso- ciate Director of Centralia College. Have you ever tried your hand at Macramé or did you think it was too difficult? Susan Sherk, a thirteenâ€"year-old Black Creek 4~H member finds it quite easy and enjoyable. She showed us her interesting and attractive dis- play of some of the belts, purses, wall hang- ings, candle or plant cradle holders that she has made. Miss Donna Hepburn demonstrated some of the basic knots. It seemed easy when she showed us; however, when we actually tried making the knots it was more difficult. 24 “What are there more of in Canada 11);”, consumers?" This question was raised by MI, H. Lancaster of the Consumers’ Aim... Board, our guest speaker for the morning in sion. Her topic was “Consumer Rights.” Mi Lancaster served as Resolution Chairman 1', the Provincial Consumers’ Association, She continued by saying, “We‘re all my sumers from the cradle to the grave.” In in good old days the consumer could see what was getting, Now, food is packaged or canned. It’s instant this and instant that. Pt tures, too, are deceiving. In yesteryear t4 woman could get her hands on the fabric .1: . feel the quality. Now, everything is wrapp up in packages. We need a great deal knowledge to be a good consumer,” Mrs. La caster stated. She went on to explain that 1 cause of all the problems we are faced u. today the Consumers’ Association was set for the purpose of helping people get the h buy. She explained the different divisions :- the duties of each. Mrs. Lancaster went on to tell us m.- interesting and worthwhile things of which should be aware. For example, did you kn that after signing a contract you have for eight hours to rescind it? At present the C. sumers' Association is working on a “T Labelling Act” by which the manufacturer x now have to put pictures on containers l7 show the exact contents. As a result, packs won’t be as attractive but at least they'lf honest. She left us with a thought. “Everyone ll has the responsibility to buy good thi sound things, right things and to support g. practices. It is our duty to become informe- we are going to influence government BnLl dustry.” Mrs. Lancaster left us considering role as a wise shopper. The craft, dipâ€"it flowers was demonstri by Ellen Robins of Niagara J.W.I. The _ had the opportunity to use their imagine; and create flowers. The Saturday afternoon session consisteu business, annual reports and a provincial p' ect report. Miss Molly McGhee spoke to about the course offered at Centralia Collt * ‘k * APRIL DAY All day the low-hung clouds have droppt‘ Their garnered fullness down; All day that soft gray mist hath wrapped Hill, valley, grove, and town. â€"â€"Caroline Son * 1k 1* HOME AND COUN3 "' i