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They had considered that their government was their business. Athens meant freedom and civilization. Her citizens were devoted to her and devoted loyalty dOes not demand payment for services. Now citizens were demanding a government that would provide a comfortable life and so self reliance and freely given servâ€" ice to the community disappeared. The greater demands for services required heavier and heavier taxes. So Athenians insisted on bemg tree from the burden of a self dependent life and responsibility for the common good and In this way their freedom was lost forever." “Are we. the citizens of the twentieth cen- tury. too. relinquishing our responsibilities for the structured living and comforts of this age," asked the President. “Are we. as did the 4th century B.C. Athenians, demanding more and more while disregarding and evading our reâ€" sponsihilities?" Mrs. Noblitt concluded her address with a message outlining some duties and responsiâ€" bilities of Women‘s Institute members. GREETINGS FROM THE HOME ECONOMICS BRANCH Miss Helen MeKereher, Director Presenting greetings Miss McKercher said. "May I extend to you. on behalf of the Home Economics Branch of the Ministry of Agriâ€" culture and Food. very best Wishes on this your 25th Anniversary of the institution of the An- nual Officers' Conference." Referring to that first Conference, Miss McKcrcher welcomed Mrs. John McCulloch of Brampton. who was F.W.I.0. Secretary in 1948 and expressed regret that Mrs. J. R. Futcher. President in that year could not attend the 1973 Conference. “I was at that Confer- ence too." the Director said. “and I have been at the last seventeen conferences: now I want to say a special ‘Thank you' for the support and interest that you have always shown in the Home Economics Branch program. and for your cooperation with the County and District Home Economists." Miss McKercher urged the Conference deleâ€" gates to maintain their Contributing Member- ships in the Associated Countrywomen of the World. (and to take this message home to their branches). saying that if A.C.W.W. is to carry out the obligations that they have assumed. continued support is necessary. Mentioning the Erland Lee Home. Miss Mel-Lercher said that she hoped the visit to the Home had deepened the pride of ownership in each member. “Every member of every branch has a responsibility to this Home. Talk about it and come with your friends by busloads to show it off." she said. 20 Congratulations were extended to the Wot... en‘s Institutes for being an organization r! ,= supports Homes and Families by the Direct... She said. “If Canada is to survive as a lam . in today’s world when values are being at lenged by persons who deny the social g, for. and validity of any restraints. all pro f7. ily forces must take a strong stand_ “It has been said that the people betu thirty-five and fifty-five are the ‘caught it- eration’ â€" They are caught between the mands of youth on the one hand and. on other the expectations of the elderly. They caught in financing institutions for these segments of our population, since neither g: is a contributor to the economic frame“. “A universal function of the family. 5qu nurturing the young and the fulfilment of nomic and emotional needs among fa- members, cannot change because men women must have them to survive. Famil} only fails because humans fail. Fostering family life is an important and necessary of the work of Women’s Institute membe. “Youth must still be taught to love respect themselves, for only then can they 2 and esteem their neighbours and commit lives to all they deem worthwhile. No li=- great until it is focused, dedicated and u plined. Freedom. honesty, loyalty. fidelity. our. self control, sacrifice, obedience, l respect for self and fellow man, reverence life. these are values that must not be allu to go out of style. Our challenge in the \en‘s Institutes and in the Home Econoi Branch is to find a way of helping to n every home the most nourishing possible pl.. THE DISCUSSION GROUPS The Discussion Groups are Designed to expert up-to-date information, and to pro opportunities for discussion and an exchv of ideas. the Discussion Groups are an portant part of the Conference Program. Gr Chairmen wereâ€"Secretary Treasurers â€" '- William G. Miller; Citizenship and World fairs Conveners â€" Mrs. John Herman Members at Large â€" Mrs. Edward UN Discussion Group Leaders were â€" Mrs. R Alexander. Mrs. Orval Bell. Mrs. Calvin I michael. Mrs. John Rumble, Mrs. Jack Si ling. Mrs. Carl Strike, Mrs. Charles Wall Mrs. Stewart Anderson, Mrs. George Durnli Mrs. Emerson Emke, Mrs. Rebecca John- Mrs. Percy Clarke, Mrs. Edgar Ellenor. A? Gordon Gow, Mrs. Clair Lunn. Mrs. Gorn. Mallion. Mrs. Shirley Bird. HOME AND COUNTV