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Motto and Emblem In Muriel V. Powell's book:"Ibrty Years Agrowing" we read that while the first objective of the WOmen's Institute was the improvement of the rural home, it was frequently said in these early days that the home must be raised to the ZhigheSt possible level because a nation cannot rise higher than its homes. Miss Powell writes, No doubt it was this idea that prompted the women to adopt in May 1902 the motto for Home and Country, suggested by laura Rose Stephen, then. Lanra.Rose, the first government lecturer. The motto was chosen by a committee convened by Mrs. Adelaide Headless. In February, 1903 a committee was appointed to arrange fer an emblematic pin for Institute members. Again Laura Rose's SWSEGStion was followed and an emblem.was designed from a signet ring she was wearing. SO we have our Ontario Women's Institute. 13111.3 small oval, a small oval in blue and gold with the letters ();W.I. cut in the oval, a small maple leaf at each end and the words of the motto engraved on the oval banding. The Institute Grace The Women‘s Institute Grace was composed by Mrs. Clara.Lintell Deakin, of City View and Merivale Institute. The tune is the Old Hundred; the words: We thank thee, Father, fer thy care; Fbod, friends and kindliness we share: May we forever mindful be 0f home and Country and of thee It would save a lot of confusion and faltering singing if every Institute member would memorize this Grace.