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cA \0 \imsams A champion of women @ _ Adelaide Hunter Hoodless pioneer of domestic science and an inspiration for millions : around the world. The Home & Country ROSE Garden Even before her infant son died T e is published three times a year by from drinking raw milk, "Addie" z’" § the Federated Women‘s Institutes believed that women should be e "sr s of Ontario. better equipped for family life {“ and that many tragedies could < oc & y _ s be avoided. Erland Lee invited Adelaide to in i mm ./ g=s speak at a Farmer‘s Institute K m [ meeting in Stoney Creek. She > ) & ~ suggested the formation of ~ > â€" a women‘s organization and s . Ne*®* h s the first meeting took place a § â€" dMrAE, week later. The following week %2/» A she was named honourary se president. Cl Adelaide left the Women‘s [ / e : Institute in the capable hands u. of rural women, while she continued her campaign for P o *A, %, : ' domestic science. Domestic , â€"__ e .\ es science and sewing were (M:. . _ ~~L0 _ â€" eees $ added to the Hamilton school | _ .. _ _ . es â€" curriculum. Adelaide wrote a ”“ xo. 55 _ textbook, ‘The Public School | > in y & & | Domestic Science‘, and she i~" in * Je IC. became increasingly respected f 2e s 4 s as an expert. J ‘The education of women and girls had been her life‘s work, and continued to be right up until the end â€" she died in February 1910 of heart failure just after she had got up to speak at a meeting at St Margaret‘s College in Toronto, § where she was appealing for a school of Household Science to be set up at € university level. For more information visit www.hoodlesshomestead.ca FLY OUR FLAG a i We challenge all Women‘s Institute Members to fly the Canadian Flag at their local halls, churches or any other public place that people meet. A flag flying proudly has an impact on a person‘s soul. As we sing, " with glowing hearts, we see thee rise, the true north strong and free" it gives true meaning to our national > anthem. Flying a flag wherever possible allows everyone who lives in this â€" country the opportunity to honour it! It shows that we are proud to say, FOR HOME AND COUNTRY. Simcoe Area &