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HOME AND COUNTRY Published quarterly by The Federated Women's Institute! oi Ontario and The Institutes Branch Depliniiient ol agriculture Ontario Eui’rukun Cousii'rriz: Mrs. R, B. CalloIon. Lorna Part. in.“ ii. v. Powell, Whitby. him I}, iicDermimi, Supt., lows, Tux-cum. Women's lnsti i'uuvixcw. Baum or Dimmers: Rononii‘u Prcnidenin- in» B, MnDermund, Supt, \V.l.. Toronto. Tm, A. E. Walker, ahmmnnh. Prrrulrnl: Mm. It u. Cullololi. hum Park. summ- up. r. J. moman Milvcrioii. in. n. 3 mm, Port Arthur. .\lr§. .\ ohm. Liiki‘IlIEId. uni. D. Johnson, Mothesou. Mrs. (J. Sic-wart. llnrl‘flusinltll him It M. Lou, Higlignie. i: n. Bunny, shabby"... . d. 2;. Miller. tilt. i, immu- imam.- , r. Tubimr. \'nrs. . A. 'r McNeil, Ru. 2, “‘oodbrldgu. . J. L Planck, Chippewa A. UL-oiit‘u, Durcl‘icstux. . w, n. numb-he, uni-m. A Marshall, mi. 1, Suull so. Milne ll. Murphy, hit-1m _ . ‘. Lhw h. on. chm». A. c binningwu. an, i. rum, .1 Youngsou. Wnuord ndic Ru: n . u. ch..q-l.l-li,' ('urrvlv/rollllmu, )fircflrdiiill sin. in w. iiol‘itlunm: should be no "HUME Lind couxrnr" I‘iil'liiiiimrit Buildings. Tuluulu. Tlm paper is distributed through ihu sucru mm. at human \Viiniun'u Institutes lo the whuu-n's Institutu muillburs. EDITORIAL COMMENT RESOLUTIONS The consideration of resolutions took up much time at every one of the 'o’ Women’s Institute Cun- ventions held in Ontario this fall. In some cases profitable discussions were carried on, but often valuable time was wasted in trying to discuss a resolution recommending a wishful circumstance entirely impossible to attain, unless a decree were issued. And our Canadian form of govern- ment does not provide for high authorities with the power of issuing decrees. It might be desirable for poultry farms to have a decree made “that eggs should never be less than EU cents a dozen” but how is such a thing to be done in Canada? What can such a resolution passed by the Women's Institute do? Is it recom- mending that prices should be set for all commodities? Does not this resolution lirst demand a different philosophy of regulation than that at present held by the Canadian peo- ple? Why should such a resolution be ofl'ered to a Convention? We might well discourage a long list of impracticable mill futile resol~ utions, and spend our time consider- ing measures where our own ex, pei'ience can be helpful in bringing about solutions. Would not the Way men’s Institutes be helpful if they concentrated on regulations concern- ing the accurate labelling of manu- factui'ed goods, and tried to get legislation passed to help the con- sumer know what she is buying? A resolution on this subject was passed by one of the Conventions, but the time for discussion was cut short, be- cause of many insignificant resolu- tions being offered. Let’s think about our resolutions and where they can be most effective. Usually, the resolutions presented to the Government are initiated by a Women’s Institute branch, and then cleared through the District Annual Meeting and Annual Con- vention of the area in which the branch is situated, and then by the Provincial Board of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. Miss Jenn Ross, provincial convener of Legislation has given some very good advice about the details of hand- ling such matters. “C veners of Legislation, whether theymbelong to branch or district, should make sure that each resolu- ' has attached to it the names of the: mover and seconder. Otheg- wise, the resolution can not legally 9 presented. Half of those which have already been brought to my attention for this year, have had no signatuie attached and have had to be sent back for the sameâ€"a waste of time osta e. angbgn, tgough it is a little too late for this, when and where resolutions are first presented, existing laws con- cerning the same should be learned and reviewed in the discusswn. Very many resolutions ask for Isoniething that the law already provides. For instance, last year at one of the large conventions, we had a resolution ask- ing that a law be passed prohibiting the use of adulterants in.the'niann- facture of jams. Upon inquiry the Resolution Committee found the Pure Food Act takes care of this and 'so the convenlion was spared useless (lisâ€" cussionl This is why it is so important that all resolutions should be sent prompte 1y to Conveners of Resolution Coin- mittees for Conventions. Only in this way may they be given the op- portunity to search out the law cover- ing the same, and withhold from dis- mission those resolutions that ask for something we already have but of the possession of which we are ignorant. It is the duty of Resolution Com- mittees to meet and decide what msolutions shall be withheld either for the reason already stated or be- cause they are not feasible. Also, they should embody- in one resolution, all resolutions requesting the same thing, Resolution Committees should also be on guard for such resolutions that express an alternativeâ€"those asking for ‘this or that’. Such resolutions present two different points of view and cannot be put to one vote", ST. JOSEPH ANNUAL PRESENTED OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS Those who attended the District Annual Meeting in Kentvale on St. Joseph Island were impressed with the direct manner in which the Wow men's Institute members are coping with their local and individual health problems. They have organized and conducted three successful goitre clinics at which 413 cases were ex- amined and tablets were provided through the schools for'all children requiring treatment. The Red Cross Hospital was the centre for tonsil clinics. Transportaâ€" tion was arranged in order that no child need be denied necessary treat nicnt: The reduced cost for each individual placed his medical care within the reach of all. A health and nursng school w-s conducted twice a week for six weeks at which 42 women and girls received nursing instructions at the local_hospital. This course has had definite results in improved methods in firstaid treatment and follow-n work in dental, chest and wellr'babv clinics. ‘ An outstanding feature . of this meetini: was a ' I ' report of the club activities of the junior members of one branch. Their seven members appeared as a group wearing very attractive dresses which they had made themselves. The same pattern was used for each but interest and variety were made possible by using different materials and cleveer adapting a variety of decorative finishes. Each member of this club had made a quilt durin e had attended the nursiiighsclioeoalrdali‘rli mg the six weeks course and as follow-up work arranged with a local dentist for a dental cli c at which each had her teeth examined and the necessary dental treatment given at a very nominal cost. C ‘ by Miss E. Collins). ( omnbuted HOME AND COUNTRY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SHOULD BE GIVEN ATTENTION Provincial Convener Outlines Methods -v car new branches seek in- fogdztiony as to lLow :lok proceed in ' -‘ l Researc w . ‘ Hli‘iiglcpi-imary concern of this coinc; mittee is with the recording of even t in Ontario from the first settler-gen down to the present. 'lhe 1'6ch "fig of important local events should tahfi care of that which in the futuie \vi be history. Remember that romance may lie at your own door step. ‘ Townships existed as townships from the time of the First surveys. Therefore, the township is the logical unit with which to begin. Moreover, the township is the least changed geographical unit in the provmcc. Locations of land are given by lot and concession in the township. Write to the Department of Interior, Ottawa, for a map of your township. Township History When compiling a townsliip’s hist- orv it is well to relate a part of it to the surveys. State the name and the origin of the name, the area, bound- aries, dates of surveys, names of surveyors, roads old and new, and place and street names. Note such physical changes as the draining of marshes, when and where streams have altered their courses or almost disappeared. State when high places in roads have been made low and when low places have been made high. Early Settlers Early settlers were first given location tickets assigning acreage in certain townships. The settler was responsible for certain settlement duties. and then received a deed of patent. When compiling the history of this, secure the dates of location and patents. If the previous occupation of the settler can be found it helps to understand how he and his family adjusted themselves to new circum» stances. If possible, record a descrip» tion and the racial origin of the patentceS, and show the reason for the settler's immigration. accurate information can be ob- tained from petitions sent to the Crown requesting land as a reward for services in the Army, Navy, etc. These petitions are in the Ottawa Archives. Reference to them may be found in the land book (photostat) in the Ontario Archives. Transfers of land should be shown in the town- ship’s history. In many townships there have been marked increases and decreases in population at certain times. This should be recorded with the reasons, together With accurate information on the growth and decline of towns and villages and vanished centres. The outstanding events in town- ship government should b b together. 6 fought Trace Developments Accurate information on the ki _ rid of agricultural implements which were used and when improvements were initiated, and by whom, should be a part of the history. This data should be substantiated by actual ggérlence, ls‘uch asfa letter telling about pure ase u on reefers. e of the first he changes of emphasis 0 th flypes of commodities produced sriioulrel :2 shown. When and where industries developed should be included. ammunications furnish a rest gigs] of light on the developmeigit of ye sectionâ€"roads, waterways, railâ€" “ays,'telepl'iones and rural delivery omeail. he history societies, the alfreiI;UYCheS’ sd‘mls’ and h' " houses should be noted in the 1:53;: ship’s history, together wi _ _ th - standine contributions to agriiliilt‘ii‘i‘: literature, etc, in the district.) made by Parsons barn A, t , , NFERE HEARD REPORT ON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Homemakers Gythe F1- or Strute m A" Pa"! Mrs. R. ‘B. Colloton, Pre' ‘ the Provincial Board of thesiiléi‘: “1 ed Women’s Institutes of 0,1,5" spoke on the work of Women’s 1,129 tutes of Ontario at the Annual H: I' Week, held at the State Collegem Agriculture. and Home Ecol-lam“ Lansing, Michigan. The program of_this Home Week is an endeavurm bring homemakers up-tu-dme mi ing pn the problems connected will; keeping a house, and developin happy and healthful family life g Mrs. Colloton reports: About. 630 rural women taxed to its capacity the accommodation aiforded by the [mm and handsome buildings of the Molly. gun Ststa Agricultural College in which the exceptionally bcaiitli'ul grounds and campus provide such, wonderful setting. It was impossible to chat will, these women and attend their session without realizing the value of mi local leader system which is no, being initiated in Ontario, but which has been followed there lg, some year_s,_ and I endorse Mn, Houck’s opinion expressed in connec- tion with her Kentucky visit, that educationally they have carried ill; study and practice of Home Econ. omics further than we have in Ontario. They were greatly interested in hearing of our community activities as up to the present this type ol work has had little place on their programme. Many women expressed the opinion that our example migil well be followed. Up to the present the State in had no sfiiliation with the Associated Country Women of the World and many of the women did not lfiibw of its existence. The gathering was keenly interested in its puss ilitiu and the desire to afiiliate was freely expressed. Canada's plot in the Peace Garden was also productive of keen interest as the first women’s project in con- ncction with this interesting inleb national undertaking. The abounding hospitality, the keen and afiectiunate interest ill Canada and things Canadian, the cordial receptiveness to new sug- gestions, and the readiness lb give theirsin return, left one wishing that such interchange could be more if?- quent and the hope was kindled that some of our Convention Committee ought keep in mind the idea of as tending to some of our co-workers ii the United States an invitation to tell us about the work across the line, and carry it out at an early date. (Continued from col. 3). Source of Materials Look for the facts concerning lW township in the county record allit‘ti Investigate the minutes of the meet- ings of the township's councils. ll? come acquainted with the records a! the Court House. An examination of the files of infill newspapers will bring to light 9"" dence of important events. Individuals in the townships mi.“ have collections of materials helvl‘t in telling the story of the earl) history of the section. Look over the church and schid records and registers. ,H Inscriptions on tomb stories “I sometimes give you the accurate dim you are seeking. Old photographs are invaluable. 1- In many places some of there") settlers are still living while in others the descendants may ll?" family records, useful in cmnl"1mg the history of the section. u Be accurate, send copies °f “y original research stories to “"1"”. vincial convener and keep dupl‘mi’ in the county where they hem“? (Contributed by Elizabeth APPEW'