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HOME AND COUNTRY' Publilhad quarterly by The Federated Woman's Initiliiial of Ontario Ind This Institute Branch Dapuflmont nl Agricultun Ontnrin EDITORIAL Cellini-ills: Mrs. T. J. McDowell. Milverwn. Min M. V. Powell. Whitby. Mia: B. McDermand, Superintendnut annu'l Institutes, Toronto. Mxnnsxs or Puovmcm. nun»: Honorary Pruiamz: Her Excellency The Lady Tweodlmuir. Honorary Vica-Pruidenl: lilies u. McDermaud, Toronto. Pruidgric. ma. '1‘. .1. McDowell, Milvortnu Vic-~Pmidenu: .‘In. I“, Dunycs. nn. 3, Brighton. Mrs. F. Hewsan. Dunnnpn. Mrs. a. Duke, Port Curling. Director: on m: Ezcculivs: Mrs. E. Dnm', Mnberly. Mn. .7. W. Cunningham, mu. 2. Ellen Mrs. W. n. Siccpar, Mount Albert ilils M. L. Schnurr Linwood. Mrs. w. R. ' . 1, Dayton nirrrim: H. Monk, Luneuburg. J. Reynolds. ankvllln. . Garnet Shinldl, Ida. . I-Inruld Wilkinson, n.3, 2. Shallow Ill'ku. . A. w. Brandon. an. 6. Gnu, n. n. Giiulou. Simcoe. rm. 1.. G. szinr. \ankcrlou. . John H. lVilcox. Woo-lake. , Gun Cnmphull. Mount Erydgal. Mrs. Dnn Moore, New Li'skcard. Mrs. A. M. Boslcr. fichmlhsr. o. A. M. Hurrmnnn. Mt. I. Ema. Srcntnm-Tnmrcv: Mrs. w. n. Lcnflierdalc. climme #â€" Correspondence should he nddrnuad in "HOME and COUNTRY” The Women's Institute Brunch Parliament Buildings, 'roromo Ti... paper is distributed through the sacro- Hiring 0! Branch lValIisn's Institute: to um Women's Institulo members. EDITORIAL COMMENT LOCAL LEADERS From all over the province we are hearing praises of some of the splendid work accomplished by local leaders. Before a person has the distinction of that title, she must have the confidence of her institute to such a degree that she has been chosen from its membership to do a special piece of work for them. However, she is not a local leader in any project until she has attended the district training school where she learns something about the subject mattei‘ she is to discuss with her institutes. At this training school, she also receives instruction in how to carry on her teaching. In addi- tion to this, the leader receives the support of printed and mimeographed material prepared for her particular use. After the leader starts her pro- gramme in her own community, she may find some special difficulty not covered at the training school. In such cases she may always depend upon the help of the Women's Insti- tute staff member who was in charge of the district training school. Sometimes a member makes such an excellent leader in one project that the institute is tempted to make and often does make her the lender for another entirely different type of pro- ject. This is not fair to either the leader or the institute. If a member has carried through a good foods pro- ject, keep that in mind and use that member again for foods work. But let some one else have the opportunity of developing leadership in clothing education and still another in hous- ing work. Acting as a local leader for a unit of work for a homemaking club organ- ized for the girls and young women demands special aptitudes on the part of a leader. Also such leadership de- mands a good deal of time. Unless a person has much leisure, she should not attempt acting as a local leader for a project in the senior programme at the same time she is directing a project for a homemaking club. The Co-operutive Programme in Home Economics advises the insti- tutes to appoint an alternate for the (Continued on next column) Institutes May Improve Fall Fair Exhibits Since Home Economics and Agri- culture are so closely allied and since Home Economics Extension service is directed by the Women’s Institute Branch, it does seem fitting that a Women’s Institute exhibit be on display at a fall fair. Perhaps, first, We had better try to make clear what we mean by a women's institute exhibit. It IS a showing or display of something ac- complished or to be accomplished, with the general aim of promoting better livin . The beginner who is not thorougin acquainted with the many details of planning an ex- hibit will be well advised to stick to the former. Branches must re- member that a fall fair is an event of many and varied activities, each vieing for attention. People are out for a good time, to chat with friends not seen since last fair day, and to see as many attractions (educational and otherwise) as possible. To re- fuse to race ize this competition means a ban lcap difficult to over- come. True it is, there will be peo- ple who will deliberately seek the women’s institute exhibit. But think for a moment, are they not mem- bers of the women’s institute or its friends, folk who attend the regular meetings, and short courses, confer- ences, offered by the Women’s Insti- tute Branch? Do you need to_pre- pare an exhibit at the fall fair to spread the gospel of better living to them? Of course it will be valuable to them. But if your programme is good, and I am sure it is, your aim should be to reach others. The wo- men’s institute exhibit at the fall fair offers this opportunity. In planning the exhibit, keep be- fore you, at all times, these t_wo obstaclesâ€"competition of attraction and indiflercnceiand others peculiar to your district. Of course the specific purpose of the exhibit will be clearly fixed in your mind whether it be: Eat More Vegetables, Use More Whole Wheat, Make Your Own Gloves, Look Attractive in the Kitchen, Give Your Furniture a New Lease of Life, or a phase of any pro» ject studied in your district. Knowing your purpose and recog- nizing your obstacles, you are in a position to plan to fulfil the first and combat the Second and are started on the road to success. Draw Up Plans Before asking assistance from anyone, it would be well to draw up some plans of your own, no matter how meagre they may be. This allows you to pigeunhule sugges» tiuns,â€"to know What will serve your urpose, what should be discarded Vith nothing in mind, one may he led astray. A good idea from A, plus a good idea from B, plus a good idea from C do not necessarily add up to a grand total of Best, let alone Good; it might result in a whirlpool of confusion. (Continued from col. 1, page 2) local leader. The alternate acts only if the local leader is unable to attend the training school. The alternate then becomes the local leader because one person should attend all the sessions of a training school. Two persons attending different sessions will both {all to get an understanding of the continuity and the full purposes of the project. A good local leader does not cease being an influence after she has com» pleted guiding several discussions or directing several working schools. If she serves her community well, she \Vlll. likely have several groups learn how to refinish furniture under her guidance. She may speak on con- sumers’ problems at many types of women’s meetings. In the giving of such service she makes her com- munity much the richer and enlarges her own horizon. here should be one and only one main idea, and every detail should strengthen and emphasize that Ide:. Which store window, picturai) or a - vertisemcnt do you remem er the bestâ€"the one of a centralized theme or the one of many and varied themes? “Size of booth and theme have little to do with effectiveness 1 you plan your exhibit to emphasizs one carefully chosen idea,l one. which can be efiectively capitalized. . The background should be incon- spicuous. It should be as the Word implies, background. It 'shouud not talk louder than the main idea but should help it to deliver 105‘ message. A plain, dull, neutral, fairly light colour serves best. It may bc fabric, paper or wood. If painths usedi water paint dries more quickly an is less expensive than oil paint. Importance of Colour It will be well to remember that colour is a powerful factor With which we are forced to deal. It may cause discard, it may bind together, it may attract attention. It talks whether we recognize the fact or not. Why not then have it say what we want it to sayâ€"help us to put our message across. Look again at stpre windows, advertisements, fabrics, in fact any colour group. What can you learn about the use of colour? Perhaps you may arrange to haw an “explainer’ present to answer questions arising from the exhibit. In most cases you may be depending on posters and the general setlup to tell the story. The information on the poster should be brief, snappy, catchy, and, of course, honest. It needs to be easily read; therefore. dispense with fancy and tiny print. Study the ad- vertising section of the magazines coming into your home. True, they are trying to sell something, but is that not the purpose of your piece of work? Choice and Arrangement of Articles There is need to stress careful selec~ tion. Each article should strengthen the main idea. Just because a thing is "pretty" or belongs to Mrs. Jones is no reason for its appearance in this show. Use no more pieces than will tell your story effectively. Exhibits of “before and after", “old and new", "good and bad” may serve you well. New and up-to-date materials should be used unless the picture demands the old. The most important article should be in the strategic position; often- times this will be near the centre. Minor features should point the way to the major; the eye should follow easin from one object to another to the climax. Study some of the paint- ings done by the old masters. The Last Supper by Da Vinci, The Angelus by Millet, Song of the Lark by Breton among others are excellent examples. The position of the articles should not be too high nor yet too lowsa good range is from two feet to seven feet.' .Thls will vary, of course, with conditions. If flour, table and wall space are used, one object should not hide the other. Posters sometimes have the habit of doing this. It looks like a big piece of work. It )5. But remember your message may reach those that cannot be reached in any other way. Attack the problem with the methods of the successful business man. Think through every phase from beginning to end. See the relation of one part ito another. Be your own critic, bear- rrétarcsln lnind those you are trying to When it is all over vou will have helped the other fellow tloie‘il‘ll living, but will have clinch ter in your own group. Ed the mat. (Contributed by Miss Sllcter, Women’s Institute Branclliflg: partment of Agriculture). ' "Just wh I: can homemaker-s and wevant _war" is n“ _ . Sunpson, P“, V! .. . . _ ,,8nco an ‘ national Relatio , 1113, in thedpllaxifusi work she su gt! 5 for Women’ - IIDIINIF tingling out‘Ontario. 51m" rs. impson writes, “We not 511: back and think we are There are destructive forces abroad today in very community. Not an, are we threatened by the armel power of the Nazi and Fasclsi nations, but by the far more subtle propaganda of communism." Mrs. Simpson recommends study of \VOI'ld_BiTEII'B‘-t0 all institutes. Hg, followmg' brief outline crystallizes how institutes may go about such study: d d 1. ‘Rea , stu y, become infer listen to the radio programmdneodii world affairs. Listen to Dr. H. 1, Stewart, 6:30 Sunday evening, 0.13.0: 2. Put peace in your budget. Take out a membership with the League of Nations Society of Canada and ge( acquaointed with its activities. 3. rganize study grou s in neighbourhood. Use allthorilil’triii‘ materials in your study. 4. Study our Canadian economic policy. 5. Analyze international news lII'IQI- ly at each meeting. 6. Organize luncheon, dinner or tea discussions on world affairs 7. Hold an. international festival or arts exhibit in your district with folk songs, folk dances, and national crafts and art.” PEACE GARDEN PROJECT HELPED BY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SUPPORT In 1937, a and deal of progress was made in t e development of the International Peace Garden \rliirh is situated on the boundary bellman Manitoba and North Dakota. The Women’s Institute acre was bright with flowers throughout the summer and until the frost period. This was pioneer planting, and furnishml a flower garden note to the whole ' In 1938, the Women‘s In ‘ flower area will have a host 01 A - panions. The plans for the main panel of the Peace Garden have been approved. This means that Straight ahead work will now go forward to develop the garden into a spot uf beauty. The upkeep of the Women's lusti- tute acre is financed by an annual donation of $12.00 from each of the provinces. Mrs. A. E. Walker has donated $100.00 toward a sun dial in be placed in the Women’s Inslllule plot. By the end of 1937, the l'em Garden was fenced with a six~1'aot Page wire and stone pillars were run- structed at definite intervals alum! the main highway. In the Canadian section, a lake one mile long “'35 built by damming up a water course. A scenic highway around this lake was cut, cleaned up and mostly ,L’l'ml' ed and partly gravelled. This Mi financed by the Canadian Govern- ment. In the southern portion of the garden, the United States Gov 11l- l_nent spent $134,000.00 in underbru_ mg, grading, seeding and erecling buildings. This work will be run- tlnued in 1938. The Junior Red Cross of both countries have given $500.00 lent-ll and acquired an international PM of two acres. This $1,000.00 wille used ‘50 lay out the Red Cross area. Th" Imperial Order of the Daughters 0I the Empire has acquired a UN" quarter acre plot and will be re- sponsible for its landscaping and maintenance. Mrs. T. A. Cohoe, Pilot MDUW‘L Manltpba, is chairman of the spam] committee on the Peace Garden Of the Federated Women's Institutes CIi Canada.