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ESOME FAMILY LIFE FOSTERED BY HOME CONFERENCE A home conference is just what the me impliesâ€"a conference in the ame. The problem at hand is studied . its actual situation, thus creating n interest at once. The great prin- iple of education "we learn by doing" 5 very definitely practised. Of course he roblem will have to be recog- ize and accepted, otherwise there in be no incentive to “do”. Since the success of this type of mdy depends upon every one partici- ting, the group, of necessity, will :2 small in number. Is it not true hot, when a person contributes to a lSCUSSIOI‘l or piece of work, it be- miles more vital to her? Housing ends itself admirably to this ty e of in fact, a great many p ases can be studie in no better way. To be specific, let us use the Home onference in Furniture Arrangement 2 our Home Economics Programme > an example. Every homemaker has the problem 1 furniture arrangement. If this [:itement is not recognized and ac- upted, then a home conference in this .nuld be of little value, for it would l i, a dead, meaningless, uninteresting, ut-nnd-di‘ied affair with no results. rind it is results we wantâ€"solutions some of our problems. On the other kind, there are those who may start rut with a dubious attitude and by the fill of the project realize that com- 'nrt, convenience and attractiveness du depend a great deal on the wise » rrangement of furniture rather than n a large expenditure of money. They any then become enthusiastic support- ers of the project. The very core of the project is to nake the best use of what you have. his does not mean that some article right not better be eliminated or an- ither might serve here better than here it is now used. Too, if the instess is considering a purchase, his will have to be taken into con- ideration. But our principal thought making the best use of what you iave. In this project, we first have a round able conference on arrangement of v u‘rniture, keeping the living room in nnrl as that is the room where we shall put our findings into practice. “9 are sure this discussion will help he homemaker in other rooms of the house. We do not blindly follow “must” and "must not". In fact, hese words have no place in this dis- (ussion. We want to know why and hen make our own intelligent ar- angement. After all, the secret of any successful home is ri ht adjust- v ient of the conditions to the needs. Every member of the household should he considered. Hence, before ~e begin our work, we learn how ' any are in the family, whether old I young, the activities carried on in he living room and any violent likes nd Idlslikes. You see we are really v along a diagnosis. This is one place here we dare say you "must" do this. Otherwrse it would be a snap indg- I ant and perhaps not an intelligent "9- It might fit but no one would be he Wiser in other situations later on. ‘Havmg made our so-called diagno- 1S, We now look over the available urniture. We try the pieces in dif- erent positions to see where they ' ll be the most useful and pleasing. ‘ t is not enou h to talk about this, we ‘ ant to see t e furniture in its dif- 1 O I- 3: (Continued on page 4, col. 1) Published by The Ontario Women’s Institutes at Toronto, Ontario WINTER, 1938-39 HOME and COUNTRY Number 1 I TRODUCING THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT Dam INSTITUTE Mentions: May I take this opportunity to extend my personal greetings to you and to assure you that_I look forward with keen anticipation to meeting and working With you, both individually and collectively. One has only to look back upon the giowth of the Women’s Instituteâ€" from 33 local Institutes with 1,602 members in 1900 to 1,369 Institutes with 42,000 members in 193Bâ€"to realize what a virile organization this is. Howâ€" ever, to measure its progress in terms of numbers alone would be wholly inade- quate. Its achievements in promoting the well-being and culture of our Ontario homes, its participation in worth-while community activities, and its even broader interest in national and international problems are the true measuring sticks of its progress. Probably the best we can wish for the Institute is that it will continue to grow in service in the future on the foundation of the past. Personally, I feel that I an] very fortunate in succeeding Miss McDermand whose broad vision and sincere interest in the welfare of the Women’s Insti- tutes of Ontario have made her contribution during the past four years of inestimable value to the organization. Thank you for your good wishes to me as expressed by your Provincial President and Secretary. Yours sincerely, 7L7JM TRIENNIAL PLANS ARE NOW COMPLETE The dates for the Triennial Con- ference of the Associated Country Women of the World to be held in London, England, May 30 to done 19 are fast approaching. This Con- ference was mentioned in the Sum- mer 1938 issue of “Home and Country", but may we repeat that these dates should be kept in nimd‘by all Institute members contemplating a trip abroad. The Provmcial Board did not feel that it could finance a delegate to the Conference. However Ontario will be ofiicially represented, for the five votes allotted to Ontario will be carried by the Dominion Presi- dent. Any Institute member may enjoy all the meetings and prmleges of the Conference, except that she will have no voting power, if she Will place her name with Mrs. W. B. Leathcrdale, Goldwater, Ontario, and register as an Ontario Institute member at the Con- ference. A programme has been issued as a supplement to the January issue of the Coimtrywoman. One of the most interesting as ects of the (jonference is the ofier o hospitality in En lish rural homes during the week of one 12 to 19 and over weekwends; also a visit to Scottish Women's Institutes and Irish Women’s Associations from June 19 to 26. This will give over- seas guests an unusual opportunity to see rural conditions and any a short period of country life. The programme follpws closelyAthe general outline given in the prekus issue of “Home and Country”. Among the highlights of the programme are: Films of work of country women. Open Conferences on Modern Agri- cultural Development. Administration of Health Services in Rural Areas. Women’s Place in Rural Social Order and How It Has Been Achieved. Discussions and lectures on such vital topics as: Division of Labour in the Family. Improvement of Old Houses. Use of Leisure in Villages. Banking and Investment of money to Include Budgeting on Irregular Incomes. The Woman in the Country Home. Home Gardens. Economic and Social Importance of Rural Women. The Rural Theatre and innumerable others will be planned. The whole programme ap- pears both instructive and interesting. Several Canadians are contributing to the discussions. Among the social events of interest are: the reception by the British Foreign Office, the Thames trip to a garden party given by Lady Astor, lanned sightseeing trips, receptions y various organizations, tea by the National Federation of Women's Institutes of England and Wales, con- cluding with the Official Dinner. Information concerning special tours may be secured from Mrs. W. B. Leatherdale, of Goldwater. THE OFFICERS' RALLIES ACCOMPLISH THEIR PURPOSE The Officers’ Rallies held through out the province in 1988 were uni- formly successful in that they ful< filled the purpose for which they were designedito help the Women's Insti- tutes in the development and main- tenance of strong leadership. This we have on the word of the members and officers then ~lves, who, almost with one voice, cxlli‘ess‘ appreciation of the value to them of these meetings. Members are realizing more and more clearly that the cll'cctive adminâ€" istration of the progiummc of any organization depends m‘iinly on two factors~informcd lenl: 'lin and cm operation on the par of the mem- bership. Ullicc * um cu mucntly becoming increasingly desirous of leaving no stone unturnml that will fit them for the rendering of a more effective service. A ton casual no ceptance of villa? is becoming much less common than {mun-fly, and the woman who now ti‘lic.\ responsibility as president, secreta ‘, director or convener, usually [*1 it with the honest and sincere do of bringing to her value all pos ilc knowledge, skill and elliL-ivnvy. She has learned that the lill'wms' Rnlly lirovnlus an avenue of further education. It holps hei' adjust and adapt to the peculiar needs of her own situation and vi cuinstnnces, the information she has already acquired through a perusal of the Haml Book, the -rntive Pro- gramme and the culumi of “Home and Country". It oil'ei's as well a supplementary training in orgnnizn- tion techniques. She up n-ocintcs the fact that this trainng Will vuablc her to cxpei‘irnvc the joy uml satisfaction that 511 In: from tho knuwlvd 'o 01' ll. \vortlnvhilv Lusk wvll aiivl ably one. g E Many inclnbms have expressed their at‘ ('Liun lhul M the Rallies eiiectuul I posnl has Ilci'n inarlc nl’ C(‘i‘tain misnpprchcnsinn n.- in I-asrliv tial Institute aims, for ex: Iplu, ist to niako it their Ilu the YI‘CI'IIH s .l gum! time at tho 1- and other equally that Women's Institute and to slienvl ninnuy < (‘i'rnnwvus iilc ~ sun crop up [mm time to tim unul wry often at Lln» ilny’s’ r n annln-r b. said, “I was re: nly glarl tb point L‘ilmi‘ up about nin lltl objectives for it surely nomlcrl straightening out around here!" Other members are most appreci- ative of the priesibilitim for inili- virlual and community development offered by the Comparative Pro. gramme anrl are pleased at the emphasis which the Rallies place on accuracy of procedure. cnrvl‘ul atten- tion to detail :1an dependability in the discharge of all duties, believing that these “'Ol'k to promote the mom: successful carrying out of the partner- ship idea upon which the Programme is based. They realize that the Proâ€" gramme can he made of greatest value only as the efficiency and re- liability of the Departmental services on the one hand are met by an ap- proximating degree of efficiency and reliability on the part of the mem- bership in the fulfilment of such ob- ligations as they assume when ap« plying for any of the available serVices. There can be no doubt but that the Rallies are bringing a definite im- provement into the procedures, not only of local Institute meetings but of larger Institute gatherings as well. 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