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SCOTTISH WOMEN’S RURAL INSTITUTES TOUR ONTARIO (Continued from col. 4, page 3) been on the Continent, but the ma- jority have left Great Britain for the first time in their lives, and there are even a few who have not yet crossed the border into England. Not one of us, no matter what we have seen or done hitherto, can ever forget the unforgettable experience of our reception in this amazing Do- minion. From the day we landed in downpours of rain in Quebec, we have been welcomed with such an astound- ing warm-hesrtedness, with such an abounding kindness, that we are anxiously asking ourselves how are we ever to repay the lavish and enthusiastic hospitality. 'We'll no‘ be easy to live with on our return to Scotland,’ said one mem- ber to me, ‘We’ve been treated like royalty.’ It is the plain truth. Lord and Lady Twecdsmuir entertained us to tea at the Citadel the day after we landed. They spoke to many of us personally, and Miss Anna Buchan (0. Douglas), who is staying at pres- ent with her brother, Lord Tweeds- muir, showed us the rooms occupied by Their Majesties. Thoughts expressed by some of the party were: “If only we can get more Institutes in more countries. we can do more than politicians in bringing the now era". At Rinbrook Memorial Hall, "We wish we had many such Memorial halls in the Old Country”. Speaking of tht- girls‘ work, “We try to give the girls t 5 training at school and I woner if we aren‘t working at too early on age. I like your plan of touching girls from 16 to 26. They are more apt to remember whcn they got into their own homes". “And think of it! I've heard so many Can- adians can speak the Gaelic". "Wi- have never .‘Il'cn tomatoes growing in the open before". We were sorry to say “Farewell” to those intorr-siing guests who left for n Ilfly in New York before sailing for homoâ€"sorry that they could not stay longer that we might get to know them better, and they us, and that they did not have time to see u more thorough picture of Ontario life, in- stead of such a hird's-cye-view. The visit of these Scottish Indies has made us fecl more clearly the oneness of tho ideals and the inâ€" (crests shlirerl by the Institute mem- bers of Scotland and Canada. QUILTING BEE CREATES INTEREST The quilting bee held at the Can- adian National Exhibition, August 29th (open to all women's organiza~ (ions which make and sell quilts) created keen interest, especially among the Ontario Institute and Church groups, 01‘ {if} entries, 34 represented Women’s Institutes. The winners were: 1. (‘hurch of the Good Shepherd, Women‘s Auxiliary, Mt, Dennis. 2. Women’s Institute, Druytun. 3, Washington United Church, Scarboro. Honourable Mention: chford Women's Institute. High Park Presbyterian Church, Toronto. High Park United Church, Tor- onto. The Drnyton and Wexi‘ord Institutes deserve our congratulations. The first prize quilt had an original uppliqué design of conventionnlized flowers in soft shades radiating from the centre. The Droyton Institute quilt was of plain, pale green spurva with an e g shell lining and worked in on original quilting design in which maple leaves and horizontal lines were used. In the Household Linen Chest Com- petition (open to Institutes only), the prize winners were: Highland Creek Institute. Lyncdock Institute, Paler- mo Sr. Institute. HOME AND COUNTRY 4 wmm News Flashes From the Institutes Kearney, Parry Sound_ District:â€" Realizes the value of dmsioii of in- come and devoted a meeting _ '30 ‘budgeting’. A paper on the subJect was followed by worthwhile discus- sion of budget plaiis. This branch also devoted a meeting to a study of the prevention of household pests. South Mountain, Dundas Co:â€" Held open night when teachers, pupils, parents and school trustees joined in ii social time. An educational pro- gramme included a history of the local school. Kilsyth, Grey Co.â€"Benefited by their monthly programme on Edu- cation. Answers to roll call namedla book read during the winter. Six members each gave a short, sna py sketch of the life of a Cana ian author, and the members discussed the characteristics of the writers as presented in these sketches. Beachburg, Renfrew Co.â€"Has an unusual item of interest on each monthly programme. At each meet- ing a member prepares questions of historical or local interest. The mem- bers find this feature educational and attractive. Pnkenham, Lanark Co.â€"Sponsors a Little Theatre Guild and produces two plays yearly, working in new talent. This year the plays were: "Bringing up Mother" and “Nora wake Up”. The funds derived from this source are expended in com- munity improvement. I Middleport, Brant Co.~â€"Stirrcd up interest in county history by an especially planned research pro- gramme. At an evening meeting prominent farmers were asked to give talks on the early history of their farms and family. Others gave short talks on early taxation, gathering the information from old tax rolls and Similar aources. Highland Creek. York Co.â€"De- velopcd interest in nature study through Canadianization. The roll call was answered by naming a Can~ adian bird. This was followed by an educative discussion on birds and their habits. One member spoke of the nesting habits of the shy bird, the “Mourning Dove". York Road, York Cirâ€"Found the Buymnnship school helpful. "The coursq was very instructive and inâ€" teresting and from the knowledge gained by the study I feel many may overcome some of the disadvantages of an inadequate income, by shopping to better advantage thus securing better satisfaction from the clothing expenditures. Dunrobin. Carleton (Toâ€"Found in- terestln‘tr ways of arousing interest in Industries. The roll callâ€"a Canadian mineral and where minmlâ€"Wns re» spondod to by every member. A paper on the I Asbestos Industry with samples in raw and manufactured forms was informative. A well pre~ pared contest provided amusement and, promoted quick thinking, with fruits and vegetables as the quiz theme. “'uodVIIIE. Victoria Co. â€" Made practical application of Historical Re- search interests by restoring port- raits of pioneers in town hall and attaching name plates. ronation, Algoma East Districtâ€"â€" Is cgndeavouiing to raise .sufiiuent funds to finance dental clinic. semce for two schools in the township. This service will replace the _g1\nng of special prizes to school children. Mohawk, Hastings (Smâ€"Helped the Boy Scouts to secure funds. for the purchase of scout uniforms in which to attend the ofiicial welcome at King- aton of their Majesties, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The scouts were given a quilt to sell, the pro- ceeds to be used in the purchase of suits. . Cardinal. Grenville 'Co.â€"Is inter- estecl in Health Education, and is ac- tive in clinic work. Members attend the clinic every two Weeks and render assistance to doctor and nurse, helping to care for 10 to 30 children of pre- school age. Further assistance is bein given by visiting the ho_mcs at the octor’s request and assuming re- sponsibility for the attendance of the children. The members sometimes re- main in the home while the mother takes her children to the clinic. Exeter, Huron Co.â€"Studied meat cuts as a follow-up of the local leader project. A talk was given on the choice of cuts and methods of cock- ing. Each member received two charts illustrating different cuts, one of beef and the other of lamb. Chatswortb, Grey Coâ€"Devoted one meeting to a review and discussion of the year‘s activities with the result that a community need, the organiza- tion of a Rhythm Band for the public school juniors, was given definite sup- port. Apsley, Peterborou h Co.â€"Is help- ing to foster civic pri c. This branch organized a “clean up” day for the village. Grass is kept cut, garbage is collected and flowers have been plant» ed in the grounds adjoining the town ball. A flag to be flown on national days has been provided. Killarney, Manitoulin Districtâ€"Pur- chased two gallons of cod liver oil for the school children and provides a supply of milk daily for a needy per- SOIL Smithvillc, Lincoln Co.â€"Listened with benefit to an address by a mem- ber of the legal profession who took 35 this subject the Succession Duties c . Grantham, Lincoln Co.â€"Received valuable information through a talk on Home Lighting, given by a repre- septative of the General Electric Com- “TISSIDI’I. Aldershot. Wentworth GELâ€"Spon- sored a study course in Child Psychol- ogy. The convener of the committee on education was leader and meetings were held every two weeks with splen~ did attendance and interest. Goodyvood, Ontario Co.â€"Installed a public library in the town hall and this is open to the public one evening each week. A play was given to raise funds for the su port of this work. Quinn, ‘ent GILâ€"HES undertaken the beautification and care of a pioneer cemetery. With the consent and co-operation of the Council, a new fencehas been erected. Grading and levelling the ground and cutting of grass has rest ' ' of “God’s A o‘red this neglected bit a '1 (Continued from centre column, page 2) VI. Crafts and Hobbies: Napier F.: Curtains for Lunn, Dora: Pottery in the VII. Fiction: Douglas. Lloyd: Green Ligh Lems, E. R.: Young Fu of Rawlings Marjorie K.: Strange. kutlileen: Means, Florence: \Valn, Nora: VIII. Bog/s and Girls: Bennett. Ethel . Grahame, Kennet SpyrifiJoEnal: Heidi. ewe : ac Beau . IX. Small Children: ty Handforth, Thos.: Mei Li. Muchetanz: Esk Stevenson: shuttered Hume: New 9 E E 8‘ FL < E a = s 2‘ The Y With the West in Her Eyes. The Wind In Stage Settings. Making. t. the Upper Yangtze. enrling. Windows. Reaching for the Stars. HBII'VeStITlg (Poetry). ( . the Willows. 2 mo Sled Dog. A Child's Garden of Verses. Fall, [939 COUNTRY NEEDS ONTARIO’S SUBSCRIPTION Have you subscribed to Home and C camdh" lumen/2' If u do so at once and send yon-thin“ to Mrs. Harley A. Dunham, To:tez urer F.W.I.C., Havelock, New Bra“ wxck. Our new magazine particulaif‘ needs stronger support from y strung-est Women’s Institute W! Ontario. The Women’s Kim," members of this province, 2,1,,E could make this National Institiie: dream of years a thriinng Ontario, we need youl _But we do not ask you to do all 11,. givmg. We have much to giVe ,0' Within the pages of Canadian (-10,,LL and Countryyou will read what him! tutea are doing, provincially, mm“, ally and~ internationally. Yo“ my" read articles on farm life and in solution of farm problems. You will find many ideas for your fall and winter programmes. You will re. ceive new inspiration in your wmk Please make support of Camp“, Home and Country a feature of m programmes_ of your forthcoming area conventions. Many enquiries have been made about the irregular publication n, date. The cause might be cangd "growing pains”. To make the con. tinuance of the magazine possible, it has to be financed by advertisements, In order to get these there must be subscribers, and this is where ya“ come in. Secretaries have been mailed four sample copies of the first four issues. If you have not Seen one, ASK YOUR SECRETARY. Then enroll your name as quicklr as possible. The more names, die greater the advertising medium. The greater the advertising, the greater service the magazine can give you. Do not delay any longer! ELIZABETH BAILEY PRICE, Editor, Canadian Home and Counlrv. reality. SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING DEPARTMENT SERVICES Arrangements for the services 0(- fered by the Women’s Institute Branch have been completed. The promptness with which the Institu and Districts sent in applica- tions and confirmations has been up- preciated by the staff of the “’omen's Institute Branch who have been sponsible for arranging itinerari This year requests have been received for 92 leader training schools, 22 dis- trict speaker services, 50 ofiiceis' rallies, and 133 short courses. To make these services successful, a good attendance is requirml. Whether it is a district project, or an Institute short course, advertising and promotion are essential. People cannot be expected to turn out if they do not know in advance that iJlE school is to he conducted. If it iC 3 district project, the district secretary and the local secretaries should both make it known, and each Institute should try to send one or two leaders as may be suggested in the Goâ€"om‘l‘fl‘ tive Programme. For the spcakcr service and short courses the 1an ofiicers’ support is essential. The Department will appreciate \‘Eri' much helpfulness of the Institute: In advertising and promoting this ser- Vice. It is surprising what even 5‘"? enthusiastic person can accomplish. The result will he a more successful School or course, for when 3, mil group assembles it is stimulating tn the instructor, and the interchnnue of ideas and discussion which can it“ obtained makes an invaluable nonm- bution. At the time of writing, WE alf wondering what effect the outbrcal 0f war will have on our InstitutE Programme. Most of our courses are of such a practical nature, that. “'"7‘ some adaptation, they will be V3” able in time of war as in PW“ Hence, as far as possible, We 5”” continue the programme as planned. When adjustments must be made. the secretary will be informed at once.