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” HOME and COUNTRY Published by The Ontario Women’s Institutes at Toronto, Ontario Volume 8 SUMMER, 1942 THE JUNIORS SERVE WELL Gardens are Growing Gardens are growing and, with cul- hvutors moving and hoes working, Mill] gardeners, members of Girls' Gdltlen Brigades, hope to keep them growing and producing. Early gar. tlrllEI'S caught good weather with gmlens, getting away to a splendid Slal'l. Neither frost nor rain has ,1 lpencd the enthusiasm of these ytllous workers. Patchy spots have l/w n replanted and these resourceful L'hl'LlC‘l'lBl'S acclaim they are still a few sl lls ahead of the Weather Man. Al med with special information from A ricultural Representatives, they a now waging war on fifth column In rs and insects. l:rowing new vegetables is a thrill- ilir venture; while serving them so the l: lily will enjoy them is a real chal- lrhh. Cooking spinach just right, n ill a minimum amount of water and u ill leaves wilt and are tender, has I l’liEIl marvels in overcoming dis- I‘ - and prejudices for this much i .lgned vegetable. l"ill-1y reports tell of a Bruce penin- ~ l gardener serving spinach on e 15th, and 5 Victoria county meni- l paying for seeds from sale of early ‘liicll. What a fine contribution l -e girls are making in producing lthlul vegetables for fanlily meals l lughout the growing season and l winter months! On the Home Farm "ll the home farm, the farm daugh» I ls helping produce food and more » u . She knows that good crops and , llty of them mean bacon, poultry i 1 dairy products for Britain, as well necessary food for Canada. Proude l she assumes responsibility for all t, iii of farm tasks calling for long i l s of hard work day in and day l ml. Cheerfully she carries on away .m the glamour of camp life, giving a picnic here or a party there to : in that: last load of hay, finish «in: the turnips or milk the cows. ll'ise family planning sees to it, unever possible, that Jill has time for that picnic or club meetingi nose farm daughters, many of them ‘lllllel‘S of the Farm Girls’ Brigade l the Farm Service Force, are in c rmil on the Food Production Front h city and urban boys and girls l. ln: most essential work. Achievement Days Here and there at Achievement , lys has meant being entertained l Jlt royally by "The Club Girl EnA l,l'tains" members ill Sudbury and i lpissing, feeling a special thrill and s .tlsfaction in seeing Glengarry and \ htoria club girls "Stand on Guard", and finding “Nutrition” members in lllllL‘l‘ counties thinking, talking and eating food for health and strength. Everywhere former dependable >_«-lilor members were missedâ€"old club illpnds who have now joined the ranks I2; war industries and the armed ser- _\lves. An increasing number of Jun- MI' in the 12-15 year group have been welcomed to club work Nothing daunted. these youthful members “ere on hand with exceptionally good PthbltS and demonstrations. One nlarvelled at their skill, their fund of accurate information. originality and ability to portray phases of club work an splendidly. Interested parents and senior Insti- tutes usually found ways and means for members to attend the achieve- ment day in spite of gas rations, tires lasting for duration, and Extremely busy days on the home farm. (Continu d‘on page 3, col. 2). Number 2 (HIRE WINGSâ€"415th ANNIVERSARY This year the Women's Institutes celebrate the forty-fifth anniversary of their organization at Stoney Creek. 01' the original one hundred and one charter members. twenty-six are still active. Mrs, Lee, secretary at Stoney Creek. sends a. message from them: j‘SeveraI of the charter members still come to our meetings and take an active interest, others come on special occasions. They all have expressed themselves as ‘happy to have been associated, in its inception, with an organization in all (ways suitable to rural women and which later became worthy of world recognition’. They are proud to have been pioneers and it has been their privilege to see an ideal become a working reality. Good wishes and congratulations are expressed in their greetings and their desire is that in the early future the word and spirit of peace may be added to our motto, For Home and Countryâ€"and Peace”. To these charter members all Wm men's Institutes will wish to say, "Thank you and best wishes". Message From Miss I'owell Miss M. V. Powell, for many years a member of the staff of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, sends her greet» ings. "Birthdays are important occasions which give opportunity for congratu- lations and good wishes. To the Ontario Women’s Institutes, I extend sincere and cordial congratu- lations on this the 45th year of ac- tivity and youthâ€"successful growth through the years of formation, gain- ing in wisdom and power in maturity. to do that which is needful for the development of the individual, that life may be lived more fully; for the holne, that it may be greatly enriched; for the community, that it may be perfected in the ideals of good citi~ zenship. Little did those who formed the first Institute realize that they were found- in;r a movement which would become one of the greatest influences ill the lives of the rural women of Canada and other countries. The pioneers of the Women's Institute movement rec» ognized that “a nation cannot rise higher than the level of its home . therefore, we lnust study and work to- gether to devise ways and means of raising.r our homes to the highest pos- slble level'l The lines upon which the organization was based are suifi- cienlty broad that any rural home- maker who evidences a desire and ill- terest to increase her knowledge and efficiency as a homemaker and a citi- zen is welcomed into membership. Congratulations to those who pion~ eered in the building of this magnifi- cent structure of human service, and who, with the golden key of knowl» edge, unlocked the doors to happier living for thousands of homes in rural Ontario. Congratulations to the leaders and instructors who have freely and cheer- fully given themselves “to the service of home-building, and who have been untiring in their efforts to add to human happiness. Congratulations to those who today are privileged to make a contribution to this splendid Work and to aid in helping others to attain that physical, mental and spiritual health which gives happiness because it is based on a true philosophy of life. And now, my best wishes that every member may meet the problems of a changing world, putting a high value upon things of the spirit for there we find our greatest security, even in the uncertainties of wart My sincere good wishes that you may continue to so grow that in 1947 you may reach the 50,000 mark in membership to meet the 50th, and golden anniversary. May you rejoice in your achievements, but with no slackening of energy. My best wishes to one and all that the Institutes may be a strong factor in helping the youth of today attain sound bodies and minds, knowing that self sacrifice, self reverence, self con- trol make the trinity which leads to sovereign power; and so you will make your contribution to the establishment of a nation of greatness. I wish for our organization continu- ed useful service toward the upbuild- in: of the home and community life of our land through harmony, co-oper» ation and wise leadership in those things which make for true greatness and development, remembering al- ways that fine character is a priceless asset in the building ot‘ human happi- ness and usefulness. Congratulations and good always.” wishes GARDENS ARE GROWING Gertrude Dunford, Petcrlloro Co. Cramm Sisters, Bruce Co. DISTRICTS PLAN WORK Cnâ€"npcralion Brings Results The district annual lneetin s in the spring of 11MB have been ver encour- aging. Attendance “as good in ale most every district As some one rea marked, “There were fewer cars but more people”. What was more . gnifi- cant was that members attended in a spirit of sincerity and friendly coâ€" operatinn, resolved to carry their share of the burden of Canadian citi- zenship. War work we: uppermost in all minds and this showed in the war work reports uhicll were interesting, praisewm'thy and varied. However. too low districts had reports from 100 per cent of the Institutes, even in war work. Again we appeal for reports from every Institute. This need not he left tn the already hairrI-u'orkingr secretary, but should be carried through by the local Convener, In South Huron. the report of war work for eat-h Institute was charted on the blackboard bv the district coiivenerâ€" an excellent idea While interest in war work “as out- standing. the long-time vie-ll was: not forgotten and attention “as focused on the ideals for which we are light- ing and the responsibilities of women in helping to build a better world, laying the foundation now and con- tilluine in peace time. Institutes were asked to include in their programme the study of the Atlantic Charter. In the Ilclds of community and home life, ulll]lll:|§“ was placed on nutrition, conservation, agriculture. health, education and citizenship. The importance of these in wartime was stressed. New Standing Committees The new standing committees were approved everywhere with enthusir aslll. East Kent showed thoughtful progralllmc planning when they grouped their committee reports a cording to the new scheme. This pr pared the way for putting the new committees into action. Special recog7 nition should be given to those cnns vencrs who collllliIt-vl their reports concisuly but kept them informative and \\'llll gave uestitlns for future acti Iy and stud) More discu ion of l-ehm- s from the floor would be help. tul. Amour: interesting study topics re, ported were: (‘eilintr prices. The Ja anese ili Canada. Making' a good ' zen of every Canadian, Toxoid and i use, How the Federation of Agricul- ture can help the farmer, He who will accept llowev must accept responsi- bility, Canadian literature, How to be a good member, Improving rural edu» cation. Congratulations Extended . *atulations are extended to tho I district which showed increa‘- ('Il membership: had programmes available for the delegates; started on time and carried through the agenda to conclude on time; did not leave im» portant business too late on the proâ€" gramme: had friendly rnmmunitv singing: had a simple lunch which allowed the local members to attend the sessions and was in keeping with wartime conditions: had an inspiring address from the district president. To the newll' elected ofl‘icers and to tlicse who have been returned to oflice. the Women's Institute members offer sincere congratulations and best wishes for a successful Institute year, and pledge to them their loyal sup- port in all district undertakings. (Continued on page 3, coli 4).