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HOME AND COUNTRY Pnbllshud quarterly by. rudurunul \vuuiuu's institutes ul Dutuna uua Tho wuumi's lustitnlo Brunch Ilo|iurtliiuiit ut Agricultiiro Ontario The iiml'uiimo Couuinsu: Mrs. C. Ilolincs, IL“. 3, Bulluville. Miss Mary A. Clarke, Toronto. PROVINCIAL Bum): island Honorary Presidents: .lllss Mai)- .\. Clarke. Toronto. Mrs. E. a. Duke. Port Carling. Prrsiilnit : ins. Ulrlnlncu iiquu-s, me. 3. Brut-ville. rm Prfaiddllla: > H. Suilundrs, RR. 1. Foothill. vI nundln. 11.1%. 3. Exctcr. . 0. Butler, Port: Curling. Director! on Ilia Executive: . llciimus, iroquuis. D Cuwnil. ILR. Ll. Gun. E. Illrdsull. Mt. 1, Birdsiill, I:ch Osior. Blythe. MRMIUIRS or .l. Count-r. uuv N. Marks St.. Fen \villuim. Additional Directors.- Mrs. .V II. Fixidluy. Ariiprlor. Mrs. ' lin. ml. 1. Buili. Mrs. Cobourg, Mrs. R K. I, lslmgiou. Mrs. 'mmrson, Sliclburile. .‘Irs per. ILR. I. 'l'llbur)‘. Mrs. r, ILR. ll Brussels. \ . .iiluu-i, R , 5. Simon. .iimluiu ILIt. 2 Coiiiugwaud. Duw ii, RR 2. Soul: Sic. Maria. llrs. 1. Mom , Clinrlho Mn. win. wllsuu. Bun k. iS‘ccn'lurgl-Trmxilrcr: .‘lrs \v. is. Lc‘illlcrdnlt‘. Coldwfller. L'uric‘pnnllt'licu should in addressed to “lions and coox’rnr" Tho wm. - Ins|illile Branch n mu ul Agriculture buildings, Toronto Tl".- lulu-r is a tribulud through lilo scorc- mm nl woum Insllllllt‘s lo iliu winning IIislluil-v mun-om. EDITORIAL COMMENT ’4â€" REBUILDI NG FAMILY LIFE As home-making women, were you not inspired by the radio message of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth to the Women of the Empire on April 11th? Her Majesty, whose love of family life is deep and understanding, re- minded us that the right rebuilding of our national life depends on the strength of our spiritual life and that our homes are the very places where this should start. \\'ith the words of Her Majesty’s address fi ‘sh in our memories, Wom- en’s Institutes will look forward to a new Institute year with renewed inA spirutioli, with a strengthened convi tion that whatever they can do to imâ€" prore home and community life is a worthy work, and with careful thought for the future. When we hear the word “reconstruc- tion” is sounds so impersonal that we at once think of it as something out- side our sphere of interest. But when we heard the Queen say “I look for- ward to a great rebuilding of family life as soon as the war ends", we can see where, both as individuals and as Institutes, we will have a part to play in reconstruction. What ideals will we hold for family life after the war? What. factors are going to determine whether we can achieve these ideals? What can we do to help? These ques tions require most sincere and careful thought if we would accomplish our objectives. Your programme committee will be busily planning next year’s pro- gramme now. An objective is funda» mental to a good programme. No other Institute can decide your object« ives for you. Although their pro- gramme will help you in the formation of your own by presenting new ideas and stimulating thought, your object- ives and programme will be determin- cd by your own local situation,â€"by the needs of your own families and com- munities, by the interests of your members and by their talents. So Institutes will proceed by differ- ent paths to the some final goal, all making some contribution to the “right rebuilding of our national life" beginning in the home. CITIZENSHIP HAS THREE I’S There are three “i’s” in the word “citizenship” and this may help us to remember the following character- istics of a good citizenâ€"intelligence, integrity and industry. Let. us exam- ine the opportunities in the work of the Women’s Institutes which have helped and can continue to help us become better citizens. Intelligence The leaders of the “'omen’s Insti- tutes in Ontario have always main- tained that the programmes of the monthly meetings should be of eduv cational value. It is the same iii other countries. Note this part of a letter by Lilla Russell, of London, England, to the International Women’s News: "In the struggle for the vote, the need to educate the woman in the home was, it seems, overlooked, aiid in 1018 when the battle was over and the vote was, as it were, presented to the vast majority of women on a platter, they might almost as well have been presented with the head of John the Baptist. Completely ignorant of its significance, or of the wide use to which it might be put, they left it lying on the platter, or took it up only to use it as an echo of their men folk. The Women’s Institutes have and will continue to eschew “party politics", but their whole aim has been the education of their members to the widest possible citizenship". When I read the reports which came to me from the Area Conveners, I felt that the 1941â€"42 Institute Conveners of Legislation, Peace and Internat- ional Relationships and Canadianiza» tion had been most faithful. Since the first aim of the Standing Commit- tee on Citizenship, which has taken their place, is to create an intelligent public opinion, I am sure the Institute Convener: will feel a special responsi» bility in the matter of bringing the very best information on current mat- ters to the members. Refer to the 1942 Spring edition of the Home and Country for a discussion on sources of material. Integrity No member of any Standing Corn» nlittcc should ever feel that her work is done if her committee has been faithful in providing a good pro gramme for one or more meetings. She should be constantly on the alert throughout the whole year for oppor- ities where she can give leadership iiinthe work of her phrticulnr commit- tee. These opportunities may arise in the business part of. the meeting, or ' lninunit netiVi ics. . m’f‘l’lesc thrb’e plirnscs occur in tile original objectives of the Womean Institutes, “morals of our people , “uplift of the home“, and “betterment of conditions surrounding community life". The members on the Citizen- ship committee should feel ii response bility in this matter tis well as the officers on the Executive. We know that we should consider the integrity of candidates for public office, for he or she is going to Iiold irresponsible position. Every citizen in a democ- racy hns n I'eSpOIISIblllty,'lIIIIl so the integrity of the citizens is very im- portant. A good motto for n'sliort talk, or better still for discussion, is the old saving quoted by Miss Ethel Chapman her address at the Hamâ€" ilton Convention, “Men are the world’s physical protectors, women are its moral protectors". Industry We all have heard the constructive criticism of our organization, as well as of other organizations. that while we make splendid studies of current problems, our members do not use them to solve the problems of our age. As citizens, we do not seem to under- stand that form of industry. Could we occasionally turn the pro~ gramme part of our meeting into a mock meeting, and discuss a subject, in the manner it could and might be discussed at a school meeting, a munl~ cipal council, or in parliament? Why not have .1 mock district annual with a resolution before it so that we might learn how important it is to gather facts to prove the need of a resolu- tion; and also to learn how important a knowledge of the existing laws is. so that we may know whether to ask for new legislation, or for a stricter ell- foi'cenlcnt of present laws. May I request the Institute con- veners in Citizenship to send in to the District conveners full reports. These reports will pass on information given in the programme part of the meeting. I hope, however, they will also tell how your Institute is giving leader- ship in Citizenship to your common ity,\ This may be the more important part of your report. (Contributed by Mrs. 'l‘. D, Cowan, Provincial Convener of Citizenship.) M SALVAGE FATS FOR CANADA Canada needs all the explosives she canlmakc; and to make these exr plosives she needs 40,000,000 pounds of fat 8 year. As hoineniakei's, you are the key people in the salvage of fat. To your kitchens the country looks to replace the {at which former- ly was imported from the Far East,~ cocoanut oil and copra from the Philippines, palm oil from the Dutch East Indies and Malaya, tung oil from China. When you have used what you need for cooking, then every spoonful of dripping and every ounce of scrap fat should be salvaged. No amount is too small. Even one tablespoonful per day makes a pound in a mouth. If every person in Canada can save 1 oz. per week the need will be met. Save more if you can, and continue to save as long as the war lasts. You will want to save all the fat possible if you just think that among other uses: For the Navyâ€"G pounds of fat will operate 1 depth charge release mech- anism. But it takes 9.50 lbs. of fat to produce enough glycerine to fire 1 shell from a big 12»inch naval gun. For the Armyâ€"1 pound of fat will supply propeller": for four 27-min. anti-aircraft shells. For the Airframeâ€"‘31 tablespoons of waste fat. will fire 10 rounds of 50- calibre airplane cannon. If. in your community, no organ- ization has taken responsibility for a fat salvage campaign, we hope that your Women’s Institute will work to make people conscious of the need for fat salvage and to see that all surplus fat is collected. “ The q‘uestiollds frequently asked: How will we dispose of waste fat?" Here is the answer. 1: Strain aI_l drippings through an ordinary strainer into a clean, wide- moutlied can. Keep good dripping separate from scrap fat. Keep in a cool place. 2. When you. have collected a pound or moi-e take it to your meat dealer who will payyou the established price for the dripping or scrap fat. 01', you can dispose of it through the salvage collection system in efl'ect in your community. Prices paid per Ib. bv retail meat dealers are t ' Ealit cat Head of the Lakes: en cred dri in ' ‘ 41/: cents. pp g (in tin cans) Household scrap fat 1 cent W213: of Head of the Lakes : I entered dri in ' ' 4 cents- pp g (in tm cans) II‘Ifousehold scrap fat 1 cent. you wish further inform t‘ Isl/{ave any questions, apply to:a "m or r. Jas. C. Gray, u ' Natigggl salvage Di oriewmor’ oyal Bank ' ‘ Toronto. mldmg, "The hand th t - will win the \vbr’lldds the “mg PM O :1 n in a Spring. 1943 %A ___/ THE AGRICULTURAL BATTLE (Continued from page 1' CO]. 3 like to feel they hava a ' ‘ in the war. Would Violigillllxgalgm of their own appeal to those Wholhens not been accustomed to much I] ‘ or weeding? 0n farms when, may be spore space. perhaps girl would like to raise ll :lf Iaylingh hens‘: and care irougi a Win er. Where sh not kept, perhaps a youngsteiegoii; llnd n corner to shelter a few 9“. In wmtcr. The feed required “vqu scarcely be missed, many \VCQII.) \mul be cropped short and the w,“ d shepherd would- take pride in Adding to the short wool supply. "g High school students, mm. boys and 7.000 girls, assisted mm? to relieve the farm shortage in 13,”) The number Wlll be appreciahlv in: creased this year. The sur‘tcss a; this plan was due very largely 1,, th nutritious meals and home comm": provided by farm women. “Tool agers" are very similar, whetlm- mm] or urban and all enjoy and llcevl an abundance of good food. In fruit sections over 2,0Illl girl. were placed in camps last your, 1m} many did a surprisingly good lob on dairy and mixed farms. Mon? girls than boys are available now and ii is therefore suggested Institutl. mem. bers might encourage the use m; girl; in mixed farming areas Physical fitness is of first import. ance to any Blyny, and moms are spent in attaining it. Our mldlers are much better led than their .ilhm were 25 years ago. Nutritlou- foods and other requirements of gUUIi health are of first importance to tilt army of farm workers. It is elem lllEl’e- fore that Ontario farm women in 1943 may make their greatest war IOI'Ill'l‘ bution through the job at wlih ll they lire most expert. Post War Plans It is not too early to talk almn post war plans. We have had a VEI’} mill experience in winning a \‘nll and losing the peace. We can pronuth our war jobs more efliciently if “U have faith in what peace will bring. Many are wondering what will happen to markets for farm products, having in mind, for instance, that below: the war Canada supplied 20 per \l‘llt aI Britain’s bacon requirements and now ships 75 per cent. When hwilitles cease we shall see the greand de- Inand for food the world lia- ever known. Then, too, Europe ill’lst be rehabilitated with stock and semi, A: a matter of fact we are now shipping seed, and from one county. than: has gone within the past few necks, 13,000 bushels of seed gl'J'" W Switzerland. Conservation will be very prominent in post war plans. Conservatiuirai soil, water and wild life are kill llIl‘ Pflrtant, but unless human conserva- tion receives first consideration other ambitious plans will wither and die. Unless we can encourage the light type of boys and girls to stay on ollr farms, these other worthy goals \I'Ill not be reached. The Women's Insu- tubes are admirany equipped ‘0 render service in this direction. For Years they have been giViflg 105m" ship in rural education, farm Il0l 9 economics, the creation and CH] inent of beauty, and in fact promth a rural culture which renders mini life interesting and enjoyable. The" broad programme and achievements have inspired rural women throng ‘ out the world. In the opinion of the writer lhere never has been a year when Institute: have had a greater opportunity IQ serve in numerous vital ways, “"1; a few of which have been mentiune ~ It is his earnest hope that 93% Branch will promote an “ggmbnl programme and- that none man“? that the support of the Illslltfli should be dropped in the belief t 2 more efl’eetive service can be render through other channels. (Contributed by J. Ontario Depart-inane of Being than a buy at ‘5 “‘V“ llen [Ol' them A, Carrollv Agriculture]-