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page» 1, 'col. 3) .C. Business. . Duke who represented 1vgrainEili’iimoii's‘ Institutes as 2nd Fee-President, of the Federated Wo. )cn's Institutes of Canada at the . w1.C. Biennial Meeting held in 5.5m last June reviewsd the re - roceedings. This report {iiii'hoiiag been sent to every W1: . r was commended to each stileti‘nd't'itute for reading and study. Mrs. Duke reported on the adoption the F.W.I.C. of the resolution y - nted from Ontario through the i 'p Committee (Mrs. T. D. convener), nemelly: I "hat we urge each nstitute and . y member todconudertglae ozone:- i out an in res c1 men- ‘ mm“ g f rime im ortance; That w urge our rovincis pnd Dominion mml to promote a nation-Wide cam- nigh so that all our. members will pic and take no active interest in x iunicipal and educational afi’airs. . The various Provmcial allotments vcrc reviewed. They _showed a varied and unequal contribution per Ontario’s allocation was at S u‘ a o a a? Er m a rate of 11 3c er 'member as compared with e to lowmg table: sh Columbia 5 1/2c . atcbewan _ 3 4/5c New Brunswick _..___ 4 2/5c \Iherta .. w._ 4c iliinitoba .._ 3c Quebec _ _. 6 3/5c \‘uva Scotia __ 6 4/5c l'rince Edward Island - 32/5c It had been recommended that the plu‘ll’lclfil allotments be brought to 5 u nts per member and this is under enmideration. _ .\n F.W.I.C. Emergency Fund Will be .et up to further the interests of tln- llominion Federation. Monies re- m' ed through other than regular Clii‘ilnels will be devoted to this fund. Mrs. Duke has since announced that tlu recommendation sent to the War- illm‘ Prices and Trade Board request- in: that a farm woman be appointed to the Consumer Branch, W.P.'I_‘.B. hzul borne fruit, in that, word had Just woe through that the National Presiâ€" dmt, Mrs. Cameron Dow, had been awninted as an adviser. ln summing up her report Mrs. [who stated that there would be a more efl‘ieient working of the F.W.I.C., it increased allotments and a central (Alice were set up, and that the nation- a] xii-ganization was working to that end. llrs. Clarence Holmes and Mrs. \\ Challand were appointed Ontario luicctors to F.W.I.C. Dinner Meeting 'llie Board members were delighted \mh the opportunity to meet the numbers of The Departmental Staff when they were guests at dinner ar- mored by Colonel the Honourable T. L Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture. Mus Mary Clarke, superintendent, “or. chairman of the programme and mode the introductions. Colonel Kennedy in his address mi ed the contribution of Women's Institutes in. building “pacommumty life in rural Ontario. e felt that their work was being done for true love of country and their fellowmen, and that, while it was without pay and publicity, the members were rev \i'arded with a quiet satisfaction and Frost joy. He brought home the Government's desire to help put forms on a paying basis and to make farm life attractive 10 young people. He outlined plans being studied to get waterworks, elec- tricity, and conveniences on every lm‘m home. In closing, Colonel Kennedy called “P011 the members for any sugges- tions and recommendations that they felt would be hel ful to rural life. , MIS. Alfred glatt brought greet- "H;5 from the Associated Country Women of the World. She pointed out that we should have to review our Sense of Velua and that we could lay aside some responsibilities to concen- trate on important matters in D13“- niilg for the postwar world. She re- minded the members that we shall have to co-operate a great deal more and that we shall have to organize a great deal better and closed by stat- ing, “We are the custodians of the best of the past and we pass it on to the future". 'Mrs. Clarence Holmes, the third dinner speaker, on behalf of the Pro- Vincia1_ Federation warmly thanked the Minister of A iculture for his interest shown in t (2 Women's Insti- tute apd‘ for courtesies extended. Appreciation was expressed for the tribute paid to the Women’s Institute in asking for re rcsentatives to the Agricultural Con erence called by the Minister. The president outlined the setup of Ontario Women's Institutes and assured Colonel Kennedy of the members’ interest in the programme he had outlined and of their willin - ness to support and co-operate wit the Department. Miss Lillian Webb, accompanied by Mrs. Jean Atkinson, contributed sev- eral delightful solo numbers. Superintendent’s Report. Miss Mary A. Clarke, superinten- dent, brought greetings from the De- partment and asked for the personal support of the Board Directors for the Departmental programme. The various types of services were out- lined and it was impressed upon the members that both the district and the local institute have definite responsi- bilities to carry through when they accept the Departmental services. Miss Clarke told of plans relative to post~war planning and listed ten dis- tricts in which a survey of farm hous- ing was being made. The superintendent reviewed sug~ gestions for conduct of elections and illustrated these in the course of elec- tion of oflicers. Secretary‘s Report. The highlight of the Women’s In- stitute activities within the province had been the F.\V.I.C. Biennial held in Toronto in June. Letters of thanks had been received from the president of the F.\\'.I.C. and from many of the provincial delegates who had been present expressing their warm appre- ciation for hospitality received. The Letter Friend Scheme, arrange- ments for which are made by Mrs. A. E. Barber, Women’s Institute Branch, continues to flourish. A letâ€" ter from Lady Tweedsmuir expressed the hope that many Institutes are corresponding. She smted that as president of the Women's Institute in the County of Oxford she was asked frequently about the Canadian Insti- tutesi Sales of song slices numbered 5,368, Hand Books 291 and pins, 162. Some 1,600 communications had been written. Treasurer’s Report. That the programme, activities and services of the Provincial Federation are appreciated by the local Institutes was shown in the vote of approval of the increase of Federation fee. _Of 98 districts. 92 were in favour, while one district overlooked the ratification and would do so at the fall directors’ meet- ing and another district was Willing to meet the increase if called upon. The districts Which were opposed to the increase were: East Carleton, South Ontario, East York and South Wentworth. The increase of Federation fee from 10 cents per member to 15 cents per member is now effective for the 1943- 44 institute year for all districts, and this amount should be remitted to the district treasurer by local secretaries ft 1‘ Februar lst. . a fires secretiirics had been adVised re withdrawal of the Federation grant to conventions except upon application and presentation of the audited finanâ€" cial statement warranting need_ of grant. Port Arthur and Fort William Convention took the lead of Conven- tion Areas in not claiming grant for Federation year. _ 194The financial statement is published in this issue (page 4). While there HOME AND COUNTRY ANNUAL MEETING has been a reduction in the amount oi expenditures over receipts com- pared with that of last ear, there is still, for the 1942-43 Fe oration year,_ an excess of expenditures over re- ceipts. It was encouraging to note that the membership was maintained practically the same as the previous year. Finance Committee Report. Mrs. H. Summers. Fonthill con- vener, reported for the Finance Comâ€" mitteeâ€"Mrs. C. Holmes, Mrs. Duke and herself. The committee express- ed gratification for the almost unani» mous approval of the increase of five cents per member in the Federation fee. At the same time it pointed out that at the National Biennial meeting held in June it had been suggested that five cents per member should be set as the amount required from each province rather than an allocated amount whch in some instances fell considerably below a five cent er capita rate and exceeded it in at er cases. (See comparative figures above.) Ontario’s allocation has been $500.00 each Federation year. The Sub-Executive Committee was named to be the Finance Committee for the 1943-44 Federation year. Standing Committee Reports Mrs. Maynard in her report of His- torical Research told of the increasing interest and progress being made in the Tweedsmuir Village History proâ€" ject. A letter from Lady Tweedsmuir to the secretary F.W.Ii0. had express- ed her delight about the histories. She felt certain that in these changing days it is one of the best pieces of work an Institute can do. The super- intendent commended the Tweedsmuir Village Histories to each Institute and thought that it. might well be the special effort of every “’1. The Agriculture and Canadian In- dustries report was given by the conâ€" vener, Mrs. F. E. Birdsall. As the WI representative to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Mrs. Bird- sall requested all the rural support possible for the Federation. In conâ€" nection with her committee Mrs. Bird- sall had attended the Agricultural Conference called by Colonel Kennedy in September and the Canadian»Soviet Friendship Congress in November. The Publicity Report presented by Mrs. Leatherdale showe’d an ever» increasing interest in this phase of the Institute programme. Mrs. .l'. Reid in presenting her re~ port on Social Welfare made the recommendation that we study the Planning and Housing scheme, and also the equipment and facilities for the farm home mentioned by the Min- ister of Agriculture, Honourable T. L. Kennedy. Appreciation was expressed by Mrs. Holmes to the conveners who had personally presented their reports to the Board. The reports on Citizenship by Mrs. T. D. Cowan and Home Economics by Mrs. Reade Roblin, Were presented by the secretary. There was interesting discussion following each report. A new ruling was adopted that the Provincial Con- veners’ outlines for suggested study and working programme be present- ed at the November Board Meeting. Provincial Conveners 1943-44 Agriculture and Canadian Industries «Mrs. F. E. Birdsall, RR. 1, Bird- sell. Home Economicsâ€"Mrs. W. Keyes, Wolfe Island. Historical Researchâ€"Mrs. Maynard, Unionville. Citizenshipâ€"Mrs. T. D. Cowan, RR. 3, Cult. Social Welfareâ€"Mrs. J. Reid, RR. 1, Islington. Publicityâ€"Mrs. H. Summers, RR. 1, Fonthill. L. W. Challand, War Workâ€"Mrs. R.R. 5, Simcoe. Msolutionvars. E. A. Duke, Port Carling. Gordon War Work Totals. Mrs. L. W. Challand reported the large mount 01 war work done and mono raised for war charities by the combined efforts of the members of the Women's Institutes in the Prov- ince. She expressed gratification that her report covered 86% of the local institutes of Ontario and hoped for 100% returns next time. From figures reported for the year 194%43, money raised for war work totalled $140,410.43 an increase of $16,033.60 over last year's total re- ported. Knitting totalled 82,071 articles. Sewing totalled 130,738 articles. Number of WI. war savings certifi- cates filled, 241. Hours of work for Red Cross or patri- otic organizations, 3,168. Number of Institutes coâ€"operating with Red Cross 842 (442 of these work entirely through the Red Cross). Maple Sugar, approximately 410 lbs. " Central Fund F.W.I.0. Mrs. Holmes, as convener of the Central Fund Committee, reported the year's activities to date. Receipts from January let to October 315t, totalled $7,729.72 and, with amount brought forward January 1st, $16,297.72. After meeting expenditures to date (November 1st) there was a balance of $2,893.28. Mrs. Holmes spoke of Provincial ties being strengthened with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Women’s Institutes when representative Insti- tute officers took part on behalf of the Ontario Women’s Institutes in the presentation ceremony of the mobile kitchens to The Department of Not- ional Defence at Halifax and Freder- icton. respectively. Miss Clarke reporter] Sugar Fund contributions to November th as $3,066.50 and expenditures $3,025.76, leaving a balance 340.74. The superintendent reported little demand for wool from local Institutes and that, of $51.87 brought forward January lst. 1943, there was a balance on hand of $41.J3. The following contributions were voted to war charities as recommend- ed by the Central Fund Committee: British Children’s War Service Fundâ€"Garrison Lane Day Nursery School w_.__...___$200.00 Mrs. Winston Churchill‘s Fund for British Women’s Services The Navy League of Canadaâ€" Ontario Divisionâ€"Hostel Apr peal â€" British Minesweeper's Auxil- iaryâ€"Overseas Parcel League 150.00 Canadian Red Cross Society, Ontario Division for Prisoners of War Parcels Fundâ€"â€" 500.00 For British children Mrs. Holmes reported that word had come of the safe arrival of the small gift box of clothing for the children of the Gerri» son Lane Day Nursery School. It was agreed that Miss Clarke be appointed to select gifts for another box of cloth- ing to be sent to Miss Eleanor Hamilâ€" ton and appreciation was expressed for the kind ofl'er of Miss Eadie to send garments made by the junior homemakers. Mrs. H. Wicks, 27 Buck Street, Coâ€" bourg. was appointed secretary-treas- urer of the Central Fund Committee F.\V.I.O., succeeding Mrs. W. B. Leatherrlzile who resigned. Mrs. Leatherdale, who had been re- appointed as secretary-treasurer of the Provincial Federation, explained that since she had assumed the duties of treasurer of the Central Fund, as a voluntary piece of War Work in addi- tion to her regular secretarial duties, the contributions and work of the Central Fund has increased to such a volume that it now demands one’s undivided time. Hence she felt she must resign this position. The Board members appreciated Mrs. Leather- dnle’s reasons for her withdrawal from the Central Fund Committee executive and in expressin their thanks for her services, Mrs. . Sum- (Continued on page 4, col. 1) 250.00 250.00