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JUNIOR FARMERS CONFER Conferences of the Ontario Junior Farmers‘ Association were held reâ€" ccntly at tho Komptville Agricultural School and the Ontario Agricultural College. Guelph. Some 350 young men and women, representing rural youth and farm homes in every county in the Province, listened to speeches and made spcechcs. took part in a farm radio forum, asked questions and dis- cussed topics of special interest to rural youth, They played games, danced and sang together. They looked back a quarter of a century to the first Junior Farmer Clubs iunl Junior Institutes and fol» lowed with pride the story of the growth, development and achievement of these organizations. They took stock of their Provincial Junior Farm- ers Association (Jr. Farmers, .lr. ln- . tutes, Farm Girls‘ Clubs) with its membership of over 3,000 and they looked ahead and made plans for the future. Throughout the conference ques- tions were repeatedly raised regard- ing the return of service men and women to rural communities and how they might assist these young people in their readjustment to family and community life. Some time was spent considering various aspects of rural education. It \ evident that these young people wish an opportunity to continue their own education through their clubs. short courses, correspondence courses and various adult education channels. They want rural schools staffed, housed, equipped and managed so that their sons and daughters will have equal educational opportunities with city children. On community building they heard some of the advantages and possibili- ties of decentralization of industry, of processing and packing products where they are produced, and the im- portance of maintaining the fertility of the soil. They were urged to know their communities, find out what they have and what they need. From an address “Frame Work of the Fhiture” the members caught a glimpse of things to come. They realized the need for global thinking and planning and learned of some of the machinery already set up for this purpose,~of U.N.R.R.A. and the con» ferences at Hot Springs, Bretton Wood and Dumbarton Oaks, They were told that Canada’s prosperity depends on a good neighbour policy and world well-being, that Canada must he prepared to import as well as export on a balanced basis, and that Canada is in a strategic position in aviation and cannot escape its re- sponsibiliries. They listened to an address on “Preparation for Leadership” and, in discussion groups considered the ten commandments of leadership given them. At Guelph in a Separate session the girls spent some time on "What Makes for a Good Organization” and on “Today’s Challenge to Rural Girls." Colonel the Honourable George A. Drew, Premier of Ontario, was guest speaker at the banquet at Guelph. He commended the young people for their accomplishments and gave them a vision of some of their opportunities and responsibilities Continually delegates asked them- selves searching questions regarding their local organization,â€"Have we a goal? What is it? Is our organizaâ€" tion doing the job it should do? If not, why? What do we want to achieve this year through our organization? Where no organizations existed delegates were asking, â€" Is there a place in our community for a club? How do we go about starting one? Finally conference days were over, even though drifted highways gave many one more conference night. These rural young folk left for their homes and communities more aware of the part they have to play in build- ing and maintaining the highest and best in rural living. {Contributed by Miss Florence P. Eadie, W.l. Branch.) HOME AND COUNTRY _â€"â€"__________________ Resolutions were rcccived by the F.W.I.0. from 10 of the 13 areas. . Space does not permit. the printing of resolutions in their entirbtyhand whoro more than one area submitted resolutions of a similar nature I Will group these as one in this report which I, as convener of resolutions for the Province of Ontario, beg to sub- mit. All resolutions outlined were passed by the Board. From Lions Head. Clarksburg, St. Ann’s, Moss and Charlton W.I.'s came resolutions asking the abolishing of women’s beverage rooms in Ontario. This was sent to the Ontario Temper- ance Federation, with the request that it appear in their publication “The Temperance Advocate", to the Attor- ney-General of Ontario, to the Prime Minister of Ontario and to the Liquor Control Board. From Derry West, Burnhart and City View and Merivalc W.l.‘s came resolutions expressing great concern about the increase of venereal diâ€" seases. They are aware of the public menace of these diseases and ask that legislation be enacted to provide free blood tests for all residents of Can- ada; that certificates be issued show- in;y freedom from these diseases; that both parties applying for a marriage license be required to produce a cer- tificate from a Government-recognized laboratory testifying that they are free from. or in a non-infectious stage of, venereal diseases; and that prenatal blood tests be recognized routine procedure in every case where a physician is in attendance. Further there was a resolution commending the efl’orts of the Provincial Minister of Health and his department in their publicity campaign, and offering the assistance of our organization, in the efforts to eradicate or lessen the effects of these diseases. Cobden Institute retested the inâ€" ferior quality of rea yâ€"made clothing, stating that the prices charged are too high for articles of such quality. They suggest that prices be deter- mined by the thrmd count, the quan» tity of starch and the quality of dye used in the manufacture of such goods. They directed their request to the Federal Government to enact leg- islation demanding that such goods, whether sold by the yard or as a manu- factured garment, conform to speci- fied standards. This resolution went to Mr. Donald Gordon, to Miss ByIne Hope Saunders, and to Miss Harriet Parsons all of the W.P.T.B. Navan W.l. drew to the attention of the Department of Agriculture the need for an Agricultural Representa» tive in Russell County, This resolu- tion was forwarded to the Minister of Agriculture for Ontario and to Mr. C. D. Graham, Director, Agricultural Representatives Branch. From the Kingston Area came the protest against the use of red Ieno on baskets of peaches. This resolu- tion was sent to the Hon. .7. G. Gar- diner, to the Hon, T. L. Kennedy, Mr. Donald Gordon, W.P.T.B., Mr. F. Per- kin and Mr. G. Wilson, Ontario Depart ment of Agriculture, and Mr. E. Nefi, Niagara Fruit Growers’ Association. Wolfe Island and Williamsford W.I.’s were concerned regarding necessary financial assistance for those who are incapable of earning a living through accident, disease or from birth. The resolution asked for legislation whereby some financial as- sistance may be provided for afflicted persons, too young to be eligible for the Old Age Pension. This resolution was sent to the Minister of Welfare. Also from Wolfe Islandâ€"now that the Agricultural School at Kemptville, Ontario, is to again be used for an Agricultural School, they asked that a Home Economics course suitable for rural girls be included in the curri- cullum; that credits be given to lead to higher training. and that Miss Mary Clarke, Superintendent, and Mrs. Holmes, President of Ontario W.l. be consulted in regard to the course in Home Economics. RESOLUTIONS INDICATE INTERESTS OF‘MEMBERS In the interest of Health, Wolfe Island W.l. asked that legislation be enacted whereby persons engaged in dispensing food to the 'public should be tested for tubcrculosis. Yarkcr-Colabrook W.l. has not found the rationing of maple syrup and honey to be in the best interests of producer and consumer. They asked that the regulations governing this be modified or abolished. This has been sent to Mr. Donald Gordon, W.P.T.l;l. Now that the need for electric power conservation is not so ur cut, the Belleville area asked the Fe ernl Government to rescind the statute governing daylight saving, and that we revert to standard time at once. Since the Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, Guelph, is to be transferred again to student activities, this \vill include Macdonnld Institute. Derry West W.l. asked that the Provincial Government be petitioned to take necessary and immediate steps to make a course in Household Science, which will meet the demands of pres- out day rural life, nvailable to girls, with a definite ideal toward the im- provement of rural home and com- munity life; they also ask that an additional course of four years should be offered for the training of teachers and professional dietitians, with a de- gree to bc conferred. This resolution was sent to the Hon. ’1‘. L. Kennedy and Dr. G. 1. Christie, President O,A.C. The Central Ontario Convention supported the Helicunian Club who asked that support be given a resolu- tion which they are sponsoring in the interests of actors, musicians, artists, and writers who are at present serving in the armed forces. They ask that in the proposed rehabilitation and oni~ ployment of the armed services at the conclusion of the war, the Govern- ment of Canada give the some con~ sideration to those following these professions, as is given to citizens of other professions, They also request that a commission of suitable persons be appointed at an early date to con» sider ways and means of carrying these plans to a satisfactory cone clusion. This was sent to the Dominion Government. Mincsing W.l. strongly recommend- ed that the Government buy good farms for the returning service men, in order that they may be able to earn a decent living and enjoy the prosperity to which they are entitled. ‘The North Wentwoi-th Women’s In- stitutes, realizing the importance of manual training and domestic science for rural schools, asked that in the post-war program these subjects be given consideration: also, that a recommendation be forwarded to the pntario Educational Association ask- ing that these subjects be stressed in the Normal School curriculum as essentials rather than specials. Again in the interest of education, Greensville W.l. requested that in- struction in sex education be approvad by the Department of Education of the Province‘of Ontario, and be given in the T’ublic and High Schools of the Province by teachers so trained in our Normal S_chool and College of Educa- tion, or In such manner as the Dc~ partment may deem advisable. From a moral and health stand- point, North Wentworth District asked that strict supervision of health and moral condztions in trailer and auto mobile-home camps be compulsory; that this matter be brought to the attention of local, Provincial and Do- minion authorities, and that respon- sible parties be named for the work of supervrsion in each camp. Lynnville W.I. were in favor of an act being passed which, when approved by a. county council, would prohibit the cutting of trees under eicht inches in diameter at the butt, without consent of a county forester appointed by the county council for this purpose. From St, Ann’s W.l.â€"that regard- less of religious beliefs, there should not be special privileges granted in Winter, 1944.45 this time of national and i . - nl crisis. The resolution nslkbtzlnlitmu' system be devised whereby the o “ privileges extended (oxeniptiofilf; “I military servrce on religious would)"I lie nullified or the right of {i-nn.I(-s' withdrgvn. ( “SE The amilton Aron risked sidcration should be given tutti: :uni ti-ibuting factors in juvenili- ,1 0"- quency, such as Saturday mm which are_ not carefully l‘t'ns'ure? snlncious literature circulntcd he ‘1 from londin libraries. and l'mlin grammes with unethical storivs in“. tune language and raucous \iujw; This resolution asks that we M \V 1' members do all in our power in y “ the standards by creating public ,. ion which will demand better mnvic, better books. and better I'lllllu pm: grammes. The Welland County W.l. m‘c m“. vinced that the present niiln'ulim. tion Act does not adequately im-l (1,, needs of the nation and requin 1. [hm the following changes he crumb-mu: 1. That the applicant for "dilll’lll. ization shall be required to rcn-l. um, rind speak the English or Frciw ‘n 1m.- guagc in a manner adequate in Mt the needs of the day. 2, That applicants for nulv '13. tion shall be required to have .w' lviist clin. nise pin- an elementary knowledge of w Ins. tory of Canada and of the mug}, Commonwealth of Nations in Hl‘lll‘r that he may have an apprecimm a,‘ British traditions and of hi4 sibilities in maintaining the 3, That the necessary text ll br- niadc available in order that ill n v have such information Dblniufldv in concise form. 4. That regularly appointed it who set for hearing of application .ifte the preliminary representation I v been made by the applicant n lhc Secretary of State for Natural llioll, ‘5. That regular appointed on? spe- cific times be set each year l i the granting of citizenship. 6. That the granting of cili shall be done with ceremony u nity as will befit the privilcp am] rights which citizenship in tin Du» miniou bestow upon its citizen- 'l. That the youth of Canard enjoy the birthright of citizen ‘ the British Commonwealth of ‘. shall. upon attainment of majm included in the ceremony of mi citizenship each year. Mosn W.l. asked the strict Eli. ment of the regulation govern dimming of lights on motor \w u'les when meeting traffic. From Hyde Park W.l. came 1W- tcst against any change in the \u :cht of the 24-02. loaf of bread. Fort Francis W.I. saw the n: ll vf accommodation for the aged in the Rainy River District. They pwuml the Government to include an Old Folks’ Home in their post-war plyifl‘ Atikokan W.l. wish the Goverm v would have the railways give 5‘ rates on salvage from outlyim’ '“5' tricts where there is no other mans of transportation. From the Rainy River District will"? a request to the Department of lulu- cation, asking that they recommend strongly to rural school boards lllfli radios be placed in all schools .is a necessary part of equipment- A resolution was received from the University Women‘s Club of North Bay who, realizing the large pm?” tion of women engaged in educational work and the still larger number “f women vitally concerned with all pects of education as mothers and city zens in this province, asked that \\’0!“' an be named to the proposed Commis- sion of Education for the Province of Ontario. This resolution was support ed and copies will be sent to the H0“- George Drew and Dr. J. G. Alth°uie' These resolutions with their wide and varied scope show breadth 0 vision, consideration of othersyf‘“d a desire to improve living conditions- Submittefl by Emma M. Duke: Convener of Resolutions lumr uslilp utuic [is