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icons of time have passed since é Pioneers of Canada hewed out of ' the sturdy timbers or dwellings were built. Yet u those crudely fashioned dwell- ' lived men and women who I ailing faith in their country .i meir God. Men and women who re Hardship with patience, advers- \‘Ih courage, and. undauabedly to create within thpt dwelling or {hinge which constitute home mundant life. . scant supply of the necessi- of the cantons. and none luxuries of the present day, a spirit of home pervaded every their humble habitations. , faith. companionship rvice filled the days with satis- s. and fostered the spirit of sness, developed a Joy of ac- Tr- women faced their tasks with in hearts, for love lighted the n which shed brightness along 9 r. ugh and lonely pathway. Faith» idly ihey cared for their families. fluid“: the lives of the children ender hope for their future. of those humble habitation: forth men and women of en- urlii; courage, ready to meet the ilc .‘ 'nich beckoned them to the full unn -e of their destiny. Those were hE-w on and women whose principles w deals are carried on from gen- r; . to generat'on, enriching the an of their birth. . 'l l v women were lonely. Distances epndled them. where to-day tele- hn~ . ,, radios and motor cars elim- nnlr‘ space and dispel loneliness, as he, pioneer women never dreamed of. Experience was their teacher and hrmgh her was learned many of liv~ hardest lessons. Yet these wo- men bent bravely to their tasks. read' to do their part to help make the world for their children a _\vorld oh. i. would nieaure up to a Victory for right living, worthy of human Ifl-‘I’lflCES. Ontario's Gift To The World Time passed, and with the years tame changes and progress. One of the hangea, which came almost a h. century ago to-day, was revolu- tionary in its effect upon the lives of ihe rural homemakers._ I‘lrst to the women in isolated see- iqu of rural Ontario. later to the \rhule civilized world, come help and rwrlinnnioniship. guidance, and a field of wiflessness far beyond the dream of die pioneer women. This came :‘riigh the birth of the Women's Institute movement. A work thCII brouitht women in touch and 3an- Why with other women of whatever fu-‘P. creed or class they mill’It be‘ Ions. So broad in its interests it has been rightly called "Ontario's gift to “5* World". In the organization of rural women “filer this movement. the primary 051:4 was to provide a means for farm and village women to meet rel!- “lady to discuss their problems, and In acquire information concerning Lhair responsibilities u homemaker! and citizens. rather than for the_ac- rnmulation of funds or the distribu- tion of aims. A! time went on the members “lam! greater emphasis on the under- ‘m’ldjng of human beings and their relationships, the artistry in housing, 1°04! and clothing and the social and economic factors harmonizing com- munity and home life. an Published by The Ontario Women's Institutes at Toronto 2, Ontario W HOME and COUNTRY Number 4 OUT OF THE PASTâ€" COURAGE. UNITY, SERVICE. By M. \'io|a I‘uwell For Home and Country ' Hitherto the country women had lived and worked almost entirely within the four walls of their homes. The Institute has shown that to live the eminently useful. happy life, there must be a constant giving and setting [or the highest development of one’s self and the greatest good to one‘s neighbours. Discontent in many a Inrm home of the past arose irom semcentred interest. We are not hum simply for our own advantage and enrichment. There is a duly upon us to leave our sphere of influence richer than we found it. The coilincis made in Elli: Institutes gm" lid still izive oppnb tunity to ex 0 Hus duiy [v ihe fullest extent. While it has Czillvil for patience and continqu guidance. nu organ- ization has done so much for the general uplift oi our rural Wonk-n and for the betterment of Home and Country as has the Institute. Organ- ized to oasis: women in their most important work of ministering to the health. comfort and general welfare oi the family of the rural home was no mean objective . With such a worthwhile object as that of improved honiemakinu. better cure and train- ing of children, higher standards of home and community life, this Organ- ization could not fail to attract the type of women who would themselves furnish high moral standards and uplifting influences. recognizing that “a nation cannot rise higher thnn the level of its homes”. Interest in Health At the very base of the Institute movement the pioneers realized a need of knowledge of those things that make for health, else the found- er, Mrs. Hoodluss, might ncvcr_havc been incited to spend her energies in the establishment of n movement which constitutionally provided !or the pursuit of healthful livingi‘finore scientific cnre niiil training of child- ren". The loss of her own child led to the founding of the Women's Institute work. _ While the early “C(11)le meaning of hygiene ilcall. largely with preser- vation and restoration nl health, in later years the higher Idval has been set as that which has to do also With the improvement of health. As the protégeé of the Provincial ‘Govcm- ment the Institute hail from its early rlays the advantage of advice and inâ€" formation nlong health educational lines, from capahlc and qualified [Inc- tors and Nurses of outstanding abil- ity. Thus each year has seen added and improved methods employed in more counties {or the prescrvatinn or health. and each year has found the women bent-r fortified by knowledge and skill to contribute to a liieher standard of health iii home. school and community. Institute momhers realize that there can he no perfect physical health without the mental and spiritual health. which giverhap- iness. and also that this higher health depends upon a true philos- ophy of life. a pro or adjustment between all the activi es of Illa. Thus they have made a real contribution to a healthier. and therelore happier Ontario. Community Betterment h It was natural that these ome ' 'n women should decide u n 1s‘ii’i‘iie‘thing more than immedihau home practices. They recognised that the ideal family relationships develop~ ed a broad field of interests outside as well as within the four walls of home. They therefore deemed it wis- dom to co-opcrate with each other. and with the men in providing a better opportunity and better services for all individuals in the community. opportunities and services in which all the people were CDHCBnIl‘d. Com- Iiiuiiity life is a reflection of the home life. and the social standards. activiâ€" ties and ideals of the community in- tlucnco to 2| greater or lesser degree each home in the community and dir- ectly or indirectly each individual. By their counsel and encouragement: their contributions of talent and nin- terial things, the women blazed the trail for co~opcrative oil‘ort in human oilicionry and uplift. The advantages which we enjoi- wIth all mankind in a Christian country carry also rcsponsibilities. and we cannot well withâ€"hold the legacy to the whole people of any up. lift that comes to the womanhood or childhood of the nation. \Vhatovor elevates the home life is a blessing to the whole people. The influence of the Institute on the home is then 0! a three fold nature, physical. intellectual and soc- iol or mornl. ’l'lirniizli tho liisiiinli- our vision has broadened. We have learned to respect the {eclings and rights of others. The provincial body aims still to retain tne homo stand- iirds and ideals and a wholesome home atmosphere. Strong Educational Program So rapidly did this organized group liroallcn in activities. and in ciluva- tiomil furilitiea. that it has acquired the status of a “Rural University for Women". Th1: educational program has hccn strengthcncil and mndc more attractive and emotive. bringing to residents of rural districts ndvnntng cs in education best suited to their nocds, so (lint to-day \Vonlcn's lii~ stitutc Members are recognized as Leaders in Community, Provincial and National Misfireâ€"education, hcnltll, economic position. social and other interests in which the whole pcoplc nrc concerned. Thus arc the fulfill- ing present day objectives. To dili- covcr. stimulate and train leader- ship". Because of thcir awareness o! tlir relation between good health and an undoratandimz of (Notary require- manta for the family. thousands til rural women have sol themselves to acquire definite knowledge a! nutri‘ tional needs and how those needs may be met. Intelligent discussions on inn-I principles. or essential (nod elements to meet body roqulremans, now form ii part of regular mnctlnzs of Insli‘ lute members: and with thin has come it better unili-riitnndlnz o! clans oil 0' {node and their functions In relation to body needs This has un- doubtedly irivcn clarity of vision rr- irardlnir choice and preparation n! foods {or adequate dict rt-qulremcnta n! the family. connldcrlnz ale. nice. occupation and scnaons. Dnuhtlcss too. this knowledge has been of valu» able service to the consumer buyer during the ears of world conflict. as well on a definite aid in dissipating ' itatlon and unhappiness from the family circle. since proper foods make {or checrfiilncss and content- ment. rememberingâ€""we arr- what we eat". MISS GRAY HONOURED 0N RETIREMENT The announcement of the resigs nation of Miss Gertrude Gray from Lhc staff of tho \\'uiiioi‘.‘s Inslitutl‘s of Ontario will inter‘st rural women in every part of the lil‘onllk‘i‘ whom she has served so acceptably as Field Assisi-nut in Nutrition. Ai n stnli ilinncr in the Windsor Arms. Toronto. early in December. Miss Gray was the guest o! honour. \vlicn shc w prvsulitc‘il with l. heau tifiil triple-strand poni'l iiocklnvo null pcnrl currings. also :1 linnilsnine black leather hundd‘fl}! from lH‘l‘ llfisu» males in tlic ln-pm-inmni o! AgricuL iiirc. In acknowledgement gave an inlvrcsiing Msocintion with the tune: siiiro 1908. Miss Gray rosilmi' of her \Vniiion's Insti- iun-mg pi-I‘aoiinlly known Mrs. Allol iln Ilnoilless. die launder. iiinl Mr. I hind Loo, who on- coiirnlzvri and assisted the first organ- ization at Sloncy ('rcvk. The purpose .lr ilm no“ nrgnnw ntinn \ins sniiii'whnl similar in those of the l-‘nrnivrs' Inslitiitvs organized in im Many woman had attended niectinus uf llu‘ l’nniivrs' Institutes ulicn sulljorts of iiilorrsl to both men and “‘Illlll‘ll luul lu'on discussed. and lit llll‘tlb' min-lino: Miss Iii‘ny (rc- qucnlli' spoke on snmn subject such no “Nutrilinn” und explained the desirability of orirniiiziiiiz an Institute. l'lnn of iho inlorcntinc features of the work in tho l‘lll‘ly iliii'ii wns its cl‘l’cri on tho wnmnr‘: iluvn‘i-pih“ I kcvn desire to know more roiznrdinir tho lmslr‘ prinrililr‘s ..r all Miners 0! homciiinkiiiu. tn llllprOVi' ll\'lll|{ con- ditions. rnisa linnllli standards. and provide c-Iiivnliniinl opportuan s (or the yniinir. From 1903 until “112 Mliis Gray "Iaiall'il in nrznnizinir lrrniips of rural wmm-n in nr‘lnu'llri‘ lll'lll (lliio and lilac snw (hi- lll‘flllllllllif nf Willow‘s work in Now York Stain. unending meat inin of tho "(irnii " in company with niileliiiI-llng Innili'rrl. Illll‘ of whom “as llu- lnli' Miss lllirlhn Van Rene ‘ui‘llll'l' of ianiivll lllllVf‘rfiii,y ’I'lin I'l'l‘nnl ill Hm yours prim-cuts a flow lisl ill' :iri'illiilili‘IIlliiI-nts, Includ- ing Illf‘llll‘l’ll lll'illf‘l‘llllll and music In Iln- schools. libraries. rnmmunlty llnlln, luv-illlon n itrrlit i‘imtrlhutlnn of 0‘?an and ncrvii'I-si during two “In”. In all llicsv nrilvillnn Miss Cray wivr I'Irr llliit‘, tnlr-iii. uan trainlnl lliruuigh :ipcnki-r ncrviro, Inriil loader training schools. lilian rnuraui nnd propnratlnn of hulll'ill’l'l, Icamn Ion! Icls rnilin brnmli-Mh and magazine Iirli . In n lllt‘l’llli’l' nf i-nruurairernent to [how ri-nprin-iilvlv ("r lhi- pence»tlmo pmgmm ..r ilu- w......-n'n lnatltuum Miss only said nun rarh minim 0' Min letan slinulil l|II\'l‘ n "vision 0' what [his fil‘rVil‘l' nhmild he, the under standing Hm! ii. rnn hr. and faith that ll. shiill ho." (‘nnlrilriiloil hy Mliiii Edith M. Collin-I ’Tlic objectiveli n! the lastltuu- mnvomcnt Inrliiilcd higher living. The rultun- nnil ri-finomont, which was inliorrnt in the planner women, lormr all a part of tho Innmlntlon for home and country hcltcrmant. As their vis- i'nn broadened the women became aware that the environment in which is spent the formative years of life dons lonvr imlulihli- Impressions on tho mind. which ill‘t‘ nevur entirely nfl’acod. This knowledge led to a study of how but to furnish beauty and comfort for rent a! Mimi and body; (Continued on Page 4. Col. d.)