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..i Agriculture); Mrs. H. Summers n Agriculture): Mrs. r. L. Kennedy: inimorary President). Bellevllle: Mr i ll. 1, wllgrove; M O iiiiols, Fort Willlu Mr vilVCflEl‘), Brooklin, Mrs. A. “per, Birdsall: Mrs. L. lzm-k Row: Mrs. R. Dodds, Clute: i .iiomzi Mrs. rs G. 11'. Maynard (Convener. .Hngton: Mrs. R. Ross, Thornloe; Iiic sessions opened on Tuesday n ~ii iiing November 20th with the sub- r wutive meeting. The whole group n i'lllblEd at 2.00 pm. and were in s.-.iun, with the briefest inter- lii‘ SIGNS, up until late on Thursday, i\ ii'i'lllbel' 22nd. Even with this long ]Il‘itill a number of matters had to Ii. li‘fl: over for the spring session. \iiswering the roll for each meet- lI‘ were the twenty Board members m which eleven were present for the i'. ): time, and five conveners of a) illlllng committees. Our New Superintendent Although only one area, Kingston, li iii a convention this fall the maj- wiuy of the Board members, in their 1 wiitive gatherings, had met our r Superintendent and she was i an the same hearty welcome at U) Board meeting that she had re- UHC‘Ll in those earlier meetings. As w) presided at the annual banquet trim-n on the evening of the first (lay, :l made all realize that she had iii“er into her work with a keen l rust and a desire to be of service 1 ill, from those holding the execu- ll . offices to the individual member 1‘ llie local rural groups. The Annual Dinner The dinner was its usual success invih greetings from Miss Clark, our former Superintendent, whom all \w lL' clad to welcome to this function, {vi-m Hon. T. L. Kennedy, Mrs. Sum~ Ni) "x and Mr. Duncan, Assistant De- l‘llll' Minister of Agriculture. Mr. I: .iy, who has been on a concert tour fol the troops, entertained in two delightful groups of songs. The ap» prvciation of the guests was express- ed in a happy way by Mrs. Futcher. Much Business Discussed There was the usual routine of busi- "955. which was simplified somewhat by having the sub-executive meet be- fore the general sessions opened. The rePort from this meeting dealt with matters which came up later and sovcd time in the discussion. ForWâ€"three resolutions were dealt with most ably by‘ Mrs. Clarence “Wiles. Past President. The majority of these were sustained and are pub- lished separately in this issue. The Secretary, Mrs. Iieatherdale, rePorted that a Tweedsmuir Village H'smrl' Book had been purchased for tho Province, The book is 1'7” x 13" and has on its cover an enlarged crest .‘ .m Row men to right): Miss Jenn Munro (so i ,, l'i'isur (Supervisor. Girla' Extension \Varkyl A, “E” Mr. In .Irlo); Mrs. w. n. Reek (Wife of llie Deputy m (President, Ralph, Orono, W. C. Caldwell. Watford: Mrs, F. 1’ Patterson. Gordon Luke: Mrs. G. Creasor. Utter-son. Mrs. Historical Mrs. HOME AND COUNTRY F. W. LO. BOARD DINNER PARTY st. F.W rs. F. Boulton, P. . E, Blrdsall J. Christinnson. Kenoru: Mrs. S. Mrs, G. “K Phil. Hamilton. Mrk Mills of the Women’s Institutes of Ontario. She expressed appreciation for the prompt payment of federated fees but regrets that reports from convoners of standing committees are not being forwarded as promptly. It is well to note that any convener not receiving an outline of work for her particular standing committee may obtain a copy, on loan, from the Loan Library and all conveners are urged to secure these outlines if they have not re- ceived one. There was some discuss- ion as to whose responsibility this was, but the Convener who means to work will look after this herself. Mrs. Kcyes’ recommendation for memorial school gardens was dealt with and a committee named to look into the matter. Mr. Russell T. Kelly, President of the United Nations Society spoke briefly at one session and urged co- operation and support of the Insti- tutes in helping to make this society accomplish its full purpose. Its main object is to keep people thinking of peace and to Institutes taking mem- bership (fee $2.00) monthly bulletins and pamphlets on ii-nrld peace will be sent. Inspirational Addresses The address of the President was one of inspiration as she urged all to work to prEscrvU the esteem in which we are already held. When other groups disbanvl, welcome them to our ranks and make as our slogan (and work at it) 50,000 members for our 50th anniversary in 1947. As good Women’s Institute members we must be well informed in the trends and policies in Government at home and abroad and set ouiselves to form a sane, sensible public opinion. Miss Lewis also brought an inspir- ing message as she told pf all that the Departmch of Agriculture is planning for us through the Women 5 Institute Branch. There are_tangible things to which we can point as a part of our success butlthe intangible things such as the spirit of'tolei'ance and co-operution iiican most In achiev- ing our goals. She, too, urged us to be; well informed and take the posi- tivc rather than the negative appeal, to read, discuss and work towards good citizenship. “Let us not hoard our opportunities," she said, but find new groups and learn to live_\vell by sharing. Introduce more fun into our lrls‘ Extenulon Work). berta' Miss Anna. P, Lewis (Superintendent. 1.. Heath. not: lie: Mrs. L. cnoilnnd (War Work Convener), Rn. si , .\ h i . . In N. Smith, Port Elgln; “‘09 l” \ (“Icksi ’lml Nova Scotla; Miss Margaret E. Women's Institutes of of Agriculture): in. n. 5. Duncan (Assistant Deputy Minister M > oi, Foothill: Colonel the Honourable 'c. L. Kennedy (Minister lss Mary A. Clarke (tanner Superintendent). Mrs. R, 5. Duncan: Mrs. 0, Holmes ' w. B. Leatherdale (Secretary-Treasurer. mm“, RR, 1, St. Thomas, Mlss r. P. Eadie (Supervlaor of Junior Extonslon), Ontario. .mnlro Row: Mrs. G. G Johnston. Mlncslng' Mrs. R. Bush, Co secon: Mrs. H, Wood. Mount Pluagant‘, Mrs, L. .\l. Shaver. 3. Elora; Mrs. VV. A. MacGregor, Desboro: Mrs. B. F. orntoii, RR. 1, Thamesford: Mrs. N. J. White (Publiclty (Agriculture and Canadian Industries Con- I-‘.W.I.O,). Goldwater. Mrs. J. R. I’m-l land : (Treasurer, Mrs. \V. A. Cowan. Central Fund), Reyes IHome Economics Convent-r). \Volfe Island: Miss Mary G. iimmiison '(Loan Librarian): Mrs. L, A. McEwen, Russeii; Miss Ionit M. \Vlnlerburn (Secretary lo the Superintendent); Research), Unionvllle. Mrs, J. Reid (Sm‘lal \Veliare Convener): R,R. 1, PROVlNCIAL BOARD HOLDS BUSY SESSION programs. Give each member a chance to express herself. To develop good sportsmanship and good leader- ship in our Institutes pass the hon- ours around. Many do not know their potentialities until they try." “It is up to each to help and en- courage the others to work and strive towards bringing all that is best for Home and Country." Miss Lewis announced that there are thirteen new staff members ap- pointed and more requests for all ser- vices have been received than in pre» vious years. She described the new Community Centre being set up at Cawiga. Miss Eadie spoke for the Junior groups and will investigate possibili- ties of representation of these on the Provincial Board. The Brief on Education The Brief on Education. presented to the Royal Commission on Educa- tion since the Spring Board meeting, was presented and explained by Mrs. Summers. This was to many of us the “hiin light" of the meeting. It dealt with more rural representation on the commission; greater equality of eduv cational opportunity between rural and urban students; greater measure of equality in experience of rural and urban teachers; provision for ’tirier- ant teachers for special subjects; more Provincial financial aid to rural schools; dental and medical services for rural schools; assistance towards beautification of rural s c h o ol grounds and interiors; installation of radios in rural schools; Bible study a parl of the curriculum; and ade- quate sex instruction. It stressed the responsibilities of democratic citizen- ship. THEY ASK US A Quizz â€" contributed by Miss Esther A. Slicber. 1. In what year and when was the first Women's Institute established? 2. What are the membership fees? 3. Who are the executive officers of the local Institute? 4. Who comprises the Board of Directors of the local Institute? 5, For how many years in success- ion may an officer hold office”. 6. To whom may a. Life Member ship be granted in the local Institute? ’7. How is the local Institute linked with the district Institute? 8. Who are the executive of the District? .9. Who comprises the Directors of the District? 10. Who by virtue of their nilicc are delegates to the District Annual Meeting? 11. Who may not be auditors oi the District? 12. How many Convention Areas are there? 13. How many delegates may the local Institute send to the Conven- tion'! Iii. How many voting represent atives may the District send to the Convention? 15. Who are these voting represent- atives‘.7 All answers can be found in the Hand Bookâ€"If you can’t find them, let us know and we shall publish them in a later issue. Board of Mrs. Challand’s report on war work proved that the groups have been busy during the year. Her report was only 87‘} Complete but showed that $169,142.20 had been raised. Then: were 56,904 knitted urtiClES and 92,700 sewn garments, 26,377 pounds of join for Britain and 6,504 blood donors among the Institute members. Mrs. Tait’s report on Central Fund for War Charities showed $9,11Io.zi contributed since January lst and up to October lst $7,306.45 had been sent on for war we '. Comforts for hospitalized Veterans is the main issue for this coining year and $1,000.00 was voted to be used for this. For lhc mine S\' EDEl‘o $250.00 and for [lic- Save the Children hind also $25000. Miss Lewis re» ported that 35,47 .00 had been donated through tlu \\'oinen's Insti» tute lo the Hospital for Sick Children. Committees Appointed A special committee was appointed for the 50th anniversary celebration. Each division named a represent ntivo,â€"l\lrs. Leathordole, Coldwatcr. Mrs. J. K. Kelly, Alinonte, Mrs. G Ma, ard, Unionville, Mrs. H. McCi‘ie, Sal'nia and Mrs. Iluke, Port Carlin;r with ex-oificio members .Mrs. Hugh Summers (President F.W.I.0.i and Miss Lewis, (Superintendent). A Committee In compile u lieu Hand Book \izis chosen. It i: to consist of Mrs. C. Holmes, R. R. No. 2-3, Bellevlllc, Mrs. J E. Houck. R. R. No. 2, Brampton, and Mrs. W. B. Leatherdale, Colduater, working with the President and Secretary of the Board, the Superintendent allil mic Departmental stall member. Contributed by Mrs. N. J. \\’hiir. Provincial Convent-r of Publicity EXPRESS THANKS The members of the Women‘s Institutes will be interested in the followinL’ letter which came to the Superintendent from France. It reads as follows: “Naked, and ye clothed me", Cite de Refuge Armee du Salnut Paris-15h3 “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of those my brethren, ye have done it unto me". Jesus. We the workers in France, for the Salvation Army Post-War Relief Department, Wish to express our most heartfelt gratitude for the beautiful gifts of clothing, which have brought untold blessing to the suffering people of this country. Christmas and New Year 1945â€"46.